OUR COUNTESS MIGHT SCORE AT WANGANUI

Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33858, 2 June 1975, Page 9

OUR COUNTESS MIGHT SCORE AT WANGANUI

First day form is invariably a good guide at a Wanganui meeting and today should be no exception with the first four home on the first day— Yelumba, Our Countess, Wild Irish, and Minicort—all expected to race prominently in the White Horse Handicap, first leg of the T.A.B. double. Our Countess looked a little unlucky on Saturday when she was forced to cover extra ground in the straight, and w’ith Yalumba less favourably placed in the weights she may be able to turn the tables on her first day conquerer.

However, the biggest danger to the Matamata mare may come from the fresh runners. Dark Burn and Bestow, both of which arc most capable in wet ground. Even Return has a fine form background for the Russell Grace Handicap, second leg of the T.A.B double, with Biscay, Stylish Pal. and Alwiek looking the best of the others. Selections:— 11 a.m.—Castlecliff Handicap: Fair Gold. Sugar And Spice, Sir Acorn.

11.35 a.m.—Alexander Handicap: Colt Forty Five, Inky's Gold, Split Image.

12.15 p.m . — Birthday Hurdles: Meditate, Moonmist, The Ruler.

12.55 p.m. — Wanganui Steeplechase: Kip Again, Master William, Kimrara 1.35 p.m.—Carlton Maiden.— First division: Classic Ruler, Palana. Second division: Celtic Kathy, Wexford Chief. 2.15 p.m.—White Horse Handicap: Our Countess, Dark Burn, Yalumba. 255 p.m.—Balgownie Handicap: Gythera, Swagman, Terminal Chief.

3.30 p.m.—Russell Grace Handicap: Even Return, Biscay, Alwiek.

4 10 p.m.—Rugby Union Handicap: Esk Gold, Mei Din, Hereward. Acceptances:-— 11 a.m.—

CASTLECLIFF HANDICAP, $l3OO ; 2060m.—Sugar And Spice (21) 57; Fair Gold (6) 54.5; Beau Henri (9), Helen’s Dilemma (11) 53.5; Sir Acorn (5) 53; Indian Star (19) 52.5; Flight Master (2). Lord Aly (15) 52; Delgado (18), High Chaparral (3). My Fable (13), Provedore (4), Ra Seba GO), Sir Charlie (17) 51.5; Adffent Tor (12), Duty Bound (8), High Romance (20) Prime Factor (7). Red Diamond (11). Star of Israel (14), Waimanu (1) 51. Balloted out in order of reentry: Advent Tor, Waimanu, Duty Bound, Red Diamond. 11.35 a.m.— J. G. ALEXANDER HANDICAP, SI 300: 1360 m —lnkey’s Gold (3) 59.5; Split Image (16) 56; Colt Forty Five (7) 54.5; Blue Brolga (18) 54; Akuad Porta (13), Irish Duke (6). Led Zeppelin (10), Sovereign Lad (17) 53.5; Igneus (9) 53: Aubrey (21). Free Flow <l4), Peace Train (19), Syndrean (20). 52.5; Betray (1), Streaker (15) 52: Affair D’Amour (11), Major [Brief (5), Masters Daughter (8), [ Phrase (2), Prince Mardon (4), [Rachael Jane (12) 51.5. Balloted out in order of re-

entry: Rachael Jane. Phrase, Prince Mardon. Affair D’Amour. 12.15 p.m.— BIRTHDAY HURDLES, $1650; 2800m.—Meditate (10) 63; Belfast (7), Moonmist (2) 59; Mighty Merit (12). Taharoa (1) 58; Murray Gold (9), Prince William (11) 57.5; Captain Kurt (8), Equalene (6). Tenroy (3). The Ruler (5). Yes Tellus (4) 57.

12.55 p.m.— WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE, $4OOO : 4000m.—Even Terms (7) 65; Master William (2) 61.5; Kerrs’ Star fa) 61; Kip Again (3), My Conduct (8) 60.5; Bordigherea (10). Bruno (6), Kinrara (4), Rocky Royale (9), Starry Night (1) 57.

