Swift Carter set the standard in the Betfred Eclipse Trial Stakes over 500 metres at Nottingham on Monday writes Jason Craddock.
Pat Rosney’s runner flew out of the boxes and nipped inside Be Up Front at the first turn before going on to beat Hovex Prince by just over three lengths in 29.62sec.
Carol Weatherall’s Solvitas Rocket was a trap to line winner of the second division when holding the late surge of Droopys Buick by three quarters of a length in 29.80sec.
Derek Law’s Coolavanny Jap was soon clear in the third division to hold Outdoor Rumble by a fast diminishing head in 30.00sec.
Local runner Slaneyside Dubh went quickest in the Maiden Stayers Trophy heats over 680 metres.
Margaret Roberts’ runner flew out and made all the running to beat Hollinsend Boy by almost a second in 41.96sec.
Jane White’s Vancouver Toy was never headed in heat two when coming home thee and a half lengths clear of Troysfield Rhino in 42.11sec.
Puppy Classic finalist Coolavanny Pat impressed over 480 metres when taking an early lead to beat Ballymac Frankel by four lengths in 28.64sec.
Charlie Lister’s Sidarian Bullet will be the dog to beat in next week’s final of the Stadium Bookmakers Sprint over 305 metres.
The son of Central City was soon clear and went on to beat Hammer Home by almost three lengths in 17.68sec.
Veteran runner Lemon Pluto caught long-time leader Scolari Sound on the line to score by a short head in 17.95sec.
In trials before racing Henlow Derby winner Making Paper clocked 29.70sec over 500 metres in preparation for next week’s Eclipse.
Last year’s All England Cup winner Newinn Yolo did 29.73sec in his latest solo spin.
Charlie Lister’s Teds Last recorded a fastest of the session 29.67sec.
Other times:
Ballymac Alamo 29.80sec.
Holdem Chico 29.68sec.
Burgess Oscar 29.83sec.
Astra Prince 29.83sec.
Slick Skyfall 29.89sec.
Ballymac Victor 29.87sec.
Pinpoint Boom 29.99sec.
Timaru Surprise 29.95sec.
Riverside Pat 30.11sec.
Newinn Champ 30.00sec.
Ex-Irish Tyrur Supermac went quickest over 305 metres when winning his three dog trial in 17.53sec.
Slick Sioux cocked 17.70sec while Oaks runner-up Bromwich Sue did 17.75sec.