HIGHLIGHTS OF TRACKWORK Frosty Blue ready for good race

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32565, 26 March 1971, Page 2 (Supplement)

HIGHLIGHTS OF TRACKWORK Frosty Blue ready for good race

Frosty Blue should not be the least of the chances in the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Jamefield Improvers’ Handicap at Wingatui tomorrow. The former northerner was taken south yesterday after a satisfactory trial on the plough on his home track at Riccarton. He had a good weight up, with B. Pelling as his rider, when paired with the two-year-old, Majestic (P. Smith), from near the five furlongs. He ran clear immediately and won the trial comfortably.

Frosty Blue ran his last three furlongs in 41 1-5 and could have bettered that time with little trouble.

Later Bannock, a last-start winner at Ashburton, sprinted three furlongs in 38. He was ridden by O. Anning. Pretentious (A. Eastwood) finished his work by running in from the three furlongs in 42. Five-furlong trials from the starting gate on the outside of the course proper occupied, much of the training. Kathy Come Home, from R .B. Taggart’s stable, was a dear winner of the first heat from Lady Attack, a Hawa filly bought at the Hazlett sale by a patron of P. H. Jones’s stable. Bev Leigh, a three-year-old Eastern Nip filly prepared by B. S. Finlayson, won the second heat narrowly from Siren, with Awocato third. Siren, a sister of Just Ace, and a winner in the North Island last season, is being trained by P. H. Jones for a Christchurch syndicate. Gyrate, a maiden performer, shaped like an improver in beating the stablemates, Warrington and Carafin, in the third heat. The. fourth heat was notable mainly for a strong finishing run by Aeolian, which carried him past his stablemate, Chilli Bean, in the last few strides. Aoeliari was several lengths from the lead half-way through; the trial. AWAPUM Marchere confirmed her favouritism for the Sires* Produce Stakes tomorrow with a dazzling gallop yesterday. The filly ran near record time for six furlongs, yet left no doubts that she could have gone faster in the straight. Kaukapakapa was also at his best and looks sure to be a leading contender for the first leg of the T.A.B. double. He has improved considerably since racing at Trentham. The tracks were in good order, the plough having been watered. Working 50ft from the rails on the course proper Marchere ran away from Triple Shot in the straight and completed six furlongs in Imin 15 2-ssec. She was kept just behind her companion for the first half-mile, but swept past him in a stride when they turned for home to complete the final three furlongs in 37sec. She was revelling in her work passing the post and left no doubts in the minds of the large crowd of watchers that it was a winning trial for the rich two-year-old race tomorrow. Long Shot was too good for Meditate over seven furlongs in Imin 32sec and had something in reserve over the last three in 39 2-ssec. He is in good order for the Manawatu Mile. Fashion made up ground to be on terms with Worthy Son at the end of a mile in Imin 46sec. They came fast over the last three furlongs in 38sec. Fashion is likely to start favourite in the Te Matai Handicap. Papahu was sent alone over six furlongs in Imin 18sec. He ran on well over the final three in 38sec. First Up went over the same course recording Imin 18 3-ssec for the distance but sprinting fast over the last three in 37sec. Young Ida was not extended to beat Copper Royal at the end of half a mile in 50 4-ssec. She could have done better than 37 l-ssec for the final three furlongs and looks an outside chance in the principal event. Polpeflro took the time honours for five furlongs when she scampered over the course in Imin 3 3-ssec without being fully extended over the final three in 38 2-ssec. Another Stakes candidate, Glad Eye, went easily over half a mile in 51 2-ssec. Grizzly looked well as he went out to gallop, but he was restrained to 56 2-ssec for half a mile. Sir Quetzal took Imin 7sec for the last five furlongs of his work. Tupelo was too good for Lovely Honey this morning running the six furlongs in Imin 18sec without being kicked up over the last three in 38 l-ssec-Kaukapakapa was the star trialist on the plough. He took only Imin 16 2-ssec for six furlongs and was doing better than Ayub Khan, which joined in at the half-mile, over the final three in 38 2-ssec. This three-year-old has worked exceptionally well this week and looks the best of the local candidates in the Manawatu Mile. Silver Knight was shading Aristoc at the end of seven furlongs in Imin 33 4-ssec. They did not have much pace on for the urst furlong, but came over the

Five-furlong trials from the starting gate on the outside of the course proper occupied, much of the training. Kathy Come Home, from R .B. Taggart’s stable, was a dear winner of the first heat from Lady Attack, a Hawa filly bought at the Hazlett sale by a patron of P. H. Jones’s stable. Bev Leigh, a three-year-old Eastern Nip filly prepared by B. S. Finlayson, won the second heat narrowly from Siren, with Awocato third. Siren, a sister of Just Ace, and a winner in the North Island last season, is being trained by P. H. Jones for a Christchurch syndicate. Gyrate, a maiden performer, shaped like an improver in beating the stablemates, Warrington and Carafin, in the third heat. The. fourth heat was notable mainly for a strong finishing run by Aeolian, which carried him past his stablemate, Chilli Bean, in the last few strides. Aoelian was several lengths from the lead half-way through: the trial. AWAPVNI

