Trial File: Skewbald sizzles into Blackbook at Shepparton

15 October 2021
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A horse that screams cult following will now at least have the support of Trial File watchers, with Craig Rail including skewbald Holstein in his Blackbook after an impressive Shepparton trial.

The October 7 workout was an eye-catcher in more ways than one, with Holstein "dashing away" for an impressive win.

He was among four to slide into the Blackbook this week, which can be seen if you scroll to the bottom of this page.

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