Our trials analyst Craig Rail has delved deep into the trial replays and found five new horses for his Black Book.
Check out the bottom of his detailed report for his full list of Blackbookers to follow.
SHEPPARTON 23/05/19
Trial 1: – IT’S A RAPT (Majestic Son – Rapt In A Rainbow 2.4.0, $24,650), KRAZE (Crazed – Karamboo 2.3.1, $78,197) and VINDICATING (Tennotrump – Majestic Maori 2.3.2, $45,075) were the only three trotters to do everything right and they finished in the top three. IT’S A RAPT led and set up a slow speed before kicking clear on the turn. KRAZE settled four back on the inside and hit the line strongly. VINDICATING was behind KRAZE and also finished off well. DURANTEE (Majestic Son – Nirvana Castle) finished fourth after being slow in the score up. He galloped in the back straight on the first occasion. NICKYS SON (Imperial Count – Nicky Eileen 2.0.0, $125,549) trailed the leader and was trotting roughly for the majority of the trip before galloping at the 300m. MOTORING HALL was slow to begin, picked up a lot of ground to race without cover then galloped in the back straight on the final occasion. ITS GAZADANGERWOOD (Bad Boy Truscott – Justcallmespecial 2.3.6, $18,075) settled three back on the markers and galloped on the home turn. CUBAN MAMBO (Bacardi Lindy – Boot Scootin Glory 2.15.2, $825) galloped several times in the run and finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: – 2.9.9 Final Half: – 61.16 Margins: – 6m, 12m
Trial 2: – IMA PUMPKIN (Art Major – Miss Madoff 1.56.9, $118,308) led comfortably from the pole position and ran along at an even tempo. He was always nicely clear and was never in any danger of defeat. MIRADERO settled three back on the inside and worked home reasonably well out wide on the track for second. JUSTCALLMEAZA (Bitobliss – Meandmyshadow 2.2.7, $6,125) trailed the leader and came to the outside on the home turn but couldn’t accelerate in the latter stages. YARRAWONGA LASSIE (Heston Blue Chip – Leading Lady Lombo 2.1.2, $22,198) settled four back on the inside and finished a distant fourth. MISTER JIMARINGLE (Modern Art – Caro Ella 2.3.1, $6,430) settled 15m behind the second last horse in CALIBRE (Village Jasper – Tag Heuer) early but was able to get the better of that pacer in the latter stages.
Mile Rate: – 2.0.7 Final Half: – 59.8 Margins: 8m, 1m
Trial 3: – WAYONBYE was the only C0 class horse in the trial and he beat the proven winners including a C6 pacer with authority. He settled four back on the inside before moving into the breeze at the 1600m. He raced a little keenly in that position but cleared away to win untouched. SOME CHANGE settled sixth (1-2) and came to the outside on the home turn. He finished off very quickly for an eye-catching second. LORNE BEACH came out of the gate quickly to find the markers, took cover under hard restraint and used the sprint lane for third. STRAWBERRY COURAGE used some energy in the early stages to find the lead and that effort took a toll at the finish. He finished fourth in front of THE FORTUNATE SON, which had his chance (3 markers, 1-1) and DAYSEEDEE followed the markers throughout in sixth position. GRAPHICS was without cover early before gaining a one out and one back trail but dropped out from the 800m.
Mile Rate: – 2.0.7 Final Half: – 59.4 Margins: – 5m, Neck
Trial 4: – ILLAWONG RED stepped away well from the standing start to lead then took cover behind STARLIGHT RED 250m after the start. He came to the outside on the home turn and was too quick in the sprint up the straight. STARLIGHT RED held on for second in front of the late closing MAJESTIC TIME, which settled four back on the markers. The 2yo trotter MILLYS MAGIC settled three back on the markers and did a good job to finish as close as she did. DARK SECRET stepped away well but galloped shortly after the start. He lost 15m and settled last but he did gallop again when making ground with 150m remaining.
