Kate Hargreaves’ unbeaten gelding Lightning Jash will make his return to the races on Saturday night at Tabcorp Park Melton and Craig Rail has marked him as one to keep following after a rapid trial performance at Bendigo this week.
The son of Betting Line won both his starts in Tasmania for the Shelbourne trainer through March and April, and appears to have come back well ahead of his return in the Check Out The VHRC website www.vhrc.org.au 2YO Pace.
Rail made him one of four new Blackbook entries this week, alongside Hes Charlies Angel (Charlene Gusman), Iron Love (Anton Golino) and Maestro (Brent Lilley).
Scroll down for key replays and to the bottom for the updated Trial File Blackbook.
SHEPPARTON 22/07/21
Trial 1: - ALLSET settled five back on the inside, moved around the field to find the lead at the 1500m, took a trail at the bell, angled into the one out and one back trail and ran home well through the middle to produce a game effort in a strong trial. He was able to back up that performance with a win at Swan Hill on Thursday. DAYLIGHT AT DAWN was in the one out and one back trail early, ended up being without cover mid-race and battled on well at the finish. He endured a tough run at Bendigo on Thursday night and finished fourth behind Runaway Celebrity. BARNABY led out, took a trail at the 1300m but started to race fiercely and circled around to find the lead again at the bell. He backed up the excellent trial from a week earlier with another good performance then was taken to Shepparton on Wednesday night, where he won impressively on debut. ALLSHOOKUP was slow into stride but gained a nice trail in the first circuit. He finished fourth ahead of DIAMOND ACE, which was slow in the score up and ended up settling last on the markers. WESTERN SONODOR galloped in the score up and was tailed off throughout. ALLSHOOKUP returns from a spell at Echuca on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.9 Last Half: - 57.5 Margins: - Head, 1m
Trial 2: - RED HOT TOOTH is an outstanding trotting mare and was able to beat the pacers by leading throughout. She is awkwardly drawn for her return in the John Slack Memorial Trotting Cup at Ballarat tonight but she won the trial without being fully extended. ROYAL STARZZZ trailed the leader throughout and finished in second position. She backed up at Shepparton on Wednesday night with an impressive victory. CODYS COLT settled sixth on the inside, used the sprint lane and worked through into third position. POWDERKEG settled seventh on the inside and worked into fourth ahead of CLASSY SPIRIT, which settled in fourth position with the field being in single file. JACKSON SQUARE settled in last position and galloped right on the line, which is a concern considering he makes his return against a strong field in the John Slack Memorial at Ballarat tonight, where he has drawn on the outside of the front line. ROLLING ALONG was the last horse to complete the course after settling in fifth position early and resumes from a spell at Cranbourne on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.5 Last Half: - 57.3 Margins: - 20m, Head
Trial 3: - SUPER SERVICE settled down last in the early stages, dashed around the field to find the front at the 1400m and was able to win comfortably in slow time. ATEGO TITAN led out and took a trail at the 1400m mark. He finished in second position with CRESCO MOJITO being in third after ending up being three back on the markers mid-race and using the sprint lane. TRANQUIL BILL (Danny Bouchea – Aldebaran Stiltz 2.7.9, $9,074) ended up being in last position after SUPER SERVICE circled around the field and he raced roughly over the concluding stages. He was the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.13.7 Last Half: - 62.0 Margins: - 8m, 8m
Trial 4: - NEVS DREAM began quickly to find the lead and set up a reasonable tempo. He had a good kick left in the run to the finish and was able to safely hold his rivals at bay. ROLLING REMONA trailed the leader throughout and finished in second position. She followed with a seventh placed effort at Shepparton on Wednesday night. IDEAL PACE (Heston Blue Chip – Bevstuandmarylu 1.58.0, $41,643) settled last of the eight runners, moved into the one out and one back trail and came out three horses wide at the 300m. He finished off solidly to finish third ahead of MAURLEN, which settled four back on the markers and made ground via the sprint lane. ALFRESCO (Western Terror – Cold Outside 2.0.6, $6,013) settled in seventh position, moved into the running lane (1-2) and finished ahead of CHEROKEE JAC (Americal Ideal – Little Red Cloud, 1.52.0, $170,042), which was left stranded without cover for the entire journey. MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (Shadow Play – Miss Potential) was five back on the markers and beat home A PERFECT DREAM (Four Starzzz Shark – Supersonic Bek), which was three back on the markers for most of the journey.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.9 Last Half: - 58.8 Margins: - 4m, Neck
