Craig Rail's put a circle around three who'll step out in coming days, with Trial File followers looking at potentially securing a quick return.
Down Under Earl's gone into the Blackbook ahead of racing at Charlton on Sunday and Rail was also taken with the trial of Ira Poole ahead of his start in the first at Cranbourne, also on Sunday.
The third of Rail's additions this week is Revelstroke, Anton Golino's two-year-old who'll contest the Aldebaran Park Breeders Crown silver trot at Bendigo on Tuesday night. Rail said "she is very good when she is able to put it altogether and appears to be a big winning hope".
Scroll to the bottom for his updated Blackbook.
BACCHUS MARSH 13/11/21
Trial 1: - FRANCESCO (Safari – Major Babe) is an unraced gelding for trainer Tony Calabria and was able to take out the opening trial ahead of LUVUSELF (Pet Rock – Hula Gold 1.57.6, $42,612), which is out of a speedy race mare and related to three handy winners including Irish Player (1.55.6). The trotter MADENA BAY finished in third position ahead of the New Zealand bred pacer TEAK (Art Major – Cullens Counsel). PLAIN ED hasn’t raced since May and finished fifth ahead of MIYAGI BOY. The third placed MADENA BAY is making an appearance at Cranbourne on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.8 Last Half: - 63.3 Margins: - 3m, Head
Trial 2: - SOMEBEACHSHADOW was able to build some confidence leading into his performance at Tabcorp Park, Melton tonight with a victory over DOUBTLESS BAY. DOUBTLESS BAY was able to back up at Ballarat on Thursday night to run a reasonable fourth. BYALLA BOY hasn’t raced for over a year and was third past the post with CARMY DAN being the last of the quartet to complete the course. BYALLA BOY is scheduled to return from a long spell at Cranbourne on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.0 Last Half: - 59.1 Margins: - 2m, 4m
Trial 3: - OFORTUNA was able to prepare for her Breeders Crown effort at Melton tonight with a comfortable victory. DARING ANGEL has joined trainer Michael Burns since her last run and was chasing a smart horse on the day. She returns from a spell at Charlton on Sunday and should run a big race. GEE CEE CALDER was last of the three runners to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.2 Last Half: - 62.0 Margins: - 6m, 12m
Trial 4: - Unfortunately no horses completed the course in the fourth event. Two of the juvenile pacers, EXCLUSIVE MARIA (Always B Miki – Saved A Corka 1.59.1, $130,397) and KHANS CREED (A Rocknroll Dance – Talk Safely 1.58.1, $20,103) failed to the finish whereas the other pair GOODTIME HALO and ANDREW both lost the drivers.
Mile Rate: - Nil Last Half: - Nil Margins: - Nil
Trial 5: - CONFESSION was backing up from his victory at Ballarat on November 03 and was able to get the prize by a narrow margin over HES AN ARTIST, which boasts a career best mile rate of 1.54.9 but hasn’t raced since May 2020. BILUM hasn’t raced since July and had the lowest National Rating out of the three competitors. She was the last horse to complete the course and will back up at Cranbourne on Sunday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.1 Last Half: - 60.3 Margins: - Nose, 20m
Trial 6: - OUR BELLA LUCIA is a former New South Wales pacer, which joins trainer Paul Parsons. She competed at Group two level in a Breeders Challenge True Blue event at Menangle at her last attempt in New South Wales and followed with a seventh at Maryborough on Thursday. MERRY DANCER hasn’t raced since July but was able to fill second spot albeit twenty-five metres behind the winner. MADENA SKY finished third on her way to her effort at Ballarat on Wednesday night, where she unfortunately broke stride and ended up being in seventh position. She will complete a busy week with another attempt at Cranbourne on Sunday. GOODTIME PIA (Allamerican Ingot – Wingsofury) is yet to face the starter and she was meeting a reasonable line up so she was the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.8 Last Half: - 59.7 Margins: - 25m, 2m
Trial 7: - All of the three runners in the final trial are competing at Melton this evening. ITS BACK IN THE DAY was able to defeat his stable mate BULLYS DELIGHT with SUPREME DOMINATOR being the last one home. It was a slowly run trial with a slick final half of 56.5 seconds. SUPREME DOMINATOR was the last one to finish but he has come up with the best barrier draw out of the trio in their respective events this evening.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.2 Last Half: - 56.5 Margins: - 5m, 10m
MARYBOROUGH 14/11/21
