CANTERBURY

Press, 6 August 1976, Page 2 (Supplement)

CANTERBURY

ONCOURSE TREBLE 11 «.m. TRIAL HURDLES $1950; 3000 m. 1 1155 First Wood i 5) 64.0 G Mcßae 2 1438 Guest Who 16} 515 3 3427 Able Card US) 60.5 O. Aiming 4 4340 Kew (12) MS P. Dooney 5 8103 El Salvador <3) 60 0 6 0501 Glandovey (14) 60 0 M. Gillies 0 7590 Kurwood >18) 51.5 9 8590 Good Nip >2l) 57.5 10 8030 Lomax U 0) 57.5 11 3764 Roylyn (11) 57.5 A. Clark 12 5469 Whistling Cloud >6) 57.5 13. 050 Bally Lucky (19) 57 0 15 3552 Celsius «S) 57.0 P. Smith 16 6605 El Gazta US) 57.0 11. Ngatai 10 9406 Red Willie >2O) 57 0 20 9321 Shyfella >7) 57.0 L. Caitoph Balloted out in order of re-entry:— 19 0000 Royal Rapport (2) 57.0 N. Ridley 14 70 Carse O'Gowrle U 3) 57.0 21 8690 Sir Belfield (1) 57.0 17 0009 Mr Hagen (4) 57.0 H. Bldolph 7 2116 Melded .17) 59.0 ON-COURSE TREBLE 11.40 a m.— CASHMERE PLATE $1750; 1400 m. 1 1132 Jim Bob (22) 56.0 D Walsh 2 2221 Unit (I) 55.5 G. Clutterbuck 3 4105 Silver Coat (15) 55.0 B. lee 4 5136 Dictation U 6) 54.0 P. Smith 6 9421 Stoney Topax (2) 54.0 M. MePhle 7 31 Waronui UO) 53.5 N. Harnett 6 0146 Dancing Eva ill) 52.5 A. Robinson 9 8800 Jlvan (18) 52.5 E. Winsloe 10 1745 Kilkerry Lad (4) 52.5 11. Rauhilii 12 6767 Moulere Gold (3) 51.5 B. Browne 13 3093 Falcon Lass (12) 51.5 L. Collins 14 Belle Cadeau (9) 51.0 15 6 Cherlmedes .8) 51.0 M. Mein 16 090 Dancer Boy (7) 51.0 G. Mein 17 Edgar Boehm U 4) 51.0 20 5500 Miss Addington < 17) 51.0 L. Beckett 21 008 Town and Country (13) 51.0 B. Hibberd 22 0 Xebec 119) 510 W. Skelton Balloted out in order of re-entry:— 19 09 Korero >2l) 51.0 18 09 Honeylea 16) 51.0 Scratched: Fashion Lover <5), Callahan (20). 12.20 p.m. ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE $2300 ; 4000 m. 1 11 Scenic Reserve (5) 62.5 B. Tims 3 6154 Brobon i 9) 60.5 4 2216 Melded (13) 59.0 O. Anning 6 4573 Shirley's Last (2) 59.0 O. Anning 6 0220 Laome (8) 58.5 P. Mcmbery 7 2445 Gourmet U 0) 58.0 8 3385 Elvln Spark (4) 57.5 G. Sorich 9 8400 Arthurton (1) 57.0 10 300 Glengarnock (11) 57.0 11 64 Melaka .3) 57.0 12 4058 Parley Vite (7) 57.0 13 8754 Sassafrass (6) 57.0 Scratched: Cobble O U2). ONCOURSE TREBLE 1 p.m.— . SYDENHAM HURDLES * $3000; 3200 m. 2 1211 Owhata Chief (9) 57.5 A. Hounsell 8 2682 Charger ,3) 60.0 M. Gillies 4 6800 Jack Johnson (10) 60.0 N. Hain 5 5257 Bleu Streak (4) 58.5 B. Kennedy 6 02)2 Kolro Scott .6) 58 5 R. Challis 7 9083 Bennelong <5) 57.0 E. Jones 8 5149 Blazing Peak (7) 57.0 R. Weaver 10 7334 Royal Mail (1) 57.0 J. Mclntosh Scratched: El Viento (8), High Chief (2). * 1 45 p.m.— 102ND NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE $15,500; 5600 m. 1 1310 IDUNNO (14) 44 (10 g Idomeneo—Fine Lady; G. Pepper, Te Kuitl). Carried 2.5 kg less to victory by 20 I lengths in Wellington Steeples, July 10. Should adapt himself to different I conditions here and give a good account of himself. W. P. Myers 2 0153 BURGLAR BILL (5) 44 (10 g Faux Tii age Land's End; Clark and Hillis. Takanini). Unplaced this race two years ago. Did not look I strong In stamina under Trentham winter conditions in two starts at Wellington I meeting last month, but | better footing here might help. * 2132 SHARZAN (13) oi.s*"!*'* Cracksman — Rapondre; L. Robinson, MaUngi). Wva

Rid di ford Steeples (4800 m by six lengths in only start at Wellington meeting. Encouraging first start over Riccarton for a second in Homeby.

