Our trial expert Craig Rail has perused the tapes and drawn up a detailed summary from what he's found this week.
At the bottom of the write-up you will find Rail's Blackbook ins and outs.
Kilmore 15/05/19
Trial 1: - MAJOR IN ARMS dashed across from barrier three to find the lead and always looked to be in control. The trotter ALDEBARAN CRESCENT trailed the leader throughout and was never asked for an effort in the straight. The juvenile pacer STORMTIDE (Mach Three – Aquae Sulis 2.3.0, $5,319)) settled three back on the markers and lost ground but he was an unraced 2yo taking on multiple winners.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Final Half: - 59.2 Margins: - 8m, 20m
Trial 2: - The New South Wales and Tasmanian Derby winner MAX DELIGHT returned in style with an effortless victory. He trailed the leader DIVINE DIVA and quickly pounced on the home turn. He went to the line under a throttle hold to defeat MALCOLMS RHYTHM, which finished nicely from three back on the markers and DIVINA DIVA ended up being last of the three runners.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.9 Final Half: - 57.5 Margins: - 3m, 10m
BLACKBOOKER: - Max Delight
Trial 3: - The former New Zealander MASS DESTRUCTION gained a 40m advantage over FATHER CHRISTMAS and BIG JACK HAMMER under the standing start conditions but considering he is a T2 assessed trotter taking on proven “Group” performers, he appeared to be very good going to the line. He led throughout to win well and is worth following. FATHER CHRISTMAS finished second after trailing the leader and BIG JACK HAMMER was third after settling three back on the markers. Neither horse was extended at any stage but it is fair to say the winner had a bit left in the tank as well. YOUNEEDABITOFMUSCLE galloped away from the standing start and finished a distant last.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.9 Final Half: - 60.7 Margins: - 5m, 1m
BLACKBOOKER: - Mass Destruction
Shepparton 16/05/19
Trial 1: - It was an extremely slowly run trial with FLUORO running to the lead from JUSTCALLMEAZA (Bitobliss – Meandmyshadow 2.2.7, $6,125)), LETS MAKE TRACKS (Shadow Play – Classic Tycoon 1.57.6, $34,520)) and the pole marker MISS ARTEMIS being last of the four with the field racing in single file. LETS MAKE TRACKS broke stride momentarily and checked MISS ARTEMIS with both horses losing 10-15m at the 700m mark. JUSTCALLMEAZA was able to show enough speed to get passed FLUORO on the line to win the trial. MISS ARTEMIS was doing her best work late in third with LETS MAKE TRACKS finishing at the tail.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.0 Final Half: - 59.0 Margins: - Head, 3m
Trial 2: - The three 2yo trotters beat home the older horses in trial two. DIZZYSJET (Quaker Jet – Dizzyinterest 2.0.5, $33,367) settled four back on the markers and came to the outside at the 500m. She was taken out a little wider on the track when the early leader WANDA lugged away from the inside but she had built up enough momentum to win the trial nicely. EVERYSECONDCOUNTS (Trixton – I Dreamt It 2.3.8, $32,502) trailed the leader and used the sprint lane to finish second with BUILDER BOB (Angus Hall – Shes An Image 1.57.4, $233,824) following her throughout and running third. WANDA (Andover Hall – Flash Teena 2.2.1, $45,964) was still a winning chance in the trial until she broke stride with 100m remaining. ITS GAZADANGERWOOD (Bad Boy Truscott – Justcallmespecial 2.3.6, $18,075) settled five back on the markers and finished fifth with NICKYS SON (Imperial Count – Nicky Eileen 2.0.0, $125,549) following him throughout. DURANTEE finished sixth after galloping away and losing a lot of ground early before chasing hard to catch the field at the 1400m. He did well to finish in front of NICKYS SON.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.2 Final Half: - 61.5 Margins: - 3m, 4m
Trial 3: - ALLVICTORY HANOVER (All Speed Hanover – Sabiha Courage 2.1.8, $10,845) settled sixth on the outside and produced a big finish to win untouched. FLETCHERS ROY gained a nice trail in fifth throughout and worked home well but not as fast as the winner. AMERICAN SWEETHART (American Ideal – Crystal Reign 2.3.3, $33,714) finished third after setting up a slow tempo during the middle stages. WALKAMILEINMYSHOES raced without cover for the majority of the journey, dropping in behind the leader when OK SUNI, which was in that position dropped off at the 500m. He finished fourth in front of IM JOLLYGOOD, which enjoyed the perfect trip and OK SUNI ended up in sixth. VINIANA (All Speed Hanover – Fijian Smile) galloped in the score up and was always tailed out.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.3 Final Half: - 60.2 Margins: - 4m, 5m
