Te Akau Thursday Trackwork
Date: 23 May 2013
Te Akau track work Thursday May 23
Course proper (Heavy):
Fresh-up winner Prospero (Stack), and Thrive (Miller) who was a notable performer resuming in the Rotorua Stakes (Listed, 1400m), worked up nicely over a mile on loose, wet ground. They both handled conditions in running the final 1200 metres in 1:25, final 600m in 40.2. Trainer Jason Bridgman is keeping an eye on weather and footing with regard upcoming options for Prospero, while Thrive is earmarked for the Benchmark 85 1600 metres on Saturday June 1 at Ellerslie.
Following a win and second in recent trials, Fast Fiction (Stack) finished full of running at the completion of 1000 metres in 1:10, the final 600m in 40.1, and appears ready for a probable debut on Thursday June 6 at in the Maiden 3YO 1100 metres at New Plymouth. The strapping son of Fastnet Rock worked with Pride and Passion (Miller) who trialled well recently and prepares to trial again on Thursday May 30 at Paeroa.
(note the picture above features two yearlings with our lead pony)