There were plenty of big race ramifications from the Victorian trials circuit this week, including a talented Marg Lee three-year-old holding at bay a talented Marg Lee Pryde's EasiFeed Victoria Cup hopeful.

Four more names also went into the Craig Rail's Blackbook, scroll to the bottom of the page for the updated list.

TERANG 19/09/20

Trial 1: - KEAYANG NINJA trailed the leader and moved away from the markers at the 500m when he dashed to the front with 300m remaining and scored easily. He backed up to win nicely at Bendigo on Wednesday and he looks to have a promising future. KYVALLEY SHERRIF began quickly to lead, set up a moderate tempo and couldn’t match KEAYANG NINJA over the final stages. FREMARKSKUZO was last on the markers throughout, came to the outside on the home turn and just failed to pick up KYVALLEY SHERRIF in the run to the finish.

Mile Rate: - 2.5.0            Final Half: - 60.3               Margins: - 25m, Nose

Trial 2: - VICTREE HILL began quickly to lead, took a trail at the 1700m and came to the outside on the home turn. He sprinted home too well and won with plenty in reserve. MAORI AMOUR settled third on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 700m and tried hard for second with ALDEBARAN RAMBO in third after showing gate speed to race without cover and finding the lead at the 1700m. DOUBLE HELIX was fourth on the markers, moved up without cover from the 1100m and broke stride with 300m remaining.

Mile Rate: - 2.5.3            Final Half: - 60.3               Margins: - 5m, Nose

Trial 3: - JILLIBY NITRO led throughout to win in a field of two runners. CODE BAILEY trailed the leader and came to the outside at the 500m mark. He tried hard in the straight and just failed to pick up the winner with the last quarter being a slick 27.1 seconds.

Mile Rate: - 2.0.9            Final Half: - 56.4               Margin: - 1m

Trial 4: - ELLI JOH began quickly to lead, set up a moderate tempo and ambled away to win easily, with plenty in reserve. MYWATERLOU (Sweet Lou – Sokin Wet 1.59.7, $28,748) settled third on the markers, gained a one out and one back trail at the 500m and came out three horses wide approaching the home turn. NOT TELLING (Tell All – Strong As Arma 2.1.6, $16,585) trailed the leader and moved away from the markers at the 500m before battling on fairly in the straight but still finished last of the three runners.

Mile Rate: - 2.3.4            Final Half: - 59.3               Margins: - 9m, 1m

Trial 5: - KEAYANG JACKIE began quickly to lead, kicked clear at the 300m and was able to win very comfortably at the end. JILLIBY ZAGAMI pulled very hard at the start, settled in third position, came to the outside on the home turn but KEAYANG JACKIE was away with the prize at the time. He ran home well for second and was well clear of WHATAJETSTAR, which began quickly to lead before taking cover. TIN TIN GIRL (Tintin In America – Our Uptown Girl 1.58.0, $25,125) settled fourth on the markers, was under pressure at the 400m and dropped out over the latter stages.

Mile Rate: - 2.2.3            Final Half: - 64.4               Margins: - 25m, 15m

Trial 6: - FOR TONY began quickly to lead, took a trail at the 1700m, was shuffled to third on the markers and moved up without cover at the 500m. He worked home too well in the latter stages and won by a comfortable margin. SPORTY CULTURE was fifth on the markers, moved around to be in fourth at the 900m then angled into the one out and one back trail at the 500m. He came out three horses wide on the home turn and finished off well to run in second position. THE SUSPECT showed gate speed and was behind the leader early, moved to the leading role at the 1700m and tired late. FANCY PEACH was fourth on the markers, moved up without cover at the bell, angled in behind the leader at the 500m and finished in fourth position. PRINCE OF PIRATES raced without cover early, angled in to trail the leader at the 1200m and finished fifth with FIRE OFFICIAL coming in at the tail of the field after being three back on the markers throughout.

Mile Rate: - 2.3.6            Final Half: - 63.7               Margins: - 4m, 6m

CRANBOURNE 19/09/20

Trial 1: - LOCH LEVEN (Auckland Reactor – Godine Diligent 1.59.9, $36,169) showed gate speed to lead, raced greenly on the first turn but was able to dash home in a fast final 800m of 57.5 seconds to win comfortably. SUNDANCER RAINBOW trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 400m and tried hard in the latter stages. SKY EAGLE was three back on the markers throughout and couldn’t go with the pacers late but battled on quite well for third. FEND OFF was fifth on the markers and finished in fourth with TROUBLE GIERO in fifth after being four back on the markers throughout. CAPTAIN MCCRAW was last on the markers but got into trouble mid-race and failed to complete the course.