Trial 4: - ASTA LEUGO is a former New South Wales pacer, which has joined trainer Craig Turnbull. He settled second last, made a move from the 600m and hit the lead on the home turn. HERE HE COMES followed ASTA LEUGO all of the way and made a late lunge but just failed. CALAQUENDI raced three back on the markers and moved up without cover from the 500m. He finished third in front of GLEN EYRE (4 back markers), the early leader THE FORTUNATE SON, and CHICKA CHICKA (behind leader) finished last of the six runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Final Half: - 59.4 Margins: - ½ Head, 20m
Trial 5: - NOMORELYING (Life Sign – Total Truth 2.0.2, $10,525) gained the perfect one out and one back trail behind ROCKON LOCKSLEY throughout and sprinted quickly in the latter stages to win the trial comfortably and with something in reserve. ROCKON LOCKSLEY battled on well for second and PLAYING IT COOL hit the line strongly from four back on the markers for a handy third. THERMO (1-2) got passed the early leader COOLARAMA to finish in fourth position. LILNOVA finished sixth after being three back on the markers throughout and RANCE (It’s A Long Story – She’s A Head Turner 2.7.0, $23,857) finished at the rear of the field after angling in behind the leader on the first turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.4 Final Half: - 59.4 Margins: - 5m, 7m
BLACKBOOKER: - Nomorelying
Warragul 18/05/19
Trial 1: - ROCKNROLL PEARL led throughout to win at Geelong last week and kept the momentum going with an all of the way trial victory. CELESTIAL TREKKER raced three back on the markers before moving into the breeze at the bell and finished second. DANSBRO followed CELESTIAL TREKKER throughout the entire trial and was doing his best work late. ILLAWONG LORD finished fourth after trailing the leader and ROCKNROLL GOLD was always last of the five runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.5 Final Half: - 57.8 Margins: - 4m, head
Trial 2: - SAHARA SIROCCO defeated the handy performer and subsequent winner Yourshoutrocky on his debut and appears to have a bright future. He trailed the leader and obtained a good run throughout in the trial but he won with plenty in reserve. REIGN MAKER tried to lead throughout and held down second from MELPARK BUTCH, which didn’t have a great deal of luck. He was without cover early, restrained to last then was the first to make a move at the 700m. CUZIN LYNDAL (Courage Under Fire – Aunty Daph) settled three back on the inside and finished last of the four.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.8 Final Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 4m, 3m
Trial 3: - BOOS A BEAUTY held out the early challenge of VALONTE SWAN to lead and was able to hold on and win the trial. GATESYS ALLEY settled on the back of BOOS A BEAUTY and only came to the outside in the final 20m, making up ground quickly late. MASTER SPARK (Majestic Son – Arcupango (2.4.9, $16,140)) has shown some ability at the trials but is still learning. He was slow to begin then made several errors mid-race. He did manage to pick up VALONTE SWAN (Western Terror – Just Del) (without cover, three back markers) in the latter stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.5 Final Half: - 66.1 Margins: - 4m, 40m
Trial 4: - ALL HONOUR settled down in third position but quickly made a move to take the lead away from ITZAMAJOR SURPRISE, which was content to take cover with two laps remaining. The pace was slow mid-race and ALL HONOUR easily held out ITZAMAJOR SURPRISE in the dash up the straight. GANGSTA OF LOVE (Always A Virgin – Bertrams Cruiser 2.0.8, $28,388) finished third after being three back on the markers throughout and the trotter ALL OVER THE STARS was always 10-15m behind the second last horse.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.2 Final Half: - 60.0 Margins: - 7m, 20m
Ballarat 18/05/19
