Golden Illawong breeding lines may produce another star with Illawong Benita earning a place in Craig Rail's Trial File Blackbook with an eye-catching trial at Tabcorp Park Melton.
Racing for owner-breeder Kaye Hartnett and trainer-driver Jodi Quinlan, the full-sister to Illawong Byron ($174,610) "produced a stunning performance at the end to score by 75 metres".
The two-year-old filly was one of three additions to Rail's Blackbook this week, with Maurlen and Coral Stride also shortlisted, the latter stepping out at Terang on Tuesday.
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SHEPPARTON 05/08/21
Trial 1: - PERFECT STRIDE settled five back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 600m and was given a very good hit-out, being driven out to the line and putting a gap on his rivals. He was clearly the class runner of the trial but he did appear to be very sharp in his runaway victory. MONGIANA was without cover throughout so he did a very good job to finish second with SCORCHER being third after trailing the leader and using the sprint lane. MONGIANA is competing against a strong field at Yarra Valley this afternoon but is capable of improving on his numerical form. WAYONBYE was one out and one back then got shuffled back a position further when he was inconvenienced by the galloping BOOTS ELECTRIC. He finished well for fourth and got in front of the early leader CASTLE RETREAT in the run to the finish. WAYONBYE is backing up at Shepparton on Sunday and is not without a chance. ONE TWO MANY was three back on the markers and beat home BREVITY, which settled last of the pack and BOOTS ELECTRIC was the tail of the field after galloping from the one out and one back trail at the half mile marker.
Mile Rate: - 1.56.5 Last Half: - 56.2 Margins: - 20m, Head
Trial 2: - MAURLEN was extremely impressive in winning by a large margin. He was out of position at the start, gained a one out and one back trail before pressing forward to find the lead at the 1500m. He raced away over the final stages and seemingly had plenty in reserve. ALWAYS BE CHLOE led out then took a trail and held down second with TALK TIME (Captaintreacherous – Mollys Ideal) being third from his position of being three back on the markers. TALK TIME did go to the line without being pushed. PRECIOUS CARGO (American Ideal – Pastels) was without cover early, ended up being four back on the markers and held his ground to finish in fourth position. THAT’S ART (Modern Art – That’s Reality) settled five back on the markers and finished fifth ahead of LOCHINVAR CHARM (Art Major – Limerick Star $26,976), which settled down in last position. MASQUERADING (7 back markers) was the first horse to make a move in the final circuit but couldn’t sustain the run and finished seventh with CHEROKEE JAC (American Ideal – Little Red Cloud 1.52.0, $170,042) (6 back on the markers, 1-2 at the 600m) being last of the eight runners to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.2 Last Half: - 58.7 Margins: - 10m, 8m
BLACKBOOKER: - Maurlen
Trial 3: - SWEET ON YOU commenced slowly from the handicap of 30m but was able to close on the leaders in the middle stages. He was three back on the markers, moved to the outside on the home turn and finished best to get the prize. MALHANA MUSCLES was without cover early, pushed forward to find the lead and finished in second position. ALWAYS A DREAMER was four back on the markers, came out wide on the turn and worked home well for third without being fully extended. DINNERWITHLARA (Majestic Son – Fiftyshadesofbrown 2.2.3, $69,211) is a juvenile trotter and was taking on older horses. She stepped to the lead, wanted to race MALHANA MUSCLES early but eventually was able to be restrained into the trail. She yielded ground late but the effort was sound.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.3 Last Half: - 60.5 Margins: - 2m, 5m
