There will be plenty of eyes on first starters who’ve impressed on the trials circuit of late, including three who have earned places in Craig Rail’s Trial File Blackbook.
At Sunday’s Maryborough trials both Beach Heaven (David Murphy) and Acool Investment (Ron Comben) were impressive.
Beach Heaven is an emergency for the three-year-old pace at Horsham on Sunday while Acool Investment will start from gate one at Kilmore on Tuesday, drawn inside another Blackbooker, Nathan Purdon’s unraced Be My Star.
They’re among eight Blackbookers who will step out in the oncoming days.
Scroll down for Craig Rail’s thoughts on this week’s trial hit-outs, including video replays of the standout performers and with the updated Blackbook at the bottom of the page.
SHEPPARTON 17/02/22
Trial 1: – ACE MONTANA began quickly to find the lead, took a trail and used the sprint lane. He dashed home in a sizzling final half of 56.6 seconds and got the prize. He was behind the leader Madam Reactor and in a striking position when trouble occurred at Bendigo on Wednesday night and the race was called off. JUST RALPH began quickly to lead, ran along at a reasonable tempo and was gunned down on the line. HI MANAMEISJEFF NZ settled sixth on the inside, gained a one out and one back trail at the 600m and finished off solidly without being pushed. CASTING SHADOW settled three back on the pegs and finished in fourth position. DAYLIGHT AT DAWN settled in last position, pushed forward to race without cover and finished in fifth. NOMORELYING settled fourth on the pegs, never peeled to the outside at any stage and went to the line hard held. LOUSIANA JO settled fifth on the pegs, lost ground at the 500m and was the last one to cross the line.
Mile Rate: – 2.0.5 Last Half: – 56.6 Margins: – Neck, 8m
Trial 2: – AMBIGUOUS (Sportswriter – Show Me Amber 1.58.7, $64,151) settled last of the six runners, came out three horses wide at the 300m and moved out four horses wide on the home turn when he dashed home to win by a narrow margin. He started as the favourite on his debut at Bendigo but was left without cover and finished unplaced. RAWORTH GIRL (Well Said – Left In Paris 1.56.7, $151,200) began quickly to trail the leader, used the sprint lane and missed out by a narrow margin. WILL HE REIGN (Sweet Lou – Without Guile) settled fifth on the pegs, gained a one out and one back trail at the 300m mark and missed out by a narrow margin. VIKING (Rock N Roll Heaven – Shes Magnetic 1.54.9, $43,857) began quickly to race without cover, dropped onto the markers to be three back, moved to the death seat again at the quarter pole and battled on reasonably well for fourth. NOOSA BOY (Sunshine Beach – Shelroselill) began quickly to find the lead, ran along at a genuine tempo and faded in the straight. He followed with an unplaced effort on debut at Bendigo on Wednesday night. FIRECRACKER NOLA (Captaintreacherous – Habanero 1.59.5, $19,130) settled four back on the pegs, was under pressure at the 600m and was the last one to greet the judge.
Mile Rate: – 1.59.4 Last Half: – 60.1 Margins: – Neck, Neck
Trial 3: – REPELLING began brilliantly to find the lead, ran along at a genuine tempo and trounced his rivals to win by a large margin. He backed up at Goulburn on Monday but struck trouble and failed to complete the course. ARE YOU WITH ME settled three back on the pegs and finished in second position. WINTON (Mr Feelgood – Katie Grangewood 1.58.2, $8,063) dropped back to last of the seven runners, moved up without cover at the 600m and made ground for a nice third. He backed up at Melton on Thursday afternoon and did well on debut for fourth place. SO SHE SAID trailed the leader and finished a distant fourth. LIEUTENANT JACK settled sixth on the pegs, moved into the one out and one back trail behind WINTON and battled on fairly well for fifth. HARD ROAD was fifth on the markers and beat home ILLAWONG KELLIE, which settled four back on the inside and commenced yielding ground with 600m remaining.