Mile Rate: - 2.2.6            Final Half: - 57.5               Margins: - 7m, 15m

Trial 2: - BETTERMAN STRIDE showed gate speed to lead and was able to hold off his rivals in the run to the post to score. GREENOUGH settled three back on the markers and used the sprint lane. He finished off well to finish second and the former Western Australian pacer VALLANI MAGIC was third after trailing the leader and moving to the outside at the 600m. MY SHADY MATE (Shadyshark Hanover – Tarzar Jah) missed away by 20m, settled a clear last at the 400m and was never a winning chance.

Mile Rate: - Not Given   Final Half: - Not Given    Margins: - Not Given

MILDURA 20/09/20

Trial 1: - SOAR (Fly Like An Eagle – Life Of Elinka) began very quickly to lead, set up a reasonable tempo and ran away to score comfortably. He wanted to hang in over the latter stages but he appeared to be very impressive in the run to the finish. The former New South Wales pacer KURUN EXPRESS trailed the leader and tried hard in the straight but finished seven metres behind the winner. EEZEE STREET (Live Or Die – Washingtons Legacy 2.6.7, $7,970) was sixth on the outside and ended up being in the one out and one back trail from the 900m. He finished in third position with VINNIES ON FIRE (Courage Under Fire – Vinnies Rocket) being fourth after being in the one out and back trail early before sitting without cover for the last 900m. OUR LITTLE ROCK (Pet Rock – Buckland Belle 2.1.4, $37,646) raced roughly in the score up and settled fifth on the markers. She remained in fifth and CALL ME DOTTIE raced without cover before galloping at the 900m mark.

Mile Rate: - 2.0.2            Final Half: - 60.0               Margins: - 7m, 2.5m

BLACKBOOKER: - Soar

Trial 2: - IDRATHER RAHMA began quickly to lead, ran along at an even tempo and scored nicely over HAPPYASLARRY, which settled three back on the markers and finished off fairly well. SHADOW TERROR trailed the leader, moved up without cover 850m from home and battled on for third in front of THE ANT KILLER, which was fourth on the markers throughout. PRINGA CUP was five back on the markers and finished fifth with CULLENS COPY (Cullens Legacy – Impulsive Lady) coming in at the tail of the field after copping a check on the first turn and moving up without cover at the 800m.

Mile Rate: - 2.2.3            Final Half: - 59.6               Margins: - 6m, 1m

Trial 3: - AUGUSTUS JACK showed gate speed to lead and was always in control. He was the clearly class runner of the field and ran away to record an expected victory. BARNEY FELLA trailed the leader throughout and finished in second position with OH MY GOODNESS being in third. DEAKIN AVENUE was last on the markers and hung in badly on the corners. He dropped off over the latter stages and was the last one to greet the judge.

Mile Rate: - 2.1.5            Final Half: - 58.4               Margins: - 10m, 12m

MARYBOROUGH 20/09/20

Trial 1: - JUST CALL ME MAC was third on the markers and moved into the death seat at the 700m mark before he dashed to the lead approaching the home turn and held on to score over the final stages. BENEATH THE SHADOW trailed the leader, got a run through the middle and ran home strongly to finish in second position. HER HEART OF GOLD was four back on the markers, gained a one out and one back trail, came out three horses wide at the 300m and finished in a distant third. DANMAN settled last of the five runners and beat home the early leader LONGASULOVEME.

Mile Rate: - 1.59.5          Final Half: - 59.2               Margins: - 2m, 20m

Trial 2: - ALDEBARAN SUNDOWN showed very good gate speed to lead, set up a moderate tempo and was able to hold off a strong challenge from the juvenile trotter MEADOWVALLEY LOVER to win narrowly. MEADOWVALLEY LOVER has shown ability throughout the season but manners have let her down. She has been performing nicely at the trials recently and it was a game effort to finish second after racing three back on the markers and moving up without cover from the 600m. MONTELENA (Love You – Maori Daunou) was fifth on the markers and worked away from the inside at the half mile marker. She finished off nicely to be in third position with PARIS SUZIE (Great Success – Forgetfulljane) being fourth after pulling hard in the lead. ROCKYBOMBA trailed the leader and finished in fifth position ahead of JETS TO JAZZ, which was four back on the markers throughout.

