A filly bred and owned by Peter Gleeson and trained by Emma Stewart hasn’t beaten the eye of Craig Rail, who has thrown a daughter of Somebeachsomewhere straight into his Blackbook.
Rail was impressed with the trial of Life Happens at Tabcorp Park Melton on May 15 and thinks she’s worth following in the early part of her career.
Rail made three additions to his Blackbook this week, including Chris Svanosio-trained Captain Coach and Gary and Debbie Quinlan’s Knights Templar.
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MILDURA 16/05/21
Trial 1: - SOAR settled towards the tail in the early stages but was in the one out and one back trail and he came out three horses wide from 600m mark. He produced a brilliant finishing burst and was able to score easily. ROCK RUBY ROCK was in second position on the markers for the majority of the journey before moving to the outside on the home turn. She finished a distant second with THE VERGINIAN being in third position after setting up a genuine tempo in the lead and establishing a big lead in the early stages. WHERESMILZEE raced without cover throughout and finished fourth in front of LITTLE MISS DAISY (4 back markers) and LOYOLA ROCKNROLLA was the last one home after settling three back on the markers and racing fiercely during the middle stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.1 Final Half: - 63.7 Margins: - 10m, 15m
Trial 2: - ARCHER NORMAN began quickly to find the lead and pulled hard during the middle stages. He was always nicely clear of his rivals and scored by a comfortable margin. UNETHICAL settled three back on the markers and came out three horses wide from the 700m mark. She worked to the line well to finish in second position with IRONBARK FELLA being in third after settling three back on the inside and moving into the one out and one back trail. EEZEE STREET was last of the six runners and moved out wide on the home turn, finishing off nicely for fourth. The qualifier TICKLE TICKLE (Sir Galvinator – Happy Easter Lombo) was four back on the inside, poked through to trail the leader at the bell and finished ahead of ULTIMATE PLEASURE, which trailed the leader early, moved away from the inside at the bell, drifted out three horses wide turning into the backstraight and yielded ground over the latter stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.9 Final Half: - 62.1 Margins: - 7m, Neck
Trial 3: - FOOTLOCK began quickly to find the lead, hung out at the 800m corner but remained in the lead and was able to dash well clear over the concluding stages. ROCKNROLL FEVER trailed the leader throughout and finished in second position. RUBY REACTOR (Auckland Reactor – Larilla Lace 2.3.2, $13,585) was three back on the markers and battled into third with PUMPT (Mach Three – Kelly Maguire) being fourth after being in the death seat throughout. HEART OF OAKLANDS (Betterthancheddar – Doves Patch 1.58.2, $27,068) was slow out and missed away by 20m hence she was last for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.8 Final Half: - 62.3 Margins: - 15m, 15m
Trial 4: - YOURSNMINE began quickly to find the lead, set up a slow tempo throughout and had a good kick left at the finish. He won comfortably from CALGARY BAY, which settled last of the three runners before coming out three horses wide from the 600m and finding the line nicely late. MACH HU trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 600m mark but only battled over the latter stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.5 Final Half: - 60.4 Margins: - 5m, 3m
KYABRAM 16/05/21
Trial 1: - MILLY PATONE was stood down to trial after finishing last of the seven runners at Cobram on March 29. She was able to defeat the qualifier WESTERN COMMAND (Pet Rock – Pacific Made) with the trotters MONTANA MUSCLE and SPIDER DUNBAR finishing third and fourth respectively.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.7 Final Half: - 64.8 Margins: - 2m, 1m
Trial 2: - ROCKWITH THEDEVIL is a former Queensland pacer, which hasn’t started since an unplaced effort at Redcliffe in October 2018. He recorded slow time in winning the trial over WINGING GRIN, which finished unplaced at Gunbower on May 09 with the qualifier MY TIME TO SHINE (Sunshine Beach – My Lively Lass 1.58.5, $27,708) being in third spot. MY TIME TO SHINE is set to make her debut at Shepparton on Sunday. HARD ROAD was last of the four runners across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.15.0 Final Half: - 62.2 Margins: - 1m, 3m
Trial 3: - HIGH FLUX finished off strongly to win at Shepparton two starts back and finished sixth at Gunbower at her latest performance. He won the trial by a large margin with the lightly raced SUMMERDAYS being second across the line. SHES GOING PLACES finished in third position with BONNY TAYLAH being the last horse to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.5 Final Half: - 63.3 Margins: - 10m, 4m
CRANBOURNE 16/05/21
Trial 1: - KNIGHTS TEMPLAR was able to zoom across the face of the field to find the lead and never appeared to be in any danger of defeat. He raced away from his rivals to score untouched by over 50m. He is a 50 on the National Ratings scale so he should be in for a prosperous campaign. THRILLS AND BELLS (Bells And Whistles – Sister Courage) finished a distant second but was clearly the second best run of the trial as he raced without cover for the entire trip. TIGER OF OLD (Major Bronski – Sentimental Life 1.58.9, $22,623) settled four back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 400m (1-2) and worked into third position. MIR was three back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the half mile marker and finished fourth with SUGAR HIGH (behind leader) being the last horse to cross the line.
