Fierce Impact's first official 2 year-old to trial came in the form of the extremely impressive Zelia (2yo filly, Fierce Impact ex Kakariko Village (Shooting To Win)) who was the most impressive of the 2 year-old's to trial in Riccarton (New Zealand) over the weekend, streaking the field by 15 lengths to win comfortably.

Stephen Marsh may have temporarily lost the services of his star youngster Velocious, but he still has enough firepower to be a major force to be reckoned with in upcoming age group features.