Diamond Cut
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Lightly raced mare Diamond Cut threw her bridle in the ring for some major spring assignments when she cruised to victory for part-owner and trainer David Haworth on the weekend.
Haworth, who prepares the five-year-old mare with daughter Emma, was keen on her chances at New Plymouth despite the mare making her first appearance over the 1600 metre journey of the Landmark Homes sponsored contest.
"She is a mare I have a lot of time for as she has a touch of class about her in everything she does," he remarked.
"Her other owners have been great as they have let us take our time with her as she has needed to strengthen up and mature mentally as well as physically. This preparation has seen her take some giant strides and I can see her being even better in her next campaign."
Haworth admits he had some concerns in lining his charge up for her first start past 1400 metres but believes she will be at her best over a middle distance in the future.
"She has done really well to date but I've always said she will be suited best between 1600 and 2000 metres," he said.
"She handles most track conditions so I wasn't worried when it came up a slow 8 for Saturday. I was more concerned about it being her first run over a mile and when she was wide for most of the way I wondered if she might weaken when the pressure went on.
"As it was she travelled beautifully and was very strong to the line so she ticked that box nicely.
"She has a very high cruising speed and is plenty tough so we are definitely looking forward to the spring."
Haworth will assess the mare's condition over the next few days before deciding on any further runs in this preparation, noting that once the tracks turn heavy she will definitely be sent for a spell.
"I don't want to bust her by sending her around on a bog so once we get the rain she will head to the paddock," he confirmed.
"We really only race at Trentham, Otaki and Awapuni in the winter and they all become bogs so she's better being in a paddock getting ready for bigger spoils in the spring."– NZ Racing Desk
Haworth, who prepares the five-year-old mare with daughter Emma, was keen on her chances at New Plymouth despite the mare making her first appearance over the 1600 metre journey of the Landmark Homes sponsored contest.
"She is a mare I have a lot of time for as she has a touch of class about her in everything she does," he remarked.
"Her other owners have been great as they have let us take our time with her as she has needed to strengthen up and mature mentally as well as physically. This preparation has seen her take some giant strides and I can see her being even better in her next campaign."
Haworth admits he had some concerns in lining his charge up for her first start past 1400 metres but believes she will be at her best over a middle distance in the future.
"She has done really well to date but I've always said she will be suited best between 1600 and 2000 metres," he said.
"She handles most track conditions so I wasn't worried when it came up a slow 8 for Saturday. I was more concerned about it being her first run over a mile and when she was wide for most of the way I wondered if she might weaken when the pressure went on.
"As it was she travelled beautifully and was very strong to the line so she ticked that box nicely.
"She has a very high cruising speed and is plenty tough so we are definitely looking forward to the spring."
Haworth will assess the mare's condition over the next few days before deciding on any further runs in this preparation, noting that once the tracks turn heavy she will definitely be sent for a spell.
"I don't want to bust her by sending her around on a bog so once we get the rain she will head to the paddock," he confirmed.
"We really only race at Trentham, Otaki and Awapuni in the winter and they all become bogs so she's better being in a paddock getting ready for bigger spoils in the spring."– NZ Racing Desk
