RANGITIKEI DOUBLE
(T.A.B. double closes 1.5 p.m.) (T.A.B. closes 1.25 p.m.) 2.35 p.m— RANGITIKEI CUP 57250; 2200 m. 1 7210 GUEST STAR (21) 58. Failed in invitation race at Avondale but won brilliantly at Trentham time before. Top chance. W. Skelton 2 4411 AYUB KHAN (3) 55.5. Veteran who has struck form and must again be very hard to beat. H. Johnson 3 0014 lECHYD (17) 53.5 Broke track record on first day at Wanganui but showed no dash on second day, R. Jenkins 4 2001 PETER PUCKLE (19) 53.5. Brilliant winner at Te Rapa last week but previous form poor. Good chance. G. McLeish 5 1040 COUNTRY FLIGHT (2) 52.5. Never a hope last week but could show up here 20 0089 BAREVE (151 47. No real appeal, 4 35 FORT HAGEN (7) 52.5. Riders (“The Press” Special Service) WELLINGTON. Riders for the Rangitikei meeting at Awapuni tomorrow include: E. Andrew: Neapolitan. K. Booth: Princess Timing. Seif Defence, Lexicon. R. Brown: Verity. Jackpot, Fair Gold or Sir Loyal* A. Campbell: Montarel. M. Campbell: Micheletta. Craig Dean, Coverless. Sovrano. R. Challis: Royal Game. P. Chester: Dangerous Dan G. Clutterbuck: Persian Sal or Lady Brolga, Duello. Pornpus. Scheelite. Fighting Spirit. B. Crozier: Nicorder. M. Donoghue: Falcon Five. G. Duncan: Rarity M. Gillies: Lucerne. Qiana. Carbon. G. Hare: Princess Maple Fury’s Praise. Firehead. D. Harris: Lonely Road. G. Harris: King Muffin. Roy, Tattle. Araheena. N. Harris: l<andswood.i Nurioopta or Sky Command. Shelby Red Vesta. Maid Of The Clouds, C. Hereock: Andrew. G, Jen kins: Callena. Kyi a Jane. Lemon Tree. Snake Gully Meditate, R. Jenkins: Size Kawa Rcka. Ardista Provedore. luist Post, Gay Chief, S Jenkins: Amid Applause, fl. Johnson: Ingaret Rich Lad. T. Lynd: Rich Beau. G Mclntosh: Mr Ebec Mr Cantus. J. McLeod: Kerry Star. G. McLicsh: Aubrey C McNab: Kirman. Littup. J. O Netti: Fo'c sie Head, Lord Rouaseau. G. Phillips: Mr Parker. Candidate or Hagens Hope. Forgeon. Glen's Boy H. Ran!Dili. Herdsman. Klkarand. L. Robinson Dentairt* Quiet Fire. Ftytog Kid. Sahib Aly. Lin'ton Breeze. D. Skelton: Nella I Maria. W. Skelton; Golden Valle. I Guest Artist. Karu. Meandarra. IJ. Skinner: Indian Sea A Tala roa: Hagen’s Hall. B Thomson: Cbenelte. AssigI nation. Tumbler. G. Trial: Full | of Fun N. T re week Marachino, ! Red Label R I’rwin Go Luck* <R Walker' Boid Lion
Last two runs have been good and must be favoured here. D. Harris 7 1062 SEVEN FORTY SEVEN (24) 52.5. Ran on strongly last time and must be con sidered. M. Gillies 8 2632 SHY WAYS (8) 52.5. Good second to Peter Puckle last week and must rate strong chance. 9 1672 TUI VALE (9) 52.5. Good second to King’s Romance at Wanganui and should be hard to beat here. G. Phillips 10 3603 ELKARAND (11) 51.5. Fair third at Trentham and is entitled to respect. H. Rauhihi 11 0232 FOUR LEAF (4) 51.5. Came home strongly last week and could be a danger in this. 12 3392 HECKLE'S CHOICE (5) 51. Solid second at Egmont last time. Could be a chance. J. Walker 13 9500 PURDIE (22) 49.5. Out of form at present. 14 4007 FRAXABLE (14) 49. Could be an improver. 15 9426 ARRAGON'S STAR (20) 48.5. Has been running on well and could be a place 14 27» nCV COUNSEL (18) 48.5. Just beaten by Mansingh at Rotorua and must come strongly into favour here. L. Robinson 17 0100 MEDIATE (14) 48.5. Not fancied. G. Jenkins Junr. 18 9820 DAVLYN (1) 48. Capable of causing an upset. G. Hare Balloted out in order of reentry:— 19 1244 ACTION (13) 47. Has been battling on and may be a chance. 21 5078 CAPTAIN SCOTT (10) 47. Makes little appeal. 23 5078 HENSELITE (23) 47. Makes little appeal. 22 0085 GROGAN (12) 47. Could be an improver.
24 3513 SONORA (6) 47. Tn good form but may find the class a bit strong. 3.50 p.m.— (T.A.B. closes 2.40 p.m.) MANGATAPU HANDICAP f $3300; 1400 m. 1 4280 BLUE NILE (9) 58.5. Game finish at Rotorua then failed twice at Te Rapa. Must be considered. 2 0182 THAT'S LUCK (14) 54. Failed at Trentham then held on strongly at Carterton. Top chance. 3 5451 BRAD (6) 52.5. May need the run. P. Kerse 4 2132 TIPTOE (13) 50.5. Second to Blue Blood in Telegraph at Trentham entitles her to respect. B. Thomson 5 2198 GOLD KIN (2) 49. Not racing as well as could be expected. 6 1147 MONFAIR (4) 483. First start since last November. N. Waddell 7 0080 JOHN'S PAL (11) 48. Would need to improve. 3 1112 ON SHOW (8) 48. In great form and should be one of the hardest to beat. L. Robinson 9 2355 ZETLAND (16) 48. Only battled on at Woodville last week and could be a place chance. G. Clutterbuck 10 0430 DARK BURN (10) 47.5. Fought on at Hastings but weakened out at Trentham 11 0397 SOLAR REALM (3) 47.5. Would have to improve. 12 2154 BEAU CHEVALIER (5) 47. Strong finish at Carterton. Could go well. 13 1019 DARK SOVEREIGN (15) 47. Failed at Rotorua but won time before. Chance. 14 1024 FORGEON (1) 47. Held on well at Wanganui and could be one for longer odds. 15 4643 SLANEY (12) 47. In form and must be a chance G. Hare 16 THUN (7) 47. Would need the run. K. Booth
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