It's been a big week or two for Barnabys and that trend continued at Shepparton, when an unraced three-year-old caught the eye of trial watchers.
Stepping out for co-trainers Stephen O'Donoghue and Rebecca Bartley, Barnaby lost about 40 metres at the start and did a power of work to recover and run second.
It was a performance that caught the eye of Craig Rail and the form analyst has placed the Panpacificflight gelding into his Blackbook.
He wasn't the only O'Donoghue-Bartley runner to impress, with Western Sonador continuing "his exceptionally good trial form" ahead of a return to racing in the Simonds Homes Bendigo Pace on Saturday night.
Scroll down for key replays and to the bottom for the updated Trial File Blackbook.
SHEPPARTON 24/06/21
Trial 1: - JITTERBUG ARDEN was three horses wide in the early stages, pushed forward to find the lead at the 1700m and was able to coast to an easy victory in reasonable time. The performance of JITTERBUG ARDEN was very good but it was somewhat overshadowed by the giant effort of the second placed horse BARNABY (Panspacificflight – Art For Artsplace). He was out of position at the start and lost approximately 40m, settled last of the eight runners and sustained a long run out three horses wide from the 700m mark to pick up second. GIANNIS AY MACRAY was without cover approaching the first turn but raced very roughly and dropped onto the markers to be three back. He moved up without cover with 800m remaining and battled on fairly well at the finish. CRESCO GOLDIGGER trailed the leader early, got shuffled to four back on the markers and was held up for a run at a vital stage. He finished fourth with LIKAVEEEIGHT being in fifth after racing without cover in the first lap and locking wheels momentarily at the bell. ALLVICTORY HANOVER gained a one out and one back trail and finished sixth. THE DIAMOND KING settled down in seventh position (1-2), came out three horses wide at the 1300m and progressed forward. He wanted to hang in coming up to the bell lap, locked wheels with LIKEAVEEEIGHT and lost approximately 20m. He couldn’t recover and finished seventh. MAJOR ZONE was the last one home after beginning fast to lead before taking cover with 1700m remaining. Both THE DIAMOND KING and MAJOR ZONE are resuming from a spell at Yarra Valley on Monday.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.9 Final Half: - 60.9 Margins: - 15m, 15m
BLACKBOOKER: - Barnaby
Trial 2: - ATEGO TITAN was able to lead throughout from the standing start. He stepped away well enough to lead but the beginning of the race was run at an extremely slow tempo. MONTANA MUSCLE angled in behind ATEGO TITAN and enjoyed a nice run all of the way. He came to the outside in the straight and unfortunately broke stride with 50m remaining but ATEGO TITAN appeared to be holding him safely at bay at the time. TRANQUIL BILL (Danny Bouchea – Aldebaran Stiltz 2.7.9, $9,074) was on his worst behaviour at the start and failed to get away from behind the tapes, refusing to budge as the strands released. He failed to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.14.7 Final Half: - 62.1 Margins: - 15m, Retired
Trial 3: - SMOOTH ROLLING began quickly early and was able to run to the top shortly after the start. He set up an even tempo and was able to win comfortably at the end. RACING DREAM settled three back on the markers and moved away from the inside with 500m remaining. He battled on well for a distant second with LOCHINVAR CHARM (Art Major – Limerick Star $26,976) being the third horse across the line after coming from four back on the inside. FEMALE ASSASSIN (American Ideal – Nostra Beach 1.53.5, $266,190) came from last and finished strongly late for a nice fourth. LONGASULOVEME settled six back on the markers and finished ahead of ALICE ON THE BEACH, which settled a position ahead of her in the run. PRECIOUS TELL (Tell All – Precious Image 2.1.4, $35,643) began quickly to find the lead then took cover and couldn’t sustain the run. She was the last horse to finish with IDEAL COPY (American Ideal – Only A Copy 1.56.7, $11,030) coming to grief after pulling hard in the death seat early and choking down. The winner of the trial SMOOTH ROLLING is racing at Charlton on Monday but is taking on some handy performers.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Final Half: - 60.6 Margins: - 15m, 13m
