TROTTING Noble Charles likely in Nelson Cup

Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33448, 1 February 1974, Page 6

TROTTING Noble Charles likely in Nelson Cup

A handicap of 2(1 metres is unlikely to stop the Westport pacer, Noble Charles, from taking a prominent part in the finish of the Nelson Cup tomorrow.

Noble Charles, a six-year-old in the Westport team of K. J. Powell, has been lightly raced, having had only five starts this season, with wins over 2600 m at Westport and 2000 m at Reef ton towards the end of December.

badl\ at Addington recent!--I after showing good form on the West Coast at Christmas Makes little appeal. W Htll 10a 011$ HIGH CHAPARRAL 1 40 <5 g Hi Los Forbe> Sarona . Most impress* when he won over 32U0ni on January 24 at Addington Failed last Saturday Sound stayer racing on his home track. Sure to go well. B Hill Bracket: False Lady and High Chaparral Scratched: Foolproof. 3.20 p.m — McLAUCHLIN HANDICAP, $1550; Cl; trotters. 2400m—Another Dav (8> Beau Joy (14-, Ben Arben (12). Bloxon (2). Brenda Bell (4), Christian Dior (7). Del Renown (5). Frihet (I>. More Chips 113). Redlands i3>. Select Wav (10>, Southern Comfort 6 I Thunder Lark (9>. United 11 t. I Dupreez (D 20; Mister Moonlight (1) 40; Honest Pete (I 1 50 Brackets: Frihet and United

There is no reason to doubt! his ability to master 3200 m! on the searching Nelson track] with its long, uphill straight, and it will be a surprise if he fails to race prominently. Westport stables will have a worth-while second string in McCreedy, which has mainly been recognised for his ability as a sprinter. Two starts ago he won over 2600 m at Greymouth, and on January 18 he fought on gamely for third behind Kotare Legend over 3200 m at Addington Raceway. Imasport should be the pick of the others on the trict. He mastered 3200 m with Addington Raceway on December 1. Three starts since then have been fruitless, butj he has had a chance to freshen lately and should be worth consideration in this rather weak field. High Chaparral is owned and trained in the Nelson district. H emastered 3200 m with ease at Addington Raceway on January 24 and this field looks weaker, which should help him. He will have to give away starts of up to 40 metres, but that should not be beyond him, as he is a fine stayer. A win for him would be well received.

1.20 p.m.— OWEN HANDICAP, $950; CO; 2200m—Band Light d', Barley Boy (17), Brocair (6), Cereband (5), Edward Eden (9), Delamanda (3), Flower Power (12), Global Light (8), Jonangel (13). Lightning Beau (11). Little Danny (14), Marque Vue (18), Miss America (2), Mobile Song (4), Old Crow (19), Phillipa Ann (7), Shazzan (16), Speedy Lass (15). Sports Boy (10), Tarras (20) It.

Hurrania, Welcome News, and Master Jim form a likely trio in the second leg, the Norwich Handicap, a race in which the chances of Debbie Forbes, Golden Time, Caballito, Redwood Lass, and Black Pan are also highly rated. 11.30 a.m.— MURCHISON HANDICAP, $950; CO; 2200m.—Aker Gold (19), Be Content (14), Bonnie Charlie (3), Cardinal Adios (17) Carlton Prince (8). Doveawa (9), Evidence (13) False Chick (7), Hampstead (15). Irish Rhythm (18), Keremoana (2), Klnkajou (12), Little Terry (20). Little Tuft (1), Martis (5). Miss Goodland (4), Newport Forbes (11). Paganini (6), Red Plaid (16), Wily (10) It. Balloted out In order of reentry: Martis, Miss Goodland, Little Terry, Evidence. i 12.5 p.m.— BAAZ HANDICAP, $1150; Cl; 2400m.— First division: Adios Bachelor (9), Belvan (10), Coulight (16), Dunhoe (2i, Egyptian Acres (11). Fair Chance (8) Garsong (1), Hurrania (7), Josie’s Dream (3), Julie Forbes (6), Lily Chase (13), Master Jim (14) Ryal Stag (18). Scottish Chat (6) Stirling Holm (4), Vikki Cash (12) It. Second division: Count Logan (3). Easel (15), Ebb Hanover (8), Edinburgh Castle (9) Free Mac (17), Gordon Gay (7) Graeme Hanover (5), Hurricane Star (14). Late Start (.13), Paraville (2). Pegus (16), Risky Jim (1), Shannon (11). Sherwood Mace (12). Welcome News (6), Winter Haze (4) It. Brackets: Garsong and Free Mac, Dunhoe and Easel, Josie’s Dream and Gordon Gay, Julie Forbes and Graeme Hanover, Hurrania and Hurricane Star, Fair Chance and Edinburgh Castle. Adios Bachelor and Paraville; Egyptian Acres and Ebb Hanover; Lily Chase and Late Start; Coulight and Count Logan. Scratched: Caballito. Looking Over. Lively One. Reassurance.

