Trial file followers won't have to wait long to transform Craig Rail's eagle eye into opportunities with two fresh Blackbookers to step out in coming days.
Andy Gath's new addition Globe Trekker has gone straight into the book ahead of his debut at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night, when the former Kiwi will step out in the first against another Blackbooker, All Cashed Up.
Globe Trekker trialed at Melton on Tuesday when Rail noted he "led throughout and won the trial under a strong hold, so he obviously appears to have a promising future in Australia". Can he become another Norm Jenkin-owned, Gath-trained former Kiwi star?
Rail was also taken by the run of maiden My Golden Eagle, who races for David Aiken on Monday at Kilmore in the TAB Long May We Play 3YO Pace. In a trial at Shepparton on March 11 Rail said My Golden Eagle "put in a very eye-catching performance".
See below for Rail's wrap of every Victorian trial, including replays of his Blackbook additions. Scroll to the bottom for his updated Blackbook.
SHEPPARTON 11/03/21
Trial 1: - RETURN SOLDIER settled in the one out and one back trail, came out three horses wide from the 300m and hit the front turning for home. He sustained the run to win in handy time. HEREHECOMES settled three back on the outside and followed RETURN SOLDIER into the race. He finished off nicely and he had something in reserve so it was a very good trial performance leading into his effort at Echuca this evening. MONGIANA raced without cover and had a decent crack for the lead in the back straight on the first occasion but was unsuccessful and was forced to endure a tough run. It was a good effort in third position but he is meeting a tough field in the Echuca Pacing Cup this evening. STARSBYTHEBEACH settled four back on the outside and was never fully extended. TIDAL SURGE settled seventh on the markers, was held up for a run at a vital stage and finished off nicely through the middle for a handy fifth. He makes his Victorian return at Echuca this evening and is a chance based on that trial performance. EL BOSTON began quickly and fired to the front. He copped pressure from MONGIANA in the early stages and raced keenly thereafter. He finished in sixth ahead of ROCKIN IN MEMPHIS (trailed leader) and LOCHINVAR CHIEF (3 back markers) was last after behind held up behind ROCKIN IN MEMPHIS coming up to the home turn.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.4 Final Half: - 57.7 Margins: - 3m, Head
Trial 2: - UPRIGHT gained a one out and one back trail, came out three horses wide from the 600m mark and sprinted quickly down the back straight when he dashed away to win easily. He backed up at Albury a few days later and finished second after trying to lead all of the way. MY GOLDEN EAGLE was unplaced in all of his four starts during his juvenile season but he put in a very eye-catching trial performance. He settled seventh on the inside, was held up for a run at a vital stage and finished off strongly at the end so he might be worth following. He has drawn awkwardly for his return to racing at Kilmore on Monday. CAUSING STRIFE settled sixth on the outside before coming out three horses wide with 600m remaining. She finished a distant third ahead of APHRODISIAC, which began well to lead then took a trail. SCULLY finished fifth after being three back on the markers throughout and was ahead of WINGING GRIN, which set the speed. DESIRE TO LIVE dropped out to the tail of the field late after being left stranded without cover for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.5 Final Half: - 57.8 Margins: - 15m, 6m
BLACKBOOKER: - My Golden Eagle
Trial 3: - TEQUILA BREE began well enough to hold the lead but wasn’t pushed into the first turn and took cover behind DIDN’T MIDGE. She came to the outside with 900m remaining and she proved too strong in the run to the finish. LOCKSLEY LOVER was a nice effort in second position. He settled three back on the inside, moved away from markers on the home turn and finished off well without being extended. DIDN’T MIDGE set up a moderate speed and ended up finishing in third position. She broke stride with 100m remaining but she had been overtaken at the time she galloped. STARLIGHT RUBY (Yankee Spider – Starlights Child 2.2.2, $60,315) was without cover early, pulled hard, dropped back to be fourth on the markers at the bell and broke stride at the 500m mark. She finished ahead of JOHNYBGOOD (Bacardi Lindy – Prinkipessa 2.6.1, $21,850), which galloped at the start then again at the 500m mark.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.5 Final Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 4m, 40m
Trial 4: - MASQUERADING has already won a race this season and looked very sharp in his victory over LOCHINVAR JAG (Art Major – Lombo Cloud Nine 1.55.3, $102,310), which stepped out and won easily at Swan Hill on his debut mid-week. He showed very good gate speed to lead from the outside of the front line and kicked well clear before the home turn. LOCHINVAR JAG finished off boldly from fifth to gain second position and ALWAYS BE CHLOE was third after trailing the leader. ALWAYS BE CHLOE backed up at Swan Hill on Tuesday and finished well for second behind LOCHINVAR JAG. LOCHINVAR RULER (American Ideal – Modern Girl 1.58.2, $122,135) finished in fourth position after settling four back on the markers. CAPTAIN BARNATO (Betting Line – Moremi Miss 2.0.6, $7,695) was sixth on the inside and beat home BELLA CAVALLO (3 back markers) while WATCH THE ATTITUDE (Racing Hill – Annabella Crabtree) was the last one to cross the line after starting from the second line and settling down at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.2 Final Half: - 58.9 Margins: - 10m, 15m
Trial 5: - PATSY VALENTINE (American Ideal – Brighty Valentine 1.54.8, $87,170) began quickly from the standing start to lead and set up a slow tempo. She hung out on the home turn but balanced up in the straight and held on to score. TENNESSEE WALTZ (Somebeachsomewhere – Yankee Showgirl 1.56.5, $32,806) trail the leader throughout, obtained an inside run and tried hard in the straight. Both the winner and the runner up went to the line under their own steam. STAR MACEY was slow out and settled fourth on the markers, approximately 40m from the leading duo early. She chased hard and was able to tack onto the leading group mid-race then held on well in the run to the finish. The juvenile trotter IM BOBBY (Majestic Son – Aldebaran Peggy) was slow away and was a distant third early. He couldn’t recover and ended up being in last position.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.1 Final Half: - 59.7 Margins: - Head, 15m
