Plenty of Blackbook buzz ahead

Trial File followers may be able to get a quick return this week with plenty of Buzz around a two-year-old who’ll step out at Ballarat on Friday night.

Hugh Cathels owned, trained and bred two-year-old Betting Line gelding Commander Buzz has won one of his two starts and will likely draw punters’ favour in the Alabar Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic at Bray Raceway.

And for good reason too according to the Trial File’s Craig Rail, who added the half-brother to Safari ($535,445) to his Blackbook after an eye-catching trial at Cranbourne on Tuesday.

Home in a 57.1-second last half, Commander Buzz cleared out from his fellow trialists to be one of four Blackbook additions this week.

Replays for each are below. Scroll to the bottom for the updated Blackbook.

BACCHUS MARSH 25/09/21

Trial 1: – RUNAWAY CELEBRITY is a classy filly, which has been able to win four of five starts to date. She hasn’t raced since July but she returns from a spell at Bendigo tomorrow night in a heat of the Victoria Oaks and she was able to beat two handy types in BULLYS DELIGHT and MICTON MOUSE in the opening trial. BULLYS DELIGHT and MICTON MOUSE also haven’t raced for several months.

Mile Rate: – 2.5.1            Last Half: – 57.4                Margins: – 2m, 5m

Trial 2: – STARBURST BOY (Somebeachsomewhere – Starburst Girl 1.53.6, $143,670) is trained by Emma Stewart and is out of a classy race mare in Starburst Girl. He was able to win the trial by a narrow margin over OOGA CHAKA, which showed promise at his first campaign of racing. The Tim McGuigan prepared juvenile BLOOD MOON finished in third position ahead of the qualifiers SECRET WISH (Hes Watching – Art Critic 1.56.1, $54,783) and LETSDANCETILLDAWN (A Rocknroll Dance – La Belle Aurore 2.1.6, $18,425).

Mile Rate: – 2.5.7            Last Half: – 59.6                Margins: – ½ head, 8m

Trial 3: – ALBY TWO CHAINS is an outstanding 3yo pacer and dashed home in a sizzling final half of 57.2 seconds to win over TREACHERY, which has had several trials leading up to her first run since winning the Southern Cross Series Final at Globe Derby in December. ALBY TWO CHAINS is a strong winning chance at Ballarat this evening and TREACHERY has drawn favourably in a heat of the Victoria Oaks tomorrow night. ALAKAZAM has a National Rating of 49 and was beaten by two horses with a much higher rating. He backed up at Kilmore on Thursday and finished sixth behind Royal Starzzz.

Mile Rate: – 2.1.0            Last Half: – 57.2                Margins: – 5m, 12m

Trial 4: – JOSHUA RICHARD is a former New Zealand pacer, which has been placed in seven of his fourteen starts on the North Island. He was able to win his trial by a narrow margin. SMART MAN hasn’t raced since an unplaced run in a heat of the Allwood series at Globe Derby. He was beaten by a narrow margin and finished well clear of CONFESSION, which hasn’t raced since December. UP AN ABOUT (Mach Three – My Lishi 2.0.7, $32,060) is a qualifier for trainer Warren Greene and finished in fourth position ahead of CEE CEE NORMAN with LITTLE WEDNESDAY being last of the six runners across the line.

Mile Rate: – 2.2.7            Last Half: – 62.2                Margins: – ½ Head, 15m

Trial 5: – STRUVE had the highest National Rating by 28 points so he was clearly the class runner of the trial. He galloped away at his latest race attempt but he took out the trial comfortably. MISTER MACEDON finished in second position and backed up at Kilmore on Thursday, where he finished second again behind the in-form pacer Hair Razor. SOMEGLITZSOMEWHERE finished in third position ahead of SHADY HANOVER, which backed up with an unplaced effort at Kilmore on Thursday. ROCKINGWITHSIERRA started from the outside of the front line and finished a good distance away from the second last horse.