Mile Rate: - 2.4.5            Final Half: - 60.3               Margins: - 1m, 40m

Trial 3: - SMILES TELL ITALL settled fifth on the markers, moved away from the inside at the 700m and produced a strong finish to score comfortably. BILLABONG MADI (Betterthancheddar – Billabong Girl 1.55.8, $143,616) began well to race without cover early, found the front then took a trail and came away from the inside at the 300m. She battled on well to finish in second position with LEOTARDANDLACE (Down Under Muscles – Estee Poppy) being third after settling in fourth and moving into the one out and one back trail with 500m remaining. INDIANAS WISH (Lincoln Royal – Braeview Babe 2.0.2, $10,988) showed gate speed to race without cover, pressed forward to find the lead at the 1700m and tired into fifth. BAZARUTO BEACH (Sunshine Beach – Jilliby Zulu) was out of position at the start, losing 15m and was last on the markers throughout.

Mile Rate: - 2.4.0            Final Half: - 60.3               Margins: - 10m, 6m

Trial 4: - KYVALLEY HACIENDA (Andover Hall – Kyvalley Lily) began very quickly to find the lead, set up a slow tempo and was able to hold off his rivals to score. AMOUR MATERNAL (Love You – My Valerie 1.54.8, $132,655) trailed the leader and made up some ground late despite racing roughly in the final stages. ABUNDANCE was three back on the markers throughout and lost ground in the latter stages. He finished in third position with COTE DE OR (Love You – Donegal Flat) being last after breaking stride with 1700m remaining.

Mile Rate: - 2.10.6          Final Half: - 62.6               Margins: - 1m, 10m

Trial 5: - CAPTAIN WILSON (Captaintreacherous – Saabette 1.56.2, $34,378) was fourth on the markers, pulled hard and wanted to hang out but he was able to get the job done. He moved into the one out and one back trail at the 900m and came out three horses wide at the 300m. SPORTSSEAL (Sportswriter – Tessanover) trailed the leader and moved up without cover from the 900m. He battled on solidly in the straight and was able to kick on for second in front of MANBAR PRINCESS (Betterthancheddar – Korobeit Princess 2.2.7, $13,165), which ran an unlucky third after settling three back on the markers and being held up for a run at the end. SPEEDIE EADIE (Auckland Reactor – Grandma Gertie) finished fourth after setting the speed with MARY KATHLEEN (Auckland Reactor – Art Bubble) being last on the markers throughout.

Mile Rate: - 2.6.2            Final Half: - 58.3               Margins: - 4m, 3m

Trial 6: - IM READY JET was in the one out and one back trail, moved into the death seat and pushed forward to find the lead at the 1400m when she won easily. She seemingly had plenty in reserve and appears ready for another prosperous campaign. LOLA DEVEREAUX was without cover early, gained the lead at the 1700m and took a trail with 1400m remaining. She had her chance but met a smart filly on the day. REIGNING LILLIES trailed the leader early, was shuffled to four back on the markers and battled into third. SPEEDWAY QUEEN led out and ended up being three back on the markers, finishing fourth in front of QUAKER MAKER, which was five back on the markers throughout. JAYBEEOHDEE broke stride at the start and was tailed off for the entire journey.

Mile Rate: - 2.3.8            Final Half: - 60.0               Margins: - 12m, 25m

Trial 7: - MAORISHADOW was five back on the markers in the early stages, moved up without cover from the bell and proved too strong in the run to the finish. STAR DOWN UNDER trailed the leader early, circled around to find the lead at the 1400m and battled on well for second position. FORGOT TO REMEMBER began quickly to find the lead early, took a trail and battled on quite well via the sprint lane. ANGELS BREATH was fourth on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail at the 800m. She battled on fairly well for fourth in front of KYVALLEY CATWALK, which was three back on the markers and MYRTLE VALE finished a long last after pacing and breaking stride on the first turn.

Mile Rate: - 2.8.9            Final Half: - 59.8               Margins: - 3m, 3m

Trial 8: - METRO MAN showed gate speed to lead and was unchallenged throughout. He ran away from his rivals and scored by a large margin. TOUCH OF ARMBRO began quickly and trailed the leader throughout. He lost ground at the end but held down second position. LURKING was three back on the markers and moved to the death seat at the 650m. He battled on fairly well for third with AUSSIEPRIDE being fourth after settling five back on the inside. SPARKLING SUCCESS settled four back on the markers, broke stride at the 700m and came in at the tail of the field.

