Emma Stewart's stable appears to have added a likely type to their team from New Zealand, with a trotter this week catching the eye of trial watchers.
Misucci was added to Craig Rail's Trial File Blackbook after an impressive Melton hit out by the four-year-old, who was bred and is owned by Jan Calvert.
Rail writes the winner of three of her 19 starts over the Tasman led throughout in her trial and dashed away in the straight amid a 28.34s last quarter, giving him confidence she will flourish with her 59 National Rating.
She was one of five new Blackbook additions, with reports and replays below. Scroll to the bottom for the updated Blackbook.
SHEPPARTON 10/06/21
Trial 1: - FUGLE was without cover early and dropped back to be last of the three runners. She came to the outside with 500m remaining and got the better of the early leader BUILDER BOB over the concluding stages. She backed up with an unlucky second at Bendigo on Wednesday night where she stormed along the sprint lane late. BUILDER BOB showed good early speed to lead and missed out narrowly. It was a good hit-out for his performance at Shepparton tonight. IRENE ROSE trailed the leader and appeared to have her chance in third position but she was taking on two handy horses.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.8 Final Half: - 59.8 Margins: - Head, 20m
Trial 2: - GALACTIC GAL settled down in sixth position before moving to the outside with 1100m remaining. She was able to switch back to the inside at the 700m for a slight breather before making her winning run with 500m remaining. She raced away in the straight to win nicely. HOLSTEIN was seven back on the markers, moved into the running lane at the bell (1-2) before behind held up for a run at a vital stage. He moved out wide on the track over the final stages and finished fast to grab second position. ALTA MADEIRA began quickly and kept on pushing forward before finding the lead with 1800m remaining. He ran along at an even tempo before being overtaken on the home turn. He finished third ahead of JITTERBUG ARDEN, which gained a one out and one back trail behind GALACTIC GAL at the bell and switched back to the markers with 700m remaining. SMOOTH ROLLING was five back on the inside and beat home LIKAVEEEIGHT, which settled four back before moving away from the inside at the 700m mark. OUTLOOK began fast and gained the lead early before taking a trail. She finished seventh and TANGAROA (3 back markers) began yielding ground as the field left the back straight on the final occasion.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.1 Final Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 15m, Neck
Trial 3: - BARNABY (Panspacificflight – Art For Artsplace) drew on the outside of the front line and showed very good gate speed to storm across and find the lead. He raced very fiercely for the entire journey but was strong at the finish and went to the line hard held to score by a large margin. SHARKTON commenced from the second line, settled sixth on the markers, and moved up without cover with 900m remaining. He was able to drop in to trail the leader at the quarter pole and tried hard for second position. RACING DREAM was four back on the markers early and ended up being shuffled back one position further just after the bell. He finished in third spot with LOCHINVAR CHARM (Art Major – Limerick Star $26,976) being fourth after making a mid-race move from fifth and dropping in behind the leader with 900m remaining. LOYOLA BABYDOLL (Well Said – Karinda Gem 1.59.6, $6,406) trailed the leader early before ending up being three back on the markers. She moved to the outside approaching the home turn and finished fifth in front of MISSUS DISASTER (Well Said – Ultra Trendy Lombo 1.57.1, $37,459), which was last for most of the journey before being checked by the galloping MONA LISA CAM (Million Dollar Cam – Lombo Mona Lisa 1.59.2, $81,298) (4 back markers) with 600m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.0 Final Half: - 60.2 Margins: - 10m, 18m
Trial 4: - WESTERN SONADOR dropped back to last in the early stages before moving into the death seat at the 1700m. He gradually worked forward and surged into the front running role with a lap remaining. He only just held on in the run to the finish but he appeared to have plenty left in the tank. SPRING IN HIS STEP prepared for his effort in tonight’s George Croxford Tribute with a game second. He led out, took a trail and used the sprint lane. He finished off strongly and missed out by a head on the line. CHANGEOVER GIRL began quickly and angled in behind the leader. She was three back on the markers from the bell and moved to the outside approaching the home turn. She appeared to be some chance with 150m remaining but peaked on her run over the latter stages. KEAYANG DA VINCI settled down in fourth position before being relegated to last when Western Sonador made his move. He beat home MARKLEIGH JEAN (3 then 4 back on the markers), which was competing out of her grade considering she has a National Rating of 54.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.8 Final Half: - 57.6 Margins: - head, 8m
