It will be a blockbuster long weekend of trotting at Maryborough and there are plenty of Trial File Blackbookers to keep an eye on.
Form analyst Craig Rail's found another handful to follow, including Loveformoney, who will contest Sunday's VSTA Ralph Ford Memorial 3YO Maiden Trot, one of 21 trot races to be held at Maryborough across its Redwood Carnival.
Loveformoney's crossed from Matt Craven to Sonya Smith and caught Rail's eye at her Bacchus Marsh trial when she won by 30 metres in a 2:02.2 mile rate.
She's one of three Blackbookers who will step out on Sunday, with Central Otago drawn for a pegs run in the Haras Des Trotteurs Victoria Trotters Derby and Tripod to start from the pole draw in the VSTA John Ashby Memorial 2YO Trotters Handicap.
They are among a Blackbook brimming with opportunities on a big weekend of racing. Scroll to the bottom to see all who've made the cut.
TRIAL REPORT 133
SHEPPARTON 21/10/21
Trial 1: - IMA DESTROYER began quickly and pushed forward to find the lead at the 1700m. He took cover at the 1500m and waited for the sprint lane. He accelerated nicely and was able to land the prize. It was a good hit-out for his performance at Maryborough on Sunday. VIOLETTA GIFT settled eighth on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail at the bell. She finished off strongly late and she wasn’t fully extended so it was a good performance. She returns from a spell at Maryborough this afternoon and is not without a chance. ALDEBARAN PHOEBE gained a one out and one back trail early, pushed forward to find the lead at the 1500m and was run down over the latter stages but finished a close up third. It wasn’t a bad effort for a horse with such a low National Rating of 40. CMON CARL LEE led out, took a trail and was shuffled to three back on the markers. He moved into the running lane (1-2) at the quarter pole and came out wide on the turn to finish in fourth position. LOVE YOU GIRL (Love You – Spidergirl 1.56.8, $317,657) was fifth on the markers and followed behind CMON CARL LEE before angling out very wide on the home turn. She finished fifth ahead of DANCES, which ended up being four back on the markers. LOVE YOU GIRL is scheduled to make her debut on Redwood Day while DANCES is awkwardly drawn for her assignment this afternoon. LINDY GRACE (Bacardi Lindy – Tender Annie 2.3.9, $23,650) settled sixth on the markers and was held up for a run before being checked at the 100m. She is yet to be placed at the trials but she showed a bit of ability in that performance and she might run a bit of a race at Maryborough this afternoon. HI HO KYVALLEY settled seventh on the inside, moved up without cover at the 1100m and broke stride at the 100m. MILLEE broke stride 100m after the start and was tailed off early. She did well to tack onto the group but she yielded ground over the latter stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.1 Last Half: - 61.9 Margins: - 1m, 1m
Trial 2: - LETSGOBRO (Four Starzzz Shark – Electrical Storm) began quickly and was able to roll to the front. He ran along at a genuine tempo and was able to score comfortably in a handy mile rate of 1.58.4. He makes his debut at Cobram on Monday afternoon, where he appears to be a very good chance. JARRAD SAID (Well Said – Riviera Kiss 1.56.0, $47,270) trailed the leader early then was three back on the markers and came to the outside with 300m remaining. He tried hard for second with LIKAVEEEIGHT being third after having a soft run on the markers in fourth for the majority of the last lap. JARRAD SAID makes his debut at Cobram on Monday and showed enough in the trial to suggest he is a winning chance. SHIREEN (Western Terror – Melisandre 1.56.5, $9,493) was four back on the markers early but moved up without cover at the 1200m mark. She raced greenly but was able to angle in behind the leader with 900m remaining. She was fourth across the line with POCKET BLASTER (5 back markers) being in fifth. SHIREEN makes her debut at Swan Hill tonight but will take on a very handy field. SPOONTHEMOON (Bettors Delight – Stay And Play 1.55.5, $89,201) and ANYONEWILLDO (Western Terror – Morgan Abby 1.55.7, $118,050) both made errors and were tailed off for most of the trip. ANYONEWILLDO was very erratic at release point and was lucky not to cause carnage. Luckily, she was better behaved when fifth on her debut performance at Shepparton on Wednesday.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.4 Last Half: - 58.7 Margins: - 8m, 8m
Trial 3: - SAN CARLO started from the second line and settled in seventh position early. He moved forward without cover and kept on pressing ahead until finding the lead at the 1200m. He appeared to be in danger of defeat with 100m remaining but he kicked on strongly and got the prize. ALLSET was behind the leader early but got shuffled to four back on the inside mid-race. He raced very fiercely and moved up without cover from the 700m. He loomed as a threat with 150m remaining but may have peaked a little on his run late. He has drawn the pole position in the Swan Hill Mile tonight so he is not without a chance. SCORCHER led early, took a trail and ended up being three back on the markers. He held his ground in the straight and finished third. THINK ABOUT ME is resuming from a long spell at Melton tomorrow night. He is a quality horse when at his peak and he won the Wangaratta Cup during his last preparation. He was three back on the markers, moved to the front at the 1400m then took cover behind SAN CARLO. He lost ground over the latter stages and finished a distant fourth. EXPERIA was seventh on the markers and waited for the sprint lane before making up some ground late. BRALLOS PASS was five back on the inside and moved into the one out and one back trail behind ALLSET in the back straight on the final occasion. He finished ahead of WAYONBYE (6 back markers) and SHARMEY was last of the eight runners throughout. SHARMEY backed up for an eye-catching fifth at Shepparton on Wednesday night while WAYONBYE appears to be a value hope at Cobram on Monday.
