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Won Feb 15 Warwick Farm 800m trial in 45.4 on a slow track by 8.5 lengths. Clearly quickest of 11 trials on the day. Trained by Rick Worthington who can find a speedy galloper. Very hard to beat here in an average Goulburn maiden.

Showed good turn of foot late, Randwick 823m trial July 30. Ran 4th beaten 3L coming from the back in a strong 1050m Randwick trial Feb 4 trial featuring winners Twisted Emotions & Maximilian. Race form mixed, but backmarker who did put in a good run at it’s only start at Goulburn. Hopefully has come on from first prep. Drawn wide but gets back, Goulburn is roomy, and has enough talent to come home over the top of these.

Showed good turn of foot late, Randwick 823m trial July 30. Ran 4th beaten 3L coming from the back in a strong 1050m Randwick trial Feb 4 trial featuring winners Twisted Emotions & Maximilian. Race form mixed, but backmarker who did put in a good run at it’s only start at Goulburn. Hopefully has come on from first prep. Drawn wide but gets back, Goulburn is roomy, and has enough talent to come home over the top of these.

Ran 2nd Feb 15 Warwick Farm 800m trial in 45.8 on a slow track beaten 0.5 lengths. Adjusted time of 45.9 3rd quickest of 11 trials on the day. Trained by Chris Waller. Brilliant debut when led on a hot pace and just run down on line, then bounced second up. Hard to beat here. Long Shadow the potential spoiler, race form strong when running 2nd splitting two blackbookers last start.

Ran very quick time winning Rosehill 900m trial Jan 22 by long head in 53.3 when pushed out. Good again winning Rosehill 1030m trial Feb 5 in 1.03.2 on slow track. Ridden out but sprinted well away from Vaquera. Race form ordinary but has had acceptable excuses on each occasion. Long Shadow the potential spoiler, race form strong when running 2nd splitting two blackbookers last start.

Trialled nicely Warwick Farm Sep 24 over 850m behind Harry Hotspur and was marked as one for the future. Trailed the leader with blinkers on, and was green down straight. Big strider who finished well and appear to have a future over further. Half to the handy My Lady's Chamber and trained on track. No luck in Breeders Plate on debut when the rider went closer to the outside fence than the inside fence on the turn, and the horse charged home down the outside to run 6th, almost running 3rd at $26 a place. Big odds here again (60/1), so worth an each way ticket as wet track will suit, but will be better over further and with more time, and will need a fair bit of luck from the back.

Beaten 0.2L 800m trial Feb 4 Warwick Farm in 46.8. Led, not pushed too hard in straight, and time slick, 2nd quickest of 16 trials. Solid enough performance, and big improvement on its trial Jan 15. Looks to be in the ideal race for its debut, with the cut out of track and 100m ideal. Should be very hard to beat here.

Switched from the Neville Layt stable to Bjorn Baker. First trial 800m Warwick Farm Feb 4 was ordinary, running 2nd in average time under riding. Next trial Feb 15 over 1200m at Warwick Farm showed sharp improvement, leading and winning in 1.12.8. Time comparable with other trials of similar class, and meets an ordinary bush maiden field here. Should be able to lead and dominate from the front.

Entered blackbook when running 2nd beaten 6L by Nediym's Quest in Rosehill 1030m trial Aug 3. His adjusted time was still clearly quicker than the 3 other 1030m trials on the day. Ran down the track on debut when backed and went amiss, then one a trial at Hawkesbury easily a couple of weeks later. Had 5 months off then rialled only fairly running 4th beaten 3.7L in Hawkesbury 1000m trial Jan 15, then 4th again Warwick Farm trial Feb 4 when beaten 3L in average time. To be honest doesn't appear to have come back as well, plus drawn 17 so can't be confident, but this is a bush maiden and if he runs up to his trials last prep he'll be hard to beat, so sticking with him for a small outlay.

Trialled just ok winning Hawkesbury trial Jan 14, then led quality 900m trial at Rosehill before being run down by some classy gallopers (Tougher Than Ever/Oompa Loompa) in good time Feb 5. Wanted to see in a 900m or 1000m scamper preferably first up, so 1200m the concern here

Won 400m Rockhampton trial Feb 15 in 23.32 on a good track. Looked speedy, with time quickest of four 400m trials. Steps up to 1100m here, so assessing based on a 400m trial has its pitfalls, plus it's a heavy track today, but looks speedy and seemed to do it easy in its trial, so worth following in a weak maiden here and hoping class prevails

Ran 2nd beaten 0.1L in Rosehill 897m trial in 55.1. Time just average, but sat 3 wide, not pushed at all, and showed good acceleration to get to leader. Hawkes stable flying. Drawn 13 so will need some luck from there, but James Mcdonald riding is a positive