Mile Rate: – 2.9.9 Final Half: – 60.9 Margins: – 4m, 4m
Trial 5: – STARRY MACH trailed the leader AMERICAN SWEETHART (American Ideal – Crystal Reign 2.3.3, $33,714) and used the sprint lane in the latter stages to snare victory. AMERICAN SWEETHART held on for second and VILLACCI (3 back markers) motored to the line out wide on the track to run an eye-catching third. NOMORELYING (Life Sign – Total Truth 2.0.2, $10,525) settled sixth on the outside and came out three horses wide at the 800m. He loomed alongside the leader on the home turn but peaked on his run late. COOLARAMA finished fifth after racing without cover throughout. LOMBO PAPER TALK (Rock N Roll Heaven – Lombo Laser Flash) settled four back on the markers and finished sixth in front of WELL WELL (1-1), which began yielding ground from the 700m.
Mile Rate: – 2.2.1 Final Half: – 58.6 Margins: – 1m, 1m
Trial 6: – COMMON PEOPLE (Mach Three – The Oval Office 1.59.9, $9,908) settled four back on the inside but wanted to race fiercely so made a move from the 1600m mark. He found the lead shortly afterwards and was able to keep going to win the trial by a little over a length margin. WALKAMILEINMYSHOES led out before taking cover and was able to hold down second in front of MADDIELEA (Auckland Reactor – Allison June), which finished nicely from four back on the markers. HOT BLOODED WOMAN raced three back on the markers from the 1400m and finished fourth. GOLDEN SAND (Somebeachsomewhere – Fususi 1.59.2, $180,305) is a nicely bred gelding that finished a distant fifth but he was never asked for an effort at any stage. BACKINBLACK settled last before trying to move up without cover from the 800m but he didn’t make up much ground and ended up finishing at the rear of the field.
Mile Rate: – 2.5.5 Final Half: – 58.9 Margins: – 4m, 1m
CRANBOURNE 25/05/19
Trial 1: – SUNDANCER RAINBOW settled three back on the inside and gained a lovely passage along the sprint lane to accelerate through and win the trial from KRAFTY BART, which settled last of the five runners before pushing forward to race without cover with 800m remaining. CUZIN LYNDAL (Courage Under Fire – Aunty Daph) tried to lead throughout but had to be content with third position. ICANMOTOR (Somebeachsomewhere – Blue Seelster 1.56.2, $54,905) was four back on the inside throughout and defeated his stable mate ACCESS DECLINED (Art Major – Gone Walkabout), which trailed the leader and attempted to make ground by coming away from the markers at the quarter pole.
Mile Rate: – 2.5.0 Final Half: – 61.3 Margins: – ½ head, Neck
Trial 2: – RAFFAS ACE pushed forward to find the lead and was always in control. He won the trial nicely and easily held off the handy performer ARGGGHHH, which settled five back on the markers before making a move at the 650m mark. DEFT TOUCH settled four back on the markers and followed ARGGGHHH after he swept passed in the back straight. NIGHTMARES (Roll With Joe – Dream Allulike) finished fourth after being three back on the markers throughout while LADY MAJESTIC was fifth after trailing the leader. The trotter MISS INTENSE was last throughout but the speed was quite genuine, particularly in the latter stages.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.9 Final Half: – 59.8 Margins: – 4m, 6m
BLACKBOOKER: – Raffa’s Ace
Trial 3: – DANSBRO pushed passed IMA BLUE BOY on the first turn to find the lead and was able to cling on and win the trial narrowly. CELESTIAL TREKKER put in another very good trial performance. He went forward early and was very wide on the first corner before angling onto the markers (3 back). He raced keenly throughout and sustained a strong run from the 500m mark. MONTENERO settled last of the five runners and was able to pick up IMA BLUE BOY (trailed leader) and NEVADA JANE (4 back markers) in the latter stages.
Mile Rate: – 2.4.2 Final Half: – 58.8 Margins: – Neck, 12m
BACCHUS MARSH
Trial 1: – AMUNET (Majestic Son – Melpark Sunrise 1.59.0, $121,390) is a nicely bred trotter, which is showing ability at the trials. She recorded a slow mile rate but won by a large margin. WILCANNIA (Andover Hall – Wheels To Go) finished second in front of SHEZA CHOCOLATIER (Art Major – Highview Ember 1.53.3, $122,798), which comes from a good pacing breed but obviously likes to trot.
Mile Rate: – 2.18.1 Final Half: – 66.7 Margins: – 40m, 120m
Trial 2: – MIRARI (We Will See – Golden Illusion) has had a few trial performances recently and was able to bring up a victory over BRONSKI MOMENT (Major Bronski – Mystical Rainbow). LET’S GO EXCLUSIVE (Caribbean Blaster – Bella Fortuna 2.1.2, $5,830) was third in front of INSHADOW (Shadow Play – Gaelic Way).