Trial 4: - GARSHAWAY was four back on the markers and gained a lovely passage through to trail the leader on the home turn. He used the sprint lane and accelerated nicely to get the prize. ITSARAPT was driven with some aggression at the start and was able to find the lead with 1800m remaining. He ran along at a genuine tempo and battled on well in the run to the finish. BACARDI WOOD began quickly and went with ITSARAPT early before surrendering the lead with 1800m of the journey remaining. He popped off the fence on the home turn and tried hard in the straight. SEEYOUINMYDREAMS (Muscle Hill – Figment 2.6.1, $44,003) was five back on the inside throughout and was able to defeat CMON CARL LEE, which was three back on the markers before moving into the death seat with 600m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.4 Final Half: - 62.3 Margins: - 8m, 6m
Trial 5: - HEADBANGER began well to trail the leader, moved away from the markers on the home turn and finished off best to get the prize. CHANGEOVER GIRL began fast from her wide draw and was able to sail across the face of the field to find the lead. She ran along at a reasonable tempo and was run down in the straight. GALACTIC GAL settled down sixth on the markers and moved up without cover with a half mile remaining. She battled on well for third with DEL PORT being fourth after settling three back on the markers. ALABAMA ICE (Hurrikane Kingcole – Shebas Rocket 2.1.6, $5,626) was fourth back on the markers and finished ahead of MY MATE COL, which settled down last and found the one out and one back trail behind GALACTIC GAL. LASTING BOND was the last horse to cross the line after racing without cover for the majority of the journey and yielding ground from the 600m mark. The third placed GALACTIC GAL resumes from a spell at Yarra Valley on Monday but is taking on a strong field in a heat of the Mares Sprint Championship.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.9 Final Half: - 61.4 Margins: - 3m, 5m
Trial 6: - WESTERN SONADOR continued his exceptionally good trial form with an all of the way victory in the final trial. He recorded fast time and he never appeared to be travelling at full speed at any part of the journey so it was an impressive display. He makes his return to the track at Bendigo tomorrow night and should give a bold showing. SPORT MENTAL showed good gate speed to lead, took a trail behind WESTERN SONADOR and kicked on well for second. DIVINE DIVA wrapped up her preparation for Bendigo on Saturday night with a third placed effort. She was three back on the markers and came to the outside on the home turn. She finished ahead of HEREHECOMES, which was fourth throughout and never peeled to the outside at any stage. THE LONGEST DAY settled down a clear last, paced roughly on numerous occasions and wasn’t able to get past a horse in the final lap.
Mile Rate: - 1.57.7 Final Half: - 56.2 Margins: - 12m, 2m
STAWELL 25/06/21
Trial 1: - Only two horses contested the pre meeting trial at Stawell with the Marnie Bibby prepared SWISS LIGHTNING defeating IZA SPORTZ STARZZZ, which hasn’t started since February and is now with trainer Sam Barker.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.5 Final Half: - 62.5 Margin: - 38m
BACCHUS MARSH 26/06/21
Trial 1: - ZAMBA DEVILLE hasn’t raced since competing at the historic Wayville meeting in December 2019. He is a brilliant beginner from the standing start and has been performing nicely at the trials. He overcame the handicap of 20m to defeat the pacer SCHNAPPSHOT, which subsequently won at Melton on Tuesday night, with CALEDONIAN SPIRIT being last of the three runners to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.5 Final Half: - 59.7 Margins: - 25m, 2m
Trial 2: - KIA ORA BEAUTY hasn’t raced since October but was able to narrowly take out the second trial in front of the qualifiers BLOOD MOON (Pet Rock – Classic Shark 1.59.5, $43,225) for trainer Tim McGuigan and FLOWERTOP MOUNTAIN (Highview Tommy – Five Star Belle 1.59.4, $18,488), which is prepared by Bill Galea.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.2 Final Half: - 59.2 Margins: - Head, 15m
Trial 3: - MANTHADEE is a tough mare when she is racing at her best form and will have gained some confidence in taking out the third trial. She dashed home in a quick final 800m so she might be able to show some improvement in her effort at Melton this evening. UNTITLED hasn’t raced since March but should be getting fitter after several recent trial performances. He finished second as a lead up to his effort at Bendigo tomorrow night ahead of HEZACROCWATCHER, which remains undefeated in three Australian starts and is now with trainer Tayla Nicholson. IMA DENNY TOO was last of the four runners to cross the line but wasn’t beaten by far in handy time. He makes his return to the track at Yarra Valley on Monday.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.5 Final Half: - 57.6 Margins: - 3m, 1m
