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Trial Watch Report for Noted Trial Horses engaged on October 18, 19 and 20 at Moe, Taree, Randwick and Flemington.

Noted Trial Runners - October 18/19/20

MOE THURSDAY: King Lear (R6)

KING LEAR (Newcastle October 9): Tony Newing-trained sprinter was having his second trial since he won two races in seven days at the Grafton carnival in July. From a clear last in his 900m heat he railed up under a sweet hold and coasted the last 100m for a soft win. Ready to go on with it.

TAREE FRIDAY: Havenot (R1); Crowd Surfer (R3)

RANDWICK SATURDAY: Absolute Control (R1); Time To Reign (R1); Evening Slippers (R1); Astoria (R5); Ronstar (R6); Dyslexic (R7); Epidemic (R7); Marsupial (R8); Araaja (R9); Articus (R9); Plaisir (R9)

TIME TO REIGN (Warwick Farm October 8): Some nice efforts in the heavy conditions in the 2YO heats where this half-brother to 2017 Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign was the one to capture most attention. Ben Melham came from Melbourne for the ride with the Gary Portelli-trained youngster in control by a clear margin from the jump and coasting to a comfortable 3.3 lengths win, running the quickest last 600m (34.80) of the four juvenile heats.

ABSOLUTE CONTROL (Warwick Farm September 24): Medaglia D’Oro youngster having his debut trial had to work sitting three deep outside the lead pair and responded professionally when called on, giving the impression he will take a lot of benefit from the experience.

MARSUPIAL (Warwick Farm October 8): Failed first up in Melbourne last month but we know he’s better than that and this trial win confirms that he can turn his form around when next produced. Settled behind pace before he was eased out five wide on the point of the turn under a big hold and from there he had plenty in hand getting the better of his rivals.

DYSLEXIC (Rosehill October 2): A tearaway leader ensured her 900m heat was a true test and the quality of this mare stood out as she cut back a five lengths lead over the last 200m to 0.3 lengths on the line with Tommy Berry keeping plenty in hand. Set to fulfil the promise she showed last season.

RONSTAR (Warwick Farm September 24): Talented 3YO made an impression in his three starts last season that saw him win twice in good company. He was always in control of his trial despite some early pressure and had plenty in hand on the line running the fastest time of the 801m heats (46.54/32.80). Very professional and followed up with a noted effort in a second trial at Warwick Farm on October 8.

FLEMINGTON SATURDAY: Greysful Glamour

GREYSFUL GLAMOUR (Warwick Farm October 8): Promising filly was back home from her win over 1800m at Flemington and her strong third in her 1200m heat indicates she is still on an upward spiral. She sat well off the leaders three wide and was held together while making strong headway, running through the line with plenty to offer. She is obviously in good form.

Recent Trial Watch Winners: Brazilica; Shadow Bridge; Stampede; Anaheed; Segalas; Colombina; Roheryn; Rare Impulse, Catesby, Mahalangur; Tactical Advantage; All Stand; Diplomatico; Maid In Milan; Soir De Lune; Evalina; Spending To Win; Shumookh; Farranfore; Momentum Amethyst; Nakeeta Jane; Nacho Libre.