Wyndham Trials Review

Bruce Stewart Journalist

Trials and workouts were held at the Young Quinn Harness Racing Raceway on Sunday.

QUALIFYING MOBILE PACE-2400m (Qualifying Time: 3-11.0)

This heat was taken out by Forever Arden (Always B Miki) trained by Wayne Adams. Bred by Arden Lodge he’s a four year old out of Young Tegan (In The Pocket) who’s a daughter of New Zealand Oaks winner Young Eden (Noodlum). His winning time was 3-07. 6.

Pic: Forever Arden winning his qualifying trial – Photo Bruce Stewart

QUALIFYING MOBILE PACE-2400m (Qualifying Time: 3-11.0)

Franklin Delano (Fear The Dragon) is the first progeny of the Macca Lodge based stallion to qualify in the South Island. Fear The Dragon has forty one two year olds on the ground of whom two have qualified - Obadiah Dragon for Ray Green and Gimmesomelovin for Steven Reid. Franklin Delano is trained by Kirk Larsen and is out of the Falcon Seelster mare Eleanor Roosvelt. The two year old’s winning time was 3-05.7.

Pic: Franklin Delano winning his qualifying trial – Photo Bruce Stewart

2YO WORKOUT MOBILE PACE-R50 & FASTER-1609m

The Neville Cleaver owned Grubscrew (Bettor’s Delight) won his heat narrowly from Millwood Brooklyn (Sweet Lou). The mile was run in 2-08.8.

Pic: Grubscrew and trainer driver Nathan Williamson winning his two year old workout – Photo Bruce Stewart.

WORKOUT UNQUALIFIED MOBILE PACE - 2400m

Wayne Adams has had some classy racehorses over the years including Atitagain (Bo Scots Blue Chip). The unqualified Claasee (Betterthancheddar) looks to be a filly with some ability. She came from well off the pace and won her heat easily by three quarters of a length.

Pic: Claasee and Rory McIIwrick winning for Wayne Adam – Photo Bruce Stewart

WORKOUT UNQUALIFIED MOBILE PACE - 2400m

Franco Sailor (Bettor’s Delight) trained by Nathan Williamson impressed when he won his heat by a length and a half. He’s out of Selana Franco (McArdle). Franco Sailor is a half-brother to the promising Commander Ben, (Art Major) the winner of two races.

Pic: Franco Sailor and Ollie Kite winning his unqualified mobile heat – Photo Bruce Stewart

NON-WINNERS WORKOUT MOBILE PACE-MR50-2400m

Two well bred horses battled out the finish in this heat with Dreams Are Free, a two year old half-brother by Captaintreacherous to Don’t Stop Dreaming (Bettor’s Delight) beating Major Art (Art Major) by a neck. Major Art is out of the four win Bettor’s Delight mare Glenferrie Classic, a daughter of Mainland Banner (Christian Cullen).

Pic: Dreams Are Free winning his non-winners mobile – Photo Bruce Stewart

NON-WINNERS WORKOUT MOBILE PACE - MR47 TO MR49 - 2400m

Rakuruin (Sweet Lou) trained by Clark Barron was too good for the five rivals in her heat, beating Coaster (Downbytheseaside) by a length and as quarter. Coaster came from a long way off the pace.

Pic: The Clark Barron trained Raknruin winning his trial for Brent Barclay – Photo Bruce Stewart

WORKOUT MOBILE PACE - R37 & FASTER - 2400m

Nathan Williamson’s good day continued as Micaitlen Denario (Captaintreacherous) won her heat by half a length from Herny Maguire (Rock N Roll Heaven). The last 800 was cut out in 56.8.

Pic: Micaitlen Denario winning her 2400 metre mobile workout – Photo Bruce Stewart

Pembrook Playboy (Bettor’s Delight), Robyns Playboy (Shadow Play), Captain Tom (Captaintreacherous) and Street Art (Art Major) also competed.

In the R60 and faster workout over 2400 metres, Pembrook Playboy from the mobile, held out strong challenges from Captain Tom, Street Art and Robyns Playboy.

Pic: Pembrook Playboy beating Captain Tom (inside), Street Art (outside) and Robyns Playboy – Photo Bruce Stewart.

“He was a bit fresh and he ran off the mobile pretty good. I had hoped he would be forward enough to race next week at Wyndham but I think I’ll have to give him another trial and go into the Hannon (17^th September) fresh,” said Pembrook Playboy’s trainer driver Nathan Williamson.

Pic: Pembrook Playboy before his Wyndham trial – Photo Bruce Stewart

Pembrook Playboy has run in two previous Hannon’s, last year finishing second to Akuta (Bettor’s Delight).

Captain Tom came a close second in the trial.

“That was perfect for his first run back. He’ll have another workout in ten days and we’ll probably line up at Winton (23^rd September) where there’s an up to R70 mobile. After that he’ll be away to Christchurch, run in a normal ratings race leading into the Vero Stakes and then on to the Derby. He’s come back nice, he’s pacing good. I’ve changed a bit of gear on him and his hopples have gone out three holes,” said trainer driver Alister Black.

Pic: Captain Tom – Photo Bruce Stewart

In third place was Street Art.

“I was happy with that, so we’ll go to the races shortly and see how we go,” trainer driver Craig Ferguson said.

Pic: Street Art and Craig Ferguson at the Wyndham trials today – Photo Bruce Stewart

In his limited career Street Art has won three of his four starts.

Robyns Playboy trained by Ross and Chris Wilson finished fourth.

“He went pretty well. It was his first run for a while. They went a slick last half, and he blew out in that last 50 metres. I’m not sure whether he’ll race at Wyndham or have another workout but he’ll improve on whatever he does,” said driver Mark Hurrell.