Trial File followers may get a quick return with an Emma Stewart debutant producing an eye-catching Maryborough hit-out ahead of his maiden run at Cranbourne on Monday.
Star Burst Boy is a two-year-old Somebeachsomewhere colt out of Starburst Girl, a winner of $143,670, which makes her the richest of Celebrity Ball's offspring.
He'll debut on the outside of the front line in Tuesday's Decron 2YO Maiden Pace and will likely be a short quote after outpointing stablemate Khafaji and Aaron Dunn filly Mykorona in his trial, who will both contest Group 2 Tatlow Stakes at Geelong on Saturday night.
The performance has seen Star Burst Boy among four added to the Blackbook today. Replays and trial wraps are below, scroll to the bottom for the updated Blackbook.
MARYBOROUGH 16/10/21
Trial 1: - Only two horses contested the opening trial with HONOLUA BAY defeating BE HAPPY MACH. HONOLUA BAY is now with trainer Emma Stewart after formerly being with David Aiken. He was impressive after trailing BE HAPPY MACH, coming to the outside and proving to be superior, seemingly with plenty left in a last half of 54.3 seconds!
Mile Rate: - 1.56.2 Last Half: - 54.3 Margin: - 1m
Trial 2: - BULLAPARK BENO prevailed in another trial of just two horses. He led early, took a trail at the 1400m and moved up without cover at the bell. He was too tough for IMASOCIALBUTTERFLY over the concluding stages and ran away at the end to score by twelve metres.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.9 Last Half: - 61.7 Margin: - 12m
Trial 3: - OUR LITTLE JET was without cover early and progressed forward to find the lead with 1800m remaining. She was able to hold on at the end and scored by a narrow margin. HOT DEAL was four back on the markers and moved into the death seat with 500m remaining. She chased hard in fast final sectionals to run a brave second. HEAVENLY SIGN led out, took a trail and used the sprint lane to fill third position with MAJOR ANNIE (Art Major – Annie Morva 1.52.9, $135,413) being the fourth horse home from her position of being three back on the markers. HELLO I TEA broke stride and lost approximately 15m at the start, settled down a clear last and never recovered.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.9 Last Half: - 56.5 Margins: - Nose, 2m
Trial 4: - SCAR was three back on the markers, moved into the death seat at the 1400m and was able to grind out a victory. He got up on the line from the early leader MONTANA CHEVELLE (Sebastian K – Hilltown Ashley), which battled on strongly with ALDEBARAN DAPHNE (Aldebaran Eagle – Aldebaran Daisy 2.0.2, $39,099) dropping off the pace in the latter stages after securing the trail behind the leader.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.2 Last Half: - 60.2 Margins: - ½ Head, 20m
Trial 5: - STAR BURST BOY (Somebeachsomewhere – Starburst Girl 1.53.6, $143,670) met two smart pacers, which are racing in the Tatlow Stakes at Geelong on Saturday night, so it was a very tidy effort to win the trial. He trailed the leader and was last of the trio on the home turn before coming to the outside in the straight and finishing off best to win nicely. KHAFAJI was able to find the lead and was headed by MYKORONA on the home turn but kicked back strongly in the home straight. MYKORONA ended up finishing last but it was still a good run. She was last early, came to the outside at the 400m, sprinted quickly to join the leader on the home turn and appeared to get a little lost when she hit the front, finishing less than half of a length from the victor. STAR BURST BOY will make his debut at Cranbourne on Monday and will prove extremely hard to beat.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.5 Last Half: - 56.8 Margins: - Neck, 1m
BLACKBOOKER: - Star Burst Boy
Trial 6: - MISSUCCI trailed the leader, moved away from the markers at the 100m and ran home well to claim victory on the line. TELEMACHUS was the only pacer in the trial and shot to the lead in the early stages. He set up a slow tempo and was edged out on the line. He backed up at Melton on Wednesday and was able to lead throughout to win at handy odds. UTOPIA settled down last of the trio, came to the outside on the home turn and made some ground in the straight without being fully extended.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.9 Last Half: - 58.8 Margins: - Nose, 1m
Trial 7: - BEACH VILLA began quickly to find the lead and recorded a slick last half of 55.5 seconds to win with ease so it was a very good performance leading up to his effort in the Tatlow Stakes at Geelong tomorrow night, where he is likely to be strongly fancied. PETILLANTE is racing in the Fillies division of the Tatlow Stakes tomorrow evening and put in a top performance. She trailed the leader, came to outside at the 300m and chased hard in fast closing sectionals to miss out by a metre. ISABELLA PRINCESS finished a distant third after settling four back on the pegs and moving to the outside with 600m remaining. COCOROCKS settled in third with the field being in single file but didn’t help her chances by racing fiercely throughout. She finished fourth and backed up at Echuca on Wednesday night with a fifth placed effort after enjoying a similar economical run following the markers. VAPAR FORTUNE (Used to Me – Pocket of Fortune 2.1.8, $36,703) was last of the five runners for the duration.
