Zonda looked ready for his long-awaited return to racing at Trentham on Saturday when galloping at Matamata yesterday.
On perfect footing 16m out on the course proper, Zonda and Java Siang showed pace over 1200m in 1:15, the final 600 in 36.5 with Zonda striding clear stylishly.
Itti Bit and Nadi Shah also returned 1:15 for 1200m, the 600 in 36.6. Stablemate Vino Veritas followed them in 1:15, easing slightly from the 600 in 37.6.
Mick and Hipwood went 1200m in 1:16.8, the 600 in 38.2. Count Cristo took 1:16.4 and 37.6.
Cypress Bay strode 1200m evenly in 1:16.8, the 600 in 38.2. Danamite led Chablis to the finish of 1200 in 1:15.4, the 600 in 38.6.
Others timed over 1200m included Acuity, 1:16.4 (37); Edberg, comfortably, 1:17.2 (37.8); Stolen Hour shading Malpaso Man, 1:17.6 (39.4); Catherine and Bails, 1:16.8 (38), Our Sardonyx and Ocean Ranch, 1:16.6 (37.2) and Trisonic and Rocca, 1:17 (39.2).
My Polyanna was a second-day Avondale runner who impressed 3m out on an easy No 1 grass at Takanini. She was too quick for Just A Danzig over 1000m in 1:1.9, the 600 in 37.8.
Zakan showed brilliance over 800m in 49.8, the 600 in 36. Sprigbar did 1200 in 1:17.5, the 600 in 37.4 - sound work for a maiden.
Sunline, in her final gallop before leaving for Hong Kong, was firmly held through 1000m in 1:7.6, the 600 in 40.6.
The course proper at Avondale had the sting out of it but was in remarkable order. Shivarno impressed over 1200m in 1:17.5, the 600 in 36.2.
The River Express sped over 1000m in 1:1.9, the 600 in 36.6. Lenny Lights cruised over 600m in 42.6. Merchant Banker ran 600 in 40.
Real Flyer and Watt excelled at Te Awamutu, running their last 1000m on a good plough in 1:3, the 600 smartly in 35.5.
Sky Cove appreciated the footing when running 1000m in 1:3.7, the 600 in 36.9. The Heroine took 1:4 for 1000 and 38.7 from the 600.
Citiman and Mr Brook went once round, the last 1000 in 1:3.8 and 600 in 37.1. Others timed from the 1000 were Flamenco, 1:4.2 (37.9); Ynot Pita, 1:4.6 (38.6) and Elevenses and Party Princess, smoothly, 1:4.5 (37.3).
Genome and Brockovich galloped 800m in 51.5 (37.5). Thirst dashed 600 in 38.7.
Honestly took time honours at Cambridge with 800m on a firm plough in 49.5. Roll Your Own and Kia Pupuke's Sister also worked well to return 49.8 for the last 800 of 1000.
Hidden Keel, who races at Avondale on Saturday, ran 1000m comfortably in 1:4, the 600 in 39.King Thomas cut out 1200 in 1:19, the 600 in 38.5.
On a good sand, Rice Terrace and Star Angel covered 1000m in 1:5, the 600 in 40. Shantari and So Swift hit out evenly over 800 in 53.2.
Last Laugh looked in good shape when running 1000m with Princess Makmur on an easy course proper at Pukekohe in 1:2, the 800 in 49.1 and 600 in 36.2.
Black Drum and Prince Aga sprinted 800m in 51.2, thde 600 in a creditable 35.4. The consistent Lucky Robin worked solidly from the 1000 in 1:7, the 800 in 51.5 and 600 in 37.5.
At Te Aroha, Giacobazzi looked the better for a recent Te Rapa outing when striding out over 1000m on a firm course proper, 25m out, in 1:4.6, the 600 in a quick 35.8.
Sirdar galloped 1200m smoothly in 1:18.7, the 600 in 37.5. Los Bravos did the final 600 in 42.3.
Country Squire went 1200m on an easy No 2 grass at Te Rapa in 1:14.8, the 600 in 37.
Appy Song went well over 1200 in 1:19.3.
Racing: Trackwork
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