A supremely bred trotter from the Chris Lang yard is one to follow according to Craig Rail, who has marked a son of Orlando Vici as a new Blackbook entry after his impressive trial at Tabcorp Park Melton this week.
Ollivici is out of Belle Galleon, which makes him a half-brother to the brilliant million-dollar winner Stent, as well as top squaregaiters Belles Son, My Arya and Izmok.
He debuts at Cranbourne on Sunday alongside fellow new Blackbook addition Captain Dan from the Russell Jack stable.
The other two Blackbook entries are Just As Well (Luke Tabone) and Star Celebrity (Emma Stewart).
Scroll down for key replays and to the bottom for the updated Trial File Blackbook.
SHEPPARTON 08/07/21
Trial 1: - BARNABY (Panspacificflight – Art For Artsplace) began brilliantly to find the lead and ran along at a genuine tempo. He won in handy time and produced a big performance considering he is yet to face the starter and second was the Metropolitan class pacer SOFALA (National Rating 81). SOFALA settled four back on the inside, moved into a trailing position at the 1100m (1-2), pulled hard and ran home well late so there was nothing wrong with his performance. CHANGEOVER GIRL was three back on the markers, got held up for a run at a vital stage and ran home well through the middle late for a handy third. That was a good hit-out for her first up performance at Echuca on Thursday, where she finished second after trailing the leader and using the sprint lane. THE LONGEST DAY settled down last and moved up without cover at the 1300m. She battled on quite well for fourth with LASTING BOND being fifth after trailing the leader throughout. DIAMOND ACE began quickly but was left without cover, restrained to be five back on the markers then moved into the one out and one back trail at the 1100m. He was the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.4 Last Half: - 57.6 Margins: - 8m, 1m
Trial 2: - SHEZ ELITE began fast to find the lead, took a trail at the 1600m and came to the outside on the home turn. She worked to the front in the straight and scored without being fully extended. ALTA MADEIRA put in an eye-catching performance to finish second. She settled six back on the markers, used the sprint lane and finished rapidly. INCLEMENT (Auckland Reactor – Royal Jinx 2.0.9, $5,588) was four back on the markers and was able to work into third position ahead of PRECIOUS TELL (Tell All – Precious Image 2.1.4, $35,643), which followed behind her throughout. CHEROKEE JAC (American Ideal – Little Red Cloud 1.52.0, $170,042) trailed the leader early and was three back on the inside when SHEZ ELITE took cover. He was under pressure at the 400m and eased out three carts wide to allow a few others to gain a run on his inside on the home turn. LONGASULOVEME was three back on the markers, quickly dashed around to find the lead at the 1600m and yielded ground from the home turn. She beat home BONNY TAYLAH, which dropped back to last early and remained in that position for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.1 Last Half: - 60.5 Margins: - 1m, 8m
Trial 3: - HEADBANGER began very quickly and was able find the lead around the first corner. He enjoyed a nice run during the middle stages and was untroubled in scoring. He backed up with a victory at Echuca on Thursday night. ROYAL STARZZZ began quickly and was in front momentarily before taking cover. He held his ground in the straight and produced a handy performance. JACKSBOY (Art Major – Bridge Player 2.1.9, $32,450) settled three back on the inside and battled on fairly for third. KEAYANG ALEX dropped back to be sixth on the markers, moved up without cover from the 1300m and held on for fourth with HOLSTEIN being fifth after angling into the one out and one back trail mid-race. The trotter GUNNING was five back on the markers and finished in sixth position and MY MATE COL (4 back markers, 1-2 at the 800m, 3 wide at 600m) was the last horse across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.6 Last Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 5m, 12m