Mile Rate: – 1.59.7 Last Half: – 57.9 Margins: – 15m, 8m
Trial 4: – ABBIE settled down four back on the markers and was the first to move to the outside to chase down the tearaway leader HI HO KYVALLEY with 700m remaining. She made a lot of ground, hit the front in the straight and held off the late challenge of HEZ COOLAZ to get the prize. HEZ COOLAZ produced an enormous effort to finish second and if he can mend his manners, will be able to win races. He broke stride at the start, lost approximately 40m, tacked on at the 1200m, moved away from the inside at the 800m and finished well, without being fully extended. HI HO KYVALLEY began quickly to find the front and established a huge lead mid-race. He was still well clear at the quarter pole but got very leg weary late and was run down at the end. SPEEDY LOVER (Love You – Right Interest 1.59.7, $202,096) was five back on the markers for majority of the journey but raced greenly at several parts of the race. She picked up some ground for fourth and beat home THIS BOYZ OURS, which trailed the leader and YOEE (Bacardi Lindy – Lunars Last) (3 back markers). YOEE will make his debut at Maryborough on Monday afternoon. SEBASTIANS BOY (Sebastian K – Prettygirl Lassie 2.3.7, $25,975) broke at the start, lost approximately 60m, tacked on at the 1100m but was never a chance and was the last one to finish.
Mile Rate: – 2.10.7 Last Half: – 64.5 Margins: – 4m, 6m
BLACKBOOKER: – Hez Coolaz
Trial 5: – HOLSTEIN began quickly to race without cover, pushed forward to find the lead at the 1800m and scored nicely. KEAYANG ALEX settled sixth on the markers, moved into a trailing position (1-2) at the 800m, came out three horses wide at the 400m and finished off nicely to gain second position. A PERFECT DREAM (Four Starzzz Shark – Supersonic Bek) led out then took a trail and held on for third. She finished a distant sixth on debut at Echuca on Thursday night. YELLOW STONE settled five back on the markers, gained a one out and one back trail at the 800m and was without cover from the quarter pole. He battled on nicely at the end for fourth. THORNBERRY (Jet Laag – Refresh Me 2.0.7, $34,605) settled three back on the inside, moved up without cover at the 800m then faded into fifth. TANGANYIKA settled four back on the inside, wanted to hang in during the last lap and was the last horse to finish.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.9 Last Half: – 58.3 Margins: – 8m, Head
Trial 6: – SENITAS STRENGTH began quickly to find the lead and completely dominated her rivals to win by 40m. She recorded reasonable time and was very impressive so she must be considered as a winning chance at Melton tomorrow evening. CLASSY SPIRIT was four back on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail with 500m remaining. She was able to roll into second ahead of LIFEINTHEBALANCE, which was three back on the markers and moved away from the inside at the 500m. CELEBRATION STRIDE NZ began quickly but raced roughly shortly after the start and eventually rolled into a gallop. He lost approximately 25m but was able to regather speed and quickly pushed forward to trail the leader. He ended up finishing fourth and PRETTYLILANGUS was last throughout after beginning slowly.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.9 Last Half: – 58.3 Margins: – 40m, 5m
STAWELL 20/02/22
Trial 1: – CLASSICMAJOR hasn’t raced since April but he recorded a slick mile rate of 1.56.4 at a Swan Hill victory during his last preparation and he was able to win the trial by a good margin. He returns to the race track at Maryborough on Monday afternoon. RUSTICA RUBRA (Union Guy – Fire Lilly) is an unraced mare for trainer Greg Cooper and will make her debut at Horsham on Sunday. She finished second ahead of the trotter OH LIVIA.