Mile Rate: - 2.5.3            Final Half: - 59.3               Margins: - 15m, 5m

Trial 9: - MARGARET RUTH settled fourth on the markers, moved up without cover at the 600m and was able to score impressively. She seemed to have plenty in reserve and won softly. NORQUAY settled three back on the markers, pushed forward to lead at the 1600m and battled on well for second. KYVALLEY SHAUNIE bounced to the front early, took a trail and picked up some ground late for third. VALKYRIE was behind the leader, was shuffled back to third on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 400m and came out three horses wide on the home turn. YMBRO WASTED finished last of the five runners after racing without cover early then easing back to the tail of the field.

Mile Rate: - 2.6.2            Final Half: - 59.2               Margins: - 2m, 1m

Trial 10: - TIARA STRIDE pushed forward to find the lead, set up a slow tempo and sprinted home too well to score by a large margin. SKYRANGER SLOANE (Skyvalley – Sharendoo Lass 2.6.8, $70,887) was behind the leader early, ended up being three back on the markers and moved away from the inside at the 400m. She finished second ahead of SURBITON ARMISTICE, which was four back on the markers, moved up without cover at the 1700m, trailed the leader at the 900m and broke stride with 100m remaining. CENTRAL OTAGO (Love You – Sumthingaboutmaori 2.0.9, $461,499) was three then four back on the markers and finished fourth ahead of PARISIAN ARTISTE (Love You – Schleck $16,489), which broke stride and was tailed off throughout.

Mile Rate: - 2.11.5          Final Half: - 61.1               Margins: - 20m, 10m

TABCORP PARK, MELTON 22/09/20

Trial 1: - Only two horses contested the opening trial with NOVEMBER GUY leading throughout and holding off a late challenge from HES THEMIGHTYSPIN.

Mile Rate: - 2.8.2            Final Half: - 60.36    Margin: - 2.5m

Trial 2: - ITS BEAUJOLAIS settled last of the six runners, moved up without cover from the 800m and sustained a long run when a big winner over MOONLITE DRIVE, which tried to lead throughout. The final sectionals were handy so it was a very good performance. DANCING WITH FLO also produced a very nice effort for third. She settled fifth on the markers and ran home strongly late to finish just behind the leading pair. SOMETHING BETTOR trailed the leader and moved away from the markers on the home turn. He is a 2yo and was taking on older horses so his run was sound. THEULTIMATE settled three back on the markers and finished fifth ahead of LETS GET SHORTY (4 back markers).

Mile Rate: - 2.1.1            Final Half: - 57.88    Margins: - 1/2neck, 4.5m

BLACKBOOKERS: - Its Beaujolais, Dancing With Flo

Trial 3: - TIZ A GOODTIME settled three back on the markers, moved away from the inside at the 500m and scored comfortably. VALLEY OF TERROR trailed the leader throughout and finished in second position with the trotter SONNY BROOKE being third after settling last of the four runners. CEE CEE NORMAN showed gate speed to lead but broke stride with 700m remaining and lost all chance.

Mile Rate: - 2.2.1            Final Half: - 59.1               Margins: - 15m, 20m

Trial 4: - SANGREAL was inconvenienced at the start and did a good job to keep trotting, found the front shortly afterwards and proved too good in a small trial field of three runners. SILENT REVERIE (Pegasus Spur – Sunny Folly 2.8.1, $27,778) finished in second position after breaking stride 100m after the start and losing 40m in the early stages. She broke stride again under pressure with 100m remaining and was a distant second at the end. THE SARGENT (Skyvalley – Redneck) showed gate speed and led early but galloped shortly after the start. He was tailed off for the remainder of the trip.

Mile Rate: - 2.10.2          Final Half: - 61.55    Margins: - 44.5m, 98m

Trial 5: - OCEANIQUE began quickly to lead, took a trail and used the sprint lane. She accelerated through to get the prize ahead of BELLIGERENCE, which settled down last of the five runners prior to moving into the death seat with 1200m remaining. I AM PEGASUS settled third on the markers, moved out three horses wide from the 400m and broke stride when a clear third at the 150m mark. She was far enough in front of her other two rivals to hold down third position. STEVIE DEE pushed forward to find the lead on the first turn and finished in fourth ahead of GIUSEPPE MOON, which settled four back on the markers before moving into the one out and one back trail.