Trial 4: - CAPTAIN DAN began very quickly to find the lead, ran along at a genuine tempo and dashed away to win impressively by 40m. It was a terrific display and he has a National Rating of 50 so he can be well placed when he next steps out onto the track. He is drawn on the pole position at Cranbourne on Sunday and appears to be very hard to beat. THEROCKGOD was tightened for room at the start and settled down in last position. He gained a one out and one back trail at the 800m and came out three horses wide from the 400m so it was a good performance to finish second. MY LUCKY ROCK (Pet Rock – Rosetta Lombo) was five back on the inside and finished on quite well for third position. He makes his debut at Maryborough on Monday. SYZATE began quickly and trailed the leader but yielded ground over the latter stages. MAJOR JACK (Art Major – Bridge Player 2.1.9, $32,450) settled four back on the markers, was three back from the 1500m and moved up without cover at the 800m. He filled fifth spot with MILLY PATONE being the last one in. She was three back on the markers then four back before moving to the outside at the 1100m and easing back to last.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.4 Last Half: - 58.1 Margins: - 40m, 6m
BLACKBOOKER: - Captain Dan
Trial 5: - LEXINGTON QUEEN began quickly and was able to amble to the lead. She was clearly the class runner of the trial and ran away from her rivals to score convincingly. She was trotting roughly when allowed to stride over the final stages but she never appeared to be in any danger of defeat. She failed to beat a runner to the line at Echuca on Thursday. MY JERRY (Bacardi Lindy – Spring Fly 2.5.1, $25,456) trailed the leader throughout and finished a distant second. THE RED WARRIOR was slow away and settled a clear last early. He moved to the outside approaching the home turn but held his ground in the straight. He is racing at Melton tonight.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.1 Last Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 20m, 5m
Trial 6: - It was a very slow beginning to the standing start event but all of the trotters stepped away safely. ATEGO TITAN led throughout and won comfortably. CINKARI trailed the leader and moved away from the inside on the home turn but broke stride and lost his chance. He did finish off nicely once he got back trotting but the time was very slow. TRANQUIL BILL (Danny Bouchea – Aldebaran Stiltz 2.7.9, $9,074) was three back on the inside and broke stride at the 1400m hence he finished tailed off.
Mile Rate: - 2.19.0 Last Half: - 64.2 Margins: - 25m, Dist
BACCHUS MARSH 10/07/21
Trial 1: - IMA CHARMA raced greenly and finished sixth at Cranbourne when making his debut. He is still learning and was able to build some confidence with a narrow trial victory. POWERLINC is out of the former classy mare in Powerful Princess (1.57.9, $95,245) and has only had the two starts to date. He finished second and was well ahead of the qualifiers LEVI EDISON (Betting Line – Bonton Lady) and LISAS NIGHTMARE (Modern Art – Dark Blue Sapphire 1.57.1, $21,880).
Mile Rate: - 2.2.1 Last Half: - 60.4 Margins: - ½ head, 60m
Trial 2: - EXCELLENT DROP hasn’t raced since December but had a reasonably consistent record during her last season of racing. She was clearly the class runner of the trial on assessments and was able to score by a large margin. She returns from a spell at Maryborough on Monday and appears to be a reasonable chance. CHERRY PICKER (Great Success – Cherry Sweet 2.7.7, $21,900) is an unraced trotter for trainer Scott Garbutt and finished second ahead of TELEPHONE TILLY and EMU BOB. TOTALLY SHATTERED failed to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.8 Last Half: - 62.2 Margins: - 60m, 3m
