Friday Flash Friday 7th February
Fortuna runners this week are in Singapore, Sportscaster in the Class 5 1660m on the Poly Friday 7th – Race 1, Red Rover in the Class 3 1000m (Poly)- Race 6 and Hidden Promise in the Class 5 1600m (Turf) Race 9 on Sunday 9th
Sportscaster has been running honest races in Class 4 over trips short of his best, Now down in grade to Class 5, up to a more suitable trip over 1600m, blinker/pacifiers go on, the gun Benny Woodworth to ride – slightly trick draw from barrier 9 with a short run to the first bend, but Woodworth should have him up on the speed and he presents as a strong each way chance in this race.
Red Rover proved to be a sensation during the latter part of 2019 scoring 3 wins in a row. Resuming at Class 2 level early January, he was not disgraced running 4th in a hot field. Back to Class 3 on Sunday and allocated 59kgs, he claims 3kgs with Apprentice M Nizar taking the ride. Drawn the Ace Barrier, he will give a sight with the caution that he does meet a very strong field in this event. Needs to jump well to take advantage of the barrier, if he does so, he can win – and presents as a strong each way chance
“Red Rover” – Winning in Singapore 13 October 2019
Hidden Promise was desperately unlucky at his last start this grade, same trip in a head bobbing finish. Gets his chance here again from a better draw, Woodworth sticks – any rain on the day would boost his chances. Never runs a bad race and he is right in this – Each Way
Matamata Track work this week – Fortuna Runners –
Tuesday 4th Feb
Plough
Heavy Fog prevented times being taken
Thursday 6th Feb
Plough
Beau Geste (R.Cole) worked over 1200 metres at three-quarter pace, home in 44 he is being aimed at the Gisborne meeting Sunday 16th February
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Yearlings acquired at Karaka Book One Sale – Two Singapore options – a Breeding Syndicate
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“HAYA” – the Yearling Filly by Japanese Champion Racehorse – MAURICE