Trial 5: - THEROCKGOD was without cover early before progressing forward to find the lead with 1800m remaining. He ran along at a reasonable tempo and kicked clear on the home turn. It was a tidy performance and he scored comfortably. LE BELLE BIJOUX produced a good performance to finished in second. She was the last horse to be following the markers, moved into the running lane (1-2) and sustained a long run out four horses wide from the quarter pole to pick up second position. GOODLOOKIN ROOSTER settled four back on the inside and tried to sprint with LE BELLE BIJOUX over the concluding stages. He didn’t quite have the same momentum at the finish but he was working home well. He resumes from a spell at Cranbourne on Sunday. CAPTAIN DORIAN began fast to find the lead then took cover at the 1800m mark. He finished fourth in front over LIKAVEEEIGHT, which settled three back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 1700m and came out three horses wide from the 400m before battling away for fifth position. JACKSBOY (Art Major – Bridge Player 2.1.9, $32,450) was forced to race without cover and finished sixth with AWAYOVERNIGHT (3 back markers) being the last one to greet the judge.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.6 Last Half: - 60.0 Margins: - 8m, Head
Trial 6: - HES A HAMMER (Andover Hall – She’s An Image 1.57.4, $233,824) trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 150m and sailed down to the line to win untouched. The time was very slow but he is out of the former top mare in She’s An Image so he might be worth following. DINNERWITHLARA (Majestic Son – Fiftyshadesofbrown 2.2.3, $69,211) stepped away swiftly from the standing start to find the lead. She set up a slow tempo and was nosed out on the line but she is also nicely bred being closely related to Lunchwitharthur so she should keep improving. CINKARI was three back on the markers throughout and broke stride on the home turn. She finished a distant third with PICCALILLI (Majestic Son – Nicky Eileen 2.0.0, $125,549) being the last one home after being at the tail of the field throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.19.1 Last Half: - 63.3 Margins: - Head, 30m
Trial 7: - WELL WELL settled three back on the inside and pulled hard before angling into the one out and one back trail. He moved out three horses wide at the 400m and finished off best to score from NO MOTIVE, which settled five back on the inside and ran home well. NO MOTIVE finished ninth from a poor draw at her comeback run on Thursday night. RECKLESS DREAM finished third after settling down last and coming out five horses wide on the home turn. WHATA JOURNEY (Rock N Roll Heaven – Whata Avenue 1.53.3, $92,536) was four back on the markers throughout and beat home OUR EDUARDO DENARIO, which trailed the leader before moving into the breeze at the 700m and the early leader SYZATE was the last horse across the line. OUR EDUARDO DENARIO backed up with an unplaced run at Shepparton on Wednesday night and is competing at Echuca on Tuesday.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.4 Last Half: - 58.0 Margins: - Head, 1m
BACCHUS MARSH 24/07/21
Trial 1: - ALGORITHM missed away from the mobile start at his latest attempt but he was able to win the standing start trial, which commenced the program at Bacchus Marsh. He defeated his stable mate BEE BEE BEROC, which galloped away at his latest standing start performance. HES THEMIGHTYSPIN has been racing consistently and continued the momentum going with a third placing. WILCANNIA was in fourth position ahead of the local LETHAL LES with TOTALLY SHATTERED being the last horse to finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.4 Last Half: - 63.1 Margins: - 4m, 12m
Trial 2: - The classy mare ROCKINGWITHSIERRA recorded handy time on her way to an easy victory. She broke stride when leading at her latest performance after a third in a mile rate of 1.54.4 at Melton. She won the trial by a good margin and is backing up at Cranbourne on Sunday. SMART LITTLE SHARD finished in second position on his way to his performance at Melton tomorrow night. MORVAH finished a distant third on his way to a sixth placed effort at Stawell on Thursday afternoon. SMITHSTARS LEXUS finished last of the four runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.4 Last Half: - 58.7 Margins: - 15m, 8m
