RACING Black Rod, Young Ida well fancied

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33092, 6 December 1972, Page 8

RACING Black Rod, Young Ida well fancied

"The FreM" Special Service WELLINGTON. The Te Parae stallion, Oncidium, has prospects of one of his best days yet in New Zealand with Purdie, Young Ida, and Black Rod engaged in the feature races at the Wanganui summer meeting today.

Oncidium’s popularity with Australian buyers since his first progeny has meant that many of his star gallopers have been exported.

But through breeders who choose to retain their, stock and the occasional local buyer game enough to take on Australian bidders at the national sales, his presence here is becoming more and more evident. It is because of such a buyer as the former Racing Conference president. Mr R. A. Whyte, that Black Rod heads the field for the Wanganui club's new race—the Championship Stakes. Mr Whyte paid $5500 for Black Rod. and the gelding has justified the expense, although twice this season—in an early sprint and in the New Zealand Derby—he has been disappointing. Good chance One of the best chances below the top-weight may be the consistent filly Native Track, and Strike Lucky. The presence of Purdie and Young Ida in the Birch Handicap and the Bristol Handicap is due to the fact that both are raced by their breeders. Purdie carries the colours of J. H. T. and P. N. Duncan, and Young Ida those of J. H. T. Duncan. Purdie finished out of the money at Levin, but like several others he pulled early, then was outsprinted. He is thoroughly consistent and from a good draw in a big field looks a good prospect. Kartika has not raced since she won the New Zealand Cup on November 4, but that was no accident In her previous three runs she had won two provincial handicaps in company similar to this. She does not seem unduly penalised with the topweight of Bst 81b. The speed merchant Kalgoorlie has drawn No. 1, so there is no doubt that the pace will be solid, which will help Young Ida. IIJO a.m^—Western Hl«hweight: Jodie, Jovial Knight, So tin* 10.

123 p.m —December Malden No. I—SI Candy, Royal Sign, Fair May. 12.45 pjn.—Christmas Handicap: Tea, lee Pock, Gaelic Spirit. 1.20 p.m.—Celebrity Stakes: Word Of Wisdom, Tell, DanM Defoe. 135 p.m.—Second December Handicap: Talent Quest, El Salvador, Machete. 2.48 p.m.—H. B. Birch Handicap: Pvrdle, Kartika, Tomben. 3.2 C p.m.—Wanganui Championship Stakes: Black Red Native Trade, Strike Lucky. 4 p.m. Bristol Handicap: Young Ida, Kalgoerlle, Stylish Pal. 4.45 pjn.—Hospitality Stakes: Ruckle's Pride, Charger, Rn Illusion. Heids are:— 1138 ajn— WESTERN HIGH-WEIGHT, *1300: Im.—Sprtnglo (17) 9-13; Jovial Knight (23) 9-7; Bish (11), Just Armed (15), Biscay (8) 0-5; Bravata (7) 94; Jodiet (4) 9-3: Arctic Trek (13), Wool Away (1) 9-2; Chardonnay (12) 9-1; Bordlghera (19), Cuban Queen (6), Emprose (22), Fair Isaac (9), Getlt (21), Honey Lou (3), Idunno (16), Jealous Mate (20), Wymac (2) 9-0. Balloted out in order of reentry: Cuban Queen, Getlt, Fair Scratched: Bobbysox (5), Kura Kllou (IB), Partner (10). 12.5 DECEMBER MAIDEN Na 1, *1100; fillies and mares; 6jf and 44yd.—Adrien (22), Artemisia (18), Dusky Sprite (1), Kassala (11), Kelly Lee (8), Lott Therese (20), Norrie Lou (25), Princessa (4), Syllabub (7) 8-7; Bella Regaza (M), Blue Satchel (14), El Candy (2), Fair May («), Fair Verdict (27), Kathy’s Garden (9), Monere (a), Naldeo (23), Precious Jewel (21), Royal Sign (12), Ruamaru (13), Win Heni (10) 8-5. Bracket: Royal Sign and Ruamaru.

