Another in a long line of Andy Gath-trained and Norm Jenkin-owned New Zealand imports has landed in Australia and Craig Rail thinks Dadndave is a good chance of making a winning start to life in Australia.
The horse, who has more than $100,000 in the bank from eight victories in New Zealand, caught the eye of Rail in his trial at Tabcorp Park Melton early this week.
He is one of five new additions to the Blackbook, with his Aussie debut set for Yarra Valley on Monday.
Scroll down to see his trial replay and to the bottom of the page for the updated Blackbook.
SHEPPARTON 29/04/21
Trial 1: - STAR OF TIMPANY prepared for her first up performance at Kilmore on Thursday night with an effortless victory. She settled three back on the markers, moved into the breeze with 500m remaining and won with plenty in reserve. She ran fourth behind the former American filly Farady Hanover when resuming on Thursday. TREASURE RAINBOW led out, took a trail on the first turn and moved around to take the lead again with a mile remaining. She battled on well for second with MISS LEMON being third after ending up being behind the leader. CHEEZ (Betterthancheddar – Life Savings 1.57.9, $33,115) was six back on the markers, came out three horses wide at the quarter pole and finished ahead of JUSCALLMECHIEF, which settled in fifth, pulled hard and was the first to make a move in the back straight on the final occasion before gaining a one out and one back trail. He didn’t have much room in the straight and went to the line with something in hand. ASSASSINS GOLD (Western Terror – Pyrites 1.57.9, $59,008) settled four back on the markers and finished sixth with BUS STOP (A Rocknroll Dance – Cunning Kate 1.58.8, $51,735) being in last position for the majority of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Final Half: - 58.0 Margins: - 8m, 6m
Trial 2: - SPRING IN HIS STEP began brilliantly to lead, rolled along at a genuine tempo and was approximately 20m in front at the bell. He continued to set a solid speed and ran his rivals ragged, winning by a large margin. He is assessed as a 50 on the National Ratings scale so he can be very well placed in his future performances. MY TIME TO SHINE (Sunshine Beach – My Lively Lass 1.58.5, $27,708) settled six back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail and came out three horses wide on the home turn. He finished off well in comparison with the remainder of the field and snared second place. MILLION DOLLAR ART was fifth on the markers before moving into the death seat with 400m remaining. He was able to grind away for third position with SMOOTH ROLLING being fourth after being without cover early before switching in behind the leader. SMOOTH ROLLING is resuming at Gunbower on Sunday where he is awkwardly drawn against a reasonable field. ARE YOU WITH ME was behind the leader early then three back on the markers and raced keenly during the middle stages of the event. He came away from the inside at the 700m but was quickly under pressure and ended up finishing in fifth position. SHELBY GRACE settled down in last position and was able to work past ASHINCHARGE (4 back markers) in the final circuit.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.0 Final Half: - 58.2 Margins: - 40m, 1m
BLACKBOOKER: - Spring In His Step
Trial 3: - THREE BROS was able to work to the lead shortly after the start and set up a slow tempo. He went to the line untouched to win the trial comfortably. He returns from a break at Bendigo tonight and his task has been made easier with the withdrawal of Monarch Stride. ALDEBARAN PHOEBE prepared for her effort at Kilmore on Thursday night with a nice second. She settled three back on the markers, came to the outside of the home turn and finished off solidly in the straight. She unfortunately galloped in the early stages at Kilmore and lost her chance. DAZY SUNDAZE led out then took a trail and finished in third position before running seventh at her comeback performance at Ballarat on Wednesday night. ARCHAIC (Andover Hall – Closetomyheart 2.4.2, $18,040) was slow out and settled a clear last early. He couldn’t go with the pack and ended up being the last one to finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.6 Final Half: - 60.9 Margins: - 2m, 1m
Trial 4: - HIDALGO (American Ideal – Our Options 1.59.5, $6,455) began well and trailed the leader before using the sprint lane. He showed good acceleration in the home straight and drew away at the finish. PATSY VALENTINE (American Ideal – Brighty Valentine 1.54.8, $87,170) began quickly to lead and raced greenly at several stages of the event. She enjoyed a nice run mid-race but couldn’t withstand the challenge of HIDALGO in the straight. The pair are set to clash at Yarra Valley on Monday afternoon and both horses should perform well. WILL HE PIKE (Heston Blue Chip – Miss Elvira 1.59.5, $23,938) started off being three back on the markers and lost ground mid-race to end up being in fifth. He moved up without cover with 700m remaining and battled on well in the run to the finish. TENNESSEA WALTZ (Somebeachsomewhere – Yankee Showgirl 1.56.5, $32,806) settled six back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 700m and worked into fourth position. She is scheduled to compete against the first and second place getters at Yarra Valley on Monday. RACING DREAM (Racing Hill – Shadow Flag 1.55.3, $38,180) was without cover early, dropped back to be fourth on the markers and finished fifth with QUITE CONTRARY (Art Major – Tombstone Eden 1.55.4, $74,222) (3 back markers) being the last one across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.7 Final Half: - 59.4 Margins: - 2m, 8m
Trial 5: - MY USED TO BE trailed the leader DARK CLOUD, came to the outside with 600m remaining and quickly worked to the front. He got away in the home straight and scored with plenty in reserve. It was an impressive display and he has the ability to win a race in the near future. CRACKER JET began quickly and galloped 50m after the start, losing approximately 40m. He tacked onto the group with 1100m remaining and moved away from the inside to pursue MY USED TO BE at the quarter pole. He worked up to second but couldn’t go with MY USED TO BE over the concluding stages. IMPERIAL COUNTESS settled three back on the markers and finished third with the early leader DARK CLOUD dropping out to finish last of the four runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.1 Final Half: - 60.3 Margins: - 10m, 12m
