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Selections and best bets from Chris Scholtz for the Warwick Farm meeting on February 7 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.
WARWICK FARM February 7
For Value
RACE 3: (5) CALIFORNIA GRASS
RACE 4: (7) OPITO BALLERINA
RACE 6: (7) CADETSHIP
Selections
RACE 1: (1) BOSUSTOW; (4) Linebacker; (2) Counterpart; (6) Tartaglia
RACE 2: (2) DETENDU; (11) Redbreast; (4) Ducasse; (7) Listentozou
RACE 3: (5) CALIFORNIA GRASS; (7) Fun Sunday; (6) Yarrawonga; (1) Oakfield Wallaby
RACE 4: (7) OPITO BALLERINA; (4) Tycoon Jenny; (5) Vinolass; (3) Euros
RACE 5: (10) ABOUT A GIRL; (8) Llanddwyn; (7) Carpaccio; (3) Soldier Of Rome
RACE 6: (7) CADETSHIP; (8) Stylised; (5) Romeo's Choice; (2) Givara
RACE 7: (3) SILENTSAR; (9) Lancaster Bomber; (1) Huon; (2) Introducing
TRIAL WATCH REPORT
NOTED TRIAL RUNNERS – February 7-10
WARWICK FARM WEDNESDAY: Linebacker (R1); Redbreast (R2); Dame Cartland (R4)
WYONG THURSDAY: The Swooper (R1); Lara's Laulet (R4); Cross Your Heart (R6); The Swooper (R8)
CANTERBURY FRIDAY: Omikari (R1); Cecil Street Lad (R8); Cruel Summer (R8)
RANDWICK SATURDAY: Celerity (R2); La Roja (R2); Capital Dancer (R2); Embassy (R2); Mrs Maree (R2); Makarena (R6); Moravia (R6); Tom Kitten (R6); Odinson (R7); Zestiman (R7); Omni Man (R8); Key Largo (R8); Frilled (R8); Marquess (R9); Diamil (R9)
CAULFIELD SATURDAY: Bodyguard (R6); Celerity (R7); Zapateo (R8); Kallos (R8); Blanc De Blanc (R10); Lazzago (R10)
NEWCASTLE SATURDAY: Pipistrelle; Chevron; Tenderize; Capital Dancer
BATHURST MONDAY: Out Of Aces
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Prost; Lady Of Camelot; Mad Darcey; Merchant Lady; Ironton; Whinchat; Capabelle; Koby Girl; Tashi; Amor Victorious; Winning Proposal; Switzerland; High Octane; Memoria; Caballus; Winston Hills; Lovero; Norton Road; Rockbarton Fashion; Sky Artist; King Of Sparta; Too Darn Lizzie; Junqueira
TRIAL POINTERS
HAWKESBURY FEBRUARY 1: ZAPATEO trialled as you would expect from a sprinter of her class, doing all that was required to win her 800m heat with plenty in reserve (47.09; 31.17). G1 winner TOM KITTEN also impressed with his close second in his 800m trial (48.24; 33.54). He tracked three wide under a big hold, warming to his task in great style over the last 100m with a lot to offer through the line. Other Godolphin runners to trial well included MARQUESS, KALLOS and PIPISTRELLE.
WARWICK FARM January 30: The unraced CELERITY was an impressive second in the fastest of the four 2YO heats over 785m (46.16; 33.31). Having her second trial, she settled five lengths off the winner and made her run widest on the turn before working to the line under a big hold from James McDonald to take good ground off the smart winner. Other 2YOs to make a good impression were the heat winner MRS MAREE (46.52; 33.39) and ZESTIMAN taking the eye with his closing fifth in a heat he could have won. Sharp winners in the 792m heats included the speedster FRILLED (46.00;32.79).
ROSEHILL January 25: MAKARENA finished an impressive fourth in a strong 3YO fillies trial in the fastest of the 900m heats (53.75; 34.25) after travelling three wide. Her strong work under an easy ride was a perfect start to her autumn campaign. Horses to follow from the open heats include THE SWOOPER.
RANDWICK January 22: The John O'Shea trained LINEBACKER won his 850m heat (49.32; 32.87) and will certainly improve with the experience. In the 2YO trials over 1050m BODYGUARD repeated his recent second at Canterbury with another good placing in the quicker of the two trials (61.81; 34.00). In the open heats for the older horses the better winners included KALLOS and a soft trial from MORAVIA was a nice effort.
WARWICK FARM January 16: Heat winners to make an impression included FRILLED winning the fastest 799m trial (47.22; 33.96) and the 2YOs ODINSON (799m 47.63; 34.35), and EMBASSY (796m 47.23; 34.22) .
CANTERBURY January 9: A classy return by I Am Invincible filly BLANC DE BLANC in her first appearance since she finished sixth in the Golden Slipper last March. Oozed class as she sat off the leaders, travelling three wide on the bit before easing past them under no pressure to record a soft win in her 902m heat (55.08; 34.31). The time was slow for the session but she had plenty in reserve. Noted open heat winners in the 902m trials included OMNI MAN (53.94; 33.87).
ROSEHILL December 29: Impressive debut trial by American Pharoah filly REDBREAST to run away with her maiden heat over 900m by almost five lengths (54.59; 34.60). Showed plenty of natural talent with the way she sprinted to the line under an easy ride.
BLACKBOOK REPORT
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS – February 7
WARWICK FARM WEDNESDAY: Bosustow (R1); Counterpart (R1); Kokoro (R6); Cadetship (R6)
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Dark Journey; Our Maryanne; Pereille; Glory Daze; Ceerseven; Cradle Of Life; Our Kobison; Caballus; Bermadez; Nana's Wish; Union Army; Va Via; Miracle Spin; Contemporary; Zennzella; Gelatin; Munhamek; Acotango; Acquitted; Bowery Breeze; Stroke Of Luck; Ka Bling
BLACKBOOKERS – Selected February 3
(Follow for next 3 starts)
AFRICAN DAISY; DIPSY DOODLE; FEARLESS; STEFI MAGNETICA; STRAWBERRY ROCK