Mile Rate: – 2.1.6 Last Half: – 61.55 Margins: – 10m, 18m
Trial 2: – NOSWEETSFORYOU (A Rocknroll Dance – Parfait Bromac) is a Michelle Wright trained juvenile, which is related to three winners including Pow Wow Bromac (1.55.9) and Tall Poppy (1.51.8). The second dam Pascale Bromac (1.57.1, $96,193) was a very good mare and produced a $100,000+ earner in Pepe Bromac (1.54.3) so NOSWEETSFORYOU is nicely bred. She won the trial over the juvenile trotter BLITZTHEMCHUBB (Blitzthemcalder – Pocket Fantasy 2.5.3, $38,135), which is by former Victorian crowd favourite Blitzthemcalder and is out of broodmare gem Pocket Fantasy, which has produced six winners including Edge Hill (1.55.6), Garston Girl (1.57.3), Zephiane (1.57.1), Dublin Chubb (1.59.8) and last season’s star juvenile Plymouth Chubb (1.56.6, $223,930, 15 starts, 14 wins). The last horse to the line was KAIMANA (Lennytheshark – Lady Lucy Lou $10,313), which is by the former Inter Dominion, Victoria Cup and Miracle Mile champion Lennytheshark (1.49.2, $3,007,585) and finished a narrow margin behind his stable mate. The winner NOSWEETSFORYOU will make her debut at Maryborough on Monday.
Mile Rate: – 2.8.7 Last Half: – 62.9 Margins: – 100m, head
Trial 3: – Only two trotters contested the standing start trial with PENELOPE, which has only had four starts since returning from a long spell, beating to the line the Homegrown Classic heat place getter MORSURE DAMOUR. MORSURE DAMOUR will be competing at the Horsham Cup program on Sunday.
Mile Rate: – 2.12.6 Last Half: – 63.85 Margin: – 2m
MILDURA 20/02/22
Trial 1: – LUVUSELF began very quickly from a wide draw and was able to dash across to find the lead around the first corner. She set up a moderate tempo and scored comfortably at the end. CARAGGIO ESCAPEE was four back on the inside, moved off the markers at the 500m and wanted to hang in when turning out of the back straight on the final occasion. He balanced up to finish second ahead of ALITTLEBITOFFTAP, which trailed the leader and broke stride when trying to angle into the clear with 100m remaining. BLUE CANNON (Western Terror – Blue Seelster 1.56.2, $54,905) settled three back on the inside and broke stride at the 700m hence was the last horse to finish.
Mile Rate: – 2.4.1 Last Half: – 60.9 Margins: – 6m, 10m
Trial 2: – PRINCESS LIL began quickly to trail the leader, came away from the markers with 250m remaining and ran home well at the end to get the prize. OZZIE DAYBREAK began extremely fast to lead and set up a genuine tempo early with both he and PRINCESS LIL being approximately 40m ahead of the third placed ROCKETS MATE. He turned for home in front but he wanted to hang in under pressure in the home straight and was outgunned at the end. ROCKETS MATE was third throughout and tacked onto the leading pair with 1000m remaining. He wasn’t beaten by far at the end and WHERESMILZEE was last of the four runners throughout.
Mile Rate: – 1.59.1 Last Half: – 60.0 Margins: – 2m, 3m
MARYBOROUGH 20/02/22
Trial 1: – COMMON COURTESY began sharply to find the lead and dashed home in a slick final 800m of 56.5 to comfortably get the prize. She is awkwardly drawn on the inside of the second line at Ballarat tonight but she is performing well enough to be competitive. TELEMACHUS began quickly to trail the leader and held his ground over the latter stages to finish second. He is competing at Ballarat tonight and has the early speed to find a prominent position in the early stages of the event. OXS COURAGE settled down last of the five runners, gained a one out and one back trail at the bell then gained a run through the middle on the home turn. He finished third ahead of SUNRISE RUBY, which settled three back on the inside. SUNRISE RUBY followed with a third placed effort at Melton on Thursday, where she attempted to lead throughout. REFORMED was fourth to begin, moved up without cover at the bell, hung out at the 300m and ended up being out three carts wide for the remainder of the journey.
