BEST BETS

Press, Volume CXVI, Issue 34147, 7 May 1976, Page 1 (Supplement)

BEST BETS

Addington FREIGHT TRAIN (Race 4), b g. 7yrs, by Yankee Express Sacramento; trained at v aid hurst by B. 11. Lynskey. Resumed racing on April 17 when he looked rather unlucky when fourth at the end of a fast-run 20110 m won by Lord Moose. Sure to have bene Cited from that run and should be too good for this field. Auckland TORINA (Race 5), b m, 5 yrs. Time An Again—Victoria. I • trained at Tc Rapa by A Harwood. ; Appears to be the best in an I average field. Ran third on this course a fortnight ago over 2200 m. Should be In the money. Cambridge SPARKLING LOCH (Race »), b m. 4 yrs, by Scottish Command —Sparkling Water; trained at Kuincu by A. and K Gib bons. Has been pretty consistent all along the line and looks certain to improve on last-start fourth In a held lacking strength in form runners. Poverty Bay 1 VAN DER HUM (Race 7), ch g. 4 yrs, by Hennes 'lip O’Dawn; trained at Malang! by L. and R. Robinson Won decisively at Walpa la-st start. Previously a win and I a second. Has drawn reason ably well in mid field and with an ounce of luck he should keep his winning record Intact. (Wellington MEXICANO (Race 4), gr g. 8 yrs. by Grey William — M.idaiu Du Pont; trained at Washdyke by B. Jones. One of the highlights at the recent Rlccarton meeting was his impressive win in the hurdle event. A high class gelding which should be too good for the rest. Winton VIMY RIOGE (Race V), b g, 4 yrs, by Rural Ridge .Mordelio; trained at Gore by E. Wiusloe, Two first-class second plaeings at Rlccarton last month, be Ing beaten at the post on both occasions. He should have the edge on this middle 1 distance bold.