Trial 4: - BOTANY BAY WARRIOR (Somebeachsomewhere – Indigenous 1.59.1, $112,245) is a nicely bred pacer and showed ability in his trial success. He settled six back on the markers, moved up without cover at the 1200m and scored without being fully extended. ZERO IN led out then took a trail and tried hard in the straight to finish a close second. MAC SHADOW (Shadow Play – Elle Macarty) settled seventh on the markers, gained a one out and one back trail with just over a lap remaining and finished in third. MAX WANTS TO PLAY (Shadow Play – Miss Potential) began in second position and progressed forward to find the lead at the 1800m. He battled on quite well for fourth and beat home LADY OF THE ARTS (Art Major – Lady Lunchalot 1.57.2, $82,175) (4 back markers) and AWAYOVERNIGHT (3 back markers). LIKEAVEEEIGHT settled midfield on the markers and moved into a trailing position (1-2) at the 700m mark. He failed to run on and was seventh across the line and SANDYS IDEAL (American Ideal – Whenua) was the last one home after being restrained to the tail on the first turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.2 Last Half: - 59.4 Margins: - Head, 4m
Trial 5: - CLASSY SPIRIT was without cover early and was pulling hard but settled better once she angled onto the markers in fourth position. She moved into death seat at the 600m mark and was able to get up and win on the line without having to be pushed out at the finish. FUGLE began quickly to find the lead and set up a slow tempo. She was gunned down on the line but she has a National Rating of 54 and the winner is rated at 68. She finished strongly for third at Shepparton on Wednesday night. HADTOBEHARRY (Majestic Son – To Let Fly) produced a very nice effort for a horse that is yet to face the starter. He settled fifth on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 600m mark and seemed to have something left at the finish. LOCKSLEY LOVER was out of position at the start and missed away by ten metres, settled last and never hooked to the outside at any stage. He went to the line jogging and could have finished a lot closer. CRESCO MOJITO settled three back on the inside and finished fifth while BLACK CAT CLAW dropped out to last after trailing the leader. Both horses are backing up at Shepparton on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.3 Last Half: - 61.6 Margins: - Head, 10m
Trial 6: - RECKLESS DREAM was without cover early and progressed forward to find the lead at the 1600m mark. He ran along at a genuine tempo and was able to score comfortably in the run to the finish. He backed up with an easy victory at Shepparton on Wednesday night. NO MOTIVE was without cover early, pushed forward to find the lead at the 1800m, took a trail and used the sprint lane to fill second spot. LIEUTENANT JACK was without cover early, switched onto the markers in fifth, gained a one out and one back trail at the 500m then came out three horses wide on the home turn. He boxed on well for third and appears to be a strong chance at Maryborough on Monday. CURLY JAMES trailed the leader early, got shuffled to fourth on the markers and ran home well out wide late. ROLLING REMONA led out then took a trail before being shuffled back on the markers. She moved up without cover at the 500m but couldn’t extend at the finish. MISSKONTIKI was three back on the markers but contacted a sulky when the pace slackened at the 1800m. She was last on the markers thereafter and finished in sixth. She is racing at Shepparton on Sunday afternoon. MY LUCKY ROCK was seventh on the markers, moved away from the inside at the 300m and finished in sixth. FLAMIN STEEL settled six back on the markers and failed to beat a runner to the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.8 Last Half: - 59.8 Margins: - 5m, Neck
Trial 7: - CHEYELLA settled last on the inside, trailed up out three horses wide from the 500m (3-1) and was very wide on the turn. She finished fast and got up to win impressively. NIGHT SCHOOL settled four back on the inside, pulled hard and gained a nice run through along the sprint lane. He finished well and wasn’t at full throttle at the finish. BAD INFLUENCE led out, took a trail and came away from the inside on the home turn. He battled on well for third with ALABAMA ICE (Hurrikane Kingcole – Shebas Rocket 2.1.6, $5,626) being in fourth after being three back on the markers and getting held up for a run at a vital stage. The trotter POWDERKEG was four back on the markers and raced fiercely during the middle stages. He moved away from the markers at the 1200m (1-2) and came out three horses wide at the 500m. He held his ground in the straight and ended up in fifth spot. He is awkwardly drawn at Ballarat tomorrow night. MISTER FINNIGAN pushed forward to race without cover and finished in sixth position with LOPEZ being seventh after racing in the one out and one back trail. MISTER FINNIGAN is competing at Shepparton on Sunday and LOPEZ is meeting a strong field at Yarra Valley this afternoon. BLAST AWAY raced without cover early before rolling to the top at the 1800m. He yielded ground late and was last of the main group. GOODLOOKIN ROOSTER failed to finish after breaking stride at the start. He is competing at Maryborough on Monday afternoon.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.2 Last Half: - 59.9 Margins: - 5m, 8m