Mile Rate – 2.2.4 Final Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 54.5m, 6.75m
BLACKBOOKER: - Knights Templar
Trial 2: - SAHARA SIROCCO began quickly and was able to find the lead without too much trouble in the early stages. He dashed home in a quick final 800m of 57.9 seconds to win without being fully extended. DANCING WITH FLO trailed the leader, came to the outside with 150m remaining and found the line nicely for second. It was a nice trial performance and she should be competitive at Warragul on Monday. ELTEEARR was last of the three runners for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.6 Final Half: - 57.9 Margins: - 1.75m, 16m
COBRAM 16/05/21
Trial 1: - HERITAGE LADY hasn’t raced since a victory at Shepparton on December 23. She won the opening trial over BUNDLE OF NOTES by twelve metres. BUNDLE OF NOTES backed up at Swan Hill on Wednesday night where he broke stride several times in the run.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.3 Final Half: - 59.3 Margin: - 12m
Trial 2: - SOME CHANGE was able to comfortably win the second trial of just two horses. He backed up at Swan Hill on Wednesday night, where he ran a reasonable race after behind held up for a run at a vital stage and working home nicely in the run to the finish. TELAVIZE (Tell All – Formalize) is an unraced gelding and was taking on the winner of eight races so it was no disgrace to finish last of the two horses. He makes his debut at Shepparton on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.2 Final Half: - 59.0 Margin: - 8m
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 17/05/21
Trial 1: - ALWAYS FAST began quickly to lead, pulled hard and set up a genuine tempo. He remained strong to the finish and won by a comfortable margin in fast time. STRUVE trailed the leader and moved to the outside on the home turn. He tried hard in the straight and battled on well for second. JAMIESON STEELE settled last of the six runners, came to the outside on the home turn and picked up ground for a distant third. ENCHANTED STRIDE was five back on the markers and finished in fourth ahead of ITS BACK IN THE DAY, which settled four back on the inside and moved into the death seat with 600m remaining. SMART LITTLE SHARD was three back on the markers for the duration and was last of the six to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 1.57.8 Final Half: - 55.81 Margins: - 4m, 20m
Trial 2: - JO AN JO (Bettors Delight – Jo An Leonie 1.58.9, $24,780) was three horses wide early before pushing forward to find the lead with 1300m remaining. She set up an even tempo and just held on in the run to the finish. CAPTAIN COACH (Captaintreacherous – Glitterazzi) led out then took a trail and used the sprint lane. He finished fast and just failed to catch the leader in what was a handy trial performance. SPORTSRAMA (Sportswriter – Rocknroll Rama) trailed the leader then was shuffled to three back on the markers and came out three horses wide at the 300m mark. He ran home fairly well for third with EMER (Sportswriter – It Is She 1.57.1, $26,548) being in fourth position after being four back on the markers and moving into the death seat at the 700m mark. KHANS CREED (A Rocknroll Dance – Talk Safely 1.58.1, $20,103) was without cover early, one out and one back for a short period and without cover again mid-race. He was last of the five horses to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Final Half: - 59.06 Margins: - Head, 14m
BLACKBOOKER: - Captain Coach
Trial 3: - NORMANDY BELLE settled three back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 800m mark, came out three horses wide at the quarter pole and finished best to score nicely. RYMES (Majestic Son – Genayas Girl) was without cover early and pushed forward to find the lead at the 1800m. She kicked on well in the run to the finish and was a close second. EURYPHAESSA was four back on the inside and moved into the death seat at the 800m mark. She dropped back to trail the leader before the home turn and used the sprint lane to finish in third position. She possesses high speed and is racing at Shepparton on Sunday. ZINGARA LASS trailed the leader early and ended up being three back on the markers. She finished a distant fourth with STRAWBERRY MOUSE (leader, behind leader at 1800m) being the last horse to complete the journey.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.5 Final Half: - 60.22 Margins: - 1.5m, 4.5m
