CARTERTON

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 32998, 18 August 1972, Page 2-3 (Supplement)

CARTERTON

T.A.B. double: races 6 and S

"The Press” Special Service WELLINGTON. Heckle's Choice has not raced since winning at Levin at the end of last month, but even so he should extend his record and win the West Derby Handicap, first leg of the Carterton Racing Club's meeting to be held at Tauherenikau today. Heckle’s Choice could not have been more impressive when he won at Levin from Origin and Blue Robin. A five-year-old by

Better Honey, his form before that had been good, and even his draw of 15 should not bother him too much

Black Charm, a winner at Hastings on Saturday, could add to her record here. Her form cannot be faulted, and at best she is always hard to topple. Spa was third at Marton last time, his best form for a while, and with the services of the promising apprentice, G. Julius, he could run close again. Twitchit has come solid. She won on the first day at Hastings and only just went under to Black Charm on the second.

Magnifique will resume over ground. She needed the run at Levin last month, and also had an outing at Tuesday’s matinee, but may still need a race or two yet to bring her close to her best.

The Riccarton trainer, D. J. Thistoll, has two runners entered, Regal Ration and Foreign Aid. Regal Ration has won three of lus last four races and looks an outstanding prospect. He won by three lengths on a heavy Riccarton track last Saturday.

Foreign Aid was third behind Lynwood Lass on Riccarton’s middle day. his first outing since May, and he should be all the better for it.

Disarmed may be a hope. He was most impressive when winning at Awapuni, and then last week was making ground when second to Father John.

Altar Boy turned in a fine effort when resuming at Levin last month, and could continue with his form by winning the Taratahl Handicap, the second leg. At Levin, Altar Boy made ground solidly for fourth, and at this stage of his campaign should be ready to run a bold seven furlongs. Tassel seems to save her best for Trentham, although a year ago she finished second to Spa in the Taratahi. She has more sprint form than most in the second leg. King Owen may be hard to beat. He looked impressive at Levin when he made ground for fourth. From a good draw, he should race well.

The top-weight, Ayub Khan, was never sighted in his one outing at Riccarton, but he could still run well. There will also be a good deal of interest in the effort of Leon, which has ifot raced since the beginning of the year. He has the ability, and might be a place chance. Mystic Dancer is one for longer odds, although the heavier the track, the better her chance. Cheryl Marie could upset, and Moidart must also be considered.

RACE 1

DALEFIELD HURDLES, $1000; 13f.—Burglar Bill (6) 9-5; Tina Girl (7) 9-2; My Opinion (8) 9-1; Go Aer (3), Gurkha’s Pride (11), Harleight Babe (13), Red n’ Grey (9). Suda Bay (1), Tawhai (5), Wishaway (4) 9-0. Scratched: Leronic (2), Pretty Cockie (12), Relampago (10).

11.40 a.m.— BELVEDERE PLATE, $1000; 6f and 55 yards.—Mac Dee (13) 8-10: That’s Luck (15) 8-5; Cattleya (3) 8-4; Charger (22), Guesta Ray (9), Snow Queen (7), Hombrldge (1) 8-3; Montana Pearl (6), Safety Match (2), Suncharm (21) 8-2; Jury (5), Kathey’s Crown (14), Maurv (12). Papa Doc (19), Silver Sovereign (11), Stunnita (24), Susie Kay (16) 8-1; Chanteuse (10), Darcola (20), Grecian Garden (8), Skara Brae (17), Sonora (23), Waratah Lass (4), Wishagain (18) 8-0. Balloted out with right of reentry: Grecian Garden, Waratah Lass, Sonora. 12.20 p.m.— HOWARD BOOTH MEMORIAL HACK HANDICAP, $1000; lm.~ Philtone (5) 8-7; Bish (9), Civil Defence (1), Friendly Pal (3) 8-6; Bally Lucky (2), Arknal (10), Perbena (20) 8-5; Arkoi (21). Automatic (11), Battle Fund (18). Hunting Chief (7), Kimberley Lass (12), Lot (8), Master Morgan (15), Provincial Chief (6), Red Nib (13), Stirling Fair (4), True Friend (16) 8-4. Scratched: Ah Bee (17), Arctic Trek (14), Full Moon (19). 1 p.m.— CARTERTON RACING CLUB THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, $2000; 6f and 55 yards.—Surge Again (8) 9-0; Ragham (3) 8-9; Nana Mouskouri (6) 8-4; His Bestone (5), Black Rod (4) 8-3; Casa Dal (1), Kowhai Park (7), Prime Factor (10), West Point (9) 8-0. Scratched: Branded (11). Rata Hills (2), Ryal (10). 1.40 p.m.— N.Z. HACK STAYERS' PLATE, $1300; Um.—Accurate (14) 8-10; Trocar (11) 8-6; Retread (1) 8-5; St Davids (17) 8-4; Deno (15) 8-3; Silver Heart (6) 8-1; Arknal (20), General Ambrose (1), Harkim (4). Hokio (19), Honeywin (7), Kew (22), Mr Subtle (21), My Blue (9), O’Riley (10), Peter John (12), Red n’Grey (2), Sharpley (8), Usquabaugh (3) 8-0. Balloted out in order of reentry: Arknal, Red n’Grey. , Scratched: Sarlat (18), Bish (16), Lady Shirley (13).