B. Tims 4 0717 SIR STANLEY (11) 62.5 U2 g Syntax—Lians; Mrs W. Sullivan, Te Rapa). Failed to stay on heavy track in Wellington Steeples. Won Hawke's Bay Steeples on better ground under 61.5. Should jump this countrywell.

. -- Andrew 5 2004 BLASON (4) *1 (10 g Free light—Sum Marie; A. and Mrs Stevenson, Wingatui). Close to dividend-bear-ing place when fourth in Homeby last week. Has benefited from that race and expected to go close here.

, B. Kennedy 4 3311 THUN (12) 61 ,8 g Fondu —Curzana; E. Temperton, Awapuni). Unbeaten In two starts over country. Adapted well to challenge of Riccarton fences in winning Homeby. Has good speed, stays well, and looks the one Io beat if he does not jump into trouble.

8 1262 FOREIGN g Afghanistan— Credit; P. Smcllie and K. Thompson, Invercargill). Won 4000 m steeples here in May Runner-up to Cheeky Fella at Washdyke last time out.

9 5050 BOB'S LUCK (10) 58 (HI h St Ambrose ll—Luke Warm; R. McCosh, Te Puke). , Lost rider at fifth fence in Homeby. Lead-up form not encouraging.

10 3435 BALLYMORE (2) SLs’?B b Bally Royal—Stylish Milling; G. and M. Ritchie, Ellerslie). Never real contender in Homeby, but should have profited bv his hrst experience of ' this country.

it «««« — . M. Hinton H 1223 THORNHILL (15) 57.5 g Denagh—Pleasant Fancy; A. Holmes, Cambridge). Third in Homeby, four lengths and head from Ihun. Rates chance on that run and on second to Sharzan at Trentham. WAam N. Hain 12 1447 BRUNO (3) 57 do g Syntax-Operetta; H. MeGlade Taupo). Never found the .speed to be real contender in Hofneby. Would have to find sharp improvement. ~ R. Challis 13 411 COBBLE O (1) 57 (7 g The Cobbler—Day O; L. and H. Robinson, Matamata). Fluent performance to win minor ’chase at Christchurch Hunt meeting. Respected light-weight. , - — p - Membery 3333 KILMORE (8) 57 (7 g Kurdistan—lrish Bld; W. Hillis, Riverton). Nippy jumper, but not strong in stamina, and will be tested by this distance, G. Mcßae Scratched: Cheeky Fella (7). Shirley's Last <6). 2.35 p.m.— WINTER CUP HANDICAP $12,250; 1600 m. 1 SHOW GATE (2) 43 (7 m Gate Keeper—Minglow; G. Thomson, Mosgiel). First start since the 1974 N.Z Cup meeting, where she was ,n--beaten in three starts. Faces a daunting first test after such a long absence from racing, but has qualities to make light of heavy tasks. C. Ramage 2 1121 SHIFNAL CHIEF (8) 62.5 16 g Shifnal Panes; I. and J. Cameron, Taupiri) Northerner with distinguished record of 16 wins including Captain Cook Stakes at Trentham and Founders' Plate at Avondale, both at this distance. One of top fancies here. „ K. Cullen 3 1315 KOWHAI GLEN (24) 55.5 »5 g Greek God Kowal Princess; T. Lalor. Omotok Bold run for fifth in Brabazon Handicap after getting an interrupted run. This will be harder, and a wide barrier draw might

present difficulties, but sound effort likely.

I. Grant 4 1910 LYNDA MARY (22) 55.5 5 m Bellborough—Flair Go; I. Clark, Nightcaps).- Hard to fancy after failure in last week’s Brabazon Handicap. Did much of her racing last season over more ground. 5 1601 PRINCESS EULOGY (14) 55 (8 m Hasty Cloud— Lady Eulogy; L. and R. Robinson, Matangi). Brilliant finisher for win in Brabazon Handicap (1400 m last week. Respected in that form. P. Membery 6 020 JUST TOPS (12i) 54.5 (7 g Just Whistle—Top Risk; D. Warren, Opaki). Faded fast from leading group in Brabazon, and would have to improve out of sight on that run.