Mile Rate: – 2.1.2 Last Half: – 56.5 Margins: – 6m, 8m
Trial 2: – BEACH HEAVEN (Sunshine Beach – Champagne Heaven) began quickly and was able to find the back of the leader IM PRINCESS BELLA shortly after the start. She came to the outside in the home straight and finished fast to record an impressive win, particularly considering she is yet to have her first start and the second placed IM PRINCESS BELLA has won three races and finished second in the Golden Nursery Pace last season. IM PRINCESS BELLA appeared to be winner on the turn but peaked a little at the end and was run down on the line. VAPAR BRENDA was three back on the markers throughout and finished third with IT’S A BORG following her throughout and being in fourth. SHELDON raced without cover in the early stages, switched to being last on the markers at the half mile marker but lost ground at the end.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.0 Last Half: – 56.9 Margins: – ½ head, 8m
BLACKBOOKER: – Beach Heaven
Trial 3: – THE GIRLS GOTFLAIR trailed the leader, moved up without cover at the 1600m and looked beaten in the home straight but rallied on the line to get the thick end of the prize. ACOOL INVESTMENT (Father Patrick – Social Fireball 2.1.4, $63,717) is a nicely bred filly with trainer Ron Comben. She was three back on the markers, used the sprint lane and finished well for a game second. It was a good effort for a 3yo qualifier that was taking on proven winners and she should go well at her debut effort on Tuesday night at Kilmore. JORDANS MATE showed her usual early brilliance to find the lead, backed off the tempo mid-race and kicked on well for third. HESANAVENGER settled four back on the inside, gained a one out and one back trail in the back straight and appeared to have every opportunity but he backed up at Bendigo on Wednesday and led throughout to win comfortably. He will complete a busy week by competing at Melton tomorrow night. SWEET ALTO (Louey Louey Louey – Purple Planet) broke at the start and was tailed off throughout. MYMUMWASTHEBEST (Louey Louey Louey – Princess Narooma) also galloped early and was a distant last.
Mile Rate: – 2.4.7 Last Half: – 60.5 Margins: – Neck, 2m
BLACKBOOKER: – Acool Investment
Trial 4: – BLAKE BOLAC (Sunshine Beach – Satimer Sunset) began quickly to trail the leader and enjoyed an economical trip. He switched into the sprint lane and accelerated nicely to drive through and get the prize. DEFENSE ATTORNEY (Sweet Lou – Charms Ona Roll 1.53.5, $46,187) began sharply and found the front shortly after the start. He appeared to have a gear issue on the near side in the home straight but he flattened out nicely and missed out by a narrow margin. I KNEW NOT WHERE (Devilish Smile – Biddys Star 1.58.6, $32,588) gave a nice display in third position. She was without cover early before angling onto the markers at the 1400m mark then moved up into the breeze again at the 600m. MIDNIGHT MUSIC (Vincent – Somnio Denario 1.57.3, $53,032) dropped back to be last of the four runners in the early stages and didn’t improve her position at the end.
Mile Rate: – 2.5.9 Last Half: – 58.5 Margins: – Head, 1m
Trial 5: – WHATS THE TEA began well from the standing start and was the first to the markers before taking cover behind MONTANA CHEVELLE. He enjoyed a nice trail throughout in slow time and sprinted home best at the end to get the prize. RASTAMON (Cardigan Boko – Aeonallbright) settled three back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 400m and was grinding away at the finish to fail by a narrow margin. MONTANA CHEVELLE was without cover early and wasn’t in a great hurry to work across to the markers, edging past WHATS THE TEA to find the front running role at the mile marker. She set up a slow tempo in the lead but broke stride with 700m remaining and lost her chance at the end. WHATS THE TEA will make his debut at Maryborough on Monday.
