His 28 New Zealand starts produced three wins and - if his trial form's anything to go by - a new Australian arrival looks set to briskly add to that victory total now he's crossed the Tasman.
Mr Perfect has recently joined trainer Russell Jack's camp and stepped out at Shepparton on May 19, when he finished quickly to "win nicely" ahead of Spring Line in a 59-second last half.
Trial File followers won't have to wait long to see if that form translates on to the track, with Mr Perfect to make his Australian debut at Echuca on Tuesday in the VHRC Horse Memberships Available Until 30 June Pace.
He was one of three Blackbookers to have been added to the shortlist this week, with well-known Patsbeachstorm also proving an eye-catcher at Shepparton.
Blackbook replays and highlights below, with the updated Blackbook at the bottom of the page.
TRIAL REPORT 163
SHEPPARTON 19/05/22
Trial 2: - SPRING IN HIS STEP trailed the leader and moved away from the markers on the home turn. He dashed to the front in the straight and won comfortably. PATSBEACHSTORM settled at the tail of the field, angled onto the back of SPRING IN HIS STEP on the home turn and went to the line hard held for an eye-catching second. SHOSHONE BRAVE settled three back on the markers and used the sprint lane for third with the Inter Dominion champion BONCEL BENJAMIN finishing last of the four after setting the speed.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.1 Last Half: - 56.5 Margins: - 4m, Neck
BLACKBOOKER: - Patsbeachstorm
Trial 8: - ALFRESCO began quickly to find the lead and backed off the speed mid-race. He had a good kick left at the finish and scored untouched from TREACHEROUS LASS, which trailed the leader and used the sprint lane. TREACHEROUS LASS will make her debut at Echuca on Tuesday night. WESTRAY showed some ability to finish third after settling four back on the markers and moving into the running lane (1-2) with 600m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.2 Last Half: - 59.0 Margins: - 2m, 12m
Trial 9: - MR PERFECT NZ is a former New Zealand pacer, which has recently joined trainer Russell Jack. He settled fourth on the markers, moved out wide on the home turn and finished fast to win nicely. He is meeting a handy type in Blitzern on his Australian debut at Echuca but he is worth following. SPRING LINE began quickly to lead, took a trail and found the lead again when OUR LOLA MAE galloped at the half mile marker. He kicked on quite well in the run to the finish and was second, well ahead of ROYAL STARZZZ, which picked up some ground and returns from a break at Echuca on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.2 Last Half: - 59.0 Margins: - 2m, 12m
BLACKBOOKER: - Mr Perfect NZ
GEELONG 23/05/22
Trial 2: - JUSTALITTLESIP followed up his very good trial performance a week earlier with a big victory in the second event. He settled three back on the inside, moved into the death seat at the 500m and scored by a large margin. DANCINGONSTARLIGHT settled four back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 500m mark and finished off well for second with SHOOBEE GOTCHA coming from last to pick up third position.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.5 Last Half: - 57.5 Margins: - 15m, 15m
Trial 3: - A PERFECT DANCE settled last of the seven runners, gained a one out and one back trail at the 500m, came out three horses wide on the home turn and ran home strongly to record a soft victory. HEAVENLY BRIGADE settled sixth, came out three horses wide at the 500m and hit the lead on the home turn. He finished second ahead of SECURITY CHECK.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.5 Last Half: - 59.6 Margins: - 2m, 1.5m
Trial 5: - MEADOW VALLEY STAR began quickly to find the lead and backed off the speed mid-race. He ambled down to the line to win comfortably and defeated OLD VILLA BOY, which trailed the leader and tried hard in the straight with DA PREZ being third after settling three back on the inside. He is a big chance at his return to the races on Sunday at Cranbourne
Mile Rate: - 2.6.4 Last Half: - 60.4 Margins: - 2m, 5m
Trial 6: - SUPREME DOMINATOR NZ won the open class trial after settling three back on the inside and moving into the death seat at the 500m. He won the Cranbourne Cup in December and hasn’t started since being unplaced in the A.G Hunter Cup. JILLIBY CHEVY settled four back on the inside and moved into the one out and one back trail behind SUPREME DOMINATOR NZ. He tried hard for second with SOMETHING BETTOR being third after setting the speed. HURRICANE HUSSLER trailed the leader and finished a close fourth, which was a very good performance considering he has a National Rating of 56 and he was taking on the open class.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.0 Last Half: - 58.1 Margins: - 2m, head
Trial 7: - GIPSY PRINCESS was without cover early and pushed forward to find the lead on the first turn. She ran along at a genuine tempo and completely dominated her rivals to win by fifteen metres. The trotter ALDEBARAN KIRI finished second after running home nicely from four back on the markers and was well ahead of BRATWIC LASS, which was third past the post.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.6 Last Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 15m, 15m
BENDIGO 23/05/22