Trial 6: - NOTORIOUS JOE settled three back on the inside, moved into the death seat at the 500m and quickly put the issue beyond doubt. He raced clear over the concluding stages and went to the line under a throttle hold to win easily. Unfortunately, he came out at Cobram four days later, wanted to boot driver Josh Aiken out of the cart, caused a false start and did plenty wrong. His cantankerous behaviour may have taken the sting out of his performance as he dropped out and finished eighth. If he repeats his trial performance at Yarra Valley on Monday, he will prove very hard to beat. OUT OF CHARACTER settled four back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 400m mark and rolled into a distant second. WONGA LAKE trailed the leader and dropped back to last on the home turn before working home reasonably well. The early front runner DEALMAKER dropped out to be last of the four runners across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.2 Final Half: - 58.8 Margins: - 12m, 8m
Trial 7: - SANTA CASA BEACH began quickly to lead and rolled along at an even tempo. He was able to dash home in a handy last 800m of 57.0 seconds to get the prize. LETSROCKLETSROLL settled last of the four runners and came to the outside on the home turn. He finished off fast and without being pushed so it was a very good hit out for his first up performance at Bendigo this evening. SONNY WEAVER trailed the leader and never peeled to the outside at any stage. He went to the line jogging in third spot and that run should have prepared him nicely for his effort at Melton tomorrow night where he takes on a strong field. DIVINE DIVA settled three back on the markers and was last of the four to cross the line. She followed with a fifth at Cobram on Monday where she worked into the death seat mid-race and peaked late.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.2 Final Half: - 57.0 Margins: - 4m, 1m
CRANBOURNE 02/05/21
Trial 1: - SOVEREIGN MINX was able to lead comfortably and set up a slow tempo mid-race. She was unchallenged from the start to the finish and won by a comfortable margin. She is racing against a strong field at Yarra Valley on Monday. SOVEREIGN TIGER has always shown a bit of potential but has had gait issues. He settled down in last position, moved away from the inside on the home turn and ran home fairly well out wide on the track for second. He can improve on his race form when he starts putting it altogether. BACKINTHESKY (Skyvalley – Backina Lifetime 1.59.9, $70,053) was the last horse to complete the course after trailing the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.5 Final Half: - 60.7 Margins: - 8m, 15m
Trial 2: - CAPTAIN BELLASARIO was without cover early before sliding to the lead shortly after the start. He dashed home in a very quick final 800m of 56.9 seconds and won by a large margin without being fully extended. MISO MISO led out then took a trail and finished in second position. HEART OF SAHARA (Betting Line – Sahara Miss 1.54.4, $66,463) is a juvenile pacer and was taking on older horses so under the circumstances, it was a handy performance. She settled in fourth position and moved up without cover at the 500m mark. PLAIN ED (Heston Blue Chip – Shalackin 1.56.8, $27,125) settled last of the five runners then moved into the one out and one back trail at the 500m. He finished ahead of MIR, which was three back on the markers throughout.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.8 Final Half: - 56.9 Margins: - 25m, 2m
BLACKBOOKER: - Captain Bellasario
Trial 3: - SAHARA STORM began quickly to lead and always appeared to be in control. He coasted down to the line to win nicely over FREEDOM WRITER, which was without cover early before angling in behind the leader with 1800m remaining. CROMPTON BAY settled last of the four runners and finished third with OZZIE SUNSHINE being the last one home after moving into the death seat from three back on the markers at the 500m.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.7 Final Half: - 58.8 Margins: - 3.5m, 3.5m
KYABRAM 02/05/21
Trial 1: - CRESCO GOLDIGGER hasn’t raced since a sixth at Shepparton in October. He was able to defeat the nicely bred juvenile pacer REIBY DELIGHT (Bettors Delight – Christisimo 1.57.2, $48,618) with SHES GOIING PLACES being in third position. The qualifier WESTERN COMMAND (Pet Rock – Pacific Made) was able to beat home BRING THE ACTION, which hasn’t started for over a year.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.6 Final Half: - 62.3 Margins: - 5m, 10m
Trial 2: - IMPERIALS REASON was stood down to trial after she galloped during her Shepparton third on April 25. She was able to dominate the trial and win by 40m. WELL I SAID was unplaced in two starts at Shepparton back in September. She finished second ahead of ARTIZZ, which has recently returned from a spell with ANTIHERO (Red Samurai – Golden Antigone) being last of the four runners to cross the line. ARTIZZ is competing at Gunbower on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.0 Final Half: - 59.9 Margins: - 40m, 2m
Trial 3: - FULLOFMISCHIEF has won several trials in preparation for his first up performance at Gunbower on Sunday. He was able to defeat WANDANAS ADVICE, which also used the trial as a stepping stone towards Gunbower. MISSMETRO finished third and backed up at Kilmore on Thursday night, where she battled on well for fifth after being out three horses wide in the final circuit. HARD ROAD was last of the four runners to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.0 Final Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 3m, 3m
Trial 4: - CRESCO THREEPEAT hasn’t raced since an unplaced performance at Shepparton in October. He completed a double for trainer Gary Pekin and defeated the qualifier SHES LUSH (Betterthancheddar – Morcheeba Bromac 2.2.9, $2,895). DANCES finished third and is backing up at Bendigo this evening where she rates as a chance if she delivers a fool proof display. MILLY PATONE was the last horse home in the final trial of the morning.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.2 Final Half: - 63.5 Margins: - 8m, 6m
MILDURA 02/05/21 (The official results of the Mildura trials are yet to make the Harness website. The results specified in this report are as per broadcast on the trial replays from Thetrots.com.au).