Trialled ok behind Shaunbaa and Rough 'N' Ready 800m Warwick Farm trial Feb 4 in 46.8. Trial quick and wasn't pushed along. Settled 3rd, finished 4th beaten 3L. Switched from Vandyke to Baker stable, both excellent trainers so won't have lost anything there. Form around debut maiden run is very strong, was trapped wide beaten 0.6L by Oceans and Gullible who both won metropolitan races afterwards. Drawn 14 so will need some luck from there

Trialled solidly twice at Warwick Farm over 800m Feb 4 and Feb 15. Both trials have been run in quick time (Feb 4 quickest time of the day, ridden along from rear to come over the top of them), and he did it easy in his second trial particularly, cruising along under no pressure in an above average time for the day. Looks to have come on and developed since his first prep, expecting good improvement here. Drawn 11, but Corey Brown aboard, and horse appears capable of racing on pace or back, so should have options

Won 800m Rockhampton trial coming from rear in 46.94. Time equivalent with c2/c3 gallopers in other trial. Steamed home in first QLD run for new trainer. Backmarker with a big finish, so needs some luck, but should have the wood on these here. Concern is he has had an abject failure in his one heavy track run, but that was the final run of his campaign for a previous trainer, so may haev had excuses and worth a shot here

Won trial Jan 8 in average time when pushed on. Not that impressive. Then ran 3rd beaten 0.3L to Secret Delight in strong 900m Rosehill Jan 22 trial in 53.7. Time good and wasn't pushed much in straight. Missed the start in both trials which is a real worry for raceday. Won Gosford maiden Feb 15 but lost the race on protest (as we collected anyway). Hopefully we can collect on her again today, heavy 10 track the unknown.

John Thompson trained 2yo Filly. Trialled well winning in time 3L quicker than 2nd quickest 2yo heat (4 2yo heats on day) winning 740m trial in 43.6. Came from the back, and although was ridden, finished job off nicely down the outside. No topliner and wanted to see in a midweek metrop 2yo race, but running 3rd to Villa Verde is very strong form, and on a wet track anything can happen and 40/1 is value odds here

Eurell runner, rated highly and blackbooked as was planning to run in a Sale maiden on debut. Instead run in two Guineas lead up races, and paid $8.90 and $4.90 the place running 2nd both times. Real shame he's drawn wide, but he does give the impression the 1600 will hold no problems. Happy with a little each way bet here again as can really stick on if he can get across from wide gate

Sat back and wide Rosehill 1030m trial Jan 22 and came home only half ridden running 2nd beaten a long head. Time of 1.03.00 ok. Trialled well again at Rosehill 1030m slow track in 1.03.2 running 3rd beaten 3L. Came from the rear, and was ridden out but going well. First up over 1600 was a bit disappointing, but 1600 first up tough and may have had excuses not getting completely clear running room down the straight. Would have liked to see him run over 1600 again, but David Payne likes to jump them up quickly and do strange things. Heavy 10 track may be unsuitable also, but did trial nicely on a slow track, and should go close here. Lola Beeetle the knockout bolter

Small play on a bolter here today who should be big odds. Came back from a 12 month spell without a trial and ran last at Gosford Dec 31. Dustharson then trialled ok Newcastle 800m Feb 11 when not pushed, running 3rd beaten 1.9L by Dame En Rouge. Adjusted time of 47.2 was still 4th quickest of 14 800m trials on the day, beating handy Superior Instinct by 2L in trial, and was even 4.8L quicker than Atomic Force's winning trial time. Backed up that trial with another poor performance running last Feb 21. Race form inspires little confidence, but softer ground here may suit here, and if he can bring his trial form to the races he will be very competitive.

Small play on a bolter here today who should be big odds. Came back from a 12 month spell without a trial and ran last at Gosford Dec 31. Dustharson then trialled ok Newcastle 800m Feb 11 when not pushed, running 3rd beaten 1.9L by Dame En Rouge. Adjusted time of 47.2 was still 4th quickest of 14 800m trials on the day, beating handy Superior Instinct by 2L in trial, and was even 4.8L quicker than Atomic Force's winning trial time. Backed up that trial with another poor performance running last Feb 21. Race form inspires little confidence, but softer ground here may suit here, and if he can bring his trial form to the races he will be very competitive.

Beat Pretty Strong (Sat Metro winner) in solid enough time Deagon trial Feb 5 over 800m in 47.37. I noted that she was pushed a bit, with a bit to learn, but easy maiden could be hers for the taking. She was scheduled to turn out on debut in 1400m Eagle Farm Open Handicap 2yo race on Saturda,y before the meeting was abandoned. Backed in from 3.75 to $3.10 which frankly surprised me, but clearly the stable were confident, which is a good sign. Steps out here instead in a 1200m maiden, which is far more suitable. The bog Heavy 10 track is clearly the query, however on comparison we could get similar odds about this runner today in a far easier race than Saturday's affair would have been. If she handles the wet, she wins. Scale bet based on odds obtained