Mile Rate: – 2.11.8 Final Half: – 61.3 Margins: – 6m, 6m
Trial 3: – It was only a small field of three runners and the proven winner HYPERSONIC DRIVE appeared to be well placed. He won the trial by a large margin over the unraced mare NELLIESLITTLEANGEL (BG’s Folly – Kialla Mist) and LUCKY KERINGLE finished last of the three.
Mile Rate: – 2.8.5 Final Half: – 59.9 Margins: – 30m, 15m
Trial 4: – HES THEMIGHTYSPIN broke stride and lost all chance at his debut. He defeated MY AMBITION and QUEEN OF EURASIA (Bacardi Lindy – Maori Missile 2.4.6, $1,203), which was the only unraced horse in the trial, finished last of the trio.
Mile Rate: – 2.11.3 Final Half: – 65.2 Margins: – 12m, 15m
Trial 5: – BE NOT AFRAID was a winner in a fast mile rate of 1.56.6 back in March and she recorded a handy time in winning the open class trial by a good margin. IMA SASSY GIRL finished second and was obviously a good effort as she is a C1 assessed pacer and defeated DELIGHTFUL SYSTEM (C4) to the line. SUMO GRIN finished last of the four.
Mile Rate: – 2.2.2 Final Half: – 59.8 Margins: – 8m, 2m
Trial 6: – There were only three juvenile pacers contesting the final trial and there were large margins between them. SHAM ROCK (Pet Rock – Girls Got Rhythm 2.0.9, $34,313) is out of a handy race mare and won the trial from NUART, which has been placed already this season, and MAGELLANIC STREAM (Village Jasper – Magellan Clouds 2.3.1, $5,700) finished last.
Mile Rate: – 2.9.8 Final Half: – 62.5 Margins: – 100m, 50m
MILDURA 26/05/19
Trial 1: – The opening trial was marred by a fall on the first corner where NO EMOTION (Grinfromeartoear – Sokysokylala 2.3.6, $1,859) travelled awkwardly and galloped interfering with TALE OF THE DRAGON, which in turn contacted TANGAROA and that horse came to grief. He was quickly up onto his feet and the track was cleared so the trial proceeded on. CARAGGIO ESCAPEE led from the pole position with ELPINE SALLY (Auckland Reactor – Grace Anatomy) trailing from the inside of the second line. That pair were able to establish a large gap on the others when the trouble occurred. MALLEE JET (Dawn Ofa New Day – Forget The Frills 2.3.8, $6,060) and TALE OF THE DRAGON were third and fourth with NO EMOTION virtually tailed off. CARAGGIO ESCAPEE set up a slow tempo and had a good kick at the finish, easily holding ELPINE SALLY at bay. TALE OF THE DRAGON was third in front of MALLEE JET and NO EMOTION.
Mile Rate: – 2.6.5 Final Half: – 59.9 Margins: – 4m, 25m
Trial 2: – MAJOR MAGUIRE appeared to be content to hold the lead before galloping momentarily 100m after the start, which allowed WE WILL SOUND to find the lead. FRANKNTANK settled four back on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail when PRETTYPUD (3 back inside) moved into the breeze with 600m remaining. He produced a big finish to pick up WE WILL SOUND with MAJOR MAGUIRE in third. PRETTYPUD battled on reasonably well for fourth, a good margin in front of LIVINGINTHSHADOW (5 back markers) and TANGAROA, which was added to the trial after failing to finish in trial one, was last throughout.
Mile Rate: – 2.1.8 Final Half: – 59.9 Margins: – 2m, 2m
Trial 3: – CLONTARF GUY angled in behind the leader MISS REMBRANDT around the first corner then extricated from the markers to challenge from the 700m mark. He proved superior over MISS REMBRANDT in the latter stages but the pair did stage a good duel. GOLDEN SCRIBE finished third after settling last of the six, moving away from the markers to make steady ground, and finding the one out and one back trail at the 700m mark. THEMONEYPIT came from five back on the markers to finish fourth in front of DASHING JULIUS (4 back markers) and MISTER PARMESAN (3 back markers, behind leader).
