Tims A Trooper on Derby trail

Brilliant Tintin In America three-year-old Tims A Trooper tuned up for next Saturday’s NSW Derby heats with an emphatic win at Albion Park on Friday (February 18).

The gelding, who won the NSW Breeders Challenge Final as a two-year-old last season, led throughout at his three-year-old debut to win by 14.9 metres in a 1:54.5 rate for 1660 metres including a 55.8 seconds closing 800.

Bred and raised by Yirribee Pacing Stud, Tims A Trooper has now won three races and $142,235 in stakes.

Former world champion Warrawee Needy enjoyed a big week with winners in USA, Canada and NSW.

The two-year-old filly Saveeon was a most impressive winner on debut at Bathurst, coming from midfield to win in a 1:58.1 rate with the last half in 57.9.

Lady Zegna, a four-year-old mare by Warrawee Needy, made it two wins from three starts at Pinjarra last Monday, while Im So Needy won in a career-best 1:55 from the front end at Wagga.

In North America, Warrawee Needy was represented by Heresthatmanagain, a winner in 1:55.8 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Canada, and Needingoffthegrid (1:58.6, Northfield Park, Ohio).

Lombo Pocket Watch, the former outstanding juvenile, left winners at Launceston in The Black Assassin (his 27^th win) and Winamotza (Penrith).

Tintin In America, Warrawe Needy and Lombo Pocket Watch are based at Yirribee Pacing Stud, Wagga (NSW).

By Peter Wharton for Harnesslink