Nice trial coming home strongly under little pressure when running 3rd beaten 0.6L in Doomben Feb 12 820m trial in 50.35. Time solid for the day, and looked to have upside. First up over 1400 ideal for this Zabeel filly, and Cahill aboard. Should be hard to beat. Scale bet based on odds obtained

Trialled very nicely coming home from last to run 3rd beaten 2L 1000m Randwick Course proper trial Feb 18. Was behind Sweet Idea and Shahad, with Sweet Idea franking the form very strongly on Saturday. In a winnable race here on debut, and drawn the ace, should go well

Trialled very nicely coming home from last to run 3rd beaten 2L 1000m Randwick Course proper trial Feb 18. Was behind Sweet Idea and Shahad, with Sweet Idea franking the form very strongly on Saturday. In a winnable race here on debut, and drawn the ace, should go well

O'Shea trained 3yo cold that ran 2nd to Whatawaltz in Randwick 1050 Jan 17 trial by 3L in 1.04.1. Time not flash but did it easy, then backed it up with a 3rd to Twisted Emotions over 1050m at Randwick on dead track in slick 1.04.0, beaten 0.6L coming from the back. Should have won on debut when missed the start and flew home beaten a long neck. Hard to beat here

Sat 4th, ran 0.2L 2nd under a little riding to Charge Account 1050m Randwick Trial in 1.02.6 Dec 17. Same time as Hoss Amor. Run 2nd twice at big odds beaten a long neck and a head in recent starts. Bit disappointing last time but may have been ridden too close, was strung up around turn, and may prefer the cut out of the ground. Can bounce back here

Begg trained 3yo gelding that won Randwick 1050 Jan 17 trial easily by 3L in 1.04.1. Time not flash but did it easy and I expected to go well in a 1400 maiden on a big track. Debuted at Canterbury over 1250 and had no luck when well back then taken very wide around bend. 1400 at Newcastle will be far more suitable, and looks good value here

Ran 2nd Dec 18 Rosehill 900m trial beaten 0.2L in average time 55.4 but led and did it easy. Then ran 2nd beaten a nose to Secret Delight in strong 900m Rosehill Jan 22 trial in 53.7. Time good although was pushed out in straight. Had two runs since trials for two placings, beaten a nose first up then having no luck posted 3 wide second up. My only query is the 1400m, would have preferred to see her over 1200 again, but going well, drawn well and can win. You can scale bet down if odds allow

O'Shea trained 3YOF that ran on well for 3rd beaten 2.3L in 1.04.2 in 1050m Jan 17 Randwick Trial. Time only average but seemed to do it well. Then had very soft trial behind Seductive Star beaten 7L in 1.04.5 at Randwick over 1050m. No luck in debut run on tight Gosford track over 1200m. Roomier Newcastle track over 1400m looks right up her alley, and she should be hard to beat here. Scale bet up if required

Trialled nicely Warwick Farm Sep 24 over 850m behind Harry Hotspur and was marked as one for the future. Trailed the leader with blinkers on, and was green down straight. Big strider who finished well and appeared to have a future over further. No luck in Breeders Plate on debut when the rider went closer to the outside fence than the inside fence on the turn, and the horse charged home down the outside to run 6th, almost running 3rd at $26 a place. No luck last start in far stronger grade when baulked for a run in the straight on bog track, and couldn't really get going again in the wet. Down in grade here, and up in distance which suits.

Trialled nicely Warwick Farm Sep 24 over 850m behind Harry Hotspur and was marked as one for the future. Trailed the leader with blinkers on, and was green down straight. Big strider who finished well and appeared to have a future over further. No luck in Breeders Plate on debut when the rider went closer to the outside fence than the inside fence on the turn, and the horse charged home down the outside to run 6th, almost running 3rd at $26 a place. No luck last start in far stronger grade when baulked for a run in the straight on bog track, and couldn't really get going again in the wet. Down in grade here, and up in distance which suits.

Ran 3rd to Golden Sunshine 800m Warwick Farm trial on slow track. Winning time was 45.8, her adjusted time beaten 5.5L was 46.8. This was still a strong time, she ran alongside Ciao who was pushed to keep up and then won a metro race last start, while Cloak of Night did it easy. Looked to have plenty in hand, and beat a couple of race winners in trial comfortably. Then trialled Warwick Farm Feb 26 coming from the back to run 3rd down the outside under little pressure in a quiet trial in solid time. Was beaten by Happy Valley on debut, who is an absolute speedster and recently beat McClintock in a trial, so the form all bodes very well. Only issue is he's drawn 8 and likely to settle midfield on Wyong which is a tight track often biased towards leaders, so the key is Blake Shinn getting him into a good spot and not being caught 3 wide or too far back. If he gets a decent possie, should prove very hard to beat

Rider looked to be holding the horse back a bit when led then ran 3rd beaten 2.8L Doomben 12 Feb 820m trial. Adjusted time of 50.4 not quick, but Birchley stable like to play tricks. Looks a weak race here, and should be hard to beat so long as he handles the wet track. Scale bet to meet market as required

