RACING BON SOIR FIT FOR KUROW CUP

Press, Volume XCV, Issue 28167, 4 January 1957, Page 4

RACING BON SOIR FIT FOR KUROW CUP

Bon Soir has good form credentials for his attempt to win his second Knrow Cup on Saturday. He has already raced three times on the holiday circuit, and there was merit in his close third to Flair and Writer in the Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap at Wingatui last week. Bon Soir was some distance from the winner in fourth place in the Waikouaiti Cup on Tuesday, but made up ground when others were feeling the strain of the chase after Royal Warrant. Mr M. C. Watson’s six-year-old usually takes time to warm to his work, and several of his best; performances have been marked I by good runs from near the tail of the field. But he was pacemaker! in the high-weight at Hororata on I December 8, when he was worn' down very close to the finish by Relinquish and Demand. In Relinquish’s case, that was a winning race trial for the Dunedin Cup, so Bon Soir’s close third was a creditable placing. * Bon Soir has 7-9, and is 191 b below the top weight Silver King. Below Form The holiday form of Silver King was not good. He is now eight, but only as recently as; October he was racing with dis-j < tinction against New Zealand's! best milers at Trentham. Silver King's class is well-estab-lished. It only remains to be seen whether he will gallop more generously than he has done lately. The result of the race could hinge on that. Fulgent was runner-up in weak sprint fields at Oamaru and Waikouaiti earlier this week. He appeared unlucky to go under to Copperfield at Waikouaiti, where he galloped more generously on the holding track than he has done on firm ground earlier. Kurow usually provides a hard track, which would not brighten Fulgent’s chance. But if there is any easing in the going the Red Mars gelding will be one of the best in this field. Royal Voyage, a close second to Bon Soir in this race last year, does not appear any better equipped now to improve his Kurow Cup record. He is now eight, and his latest performances have not created much enthusiasm. Ready to Win Orari will be more stronglyrepresented. probably, by Royal Halyard. This three-year-old Peak Halyard colt has struck a solid form patch. He gained a wellearned win in the high-weight on the second day of the South Canterbury meeting, and two days later finished boldly to run Humber Hawk to a head over a mile and a quarter at Oamaru. Teko has done most of his racing as a sprinter. He improved a serviceable record by beating Fulgent and Motuc-ka over six furlongs at Oamaru last Monday. He did not show the same dash in finishing fourth at Waikouaiti a day later, but track conditions after morning rain were altogether different. Teko has a powerful run at the end of seven furlongs, and has beaten a number of well-per-formed gallopers on the small courses. A test at a middle distance might not be too burdensome for him. Mundus was a fast-finishing third to Column and Shoal, at Washdyke, and a weakening third behind Humber Hawk and Royal Halyard at Oamaru. He strengthens the possibility of a win for a light-weight; his best form has been of a good standard, although success has been elusive. Form Field Five winners at earlier holiday meetings are engaged in the Hakataramea Hack Handicap, the second leg of the double. The field is of good size, the distance is only six furlongs, and a very close finish would not be wondered at Appreciate and Barbara’s Treasure, both winners at Washdyke, have other engagements on the Kurow programme. Appreciate’s stablemate, Red Elf, has no other engagement, and will have to be reckoned with for the second leg after a smart win against the hack sprinters on the first day of the South Canterbury 1 meeting. Red Elf finished sixth, inches from the third horse, in the Smithfield Hack Handicap, won by Appreci - te, on the second day at Washdyke. Renway, the closest to Appreciate in the weights, made an encouraging fresh start for the season with a third to Field Dress and Water Boy at Oamaru on Monday. He was four and a half lengths from the winner at the end of a fast-run race, but improved a few places to fill that i position.

Renway should have every chance if he begins well from No.

