The Moth won a heat in smart time at the Forbury Park trials yesterday.
The Moth, a last-start third at Forbury Park on September 11, ran 2200m (mobile) in 2.43.9, the last 800m in 58.2 after leading.
Trainer Alan Clark qualified three 2yr-old trotters.
Latherwheel, winner of the test, is a half-brother by Continentalman to The Fiery Ginga, winner of seven of 18 starts as a 2yr-old last season when trained by Clark.
Who's Escaped qualified as pacer 6.3sec inside the required time when she recorded 2.49.1 for 2200m (mobile).
The 4yr-old Artiscape-Who's The Bird mare is trained by Ray Fidow for Kevin Court, who did not renew his licence this season.
Results. - Weather, fine; track, fast.
Qualifying test, pacers, 2200m: Nora The Pianist L Crawford 1; Colleen Patricia 2; Waihemo Caesar 3. Three started. 2L, 44L. Time, 2.58.2 (first horse qualified). Trainer, B Negus.
Qualifying test, trotters, 2200m: Zico A Malcolmson 1; Super Juice 2; Barham Downs 3. Three started. 31L, 11L. Time, 3.01.6 (first horse qualified). Trainer, M Denton.
Qualifying test, pacers, mobile, 2200m: Who's Escaped R Fidow 1; Fiery Lauren 2; She's No Fool 3. Three started. Dist, L. Time, 2.49.1 (first horse qualified). Trainer, R Fidow.
Two-year-old trotters, mobile, 1700m: Latheronwheel A Malcolmson 1; Regal Image 2; Solar Victory 3. Three started. 1L, 1L. Time 2.15.2. Trainer, A Clark.
0w pacers, mobile, 2200m: Lifes Decision A Faulks 1; Greenvale Bess 2; N Y Courage 3. Three started. Hd, 2L. Time, 2.52.2. Trainer, A Faulks.
1w+ pacers, mobile, 2200m: The Moth N Buchan 1; Helluva Time 2; Notenuffinmypocket 3. Three started. 6L, 30L Time, 2.43.9. Trainer, K Dance.
0w+ trotters, 2200m: Tumundal G McLay 1; Hozatforasundon 2; Smokey Mickpot 3. Four started. Nk, 22L. Time, 2.53.3. Trainer, G McLay.
0w+ pacers, 2200m: Christians Mark 10 C Buchan 1; Benhar Brat 10 2; Noble Shark 10 3. Six started. 3L, nse. Time, 2.51.4. Trainer, C Buchan.
• Flash Move ran the fastest time in trials at Rangiora on Monday.
The Christian Cullen mare ran 2000m (mobile) in 2.28.6, the last 800 in 57.5.
She was unplaced in two starts last season and has not raced since February.
Results. -
Qualifying test, trotters, 2600m (first heat): Abbotshall B J Lilley 1; Imace Girl 2; Castleton's Earl 3. Six started. 11L, 5L. Time, 3.36.3 (first three qualified). Trainer, B A Lilley.
Second heat: Sonofanearl N McGrath 1; Millwood Munchkin 2; Hu Keas 3. Five started. Nk, 4L. Time, 3.40.3 (none qualified).
Qualifying test, pacers, 2600m: Intrepid J Curtin 1; Storm's Rule 2; Robert Hanover 3. Six started. L, nk. Time, 3.27.9 (six qualified). Trainer, J Curtin.
Qualifying test, pacers, mobile, 2000m (first heat): Touch Of Silver B Orange 1; Racy Rascal 2; Kelly Maguire 3. Eight started. 2L, nk. Time, 2.31.2 (eight qualified). Trainers, M Purdon and G Payne.
Second heat: Dominus Vobiscum B Orange 1; Goodlookinggirl 2; Olivernotha One 3. Eight started. 1L, nk. Time, 2.32.2 (six qualified). Trainers, M Purdon and G Payne.
0w pacers, mobile, 2000m (first heat): Flash Move R Holmes 1; Eric 2; Kardelin 3. Eight started. 2L, nse. Time, 2.28.6. Trainer, D Thompson.
Second heat: Hip Hop Anvil D Dunn 1; Flyin Rascal 2; Jasper Maguire 3. Eight started. 1L, 2 1/4L. Time, 2.31..6. Trainer, C Dalgety.
Third heat: Russley Rascal M Purdon 1; Gretna's Best 2; Redheadedwildflower 3. Seven started. 1L, 1L. Time, 2.33.2. Trainers, M Purdon and G Payne.
1-3w pacers, mobile, 2000m: Lightning Raider J Dunn 1; Galatos 2; Band On The Run 3. Eleven started. 2L, hd. Time, 2.32.4. Trainer, C Dalgety.
0w trotters, 2600m (first heat): James' Jazzmine 2; Eight Double Eight 2; Mystic Reign 3. Six started. 1L, L. Time, 3.30. Trainer, G McCrea.
Second heat: Night Of My Life J Curtin 1; Who Else 2; Tiz A Secret 3. Six started. L, 2L. Time, 3.37.7. Trainer, B Hutton.
0w pacers, 2600m (first heat): Habari M Price 1; Valiant Lustre 2; Cool Fella 3. Eight started. 2L, 1L. Time, 3.24.5. Trainer, M Price.
Second heat: Nevermind Franco J Curtin 1; Live Lea 2; Cullen's Finest 3. Eight started. Nse, 1L. Time, 3.22.4. Trainer, B Hutton.
1w pacers, 2600m: Empire Flame B Hill 1; Roseeraire 2; Nibiru 3. Eight started. Nk, 2L. Time, 3.29.6. Trainer, L Hanrahan.
1w+ trotters, 2600m: Awesome Imace 20 G Smith 1; Challenge Opawa 2; Waihemo Jordan 3. Ten started. L, 1L. Time, 3.35. Trainers, P Wakelin and S Noble.
2-3w pacers, 2600m: Crystal Star 10 R Todd 1; Living Proof 10 2; Onedin Crusader 10 3. Eight started. 2L, 2L. Time, 3.24.8. Trainer, M Jones.
4w+ pacers, 2600m: Bondy 20 D Butt 1; Diomedes 2; Luckisaladytonight 10 3. Seven started. Nk, nk. Time, 3.19.6. Trainers, D and C Butt.
