TROTTING JOHNNY DEAN PICKED TO WIN

Press, Volume C, Issue 29518, 20 May 1961, Page 4

TROTTING JOHNNY DEAN PICKED TO WIN

Washdyke Sprint Race Today

Johnny Dean, a good sixth over 13 furlongs in the race won by Medoro Star at Forbury Park a fortnight ago, is selected to win the Farewell Handicap, a sprint race at the Timaru Trotting Club’s winter meeting at Washdyke today. Johnny Dean looked unlucky at his last start. He was handy early, only to be pushed well towards the rear of the field in the middle stages. He was never in a challenging position afterwards and did well to finish sixth.

On the first night at Forbury Park. Johnny Dean showed something of his true form when he beat all but the highly-rated Cardigan Bay in a fast-run race. If he reproduces that effort, he should be too good for most tn this field.

Meadow Scott paced two useful races at Forbury Park where he had little in his favour. He was most impressive at Thursday’s trials and if be can handle the track conditions, he should extend Johnny Dean. Falsehood will attempt to

(11) John Scott (8), Laconian (10) Patapon (1), Rebel (7), Seriatim (9), Tatts (2). Worthy Dea) (5), Stolen Moment (3) It; La Gloria (5). Mina Lass (2), Robert Medoro (1). Tracey's Pal (4), White Emperor (3) 36: Huntingdon (1) 60. SECOND CAROLINE HANDICAP. Of £275: (min Usee class; one mile and three-quarters. 031 Burns Rival (7) .. it. 0009 Dale Forest (12) .. It 6086 Del Nuit (8) .. It 7890 El Adem (16) .. It. 1508 Gold Lady (10) .. It. 0908 Kevril (14) .. ~ It. 120 Linda Marie (9) .. It. 8308 Moneymusk (2) .. It. 0000 Petite Etoile (4) .. It. 7612 Robyn (6) .. .. It. 6070 Sangster (111 .. it. 3720 Stand In (1) .. It. 0007 Top Notch (13) .. It. 7566 Truculent (15) ..It. 3000 Van Brabant (3) .. It 5379 Worthy Flicka (5) .. it. 0670 Enrich (11 ..36 MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of £225 : 2min 59sec class; one mile and a quarter.—First Division: Anahera (5), Away (14), Axis (10), Bendigo (17), Bonniebum (0), Canny Boy (1). Carlisle (6), Countess Hanover (20), Cristo (4). Damaris (16). Fairy Herald (8), Fleeting Cloud (11), Gold Pegasus (13), Hal Diamond (18). Harvest Hall (12) Iniquitos (7). Katanning (19) Kyle View (15). Main Guide (3). Make Up (2) It. Second Division: Semi Circle (11) Sentimental Lass (81. Torella (9), Quinharold (6), Morano Boy (19). Radiant Storm (1), Try Wyn (17), Nolens Voiens (4), Our George (7), Tugboat Tom (18), Our Kay (2), Prestissimo (15), Princess Hanover (16). Remembrance (14), Rolex (5), Runtree (20) Regal Song (12), Wee Sheba (13), Quantrill (10). Red Eye (3) It.

give away starts of 24 yards in a big field. He is one of the speediest pacers in his class, but is not always reliable. If he begins cleanly he could be in at the finish He will be bracketed with Ballista, which has been out of form in recent months. Betharry will have his first start since joining J. M. Williamson’s team at Kerrytown, Betharry showed bril-

Brackets: Anahera and Semi Circle, Away and Sentimental Lass. Axis and Torella, Bendigo and Quinharold, Bonnieburn and Morano Boy, Canny Boy and Radiant Storm, Countess Hanover and Try Wyn, Damaris and Nolens Voiens. Fleeting Cloud and Our Kay, Gold Pegasus and Prestissimo. Hal Diamond and Remembrance. Harvest Hall and Rolex. Iniquitous and Runfree, Kyle View and Regal Song. Main Guide and Wee Sheba. Make Up and Red Eye.

liant form earlier in his career and in spite of a lack of recent racing, he could easily upset calculations in this field.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £500; 4miii 41sec class; two miles. 8900 Cheam (1) .. ~ It. 4760 Dither (3) . .. It. 0116 Guest Star (5) .. It. 7090 Irish Wit (2) .. It. 3009 Real Dieman (7) .. It. 0080 Utoss (6) .. .. It. 5011 Guiness (4) ..12 0308 Hydro Boy (2) .. 12 7893 No Charge (1) .. 12 9220 Peat Moss (6) .. 12 2000 Resolution (3) .. 12 1222 Robin Dundee (5) ~ 12 8455 Thunderbolt (4) .. 12 9934 Gay Diamond (2) 24 3340 Latest (1) .. . 24 1000 Aerobee (1) .. ..48 Air Command (T.) (2) 48 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, ol £400; 4min lOsec class: one mile and three-quarters.— Andy's Double (4), Bandsaw (1). Huntingdon (3). Lady Claymore (5). Spotless (6), Warwick Peter (2) It; Trotaway (1) I’2: Graeme Scott (3), Catapult (6). Delight (2). Fallacious (5). Our Own (1). Profitable (4). Suntrap (7) 24; Super Cloud (1) 48; Procrastinator (1) 60