Trial 4: - RICH BEAUTY (Always B Miki – Beauty Secret 1.52.4, $425,921) gained a one out and one back trail, came out three horses wide at the quarter pole and was able to get home best in a slowly run trial that produced a very quick last quarter of 28.1 seconds. COBBER began quickly to find the lead, set up a slow tempo and was outgunned in the run to the finish. COCORA trailed the leader and moved to the outside at the 600m mark. She battled on fairly well for third with DULCIE OTOOLE (Rock N Roll Heaven – One Fellas Fancy 1.58.3, $30,738) being last of the four runners after being three back on the markers throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Final Half: - 57.67 Margins: - 1.5m, 2.5m
Trial 5: - CYCLONE S ADAMS began quickly to find the lead, set up a slow tempo and had a good kick left in the run to the finish. He was able to hold off EMERALD STRIDE, which sprinted home nicely from last of the three runners. ZIGZAGZOO trailed the leader but started to trot very roughly when he went back into the sprint lane over the final stages and lost valuable ground. CYCLONE S ADAMS returns from a spell at Melton tomorrow night.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.1 Final Half: - 58.44 Margins: - 2m, 16.5m
Trial 6: - YIANNI progressed forward to find the lead, ran along at a very genuine tempo and was able to keep on rolling to record a very good victory. He is one of the leading chances at Melton tomorrow night. TYPHOON STRIDE settled last of the five runners, switched back to the sprint lane in the home straight and ran home strongly for an eye-catching second. AROCKNATTHEPARK settled three back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 1200m and came out three horses wide from the 400m. He was making up ground over the final stages in a sizzling final half of 55.5 seconds so it was a very good performance as a lead up to his efforts at Melton tomorrow night and at Warragul on Monday. He does appear to be a very good chance at Warragul. DIAMOND PARTY began quickly to lead, took a trail behind YIANNI and came to the outside on the home turn. She finished fourth with MIRAKURU being the last one home after being four back on the markers before moving into the death seat at the 1200m.
Mile Rate: - 1.57.7 Final Half: - 55.5 Margins: - 2m, 2m
Trial 7: - LIFE HAPPENS (Somebeachsomewhere – Modern Life) settled three back on the markers, moved to the death seat at the 600m, hit the front on the home turn and was very dominant over the final stages. TACTIC STRIDE (He’s Watching – Gina Stride) was six back on the markers, moved away from the inside at the 800m, gained a one out and one back trail at the 600m and worked home quite well for second. MADAME WEST (Western Terror – My Lishi 2.0.7, $32,060) trailed the leader and tried hard to finish in third with the early leader MISTER NIEN being in fourth. RUBY MAREE (Roll With Joe – La Bella Ruby) settled four back on the markers and finished fifth with HAVELOCK (Major In Art – Blissfull Mood 1.59.2, $37,991) (5 back markers) being the last horse to pass the winning post.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.9 Final Half: - 59.27 Margins: - 13m, 4m
BLACKBOOKER: - Life Happens
Trial 8: - PARIS FAITH was left a long way in front when his two rivals galloped and was able to win by a large margin. She pulled very hard and set up a genuine tempo early before getting very tired late but she had a large margin to spare. ORPHAN ANDY (Andover Hall – Miss Warbucks 1.58.2, $148,887) is a nicely bred trotter for trainer John Justice. He galloped at the start and was last early but was able to run down BACARDI PARDY (Bacardi Lindy – Eureka Encounter 2.1.4, $49,858) to finish in second position. BACARDI PARDY began well and trailed the leader but broke stride on the first turn and settled in a distant second.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.4 Final Half: - 66.43 Margins: - 58m, 14m
