Plans For Piko

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32301, 20 May 1970, Page 4

Plans For Piko

“The Press’* Special Service HAMILTON.

The champion three-year-old, Piko, has made very good pro gross in the last two weeks and he is ready to resume racing in the Members’ Handicap '6f) at Ellersie on Saturday week.

Piko. which has been Weighted at 9-8. has 221 b above the minimum. He was brought to Te Rapa for a training gallop yesterday, but was not asked for much speed. He was to have resumed in the seven furlongs Stewards' Handicap at Te Rapa on May 9, but when the track became soft it was decided to scratch him as it was felt that he was not quite forward enough to do himself full justice.

Herewini, which was disappointing in the Seddon Hurdles, has done well and his trainer, J. H. Hely, says that he will have his next race in the Great Northern Hurdles at Ellerslie on Saturday week.

There was an excuse for Herewini's failure at Te Rapa last Saturday. He was trailing Sabaean Summer and going well, but became unbalanced when Sabaean Summer fell with just over a round to go. After that he was never travelling kindly.

Personality Award (N.Z. Press Association) AUCKLAND. A rider, J. Harris, a trainer, W. McEwen, and an ownertrainer. B. Priscott, are the field for the 1970 Personality of the Year award, presented annually by the . Racing Writers' Association at a formal dinner at Ellerslie. The award is decided on a vote by racing and trotting writers throughout the country. Previous winners have been N. SimpeOh, P. Wolfenden. J. Pollock. C. Conway, D. Wilson, W. Hillis, W. Skelton, and S. Brown. Harris has been nominated for his unique feat in winning the International Invitation Stakes at, Te Rapa on Far Time las ah apprentice, beating leading riders from three other countries, for riding a record number of winners for an ap- ' prentice this season, and for i his manner, conduct and outstanding skill. Priscott has been cited for achieving fame in New Zealand land Australia for his skilful" training of his champion stayer, Il Tempo, whose Auckland and Wellington Cup victories this season have written his name into the record books. McEwen has been named for his outstanding success as a trainer this season, particularly Ln the development of three of the country’s leading handicappers. Tomray, Anne Gable, and I Red Loki, and for his guidance of this season’s leading apprentice, J. Harris.

Voting closes today, and the award will be presented next week.