Trial 6: - IMAPEST raced without cover early before finding the lead at the 1800m mark. He ran along at an even tempo and went to the comfortably to win untouched. He backed up with a fifth at Albury where he endured a tough run and tired late. MAJOR ZONE (Art Major – Here Come Zoe 1.55.2, $113,996) was three back on the inside before moving into the one out and one back trail at the 500m mark. He came out three horses wide on the home turn and finished off well in the straight. JANG PEL settled down fifth on the inside and moved into the death seat with 700m remaining. He finished in third position ahead of ALMOST IDENT EAGLE (McCardle – Amarooka Fire 2.0.7, $4,120), which followed the markers in sixth position and was held up for a run at a vital stage. ALMOST IDENT EAGLE has been showing some ability at the trials and makes his debut at Kilmore on Monday. ROLLING REMONA showed good gate speed to lead, took a trail behind IMAPEST and lost ground late. She finished in front of MILLION DOLLAR ART, which settled four back on the inside before moving into a trailing position (1-2) at the 500m. SUMMERDAYS (7 back markers) and NELRON (Blissfull Hall – Madam Jasper) (8 back markers, without cover at the 1300m) were seventh and eighth respectively across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.9 Final Half: - 59.7 Margins: - 3m, 3m
Trial 7: - RENWAY REACTOR trailed the leader before circling into the front running role shortly after the start and held on to win the trial. He backed up with a fifth placing at Shepparton several days later. GOODLOOKIN ROOSTER is racing in good form and is nicely drawn for his assignment at Echuca this evening. He finished second in the trial after racing without cover all of the way and followed with a tough third at Shepparton on Monday. BEALE STREET was sixth on the markers before gaining a one out and one back trail at the 1600m. He finished a close up third and was comfortably ahead of STORM TIDE, which led out then took a trail. TERROR OF LOCKSLEY settled seventh on the markers, was held up for a run at a vital stage and wasn’t pushed at all over the concluding stages. MAIDBETTORFORYOU (Bettors Delight – Maid For You Lombo 2.2.6, $19,115) settled three back on the inside and finished sixth ahead of SHAKATIE, which was midfield throughout (5 back markers, 1-2) with ROCKWITH THEDEVIL being the last one across the line after missing the start by approximately 20m.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.4 Final Half: - 57.7 Margins: - Head, Neck
BACCHUS MARSH 13/03/21
Trial 1: - ROAD TO REIGN (Pet Rock – No Good At Maths 1.58.9, $11,475) is a Peter Sant trained juvenile out of a speedy race mare in No Good At Maths. His victory in the opening trial added up to a promising start to his career. JAGUAR JAY (Guaranteed – Black Cougar 1.56.9, $60,405) was having his third trial and was runner up for the second time. ALL SAINTS BEACH (Somebeachsomewhere – Bit Of A Gem 2.2.3, $15,344) is a three years old colt and was taking on the juveniles for his qualifying effort. He finished ahead of the Ian Caruana prepared RAINBOW REACTOR (Auckland Reactor – Mystical Rainbow).
Mile Rate: - 2.9.2 Final Half: - 63.7 Margins: - 2m, 12m
Trial 2: - OUR SUMMER WIND prepared for his effort at Terang on Wednesday night (finished 5th) with a runaway victory. He is the winner of twenty-one races and all of his three rivals in the trial are yet to face the starter so he was entitled to post a victory. KING MAJOR (Falcon Seelster – Exotic Union) finished in second position. He finished 20m behind OUR SUMMER WIND but he beat the remainder of the field by a large margin and the final half was run in quick time. CIVIS ROMANUS (Julius Caesar – Aldebaranblissbomb) finished in third position with SWEET ANNABEL (The Warp Drive – Blacktie Affair 1.59.5, $28,497) being last of the four runners across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Final Half: - 58.0 Margins: - 20m, 60m
Trial 3: - LIVE ON BROADWAY is a smart pacer, which has won ten of his twelve starts. He hasn’t raced since January 2020 but he was able to score over THE BIG END OFTOWN, which was having his final hit-out before his winning effort at Maryborough on Thursday. CHRISSY DIVINYL was last of the three runners to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.2 Final Half: - 59.0 Margins: - 3m, 6m
Trial 4: - MARIACHI is a Fred Spiteri trained trotter, which finished second in the Breed for Speed Bronze event at Melton recently and backed up her trial victory with a second place behind Louieville Lass at Ballarat on Thursday night. She was able to win the trial by a comfortable margin over AMUNET, which hasn’t raced since being unplaced in the Super Series Final on December 31. TANISHAS DREAM (Conch Deville – Gina Dawn) finished in third position ahead of ROSIES PRIDE and ALDEBARAN MAVERICK saw the field to be safely home.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.8 Final Half: - 62.2 Margins: - 8m, 9m
Trial 5: - KITCH MACRAY (Art Major – Signorina Macray 2.2.2, $8,592) is related to the very good performers Senor Macray (1.51.7) and Macray Muchacho (1.57.6). He scored over FLUFFY DADA, which finished fifth at her latest performance back in February. The qualifiers EARS TO YOU (Fly Like An Eagle – Bye Bye Luv Lombo 1.58.3, $6,210) and ROCKATOKA (Auckland Reactor – Rocka Hula 2.1.3, $15,104) finished third and fourth respectively with BETTERTHANFLYHIGH being the last horse to greet the judge.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.0 Final Half: - 61.2 Margins: - 1.5m, ½ head
Trial 6: - MISS DANGERFIELD prepared for her effort at Maryborough on Thursday with an easy trial victory, where she recorded a handy mile rate of 1.59.4. She endured a tough run and raced fiercely when a creditable fourth at Maryborough so she might be returning to her best form. OCEANIQUE is a handy mare and followed her fast finishing third at Yarra Valley with her trial second so she is nearing a win. SCHNAPPSHOT hasn’t raced since a second at Cranbourne in January and finished third ahead of TREVEAN and BRONSKI MOMENT was the last one in.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.4 Final Half: - 59.3 Margins: - 10m, 2m
