Adonis, Hangover Harry and Peldeen were Ellerslie runners who shone in training at Takanini yesterday.
On the outside of a heavy No 2 grass, Adonis cut out 800m in 53.2, the 600 in 39.2.
Hangover Harry, who looks very well, strode 1200 in 1:24.5, the 600 in 42.2.
Peldeen did well fora jumper to run the final 1200m of 1600 in 1:24.5, the 600 in 42.8.
Brave Cheyenne, on the verge of winning form, was let off with 600 in 41.6.
Millenial pleased for one of his class when running 800m in 55, the 600 in 40.7.
At Avondale, Orl Lords was not after time over 800m on the sand but impressed by the manner he went about his work in 59.7, the 600 in 44.5.
Brin, who races on his home track next Wednesday, also went 800m easily, taking 57.7, the 600 in 41.2.
Fog prevented the timing of most gallops at Te Awamutu, where Sequel wound up for Hastings with a steady 1000m on the outside of a heavy No 1 grass in 1:7.7, the 600 in 38.2.
On a good sand, Le Rah covered the final 1000m of two rounds in 1:10.3, the 600 in 41.
In preparation for Avondale next Wednesday, Cate ran a steady 1400m on a heavy No 2 grass at Te Aroha in 1:39, the 600 in 43.8.
Thick fog obliterated all gallops at Cambridge, Pukekohe and Te Rapa.
Two of Chris and Colleen Wood's runners at Hastings, Kaapstad Way and Beacon, appeared to be travelling well together after a 1000m final trial at Cambridge.
Another Hastings contender, Ete Pins, also ended her work in fine style.