Trial 1: - GRACIE CULLEN settled in fifth position, moved up without cover at the bell and did a very good job to grind out a victory in the opening trial. She is competing at Charlton on Sunday, where she is awkwardly drawn but should run her usual honest race. THE PENNY DROPS was given a good hit-out against the pacers as a lead up to his effort on the big program at Tabcorp Park, Melton this evening. He is a tough campaigner but has drawn very awkwardly on the outside of the second line. He pushed forward out wide in the early stages, found the lead at the 1700m and kicked on well late. CEE VEE VEE began quickly to lead, took a trail behind THE PENNY DROPS and was never pushed out at any stage of the event. He backed up with a victory at handy odds when he stepped out onto the track at Lords Raceway on Wednesday night. OSCAR BRAVO began well but ended up being three back on the markers and held his ground for fourth. SUGOI ALTO was sixth to begin and moved up without cover at the bell. He finished ahead of TWILIGHT WILLY, which settled four back on the markers but wanted to race fiercely throughout. SUGOI ALTO is competing at Stawell on Monday whereas TWILIGHT WILLY will race a day earlier at Charlton.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.1 Last Half: - 57.5 Margins: - Neck, 3m
Trial 2: - BONAVISTA BOY began very quickly and was able to power to the lead shortly after the start. He always travelled strongly and he scored with something in reserve by a length. He is returning from a break at Charlton on Sunday and he looked sharp enough at the trials to suggest he will perform well. MALAVA MISS (Shadow Play – Western Art 2.3.4, $2,255) gained a one out and one back trail and kicked on solidly in the straight to finish in second spot. COCOROCKS trailed the leader throughout and held his ground over the concluding stages to be in third. BILLABONG MADI was five back on the markers and finished off fairly well for fourth. Both COCOROCKS and BILLABONG MADI are racing at Charlton on Sunday. AN FELLA MOR was forced to park without cover for the majority of the trip and finished fifth. PAIGETHEHURRIKANE was three back on the outside (1-2) at the bell and finished ahead of ASHFORD SECRET (4 back markers) with LORD ALPHA (Shadow Play – Table Games 2.5.4, $9,382) dropping out to last after working hard early and eventually finding the markers in third position mid-race.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.8 Last Half: - 59.5 Margins: - 3m, 3m
Trial 3: - ARIANA SPRINGFIELD (Sportswriter – Darlin Springfield) trailed the leader in the early stages, pulled hard then moved around to find the lead at the bell. She was able to hold off her rivals in the run to the finish to score by a narrow margin. VAPAR BRENDA (Betterthancheddar – Christa 1.58.3, $28,897) settled three back on the markers, moved up without cover with 700m remaining and battled on strongly in the run to the finish. MASTER WORKS (Heston Blue Chip – Gallery Girl 1.57.7, $19,078) was fourth on the inside, moved off the markers to trail VAPAR BRENDA and came out three horses wide on the home turn. He finished well for a close third. MISS DAPHNE (Julius Caesar – Miss Dilly 1.57.4, $33,068) led out, took a trail at the bell and used the sprint lane to finish fourth. LITTLEBLABBAMOUTH (Tell All – Turbo Elly 1.57.1, $21,948) was last of the five runners for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.12.0 Last Half: - 62.6 Margins: - Head, Head
Trial 4: - JAZSPUR progressed forward at the start and found the lead quickly. She ran along at an even tempo and dominated her rivals to win easily by twelve metres. BULLAPARK BENO settled three back on the markers and boxed on well for second position. FUN ON RUM began quickly to trail the leader and enjoyed a nice trip. She was third across the line then was taken to Ballarat on Wednesday night and appeared to be a place hope approaching the home turn but broke stride in the straight. She does have ability and will have another attempt at Charlton on Sunday. SELLUNE was five back on the markers and finished ahead of IKARA, which settled one position ahead, moved away from the markers at the 800m and got to second in the back straight but peaked on her run. SUN OF SUNOKO broke stride at the start and lost approximately 40m, chased hard to catch up to the group, tacked on and moved up without cover at the 1700m, pulled hard, raced roughly again at the 1200m and lost another 20m so he wasn’t on his best behaviour. CRONK broke stride momentarily at the start, settled last on the markers and remained at the back of the pack for the entire journey.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.3 Last Half: - 59.7 Margins: - 12m, 2m