MARYBOROUGH 14/03/21
Trial 1: - TELEMACHUS began quickly to lead, took a trail and moved away from the inside on the home turn when he sprinted home sharply to get the prize. FLYING SCRIBE began well and was able to push forward to find the lead shortly after the start. He ran along at a rapid rate and had the field strung out mid-race but he became very weary over the final 100m. SHELUVSIT (American Ideal – Shesallyank 1.56.3, $13,213) settled four back on the inside, moved into the breeze at the 900m mark and picked up ground for third. She was competing well outside of her class range and did a good job so she might run a good race despite the poor draw at Kilmore on Monday afternoon. KARMA QUEEN (Shadow Play – Inaugural Ball 1.58.1, $29,228) was five back on the markers throughout and finished fourth ahead of FINAL BOW (Bitobliss – Georgina Bow), which came from last. LORD ALPHA (Shadow Play – Table Games 2.5.4, $9,382) settled six back on the markers and beat home TWILIGHT WILLY, which was in third position for the majority of the journey before yielding ground late.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.0 Final Half: - 62.7 Margins: - 20m, 5m
Trial 2: - EVERYSECONDCOUNTS settled down in last position, moved up without cover from the 700m and sprinted quickly down the back straight. He sustained the run and was able to win by a comfortable margin. PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN led out then took cover, raced keenly in the middle stages and came to the outside with 500m remaining. He hit the front on the home turn but he couldn’t withstand the challenge of EVERYSECONDCOUNTS in the latter stages. SONNYBOY began quickly and kept on pushing forward before he found the front. He was in for the fight until the final 150m and peaked late but that run topped him off nicely for Maryborough on Thursday, where he ran a brave third. MISTER RICHARD CEE was four back on the markers throughout and beat home IMA LOUIE TOUIE, which settled one position ahead of him in the run.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.6 Final Half: - 61.6 Margins: - 10m, 20m
Trial 3: - LUVBITE (Betting Line – Mach And Me 1.58.4, $159,885) settled three back on the inside, angled away from the markers at the 600m mark and moved alongside of the early leader HELLO I TEA (Guaranteed – Witchwaywendy 1.57.0, $40,050). She hit the front on the turn but raced very greenly and wanted to hang in. She was able to get the better of HELLO I TEA in the final 100m and went on to win the trial. She obviously has ability and should continue to learn with the benefit of experience. GOODTIME BOY settled fourth on the inside, moved onto the back of LUVBITE in the back straight and tried hard for third. TASSIEDEVILSTRIDE finished fourth after trailing the leader and NERO STRIDE (Bettors Delight – Death And Taxes 1.58.1, $125,300) was last throughout, losing his chance after breaking stride at the half mile marker.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.0 Final Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 1m, 3m
Trial 4: - IM ABOVE THE LAW (Lawman – Packed Up Early 2.7.6, $18,588) trailed the leader and moved up without cover with 600m remaining. He finished his trial off in fine style and raced away to win by a clear margin. MAJUCTE second four back on the inside and ran home quite well late to pick up second position. She was well clear of ATOUT, which led and broke stride momentarily on the home turn. ATOUT backed up at Maryborough on Thursday and finished a distant seventh. EARL PATRICK (Louey Louey Louey – Duchess Pat 2.2.8, $28,453) settled three back on the markers and finished fourth ahead of BROOKIES BABE, which broke stride at the start and was tailed off throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.9 Final Half: - 61.4 Margins: - 15m, 15m
Trial 5: - YES MAATE was four back on the markers in the early stages, moved into the death seat at the 1300m mark and hit the front with 400m remaining. He dashed away from his rivals to win by a large margin. It was a confidence building performance for his next effort, which was going to be at Maryborough on Thursday but he was withdrawn. SURBITON PRETENDER began well and led early, took a trail and worked into second position at the end. JESSICAS STORY was three back on the markers and worked into the one out and one back trail at the bell. She finished a distant third and backed up that performance with a seventh at Maryborough on Thursday where she worked hard early. MAJOR MAX broke at the start and lost valuable ground early. He was always detached from the pack but was able to beat home RAGNA THOR, which worked to the lead at the 1800m and stopped to a walk over the latter stages. She looked to be a place hope at Maryborough on Thursday but peaked on her run in the final 150m and finished fourth.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.8 Final Half: - 60.7 Margins: - 50m, 20m
Trial 6: - SO VOGUE was without cover early and pushed forward to find the lead at the 1100m. She set up a slow tempo and kicked on strongly when challenged in the straight to get the prize by a narrow margin. STINGOFAWASP began quickly to lead, took a trail and came to the outside with 300m remaining. She almost drew level with SO VOGUE in the straight and there was only a nose between them on the line. STINGOFAWASP was able to gain her maiden success at Maryborough on Thursday and by doing so, gained her sire Kvintet Avenger his first siring credit. SO VOGUE finished sixth in the same race. MAJESTIC EM (Majestic Son – Heart of Glass) began quickly and was without cover early before breaking stride 50m after the start. She ended up being four back on the markers and ran a distant third at the finish. GOLDEN ACE STRIDE (Amore Stride – Ruby Stride) broke stride at the start and lost approximately 50m. He was able to get past OUR WARRIOR (Yankee Spider – Charliesbaby 2.3.5, $18,352), which settled three back on the inside and broke stride with 700m remaining.