BACCHUS MARSH 12/06/21
Trial 1: - HELANSIN is a handy 3yo pacer for trainer Alison Alford, which won three races last season and hasn’t raced since a Melton victory in December. He won the opening trial from MELODY BEACH, which finished unplaced at her latest Hamilton performance. KURUN EXPRESS finished in third position ahead of LIZZADRO, which has now joined the Jess Tubbs stable and NONE GRATER was last of the five runners across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.2 Final Half: - 60.7 Margins: - 2m, 1.5m
Trial 2: - CHAMPAGNE ROCKSTAR (Yankee Rockstar – Safana 1.59.4, $12,229) continued her strong trial form with a narrow victory over the nicely bred qualifier ROCKANDANCE (A Rocknroll Dance – Now And Forever 1.58.2, $26,850). She makes her debut in the opening event at Shepparton this evening, where she appears to be a good chance of winning. SAPPHIRE GAMBLER (Betting Line – Sapphire Lil 1.58.6, $58,225) has had several trial performances recently and beat home FOREVER MOMENTS (Somebeachsomewhere – Special Moment 1.58.0, $72,511). STARZZZLASS (Four Starzzz Shark – Sports Lass) failed to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.3 Final Half: - 61.4 Margins: - Nose, 3m
Trial 3: - ITS BACK IN THE DAY has a National Rating of 107 so he was the class runner of the trial. He recorded handy time and was able to win the trial by a comfortable margin. He hasn’t raced since taking out the East Vs West Final at Melton in July 2020. MAJOR MEISTER hasn’t raced since being unplaced in the Mildura Cup. He finished second ahead of BULLYS DELIGHT, whose latest performance was an unplaced run in the Warragul Cup. SOMEBEACHSHADOW hasn’t raced since January but was placed in multiple Classic events last campaign including the Sokyola Sprint. He finished fourth in a quality trial with CHRISSY DIVINYL being the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.5 Final Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 6m, 5m
Trial 4: - ZARAS ALL GOOD was successful in trial four and backed up that performance with a handy third at Ballarat on Thursday night, where she was held up for a run at a vital stage and finished strongly for third. That could be a good form pointer for the second placed MIRARI, which returns from a break at Cranbourne on Sunday evening. RONZEL SONNY finished in third position and is racing in the maiden event at Charlton on Monday afternoon. ALDEBARAN JAZZI finished in fourth position and backed up with an unplaced run at Ballarat on Thursday night after being headed off from the pole position. The classy trotter SLEEPEE finished ahead of SUMMER GRIN.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.1 Final Half: - 59.4 Margins: - 3m, 5m
Trial 5: - ALDEBARAN LOVISA (Readly Express Swe – Excellent Boko Swe $21,133) is a European bred trotter for trainer Alison Alford and was able to take out the trial by a large margin. The former pacer OUR SAFARI SUN is scheduled to make his trotting debut at Cranbourne on Sunday evening and finished in second position ahead of AMUNET. AUSSIE MUSCLE (Creatine – Amelia Pond 2.7.1, $14,090) finished last of the four runners and went around at a Melton trial several days later.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.1 Final Half: - 61.7 Margins: - 15m, Nose
Trial 6: - TRITTRITTBANGBANG is a speedy pacer, which has been unplaced at his past six starts and was given a confidence building trial victory against easier opposition. He defeated MISTER MACEDON, which has been placed in nine of his twelve starts to date and IMA DENNY TOO finished in third position. JACKS COMMAND has had numerous trials recently but he was last of the four runners to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.0 Final Half: - 58.5 Margins: - 2m, 6m