Trial 3: - FLOWERTOP MOUNTAIN (Highview Tommy – Five Star Belle 1.59.4, $18,488) is a Bill Galea trained filly by the former Ballarat Cup winner Highview Tommy. She was able win her trial by a large margin over two other unraced pacers in SPORTSRAMA (Sportswriter – Rocknroll Rama) and SPUN SILVER (Follow The Stars – Tourbillon Dargent). MY LINDSAY BELL hasn’t raced since April and finished ahead of the qualifier REALLY REALLY (Pet Rock – Four Zoe 1.58.0, $18,440) with LISAS NIGHTMARE (Modern Art – Dark Blue Sapphire 1.57.1, $21,880) being at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.6 Last Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 15m, 2m
Trial 4: - MAJESTIC DREAM hasn’t raced since a fifth in the Breeders Crown Final in November. She is a handy mare and was able to win her trial over YOUR NICKED, which was the class runner of the trial with his National Rating of 64. MY LINDY ANGELS galloped at her latest performance but was able to finish third in her trial effort. She is backing up at Melton on Monday afternoon. DARING ANGEL finished fourth ahead of ARU AND ME, which is racing at Ballarat this evening. BAD BOY JAY JAY was last of the six runners to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.3 Last Half: - 62.6 Margins: - 5m, 8m
Trial 5: - NAKEDTRUTH (Love You – Starcus $55,576) is a nicely bred juvenile trotter for trainer Alison Alford, which was able to defeat the older horses. TRIXY NIXIE finished second prior to racing at Bendigo on Thursday night, where he finished fourth behind Aldebaran Yahtzee after having little luck mid-race. BAARLINEE hasn’t raced since being unplaced at Melton in January. He finished ahead of the qualifier CHERRY PICKER (Great Success – Cherry Sweet 2.7.7, $21,900) with THE SARGENT finishing in fifth. TELEPHONE TILLY was the last one to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.6 Last Half: - 65.0 Margins: - 2m, 6m
Trial 6: - THE BIG ENDOFTOWN was able to take out the sixth trial by a narrow margin. He backed up at Stawell on Thursday and he ran home strongly from last to pick up a fourth placing. ZARAS ALL GOOD finished a narrow second and was able to back up with a victory at Melton on Wednesday afternoon. MAJOR HALL is a former New South Wales pacer, which hasn’t raced since September 2019 and has joined trainer Bruce Donaldson. He finished a distant third but the two horses that beat him to the line have both done well at the races since. EARS PONDER finished in fourth position with GOODTIME LOLLIE being the last one across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Last Half: - 59.0 Margins: - Nose, 15m
Trial 7: - ACES JETT wrapped up his preparation for Melton on Wednesday afternoon with a victory in trial seven. He ended up finishing in fifth position at Melton. MIRARI finished second and is backing up at Ballarat tonight, where she has drawn favourably. UNION BOSS was the third horse across the line. The honest mare TREMBITA finished fourth with INSHADOW being in fifth position. INSHADOW hasn’t raced since May 2020 and should be fitter after that trial performance. STARZZ IN DISGUISE was last of the six runners across line.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.9 Last Half: - 62.8 Margins: - 2m, 15m
Trial 8: - LALIBELA is a former New Zealand pacer, which joins trainer Adam Kelly. She was able to take out the final trial over DEADLY ERROR, which backed up at Bendigo on Thursday night but had little luck. OUR SUMMER WIND finished in third position then appeared to have his chance at Stawell on Thursday, where he finished fourth after trailing the leader. RENDEZVOUS finished in fourth position ahead of CARRING BUSH and BONDI PRINCE failed to complete the course. The winner LALIBELA makes her Australian debut at Melton on Monday afternoon.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.1 Last Half: - 62.9 Margins: - ½ head, 6m
MARYBOROUGH 25/07/21
Trial 1: - Only two horses contested the opening trial with SILENT MAJOR pushing forward to find the lead from VALENTINA BRAVE, which took the trail. SILENT MAJOR dashed home his final 800m in a fast time of 56.7 seconds and scored easily.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.2 Last Half: - 56.7 Margin: - 12m