Trial 5: - GOODGIRLSAVENGER began very quickly and was able to slide to the front shortly after the start. She never looked like losing and was able to jog down to the line to win easily. SONOKOS SON (Used To Me – Sonoko 2.4.7, $17,181) settled four back on the markers, waited for the sprint lane and worked through nicely into second position. He wasn’t fully extended at any stage of the trial so he showed some ability. BLITZER I HOPE (Blitzthemcalder – Uncertain Temper) trailed the leader and finished in third and HESANAVENGER (Kvintet Avenger – Gay Truscott) was the last one to finish after settling three back on the markers and moving away from the inside with 500m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.1 Last Half: - 61.2 Margins: - 10m, Head
Trial 6: - DOWN UNDER EARL settled three back on the inside, angled out three horses wide on the home turn and was able to work home best to win softly. He is now with trainer Ray Harvey and returns from a spell at Charlton on Sunday, where he appears to be a strong chance. DO YA WANNA DONNA was able to win at Yarra Valley at her last attempt so she is racing in good form. She continued her preparation with a second placed effort after trailing the leader and moving into the death seat with 500m remaining. LUCY SAWYER was checked on the first turn and lost approximately 30m. She was four back on the markers for the majority of the journey and made ground over the final stages for third. MONTANA CHEVELLE began well and was without cover momentarily before breaking stride 100m after the start. She was detached from the pack for the majority of the trip and MYMUMWASTHEBEST (Louey Louey Louey – Princess Narooma) attempted to lead throughout but broke stride at the quarter pole.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.9 Last Half: - 61.6 Margins: - 3m, 3m
BLACKBOOKER: - Down Under Earl
CRANBOURNE 14/11/21
Trial 1: - DENIS WILLIAM prepared for his effort at Melton this evening with an effortless victory. He settled down last of the six runners and was approximately 40m behind the leader early then extricated from the markers to make his run at the bell. He continued to make ground in the final circuit and was able to win softly. PRINCE SAHARA ran a nice second, particularly considering the winner is a proven Metropolitan performer. He settled four back on the inside, angled into the one out and one back trail and followed behind DENIS WILLIAM approaching the final corner. He should perform nicely at Cranbourne on Sunday. ETON ROCK trailed the leader and used the sprint lane to finish in third with OZZIE SUNSHINE being fourth after setting the speed. FLIGHT OFFICER settled 3 back on the inside and finished ahead of SMILEFORAWHILE (5 back markers).
Mile Rate: - 2.6.0 Last Half: - 58.07 Margins: - 8m, 1m
Trial 2: - LUNCHWITHARTHUR began quickly to find the lead and ran along at an even tempo. He was able to win comfortably and looked to have something in reserve. He is much better than his form suggests and is a possible improver when he steps out onto the track at Cranbourne on Sunday. SCOOTIN AROUND settled three back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 300m and ran home well. He returns from a break at Bendigo on Tuesday. SOVEREIGN MINX was without cover early, angled in behind the leader on the first turn and battled away for third. The pacer I HOPE I CAN was fourth throughout and SOVEREIGN TIGER lost his chance after galloping at the start.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.2 Last Half: - 61.8 Margins: - 10m, 15m
BENDIGO 15/11/21
Trial 1: - ENDSIN A PARTY stepped away quickly from the standing start and was able to lead by a clear margin for the entire journey. He raced away from his rivals and was never out of second gear, scoring by 70m. ONTHEWAYOUT (Bacardi Lindy – Arcupandgo 2.4.9, $16,140) settled three back on the inside after racing roughly shortly after the start. He raced roughly again at the 300m mark but did well enough to finish second. TRUMPIT LIL trailed the leader and was a clear second before breaking stride at the 700m. He regathered momentum and wasn’t far behind ONTHEWAYOUT at the 400m but couldn’t peg back the margin.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.2 Last Half: - 60.7 Margins: - 70m, 6m
Trial 2: - WAIKARE MAXWELL (Sebastian K – Waikare Patricia 1.59.9, $149,071) began quickly to find the lead and set up a slow tempo. He was able to cruise home to get the prize by a comfortable margin. INSPIRE (Angus Hall – Amelia Darling 1.59.1, $74,703) began quickly before galloping 100m after the start. He lost approximately 40m before tacking on the group mid-race. He came out very wide on the home turn and was trotting home strongly at the end. It was an eye-catching performance and he has ability but is still learning. IMA WALKERVILLE broke stride at the start, lost 60m and ended up being four back on the markers mid-race. He moved away from the inside at the 800m mark and finished in third spot. YOSHIDA (Pegasus Spur – Kamenshek) trailed the leader but got into trouble late and was the last one to greet the judge.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.9 Last Half: - 62.6 Margins: - 4.5m, 12m