Trial 1: - MORNINGS was the class runner of the trial being a multiple winner and won comfortably after trailing the leader and hooking to the outside approaching the home turn. SHAM ROCK (Pet Rock – Girls Got Rhythm 2.0.9, $34,313) came from last to finish a game second with stable mate MIRARI (We Will See – Golden Illusion) running third after being three back on the inside. The trotter SHOWEMYOURMUSCLES showed tremendous gate speed to lead early and set up a good tempo but was collared with 250m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.1 Final Half: - 60.3 Margins: - 6m, 5m
Trial 2: - The juvenile SMILES defeated the two C1 assessed pacers in a small field of three runners. He trailed the leader SUMO GRIN and showed too much dash in the run to the line. SUMO GRIN held second from OUR SAFARI SUN, which was picking up some ground on the second horse late.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.0 Final Half: - 59.8 Margins: - 8m, 2m
Trial 3: - FIRE UP FRANCO showed good gate speed to lead and won the trial. The juvenile pacer YOUAREMY SUNSHINE produced a terrific trial performance. He settled four back on the inside and motored to the line via an inside run to finish second in fast time. CARMY DAN trailed the leader throughout and finished third in front of SAFARI CHEER (3 back markers). The trotter HOTJANE BLING dropped back to the rear of the field and remained in that position throughout.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.9 Final Half: - 57.5 Margins: 2m, 2m
Ararat 18/05/19
Trial 1: - COURTESY CHANCERY is nicely bred and has ability but her manners have let her down thus far. She took out the opening trial from AERODYNE TRUMPS and MOLLYS PURSE, which has only faced the starter once, finished last of the three runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.14.1 Final Half: - 64.4 Margins: - 2m, 1m
Trial 2: - The classy 3yo pacer IM SIR BLAKE recorded slick time in a runaway trial victory to get him ready for the Northern Region Championship series. CHEERMEONIMACRACKA finished second just in front of WANTED LADY with EPHALUMP finishing last of the four runners.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.2 Final Half: - 56.8 Margins: - 30m, head
Trial 3: - SPORT DREAMER (Sportswriter – Holdthatdream 2.8.3, $7,587) is a Peter Manning trained gelding, which defeated BE A GOOD SCOUT (B G’s Folly – Take Five Stella 1.58.3, 18,903) by a narrow margin. DIAMONDS IN THE DUST (Grinfromeartoear – She’s A Cool Lady) finished third in front of I HIT THE POST (Tell All – Karamea Torida). The granddam of I HIT THE POST is Karamea Toastime, which produced several impressive winners including Jadah Rose (1.49.6), Karalta Shine (1.52.6), Timeseel (1.52.7) and Scooterwillrev (1.55.9). The only horse that had raced previously in the trial was the 2yo trotter DUBLIN CHUBB, which finished tailed off.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.8 Final Half: - 60.0 Margins: - Nose, 5m
Trial 4: - BETTOR ROMANCE (Bettors Delight – Chemical Romance) won the final trial for trainer Kerryn Manning and driver Grant Campbell defeating ROCKNROLL OPAL. DOWN UNDER EARL ran third in front of GLENAVRIL GIRL (Courage Under Fire – Jilliby Ball). NAAMARK (Art Major – Arkabar 1.59.6, $81,189) is a filly out of a good race mare and a maternal family that has been very successful in Queensland. She finished fifth in front of BRANDISTON (B G’s Folly - Strong As Arma 2.1.6, $16,585).
Mile Rate: - 2.5.5 Final Half: - 61.1 Margins: - 2m, 4m
Mildura 19/05/19
Trial 1: - The field raced in single file throughout with only one horse needing to move away from the markers being MISTER PARMESAN, which made a move approaching the home turn. ELPINE SALLY (Auckland Reactor – Grace Anatomy) showed good gate speed to lead from MISTER PARMESAN, MALLEE JET (Dawn ofa New Day – Forget The Frills 2.3.8, $6,060), TANGAROA and ARTOF MARTY settled at the tail of the field. ELPINE SALLY went on to win the trial with something in reserve. She is out of the good producer Grace Anatomy, making her related to five winners including Sutter Man and the in-form mare Our Amazing Grace. MALLEE JET finished strongly for second and was an eye-catching trial performance. MISTER PARMESAN loomed up on the turn but peaked late and finished third. TANGAROA and ARTOF MARTY finished fourth and fifth respectively.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.5 Final Half: - 63.5 Margins: - 1m, 3m