Trial 1: - AUCKLAND LASS trailed the leader, moved up without cover with a mile remaining and found the lead at the bell. She raced away from her rivals at the end and won by a large margin. ROCK RUBY ROCK settled fifth on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 700m and was three horses wide at the quarter pole. She worked into a distant second with the appropriately named I’M STUCK MAN being in third after being held up for a run for the majority of the race. He was three back on the markers before moving into the one out and one back trail over the latter stages. TWO IN TENTS settled down fourth, left the markers to race without cover at the 700m mark and battled away in the straight. LOYOLA ROCKNROLLA led out then took a trail before tiring over the final stages. He is drawn on the pole position at Mildura this afternoon but is meeting a strong field.
Mile Rate: - Not Given Final Half: - Not Given Margins: - 20m, Head (approximately)
Trial 2: - SHADOW TERROR was stood down to trial after performing well below expectations at Mildura on April 21. He has joined trainer Reece Moore and performed extremely well in the trial. He settled four back in the running lane, moved into a trailing position (1-2) and was out three horses wide from the 400m. He finished off strongly to win the trial comfortably. He is a big winning chance in the opening event at Mildura this afternoon if he can repeat that performance. OLLIE AND BROCK began quickly and was without cover early before gaining a trail behind the leader. He moved up without cover again at the bell and finished in second position. WHERESMILZEE was three back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail from the bell and battled into third position. OLLIE AND BROCK is competing against SHADOW TERROR this afternoon and WHERESMILZEE is drawn awkwardly in the fourth event. ULTIMATE PLEASURE began very quickly to lead, pulled hard and finished fourth with PRINGA CUP being the last of the five runners to complete the course after racing greenly at the back of the pack throughout.
Mile Rate: - Not Given Final Half: - Not Given Margins: - 7m, 4m (approximately)
Trial 3: - LAST ARTIST was headed off at the start and ended up being three back on the markers. He was able to quickly circle around to trail the leader from the half mile marker and finished off best to get the prize. He is resuming from a break in the third event at Mildura this afternoon where he has drawn on the pole position over the sprint distance so he is not without a chance. ARCHIE NORMAN began fast to lead, pulled hard and was able to hold down second with PUNT being in third. He was fifth on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 500m mark and battled on fairly well in the straight. LOYOLA GOLF was four back on the markers for the majority of the trial and left the inside to chase in the back straight on the final occasion. He finished fourth and will back up at Mildura this afternoon where he will be at big odds from a poor draw. HEART OF OPALS settled six back on the inside and finished fifth with RUBY REACTOR dropping out to the tail of the field after enduring a tough run without cover in the early stages before angling onto the markers in behind the leader with 1300m remaining.