Likes Hard Tracks Count Aven recaptured his best form with a stylish win over seven furlongs at Oamaru. He could not reach a place at Waikouaiti, but it was obvious that he was not at ease on the soft track. Count Aven is a powerful finisher, and if he is reasonablv well placed starting the last furlong few should beat him. Keel, a close third to Appreciate and Equipage at Washdyke.

and Tonka, a winner against the novices at Waikouaiti, look as if they will be the best light-weights. Selections: — 11.45 a.m.—Delargy Trot: Double Dale, Francora, El Misti. 12.25 p.m.—Domett High-weight: Hunt the Slipper, Incredible. 1.10 p.m.—Novice Stakes: Heath, Rendova, Astore. 1.55 p.m.—Kurow Cup: Bon Soir, Royal Halyard, Silver King. 2.40 p.m.—Munro Hack Handicap: Field Dress, Appreciate, Kansas. 3.25 p.m.—Hakataramea Hack Handicap: Red Elf, Count Aven. Appreciate, if scr Renway. 4.5 p.m.—Waitaki Trot: Francora- : Super Craft bracket. El Misti, Double I Dale. i 4.50 p.m.—Gillies Hack Handicap: i Willie Wolseley. Hunt the Slipper, J Barbara’s Treasure. i The fields, with form, for the 'double races are:— KUROW CUP HANDICAP, Of £4OO. One mile and a quarter, st. lb. 0000 Silver King (2) .. ..9 0 4322 Fulgent (4) .. ..8 4 0064 Royal Voyage (7) ..8 2 3212 Royal Halyard (2) ..8 0 0014 Teko (1) ..7 13 3034 Bon Soir (6) .. ..7 9 10033 Mundus (5) .. ..7 7 HAKATARAMEA HACK HANDICAP, Of £lBO. Six furlongs.

