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Selections and best bets from Chris Scholtz for the Randwick Kensington meeting on March 17 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.
RANDWICK KENSINGTON March 17
RACE 5: (9) French Bonnet (EW)
RACE 6: (8) Amitto (EW)
RACE 7: (13) Dundee Lee (EW)
RACE 8: (12) All Hallows Eve (EW)
RACE 1: 2-4-1-6
RACE 2: 8-7-10-5
RACE 3: 8-3-5-1
RACE 4: 2-8-6-9
RACE 5: 9-7-6-10
RACE 6: 8-3-6-2
RACE 7: 13-9-11-4
RACE 8: 12-3-15-7
TRIAL WATCH REPORT
Noted Trial Runners – March 17-20
NEWCASTLE THURSDAY: Bahahaa (R5)
MOONEE VALLEY FRIDAY: Kementari (R7)
ROSEHILL SATURDAY: Artorius (R7); Dirty Work (R8); Fabergino (R8); Haut Brion Her (R8)
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Tidal Impact; Anagain; Star Cherie; Mugatoo; Majestic Shot; Rainbow Connection; Najmaty; Jojo Was A Man; Gemmahra; Eduardo; Savatiano; Marboosha; Wild Ruler; Mr Mozart; Lost And Running; California Cible.
TRIAL POINTERS
ROSEHILL March 15: Crack Melbourne speedster FABERGINO showed her class in her first outing for her new trainer Chris Waller to lead her 900m trial with ease and maintain a clear advantage over the chasers to score by two lengths in the fastest of the 14 heats over the trip (54.72; 34.99).
RANDWICK March 11: Blue Diamond winner ARTORIUS topped off his Golden Slipper preparation with an impressive second in his 1050m heat (63.50; 35.62). Ridden with no urgency from the gates, he settled at the rear and was still last at the 300m before peeling to the outside where he made up 10 lengths on a tearaway leader in great style to be beaten a neck on the line, showing he had adapted well to the clockwise direction. He easily ran past another Slipper contender CAPTIVANT.
ROSEHILL February 11: Top class mare HAUT BRION HER is ready for a big autumn. Her 900m heat win in fast time (53.91; 33.92) was outstanding work as she pulled her way to the front after 200m, allowed the runner-up to rail inside her turning for home to take a clear lead and then had James McDonald swinging against her as she reeled him in with ease for a narrow but impressive win. This is strong trial form.
BLACKBOOK REPORT
Eligible Blackbook Runners – March 17
RANDWICK KENSINGTON WEDNESDAY: Sing A Love Song (R2); Amitto (R6)
DOOMBEN WEDNESDAY: Reloaded (R5)
PAKENHAM THURSDAY: Sunday Sassy (R5)
Blackbookers – Selected March 13
(Follow for next 3 starts)
NUDGE: Strong return. Best against own sex.
REAL SENSATION: Hard luck story; Promising type.
ROCK: Will be better for first-up placing.
RUSSIAN CAMELOT: Sure to be fitter next time.
TIGER OF MALAY: Has the necessary talent.
WANDABAA: Honest mare can add to her strong record.
WITH YOUR BLESSING: Should progress with more experience.
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Mount Popa; Gem Song; Chaillot; Subedar; Scorched Earth; Nimalee; Emanate; Bonaparte; Marsannay; Poetic Charmer; Masked Crusader; Quantum Mechanic; Irish Butterfly; Head Of State; Brutality.