(TAI. double closes 12.55 p.m.) (T.A.B. closes 1.15 p.m.) 2.25 p.m.— WEST DERBY HANDICAP, $2500; lira. 1 4841 BLACK CHARM (13) 8-10. Yet another win in central districts at Hastings last Saturday. Usually holds form well. 2 1550 MAGNIFIQUE (10) 8-7. Promising stayer resuming.

Probably needs the run. L. Canton. 3 0012 TWITCHIT (9) 8-6. Came back to form when first and second at Hastings recently. Place chance at least on the form. S. Hammersley. 4 2331 HECKLE'S CHOICE (15) 8-5. Has fashioned impressive record lately. Won easily at Levin last time and sure to go boldly again. M. Campell. 5 1151 REGAL RATION (5) 8-4. Surprise mile win at Riccarton last Saturday. Form overall impressive. 6 5013 FOREIGN AID (12) 8-2. Won at Riccarton in May then good third there 10 days ago. Must be respected. J. Dowling. 7 8402 HI VITA (14) 8-1. Better race at Hastings last time. Useful on his day and might be near winning form again. W. Skelton. 8 5443 BLUE ROBIN (3) 7-13. Unlucky third behind Heckle's Choice at Levin last time. Form overall is sound

and ’ looks place chance at least. M. Burridge. 10 7039 WHAKAMOA (6) 7-13. Failed when kept handy at Hastings last Saturday. Came from back for third On same course before that. Veteran still racing with plenty of

dash. 11 5000 MASTER BRYNN (2) 7-12. Others preferred. 13 4663 SPA (16) 7-12. Improved effort at Marton last time.

Likes course and could go close. G. Julius. 14 8006 DECIMAL COIN (1) 7-11. Makes little appeal. D. Peake. 15 3412 DISARMED (7) 7-11. Won hack lOf. at Awapuni two starts back then beaten by Father John in similar comBany at Hastings. First start t top grade but has place chance on recent form. N. Harris. 17 7675 GOG (8) 7-11. Fair efforts at Hastings recently. Could be dangerous light-weight. D. Harris. 18 4600 ROYAL BLAZE (18) 7-11. Form not good enough. Scratched: Sandpiper (4), Royal Andrew (17), Frigate (11). HACK HANDICAP, $1000; sf.—Gidaman (2), Regentiro (4) 8-10; Star Vista (5) 8-9; Bella Union (1), Frosty Blue (11), Gay Friend (10), Just Armed (6), Lady Willett (9), Midland Boy (3), Rata Hills (12), Sea Wolf (7) 8-6. Scratched: Dorican Star (8), O’Plume (13). (T.AB. closes 2.35 p.m.) TARATAHI HANDICAP, $2000; 7f. 1 8180 AYUB KHAN (2) 8-12. Very good on his day but unreliable. Well beaten at Riccarton last time. B. Bateup. 2 1686 LEON (8) 8-11. Smart galloper resuming. Has been working well and could go close. J. Harris. 3 9704 ALTAR BOY (7) 8-10.

Bold effort at Levin when re-1 suming. Could go close on home track. R. Skelton. 4 9240 MYSTIC DANCER (10) 8-3. Versatile mare. Won sprint at Trentham in July and placed in sprint at Riccarton before running fourth in Grand National Hurdle Should not be dismissed. M. Burridge. 5 9050 CANTOSTAN (6) 8-1. Disappointing lately. Fiftli at Riccarton two starts back, o Reed. 6 3000 ELKIRO (1) 8-1. Form has tailed off. 7 8208 MIAS (3) 8-1. Unreliable but quite likely to get some of the money. D. Strawbridge. 8 2336 TASSEL (14) 1-1. Racing consistently and must be respected on that score. Needs the going soft. M. Campbell. 9 0200 CALLY RAL (4) 8-0. Not fancied on last two efforts at Riccarton. 10 6090 CHERYL MARIE (13) 8-0 Others preferred. D. Peake. 12 2890 MOIDART (9) 8-0. Has not raced for three months but has gone well while fresh before. M. Burridge. 13 6280 RELAMPAGO (16) 8-0.

Not fancied at this distance. 14 8127 STREAKING (It) 8-0. Beat small hack field in mud at Trentham last month. This 16 0900 WAIHOU LASS (15) 8-0. Should be safely held. Scratched: King Owen (5). Well Armed (12).

RACE 9

4.20 p.m.— CLAREVILLE HANDICAP, $750; 6f and 55 yards.—Arceen (19), Blue Arrow (13), Branded (14), Dimples (22), Dlnola (1), El Salvador (5). Dun Back (20), Fino-Fin (7), Flamingo Bay (24), Heart’s Delight (21), Hytuppence (6), Lady Shirley (18), Mighty Sincere (10), Nlckolal (16). O’Plume (15), Pisces (12), State Highway (4), Vivienne Kay (17) 8-0. Balloted out in order of reentry: Flamingo Bay. O’Plume, Branded. Scratched: Princess Sioux (9). Precious Jewel ’ (3), Royal Quandary (23). Sambal (2), Soelakl (8), Summer Light (11).