Tarua in form

Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33384, 16 November 1973, Page 4 (Supplement)

Tarua in form

‘‘The Press” Special Service PALMERSTON NORTH. The trainer, J. W. Harris, looks set to follow Sharif’s first-day sprint win with a similar result from Tarua in the corresponding event at the Feilding meeting tomorrow judging on the chestnut’s fine final gallop at Woodville yesterday morning. Tarua’s race-day rival. Count Kereru, was untroubled to beat That's Luck over 1000 m, wliile Synloch and Cashmere Rose impressed. The trestles were out the maximum distance on the course proper which was cutting out after overnight rain. Bellarine (Carter) went evenly over 1000 m in Imin Bsec, the last 600 m in 40sec.

Synloch (Hancock) strode out keenly over 1000 m in Imin 7sec, the last 600 m in 39 3-ssec. He is holding his form well. Tarua (G. Harris) wasted little time in running 800 m in 50sec, the last 600 m in 36 2-ssec. His wide barrier draw should not hinder his prospects in the Colyton Handicap. Despite the softer conditions. Count Kereru (Taiaroa) proved too good for That’s Luck (Strawbridge) over 1000 m in Imin 6 2-ssec. the last 600 m in 39see. That’s Luck remains a doubtful starter but Count Kereru should have a good chance in the Coly ton Handicap.