Trial 7: - FREE STARR has been shown some potential at the trials and was able to take out the seventh event from ALGORITHM. FREE STARR is returning from a break at Cranbourne on Sunday, where he appears to be a good chance. ALGORITHM competes in the same event and there wasn’t much separating the pair when the judge called a halt so it should be an interesting race on Sunday. ZAMBA DEVILLE finished in third position ahead of SCHNAPPSHOT and SETTLE THE BILL, which used the trial as a stepping stone to his performance at Bendigo on Wednesday bight but unfortunately missed a place.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.0 Final Half: - 59.8 Margins: - ½ head, 10m
ARARAT 12/06/21
Trial 1: - TOMMY BLIGH (Highview Tommy – Sheila Blige 1.59.4, $49,144) has recently transferred to trainer Grant Campbell and was successful at his first public appearance for the new stable. He makes his race track debut at Charlton on Monday afternoon. SWISS LIGHTNING is also racing at Charlton on Monday and finished a distant second with FOMO being last of the three runners to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.1 Final Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 10m, 4m
Trial 2: - GHANASUYA was able to build his confidence leading into Ballarat on Thursday night with a trial victory over ELEGANT SAFARI. He trailed the leader and got up to score at Ballarat so the form line should be good for ELEGANT SAFARI and he steps out against the maiden class at Charlton on Monday. KELLYS IDEAL finished third in front of WANTED LADY, which backed up with a close second at Ballarat and ROCKNROLL OPAL finished last in the trial but also backed up with a second placed effort at Ballarat.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.6 Final Half: - 60.4 Margins: - Head, 2m
Trial 3: - DUBLIN CHUBB was stood down to trial after galloping at Hamilton on May 19. He was able to take out the final trial in fast time and defeated the pacer PRESIDENTIAL ART with ELLEN RUVAL being a large distance away in third position. ELLEN RUVAL backed up with an unplaced effort at Ballarat on Thursday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.3 Final Half: - 61.6 Margins: - 7m, 100m
MARYBOROUGH 13/06/21
Trial 1: - I AM MARQUEZ dropped out to be last of the four runners early, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 600m and dashed home to win the trial comfortably. He was heavily supported at Bendigo on Wednesday night but failed to run on and finished unplaced. NAI HARN BAY trailed the leader before moving to the outside at the half mile marker. He hit the front when leaving the back straight but couldn’t repel the challenge of I AM MARQUEZ and he also was pacing very roughly at the end. DREAM ASSET was three back on the markers throughout and was able to edge past the early leader NEANGER GUY.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Final Half: - 57.2 Margins: - 8m, 8m
Trial 2: - WENDYS WATCHING began quickly to find the lead and was unchallenged from the start to the finish. She was let loose down the back straight and established a lead of approximately 30m. She became a little weary over the final stages and her leading margin dwindled but she never appeared to be in any danger of defeat. GOZO COURAGE settled three back on the markers and came to the outside with 500m remaining. He picked up second with MY SHADY MATE coming from last to pick up third. MY SHADY MATE resumes from a break at Charlton on Monday. SUGOI ALTO (Village Jolt – Sugar Alto) trailed the leader throughout and was last of the four runners to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.1 Final Half: - 58.7 Margins: - 4m, 8m
Trial 3: - SUNNY SPIDER settled three back on the inside and moved into the death seat with 700m remaining. He went to the line with something in reserve and was able to edge away from his rivals in the run to the finish. SKYRITA trailed the leader and gained a run through the middle in the home straight. She finished second with the early leader JESSICAS STORY being the third horse across the line. COLUMBIAS DEECEE broke stride 50m after the start and was always detached from the leading division. He finished in fourth ahead of BACARDI PARDY, which made several errors in the first circuit and was tailed off for the remainder of the journey.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.5 Final Half: - 60.4 Margins: - 2m, 10m
