Barrier Trial Greyville poly 1000m 29/08/2018
1st Duke’s Dozen (Khan/B Crawford A 59kg draw 10) This unraced Duke Of Marmalade gelding is a half-brother to the 107 merit rated Quinlan. He stumbled to his knees at the start but recovered well and showed a good turn of foot in the straight. He showed a nice rhythmical action but the time was slow and this trial did not take much winning. 61.34 seconds.
2nd 0,10 Starr Jameson (Randolph/Rivalland A 59kg draw 9) This unraced Dynasty gelding has substance and plenty of scope. He showed fair pace and displayed a nice action when staying on. 61.36 seconds.
3rd 0,35 Dexter (Pagel/Naidoo MR54 A 59kg draw 8) This Brave Tin Soldier gelding showed good early pace but in the closing stages had to be driven despite the slow time. 61.41 seconds.
4th 0.85 I’m Free (De Gouveia/Badenhorst A 58kg draw 11) This unraced Noble Tune filly had one previous barrier trial. She was slow away but then showed some natural speed before staying on with a nice action and without being asked any questions. 61.5 seconds.
5th 1,35 Soonyou’llknow (Sakayi -2.5 kg/Gordon S 59kg draw 5) This unraced Just As Well gelding is well put together. He was green throughout and was not asked any questions but displayed a fair action. 61.59 seconds.
6th 4,35 Daredevil Aviator (Ngwane/Gordon A 59kg draw 1) This unraced Judpot gelding was slow away but stayed on with quite a big action, giving the impression he would appreciate further. 62.16 seconds.
7th 4,85 Shrewdy (Wright/Nel MR59 S 59kg draw 3) Strode out nicely in her comeback from a five month layoff. 62.26 seconds.
8th 7,60 Tin Flyer (Veale/Govender A 59kg draw 12) This unraced Brave Tin Soldier gelding started awkwardly from the widest draw but then showed pace to go to the front. He tired noticeably in the straight despite the slow time, although he will have benefitted from the outing. 62.79 seconds.
9th 9,10 Genereight (Moodley/Hill S 58kg draw 2) This unraced three-year-old Eightfold Path filly was slow away but showed a nice action when staying on in the straight without being asked any questions. 63.09 seconds.
10th 9,35 Kentucky Spur (Ferraris -2.5 kg/Campbell S 59kg draw 6) This unraced Jay Peg gelding has a rangy action and will likely appreciate further. 63.14 seconds.
11th 10,60 Hope For Millions (Dillon/Campbell S 58kg draw 4) This unraced Golden Sword filly will need further on pedigree and she duly displayed a rangy action. 63.39 seconds.
12th 18,35 Sushi Lady (Arries/Hill S 58kg draw 7) This unraced Count Dubois filly’s saddle slipped shortly after the start and the jockey was unable to assist her thereafter. 64.97 seconds.
By David Thiselton