Trial 4: - The Rhys Nicholson prepared KURUN EXPRESS was able to win the third trial ahead of the former South Australian trained pacer DANCING FINN, which is now being trained by Amanda Grieve. DANCING FINN boasts reasonable credentials across the border and made a good impression at her Victorian debut with a victory at Ballarat last night. STIR ME UP finished in third position and quickly backed up with a victory at Melton on Tuesday night. STAR ON BROADWAY (Rock N Roll Heaven – Broadway Play 1.57.3, $173,744) is a nicely bred filly for trainer Shannon McLean and finished fourth ahead of IM EUGENE. Considering KURUN EXPRESS defeated two subsequent winners in Dancing Finn and Stir Me Up in the trial, he should prove hard to beat at Yarra Valley on Monday.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.2 Final Half: - 59.7 Margins: - 1m, Head
Trial 5: - OUR MASTER GEORGE is a fast beginner and was able to win his trial by a comfortable margin. It was a nice confidence builder leading up to his effort at Melton this evening. WHERETHERESAWILL was able to finish second ahead of the handy trotters CYCLONE S ADAMS, which is racing at Bendigo tomorrow night, and MAGICOOL.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.8 Final Half: - 58.6 Margins: - 3m, 12m
Trial 6: - LADY IN THE SKY has been freshened since a sixth in the New South Wales Oaks and is a recent acquisition for trainer Tayla Nicholson. She was able to defeat the qualifier ALDEBARAN LOVISA (Readly Express SWE – Excellent Boko SWE $21,133) with RIGHT OF REPLY being in third position. RIGHT OF REPLY resumes from a spell at Melton tonight and come up with the pole position. EMU BOB was stood down to trial after being unplaced on debut at Kilmore and came home a distant fourth.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.8 Final Half: - 61.6 Margins: - 1m, 20m
Trial 7: - JUSTARUMOUR possesses early speed but is yet to be placed since coming from New South Wales. He won his trial in slow time but it was a good preparation for his effort at Yarra Valley on Monday, where he starts from the pole position. SUMMER GRIN hasn’t started since May 2020 but was able to fill second position with AJAYS RACER (P B Bullville – Globes Mistake 2.3.2, $67,450) being third across the line. AJAYS RACER is making his debut in the final event at Melton this evening. ACES JETT hasn’t raced since a placed effort in February and was the last of the four runners to greet the judge.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.1 Final Half: - 59.9 Margins: - 2m, 5m
MARYBOROUGH 27/06/21
Trial 1: - AJAY BREEZY ROSE began quickly to lead and always appeared to be in control of the trial, winning comfortably in the run to the finish. SCENE OF TERROR trailed the leader throughout and came to the outside on the home turn. He held his ground in the straight and finished ahead of A VAPAR STORM, which was last of the three runners throughout and raced roughly on the home turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.0 Final Half: - 57.2 Margins: - 4m, 10m
Trial 2: - PETREOS (Pet Rock – Smooth Treos) prepared for his debut performance at Charlton on Sunday with a trial victory over SIMPLY HEAVENLY and IMAGE OF COURAGE. He settled last of the three runners, came out three horses wide on the home turn and got home best to take the prize. SIMPLY HEAVENLY finished second after being in the trail and the early leader IMAGE OF COURAGE was the last horse across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.3 Final Half: - 59.6 Margins: - 1m, 8m
Trial 3: - SHEZAGEM led out then took a trail and came to the outside on the home turn. She was able to snare victory on the line. IMABOGANBOY was without cover early before pushing forward to find the lead at the 1800m mark. He fought on well in the straight, finishing a close second and was well clear of his two other rivals. WELL DESERVED settled last of the four runners, came to the outside at the 400m mark and finished third. CHEERS MY FRIEND (Kvintet Avenger – Stylish Chic 2.10.1, $10,844) was three back on the inside and was retired out of the trial from the home turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.6 Final Half: - 60.1 Margins: - ½ head, 20m