Trial 2: - SHARKBITE ALTO pushed forward to find the lead, backed off the tempo mid-race and was able to score comfortably at the finish. IM PRINCESS BELLA settled three back on the markers, moved away from the inside at the 300m and tried hard for second. IMPRINCESSNATALIE (Sweet Lou – Glenferrie Shuffle 1.57.0, $279,839) settled down in last position, was held up for a run at a vital stage and moved out wide in the straight. She finished off well for third with EDDY THE BEST being the last horse to finish after trailing the leader throughout. IM PRINCESS BELLA and IMPRINCESSNATALIE are competing in the same race at Melton tomorrow night.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.2 Last Half: - 59.9 Margins: - 8m, 2m
Trial 3: - RIOTERRA was without cover early before finding the lead at the 1700m mark. He set up a very slow tempo and was able to hold off his rivals to get the prize. GOLDEN ACE STRIDE (Amore Stride – Ruby Stride) settled three back on the markers, moved through to trail the leader at the 600m and used the sprint lane to finish a close second. IVAR (Majestic Son – Im Demimondaine 2.3.2, $54,571) settled four back on the inside, gained a one out and one back trail at the 400m and came out three horses wide shortly afterwards. He battled on well in the run to the finish. SURPRISE TO ME led out, took a trail and moved to the breeze at the 700m mark before tiring out to finish last of the four runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.2 Last Half: - 61.5 Margins: - Neck, 1m
Trial 4: - MYPARIS trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 700m mark and quickly hit the front. He was able to sustain the run and got the prize from IGNITING STRIDE, which came from last of the three runners and the early leader TWILIGHT WILLY dropped out to finish at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.6 Last Half: - 58.8 Margins: - 2m, 25m
Trial 5: - LOLA DEVEREAUX was able to lead throughout and was never fully extended, winning nicely in the run to the finish. She has drawn favourably at Echuca on Tuesday night and should run a good race. FOX FORCE FIVE trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 600m and tried hard over the latter stages but couldn’t close the gap on the winner at the end.
Mile Rate: - 2.12.0 Last Half: - 60.0 Margin: - 2m
ECHUCA 25/07/2021
Trial 1: - CLEM MCCARDLE trailed the leader and was able to scoot home at the end to win nicely. MONASH attempted to lead throughout and was run down late after setting up a slow tempo. SASSYFEET was three back on the markers, moved to the outside at the bell and battled on fairly well in the straight.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.0 Last Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 2m, 2m
Trial 2: - ALIZA HILL (Racing Hill – Abstract Lady 1.57.4, $27,170) broke stride in the score up, was out of position at the start by approximately 10m and was still able to find the back of the leader. She came to the outside on the home turn and finished off best to get the prize. CHEROKEE JAC (American Ideal – Little Red Cloud 1.52.0, $170,042) backed up from his trial effort at Shepparton on the Thursday with a close second after he attempted to lead throughout. IRENE ROSE broke stride at the start and settled last on the markers. She finished ahead of MILLOO GUNSLINGER (Western Terror – Cross The Line), which was three back on the markers, moved to the outside at the 500m but broke stride approaching the home turn and lost his chance. IRENE ROSE was scheduled to race at Bendigo on Thursday night but unfortunately caused two false starts and was withdrawn.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.0 Last Half: - 60.0 Margins: - 1/2head, 25m
Trial 3: - CUTTY SARK began quickly to lead, ran along at a genuine tempo and was able to keep on rolling to win the trial convincingly. He was confidently supported at Shepparton on Wednesday night on the back of his trial victory and he finished in second position. LETHAL LOVER dropped back to be last of the five runners, moved up without cover mid-race and battled on well to finish second. She is racing at Echuca on Tuesday night. CASH BOOST trailed the leader throughout and finished in third position. STORMBOY STAR was three back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail and hung out badly approaching the home turn, ending up being out very wide on the track. He beat home ANGUS BROMAC, which settled four back on the inside.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.3 Last Half: - 60.0 Margins: - 15m, 1m
GEELONG 26/07/21
