Barrier Trial Greyville poly 23/09/2018
1st Don Pierro (AUS) (Sakayi -2.5 kg/Rich MR62 A 60kg draw 6) This lightly-raced one-time winner by Pierro was having his first outing since July. He showed some pace and strode out very well throughout although he did swish his tail and ducked out sharply after the line, dislodging the rider. 59.95 seconds
2nd 1,75 Champagne Gold (Ngwane/Tarry A 58kg draw 3) This unraced Pomodoro filly jumped awkwardly losing some ground but thereafter displayed a good action and quickened well at the end without ever being asked any questions. Another promising member of Pomodoro’s impressive first crop. 60.27 seconds
3rd 2.75 African Diva (Randolph/Anthony A 58kg draw 1) This unraced Kings Chapel filly was green and had to be pushed along but did finish nicely, albeit in a moderate time. 60.46 seconds
4th 4,00 Catch The Devil (Wright/Nel S 59kg draw 2) This unraced Querari gelding had run in one previous barrier trial. He showed some pace although he doesn’t have the smoothest action and digs the toe in so is the sort who might enjoy forgiving ground. 60.69 seconds
5th 6.25 Jet Lignite (Veale/Wright S 59kg draw 7) This Captain Al colt is out of the Listed Stormsvlei Mile winner Maximum Jet. He is well put together and has a fair action. Was doing it easily so has some promise. 61.11 seconds
6th 9,75 Lady Lumiere (Ferraris -1.5 kg/Bosch A 58kg draw 4) This unraced Twice Over filly was green and a touch outpaced and had to be given a couple of backhanders in the straight. She is out of Grade 3 Jacaranda Handicap (1800m) winner Lady Linney (Linney Head) and will appreciate further. 61.79 seconds
7th 15,50 Fort Eros (Moodley/Robinson AB 59kg draw 5) This Elusive Fort gelding has run in one previous barrier trial. He was eased down a long way before the line after not responding to a couple of backhanders. Has some scope and a galloping action so will need a lot further. 62.92 seconds
