Craig Rail thinks trainer Damien Burns might have found another handy descendant from top producing mare Princess Dilinger.
Burns’ juvenile Maxo Mighty impressed Rail with a strong trial performance at Maryborough on December 21.
Princess Dilinger is the mother of horses such as Top The Ace ($174,427), the late Youaremy Sunshine ($166,610) and Solesseo Matuca ($327,559).
Maxo Mighty was joined as a Trial File Blackbook entry this week by Im All Business from the Alex Ashwood stable.
TRIAL REPORT
SHEPPARTON 19/12/24
Trial 1: - ACE MONTANA trailed the leader and used the sprint lane to win the opening trial in reasonable time. NIGHT SCHOOL finished in second after setting the speed and SERG BLANCO NZ came from four back on the markers to finish in third. By the time SERG BLANCO NZ came to the outside to work past JOEYS HANGOVER (3 back pegs), the leading duo were well clear of him and he did finish off nicely. JOEYS HANGOVER backed up at Kilmore on Thursday night and finished third behind Atomic Glory
Mile Rate: - 1.59.9 Last Half: - Unavailable Margins: - 3m, 10m
Trial 2: - FLOJOS GOLD began very quickly to find the lead and ran along at a genuine tempo. She drew away over the final stages and was able to win easily. SON OF A BROAD trailed the leader throughout and SASSY GABBY came from last of the four runners to pick up third position. SASSY GABBY is backing up at Cobram on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Last Half: - 58.5 Margins: - 8m, 4m
Trial 3: - IM ALL BUSINESS is a colt by Art Major out of the top mare The Good Times (1.54.4, $201,024). He settled last of the five runners, came to the outside with 600m remaining and sustained a long run to win nicely. MID SUMMA finished in second after setting the speed and TINA PASS was third after trailing the leader throughout. MID SUMMA will be making her debut at Cobram on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.8 Last Half: - 58.2 Margins: - Neck, 20m
BLACKBOOKER: - Im All Business
Trial 4: - BITTA IRISH LUCK settled three back on the markers early, moved through to trail the leader and came to the outside with 400m remaining. She finished off best to win comfortably. PARTYTIME raced without cover early, progressed forward to find the lead and battled on well for second. MONEY TALKS finished third after being three back on the markers and HERBERT did well after galloping early and chasing hard to try and catch the pack.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.8 Last Half: - 59.8 Margins: - 6m, 15m
MARYBOROUGH 21/12/24
Trial 1: - MAJOR ANNIE NZ settled three back on the markers, angled wide at the 150m and finished off fast to win the trial. She has been impressive at the trials over the past few weeks and should have a good campaign. RUDY GEE began quickly to lead, took cover and came to the outside at the quarter pole. He finished off well for second and PESCI came from four back on the markers to finish in third. The second placed RUDY GEE will be competing at Cranbourne tomorrow night.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.8 Last Half: - 57.8 Margins: - 1m, 8m
Trial 2: - LOVE WHO trailed the leader, used the sprint lane and finished off well to snare a narrow victory. She backed up at Kilmore on Thursday night. APRIL SUN was three back on the markers, came to the outside at the 800m and hit the front with 150m remaining. He peaked late and was beaten on the line. ALDEBARAN DAHLIA settled five back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail and battled on fairly for third.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.1 Last Half: - 61.7 Margins: - Nose, 8m
Trial 3: - MAXO MIGHTY is a very promising rising juvenile pacer and dominated his rivals after leading throughout. He is by Warrawee Needy out of the fast mare Princess Dilinger (1.58.2, $65,263). ARDENT STRIDE is by Rock N Roll Heaven out of the handy mare Fiore Stride (1.53.9, $52,325) and finished second after trailing the leader. ROCKY STRIDE (Rock N Roll Heaven – Summer Stride) was last of the three for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.3 Last Half: - 57.2 Margins: - 50m, Head
BLACKBOOKER: - Maxo Mighty
Trial 5: - JILPANGAR ROSE settled three back on the markers, moved off the pegs at the 400m and sprinted sharply. She is a proven winner at Mildura this season and has recently transferred to trainer David Van Ryn. WICKED ONE finished second after trailing the leader throughout. CRUEL MISTRESS attempted to lead throughout and finished in third position.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.6 Last Half: - 59.0 Margins: - 8m, 1m
MILDURA 23/12/24
Trial 1: - SUPER SUSPECT was stood down to trial after suffering from Atrial Fibrillation at her latest attempt. She was able to re-qualify by winning the opening trial in reasonable time and is backing up at Mildura this evening. ALIENFROMARMSTRONG is also competing at Mildura tonight and was second across the line ahead of MEMPHIS BLASTER NZ and ELISSAS DELIGHT.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.5 Last Half: - 58.5 Margins: - 5m, 6m
Trial 2: - PUNTO CALIENTE is resuming from a spell at Mildura this afternoon and was able to gain some confidence by winning his trial by a comfortable margin. He defeated DANNY RAY with GOOD BOOTS BINDI being third across the line. DANNY RAY and GOOD BOOTS BINDI are also racing at Mildura tonight along with the fourth placed AUCKLAND LASS.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.7 Last Half: - 58.8 Margins: - 3m, 12m
Trial 3: - DAYLIGHT scored in the final trial, where there was a genuine tempo early and it was a survival of the fittest with a final half of 62.3 seconds. CAPTAIN DAN NZ was second across the line and was nicely clear of the third placed UNETHICAL. The first and second place getters are both racing at Mildura this evening. MIDNIGHT PIRATE is resuming from a spell this evening and should be fitter from his fourth placed effort at the trials.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.5 Last Half: - 62.3 Margins: - 5m, 6m
