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Selections and best bets from Chris Scholtz for the Randwick Kensington meeting on May 14 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.

RANDWICK KENSINGTON May 14

For Value

RACE 5: (6) CALIFORNiA SUNRISE

RACE 6: (16) MIGNONETTE

RACE 8 (4) ANDERSON BRIDGE

Selections

RACE 1: (2) PHILATELIC; (9) Just A Journey; (6) Ripley; 12) Jenni Gone Bonkers

RACE 2: (1) HEREWARD; (4) Inquisitor; (11) Cold Gin; (7) Southern Prince

RACE 3: (9) SHE REX; (1) Charleroi; (2) Kundabung; (8) Ivy Legend

RACE 4: (8) BEND THE KNEE; (2) Beour Bay; (1) Cruel Summer; (6) Sizzler

RACE 5: (6) CALIFORNIA SUNRISE; (2) Hellbent On You; (3) Power Ballard; (4) Spirit Of Varanasi

RACE 6: (16) MIGNONETTE; (4) Maori Chief; (6) Hell To Pay; (3) Correon

RACE 7: (9) ROTAGILLA; (7) Swelter; (8) Golden Smile; (6) Tenniel

RACE 8: (4) ANDERSON BRIDGE; (7) Kenmare Bay; (11) Tempranillo; (10) Ella Haze

RACE 9: (14) SYDNEY BOWLER; (10) Bright Red; (4) Furious; (11) Pippie Beach

TRIAL WATCH REPORT

NOTED TRIAL RUNNERS – May 14-17

RANDWCK WEDNESDAY: Inquisitor (R2)

HAWKESBURY: Miles Of Glory (R1); Queen's Rhapsody (R2); Carnegie Hill (R4)

SCONE FRIDAY: I Am Brave (R1); Tasoraay (R6); Loch Eagle (R7); Grebeni (R7); Like Lukey (R8)

SCONE SATURDAY: Rainbow Glow (R3); Wollzeile (R3); Vingt Neuf Noir (R3); Oh Diamond Lil (R4); Tanglewood (R6/R8); Gumdrops (R6); Dollar Magic (R6); Left Field (R6); Soft Love (R7); Thames (R7); Alliri (R7); Contemporary (R8); Grand Impact (R8); Pisanello (R8); Caballus (R8); Vibrant Sun (R9); Whinchat (R10)

DOOMBEN SATURDAY: Beskar (R5); Gallo Nero (R5); Farnicle (R5); Left Field (R7); King Of Thunder (R9); Real Class (R9)

KEMBLA GRANGE SATURDAY: Miles Of Glory; Carnegie Hill

RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Lulumon; Agarwood; First Mission; Harlex; Yes Siree; Maori Chief; Caltsar; Mignonette; Roman Forum; Hawker Hall; Ellipsis; Silver Wedding; Secure; Placid Pearl; Need Some Luck; Famous One; Night Sky; Tiberius; Aerodrome; Rose Of Dubai; Vinrock; Evaporate; Nymphadora; Reducio; Oakfield Jupiter; Celui

TRIAL POINTERS

ROSEHILL May 9: The 2YO heats should be the source of some worthy late season winners. Wootton Bassett colt GALLO NERO was one of the summer's classier youngsters with a Randwick win before his third in the MM Classic at the Gold Coast. Returned in top order with a strong win in his 900m heat (54.48; 34.59), surging between runners at the 100m to run past the leaders with style. BESKAR is another youngster with strong exposed form. His late work to finish fourth also impressed.

NEWCASTLE May 7: Talented sprinter TANGLEWOOD could be a banker bet at the Scone carnival. Improved off his first-up placing in a Wyong trial on April 24 to dominate the fastest 1000m heat (59.33l 33.69). Loved the way he tucked in behind the leaders before easing clear at the 400m and cruising away to win by almost four lengths.