Trial 3: - ILLAWONG STARDUST began quickly to find the lead and was always nicely clear of her rivals. She never looked in any danger of defeat and won by a large margin. It was a good hit-out and a confidence building performance leading up to her effort at Tabcorp Park, Melton this evening. YANKEE TWISTER was without cover early before restraining onto the markers in fourth position. He moved up without cover again at the 700m mark and was able to trot into a clear second. NEXTA NUNN began quickly and was able to trail the leader. She finished ahead of WIL PATRICK, which was three back on the inside and BELLA LUCY was last throughout after breaking stride at the start and losing approximately 60m.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.9 Last Half: - 61.3 Margins: - 16m, 10m
Trial 4: - MISS TYLER settled last of the five runners, came out three horses wide at the 300m and wanted to hang in under pressure in the home straight but was able get home best to win by a narrow margin. She backed up at Maryborough on Thursday and ran her best race for a long time to finish in third. DASHNDOT (Follow The Stars – Celevale Lombo 1.58.9, $7,895) settled four back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 400m and finished well but not as strongly as the winner. MISTER EXCESSIVE (Betting Line – Vixen Hanover 1.55.4, $371,313) finished third after setting the speed with ROCKNFURY being fourth after taking the trail and moving into the death seat at the 800m. HURRIKANE DUSTY settled three back on the inside but raced fiercely, which was detrimental to his finishing position.
Mile Rate: - 2.8.1 Last Half: - 59.3 Margins: - Nose, 1m
Trial 5: - ROSIE ROCKS worked to the front, pulled hard and drifted away from the inside at several different areas of the track but was able to kick on well enough to get the prize. WHATA JOURNEY began well and was without cover early, angled into the trail behind ROSIE ROCKS then obtained an inside run from the 500m. He battled on quite well at the end to fill second spot. ROSIE ROCKS backed up with a fifth placed effort at Maryborough on Thursday and WHATA JOURNEY went to the night meeting at Echuca but galloped away. TERROR OFA SAINT (Western Terror – Saint Grace 1.59.8, $14,356) was five back on the markers and used the sprint lane when a handy finishing third. ROCKNROLL LADY settled four back on the inside and finished fourth with ABBIE LINCOLN being fifth after coming out three horses wide from third on the home turn. NIKNBEC SHADOW (Shadow Play – Military 2.1.2, $49,407) was last of the six runners for the duration. ROCKNROLL LADY is scheduled to compete at Charlton on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.2 Last Half: - 59.3 Margins: - 1m, Head
Trial 6: - CAPTAIN CONFETTI broke stride in the score up, settled in third position and moved up without cover at the 600m. He kept on rolling in the final stages and won nicely. He occasionally has gait issues but he will take beating at Mildura this afternoon if he delivers a fool proof display. CHOOZ REACTOR began quickly and was able to find the lead. She found CAPTAIN CONFETTI to be too good for her but she beat the remainder of the field by a large margin. She is taking on a strong field at Bendigo on Tuesday night. JOHNNYS CASH trailed the leader and finished a distant third. HEEZALITTLECAESAR settled four back on the inside and finished ahead of HEZA SECRET, which settled down last and angled into the one out and one back trail behind CAPTAIN CONFETTI but couldn’t sprint as quickly over the final stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.3 Last Half: - 59.1 Margins: - 2m, 45m
Trial 7: - AMERICAN TIGER began fast and was able to slide to the lead shortly after the start. He ran along at a reasonable tempo and was able to hold his rivals safely at bay. He makes his return to the race track at Bendigo on Tuesday night. NIKITA ADELE began quickly to trail the leader, moved away from the inside at the 400m and finished in second spot. HARTS LAST was four back on the markers, moved out three horses wide on the home turn and was able to pick up some ground for third. CE PE THREE was fourth after settling three back on the pegs and LETS WENT was last of the quintet for the duration. CE PE THREE takes on a very tough field at Bendigo on Tuesday and LETS WENT will compete at Charlton on Sunday.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.7 Last Half: - 58.3 Margins: - 4m, 4m
