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Chris Scholtz previews the Rosehill meeting on December 8 with selections for all races.

ROSEHILL December 8

RACE 4: (3) Etymology

RACE 5: (1) Sir Bacchus (EW)

RACE 6: (7) Deft

RACE 7: (8) Jorda (Value)

RACE 8: (5) Reflectivity

RACE 1: 3-5-1-2

RACE 2: 5-6-2-3

RACE 3: 2-3-6-4

RACE 4: 3-4-2-1

RACE 5: 1-7-4-2

RACE 6: 7-6-4-2

RACE 7: 8-9-6-2

RACE 8: 5-4-11-9

RACE 9: 6-11-12-7

ROSEHILL PARLAY

RACE 4 (3) ETYMOLOGY: Continues to race consistently under these conditions and arguably should have won his last two starts, firstly over 2000m at Flemington and then at this course two weeks ago when he was checked and blocked for a clear run behind the talented Sky Boy over 1800m. The extra 200m is definitely in his favour and while he has won only twice in 27 starts his overall form for this company is excellent.

RACE 6 (7) DEFT: Progressive mare has been in strong form since resuming, winning first-up over 1100m at Canterbury before her last start second over 120m at this course when she had excuses behind the promising Seasons. She has missed a place only once in her eight starts up to 1800m and should find 1400m at this stage of her prep ideal, the bonus being that she should enjoy a soft run with cover from the rails draw.

RACE 8 (5) REFLECTIVITY: Primed to peak at his third run back after two strong efforts at this track, resuming with a closing fifth over 1400m before he was run down late by Organza over this trip 14 on November 24 when he was anchored by 58.5kg. Stays in the same class, he’s certain to be fitter and benefits from a 3kg claim this time to reduce his weight to 56.5kg. Maps to dictate the terms from good draw in a race lacking genuine pace.

TRIAL WATCH REPORT

Noted Trial Horses for December 8/9

ROSEHILL SATURDAY: Creator (R1); Beidi (R2); Albumin (R7); Coruscate (R7); Ever So Natural (R7); Junglized (R7)

BEIDI (Randwick November 27): Allowed to find his legs early in the fastest 1050m heat won by the smart mare Pumpkin Pie in 1.03.55 (34.90), getting a quiet ride from Hugh Bowman at the rear before working into it strongly between horses from the 400m and 200m. Had plenty to offer when he had to check at the 100m, losing his momentum but recovering well to hit the line untested. Set to improve sharply on his first-up effort.

NEWCASTLE SATURDAY: Invincible Lad (R1); Musical Genius (R1); Think It Over (R3); Quenya (R5); Solera(R5); Wonderbabe (R5) ; Killer Instinct (R6).

MUSICAL GENIUS (Randwick November 27): Lightly raced 4YO mare showed god promise with two wins last season and looks to have come up in the right form to make further progress. She travelled strongly on the bit in the fastest of the 740m heats (43.46) and had a lot to offer when she challenged the pacy winner and race rival INVINCIBLE LAD over the last 100m. Beaten narrowly but gave the impression she could have won the trial if called on by Robbie Dolan.

DOOMBEN SATURDAY: Bombarding (R9)

HAWKESBURY SUNDAY: Trade’s Star (R4)

NOWRA SUNDAY: Say Goodbye (R1); The Runner (R1); Luck’s Fortune (R5).

RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Skagerrak; Sizzled; Alternative Facts; Kapajack; Athiri; On The Top; Samadoubt; Enjoy Elsie; Regent; Re Edit; Snippetspeed; Demerara; Tassort; Czarson; Hostwin Saturn; Chess Star; Our Century; Seasons; Choice Larga; Skyray; Rosina Kojonup; Bon Amis; The Promise; Nordicus; Battle Anthem

BLACKBOOK REPORT

ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS - December 8

ROSEHILL SATURDAY: Araaja (R4); Etymology (R4); Sweet Victory (R6); Jorda (R7); Slow Burn (R7); Asterius (R8)

PAKENHAM SATURDAY: Wall Of Fire (R7); So Si Bon (R8); Proud Wolf (R9);

DOOMBEN SATURDAY: Our Crown Mistress (R8)

MORPHETTVILLE SATURDAY: Platinum Angel (R7)

ASCOT SATURDAY: Holy Snow (R8)

RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: My Nordic Hero; Kentucky Breeze; Firsthand; Chapter And Verse; Bleu Roche; Shillelagh; Newsfan; Royal Celebration; Verry Elleegant; Ranier; Street Tough; Savacool; Ringerdingding; Sesar; Tamasa; Diplomatico; Homesman; Patrick Erin; Oohood