Trial 1: - DIEGOS DIAMOND trailed the leader and moved to the outside at the 500m mark. He hit the front in the home straight and was able to sustain the run to get the prize. It was a promising performance and he looms as a strong chance at Melton on Monday. IRA POOLE settled three back on the inside, gained a one out and one back trail at the 500m and ran home stylishly without being pushed so it was a nice performance. SHADOW FORCE (A Rocknroll Dance – Jerulas Shadow) attempted to lead throughout and finished in third position. SAMMYS OUR GIRL (Goodtime Sammy – The Summer Wind 2.2.8, $16,593) broke at the start, lost approximately 50m and did well to finish as close as she did in fourth position. LIBRETTO (Tell All – Jinshar 1.58.4, $7,188) settled four back on the markers and finished last of the five runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.0 Last Half: - 59.3 Margins: - 2m, 10m
Trial 2: - ALDEBARAN MISTY was four back on the markers and moved up without cover at the bell before hitting the front at the 850m mark. She appeared to be very sharp in the final circuit and raced away to win by a large margin. DA PREZ (Used To Me – Yankee Stella) settled three then four back on the markers, moved up without cover at the 700m and battled on quite well for second position. SIR ED (Peak – Aldebaran Queenie) was behind the leader early, moved to the front at the 1300m, took a trail when challenged by ALDEBARAN MISTY and ended up finishing in third position. SHES MY PRIDE led out, took a trail and was shuffled back on the markers before being the last one home.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.4 Last Half: - 61.5 Margins: - 25m, 3m
Trial 3: - DIAMOND CULLEN was without cover before pushing to the lead at the 1800m. She set up a reasonable tempo and fought on too well at the finish. DOUGS BABE led out, took a trail and came to the outside at the quarter pole. She tried hard in the straight but couldn’t peg back DIAMOND CULLEN at the finish. MAJESTICAL BELLE settled three back on the markers and finished a distant third but she was taking on a handy field of pacers. SPORTZSCRIBE was last of the four runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.0 Last Half: - 58.3 Margins: - 2m, 12m
Trial 4: - FLING ABOUT settled last of the three runners, moved to the outside at the 600m and was able to get up and win by a narrow margin. It may have been a slender victory but she won with plenty left in the tank. SELLUNE trailed the leader, used the sprint lane and ran home well in the run to the finish. The early leader WINGS ON HER FEET yielded ground from the home turn and was last of the three runners to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.7 Last Half: - 62.8 Margins: - Head, 12m
BENDIGO 26/07/21
Trial 1: - REVELSTOKE (Quaker Jet – Miss Manitoba) was impressive at the trials a week earlier and kept the momentum flowing with an all of the way win. He appeared to have plenty left in the run to the finish. CRAVACHE DOR (Orlando Vici – Muscles N Blues USA) trailed the leader and lost ground on REVELSTOKE in the final stages but she also had something left at the finish. BROTHER JOSEPH (Father Patrick – Wicked Schemes 2.2.8, $8,765) was three back on the inside and used the sprint lane. He also had something left in the locker in a trial that was more like track work than a serious hit-out.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.0 Last Half: - 60.6 Margins: - 8m, 4m
Trial 2: - AMANDINE (Village Mystic – Mybrotherwasastar) led out, took a trail at the 1200m and went to the line comfortably without having to be fully stretched in the run to the line. BEAUTYBOUCHEA (Danny Bouchea – Yankee Surprise) trailed the leader before working around to find the front mid-race. She kicked on well and was narrowly beaten at the finish. DU QUOIN (Muscle Hill – Glenferrie Unixa FRA) was three back on the inside but broke stride on the home turn and lost his chance in the straight.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.6 Last Half: - 61.6 Margins: - Nose, 30m
Trial 3: - HILLSIDE (Quaker Jet – My Serene Queen $13,035) led out, took a trail and found the lead again at the bell. He was able fight on too well in the straight to get the thick end of the prize. LA PERRIERE (Used To Me – Im Ready Set 1.56.6, $69,031) trail the leader then was three back on the markers before trailing the leader again at the bell. She tried hard in the straight and held her ground over the latter stages. EGRET (Father Patrick – Moyabamba 1.59.3, $83,242) was without cover early, led at the 1300m and broke stride at the bell hence finished last of the three runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.14.1 Last Half: - 63.7 Margins: - 5m, 40m