Mile Rate: - Not Given Final Half: - Not Given Margins: - 11m, Neck (approximately)
Trial 4: - COCO BEACH was three back on the inside, moved up without cover at the mile marker, wanted to hang out and was three horses wide from the 500m. She kept fighting hard over the latter stages and was able to grab victory on the line. She is meeting a strong field at Mildura this afternoon but she might run a bit of a race at odds. FORTITUDO began quickly and held the lead into the first corner. He was strongly challenged in the final quarter of the race but kept on kicking back in the straight and went down narrowly. He is competing in the same race as COCO BEACH at Mildura this afternoon but has come up with a trailing draw. COLDPLAY ROAD is taking on Bernie Winkle in the open class event this afternoon and finished a close third in his trial after trailing the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - Not Given Final Half: - Not Given Margins: - Nose, Head
MARYBOROUGH 02/05/21
Trial 1: - PIN STRIPES settled four back on the markers and moved into the breeze with 500m remaining. He ended up being out three horses wide on the home turn and got home best in fast final sectionals to win by a narrow margin. WANTED LADY showed her customary gate speed and was obliged to race fiercely during the middle stages. She kicked on well over the final stages and finished a close second. REAL DASH trailed the leader and moved away from the inside on the home turn. He tried hard and finished a close third ahead of CARRAMAR CEE SMITH, which was three back on the markers for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.5 Final Half: - 57.4 Margins: - ½ Head, 1m
Trial 2: - GOELITZ trailed the leader early and circled around to find the lead at the 1800m mark. He set up a moderate tempo and had a good kick left at the finish, getting away from his rivals to win by a large margin. THELONGROADNOWHERE was four back on the inside and moved up without cover at the 600m mark to work into second position. TWILIGHT WILLY settled three back on the markers and finished third and VALENTINA RAIA was the last one across the line. She began quickly to lead, broke on the first turn, settled down last and broke stride again at the 800m mark. She will need to have better manners for her return at Bendigo this evening.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.2 Final Half: - 59.1 Margins: - 12m, 25m
Trial 3: - RIGONDEAUX settled four back on the inside, moved away from the markers with 800m, hit the front at the 500m mark and dashed well clear to post an emphatic victory. EVERYSECONDCOUNTS settled down in third position before making a bid for the lead at the 1100m. Once she gained the front running role, she backed off the speed before being overtaken in the back straight on the final occasion. She is racing at Ararat on Tuesday night. BLACK AND GOLD settled last on the markers, moved up without cover at the 700m and tried hard for third. JORDANS MATE ended up being three back on the markers mid-race and finished fourth ahead of ELLEN RUVAL, which led out then took a trail.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.1 Final Half: - 59.9 Margins: - 39m, 3m
Trial 4: - SHADY HANOVER trailed the leader early before moving into the one out and one back trail in the back straight on the final occasion. She came wide into the straight and finished off best to get the prize. She has drawn on the pole position at Bendigo tonight and should improve on her first up run. SUMMERHILL was three back on the markers before moving up without cover at the 600m mark. He hit the front when leaving the back straight before being run down late. CARRAMAR KASIANO settled last on the markers and worked into third position with TWO TELL fading into fourth after setting the speed. THELONGROADOUT (Sir Lincoln (Lincoln Royal) – Silmaril) was without cover early before angling onto the markers to be four back. He came out three horses wide on the home turn but shifted out under pressure in the home straight and ended up being last of the five runners to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.4 Final Half: - 58.9 Margins: - 3m, 6m
Trial 5: - PANTALOON settled down in last position early, ended up being three back on the markers and moved into the death seat with 500m remaining. He was able to edge past the early leader THE CHEROKEE GIRL (Roll With Joe – Jazzy Malone 1.59.0, $15,400) and scored comfortably on the line. THE CHEROKEE GIRL kicked on well for second after finding the front at the 1700m and was well ahead of INFERRNO (Courage Under Fire – Allfouru), which led out then took a trail. LORD ALPHA (Shadow Play – Table Games 2.5.4, $9,382) was three then four back on the markers and started yielding ground when entering the back straight on the final occasion.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.5 Final Half: - 59.2 Margins: - 5m, 10m
Trial 6: - PAIGETHEHURRICANE (Hurrikane Kingcole – Lace Nation) was without cover early before pushing to the lead with 1500m remaining. She set up a reasonable tempo and was able to hang on in the run to the finish. YAPPER led out then took a trail. He moved to the outside on the home turn and went close to winning but just ran out of time at the end. SPANGLED SHADOW (Shadow Play – Spangled Art) settled four back on the inside and finished third ahead of MAJOR MISCHIEF, which did more work than any other horse in the trial after moving up without cover from last at the 1200m mark. ONWATCH was at the back of the field for most of the journey and was inconvenienced at the 700m when LA MESH (Artspeak – Quick Comment 2.0.0, $30,359) broke stride ahead of him.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.3 Final Half: - 58.3 Margins: - Head, 20m
Trial 7: - The former pacer TISEH LUCKY LADY took out the trial for the trotters by trailing the leader early before moving up without cover from the bell. She was able to grind out a victory from SIMULANT (Angus Hall – False Gem 2.2.7, $178,219), which was three back on the markers before filling the position vacated by TISEH LUCKY LADY with a lap remaining. BARBS GIFT settled four back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 600m and came out three horses wide from the 300m. She finished third ahead of EMU BOB (I’m Stately – Biggies 2.7.1, $28,806), which attempted to lead all of the way.