HAMILTON 05/08/21
Trial 1: - SHADOW SAX failed to finish and was stood down to trial on July 03. He was clearly the class runner of the trial and scored accordingly. MILLIONDOLLAR KISS hasn’t raced since a fourth at Globe Derby in December. She is a handy filly and beat the remainder of the field by a large margin. THE DIAMOND KING is now with trainer Emily Hinch after previously being with Kevin Weidenbach and returns to the racetrack at Terang on Tuesday night. He finished a distant third ahead of the handy pacer KIMBLE. DOWLING was stood down to trial after a disappointing first up run and finished fifth with SLIM SHADOW being last of the six runners to finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.3 Last Half: - 58.05 Margins: - 10m, 36.5m
Trial 2: - SHOW ME THE MOOLAH has uncharacteristically made errors at his past few outings and was stood down to trial at Horsham last time. He was able to take out the final trial from SUNNY PETITE, which is a former New Zealand trotter that has joined trained Matthew Craven. He has won two races across the Tasman and his grand dam Pride of Petite (1.58.1, $760,371) is one of the greatest trotting mares in history so he might be worth following. THIS BOYZ OURS (Love You – I Am Who I Am) is an unraced gelding for trainer Peter Manning and was taking on several proven winners. He finished third with another qualifier ALDEBARAN ANNA (Father Patrick – Aldebaran Dream 2.3.4, $53,200) being in fourth position. DUBLIN CHUBB was last of the five runners across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.5 Last Half: - 64.86 Margins: - 1.75, 38.5m
YARRA VALLEY 08/08/21
Trial 1: - OUR BELLA LUCIA has been disappointing in two runs since coming from Queensland but she has shown improvement at the trials. She was able to win her trial at Yarra Valley by a large margin and she recorded handy time. She is backing up at Yarra Valley this afternoon. MIR is a lightly raced pacer for trainer Paul Stokes and was second with OUR SAMMY JAE (Genuwine – Upanoff $7,936) being in third. OUR SAMMY JAE is by the Cam’s Card Shark stallion Genuwine (1.50.2, $327,656), which came across from America and raced in New South Wales and in Queensland. He also competed in the Noel Taylor Mile and the Messenger Championship at Alexandra Park in 2009.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.5 Last Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 40m, 80m
Trial 2: - CROMPTON BAY was stood down to trial after finishing a distant eighth at Melton on July 09. He was able to take out the final trial and defeated MELPARK BUTCH, which hasn’t started since December with the trotter RAGNA THOR being last of the three runners to cross the line. The winner CROMPTON BAY backs up at Yarra Valley this afternoon.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.8 Last Half: - 59.4 Margins: - 5m, 40m
TERANG 08/08/21
Trial 1: - KEAYANG SPEAK began very quickly to find the lead and backed off the tempo mid-race. He dashed home his last 800m in a slick 58.4 seconds and won with something in hand. He is drawn poorly on the outside of the front line at Terang on Tuesday night but he should be competitive. FOR TONY settled three back on the markers and came to the outside at the 500m mark. He was able to pick up second position with JUST CALL ME WALLY being in third after settling at the tail of the field and coming out three horses wide on the home turn. THE SUSPECT was the last horse to greet the judge after trailing the leader throughout. FOR TONY and THE SUSPECT are both backing up at Terang on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.1 Last Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 8m, 1m
