CHALLEN IN FORM

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30085, 20 March 1963, Page 4

CHALLEN IN FORM

Smart Run At Awapuni “The Press” Special Service PALMERSTON NORTH March IS. The staUenxMee Plantation and Challen again excelled at Awapuni today when they ran a bold gallop in preparation for the Johnstone Memorial here on Saturday. They give the trainer T. R. Howe a strong hand in the event Ilbint ran a good trial for the Sires' Produce Stakes and For Free. The Bandit and Emba were others to go well in a very quiet morning's work. On the course proper 40 feet out. Challen (O'Neill) and Plantation (Mahoney) were clear of Gymkhana (Watson) at the end of a smart five furlongs in imin 4 S-Ssec the last three in 38 3-Seec Jt was sound work bv both Plantation and Challen. which seemed evenly matched Thev form a strong hand for T. R. Howe in the J. M. Johnston Memorial Handicap. Ilbint (O'Neill) was going easily alongside Hi-Minx (Taylor) with two lengths to Momentous (Wateon) at the completion of five furlongs in Imin feec. the last three in 39 2-Ssec. Ilbint galloped weU. She was wide all the way on the first day at Trentham and may do bettor in the Sires Produce Stakes. The Bandit (Whiteman) ran right away from Authentic (Taylor) at the finish of six furlongs in Imin 18 4-Ssec. The Bandit hit cut freely and looks forward enough to run well in the high-weight on Saturday. Riding engagements for the Manawatu meeting include.—l. Lord: Golden Rum. A. Johnson: Momentous B. G. Smith: Ataaranga. P Whiteman: Sir loin. Very Dry. Gaynova. W. D. Skelton: Vivid Light. TUiy Light Nhumai. R. Fisher: Gold Chat, Advance General Marco Bank. R. A. Jenkins: The Bandit. Outcome. B F. Andrews: Estate, Kebir. Gey Gavotte, Nell. Royal Howe. Fair RuUah. Royal Duty R. W. Taylor: Copper Pride. Dameelle. Silver Pelt. Copper King. Monty's Gold. Armure. B. N. Mahoney: Shubad C. McGovern: Wonderwav T. Mullane: Emba. Dine and Dance. Ardlul. B. J. Clements: Golden Melody. N B. Holland: Dune. A. J. Murray: Golden Sabrina.