Trial 8: - DELIGHTFUL MIA prepared for her performance at Charlton on Sunday with an all of the way victory in the final trial. She used her speed to drive across the field from a wide draw, set up a moderate tempo and had a good kick left at the finish. MAGIC MIKE settled down last, moved out three horses wide from the 600m and went to the line strongly without being pushed. He backed un at Maryborough on Thursday but failed to beat a runner to the line. CLEM MCCARDLE was competing outside of his class range so he ran a very nice race for third. He settled three back on the markers, used the sprint lane and was picking up ground at the finish. TOBY OGARA was without cover early, angled onto the markers in fourth and remained in that position throughout. He did beat MAGIC MIKE to the line at Maryborough on Thursday but did finish unplaced. BUSTERS GRIN failed to beat a runner to the line after trailing the leader throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.7 Last Half: - 57.6 Margins: - 2m, 5m
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 16/11/21
Trial 1: - DELS DESTINY was able to step away best from the front line and led comfortably. He set up a slow tempo and was just able to hold on in a good finish to the opening trial. He is drawn on the second line but should run his usual honest race at Bendigo on Tuesday night. MAGICOOL began quickly from the handicap of 40m and tacked onto the leading pair quickly. He came to the outside on the home turn and finished strongly but ran out of time at the end. HIGH IN THE SKY trailed the leader, moved away from the inside on the home turn and finished last but wasn’t beaten by far and did extremely well for a horse with a National Rating of 56.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.4 Last Half: - 60.02 Margins: - ½ Neck, ½ Head
Trial 2: - IRA POOLE was able to sprint twice in the run so it was a good performance. He began swiftly to get to the front then had to use his speed again at the finish. He is racing at Cranbourne on Sunday and appears to be one of the leading chances. NIKI BEACH (Somebeachsomewhere – Prawn Star 1.56.2, $3,190) was three back on the pegs, moved away from the inside at the 600m mark and continued to make ground over the latter stages. It was a very good performance so he should be able to create an impression when he is to make his debut. KHANS CREED (A Rocknroll Dance – Talk Safely 1.58.1, $20,103) began very quickly to lead, wanted to hang out in the early stages and eventually took cover behind IRA POOLE at the 1700m mark. He finished a distant third with IDEAL MELODY (American Ideal – Miss Athens 2.0.3, $64,955) being fourth after settling five back on the inside. IRISH MELODY will take on IRA POOLE again at Cranbourne on Sunday. MODERN GINGER (Modern Art – Thegingerbreadgirl) was slow out and settled a clear last in the early stages. He beat home BEACH LIFE (SOmebeachsomewhere – Lovelist 1.53.2, $222,889), which settled four back on the inside and moved into the one out and one back trail at the 600m mark.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.1 Last Half: - 57.30 Margins: - 1.5m, 12m
BLACKBOOKER: - Ira Poole NZ
Trial 3: - REVELSTOKE has made a few errors recently but she is very good when she is able to put it altogether and appears to be a big winning hope at Bendigo on Tuesday night. She trailed the leader, moved away from the inside on the home turn and got up to score over the early leader TIPSY TURVY, which wasn’t fully extended going to the line. AMANDINE was three back on the markers and got away from the last placed WINGS ON HER FEET, which saw the field to be safely home.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.6 Last Half: - 58.91 Margins: - 2.5m, 16.5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Revelstoke
Trial 4: - KHAFAJI began quickly and was able to slide to the front at the 1800m mark. He only just held on at the finish but he recorded a slick final half of 56.79 seconds so he couldn’t have done much more than he did. He is backing up at Bendigo on Tuesday night. COBBER settled five back on the inside, gained a one out and one back trail at the 700m and came out three horses wide at the 300m so it was a very tidy effort to fill second spot. TORPEDO BART moved up without cover from three back on the pegs at the 700m and finished third. MACH ASSASSIN was fourth after trailing the leader throughout and UHURA (4 back markers) was the last one to greet the judge. MACH ASSASSIN will take his place in the Silver edition of the Breeders Crown at Bendigo on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.7 Last Half: - 56.79 Margins: - ½ head, 5m