Trial 4: - RYMES progressed forward shortly after the start to find the lead. She dominated her rivals and scored by a large margin. MY HIGH PEAK led out, took a trail and finished a distant second. GRACIE ROSE settled down last of the three runners then broke stride at the 1100m and again on the home turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.2 Last Half: - 61.9 Margins: - 30m, 50m
Trial 5: - LIGHTNING JASH showed very good gate speed to lead clearly. He ran along at a rapid rate and scored in a mile rate of 1.55.9. He is undefeated in two Tasmanian appearances and will be strongly fancied at Melton tomorrow night. The remainder of the field remained in the same order following the markers with OZZIE PLAYGIRL being behind the leader and was followed by TOOBY GOLD, SOUNDS LIKE FUN (Western Terror – Sounds Alive 1.54.6, $66,941) and AS SHE SAYS (Well Said – Arts Bliss 2.0.1, $81,275) eased to the rear of the field. The order remained the same at the finish of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 1.55.9 Last Half: - 57.3 Margins: - 3m, 20m
BLACKBOOKER: - Lightning Jash
Trial 6: - MACH THE KNIFE broke stride at the start and missed away by approximately 15m before he settled fifth on the markers, moved into the death seat at the 800m and continued progressing forward in the last lap. He took out the trial by a slender margin but it was a handy display. SAINT WIN attempted to lead throughout and was beaten on the line. The former New South Wales pacer LUCINDA JAMAR trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 500m and finished in third position. He backed up with a second placed effort at Bendigo on Thursday night. YANKEE BOOT FLAT (Changeover – Fancy Falcon 1.59.1, $34,264) settled four back on the inside and finished in fourth position. SHECANDOIT (6 back markers, 1-1 from 800) finished ahead of OUR LITTLE GODDESS, which settled down in third but was racing roughly at the bell and broke stride shortly afterwards.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Last Half: - 59.1 Margins: - Head, Head
Trial 7: - IRON LOVE (Love You – Top Of The Anvils) began quickly to lead and looked to have plenty left in the locker to win the trial untouched over her stable mate KINGS GUARD (Love You – My Valerie 1.54.8, $132,655), which trailed throughout came to the outside on the home turn. COURMAYEUR (Village Mystic – Onestar LB ITA) settled last of the three runners, moved to the outside approaching the home turn but broke stride and lost all chance.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.6 Last Half: - 61.2 Margins: - 1m, 25m
BLACKBOOKER: - Iron Love
Trial 8: - THE HIGH ROLLER began quickly to lead and pulled hard for the entire journey. He dashed clear at the end and scored by a comfortable margin. He finished sixth at Bendigo on Thursday but had no luck and was held up for a run at the finish. He is racing in a more suitable race at Echuca on Tuesday night. KIEDIS performed below expectations when resuming from a break but he performed nicely after being three back on the markers early and trailing the leader from the 700m mark. CULLENS LEGEND was four back on the markers and moved to the death seat at the 600m mark. He finished in third position and beat home FOUR STAR SAINT, which produced a big effort after galloping in the score up before missing the start by approximately 40m. BEACH WRECK trailed the leader and dropped out to be last of the five runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.0 Last Half: - 57.4 Margins: - 13m, 4m
KILMORE 27/07/21
Trial 1: - GIL FAVOR led out, took a trail behind THE GOLDEN LION then came to the outside on the home turn and got home best to claim the prize. THE GOLDEN LION kicked on well after finding the lead at the 1700m mark and just held off the late challenge of WHOS THE MAN in the run to the finish. WHOS THE MAN wasn’t beaten by far after settling last of the three runners and being the widest runner on the home turn so his effort was sound.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.7 Last Half: - 61.4 Margins: - 1m, Nose
Trial 2: - MAJOR DELICO began quickly and was able to angle in behind the leader shortly after the start. He used the sprint lane and was able to accelerate nicely to claim victory right on the post. ITS EBONYNIVORY began quickly to find the front and set up a reasonable tempo in the run. She appeared to be the winner when turning for home but MAJOR DELICO really hit the line hard at the end. BREVITY settled three back on the markers and was deep in the sprint lane in the run to the finish. He finished in third position with ROMAN AVIATOR being last of the four runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.5 Last Half: - 58.6 Margins: - 1/2head, 3m