3.35 p m.— CARLTON HANDICAP, $1550; 1360m.—First division: Classic Ruler (14) 56; Mystery Star (20) 55.5; Affectionate (5), Cabaletta (7). Cherubin (15). Eastend Star (12*. Golden Leaves (18), Kandv Mme (13), Millie Mandv (6). Paiiaua (4), Rope Trick (17), Young William (16) 54; Chestta Lad (1), Cider (19). Curly Pal (8), Granny’s Gift (21), Our Defence (10), St Royal (3), Suncourt (2), Tariana <9). Trigger (11) 53.5. Second division: Ebony Mary (17) 55.5; Wexford Chief (19) 54.5; Brass Hat (2), Celtic Kathy (11), Cheval D’Oake (15), Forum (3). Go Lucky (4), Karric (6), Omori (18). Precious Dawn (9) 54: Abu Dhabi (7). Bengeo (13), Carlow Girl (8), Colonel Tod (10), First Quarter (1), Nevene (16), Princess Ariumand (5). Summer Brocade (12), Taipo (21), Temujin <2o*. Triple Star (14) 53.5. Balloted out in order of reentry.—First division: Tariana, Trigger. Granny’s Gift, Cider. Second dixisidn: Triple Star. Summer Brocade.-Nevene, Temu-

Brackets: Cabaletta and Celtic Kathy; Cherubin and Cheval D’Oake; Eastend Star and Forum; Golden Leaves and Go Lucky: Kandv Mine and Karric; Hilly Mandy and Omori: Palana and Previous Dawn; Rope Trick and Abu Dhabi: Young William and Bengeo; Chestta Lad and Carlow Girl: Cider and Colonel Tod; Curly Pa! and First Quarter; Granny’s Gift and Nevene; Our Defence and Princess Arjumand; St Royal and Summer Brocade; Suncourt and Taipo: Tariana and Temujin; Trigger and Triple Star.

FIRST LEG OF T.A.B. DOUBLE 2.15 p.m.— WHITE HORSE HANDICAP $4600: 2060 m.

2.55 p.m.— BALGOWNIE HANDICAP. $l3OO ; 2060m.—Bonnie Avon (4) 58; Fair Warning (21) 57.5; Golden Call (10), Kythera (16) 56- Sahib Aly (12). Terminal Chief (2>. 55.5: Swagman (17) 55: Royal Vega (3) 54: Alison Jane (15: 53.5; Evelyn’s Choice (14). Mr Ebee (9). Surgent (201 52.5; Asahi (6>, Gallican (19j. Marji’s Choice (ID, Quelani (51 51.5; Bonamour (13), Bonnv Kev (8). Cobbler’s Charm <ll- Talent Quest <lB>. Vin Chento (7) 51. Balloted out in order of reentry: Vin Chento, Cobbler's Charin, Talent Quest. Bonnv Kev.

8000 Antemis (J) 51.0 3009 Escreen <Bi 51.0 9050 Quality Row (5) 51.0 4.10 p.m.— RUGBY UNION HANDICAP, $l3OO, 1360m.—Steinbeck (14) 55.5: Hereward (20). 55; Esk Gold (18j 54; Newby (19) 53: Grand Image (17) 52.5; Cinda (13), Namatjira (1), Willie Quick (2), Winslow Bov (12) 52; Count Mannix (10), Gold Sue (4), Mei Din (6), Princess Hagen (11) 51.5: Cartoonist (3), 1 Early Days (5), Fille De Jour (16), Golden Phylus (9). Maleko (8). Porto Prince (15), (21), Royal Cadiz (71.51. ' Balloted out in order of re. entry: Fille de Jour, Golden Phyllus. Cartoonist Maleko.

0282 Our Countess <10> 56.0 2325 Dark Burn <81 55.0 1190 Davlyn (13) 54.5 0133 Wild Irish (7) 53.5 7611 Yatumba (2) 53.5 1005 Brad (11) 52.5 1356 Donna Paree (15) 52.5 3534 Minicort (12) 52.5 6920 Mia Bella (31 51.0 3645 Ballycastle (6) 50.5 0544 Whitlock (4) 50.5 0596 Bestow (11 50.0 5807 Kathey's Crown (9) 50.0 0000 Khanji (14) 50.0 4000 Willem Barendsz (5) 50.0

SECOND LEG OF T.A.B. DOUBLE 3.30 p.m.— RUSSELL GRACE HANDICAP S2500; 1360n> >8141 Even Return (3> 58.5 .5709 Blue Nile <12> 56.0 4001 Biscay (10) 55.5 3442 Stylish Pal (7 54.0 7816 Mtcheletta <r 53.5 0063 Alwick (9i 52.5 4625 Brylev (7' ■52.5 0075 Amorae i6) 52.0 0803 Sentosa 51.5