Barrier Trial Greyville poly 1000m 08/08/2018
1st Tiago Real (Dillon/Moore a 59kg draw 11) This unraced Just As Well colt showed some pace and a nice big action and stayed on well under a tight hold, although the time was slow. 61.03 seconds.
2nd 0,75 Fancifilly (Brown/Goosen MR84 A 59kg draw 2) This big filly took a keen hold out in front in the slow run trial and strode out well in the hands in the straight. 61.17 seconds.
3rd 1,50 Reconnaissance (Pagel/Goosen A 59kg draw 9) This unraced Visionaire gelding went handy from a wide draw without being pressed and showed a nice big action when staying on in the straight, although it was a slow time. Will likely be seen at his best over further. 61.31 seconds.
4th 3,00 Valeriana (Samuel/Van Zyl (Jnr) A 58kg draw 3) This unraced Var filly showed fair pace in the slow run trial. She has a high knee action and when being held together a couple cruised past her. 61.59 seconds.
5th 3,05 Cuduiari (Moodley/Nel MR59 S 60kg draw 6) Strode out well when staying on in the straight. 61.6 seconds.
6th 3,05 Just Dixit (Kennedy/Robinson A 59kg draw 8) This unraced Just As Well colt was not too well away but stayed on effortlessly in the straight so this was a good trial 61.6 seconds.
7th 3,55 Winter Symphony (Arries/Gordon A 58kg draw 10) This What A Winter filly was near the back and stayed on but had to be urged along. 61.7 seconds.
8th 5,80 Roy’s Flash (Ferraris -2.5 kg/Robinson A 59kg draw 7) This unraced King Of Kings gelding has presence but was very green around the bend and had to be given a couple of backhanders in the straight but was doing nice work late. 62.13 seconds.
9th 6,55 Valentine Brown (Sakayi -4 kg/Gordon A 59kg draw 5) This unraced Irish Flame gelding lacked pace and will need further. 62.27 seconds.
10th 7,05 Apple Sours (Randolph/Whitehead S 59kg draw 4) This unraced King Of Kings filly showed some pace but faded in the straight which is a concern considering the slow time. 62.37 seconds.
11th 7,80 Good Rhythm (Ngwane/Gordon AB 59kg draw 1) This unraced Eightfold Path gelding wore blinkers and was green. He was not asked a lot and didn’t give away much. 62.52 seconds.
12th 10.05 Kewpie Doll (Wright/Nel S 58kg draw 12) This unraced Philanthropist filly played up and delayed the start and then dwelt losing a couple of lengths. She looks to be a rangy type who will need further but her temperament is a concern. 62.96 seconds.
By David Thiselton