Trial 3: - PADDY PANTS began quickly and was able to lead throughout and get the prize by a comfortable winning margin. MAESTRO settled four back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail on the turn and came out wide into the straight. He finished off strongly for a nice second. IMA SOCIAL BUTTERFLY finished third after trailing the leader throughout. The former Queensland trotter DEAD SET MUSCLE settled three back on the markers and was able to beat home ROGUE GENTLEMAN, which raced roughly and lost 20m at the start, tacked onto the group at the 900m mark then raced roughly again with 100m remaining. BACARDI BABE (Bacardi Lindy – Princess Marauder 2.8.8, $8,650) broke at the start and failed to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.8 Last Half: - 62.5 Margins: - 10m, 6m
BLACKBOOKER: - Maestro
Trial 4: - HES CHARLIES ANGEL (Sweet Lou – Shes Norma Jeane 1.58.8, $34,267) trailed the leader, moved to the outside with 350m remaining and finished off fast to win easily. It was an impressive display and he showed enough ability to suggest he will be able to win a race in the near future. LEAVE YOUR HAT ON (Rock N Roll Heaven – Frisky Risky Rita 1.58.3, $35,243) began quickly to find the front and attempted to lead throughout but was run down over the latter stages. He finished second ahead of ITZ BULL SPEED AHEAD, which was four back on the markers and came to the outside with 350m remaining. RAINBOWSEND (American Ideal – Starlitestarbright 2.0.0, $4,200) finished in fourth after being three back on the markers throughout. BACARDI BABE (Bacardi Lindy – Princess Marauder 2.8.8, $8,650) began in fifth position but unfortunately broke stride with 800m remaining and couldn’t recover. MILLIE FRANCIS (Rock N Roll Heaven – Millies Creek) broke stride at the start, lost approximately 40m and was never a factor, finishing last of the six competitors.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.2 Last Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 8m, 6m
BLACKBOOKER: - Hes Charlies Angel
Trial 5: - SHALLOW BEACH (Somebeachsomewhere – Mollys Lucky Star USA $96,700) began quickly to find the lead then set up a very slow tempo. He quickened over the final stages and was able to comfortably hold out his rivals in the run to the finish. TELL ME THIS (Mach Three – Sheza Monkee) settled five back on the markers and made up some ground late. HOLI STARZZZ settled down last, used the sprint lane and finished fourth in a tidy performance. She possesses high speed and showed a lot of promise last season. THE BIG YIN settled four back on the markers, came to the outside on the home turn and finished fourth. She returns from a break at Melton on Monday. DAISYBOO (Art Major – Dolly Jasper 1.55.6, $38,973) trailed the leader, came to the outside at the 500m and hung out badly on the home turn. She beat home VIN DAN, which settled three back on the inside. DAISYBOO makes her debut at Melton on Monday afternoon.
Mile Rate: - 2.12.0 Last Half: - 61.2 Margins: - 4m, 1.5m
Trial 6: - ALIENS EXIST trailed the leader, came to the outside at the 500m and went to the line under her own steam to win comfortably. TACT TAMA settled last of the three horses, came out three horses wide on the home turn and finished strongly for second. RIPPLE EFFECT set up a reasonable tempo in the lead but was overtaken on the home turn and yielded ground in the home straight.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.3 Last Half: - 58.7 Margins: - Head, 20m
Trial 7: - SWAYZEE was clearly the class horse of the field considering he has a National Rating of 61 and he was able race to a very easy victory. He settled in fourth position, left the markers at the 1800m mark and was able to roll to the lead at the mile pole. He dashed well clear of his rivals to win impressively. TALEGGIO trailed the leader early then was three back on the markers after SWAYZEE made his move. He came away from the inside on the home turn and ran into a distant second. He is backing up from a poor draw at Melton on Monday. REDFOX RAIDER settled down in last position and moved away from the inside to park without cover for the last 1200m. He battled away for third in front of INSHADOW, which was backing up from his trial at Bacchus Marsh on Saturday and led out before taking cover. ARCHERBALD (Rocknroll Hanover – Mother Courage 1.56.9, $462,550) was three then four back on the markers before yielding ground and retiring out of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.8 Last Half: - 59.2 Margins: - 20m, 8m
