Vera Cruz showcase speed at gallops

But Vera Cruz who holds the engagement in the Intense II West Indies bred three-year-old maiden race over 1350 metres, took the opportunity to showcase his speed over 400 metres.

The son of Denny Boy/Champagneforgerri galloped over the distance and was timed in a good 25.1 seconds for the trip.

Other trainers limited their runners to strong pace work throughout the morning.

Gallops recorded yesterday: (Going: Fast) - 400 METRES: CENTURION -29.1 pacing; CHIEF COMMANDER - 29.4 pacing; FAIRYTALE ROMANCE - 29.0 pacing; FIFTH AVENUE - 29.4 pacing; FINAL SET -29.4 pacing; HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY - 27.0 handy; ISLAND RUNNER -28.1 pacing; KATO - 29.0 pacing; THE ONE AND ONLY - 28.4 pacing; VERA CRUZ - 25.1 good.

600 METRES: BANKHEIRESS - 41.3 pacing; DAYLIGHT REPRIZED - 42.1 HandyEYES LIKE RAIN - 41.3 pacing; GETDJOBDONE - 43.4 pacing; GLISSADE - 44.4 pacing; INVINCIBILITY - 43.3 pacing; RETRIBUTION - 44.4 pacing; SMOOTHANALERT - 44.0 pacing; SPANISH FIRE - 43.4 pacing.

800 METRES: BASRAH - 57.0 pacing; BE ALERT - 59.2 pacing; MILLIONAIRE - 59.1 pacing; LATONIA - 59.4 pacing; ROYAL MISS -56.2 pacing.

1000 METRES: FAME AND GLORY - 1:14.4 pacing; FRESH WINGS -in 1:14.4 pacing; LADY SECRET - 1:11.4 pacing; LIFE IN RUSSIA - 1:14.2 pacing; LIFE IN THE SKY - 1:11.3 pacing; MAGNIFICAT - 1:12.1 pacing.

1400 METRES: HARBOUR MASTER - 1:40.0 pacing.

1800 METRES: MR SHANKAR - 2:08.1 pacing