Beaten 0.2L by Mayor Of Clonmel in 800m Rockhampton trial in 46.94. Time comprable with c2/c3 gallopers. Trial certainly strong enough to win this weak maiden. Scale bet to meet market as required

Blackbooked when dropped back and finished home well to run 3rd in 1050m Randwick trial Jan 17 in 1.03.7. Time just average but looked strong on line and one for the future. Then ran 2nd to Seductive Star 1050m Randwick tral Feb 1 on dead track in 1.04.5 beaten 3 lengths. Was ridden on that occasion and not as impressive. I got the impression this was a filly wanting 1400 and a big track. She won her maiden at Wyong over 1100 nicely by 0.75L at even money. Starts at even money which looks under, but debut performance nice and well drawn with Bowman aboard, so will save on her

Bill Prain horse who had terrible form prior to being blackbooked when ran 3rd beaten 1.7L to Havana Rey and Rebel Dane under no pressure after leading Warwick Farm trial Feb 4 1200m in 1.13.2 (slow track). Adjusted time of 1.13.5, other trial ran 1.14.0. Led in this trial, where he had been off the pace in his races. Sat 3 wide the trip at Goulburn first up and won maiden nicely paying $6 after having a tough run. Usually don't back them after they've won their maiden, as the jump from maiden to class 1 is often the toughest, but this guy is 50/1 and just seems way over the odds, so worth a small each way play here

Bill Prain horse who had terrible form prior to being blackbooked when ran 3rd beaten 1.7L to Havana Rey and Rebel Dane under no pressure after leading Warwick Farm trial Feb 4 1200m in 1.13.2 (slow track). Adjusted time of 1.13.5, other trial ran 1.14.0. Led in this trial, where he had been off the pace in his races. Sat 3 wide the trip at Goulburn first up and won maiden nicely paying $6 after having a tough run. Usually don't back them after they've won their maiden, as the jump from maiden to class 1 is often the toughest, but this guy is 50/1 and just seems way over the odds, so worth a small each way play here

Trialled super at Randwick Feb 1 running 3rd beaten 2.75L in 1.04.3 under no pressure. Switched from Leon Morton to Ron Quinton and may have come on. Nice first up over 1200, fitter here now, and 1350 suits better. Is a runner who would actually like it wetter, but well weighted and looks a solid each way bet here

Trialled super at Randwick Feb 1 running 3rd beaten 2.75L in 1.04.3 under no pressure. Switched from Leon Morton to Ron Quinton and may have come on. Nice first up over 1200, fitter here now, and 1350 suits better. Is a runner who would actually like it wetter, but well weighted and looks a solid each way bet here

Solid enough trial win Rosehill Feb 19 over 1030m in 1.03.3. Was 3rd trial this prep, after 426 days off the scene. Does have a couple of second placings to his credit. Trial ok enough for this weak class of maiden. And can win here despite poor recent race form

Solid enough trial win Rosehill Feb 19 over 1030m in 1.03.3. Was 3rd trial this prep, after 426 days off the scene. Does have a couple of second placings to his credit. Trial ok enough for this weak class of maiden. And can win here despite poor recent race form

Won 1030m Rosehill trial Aug 31 by 5.8L. Time of 1.03.3 on a good track was solid enough for a maiden. Following that trial had 2 starts and failed, but first of those was 5 weeks after the trial, and over 1400m. Fresh up run at Canberra 1000m was ok running 4th. Has a poor race record, from the Turner/Poletti stable who can get a winner at odds, though have a poor strike rate. Those on the webinar who heard me say there's one poor horse in my blackbook, this is him. But he should be big odds, it's a weak field, and he's worth the small outlay if he can finally bring his trial form to the races.

Won 1030m Rosehill trial Aug 31 by 5.8L. Time of 1.03.3 on a good track was solid enough for a maiden. Following that trial had 2 starts and failed, but first of those was 5 weeks after the trial, and over 1400m. Fresh up run at Canberra 1000m was ok running 4th. Has a poor race record, from the Turner/Poletti stable who can get a winner at odds, though have a poor strike rate. Those on the webinar who heard me say there's one poor horse in my blackbook, this is him. But he should be big odds, it's a weak field, and he's worth the small outlay if he can finally bring his trial form to the races.

Won Feb 25 Randwick 800m trial on course proper by 2.5L in 47.9. Time 3.6L slower than Safeguard trial on same day, but she led, did it easy, and wasn't extended, beating the handy Diva Dee easily. Looks well placed here with McDonald on board and drawn 2.

Solid trial Feb 4 at Warwick Farm winning 800m in handy time of 47.2. Trialled well 24 Sep prior to Gimcrack stakes also winning 850m Warwick Farm trial in 50.44 running around the 5th quickest time of 75 triallers, beating Most Joyful, and running quicker time than Guelph, Brilliant Bisc etc. Far better than debut run suggests, best to forget that performance. Drawn 1, Bowman aboard, and does look over the odds here.

