Dean Watling’s NSW Trial Review: The names to put in your blackbook

Lady Mariana – Keith Dryden & Libby Snowden (Ben Wunsch)
Canberra H1 900m – September 18

Impressive debut trial by this 3YO filly. The overall time was solid and she looked to have plenty up her sleeve. Loved how professional she was too. Her manners throughout and late in the trial were smart. Could go to the races straight off this.

Revolina – Richard & Will Freedman (Tommy Berry)
Rosehill H10 900m – September 18

Fastest of the 900m heats overall. Like the progression of this very well-bred filly. She sat on speed and dragged jockey Tommy Berry up the straight under a tight grip. She looks to have ability and is ready to head to the races.

Wild Courage – Ciaron Maher (Louise Day)
Rosehill H12 900m – September 18

Liked this piece of work by Wild Courage. She backed up a solid first trial over 900m to launch late again here within restricted room. Would love to see her kick off at the provincials.

Intense Dream – Nathan Doyle (Liberty Smyth)
Newcastle H5 1000m – September 23

Fast overall time and she was jogging. She showed smart ability in her first trial before a 9-week let-up. She’s back now and looks to be in terrific order. Keen to see a second trial before she heads to the races.

Tennessee River – Todd Howlett (Reece Jones)
Newcastle H10 800m – September 23

Slick overall time here and boy did Tennessee River show off an eye-catching turn of speed. Within 50m she swept past her rivals and rocketed to the line. Outstanding trial. She’s come back much better.

Blighty Boy – Nathan Doyle (Liberty Smyth)
Newcastle H12 800m – September 23

Liked the last 600m of this heat. He was a short-priced favourite on debut when posted 3-wide, spelled and brought back with this very smart trial. Keen to see him one more time before he heads to the races.

Sun Warrior – Matthew Smith (Reece Jones)
Warwick Farm H2 795m – September 28

Interesting trial this. Second preparation overall and returned to the track after 34 weeks off. Settled at the rear before dragging jockey Reece Jones up the straight. Proper arm workout there. Loved his work through the line too. Look for a second trial now.

Bruce I Am – Joe Pride (Reece Jones)
Warwick Farm H2 795m – September 28

Very quiet first trial when ridden off speed and never let go. Very fast-run second trial and I loved his response when the brakes were taken off. Smart last 100m and loved his work through the line.

Hit The Runway – Ciaron Maher (Louise Day)
Warwick Farm H8 792m – September 28

Fast overall trial on the morning. This lightly framed filly sat back in the trial before zipping home down the outside in terrific fashion. Loved the L600m strength and loved the manner in which this filly stretches out.

Turf Luck – Blake Ryan (Louise Day)
Warwick Farm H11 800m – September 29

Impressive first trial back for the preparation for Turf Luck. Dominant on-speed display in very fast overall time. Look for a second trial before heading to the races.

Ellipsis – Bjorn Baker (Rachel King)
Hawkesbury H1 1000m – September 29

Gee, this galloper has come back in outstanding order. The 5YO mare was around the BM72 grade, but going off her trials this time in, she looks to have come back lengths better. This was her second trial with a 5-week gap between the trials. Look for a third now before the races.