(T.A.B. closes 2.45 p.m. 3.55 p.m.— NORWICH HANDICAP $1500; three and four-year-olds. 2000 m.

12.45 p.m.— TAHUNA HANDICAP, $930; CO; trotters; 2400m—Ambleside (14), Byebye Lady (7), Corduroy (18), Cousin Jack (16), Dudray (5). Ghoad (13), Given Time (8), Governor’s Tartan (12), Haiho Scotty (4), King Fire (17). Porika (6), Susquehana (2), Tartan Moccasin (9), Tough Going (15), Tuahlwi Kiwi (1), Tufty Boy (11), Zalman King (3) It; Beau Joy (6), Ben Arben (5), Brenda Bell (41, More Chips (1), Southern Comfort (2), United (3) 30. Brackets: Given Time and Tough Going. Scratched: Judette.

1 7114 DEBB'E FORBES (1) It (3 f Out to Win—Gay Forbes Gained a deserved win at Kuntara on January 12. Fair form in similar races in Canterbury and must be considered. A. Rogers 2 0816 RYAL ANNE (2) It (3 f Gently—Tactess). Has shown useful form at times in Southlarid and could be a chance. 3 0600 COUNT LAVERNE (3) It (3 c Annbro Del—Kerry Countess). Makes little appeal on efforts this season. J. Hampton 4 9000 GOLDEN TIME (4) It (3 g Play BUI —Baruch 1 Showed promise early in his career, but disappointed later. Has had a chance to freshen and could surprise. I. schwamm 5 7219 SCOTTISH CHAT (5) It (3 f Scottish Hanover—Spring Chat). Paced fair races during the holidays. Outside chance. R. Morris 6 985 GREAT SCOTT (6) It (3 Keep Away—Zontai. No appeal on showings in maiden events at Christmas. 7 0100 ADIOS BACHELOR (7) . It (3 c Bachelor Hanover— Adio Star). Not too consistent and would have to im-

Balloted out in order of reentry: Tarras, Jonangel. Edward Eden, Old Crow It.

1.55 p.m.— GLENHOPE HANDICAP, $950; CO; 2200m.—Armbro Song (19), Bonnie River (13). Crows Nest (10). Dawn Tryax (20), Klntara (15) Mayfair King (3), McOscar (16) Miss Celebrity (11), Miss Glimpse (7). Moville (14). Orient Rose (6), Our Jay (8). Owen John (2). Paper Chase (1). Sara Peterson (17). Sleeping Partner (9), Snoopy John (12). Tillringer (4.i, Wee Shirley (5). Whaa Hana (18) It. Balloted out In order of reentry: Snoopy John, Armbro Song. Kintara Sleeping Partner