Solid trial Feb 4 at Warwick Farm winning 800m in handy time of 47.2. Trialled well 24 Sep prior to Gimcrack stakes also winning 850m Warwick Farm trial in 50.44 running around the 5th quickest time of 75 triallers, beating Most Joyful, and running quicker time than Guelph, Brilliant Bisc etc. Far better than debut run suggests, best to forget that performance. Drawn 1, Bowman aboard, and does look over the odds here.

Switched from the Neville Layt stable to Bjorn Baker. First trial 800m Warwick Farm Feb 4 was ordinary, running 2nd in average time under riding. Next trial Feb 15 over 1200m at Warwick Farm showed sharp improvement, leading and winning in 1.12.8. Time comparable with other trials of similar class. Narrowly beaten at Bathurst over 1400, Step up to 1850m looks ideal as Baker horses improve with both racing and increased distances.

Switched from the Neville Layt stable to Bjorn Baker. First trial 800m Warwick Farm Feb 4 was ordinary, running 2nd in average time under riding. Next trial Feb 15 over 1200m at Warwick Farm showed sharp improvement, leading and winning in 1.12.8. Time comparable with other trials of similar class. Narrowly beaten at Bathurst over 1400, Step up to 1850m looks ideal as Baker horses improve with both racing and increased distances.

Given a very easy trial Feb 5 behind Danemark beaten around 6L in 1.03.00. Not pushed at all and appeared to have more to give. Ran 2nd Newcastle maiden first up. Drawn the ace, and step up to 1500m should suit.

Showed good turn of foot late, Randwick 823m trial July 30. Ran 4th beaten 3L coming from the back in a strong 1050m Randwick trial Feb 4 trial featuring winners Twisted Emotions & Maximilian. Race form mixed, and is a backmarker who needs luck, but does have a powerful finish and can run over the top of these if gets sufficient pace up front

Won 740m Randwick trial untouched in 43.1. Time clearly quickest of day, and looks to keep improving markedly with every trial. Given the horse a detailed write-up previously, and we have him going for us at 100/1 in the Golden Slipper. Is now into $19 (6th favourite) with Sportingbet/Centrebet for the Golden Slipper, has even been backed at odds of as low as $15 on Betfair. You could have laid your bet back and locked in a profit or free bet before the horse has even raced! Backed in from $7 in early markets to $5.50 already for this race. Does find a tough race to debut in however. Whittington and Va Pensiero were the two quickest 2yos by quite a margin out of 67 2yos in the first NSW 2yo trials of the season late September (Havana was 5th quickest). In Cahoots also trialled nicely at Wyong Feb 22. They are all pretty handy 2yos and look the key dangers to Havana. Worth boxing these 4 in quinellas, trifectas, first fours

Nice trial under no pressure Wyong Feb 22 1000m running 3rd beaten 4.2L by Cindarockinrella. Time of 58.7 6L quicker than other two trials containing Social Rank, Mighty Obvious and Empress Milly. His adjusted time still beats those. Forgive first up run when obviously amiss. Unfortunately drawn 15 and does face a competitive field here, but worth a crack if he can bring his trial form to the races

Nice trial under no pressure Wyong Feb 22 1000m running 3rd beaten 4.2L by Cindarockinrella. Time of 58.7 6L quicker than other two trials containing Social Rank, Mighty Obvious and Empress Milly. His adjusted time still beats those. Forgive first up run when obviously amiss. Unfortunately drawn 15 and does face a competitive field here, but worth a crack if he can bring his trial form to the races

Led 800m Warwick Farm trial on slow track, kicked away and turn, and won by 8.5L. Was pushed but time clearly quickest of day, quicker than Golden Sunshine and Didn'tcostalot. Rick Worthington can find a speedster, and looks quick. Beaten on debut but raced with his head on the side the whole way down the straight, rider couldn't get him to go straight and that cost him. If he races truly as he did in his trial, so long as he can get across from barrier 15 without using too much juice, he'll be hard to run down

Ran very quick time winning Rosehill 900m trial Jan 22 by long head in 53.3. Beat Urquidez and time clearly quickest of 10 trials on the day. Good again Feb 5 winning Rosehill 1030 trial in 1.03.2 on slow track, time equivalent to Pierro. Ridden out but sprinted well away from Vaquera. Narrowly beaten in city maiden last start, drawn 1, and gets great chance to break maiden ranks here. Adjust staking and back to win 5 units based on price obtained

Missed start, held up on corner and beaten 2.1L 3rd by Safeguard (Flemington 2yo winner) in 800m trial at Randwick Feb 25 in 47.3. Adjusted time of 47.65 still 2L quicker than next quickest over 800m of four trials. Missed kick on trial which is the only worry, but looks talented and Snowden has a good record in this race. If wanting to play exotics, Criterion, Star Wars, Quartzite, Hailin' Diamonds and Raise No Doubt have all shown talent at the trials