Mile Rate – 2.8.8 Final Half: - 62.3 Margins: - Nose, 30m
Trial 7: - SURBITON ARMISTICE led and copped some pressure early but maintained the inside advantage. He was able to hold his rivals at bay in the drive to the finish but he did break stride just prior to the line. BEWARE THE FURY trailed the leader early then was relegated to three back on the inside. He moved up without cover at the bell and missed out by a narrow margin. SAMS A YANK (Muscle Yankee – Flash And Flair) was without cover early, pressured the leader, angled in for the trail at the 1700m then used the sprint lane over the final stages. She was making up ground and finished a close up third as the line was reached. ELLEN RUVAL was the last horse following the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail behind BEWARE THE FURY and came out three horses wide at the 400m mark. She finished last of the four runners and backed up with an unplaced run at Maryborough on Thursday, where she broke stride at the start.
Mile Rate: - 2.13.7 Final Half: - 62.7 Margins: - Head, 1m
BENDIGO 14/03/21
Trial 1: - ALDEBARAN PHOEBE trailed the leader and moved away from the inside at the 700m mark before hitting the front when turning out of the back straight on the final occasion. She sustained a long run and scored nicely. SAN ANTONIO ROSE (Bacardi Lindy – Rosetta) produced a big run to finish in second position and had the mile rate been a bit quicker, she certainly would have gone in the black book. She galloped away and lost 40m early, tacked onto the group at the bell, came out three horses wide from the 400m and ran home solidly for second. MAKING GOOD finished in third position after trying to lead throughout and WISH UPONA DREAM (Wishing Stone – Canadian Dream 2.0.8, $52,312) was fourth after settling four back on the markers. ADJURE (Majestic Son – Castleton Command 2.7.3, $9,600) was the last horse to complete the course after being three back on the markers throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.6 Final Half: - 60.9 Margins: - 18m, 2m
Trial 2: - GUARANTEED SECRET (Guaranteed – Secret Bonus 2.4.1, $4,225) prepared for her debut performance at Kilmore on Monday with a nice victory. She led throughout and went to the line with something in reserve. She is taking on a handy field at Kilmore but she has drawn on the pole position. PAS GUARANTEE (Guaranteed – Dieing Secret 1.57.1, $68,688) trailed the leader, moved away from the inside on the home turn and finished second with DENNY ROCKS (Rock N Roll Heaven – Jodi Lindenny 2.3.8, $8,206) being last of the three runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Final Half: - 59.2 Margins: - 2m, 8m
Trial 3: - LETS MAKE TRACKS settled three back on the inside, moved away from the markers with 500m remaining and kicked on strongly in the straight to win by a narrow margin. He makes his return to racing at Melton tomorrow night, where he appears to be a big winning chance. EXCITER settled four back on the markers, gained a one out and one back trail at the 500m mark and came out three horses wide on the home turn. He chased hard and missed out by a narrow margin. COSTLY MISTAKE trailed the leader and finished a distant third. She is drawn to gain a similar trail forward at Echuca this evening. IMNOPUMPKIN began quickly to lead and ran along at a genuine tempo but was collared on the home turn. LEWY RISK settled five back on the markers and broke stride at the 400m mark hence finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.2 Final Half: - 58.2 Margins: - ½ Head, 15m
Trial 4: - OUR DOREEN DAYS settled three back on the markers early then moved up without cover. He finished off in a reasonable last 800m of 57.4 seconds and held his rivals at bay in the run to the line. MAR PACIFICO settled down last of the six runners, came out three horses wide on the home turn and was able to trot home nicely at the end to pick up second position. LUCKIE settled sixth on the outside, came out three horses wide on the home turn, sprinted quickly down the back straight and hit the lead at the 600m mark. He was run down late but went to the line with plenty in reserve. MADAM REACTOR gained a one out and one back trail, went back to the inner approaching the home turn and used the sprint lane. She finished fourth in front of ABITOFDELIGHT (Bitobliss – Karim Vale 2.1.4, $4,463), which trailed the leader and IZA SPORTZ STARZZZ was last after setting the speed.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.1 Final Half: - 57.4 Margins: - 1m, Head
Trial 5: - LOVEN LAUGHTER was able to get in behind the leader at the 1800m mark, moved away from the markers with 150m remaining and coasted home for an effortless victory. HONEY CULLEN finished in second position after dashing to a clear lead in the early stages. RINGER RUSS has drawn poorly for his return to racing at Echuca tonight. He settled four back on the inside, was inconvenienced and lost 15m approaching the bell and picked up ground in the final lap. HEZA BERGSTEIN never appeared to be comfortable at any stage and started dropping out with a lap remaining. He was retired out of the trial shortly afterwards.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.6 Final Half: - 59.3 Margins: - 2m, 1m
Trial 6: - THE RED WARRIOR hasn’t been able to run a place at his nine starts to date and hasn’t raced since November but he would have to be a chance at Echuca this evening based on his trial performance. He settled down four back on the inside, came to the outside at the 800m mark, sprinted quickly over the final stages and won easily. He gunned down the leader REGAL ASSASSIN, which is one of his main rivals this evening and that horse commences from the handicap of 10m. REGAL ASSASSIN set up a moderate tempo and was run down at the end. He does prefer a more genuine tempo throughout the middle stages and he is the class runner of the field in that race at Echuca this evening. LONGARMOFTHELAW trailed the leader and finished in third position ahead of MY MATE MAX, which jumped away in second, broke stride 100m after the start and lost 30m. TRUMPIT LIL settled three back on the markers and came in at the rear of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.5 Final Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 6m, 50m