Mile Rate: - 2.15.5 Final Half: - 62.9 Margins: - Neck, Neck
Trial 8: - SWEET EMMYLOU (Sweet Lou – Inevitable) was three back on the markers and came out three horses wide on the home turn. She finished off best to get the prize from SOHO HISTORIA (Courage Under Fire – Soho Tokyo 1.54.2, $176,316), which led and raced greenly but kicked on fairly well at the finish. AVIATOR STRIDE (Excel Stride – Sparkling Stride) trailed the leader, moved up without cover at the 300m and finished third ahead of THUNDER BEACH (Sunshine Beach – Perfect Ideal), which was last of the four runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.12.2 Final Half: - 62.2 Margins: - 3m, 5m
Trial 9: - IMBOGANBOY has been withdrawn out of the Homegrown Classic Final at Melton tomorrow night but he showed some improvement in his trial victory. He settled four back on the markers, moved up without cover from the bell and hit the front with 500m remaining, racing away to win by 50m. BEAUTYBOUCHEA (Danny Bouchea – Yankee Surprise) settled three back on the markers before trailing the leader from the mile marker. She was a distant second ahead of POETIC STRIDE (Amore Stride – My Secret Stride), which trailed the leader before being in left in front when the early pacemaker ALFIE ALWAYS broke stride. ALFIE ALWAYS ended up finishing in last position but he began swiftly, got approximately 50m clear of his rivals and broke stride with a lap and a half remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.6 Final Half: - 61.2 Margins: - 50m, 2m
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 03/05/21
Trial 1: - ROHAAN was able to run to the front shortly after the start and was unchallenged throughout. He won comfortably over his nicely bred stablemate WEBSTER HALL (Andover Hall – La Coocaracha 1.58.5, $428,911), which trailed and took some time to hit top gear but there was a lot to like about how he hit the line. ALDEBARAN MY broke stride in the score up and missed approximately 40m early. She settled down three back on the markers and finished a distant third ahead of LA BELLA FIGURA, which broke at the start and settled behind ALDEBARAN MY on the first turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.4 Final Half: - 62.14 Margins: - 6m, 37.5m
Trial 2: - JO AN JO (Bettors Delight – Jo An Leonie 1.58.9, $24,780) was four back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 700m, went back to the inside to trail the leader before the home turn and dashed through along the sprint lane to record a narrow but decisive victory. STRIKER STRIDE (Betting Line – Precocious Stride USA) was one out and one back early, switched onto the markers in fifth then trailed into the race over the latter stages (1-2). He worked home well for second with UHURA (Captaintreacherous – Gee R We There Yet 2.1.8, $6,151) being in third after running home nicely from last. STRAPPING RED was three back on the markers and moved up without cover from the 700m. He was able to beat home the early leader ANOTHERBIGMAN (Art Major – Aleppo Heiress 1.57.0, $18,213) with KHANS CREED (A Rocknroll Dance – Talk Safely 1.58.1, $20,103) (behind leader) being the last horse to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.2 Final Half: - 60.53 Margins: - Head, 1/2Neck
Trial 3: - HES THEMIGHTYSPIN began quickly to lead, took a trail, moved into the one out and one back trail approaching the home turn and came wide into the straight. He ran home best to score nicely and it would have built his confidence up nicely for his effort at Bendigo tonight where he is competing under suitable conditions. JAYBEEOHDEE was four back on the markers before moving into the death seat with 900m remaining. He boxed on well for second with RYMES (Majestic Son – Genayas Girl) being third. RYMES broke stride in the score up, missed the start by 50m and tacked on at the bell so it was a very good performance. Her past two trial efforts have been extremely good but unfortunately, she has broken stride on each occasion. CLAUDYS ICEMAN (Pegasus Spur – All Finesse) rolled to the lead on the first turn and tired into fourth position. HALLABOUTME broke at the start and lost valuable ground. He beat home ZINGARA LASS, which was third early but started to yield ground from the bell lap.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.3 Final Half: - 62.84 Margins: - 7m, 7m
Trial 4: - OOGA CHAKA prepared for his performance at Yarra Valley on Monday with a victory in reasonable time. He is drawn nicely on Monday and looms as one of the leading chances. The Emma Stewart prepared KHAFAJI (Somebeachsomewhere – Trebla Trebla 1.58.5, $84,728) finished in second position ahead of ISLAND TEE REX (A Rocknroll Dance – Island Under Fire 1.59.3, $19,473), which is scheduled to compete against OOGA CHAKA at his debut on Monday. HEAVENLY SIGN (Bettors Delight – Heavens Trend 1.52.1, $385,683), which is out of the outstanding mare Heaven’s Trend finished in fourth ahead of EYE SEE AMOUR (Betting Line – Parfait Amour 1.59.9, $6,035) and MALIBU RIKKI (Sunshine Beach – Shezaterror 2.1.0, $16,905) was the last one home.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Final Half: - 58.92 Margins: - ½ Neck, 11m
Trial 5: - EURYPHAESSA is a speedy filly for trainer Kylie Sugars and was able to win the trial for the 3yo trotters by a healthy margin. MONTELENA hasn’t started since galloping several times in the run and being stood down to trial at Maryborough in October. She finished second ahead of ALDBEARAN GWEN and ALDEBARAN HUEY. ALDEBARAN HUEY has drawn favourably at Bendigo this evening but he is still learning at this stage of his career. IN FLANDERS FIELDS (Angus Hall – Wings of a Prayer) is a New Zealand bred trotter for trainer Dylan Stratford and was able to beat home COTE DE OR (Love You – Donegal Flat).
