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Selections and best bets from Chris Scholtz for the Randwick Kensington meeting on September 6 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.
RANDWICK KENSINGTON September 2
Best Bets
RACE 3: (11) ORZALA
RACE 7: (10) MILLYBELLA (EW)
For Value
RACE 5: (9) NOISY BOY
RACE 6: (11) POLE POSITION
Selections
RACE 1: (4) MOUNTAIN GUEST; (3) Monfelicity; (7) Sir Bailey; (2) Dr Evil
RACE 2: (11) EVELYN MAY; (2) Matusalem; (6) Key Legend; (9) Suspect
RACE 3: (11) ORZALA; (5) Coriolis; (8) Captain Amelia; (13) Tropical Squall
RACE 4: (12) ATLANTIC OCEAN; (10) River Snitty; (8) SIlvanito; (3) Yasuke
RACE 5: (9) NOISY BOY; (1) Kapakiri; (2) Avonview; (15) Bright Red
RACE 6: (11) POLE POSITION; (8) Sister Moon; (6) Silenstar; (15) So Audacious
RACE 7: (10) MILLYBELLA; (8) Sovereign Fund; (5) Boston City; (9) Temple Run
TRIAL WATCH REPORT
NOTED TRIAL RUNNERS – September 1-2
KENSO WEDNESDAY: Matusalem (R2); Key Legend (R2); Tropical Squall (R3); So Audacious (R6); Sovereign Fund (R7); Boston City (R7)
HAWKEBURY THURSDAY: Battle Of Vienna (R4); Seton Hall (R4); Laser Beam (R4); Starboard (R4); Kostroma (R6); Zahdi (R6); Gold Dust (R6); Big Apple (R8)
GOULBURN FRIDAY: Snapback (R5); Rhythm Of Love (R6); Panic (R6); Starboard (R6); Choisir's Choice (R7)
ROSEHILL SATURDAY: Mayrose (R1); Zapateo (R6); Cap Ferrat (R7); Don Corleone (R8); Kovalica (R9); Nugget (R9); Tamerlane (R9); Maotai (R10); Red Card (R10); Kote (R10); Airman (R10); Audette (R10)
MOONEE VALLEY SATURDAY: Zoukerette (R6)
KEMBLA GRANGE SATURDAY: Buillt; Unstopabull; Rhythm Of Love; Starboard; Seton Hall; Tropical Squall; Gold Dust; Miss Bayles; Panic; Skiesthelimit
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Remarque; Just Fine: Balkans; Tom Kitten; Inhibitions; Captain Amelia; Mexico; Nadal; Buenos Noches; Parisal; Cylinder; Missile Seeker; August Bloom; Betsy's Flag; Disney Castle; Olentia; Tiz Invincible; Pericles; Miss Couver; Moravia; Marquess; Secaution; I Am Me; Capital Heart; Fire Star; Stromboli
TRIAL POINTERS
RANDWICK August 25: RHYTHM OF LOVE stood out among the maiden heat winners, cruising easily through his 1045m trial with a lovely relaxed action for a soft win in good time (63.69; 35.41). He was placed in two of his first three starts in April and May and with the expectation that progeny by his sire Grunt will hit their straps as 3YOs he looks to have a bright future.
GOSFORD August 25: Imported Doncaster Handicap placegetter NUGGET showed his class with a strong win in the 1200m heat. Having his second trial since he finished third in the Doncaster behind Mr Brightside and My Oberon, he sat behind the pace before working to the line under a soft ride (75.22; 35.70).
ROSEHILL August 22: The first black type heat on the course proper was won by the high class 3YO DON CORLEONE, leading from start to finish for a soft win over an unextended Queensland Derby winner KOVALICA (62.71; 34.80). The winner showed improved fitness from his resuming trial at Rosehill on August 11 while KOVALICA would have made it interesting of he had been asked for a serious effort over the last 200m. In a strong 1030m heat smart speedster MAOTAI (64.34; 35.82) finished second and is primed for a bold fresh run after two good trials. The fastest 1030m heat was won by promising 3YO SNAPBACK (63.04; 35.67) with his stylish work over the last 200m a sure sign that he is set for a good prep.
HAWKESBURY August 21: Quality mare RED CARD finished an impressive third in the quickest 800m heat (46.50; 32.76) that featured a fast last 600m. Having her first trial since she won successive stakes races in May, she travelled three deep and went wider on the turn but was never off the bit as she worked to the line with plenty to offer
WARWICK FARM August 18: Unraced Russian Revolution gelding UNSTOPABULL finished third in his 801m heat in his first trial since January. Took the eye working to the line easily from off the pace in a trial that is sure to improve his fitness.
RANDWICK August 15: Classy G1-placed mare ZAPATEO had her prep topped off with a sharp win in her 850m heat on the Kensington. Did it easily in front to post the quickest time of the two heats (50.90; 33.77) over the trip and could easily have gone faster.
ROSEHILL August 11: KOSTROMA, an unraced Deep Field filly, holds scope for big improvement after impressing with her closing second in her 900m heat (54.86; 34.39).
BLACKBOOK REPORT
Eligible Blackbook Runners – September 1-4
EAGLE FARM WEDNESDAY: Rosovo (R8)
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Devoted; Garza Blanca; Diamond Dealer; Wineglass Bay; Tags; Apulia; Amenable; August Bloom; April In Augusta; Smashing Eagle; Amor Victorious; Baiyka; Thin Red Line; Intuitu; Barbie's Fox; Vodka Martini; Radiohead; Blackcomb; Wewillrock; Battleton; Touristic
BLACKBOOKERS – Selected September 2
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AL AABIR; ATMOSPHERIC ROCK; EYE OF THE EAGLE; HOPE IN YOUR HEART; IN SECRET; LEGACIES; GAN TEORAINN; MAGIC TIME; SALTCOATS; SUMMER LOVING