Mile Rate: - 1.56.0 Last Half: - 56.3 Margins: - 2m, 8m
Trial 4: - IT’S A SWEET LIFE raced without cover, pushed forward to find the lead, pulled hard and raced greenly throughout the middle stages but still gained a victory with ease. She is a handy former New South Wales pacer and appears to be very promising. MOS LONDON settled five back on the markers, pulled hard and moved up without cover at the 600m. He battled on well in the run to the finish. NOBLE JULIA led out then took a trail behind the eventual winner and battled on fairly well to fill third spot. She galloped and was stood down to trial again when sixth at Shepparton on Wednesday. BET SHEZALADY (Betting Line – She’s Got It All 1.58.6, $13,841) began quickly and ended up being three back on the markers. She finished ahead of SHAKEN SANDS, which settled one position further back in the run. TEX GOES BANG settled seventh on the markers, moved away from the inside at the 600m and finished sixth. He followed with a sixth at Bendigo on Tuesday night and will race at Yarra Valley on Melbourne Cup Day where he is better drawn against a suitable field. CHANERO (Lombo Pocket Watch – Alcolism 1.58.0, $26,553) (6 markers) was second last and ANTIHERO was at the tail of the field for the entire journey.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.1 Last Half: - 57.6 Margins: - 12m, 4m
BLACKBOOKER: - Its A Sweet Life
Trial 5: - MALHANA MUSCLES stepped away well to find the lead and was always in control. His task was made a lot easier over the latter stages when CINKARI galloped and he ended up scoring by 50m. He competes against a stronger field at Cobram on Monday but has drawn favourably. CINKARI trailed the leader throughout, galloped on the home turn and remained in a gallop for the remainder of the journey. ALWAYS A DREAMER was slow away from her big handicap and gave away a big start. She was fourth early and moved around ABBIE (Majestic Son – Aldebaran Peggy) with 800m remaining. She was third for the rest of the trip. She is racing in a mobile start event at Maryborough on Sunday but faces a tougher task against the open class trotters. ABBIE was slow out and was a distant third on settling down. She was overtaken at the 800m and ended up finishing fourth. DIDN’T MIDGE broke stride at the start, went into a pace then galloped again so she was tailed off for the majority of the trip.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.5 Last Half: - 59.4 Margins: - 50m, 20m
Trial 6: - HI MANAMEISJEFF is a former New South Wales pacer, which recently joined trainer David Moran. He showed brilliant gate speed from barrier six to lead clearly, ran along at a genuine tempo and scored in a fast mile rate of 1.57.5. It was an impressive effort and he obviously has the ability to perform well in this State. BEACH MEMORIES settled in the running lane (1-3) and came out three horses wide from the 1200m. She finished gamely for second position and produced a very good performance. DIAMOND ECLIPSE began nicely and trailed the leader throughout. He battled on well for third in fast time and missed out narrowly at Bendigo on Tuesday night, which is a good indication that this trial is a strong form pointer. LET’S DIG IT settled sixth on the outside, came out three horses wide at the 1400m and moved into the death seat at the 1200m. He battled on well for fourth and he followed with a third at Bendigo on Tuesday night. HEADBANGER settled down last of the eight runners and finished on quite well for fifth. UBETCHA was in the one out and one back trail in the early stages then got shuffled back one position further when LETS DIG IT made his move. He beat home CHANGEOVER GIRL, which was without cover early, pulled hard and ended up being in the one out and one back trail. WONGA LAKE settled three back on the markers and finished at the tail of the field. UBETCHA will be racing at Cobram on Monday afternoon.