Trial 9: - BLAZIN CRACKER was three then four back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 700m and came out three horses wide from the 400m when he sprinted home best to get the prize. He returns from a spell at Bendigo on Tuesday night, where he should run his usual honest race. ILLAWONG PARRIS was without cover early before finding the front at the 1700m. He ran along at an even tempo and finished a close second. OUTA THE BLUE settled last of the seven runners, came out three and four horses wide from the quarter pole and worked home well for third. SCHNAPPSHOT trailed the leader, ended up being three back on the markers and finished in fourth position. WUNDERLAND was five back on the markers and finished ahead of FOUR LONELY NIGHTS, which led out then took a trail with CHEROKEE JOE (6 back markers) being the last horse to finish.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.5 Final Half: - 58.24 Margins: - Neck, 10.5m
Trial 10: - MEGEVE trailed the leader and came to the outside with 600m remaining. She got to the lead on the home turn and was allowed to coast to the line to win narrowly. ALDEBARAN JAYTEE led in the field of two runners and was run down but kicked on well after being headed on the home turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.0 Final Half: - 63.22 Margin: - Short ½ Head
BENDIGO 17/05/21
Trial 1: - ANGSKI stepped away nicely to find the front, set up a slow tempo and was able to get away from his only other rival to win comfortably. EMU BOB (I’m Stately – Biggies 2.7.1, $28,806) trailed the leader throughout and lost ground over the concluding stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.4 Final Half: - 62.2 Margin: - 16m
Trial 2: - WISH UPONA DREAM was able to spear to the front and led clearly in the early stages. She gained a nice run in the lead and was too good in the run to the finish. She is competing at Bendigo on Tuesday night. SPANISH RIZARDO (Skyvalley – Ships Scar) settled three back on the markers, moved away from the inside on the home turn and was doing his best work in the run to the finish, running a nice second. BEAUTYBOUCHEA (Danny Bouchea – Yankee Surprise) trailed the leader and was last of the three runners to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.7 Final Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 4m, 20m
Trial 3: - SAN ANTONIA ROSE (Bacardi Lindy – Rosetta) began quickly to find the lead and was headed at the 500m but was able to regain the lead on the home turn to win comfortably at the end. BARBS GIFT broke at the start and lost approximately 40m in the early stages. She chased hard to tack onto the group, was able to get through and trail the leader on the home turn and finished quickly to run into second position. PARISIAN BANDIT (Love You – Le Chabanais 2.3.6, $56,600) trailed the leader, came to the outside at the 900m, hit the front at the 500m and appeared to be the winner but broke stride when leaving the back straight and lost his chance. He recovered to finish in third spot. FULL OF FIZZ trailed the leader when fourth and THE CHOOK was last after being three back on the markers and breaking stride at the bell.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.6 Final Half: - 61.7 Margins: - 8m, 5m
Trial 4: - IM MISS ROYALTY trailed the leader and used the sprint lane when she scored by a narrow margin. She is racing at Bendigo on Tuesday night. LION HEART began quickly to find the lead, set up a slow speed and was run down in the final stages. He backs up at Kilmore this evening. THE RED WARRIOR broke stride at the start, lost approximately 50m, tacked on at the 1400m and moved up without cover at the 1200m. He did a great job to finish in third position and is a value hope at Bendigo on Tuesday. COHEN ROAD KATE settled four back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail and finished in fourth ahead of WILL PATRICK, which was without cover before dropping to three back on the markers. ELISE HALL (Angus Hall – Tender Annie 2.3.9, $23,650) settled last of the main group before breaking stride at the 300m and losing her chance.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.5 Final Half: - 61.3 Margins: - 1m, 3.5m
Trial 5: - ROLL WITH RON (Roll With Joe – Clevedon Betty 1.57.2, $22,470) settled sixth on the outside (1-2), dropped onto the markers and moved through to trail the leader approaching the home turn. He moved away from the inside in the home straight and finished off strongly to get the prize. SABOTAGE (He’s Watching – Roxie Romance) began quickly to find the lead and set up a reasonable tempo before being run down over the latter stages. OZZIE JOY pulled hard in the score up, trailed the leader, continued to race fiercely, moved to the outside at the 400m and broke stride on the home turn, losing approximately 10m. He recovered in the straight and finished well for an unlucky third. He has a bit to learn but he shows some ability. DARKIES LAST (Hurrikane Kingcole – Lil Safe) gained a one out and one back trail and finished fourth with HURRIKANE DUSTY failing to beat a runner to the line after racing on the outside of the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Final Half: - 60.2 Margins: - 3.5m, 1m