Trial 2: - ENLIGHTENED GIFT trailed the leader, moved up without cover from the 500m and hung out on the home turn but was able to hold her composure in the straight to get the prize. KEAYANG CHUCKY settled down four back on the markers and made ground through the middle for a game second. THE CLIPPER (Great Success – Virginiaconnection 2.9.8, $4,770) was three back on the markers, moved into the breeze when turning into the back straight on the final occasion and hit the front from the 600m. He was run down in the latter stages and finished third in front of the early leader BOLD HUSSY. ALDEBARAN BOYD settled down last, came to the outside at the quarter pole but broke stride shortly afterwards and finished last of the five runners. He takes on a strong field when he competes at Maryborough on Monday afternoon.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.6 Last Half: - 61.6 Margins: - 2m, 6m
Trial 3: - It was a match race between the classy stable mates JILLIBY NITRO and JILLIBY CHEVY with JILLIBY NITRO leading and just fending off the late challenge of his only rival by a very slender margin.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.5 Last Half: - 56.2 Margins: - Short ½ Head
Trial 4: - The final trial was also a small field of two runners with JILLIBY BABAVSKA prevailing. He stood still at the start and missed away by 40m then was given plenty of time to balance up in the early stages. He caught up to his rival ALDEBARAN ROCKY with a lap remaining before moving to the outside at the 800m mark. He hit the front at the 500m and scored softly at the end. He is returning from a spell in the Coulter Crown at Ballarat tomorrow night against a top field so he would need to get away better from the standing start but he is an extremely talented horse. ALDEBARAN ROCKY strikes a handy field for his comeback run at Terang on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.6 Last Half: - 60.8 Margin: - 7m
MILDURA 08/08/21
Trial 1: - ACES ARE COUNTED made a very promising start to his campaign when he led throughout and took out the opening trial by a large margin and in handy time. He is perfectly drawn for his comeback performance at Mildura tonight and he must be given a chance on that performance. GLITZY ALL OVER settled three back on the markers and moved to the outside on the home turn. She was never going to catch the winner but she did make ground late for second. She faces a challenge from the outside of the front line at her first up performance at Mildura this evening. ACE STAR (A Rocknroll Dance – Future Sign) trailed the leader and finished in third position. GIANNIS AY MACRAY settled four back on the markers and finished ahead of LIVIN IN MANINKY, which raced without cover and wanted to shift out under pressure on the home turn. LIVIN IN MANINKY has come up with an awkward draw on the second row at Mildura this evening. ROCKING WROXTON was the last horse to cross the finishing line after being in the one out and one back trail throughout.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.7 Last Half: - 58.8 Margins: - 20m, 1m
Trial 2: - EEZEE STREET settled down three back on the markers, moved out three horses wide on the home turn and got home best to defeat STAR SHINE, which trailed the leader before leaving the inside at the 600m and hitting the lead shortly afterwards. ARCHER NORMAN was third after forging to the front shortly after the start and was pulling hard in the run. MISS TWINKLE began quickly to lead but broke stride 100m after the start and failed to complete the course. EEZEE STREET is racing at Mildura tonight and is not without a chance.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.5 Last Half: - 63.0 Margins: - Head, 10m
Trial 3: - ORAMA began quickly and was pressuring the leader early before angling in for a trail. He moved to the outside on the home turn and got home best to get the prize. CALGARY BAY settled three back on the markers before moving to the outside at the bell to put some pressure on the leader. She dashed to the front with 500m remaining but couldn’t sustain the run and was gunned down late. It was a good hit-out for her performance at Mildura tonight. MAGIC MACH was third after setting the speed and DES TROY was last of the four runners throughout. MAGIC MACH returns from a long break at Mildura this evening.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.5 Last Half: - 59.9 Margins: - 9m, 7m
MARYBOROUGH 08/08/21
Trial 1: - The open class trotter SUNDONS COURAGE led throughout to take out the opening trial comfortably. HASHTAG settled last of the three runners, moved to the outside with 150m remaining and went to the line under his own steam. He has been given two soft trials as a lead up to his performances at Mildura tonight and at Maryborough on Monday and he appears to be a winning chance in both races. HARPOCRATES was last of the three runners after trailing the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.5 Last Half: - 56.7 Margins: - 6m, 8m
