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Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports for racing on January 4 and 5.
Noted Trial Horses engaged on January 4/5
CANBERRA FRIDAY: Doctor Zeus (R4)
TAMWORTH FRIDAY: Dodecanese (R2)
CANTERBURY FRIDAY: I Am Zain (R1); Vegadaze (R2); You’re Next (R2); Lashes (R2); Asiago (R3); Wandonna (R3); Marmaris (R4); Savvy Ken (R6)
You'Re Next (Warwick Farm November 9): This unraced Dream Ballad gelding hasn’t been seen since this impressive heat win over 797m in fast time (47.16; 33.80). He was a good trial winner in July and has come on from that judging by this effort to lead at his leisure before he slipped clear under a big hold off the turn to score by 3.5 lengths, a margin that could have been much more. Eight weeks since that trial raises some questions but he’s obviously talented.
RANDWICK SATURDAY: Jahbath (R1); Twentyfour Carat (R1); Avon River (R1); Botti (R4); Emperor’s Way (R7); Rebel Miss (R8)
Botti (Canterbury December 20): Eye catching first trial for his new stable by this interesting former Kiwi 3YO who has won two of his five starts in NZ and Victoria. Came out slow in his 896m heat, settling last some five lengths off the pack and ridden with no urgency until turning for home where he got into his work and made up a lot of ground late for an impressive second. Follow with interest.
Emperor'S Way (Randwick December 17): The race fit FIERCE IMPACT (subsequent Summer Cup winner) recorded a soft win but this talented middle distance performer was the eye catcher coming from last and putting in some lovely work over the last 200m under a strong hold in his second trial since September. He goes well fresh and looks well prepared for a good summer campaign.
WYONG SATURDAY: Starring (R2); Russian Romeo (R2); Micawber (R4); Fallgold (R5); Chilcotin (R6)
Fallgold (Canterbury December 20): First trial since a maiden win in September by this Exceed And Excel filly and looks set to go on with it after recording strong heat win over 896m. She led at her own pace with Tim Clark keeping a strong hold on her throughout. She comfortably held her rivals to the line without being asked for a maximum effort.
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Bring The Magic; Vinci Lady; Elenara; Alizee; Sexy Eyes; Prophet’s Thumb; Fierce Impact; Sasso Corbaro; Dubious; Helga; Unify; Taken Everything; Bad Boy For Love; Hightail; Ljungberg; Ninamos; Lancaster Bomber; Unite And Conquer; The Runner; Wonderbabe; Mornay; Skagerrak; Sizzled; Alternative Facts; Kapajack; Athiri; On The Top; Samadoubt.
BLACKBOOK REPORT
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS – January 4/5
CANTERBURY FRIDAY: Marmaris (R4);
RANDWICK SATURDAY: Intuition (R2); Sure Knee (R4); Charlayne (R5); Invinzabeel (R7); Emperor’s Way (R7); Gresham (R7)
CAULFIELD SATURDAY: Wenner (R6); Civil Disobedience (R7); Creedence (R7); Demolition (R9).
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Military Zone; Nahuel; So Si Bon; Easy Eddie; Miss Norway; Our Crown Mistress; My Nordic Hero; Kentucky Breeze; Firsthand; Chapter And Verse; Bleu Roche; Shillelagh; Newsfan; Royal Celebration; Verry Elleegant; Ranier; Street Tough; Savacool; Ringerdingding; Sesar