7 1116 BINKIE (9) 54 (5 m Greek God—Silver Princess; T. Lalor, Omoto). Was having her first start for over two months when a good sixth in Brabazon. Courageous mare with a bold finish and a liking for this course. B. Lee 8 2175 KAUERE LAD (13) 54 (7 rig Aureate II —Calm Spirit; R. Autridge, Matamata). Won this race with more weight last year, then added August Handicap a week later. Laststart fifth was over 2000 m in Taumarunui Cup last week. J. Walker 9 1100 TE PANGO NUI (17) 53.5 (5 h Greek God—Carlton; R. Harris, Tuahlwi). Likely to be troubled by this class, and has shown his best form in shorter races. P. Smith 10 0310 ZARNIA (11) 53.5 (8 m Afghanistan—Lola; E Corboy, Washdyke). Had interrupted run early in Brabazon and drifted out of contention. Respected on best form, but might find this company too formidable. G. Clutterbuck 11 1011 KARU (4) 52.5 (5 g Acharacle — Kotare; J. Holmes, Levin). Impressive winner this distance at Awapuni, July 24, when carrying half a kilo more. Previous win was over 1400 m at Awapuni in June. B. Browne 12 1330 SUDDEN CHANGE (10) 52.5 (8 g Mellay—Magic Casement; S. Shaw, Invercargill). Won this distance at Otago winter meeting, but in weaker field than this. S. Allen 13 1500 UNLUCKY IN LOVE (7) 52.5 (6 m Bellborough— Swanky; W. Ivil, Awapuni). Showed nothing in Whyte Handicap (1600 m at Trentham last month. W. Skelton 14 5267 WILLIAM BROWN (3) 52.5 f 6 g Grey William— Fern hill; M. Jones, Washdxke). Has assembled useful record on soft tracks, but not in company as formidable as this. G. Mein 15 1014 LONE HAND (23) 52 (4 g Rocky Mountain—Violate; N. Eales. Woodville). Ran 100 keenly out in open in Brabazon Handicap. Should have settled with that race and has the class to trouble the best above him in the weights. H. Rauhihi 16 0113 BUTCH (16) 51.5 (6 g Mellay—Debbie Marie; J. Lalor, Ashburton). Third a neck and nose from Princess Eulogy in Brabazon. Has strong record at 1600 m and was best of South Islanders when fifth in Winter Cup last year.

D Walsh 17 3321 MAREBELLO (15) 51.5 <9 h Denagh—Tickle; M. Campbell, Awapuni). Fol lowed up second at Trentham with w in over 1400 m at Levin. This harder.

M. Campbell 19 3654 LA FOUDRE (1) 51 (6 m Monitor—Tasman Flier; E. Radnor. Marton). Resumed promisinglv with fourth over 1400 m at Levin. July 21. Balloted out in order of reentry: -

N. Harris 18 0941 ELCANO (6) 51 (7 g Copenhagen II La Farae; M. Jones. Washdyke). Made defined return to winning list at Washd'ke, July 24. Win here would be major 21 5330'FORE DOLLAR (19) 50.5 (8 g Furearmed —Three DU-

lars; G. Pepper, Te Kuiti). Last-start failure in Whyte Handicap at Trentham. Placed beforehand at Hastings. 20 1400 DE LOMOND (20) 50.5 (5 m Lomond—De Galard; W. Turner, Riverton), Would have to improve out of sight on her Brabazon Handicap run.

