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Selections, best bets and value plays from Chris Scholtz for the Kensington meeting at Randwick on September 11 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.

RANDWICK KENSINGTON September 11

Good 4; Rail Out 3 Metres

Best Bets

RACE 1: (2) MAORI CHIEF

RACE 4: (4) AGITA

For Value

RACE 5: (2) POPPIN' CHAMPAGNE

RACE 7: (10) UNITED KINGDOM

Selections

RACE 1: (2) MAORI CHIEF; (3) Mayne; (4) California Bay; (1) Duvanna

RACE 2: (6) WEXFORD MISS; (1) Johnny The Kid; (8) Ti Amo Tanto; (10) Ocean Diva

RACE 3: (5) ASTAPOR; (7) Catahoula; (1) Huon; (2) Epic Proportions

RACE 4: (4) AGITA; (7) Captain Maverick; (8) Angel Of Peace; (9) Real Peace

RACE 5: (2) POPPIN' CHAMPAGNE; (9) Wings Of Desire; (6) Makena; (8) Audrey's Lane

RACE 6: (1) GITALONG; (6) Another Cognac; (11) Fire Star; (8) Tanglewood

RACE 7: (10) UNITED KINGDOM; ((5) Rock Empire; (1) True To Form; (12) Getafix

TRIAL WATCH REPORT

NOTED TRIAL RUNNERS – September 11-14

KENSINGTON WEDNESDAY: United Kingdom (R7)

HAWKESBURY THURSDAY: Irish Anthem (R1); Dashing Rupert (R3); Motorbike (R3); Istolea Merc (R3); Fleeting Spirit (R4); Opal Fields (R7)

ROSEHILL SATURDAY: Belclare (R6); Sunshine In Paris (R6); Makarena (R6); Imperial Force (R7); Bustling (R8); Anode (R8); Traffic Warden (R8); Fearless (R8); Bases Loaded (R9); Rediener (R9); Tannhauser (R9); Whinchat (R9); Unflinching (R10)

FLEMINGTON SATURDAY: High Octane (IR1); Traffic Warden (R1); Zoubaby (R3)

KEMBLA GRANGE SATURDAY: Zoubaby; Portfolia; Ellipsia; Cashburn; Colophon; Llewellyn

RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Royal Patronage; Watch My Girl; Deconstruction; Briasa; Storm Boy; Asuriita; Last Command; Spirit Of Wealth; Countyourblessings; Kimochi; Via Sistina; Ameena; Joliestar; Wave Breaker; Agenda Setter; Enriched; Starmae; Lilac; Drifting; Gatsby's; Autumn Glow; Tom Kitten; Runranirun; Theblade; Mogul Monarch

TRIAL POINTERS

ROSEHILL September 5: There was a lot of interest in the first Sydney trial of BUSTLING, the boom three-year-old from Perth. Transferred to Mick Price and Michael Kent for his spring prep, he's already been locked into an Everest start after winning four of his first five starts in Perth over just eight weeks in March and April. The Frosted gelding finished second in a trial at Casterton last month before his switch to Sydney and he didn't disappoint with an efficient all the way win in his 900m heat, working well within himself to beat the classy mare MAKARENA in good time for the session (54.10; 33.87). Epsom Handicap winner REDIENER finished an easy second in his 900m heat while ZOUBABY is a maiden heat winner with good prospects.

RANDWICK August 30L There were two black type trials on the course proper over 900m with former Kiwi mare BELCLARE producing another good trial win for Bjorn Baker in the faster time (53.20; 33.10). She led her heat and looks ready to sprint well fresh. In the same heat there was a lot to like about the easy third by SUNSHINE IN PARIS in her first trial since her setback last season. BASES LOADED has had his issues but this classy 4YO is set for a bold return after running away with the fastest A grass heat over 1045m (61.30; 33.47) by more than six lengths. He took off at the 600m and kept running in his second trial since he won a G3 over 1600m at Eagle Farm in June with similar tactics. Classy Pierata colt FEARLESS always looked like he would be better as a 3YO and an impressive win in his 1045m heat (62.58; 33.79) in his first trial since his G1 placing in the Champagne Stakes augers well for his spring prospects. Tracked the pace before letting down with an impressive sprint to the line. HIGH OCTANE showed the benefit of his first-up third in the Rosebud at Rosehill to power away with his 1045m heat by almost six lengths (62.84; 33.46). He was eager to run with Tommy Berry keeping him under a tight hold from start to finish.

WARWICK FARM August 27: The classy mare TIZ INVINCINBLE did a good job to get the better of the leader ROYAL MERCHANT and win her black type trial over 821m on the inside grass (49.00; 34.13). There were several smart performances in other short course trials, none better than the effort of lightly raced 4YO UNITED KINGDOM. This NZ-bred 4YO by Almanzor won his debut over 1500m at Geelong last season and had only two more starts in Victoria before he was put away. His return to finish third in his fast open heat over 818m (47.69; 33.35) was one of the best trials of the session and augers well for his prospects of rising quickly through the grades when he resumes. Strong front runner WHINCHAT is ready for a bold first-up effort after an easy win in the fastest of the four heats over 1207m.

HAWKESBURY August 26: Group winner TRAFFIC WARDEN showed his class to win his heat over 1000m.

ROSEHILL August 20: Quality runners to lay down nice markers for the spring with strong trials included MAKARENA.

RANDWICK August 19: Heavy conditions for four black type heats on the Kensington. In Heat 2 (850m) seasoned 7YO mare BELCLARE, a multiple G1 and G2 winner in NZ, did all that was required to win (51.38; 33.74) in her first trial since March. Heat winners on the A grass to make an impression included ANODE and COLOPHON.

BLACKBOOK REPORT

ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS – September 11

KENSINGTON WEDNESDAY: Bengal Boy (R4); Agita (R4)

BLACKBOOKERS – Selected September 7

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ADELAIDE RIVER; ALTHOFF; ATHABASCAN; HAYASUGI; HOLLYWOOD HERO; KOVALICA; NAVAL TRADER; MORAVIA: MORE TERRITORIES; POWERS OF OPAL; SERGEANT MAJOR

RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Spring Lee; Ceolwulf; The Englishman; Boom Torque; Kundalini; Daytona; Hellavadancer; Yorkshire; Amigo; House Of Cards; Shiny New Deel; Invader Zim; Rogue Bear; Piastri; Madame Odette; Kapakiri; Batrana; Aramco; Don Diego De Vega; Rezone; Wyclif; Matisse; Tiffany Valentine