MILDURA 15/03/21
Trial 1: - CAULONIA COURAGE began quickly to lead and ran along at a genuine tempo. He scored easily and shaped up nicely for his return to racing at Ouyen on Sunday. He is meeting a couple of handy performers at Ouyen but he is very honest. GOLDEN SCRIBE was five back on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail at the 900m mark. He battled away for second in front of HAPPYASLARRY, which trailed the leader throughout. Both GOLDEN SCRIBE and HAPPYASLARRY are competing at the Ouyen Cup meeting on Sunday and are drawn nicely in their respective races but they are taking on talented opposition. HEART OF OAKLANDS (Betterthancheddar – Doves Patch 1.58.2, $27,068) settled three back on the markers and finished fourth ahead of ELPINE SALLY, which settled down in fourth position and moved up without cover with just over a lap remaining. AUCKLAND LASS (Auckland Reactor – Danamite Lass 1.55.9, $60,348) broke stride at the start and was tailed off early. She chased hard and did well to get as close as she did under the circumstances. SHORTYS MATE MAL (Julius Caesar – Gracious Pearl 2.7.1, $6,593) broke stride momentarily at the start, lost 15m and settled last of the main division. He dropped out to finish at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.9 Final Half: - 60.8 Margins: - 6m, 10m
Trial 2: - OUR AMAZING GRACE began brilliantly to lead, ran along at a genuine tempo and ran away from her rivals to win easily. She has unfortunately drawn on the second line at Ouyen on Sunday but she is racing in peak form and she was impressive at the trials. OUTA CONTROL was in the one out and one back trail and ended up being stranded without cover from the 500m before working into second position. PUOPOLO was without cover for most of the journey and was able to drop back onto the markers for a breather with 500m remaining. He battled into third with HIDDEN FIGURE being fourth after settling in the running lane (1-2, 1-1) and coming wide into the straight. ROCKNROLL FEVER trailed the leader and started yielding ground from the 500m. He was still able to beat home ARCHER NORMAN, which came out three horses wide from last at the 1400m, RUBY REACTOR (Auckland Reactor – Larilla Lace 2.3.2, $13,585) (6th back markers) and ULTIMATE PLEASURE (7th markers).
Mile Rate: - 1.59.7 Final Half: - 59.2 Margins: - 25m, 3m
Trial 3: - MEXICAN STANDOFF pushed forward to race without cover and was able to outstay his rivals. WHERESMILZEE trailed the leader, moved away from the inside at the 300m mark and kept on grinding away in the straight to finish a close up second. CARAGGIO ESCAPEE attempted to lead throughout and finished in third position with SHELLDOME recovering to finish fourth after being checked on the first turn. She settled seventh on the markers and picked up some ground late. FIERY MAC began well but broke stride on the first turn and ended up being fifth on the markers. He finished fifth ahead of SEEKING AMNESTY, which was one out and one back early before finding the markers mid-race. EEZEE STREET (Live Or Die – Washington’s Legacy 2.6.7, $7,970) was caught wide early, restrained to a rearward position and was checked on the first turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.7 Final Half: - 61.4 Margins: - Neck, 8m
Trial 4: - SMYNANNA MICKEY began quickly to lead, took a trail and moved away from the inside at the 300m mark. She was able to work home best to get the prize. SIRBENJAMINBUTTON raced without cover for the majority of the journey and kicked on strongly into second position. WILSHIRE BOULEVARD pushed forward and found the lead with 1700m remaining. He was run down over the final stages and ended up being in third position. OHOKA DIESEL was the last horse following the markers throughout and remained in that position at the finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.7 Final Half: - 60.3 Margins: - 2m, 12m
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 16/03/21
Trial 1: - MY MATE YANKEE was able to run to the front shortly after the start. He enjoyed a nice run throughout and was able to win comfortably. RIGHT OF REPLY was three back on the markers and gained a one out and one back trail at the 500m mark before coming out three horses wide on the final corner. He worked home nicely for second position. The undefeated juvenile trotter MOJITO MADNESS took on the 3yo trotters and ran a very nice trial in third position. He trailed the leader and winner MY MATE YANKEE throughout and never peeled to the outside at any stage, going to the line hard held. STRATEGIC STRIDE (Love You – Glory Stride) settled four back on the inside, moved to the outside at the bell and ended up being last across the line but wasn’t beaten by far.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.8 Final Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 2.5m, 2m
Trial 2: - CAPTN ME (Captaintreacherous – Glenferrie Elect) began quickly to lead and was able to win very comfortably. He dashed home in fast final sections and looked to have plenty left at the finish. He is out of a half sister to the former champion New Zealand filly Elect To Live and he appears to be a big winning chance at Cranbourne on Tuesday night. SOHO DOW JONES (American Ideal – Soho New York 1.57.2, $65,710) began quickly to lead, took a trail and moved into the death seat at the 600m so he produced a game performance to finish second. SORRENTO (Somebeachsomewhere – Morton Plains 1.56.0, $193,445) settled four back on the markers, moved through to trail the leader at the 600m mark and finished in third position. SYMPHONY STRIDE (Well Said – Spicy Stride 1.52.8, $184,635) settled three back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 600m and finished in fourth. ELEGANT (Somebeachsomewhere – Spokeswoman 1.56.5, $71,557) was last of the five runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.5 Final Half: - 57.08 Margins: - 3.5m, 6m