Mile Rate: – 2.11.5 Last Half: – 63.8 Margins: – Neck, 30m
COBRAM 20/02/22
Trial 1: – ILLAWONG ARGYLE began quickly and was vying for the lead on the first turn but was restricted for room and broke stride. She ended up being three back on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail at the 800m mark. She came out three horses wide on the home turn and got home best to gain the prize. MYBOYMYBOY showed gate speed to race without cover early, angled in behind the leader on the first turn and waited for the sprint lane. He ran through to be a distant second with NICKYS SON being in third position after racing without cover for the duration. MILLY PATONE began quickly and was able to work to the lead on the first turn. She set up a slow tempo and was run down over the latter stages.
Mile Rate: – 2.6.0 Last Half: – 63.0 Margins: – 8m, 10m
Trial 2: – HIRANYA NZ is a former New Zealand pacer and created a good impression. He settled last of the four runners and produced a big finish out wide on the track to win comfortably, seemingly with plenty in reserve. SOME CHANGE NZ settled three back on the inside and made his move at the quarter pole. He loomed up to hit the lead on the turn but couldn’t repel the challenge of HIRANYA over the concluding stages. ZIEGFELD attempted to lead throughout but was run down from the home turn. He finished ahead of LYDIA LOVEDAY, which enjoyed a nice run in the trail throughout.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.3 Last Half: – 58.2 Margins: – 6m, 6m
BLACKBOOKER: – Hiranya
BENDIGO 20/02/22
Trial 1: – QUICK WITTED settled three back on the inside and used the sprint lane when he finished off strongly to get the prize. JENNYSFAVOURITE settled four back on the inside, was held up for a run at a vital stage and finished fast through the middle for an unlucky second. ITS DIAMOND CREEK trailed the leader, pulled hard and moved away from the markers at the 250m mark. He battled away for third in front of DECLAN HENRY, which settled down last of the competitive runners and moved up without cover at the bell. MISS BROOMFIELD raced keenly in the lead and peaked on her run over the latter stages. YANKEE TWISTER settled fifth on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 700m and was held up for a run over the latter stages. CINKARI broke stride at the start and lost approximately 20m, tacked onto the group and broke stride again at the 600m, losing all chance. QUICK WITTED, JENNYSFAVOURITE and MISS BROOMFIELD will all compete in the final event at Kilmore on Tuesday night and JENNYSFAVOURITE was probably the best run of the trio in the trial. ITS DIAMOND CREEK will be competing in the ninth race on the same program.
Mile Rate: – 2.5.2 Last Half: – 61.1 Margins: – 2m, Neck
Trial 2: – LOLLIPOP was restrained at the start and settled four back on the inside. She raced fiercely in the middle stages before moving into the death seat at the 600m and sustained a good run to get the prize. BULLDOG KHAN settled behind LOLLIPOP in fifth position and was able to angle into the one out and one back trail at the 500m. He ran home well at the end and finished a nice second. He will compete at Horsham on Sunday. CREDULOUS (Betting Line – Art Castle) trailed the leader and moved into the death seat at the 400m. He battled on well for second with CHEEKY EAGLE (Bettors Delight – Three Eagles) behind in fourth position after showing electrifying gate speed to lead clearly. NOTHINGBUTWAVES (Yankee Rockstar – Somedreamsomewhere 1.56.6, $74,957) settled three back on the inside and was the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: – 1.59.8 Last Half: – 57.6 Margins: – 2m, Neck
Trial 3: – DELIGHTFUL MIA showed her usual early brilliance to find the lead and dashed home in a slick final 800m of 56.8 seconds to score with plenty to spare. HESTON CASH trailed the leader throughout and came to the outside with 500m remaining. He tried hard for second with SAINT WIN being third after coming from last and running home quite well in the run to the finish. Both HESTON CASH and SAINT WIN will be competing at Kilmore on Tuesday night. SURBITON HARTBREAK settled three back on the inside and finished fourth with VARIEGATED (4 back markers) being last across the line.
