A selection of thoroughbreds caught the eye during Tuesday morning’s training session on October 27, as trainers put their charges through their paces. Among the standout performers on the outer sand track were Flight Of Fancy, Perfect Attitude, Battle Crown,
The morning session provided a comprehensive look at the fitness levels of the horses currently in training. With the track conditions allowing for productive work, several riders and trainers were able to assess the progress of their runners through a variety of distances, ranging from sharp sprints to longer, sustained efforts.
Standout performances on the outer sand
Shining Dawn produced one of the most attractive pieces of work over 1400m, clocking 1:40.5, with the final 1200m covered in 1:26.5 and the last 600m in 42.5. Over the 1200m distance, Perfect Attitude delivered a pleasing display, stopping the clock at 1:26, while Pledge moved with fluency to finish in 1:27. Other notable efforts over the 1200m trip included Shining Path and Whistling Glory, both of whom shaped well in their respective gallops.
In the 1000m gallops, Battle Crown caught the eye with a time of 1:08.5, finishing the final 600m in 40 seconds. Flight Of Fancy also impressed, recording a time of 1:10.5 for the distance. Meanwhile, on the inner sand track, Big B showed good form over 1000m, while Splendid Dream moved impressively over 1200m, clocking 1:22.
Gate practice and final preparations
The morning also featured extensive gate practice on the inner sand, providing horses with essential experience in jumping from the barriers. Among the notable performers in these sessions, Ashwa New York and Virtuous impressed over 1200m, with the former showing particular promise. Aphelion also stood out in a three-horse jump-out alongside Eminent Gold and Signs Of Change, covering the distance in 1:23.5.
Other horses to show promise during the gate sessions included Born To Rise, who finished ahead of Routing Run, and the pair of Character and Whatadynamicstride, both of whom jumped out well. As the training cycle continues, these sessions remain a vital component for trainers looking to sharpen their horses' speed and responsiveness ahead of future competitive engagements.