Mile Rate: - 1.58.5 Last Half: - 55.5 Margins: - 1m, 25m
Trial 8: - ENCIPHER remains undefeated in two starts and makes her return to the race track in the Tatlow Stakes at Geelong tomorrow night. She led throughout and zipped home in an outstanding last 800m of 55.5 seconds to win very comfortably. IRISH BLACK LABEL will be one of her main rivals at Geelong tomorrow night and finished second in the trial after trailing the leader throughout. She held her ground in the straight so it was a nice trial performance. ROYAL APOLLO settled down last and was under pressure to keep up with the top fillies from the 500m mark.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.7 Last Half: - 55.5 Margins: - 6m, 30m
Trial 9: - FARADY HANOVER began quickly and was without cover early before sliding to the front at the 1700m mark. She backed off the tempo mid-race and was able to hold off the challenge of her stable mate LIGHTNING DAN to take the prize. LIGHTNING DAN prepared for his effort in the Tatlow Stakes with a game second. He progressed forward to find the lead, took a trail and chased determinedly at the end to miss out by a narrow margin. VAPAR FIRE began quickly to be the leader momentarily, got shuffled back on the markers and finished a distant third. IMAGE OF COURAGE was four back on the markers, moved up without cover from the 700m mark and battled on reasonably well at the end. TWILIGHT WILLY was last of the five runners for the entire journey. He was beaten by a large margin when returning from a spell at Echuca on Wednesday.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.0 Last Half: - 56.7 Margins: - 1m, 25m
Trial 10: - COVER OF DARKNESS was to compete in the True Roman Free For All as part of the big program at Maryborough on Sunday but has been withdrawn. He took out the standing start trial for the trotters by working to the front and leading all of the way. JUST A BIT TOUCHY settled in last position, followed the markers for the entire journey and finished second. He was slow but safe to begin from the standing start and will make an appearance from behind the tapes at Maryborough on Sunday. ALPHA MALE trailed the leader throughout and was a clear second when he broke stride with 300m remaining. He lost is chance to excel and finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.7 Last Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 20m, 6m
CRANBOURNE 16/10/21
Trial 1: - ONEHANDONEBOUNCE began quickly to find the lead and backed off the tempo mid-race. He had a good kick left at the finish and was able to get the prize. MALIBU RIKKI trailed the leader, moved away from the inside on the home turn and tried hard for finish in second position. He is returning from a break at Cranbourne on Monday. SUNDAYS SHADOW broke at the start and lost approximately 15m, settled last of the quartet and was the third horse across the line. He followed with a sixth at Melton on Thursday afternoon. CHEVRON ACTION was slow out, raced without cover early, eased back to last and was retired out of the trial on the home turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.2 Last Half: - 59.7 Margins: - 2m, 20m
Trial 2: - CAPTAIN BELLASARIO began brilliantly and dashed across to lead comfortably into the first turn. He zoomed away from his rivals to post an emphatic victory and dashed home in an outstanding last 800m of 55.1 seconds in the process. He is competing at Cranbourne on Monday and will prove very hard to beat. CALCULATING DANCER trailed the leader throughout and finished a distant second. He followed with a placed effort at Melton on Thursday, where he attempted to lead throughout. WRITTEN COURAGE was three back on the markers, pulled hard, moved up without cover at the 500m and finished a distant third. SMILEFORAWHILE settled last of the four runners and remained at the tail of the field, striking trouble at the 300m mark.