Mile Rate: – 1.59.5 Last Half: – 56.8 Margins: – 7m, 7m
Trial 4: – Abandoned
GEELONG 21/02/22
Trial 1: – PETRACCA (Captaintreacherous – Lovelist 1.53.2, $222,889) is a nicely bred colt for trainer Emma Stewart and was able to win in style. He was three back on the markers before moving into the death seat at the 600m and proving too strong at the finish. JILLIBY TSUNAMI (Jilliby Kung Fu – Jilliby Dreamtime 1.55.0, $45,395) is by former Chariots of Fire winner and Miracle Mile runner up Jilliby Kung Fu. He began quickly to find the lead, backed off the tempo and battled on fairly well for second. YOUTELLEM (Well Said – Santaslittlehelper 2.0.7, $4,000) led out then took a trail and finished third. TEN BEERS IN (Goodtime Sammy – Fun On The Run 2.1.3, $6,300) was last of the four runners throughout.
Mile Rate: – 2.5.6 Last Half: – 59.7 Margins: – 5m, 15m
Trial 2: – FYNN FROST NZ began quickly to find the lead and set up a slow tempo. He was strong at the finish and was able to get the prize. WHERES SEGGY was three back on the inside and moved through to trail the leader on the home turn. He finished second with ART FRENZY being third after trailing the leader and coming away from the inside at the quarter pole. He backed up with an unplaced effort at Melton on Thursday afternoon. CHAPTER ONE was claimed last outing and is now with trainer Chris Svanosio. He eased back to the tail of the field and remained in last position but he wasn’t beaten by far. None of the four horses were fully extended at any stage.
Mile Rate: – 2.4.2 Last Half: – 57.3 Margins: – 2.5m, 3m
Trial 3: – KEAYANG FROGGY (Betting Line – Keayang Torah 1.57.1, $53,240) began quickly to lead, took a trail at the 1700m and moved to the outside at the quarter pole. He moved up to join the leader KEAYANG CRIPPA (Captaintreacherous – Keayang Princess 2.0.7, $35,378) and the pair staged a good battle in the straight with KEAYANG FROGGY doing enough to get the prize. The Margaret Lee trained pacers will have their return bout at Horsham on Sunday. TREACHEROUS REIGN (Captaintreacherous – Lagertha 1.56.5, $20,805) trailed the leader early and ended up being three back on the markers. He finished third and was well clear of GAMER (Rock N Roll Heaven – Nosotros 2.2.0, $21,533), which was in fourth position for the entire journey. POWERLINC and ROCKIN CHARMER (Pet Rock – Sentimental Charm) remained in fifth and sixth respectively for the duration.
Mile Rate: – 2.1.2 Last Half: – 58.6 Margins: – 1/2head, 5m
Trial 4: – SWISS MISS began fast and was able to lead throughout to win untouched. It was a good confidence building effort for her performance in the Breed for Speed Gold Final at Group 1 level at Melton on Saturday night. CHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD was racing a little fiercely at the start but settled once he took cover behind SWISS MISS. He rallied hard in the final 50m and was hitting the line strongly. His connections will be hoping he gains a start in the opening event at Melton tomorrow night, where he will commence from the pole position. GEE CEE CALDER broke stride at the start and lost approximately 20m. He was last on the markers before moving up without cover at the 500m mark and put in a game performance considering he has a National Rating of 53 and the first two across the line have ratings of 72 and 81. He is a winning chance at Ballarat this evening. MEYDAN settled three back on the markers and finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: – 2.4.8 Last Half: – 60.2 Margins: – 4m, 10m
Trial 5: – BEHOLD began quickly from the outside of the front line and dashed across to find the lead. He backed off the tempo mid-race and finished off briskly to score comfortably. PARADISE VALLEY (Sweet Lou – Rock Setter) began quickly to trail the leader and held his ground in the straight to finish in second position. LUVA SCRAP (Art Major – Luvyacookie 1.58.7, $20,990) was without cover in the early stages, angled onto the markers to be three back then moved into the death seat again at the 600m. She battled on well for third with JILLIBY PANDA (Jilliby Kung Fu – Jilliby Ruby 2.6.1, $10,519) being fourth after settling down in last position and moving into the death seat momentarily at the 700m mark. EYE ON YOU (Vincent – Golden Valour) settled four on the markers and failed to beat a runner to the line.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.8 Last Half: – 58.1 Margins: – 4m, 3m
Trial 6: – REACTOR FACTOR began quickly to find the lead and was always in control. He dashed home in a slick final half of 56.6 seconds and scored by a comfortable margin. He is a smart horse but is awkwardly drawn for his return to racing at Maryborough on Monday. BE THE ONE trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 100m and held his ground over the final stages. CARMY DAN settled three back on the inside, moved into the death seat at the 700m and tried hard for third. He is favourably drawn and should give a forward showing at Maryborough on Monday. B D YASOTHON is a former New Zealand trotter, which settled down last and broke stride 300m from home. He lost all chance and finished a distance last.