Mile Rate: – 2.5.3            Last Half: – 59.3                Margins: – 6m, 6m

Trial 6: – SKY EAGLE hasn’t raced since an unplaced effort in the Breeders Crown Final in November. He is a strong trotter and was able to take out the sixth trial ahead of SONNY BROOKE, which is returning from a break at Cranbourne on Sunday. TENNERSON finished in third position and was well ahead of BACKINTHESKY, which hasn’t raced since galloping and being stood down to trial in June.

Mile Rate: – 2.6.8            Last Half: – 60.1                Margins: – 6m, 2m

Trial 7: – CAPTAIN RIVAL (Captaintreacherous – Delight In Decree 1.58.1, $70,582) is an Emma Stewart trained colt, which took out the final trial in slow time. He is making his debut in a heat of the Home Grown Classic at Ballarat on Friday. GIRLS VIEW (Highview Tommy – Girls Got Rhythm 2.0.9, $34,313) finished in second position with RAINBOW REACTOR (Auckland Reactor – Mystical Rainbow) being in third. ROAD TO REIGN was the only horse in the trial that had raced previously but he finished at the tail of the field and was some distance from the winner.

Mile Rate: – 2.7.4            Last Half: – 61.3                Margins: – 3m, 25m

TERANG 26/09/21

Trial 1: – JILLIBY JAY SEA trailed the leader JILLIBY FERNANDO, used the sprint lane and was able to accelerate beautifully to get the prize. It was a narrow margin at the end but it was still a fine display. JILLIBY FERNANDO shifted out under pressure in the straight but didn’t shirk the task and went down by a head margin. JILLIBY JAY SEA contests a heat of the Homegrown Classic tonight and JILLIBY FERNANDO is competing in a heat of the Victoria Derby tomorrow evening.

Mile Rate: – 2.0.7            Last Half: – 58.1                Margin: – Head

Trial 2: – WUNDERLAND settled last of the four runners and moved into the one out and one back trail in the back straight on the final occasion. He came out three horses wide approaching the home turn and scored with plenty in reserve. CATCH THE SHARK prepared for his effort at Stawell on Monday by trying to lead throughout. He was only caught in the final 50m so it was a handy performance. KEAYANG ARIZONA was three back on the markers, moved up without cover at the 300m mark and finished third. DRESSED TO FLY trailed the leader and started to yield ground with 500m remaining.

Mile Rate: – 2.4.4            Last Half: – 58.7                Margins: – 3m, 2m

Trial 3: – RAINBOWSNPEARLS began quickly from the inside draw to find the lead and set up a slow tempo. She had a good kick left in the run to the finish and was able to defeat KEAYANG TREASURE (Mach Three – Deltas Dream 1.59.6, $52,345), which trailed the leader and came to the outside with 300m remaining. JILLIBY WHITNEY (Roll With Joe – Jilliby Jasmine 1.57.2, $39,978) broke stride at the start and lost approximately 10m, settled down last, copped a check at the 1200m with the horse over-reacting a little and lost another 10m before moving away from the inside at the 500m mark and running into a distant third. SASSY SASSY (Modern Art – Queens Order) was three back on the markers and broke stride with 300m remaining. The trotter ENLIGHTENED GIFT was four back on the markers, pulled hard and broke stride at the 1200m before being retired out of the trial.

Mile Rate: – 2.7.0            Last Half: – 60.3                Margins: – 2m, 30m

MARYBOROUGH 26/09/21

Trial 1: – BETTOR BE THE BOMB began fast to find the lead and backed off the tempo mid-race. He was allowed to stride for the final half and dashed away to score easily. Considering he is a proven open class winner he was clearly the class horse of the trial but he did run his last 800m in 55.2 seconds. It was a strong hit-out for his performance in the Smoken Up Sprint at Bendigo this evening. KATIES WAY settled last of the three runners and came to the outside at the 400m mark. She did do a good job even though she finished thirty metres behind the winner. CALL ME HENRY trailed the leader throughout and finished a distant last of the three runners.