Trial 4: - PAS GUARANTEE dropped back to be last of the six runners at the start before moving up without cover at the 1300m. He was able to grind out a victory without having to be fully extended. He is one of the leading chances in Race 6 at Charlton on Sunday. ASHFORD SHARK (Four Starzzz Shark – Secret Twirl 2.0.4, $44,703) finished second after setting the pace. CARRAMAR SOLOMONA (Art Major – Prairie Pearl) trailed the leader in the early stages, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 400m and tried hard for third. He makes his debut against PAS GUARANTEE at Charlton on Sunday. RANGER STRIDE (Excel Stride – Heavenly Cullen 1.54.8, $26,493) was three back on the markers and finished in fourth position ahead of BEACH HAVEN (Sunshine Beach – Champagne Heaven) (5 back markers, 1-1 at bell), which had a tendency to hang in over the concluding stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.9 Final Half: - 59.4 Margins: - 1m, 10m
Trial 5: - ATTENTION SEEKING was able to progress forward and find the lead with 1700m remaining. He rolled along at an even tempo and was able to win softly at the end. He returns from a break at Charlton on Sunday, where he appears to be one of the leading chances. YANKEE BOOT FLAT (Changeover – Fancy Falcon 1.59.1, $34,264) was without cover early, forged to the lead then took a trail behind ATTENTION SEEKING. He held his ground in the straight and finished a nice second. THE CHEROKEE GIRL (Roll With Joe – Jazzy Malone 1.59.0, $15,400) settled last on the markers, came out three horses wide on the home turn and finished off nicely for third. OH SO EASY (Art Major – Rockin Tammy) finished fourth after being four back on the markers and TWILIGHT WILLY, which led early and was shuffled back to third shortly after the start, was the last one to finish. TWILIGHT WILLY returns from a break against a strong field at Charlton on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Final Half: - 58.1 Margins: - 4m, 8m
Trial 6: - LITTLE YANKEE is a handy trotter when trotting at his peak form. He trailed the leader, came to the outside at the 300m mark and was able to score with something in reserve. The early leader MEET MICHAELANGELO finished second with FORGOT TO REMEMBER being last of the three runners to pass the finishing line. FORGOT TO REMEMBER did do everything right in her trial performance and was working home quite nicely at the end.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.4 Final Half: - 62.0 Margins: - 1m, 2m
ECHUCA 27/06/21
Trial 1: - CHEROKEE JAC (American Ideal – Little Red Cloud 1.52.0, $170,042) is a juvenile pacer out of the former fine race mare Little Red Cloud. He was able to lead throughout and scored very comfortably. TRUMPYS LEGEND (Amercian Ideal – Best Expression) settled down in third position, moved away from the inside with 500m remaining and finished in second with BE LIKE BRIDGET (Used To Be – Wild Isis 1.59.4, $67,537) being third after trailing the leader throughout. LOLA JOLIE (Four Starzzz Shark – Significantlee 2.3.3, $2,123) broke stride in the score up then again at the start. She was always detached from the herd but she did make ground in the final circuit.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.6 Final Half: - 61.0 Margins: - 20m, 15m
Trial 2: - STORMBOY STAR settled four back on the inside, used the sprint lane and ran home well for a good victory. ANGUS BROMAC was three back on the markers, moved up without cover from the 600m mark and finished second. STORMBOY STAR is meeting some very handy horses at Charlton on Sunday and ANGUS BROMAC has drawn awkwardly for his return to racing at the same venue. MILLY PATONE led out then took at trail at the 1700m mark and finished in third position. LONGASULOVEME was without cover early, pushed forward to find the lead then raced fiercely in the middle stages. She shifted out under pressure on the home turn and finished fourth. LIL SPORT was last at the bell and beat home VILLANELLE, which settled one position ahead of him in the run.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.5 Final Half: - 63.8 Margins: - 2m, 2m
Trial 3: - IRENE ROSE began quickly to lead, took a trail at the 1300m and moved around for the retake to find the lead again at the 1100m. She was able to get the prize from BIANCAS JEWEL (Tennotrump – Rappa Jolie), which was last of the three runners, trailed the leader on the home turn then came to the outside in the straight. ROSHAMBO was the last one to finish after working to the front, taking cover and coming away from the inside at the 300m. He returns from a long break in the opening event at Melton this evening.