Mile Rate: - 2.2.6            Final Half: - 62.19    Margins: - ½ neck, 30.5m

SHEPPARTON 22/09/20

Trial 1: - CATCH A MOMENT began quickly to lead, took a trail and used the sprint lane. He sprinted quickly in the run to the finish and scored impressively. BUSTER BRADY progressed forward out three horses wide and pushed to the lead at the 1600m. He fought on well when challenged but was run down on the line. ROCKNROLL ICON settled seventh on the markers and moved up without cover at the 1200m. He kicked on strongly to finish a close up third. BLINGITTOTHEMAX was sixth on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail behind ROCKNROLL ICON at the half mile marker. He was doing his best work late and finished a close fourth. DALLAS NIKOLAY began quickly to lead, trailed the leader then ended up being three back on the markers. He was in fifth position ahead of MANGOCHILILIME (5 back markers, 1-2 at 600m) and YOUNG ROOSTER (4 back markers).

Mile Rate: - 1.59.1          Final Half: - 57.0               Margins: - 1m, Neck

BLACKBOOKER: - Catch A Moment

Trial 2: - BIDE OUR TIME (Bettors Delight – Bella Aurora 2.2.4, $5,470) has been trialling nicely and was impressive again. He settled six back on the markers, moved into a one out and one back trail and came out three horses wide from the 400m before zooming away over the final stages. SYZATE (Heston Blue Chip – My Little Black Dress $4,325) showed gate speed to lead, took a trail at the 1300m and moved away from the inside on the home turn. She was able to get up to finish a distant second. BUNDLE OF NOTES began well enough to trail the leader before being shuffled back to third. He remained in third position and finished ahead of HEADBANGER (A Rocknroll Dance – Real Bonus 1.55.4, $125,550), which was last of the eight runners early before making a move with 1700m remaining and finding the lead at the 1300m mark. GIANNIS AY MACRAY moved up without cover from the 700m from fourth and battled into fifth position. NIVEKALON EAGLE (Shadow Play – Piece of My Heart 1.55.3, $41,112) was eighth on the markers and finished sixth ahead of PEDRO (5 back markers) and CONCORDE DAWN (7 back markers).

Mile Rate: - 2.2.5            Final Half – 60.2               Margins: - 25m, 4m

Trial 3: - SWEET ON YOU raced without cover early, eased to be seventh on the markers and got into the one out and one back trail at the 700m before finishing off nicely. He appeared to be very strong at the finish and scored impressively. IMA DESTROYER began quickly to find the lead, set up a slow tempo and was run down in the latter stages. SENITAS STRENGTH (Muscle Mass – Senita) produced a very nice effort to finish third after she settled down in eighth position, moved away from the markers at the 700m (1-2) before making up good ground at the finish. LEXINGTON QUEEN began quickly and was third early but broke stride on the first turn. She was fifth on the markers mid-race then moved up without cover at the 700m mark. She finished fourth ahead of the unraced qualifier TEDS SECRET (Crazed – Secret Message), which settled down ninth on the markers. MOTORING HALL was three back on the markers and dropped back to sixth ahead of MYNAMESGRAHAM (10 back markers, three horses wide from 700m) and DAZY SUNDAZE (Majestic Son – Secret Sundaze 2.0.6, $42,535), which trailed the leader, used the sprint lane and broke stride with 150m remaining. BULLION HARRY (Muscle Hill – Miss Bullion 1.59.6, $75,075) (6 back markers) finished ninth ahead of OHNO COMMANDO (4 back markers).

Mile Rate: - 2.11.2          Final Half: - 61.5               Margins: - Head, 1m

Trial 4: - VIVA LA ROCK settled eighth on the outside and was able to land the one out and one back trail at the 1100m mark. He finished off too well and seemed to have something left in reserve. CAPTAIN OH CAPTAIN began quickly to lead, took a trail and ended up being three back on the markers at the bell before he worked into the clear at the 300m. He battled on strongly for second ahead of WATCHMEDAZZLE, which gained a one out and one back trail before making a move at the 1400m. After working hard mid-race, he fought on strongly at the finish to fill third spot. CLASSICAL MUSIC (Bettors Delight – Top Tempo 1.59.5, $225,513) settled seventh on the markers, moved into the running lane (1-2) and was left without cover at the 1100m. She finished in fourth ahead of TINO TERE MAORI, which raced roughly at the start but did enough to get in behind the leader. ALICE ON THE BEACH (Sunshine Beach – Fulsome 1.56.3, $43,622) settled four back on the markers and finished in sixth spot. ALLVICTORY HANOVER (1-4, 1-2 at the 1100m) and EVIES DRESSMAKER (without cover, pulled hard, lead at 1200m, trailed leader at bell) were seventh and eighth respectively.