Trial 2: - GOLDEN ACE STRIDE (Amore Stride – Ruby Stride) began quickly to lead, set up a moderate tempo and was untroubled in scoring, particularly after his only rival SCAR broke stride with 200m remaining. SCAR trailed the leader and did come away from the markers to make a challenge with 600m remaining before making his untimely error in the home straight. GOLDEN ACE STRIDE makes his debut at Maryborough on Monday.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.7 Last Half: - 61.1 Margin: - 40m
Trial 3: - PUZZLE PIECE began quickly to lead, took a trail behind LUCY SAWYER and sprinted home too well to get the prize. LUCY SAWYER pushed forward to find the lead at the 1700m and was comfortably gunned down by PUZZLE PIECE but managed to hold down second position. HOWS THE SERENITY settled five back on the markers and finished in third spot. WELEASE WOGER gained a one out and one back trail before being left stranded without cover. He eased to be four back on the markers before moving into the death seat with 500m remaining and finished in fourth position. HIGHVIEW HANK (Village Jolt – Kanyapellasunshine 2.1.0, $11,875) finished at the tail of the field after settling three back on the inside.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.8 Last Half: - 58.0 Margins: - 20m, 2m
Trial 4: - NOTSOKOOL (The Wrath of Pan – I’m Totally Kool 1.59.7, $9,652) was three back on the marker, moved into the one out and one back trail then started his winning run at the 600m, where he quickly pounced on the lead. MAGIC REACTOR trailed the leader and pulled hard throughout so he did good job to hold down second position. BEAU BRONSKI finished in third position after trying to lead all of the way. FINAL BOW was the last one following the markers and was able to work past TWO TELL, which raced without cover throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.3 Last Half: - 58.5 Margin: - Half Head
Trial 5: - WHOS COUNTN was three back on the markers, trailed the leader at the bell and moved to the outside on the home turn. He ran home best to defeat the early leader BULLAPARK BENO, which set up a slow tempo in the middle stages. FORGOT TO REMEMBER trailed the leader but switched into a pace with a lap remaining and dropped out of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.7 Last Half: - 62.2 Margins: - 2m, 15m
Trial 6: - THE PENNY DROPS hasn’t raced since winning the South Australian Cup in April. He settled three back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 500m, hit the front and was just able to hang on at the end. CHISSY produced a very good effort to finish second. He settled behind the leader but had to angle around THE PENNY DROPS in the straight and produced a powerful finishing burst. He was set down to resume at the abandoned Melton meeting on Wednesday and might be worth following when he next steps out onto the track. The early leader STRAZEELE finished last of the three runners but he wasn’t beaten by far and will resume at Terang on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - Not Given Last Half: - Not Given Margins: - Not Given
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 09/08/21
Trial 1: - ILLAWONG BENITA trailed the leader early before circling around to find the lead at the 1200m mark. He sailed away over the final stages and produced a stunning performance at the end to score by 75m. MOUNT ATHOS (Majestic Son – El Scorcho 2.2.6, $14,255) settled down in last position and only came to the outside when the winner was a long way in front. He finished well ahead of SHES MY PRIDE (Kvintet Avenger – The Bright Spot), which led out, took a trail and wanted to hang in and race greenly over the concluding stages. MOUNT ATHOS makes his debut at Maryborough on Monday.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.2 Last Half: - 60.35 Margins: - 75m, 92m
BLACKBOOKER: - Illawong Benita
Trial 2: - ETON ROCK (Pet Rock – Modern Ville 1.57.3, $26,413) settled three back on the markers, moved to the outside at the 500m mark and was able to grind out a strong victory. SPORTSRAMA (Sportswriter – Rocknroll Rama) attempted to lead throughout and didn’t shirk the task in second position. OUR ESCAPADE (Pet Rock – Just Irish Loch) settled four back on the inside and ran home well out wide late for an eye-catching third. LOVE TO DEAL (American Ideal – Jazzee Valentine 1.59.5, $45,086) trailed the leader and finished fourth ahead of HANGING FIRE (Alta Christiano – Spice On Ice), which was last of the five runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Last Half: - 59.48 Margins: - 1.5m, 1.5m