Trial 2: - SAFARI ROSE settled last of the five runners and followed forward behind HAPPYASLARRY in the final circuit. She came to the outside on the home turn and was able to overhaul HAPPYASLARRY on the line. HAPPYASLARRY settled four back on the inside, worked around ROCK ON REGAL to be momentarily three back at the bell then launched from the 700m. He dashed to the lead turning out of the back straight and went down fighting. DASHING JULIUS led out then took cover behind FREDDY FUDPUCKER, which trailed him early, at the 1300m. He finished third with FREDDY FUDPUCKER in fourth and ROCK ON REGAL finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.5 Final Half: - 58.8 Margins: - Head, 25m
Trial 3: - SHADOW SPAR was clearly the class horse of the trial having competed at open class level at Mildura previously and he took out the event. He settled last of the three, sprinted to the lead at the 150m and may have switched off late. MISSUS APPLEBEE led and kicked back strongly once headed to go down narrowly. GRACEFUL ART finished last of the three after trailing the leader.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.0 Final Half: - 60.0 Margins: 1m, 12m
Maryborough 19/05/19
Trial 1: - TOP THE ACE found the lead comfortably and was always in control of the trial, winning untouched. VALENTINA BRAVE settled three back on the inside and drove through in between IRISHMURPHY and ALEPPO MURPHY late to grab second. IRISHMURPHY finished just ahead of ALEPPO MURPHY, which finished last but still went well. He started off the second line, settled at the tail of the field and made a dash up towards the lead in the back straight, which was the fastest part of the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.0 Final Half: - 58.0 Margins: - 2m, 3m
Trial 2: - CEE VEE VEE was able to angle in behind the leader JILLIBY BEACH GIRL before the first turn and ambled along the sprint lane to win with something in reserve. JILLIBY BEACH GIRL held down second after setting up a good mid-race tempo. SIR KAPITAR had little luck in third position. He was left stranded without cover, eased to be last (six back the inside) and was doing his best work at the end. TOUCH OF ARMBRO settled four back on the inside then trailed up behind ABBEYDALE ROAD, which raced without cover for the final circuit. They finished fourth and fifth respectively with SHESA CHEDDAR (3 back markers) dropping out to finish last.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.6 Final Half: - 61.5 Margins: - 4m, 3m
Trial 3: - CROMPTON BAY (Bonavista Bay – Innocuous 1.59.5, $4,394) pushed forward to lead comfortably before setting up a slow tempo mid-race. He had a good kick left at the finish and held off CAMNAT (Heston Blue Chip - Catapult USA 1.53.4, $50,782), which ended up being three back on the markers and pushed forward from the 500m. GOELITZ (Roll With Joe – Jelly Belly 2.3.1, $4,815) trailed the leader throughout and finished third via the sprint lane. AMMICCHI was without cover early before being snagged back to last (6 back markers). He picked up ground at the beginning of the back straight then switched back to the markers again from the 500m. He finished fourth from LETS MAKE TRACKS (4 back markers) (Shadow Play – Classic Tycoon 1.57.6, $34,520) and MISTER GLEE (5 back markers). (Mr.Feelgood – Love You More).
Mile Rate: - 2.7.8 Final Half: - 60.8 Margins: - Head, 3m
Trial 4: - WALMARA (Lis Mara – Petite Walton 1.59.1, $49,106) settled three back on the markers and moved into the breeze with 500m remaining. He joined the leader BUSTERS GRIN on the home turn and proved too strong. FRESCO BROMAC settled last of the five runners and finished determinedly out wide on the track for second with BUSTERS GRIN dropping back to third. MAJOR BANKS (Major Bronski – Bed And Bank 2.3.2, $2,250) finished fourth after trailing the leader throughout and last of the five was ERNIESON (4 back markers) (Ernie El Dorado – Life of Chiquita).
Mile Rate: - 2.6.5 Final Half: - 59.4 Margins: - 2m, 5m
Trial 5: - REMI FLYER came out best at the start but he really had to press hard to get across to the markers as BAGSHOT BOY (Bacardi Lindy – Nikality) kicked through on his inside. It took him 600m to get to the front but he was able to back off the speed mid-race. BAGSHOT BOY came to the outside approaching the final corner and was too quick in the run to the finish. The juvenile trotters PINEVALE VICTORIA (Majestic Son – Running Pinevale 2.4.3, 100,618) which didn’t give chase early but did everything right and WHOS COUNTN (Imperial Count – Ima Thrill Seeker 2.3.7, $64,161) finished third and fourth respectively. WHOS COUNTN galloped at the start and did show ability to make up as much ground as he did.