BLACKBOOKER: - Captn Me
Trial 3: - CENTRAL OTAGO began quickly to lead and always appeared to be in control. He was able to win comfortably from LA SERENA, which chased gamely in second position. He will take beating in the colts and geldings’ section of the Home Grown Classic at Melton on Saturday night. LA SERENA settled five back on the markers, moved into the death seat at the 600m and picked up ground over the concluding stages. GOOBER settled last of the six runners and tried to trail forward behind LA SERENA in the last lap. He ran into a distant third ahead of ONE MUSCLE HILL, which settled in third position, moved away from the inside at the 150m and was untouched in going to the line. He returns to Victoria after racing in New South Wales and Queensland over the past four years. DREAM OVER trailed the leader and used the sprint lane but broke stride with 150m remaining. BALTICA (The Pres – Baltic Sun) was four back on the markers throughout and was last of the six runners to finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.8 Final Half: - 59.02 Margins: - 5.5m, 15m
Trial 4: - HOLZHAUER (Falcon Seelster – Melita Bromac 1.56.8, $46,813) began quickly to lead, took a trail and ended up being three back on the markers with just short of a lap remaining. He came out three horses wide from the 500m mark and finished off strongly to get the prize. He was impressive and it he might stage a good battle with Captn Me at Cranbourne on Tuesday night. OOGA CHAKA (Art Major – Miss Mach Kana 1.59.2, $13,311) was four back on the markers and trailed into the race behind HOLZHAUER. He held his ground in the straight to finish in second position with HAVEYOUMETDAISY (Allamerican Ingot – Illawong Libby 1.59.0, $34,616) being third after coming from last and finding the line strongly. HAVEYOUMETDAISY is making her debut at Kilmore on Monday night and she has performed well enough at the trials to run a handy race first up. JAY MILLER (Art Major – Birds Can Sing USA 1.57.7, $6,375) was without cover early, gained the lead at the 1300m, copped some pressure, took a trail at the 900m and obtained an inside run at the 600m. The early effort took a toll late and he yielded ground into fourth position. STORM STRIDE (Excel Stride – Scarlet Stride) was aggressively driven mid-race to find the lead but raced greenly and wanted to hang out in the back straight on the final occasion. He was last of the five runners to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.0 Final Half: - 59.53 Margins: - 5m, 1.5m
Trial 5: - SOMETHING BETTOR was caught out three horses wide early but was able to progress forward and find the lead with 1500m remaining. He set up a genuine tempo and was able to hold off the challengers in the run to the finish. LA CAPTAIN settled fifth on the markers, remained on the inside throughout and finished quickly via the sprint lane to pick up second position. JO ROCKS was four back on the markers and moved away from the inside at the 600m mark. She was able to angle in behind the leader for a breather on the home turn then came to the outside again in the straight to finish a close up third. SAYITAINTSO JOE settled six back on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail at the 600m mark. He finished fourth in front on the qualifiers GHOST OF TIME (A Rocknroll Dance – Margot Macray 1.59.2, $3,375) (clear last early) and TACTIC STRIDE (He’s Watching – Gina Stride), which pressured the leader early, worked across to the markers then took a trail shortly afterwards. LET GO MARSHALL began quickly to lead, took a trail, got shuffled back on the markers and broke stride at the bell. He was retired out of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.3 Final Half: - 57.36 Margins: - 2.5m, Head
Trial 6: - GLOBE TREKKER is a former New Zealand trotter, which joins trainer Andy Gath. He led throughout and won the trial under a strong hold so he obviously appears to have a promising future in Australia. He is taking on a strong field at Melton tomorrow night but he should be competitive. MORGAN MYLEE trailed the leader and tried hard in the straight, finishing a handy second. The leading pair drew well clear of JUST BELIEVE, which came from last and was able to pick up third via the sprint lane. MAH MUKKER settled in fifth position and picked up some ground late out very wide on the track. ROSANNA LINDY settled four back on the markers and beat home her stable mate GATESYS ALLEY (3 back markers). The Michael Hughes trained pair will resume from a spell at Kilmore on Monday afternoon.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.3 Final Half: - 57.60 Margins: - 2.5m, 21m
BLACKBOOKER: - Globe Trekker NZ
Trial 7: - CIVIS ROMANUS (Julius Caesar – Aldebaranblissbomb) trailed the leader, used the sprint lane and accelerated through nicely to win easily. The final quarter was slow but he appeared to have something up his sleeve. CALYPSO MISTRESS tried to lead throughout and finished second ahead of JUMPSTART, which moved up without cover from three back on the markers at the quarter pole. JUMPSTART makes an appearance at Kilmore on Monday in a very open betting event. BIGJIMVALENTINE was last early, moved up without cover at the 1400m then was restrained to last with 600m remaining and went to the line under a strong hold.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.7 Final Half: - 62.12 Margins: - ½ Neck, 2m
Trial 8: - TANGOINGWITHSIERRA led throughout and recorded handy time. She safely held off DAN FERNANDO, which trailed the leader and used the sprint lane. MESSERATI settled three back on the inside, moved into the death seat at the 500m mark and finished in third position. SOEXTRA was last of the four runners throughout but wasn’t beaten by far in a quality trial.