Mile Rate: - 1.59.7 Last Half: - 55.1 Margins: - 80m, 80m
COBRAM 17/10/21
Trial 1: - BARWEN STORM settled four back on the markers, moved up without cover at the 500m and was three horses wide approaching the home turn. He finished off solidly to get the prize. COOKS CANVAS will return from a spell at Bendigo on Tuesday night and ran a handy second after leading out, taking at a trail and moving off the markers from the 500m. CRYSTAL FLAME trailed the leader, ended up being three back on the markers and came away from the inside at the 300m. She finished a close up third with CHANERO (Lombo Pocket Watch – Alcolism 1.58.0, $26,553) tiring into fourth after being without cover early and moving into the lead with 900m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.5 Last Half: - 60.1 Margins: - 2m, Neck
Trial 2: - MISTER COLE began very quickly to find the lead and raced fiercely in the middle stages. He kicked well clear in the final lap and maintained his big lead to win nicely. SPORTY LEO (Sportswriter – Amazing Ellen) settled three back on the inside, moved into the breeze with 600m remaining and chased very hard over the latter stages. He was beaten by a large margin but he was giving the winner a big start when he commenced his run. HINT OF COURAGE settled four back on the markers and finished a distant third ahead of SCULLY, which trailed the leader.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.6 Last Half: - 58.5 Margins: - 15m, Dist
GEELONG 18/10/21
Trial 1: - AMORE VITA is a former New Zealander, which won in fast time at Addington at her latest attempt. She settled three back on the markers, pushed forward to find the lead at the 1100m and scored by a large margin without being pushed. She makes her Australian debut at Bendigo on Tuesday and will be very hard to beat. NONPARREIL (Always B Miki – Arms Of An Angel 1.49.5, $221,866) is out of the former boom mare Arms Of An Angel, which produced many memorable moments at Menangle. He led out then took a trail at the 1100m and battled on fairly well for second position. YERING SOHO (American Ideal – Seshny Bromac 1.53.9, $124,554) was three back on the markers, moved away from the inside on the home turn and held his ground for third. CHARLIES HEIR (Cullens Hope – Currents Delight 2.1.9, $6,888) remained last of the four runners throughout and began yielding ground from the quarter pole.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.5 Last Half: - 59.6 Margins: - 15m, 3m
BLACKBOOKER: - Amore Vita
Trial 2: - VICTREE HILL was without cover early and was able to progress forward and find the lead at the 1800m. He ran along at an even tempo and was able to hold his rivals at bay. HIGHLAND HILL was four back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 500m, came out three horses wide at the 300m and finished off nicely to fill second spot. He is one of the leading chances in his race at Maryborough on Sunday. MADENA SKY gained a one out and one back trail, before being left stranded without cover, eased to last then moved into the death seat again at the 800m mark so it was a tidy effort to finish third. MADENA BAY led out then took a trail behind the eventual winner. He finished ahead of MARIACHI, which was three back on the markers for the majority of the event. Both MADENA SKY and MADENA BAY are competing at Cranbourne on Monday afternoon but based on the trial, MADENA SKY is the better chance.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.7 Last Half: - 61.5 Margins: - 2m, Head
Trial 3: - A BETTOR YOU began quickly to find the lead, ran along at a reasonable tempo and went to the line under a hard hold, jogging home to win by a comfortable margin. He is a smart former New Zealander and should do well in Australia. SECURITY CHECK was four back on the markers and ran home strongly late for second. MIRAMANEE trailed the leader throughout and finished in third position. BILLY JACK (Major In Art – Jilliby Jamila 1.59.8, $52,947) finished fourth after being three back on the markers and FOREVER MOMENTS (Somebeachsomewhere – Special Moment 1.58.0, $72,511) was last throughout after breaking at the start and missing at least 60m in the early stages.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.4 Last Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 8m, 2.5m
BLACKBOOOKER: - A Bettor You
Trial 4: - LA PUDDIE began quickly to find the lead, backed off the tempo mid-race and had a good kick left at the finish. He was able to hold on and get the prize. BETTOR TWIST is a multiple Group 1 winning filly from New Zealand and makes her Australian debut in the Allied Express 3yo Classic at Geelong tomorrow night. She was three back on the inside, moved away from the markers at the 300m and went to the line under her own steam. CHEROKEE JOE was last of the trio after trailing the leader throughout but he has a National Rating of 55 and was meeting two very good horses on the night.
