Cambridge Trackwork Report
Stephen Marsh was busy putting the final touches on his team of Tauranga runners this weekend, with several of his stable stars looking in outstanding order ahead of Saturday’s assignments.
The Race 1 Savaglee Standing at Mapperley Stud 3YO 1200m pair, Imperial Rose and Rose Aye Reign, both impressed, completing their work in 45.0 and 44.9 respectively.
Savabeel mare The Glamourous One, an entrant for Race 2 on Saturday, worked home in 44.2, while Noversatin, set to line up in Race 3, the Saddlery Warehouse Cambridge and Tauranga race, looked good ahead of his first raceday start, recording 44.6.
Frankel gelding Los Salsero looked in fantastic order as he prepares for Race 5, the Gartshore Construction 2100m, working home in 44.7.
Marsh also has a strong hand in Race 9, with four runners stepping out this morning. Hakushu completed his work in 44.6, On The Town in 43.9, Andiamo in 44.3, and Sexy And I Moet rounded out the group in 45.1.
Tony Pike also had a busy morning preparing his Tauranga team. Del Inquent, heading to Race 4, the Super Liquor Greerton, worked home in 42.8, while Cosmic Pursuit, set for Race 5, the Gartshore Construction 2100m, looked stylish, recording a sharp 41.9.
Others from the Pike stable to impress included Maldini, who worked home in 39.2, and High Country, who clocked a slick 39.1. Gerald Harvey-owned Liechtenstein looked good, recording 39.9, while Frozen Fortune completed his work in 41.7.
Three-year-old Almanzor gelding Succeszor returned 41.3, with Arthur recording 42.1 and Libre 39.8. Three-year-olds Dragons Gift and All On Black paired up nicely, recording 42.4 for their final 600m.
It was a quieter morning for Andrew Forsman, with seven-time winner Mr Mojo Risin’ completing his work in 41.4. Ocean Park mare Pineleaf recorded 41.9, while unraced Almanzor pair Venetia and Trig Hill worked home together in 42.1.
Roger James and Robert Wellwood also had several of their team out on the track. Last-start winner Waimea Bay impressed, working home in 39.4, while Group Three winner Fairy Dream recorded 39.2.
Spellbound, chasing a hat-trick of wins, completed her work in 39.6, with Roccadonna cruising home in 40.0 and Pearling Crown stopping the clock in 40.1. Gigi’s Prayer, who looked good finishing third on debut, rounded out the group with a pleasing 39.5.