Mile Rate: – 1.59.9          Last Half: – 55.2                Margins: – 30m, 20m

Trial 2: – SUNRISE RUBY settled in third position, moved to the outside with 600m remaining and sprinted quickly in the back straight, hitting the front at the quarter pole. She was able to sustain the run and scored by a comfortable margin. IMAGE OF COURAGE trailed the leader and moved around to find the lead at the 1500m. He was headed off at the 400m mark but kicked on strongly for second. SUGOI ALTO led out then took a trail behind IMAGE OF COURAGE and battled on fairly well for third. ARISTOCRAT CHESTER was last early, moved to the outside with 300m remaining but failed to run on and finished at the tail of the field.

Mile Rate: – 2.4.8            Last Half: – 57.8                Margins: – 10m, 1m

Trial 3: – YANKEE BOOT FLAT (Changeover – Fancy Falcon 1.59.1, $34,264) trailed the leader and used the sprint lane. He showed very good acceleration in the straight and got up to score by a narrow margin. He is showing plenty of ability at the trials and he should go well when he makes his race track debut. FIGHTNFURY was five back on the markers and moved up without cover from the bell. He kicked on strongly in the straight and missed out by a narrow margin. MISS DANGERFIELD began quickly to find the lead and kicked on well in the straight, missing out by a narrow margin. JAXON BEACH (Somebeachsomewhere – Baracks Angel 1.57.4, $17,258) settled three back on the markers and finished in fourth position with the trotter LITTLE YANKEE being the last one home after being four back on the markers before gaining a one out and one back trail at the 700m mark.

Mile Rate: – 2.3.6            Last Half: – 57.8                Margins: – ½ Head, ½ Head

Trial 4: – EBONYS AVENGER began quickly to find the lead and dashed home in a slick final half of 58.1 seconds. She went to the line with something in reserve so it was a very good display. STINGOFAWASP trailed the leader and used the sprint lane. She sprinted home well but couldn’t peg back EBONYS AVENGER over the final stages. IM ABOVE THE LAW was last of the three runners throughout.

Mile Rate: – 2.3.0            Last Half: – 58.1                Margins: – Head, 10m

Trial 5: – WILLS WAY (Somebeachsomewhere – Annas Innocent 1.57.2, $14,298) trailed the leader and proved too good in the run to the finish. ARKLOW began fast and attempted to lead throughout but was gunned down on the line. Both horses are contesting heats of the Home Grown Classic at Ballarat this evening and are meeting very strong opposition. DULCIE OTOOLE (Rock N Roll Heaven – One Fellas Fancy 1.58.3, $30,738) settled last of the three runners and moved into the death seat at the 500m mark but couldn’t go with the leaders.

Mile Rate: – 2.1.5            Last Half: – 58.55               Margins: – Head, 20m

Trial 6: – PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN began quickly to find the lead, pulled hard and was able to hold off his rivals in the run to the judge. ABILINE settled three back on the markers, moved away from the inside at the 500m mark, dropped in for a breather on the home turn and tried very hard in straight. JUST STELLA MAGIC trailed the leader and started to peak on her run from the 400m mark.

Mile Rate: – 2.7.7            Last Half: – 61.1                Margins: – 1m, 6m

Trial 7: – IONA SPIDER stepped away quickly from the standing start and found the lead. She enjoyed a nice run throughout and was comfortably able to hold off her only rival FREMARKSROOSTER, which angled in behind the leader on the first turn and held his ground in the straight.

Mile Rate: – Not Given   Last Half: – Not Given    Margin: – 6m (approximately)

ECHUCA 26/09/21

Trial 1: – BUDDY HINSON missed away from the standing start and lost approximately 30m but there was no damage done as his stable mate and only rival BRONTE HINSON (Great Success – Dottie Hinson 2.3.5, $48,295) set up a very slow speed. He quickly gathered momentum, moved around to find the lead with a mile remaining then held sway at the finish to score by a metre. BRONTE HINSON led out, took the trail and came to the outside with 400m remaining. There wasn’t much separating the pair as they hit the line.