Mile Rate: - 2.12.6 Final Half: - 65.0 Margins: - 3m, 3m
Trial 4: - FULLOFMISCHIEF was able to lead throughout and get the prize. He backed up at Shepparton on Wednesday night and scored at long odds. CLEM MCCARDLE trailed the leader and used the sprint lane. He tried hard for second with SHOWGUN THOMAS being the third horse across the line. SHOWGUN THOMAS did the most work in the race as he was without cover early, switched to the markers in third then moved up without cover again with 1000m remaining. LAGOM was out of position at the start by approximately 15m and was last throughout. The form in this trial was stronger than it appeared as LAGOM also backed up to win at Shepparton on Wednesday.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.6 Final Half: - 60.0 Margins: - 1m, 1m
CRANBOURNE 27/06/21
Trial 1: - PRINCE SAHARA (Four Starzzz Shark – Sahara Sunrise 1.59.9, $15,685) was without cover early, pushed forward to find the lead with 1300m remaining and scored softly in the run to the finish. INVINCIANO (Art Major – Magical Delight 1.56.2, $98,250) led out, took a trail and came away from the inside on the home turn. He tried hard in the straight but couldn’t peg back his stable mate in the run to the finish. MACHANE SAID (Well Said – La Machane 1.54.6, $335,268) was three back on the inside and finished third. The trotter WHOSE ME MUM kept up with the pacers before starting to yield ground from the quarter pole. She returns from a spell at Melton this evening.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.9 Final Half: - 59.0 Margins: - 4.75m, 1/2neck
Trial 2: - This trial could be a good form pointer for the Yarra Valley meeting on Monday as both STEELE and SUNDANCER RAINBOW are very good chances in their respective races. STEELE trailed the leader, came to the outside with 150m remaining and was able to get the prize. SUNDANCER RAINBOW put in an eye-catching performance to finish second. She settled down last of the four runners, moved to the outside on the home turn and finished strongly in a slick final 800m of 57.8 seconds. NIKITARAS attempted to lead throughout and filled third spot with MIR (3 back markers) being the last horse to pass the winning post.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.3 Final Half: - 57.8 Margins: - 1.5m, 2.5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Sundancer Rainbow
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 28/06/21
Trial 1: - Only two horses contested the standing start trial for the trotters with BIRTHDAY SUIT defeating KYVALLEY CLICHY. KYVALLEY CLICHY stepped away best to lead but BIRTHDAY SUIT came to the outside with 250m remaining and was able to grab victory right on the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.7 Final Half: - 59.02 Margin: - Head
Trial 2: - AUSSIE MUSCLE (Creatine – Amelia Pond 2.7.1, $14,090) settled three back on the markers and was approximately 10m behind the leader MERCENARY (Majestic Son – Imitating 2.9.1, $4,495) early. He came to the outside at the 450m and was able to run home best at the end. He did break stride just past the winning post, which was a concern. MERCENARY began quickly and worked to the lead shortly after the start. He was trying to hold off AUSSIE MUSCLE in the run to the finish but broke stride with 50m remaining. MAORI MAYHEM led out then took a trail and appeared to have her chance in third position. The nicely bred juvenile trotter ACOOL INVESTMENT (Father Patrick – Social Fireball 2.1.4, $63,717) was last of the four runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.7 Final Half: - 60.32 Margins: - Neck, 30.5m
Trial 3: - CALF PEN was allowed to settle in the early stages and gained a one out and one back trail. He moved up to hit the lead in the home straight and appeared to win with something in reserve. He will be a strong winning chance at Melton tonight based on that performance. MAORI LAW has been trotting extremely well at the trials and finished a game second in fast time. He followed CALF PEN throughout and made a gallant bid for victory in the home straight. He returns from a break at Bendigo tomorrow night and is capable of running a bit of a race based on his trial form. SHEISWATCHING settled last on the markers and moved into the running lane behind MAORI LAW (1-3). She worked quite well for a distant third but it is hard to see her turning the tables on CALF PEN at Melton this evening. MARCYS STAR settled three back on the markers and gained a clear passage at the 300m mark. She held on reasonably well for fourth. SPEED DATING trailed the leader, was held up behind tiring runners and lost 15m before the home turn. She ran into another dead end down the front straight and was unlucky not to finish closer. She is drawn on the pole position at Yarra Valley on Monday and should be able to improve on her numerical form. SECURITY CHECK raced without cover, went looking for the lead at the bell and was all but across to the markers before he spotted the departure gate and ran off the track with 900m remaining. That manoeuvre cost him the lead and he was forced to remain in the death seat for the remainder of the trip. He beat home the early leader JASPERINE, which set up a strong tempo early.
