James Direct Good Forbury Prospect

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31588, 27 January 1968, Page 7

James Direct Good Forbury Prospect

James Direct, which has won at two of his four starts, may extend his record in the Summer Handicap, the first leg of the on-course double at Forbury Park this evening.

James Direct, which is trained at Palmerston by his partowner, S. A. Penny, was a runaway winner over two miles at Ashburton on Boxing Day at his last start. If he shows similar dash he should win this race comfortably. The consistent Wyndham mare, Valley Girl, will add to the strong hand of southern stables in the race. She looked unlucky when third at Invercargill on January 17 at her latest start Loyal Friend, another consistent pacer, Flying Reel, Johnny Glen and Petite Dell appeal most strongly of the remainder. Brigade’s Advice raced most impressively at the Ashburton trials on Tuesday and she should make a bold bid to win the second leg, the twomile Twilight Handicap. She is a grand stayer and should master the distance better than most in the race. Senator Frost, a tough four-year-old from Gore, could make Brigade’s Advice work hard for her win. He was second to Glenda Hatiover at Winton on December 30 at his latest start

Late Frost, a fair third behind Cathpete at Addington Raceway on Wednesday, Dixie Hanover, Balmacraig, Hercules and Waitaki Smoke are others capable of racing prominently in an open field. The T.A.B. double will be run on the Burnett’s White Satin Handicap and the Mosgiel Handicap. Fair weather is forecast and the track will be in good order. FIRST LBG OF ON-COURSB DOUBLE 6.15 p.m.— SUMMER HANDICAF 9900 ; 2:18 claw; 13f. 5119 Claudia Hanover (12) It 5343 Dillean (4) it 0191 James Direct (11) .. It 0002 Johnny Glen (7) .. It 1097 Light Ember (8) .. It 4334 Loyal Friend (14) .. It 6793 Mansflield (13) .. It 3101 Petite Dell (5) .. It 2634 Platform (6) .. »- 1* 1052 Restabell <3> .. it 1000 Scott’s Song (10) .. -It 3213 Valley Girl (2) It Scratched: Imperial Way, Flying Reel. 4.50 p.m.— VAUXHALL HANDICAP, 91100; 2:17 class; trotters; 13f and 108yds.—Doctor Scott (5), Glen Bell (4), Halberdier (2), Joey’B Pride (1), Silver Spring (3), Sweet Yvonne (7), It; Aronmot (3), Halberg (1). Lucero (4), Vapour (2) 24; Copper Wire (1), Dunluce Castle (3), Karen Brigade (2) 36. Scratched: Tutira.

SECOND LEG OF ON-COURSE DOUBLE 7.29 p.m.— TWILIGHT HANDICAP 91300; 2:16 class; 2m. 2023 Balmacraig (11) It 1623 Brigade’s Advice (12) It 6160 Command (4) . It 9211 Dixie Hanover (3) .. It 9908 Finesse (7) .. It 1916 Gilda Tryax (8) .. it 8132 Hercules (1) .. It 745 Jimmy Dleman (10) .. It 2479 KlUadar (5) ..It 0102 Senator Frost (9) .. It 7645 Waitaki Smoke (2) .. It 7687 Warily (13) .. It Scratched: Late Frost. T 'ctctJaßDS’ HANDICAP, 9800; 2:19 class; 13f and 108yds.— Blonde Sister (10), Colonel Glenn (14), Discount (1), Ennis (10) Good Lord (12), Hi Dee (11) Jimmy Tryax (6), Johnny Kawa (4), Pleasant Lass (13), Raven's Best (3), State Express (7) Stomp (2), Winslow Lady (5) It. T Brackets: Blonde Sister and Ennis; Good Lord and Stomp. Scratched: Tolstoy. 8.30 p.m.— BURNETTS WHITE SATIN HANDICAP 82000; 2:13 class; 13f and 108 yards. 3075 Atanui (5) ... It 2101 Corwar (1) It 0008 Black Tulip (4) „.. t It 0006 Glen Vale (2) . It 2069 Soldier Gal (3) It 0609 Yankee Dandy (7) 11 6930 Thunderina (6) * - It 4400 Stereo Scott (1) 12 2274 Bob Again (2) «. 12 4000 Fielder (1) ..24 9006 Space Cadet (2) .. 24 Brackets: Atanui and Corwar, Soldier Gal and Yankee Dandy. Scratched: Spry. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. 81100; 2:17 class; Ilf.—Alpha Girl (3), Apex (1), Authentic (9), First Pick (4), Flight Adorian (5), Golden Garry (2), Lord Avon (8) Newella (7), Sir Echo (12), Stormy Lane (10), Tasmanian Lady (11), Torpi (13), Young Lad (14) It. Scratched: Rosedale Hanover. 9.30 p.m.— PORTSMOUTH CHALLENGE STAKES. $1000; two-year-olds, Im.—Amber Lad (10), Frozen (11), Ghandi (14), Ginger Wine ; (8), Helikina (13), Johnny Eden (1), Jondor (9), Lady Aurora (6),

Lehigh (12), Margaret Marte (2). Mis* Marie (4), Radiant Globe (3) Two Degree (5), Waiata (•) It. SECOND LEG OF T.A.B. DOUBLE 10 p.m.— MOS GIRL HANDICAP 32000; 2:14 class; trotters; 2m. 0415 Cleome (0) It 0050 Dispense (1) .. . It 3228 Flying Minstrel (3)r.. it 4241 Kate Smith (5) It 0564 Morven Lad (4) It 1121 Royal Armour (2) .. It 8402 Break Through <3) .. 12 0069 Russell (1) ..12 6950 Seven Nights (2) i,.. 12 5278 Glen Dee (2) .. 24 4400 Logan Count (3) ». 24 1450 Uteena (1) „. 24 6605 Tronso (1) ..= 30 10.30 p.m.— CRESCENT HANDICAP, 31600; 2:15 class; Ilf.—Bill Adonis (3), Drumore (8), Garrison Girl (1), Leading Light (2), Meadowbank (4) Norlight (9), Paranova (7), Prospector (5). .Snowline (6), It; Celtic Gem (3), Newport Maid (2). Spanway (4), Vantage (1> 12. Brackets: Leading Light and Snowline, Vantage and Newport Maid. Scratched: Grand Finale.