Mile Rate: - 2.13.5 Final Half: - 66.9 Margins: - 8m, 12m
Trial 6: - BOOTLEG BERT began well and was able to angle in behind the leader in the back straight on the first occasion. He accelerated quickly via the sprint lane and won drawing away. DELAROSE tried to lead all of the way and was under siege on the home turn but was able to kick on for second. DI LI came from sixth on the outside and was the widest runner of the line of five horses with 100m remaining. He finished third in front of SHIPS SUCCESS (1-1), RED RUSTLER (death seat) and LOHI LINDY (3 back markers).
Mile Rate: - 2.5.3 Final Half: - 62.4 Margins: - 8m, 1m
Trial 7: - OUR YANKEE is a 3yo trotter and he competed against the juveniles KYVALLEY SHAUNIE (Andover Hall – Gluteus Maximus 1.59.6, $104,855) and BLACK AND GOLD. All three horses stepped away safely with OUR YANKEE establishing a good lead over BLACK AND GOLD with KYVALLEY SHAUNIE in third. OUR YANKEE won the trial but KYVALLEY SHAUNIE might be worth following. He has improved on manners and speed every time he has stepped out onto the track and he is bred to very good. He finished off very well to pick up second.
Mile Rate: - 2.12.9 Final Half: - 63.4 Margins: - 15m, 8m
Trial 8: - WELL DEFINED stepped away nicely from the handicap of 30m and was able to get in front of YANKEE REDBACK, which got away safely but galloped 20-30m after the start. WELL DEFINED sprinted sharply from the 300m and won the trial with YANKEE REDBACK remaining on his back for the entire journey, even at the finish. Both horses went to the line with something in reserve. BEBUBBALOUIE finished third after setting the speed with DOWN UNDER LUCY running last of the four.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.5 Final Half: - 61.4 Margins: - 4m, Nose
Terang: 19/05/19
Trial 1: - JAEDEN is a former New Zealander, which was runner up at his only start across the Tasman. He was the only juvenile competing against four 3yo pacers and he recorded handy time in his trial victory so he is worth following. ALLDAYTESS (Sportswriter – Allda Singleladies) finished one metre away in second position with FREMARKSINDI (Modern Art – Issy Revonah) in third. SPORTY CULTURE (Sportswriter – Café Culture (2.2.0, $4,699)) finished fourth and the last horse of the five runners was ELLISTON (Auckland Reactor – Love My Way (2.1.8, $5,713)).
Mile Rate: - 2.2.5 Final Half: - 59.1 Margins: - 1m, 20m
Trial 2: - ARCHLEO quickly bounced back after an unplaced effort last week and won his trial by a large margin. He is very good when trotting at his best form. DOUBLE HELIX finished in second position and the last horse of the three was BOLD HUSSY.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.7 Final Half: - 62.5 Margins: - 100m, 6m
Trial 3: - The former New Zealander NANCYS BOY obviously created a good impression. He has built up a good record in his home country and as a 3yo pacer, he defeated the C6 assessed mare GOODTIME HEAVEN in fast time. JILLIBY MAKO finished third ahead of ABBEY FIELDS. JUST CALL ME WALLY (Modern Art – Athena Bromac (1.58.1, $41,923)) met a very tough field considering he is an unraced 3yo. He did finish ahead of the C3 assessed pacer TOGETHERWEDREAM.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.3 Final Half: - 58.9 Margins: - 3m, 3m
BLACKBOOKER: - Nancy’s Boy
Trial 4: - There were three trotters contesting the standing start trial and the class runner DORA PEPPERELL overcame the handicap of 20m to defeat the nicely bred 3yo filly ALDEBARAN STAR with MAORI AMOUR finishing last.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.4 Final Half: - 62.7 Margins: - 15m, 40m
KYABRAM 19/05/19
Trial 1: - COOLARAMA was a Shepparton winner in April 2018 and hasn’t started for over a year. She took out the trial from the unraced 2yo filly JUST A PHILTRA (Auckland Reactor – Just Look At Me 2.7.8, $5,800) with SAFARI DUNBAR filling third position.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.2 Final Half: - 60.7 Margins: - 4m, head
COBRAM 19/05/19
Trial 1: - SIR SPOKESY had three starts in July 2018 and is getting ready for his second race campaign. The Ian Ward trained pacer defeated his stable mate PASSION PLAY, which hasn’t raced since January 2017 with AMERICAN SWEETHART (American Ideal – Crystal Reign 2.3.3, $33,714) in third position. Last of the four runners was GET ME OUTTA HERE.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.9 Final Half: - 60.8 Margins: - 1m, 2m