Missed start, held up on corner and beaten 2.1L 3rd by Safeguard (Flemington 2yo winner) in 800m trial at Randwick Feb 25 in 47.3. Adjusted time of 47.65 still 2L quicker than next quickest over 800m of four trials. Missed kick on trial which is the only worry, but looks talented and Snowden has a good record in this race. If wanting to play exotics, Criterion, Star Wars, Quartzite, Hailin' Diamonds and Raise No Doubt have all shown talent at the trials

Trialled super at Randwick Jan 17 over 1050 running 2nd to Diamond Earth in quick time of 1.02.9. Came from last and hardly ridden, beaten 0.75L. Then won 1050m Randwick trial Feb 1 in 1.04.00 on dead track doing it easily. Won easily Feb 15, the horses that ran 2nd and 3rd have both won since, and does look way too good for them again here

Sat wide and beaten 0.1L 2nd by Safeguard (metr0 winner) in 800m trial at Randwick Feb 25 in 47.3. Time 3.6L quicker than next quickest over 800m of four trials. Was ridden out a bit but sat wide and time slick. Looks very well placed here. Flying Sebring, No Doubt A Diamond & Crotchet handy enough for exotics

Ran 3rd Randwick trial Feb 25 beaten 1.8L. Was under a tight grip the whole way down the straight, and was held up behind other runnners. Appeared to have a lot more to give. Time was just average, but Snowden runners can usually be relied upon if held up in trials to have a fair degree of upside, even if trial time slow. 'Respected' winning at Canterbury Mar 8 was a good example of that. The key to this runner is Peter Snowden's affiliation with this race (see write-up above), a race he dearly loves to win each year. Looks like he's found the ideal type again here to take the prize, jumps from gate 5 with Parr on board, and will take a power of beating

Was 14th quickest trialler out of 67 runners in first season 2yo trials Sep 24 when ran 2nd beaten 2.5L by Sugar Rush. Time was 1L slower than Guelph, and 1.3L quicker than Brilliant Bisc. Jumped well and appeared a professional little 2yo. Was outclassed in the Gimcrack, and then ran an ok 2nd to So French in Feb 4 Warwick Farm trial, with So French coming out and running 2nd on debut at Gosford. Beaten 6L at Canberra, but was on a heavy track, and winner Everage has won a Saturday race at Rosehill and run 2nd to Overrreach in the Widden Stakes, plus 3rd placegetter Meticulously ran 3rd in the Black Opal next start, so the form isn't bad. Back to a good track, drawn the ace, way down in class on his two runs, and with Grant Buckley in the saddle, she looks the danger to Riddle.

Trialled nicely Randwick Jan 17 beaten 1.3L by Diamond Earth and Twisted Emotions in 1.02.9. Backed it up with solid trial Randwick Feb 1 beaten 0.2L but trialling the equal of Under The Sun. Time was good for the day, and meets a weak field here. Should be too good for these.

Heinrich trained 3yo gelding. Led and won 1020m Doomben tral in 59.00 by 3.5L. Did it easy and time strong for day. Backed on debut over a year ago in 2yo Saturday race. Clearly talented but had 448 days off the scene, so had some issues. Trial win suggests he's come back well though, repeat of that makes him hard to beat here

Won 1050m Randwick trial Jan 4 by 3L in 1.03.1, second quickest of 9 trials on the day. Was then transferred from Gai to the B Baker stable and won 897m trial by 8 lengths at Rosehill Feb 19 in 52.9, 5.5L quicker than the 2nd fastest trial of the day. Clearly flying, and should cross easily from outside gate to sit outside leader. Racing out of his grade, but has a heap of potential and trial times quick enough to beat these

Hard ridden 2nd to Stay Schtum 1030m Rosehill trial slow track in 1.03.2, time good. Then won 1200m Randwick trial in slow track beating Mr Monopolize by 2L, who won its maiden on Saturday. Had a good first preparation and looks a good chance here, though has to contend with 59kg

Ran 2nd Dec 18 Rosehill 900m trial beaten 0.2L in average time 55.4 but led and did it easy. Then ran 2nd beaten a nose to Secret Delight in strong 900m Rosehill Jan 22 trial in 53.7. Time good although was pushed out in straight. Had three runs since trials for two placings, beaten a nose first up then having no luck posted 3 wide second up. Last start was beaten 2L when racing out of her grade in NMW last week. Still would prefer to see her over 1200, and has to contend with 58kg, but a handy filly who will go close here

Trialled solidly twice at Warwick Farm over 800m Feb 4 and Feb 15. Both trials have been run in quick time (Feb 4 quickest time of the day, ridden along from rear to come over the top of them), and he did it easy in his second trial particularly, cruising along under no pressure in an above average time for the day. Looks to have come on and developed since his first prep, expecting good improvement here. Down the track first up at Goulburn, but forgive that run as the track was greasy and the meeting was abandoned shortly after. Can atone here.