Trial 3: - SPOTLIGHT hasn’t raced since June 2021 but was quite impressive in his runaway victory over JENNYSFAVOURITE. SPOTLIGHT was able to run to the top at the 1800m and scored comfortably. JENNYSFAVOURITE settled three back on the markers before moving into the death seat at the half mile marker. She is competing at Bendigo this evening. STICK WITH ME trailed the leader and finished third with LEOTARDANDLACE coming from sixth to finish in fourth position.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.9 Last Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 8m, Nose
Trial 4: - ZAREM settled last of five runners, came out five horses wide from the home turn and finished fast to snare victory over THE CHOOK, which settled down in fourth position and ran a big race for a horse with a National Rating of 52. WHIZZBANG DAN was three back on the markers and came away from the inside at the 400m. He finished a close third ahead of the early pacemaker KYVALLEY HOTSPUR NZ with SIMULANT being at the tail of the field after trailing the leader.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.1 Last Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 2m, Nose
Trial 5: - EGRET began quickly from the outside of the front line, found the front and won comfortably despite hanging out on the home turn. UPTOWN LAD led out then took a trail and used an inside run approaching the home turn. The New Zealand bred trotter VENUS NZ finished a distant third after settling three back on the markers.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.7 Last Half: - 60.0 Margins: - 6m, 10m
Trial 6: - ARCEE PHOENIX progressed forward to find the lead, took cover behind REVELSTOKE in the back straight on the final occasion and finished off strongly for a big win. He makes his debut at Bendigo this evening. REVELSTOKE settled four back on the inside, sprinted quickly in the back straight and dashed to the lead before being run down in the last 100m. BROOKIES BABE settled last of the five runners and ran into a distant third.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.6 Last Half: - 57.7 Margins: - 4m, 30m
Trial 8: - LIZZIES LEGACY NZ settled three back on the inside, gained a clear passage with 100m remaining and showed brilliant acceleration to get the prize albeit by a narrow margin. She produced an impressive performance and is worth following. CHILLIN finished a close second after trailing he leader and the early leader MATRIART ended up being in third. The trotter CRAVACHE DOR settled in seventh position and ran home strongly late for an eye-catching fourth. He appears to be set for a promising campaign.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.4 Last Half: - 58.7 Margins: - Head, Head
BLACKBOOKER: - Lizzies Legacy NZ
Race 10: - The former New South Wales trained pacer QUARTZITE finished unplaced at his Victorian debut but was impressive at his trial victory as he led throughout, copped plenty of pressure mid-race and had a good kick left in the run to the finish. He is worth following but he is taking on a strong field in the George Croxford Tribute at Echuca on Tuesday night. YOUNGGIFTEDANDBLACK settled three back on the inside, moved up to challenge at the bell and eventually eased in behind the leader with 850m remaining. She held on well for a distant second and ROLLWITHALADY finished third after trailing the leader in the early stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.4 Last Half: - 58.1 Margins: - 12m, 16m
Trial 13: - LOST FOUR WORDS settled four back on the inside, dashed around the field at the 1700m mark to find the lead shortly afterwards then ran along at a genuine tempo to get the prize. REAL DASH settled four back on the inside, was held up for a run at a vital stage and finished fast for an eye-catching second. He is racing at Bendigo tonight and rates as a value hope. BELMONT DIVA was out of position at the start, settled a clear last and came out three horses wide at the 300m mark. She sprinted sharply before the home turn and loomed up to win before peaking in the final 50m. She did produce an impressive burst of speed so she obviously has ability.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.6 Last Half: - 57.0 Margins: - 2m, Nose
Trial 14: - MAJOR WATSON led out then took cover at the 1400m. He moved away from the inside approaching the home turn and finished off best in the run to the finish. MAJOR MAL settled down third, pushed around to find the lead mid-race and boxed on well for second. OZZIE PLAYBOY settled down in fourth position and was finishing off strongly under a strong hold to be in third across the line.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.3 Last Half: - 58.7 Margins: - 4m, 2m
BALLARAT 24/05/22
Trial 2: - OLIVER DAN raced without cover, pressured the leader MISTER MCLINTOCK and found the top at the 1500m. He kicked on well in the run to the finish and held on to score. Considering OLIVER DAN is an unraced juvenile and MISTER MCLINTOCK has a National Rating of 57, it was a good performance by him to hold off that pacer in the run to the finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.17 Last Half: - 59.33 Margins: - Head
Trial 3: - Only two runners contested the final trial with ROCK N ROLL DOO NZ defeating his stable mate IOLANTA NZ. ROCK N ROLL DOO NZ was able to lead throughout but he hung out at the 600m and allowed IOLANTA NZ to drive through on the inside and join him. ROCK N ROLL DOO NZ was the superior of the two horses in the straight and was able to win by a comfortable margin.
Mile Rate: - Not given Last Half: - Not given Margins: - Not Given
