A selection of horses caught the eye during Friday morning's training session on October 30, with Xanthe, Lorenzo, Knotty Emperor, and Hyperdrive all producing notable displays. The track work, conducted across both the inner and outer sand surfaces, provided a clear indication of the current fitness levels among the runners as they prepare for future competition.
The morning session saw a mix of short sprints and longer gallops, allowing trainers to gauge the progress of their charges. Among those putting in work, several individuals stood out for their movement and condition, suggesting they are in fine trim for their next appearances.
Strong performances on the outer sand
On the outer sand track, Xanthe delivered a particularly fine display, covering 1400m in 1:39.5. The gallop was well-paced, with the horse clocking 1:24 for the 1200m mark, 1:09.5 for 1000m, and finishing the final 600m in 43 seconds. Similarly, Lorenzo impressed over the same 1400m distance, recording a time of 1:41, with splits of 1:26 for 1200m, 1:11.5 for 1000m, and 42.5 for the final 600m.
Knotty Emperor also moved attractively over 1000m, clocking 1:14 with a final 600m sectional of 41.5 seconds. In the 1000m work, Hyperdrive showed out against Bay View, completing the distance in 1:13 with a 600m split of 41.5 seconds. Other notable efforts included Regal Reality, who appeared in fine trim over 1200m, and Zenzele, who shaped well over 1400m in 1:42.
Inner sand training updates
Activity on the inner sand was highlighted by Auspicious King, who impressed over 1200m with a time of 1:22. The horse maintained a steady rhythm, clocking 1:07 for 1000m and 39 seconds for the final 600m. Circle Of Dreams also produced a pleasing performance over the same distance, finishing in 1:20, with 1000m in 1:06 and 600m in 40 seconds.
Earlier in the morning, Forever Royal moved well over 600m in 40 seconds. Meanwhile, War Queen moved freely over 600m in 46 seconds, and the pair of Routing Run and Dowsing also completed 600m in 46 seconds, both moving comfortably on the bit.