Mile Rate: - 1.57.3 Final Half: - 57.79 Margins: - 1.5m, 27.5m
Trial 4: - CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY was last of the three runners early, circled around to find the lead at the 1200m and fought on determinedly once challenged to get the prize. MONARCH STRIDE trailed the leader early, dropped back to third on the markers and made his move at the 300m mark. He loomed up to win but couldn’t get past CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY in the run to the finish. CELEBRATION STRIDE led early, took a trail and used the sprint lane. He finished last of the three runners but wasn’t beaten by far at the end.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.9 Final Half: - 59.91 Margins: - Head, 2m
Trial 5: - TRIPLE EIGHT began quickly and was able to head off I CAST NO SHADOW at the start. He set up a slow tempo for the open class pacers and was able to dash home his last 400m in 26.66 seconds to win seemingly with something in reserve. I CAST NO SHADOW held his ground in that fast final section so his effort was also sound.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.2 Final Half: - 55.25 Margin: - 3m
Trial 6: - The French bred trotter HOZARTE VEDAQUAIS hasn’t started since making his Australian debut in a heat of the Victoria Derby in October. He made several errors in that event and was spelled. He returned to the track with a very nice trial victory where he led and was cuddled to the line, recording a small but decisive victory against a strong field. MAJESTICAL BELLE began quickly to race without cover, trailed the leader shortly afterwards and used the sprint lane. She finished a close second with IS THAT A BID being in third after moving up without cover from four back on the markers at the 600m mark. IS THAT A BID returns from a break at Bendigo tomorrow night. HAVE NO FEAR was three back on the markers throughout and beat home NO BIGGIE (5 back markers, 1-1 at 600m, 3 wide from 300m) with MAJESTIC HURRICANE being the last one home after making an error shortly after the start. NO BIGGIE returns from his placed effort in the Super Series back in December at Yarra Valley on Monday afternoon.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.9 Final Half: - 58.84 Margins: - Neck, 2.5m
Trial 7: - STORM STRIDE (Excel Stride – Scarlet Stride) began quickly to lead and always appeared to be in control of the trial. He scored comfortably from OUR TRUE COLOURS (Betting Line – Lauper 1.57.2, $40,638), which was four back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the quarter pole and moved out wide on the track at the turn. She finished second ahead of GOODTIME ROY (Always B Miki – Victree Bette), which was without cover in the early stages before being able to angle in behind the leader at the half mile marker. BUTTER CUP (Betting Line – Need A Boyfriend 2.2.9, $14,296) trailed the leader early, was three back on the markers mid-race and moved into the death seat at the 400m mark. She finished fourth with the New Zealand bred juvenile IRA POOLE (Falcon Seelster – Turiya Bromac) being fifth after being five back on the markers throughout. BETTERTHAN POPSY (Bettathancheddar – Steda Gem) was last for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.0 Final Half: - 59.59 Margins: - 7m, 4.5m
Trial 8: - MOMENTSLIKETHESE began extremely quickly and was able to lead clearly. She was untroubled in scoring and jogged down to the line to win easily. She has drawn on the outside of the front line first up at Bendigo tomorrow night but she should prove hard to beat. THE WHOLE PACKAGE produced a very nice effort in finishing second. He settled three back on the markers, worked away from the markers on the home turn and made ground in a fast final half. MUSZTANG trailed the leader and finished third with TACT TAMA finishing at the tail. TACT TAMA settled down last, came out three horses wide on the home turn and raced very greenly in the latter stages but he did show some promise.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.9 Final Half: - 56.39 Margins: - 4.5m, 2.5m
Trial 9: - SYMPHONY STRIDE (Well Said – Spicy Stride 1.52.8, $184,635) raced without cover for the majority of the journey and was able to hold her rivals at bay to get the thick end of the prize. ITTAKESLUV (Tintin In America – Hula Gold 1.57.6, $42,612) was last of the four runners early and ran home well along the inside late for a handy second. MAGNETIZE (Art Major – Mezmerizing 1.57.9, $179,221) trailed the leader, angled around runners approaching the home turn and came out wide into the straight. He finished third with the early leader SUNSTAR (Sunshine Beach – Sterita 1.55.9, $145,241) dropping out to the tail after pulling hard mid-race.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Final Half: - 60.07 Margins: - 2m, 2m