Mile Rate: - 2.2.4 Last Half: - 58.4 Margins: - 2m, 6m
Trial 5: - FREMARKSTILLY (Love You – Maoris Got Muscle) settled three back on the markers, moved up without cover from the 1200m and found the lead at the bell. She was able to score from MUMPAYSTHEBILLS (Skyvalley – Gavlenn Jo Al), which led out then took cover and ended up being three back on the markers. BE MY STAR (Captaintreacherous – Smyrna Duruisseau 1.56.0, $20,231) trailed the leader early, found the lead at the 1400m then took a trail at the bell. She finished third ahead of OUR WARRIOR, which was last of the four runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.9 Last Half: - 60.6 Margin: - Not Given
BENDIGO 18/10/21
Trial 1: - JENNYSFAVOURITE was slow out and missed the start by 20m, before catching up to the leader MY MATE MAX and coming to the outside to park without cover for most of the trip. She forged away at the 500m mark, established a big lead but galloped on the home turn. She lost approximately 40m but regathered momentum and ended up scoring by approximately ten lengths. She is racing at Maryborough on Sunday and is a winning chance if she is able to put it altogether. MY MATE MAX was no match for his only other rival on the night, finishing thirty metres astern.
Mile Rate: - 2.13.2 Last Half: - 63.4 Margin: - 30m
Trial 2: - KHAKI NUI had a comfortable victory to build on his confidence for his effort in the opening race on the program at Geelong tomorrow night. He settled three back on the inside, came out three horses wide from the 300m and sprinted quickly to take out the trial. OUR DOREEN DAYS began quickly to trail the leader, ended up being three back on the markers and started his run with KHAKI NUI at the 300m. He couldn’t go with the Metropolitan class performer but he did very well for a horse with a National Rating of 46. RUN BOY RUN settled sixth on the markers and ran home well for third with HARTS LAST being fourth after leading out, taking cover and racing roughly when going into the sprint lane. KIDWITHAGRIN settled four back on the markers and finished in fifth position with SALSBOY being the last one home after zipping to the front at the 1100m, establishing a large lead and being run down from the home turn.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.7 Last Half: - 59.8 Margins: - 10m, 2.5m
Trial 3: - HARRYHOO trailed the leader, moved away from the markers at the 300m and finished fast to score nicely. He is returning from a spell at Bendigo on Tuesday night and he should perform extremely well. ROSIE ROCKS began quickly to find the lead and was headed with 500m remaining but came again via the sprint lane and ran a game second. LA CAPTAIN settled down last of the six runners, moved up without cover at the 1700m, pulled hard and hit the front at the 500m. He peaked over the final stages and finished in third position. CRACKER MISS was without cover early, switched to be three back on the markers and ran home well late for fourth. TERROR OFA SAINT (Western Terror – Saint Grace 1.59.8, $14,356) was four back on the markers and beat home LETTUCEVENTILATE, which was five back on the inside, one out and one back from the 500m and was under pressure from the quarter pole.
Mile Rate: - 2.1.1 Last Half: - 58.6 Margins: - 1m, 2m
Trial 4: - RACING TIME began fast and found the lead. He set up a very slow tempo and was able to hold his rivals safely at bay. MISTER EXCESSIVE (Betting Line – Vixen Hanover 1.55.4, $371,313) was five back on the markers in early stages, gained a one out and one back trail at the 1200m and came out three horses wide from the 500m. He tried hard in the straight and finished second. MAC CHEDDAR (Betterthancheddar – Union Ally 1.56.8, $55,545) was three back on the markers and made some ground for third ahead of JERSEY SAM (Genuwine – River Reos 2.4.0, $2,250), which showed gate speed and ended up trailing the leader after racing greenly on the first turn. HIGH SOCIETY CHIC (Four Starzzz Shark – She’s High Maintenance) began quickly and galloped 100m after the start. She ended up being without cover for the duration and beat home her stable mate DANCIN DOLLY (Somebeachsomewhere – Highview Ember 1.53.3, $122,798), which started from the second line and was four back on the markers throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.6.9 Last Half: - 59.9 Margins: - 1.5m, 4m
Trial 5: - HOPEFUL BEAUTY settled four back on the markers, moved up without cover at the 600m and sustained the run to score comfortably. TIBER began very quickly to find the lead and ran along at an even tempo. He finished second and was well clear of the remainder of the pack. QUICK WITTED trailed the leader and finished third with ABILINE being the last one to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.4.2 Last Half: - 61.2 Margins: - 7m, 50m
Trial 6: - INTERVIEW FRA (Traders ITA – Saorse (USA) is a French bred trotter, which won a trial at Bendigo in June and returned with another trial victory in the last event. He settled fifth on the inside, came out four horses wide on the home turn and ran home strongly. HILLSIDE settled three back on the markers, gained a one out and one back trail and moved out three horses wide at the 400m. He finished second ahead of THE CHOOK, which trailed the leader before making a claim at the quarter pole. SAN ANTONIA ROSE began fast and found the lead shortly after the start. She tired to finish in fourth position. SHEZ MAJESTIC was four back on the markers, moved up without cover at the 800m and hit the front at the 500m but peaked late. SHEZA SAILOR was without cover for most of the trip and was under pressure from the 800m hence she finished at the tail of the field.
