Barrier Trial Greyville poly 09/09/2018
1st Roy’s Regis (AUS) (Ferraris -2.5 kg/Naidoo MR90 A t 60kg draw 10) This 90 merit-rated two-time winner strode out well in his first outing since finishing seventh in the Umkhomazi Stakes more than a year ago. 59.22 seconds.
2nd 0,50 Velvet Revolver Arries/Miller A t 59kg draw 7) This unraced Seventh Rock gelding showed some early pace and stayed on without being asked any questions, although he appeared to swivel on the hindlegs. 59.31 seconds.
3rd 2,00 Epic Sword (Kennedy/Robinson MR63 A 60kg draw 1) He strode out well in his first outing since April. 59.58 seconds.
4th 3,00 Toronto (Yeni/Howells A 59kg draw 4) This Toreador gelding had one previous trial and one mediocre race. He strode out well with a nice stride and is still immature so has scope for improvement, He will likely appreciate further. 59.77 seconds.
5th 4,75 Greetings Seattle (Khan/Forbes A 59kg draw 2) This unraced Mambo In Seattle gelding was green on the bend and had to be given a couple of reminders. He is well put together and stayed on with a nice stride. He will likely appreciate further. 60.09 seconds.
6th 5,50 Secret Dynasty (Marcus/Bosch S 59kg draw 5) This Dynasty colt is out of the three-time Grade 1-winning champion All Is Secret. He has plenty of substance. He was green but did it easily throughout and has a good action. 60.23 seconds.
7th 5,75 Hit The Gas (Samuel/Denysschen A 58kg draw 3) This Gimmethegreenlight filly had one previous barrier trial. She had quite a high head carriage throughout. 60.28 seconds.
8th 9,00 Jack Of Hearts (Moodley/Puller S 59kg draw 6) Thus unraced Jackson colt had quite a nice big action but was outpaced and will need further. 60.89 seconds.
9th 9,50 Cop That (Pagel/Denysschen A 58kg draw 8) This unraced Var filly does not have the biggest of actions and was a touch outpaced from a wide draw but could still improve. 60.99 seconds.
10th 10,25 Winterton (Veale/Naidoo A 59kg draw 9) This unraced Miesque’s Approval gelding was eased down some way before the line but before that displayed a fair action. He has scope and will prefer further. 61.13 seconds.
By David Thiselton