Mile Rate: - 1.57.5 Last Half: - 57.1 Margins: - 3m, 5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Hi Manameisjeff
Trial 7: - GRINNING ASSASSIN led out then took a trail and moved away from the inside on the home turn. He was able to run home well and gained the prize by a narrow margin. CHEEZ produced a good performance to fill second spot. He settled four back on the inside, angled wide on the home turn and ran home strongly over the latter stages. It was an eye-catching effort and a good form pointer for his effort at Cobram on Monday. COUNTRY MAJOR (Major Bronski – Mystic Bliss) was without cover early, progressed forward to find the lead at the 1700m and battled on well for third in a close finish. PADDINGTON CENTRAL was three back on the markers for the majority of the journey and pulled hard. He used the sprint lane and wasn’t far away in fourth position. He followed with a game second at Shepparton on Wednesday night and will compete again at Yarra Valley on Tuesday. UP THE ANTE gained a one out and one back trail, was left without cover momentarily, gained a one out and one back trail again at the 1300m and came out three horses wide at the 300m mark. He held his ground in the straight and finished fifth as a lead up to his effort at Cobram on Monday. FLAMIN STEEL was slow to move and was 20m away from the second last horse early. He never recovered and finished sixth with UPTOWN BEACHGIRL finishing last after moving into the death seat at the 1300m mark.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.1 Last Half: - 59.74 Margins: - Head, 1m
HORSHAM 21/10/21
Trial 1: - FULLOFIT (Artspeak – Fullness of Time 1.54.8, $40,999) is a nicely bred filly for trainer Peter Manning and dashed home in a handy final half to defeat a proven winner in MY DARLING DANCER. STORY TO TELL (Roll With Joe – The Dreamtime 1.59.8, $16,494) is prepared by Jason Ainsworth and beat home another qualifier in OUR WESTERN STAR (Western Terror – Krasner), which is trained by Aaron Dunn. The second placed MY DARLING DANCER backed up to finish fifth at Ballarat on Thursday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.6 Last Half: - 57.72 Margins: - 1m, 3.75m
Trial 2: - SALUTE TO SUNNY (Framework – Pacific Salute 2.5.8, $4,090) is a 3yo trotter prepared by trainer Janet Exell. She took out the final trial from STAR GAZING, which returns from a spell at Maryborough this afternoon. BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE hasn’t raced since April and filled third spot with MY HONEY BEWARE, which has only faced the starter once previously, being last of the four runners. Both BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE and MY HONEY BEWARE are scheduled to compete in the Ralph Ford Memorial on Redwood Day.
Mile Rate: - Not Given Last Half: - Not Given Margins: - Not Given
MARYBOROUGH 23/10/21
Trial 1: - BEYOND DELIGHT won a heat of the Breeders Crown last season so he is a quality colt and he looked very impressive in the opening trial. He led throughout and was untouched going to the line, running home in a slick final quarter of 27.7 seconds. He is competing at Swan Hill this evening and will prove extremely hard to beat. HASHTAG settled in fourth position, moved up without cover from the 500m mark and tried hard over the concluding stages. He is racing in a heat of the Battle of the Claimers at Melton tomorrow night and he should run a big race. FLYING SCRIBE was three back on the markers throughout and was just able to get the better of SPEEDIE EADIE (behind leader) on the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.7 Last Half: - 55.8 Margins: - 6m, 4m
BLACKBOOKER: - Beyond Delight
Trial 2: - INTERJECT (Always B Miki – Intrude 2.1.8, $18,530) settled three back on the inside, moved away from the pegs at the 400m and recorded a very soft victory. MAJOR ANNIE (Art Major – Annie Morva 1.52.9, $135,413) began quickly and was able to find the lead shortly after the start. She kicked on strongly when challenged and did a good job considering the last quarter was run in 28.3 seconds. She will start from the pole position at her debut performance at Terang on Monday night. HELLO I TEA began quickly to lead, took a trail and finished a distant third. VAPAR BRENDA (Betterthancheddar – Christa 1.58.3, $28,897) settled last on the markers and was under pressure from the 700m mark.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.8 Last Half: - 55.9 Margins: - 1m, 30m