Mile Rate: – 2.20.0          Last Half: – 62.0                Margin: – 1m

Trial 2: – DALLAS MIKI was an impressive winner of his trial. He trailed the leader NO NEIGH PHILTRA, came to the outside approaching the home turn and finished off swiftly to claim victory near the line. NO NEIGH PHILTRA began quickly to lead and set up a genuine tempo throughout. She kicked on well for second with MISTER EXCESSIVE (Betting Line – Vixen Hanover 1.55.4, $371,313) being last throughout. He switched into the sprint lane over the concluding stages and wasn’t beaten by a large margin.

Mile Rate: – 2.0.9            Last Half: – 60.0                Margins: – 1m, 1m

Trial 3: – HAMELDAEME began nicely and took the trail behind FLIGHT OFFICER shortly after the start. He came to the outside with 300m remaining and was able to get home best to take out the prize. FLIGHT OFFICER kicked on well for second and the first two horses finished well ahead of MINNIE DIVA (Great Success – Sailors Sweetheart 2.2.0, $12,030), which settled three back on the markers and hung in under pressure over the final stages. KAIWAKA WARRIOR (Union Guy – Blissfull Lombo) was last of the four across the line after dropping back to the tail as the starter said go.

Mile Rate: – 2.3.0            Last Half: – 58.0                Margins: – 2m, 30m

Trial 4: – CRYSTAL FLAME began quickly to find the markers first, took a trail behind NOBLE JULIA and was left in front when NOBLE JULIA galloped with 600m remaining. She went on to win the trial by a comfortable margin. HINT OF COURAGE (Courage Under Fire – Hint of Gold 2.1.9, $18,993) settled three back on the markers and followed CRYSTAL FLAME for the majority of the event. He finished second with JAMM KISS being in third after settling last of the five runners, moving to the outside at the quarter pole and racing greenly in the front straight. PRINCESS POWER (Artistic Fella – Torquen Power 2.0.2, $58,601) was four back on the markers and was left stranded out three horses wide from the 400m mark. She beat home NOBLE JULIA, which lost her chance after galloping in the back straight on the final occasion.

Mile Rate: – 2.11.0          Last Half: – 61.0                Margins: – 5m, 3m

CRANBOURNE 26/09/21

Trial 1: – COMMANDER BUZZ began quickly and was without cover momentarily before zooming to the lead on the first bend. He dashed home in a slick final half of 57.1 seconds and was extremely impressive, scoring by 45m. It was a terrific hit-out leading up to his first up performance in a heat of the Home Grown Classic at Ballarat this evening. OZZIE SUNSHINE settled three back on the markers and came away from the inside in the back straight before being out three horses wide on the home turn. He finished soundly for second with the trotter LUNCHWITHARTHUR being in third after being without cover early, angling onto the markers to be five back at the 1600m and gaining a lovely inside run to trail the leader before the home turn. MALIBU RIKKI led out, took a trail behind COMMANDER BUZZ and finished a distant fourth ahead of LADY GAR (American Ideal – Im Elsa 1.56.2, $112,754), which galloped in the score up and settled down in last position. JINGLES was four back on the markers for most of the trip and was the last one to cross the line.

Mile Rate: – 2.0.8            Last Half: – 57.1                Margins: – 45.5m, 4.5m

BLACKBOOKER: – Commander Buzz

TABCORP PARK, MELTON 27/09/21

Trial 1: – JUST A BIT TOUCHY trailed the leader, moved to the outside with 700m remaining and was strong to the finish. He won by a large margin and should be hard to beat the next time he steps out onto the track. TORO STRIDE was four back on the markers and was the first to make a move at the bell before gaining a one out and one back trail behind JUST A BIT TOUCHY. He was beaten by a good margin but he wasn’t fully extended going to the line. He followed with a distant seventh at Kilmore on Thursday afternoon. BERATINI (Andover Hall – Star Spangled Rama 2.4.6, $35,725) settled fifth on the markers, moved away from the inside with 900m remaining but wanted to hang in and went back to the inner on the home turn, finishing quickly to get into third position. BE MY STAR (Captaintreacherous – Smyrna Duruisseau 1.56.0, $20,321) settled three back on the markers and finished in fourth with the early leader OUR WARRIOR yielding ground for fifth. ALDEBARAN ARIANA (Muscle Hill – Aspenglow USA) was last of the six runners throughout.

