Maiden mare Sweet Ada from the Fannin barn and Oulaghan-trained geldings Jack Morrison and John Doe shared the time honours at Awapuni on Tuesday morning.

Fast work was held on the outside of the new course proper, on the plough or on the synthetic track as horses prepared for Egmont on Saturday and Marton on Sunday.

Sweet Ada had first use of the course proper and, with co-trainer Hazel Fannin aboard, galloped 1000m in 1.4.3, the last 600 in 35.4, which was solid work.

The mare was a costly failure at Hawera last start, but struggled in the heavy ground, suggesting the race is best forgotten.

Jack Morrison and John Doe were paired over 1000m in 1.4.8, the last 600 in 35.3, and were full of running at the finish.

Foxton visitors Opawa Jack and The Finnster went together over 1000m in 1.3.9, the last 600 in 35.8, and Redana went alone in 1.5.1 and 35.6.

Wonderboy and Our Giulia covered 1000m in 1.5.2, the last 600 in 35.8, while their stablemates Wingman and In The Air recorded 1.7.3 and 35.7.

Platinum Designs had apprentice Amber Riddell in the saddle over 1000m in 1.5.1, the last 600 in 36 seconds even, followed soon after by Matthew Eales-trained Kawatiri and Victortheinflictor (Peter Didham) together in 1.5.9 and 36.1.

Ready Response and Yakattack went 800m in 51.2, the last 600 in 36.8, while Exaggeration and Toronto posted 53.6 and 36.5. Our Akashinga and Tears Of Victory took 54.5 and 37.7. All six are trained by the Gray partnership.

Kereti was kept to 800m in 55.6, the last 600 in 39.3, while Craftsman clocked 55.2 and 39.7. Pleasing required 55.8 and 39.9, and all three are trained by Mike Breslin.

On the plough, Keepitinyourwallet had senior jockey Chris Dell aboard over a quiet round before galloping 1000m 1.6.3, the last 600 in 38.3. Final Chapter worked alone as well, covering the same distance in 1.6.5 and 39.3.

He's A Doozy, who has not raced since mid-May, was not chasing the clock over 800m in 56.1, the last 600 in 40.1. His stablemates Thrilling and a Per Incanto filly went together in 56.2 and 40.2.

Showbastian Coe and Crouch were paired over 800m in 55.3, the last 600 in 40.1, and Dendo did a quiet round and a half, the last 600 in 41.2.

Smart two-year-old Our Sniper and a Contributer gelding sprinted 600m in 41.5, and good sprinter Platinum Attack went 42.3.

Those kept to three-quarter pace were French Doll (43.7), Rogue Romance (44.3) and Benefactor (44.8).

On the synthetic track, Ardee Boy and Sweet As Tavi were timed 800m in 54.1, the last 600 in 38.4.