Trial 5: - MUFASA METRO trailed the leader NATTY PAGGER, came to the outside with 500m remaining and sprinted quickly to record an emphatic victory. He has come up with the outside of the second line for his Breeders Crown Final performance at Melton tomorrow night. NATTY PAGGER set up a genuine tempo in the leading role so it was a solid performance to hold on for second. He returns from a break at Bendigo on Tuesday night and is not without a chance. ELECTROJET was last of the four runners in the early stages and finished third with MEYDAN (3 back markers) galloping and losing his chance with 700m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.6 Last Half: - 57.73 Margins: - 14.5m, 15m
Trial 6: - ITS EBONYIVORY settled three back on the inside, moved up without cover at the 400m mark and chased hard in a slick final quarter of 26.69 seconds to claim victory on the line. ITS BEAUJOLAIS began quickly to race without cover, worked to the front at the 1800m and missed out narrowly. Both of the John Yeomans prepared mares are competing in the 4yo Breeders Crown Final at Melton on Saturday night. The outstanding pacer CRUZ BROMAC, which carries a career best mile of 1.50.1 and has earned in excess of one million dollars in stakes is on the comeback trail with his last run being in November 2020. He settled last of the four runners, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 400m and finished in third. HARRY TURBO led out then took a trail and couldn’t go the pace over the latter stages.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.3 Last Half: - 55.52 Margins: - Nose, 15m
Trial 7: - THREE RIVERS settled fifth on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 700m and gained a one out and one back trail shortly afterwards. He produced a big finish out wider on the track to get up and defeat the early leader DANGEROUS HAND, which did go to the line with something left in reserve. RUN FOR STIKKA was three back on the inside, trailed the leader from the 600m mark and held down a distant third. GIGLIO galloped at the start, lost approaching 15m and settled last of the six runners. He was able to work past ANAHITA, which settled four back on the markers from the first turn. TINAS DELIGHT (Bettors Delight – Garden Gate Tina $146,804) trailed the leader, moved up without cover from the 600m mark and galloped on the home turn hence losing her chance.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.7 Last Half: - 58.11 Margins: - Head, 24.5m
Trial 8: - LIFE HAPPENS trailed the leader, moved away from the inside at the 600m and was able to produce slick final sectionals to take out the final trial. ROGUE WAVE settled in sixth position, worked into the one wide lane (1-2) in the final circuit and came out three horses wide on the home turn. She finished determinedly for a game second. BUZZ LIKA BEE was four back on the inside before gaining a one out and one back track and was able to fill third spot. SHES A HOVERCRAFT settled down last of the seven runners and finished fast out wide on the track to run an eye-catching fourth. QUICK DAN attempted to lead throughout but dropped back to fifth over the latter stages. He beat home DREAMERS DELIGHT, which was three back on the inside before trailing the leader at the 600m mark. SHEISWATCHING settled fifth on the pegs and was last of the seven runners to finish. She is backing up at Cranbourne on Sunday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.3 Last Half: - 56.93 Margins: - 2m, 5m
KILMORE: - 17/11/21
Trial 1: - GIL FAVOR stepped away well from the handicap of 40m and was able to work to the front at the 1400m mark. He kicked well clear at the quarter pole then held on to win at the finish. IZMOK also started from the handicap of 30m and settled last of the three runners. He gave GIL FAVOR a big start when he commenced a run and he finished strongly at the end. LUNA was the only horse to start off the front line and led early before taking cover. She enjoyed a nice trip and finished a distant third but she is a 3yo trotter with the other two horses being genuine Metropolitan performers so it was always going to be a tough task. She is competing against a strong field in a Breeders Crown Silver event at Bendigo on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.4 Last Half: - 59.20 Margins: - 3m, 20m
Trial 2: - ITZ BULL SPEED AHEAD led out, took a trail at the 1700m and moved into the breeze with just under a lap remaining. He progressed forward to find the lead in the back straight on the final occasion and he sustained the run to win nicely. RAINBOWSEND was five back on the inside, moved up without cover from the bell and gained a one out and one back trail at the 600m. He finished second with ARCHAA being in third after progressing forward to sit without cover from three back on the inside half way down he back straight on the final occasion. CHAMPIONNE (Sweet Lou – Miss Mini Lombo) was four back on the inside, moved into the running lane (1-2) and made ground late to finish ahead of BUTTER CUP (Betting Line – Need A Boyfriend 2.2.9, $14,296), which pushed forward to lead at the 1700m and took a trail at the half mile marker. CHAMPIONNE has drawn on the extreme alley and is competing against a top line up in a Breeders Crown Silver event at Bendigo on Tuesday night. It will be a tough task for her first up.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.4 Last Half: - 57.8 Margins: - 6m, ½ Head
