Cambridge Trackwork Report
Stephen Marsh produced a strong team of gallopers, with several proven performers and promising types impressing ahead of their upcoming assignments.
Group performer Tardelli worked home in 39.8, while last season’s Haunui Farm Counties Bowl winner Ardalio recorded 40.7. Rich Hill Mile winner Queen Zou was joined by stablemate Noversatin, with the pair returning 39.8. Two-time Group Three winner Kiwi Skyhawk completed his work in 40.2, while recent trial winner and consistent performer Swiss Prince clocked 40.5.
Tauranga-bound Hakushu, set to contest the Mills Reef Wines 1400m, worked home in 39.8. Group Three placegetter La Diem recorded 40.5, while lightly raced Vadamos mare Andiamo, also heading to Tauranga for the Mills Reef Wines 1400m, returned 40.7. Last-start $100,000 special conditions winner Navy Dreams was timed in 40.0.
Mazino galloped quietly in 44.2, with the well-named Satono Aladdin gelding Magic Carpet recording 44.1. Flashback returned 39.9, while Tip Top worked on the sand in 40.5 and She’s Untouchable clocked 44.1. Our Solana, runner-up at her last start, impressed with a sharp 39.4.
Last-start winner Imperial Rose, a daughter of Sword Of State, recorded a slick 39.7 as she prepares for Saturday’s three-year-old 1200m event. Inform Frankel gelding Los Salsero completed his work in 43.1 ahead of the Rating 65 Gartshore Construction 2100m.
Andrew Forsman had several promising gallopers on the track, including Yaldi, a four-time winner who has won his last two starts, clocking 38.9. Fellow four-time winner Elle Sourit looked good in 39.2, while Nedelin, a winner of two of his four starts, returned 40.2. Accentuate recorded 39.7.
Unraced Savabeel three-year-old Pit Boss, who has placed in both trials to date, worked home in 40.1. Another unraced trial performer, Sixteen Days, recorded 40.4, while Vanilla Storm completed her work in 40.1.
From the James and Wellwood stable, Hasstorock returned 40.2, while St Mark’s Basilica three-year-old filly Gigi’s Prayer looked good in 40.1. Rosalina completed her work in 39.9, with unraced Ace High filly Opening Bid, a recent trial winner, recording 40.7.
Group Three-winning Savabeel mare Solid Gold looked to be coming up a treat for her new campaign, working home strongly in 38.9. Her last raceday appearance saw her finish fourth in the Group One Queensland Oaks, and she appears to be progressing well towards a return.
Tony Pike produced three-time winner Pink Gin and last-start winning three-year-old Admiral Vos, with the pair matching strides to record 39.4. Admiral Vos is set to line up in the Savaglee Standing at Mapperley Stud 1200m for three-year-olds at Tauranga. Cosmic Pursuit recorded 39.7, while Proisir three-year-old All On Black partnered unraced Savabeel gelding Sacred Pursuit, with the pair returning 40.6 for their final 600m. Del Inguent stopped the clock in 40.1 ahead of Saturday’s Rating 60 Super Liquor Greerton 1580m.
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray produced unraced three-year-olds Indigo and North Haven, with the pair returning 41.9.
From the Paul Mirabelli stable, unraced Reliable Man filly Siparos worked home in a nicely held 43.9. Dean Wiles sent out Victorious Warrior, who recorded 41.9, while recent Hong Kong returnee Rich Horse, trained by King and Vance, completed his final 600m in 42.9.
Tony Allan’s unnamed Shocking gelding joined a Nick Kneebone-trained El Roca runner, with the pair returning a slick 39.5.
On the Polytrack, Mark Brooks’ Brigance, who has recently been seen at the trials, impressed with a sharp 39.3.