Mile Rate: – 2.4.4            Last Half: – 60.28               Margins: – 14m, Head

Trial 2: – SOUNDS PERFECT (Somebeachsomewhere – Perfect Life 1.58.0, $47,588) trailed the leader, moved to the outside at the 300m mark and jogged home to win very easily. He is nicely bred and looks to have a promising future. OUR TRUE COLOURS (Betting Line – Lauper 1.57.2, $40,638) settled three back on the markers and worked into a distant second with the early leader DAISY STARZZZ being in third position. DAISY STARZZZ is competing at Stawell on Monday afternoon, where she has drawn favourably. RAINBOW REACTOR (Auckland Reactor – Mystical Rainbow) was out of position at the start and lost approximately 15m, settled down in last position and yielded ground from the 500m.

Mile Rate: – 1.57.4          Last Half: – 57.7                Margins: – 18.5m, 4m

Trial 3: – MAAJIDA began quickly and found the lead. She set up a hectic tempo and produced a terrific front running display to get the prize. SOMEWHERE SECRET trailed the leader, moved to the outside with 150m remaining and held his ground in the straight to finish in second position. PACIFICO DREAM settled down last of the four runners, came to the outside in the home straight and finished quickly for third. Considering the final half was run in a slick 55.33 seconds, it was an excellent performance. SAHARA SIROCCO settled three back on the inside, used the sprint lane and was last of the four runners but he wasn’t beaten by far and there was nothing wrong with the performance

Mile Rate: – 1.54.6          Last Half: – 55.33               Margins: – 3m, 2.5m

Trial 4: – SUNSTAR began very quickly to find the lead, set up a reasonable tempo and extended beautifully over the concluding stages to win by a large margin. He is racing in a heat of the Home Grown Classic at Ballarat this evening so he is meeting a strong field but he is improving with every race track appearance. MAGNETIZE (Art Major – Mesmerizing 1.57.9, $179,221) trailed the leader throughout and held down a distant second. LOVE TO DEAL (American Ideal – Jazzee Valentine 1.59.5, $45,086) was without cover early and was racing keenly, angled onto the markers to be four back on the inside, made a move at the quarter pole and finished off fairly well over the latter stages to end up in third position. CAPTAIN COACH settled last, moved away from the markers at the 800m mark and got up to third in the back straight and was overtaken by LOVE TO DEAL on the line. He returns from a spell in a heat of the Home Grown Classic this evening. BUTTER CUP (Betting Line – Need A Boyfriend 2.2.9, $14,296) settled three back on the markers and was the last runner across the line.

Mile Rate: – 2.2.4            Last Half: – 58.43               Margins: – 33.5m, 4m

Trial 5: – CENTRAL OTAGO began very quickly to find the lead and ran along at a genuine tempo. He remained strong at the finish and won nicely against a top field. BANGLEZ began quickly and was able to angle in behind the leader. She came to the outside on the home turn but couldn’t peg back CENTRAL OTAGO in the run to the post. TIPSY TURVY was three back on the markers and finished off nicely in the final 100m for an eye-catching third. QUEEN INVASION was four back on the markers and remained in fourth while PHARISEE attempted to launch a claim from last at the 400m but couldn’t make up ground over the latter stages.  QUEEN INVASION took on a strong field and finished fourth behind Electrojet at Kilmore on Thursday afternoon.

Mile Rate: – 1.58.7          Last Half: – 58.32               Margins: – 2.5m, 4.5m

BLACKBOOKER: – Central Otago

Trial 6: – UTOPIA began fast to lead and was always in control of the trial. He dashed well clear over the latter stages to win by a big margin, seemingly with gears left. AMOUR MATERNAL was four back on the markers and waited for the sprint lane. She finished off very nicely in the run to the judge and ran a game second. RIGHT TURN CLYDE (Julius Caesar – Lady Jade Skipper) settled in third, moved away from the markers at the 600m mark and finished third at the end. DEAD SET MUSCLE was fourth after trailing the leader throughout and RYMES was last of the main group for the duration. CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY broke stride in the score up and was tailed off throughout.