R. Me Ara 23 4113 AUBREY (21) SO (4 g Five Arrows—Wee Tidings: E. Rayner, Marton). Impressive winner this distance in class 3 at Trentham last month. 22 1609 ANTINOUS (5) 50 (6 g Greek God—Lady Leon; B. Dawson, Invercargill). Slim chance on latest form. A. Tait 24 5604 MR RICHMOND (18) 50 <5 h Greek God—Gone Astray; J. Healey, Richmond). Improved run when fourth at Washdyke, July 24, but this much more formidable. 3.15 p.m.— AKAROA HANDICAP, $1650; 1400 m. 1 5001 Red Jekyll (4) 57.0 2 0245 William Leigh (21) 57.0 G. Mein. 3 0404 Boy From Dundee 56.0 (2) 4 0107 Crestina (15) 56.0 G. Lee 6 3054 Bright Linda (H) 55.5 J. Pankhurst 7 411 Charlston (20) 55.5 M. Mein 8 0050 Funfui (14) 55.5 I. Grant 9 4135 Grand Country 18) 55.5 A. Robinson 10 0080 Bellcaska <9) 55.0 B. Hibberd 11 9650 Bold Mellay (12) 55.0 G. Offen 12 8023 Empress Dial (5) 55.0 M. McPhie 13 3003 Jan's Lady (3) 55.0 P. Thistoll 14 4600 Cortes (7) 54.5 S. Laughton 15 0722 Khurasan (13) 54.5 G. Clutterbuck 16 5342 Noess (18) 54.5 17 3008 Orpheus (16) 54.5 L. Collins 23 0080 Southern Hostess 54.0 (1) 24 8080 Watch Willa (6) 54.0 Balloted out in order of reentry:— 21 0008 Miss Lomond (24) 54 0 19 7909 Finalea (23) 54.0 M. Batkin 18 0008 Alacer (17) 54.0 20 0068 Lord Fable <22) 54.0 22 5321 Party Goddess (101 54.0 Scratched: Rock Lover (10). 3.55 p.m.— PAPARUA HANDICAP $3000; 1400 m. 1 9216 EUROPIUM (11) 53.5 >6 m Gate Keeper—Aoudo; D. and L. Thistoll. Riccarton). Having her second start after a spell. Has done most of her racing over more ground, but should come up with good run in this field. P. Thistoll 2 7418 MARENOSTRO (1) 53 (6 h RedoubtH—Tickle; M. Campbell. Awapuni). Won easily on heavy track over this distance at Trentham last month. Last-start unplaced run was over 1600 m. M. Campbell 4 9709 ALWICK (7) 52.5 (8 g Sedgewick—Also; W. Waterman, Woodville). lias not been running recent races out strongly. B. Crotier 5 2708 ZE BAK (8) 52.5 <5 g Afghanistan- Pango; l(. McCann. Riccarton) Should find this easier than last week's Brabazon Mixes his form, but lias good record on wet tracks on this course. . R. McCann 6 1108 BATTLE JOY (8) 51 (4 m Battle Waggon—Joy alice; J. Healey, Richmond). Looked pretty useful on soft tracks in lower grades, ami cap able of a good run here M. Mein 7 4550 BUCENHALL (6) 51 (5 g Bucentaur—Valhalla: J. Brown. Wingatui). Latest failure was over 1600 m at Washdyke. M. Batkin

8 0070 CASTLE HILL (4) 51 (6 g Tiber ll—Pango; R. McCann, Riccarton). Mixes his form and win here would be a surprise. E. Low 9 6770 FINAL FLUTTER (10) 51 (5 li Hastings Road—Gaming; R. Cains, Wingatui). First start since January. Others preferred. R. McAra 10 2440 GEM FLIGHT (9) 51 (4 m Mellay—Atlantic Flight; B. Anderton. Wingatui). Latest failure was over middle distance. Rates a place chance on earlier runs. G. Offen 11 6324 SHOW BEAU (2) 51 (6 h Beau Diable—Storm Cloud; K. Cochrane. Gore). Has been running useful races on South Canterbury circuit. Rates something of a chance. J. Collett 12 1328 SLADE (13) 51 (8 g Jekyll—Winscombe Winnie; Mrs A. Stevenson, Wingatui). Beaten favourite at Washdyke last time out, on July 10. 13 0110 SURREY PARK (5) 51 (4 h Ardistaan—Jardi; W. Ivil, Awapuni). Expensive failure over 1400 m at Levin after two lead-up wins in lower grade, one of them by three lengths over this distance at Hastings. W. Skelton Scratched: New York (3). 4.35 p.m.— AVONHEAD HANDICAP $1650; 1600 m. 1 1224 Jet Setter (15) 57.0 P. Smith 2 4177 Dirleton (6) 56.0 B. Lee 3 5111 Goodall (12) 56.0 A. Tait 4 5313 Watelse (13) 55.0 M. Mein 5 4 Godsend (3) 54.0 6 1035 Bactrim (9) 53.5 7 1558 Jack Hobbs (17) 53.5 W. Skelton 8 9203 Sally Deming (11) 53.5 11. Rauhihi 9 7062 Rerenui (7) 53.0 11. Warren

10 600 Bogside (14) 52 0 11 4077 Caladam (1) 52.0 12 0904 First Pick (4) 52.0 G. Clutterbuck 13 0050 Bar (16) 51.5 14 0000 Bella Brava (5) 51.5 15 0800 Nickaburn (10) 51.5 G. Heaton 16 0056 Pride of Kentucky 51.5 (8) M. Campbell 17 0400 Tricky Boy (2) 51.5 B. Crozier