Mine D'Or looked the best of Matamata's strong representation in the Lowlands Stakes at Hastings on Saturday during semi-final workouts yesterday.
On a soft course proper, 26m out, Mine D'Or strode comfortably over 1000m in 1:9.2, the final 600 in 39.6. Butterscotch managed a similar task in 1:10.4, the 600 in 39.6.
Spring Rain loafed through her 1000m, taking 1:12.8, the 600 in 42.2. Chimeara, too, could have improved a lot on her 1:13.5 for 1000 and 41.8 from the 600.
Ballina Kate and Singalong ran an attractive 1000m in 1:9.6, the 600 in 40. Danasia and Scream did 1000 in 1:13.8, the 600 in 41.8.
Nikisha strode freely once round, the 1200m in 1:21.4 and 600 in 40.5. Rip It Up and Zephuros got through 1000 in 1:12, the 600 in 40.2.
Mr Barrymore covered 1200m in 1:22.6, the 600 in 42.2. Jetter and South Of Dixie did 1200 together in 1:25.8, the 600 in 42.8.
Cronus strode freely once round, the 1200m in 1:25 and 600 in 41.4. Jaiapeno and Oregon Power ran 1000 soundly in 1:9.8, the 600 in 39.5.
Playful Fingers galloped boldly 3m out on a soft No 2 grass at Takanini in preparation for the Lowland, covering 1200m with Tio Lavender in 1:2.9, the 600 in 38.
Co-trainer Frank Ritchie said, however, he would have preferred the Lowland to be run at Trentham rather than Hastings.
Lately did a rousing 1600m in preparation for the Mitchelson Cup at Ellerslie on Saturday, the last 1200 in 1:18 and 600 in 37.5. Rival Windsor Phew ran the last 1200 of her work in 1:20.2, speeding up from the 600 in 37.4.
Exclusive Godthree worked well for a maiden under a big weight to cut out 1200m in 1:19, the 600 in 39.2.
Abit Gaye handled a soft track well when preparing for the Mitchelson Cup wide on the No 2 grass at Cambridge. He went 1000m in 1:10.2, the 600 in 43.
Race rival Blown Away worked evenly over 1400m, which could not be timed because of fog but appeared to be going well from the 600 in 43.
Cervante ran 1200m in 1:27, speeding up from the 600 in 42.5. Borstal Rose, a recent trials winner, ran 600 in 42.5. Deputy Girl hit out well with Regal Night over 800 in 55.
Mr Brook and The Immortal One galloped best on a heavy No 1 grass at Te Awamutu, timed for the last 1000m of their work in 1:6.1, the 600 in 39.6.
Alteiro and Sky Baby ran 1000m in 1:9, the 600 in 37.9. Tristate came from the 1000 in 1:9.1, the 600 in 42.7.
King Fly galloped stylishly on a heavy No 1 grass at Pukekohe to return 1:6 for 1000m, 54.5 from the 800 and 39.7 from the 600.
Drama Queen and La Castana did 1000m in preparation for Ellerslie in 1:6, the 800 in 53.4 and 600 in 40.7.
Two Ellerslie runners, Somerset Beau and Royal Marine were impressive running 1000m wide on a heavy course proper at Avondale in 1:3.2, the 600 in 38.8.
Hold My Hat, who races at Te Awamutu on Sunday, cruised over 1000m on an easy No 1 grass in 1:4.7, the 600 in 36.6. Mick Bailey and Single Minded sprinted 800 strongly in 51.5, the 600 in 36.8.
Blue Fin looked fit for Ellerslie at Te Aroha. He went 1200m in 1:24, the 600 in 40.6.
Diamond Runner took 1:23 for 1200m, the 600 in 38.3.
Racing: Spring Rain loafs as Matamata readies for Hastings assault
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