Mile Rate: - 1.57.9 Final Half: - 56.77 Margins: - 4m, 1.5m
Trial 9: - MISS BLUE GLORY began quickly but elected to take cover behind the open class trotter RED HOT TOOTH. She used the sprint lane and finished powerfully to get the prize. RED HOT TOOTH rolled along at a good tempo in the lead and was run down late but considering the last quarter was fast at 27.86 seconds, her effort was sound. She is drawn to lead and can return to some form in the Scotch Notch Memorial at Melton tomorrow night. LENARD ESS was three back on the markers prior to moving up without cover at the 300m. He finished in third in front of LETHERHAIRDOWN, which followed behind him all of the way with ARTS DASH being last throughout. LETHERHAIRDOWN returns from a spell at Cranbourne on Tuesday, where she is drawn on the pole position against a strong field.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.6 Final Half: - 56.63 Margins: - 2m, ½ neck
Trial 10: - HY LEINVINCIBLE was very impressive and is worth following. She dashed to the front in the early stages then finished off in a sizzling final quarter of 26.92 seconds to win by a large margin. SOHO ALMASI settled down last and moved up without cover from the 900m mark so it was a very tidy performance to finish in second position. EUROKING was third after trailing the leader throughout. IM ARTS BETTORSECRET was slow in the score up and had to chase hard to catch the gate. She settled three back on the markers before moving into the one out and one back trail with 600m remaining. DREAMS ARE BETTOR (Artspeak – Delightfullybettor 1.56.9, $34,684) settled four back on the markers and was the last horse to greet the judge.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.5 Final Half: - 55.58 Margins: - 10.5m, 5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Hy Leinvincible
Trial 11: - SPORTS CHRONICLE was three back on the markers early before making a move and finding the lead with 1500m remaining. He scored over the former New Zealand pacer JIMMY THE IRISHMAN, which ended up being three back on the markers and moved into the death seat at the 500m mark. MEGIDDO led out, took a trail and used the sprint lane in the straight. He finished ahead of AIMFORTHESTARZZZ, which settled down last of the four runners and moved into the one out and one back trail in the latter stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Final Half: - 57.47 Margins: - 2m, 2.5m
Trial 12: - ALDEBARAN DEMI (Aldebaran Eagle – Aldebaran Maori 2.1.7, $74,581) is a juvenile trotter and was able to defeat the older horses. She trailed the leader early, ended up being last of the three mid-race and moved to the outside with 300m remaining. GATESYS GIFT broke stride at the start and was 50m behind the leading duo early. He took advantage of the slow early tempo to tack onto the group early and moved around the field to lead with 1300m remaining. He was beaten narrowly on the line. MIELICKI led out, took a trail and galloped when heading into the sprint lane hence finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.1 Final Half: - 61.52 Margins: - Neck, 8m
TERANG 17/03/21
Trial 1: - BETTOR ISOLATE (Bettors Delight – Ashlees Babe 1.57.3, $334,117) was three horses wide in the early stages before moving up without cover. He hit the front at the 600m mark and sustained the run to win nicely in fast time. KEAYANG DOMINO (Betting Line – Major Joy 1.56.1, $92,267) was a very good effort in second position and might be worth following. He trailed the leader, came away from the inside at the 400m and finished off nicely to finish second, beating the remainder of the field by a good margin. CATCH THE SHARK (Four Starzzz Shark – J K Luckbealady USA $13,213) settled fifth on the markers before coming out three horses wide in the latter stages. He finished third ahead of JILLIBYJACKSPARROW (Captaintreacherous – Aqui A Mi Lado), which made up ground from seventh. MISTER UPTOWN was without cover early before landing a one out and one back trail. He finished ahead of KEAYANG TARA, which settled down in last position and made a run out three horses wide with 700m remaining. ANGEL I AM attempted to lead throughout but was run down from the 600m mark. She finished ahead of JILLIBY SCOOBY DOO (8th markers) and BETTERTHAN A KISS (Betterthancheddar – Kiss Me Monty 2.1.9, $5,739) (7th markers, 1-2) was the last horse to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.7 Final Half: - 56.7 Margins: - 7m, 14m
BLACKBOOKER: - Keayang Domino
Trial 2: - ITZAMAJOR SURPRISE trailed the leader TROUBADOR and came to the outside at the quarter pole. She had to be fully extended but was able to get the job done. TROUBADOR held on for second and CRIME WRITER picked up some ground along the sprint lane from last on the markers to finish less than two metres from the winner.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.6 Final Half: - 56.0 Margins: - 1m, Neck
Trial 3: - KEAYANG MARVEN (Roll With Joe – Keayang Megan) settled seventh on the inside, pulled hard and did a good job to dash home and win after angling out four wide on the home turn. TREVEAN attempted to lead throughout and finished second with the former New Zealand trotter MADEAKILLIN performing nicely against the pacers in third position after trailing the leader throughout. KEAYANG ALEX settled sixth on the outside and came out three horses wide from the 600m mark. He finished in fourth spot ahead of LEICA BANDIT (Alta Christiano – Smirking Star), which was in the one out and one back trail for the majority of the journey. GOODWOOD (American Ideal – Four Sisters 1.59.9, $54,916) was three back on the markers and finished sixth ahead of the trotter ME PAT MALONE (9th markers), HE WILL WANTANO (Sportswriter – Mama Tembu) (without cover) and FEND OFF was last for the duration, galloping with 600m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.3 Final Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 1/2Neck, 2m