Mile Rate: – 2.8.1 Final Half: – 60.7 Margins: – 1m, 8m
Trial 4: – SAFARI ROSE led out then took cover behind OPAL CROWN in the early stages of the trial. She pounced from the trailing position and dashed well clear of her rivals to win impressively. MISSUS APPLEBEE settled three back on the markers and ran into second in front of ANGRIST (4 back markers). The early leader OPAL CROWN tired into fourth and FREDDY FUDPUCKER remained last of the five runners throughout.
Mile Rate: – 2.4.1 Final Half: – 59.1 Margins: – 26m, 3m
Trial 5: – KILLER DRAGON trailed the leader COME ON ELVIS and appeared to be jogging on the home turn. COME ON ELVIS shifted out under pressure in the straight and KILLER DRAGON shot through to claim the prize. HERE COMES SHARKIE was six back on the markers early then four back on the markers from the 1600m. He came wide from the 400m and sustained a strong run to go down narrowly. RENAISSANCE ART was three back on the markers before gaining the one out and one back trail from the 700m mark. He made a move coming out of the back straight and battled on well for third in front of COME ON ELVIS. VIEIRA was four back on the markers before moving up without cover from the 1600m and SHADOW SPAR travelled up behind him but dropped out with 700m remaining.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.2 Final Half: – 59.1 Margins: – Nose, 2.5m
MARYBOROUGH 26/05/19
Trial 1: – RESURGENT SPIRIT is a C20 assessed pacer and took on two C1 pacers so he was entitled to win the trial. He led comfortably and zipped home in a final half of 57.3 seconds to win by a large margin. ROSE COOPER settled behind TOUCH OF ARMBRO early and was able to run into second position in the dash up the straight.
Mile Rate: – 2.1.8 Final Half: – 57.3 Margins: – 45m, 8m
Trial 2: – BOOTLEG BERT pounced on the lead in the early stages and completely dominated the trial, winning by 45m untouched. DREAM OVER trailed the leader throughout and was holding down second until he galloped on the home turn and ended up finishing fifth. SHIPS SUCCESS managed to run in second after being three back on the markers throughout and BROOKES ROSE came from sixth to finish third. LADY HAHA was four back on the markers from the bell when REMI FLYER left the inside to race without cover. She finished fourth with REMI FLYER in sixth and OUR YANKEE dropped off the pack with 800m remaining.
Mile Rate: – 2.6.9 Final Half: – 60.1 Margins: – 45m, 5m
Trial 3: – MORNINGS trailed the leader BO CARSON throughout and accelerated nicely via the sprint lane to win easily. The former Mildura pacer BO CARSON is now being prepared by trainer Zac Steenhuis and finished second with GHOSTLY SILENCE in third after moving into the breeze from three back on the markers with 600m remaining. WALMARA (Lis Mara – Petite Walton 1.59.1, $49,106) settled behind FRESCO BROMAC on the markers and was able to sprint passed that pacer to finish fourth. BROOKLET ROSE was last throughout.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.9 Final Half: – 59.4 Margins: – 7m, 4m
Trial 4: – TRACER BULLET was 15m behind the gate at the start and settled a clear last. He was still at the rear of the field with 400m remaining but he produced a big finish to win effortlessly. There was nothing startling about the mile rate or the sectional times but he was impressive. HOME JULIE showed good gate speed to lead and finished second in front of MAJOR BANKS (Major Bronski – Bed And Banks 2.3.2, $2,250), which trailed her throughout. ERNIESON (Ernie Eldorado – Life of Chiquita) settled four back on the markers behind THE GREEN FAIRY and was able to work into fourth position late.