Trial 3: - SMART LITTLE SHARD has been unplaced at his past two attempts against the Metropolitan class at Melton. He appeared to be very well placed in the trial field and was able to win by a comfortable margin. OUR SUMMER WIND finished in second position and did well for a horse with a National Rating of 47. FORGET THE PRICE TAG is a classy trotter from New Zealand, which has recently joined trainer Joe Pace. He has won nearly $100,000 in Stakes and has been racing against strong opposition at Alexandra Park at his most recent appearances. He finished third with TRENT FROM PUNCHY being in fourth position. TREVEAN failed to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.1 Last Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 3m, Head
Trial 4: - RING MY BELLS was a winner at Geelong in April and was able to take out the fourth trial by a margin of ten metres. GO ACCUSED is a nicely bred mare, which had one start for trainer Chris Svanosio in March 2020. She has since joined trainer Jeff Hurley and finished in second position. The lightly raced BILUM finished in third position ahead of MY LINDSAY BELL. CEE CEE NORMAN finished unplaced at Geelong on June 11. She finished ahead of INSHADOW in a trial where there was a large margin between first and last.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.3 Last Half: - 61.6 Margins: - 10m, 15m
Trial 5: - OUR SAFARI SUN has been performing extremely well at the trials since converting into the trotting ranks but he is yet to connect at the races. He recorded a very solid mile rate of 2.1.3 and scored by a large margin so it wouldn’t surprise to see him winning a race in the near future. He is racing at Cranbourne on Sunday and is capable of improving on his numerical form. CAPTAIN GRAYWOOD hasn’t raced since June 2020 and finished in second position ahead of ZAMBA DEVILLE, which has had numerous trials recently. GENTLEMAN SIR was last of the four runners to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.3 Last Half: - 60.7 Margins: - 20m, 15m
Trial 6: - JUST AS WELL was performing extremely well at the trials prior to her last preparation where she was placed in two of her four starts. She finished off in a brilliant final half of 56.8 seconds to defeat the former New Zealander MIA RAGAZZA, which trialled extremely well the week prior. SEE YOU THERE hasn’t raced this year and met two handy ones so her effort to finish in third position was sound. DEADLY ERROR finished fourth ahead of the qualifier WHY NOT DREAM (Shadow Play – Why Comment), which met a very handy trial field. MIA RAGAZZA makes her Australian debut at Melton tonight and SEE YOU THERE is scheduled to race at Maryborough on Monday.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.4 Last Half: - 56.8 Margins: - 4m, 5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Just As Well
Trial 7: - CRIME BOSS returned from Queensland with an all of the way victory at Kilmore then followed with a ninth at Yarra Valley. He took out the final trial ahead of SUMMER GRIN, which endured a tough run at his debut and has shown some ability at the trials. CANTSEEME (Auckland Reactor – Dalmont Jo 2.0.6, $117,604) has had numerous trials leading up to his debut and finished third in front of UNION BOSS, ACES JETT and CORNISH SMUGGLER.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.1 Last Half: - 60.7 Margins: - 8m, 6m
ARARAT 10/07/21
Trial 1: - AMPHIJET has only had one start to date and should be improving with the benefit of experience. He was able to take out the opening trial ahead of the qualifiers STRAWBERRY DELIGHT (Bettors Delight – Our Strawberry Miss 1.58.9, $37,201) and THIS BOYZ OURS (Love You – I Am Who I Am).