st. lb. i 0103 Appreciate (9) .. ..9 4 i 3 Renway (1) .. ..9 2 10410 Count Aven (12) .. 8 10 4414 Barbara’s Treasure (10) 8 8 0000 Kansas (7) .. ..8 7 0000 Dellar (13) .. ..8 4 4010 Red Elf (5) .. •• 8 2 3000 De Bracey (8) .. .. 7 13 0030 Keel (3) .. •• ? 9 0130 Kotiti (11) .. ... 7 8 0001 Tonka (4) .. ..7 8 0000 Our Lorraine (6) ..7 7 000 Pajriona (2) .. ..7 7 THAMES ; “The Press" Special Service AUCKLAND. January 3. | The weather is fine and the going . promises to be fast for the Thames . Jockey Club's summer meeting on ‘ Saturday. I The double will be the Goldfields • Cup and the Flying Handicap. Selections: — 1 11 a.m.—Puriri Hack Handicap: ■ First Division—Miss Underwood, Na- ‘ tella. James Fox. Second Division—- > Royzelle, Khorages, Cricket Shield. ILSO a.m.—Tapu Stakes: First Divi- ; sicn—Gwenoch, Sarasin, Summer . Knight. Second Division—Bandalla. Silver Lad, Fauxbridge. 12.40 p.m.—Kopu High-weight: Royal Measure, Fifth Column, Malar. ‘ 1.25 n.m.—Goldfields Cup: Tinagroo. 1 Kaiteri, Rareka. ; 2.10 p.m.—County Handicap: Carol ' Jr Awaken. How High. 2.55 pm.—Thames Hack Cup: No 1 Surrender. Gene Tui, George. 3.40 p.m.—Flying Handicap: Lord ’ Abel. Kaha. Fair Risk. 4.25 p.m.—Farewell Hack Handicap: Gay Gold, Miss Underwood. Gay Sailor. The fields, with form, for the ‘ double races are:— GOLDFIELDS CUP, Of £825. One mile and a quarter. st. lb 0011 Fettle (14) .. ..9 4 0000 Black Seam-a (10) ..'8 3 0000 Poetical (22) .. ..8 3 0100 Tribunal (9) .. ..8 0 2040 White Ensign (7) ..7 13 10 Tinagroo (16j .. .. 7 13 0100 Anzio (17) .. .. 7 11 3003 Rareka (18) .. .. 7 11 0142 Khisdar (20) .. .. 7 11 3003 Nor’East (1) .. ..7 6 03 Nikiatu (13) .. ..7 1 0000 Royal Hussar (15) ..7 3 0010 Hickory Stick (19) ..7 2 0400 Rangipapa (21) .. ..7 2 000 Cinna Maid (4) .. ..7 2 4000 Llantavia (6) .. ..7 1 0024 Turkman (12) .. ..7 1 000 Elcano (8) .. ..7 1 004 Kaiteri (3) .. ..7 0 Balloted out, with right of re-entry in the following order:— st. lb 004 Console (5) .. ..7 0 0300 Gold Jewel (11) ..7 0 Bracket: Nor’-East and Nikiatu. Scratched: Thomastown. FLYING HANDICAP, Of £5OO. Six furlongs. st. lb 0401 Lord Abel (9) .. .. 8 12 403 Kaha (13) .. ..8 8 2130 Fair Miss (7) .. ..8 1 0000 Sir Valley (1) .. .. 7 13 0004 Sambula (3) .. . .. 713 0 Baron Boissier (12) .. 7 13 2110 Fair Risk (4) .. .. 7 12 0000 Fancv Dress (2) .. 7 12 4400 Arran Chief (6) .. .. 7 11 000 Yorkshire (10) .. .. 710 0000 Taboo (11) .. .. 7 10 0000 Ranfurlv Shield (5) .. 7 10 0000 Porangahau (14) .. 7 10 00 Ten Grand (8) .. ..7 10 STRATFORD “The Press" Special Service WELLINGTON. January 3. The double on the second day of the Stratford Racing Club's meeting on Saturday is on the Malone Memorial Handicap and the Ngaere Handicap. The forecast is for fair weather and a good track. Selections:— 11 a.m.—Ohura Hack Hurdles: Lady Vi, Young Isaac, Mystery Moor. 11.50 a.m.—Egmont Trial Stakes. Cinn Meer, Colleen Jess, Bacchus. 12.30 p.m.—Toko Juvenile Handicap: The Ashes, Tannine, Searturn 1.20 p.m.—Malone Memorial Handicap: Drumawhey, Impeller, Muscille. 2 p.m.—Cardiff Trial Stakes: Mozart. Saorita. The Hornet. 2.15 p.m.—Ngaere Handicap: Bridie. Lachlan, Thomastown. 3.30 p.m.—Stratford Hack Cup— First Division: Parma. Golden Cavalier. Second Division: In Town, Zut. 4.23 p.m.—Railway Hack Handicap: Moon Crest, Ottoman, Marjean. The fields, with form, for the doubles races are:— MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of £BOO. One mile and a quarter. st. lb 0310 Impeller (5) .. ..8 1 0030 Robert Craig (10) .. 7 13 1000 Lady Yet (2) .. .. 7 11 0001 Muscille (9) .. .. 7 10 4000 Three Step (3) ..7 10 0200 Beau Sol (7) .. ..7 9 0100 Highland Nectar (14) ..7 9 0003 Refund (6) .. ..7 9 1020 Bright Arrow (4) ..7 7 0442 Drumawhey (1) ..7 7 0000 Gay Lodge (15) .. 7 13 0040 Emerald Isle (8) ..7 3 0000 Miss Lloyda (11) ..7 2 0200 Omalass (16) .. 7 2 00 Bexhill (12> .. ..70 0000 Pretty Peter (13) .. 7 0 NGAERE HANDICAP, Of £5OO. Seven furlongs and 55 yards. st. lb. 0410 Monogram (3) ..9 0 0041 Hutt Valley (15) ..8 9 0030 Robert Craig (7) ..8 8 02 Lachlan (4) .. ..8 8 4000 Three Step (6) .. ..8 6 0020 Thomastown (9) ..8 3 0020 Lucky Beau (8) ..8 0 1020 Bright Arrow (11) .. 8 2 0 The Find (17) ..7 4 1201 Bridie (13) .. ..8 2 0010 Inimitable (10) .. ..8 1 4010 Wee Durham (14) .. 8 I 00 Havoc (2) .. .. 7 10 0000 Intellect (1) .. 7 fii 0020 Gold Spring (16) .. 7 5 0003 Demolition (18) .. 7 5 , 0430 Genevieve (12) .. 7 41 0004 Rotunda (5) .. .. 7 4 Bracket: Bright Arrow and The! Find.