Trial 3: - HILLSIDE began well to find the front, took a trail at the 1700m mark then used the sprint lane. He accelerated nicely in the latter stages and was able to get to the winning post first. GOODGIRLSAVENGER (Kvintet Avenger – Goodgirltruscott) found the front, took a trail and went to the lead again at the 1700m mark. She set up a slow tempo and was run down in the final 30m. Both HILLSIDE and GOODGIRLSAVENGER are competing in the opening event on the Redwood program on Sunday. HESANAVENGER (Kvintet Avenger – Gay Truscott) was last of the trio throughout and started to yield ground approaching the home turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.6 Last Half: - 60.0 Margins: - 1m, 20m
Trial 4: - VAPAR FIRE began quickly to find the lead and set up a slow tempo. He kicked on well enough at the finish to hold on and win. He is backing up on the traditional Terang program on Melbourne Cup eve. SERGIOS ROCKET settled fifth on the inside, gained a one out and one back trail at the 700m and came out three horses wide at the 300m. He ran home nicely and was beaten by a narrow margin. TINAS DELIGHT (Bettors Delight – Garden Gate Tina Ca $146,804) settled four back on the inside, moved into the death seat when turning into the back straight on the final occasion and finished a close up third. AN FELLA MOR trailed the leader and finished fourth with OPHELIA CARMEN (3 back markers) being the last one across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.5 Last Half: - 58.9 Margins: - Head, 1m
Trial 5: - BULLAPARK BENO trailed the leader, came to the outside on the home turn and ran home strongly to get the prize. He gained a soft trip but he ran a respectable mile rate of 2.2.5 so he appears to be a value hope at Maryborough this afternoon. QUALITY SUNSET was without cover early, angled in behind the leader momentarily at the 1100m and moved into the death seat again. She battled on strongly and she wasn’t fully extended going to the line. CHRISTMAS BABE began very fast and zipped to the lead shortly after the start. She set up a genuine tempo and was able to hold down third in the run to the post. IM MISS ROYALTY settled four back on the markers and finished fourth with LA BELLA FIGURA being in fifth after being spotted one position ahead of her in the run. BLIS VALLEY was at the tail of the field early, tried to track forward behind QUALITY SUNSET in the one out and one back trail and finished sixth. FORGOT TO REMEMBER settled down in last position, galloped approaching the home turn and failed to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.5 Last Half: - 59.2 Margins: - 1m, 8m
Trial 6: - PLAYING UP trailed the leader, moved away from the inside at the 500m mark and was too quick in the run to the post. VAPAR FORTUNE (Used To Me – Pocket of Fortune 2.1.8, $36,703) finished in second position after finding the lead and racing roughly several times in the run. MACHS FANCY (Mach Three – Fancy Falcon 1.59.1, $34,264) ended up being three back on the markers and finished the trial hard on the back of VAPAR FORTUNE without peeling to the outside at any stage. LORD ALPHA (Shadow Play – Table Games 2.5.4, $9,382) began well but was checked and galloped shortly after the start and lost approximately 30m hence he finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.9 Last Half: - 57.6 Margins: - 10m, 4m
Trial 7: - EDS DREAM trailed the leader, moved to the outside with 500m remaining and got home best to get the prize. CRAVACHE DOR began well and was able to work to the lead shortly after the start. He was overtaken by EDS DREAM over the final stages but both horses went to the line with plenty in reserve and beat the remainder of the field by a large margin. It was an ideal hit-out for both horses leading in the Redwood Classic on Sunday. BLONDIES BLIS finished third after being three back on the markers throughout. SURPRISE TO ME was slow away from the standing start and was fourth throughout the entire journey. MYMUMWASTHEBEST (Louey Louey Louey – Princess Narooma) stepped away safely but broke stride on the first turn and dropped out to the tail. She tacked onto the group mid-race but broke stride again with 500m remaining.