Mile Rate: – 2.2.5 Last Half: – 56.6 Margins: – 4m, 8m
Trial 7: – HAVEYOUMETDAISY began quickly to find the lead, kicked well clear approaching the home turn and scored by a comfortable margin. She switched right off over the latter stages and would have won by a bit further otherwise. The trotter MADENA SKY trailed the leader throughout and finished in second position ahead of QUIET STORM, which settled in fourth then moved into the death seat at the 500m. KEAYANG BRAVEHEART (Captaintreacherous – Inasafeplace 2.2.2, $10,635) was three back on the inside and used the sprint lane to finish in fourth. JUSLIKEROYALTY settled in last position and remained at the back of the pack throughout.
Mile Rate: – 2.5.1 Last Half: – 58.0 Margins: – 6m, 1m
Trial 8: – ICEEYALOOKIN began quickly to find the lead, enjoyed the perfect trip and scored with plenty in reserve. She returns from a break at Melton tomorrow night, where she has drawn on the pole position. KEAYANG DUCHESS (Muscle Mass – Icantremember) trailed ICEEYALOOKIN throughout and came to the outside in the home straight. She tried hard in the home straight and finished in second. She has drawn right alongside of ICEEYALOOKIN in the Lunar Lass Trotters Classic at Melton tomorrow night. BACARDI SPIRIT (Bacardi Lindy – Maybelina 2.1.4, $37,958) settled at the tail of the field, moved up without cover from the 500m mark and finished third. He will make his debut at Kilmore on Tuesday night. TAKEN BY WINE (I’m Stately – Makarewa Monarch 1.59.0, $39,220) settled three back on the inside and lost her chance when she broke stride at the 400m. She was the last one to finish.
Mile Rate: – 2.8.2 Last Half: – 61.3 Margins: – 2m, 12m
Trial 9: – Only two runners competed in the standing start trial for the pacers. The Dean Braun trained pair ROCKNROLL ROD NZ and IM OFF N GONE NZ finished within a length of each other in a slowly run trial and a dash up the straight with ROCKNROLL ROD NZ being the victor.
Mile Rate: – 2.7.1 Last Half: – 57.7 Margin: – 2m
Trial 10: – MADENA BAY settled three back on the inside, moved around to find the lead at the 1500m and was able to score softly. ARRJAYS TRAPPER began quickly to find the lead at the 1700m, took cover at the 1500m and finished off quite well for second. STRAZEELE settled last on the markers after commencing from the handicap of 40m and was able to roll into third position. AMOMENTTOREMEMBER (Muscle Mass – A Stylish Jewel 2.4.1, $50,417) is a juvenile trotter and was taking on proven winners. He jumped to the lead then took cover and ended up being last on the markers from the 1300m. He was the last horse to complete the course.
Mile Rate: – 2.7.2 Last Half: – 61.6 Margins: – 1m, 4m