Trial 8: - MIELICKI is starting to put it altogether and easily won his trial by 80m! He was able bounce to the front, raced a little greenly at times but dashed well clear of his rivals and never looked like galloping at any stage. He is a winning chance if he does everything right at Ballarat this evening. MOUNT ATHOS (Majestic Son – El Scorcho 2.2.6, $14,255) settled in second position and remained in that spot with TRANQUIL BILL (Danny Bouchea – Aldebaran Stiltz 2.7.9, $9,074) being last for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.4 Last Half: - 60.9 Margins: - 80m, 3m
Trial 9: - HOLZARTE VEDAQUAIS was able to dash to the lead shortly after the start and continued his stunning trial form with an easy victory over the open class mare ALDEBARAN CRESCENT, which settled last of the three runners and came to the outside with 300m remaining. REGAL ASSASSIN was the last horse to greet the judge after trailing the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.3 Last Half: - 60.0 Margins: - 8m, 25m
BALLARAT 27/07/21
Trial 1: - STAR CELEBRITY (Always B Miki – Celebrity Guest 1.55.2, $68,155) began quickly to find the lead but raced very roughly at various stages in the first circuit. She took a trail at the bell, moved away from the inside on the home turn and finished off strongly to get the prize. CHEDALAYO trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 1200m mark and found the front with a lap remaining. He was run down by STAR CELEBRITY in the straight but finished well clear of PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Rock N Roll Heaven – Illawong Bella 1.59.6, $15,045) at the end. PLAINS IN HEAVEN was last of the three runners for the majority of the trip but did come away from the markers to try and make ground from the 600m mark.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.4 Last Half: - 58.8 Margins: - 2m, 10m
Trial 2: - JAWOFLINCOLN trailed the leader early, dropped back to last before angling out three horses wide on the home turn. He finished off strongly in a fast final quarter of 28.9 seconds to win nicely. WIPE THE CANVAS is now with trainer Jess Tubbs and finished second after leading out, taking a trail and moving into the breeze at the half mile marker. He returns from a spell at Melton on Monday. STARZZ IN DISGUISE was last of the three runners after dropping out at the start before circling around to find the lead at the 1200m mark and yielding ground at the end.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.3 Last Half: - 58.7 Margins: - 6m, 8m
Trial 3: - STRUVE was pulling hard at the start but was able to drop in behind his stable mate KRAFTY BART to trail. He came to the outside on the home turn and was able to claim victory on the line. KRAFTY BART enjoyed a good run in the leading role and was beaten right on the post.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.2 Last Half: - 58.5 Margins: - 1/2head
Trial 4: - BANGLEZ trailed the leader, came to the outside at the 300m mark and finished off best to gain the prize by a narrow margin. COPACABANA began quickly to lead and set up a moderate tempo. She was kicking on well in the straight but BANGLEZ had too much speed at the end. GOODTIMEDONTHESASH was last of the three runners for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.8 Last Half: - 60.3 Margins: - Head, 15m
STAWELL 29/07/21
Trial 1: - DUBLIN CHUBB is a smart trotter when he is able to put it altogether but he galloped several times in the run was stood down for two trials at his latest performance at Horsham on July 12. He recorded handy time and took out the opening trial by a large margin. VINNY ROCK (Pet Rock – Doutzen 2.1.6, $16,638) is Rod Carberry trained debutante, which finished second ahead of the Peter Manning trained duo TORQUE NO FEAR and THIS BOYZ OURS (Love You – I Am Who I Am).
Mile Rate: - 2.0.9 Last Half: - 62.13 Margins: - 47m, 3m
Trial 2: - SILENT MAJOR made it two trial victories within a week and was able to record fast time in beating his stable mate ROLLOVA, which hasn’t raced since a second at Melton in March. Both horses carry an impressive form line with SILENT MAJOR performing well on a Golden Nugget campaign in Western Australia prior to a second in the Mildura Cup and ROLLOVA having finished second in the Mercury80 Final. The Jason Ainsworth trained duo ZWICK and UNDERPLAY both have a National Rating of 48 and they were taking on Metropolitan performers so they finished third and fourth respectively.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.5 Last Half: - 56.5 Margins: - 3m, 11m
