Superstar's shine at trials

The big guns turned up to the trials today and they were impressive.

Forgotten grand circuit star Christen Me was making his 2^nd appearance in as many weeks.

Allowed to settle early, Christen Me and driver Dexter Dunn was swiftly around to sit parked outside leader Golden Goddess (Tim Williams) with 1000m to run.

Running home in 56 27.4, Dunn and William’s didn’t move on their runners while superstar 3yo filly Dream About Me was seen charging home under a tight rein for co trainer Mark Purdon.

While Christen Me heads to the Rangiora Classic this week, Dream About Me and Golden Goddess have their eyes firmly set on the NZ Oaks.

 

The last heat of the day saw Locharburn and Waikiki Beach clash.

Away smartly from his 40m back mark, Locharburn was looked after by driver Dexter Dunn, allowed to stride down the back straight the smart son of Christian Cullen was an easy winner over Woodlea Legend.

Locharburn will head to the Rangiora Classic on Sunday where it is expected that Blair Orange will take the reins with Dunn sticking loyal to Cran Dalgety and Christen Me.

Waikiki Beach was kept on a nice line just in behind Locharburn, his likely targets include the Newcastle Derby and Breeders Challenge, although connections are still pushing for a jewels invite.

Andrew Fitzgerald