Mile Rate: - 2.8.6 Last Half: - 62.2 Margins: - Head, 50m
Trial 2: - GLENFERRIE DEVOTEE hasn’t raced since a seventh at Maryborough in January. She is the winner of four races with her latest victory being at Ararat in September 2019 but she has been very lightly raced since. She was able to defeat the Peter Manning trained qualifier SKYMANTIC (Follow The Stars – Ashlee Sparkles) with SWEETSAZZYMYLAZZY and the trotter KAYLASISTER finishing third and fourth respectively. KAYLASISTER competed at Ballarat on Wednesday night and worked home well at the end from last to finish in fifth position.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.9 Last Half: - 62.3 Margins: - 6m, 6m
MILDURA 11/07/21
Trial 1: - OLD TANNER BURN was out three horses wide early, angled onto the markers in third, moved up without cover at the 1300m and outstayed his rivals for a strong victory. He is competing at Mildura this afternoon and starts from a poor draw but he performed well enough in the trial to suggest he can be competitive. BEARTASTIC WRITER attempted to lead throughout and set up a genuine tempo. He boxed on well for second and ran an eye-catching race after breaking stride at the 600m at Mildura last week so he appears to be one of the leading chances in his race this afternoon. SHADOW TERROR began quickly and was without cover early, dropped in behind the leader then angled into the one out and one back trail behind OLD TANNER BURN. He finished a distant third ahead of REALITY PLAYER (Badlands Hanover – Reality Check 2.0.1, $22,460), which was four back on the markers before moving through to trail the leader at the bell. AUCKLAND LASS broke stride at the start and was tailed off throughout. LIVIN IN MANINKY was out of position at the start, settled in fifth position and was retired out of the trial in the early stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.0 Last Half: - 60.3 Margins: - 6m, 10m
Trial 2: - WILD MAN prepared for his first up assignment at Mildura this afternoon with an all of the way trial victory in handy time. He has drawn on the pole position today so he should give a forward showing. CEMETERY BAY (Live Or Die – Visual Image) settled three back on the inside, came away from the markers on the home turn and ran home well for second. He has been performing nicely at the trials and should go well when he steps out onto the track for the first time. HIDDEN FIGURE appeared to have her chance in third position after she trailed the leader throughout. She has a tricky draw at Mildura this afternoon. DRAGONTOWN settled last of the six runners, moved into the one out and one back trail with 1000m remaining and worked into fourth late. PUMPT was four back on the markers throughout and beat home his stable mate WHERESMILZEE, which left a trailing position to move up without cover with just over a lap remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Last Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 6m, 1m
MARYBOROUGH 11/07/21
Trial 1: - RUBY WINGATE trailed the leader and moved into the death seat with 600m remaining. She finished off in a handy final 800m of 57.2 seconds and got the prize. IM SHADOW BOXER settled last of the three runners and never peeled away from the back of RUBY WINGATE at any stage. He went to the line jogging and looked sharp at his first trial back from a spell. MYMATETHOMO began quickly to lead and pulled hard mid-race. He was overtaken leaving the back straight and dropped back to finish last of the three runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.0 Last Half: - 57.2 Margins: - 2m, 3m
Trial 2: - SWEET ANNIE MAY (Sweet Lou – Sancerre) began quickly to lead and set up a slow tempo. She kicked on well in the run to the finish to get the prize. ESSPE SUPREME was four back on the markers, moved to third at the 800m and was without cover from the 500m. He battled on well for second with OH SO EASY (Art Major – Rockin Tammy) being third after being three back on the markers before moving forward to trail the leader at the half mile marker. VAPAR ROCKS was behind the leader, moved to the outside and eased out of the race when entering the back straight on the final occasion.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.3 Last Half: - 59.0 Margins: - 1m, 8m