Trial 6: - INTEREST FREE (Art Major – Picobello 1.52.3, $73,194) settled four back on the markers, moved up without cover from the 600m, sprinted quickly in the backstraight and hit the lead with 400m remaining. He raced away to a very easy victory and looks to show ability. He was running a good race at Ballarat in a heat of the Australian Gold on Thursday night before striking bother on the home turn. BARACK ENOBRAC began quickly to find the lead, ran along at a reasonable tempo and was run down over the final stages. LAVENDI RICKY (Betterthancheddar – Julies Equity 1.58.4, $197,969) trailed the leader and finished in third position with BETTERTHANGIGI (Betterthancheddar – Mademoiselle Gigi 1.58.9, $45,441) being last after yielding ground from the death seat.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.7 Final Half: - 59.0 Margins: - 22m, 20m
Trial 7: - HARRYHOO settled last of the six runners, moved into the running lane at the 300m (1-2) and came out four horses wide on the turn. He produced a strong finishing burst and got the prize over OZZIE PLAYBOY, which settled one position ahead (5 back markers, 1-1) and was three horses wide on the home bend. I WANT IT ALL (Sportswriter – Operative Asset) began quickly to trail the leader, moved to the outside at the 500m mark and finished in third position. MON BEL ANGE (A Rocknroll Dance – Alita Paree) began quickly and raced roughly shortly after the start but pressed forward to find the lead at the 1600m before fading into fourth. INFERRNO (Courage Under Fire – Allfouru) began fast to find the lead, took a trail at the 1600m and finished ahead of DESIRE TO LIVE, which settled four back on the markers.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.6 Final Half: - 59.1 Margins: - 2m, 11m
Trial 8: - VAN NIEKERK settled five back on the markers, moved into the running lane (1-3) and ran home strongly at the finish. He got up to win from MISS MORAINE, which settled sixth on the markers, dropped back to the inside approaching the home turn and used the sprint lane. She finished off nicely over the final stages. CROSSROADER settled down in seventh position, moved up without cover at the 1300m, hit the front at the 700m and was gunned down late. He backs up at Kilmore this evening. HAPPYASLARRY was three back on the inside, got held up for a run at a vital stage and ran home well late for a nice fourth. TRAVEL BUG was four back on the markers before moving into the one out and one back trail at the 1200m. He finished fifth with TELLMESUMTHINGRL being in sixth after trailing the leader. RINELLA (Village Jasper – Sharnica) was three back on the markers and moved into the running lane (1-3) at the 700m. She finished ahead of ORION BLASTER (Caribbean Blaster – Starlit Orion), which led and yielded ground from the 700m mark.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.1 Final Half: - 58.7 Margins: - 2m, 4m
Trial 9: - MAJOR WATSON was fifth on the markers, pulled hard then came out four horses wide on the home turn when he ran home strongly to get up and score. TOBY OGARA gained a one out and one back trail at the 700m after being four back on the markers, came out three horses wide from the 300m and worked home well for second. He has a handy finishing burst and is racing at Shepparton on Sunday. WHATA ROLLER was fourth on the markers before moving into the running lane (1-2) at the 700m mark and worked into third. He returns from a spell at Kilmore this evening. MISTER JIMARINGLE was a very nice trial effort after being three back on the inside and weaving a passage over the final stages. He went to the line with plenty in reserve. MOTU CULLEN trailed the leader and broke stride at the 1600m, losing 10m. He moved into the death seat from that point and tired into fifth. SUNROSE MASTER finished sixth after setting the speed and NUREYEV was last for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.4 Final Half: - 58.2 Margins: - 2m, 5m