Small play on this bolter again who should be big odds. Came back from a 12 month spell without a trial and ran last at Gosford Dec 31. Dustharson then trialled ok Newcastle 800m Feb 11 when not pushed, running 3rd beaten 1.9L by Dame En Rouge. Adjusted time of 47.2 was still 4th quickest of 14 800m trials on the day, beating handy Superior Instinct by 2L in trial, and was even 4.8L quicker than Atomic Force's winning trial time. Two runs since that trial have been poor. Race form inspires little confidence, but all his best form is on bone dry ground, and the step up in distance combined with the drop in weight and good draw give him one last chance to bring his trial form to the races. If so he will be competitive at big odds

Small play on this bolter again who should be big odds. Came back from a 12 month spell without a trial and ran last at Gosford Dec 31. Dustharson then trialled ok Newcastle 800m Feb 11 when not pushed, running 3rd beaten 1.9L by Dame En Rouge. Adjusted time of 47.2 was still 4th quickest of 14 800m trials on the day, beating handy Superior Instinct by 2L in trial, and was even 4.8L quicker than Atomic Force's winning trial time. Two runs since that trial have been poor. Race form inspires little confidence, but all his best form is on bone dry ground, and the step up in distance combined with the drop in weight and good draw give him one last chance to bring his trial form to the races. If so he will be competitive at big odds

Ran 3rd beaten 0.3L to Secret Delight in strong 900m Rosehill Jan 22 trial in 53.7. Time good and wasn't pushed much in straight. Won Gosford maiden Feb 15 but lost the race on protest (so we collected anyway as most Corporate bookies now pay out if you lose a protest). Sat 3 and 4 wide next start and came down the outside running 2nd beaten a nose. In good form, and although faces a handy maiden field here, gets her chance to break through for an official maiden victory

Bjorn Baker 2yo filly. Missed the start 803m Warwick Farm trial Feb 15 and was 5 lengths behind second last horse. Finished home well down the outside to end up being beaten only 2.6L in 4th. Winners time of 46.7 about average for the day, but on par with handy gallopers (Calming Influence/Shamus etc). Then ran 2nd beaten 2.3L to the handy Assail Mar 5 Rosehill trial on a heavy track in 54.00. Time of that trial was quickest on the day. Looks to have ability, drawn 1, and looks a strong chance if can jump with them.

Trialled ok behind Betrayal 897m Rosehill trial Feb 19 finishing 11L 5th. Sounds ordinary, but wasn't pushed, Betrayal won the trial by 8L, and the time was 5.5L quicker than the next quickest trial. Adjusted time of 54.7 reasonable for maiden, and debut run encouraging. Next trial at Rosehill mar 5 was unimpressive when hard ridden into 2nd in slow time, however that was on a heavt track, and I'm putting that down to him not handling the wet. 1400 first up ideal. Is his first run for 10 months, but formlines around debut run strong, and looks a good chance here

Speedy winning 900m heavy track Rosehill trial Mar 5 in 54.1. Time quickest of the day, beating Countryman and Dothraki.

Rider looked to be holding the horse back a bit when led then ran 3rd beaten 2.8L Doomben 12 Feb 820m trial. Adjusted time of 50.4 not quick, but Birchley stable like to play tricks. Did not handle the wet track on debut. Drier track should help

Has been a blackbooker from his trials every preparation. Always trials very well, and has won 4 from 4 on the track. Very strong when running 2nd behind Snitzerland in 900m heavy track Mar 5 Rosehill trial in 54.1, very quick time for the day and was cruising under a very tight hold. Hard to beat here

5 horses in this race have trialled nicely in recent times. Decided to box these 5 in a trifecta and first four. Assail and Calming Influence look the ones to beat, but Romantic Moon, Thump and Tropical Moon have all trialled nicely and will inject some value into the play. Throwing in Greytfilly also (for trifecta only) with handy QLD form

5 horses in this race have trialled nicely in recent times. Decided to box these 5 in a trifecta and first four. Assail and Calming Influence look the ones to beat, but Romantic Moon, Thump and Tropical Moon have all trialled nicely and will inject some value into the play.

Ran 4th of 5 behind Happy Valley and Mcclintock in Warwick Farm slow track 795m trial Feb 26 beaten about 5.3L. True IVR time of trial 47.0 was quickest of day out of 14 trials, her adjusted time would have won most 795m trials on the day, and she wasn't pushed much at all. Finished alongside Skyerush who won Group 3 first up. Started $1.30 on debut when running 2nd and pulling up lame, then amiss in second start. Had 15 months off the scene and transferred from G Walter to R Price (negative), but looks to have her share of talent. Unfortunately (but interestingly) they have entered her in a BM50 rather than a maiden first up. Taking on horses who have won up to 5 races, but it's still a low class bush field, gets a weight advantage, and is on her home track

Beaten 0.2L 800m trial Feb 4 Warwick Farm in 46.8. Led, not pushed too hard in straight, and time slick, 2nd quickest of 16 trials. Solid enough performance, and big improvement on its trial Jan 15. Didin't handle the wet track on debut. Bacl to a dry track, well bred, good trainer, has regular trial rider on board and as long as he can get across ok from the wide barrier should be hard to beat here.