Trial 3: - HAVE NO FEAR settled three back on the inside, came away from the markers at the 600m mark and was able to finish off best to win by a comfortable margin. DONTOUCH THE DUCO was second after setting the speed and MAJESTIC DREAM was last of the three runners after sitting in the trail. MAJESTIC DREAM is resuming at Yarra Valley this afternoon and is one of the leading chances. It was a small but quality trial with the class runner HAVE NO FEAR being too good at the end.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.7 Last Half: - 60.24 Margins: - 3m, 4m
Trial 4: - LETHERHAIRDOWN settled five back on the markers, moved out wide on the home turn and finished off best to win in handy time. DIAMOND CULLEN was without cover early, angled onto the markers to be three back and manoeuvred out three horses wide on the home turn. She ran a good race but just couldn’t go with LETHERHAIRDOWN at the end. THE WHOLE PACKAGE was four back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 400m mark and filled third spot. ROCKING BUGATTI dropped back to be last early but was able to pick up ground and beat home BURNFOURU (behind leader, without cover at 600m) and the early leader SPORTZSCRIBE was the last one home.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.4 Last Half: - 58.56 Margins: - 3.5m, 3.5m
Trial 5: - FLOATING MOUNTAIN settled three back on the inside and moved up without cover from the 600m mark. He was a little too good in the run to the judge with ALDEBARAN STEVIE being in second after leading out, taking a trail and using the sprint lane. JAYBEEOHDEE progressed forward pressed forward to find the lead with 1700m remaining but peaked on his run over the concluding stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.7 Last Half: - 61.95 Margins: - 5.5m, 6.5m
Trial 6: - JUST AS WELL was six back on the markers, moved up without cover from the 800m and was able to sustain a long run to win. Considering the final half was run in a slick 56.92 seconds, it was a very tidy performance. CORAL STRIDE (Somebeachsomewhere – Lilac Stride 1.54.4, $276,140) progressed forward to find the lead at the 1800m and finished in second position. She met a smart field on the day and is drawn on the pole position at Terang on Tuesday so she appears to be a very good chance of winning. WELLSAIDLUCY was second last to begin, angled into the one out and one back trail behind JUST AS WELL and held her ground over the final stages to finish third. She is racing at Maryborough on Monday, where she appears to be a reasonable chance. KIA ORA BEAUTY led out then took a trail and finished fourth ahead of FLORENCEOFKINTAIL (Somebeachsomewhere – Ezee Duzit Lombo 1.57.5, $70,816), which was five back on the inside throughout. GO ACCUSED trailed the leader early then ended up being three back on the markers mid-race. He beat home WAVE OF DEFIANCE, which was four back on the markers throughout and SAMMYS OUR GIRL (Goodtime Sammy – The Summer Wind 2.2.8, $16,593) was tailed off after breaking at the start and losing her chance.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.8 Last Half: - 56.92 Margins: - 2m, 3m
BLACKBOOKER: - Coral Stride
Trial 7: - SIX NATIONS was without cover early before sliding to the lead shortly after the start. He got away at the end and scored by a healthy margin. MONARCH STRIDE settled last on the markers, moved up without cover at the 700m and worked to the line nicely late for second position. DEAD SET MUSCLE led out then took a trail and finished in third. ROBBINMEMATES (Love You – Whitney Grace 2.5.6, $44,155) finished fourth after being three back on the markers and WINGS ON HER FEET moved in the one out and one back trail from fourth at the 700m but lost ground at the end.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.1 Last Half: - 59.72 Margins: - 13m, ½ Neck
Trial 8: - RIGHT OF REPLY was the only starter in the final trial. He stepped away safely then was allowed to amble around the track in the middle stages. He did everything right and worked home in a last quarter of 29.05 seconds at the end.