Faru clipped a sulky wheel and broke, losing all chance at Forbury Park. His previous form was of a high standard in Southland. He will be meeting sterner opposition here, but could be a threat.

Lauder Scott finished a sound seventh from 48 yards over two miles at Oamaru. He looks more favourably placed on the limit in this field and could be prominent. Won At Forbury Leslie Grattan was a sprint winner at Forbury Park. He was a fair sixth over two miles after starting from 48 yards at Oamaru last week. He will be racing on his home track and is assured of solid support. Tryst gave away starts of up to 24 yards when she won a sprint at Methven last month. She is a useful sprinter and should be capable of a bold showing in spite of her handicap of 24 yards. Young Kim. Oreti, and Calumite are others capable of adding interest to the finish. Graeme Scott won so convincingly at Oamaru last Saturday that he should go close to repeating that effort in the Stewards’ Handicap, which will be run over 14 furlongs. If he is allowed to make his own rules in front, he will take beating. Our Own will be making a fresh start. She was a little disappointing at the Addington trials on Thursday, but should be improved as a result of the run.

MAY HANDICAP. Of £350: tain Bsec class: one mile and three-quarters. 0000 Admit (6) .. .. It. 4136 Count Cavan (8) .. It* 0001 Dillon's Fashion (4) .. It. 9004 First Song (5) .. It. 1473 Light Comedy (12) .. It. 7970 Mundamus (fl) .. It. 3683 Parados (7) .. .. It. 9570 Red Belle (13) ..It. 0058 Sand Drift (3) .. It. 0674 Snuffbox (2) .. It. 9415 Whipaway (10) .. It. 5210 Whipdale (1) ..It. 3317 Worthy River (9) .. It. 4074 Chiffon (3) . ..12 2582 Gold Maru (4) .. 12 0026 Grandee (5) .. ..12 0289 Lileas (2) .. ..12 0380 Navua (6) .. ..12 4220 Nevan (7) .. .. 12 4456 Vanese (1) .. ..12 Bracket: Snuffbox and Nevan. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of £550; tain 49see class; one mile and a quarter.—Ballista (1). Betharry (8), Calumite (2). Faru (7). Fire Bell (10). Jimmy Grattan (11), Johnny Dean (3). Lauder Scott (13) Leslie Grattan (4), Meadow Scott (15), Oreti (14), Regal Duchess (6), Spring Lynne (9). Toka Boy (51. Young Albion (16). Young Kim (12) It; Falsehood (2). Tryst (1) 24. Bracket: Ballista and Falsehood.

Bandsaw has been second in her last two starts and is overdue for a win. She seldom trots a bad race and must, be respected. Catapult, Fallacious and Warwick Peter look the pick of the remainder. The T.A.B. double will be run on the President’s and the May Handicap. Guiness and Whipaway forming a likely combination.

Regina Chief and Robyn are selected to win the oncourse double, which will be run on the First Caroline and the Second Caroline Handicaps. There has been good drying in Timaru in the last two days, except for a shower on Thursday night, and the track has made a good recovery from the recent soaking it received. However, it will still be on the soft side. Favourable weather is forecast.

Acceptances:— FIRST CAROLINE HANDICAP. Of £275: 4mln Usee class: one Mlle and three-quarters. 7580 Black Student (4) .. It 9000 Dainty Rola <l4 > .. It 10BS Delegate *Bl .. It. 2073 Dorrtan (13) .. ..It. 6056 Girlie Again (10) .. it. 8000 Idle Jack (P.) .3) .. It. 8010 LUibet (15) .. .. it 4414 Meadow Haze ill) .. It. 1043 Pacework <5) .. H. 0351 Regina Chief (12) .. It. 0060 Sandyfield (6) .. It. 5064 Sedway (7) .. .. It. 0000 Stroll (21 .. It. 8274 Trade Talk (9) .. It. 1 Trusted (1) . .. It. 3717 Worthy Dieman (IS) It. 3070 Dieman Dan (1) ..36 WELCOME HANDIC.AP, of £225; tain 15see class; one mile and three-quarters.—Adee (8). Gay Jillian (4), Gleaning