Marchers confirmed her favouritism for the Sires* Produce Stakes tomorrow with a dazzling gallop yesterday. The filly ran near record time for six furlongs, yet left no doubts that she could have gone faster in the straight. Kaukapakapa was also at his best and looks sure to be a leading contender for the first leg Of the T.A.B. double. He has improved considerably since racing at Trentham. The tracks were in good order, the plough having been watered. Working 50ft from the rails on the course proper Marchere ran away from Triple Shot in the straight and completed six furlongs in Imin 15 2-ssec. She was kept just behind her companion for the first half-mile, but swept past him in a stride when they turned for home to complete the final three furlongs in 37sec. She was revelling in her work passing the post and left no doubts in the minds of the large crowd of watchers that it was a winning trial for the rich two-year-old race tomorrow.

Long Shot was too good for Meditate over seven furlongs in Imin 32sec and had something in reserve over the last three in 39 2-ssee. He is in good order for the Manawatu Mile.

Fashion made up ground to be on terms with Worthy Son at the end of a mile in Imin 46sec. They came fast over the last three furlongs in 38sec. Fashion is likely to start favourite in the Te Matal Handicap. Papahu was sent alone over six furlongs in Imin IBsec. He ran on well over the final three in 38sec. First Up went over the same course recording Imin 18 3-ssec for the distance but sprinting fast over the last three in 37sec.

Young Ida was not extended to beat Copper Royal at the end of half a mile in 50 4-ssec. She could have done better than 37 l-ssec for the final three furlongs and looks an outside chance in the principal event. Polpeflro took the time honours for five furlongs when she scampered over the course in Imin 3 3-ssec without being fully extended over the final three in 38 2-ssec. Another Stakes candidate, Glad Eye, went easily over half a mile in 51 2-ssec. Grizzly looked well as he went out to gallop, but he was restrained to 56 2-ssec for half a mile. Sir Quetzal took Imin 7sec for the last five furlongs of his work.

Tupelo was too good for Lovely Honey this morning running the six furlongs in Imin 18sec without being kicked up over the last three in 38 l-3sec-

Kaukapakapa was the star trialist on the plough. He took only Imin 16 2-ssec for six furlongs and was doing better than Ayub Khan, which joined in at the half-mile, over the final three in 38 2-ssec. This three-year-old has worked exceptionally well this week and looks the best of the local candidates in the Manawatu Mile.

Silver Knight was shading Aristoc at the end of seven furlongs in Imin 33 4-ssec. They did not have much pace on for the first furlong, but came over the

last six in Imin 19 l-ssec, with the final three in 38 4-ssec. Breathalyser has done well since her first*day run. She could have cleared away from Fair Ally over the final stages of seven furlongs in Imin 30sec as she was travelling very easily over the final three in 39 3-ssec. Belle Rina was doing better than Hi-Bing at the end of six furlongs in Imin 17sec. This was a good gallop as they came over the last three in 38 2-ssec. On the inside trial Bellamour sprinted six furlongs in Imin 18 3-ssec. She carried a solid weight yet was travelling well over the final three in 37 3-ssec. Bounty finished ahead of Candelle at the end of five furlongs in Imin 4sec. WOODVILLE

Silver Blue galloped soundly with Classic Mission in preparation for the Manawatu Mile on Saturday. They took time honours for six furlongs and worked comfortably. Working on the plough, Silver Blue and Classic Mission went over six furlongs in Imin 15 I*s sec, the last three in 37 l-ssec. Silver Blue’s ability to keep handy will be a big advantage tn the capacity field on Saturday. Desert Bay, a likely type making his debut on Saturday had Wilco as his companion over half a mile in 51’ l-ssec. .Tiromai, Dragon King and Comrade pleased over seven furlongs in Imin 29>sec the final three in 37 3-ssec. Comrade did well to keep with his younger rivals. Antipodes ran three furlongs in 37sec. Josie Glow and Papatate, which had the inside running, ran seven furlongs smartly in Imin 28 4-5 sec, the final three in 38 l-ssec. Triton coasted over three fur-

longs in 35 4-ssec. He ran a similar time on Tuesday in his first gallop following a spell. Lady Branksomc was well held throughout six furlongs in Imin 22sec, the last three in 3tt 3-ssec. Site is ready for a bold raco In the Adderstone Handicap. Automatic, improved by her race at Awapuni, recorded Imin 4*ssec for five furlongs.