Mile Rate: - 2.16.4 Last Half: - 59.62 Margins: Nil
BENDIGO 09/08/21
Trial 1: - POCKET THEDEAL was one out and one back early, pulled hard and pushed forward to find the lead with a mile remaining. He set up a genuine tempo and scored nicely. He backs up at Yarra Valley this afternoon and also at Maryborough on Monday. He is probably a better chance this afternoon as on Monday, he takes on his in-form stable mate Bernie Winkle. SIR ROMAN was without cover early, found the lead then took cover behind POCKET THEDEAL. It was a good effort in fast time to finish in second and he should be running home solidly at Shepparton on Sunday. CHOOZ REACTOR produced an excellent effort in view of her forthcoming performance at Maryborough on Monday. She led early, ended up being shuffled to three back on the markers and finished strongly at the end. CULLENS LEGEND was three back on the inside and came away from the markers at the 300m. He beat home CANYOUSEEWHATISEE, which behind quickly but was shuffled to four back on the markers mid-race.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.5 Last Half: - 56.3 Margins: - 4m, 1m
Trial 2: - POLLY PEACHUM led out then took a trail at the 1800m before making her move from the 300m mark. She used her high speed at the end to down FOUR STAR SAINT, which pushed forward to find the front shortly after the start. ILLAWONG JOVIAL settled sixth on the markers, came out three horses wide from the 400m and charged home late for third. It was an eye-catching performance and he should run a big race at Maryborough on Monday based on that effort. SHECANDOIT was three back on the markers and used the sprint lane to finish fourth. She is competing at Shepparton on Sunday. The former New South Wales pacer HAVANA settled four back on the inside before being held up for a run at a vital stage and should have finished closer. She make her Victorian debut at Maryborough on Sunday. TELLMESUMTHINGRL was fifth on the markers and moved away from the inside with 400m remaining. YOUNEEDABITOFMUSCLE broke stride at the start then again shortly after the first turn so he was tailed off throughout.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.3 Last Half: - 58.9 Margins: - 2m, 2.5m
Trial 3: - MARSDEN HEIGHTS settled three back on the inside, moved up without cover at the bell and hit the front at the quarter pole. He was given a strong hit-out and was able to sustain the run to score easily. MADAM AUCKLAND trailed the leader throughout and finished second in front of AS SHE SAYS (Well Said – Arts Bliss 2.0.1, $81,275), which settled in fourth, broke stride at the 1700m and lost approximately 15m. TOOBY GOLD set the speed but was quickly overtaken with 400m remaining and finished last of the four runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.6 Last Half: - 57.5 Margins: - 11m, 12m
Trial 4: - MEADOWVALLEY LOVER began quickly to lead, rolled along at an even tempo and appeared to have plenty left in reserve at the finish so it was an encouraging trial performance. WAIKARE COLLEEN began well but couldn’t lead and had to angle in behind MEADOWVALLEY LOVER at the start. LOLLIPOP (Somebeachsomewhere – Lucky Ha Ha 1.57.4, $6,693) was backing up after galloping and failing to finish in trial three. She was out of position at the start, settled fifth on the inside and made her run from the 500m mark. She worked home reasonably well for third. BROTHER JOSEPH (Father Patrick – Wicked Schemes 2.2.8, $8,765) broke stride at the start and lost 50m in the early stages. He is making his debut at Maryborough on Monday. HILLSIDE (Quaker Jet – My Serene Queen $13,035) is also making his debut on Monday and finished in fifth position after settling down in third and galloping on the home turn. HE IS ROYALTY (Royalty For Life – Miss Adelade 2.0.0, $113,838) settled four back on the markers and finished last of the six runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.6 Last Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 8m, 10m
Trial 5: - QUAKE PROOF was three back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the bell and wanted to hang in at the 700m mark. He was able to gain a breather in behind the leader in the back straight before coming to the outside and proving too strong at the finish. JAY BEE FLEX began quickly to lead but couldn’t repel the challenge of QUAKE PROOF in the run to the finish. WILL PATRICK was able to begin well, trailed the leader and ended up finishing a distant third. ABILINE struck trouble at the start and was tailed off for the remainder of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.8 Last Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 8m, 40m
Trial 6: - LEOTARDANDLACE settled four back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 400m and finished best to score. ENDSIN A PARTY began quickly to lead and set up a moderate pace before being run down at the finish. DECLAN HENRY was three back on the markers, pushed through to trail the leader on the turn and finished in third position. ABILINE was five back on the markers throughout and finished fourth. She is scheduled to compete at Shepparton on Sunday. MY HIGH PEAK was behind the leader, moved to the outside at the quarter pole and was looming up to win on the home turn but broke stride. He probably would have won the trial had he remaining in the trotting gait. COUNTESS CHIRON galloped and was stood down to trial at Maryborough on the Monday afternoon then backed up at the Bendigo trials in the evening to try and re-qualify. She broke stride at the start, lost 50m, tacked on at the 1600m and pulled hard before dropping out at the finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.5 Last Half: - 60.8 Margins: - 1m, 5m
