New Inn Yolo, who won the Puppy Classic and All England Cup last year, had his first spin of the year at Newcastle yesterday.
Pat Rosney’s runner clocked a useful 17.02sec in a 290 metre solo trial.
Rosney’s Vatican Balotelli went quickest over 480 metres when recording 28.82sec in a solo.
Meanwhile at Sheffield, Jordans Brianna had his first trial back since winning the Laurels back in December with a two bend workout.
Charlie Lister’s runner clocked an impressive 15.98sec for 280 metres on going rated as .10sec slow.
Lister’s 2013 English Derby winner Sidaz Jack clocked 16.18sec at the same session.