Mile Rate: - 2.1.7            Final Half: - 60.4               Margins: - 1.5m, Head

Trial 5: - HANCOCKS HERO began quickly to lead, took a trail and used the sprint lane to get up and win. He scored by a narrow margin but went to the line with plenty in reserve. JETS ART settled sixth on the markers, gained a one out and one back trail at the bell and came out three horses wide at the 300m. He put in a nice trial performance and finished second ahead of CHANGEOVER GIRL (Changeover – Shortys Treasure 1.58.8, $24,110), which dashed to the lead shortly after the start and pulled hard in the run. CAUSING STRIFE settled in third position and was able to fill fourth at the end in front of YELLOW STONE (Yankee Spider – Lombo Luvbird), which was without cover early and ended up being fifth on the markers from the 1300m. CLAUDYS PRINCE started off in seventh position, moved up without cover from the 1200m and battled on fairly well at the end. MY MATE COL settled down in last position and picked up NANANELLIE (Somebeachsomewhere – Aventura) (4 back markers) and STEAL SOME TIME (Lombo Pocket Watch – Jillie Scot 2.1.1, $28,428) (8 back on the markers) in the straight.

Mile Rate: - 2.1.2            Final Half: - 61.8               Margins: - Head, 1m

Trial 6: - LASTING BOND settled fifth on the markers and came out four horses wide at the 400m. He produced a strong finish and got up to win over BEACH TIME, which settled four back on the inside, moved away from the markers shortly after being caught behind a galloping runner at the 800m and came out three horses wide at the 400m. She did well to finish a close second with TROUBLE LOOMING being in third place after settling third on the markers, getting checked at the 800m, dropping back to the inside and being held up for a run at a vital stage. She was very unlucky and made up a lot of ground via the sprint lane in the final stages. She backed up to win at Shepparton on Thursday night. GOODLOOKIN ROOSTER began quickly and trailed the leader, broke stride momentarily at the 800m and recovered to finish in fourth position. LIFEINQUESTION (Betterthancheddar – Lifeinthecountry) was sixth on the markers, gained a one out and one back trail, and popped in behind the leader from the 800m. He finished in front of APHRODISIAC (showed gate speed, led) and FARAGLIONI (without cover).

Mile Rate: - 2.3.8            Final Half: - 61.1               Margins: - Neck, 12m

Trial 7: - PROSECCO BOY settled four back on the outside and ended up being one out and one back at the bell. He came out four horses wide at the 300m and sprinted quickly to win. He was very impressive in the run to the finish and is a good chance of racing well the next time he steps out onto the track. TREASURE settled ninth on the outside, came out five horses wide on the home turn and finished well for second with ROLLING ALONG being in third position after being one out and one back trail early before pushing forward to lead with 1600m remaining. LOLA MONTEZ gained a nice trail for the majority of the journey (1-2,1-1) and came out three horses wide at the 300m. She was outgunned by PROSECCO BOY in the home straight but she was still getting to the line reasonably well. HOLSTEIN trailed the leader and was shuffled back on the markers during in the middle stages. He finished in fifth position ahead of RHETTS JET, which showed gate speed to lead, took a trail and was shuffled to three back on the markers in the middle stages. JUMPINGJACKHANOVER led early, took a trail at the 1600m then moved into the death seat at the 700m. He finished seventh ahead of BRING THE ACTION, which was in the one out and one back trail, got left stranded without cover mid-race and tired in the last lap. STARSBYTHEBEACH settled ninth on the markers and started yielding ground with over a lap remaining. He was retired from the trial.

Mile Rate: - 2.0.1            Final Half: - 57.8               Margins: - 5m, Head

BLACKBOOKER: - Prosecco Boy

Trial 9: - QUEEN INVASION (Muscle Hill – Invasions Pride 2.5.6, $36,765) led throughout and won without being extended. CMON CARL LEE stood still at the start and missed away by over 100m. She took advantage of an extremely slow speed to tack onto the group at the 1100m, moved up without cover from the half mile marker and got into second position approaching the home turn. He then hung out badly and drifted to the outside fence in the latter stages so he did a lot wrong in the run. ABBIE (Majestic Son – Aldebaran Peggy) settled three back on the markers and finished third with HALUNKE (Yankee Spider – Miss Eliza 2.5.9, $43,000) being last after trailing the leader and breaking stride at the 650m.

Mile Rate: - 2.18.4          Final Half: - 62.6               Margins: - 15m, 20m