Mile Rate: - 2.5.2 Final Half: - 62.38 Margins: - 12.5m, 28m
Trial 6: - FIVE STAR SHARK led out then took a trail in the early stages. He moved to the outside with 500m remaining, hit the front when the field was leaving the back straight and was able to hold on to get the prize. TACTIC STRIDE (He’s Watching – Gina Stride) galloped at the start and lost 20m, settled sixth on the inside, made a move with 900m remaining and appeared to be a big winning chance before galloping again with 100m left to travel. He showed ability but is obviously still learning. OUR KINKY BOOTS prepared for her effort at Yarra Valley on Monday with a solid performance. She settled three back on the inside, was forced to weave a passage in the latter stages and made ground via the sprint lane. DREAM THE DREAM was four back on the inside and came out wide on the home turn. She finished ahead of MADAME WEST (Western Terror – My Lishi 2.0.7, $32,060) (5 back markers) and WUNDERLAND dropped back to finish at the rear of the field after running to the lead of the first turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.6 Final Half: - 60.79 Margins: - 2.5m, 2m
Trial 7: - HOPEFUL BEAUTY trailed the leader early, ended up being three back on the markers and commenced her winning run from the 500m mark. She ran away from her rivals to win untouched by a comfortable margin. FIELDS OF KYVALLEY prepared for his effort at Yarra Valley on Monday with a second placed effort. He was without cover early, pushed forward to find the lead at the mile marker and found HOPEFUL BEAUTY to be too good on the day. HOMONYM settled down in last position and came to the outside at the quarter pole. She picked up ground over the concluding stages to finish in third spot with ONE MUSCLE HILL (leader, behind leader) being in fourth. BLUE SPARKLER was four back on the markers for the majority of the trial and was the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.5 Final Half: - 61.16 Margins: - 13m, 4.5m
Trial 8: - WHISKY AND RYE settled fifth on the markers, gained a one out and one back trail at the 700m and came out three horses wide on the home turn. He was able to get home best and grabbed victory on the line. He has drawn on the pole position at Yarra Valley on Monday where he looms as one of the leading chances. CALL ON ME (A Rocknroll Dance – Arts Image) finished in second position after settling down in fourth and moving into the death seat at the entrance into the back straight on the last occasion. He went down fighting and beat the remainder of the field to the line by a comfortable margin. IM ARTS BETTORSECRET trailed the leader and finished in third position. ANAHITA began quickly and set the speed before being run down at the end. AZTERIAN settled sixth on the markers, moved into the one wide lane in the back straight (1-2) and was the deepest runner into the straight. She finished ahead of the former Tasmanian pacer OUR IDEAL FELLA (3 back markers) with STYLISH IN BLACK (Village Jolt – Romantic Impulse 2.4.4, $4,800) being last for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Final Half: - 61.32 Margins: - ½ Head, 10m
Trial 9: - COVER OF DARKNESS produced another quality trial performance. He ran to the lead at the 1800m, set up a genuine tempo on the wet track and dashed well clear of his rivals over the latter stages. He was starting to drift out to the centre of the track late but he was never in any danger of defeat. KEYANG LIVANA settled down in last position, gained a one out and one back trail at the 500m and ran home well at the finish for an eye-catching second. IMSETTOGO came from sixth and led up the one wide lane from the back straight on the final occasion. He battled on well for third with FULL NOISE being in fourth spot after gaining the trail three back on the inside. CHEVRON ACTION was five back on the markers and beat home ANDOVER SUN, which trailed COVER OF DARKNESS and hung in badly over the concluding stages. NAKED AMBITION was the last one home but it was a quality trial field.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.9 Final Half: - 58.60 Margins: - 12.5m, Neck
Trial 10: - BEACH HARMONY (Somebeachsomewhere – Christian Melody 1.56.2, $212,580) was three back on the markers, moved through to trail the leader on the home turn and dashed through along the sprint lane to win the trial over SCHNAPPSHOT, which led and set up a slow tempo. FOUR LONELY NIGHTS trailed the leader before coming to the outside before the home turn. He battled into a close up third with CIVIS ROMANUS (Julius Caesar – Aldebaranblissbomb) being last of the four runners after he galloped at the start and lost approximately 20m in the early stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.5 Final Half: - 60.53 Margins: - 2.5m, 2m
Trial 11: - Abandoned
Trial 12: - CODE BAILEY was clearly the class runner of the trial considering he has a National Rating of 113. He dropped back to last early, gained a one out and one back trail at the 700m mark and worked home best to grab victory on the line. DADNDAVE settled in sixth spot before moving up without cover in the last lap. He went down fighting in fast time and showed a lot of promise. He is the winner of over $100,000 in stakes in New Zealand and he would have to be a big winning chance, despite being drawn on the second line at Yarra Valley on Monday. SUPREME DOMINATOR has trialled extremely well over the past two weeks. He was three back on the markers and was held up for a run at the finish so he should have finished closer against very strong opposition. CONCEALMENT settled four back on the markers and beat home MR BOHANNON, which attempted to lead throughout with MICTON MOUSE (behind leader) being sixth across the line. MICTON MOUSE backed up with an unplaced performance behind the impressive 3yo pacer Swayzee at Kilmore on Thursday night. MOONLITE DRIVE was last of all after settling five back on the inside.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.8 Final Half: - 57.87 Margins: - 1/2neck, 5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Dadndave
