Trial Review - Ellerslie 11 December
ELLERSLIE TRIALS 11/12 (Good 4)
Heat 1 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (57.27)
1st – 6y m BABYLON BERLIN trained by B & R Foote
2nd – 3y g SAKO trained by S Marsh
3rd – 4y m POUR THE WINE trained by P & D Williams
Summary: “Fast trial. Runners held order throughout, BABYLON BERLIN took up customary role and held her margin on SAKO in 2nd, he travelled on a nice long rein throughout, Te Akau runners having quiet trials and POUR THE WINE asked to do more in 3rd.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 2 –OPEN– Catchweight – 1000m (58.32)
1st – 4y h SACRED SATONO trained by B Wallace & G Cooksley
2nd – 8y g PACKING ROCKSTAR trained by L Brennan
3rd – 4y m MAVEN BELLE trained by M Walker & R Bergerson
Summary: “Slow trial. Winner SACRED SATONO is thriving right-handed after his high-rating win in the Counties Bowl last start, travelled outside lead of PACKING ROCKSTAR and took over close to home. FASHIONISTA eye-catching late.”
Horses To Follow: 4y h SACRED SATONO & 3y f FASHIONISTA
Heat 3 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (57.41)
1st – 4y g MARENGO trained by P & D Williams
2nd – 3y f MERCHANT QUEEN trained by S Marsh
3rd – 6y m RUBYSHOWOFF trained by S Cole
Summary: “Competitive heat, MARENGO had MERCHANT QUEEN at his girth throughout and both had solid trials to the line, big gap to 3rd, RUBYSHOWOFF in a good rhythm to the line, TIGHTLY LACED was kept together after her debut win, nice trial.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f MERCHANT QUEEN & 3y f TIGHTLY LACED
Heat 4 –MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (58.88)
1st – 3y f MY CHABLIS trained by S Marsh
2nd – 4y g SAYAN trained by D Walker & A Tata
3rd – 3y g POETIC JUSTICE trained by T Pike
Summary: “SAYAN was the pick of the heat, winner MY CHABLIS asked to do more in winning the heat, POETIC JUSTICE ok in 3rd.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 5 –MDN– Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.31)
1st – 3y g WITZ END trained by T Pike
2nd – 4y m BESAR trained by S Ritchie & C Murray
3rd – 3y f ISLEBEFINE trained by C Cameron
Summary: “Quiet trial in slow time WITZ END led throughout under no pressure, BESAR best of the closers.”
Horses To Follow: No standout
Heat 6 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (58.62)
1st – 3y f MOOD CHANGER trained by S Ritchie & C Murray
2nd – 3y g BROTHER JAMES trained by J Mahoney
3rd – 6y g CAPE KENNEDY trained by C Isdale
Summary: “Run in quicker time, competitive trial amongst the placegetters.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 7 –MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (59.44)
1st – 3y f ALMACETA trained by S Marsh
2nd – 3y c LET IT RIDE trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
3rd – 3y g TALENOSO trained by S Hale
Summary: “Slow time. ALMACETA led to the turn and sprinted quickly when asked, those behind made no impression.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 8 –MDN– Catchweight – 1000m (58.86)
1st – 3y f MOET DOWN trained by S Marsh
2nd – 4y g REPTAK trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
3rd – 3y g MURCH trained by D Walker & A Tata
Summary: “MOET DOWN bolted in this trial at a good clip throughout, REPTAK was impressive late, better for further, two nice trials.”
Horses To Follow: 3y f MOET DOWN & 4y g REPTAK
Heat 9 – MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.11.67)
1st – 4y m MONIQUE TONNERRE trained by S Ralph
2nd – 3y f LEBASSO trained by S & E Clotworthy
3rd – 3y g ALADDIN SANE trained by R James & R Wellwood
Summary: “Fast trial, MONIQUE TONNERRE is a speedy mare and led throughout, eye-catching trial from LEBASSO chased strongly after getting back early, two good trials and going better this campaign.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f LEBASSO
Heat 10 –MDN – Catchweight – 1200m (1.12.44)
1st – 4y m FAREWELL TO EIRE trained by S & K Alexander
2nd – 3y g FIRST INNINGS trained by A Forsman
3rd – 3y c PILE DRIVER trained by P Lock
Summary: “Winner FAREWELL TO EIRE best of an even bunch, she won a trial in May and has come back in just as well, FIRST INNINGS tried hard in 2nd.”
Horse To Follow: 4y m FAREWELL TO EIRE
Heat 11 –OPEN – Catchweight – 1400m (1.25.46)
1st – 4y m MAZZOLINO trained by S Marsh
2nd – 4y g YOU KNOW trained by G Opie
3rd – 10 y g GINO SEVERINI trained by G Cooksley & B Wallace
Summary: “Solid trials from 1st & 2nd, YOU KNOW fought back after being headed, best form on synthetic track.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
Heat 12– MDN– Catchweight – 1400m (1.25.18)
1st – 3y f MACEE GIRL trained by G Old
2nd – 3y g JUNGLELAND trained by L O’Sullivan & A Scott
3rd – 3y f THE YES GIRL trained by S Ralph
Summary: “MACEE GIRL ridden along out in front, SAISHO finished 4th, better for longer.”
Horse To Follow: No standout