Mile Rate: - Not Given Last Half: - Not Given Margins: - 1m, 15m
BACCHUS MARSH 23/10/21
Trial 1: - LOVEFORMONEY was placed at her first two attempts for trainer Matthew Craven and has since joined trainer Sonya Smith. She was able to record fast time and won by a large margin so she is definitely worth following. DARING ANGEL has been freshened since a fourth at Melton in August. She finished in second position ahead of the maiden performer ANOTHER NIP, which appears to be a winning hope at Maryborough this afternoon. MAJUCKTE (Majestic Son – Veruckte Phoenix 1.59.1, $35,908) is out of a handy race mare in Veruckte Phoenix and finished ahead of MIDNIGHT AVENGER, which hasn’t raced since June but is scheduled to compete at Maryborough on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.3 Last Half: - 60.5 Margins: - 30m, 5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Loveformoney
Trial 2: - DEADLY ERROR is a John Nicholson prepared filly and used the trial at Bacchus Marsh as a lead up to her victory at Shepparton on Wednesday night. STAR ON BROADWAY (Rock N Roll Heaven – Broadway Play 1.57.3, $173,744) did a very good job to finish a close second considering she is yet to face the starter and the winner DEADLY ERROR has now won three races. PLAYA BLANCA has joined trainer Carson Millar after a win at Mildura. She finished in third position with the New Zealand bred pacer LETHERROCKNROLL being last of the four runners across the line. PLAYA BLANCA backed up her trial performance with a third behind No Win No Worries at Ballarat on Thursday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.7 Last Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 1m, 1.5m
Trial 3: - NONPARIEL (Always B Miki – Arms Of An Angel 1.49.5, $221,866) is a nicely bred filly, which is showing promise at the trials and was able to record a reasonable mile rate on the way to a comfortable victory over GIRLS VIEW (Highview Tommy – Girls Got Rhythm 2.0.9, $34,313), which is by the former Ballarat Cup winner Highview Tommy. SAPPHIRE GAMBLER (Betting Line – Sapphire Lil 1.58.6, $58,225) is a nicely bred colt for trainer Phillip Chircop and finished ahead of POTRO, which remains undefeated in two starts. GIRLS VIEW and SAPPHIRE GAMBLER will both make their debut in the opening event at Terang on Monday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.3 Last Half: - 59.8 Margins: - 8m, 2.5m
Trial 4: - LA PUDDIE has been impressive at the trials leading up to his first up performance at Melton tomorrow night. He is drawn on the outside of the front row so it won’t be an easy task but a runaway victory over the highly rated 3yo pacer SEBS CHOICE is a promising start to his campaign. SEBS CHOICE was in second ahead of COMMON COURTESY, which hasn’t raced since August. SOMEGLITZSOMEWHERE finished a distant fourth with SHES A HOVERCRAFT being at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.6 Last Half: - 58.1 Margins: - 20m, 2m
Trial 5: - OUR SUMMER WIND used his trial at Bacchus Marsh as a confidence building performance for his effort at Melton on Wednesday. He won the trial in slow time and finished sixth at his Melton effort. CYCLONE S ADAMS is a classy trotter and makes his comeback at Maryborough this afternoon. He finished in second position ahead of the qualifier THRILLS AND BELLS (Bells And Whistles – Sister Courage). I AM ELLIE (Village Jasper – Iggle) is yet to make her debut and finished in fourth spot for trainer Gavin Christensen. TOTALLY SHATTERED was last of the five runners to greet the judge.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.0 Last Half: - 61.2 Margins: - 4m, 12m
Trial 6: - HOLDONTIGHT hasn’t raced since a seventh at Cranbourne in May. He was a winner at Swan Hill in January and started his campaign nicely with a trial victory. He makes his return to the track at Yarra Valley on Tuesday. HEAVENLY BELLE commenced her career with Anthony Crossland before heading to New South Wales. She boasts a career best mile of 1.52.5 at Menangle and joins trainer John Nicholson. She finished second in front of CHEROKEE JOE with FIVE STAR SHARK being in fourth. FIVE STAR SHARK didn’t have a great deal of luck when fourth at Melton on Wednesday. PEDANTIC was last of the five runners and backed up at Ballarat on Thursday night with a fourth placed effort behind Karma Queen.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.8 Last Half: - 58.5 Margins: - 2m, Head