Trial 3: - MARGARET RUTH began quickly to lead and was able to win without being fully extended. RIGONDEAUX was in the trail and came to the outside with 300m remaining. He almost got onto level terms but MARGARET RUTH wasn’t going to let him past. FORGOT TO REMEMBER was out of position by 10m early, broke stride at the 1200m and was retired out of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.6 Last Half: - 60.5 Margin: - 1m
Trial 4: - SERGIOS ROCKET (American Ideal – Bettors Best Lover) trailed the leader, moved to the outside with 700m remaining and hit the front at the 400m mark. He was able to hold on at the finish and claimed the prize. HIGH PROFILE (Always B Miki – All The Magic) was three back on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail at the 600m mark. He came out three horses with at the 300m and went close to winning without being fully extended. NERO STRIDE (Bettors Delight – Death And Taxes 1.58.1, $125,300) attempted to lead throughout and finished third. SWEET EMMYLOU was last of the four runners for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.5 Last Half: - 56.7 Margins: - ½ head, 20m
Trial 5: - NO GLITZ NO GLORY (Roll With Joe – Glitzy Gal 2.1.2, $26,514) began quickly to find the lead and set up a moderate tempo. She never appeared to be in any danger of defeat and won comfortably. SPANGLED SHADOW (Shadow Play – Spangled Art) trailed the leader throughout and finished in second position. GILARDI (Well Said – Princess Hayley 2.0.7, $25,405) was four back on the markers, moved away from the inside on the home turn and finished third. BLOSSOM DELIGHT (Betterthancheddar – Libbiemack 1.55.3, $78,512) settled five back on the inside and was able to beat home LORD ALPHA (Shadow Play – Table Games 2.5.4, $9,382), which moved into the breeze from third at the 500m. BE A GOOD SCOUT was last throughout and saw the field to be safely home.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.3 Last Half: - 59.7 Margins: - 8m, 2m
Trial 6: - IGNITING STRIDE showed his usual gate speed to dash to the lead and enjoyed a nice run mid-race. He was always nicely clear of his rivals and was able to score by a comfortable margin. EVERYSECONDCOUNTS settled three back on the markers, came to the outside on the home turn and worked home well over the final stages. WELL DESERVED finished in third position after trailing the leader and CONSTANT (Bacardi Lindy – Efficacious) was last throughout, becoming detached from the pack from the bell.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.9 Last Half: - 59.2 Margins: - 10m, 2m
Trial 7: - IDEALROCKIDEALROLL (American Ideal – Rocknrolla 1.57.1, $287,351) trailed the leader and moved to the outside at the bell. It took him some time to get the better of the early leader ASHFORD SHARK then he just held off STAR CELEBRITY (Always B Miki – Celebrity Guest 1.55.2, $68,155) over the final stages. STAR CELEBRITY produced an eye-catching performance to finish in second position. He settled down in last position, moved into the one out and one back trail then went back to the inner on the home turn, spearing along the sprint lane. ASHFORD SHARK (Four Starzzz Shark – Secret Twirl 2.0.4, $44,703) finished third after setting the speed and YANKEE GAMBLER (Betting Line – Geejaylee) was last of the four runners after being three back on the markers for most of the journey.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.7 Last Half: - 59.4 Margins: - Head, 3m
BLACKBOOKER: - Star Celebrity
Trial 8: - SIR EROS (Creatine – Shining Sun $53,932) was able to bounce to the front and set up a slow tempo. He had a good kick left at the finish and was able to win comfortably. He defeated BEAUTYBOUCHEA (Danny Bouchea – Yankee Surprise), which was in the trail throughout and STRAZEELE was the last one to finish after commencing slowly from the handicap of 40m and giving the leaders a big start.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.1 Last Half: - 59.4 Margins: - 6m, 2m
BENDIGO 11/07/21
Trial 1: - SUPPLANTER began best and was able to lead throughout in a slowly run trial. He was able to hold off the challenge of BROTHER JOSEPH (Father Patrick – Wicked Schemes 2.2.8, $8,765), which trailed and made a late lunge. SHEZ MAJESTIC galloped at the start and lost approximately 50m in the early stages. She did well to pick up ground and finished a close third. SUPPLANTER is racing at Cranbourne on Sunday.
