Te Akau Tuesday Trackwork

Te Akau track work highlights - Tuesday 9 January -

Plough:

Our Abbadean (K Jones) and Swing Note (D Miller) galloped nicely over 1000 metres in 1.09, last 600 in 39.

Preparing for the Group 1 Thorndon Mile, Splurge (Bosson) galloped nicely over an easy 1000 metres in 1.10, last 600 in 40.

Lady Amadeus (Leveque) worked along nicely at three quarter pace over 1000 metres in 1.14, last 600 in 44.5.  English Rose (Pinn) also worked over 1000 metres, running similar times. Both horses prepare to race at Wanganui this Thursday.

3f He's Remarkable - Andra (Newman) worked solo at three quarter pace over 800 metres, running the last 600 in 44.

Pop Diva (Tan) worked over an easy 800 metres in 1.01, last 600 in 44.5.

Nucleonic (Lammas) looked to be working very well over 1000 metres in 1.09 as she builds towards the 3YO 1200 metres at Ellerslie this Sunday.

With the Group 1 Telegraph in their sights, Heroic Valour (McNab) and Chambord (Bakar) galloped side by side over 1000 metres in 1.09, home in 38.5.

Grazia (M Coleman) and Bak Da Master (McNab) paired up to gallop 1200 metres in 1.18, home in 36.5. Both horses worked well and prepare to race this Friday and Saturday: Bak Da Master is due to line up in the Maiden 1600 metres at Matamata on Friday while Grazia heads towards the Group 3 Anniversary at Trentham on Saturday.

Chance To Dance (Bosson) galloped in company over 1200 metres in 1.20, home in 36.5. Opie (Bosson) was impressed with his work as he targets the Group 3 Trentham Stakes this Saturday.

Pinot Grey (Lammas) and Avantage (D Miller) galloped 1000 metres in 1.09.5, last 600 in 37. Both riders were very happy with their mounts as they prepare to race at Ellerslie this weekend.

Dazed And Confused (K Price) and Lady Painton (Lammas) 1.09, 38.3. Dazed And Confused prepares for the Maiden 1600 metres while Lady Painton aims toward the Rating 65 Fillies & Mares 1400 metres at Matamata this Friday.

Zavistic (Bosson) worked on his own over an easy 800 metres in 58, home in 42.

Mongolianconqueror (McNab) and Age Of Fire (Bosson) paired up to gallop over 1200 metres in 1.19, home in 36.8. Both last start winners worked well and aim toward racing over the coming weekend: Age Of Fire is set for the Group 1 Levin Classic at Trentham and Mongolianconqueror is ready for the 3YO 1500 metres at Ellerslie.

Race rivals Dublin Rose (Bosson) and Handsome Rebel (McNab) galloped nicely over 800 metres in 51.5, last 600 in 37.1 while Amelia Grace (Lammas) and Dundeel's Girl (D Miller) appeared keen in their work this morning when galloping over 600 metres in 40.

Main photo - Fine Bouquet (Chelsea Burdan)