Trial 4: - PETREOS (Pet Rock – Smooth Treos) trailed the leader and raced greenly on the first corner. He ended up being three back on the markers from the 1400m and came out three horses wide on the home turn. He continued to race greenly down the home straight but he had enough ability to hit the lead in the shadows of the post and get the job done. CASH BOOST began quickly and found the lead before taking cover at the 1400m. She came to the outside on the home turn and tried hard in the straight but couldn’t repel the challenge of PETREOS in the run to the finish. SWEET EMMYLOU was the last horse following the marker line throughout and switched back into the sprint lane to finish in third. DULCIE OTOOLE (Rock N Roll Heaven – One Fellas Fancy 1.58.3, $30,738) was the last one to greet the judge after being without cover early before progressing to the lead mid-race.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.6 Final Half: - 60.8 Margins: - Neck, 2m
Trial 5: - IRON CHARIOT began quickly to find the lead, set up a very slow tempo and had a good kick left at the finish. He drew away from his rivals to win by a large margin. TWILIGHT WILLY finished in second position after trailing the leader throughout. LUCY SAWYER settled three back on the inside, moved into the death seat at the 1400m and unsuccessfully challenged for the lead before easing into the same position on the markers again at the 1100m. She tried to make another bid when she popped away from the inside at the quarter pole but the winner was just too slick. SPANGLED SHADOW (Shadow Play – Spangled Art) was last of the four runners for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.4 Final Half: - 58.3 Margins: - 20m, 1m
Trial 6: - PARIS FAITH began quickly to lead early before taking cover behind COUNTESS CHIRON on the first corner. She was a distant second for most of the journey before catching the tearaway leader and coming to the outside on the home turn. She got away in the straight to win easily. MEET MICHAELANGELO settled down in last position and came to the outside at the bell. He was able to secure second spot without being fully extended. COUNTESS CHIRON went quickly to find the lead on the first turn. She continued to run along at a genuine tempo and was approximately 50m in front with a lap remaining. She got tired late and was run down from the home turn. COULD DOWITHARAIN was three back on the inside, trailed the leader on the home turn but broke stride upon entering the straight and lost his chance.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.9 Final Half: - 65.8 Margins: - 15m, 8m
TERANG 15/06/21
Trial 1: - QUEEN OF CRIME began quickly to find the lead, took cover behind SHOW ME THE MOOLAH at the mile marker then moved around to find the lead again shortly afterwards. She was able to win without being extended so it was a promising start to her campaign. SHOW ME THE MOOLAH began well but was left stranded without cover early. He pushed forward to find the lead then took cover at the 1400m and boxed on well for second. KEAYANG SAMBUCA was three back on the markers throughout and came to the outside on the home turn. He finished third and MISS MAIA was last of the four runners for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.8 Final Half: - 60.9 Margins: - 12m, 5m
Trial 2: - The three horses stepped away from the standing start in unison with ALDEBARAN VERA (Trixton – Kyvalley Aldebaran) gradually working to the front around the first corner. She took cover behind ALDEBARAN BOYD (Aldebaran Eagle – Aldebaran Revenue), which was in the trail early, came to the outside on the home turn and finished off best to score. ALDEBARAN BOYD boxed on well after finding the lead at the bell and OUR DENEUVE (Love You – Armbro Starlet) finished last but it was a good performance as she was allowed to drop off the pack by a few lengths with 400m remaining and worked home nicely without having to be pushed at any stage.
Mile Rate: - 2.17.4 Final Half: - 61.2 Margins: - 3.5m, Head
Trial 3: - KOAWALSKI ANALYSIS produced an outstanding performance to win in a quality trial. He speared to the lead in the early stages, took a trail behind DEMON DELIGHT and showed electrifying speed when he came to the outside on the home turn. DEMON DELIGHT hasn’t raced since winning the Melton Plate in March 2020. He couldn’t match the brilliant acceleration of his stable mate in the run to the finish but he should be a lot fitter from the run. SEA LOVER settled three back on the markers and did enormously well to finish as close as he did, considering he has a National Rating of 57, compared the ratings of the first two placegetters (75 + 102 respectively). MASTER MOONLITE settled down last of the six runners and came to the outside on the home turn. He finished off well for a distant fourth. EASTBRO ADELE was five back on the markers and tried to make ground without cover from the half mile marker but the leaders had quickened substantially in the back straight. She finished fifth with KOLOVOS (4 back markers) being the last horse to finish.
