TROTTING James picked in Franklin mile

Press, Volume CX, Issue 32462, 24 November 1970, Page 9

TROTTING James picked in Franklin mile

"The Press” Special Service AUCKLAND. With Monsignor back to a mobile start and the New Zealand Cup winner, James, there is every possiblity of a very fast time in the mile Hosking Free-For-All at Alexandra Park tonight.

Others in the field with the ability to run a fast mile are Via Veneto, Scottish Charm and Black Watch, although Black Watch and Scottish Charm have drawn the outside positions. A wide draw at the mile post is a big handicap in mobile-start races.

It is inevitable that those starting from well out will have to cover considerable extra ground. Probably none of James’ rivals have the brilliant acceleration, as Monsignor which returned to Auckland none the worse for his exertions at the New Zealand Cup meeting. His form at Addington was disappointing but it cannot be said he had the best luck in the running in at least two of his races. His trainer, R. P. Norton, said yesterday Monsignor travelled very well and is confident the horse will acquit himself very well tonight. The outstanding three-year-old trotter, Rannach Boy, is strongly fancied for the Fred Smith Memorial, the second leg of the T.A.B. concession double. He failed on the first night of the meeting but considering how much ground he lost through an early break he did remarkably well to finish seventh. He is usually a safe beginner and the two-mile journey will suit him as he is a grand stayer. King High, Hair’s Hoping and Mister Melody seem likely to be his toughest rivals. The weather looks settled and the track will be fast. Selections: 6.10 p.m.—First Glenbrook

Stakes: Unique, Captain Court, Clarence Leslie. 6.40 p.m —Tuakau Handicap: Blanket Valley,. Mister Averil, Halo Jacksen. 7.19 p.m—Pukekohe Handicap: Heroic, Kilamo, Corsair. 7.48 p.m —Leopard Stakes: True Temper, Clarlene, Gallio. 9.10 p.m.—Second Glenbrook Stakes: Desmae, Welcome Hanover, Glen Nevis. (.45 p.m—W. Hoskins Free-for-all: James, Monsignor, Bieck Witch. 9.25 p.m—Stewards* Handicap: Ann Avander, Shontelle, Faye Bingen. 184 p.m—Fred Smith Memorial: Rannach Boy, Light Svander, King High. 10.30 p.m—Alexandra Handi-cap-First Division: Dromana, Guy Frost. Second division: Beau Frost, Charlie Gum. Fields—--6.10 p.m GLENBROOK STAKES, $600; 2:20 class; mobUe start; 13f.— AU Globe (9), Bridgedeen (8), Captain Court (2), Clarence Leslie (7), Damaln’s Gift (6), Glenthorne (13), Hobson Bay (10), Major Worth (14), Shadow Frost 18), Silver Watch (12), Star Glaze (18), Unique (11), New Line (8) Pompadour (4) It. Scratched: Fleetson, Lord Trust, Brewer Brown, Glendor. 6.40 p.m— TUAKAU HANDICAP, $900; 2:18 class; mobUe start; 13f— Blanket Valley (12), Clem’s Prize (9) Dias (4), Farex Boy (5), Gold Oaks (7), Haemadoots (6), Halo Jackson (14), Miss Debra (8), Mister Averil (11), Phee Phee (10), Proprietress (3), Sam (2), Sleepy Frost (1). Te Kaltere (13) It. 7.18 pun— PUKEKOHE HANDICAP, $850; trotters; 2:19 class; 13f.—Bonny Aire (10), Corsair (6), Donna Mac

(1), Generou, Jim (7), Heroic (8), James McGregor (2), Malro Lady (5), Merrylight (9), Rebound (4), Roll On (11) It; Kllarno (4), Nui Acre (2), Our Prince (6), Packy Pocket (1) 24; Flagon Wagon (3), Hermeena (1) 48. Scratched: Red Rebel, Hl Lola, Limbo Jim, Regal Venture. 7.40 p.m—

LEOPARD STAKES, $1100; three and four-year-old,; Ilf— Birthday Girl (5), Caledonian npon (9), Count Paree (6), S? elic «. Warrior (3), Jovander (4), Multi Dollar (2), True Temper (1), Via Tanzia (8) It; 5> al l» Gallant Hanover J** B ® »r®am (1), Gallio (2) 24; Scottiah Cheer (15 38. Bracket: Birthday Girl and Gallant Hanover.

Scratched: jack Sprat. 8.10 p.m—•■CO N O OLSMBROOK STAKES, $800; 2:20 class: mobile start: 13f.—Command Performer (7), Desmae (18), First Charles (11),, Glen Nevis (10), Good Guy (8), Loyal Gaillard (12), Pelmet (4), Prince Deltan (1), Red Carey (15), Sonola (3), Sujester (6), True Globe (9), Welcome Hanover (14), Zadar (13)

Scratched: Brief Frost. Fleeting Forbes, Leonie’s Joy, Timber. FIRST LEG OF T.A.B. DOUBLE

8 p.m— HOSKING FREE-FOR-ALL $4000; 2:11 class; mobile start; Im. 90 Black Watch (9) .. It 1413 James (5) •. It 0946 Monsignor (1) .. .. it 0403 Scottish Charm (8) .. It 2349 Thurber Scott (6) .. It 3700 Via Veneto (2) .. It 6486 Western Ridge (4) .. It 59 Yakamo (3) .. It Scratched: Birdie Hanover. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, SHOO; 2:17 clms; 2m—Annavander (4), Ascot Park (10), Brilliant Blue (11), Brother Dean (3), Hal Scott (5), Hermano (2); Miss Caducous (7), Parisian King (12), Screen Play (8), Shontelle (9), Single Hal (6), Vandameda (13), Wardene (14) it; Eden’s Charm (2), Faye Bingen (1), Henry Eden (3) 36. Scratched: Latty lona, Crystal John, Dark Imp. SECOND LEO OP TAB. DOUBLE 10.5 p.m.— FRED SMITH MIMORIAL $1500; trotters; 2:16 class; 2m. 6322 Mister Melody (3) .. It 6 Mysore (2) .. it 5893 Our Chum (1) .. it 1217 Rannach Boy (4) .. it 0000 Warrior Bold (5) .. It 1185 Chief Counsel (6) 24 0000 Light Evander (4) ..24 0909 s?*Koott ‘(I) :: 24 °O9B &&. (2i:: :: y 4570 Hidrt S Hoptag (i> ” » 7080 Inflammable (3) . .38 3441 King High (3) ... .. 36 Swing. scratched: My Amigo, Regal Way. 10.30 p.m— ALEXANDRIA HANDICAP, *700; 2:19 cteas; mobile start; Ilf. Kw Py (17)Y*“4urieno (lO)* 0 88T cfcr Ap? Charlie Gum (5), Dark Prince (10), Eden Dell (4), Greek March (3), Old Son (9), Rosslyn’s Pride Brackets: Court Again and Loyal Laddie; Dromana and Old Son; Eden Doll and Grand Marnier; Greek March and Guy Frost; Irvine Scott and Jenny &; ,9 & « SS Snowbound; Stormy Ken and Sweet Lu; Thurlene and VI Direct. Scratched: Thurber Queen, Areaway, Cuban Chief, Laurel Lad, Palomar, Red Water.