KILMORE 10/08/21
Trial 1: - JUST BURNFORU (American Ideal – Red Hot Rita 1.58.7, $32,564) was four back on the inside, moved away from the markers on the home turn and finished fast for a nice win. MILLIE FRANCIS (Rock N Roll Heaven – Millies Creek) began quickly and set up a moderate tempo before behind run down at the end. SPUN SILVER (Follow The Stars – Tourbillon Dargent) trailed the leader throughout and finished in third position with ROLL THE ACES (Rock N Roll Heaven – Sweet Aces 1.58.9, $50,645) coming from last of the five runners to pick up ground for fourth. BACARDI BABE (Bacardi Lindy – Princess Marauder 2.8.8, $8,650) was three back on the markers and started yielding ground from the 500m mark. She makes her debut at Maryborough on Monday and will appreciate competing against horses of her own gait.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.6 Last Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 3m, 2m
Trial 2: - IM THE MIGHTYGRAMPS began brilliantly to find the lead and was always in complete control. He did roll away from the markers a little on the home turn but he roared away from his rivals to score easily. He has drawn favourably at Shepparton on Sunday and is not without a chance. ORANDA PRINCE (Union Guy – Ah Dinnae Ken) finished in second position after trailing the leader throughout. VIN DAN was three back on the markers and beat home I HOPE ICAN so the field remained in the same order from start to finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.2 Last Half: - 59.4 Margins: - 20m, 15m
Trial 3: - ONLY ONCE BITTEN was three back on the inside, followed NIKI NAH NAH throughout the entire trial before peeling to the outside on the home turn. He finished strongly and got the prize. NIKI NAH NAH trailed the leader, came to the outside at the 600m and hit the front at the 300m. She tried hard for second and was well clear of the early leader BUBBA MARTIN.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.6 Last Half: - 59.6 Margins: - 6m, 25m
Trial 4: - LONGNWINDINGROAD began quickly to lead, ran along at a genuine tempo and proved too good for his rivals, winning nicely by three metres. ICONIC MAJOR put in an eye-catching performance to finish in second position. He settled five back on the inside, moved into the breeze at the 600m mark then angled into the trail behind LONGNWINDINGROAD momentarily in the home straight. He came to the outside with 50m remaining and was making ground on the line. FOREVER AND A DAY was racing fiercely at the start and could have led early but was restrained for a trail behind LONGNWINDINGROAD. He finished in a distant third but he had the lowest National Rating of any horse in the trial so his effort was sound and he is a value hope at Maryborough on Monday. MISTER FINNIGAN was three back on the markers and beat home FLIGHT OFFICER, which followed him throughout.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.0 Last Half: - 59.3 Margins: - 3m, 15m
BALLARAT 10/08/21
Trial 1: - SPORTSSEAL began fast and was able to surge to the lead in the early stages. He set up a slow tempo but was able to race clear in the run to the finish and scored easily. MAJOR MAJOR was slow out and settled approximately 20m away in third position. He was able to work home reasonably well in the latter stages to finish in second. ALWAYS SKYE HIGH (Always B Miki – Misty Forever) trailed the leader but dipped and almost fell with 300m remaining. She was able to recover momentarily but got into trouble again with 100m remaining. She finished in third with GOODTIME CRACKER being last throughout after breaking stride several times in the run.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.4 Last Half: - 59.6 Margins: - 20m, 12m
Trial 2: - FINAL PEACE was clearly the class runner of the trial and was able to lead throughout to win with plenty in reserve. ROYAL APOLLO sat in the trail throughout, came to the outside with 600m remaining but couldn’t reel in the leader. STARZZ IN DISGUISE was last of the three runners throughout and commences from the pole position at Maryborough on Monday.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.5 Last Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 8m, 12m
Trial 3: - FOX FORCE FIVE began quickly to lead and set up a slow tempo. She is a quality horse, which has won four races and has won over $50,000 in stakes so she was in entitled to defeat her two unraced rivals but she did win very easily. FREMARKSMITZI (Muscle Mass – Gladys Emanuel 2.3.9, $78,049) settled last of the three runners and was able to work past the juvenile trotter BUCKLES (Sebastian K – Salls).
Mile Rate: - 2.10.5 Last Half: - 62.2 Margins: - 12m, 10m
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