Mile Rate: -1.58.7 Final Half: - 57.0 Margins: - 5.5m, 8m
Trial 4: - PINK GALAHS produced an excellent performance to win the last trial. She settled last of the five runners, came to the outside at the 900m and was able to sprint sharply in a final half of 58.3 seconds (leader to winner) to get the prize. KEAYANG FITZY (Sportswriter – Emma Jade 2.1.8, $5,048) was able to lead comfortably in the early stages and backed off the tempo mid-race. He tried to fight on at the finish but found PINK GALAHS to be too slick. JILLIBY RIPPA (Restrepo – More Than Modern 1.57.2, $16,178) settled three back on the markers and was doing his best work at the finish. He filled third position with SPORTY CULTURE being fourth after settling four back on the markers and moving into the one out and one back trail behind the winner. TOUCH OF TERROR (Western Terror – I Wantano 1.58.1, $27,911) was the last one to finish after trailing the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.9 Final Half: - 58.3 Margins: - 2m, 7m
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 15/06/21
Trial 1: - JUST A BIT TOUCHY (Father Patrick – Gypsy Flair) created a big impression at the trials a week earlier when she missed the start and made up many lengths. She did everything right to win the opening trial at Melton, where she settled three back on the inside, moved into the death seat with 600m remaining and outclassed her rivals in the run to the finish. ICEEYALOOKIN (Father Patrick – Joyces Choice 2.11.2, $4,215) attempted to lead all of the way and kicked back strongly when challenged in the home straight so it was a good performance. KIMORA SAFFI (Great Success – Poignant) trailed the leader throughout and was never fully extended in third position. AUSSIE MUSCLE (Creatine – Amelia Pond 2.7.1, $14,090) was last of the four runners for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.1 Final Half: - 60.33 Margins: - 3m, 15m
Trial 2: - CAPTAIN WILSON eased to be four back on the markers in the early stages, moved away from the inside with 700m remaining and produced a tidy performance to win the trial over BALENCIAGO, which enjoyed a nice run in the leading role. BALENCIAGO is competing at Bendigo on Tuesday night. MARCYS STAR trailed the leader and peaked on her run over the latter stages to finish a distant third. TACT TORY (Rocknroll Hanover – Tact Lizzie) settled down in last position, moved into the one out and one back trail behind CAPTAIN WILSON but couldn’t muster enough speed to be able to follow over the latter stages. LET GO MARSHALL was the last one to greet the judge after settling three back on the inside.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Final Half: - 59.02 Margins: - 1.5m, 30.5m
Trial 3: - FREE STARR began very quickly to find the lead, set up a slow speed and was able to win comfortably. He has been performing nicely at the trials and added further incentive to his first up performance at Cranbourne on Sunday. QUEENS INVASION settled three back on the markers and was able to make ground along the sprint lane over the final stages. KYVALLEY HACIENDA trailed the leader throughout and only came to the outside with 150m remaining. He was overtaken by QUEENS INVASION in the straight but was never seriously pushed at any stage. BULLION HARRY settled down last and was the first to break the single file formation but that move was with only 250m remaining. He finished ahead of PADDY PANTS (Father Patrick – Princess Sophia), which was four back on the markers throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.9 Final Half: - 61.74 Margins: - 4m, 2m
Trial 4: - STAR BURST BOY (Somebeachsomewhere – Starburst Girl 1.53.6, $143,670) began quickly and found the lead shortly after the start. He set up a very slow tempo and was able to dash home in the run to the finish. SECRET WISH (He’s Watching – Art Critic 1.56.1, $54,783) trailed the leader and came to the outside with 300m remaining. He finished second in front of OUR TRUE COLOURS (Betting Line – Lauper 1.57.2, $40,638), which was three back on the markers throughout. SUNSTAR (Sunshine Beach – Sterita 1.55.9, $145,241) was caught without cover early, eased to last then moved to the outside again at the 800m. He broke stride on the home turn and lost his chance of figuring in the finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.2 Final Half: - 57.74 Margins: - 1.5m, 7m
Trial 5: - CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY settled four back on the markers and moved to the outside with 500m remaining. He got up to second before the home turn, dropped in for a breather and switched to the sprint lane before dashing home late to score nicely. KAR MANOR showed very good gate speed to dash across the field and find the lead shortly after the start. He ran along at an even tempo and finished well clear of the remainder of the field. EVAS IMAGE dropped back to last in the early stages before producing a big finish out wide on the track to gain third position. She went to the line without being fully extended so she might be in for a prosperous campaign. SIX NATIONS began fast and trailed the leader. He raced a little fiercely throughout, which left him vulnerable at the finish. CLAUDY AN GUS finished fifth after settling three back on the markers in the early stages. He returns from a spell at Charlton on Monday. WAR DAN STRIKES was very slow to move from the pole position, settled five back on the markers and failed to beat a runner to the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.0 Final Half: - 61.67 Margins: - 1.5m, 22.5m