Mile Rate: – 2.6.8 Final Half: – 60.7 Margins: – 15m, 5m
Trial 5: – COMMON COURTESY (Tintin In America – Helens In Paradise 1.59.5, $11,868) showed very good gate speed to lead from the outside draw and was always travelling strongly. He wanted to hang out and drifted away from the inside at the 1200m mark and probably switched off at the same point again in the final lap but he went on to win the trial with something in reserve. SMILES trailed the leader throughout and finished second in front of CAMNAT (Heston Blue Chip – Catapult), which picked up a lot of ground in the final 600m. INDIGO DANCER (A Rocknroll Dance – Tauto Jane 1.57.4, $27,018) enjoyed a good run on the markers throughout and was able to get passed AMMICCHI (3 back markers) to fill fourth position.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.4 Final Half: – 59.8 Margins: – 10m, 6m
Trial 6: – They all stepped away safely from the standing start. WHOS COUNTN (Imperial Count – Ima Thrill Seeker 2.3.7, $64,161) was able to lead BROCKS BEST in the early stages with the back markers of SOHO LEDGER and JERICHOS TRUMPET, which both started off 40m, in third and fourth respectively. FREMARKSROOSTER settled last of the five runners after starting from the handicap of 20m. SOHO LEDGER made a move at the 1200m and pushed into the lead coming up to the bell. FREMARKSROOSTER was the first to move away from the markers in the back straight on the final occasion but JERICHOS TRUMPET was able to get a run through between him and BROCKS BEST at the 500m mark. JERICHOS TRUMPET sprinted sharply and won with ease. SOHO LEDGER finished second in front of FREMARKSROOSTER and the juvenile WHOS COUNTN showed quite a bit of ability in fourth. BROCKS BEST ended up being last of the five.
Mile Rate: – 2.9.4 Final Half: – 61.1 Margins: – 20m, 5m
BENDIGO 26/05/19
Trial 1: – Only two horses contested the standing start trial with MULBERRY PIE stepping to the lead from CENTAURIAN. MULBERRY PIE continued to build on her leading margin in the final lap with CENTAURIAN being unable to keep in touch.
Mile Rate: – 2.13.2 Final Half: – Not given Margins: – 100m
Trial 2: – LEWIS LANE led comfortably from a good draw and ran along at an even tempo. LILNOVA trailed the leader throughout and came to the outside on the home turn but couldn’t gun him down in the straight. NATHAN RYAN (American Ideal – Lisconnie) finished third after racing three back on the markers throughout. NIKITA ADELE sat one out and one back behind SAFARI DUNBAR from the 1200m mark and was able to poke through underneath of that pacer to grab fourth.
Mile Rate: – 2.1.0 Final Half: – Not Given Margins: – Not Given
Trial 3: – KYVALLEY SHAUNIE (Andover Hall – Gluteus Maximus 1.59.6, $104,855) worked forward to find the lead shortly after the start and won nicely. RIGONDEAUX snared the one out and one back trail behind VINCENT KAI (Bacardi Lindy – Subitize 2.9.7, $6,106) around the first turn and finished on well for second. VINCENT KAI was able to hold down third after doing the most work in the trial. LOTTA FUSS (Majestic Son-Gladys Emanuel 2.3.9, $78,049) was three back on the inside and ended up being held up for a run at a vital stage behind PINEVALE VICTORIA (Majestic Son – Running Pinevale 2.4.3, $100,618), which yielded ground from behind the leader. BAGSHOT BOY (Bacardi Lindy – Nikality) settled last of the six runners (1-2) and was moving swiftly up to third before breaking stride on the home turn.
Mile Rate: – 2.9.5 Final Half: – Not Given Margins: – Not Given
Trial 4: – It was only a field of three runners with REALY UNDER FIRE soaring to the lead in the early stages. CALAQUENDI trailed and MISS WHIPLASH settled at the rear of the field. They remained in the same order until CALAQUENDI moved to the outside as the field turned for home. CALAQUENDI built up momentum and got the better of REALY UNDER FIRE in the latter stages.
Mile Rate: – 2.1.9 Final Half: – Not Given Margins: – Not Given
Trial 5: – KHEIRON appeared to be extremely well placed being a T7, TM2 assessed trotter against loosely assessed runners. He ran to the front comfortably and just held off the challenge of BLACK VALLEY, which trailed the leader and used the sprint lane. DONTOUCH THE DUCO filled third position after being three back on the markers throughout and DO BALL was last of the four runners.
Mile Rate: – 2.8.3 Final Half: – Not Given Margins: – Not Given
Trial 6: – MAJOR MANBAR strolled to the lead before the first corner and was unchallenged throughout. He did roll away from the inside approaching the home turn and ended up about four horses wide at the finish but he did win under a strong hold. KIDWITHAGRIN (Grinfromeartoear – Valley Echo 1.59.7, $48,356) trailed MAJOR MANBAR throughout and attempted to make ground along the inside. THREE SHADOWS (Shadow Play – Georgies Just Fine 2.3.8, $3,375) settled three back on the inside before moving away from the markers with 400m remaining. DINO BELLINO (Pet Rock – The Perfect Mona 2.0.3, $4,620) settled last of the four and remained in that position.
