Trial Review - 14 March Ellerslie
ELLERSLIE TRIALS 14/03 (Dead 5)
Heat 1 – OPEN– Catchweight – 12000m (No time recorded)
1st – 5y g ZELENSKI trained by Ken Rae & Krystal Williams-Tuhoro
2nd – 8y g ORDER AGAIN trained by Ben Foote
3rd – 7y g THE MAYOR trained by Ben Foote
Summary: “Winner ZELENSKI jumped best and was ridden along to win the heat from ORDER AGAIN ex Waller runner in Australia, this his best work after 3 trials.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 – OPEN– Catchweight – 1000m (59.21)
1st – 3y g REVERBERATIONS trained by Danny Walker
2nd – 4y g SUPERACE trained by Stephen Marsh
3rd – 4y g DAWN PARADE trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Slow tempo early and they quickened up late, bunched finish behind the winner and inconclusive overall.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 3 –OPEN– Catchweight – 800m (47.11)
1st – 3y c LAST RESORT trained by Clinton Isdale
2nd – 3y c MERITABLE trained by Baker & Forsman
3rd – 4y g IFFIE SHOWS trained by Steven Cole
Summary: “2nd horse MERITABLE went to the line with winner and little between them, he looked to do it easier on the outside and was the pick of the heat.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 4 –2YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.19)
1st – 2y c AL MALIK trained by Jamie Richards
2nd – 2y g ALMANZOR x PINSTRIPE trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 2y c MONGOLIAN KHAN x BARALO’KASH trained by Stephen Marsh
Summary: “Two smart 2YO’s, AL MALIK improved greatly with head gear applied and attacked the line to score, Tony Pike’s ALMANZOR was impressive late and loved the way he finished off.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c AL MALIK & 2y g ALMANZOR x PINSTRIPE
Heat 5 – 2yo – Catchweight – 800m (46.50)
1st – 2y g WILD NIGHT trained by Jamie Richards
2nd – 2y c BRAZEN BEAU x SHENANDOAH trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 2y g ALA DI VESPA trained by Danny Walker
Summary: “WILD NIGHT was green and still able to let down powerfully from the tail and win the heat, BRAZEN BEAU colt was good, professional and worked to the line in solid fashion. A couple out the back held up for runs. A fast run heat, not as impressive as the former.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 6 – 2YO– Catchweight – 950m (46.31)
1st – 2y g BELIEVE IT OR NOT trained by Jamie Richards
2nd – 2y c EXCEED AND EXCEL x ANNIE’S LUCK trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 2y g IVANODOUBT trained by Danny Walker
Summary: “Fast trial, first three out subsequently fought out the finish, of those Tony Pike’s EXCEED AND EXCEL colt impressed the most. Good trial out the back from a TIME TEST filly run off her legs early.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c EXCEED AND EXCEL x ANNIE’S LUCK
Heat 7 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.00)
1st – 2y f CARAVELLA trained by Jamie Richards
2nd – 2y f GRACE’S GIFT trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 2y c SAVABEEL x SOFIA ROSA trained by Stephen Marsh
Summary: “ Fantastic trial from SAVABEEL colt in 3rd. Jumped fast but snagged out to rear after interference, picked himself up and hit the line better than any. Impressive!”
Horse To Follow: 2y c SAVABEEL x SOFIA ROSA
Heat 8 – MDN – Catchweight – 800m (45.88)
1st – 3y g BRAZEN BEAU x SEW IT SEAMS trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y f TIGHTEN YOUR GRIP trained by Peter & Dawn Williams
3rd – 3y g SILPION trained by Annabelle Johnson
Summary: “Fast trial. Speed runners finished 1 & 2, good chase in 3rd from SILPION, big gap the rest.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g SILPION
Heat 9 – MDN – Catchweight – 800m (46.52)
1st – 3y g MAGAWA trained by B Wallace & G Cooksley
2nd – 3y g BELARDO x DELLA MIMOSA trained by S & E Clothworthy
3rd – 3y g SACRED FALLS x GENOVESE trained by Paul Pertab
Summary: “Potentially a handy horse in MAGAWA eased out of the race on debut and trialled in great style much too good for his rivals in this heat, he was hesitant to fully let down his last 100 and still cruised to the line, ears pricked something in hand.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g MAGAWA
Heat 10 – 2YO– Catchweight – 1000m (59.50)
1st – 2y g PRINCE LONHRO trained by Jamie Richards
2nd – 2y f DARCI BRAHMA x LEICA LADY trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 2y c SWEYNESSE x MISS YOU trained by A Scott & L O’Sullivan
Summary: “Competitive heat, PRINCE LOHNRO green in the straight came from off the speed under the whip, DARCI BRAHMA filly was game in 2nd. First four across the line good overall. “
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 11 –2YO– Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.31)
1st – 2y f DIAGON ALLEY trained by R James & R Wellwood
2nd – 2y g STONYBREK trained by Jamie Richards
3rd – 2y g PROISIR x PENNIES IN HEAVEN trained by Tony Pike
Summary: “Winner DIAGON VALLEY is exciting! We blackbooked off first trial at Cambridge and has come on further with a sharp win doing it all under a tight rein, narrowly defeating the 2nd horse STONYBREK who is also promising looking towards further distance. Two nice horses.