Trial 6: - Only two horses contested the sixth trial with FYNN FROST leading all of the way to defeat UNTITLED, which trailed and came to the outside with 600m remaining. FYNN FROST was never extended at any stage.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.5 Final Half: - 56.09 Margin: - 1.5m
Trial 7: - MISSUCCI is a former New Zealand trotter, which joins trainer Emma Stewart and stamped herself as a horse to follow with a brilliant display. She led throughout, dashed away in the straight and recorded a last quarter of 28.34 seconds. She won under a throttle hold and she is assessed as a 59 on the National Ratings scale with her two rivals PRESIDENT ROYDON and KYVALLEY FINN being an 88 and an 81 respectively. PRESIDENT ROYDON settled last of the three runners and moved to the outside at the 300m mark. He was able to beat his stable mate KYVALLEY FINN on the line for the race between second and third.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.8 Final Half: - 58.51 Margins: - 9.5m, Nose
BLACKBOOKER: - Missucci NZ
Trial 8: - XEBEC has returned from New Zealand and joins trainer Chris Lang. He settled down in last position from his handicap of 20m, circled around to be four back on the markers from the 1200m and moved to the outside with 300m remaining. He finished fast out wide on the track to record an impressive victory. KYVALLEY SHAUNIE settled in fifth before moving around the field in front of XEBEC and settling three back on the markers from the 1200m. He waited for the sprint lane and finished swiftly for second. Both the winner and the second placegetter put in extremely good performances. ZAMBA DEVILLE began brilliantly from the handicap of 20m and led before the first turn! She was run down late and finished third in front of HAMMER SON (Majestic Son – Jingling Silver 1.58.4, $191,322), which trailed the leader and moved into the breeze with 300m remaining. OLLIVICI (Orlando Vici – Belle Galleon) settled three back on the markers and finished fifth with MIELICKI being the last one horse to the line after being slowly but safely into stride before being cuddled for most of the journey to remain balanced.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.1 Final Half: - 60.44 Margins: - 2.5m, 5m
SHEPPARTON 15/06/21
Trial 1: - ROCKIN IN MEMPHIS began quickly and was three horses wide into the first turn before angling across to trail the leader. He was able to avoid the galloping THE LONGEST DAY on the home turn and accelerated nicely to get the price. GALACTIC GAL settled fifth on the inside before moving into the one out and on back trail on the home turn. She finished off well in the latter stages and picked up second position. DIVINE DIVA was fourth on the inside before weaving a passage over the final stages. She finished strongly via the sprint lane to finish third. HANCOCKS HERO raced without cover for the entire trip and the overall time was handy so it was a good performance to finish fourth. KEAYANG DA VINCI settled sixth on the inside, moved into a trailing position (1-2) and finished fifth with SECRET IDENTITY (7th on the markers) being just behind in sixth. THE LONGEST DAY ran to the lead shortly after the start, raced very roughly when the pressure went on leaving the back straight and eventually broke stride on the home turn hence being the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.3 Final Half: - 58.3 Margins: - 5m, 1m
Trial 2: - JITTERBUG ARDEN began quickly to find the markers first before taking a trail behind MY MATE COL. He came to the outside and hung out a little on the home bend but balanced up in the straight and was able to dash home to get the prize. MY MATE COL held down second and the trotter BIG JACK HAMMER ran an eye-catching third after being four back on the inside, using the sprint lane and powering home at the end without being pushed. BIG JACK HAMMER looks set to run a big race at Melton tomorrow night. LIKAVEEEIGHT was three back on the markers and finished fourth with JACKSBOY (Art Major – Bridge Player 2.1.9, $32,450) being in last position for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.3 Final Half: - 58.8 Margins: - 2m, 2m
