Big Bill Fancied In Levin Event

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31115, 19 July 1966, Page 4

Big Bill Fancied In Levin Event

“The Press’’ Special Service PALMERSTON NORTH. In spite of his failure at Trentham in the Winter Oats Handicap, Big Bill could repeat his success of last year on the Levin course when he contests the Hatuma Lime Handicap there tomorrow.

Last year the race was the President’s Handicap and Big Bill led all the way to win by three lengths and a half from Three Kings and Capless.

Big Bill failed to handle the sticky ground at Trentham. He finished sixth, but was not knocked about over the final stages. The ground at Levin should suit him better for although it may be soft it is usually fairly loose. Flounce, which will be ridden by R. J. Skelton, appeals. She showed improvement in her last start when Chatty Lady nosed her out of first place at Wanganui. Flounce has done well since. Royal Polo and Supa both ran good races at Wanganui with Royal Polo’s effort a big improvement. He has plenty of ability and could be prominent. If Laramie starts he will be taken into consideration in a field of this strength. The best of the others may be Acis and the improving Colonial King. Dunraven will have an apprentice allowance in the Stewards* Handicap and this should get him home at the head of the field. Easy Winner Dunraven was an easy winner on the second day at Trentham. He scored by five lengths. Then, last Saturday, he was promoted to third after a skirmish in the sprint. Summer Flight and Master Defence appeal. Summer Flight ran good races over a middle distance at Hastings. In his 'ast start Hatari just beat him. Now he will revert to a sprint and should make the change in good style. Master Defence looked un-

lucky to lose the sprint at Trentham as he was holding the others when he ran out He has raced well at Levin in the past. Selections:— 11.30 a.m.—Gavin Par* kin Memorial: Sure Trade, Teak, Aloft. 12.5 p.m. Muhonoa Trial: First division: Thurible, Vigil. Second division: Fair Honey, By Dare. 12.45 p.m.—Apprentices’ Handicap: Rossmoyne, Count de Seine, Sir Guy. 1.25 p.m.—Tararua Hack Hurdles: Regal Ruler, Sir Lake, Royal Admiral. 2.10 p.m.—Hatuma Lime Handicap: Big Bill, Flounce, Royal Polo. 2.50 p.m.—Tiro Tiro Hack Handicap: Mystery Man, Lady Wild, Caplin. 3.40 p.m. Stewards’ Handicap: Dunraven, Summer Flight, Master Defence. 4.15 p.m.—Horowhenua Hack Handicap: Basilio, Sonax, Classic Way.

Fields, with form, for the! double are:

New President.—P. T. Wolfenden has been appointed president of the North Island branch of the Horsemen’s Association. The appointment was made by the association's executive after the resignation of H. M. Allen, who is no longer training.

2.10 p.m.— HATUMA LIME HANDICAP, £1100; Ilf. st. lb 0200 Laramie (9) . . 8 11 0000 Cantus flS> . . 8 4 0200 Big Bill <3) .. 8 2 0004 Acts (17) .. 7 9 0002 Flounce (14) .. 7 9 0000 Regal Ruler (22) .. 7 9 0100 Tax Evader (1) .. 7 9 00 Pomare (12) .. 7 8 0003 Royal Polo (4) .. 7 8 0400 Colonial King (S) .. 7 7 0002 Courtel (20) .. 7 7 OOOO Golden Bay (19) .. 7 7 0300 Goldtone (13) .. 7 7 0000 L’Arc (15) .. 7 7 4000 Lucy Gray (5) 7 7 0100 Matea (10) .. 7 7 0000 Outspan (21) .. 7 7 0000 Peter’s Pride (11) 7 7 0000 Supa (7) . ’ 7 7 0000 Tawa (2) .. 7 7 4124 Tinsel (16) . . 7 7 0000 Bright Coral (6) .. 7 7

3.40 p.m.— STEWARDS' HANDICAP £700; 7f. st. lb 4013 Dunraven (4) 9 2 0004 Master Defence (12) S 5 2002 Summer Flight (3) ., 8 5 1202 Justify (11) 8 2 0000 General Derby (15) 8 1 0000 Acapulco (1) 8 0 0043 Bold Invader (0) .. 8 0 0000 Comrade (16) 8 0 0000 Count Carmel (17) .. 8 0 2200 Garnishee (2) 8 0 0000 Kaupane (5) 8 0 Khoronet (8) 8 0 0000 Loyal Ruler (10) .. 8 0 0100 Mangaroa (14) 8 0 3000 Samuel (7) 8 0 0000 Super Time (18) 8 0 0000 That's It (9) 8 0 0400 Torere (13) 8 0 OOOO Dear Pal (1) 8 0