Won Wangaratta 900m trial by 3.3L in IVR of 54.36. Time quickest of the day, with fastest last 600m, 400m, 200m and 100m sectionals of six 900m trials on the day. Finished trial off stylishly under little riding. Unlucky first up when held up slightly and finished home strong. Drawn well, Brad Rawiller on board, big chance here

Nice trial under no pressure Wyong Feb 22 1000m running 3rd beaten 4.2L by Cindarockinrella with an IVR of 59.56. Time was 5.4L quicker than other two trials containing Social Rank, Mighty Obvious and Empress Milly. His adjusted time still beat those and he was under a hold. Last run disappointing but pushed to lead from wide gate. Was ridden quietly in trial and those tactics may help today

Trialled over 740m at Randwick 740m on slow track Feb 25 finishing 3rd beaten 4.8L by Ecuador in IVR time of 45.24. Sat last and wasn't pushed at all in straight, with adjusted time of 46.04 still 1.5L quicker than both 2yo trials on the day. Had a good prep last time with form around handy gallopers Maidel and Recoinage, has come on judging by trial and looks set to break maiden ranks. Back each way if you can get close to even money the place.

A number of blackbookers here, and Shelford prohibitive odds to back or bet against, so having another trifecta/first four play here. Shelford is clearly the class runner of the race, and looks well in this set weight and penalties maiden event here, but is $1.40 in current markets. Foxbat ran 2nd Feb 15 Warwick Farm 800m trial in IVR time of 46.8 on a slow track beaten 0.5 lengths when cruised around under no pressure. Adjusted time of 46.9 3rd quickest of 11 trials on the day. Trained by Chris Waller. Brilliant debut when led on a hot pace and just run down on line, then bounced second up. Forgive first up when caught wide on hot pace. Has to overcome wide gate but has the talent and can bounce back here. Uriah ran 3rd beaten 1L to Stay Schtum and Urquidez in 900m Rosehill trial Jan 22. Was ridden out but time was quick. Beaten 1L in strong maiden first up, then again beaten 1.3L in another handy maiden field second up. Drawn 1 here. Will throw in Ecuador and Robard also

Sat back and wide Rosehill 1030m trial Jan 22 and came home only half ridden running 2nd beaten a long head. Time of 1.03.00 ok. Trialled well again at Rosehill 1030m slow track in good IVR time of 1.03.32 running 3rd beaten 3L. Came from the rear, and was ridden out but going well. First up over 1600 was a bit disappointing, but 1600 first up tough and may have had excuses not getting completely clear running room down the straight. Then jumped up quickly to 2000m second up on Heavy 10 and tried hard running 2nd. Back to 1600 suits here, drawn well and has Bowman aboard. Looks the danger to Hey Hey Renee

O'Shea trained 3YOF that ran on well for 3rd beaten 2.3L in 1.04.2 in 1050m Jan 17 Randwick Trial. Time only average but seemed to do it well. Then had very soft trial behind Seductive Star beaten 7L in IVR time of 1.05.16 at Randwick Feb 1 over 1050m. No luck in debut run on tight Gosford track over 1200m, then had to face NMW grade at Newcastle over 1400m when beaten 1.9L. Back to maiden here over 1600m which looks perfect for her. Drawn well, James Mcdonald on board, hard to beat

Trialled super at Randwick Feb 1 running 3rd beaten 2.75L in IVR time of 1.05.32 under no pressure. Switched from Leon Morton to Ron Quinton and may have come on. Nice first up over 1200, then never saw daylight for us second up over 1350m at Wyong. Step up to 1600 ideal, drawn 2 and gets Cassidy aboard to give him every chance. Would prefer some dampness in the track, but regardless looks a big chance here

O'Shea trained 3yo colt that ran 2nd to Whatawaltz in Randwick 1050 Jan 17 trial by 3L in 1.04.1. Time average but did it easy. Then backed it up with a 3rd to Twisted Emotions over 1050m at Randwick on dead track in slick 1.04.0, beaten 0.6L coming from the back. Should have won on debut when missed the start and flew home beaten a long neck. Then beaten 0.5L in NMW. Up in class again but down in weight

Speedy running 0.2L 2nd in 900m heavy track Mar 5 Rosehill trial in 54.1. Was beaten by Mahican in the trial, who ran well in the Group 2 Skyline on Saturday after an unforgiveably terrible ride by Nolen. Time quickest of the day, comparable with Snitzerland & Pampelonne.