AVONDALE TRIALS 12/05 (Soft 7)
Heat 1 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (46.90)
1st – 2y f FATAL AFFAIR trained by S Marsh
2nd – 2y f AWAROA BAY trained by A Forsman
3rd – 2y f LI’L MISS PERFECT trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “Exciting unraced filly FATAL AFFAIR was our standout performer at Ellerslie and showed her rivals a clean pair of heels leading up this one, her 2nd trial, jockey Matt Cartwright took an extended look over his shoulder as he eased the filly down to the line for a soft win. A $180,000 yearling purchase at Karaka, showing promising signs towards a debut.”
Horses To Follow: 2y f FATAL AFFAIR
Heat 5 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (47.03)
1st – 2y f SHE’S NO SAINT trained by M Bradley
2nd – 2y g BOSSETTA trained by C Ormsby
3rd – 2y f FIGURINE trained by Walker & Bergerson
Summary: “Prague filly SHE’S NO SAINT cruised through the heavy ground and that may be the key to her finding the winners circle as she showed good ability in her 1st campaign without breaking through. A big, strong filly who can be followed with confidence this time in.”
Horse To Follow: 2y f SHE’S NO SAINT
Heat 11 – 2YO – Catchweight – 1000m (1.04.70)
1st – 2y c CONISTON trained by O’Sullivan & Scott
2nd – 2y g QUANTUM ELIXIR trained by T Pike
3rd – 2y g SAXON DANCER trained by A Forsman
Summary: “Nice quiet trial from the 4th placed SUPER ARROW for Ben & Ryan Foote, an Exceedance gelding and trial winner at Avondale previously, he travelled up strongly in behind runners and was never off the bridle at any stage, he’s obviously well-educated and looks to have a bright future either here or abroad on the strength of his two trials.”
Horse To Follow: 2y g SUPER ARROW
Heat 16 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.03.40)
1st – 3y f AURORA BELLE trained by C & S Fahy
2nd – 3y f I’M NO ANGEL trained by S Marsh
3rd – 3y g WISHMAKER trained by K Pertab
Summary: “Belardo filly AURORA BELLE showed a clear liking for the heavy conditions as she’s bred to do so recording a slick time in the process, she skipped through the ground in the manner of a coming maiden winner and is in work at the right time of year, pay to follow her progress towards a debut. GIRLZGIRLZGIRLZ is another filly to follow in coming weeks, not tested in the heavy conditions she was given a quiet trial finishing midfield.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f AURORA BELLE & 3y f GIRLZGIRLZGIRLZ
Heat 18 – MDN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.04.40)
1st – 3y f PRE NUP trained by James & Wellwood
2nd – 4y m SEDUIRE trained by Nolan & Orting
3rd – 3y f OCEAN OPAL trained by S Marsh
Summary: “Winner PRE NUP took a hard ride to pick up and won the trial in slow time, noting she was in the inferior ground on the inside so worth bonusing. Big trial in 3rd from the Snitzel filly OCEAN OPAL, has race experience but not on rain-affected tracks, clearly appreciated the softer footing and should be highly competitive wherever she appears next with similar conditions.”
Horse To Follow: 3y f PRE NUP & 3y f OCEAN OPAL