KILMORE 17/03/21
Trial 1: - STRAPPING RED (Stunin Cullen – Littlemisshollywood) showed very good gate speed to find the lead from the extreme alley. She appeared to be in danger of defeat in the home straight but kicked on strongly to the line. She has been performing nicely at the trials and appears to be one of the leading chances on her debut effort at Kilmore on Monday. CHASING HEADLINES (Sportswriter – Botswana 2.0.7, $32,685) is a half brother to the champion pacer Lennytheshark and also to the former Breeders Crown winner Led Suitcase so he is nicely bred. He settled four back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 500m mark and chased determinedly to finish a close second. MITZI SAID is also competing at Kilmore on Monday. He led out, took a trail at the 1400m and used the sprint lane for third. CAPTAIN BARNATO (Captaintreacherous – Moremi Miss 2.0.6, $7,695) is out of Moremi Miss, which is a half sister to CHASING HEADLINES so he also comes from a very strong maternal family. He settled three back on the markers and finished fourth ahead of LORIMERTYRRELL (Sunshine Beach – Our Pocket Princess), which settled sixth on the inside. LA KERINGLE (Betting Line – Soho Socialize) was five back on the markers and was able to beat home MY LADY NATASHA (A Rocknroll Dance – Mach Class 1.56.6, $34,500), which broke stride momentarily at the start and was last throughout.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.8 Final Half: - 59.6 Margins: - ½ head, 4m
Trial 2: - TRYNA PORTRAY settled in second position and didn’t chase the tearaway leader until late in the race. It was a slogging finish with a last quarter of 32.2 seconds but she got home best to grab victory on the line. IDYLLIC PRINCESS was hustled out at the start to hold the inside advantage but became very fierce and wanted to charge from the first turn. She set up a hectic tempo early and must have been nearly 100m in front at one stage of the trial but she got very tired late. She still had a big lead with 500m remaining but was gathered in on the post. CMONBABYLITEMYFIRE settled down last of the five runners and came to the outside with 600m remaining. She made up a lot of ground and finished in third. SPARKLING SUE was four back on the inside throughout and finished ahead of ROCKIN BETTOR, which settled in third position early.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.5 Final Half: - 65.9 Margins: - Head, 1m
Trial 3: - IZMOK was clearly the class runner of the trial being a National Ratings 72 assessed trotter and he scored by a huge margin. He led throughout, ran along at a genuine tempo and proved too strong. TELEPHONE TILLY took the trail but couldn’t go with IZMOK in the final lap. OUR SPITFIRE galloped away and was tailed off throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.9 Final Half: - 60.3 Margins: - 90m, 70m
Trial 4: - ITS BEAUJOLAIS settled four back on the inside and moved away from the markers at the 400m mark. She finished off quickly and was able to win comfortably at the end. ULTIMATE ME settled three back on the inside and finished off strongly late to pick up second position. MAJOR COMMENT attempted to lead throughout and dropped back to third late. He is taking on a small but quality field at Kilmore on Monday afternoon. TALEGGIO trailed the leader throughout and was last of the four runners to cross the line. He won at his latest attempt and is taking on a field of similar quality at Cranbourne on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Final Half: - 58.0 Margins: - 8m, 3m
Trial 5: - KYVALLEY PICASSO (Love You – Chevron Express 1.57.1, $81,512) stepped away well enough to find the lead shortly after the start. He set up a slow tempo and did enough to score narrowly in a terrific finish. KYVALLEY PAINT (Father Patrick – Hot Pants) trailed behind his stable mate throughout and came to the outside in the straight. He picked up ground in the latter stages and finished only a half head behind the winner. SPOTLIGHT (Muscle Hill – Imitating 2.9.1, $4,495) shied at the tape and lost some ground at the start but ended up being three back on the markers. He moved up without cover with 400m remaining and finished off well but just failed the peg back his two stable mates. MISS VENOM (Bacardi Lindy – Princess Venom 2.6.4, $28,866) jumped first but broke stride 20m after the start. She was in fourth position for the remainder of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.18.0 Final Half: - 64.3 Margins: - ½ Head, Nose
Trial 6: - ROYAL HART began quickly to lead and set up a slow tempo mid-race. She had a good kick left at the finish and scored over GOODTIME SOMETIME (Goodtime Sammy – Lady Suffragette 1.59.0, $28,868), which settled four back on the inside and moved up without cover from the 800m mark. OUR ARABELLA was three back on the markers before moving up into the one out and one back trail at the 500m mark and finished ahead of QUIETACHIEVER, which showed gate speed to lead out then take cover.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.4 Final Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 4m, 3m
Trial 7: - THEYALLENDINY led all of the way and scored by a large margin. He did break stride momentarily with 50m remaining but got down trotting very quickly. KYVALLEY PIERRO (Muscle Hill – Kyvalley Kyrie 1.59.0, $100,251) broke stride momentarily on the first turn and lost 10m before settling three back on the markers. He ran into second position with POSH KYVALLEY (Father Patrick – Kyvalley Pink 2.0.4, $37,133) coming from last to pick up third. BEE BEE BEROC (Majestic Son – Jumanji Franco) trailed the leader and hung in badly in the home straight. He dropped out to finish at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.0 Final Half: - 62.7 Margins: - 30m, 10m
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