RANDWICK December 26
RACE 2 (9) MARELLE: Showed promise in her first start in August and looked even better when resuming over 1300m on the Kensington track on December 2 when she finished strongly after racing wide to go under by only a nose as a short priced favourite. No doubt she will get her chance over this longer trip as she's a typical Savabeel filly who will keep improving with racing.
RACE 7 (9) BARANOF: Took him a while to break his maiden but he's now won two of his last four starts and looks capable of going on with it in this class after his strong last start effort to get home over 1400m at Hawkesbury under 59kg. He's hard fit and with form on the board over this course and distance he's in the right place at the right time in a field where many of his rivals are resuming.
RACE 8 (14) COMPASSIONATE: Expecting a bold showing at a good price from this Wyong-trained mare at her third run back from a spell after taking the eye in two unsuitable races since resuming. She's drawn to get every chance from a favourable draw and won't have to find much off her last start fifth in a strong Magic Millions feature on her home track on December 14 to take a hand in this open affair.
RACE 1:11-3-10-5
RACE 2: 9-3-7-10
RACE 3: 2-3-4-11
RACE 4: 5-2-4-3
RACE 5: 7-11-2-13
RACE 6: 5-2-14-1
RACE 7: 9-11-12-10
RACE 8: 14-16-5-3
TRIAL WATCH REPORT
NOTED TRIAL RUNNERS – December 24-28
RANDWICK MONDAY: Zizette (R3); Zelady Luck (R5); Mission Value (R8)
NEWCASTLE MONDAY: Eau De Vie (R5)
GOSFORD WEDNESDAY: Bias (R1); Divots (R2); Graceful Force (R2); Off Da Hizzle (R2); Russian Conquest (R5); Divine Okay (R7); Alicia Roma (R7)
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Kalino, King Of Sparta; Chipper; Passeggiata; Goofy Mick; Banana Queen; Lazzago; Dynamic Impact; Cardone; Hamaki; Sovereign Fund; Hell I Am; Reateros; Barossa Rosa; Godfather; The Novelist; Glint Of Silver; Hi Dubai; Sherringford; Tsarina Sophia; Rotorua; Millybella; Gundy Bridge.
TRIAL POINTERS
RANDWICK December 13: RUSSIAN CONQUEST looked a class above her rivals forging clear for a soft win in one of the quicker 1050m heats (62.74;34.23), good evidence that she has freshened up nicely since her short spring campaign. Plenty of quality about this filly.
ROSEHILL December 8: A strong debut trial by the Zoustar filly DIVOTS. Travelled easily in second in her maiden heat over 900m (54.57; 34.53) and was never off the leash to overhaul the leader and coast to a soft win by 1.4 lengths. Should take plenty of benefit from the experience.
BLACKBOOK REPORT
Eligible Blackbook Runners – December 24-26
SANDOWN MONDAY: Dunkel (R2)
RANDWICK MONDAY: Sky Lab (R6)
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Sunshine In Paris; Skyman; Validated; Superium; Cavalier Charles; Vienna Princess; Athelric; Bankers Choice; Turbeau; High Blue Sea; Pal D'Oro; Vilana; Key Largo; Argentia; Port Albert; Turaath; Minsk Moment; Rocketing By; Asfoora; Highlights; Greek Hero; Tuvalu; Lunar Flare; Tijuana; Loch Eagle.
Blackbookers – Selected December 24-26
(Follow for next 3 starts)
CASSIMIR; CHATEAUX PARK; ELETTRICA; GODZILLA; MAGNUS BELLAGIO