Trial 13: - PRESTIGE STRIDE trailed the leader QUICK DAN, came to the outside on the home turn and sprinted sharply in fast final sectionals to post an impressive victory. QUICK DAN raced keenly in the leading role and got a little tired in the final 100m. ROCKNOVERTIME has recently joined trainer Dean Braun and boasts handy credentials in Tasmania. He came from last to pick up third and will be strongly fancied along with Dadndave from trial twelve at Yarra Valley on Monday. SEASIDE SISTER was last of the four runners throughout after settling three back on the inside.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.7 Final Half: - 57.02 Margins: - 4.5m, 6.5m
Trial 14: - PRESIDENT ROYDON continued his impressive run of form with another winning display. He was third early, moved into the one out and one back trail, came out three horses wide on the home turn and drew away in the final stages to win without being fully extended. STRESS FACTOR trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 300m mark and battled on fairly well for second. His stable mates ROBBIE ROYALE and KYVALLEY BARNEY were third and fourth respectively with ROBBIE ROYALE settling down in last position early and KYVALLEY BARNEY attempting to lead all of the way.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.2 Final Half: - 61.79 Margins: - 5m, 8m
Trial 15: - IM DADDY WARBUCKS has been very impressive at the trials and appears to be a strong winning chance at Yarra Valley on Monday. He led out, took a trail at the mile marker then made his winning move at the quarter pole. He rushed away to win by a very large margin. CLAUDY AN GUS trailed the leader early, broke stride 100m after the start and lost 40m. He wanted to hang in over the latter stages but was able to pick up second. DESDEMORA was without cover early before pushing to the lead at the mile marker. She finished third with MIELICKI again being on his worst behaviour and galloping wildly in the first lap. He chased hard in the final lap so he has the ability when he is able to put it altogether.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.9 Final Half: - 62.05 Margins: - 67m, 5.5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Im Daddy Warbucks
BENDIGO 03/05/21
Trial 1: - MISS BROOMFIELD prepared for her effort at Bendigo tonight with a convincing victory. She led clearly in the early stages and was untouched in going to the line to win by a good margin. SAN ANTONIA ROSE (Bacardi Lindy – Rosetta) settled four back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 600m mark and was able to pick up some ground for second. COULD DOWITHARAIN was third after gaining a nice trail on the markers and being behind the leader from the bell. THE CHOOK (Life Sign – My Classical Bell) was behind the lead early but ended up being three back on the markers with a lap remaining. COULD DOWITHARAIN is competing in race ten at Bendigo tonight while THE CHOOK makes his debut against MISS BROOMFIELD in the final event on the card. DRAGON FLY was the last one across the line after settling down five back on the markers around the first turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Final Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 15m, Head
Trial 2: - DOWNUNDER BARKERS was able to lead throughout and get the prize narrowly over TRAVEL BUG, which trailed and moved up to challenge in the final 400m. The winning margin was only a head but DOWNUNDER BARKERS appeared to have something in reserve. Both horses are competing on the Metropolitan program at Melton tomorrow evening. GRACIE ROSE was the third horse across the line after settling down last of the four and getting around TRUMPIT LIL (3 back markers) with 600m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.2 Final Half: - 57.8 Margins: - Head, 50m
Trial 3: - INTEREST FREE (Art Major – Picobello 1.52.3, $73,194) settled four back on the markers, moved to the outside with 600m remaining and was able to pick up victory on the line. It was a narrow victory but he appeared to have plenty more left in the locker. EXTRINSIC (Betting Line – Flying Miss Mac 1.57.8, $12,854) began quickly and was without cover early before working to the lead. He raced greenly in the leading role and wanted to hang out on the home turn but he held on for a close second. CLASSICALLY SMOOTH (Betterthancheddar – My Classical Bell) broke in the score up but didn’t lose any ground and finished up leading in the early stages. He took cover at the 1400m, obtained an inside run on the home turn and finished a close up third. He will make his debut at Yarra Valley on Monday where he is taking on a strong field. AS SHE SAYS (Well Said – Arts Bliss 2.0.1, $81,275) was fifth on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail at the 600m mark. She finished fourth ahead of BINDI BEACH (Sunshine Beach – Rose of Hollywood) (3 back markers) and LAVENDER DOLLY (Four Starzzz Shark – Lavender Bullant) was last for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.5 Final Half: - 59.3 Margins: - Head, Head