Mile Rate: - 2.5.8 Last Half: - 59.6 Margins: - 9m, 2m
ARARAT 18/10/21
Trial 1: - SIDE HUSTLE (Sweet Lou – Soho Aramis) was able to defeat the outstanding juvenile trotter PLYMOUTH CHUBB by a narrow margin in the opening trial. WICHITA DANCE (A Rocknroll Dance – Shes In Vogue) is an unraced colt for trainer Daryl Crone and finished in third with IM AMATEOFTOMMY (Western Terror – Keepers Daughter 2.1.7, $35,338) being last of the four runners to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.5 Last Half: - 63.9 Margins: - Neck, 5m
Trial 2: - TIC TACT is a speedy pacer, which hasn’t raced since a fourth at Charlton in May. He was able to record fast time to win the trial over SOHO SENNA. SOHO SENNA backed up at Horsham on Thursday afternoon and finished last of the six runners behind Belmont Royale. STRAIGHT UP hasn’t raced since May and was last of the three runners to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.4 Last Half: - 57.6 Margins: - 4m, 8m
Trial 3: - DANCEFORME followed a Mildura victory with a win in the final trial. It was a good hit-out for his effort in the Alabar Horsham Classic on Thursday, where he finished in third position. TELL A TALL STORY finished a close second with the qualifier FULLOFIT (Artspeak – Fullness of Time 1.54.8, $40,999) for trainer Peter Manning being the last of three runners to cross the line.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.2 Last Half: - 59.2 Margins: - 1m, Dist
KILMORE 19/10/21
Trial 1: - KAR MANOR trailed the leader, moved away from the inside at the 500m, hit the front shortly afterwards and sustained the run to win the trial comfortably. He is backing up at Cranbourne on Monday, where he must be considered as a winning chance. GIL FAVOR settled three back on the markers and finished off well without being fully extended. THE GOLDEN LION was slow away from the standing start, missed away by approaching 15m and settled a clear last. He picked up ground in the straight to finish a handy third but will need to step away better from the pole position at Cranbourne on Monday. DELS DESTINY was four back on the markers but broke stride with 300m remaining. ERO CARPE DIEM began fast and was able to lead in the early stages. He was placed under pressure approaching the home turn then broke stride with 250m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.5 Last Half: - 59.0 Margins: - 8m, 10m
Trial 2: - TRIPOD trailed the leader and moved away from the inside with 300m remaining. He has been placed at both of his starts in New Zealand and he won the trial very easily so he is worth following. HOTEL KYVALLEY started quickly from the handicap of 20m, raced without cover and pushed forward to find the lead at the 1700m. He was run down over the latter stages but beat his other two rivals by a large margin. MISS VENOM began quickly to lead but broke stride on the first turn and lost valuable ground. She finished third and TRANQUIL BILL (Danny Bouchea – Aldebaran Stiltz 2.7.9, $9,074) was last after settling in third but galloping at the 1400m mark.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.3 Last Half: - 62.0 Margins: - 5m, 80m
BLACKBOOKER: - Tripod
Trial 3: - MEMPHIS (Rock N Roll Heaven – Alina 1.55.8, $120,376) settled last of the five runners, moved up without cover at the 800m, gained a one out and one back trail at the 600m and came out three horses wide leaving the back straight on the final occasion. He was able to sprint home best to get the prize ahead of SYMPHONY STRIDE, which settled in fourth, angled into the running lane on the home turn and never peeled to the outside of MEMPHIS at any stage. He went to the line with plenty in reserve and is a chance at Bendigo on Tuesday night if he is able to gain a start. TWILIGHT BEACH (Somebeachsomewhere – Niki No No 1.55.6, $294,455) began quickly to lead, took a trail at the 1800m before moving into the death seat with 600m remaining. She finished in third position and will make her debut at Cranbourne on Monday. OUR ULTIMATE LAYLA (Bettors Delight – Hexham Heartbeat 1.57.6, $120,079) was without cover in the early stages, progressed forward to find the lead at the 1800m and faded into fourth position. REBEL FANTASY (Western Terror – Kool Clementine) settled three back on the markers and was the last horse to complete the course.