Mile Rate: – 2.1.7            Last Half: – 59.23               Margins: – 27m, 1.5m

Trial 7: – STIR ME UP settled in sixth position, moved away from the inside at the half mile marker (1-2) and came out three horses wide from the 400m. He sprinted sharply coming up to the home turn and may have peaked a little in the latter stages but was still able to grind out a victory. FIVE STAR SHARK was behind the leader early, took advantage of a slow speed to dash around the outside to get to the front at the 1300m and went down fighting in second position. CALYPSO MISTRESS settled three back on the markers and was able to work past TOMMY BLIGH, which led out then took cover behind FIVE STAR SHARK. CALYPSO MISTRESS is favourably drawn at Ballarat this evening and TOMMY BLIGH will compete at Cranbourne on Sunday. WAVE OF DEFIANCE was five back on the outside, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 800m and was able to pick up ground over the latter stages. TIPOFTHETONGUE was four back on the markers, moved into the death seat at the half mile marker but yielded ground late and finished at the tail of the field.

Mile Rate: – 2.1.4            Last Half: – 57.84               Margins: – ½ Head, 7.5m

Trial 8: – ALPHA MALE produced another stunning trial victory and should continue to build on his reputation this season. He trailed the leader and moved to the outside with 500m remaining before winning easily and without having to be pushed out to the line. IM READY JET settle five back on the inside, moved into the one out and one back trail approaching the home turn and produced a big finish out wide on the track for second. JUSTAMOLLYARCHER began very quickly to lead, ran along at a genuine tempo and was run down over the latter stages. WHOS THE MAN was four back on the markers and finished fourth with HAVE NO FEAR being the last one home after settling three back on the markers and moving to the outside with 400m remaining.

Mile Rate: – 1.59.1          Last Half: – 58.27               Margins: – 6m, 7m

Trial 9: – HELLUVA dropped back to sixth in the early stages, moved into the running lane at the 900m (1-2) and came out four horses wide at the 500m. He produced a big finish out wide on the track and always seemed to have the field covered so he will prove hard to beat when resuming at Cranbourne on Sunday. REDFOX RAIDER settled four back on the inside then was three back, got through to trail the leader on the home turn and used the sprint lane. He finished solidly for second. STORMTIDE was without cover before finding the lead at the 1200m mark. He copped some pressure and did a good job to hang on and finish in third position. He is nicely drawn for his effort at Cranbourne on Sunday. FOUR LONELY NIGHTS led out, took a trail and finished fourth ahead of HUGHMAN (Sweet Lou – Doyourselfafavour), which settled three back on the markers, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 900m and came out three horses wide from the 500m. UPTONGIRL was seventh on the markers and was able to work past MAMBA (Rock N Roll Heaven – Mesmerizing 1.57.9, $179,221), which gained a nice trail early, was left stranded without cover and had a brief crack for the lead mid-race.

Mile Rate: – 1.59.2          Last Half: – 58.74               Margins: – 1.5m, 8m

BLACKBOOKER: – Helluva NZ

Trial 10: – SAFE JEWELS began quickly and was able to find the back of the leader shortly after the start. She switched into the sprint lane on the home turn and finished off strongly to get the prize. THE CHANCER was the fastest to begin and was able to work to the lead. He was run down at the end but only went down narrowly. AUCKLAND RED was three back on the markers, used the sprint lane and did well over the latter stages to snare third. DIAMOND CULLEN was last of the six runners early, moved into the one out and one back trail, pulled hard and came out three horses wide at the 500m mark. She finished fourth in front of REIGN MAKER, which was left stranded without cover. RADICAL MAJOR, which angled onto the markers to be four back shortly after the start, was the last one across the line.