Scratched: Kojlma (15), Adidas (3), Bronzegurs (16), Honeywell (19), Nick A Cent (26), Star Call (17) 12.45 pun.— CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, *1300; Um and 55yds.—Battle Fund (18) 8-13; Tea (15) 8-10; Gaelic Spirit (4), Jayo (131 8-7: Remand (2) 8-4; Mr Ebee (11) 8-3; Ice Pack (3) 8-2; Gay Dinah (1) 7-13; Banna Strand (14), Golden Phyhis (8), Khiri Khan (17), Makiro (12), Margreta (9), Melt (16), Rona Red (5), Self Defence (6), Vallance (10) 7-12. Scratched: Sambones (7), ' 130 pjn.— CELEBRITY STAKES, *2450; sJf.—Word Of Wisdom (3) 83; Tell (6) 8-3; Daniel Defoe (7), Jackaroo (11) 84); Marklyn (1) 7-13; Fury’s Order (5) 7-11; La Foudre (10), Victory Jim (9) 7-10; Awa Awa (16) 7-7; Golden Roe (8) 7-6: My Comfort (17), Shirley's Joy (4), Sir Leo (12), Tannoy (2) 7Scratched: Copen Bay (14), Prince Genji (13), Cashmere Rose (15). 1-55 p.m.— DECEMBER MAIDEN NO. 2, (1100; colts and geldings; 6}f. and 44yd.—Bandalier (3), Carl (18) Dummy Run (4), El Salvador (12). Floyd (10), Mustang (20), Periphial (28), Psycho’s Gate (11), The Ruler (8) 8- Alkaios (22), Bay Onyx (14), Bronze Mink (15), Despot (16), Dividere (9), Eros (7), Lord Cavalier (1), Machete (13), Manu Ra (6), Master Paul (26), Portokay (19) Prince of Darkness (5), Solla Sollew (21), Surgent (24), Talent Quest (2) 8-5. Balloted out in order of reentry: Eros, Dummy Run, BandaIler.

Brackets: Master Paul and Portokay; Surgent and Talent Quest. Scratched: Jet Master (23), Big Brother (25), Roylyn (27), Skite (17).

WANGANUI CHAMPIONSHIP STAKES, *3000; lim. and 55yd — Black Rod (3) 9-0; Fencourt Lass 13), Rose Mellay (20) 8-7; Strike Lucky (9) 7-11: Dalmulr (1), Native Track (7) 7-10: Aldoree (14) 7-7; Merriemont (12), Captain Scott (15), Chelsea Tower (8), Grey Ruler (18), Joseph (5), Kessef (6), Reachfar (17), Tricadee (4). Westlc (16) 7-5. Scratched: Master Morgan (2), Susie Kaye (19), Armed Pride (10), Off Drive (11).

4.4 S p.m.— HOSPITALITY HANDICAP, $1300; 6jf. and 44yd—Puckle’s Pride (6) 8-4; Charger (11) 8-3; Kalmia (10) 8-1; Bella Union (7) 8-0; Hagen’s Merit (14), Yui Lam (1) 7-13; An Illusion (12) 7-12; Gay Sovereign (2), Mr Charm (24) 7-11: Even Return (8), Fair Mellay (9), Mexiquenna (4) 7-10; Asti (18), Civil Defence (5) Defender (15), Gold Kin (22), Hyparagon (23), Kia Lu (20), La Mesa (21), Palomaris (16), Red Invader (25), Smithy (13), Star Command (17) 7-9. Balloted out in order of reentry: Star Command. Bracket: Smithy and Star Commaud. Scratched: Lalabo (19), Danseuse (3).

FIRST LEO OF T.A.B. DOUBLE 2.40 pjiu— G. BIRCH HANDICAP 1151 $4000; Um. and 55yds. Kartika (15) .. st lb 8 8 4060 Ballycastle (7) 8 4 2601 Arcon (18) 8 3 3226 Purdie (10) 8 3 555 0833 Kaukapakapa (14) .. Simon de Montfort 8 0 (16) 7 12 0 Monzone (12) .. 7 11 7530 Papahu (2) 7 10 3069 5355 Spa (9) Styleman (6) .. 7 10 7 9 2442 Tomben (4) 7 9 7868 Head Strong (3) 7 8 2626 Welcome Partner (5) 7 7 8257 Blue Suit (19) 7 5 737 Valray (13) 7 5 1065 Father John (8) 7 4 IMO Grogan (11) .. 7 4 0078 Frigate (1) 7 4 1420 Tambelina (17) • • 7 4 3.20 p.nu—

SECOND LEG OP T.A.B. DOUBLE 4 p.m.— BRISTOL HANDICAP *2300; 6if. and 44yds St lb 0813 231 Kalgoorlle (1) .. Stylish Pal (8) 9 8 0 12 2203 61 Young Ida (15) Sharif (14) .. 8 8 9 6 1124 Himself (11) .. 8 5 361 Mr Dan (4) .. 7 11 7532 Sikander (13) .. 7 10 30 Tauporae (7) .. 7 8 1090 Tres Bon (3) .. 7 6 5475 Karate (5)' 7 5 0089 Goldy Girl (12) 7 4 0040 Mias (2) 7 4 6048 Mr Hing (6) .. 7 Point Of Order (10) Scratched: Sir Alan (9). 7 7 4 4