Trial 7: - BIG ROCKIN DAN (Rock N Roll Heaven – Carmens Spirit 1.58.5, $38,310) is a juvenile pacer for trainer Phillip Chircop and was able to defeat SPENDTHRIFT (Grinfromeartoear – Rosa Toscana) with FOREVER MOMENTS (Somebeachsomewhere – Special Moment 1.58.0, $72,511) being in third position. FRANCESCO (Safari – Major Babe) was fourth and finished in front of CHAMPAGNE ROCKSTAR, which was the only horse in the trial that has raced previously.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.8 Last Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 2m, ½ Head
TERANG 24/10/21
Trial 1: - FIRE OFFICIAL began quickly and was able to find the lead. She set up a slow tempo and was able to hold off her rivals to collect the prize. She is backing up against a harder line up at Terang on Monday night. SASSY SASSY (Modern Art – Queens Order) trailed the leader and raced keenly. She moved away from the markers on the turn, hung out and raced greenly before running home well at the finish to complete a Quinella for trainer Peter Matthews. PRINCE OF PIRATES settled three back on the markers and finished third with BROWN EYED KATE (Kvintet Avenger – Wee Sun Lass 2.7.5, $25,573) being last throughout but she didn’t do a bad job considering she is a juvenile trotter and was taking on the pacers.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.3 Last Half: - 61.4 Margins: - 3m, 12m
Trial 2: - DREAM THE DREAM began very quickly to find the lead and backed off the tempo mid-race. She had a good kick left at the finish and won comfortably. LOCO SHEFFIELD trailed the leader and used the sprint lane to finish in second with FIRE ALERT (Great Success – Fire Chase 2.7.5, $12,025) being third after settling in last position and coming to the outside at the quarter pole. CHARLIES HEIR (Cullens Hope – Currents Delight 2.1.9, $6,888) broke stride in the score up, missed the start by approximately 10m and ended up being three back on the markers throughout. The second placed LOCO SHEFFIELD is returning from a spell at Terang on Monday night but has drawn awkwardly.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.2 Last Half: - 59.8 Margins: - 3m, 60m
Trial 3: - LAMANDIER was content to take cover behind the leader, came to the outside on the home turn and dashed home to win impressively. He wanted to hang in over the concluding stages but he delivered clearly the best performance in the trial. He returns from a break in the O’Keefe at Terang on Monday night and appears to be a strong winning chance. GOTTA SMUDGE attempted to lead throughout and set up a genuine tempo. He finished second and was well clear of NOTNEGOTIABLE, which was last throughout. GOTTA SMUDGE will also compete in the O’Keefe on Monday night.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.1 Last Half: - 58.9 Margins: - 7m, 25m
TABCORP PARK MELTON, 25/10/21
Trial 1: - REVELSTOKE settled three back on the markers and moved to the outside with 500m remaining. She hit the front at the quarter pole and ran to the line comfortably for a very easy victory. She is a quality filly and will take her place in the Redwood Classic on Sunday. MUMPAYSTHEBILLS (Skyvalley – Gavlenn Jo Al) trailed the leader and moved to the outside with 300m remaining. She tried hard and finished second ahead of the early leader ORPHAN ANDY, which ran along at a genuine tempo and got to a clear lead mid-race. INTERVIEW (Traders ITA – Saorse USA) settled four back on the inside and broke stride with 900m remaining. He finished a distant fourth with BACKINTHESKY being tailed off throughout after a poor beginning. MUMPAYSTHEBILLS, ORPHAN ANDY and INTERVIEW are all part of the huge program at Maryborough on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.9 Last Half: - 61.96 Margins: - 10.5m, 11m
Trial 2: - LA SERENA trailed the leader and drove through along the inside to win well. She went to the line without being pushed so it was a very good performance, particularly considering she had the lowest National Rating out of the four runners competing. She must be considered as a big winning chance in the John Slack Memorial on Redwood Day. HUMBLE LADD settled last of the four runners after breaking stride momentarily at the start. He moved into the death seat at the 500m mark and finished off strongly to be beaten by a narrow margin. ANYWHERE HUGO settled third on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 300m and battled reasonably well for third. DELS DESTINY attempted to lead throughout and was still in front on the turn but broke stride when entering the home straight.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.6 Last Half: - 58.83 Margins: - Head, 4.5m