Mile Rate: 2.7.9 Last Half: - 62.4 Margins: - 1m, 3m
Trial 2: - WHATA JOURNEY (Rock N Roll Heaven – Whata Avenue 1.53.3, $92,536) began quickly to find the lead and rolled along at an even tempo. He comfortably held his rivals at bay and won nicely. ROCKNFURY (Rock N Roll Heaven – Boadiceas Fury 1.54.0, $44,015) trailed the leader and used the sprint lane to pick up a little bit of ground in the final circuit. ROCKNROLL LADY (A Rocknroll Dance – Bonton Lady) was last on the markers early, moved up without cover from the 800m mark and finished in third position. NEVS DREAM was three back on the markers, angled out three horses wide on the home turn and was last of the four runners across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Last Half: - 58.5 Margins: - 2m, 5m
Trial 3: - POLLY PEACHUM began quickly to lead and was able to hold of her rivals to win in handy time. MON BEL ANGE settled last of the three runners, moved up without cover at the 600m and tried hard for a close second. SHECANDOIT trailed the leader and used the sprint lane. She finished last of the three runners but wasn’t beaten by far.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Last Half: - 57.8 Margins: - 1m, 3m
Trial 4: - ALEPPO MURPHY began quickly to find the lead, ran along at a good tempo and raced well clear of his rivals to win by a large margin. He has a National Rating of 86 and his nearest rival had a rating of 48 so he had a bit of class on his rivals. THE RED WARRIOR settled three back on the markers, moved into the death seat at the 600m and ran into a distant second. DIAMOND REACTOR finished in third spot after trailing the leader throughout and GRACIE ROSE was in last position for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.7 Last Half: - 58.3 Margins: - 60m, 30m
Trial 5: - RUN BOY RUN began quickly and was without cover in the early stages but was able to slot in behind the leader SIR JULIAN on the first corner. He came to the outside with 600m remaining and was able to get the prize. CULLENS LEGEND settled last of the three runners, came to the outside on the home turn and finished in second position. SIR JULIAN set the speed but yielded ground over the final stages and saw the field to be safely home.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.2 Last Half: - 58.0 Margins: - 2m, 8m
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 13/07/21
Trial 1: - Only two runners contested the standing start trial for the trotters and OFORTUNA was able to get up and defeat MIELICKI. MIELICKI was on his best behaviour and bounced to the front. OFORTUNA came to the outside at the 600m mark and the pair raced in unison over the concluding stages with OFORTUNA just doing the better late.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.0 Last Half: - 59.95 Margin: - ½ head
Trial 2: - OLLIVICI (Orlando Vici – Belle Galleon) continued his impressive trial form with a victory over a handy field. He settled three back on the markers, was held up for a run at a vital stage and stormed through the middle to snare victory in the shadows of the post. He makes his debut at Cranbourne on Sunday and will prove very hard to beat. BROMWICH settled four back on the markers, moved away from the inside with 500m remaining and battled on strongly to finish in second position. KYVALLEY HACIENDA settled fifth on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 500m and performed nicely to finish a close third. CELEBRATION STRIDE began quickly and was the first to the markers before taking cover at the first corner. He finished fourth in front of the early leader ALDEBARANN HUEY. IMASOCIALBUTTERFLY was last of the six runners for the duration and became detached from the main group with 600m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.6 Last Half: - 60.8 Margins: - 1.5m, Nose
BLACKBOOKER: - Ollivici
Trial 3: - DAN FERNANDO began quickly to find the lead, backed off the tempo mid-race and was able to hold on and score. He is competing at Melton on Tuesday night. HAWAIIANBEACH trailed the leader and finished off well to run down the winner to half a length on the line. He is backing up at Maryborough on Monday. DIAMONDS N CASH was clearly the class runner of the trial having a National Rating of 88. He was driven conservatively and went back to last in the early stages. He was held up for a run at a vital stage and dashed home late to finish in third position. RADICAL MAJOR was four back on the markers throughout and finished fourth. ROCKING BUGATTI settled five back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 400m and finished ahead of VILLAGE VOICE, which attempted to make a forward move from third at the quarter pole.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.6 Last Half: - 58.96 Margins: - 1.5m, 3m
Trial 4: - CORAL STRIDE (Somebeachsomewhere – Lilac Stride 1.54.4, $276,140) was without cover early before moving into the lead on the first turn. She was able to back off the speed in the middle stages and won comfortably at the end. LE BELLE BIJOUX settled four back on the inside and moved into the breeze with 400m remaining. She finished off nicely for a handy second. CAPTAIN MAASTRICHT was three back on the markers, angled behind LE BELLE BIJOUX in the straight and never peeled to the outside at any stage. He went to the line with plenty in reserve. He is racing at Cranbourne against a small but handy field on Sunday. CARRING BUSH led out then took a trail and was the last one to cross the finishing line.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.5 Last Half: - 59.79 Margins: - 6.5m, 4m