Mile Rate: – 2.1.4 Final Half: – Not Given Margins: – Not Given
HAMILTON 26/05/19
Trial 1: – BRANDISTON (BG’s Folly – Strong As Arma 2.1.6, $16,585) won in a slowly run trial by a narrow margin over I HIT THE POST (Tell All – Karamea Torida). WISP OF SMOKE (Dejarmbro – Fire Chase 2.7.5, $12,025), a close relation to IPSEY WIPSY, which went around in trial two, finished third and DOUBLE HELIX finished last of the four runners.
Mile Rate: – 2.10.4 Final Half: – 63.76 Margins: – Neck, 1.5m
Trial 2: – The trotter MAORI AMOUR has gone nicely at the trials a few times recently and defeated PRESIDENTIAL ART, a pacer, which has one win to his credit. TIME TO ROCKNROLL finished in third position with IPSEY WIPSY (Yankee Spider – Fire Chase 2.7.5, $12,025) being last of the four.
Mile Rate: – Not Given Final Half: – Not Given Margins: – Not Given
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 27/05/19
Trial 1: – There were only two runners in the opening trial with WHATS THE CATCH leading from the pole position and OFF THE RADAR angling in behind to trail. OFF THE RADAR won in the dash up the straight but neither horse was really extended.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.2 Final Half: – 58.63 Margins: – Head
Trial 2: – MAJESTUOSO galloped momentarily approximately 50m before the start and was a couple of lengths behind the gate when the green light went on. He settled down in third but came to the outside from the 500m and used his speed to overhaul the early leader BACARDI CARTA with SAXON ROSE finishing third after trailing her stable mate throughout. PHARISEE galloped just after the start and lost 30m. He was able to get back in touch with the group and was trailing up behind MAJESTUOSO before galloping again with 250m remaining.
Mile Rate: – 2.6.4 Final Half: – 60.14 Margins: – 1/2neck, 47m
Trial 3: – BIT OF A DREAM is a lightly raced mare that boasts a handy record and she impressed with her all of the way victory. She showed terrific gate speed to lead comfortably then proceeded to run along at a genuine tempo, winning by a large margin and seemingly with something in reserve. MACHAVELLI settled five back on the markers and made a move from the 600m mark. He sustained a good run to finish second in front of WHITEHAVEN LASS, which ran to the line reasonably well from fourth. FOREVER AND A DAY came from last of the seven runners to pick up fourth in front of IMPLODE (6 back markers). THE BOOST settled three back on the markers and came to the outside at the 400m mark but yielded ground, beating MY CAESARS DELIGHT (trailed leader) to the post.
Mile Rate: – 1.58.7 Final Half: – 58.84 Margins: – 14.5m, 6m
BLACKBOOKER: – Bit Of A Dream
Trial 4: – LADY ROCKNROLLA is a classy filly. She ran fifth in the New South Wales Oaks and contested a heat of the Victoria Oaks so she appeared to be well placed against the maiden 3yo pacers. She was three horses wide for the first 300m and eventually found the lead at the 1100m but she did win comfortably at the end. STARLIGHT SAFARI showed good gate speed to hold the lead and kept that position until LADY ROCKNROLLA edged passed her. She battled on well for second with AUCKLAND RED finishing third after being three back on the markers before moving up without cover from the 700m mark. MUDDY WOBBLES was last throughout but he did hold his own late in handy final sectionals.
Mile Rate: – 1.58.7 Final Half: _ 58.27 Margins: – 5.5m, 4m
Trial 5: – MUSZTANG (Art Major – Mesmerizing 1.57.9, $179,221) is a nicely bred pacer and should continue to improve with experience. He settled four back on the inside, moved up without cover at the 700m and hit the lead with 150m remaining. BELLA BRONSKI was an eye-catching trial performance. He eased back to be last of the seven runners and motored to the line out wide on the track to snare second. It is hard to win a juvenile race, particularly in a season with so many talented pacers but he did show a lot of potential. DOUGS CINO began very quickly to lead and held on for third at the finish. MONTEREI HEAVEN (Rock N Roll Heaven – Our Miss Daisy $2,420) settled three back on the markers and hit the line strongly via the sprint lane. BLUE CHIP DIAMOND (Heston Blue Chip – Beloka Diamond 2.0.1, $145,338) trailed the leader and finished fifth in front of MAJOR MAL (5 back markers) (Art Major – Mes Cullen 1.57.2, $37,843), which stayed on the markers and was never extended. PUNT FOR PLEASURE (Art Major – Ymbro Wicked) started from the second line and finished last after being six back on the markers throughout.
