T H E T R I A L F I L E S
The Trial Files is a unique and revolutionary trial service that gives punters a vital edge over the competition through the thorough analysis of barrier trials and jump outs – predominantly in NSW and Victoria.
O U R S T O R Y
The majority of punters out there would struggle to read a barrier trial and interpret them as the basis of a horse’s next run however, at The Trial Files, we use a combination of digital sectional times along with an understanding of horses type, confirmation, action, training and stable patterns, jockeys and many more factors to compile a comprehensive assessment of all trials run in those states.
Launched in April 2013, The Trial Files aims to identify horses to follow, and conversely the horses who will start under the odds and be suitable “lay” bets. Our experts assess the races our “blackbooked” horses appear in and provide betting advice accordingly. Whilst it is great to identify horses who trial well, or poorly, at The Trial Files acknowledge that the horses need to be in their right races, so we follow them right through to race day for our clients.
The Trial Files team have a wealth of experience, and have built a strong, trustworthy reputation throughout the industry. The service provides trial reviews, blackbookers or horse to follow, race previews - following horses through to race day, a weekly vide (Trial To Track), betting advice, education, a late mail service through a chat group and a good sense of community.
Our philosophy is that giving the punter a tip is one thing - empowering them with the knowledge and understanding of why that tip came about is another and that is what we aim to do.
T H E T E A M
T O M H A Y L O C K
FORM ANALYST
Tom has been with the Trial Files since inception in 2013.
He is a passionate racegoer and trial watcher and has applied his trade for well over 10 years. Tom has formed a strong career within the industry, working with a number of websites and media outlets.
Tom has been a respected form analyst for Racing.com, Radio Sport National (RSN), and can be heard currently on Sports Entertainment Network (SEN), SEN Track and various Betfair media platforms. He continues to work with racing syndication companies and horse trainers to advise on tactics, placement and form.
Tom has the added benefit of working closely with many of the biggest and most successful punters in not only Australia, but the world, gaining huge insight and knowledge from the best. His knowledge and passion for the wagering landscape is a strong asset.
“Despite growing up playing cricket and footy you develop a love of all sports but racing always had that allure. There is nothing like finding a winner at odds.
Even better is sharing the spoils with anyone who is willing to listen and through The Trial Files, I believe we offer such a facility.”
A L E X B A R N S
FORM ANALYST
Alex is a lifelong racing man, being the 4th generation in his family to be involved in the racing game. His dad, great uncle and great grandfather were all trainers, so racing is in his blood.
He has long been analysing the form and found a passion for assessing horses from the trials and found this to be his edge over a number of years.
Alex has had the benefit of working closely with several successful trainers and astute punters and syndicates over the years and has gained great benefit and knowledge from this experience from both a racing and punting perspective.
Focusing mainly on NSW and SA, he has a deep passion for the game and loves identifying talented horses from the trials for the Trial Files community to back together and win together.
He is excited about the opportunity to join the Trial Files and is excited to be able to provide his insights and information to the community.