Trial 4: - HESTON CASH (Heston Blue Chip – Sunrose Mary 1.58.1, $51,673) was fourth early, moved up without cover from the bell and hit the front at the 500m mark. He was untroubled over the final stages and scored by three metres on the line. RACING PAULA (Union Guy – Major Celebration) began quickly and worked to the lead on the first turn. She was racing greenly in the leading role and allowed HESTON CASH to work past in the back straight on the final occasion. She used the sprint lane in the straight and finished in second position. MON BEL ANGE (A Rocknroll Dance – Alita Paree) was last to begin, moved into the one out and one back trail at the bell and was able to run into third position. OZZIE DAYBREAK (3 back markers) was fourth and DECORATED SOLDIER (Bettors Delight – Aston Villa USA 1.58.1, $15,331) was the last horse to greet the judge after leading out then taking cover.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.8 Final Half: - 57.6 Margins: - 3m, Head
Trial 5: - JONG ANG was on his best behaviour and was able to win by leading out and rolling along at a genuine tempo. He was able to work nicely clear of his rivals over the concluding stages. HEZA BERGSTEIN trailed the leader and wanted to hang in approaching the home turn. He was able to hold down second in front of OUR DOREEN DAYS, which was three back on the markers and moved into the death seat from the half mile marker. DON’T TELL TOM (Shadow Play – Lite Jagermeister 1.56.3, $66,135) trailed forward behind OUR DOREEN DAYS before moving out three horses wide from the home turn. He battled into fourth over the concluding stages. He is awkwardly drawn for his debut effort at Bendigo this evening. MADAME TESS (Western Terror – Madame Lily 1.57.6, $140,824) was the last one following the markers for the entire journey.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.9 Final Half: - 57.9 Margins: - 9m, 5m
Trial 6: - DYSLEXIC took out the final trial of the evening after he trailed the leader DAN MAN and came to the outside at the 600m mark. He was able to work clear at the end and recorded a slick final 400m of 28.0 seconds. DANMAN finished second and ORION BLASTER (Caribbean Blaster – Starlit Orion) finished at the tail of the field after galloping at the start, chasing hard and tacking onto the main group at the 900m. He dropped off the pack again late.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.1 Final Half: - 57.0 Margins: - 8m, 45m
TERANG 04/05/21: -
PLAYNICE (Auckland Reactor – Village Guest) began very quickly to lead and always appeared to be in control, winning comfortably and looking like he had a lot in reserve at the finish. GOODTIME SHADY (Shadyshark Hanover – Orion Star 1.55.4, $42,299) was fifth on the markers before moving up without cover at the 700m mark. He battled on nicely for second with LEICA BANDIT (Alta Christiano – Smirking Star) being in third spot after settling down last and moving into the one out and one back trail in the back straight on the final occasion. TORPEDO BART was three back on the inside, got held up for a run at a vital stage and finished off sharply late for an eye-catching fourth. HEZA A SON OF AGUN settled four back on the markers and beat home I BETUWANTANO (Betting Line – Mama Tembu), which trailed the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.9 Final Half: - 57.7 Margins: - 4.5m, Neck
BLACKBOOKER: - Playnice
Trial 2: - DUBLIN CHUBB was on his best behaviour and was able to lead throughout. He ran along at a genuine tempo and wasn’t fully extended going to the line so it was a good performance. FREMARKSPOETRY chased gamely in second position. She settled in fourth position, moved up without cover from the 700m and made ground in the last lap. She did appear to have plenty left in reserve at the finish. KEAYANG SAMBUCA (Sam Bourbon – Bohemian Queen 2.4.1, $13,170) broke at start and missed away by approximately 35m. He settled last of the group and tried to trail forward behind FREMARKSPOETRY in the final lap but the early effort took a toll. ALDEBARAN DAMON (Love You – Aldebaran Deegan) was three back on the markers and was able to work past PERSEVERANCE, which trailed the leader.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Final Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 1.5m, 35m
Trial 3: - SHOW ME THE MOOLAH was fractious before the start but stepped away sharply and was able to dash to a clear lead. He set up a slow tempo and ambled away from his rivals to win easily. ITSMEANDYOU (Love You – Wannabeamaori) was three back on the markers, moved up without cover, broke stride momentarily at the 600m mark and battled away for second position. LOVEFORMONEY (Love You – Why Maori) was fifth on the markers, raced roughly on the home turn but recovered in the straight and ran home well for an eye-catching third. LOOSE CASH trailed the leader and finished in fourth position with ELEGANT JET (Quaker Jet – Schleck 16,489) being fifth after standing still at the start and losing valuable ground. LOVE TO DASH was in the one out and one back trail when he broke stride with 400m remaining. LE COEUR (Love You – Glenferrie Dash 2.3.7, $24,837) galloped at the start and was last for the majority of the trip.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.7 Final Half: - 60.5 Margins: - 16m, 3.5m