Trial 10: - BETTER ECLIPSE trailed the leader, moved to the outside on the home turn and jogged down the straight to win very impressively. He is racing at Mildura this afternoon and will take a lot of beating from that performance. HEAVENLY BRIGADE (Rock N Roll Heaven – Trigirl Brigade) began quickly to find the lead then couldn’t repel the challenge of BETTER ECLIPSE in the run to the finish. POWERLINC was last of the three runners, moved out three horses wide on the first turn and finished at the tail of the field. Both HEAVENLY BRIGADE and POWERLINC are racing at Yarra Valley on Monday.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.5 Final Half: - 59.62 Margins: - 9.5m, 7.5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Better Eclipse
BENDIGO 28/06/21
Trial 1: - WAIKARE COLLEEN trailed the leader and moved away from the inside at the 400m. She finished off too well to get the prize. She is racing at Melton tonight but she is meeting a very strong field. SUPPLANTER settled three back on the inside and used the sprint lane to pick up second position. ILLAWONG BARMAH found the lead but seemed to lose fluency in her trotting gait approaching the home turn and lost her winning chance.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.1 Final Half: - 59.8 Margins: - 4.5m, 20m
Trial 2: - ZAREM trailed the leader ARMCHAIR DRIVE, moved to the outside on the home turn and sprinted very quickly to win impressively by 25m. He looked extremely sharp and is obviously at his peak leading up to his first up performance. ARMCHAIR DRIVE attempted to lead throughout and set up a genuine tempo but got tired late. WILL PATRICK was racing against much stronger horses on the National Ratings scale and was last of the three runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.9 Final Half: - 59.8 Margins: - 25m, 35m
Trial 3: - FOUR STAR SAINT began well to find the markers first, took a trail at the 1300m, pulled hard and raced without cover from the 500m. He hit the front before the home turn and sustained the run to get the prize. THE EGG COUNTER (Art Major – Cobargo Magic 1.56.1, $82,919) settled three back on the markers, appeared to be under pressure at the 300m but rallied in the straight and finished off solidly for a handy second. LADY PEBBLES pushed forward to find the lead early but tired over the final stages. She makes her Victorian debut at Mildura this afternoon but is meeting quite a strong field.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.8 Final Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 3m, 10m
Trial 4: - OZZIE PLAYGIRL was pulling extremely hard in the score up and at the start then zipped to the lead in the early stages. She settled a little better mid-race and was able to win comfortably at the end. MISO MISO settled three back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 700m and wanted to hang in at various stages over the last lap but found plenty at the end to finish second. DON’T WASTE TIME (McCardle – Live Your Life) was third across the line after trailing the leader and WHATA JOURNEY (Rock N Roll Heaven – Whata Avenue 1.53.3, $92,536) was last of the four runners for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.3 Final Half: - 57.8 Margins: - 4m, 15m
Trial 5: - TRACER BULLET was three back on the markers, moved through to trail the leader at the 700m mark and used the sprint lane. He accelerated nicely in the straight to get the prize from TREACHEROUS SAINT, which left the position behind the leader to park without cover turning into the back straight on the final occasion. FOREST FORCE was third after attempting to lead throughout. JET JOCKEY trailed forward behind TREACHEROUS SAINT in the last lap but wanted to hang in on the final turn and lost all momentum.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.2 Final Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 2m, 2m
Trial 6: - SHEER MODERN led out, took a trail and moved away from the markers at the 500m. She produced a big finish and was able to get the prize. She is racing against a strong field at Bendigo tomorrow evening. CROSSROADER was four back on the markers, got held up for a run at a vital stage and charged home late for an eye-catching second. It was a very good effort in view of his effort at Charlton on Sunday. SHECANDOIT trailed the leader, ended up being three back on the markers and moved into the one out and one back trail at the 300m. She finished third with SHAQ dropping out to finish last after finding the lead with 1600m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.5 Final Half: - 58.8 Margins: - 9m, 2m