Mile Rate: – 2.0.7            Last Half: – 58.62               Margins: – Neck, 3.5m

Trial 11: – BRANDLO PRINCE began like a rocket from the standing start and charged to a clear lead. He continued the momentum to establish a lead of approximately 80m mid-race and never looked like being beaten. His leading margin was dwindling late but he wasn’t placed under full pressure at any stage. He should be competitive at Bendigo tomorrow night. DOUBTLESS BAY began reasonably and settled in third position. He started to chase in the backstraight on the final occasion and made ground but was never going to catch the winner. He did beat the remainder of the field by a large margin however. ONE OVER DA SON commenced in second position but was always a long way behind the leader. He finished in a distant third and KYVALLEY HOTSPUR was last of the four runners throughout.

Mile Rate: – 2.1.7            Last Half: – 60.96               Margins: – 26.5m, 30m

Trial 12: – MUFASA METRO began steadily from the standing start and was a clear last early. He gained a one out and one back trail in the back straight and asserted his superiority over the final stages to score with plenty in reserve. His form in New Zealand was strong and he will prove hard to beat first up at Cranbourne on Sunday. ROI DU SOLEIL settled in third position and made a forward move with 800m remaining. He quickly dashed to the front at the 600m mark but couldn’t repel the challenge of MUFASA METRO over the latter stages. MOJITO MADNESS stepped away quickly to lead but was out wide on the track and had trouble in angling across, which allowed KARAKA OF A TOOTH to drive through and lead. He ended up behind the leader and was able to get past KARAKA OF A TOOTH at the end.

Mile Rate: – 2.5.4            Last Half: – 59.13               Margins: – 8m, 22.5m

BLACKBOOKER: – Mufasa Metro NZ

BENDIGO 27/09/21

Trial 1: – ALDEBARAN LOVISA scrambled away from the standing start but quickly accelerated to find the lead in the early stages. She hung out and raced greenly on the first corner but settled down shortly afterwards and was able to win nicely at the end. IVAR trailed the leader for the majority of the trip and was holding onto the back of ALDEBARAN LOVISA before going a little roughly in the final 100m. NANA EMJAY (Great Success – Lime and Lemonade 2.9.0, $9,913) was slow to begin and missed the start by approximately 30m so she was always detached from the main group. ABILINE raced without cover in the early stages but angled to the outside fence with a mile remaining and failed to complete the course.

Mile Rate: – 2.6.4            Last Half: – 59.90               Margins: – 10m, 75m

Trial 2: – APPEARFROMNOWHERE began very quickly and shot to the lead shortly after the start. She enjoyed a good run throughout the middle stages and was able race clear at the end to score by a large margin. BLONDIES BLIS began well and took cover behind the leader. She lost ground in the straight but managed to hold down second. HOLD THAT GOLD (Angus Hall – Hold That Grin 2.3.0, $27,813) was three back on the markers throughout and finished a distant third. SHEZA SAILOR dropped back to the tail of the field and was struggling to remain with the main group, ending up being approximately 30m away at the bell. She remained detached from the group in the final circuit.

Mile Rate: – 2.5.1            Last Half: – 61.20               Margins: – 40m, 10m

Trial 3: – JENNYSFAVOURITE has ability when she puts it altogether and won the trial impressively after making an early error. She missed away by approximately 30m, tacked onto the group at the 1600m, moved up without cover with 700m remaining and sustained the run to get the prize. WILLDOMXAV also broke stride at the start and he lost a lot of ground. He was able to catch up to the group with 1300m remaining, latched onto the back of JENNYSFAVOURITE and tried hard in the straight. BLIS VALLEY attempted to lead throughout and finished in third position. SHEZA CHOCOLATIER gained the trail behind the leader and ended up filling fourth spot ahead of SUNSUP (4 back markers) and TRUMPIT LIL (3 back markers) dropped out to finish at the tail of the field.