Trial 3: - ROI DU SOLEIL stepped away best from the standing start and found the lead. He was always racing away from the markers and did drift out a few horses further in the home straight but he raced clear at the end to win by a large margin. LEXINGTON QUEEN trailed the leader throughout and finished in second position. ALDEBARAN PHOEBE was slow away from the standing start, settled approximately 20m behind the second last horse and was at the tail of the field for the majority of the trial. She came to the outside in the home straight and finished powerfully for an eye-catching third. She unfortunately makes a lot of errors but has a low National Rating (44) so she can be well placed to win a race in the near future. SEEYOUINMYDREAMS (Muscle Hill – Figment 2.6.1, $44,003) was three back on the markers throughout and finished fourth ahead of IRENE ROSE, which was without cover early before easing onto the markers in fourth position.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.4 Final Half: - 58.6 Margins: - 25m, 15m
BLACKBOOKER: - Aldebaran Phoebe
Trial 4: - CARLENO (Mach Three – Bridge Player 2.1.9, $32,450) began quickly to lead and was never pressured at any stage of the event. He was able to jog to the line to win under a vice like grip. PATSY VALENTINE trailed the leader throughout and never peeled to the outside at any stage. She was given a few reminders in the straight so it is doubtful she would have been able to run down the leader. IDEAL COPY (American Ideal – Only A Copy 1.56.7, $11,030) was out of position at the start by approximately 15m and raced very greenly in the early stages of the event. He came out three horses wide on the home turn and finished off well to pick up a distant third. ALDEBARAN JETHRO was slow to begin and settled four back on the markers. He finished ahead of MONA LISA CAM (Million Dollar Cam – Lombo Mona Lisa 1.59.2, $81,298), which was in third position for the majority of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Final Half: - 59.9 Margins: - 5m, 15m
BLACKBOOKER: - Carleno
KILMORE 16/06/21
Trial 1: - LOLA DEVEREAUX continued her good trial form with a victory in the opening trial. She settled three back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 500m and got home best to score. MAJESTIC CONNIES stepped away best from the standing start and led comfortably. She kicked on well in the run to the finish and was able to hold down second position. She is returning from a break against a handy field at Charlton on Monday. BIRTHDAY SUIT settled four back on the markers and manoeuvred into the one out and one back trail at the 500m. He was able to work home fairly well late for third. The former New Zealander WHATWILLBEEWILLBEE put in an eye-catching trial performance. He stood still at the start and settled approximately 20m behind the second last horse. He came to the outside on the home turn and worked home nicely without being pushed at any stage so he is worth following. REGAL ASSASSIN was the last horse to finish after trailing the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.6 Final Half: - 61.2 Margins: - 1m, 3m
BLACKBOOKER: - Whatwillbeewillbee NZ
Trial 2: - STORM STRIDE (Excel Stride – Scarlet Stride) began quickly from the pole position but wanted to take cover and came out of the gate under a strong hold. He trailed the leader and raced fiercely before coming to the outside and quickly dashing to the front with 500m remaining. He was able to sustain the run and won trial but his leading margin was diminishing at the end. BY MY GIRL (Somebeachsomewhere – TPS Girl) settled three back on the markers and moved away from the inside with 450m remaining. She was doing her best work over the final 50m and gained second from SYMPHONY STRIDE (Well Said – Spicy Stride 1.52.8, $184,635), which settled four back on the inside and gained a one out and one back trail when leaving the back straight on the final occasion. ARCHAA (A Rocknroll Dance – Shes Pinkalicious) was last of the five runners early and the widest runner from the 400m mark. He tried hard in the straight and finished fourth with the early leader PRIDE OF MARY being the last one home.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.5 Final Half: - 62.0 Margins: - 4m, 1m
Trial 3: - MAJOR MAL began quickly to find the lead and was unchallenged from the start to the finish. He set up a moderate tempo and enjoyed the perfect trip but he was impressive as he hit the line under a strong grip and appeared to have plenty left at the finish. I CAST NO SHADOW settled last of the three runners, followed inside runs all of the way and finished second with LOLA MONTEZ being in third after trailing the leader and coming to the outside on the home turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.2 Final Half: - 59.0 Margins: - 6m, 2m
Trial 4: - RULES DON’T APPLY continues to impress at the trials and should go well when he steps out onto the race track for his first start since December. He trailed the leader CHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD and quickly pounced at the 600m, dashing away and winning untouched by a large margin. STRESS FACTOR settled down last of the four runners, came to the outside on the home turn and finished off well for a distant second. The early leader CHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD was overtaken in the backstraight on the final occasion and was third across the line. OUR THUNDER BUDDY settled three back on the inside, followed RULES DON’T APPLY into the race but broke stride on the home turn and lost all chance.