Mile Rate: – 2.2.8 Final Half: – 58.59 Margins: – 3.5m, 1/2neck
Trial 6: – DON’T HOLD BACK hasn’t raced since beating Shadow Sax in the 2017 4yo Breeders Crown but his trial performance was brilliant! He dropped off at the start and stayed approximately 20m behind the second last horse before stoking up from the 800m, moving up without cover and testing the leader JOE NIEN. He bolted away in the straight to win very impressively. He is in a tough grade (C7/M2) but he should be competitive whenever he makes his comeback. MATCH POINT settled three back on the markers and ran into second ahead of FIRE UP FRANCO (trailed leader) and the early leader JOE NIEN failed to beat a runner to the line.
Mile Rate: – 1.56.2 Final Half: – 55.61 Margins: – 14.5m, 1/2head
BLACKBOOKER: – Don’t Hold Back
Trial 7: – SUMMERTIME is a dual winner this season and took out the Allied Express 2yo Classic before being placed in the Sapling Stakes so she is a classy filly. She trailed the leader LADY OLIVIA’S FOLLY and quickly zoomed to the front approaching the home turn, winning the trial comfortably. SWEET LOUISE (Sweet Lou – Artistic Dancer) settled four back on the inside and finished on well, seemingly with something in reserve as she had her ears pricked on the line. TERROR BULL GIRL (Western Terror – Educated Lady 1.56.2, $62,430) trailed SWEET LOUISE throughout and finished off just as well in the straight. SHAKE BABY SHAKE (Roll With Joe – Shake it up Baby) settled last and picked up ground for fourth by using inside runs. LADY OLIVIAS FOLLY (BG’s Folly – Lady Anton) went very fast early and led by a good margin. She raced greenly throughout and eventually hung away from the markers before the home turn. BEACH HARMODY (Somebeachsomewhere – Christian Melody 1.56.2, $212,580) is a nicely bred pacer, which gained a lovely trail behind SUMMERTIME and appeared to be a winning chance on the home turn but struck trouble and galloped.
Mile Rate: – 2.2.7 Final Half: – 61.80 Margins: – 7.5m, 4m
Trial 8: – SAMMY SHOWDOWN continues to impress this season and he performed very nicely again in the final trial. He showed good gate speed but took cover behind SHOWEMYOURMUSCLES shortly after the start. He peeled to the outside on the home turn and quickly put the result beyond doubt, looking very strong at the finish. QUICK ANDOVER followed SAMMY SHOWDOWN throughout and appeared to be travelling well on the turn. He couldn’t keep with the winner late but he wasn’t fully extended in the run to the post. LEANNE LEEANN (Danny Bouchea – Possum Point 2.7.0, $24,060) met a smart field for an unraced 3yo trotter and she finished off nicely for third after settling four back on the markers. SHOWEMYOURMUSCLES began brilliantly from out wide on the track and set up a genuine tempo before peaking at the finish. ANDOVER SUN and KAUDO (Bacardi Lindy – Poet Laureate 2.5.7, $44,598) both galloped at the start and the two juvenile trotters were tailed off throughout.
Mile Rate: – 1.59.8 Final Half: – 59.23 Margins: – 8m, 6.5m
BLACKBOOKER: – Leanne Leeann
SHEPPARTON 28/05/19
Trial 1: – BETTORZ BEACH (Bettors Delight – Beach Froi) settled three back on the markers before moving up without cover at the 500m mark. He extended very nicely in the latter stages to win impressively. AMERICAN SWEETHART (American Ideal – Crystal Reign 2.3.3, $33,714) trailed the leader HOT BLOODED WOMAN and used the sprint lane to run through into second position. HEADLINE ACT was doing his best work at the end to grab third from his position of being four back on the markers. The early leader HOT BLOODED WOMAN finished fourth ahead of AMERICAN TRILOGY (American Ideal – Loving You 1.55.7, $97,229), which was slowly away and settled a clear last before trying to track forward behind BETTORZ BEACH late.