Trial 3: - SWEET LOUISE raced without cover in the early stages but pushed forward and was able to find the lead with 1700m remaining. She finished off in handy final sectionals and won comfortably. LEIGHA MILLER led out then took a trail and was second, well clear of her other two rivals. LADY LANI was three back on the markers throughout and was able to hold off the challenge of TACT TAMA, which was last for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.2 Last Half: - 58.0 Margins: - 10m, 12m
Trial 4: - NAKEDTRUTH trailed the leader and moved away from the inside on the home turn. He was battling to get past the early leader ASTRO until that trotter broke stride with 100m remaining. ASTRO was going extremely well until the final 100m and CINKARI was last of the three trotters throughout the entire trip. ASTRO will compete against a strong field in the Breeders Crown Silver event at Bendigo on Tuesday night.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.7 Last Half: - 60.8 Margins: - 2m, 20m
Trial 5: - ETERNAL GOLD led out, took a trail and ran through nicely at the end to win the trial by three metres. DEVIL OF A SMILE trailed the leader before dashing around to find the lead at the 1700m mark. He held onto second with REGALITY being in third after settling three back on the pegs and coming to the outside on the home turn. IM TERRORTORIAL was last of the five before coming to the outside at the 500m. He beat home STUNIN WARRIOR (Stunin Cullen – Lady Fashion), which was four back on the markers throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Last Half: - 57.7 Margins: - 3m, 3m
Trial 6: - LEAVE YOUR HAT ON showed good gate speed to lead, set up a slow tempo and finished off in a slick final quarter of 27.6 seconds to win nicely. POPCORNFRIDAY hasn’t had much luck throughout the season and wasn’t fully extended going to the finish with the winner being able to close off in very quick final sectionals so it was a nice effort. He is a value place hope at Cranbourne on Sunday. OUR SENORITA was third throughout and got clear of BE MY GIRL, which was always at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.0 Last Half: - 58.0 Margins: - 4m, 15m
Trial 7: - IM THE MIGHTYGRAMPS trailed behind the tearaway leader SHANIA TEE in the early and middle stages. He came to the outside on the home turn and was able to pick up the thick end of the prize. ROCKS ARNT PETS was three back on the markers before coming to the outside with 300m remaining. He worked home well for second with SHANIA TEE ending up in third position. She raced very fiercely, established a big lead and began to tire approaching the home turn, where she started to hang in under pressure and was shortening stride. CALF PEN was last all of the way and didn’t beat a runner to the line but he was making ground over the concluding stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.4 Last Half: - 60.3 Margins: - 1.5m, 5m
Trial 8: - WHIZZBANG DAN was able to get out of the gate best to find the lead and was always in a dominant position. He is a good front runner and was able to go on and win the trial by a comfortable margin. KYVALLEY SHAUNIE settled three back on the inside, moved off the markers at the 400m and finished in second spot. QUEEN OF LOVE trailed the leader but broke stride with 250m remaining and lost her chance to finish closer but it did appear that third was her lot before she ended up breaking stride.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.2 Last Half: - 60.5 Margins: - 10m, 100m
Trial 9: - ASH BEE (He’s Watching – Indigenous 1.59.1, $112,245) settled down last of the four runners, gained a one out and one back trail before being left stranded without cover at the 500m mark. She produced a good performance to take out the final trial over DON’T WASTE TIME (McArdle – Live Your Life), which was three back on the inside, moved into the death seat at the 700m and sprinted quickly down the back straight to hit the front at the 500m mark. He performed well but couldn’t repel the challenge of ASH BEE running to the finish. CHINDORSCHA began quickly to find the lead and was third across the line. PRIDE OF MARY showed gate speed to trail the leader and was the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.5 Last Half: - 60.5 Margins: - 2m, 20m
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