(T.A.B. doubl* cios*s 1.10 p.m.); (T.A.B. closes 1 30 p.m.) 2.40 p.m.— NELSON CUP $1550; C 3; 32Win 1 1700 IMASPORT (1) It (4 h Annbro Del—Sporting Lass). Has raced unluckily since winning at Addington on December 1. Sound stayer and could reinstate himself in this field. B. Gllddon 2 4310 EVEN STEP (2) It (4 m Hi Lo’s Forbes—Grand March). Disappointed last Saturday at Addington after winning at Hutt Park earlier in tlie month. Not a forlorn chance. J. Smolensk! 3 307 S HUNTING PRINCE (3) It <4 g Hunting Song—Companj’ Road). Would be preferred over a shorter distance. although could master 3200 m if the pace is not too testing. 4 2320 TAMLA MOTOWN (4) tt (4 m Holy Hal—Fohtanl). Dropped out after being in open in her race last Saturday at Addington. Has raced well enough at times to have a chance of surprising. R. Stockdale 5 8513 MCCREEDY (5) It (6 g King Creed—Pitterpat), Useful run when third over 3200 m at Addington on January 18 behind Kotare Legend. Must be a chance on that run.

prove to be much danger. P. O'Reilly 7A 4200 PARAVILLE (8) It (3 f Lumber Dream—Paramount’. Most disappointing in two latest starts. Capable of better. A. Kerslake t 3129 HURRANIA (9) It (3 f Annbro Hurricane—Arania). Second to Eclipse tw;o starts back suggests she wUI be the hardest to beat. J. Noble 8A 5779 BON HE UR (3) 20 (3 g Scottish Hanover—Bonnie Widow). Rather disappointing lately and will have to be taken on trust. A. Purdon 11 0504 MINGLADON (1) 10 <4 g Protector—Royal SphereWeak form background and makes little appeal. N. Berkett 10 1 MASTER JIM (2) 10 (4 g Scottish Hanover — YarnMost impressive when he won at the recent Akaroa meeting at Motukarara. This wilt be harder, but could still show up. 13 3301 Ri$KY JIM (3) 10 (4 g Honest Charles—Ucan’. Won at Kumara on January 12. Rise in class might trouble him.

T. Fox 12 0482 REDWOOD LASS (4) 10 (4 m Spark Gap—Bezel i. Seldom guilty of a poor run. Second to Gate Crasher at Washdyke at latest start. Sure to be close up. W. Butt 14 21 WELCOME NEWS (5) 10 <4 m Play BUl—Draw card '. Won well if narrowly at Washdyke on January 12. Looks promising and should be a top prospect. J. Smolensk! 9 1909 CABALLITO (6) 10 4 in Garrison Hanover—Robyn'. Rather disappointing in three latest starts. Capable of much better and must be considered. F. Newfield 15 3121 BLACK PAN (2) 20 i 3 f Jerry Adios—Garrison Lady). Showed fine form on West Coast holiday circuit. In spite of rise in class should be a great chance. D. Cleal Brackets: Hurrania and Bon Heur, Adios Bachelor and Paravllle. Scratched: Harem Scarem. 4.30 p.m.— GOLDSMITH HANDICAP, $1350; C2; 2200m.—Abduct 14 , Charming (2). Count Bassey (7’, Flicker Light (14). Gate Crasher (I) Harem Scarem (12). Heather Lane (9). Maple (3). Martial Salute (6), Master (10). Master Armbro (13). Schnell (5). Stereo Lad (15), True Fortune (8). Vonnle Logan (II) IL

T. Craddock 6 0965 WAI MATA I (6) It '6 m Quiet Water—Matai Song). Fifth to Kotare Legend at last start. Outside chance. S. Henderson I 5887 GET TIME (I) It (4 m Good Time—Budget). Failed at Addington at New Year, but capable of getting into the finish in this weakish field. D. Jone* 9 0817 LOCAL BEAU (9) It (8 g Local Light—Red Belle). Won at Hutt Park on January 12, but would need luck to win this. R. Butt 11 3211 NOBLE CHARLES (1) 20 (6 g Honest Charles—Maud Noble). Gained dashing wins at Westport and Reefton during the holidays. Is more than useful and should go close. K. Powell 10 1179 FALSE LADY (2) 20 (5 m Fallacy—Amuse). Failed