Earthquake pleases in Cranbourne trial

Connections of last year’s G1 Blue Diamond S. heroine Earthquake (Aus) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) were delighted by the filly’s 45:82 zip in a 800-meter trial at Cranbourne on Thursday. The 3-year-old was appearing in public for the first time since finishing unplaced in the G1 Coolmore Stud S. Nov. 1. 

David Charles, assistant trainer to John O’Shea in Melbourne, told racing.com, “She’ll probably stay on the sprinting path, so we’ll have a look at which [race] suits best. We couldn’t be happier with the say she’s progressed so far.” Chad Schofield, Godolphin’s regular rider in Melbourne commented, “Her trial was impressive. She jumped well, travelled outside the leader and was strong to the line. She ran a pretty slick time and pulled up without having much of a blow so I’m sure she’s right where the stable wants her.”