TABCORP PARK, MELTON 21/05/19
Trial 1: - They all stepped away safely from the standing start apart from MOONSHINE LINDA, which tailed off by approximately 50m. MOONLIGHT DREAM settled four back on the inside and made a swift move from the 500m to hit the lead on the home turn. She sustained the run to win impressively and untouched. BIRTHDAY SUIT followed MOONLIGHT DREAM throughout and finished strongly (not as well as the winner) to snare second. BACARDI CHARDY began well and progressed forward to take the lead away from DREAM OVER shortly after the start. She finished third in front of BACARDI CARTA, which was finding the line quite nicely in the run to the finish.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.6 Final Half: - 58.93 Margins: - 7m, 12m
Trial 2: - All of the four beautifully bred trotters stepped away safely from behind the tapes, albeit very slowly. GERRON (Used To Me – Pretty Peggy Sue) led and continued to build on momentum throughout to win impressively. IMAMAORIJET (Quaker Jet – Sumthingaboutmaori 2.0.9, $461,499) is out of the great mare Sumthingaboutmaori and finished second by trailing the leader throughout. ELECTROJET (Quaker Jet – Sassy Pinevale 1.57.6, $176,195) settled last and was able to grab third by getting up on the inside of IMREADYJET (Quaker Jet – Im Ready Set 1.56.6, $69,031), which left the pegs at the 500m.
Mile Rate: - 2.15.6 Final Half: - 61.6 Margins: - 25m, 1.5m
Trial 3: - The open class trotting stand was a quality field and STRESS FACTOR took the honours by leading out, taking cover behind KYVALLEY BARNEY and using the sprint lane. SAVE OUR PENNYS settled four back on the markers from the handicap of 20m and made up ground in the final 300m to finish second without being pushed. KYVALLEY BARNEY held down third in front of ROCK TONIGHT, which tried to follow SAVE OUR PENNYS from last and SAXON ROSE (3 back markers) ended up being last of the five.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.6 Final Half: - 59.07 Margins: - Neck, Head
Trial 4: - The millionaire pacer SOHO TRIBECA hasn’t started since the Sunshine Sprint during last season’s Winter Carnival and looked sharp in his comeback trial. He stepped away nicely from the standing start and led throughout to win with plenty in reserve. RACKEMUP TIGERPIE was very good at his last preparation and he also impressed, running SOHO TRIBECA down to half a neck on the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.2 Final Half: - 57.48 Margins: - ½ Neck
Trial 5: - DREAM MASTAR scrambled at the start but got back trotting quickly and trailed the leader YOUNEEDABITOFMUSCLE. He took an inside run at the 400m and sprinted home too well. YOUNEEDABITOFMUSCLE began very quickly but he didn’t want to get anywhere near the markers early. He eventually crossed to the lead but he hung out badly for the majority of the trip with DREAM MASTAR taking the inside run. HES THEMIGHTYSPIN settled four back on the markers and worked passed COMIN THRU (Muscles Yankee – Invasion’s Pride 2.5.6, $36,765) to finish a distant third and QUEEN OF EURASIA (Bacardi Lindy – Maori Missile 2.4.6, $1,203) was fifth throughout. SHADOW JUSTICE galloped at the start and was retired from the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.3 Final Half: - 60.90 Margins: - 2.5m, 55m
Trial 6: - MACEY JAYDE showed brilliant early speed to lead comfortably. She set up a genuine tempo and won impressively from VAN MARA, which trailed her throughout and fleetingly looked to be a chance with 100m remaining. SMART LITTLE SHARD finished third from MANGANELLO, which trialled well again, seemingly having plenty in reserve at the finish. CASTLE RETREAT dropped off the gate at the start and was last throughout. The finishing order was the way in which the horses were positioned in single file throughout.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.7 Final Half: - 56.23 Margins: - 2.5m, 5m