Trial 5: - CONSTANTINOPLE began quickly to find the lead and enjoyed the perfect run mid-race. He was able to win softly over HES THEMIGHTYSPIN, which trailed the leader and used the sprint lane in the straight. RYMES galloped away and lost 30m at the start, tacked on at the 1300m, moved up without cover at the 600m and broke stride again at the 150m. She finished third with BROOKIES BABE (Tennotrump – Wrath of Rosie 1.59.2, $112,513) being the last one home after being three back on the markers throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.3 Last Half: - 59.69 Margins: - 2m, 30m
Trial 6: - Abandoned
Trial 7: - TUPPENCE began quickly to find the lead and scored comfortably. He dashed home in a slick final half of 57.32 seconds and was able to win without having to be fully extended. ALTA CASSINO settled last of the three runners, came to the outside at the 400m and finished in second position. AN FELLA MOR (Major In Art – Mumsthaword Lombo 2.0.9, $17,758) trailed the leader and came in at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: 2.0.8 Last Half: - 57.32 Margins: - 13.5m, 23.5m
Trial 8: - The top mare RED HOT TOOTH settled down in last position, came to the outside at the 600m and finished off too well to win comfortably. MAJESTIC HURRICANE began quickly to find the lead and battled on fairly well for second. KYVALLEY FINN was last of the three runners after trailing the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.3 Last Half: - 58.58 Margins: - 7.5m, 7m
Trial 9: - FLOWERTOP MOUNTAIN (Highview Tommy – Five Star Belle 1.59.4, $18,488) was out of position at the start by approximately 15m and settled a clear last early. She moved through to trail the leader at the 400m and used the sprint lane. She was able to drive through and get the prize. EMER finished in second position after setting the speed and BLAZENFIRE (Betterthancheddar – Nonni Sheffield) was the last one home after trailing the leader and coming to the outside at the quarter pole.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.6 Last Half: - 59.84 Margins: - 1.5m, 7.5m
Trial 10: - FOUR LONELY NIGHTS began quickly to find the lead and set up a very slow tempo. He had a good kick left at the finish and was able to get the prize. ELANDCEE YOUANDME settled three back on the markers, moved to the outside at the 400m and worked home well for second. ORANDA PRINCE (Union Guy – Ah Dinnae Ken) trailed the leader and lost ground over the latter stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.8 Last Half: - 58.86 Margins: - 5.5m, 7m
KILMORE 14/07/21
Trial 1: - It was a rain affected track for the Kilmore trials so the times recorded on the day were much slower than usual. MAESTRO was without cover early before moving to the lead on the first turn. He set up a slow tempo and always appeared to be in control. TRIXY NIXIE led out then took a trail. She tried hard in the straight and finished well ahead of her two other rivals. BELLMAC BAMBI was three back on the markers throughout and beat home the juvenile trotter NAKEDTRUTH (Love You – Starcus $55,576), which was slow but safely away and settled at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.12.9 Last Half: - 62.2 Margins: - 6m, 20m
Trial 2: - CHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD began quickly to lead and enjoyed a nice run throughout. He held on determinedly in the final 150m and got the prize. DAQUIRI was in the trail throughout and came to the outside in the straight. He finished quickly and just failed to pick up victory. CHRISKEN KIOSK was last of the three runners for the entire journey.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.3 Last Half: - 63.2 Margins: - 1m, 10m
Trial 3: - RAINBOWSEND (American Ideal – Starlitestarbright 2.0.0, $4,200) settled three back on the inside, moved into the death seat at the 600m and hit the front on the home turn. She went to the line untouched and was able to win nicely. LEAVE YOUR HAT ON (Rock N Roll Heaven – Frisky Risky Rita 1.58.3, $35,243) was four back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail and tried hard in the straight. ITZ BULL SPEED AHEAD settled at the tail of the field, moved into the running lane (1-2) and ran home well out wide on the track for third. ARCHAA (A Rocknroll Dance – Shes Pinkalicious) attempted to lead throughout and was run down late. He finished fourth ahead of MY LADY NATASHA (A Rocknroll Dance – Mach Class 1.56.6, $34,500), which trailed the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.6 Last Half: - 62.4 Margins: - 2m, 3m
Trial 4: - SHALLOW BEACH (Somebeachsomewhere – Mollys Lucky Star USA $96,700) began fast to find the lead and set up a very slow tempo throughout. He kicked on well in the straight was able to cruise to victory. THE BLUE WREN settled last of the five runners and finished fast out wide on the track in the latter stages to fill second spot. ARCHERBALD (Rocknroll Hanover – Mother Courage 1.56.9, $462,520) trailed the leader, moved away from the inside at the 400m and battled into third position. MISS CULLENREACTOR angled onto the markers to be three back on the inside, pulled hard and finished in fourth position. DAISYBOO (Art Major – Dolly Jasper 1.55.6, $38,973) was the last horse to finish after being four back on the markers.