Miss Harleigh and Denigh sped over seven furlongs in Train 29 4-ssec, the last three comfortably in 37 l-ssec. Idoflo and Minstrel ran six furlongs in Imin 18 4-ssec, the last three in 37 4-ssec. Lord Ex began at the mile, picking up First Edition at the six furlongs. They ran home from there in Imin 15 3-ssec and were doing their work well. Noir Filou, which will not run in the Awapuni Gold Cup unless the track eases, ran six furlongs very easily in Imin 20 4rssec. On the course proper, where the pegs were out 40 feet, Lionada and Lapata ran half a mile In 51 4-ssec, the final three furlongs in 37 3-ssec. Kote Maori and Stay Red recorded 53 3-5 for half a mile, the final three in 39 3-ssec.

Pat rid a and Mela worked early and could not be timed. Mela should benefit from the experience when she makes her debut in the Fairdale Handicap.

IN’CARGILL Stormy Seas, one of the early favourites for the Provincial Handicap at Wingatui tomorrow, has been scratched. The trainer; R. F. Pankhurst, is dissatisfied with his weight of S.O. “Shewetta still retains most of her brilliance, and I do not want to break Stormy Sea’s heart by chasing her,” he said. “I am not trying to be too critical of the handicapper, but £ think it unwise to start him

against Shewetta when he is only in receipt of 101 b from her. “Shewetta lias won over $14,000 in stakes, Including the Great Easter, Stewards’ and just about every other big sprint in the South Island. My fellow has been beaten a few times lately in open company.”

HASTINGS Kirrama, which is to run an exhibition galldp at Awapuni tomorrow over about six furlongs, has made a complete recovery from the soreness that worried him recently, and he will be close to his peak when he tackles the Stars Travel International next week. Lilt, Partner and Leon worked well yesterday. A dense fog blanketed the course and many gallops went untimed. Yesterday, Kirrama (C. Hercock) ran seven furlongs on the course proper In Imin 30sec, the Last three in 40sec. He enjoyed his work and pulled up well. He should be right at his best with another gallop or two. Lilt (R. Marsh), one of the favourites for the Manawatu Sires* Produce Stakes, ran a very easy five furlongs in Imin 9Jsec, the last three in 42sec. She is at peak fitness and ready for a great race.

Relampago (R. Marsh), which is capable of a bold race in the Adderstone Handicap, ran six furlongs in Imin 17 2-s Sec, the last three in 41sec. He is very fit. Leon (R. Marsh), which is in great order for the Adderstohe Handicap, galloped with Astrella (D. Seiwood) and they ran half a mile in 50 3-ssec, the last three furlongs in 39sec. Leon has hardened and he might be a big threat at the week-end. On the plough, Game (R. Marsh) ran six furlongs in Imin 20sec, the last three in 40sec. His trainer, K, H. Quinlivan, has

him at peak for the Awapuni Gold Cup. Quick S'al ran three furlongs in 39sec, and Black Suit, ridden by R. Marsh, took 43 2-ssec for i three furlongs, then ran another threO in 42sec, Just William, Agra and Mr Sin worked in the fog and it was not possible to time them. Just William would only need a shower of rain to make him a place prospect in the Woodhey Handicap at Awapuni. Lionaire (G. Innes) and Lilac Fair (J. Panapa) took Imin 21 4-ssec for six furlongs, the last three in 41 4-ssec. Tills was a good run, but Lionaire may not run at Awapuni tomorrow. Partner (L. Carston) worked on the course proper and ran seven furlongs in Imin 36sec, the last three in 40sec. He is a very fit horse and should be hard to beat in the Adderstone Handicap. No Thanks and Tatter took Imin 6sec for five furlongs, the last three occupying 41sec. No Thanks has improved with her race the first day at Awapuni and will not be out of her depth in the Sires’ Produce Stakes. WINGATVI Steady rain made conditions miserable yesterday when candidates for the Dunedin meeting completed their preparations. After an overnight soaking the course proper provided easy footing and was cutting out 40 feet from the fence. Ball Boy, which worked well on Tuesday, turned in another pleasing trial for the Dunedin Stakes when he was more impressive than Capasco over half a mile. With at least two stone the worst of the weights, Ball Boy had two lengths to spare on Capasco at the finish, clocking 52sec, the last two furlongs in 26 2-ssec. Malmo and the two-year-old, Linley Wood (Lomond—Goldsmith Maid), were evenly matched

over half a mile in 53 2-ssec, the last three furlongs in 4<)sec. Effgee, which has a little heat in his near front fetlock Joint, was not out for time over three furlongs In 43 4-ssec. Working alone, he was hard held by H. Warren throughout.

Waterfront was restricted to a solo task over half a mile in 52 3-ssec, and Edinburgh and Mcldie, which worked together, clocked similar time, their last three furlongs in 40 3-ssec.