Horse To Follow: 2y f DIAGON VALLEY & 2y g STONYBREK
Heat 12 – 2YO– Catchweight – 1000m (58.74)
1st – 2y c DEEP FIELD x LA SCALA trained by M Baker & A Forsman
2nd – 2y c TIME TEST x THE BECKETT trained by Tony Pike
3rd – 2y f SOZZLED trained by Stephen Marsh
Summary: “A most impressive effort by the TIME TEST gelding beaten narrowly and came from a fair way off the winner in the straight, big stride and did it easy in the run.”
Horse To Follow: 2y c TIME TEST x THE BECKETT
Heat 13 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (59.00)
1st – 3y g VADAMOS x SKEENA trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y f BURGUNDY x LYCIA trained by Chris Gibbs
3rd – 3y g RELIABLE MAN x LAMPLIGHTER trained by Mark Forbes
Summary: “BURGUNDY filly has been an eye catcher in two trials of recent times, a filly likely to get over further she’s found the line again in 2nd and done it with ease, professional and one to follow.
Horse To Follow: 3y f BURGUNDY x LYCIA
Heat 14 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (58.56)
1st – 3y g SHOOTING TO WIN x COMIC MISS trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y f SWEYNESSE x PEARL GREY trained by S & E Clotworthy
3rd – 3y g TIGER PRAWN x ALMEIDA trained by Jamie Richards
Summary: “Time was good but little to take away from the heat. First two placegetters stood out among others.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 15 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (58.73)
1st – 3y g SACRED FALLS x SCREEN SIREN trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y g EL ROCA x SHEZHARDTOCATCH trained by Jenna Mahoney
3rd – 3y g FULL CRY trained by Richard Collett
Summary: “Unraced SO YOU THINK filly finished in 5th without luck but it was another strong trial for her, she appears to have good ability and one to follow.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f SO YOU THINK x DAZZLING LADY trained by M & K Murdoch
Heat 16 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (58.73)
1st – 3y g CHARLIE CHUCKLE trained by Tony Pike
2nd – 3y g PIERRO x CRYSTAL FAIRY trained by Jenna Mahoney
3rd – 3y f SHOOTING TO WIN x WINGS OF SUCCESS trained by Debbie Sweeney
Summary: “The big horse CHARLIE CHUCKLE strong late, moderate heat overall.”“
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 17 – MDN– Catchweight – 1000m (59.87)
1st – 3y g TELPERION x CASITAS LASS trained by Dennis Jeffcoat
2nd – 3y f SWEYNESSE x POLYATOMIC trained by Stephen Ralph
3rd – 3y f ASK MUM trained by L O’Sulivan & A Scott
Summary: “Slow tempo before a sprint and bunched finish, not a strong trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 18 – MDN– Catchweight – 1000m (59.82)
1st – 3y g KERIKERI trained by Jenna Mahoney
2nd – 3y f VADA trained by A Scott & L O’Sullivan
3rd – 3y g TELPERION x STAGE DOOR trained by Team Rogerson
Summary: “ Winner angled out wide in the straight and hard to line up the others, inconclusive.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 19 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.12.04))
1st – 4y g BROOKBOURNE trained by Team Rogerson
2nd – 3y f KANDANOS trained by P & D Williams
3rd – 5y g ON THE RIVET trained by Ken Rae & Krystal Williams-Tuhoro
Summary: “Wide apart and bunched finish, little to note from the trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 20 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.11.94)
1st – 3y g SMART ROCKS trained by Team Rogerson
2nd – 3y f GRETA GHARBO trained by Stephen Ralph
3rd – 3y g THEGREATHASS trained by R James & R Wellwood
Summary: “Winner SMART ROCKS opened the field up in the straight and nothing of note came from behind him, a moderate trial.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 21 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.12.82)
1st – 3y g RAGEESE x CRYSTALLINE trained by S Ritchie & C Murray
2nd – 3y g BELARDO x DAZZLING WALK trained by Steven Cole
3rd – 3y g PINS x VANDENNE trained by Glenn Old
Summary: “RAGEESE gelding is showing promise, led this field up and worked to the line stylishly, he’s had three good trials and must be ready for a debut.”
Horse To Follow: 3y g RAGEESE x CRYSTALLINE
Heat 22 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.12.63)
1st – 4y m ALCYON trained by Team Rogerson
2nd – 3y g XTRAVAGANT x LA SCALA trained by K Rae & K Williams-Tuhoro
3rd – 3y g HULA BEAT trained by Stephen Marsh
Summary: “Love the wat TAVISTOCK filly in 5th finished off her trial, she did similar in her first trial and is a genuine stayer in the making for Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f TAVISTOCK x IRION