Mile Rate: - 2.12.9 Final Half: - 61.6 Margins: - 20m, 15m
Trial 5: - MIDNIGHT DANCER (McArdle – Chick At The Bar 1.57.6, $26,425) settled four back on the markers and enjoyed a soft trip while the leaders were going hard early. She came to the outside with 500m remaining and picked up ground before switching to the inside of the leader SON OF ZODIAC and using the sprint lane to get up and score. SON OF ZODIAC was without cover early and came together with BETTERTHANGIGI on the first turn. He was eventually able to slide to the lead at the 1600m but copped pressure shortly afterwards. He took over at the 1100m before coming to outside half way down the back straight on the final occasion. He got away before the home turn but was run down at the end. REGALITY settled down in last position and came out three horses wide at the 500m mark. It appeared as though he was going better than MIDNIGHT DANCER approaching the home turn but he peaked a little at the finish and ended up being in third position across the line. BETTERTHANGIGI (Betterthancheddar – Mademoiselle Gigi 1.58.9, $45,441) showed good gate speed to lead, hung out on the first corner then took a trail. He ended up being three back on the inside at the 1100m and finished in a distant fourth. WHATISAYGOES was forced wide and broke stride momentarily on the first corner. She raced fiercely thereafter, dashing around into second, trailing the leader momentarily before attacking for the lead. She pulled too hard in the run and yielded ground over the latter stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.2 Final Half: - 62.3 Margins: - 2m, 4m
Trial 6: - ROLL WITH EUNICE is a former New Zealander for trainer Brent Lilley. She settled down in last position, angled into the one out and one back trail at the 500m and came out three horses wide with 300m remaining. She picked up her rivals effortlessly in the home straight and won easily. The overall time and closing sectionals were slow but she switched right off and seemed to be enjoying herself down the straight so she had plenty to spare. MACHANICAL began quickly to find the lead and set up a slow tempo. He finished second ahead of DARKIES LAST (Hurricane Kingcole – Lil Safe), which settled three back on the markers and came to the outside with 450m remaining. IDYLLIC PRINCESS trailed the leader and appeared to be travelling well on the home turn but failed to accelerate via the sprint lane over the concluding stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.4 Final Half: - 64.6 Margins: - 5m, 2m
Trial 7: - ALDEBARAN YAHTZEE unfortunately galloped in the score up at her latest race track performance as she has shown improvement at the trials recently. She defeated a handy field after settling down third early, being shuffled back to fourth and moving up without cover from the 700m. She fought on well to win from KYVALLEY HEIST, which dropped back to last before finding the one out and one back trail. He was the widest runner into the straight and appeared to be cruising over the latter stages, finishing an eye-catching second. HERE COMES KYVALLEY rolled to the lead at the 1800m, took a trail at the 1200m and came to the outside on the home turn. He finished a close up third with SUGAR HIGH (leader, behind leader at 1800m) being fourth across the line. YANKEE MAUREEN was fourth early, moved around the field from the 1500m to find the lead at the 1200m but peaked late and was the last horse to finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.7 Final Half: - 63.6 Margins: - 2m, 1m
BLACKBOOKER: - Kyvalley Heist
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