AWAPUNI CUP

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29849, 15 June 1962, Page 4

AWAPUNI CUP

Cordage Does Good Trial

“The Press" Special Service PALMERSTON NORTH June 14.

Candidates for the Awapuni Winter Cup attracted most attention at Awajpuni today, when final trials were held in perfect conditions. Cordage surprised by running a mile seconds better than anything else, and Bagush again pleased when he ran most impressively to beat Yeti over a mile. Musick and Courtman completed their mile in good style and Cinch did good work over five furlongs. Others to work well included King's Fun, which ran the best five furlongs to beat Sampler, Satnsi (best half). Lady Dilemma (best three), Cogent, laorana, Red Trap, Strydom, and Royal Howe. Baron’s Craig seemed to jump a lot better than Powerful over four fences. The weather here seems settled and there is every prospect that the going e will be better on Saturday than it was last week. On the No. 1 grass, Cordage (O’Neill) started from the mile and picked up Bronze Tower (Hodren) at the seven. The pace was on all the way and Cordage ran out an easy winner in Imin 45 3-ssec, the last three in 40 4-ssec. It was impressive work by Cordage. He has done nothing lately, but improved going should be in his favour this week. Bagush Pleases

As on Tuesday, Bagush (Taylor) impressed when he seemed to have Yeti (Miss Lee) well covered at the finish of a mile in Imin 48 sec, the last three in 41sec, and the first three in 40sec. It Was not as fast a mile as Cordage ran, but Bagush was most pleasing. He is at his best and will be hard to beat in the Awapuni Winter Cup. Musick (Stratton) and Courtman (Hulme) were never at top over a mile, the full journey taking Imin Msec, and the last three 40sec. They finished together and were well matched. King’s Fun (Mahoney) ran the best five furlongs, beating Sampler (Taylor) by two lengths in Imin 4 2-ssec, the last three in 3814 sec King’s Fun pleased and might not be without a chance in the Electric Hack Handicap. He ran on well last week. Sampler is not good in training so no notice could be taken of her effort.

Cinch (Taylor) strode over five furlongs in Imin 5% sec, the last three in 38sec. She missed some work after Foxton, but is fit again and looks likely to run well in the Awapuni Winter Cup. Samsi (Hayward) ran the best half-mile, going brilliantly over the distance in 50sec, the last three in 38sec Revelled In Work

Baron's Craig (Cooksley) and Powerful (Lawrence) jumped four steeplechase fences, with Baron's Craig far more impressive at every fence. He worked on around with Powerful and shaded him all the way, obviously revelling in his work Baron’s Craig is very fit and will be the one to beat in the Manawatu Steeplechase. Powerful has returned from his campaign looking remarkably fresh and he will add interest to the big jumping event on Saturday. Calm Tide has not recovered from his stone bruise and will not start in the Manawatu Steeplechase. According to his trainer, H Webby, Glenalbyn is still a doubtful runner in the Collinson Hurdles. He pulled a muscle on Tuesday and a decision will not be made about him until Saturday. Visitors to the track today were Astrazami and Whiteoaks Both travelled well from Matamata and they were given two or three rounds of pacework on the plough.

The first day winner, Gallant Lady, was given two rounds of pacework. She has thrived this week and looks ready to race well again, though she has 101 b more to carry.