Mile Rate: – 2.5.5            Last Half: – 60.0                Margins: – 3.5m, 6m

Trial 4: – WOBELEE dropped back to be last of the three runners early. He came to the outside at the 300m mark, quickly joined the leader BEAU GARCON on the home turn and went on to win narrowly, without being fully extended. SULTAN SASS trailed the leader, came to the outside with 150m remaining and motored to the line for an eye-catching second. She also appeared to have plenty in reserve when the judge called a halt. BEAU GARCON began quickly to lead, enjoyed a good run in the middle stages but couldn’t go with his two rivals at the end.

Mile Rate: – 2.5.5            Last Half: – 59.0                Margins: – Head, 5m

Trial 5: – LOLLIPOP (Somebeachsomewhere – Lucky Ha Ha 1.57.4, $6,693) broke stride at the start and lost approximately 50m. She was able to tack onto the main division with 1500m remaining then started her run half way down the back straight on the final occasion. She was able to edge past the early leader EPIC ORION (Changeover – Starlit Orion) in the straight and scored narrowly. EPIC ORION appeared to be a reluctant leader and raced greenly in the early stages. He set up a really slow tempo (mile rate 2.16.0!) so he was entitled to have a kick left at the finish and he went down narrowly at the end. JERSEY SAM (Genuwine – River Reos 2.4.0, $2,250) trailed the leader throughout and finished third. ROCK ON CAESAR wasn’t competitive after galloping in the score up and being tailed off in the early stages of the event.

Mile Rate: – 2.16.0          Last Half: – 60.8                Margins: – Head, 5m

Trial 6: – BLACKBIRD MISS (Mach Three – Power Player 1.58.2, $19,338) began well and trailed the leader throughout. She used the sprint lane and dashed home to win effortlessly, completing her second impressive trial performance in successive weeks. NOTSOKOOL began nicely out wide on the track before moving across to race without cover. He did a good job after racing in the breeze throughout and picked up the early leader OUR DOREEN DAYS on the line for second with OUR DOREEN DAYS being a close up third. NOTSOKOOL is still learning but is showing some ability and will be competing at Shepparton on Tuesday night. LETS WENT settled fourth on the markers early behind angling into the one out and one back trail behind NOTSOKOOL. She finished fourth with the qualifier ANGELIC SHE AINT (Alta Christiano – Pennies To Pearls 2.2.6, $12,235) (3 back markers) finishing ahead of ROCKNROLL LADY, which was last throughout.

Mile Rate: – 2.0.2            Last Half: – 58.9                Margins: – 3m, Nose

Trial 7: – CASHFLOW CASSIE settled last of the three runners, trailed the leader from the bell and unleashed a quick finishing burst in the home straight to win easily. BLAZIN HEAVEN trailed behind the early leader THE KEW LEGEND before scooting around to the leading role with a lap remaining. She couldn’t go with CASHFLOW CASSIE at the end and was beaten by 20m. She makes her Victorian debut for trainer John Tormey at Stawell on Monday. THE KEW LEGEND led comfortably but started yielding ground with a lap remaining and failed to complete the course.

Mile Rate: – 2.4.0            Last Half: – 58.4                Margin: – 20m

Trial 8: – PATSBEACHSTORM began brilliantly from the outside draw and led by a large margin from the start. He completely dominated his rivals and won clearly, seemingly jogging across the line. He is competing in a heat of the Victoria Derby tomorrow night. SIXTY settled five back on the markers, quickly dashed around to sit second behind the breakaway leader with 1200m remaining and held down second position at the end. TUPELO BEACH settled last of the six runners, moved into the one out and one back trail at the 400m mark, came out wide on the home turn and finished off stylishly for an eye-catching third. He is awkwardly drawn at Cranbourne on Sunday but is not without a chance. DON’T TELL TOM was four back on the markers, raced fiercely and came to the outside at the quarter pole. He held his ground for fourth and finished ahead of DOITSON, which trailed the leader early behind ending up being three back on the markers mid-race. REGARDLESS followed his stable mate DOITSON throughout and was the last runner to complete the course.

Mile Rate: – 1.57.9          Last Half: – 56.5                Margins: – Head, 5m