Trial 3: - COCORA trailed the leader and moved away from the markers at the 300m. She accelerated beautifully and dashed away over the concluding stages to win by a large margin. She should be running home strongly from a nice trailing draw at Cobram on Monday. YERING SOHO (American Ideal – Seshny Bromac) began quickly to find the lead and set up a genuine tempo but was run down over the final stages. She makes her debut at Terang on Monday night. ILLAWONG JOVIAL raced without cover early, restrained to be fifth on the markers and picked up good ground in the final stages to fill third spot. It wasn’t a bad performance as a lead up to his effort at Swan Hill this evening. RIBELLE ROSA (Art Major – Dixie Bromac 1.57.0, $71,064) settled four back on the markers, moved around to be three back on the inside at the 1300m and battled on fairly well for fourth. IDEAL MELODY (American Ideal – Miss Athens 2.0.3, $64,955) settled last of the seven runners, moved off the markers at the 700m and picked up a few runners in the last lap. NORMS LADY (Captaintreacherous – Deal To The Left) settled in sixth position and was the same throughout with LEVI EDISON (Betting Line – Bonton Lady) being the last one home after being three back on the markers in the early stages.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.7 Last Half: - 59.52 Margins: - 11.5m, 4.5m
Trial 4: - FREMARKSTILLY (Love You – Maoris Got Muscle) trailed the leader and pushed forward to find the lead at the 900m mark. She remained strong at the finish and was able to win comfortably. WISHINGNDREAMING settled three back on the markers, moved into the death seat at the 600m and battled on well for second position. She is an emergency for several races at Maryborough on Sunday. ABBRACCIAMI (Trixton – Another Starlet) showed plenty of ability and might be worth following. He led out then took a trail at the 900m then came to the outside with 150m remaining before hitting the line nicely. ALWAYS BELIEVE (Orlando Vici – Heavens Above USA) settled four back on the markers and finished fourth. STAIRWAYTOTHEMOON and RIGHT TURN CLYDE were second last and last throughout the entire journey.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.2 Last Half: - 60.13 Margins: - 3m, 3m
Trial 5: - COBBER was caught out three horses wide in the early stages and progressed forward to race without cover. He scored by a narrow margin but it was a very soft victory and he could have won by further. STORM STRIDE began quickly to find the lead, ran along at a genuine tempo and was headed by COBBER with 150m remaining. He found the winner to be too strong but to his credit, he kicked on very strongly in the run to the finish. He is racing at Cobram on Monday afternoon and he looks to be a strong winning chance. ARGH ME HEARTY settled fifth on the inside, moved into the running lane (1-2) at the 600m and came out wide on the turn. He ran home well for a distant third and it was a nice performance leading into his first up run at Yarra Valley on Tuesday. CAPTAIN COACH settled four back on the inside and finished fourth. BILLY JACK (Major In Art – Jilliby Jamila 1.59.8, $52,947) trailed the leader and finished fifth with FEISTY JANE (Pet Rock – Satimer Sunset) (3 back markers) being the last one to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.2 Last Half: - 58.07 Margins: - Neck, 16m
Trial 6: - HARRY OVENS settled three back on the markers and moved to the outside at the 300m mark. He sprinted quickly over the final stages and scored nicely. He is meeting a handy field at Melton on Saturday night but he has claims based on that performance. DADNDAVE trailed the leader and used the sprint lane. It took him some time to hit top gear but he was matching the winner on the line. CRUZ began fast to lead and set up a good tempo but was collared when turning for home and finished last of the three runners.
Mile Rate: - 1.56.2 Last Half: - 56.93 Margins: - 3m, 7.5m
Trial 7: - CHILLER BAY began quickly to find the lead and ran along at a strong tempo. He has had four starts since coming from New Zealand but has already competed in two different States (New South Wales, Queensland) and when he next steps out onto the track, it will be three. He did show a lot of toughness across Tasman and he was very impressive in leading all of the way so he is worth following. IM EUGENE settled four back on the inside, moved into the running lane with 500m remaining and finished off solidly. CHOOZ REACTOR trailed the leader and tried hard over the latter stages, finishing a distant third. FRANCO REBEL settled three back on the inside and was under pressure from the 500m before yielding ground for fourth. SYMPHONY STRIDE locked wheels at the start and lost 30m before ending up being fifth on the markers. She finished fifth with GIGLIO being tailed off throughout after locking wheels early and almost coming to grief shortly after the start. SYMPHONY STRIDE will be looking for better luck at Yarra Valley on Tuesday.
