Trial notes-Invercargill Wednesday 23rd September 2009 courtesy of the TAB
Qualifying Pace 2200 metres (required time - 2-58.3)
Qualifiers:
Turbine - Gil Shirley - 3 yr old gelding (Tinted Cloud - Satire Franco) 2-53.8
Hana Maria - Kirk Larsen - 3 yr old filly (Red River Hanover - Miss Maria) 2-54.8
Highland Franco - Vin Devery - 3 yr old filly (Artsplace - Heather Franco) 2-55.5
Trial notes:
Turbine was taken to the lead from the start. Opening up from the 800 metres, he was five lengths in front at the 400 metres and held that advance until the finish. He's still green and the wet track didn't help. Hana Maria ran her last 400 metres in 27.1 to finish second while Highland Franco, which enjoyed a nice trip, battled well for third.
Pedigree notes:
Turbine is the second foal out of Falcon Seelster mare Satire Franco. Her first foal is When The Musics Over which won 5 races for the Shirleys. This family has also produced Smarty Pants (10 wins), Vanderel and Impish.
Hana Maria is out of 3 win mare Miss Maria. This family has produced Versary (1-49.8 USA).
Highland Franco is a half sister to the smart Franco Hatrick (11 wins) and Franco Heir (16 wins)
Qualifying Trot 2200 metres (required time 3-04.7)
Qualifier:
Cruising By - Johnny Henderson and Wayne Bryant 5 yr old gelding (Monarchy - Bonnie Whiz) 3-04.6
Trial notes:
After trailing early, Cruising By was taken to the lead with a lap to run. He tended to run the last 1000 metres wide but won well, just inside the qualifying time.
Pedigree notes:
Cruising By is out of a full sister to Ironman (8 wins)
Qualifying Pace 2200 metres (required time - 2-58.3)
Qualifiers:
Change Of Tact - Trevor Proctor 3 yr old gelding (Falcon Seelster - Tact Hayley) 2-53.1
Felix Hanover - Colin McPherson 4 yr old gelding (Badlands Hanover - Glimmering) 2-53.5
Trina Jaccka - Murray Brown 3 yr old filly (Live Or Die - Topez Franco) 2-53.8
Art Asset - Murray Gray 4 yr old mare (Artsplace - Cash Asset) 2-56.3
Karpetorme -Austin Stack 3 yr old filly (Red River Hanover - Makati Raindrop) 2-56.5
Galleons Testimony - Hamish Hunter 3 yr old filly (Elsu - Not Again Franco) 2-57.6
Trial notes:
Change Of Tact was taken to the lead early followed by Art Asset, Felix Hanover and Trina Jaccka.
Change Of Tact went on to win easily by two lengths with Felix Hanover battling well for second and the tiny Trina Jaccka showing speed to run a spirited last 400 metres for third.
Pedigree notes:
Change of Tact, by Falcon Seelster, is a half brother to the smart mares Tact Hayley Jane (10 wins) and Tact Lizzie (8 wins).
Felix Hanover is the last foal of Direct Scooter mare Glimmering. Her first two foals were Beau Rivage (7 wins and 1-49.4 USA) and Beau Shiraz (1 win). Art Asset is half sister to big winners Happy Asset (14 wins) and Mighty Khan (7 wins).
Qualifying Mobile Pace 2200 metres (required time - 2-55.3)
Qualifers:
The Odd One - Murray Brown 4 yr old gelding (Sands A Flyin - Miss Punch) 2-52.5
Last Port Of Call - Tony Barron 3 yr old filly (Live Or Die - Port Medley) 2-53.8
Flying Bonnie - Hamish Hunter 5 yr old mare (Washington VC - Bonnie Surmo) 2-54.3
Mossdale Gabby -Kirk Larsen 3 yr old filly (Pacific Rocket - Mossdale Maggie) 2-54.4
Trial notes:
The Odd One trailed 3rd or 4th early, waiting until the last 300 metres before bursting onto the scene four wide at the top of the straight. He then sprinted away to win by six and a half lengths. Looks like a handy horse. Last Port Of Call was handy all the way and battled well as did Flying Bonnie.
Pedigree notes:
Last Port Of Call is a full sister to Lively Medley (20 wins), Deadly Medley (4 wins) and Liveitup Medley (5 wins). Her dam has also produced Andrel's Dream (6 wins), Bo Scot Medley (6 wins) and Michaels Medley (7 wins).
Flying Bonnie is a half sister to the handy Flying Ermis (3 wins).
Qualifying Mobile Pace 2200 metres (required time - 2-55.3)
Qualifiers:
The Bart Man - Allan Beck 4 yr old gelding (Badlands Hanover - Kamwood Empress) 2-51.4
Leethal - Kirk Larsen 3 yr old gelding (Western Terror - Sheer Khan) 2-51.6
Claremont Rose - Murray Brown 5 yr old mare (Christian Cullen - Corsage) 2-51.9
Majestic Abbey - Hamish Hunter 5 yr old mare (Badlands Hanover - Eireann Abbey) 2-52.4
Ophirs Dream - Tony Barron 3 yr old gelding (Badlands Hanover - OK Medley) 2-52.7
Trial notes:
The Bart Man was left to find his feet early, settling last. He was still at the back at the top of the straight before he powered through the middle to win by one length. He was timed to run his last 800 metres in 58.2 on an off track. Leethal fought well for second while Claremont Rose held her ground for third.
Pedigree notes:
The Bart Man is a half brother to Mr Emperor which won two races for Allan Beck earlier this year. He's related to Kamwood Smarty (4 wins) and Kamwood Warrior (3 wins).
Leethal comes from a stout Southland family that has produced Young Lord, Adamaid, Ada Lord Johnny Mac and Georgie Mac.
Claremont Rose is a half sister to Escaping (5 wins) and is closely related to Tower Of Strength (11 wins).
Majestic Abbey is a half sister to Amongst Abbey (3 wins) and is closely related to Stand Asquire (6 wins) while Ophir Dream is a full sister to Winnies Mac (7 wins and 1-50.6 USA).
Mobile Pace 2200 metres (up to 1 win)
This heat was won well by Toulouse Lautrec. The time was slower than most of the mobile qualifiers earlier in the day. The eye catching run was from Doves Patch finishing second. She should improve on her Gore run.
Mobile Pace 2200 metres (up to 1 win)
Twin Rivers took out this heat. He was last for most of the trip, still five lengths in arrears at the 600 before trainer Clark Barron drove him down the outside to win by a head. He ran his last 800 metres in 57.0. When he qualified as a two year old last season, Twin Rivers ran his 1609 metres in 2-00.2. He's a half brother to Holmespero (1 win) and Soky's Agent (4 wins). Plunder Bay ran home well for second as did Soldier On for third.
Pace 2700 metres (2 or more wins)
Jimbob Jac lead for most of the trip from Fullavino, Tact Lizzie and Natal Franco. Tact Lizzie move up in the last 400 metres and won by a neck from Jimbob Jac with Natal Franco a further three and a quarter lengths back. Tact Lizzie recorded 57.1 for her last 800 metres.
Pace 2200 metres (non winners)
Stirling Point impressed when he lead all the way to beat Jan Ulrich by three lengths.He was only slapped with the reins at the finish. Owned by Ben and Karen Calder, Stirling Point looks like a first up maiden winner. Jan Ulrich was impressive at trials last season but failed to deliver in his two raceday appearances. He ran his last 800 metres in 57.1. He has a new owner and will hopefully have a change in luck.