RANDWICK May 5: A strong session with some excellent trials despite the heavy conditions. Unbeaten Farnan youngster FARNICLE looks set for the Brisbane carnival after winning his first trial since his debut win six weeks ago. Had no trouble picking up the leaders and running strongly to the line with plenty in reserve in his 1050m heat (65.49; 35.98). GRAND IMPACT has won five of his 12 starts and will surely be adding to that record after a strong win in his 740m heat (44.63; 34.06) in his first trial since his Wyong/Rosehill double in December/January. Tracked widest in a line of leaders and had no trouble gaining the upper hand over the last 100m under a soft ride. SCHWARZ had his second trial win as he prepares for his final career start in the Doomben Ten Thousand before he goes to stud. Dominated the fastest 1050m heat (64.36; 35.28) working well within himself to win hard held.

WARWICK FARM April 29: Astute trainer David Pfieffer won four heats including the two open trials over 1200m with his classy pair WHINCHAT and OH DIAMOND LIL. WHINCHAT hasn't raced for almost 14 months but he's ready to make up for his absence after a dominant win in his heat (73.60; 35.63) to back up a similar trial win when he resumed in a Rosehill heat on April 11. He's still only a 5YO with six wins from 12 starts and I suspect his best is still ahead of him. Likewise OH DIAMOND LIL has won two trials since she won at Randwick in February for her third win in eight starts. She looked in great form cruising away to win her 1200m heat by more than six lengths in faster time (73.37; 36.13) that sets her up to continue her rapid rise through the classes.

RANDWICK April 24: I AM BRAVE, an unraced 3YO filly by I Am Invincible, showed natural talent to win the 3YO heat over 740m in the fastest time for the distance (43.66; 33.66). Travelled three and four wide and was a couple of lengths off the leaders at the 400m before working to the line strongly to beat the black type performer Mayfair. Went through the line with something in reserve while the runner-up was under pressure. Other heat winners gearing up for good campaigns included LEFT FIELD and the 2YO RAINBOW GLOW.

WARWICK FARM April 17: Some well-known performers are in good shape for their coming campaigns that will lead to Brisbane. CABALLUS didn't find his form in the spring but made a strong return in his first trial since November to finish second in a classy open heat over 819m won by Tamerlane (48.75; 33.75). Railed strongly from last at the 500m and was easily the most impressive working through the line under no pressure. Classy sprinter SCHWARZ had no trouble leading from start to finish for a soft tick over trial win in his 822m heat (48.79; 33.75). The other open heat over 1200m was won in good style by the smart mare OH DIAMOND LIL (72.57; 35.16).

NEWCASTLE April 16: A couple of nice 2YO prospects appeared in the 780m heats. Youngsters worth noting included WOLLZEILE.

RANDWICK April 14: Excellent first trial by Snitzel colt INQUISITOR to finish second in a sharp 2YO heat over 1050m (63.94; 34.80). INQUISITOR settled at the rear and was 10 lengths off the lead turning for home before impressive work over the last 200m to cut the margin to two lengths.

ROSEHILL April 11: The return of WHINCHAT after a long break will be eagerly anticipated after a classy trial win. He's won six of his 12 starts and it would certainly be more if setbacks had not kept him off the scene since he last raced 12 months ago. This was his second trial and left no doubt he is in rude health leading his 1030m heat under restraint before opening up a clear margin under no pressure from Jay Ford. Full of running through the line in the fastest of the six heats over the distance (63.18; 34.96).

CANTERBURY January 9: In the fastest of the two 2YO heats over 908m (56.38; 35.61) MILES OF GLORY, a strong filly by I Am Invincible, was having her first trial and is sure to take benefit from the experience.

BLACKBOOK REPORT

BLACKBOOK RUNNERS – May 14-15

PAKENHAM THURSDAY: Bring Forth (R2)

BLACKBOOKERS

(Selected May 10 - Follow Next 3 Starts)

ADIELLA; HURSTVILLE ZAGREB; MISS JENNIFER; OH TOO GOOD; RUAKAKA RAIDER; SARAPO; SILVER WEDDING

RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Mary Eliza; On Display; Gentileschi; Photograph; Charm Stone; Regal Azmon; Jimmysstar; Movin Out; Briasa; Statuario; Evaporate; Heart Of Glass; Just Folk; Nepotism; Imposant; Gringotts; Mare Of Mt Buller; Asgarda; Buffalo; Benagil; Skyhook; Tom Kitten; Joliestar