Trial 7: - DREAMEE began quickly and stayed out wide on the track early before getting across to lead at the 1300m. He ran along at an even tempo and held off the challenge of AVIMORE (Angus Hall – Speedy Naomi 2.3.9, $77,319). AVIMORE was very good. He led early, took cover and finished off well via the sprint lane. Considering DREAMEE has already won a race this season, the future is bright for AVIMORE. GUN SLINGER (Muscle Hill – Shezoneoftheboyz 2.2.5, $91,849) settled three back on the markers and held down third from KAUDO (Bacardi Lindy – Poet Laureate 2.5.7, $44,598), which made up ground from five back on the inside. NAKED AMBITION (Andover Hall – Starcus $55,576) missed the start by 15m but was able to pick up QUAKE PROOF (Quaker Jet – Adella’s Dash 2.3.0, $102,626) (four back markers) in the run to the judge.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.4 Final Half: - 60.34 Margins: - 1.5m, 25m
BLACKBOOKER: - Avimore
Trial 8: - MACH HU (Mach Three – Hu Hu) showed brilliant gate speed to lead by a good margin before the first turn. He led throughout and won nicely from VICSTAR SHARAZZZ, which hasn’t started since being unplaced in the Caduceus Club Cup in December. He was three back on the markers before moving up without cover from the bell. LEIGHA MILLER settled last on the markers and manoeuvred into the one wide line (1-2) at the 800m. He worked into third from NIGHTMARES (Roll With Joe – Dream Allulike), which followed VICSTAR SHARAZZZ throughout and WINTERS DANCE finished last of the five after trailing the leader.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.2 Final Half: - 57.75 Margins: - 4.5m, 9.5m
BLACKBOOKER: - Mach Hu
Trial 9: - MEA CULPA (Art Major – Anna’s Innocent 1.57.2, $14,298) came out quickly but had to fight to find the lead from THE CHANCER (Bettor’s Delight – Fairest One Youare 1.57.4, $61,259) and BLUE CHIP DIAMOND (Heston Blue Chip – Beloka Diamond 2.0.1, $145,338). MEA CULPA crossed to the front at the 1300m with THE CHANCER trailing and BLUE CHIP DIAMOND had to be content on being three back on the inside. IOLANTA (Bettor’s Delight – Long Live Lana) moved away from the markers to race without cover at the 1200m and battled on bravely but just failed to overhaul MEA CULPA in the run to the finish. MICTON MOUSE (Stonebridge Regal – Maisie Mouse 1.59.3, $31,845) moved into the one out and one back trail and finished on nicely for third in front of THE CHANCER with BLUE CHIP DIAMOND in fifth. BEACH HARMODY (Somebeachsomewhere – Christian Melody 1.56.2, $212,580) was four back on the inside approaching the home turn but unfortunately broke stride and finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.8 Final Half: - 59.16 Margins: - ½ Neck, 4.5m
Trial 10: - THE REAL AFFAIR settled last of the five and moved away from the inside at the 500m. He sustained a long run to hit the lead on the home turn and hold off the challenge of ROYS ROCKET (3 back markers) in the run to the finish. FOREVER AND A DAY finished third after setting the speed and FIREINTHEHOLE was fourth after trailing him throughout. NICKY PINK LILY (4 back markers) finished last but she was the only maiden performer contesting the trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.6 Final Half: - 58.05 Margins: - 1.5m, 12m
Trial 11: - The Queensland filly VOUCHERS, which was placed in a heat of the Australian Gold at her latest attempt, has joined trainer Jess Tubbs and created a good impression by leading throughout and scoring easily. FOCUS STRIDE settled four back on the markers and finished off well to grab second in front of KEILAH (Art Major – Shakeilah 2.1.6, $13,691), which trailed the leader. PUNT FOR PLEASURE (Art Major – Ymbro Wicked) came from last to pick up fourth in front of the Allied Express 2yo Classic winner in SUMMERTIME (5 back markers). SWEET LOUISE (Sweet Lou – Artistic Dancer) is an unraced 2yo filly for trainer Philip Chircop and finished at the tail of the field after settling three back on the inside.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.5 Final Half: - 57.95 Margins: 4.5m, neck
Trial 12: - LEFT RIGHT ANDCENTRE has been going nicely at the trials and was able to beat the 3yo pacer ROCKS ARNT PETS in a mile rate of 1.59.9. IMPERIAL WHIZ was third in front of YMBRO WASTED. The trotters filled first, third and fourth positions with TOTALLY SHATTERED finishing fifth in front of AAWW CHARLIE.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.9 Final Half: - 60.16 Margins: - 1.5m, 24m
In:
Max Delight
Mass Destruction
Nomorelying
Nancy's Boy
Avimore
Mach Hu
Out:
Radius
Milly's Magic
Illawong Stardust
Sky Eagle
Just Believe
Mallee Reactor
Ozzie Sunshine