Mile Rate: - 2.14.1 Last Half: - 64.1 Margins: - 2.5m, 3m
Trial 5: - ALGORITHM trailed the leader and came to the outside with 400m remaining. She beat home ALDEBARAN YAHTZEE, which was three back on the markers, got held up for a run at a vital stage and finished strongly through the middle. SUGAR HIGH began very quickly to lead and set up a moderate tempo. She finished third ahead of IMA ZIABEE, which was without cover early, eased to be four back on the markers at the 1600m and moved into the death seat again at the 600m. BACKINTHESKY galloped at the start and was a clear last early. He tacked on at the 1500m and beat home SPOTLIGHT, which also made an error before catching the group at the mile marker.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.8 Last Half: - 64.3 Margins: - 2m, 2m
Trial 6: - I CAST NO SHADOW settled fourth on the markers, moved out three horses wide on the home turn and finished solidly to win by a narrow margin. HURRICANE HALL dropped back to be last on the markers, was the widest runner into the straight and finished fast to be second thus producing the run of the trial. SMOOTH DEAL was three back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 500m and finished well through the middle. THE ULTIMATE trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 500m and was fourth across the line. RIPPLE EFFECT was the last horse to finish but he did show brilliant gate speed to lead clearly at the start.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.4 Last Half: - 62.5 Margins: - ½ head, 1m
Trial 7: - BEE BEE BEROC was three back on the markers early, moved up without cover at the 1100m and found the lead at the bell. He skipped clear on the home turn and was able to coast down to the line to win easily. MY JERRY (Bacardi Lindy – Spring Fly 2.5.1, $25,456) began quickly to lead, backed off the tempo and took cover at the bell. He held his ground in the straight and finished in second position. ALDEBARAN YEURIAL (Aldebaran Eagle – Charming Yankee) trailed the leader early, ended up being three back on the markers and finished in third position. TRANQUIL BILL (Danny Bouchea – Aldebaran Stiltz 2.7.9, $9,074) broke stride 100m after the start, settled in last position then broke stride again at the 900m hence finished a distant last.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.0 Last Half: - 65.7 Margins: - 3m, 15m
Trial 8: - LEER was four back on the markers, moved around the field to find the lead at the 1700m and was able to score nicely. CURLY JAMES was a very good effort in second position. He led early, raced very greenly and hung away from the inside on the first turn, dropped back to be fourth on the markers and made a move in the final 500m. He hit the line strongly and finished less than a length behind the winner. ROLL WITH EUNICE settled three back on the inside and ran home solidly late for third. REGALITY trailed the leader throughout and beat home PRIDDY SUBLIME, which settled down last, came out three horses wide from the 500m and battled in the straight.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.6 Last Half: - 61.3 Margins: - 2m, 3m