Mile Rate: - 1.56.5 Last Half: - 58.93 Margins: - 8m, 13.5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Chiller Bay
Trial 8: - HOPEFUL BEAUTY was out four horses wide early then three carts wide, moved up without cover and found the markers in third position at the 1100m. She angled to the outside with 500m remaining and produced a big finish to score nicely. She will be strongly fancied in the Matchmaker Mile at Maryborough on Sunday. BROMWICH was without cover early before running to the lead at the 1300m. He kicked on well in the run to the finish and missed out by a narrow margin. ANDOVER SUN led out then took a trail before switching back to the sprint lane. He was third across the line and finished well clear of the remainder of the field. NORMANDY BELLE was six back on the inside and gained a one out and one back trail at the 500m mark. She finished in fourth position with BUILDER BOB being in fifth after settling four back on the inside. He went to the line without being extended and he appears to be hard to beat at Maryborough this afternoon. PROSTHESIS settled down last of the seven runners and was able to run down VICTREE HILL (5 back markers, 1-2 at 500m) over the latter stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.3 Last Half: - 59.17 Margins: - 1/2Neck, 6m
Trial 9: - ALIENS EXIST settled four back on the markers, moved out three horses wide from the 300m and finished swiftly to win in fast time. TAY TAY trailed ALIENS EXIST every step of the way and finished second without peeling to the outside at the stage. She did appear to have a good kick left in the run to the finish and will be extremely hard to beat in the final event at Terang on Monday night. FIRST AND ERST attempted to lead all of the way and set up a reasonable tempo before being run down by the two classy fillies over the latter stages. MARMITTA settled three back on the inside, moved through to trail the leader at the 400m and came away from the inside on the home turn. She finished third in front of LETHERHAIRDOWN, which was trailing the leader before coming to the outside at the quarter pole. The trotter IM READY JET settled down sixth on the outside and finished ahead of MESSERATI, which was last of the seven runners throughout. IM READY JET is awkwardly drawn and will be competing against a strong field in the Peter Egan Free For All at Maryborough on Sunday but she boasts very strong form.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.4 Last Half: - 57.02 Margins: - 4m, 6m
MILDURA 25/10/21
Trial 1: - JAY MILLER began very fast to lead clearly in the early stages. He ran along at an even tempo and appeared to be strong at the finish, winning softly at the end by just under a length. SHALLOW POCKETS began well and trailed the leader, broke stride momentarily with 1000m remaining but was able to maintain the back of the leader and came to the outside at the quarter pole. He tried hard over the latter stages and beat the remainder of the field by a large margin but he was no match for the winner. MAJOR ZONE was without cover in the early stages, restrained to be last on the markers and worked into third again in the run to the finish. He is widely drawn against a reasonable field at Swan Hill this evening. LITTLE BELIEVER was four back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail but had to swing out wider on the track when TWO IN TENTS (Artspeak – The Whitney 2.3.2, $11,135) (3 back markers, without cover at 900m) broke stride ahead of him with 400m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.0 Last Half: - 61.8 Margins: - 2.5m, 15m
Trial 2: - SHADOW TERROR settled three then four back on the markers, came to the outside with 400m remaining and produced a big finish to score over the former New South Wales trained pacer THE MACH ARMY, which trailed the leader before angling to the outside approaching the home turn. Both horses are competing in the same race at Swan Hill tonight but will be meeting stronger opposition. ELIZABETHAN ERA was in the one out and one back trail early, switched onto the markers in last position and rolled into a distant third. She is competing in Race 11 at Mildura on Tuesday night. AGENT CALLAN began extremely fast and led clearly going around the first turn. He was racing very fiercely and started to tire when leaving the back straight on the final occasion. ARTISTICBUTNAUGHTY was without cover early and angled onto the markers to be three back at the 1400m mark. He was the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.0 Last Half: - 62.5 Margins: - 3m, 10m
Trial 3: - ITS NICHOLAS began well and enjoyed a nice run behind the leader. He came to the outside on the home turn and finished off best to win by a narrow margin. ALWAYS A CELEBRITY settled three back on the markers and moved into the one wide lane at the bell (1-2). He went through the middle in the home straight and finished off well to go down by a narrow margin. THOMAS HEIGHTS dropped back to third after setting the speed and copping some pressure mid-race. KATE KANARDLY gained a one out and one back trail before coming to the outside with 500m remaining. She beat home MEXICAN STANDOFF, which pushed forward to race without cover, pressured the leader and was placed under pressure from the 500m mark. All of the five runners that competed in this trial at competing on the huge program at Mildura on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.9 Last Half: - 61.4 Margins: - Head, 2m
Trial 4: - METRO IMAGE began very quickly to find the lead and was running along at such a genuine tempo early that he had the field very strung out. He was never in danger of defeat, despite getting a little weary over the latter stages and was able to win by a large margin. It was a nice victory and he is ideally drawn at Mildura on Tuesday night but he is taking on a handy field first up. DAYSIE BROWN settled three back on the markers and finished off reasonably well for second with WHITE STAR VILLAGE filling third spot after coming out three horses wide from fifth on the home turn. DAYSIE BROWN returns from a spell in the opening event at Mildura on Tuesday and WHITE STAR VILLAGE is poorly drawn in Race 5. WOODY NIGHTSHADE settled four back on the markers, moved to the outside at the 600m mark and finished in fourth. OLLIE AND BROCK trailed the leader but broke stride with 500m remaining and finished at the tail of the field. Both horses will be competing in the Des Tobin Sound Pace at Mildura on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.6 Last Half: - 61.6 Margins: - 10m, 1m