Mile Rate: – 2.3.8 Final Half: – 59.0 Margins: – 15m, 1m
BLACKBOOKER: – Bettorz Beach
Trial 2: – THE BEST DREAM was able to show good acceleration to trot to the lead around the first corner before setting up a slow tempo. She always appeared to be in control and won comfortably. KRAZE (Crazed – Karamboo) settled four back on the markers and hit the line nicely. He has found the line well at his past two trial attempts. EVERYSECONDCOUNTS (Trixton – I Dreamt It 2.3.8, $35,502) trailed the leader and finished in third position. VENKMAN (Wishing Stone – Shadows 2.6.8, $2,100) (3 back markers) was fourth and last of the five was BUILDER BOB (Angus Hall – Shes An Image 1.57.4, $233,824), which looked very green and should improve with the benefit of experience.
Mile Rate: – 2.8.9 Final Half: – 61.5 Margins: – 4m, 1m
Trial 3: – REIGNING PEPPER was formerly prepared by Darren Hancock in New South Wales and has joined trainer Wayne Potter. He held the lead from THE FORTUNATE SON, which angled into trail, early and kicked well clear on the home turn. MALCOLMS RHYTHM produced another booming trial performance. He settled last of the eight runners with the field being in single file and gave REIGNING PEPPER approximately 40m start. He motored to the line to finish second. SHE KEEPS COMING settled four back on the markers and finished third in front of the trotter BIG JACK HAMMER, which also went very nicely after making ground from second last. DAYSEEDEE settled three back on the markers before moving into the death seat at the 500m. She finished fifth in front of THE FORTUNATE SON (trailed leader), LETSROCKLETSROLL (5 back markers) and SHEZRIPPINNTEARIN (6 back markers).
Mile Rate: – 1.59.7 Final Half: – 58.2 Margins: – 3m, 8m
Trial 4: – MOLLY PIPPIN led comfortably in the early stages and set up a slow tempo before starting to build on momentum in the final 800m. She continued to extend her lead on the field and won by a large margin. MISSEDTHELASTRAIN settled four back on the markers and was able to work into second placing in front of SOPHIES YANK (3 back inside). MOTORING HALL missed the start by a long way before chasing to catch the group and moving up without cover. He did a big job to get close in the middle stages but the effort took a toll and he tired late. ITSGAZADANGERWOOD (Bad Boy Truscott – Justcallmespecial 2.3.6, $18,075) trailed the leader for the first lap but he galloped with 900m remaining and he dropped out to the rear of the field.
Mile Rate: – 2.7.4 Final Half: – 62.5 Margins: – 30m, 8m
Trial 5: – VILLACCI ran to the lead shortly after the start and set up a slow speed in the wet conditions. He went on to win the trial from JUST A PHILTRA (Auckland Reactor – Just Look At Me 2.7.8, $5,800), which settled four back on the inside before moving into the one out and one back trail at the 900m. SURFSUP (Somebeachsomewhere – Thisiswhoiam 1.56.1, $46,384) sat behind the leader throughout and finished third in front of MADAM REACTOR, which trailed him throughout. VINIANA (All Speed Hanover – Fijian Smile) finished at the tail of the field but she sat in the death seat throughout and she raced greenly in the final stages.
Mile Rate: – 2.7.1 Final Half: – 61.2 Margins: – 4m, 8m
Trial 6: – It was a quality trial to finish proceedings and MAX DELIGHT used the pole position to his advantage to lead throughout from HIGHERTHANANEAGLE, which trailed him and was sprinting sharply in the final 50m. HEREHECOMES settled three back on the inside and moved up without cover in the back straight but couldn’t go with the David Aiken trained duo in the later stages. FLOJOS GOLD settled last of the four runners and couldn’t make ground in sizzling final sectionals.
Mile Rate: – 2.2.1 Final Half: – 56.5 Margins: – 3m, 20m
Blackbookers:
Aha Reaction
All The Muscles
Bettorz Beach
Bit Of A Dream
Celestial Trekker
Dont Hold Back
Have Ago Joe
Leanne Leeann
Max Delight
Ostapenko
Radical Major
Raffas Ace
Van Sank
