Contenders hit trials

DUAL Everest winner Redzel and crack colts The Autumn Sun and Zousain are among the potential autumn carnival contenders contesting crucial barrier trials at Rosehill Gardens this morning.

Redzel, The Autumn Sun and Zousain are due to clash in the opening heat over 1000m.

But trainers Peter and Paul Snowden have also entered Redzel for a 900m trial later in the morning.

Redzel is expected to contest the shorter heat given this is his first barrier trial of the preparation. The $15.3 million earner will have another trial before resuming in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes (1000m) at Randwick on March 10.