SOUTHLAND DOUBLE

Press, 15 October 1976, Page 2-3 (Supplement)

SOUTHLAND DOUBLE

3.5 p.m.— SPRING HANDICAP $3000; 2150 m. 1 8166 SUDDEN CHANGE (2) 56. Would need to improve sharply on his run at Winton. Not at any stage was he a serious threat. S. Allen 2 5621 CANDYBOY (3) 56. Last start return to form will give him a strong chance here. There has been a touch of class about his best form. • A. Robinson 3 S DE LOMOND (6) 553. Capable staying mare when in form, but has done little recent racing to suggest she will make a showing. 4 2500 ANTINOUS (4) 54.5 Failed badly at Winton meeting. He is a good deal better than that, however, and a heavy track would

bring him into it. C. Ramage 5 $528 GATEMAN (1) 54.5. Backed as unbeatable on Monday, but was never a chance, finishing eighth in a 10-horse field. Worth an-

other chance. M. Mein 6 00 BLEND (5) 54. Has not shown anything like his best

in fresh campaign. E. Winsloe 7 17 ALFEE (7) 53.5. Impressive winner at Ashburton two starts back. Will be a strong light-weight chance.

P. Hillis 8 4053 COCK YOUR EAR (10) 53.5. Solidly supported in finishing third at Winton. Looks on the verge of winning form. 9 01 KING BARD (11) 55. Clear cut winner on Monda>. In much similar field will again be difficult horse to beat. J. Collett 10 1764 LOMOND QUEEN (*) 53.5. Won twice earlier In the season Brilliant late run for fourth at Winton and would have to be con siderod. R, Meads 11 502 TRELCSSE (8) $3.5. Run ncr-up Io King Bard on Monday. Threw out a strong pointer that she Is ready Io alio* winning form Strong light weight chance.

4.25 p.m.— WEST ARM HANDICAP $2000; 1200 m. 1 8 PANAGOR (5) 57. At stage of preparation where sharp Improvement can be expected. If wet here, will start at Geraldine. J. Pankhurst 2 07 LYNDA MARY (8) 54.5. Class mare which has been a shade disappointing lately. Recovered from minor setback G. Mcßae 3 246 RED STUDENT (14) 52. Big disappointment at Winton. Looks well and must be given another chance.

5. Allen 4 2 GAME WARRIOR (15) 51.5. Will be improved by fine Winton second. Finishes races out well and top chance here.

A. Robinson 5 5 BLUE DAY (2) 50.5. Staying mare starting fresh campagi. Distance too short. B. Ritchie 6 04 GENERAL SIMM (12) 50.5. Not running races out as well as usual. A. Tait 7 0 NOTARY (7) 50. Would be preferred over more ground. 8 THE SWAGGER (10) 50. First five-year-old start. Won well at recent barrier trials and looks top chance. J. McKay 9 MY MELLAY (11) 49.5. Would be preferred over more ground. 10 063 GREAT DAY (13) 49. Useful Winton third and likely improver. H. Warren 11 7 RAYALLAN (7) 49. At Improving stage In fresh campal®n - _ G. Offen 12 801 DIAMOND PAL (4) 50.5. Won narrowly on Monday. Should go well again, cspccllly if there Is rain. R. Weaver 13 9 LIKE MAGIC (3) 48. Would be Improved by Winton race. E Winsloe 14 MONKUR (9) 48. Highly promising galloper resuming after lengthy spell duo to unsuondnese. May yet need a race or two.

R. McKay IS 04 SARAJEVO (4) 48. Good Winton fourth and a place chance from this handy draw.