KILMORE 29/06/21
Trial 1: - ARCHAA (A Rocknroll Dance – Shes Pinkalicious) began well enough to find the lead and set up a slow tempo. She had a good kick left at the finish and was able to get the prize. BE MY GIRL (Somebeachsomewhere – TP’s Girl) was four back on the inside and gained a one out and one back trail at the 700m. She worked home well for second with MY LADY NATASHA (A Rocknroll Dance – Mach Class 1.56.6, $34,500) being in third after hanging in at the start, settling third and moving up without cover at the 700m mark. INSHADOW finished fourth after trailing the leader and OUR MONTABELLA BRO (Pet Rock – Ourbellabro 1.55.9, $28,338) was last of the five runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.1 Final Half: - 61.1 Margins: - 4m, 15m
Trial 2: - KYVALLEY HACIENDA began quickly to find the lead and set up a moderate tempo. He only scored by a narrow margin but he seemingly had plenty left at the finish. CONSTANTINOPLE settled three back on the inside, trailed the leader on the home turn and tried hard in the straight to finish second. ONE MUSCLE HILL trailed the leader and moved away from the inside at the 300m mark to chase. He finished third with OLLIVICI (Orlando Vici – Belle Galleon) being the last one home after hanging in and breaking stride on the home turn when looking a chance of making ground in the straight.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.1 Final Half: - 60.8 Margins: - Head, 3m
Trial 3: - SHALLOW BEACH (Somebeachsomewhere – Mollys Lucky Star USA $96,700) began quickly and was able to lead throughout. It was a slow overall time but he dashed home in a handy last quarter of 28.7 seconds and scored softly. REGALITY settled five back on the markers, moved up without cover at the 600m and battled on well for second. She is drawn on the pole position at Yarra Valley on Monday and is not without a chance. NIKI NAH NAH settled in third position, was held up badly approaching the home turn and finished fast late for an eye-catching third. WHATISAYGOES was in fourth position, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 500m and finished in fourth. OUR ARABELLA trailed the leader and dropped off over the final stages to be the last one across the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.1 Final Half: - 59.3 Margins: - 8m, 8m
Trial 4: - KYVALLEY SHAUNIE trailed the leader and was left in front when OUR THUNDER BUDDY broke stride with 800m remaining. He went to the line with plenty in reserve and won very comfortably. BULLION HARRY settled three back on the markers behind KYVALLEY SHAUNIE and trailed the leader over the final stages. He did well for a horse with a National Rating of 50 taking on Metropolitan performers. KYVALLEY FINN settled last on the markers, moved up without cover at the quarter pole and finished third. OUR THUNDER BUDDY led comfortably but galloped at the 800m and then again at the 600m hence finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.2 Final Half: - 59.3 Margins: - 6m, 2m
Trial 5: - IM THE MIGHTYGRAMPS prepared for his effort at Yarra Valley on Monday with a nice trial victory. He was three back on the markers and moved out three horses wide at the 600m before sustaining a strong run to win comfortably. CMONBABYLITEMYFIRE began quickly to find the lead and tried to lead throughout but couldn’t repel the challenge of IM THE MIGHTYGRAMPS over the final stages. She is also scheduled to compete at Yarra Valley on Monday. GILTY BY THE BEACH was last on the markers early, gained a one out and one back trail then came out three horses on the home turn. She finished third with IDYLLIC PRINCESS being the last one home after trailing the leader and moving to the outside with 600m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Final Half: - 59.2 Margins: - 5m, Head
Trial 6: - XEBEC won the New South Wales Derby in his 3yo season and has recently returned from New Zealand. He couldn’t have been move impressive in his comfortable victory over IM DADDY WARBUCKS, where he settled down last and was without cover for the final 700m. He commences from a tough handicap at Yarra Valley on Monday but he will still prove hard to beat. IM DADDY WARBUCKS settled down in third position, moved up without cover at the bell and dashed to the lead at the 700m mark. He performed nicely but just met a smart horse on the day. MISS VENOM attempted to lead throughout and finished third ahead of REGAL ASSASSIN, which trailed the leader for the majority of the journey.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.9 Final Half: - 61.1 Margins: - 3m, 25m
BLACKBOOKER: - Xebec
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