Mile Rate: - 2.9.2 Last Half: - 61.3 Margins: - 5m, 2m
Trial 4: - ITS BEAUJOLAIS began quickly to find the lead and dashed home in a brilliant final 800m of 55.8 seconds to win by 25m. She was clearly the class runner of the field having a National Rating of 77 but she was very impressive. FOUR EVER A STAR settled four back on the markers, switched back to the sprint lane and ran home well late for second. FLIGHT OFFICER was three back on the markers and pulled hard in the middle stages before moving up without cover at the 500m. He battled on fairly well for third. ALBALOU (Sweet Lou – Albietta 1.59.0, $26,253) dropped out to be last on the markers and was able to pick up SASSYS A TERROR (trailed leader), which had the job of carting the field up to ITS BEAUJOLIAIS.
Mile Rate: - 2.0.3 Last Half: - 55.8 Margins: - 25m, 1m
Trial 5: - KYVALLEYHONEYBUNNY began quickly and was able to find the lead shortly after the start. She set up a very slow tempo and was able to hold off the late challenge of LOVEFORMONEY over the final stages. LOVEFORMONEY was four back on the inside, moved up without cover with 500m remaining and raced roughly in the final 50m but she was picking up ground on the winner. ASTRO trailed the leader and finished in third position with ARCHAIC (Andover Hall – Closetomyheart 2.4.2, $18,040) being the last one home after being three back on the markers and breaking stride at the 400m mark.
Mile Rate: - 2.11.8 Last Half: - 62.3 Margins: - 2m, 2m
Trial 6: - ALWAYS BELIEVE (Orlando Vici – Heavens Above USA) trailed the leader and moved to the outside on the home turn. She was able to finish off best in the run to the finish and scored by a narrow margin. SUNNYS LITTLE ROSE began quickly and was able to find the lead shortly after the start. She set up a slow tempo and was run down in the final few strides. FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN (Used To Me – Estee Poppy) broke stride at the start and missed away by approximately 60m. He was able to tack onto the group in the back straight on the final occasion and did an enormous job to finish in third position. He obviously has ability when he is able to put it altogether. POSH KYVALLEY broke at the start and was tailed off for the entire trial.
Mile Rate: - 2.10.3 Last Half: - 64.3 Margins: - Head, 4m
Trial 7: - SHALLOW BEACH settled four back on the markers and moved to the outside with 500m remaining. He sprinted sharply and dashed to the front in the back straight. He may have switched off a little when he hit the lead but he was able to get the job done and he did trial impressively a week earlier so he is obviously in form. He has drawn poorly against a strong field at Cranbourne on Monday however. OUR ARABELLA trailed the leader and moved to the outside with 300m remaining. She tried hard for second and was well clear of ROSE OF BEAUTY, which was three back on the markers throughout. I HOPE ICAN settled down in last position and was able to get past the early leader CHINDORSCHA, which was headed with 400m remaining.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.6 Last Half: - 59.3 Margins: - 2.5m, 15m
Trial 8: - ANYWHERE HUGO trailed the leader before working to the front with a mile remaining. He set up a slow tempo and made it a dash up the home straight, clinging on to win narrowly. WOBELEE appeared to have his chance after leading out then taking cover but the last 200m of the trial would have been run in exceptionally quick time. He makes his return in the True Roman Free For All at Maryborough on Sunday. LEOTARDANDLACE was three on the markers and finished a distant third. KHEIRON was last of the four runners throughout.
Mile Rate: - 2.7.3 Last Half: - 60.0 Margins: - Nose, 20m
Trial 9: - THEULTIMATE began quickly and was able to find the lead. She dashed home in brilliant final sectionals and was able to get the prize. HARD YARDS (Four Starzzz Shark – Lombo Luvbird) finished second after trailing the leader throughout and JAK MAGIC was third after over-racing badly throughout the entire trip. DANGEROUS WOMEN settled in last position and also raced keenly before coming to the outside at the 500m mark. She peaked over the latter stages but she hasn’t raced since August 2019.
Mile Rate: - 2.3.6 Last Half: - 56.3 Margins: - 10m, 4m
