BEST BETS

Press, 15 October 1976, Page 1 (Supplement)

BEST BETS

Auckland TUDOR LIGHT (Race 8) gr m. 4yrs, by All A’light— Elabama; trained at Te Kapa by J. Malcolm, owner. Brilliant filly which won the A.R.C. Easter Handicap at her second last start, Last start failure was due to the wet track. Recently won a 1200 m barrier trial at Puke kohe and should be too classy for this field. Forbury STARS AND STRIPES (Race S). ch g. 4yrs, by Regal Yankee —Swirl; trained at Tuiwaid by J. L. Ferguson. Beaten favourite at Forbury lasl Saturday after running Tiny Time to half a head at Ashburton in his previous start. Should be too good for this field. Geraldine MAC LANE (Race i), b g. 2yrs, by Kurdistan — Flying Time; trained at Washdyke by I* Stewart, owner. Started season encouragingly with placed run in high weight on home course last Saturday. Had successful season last term, when his wins included the Dunedin Gold Cup. Doubtful If there is one good enough to test him bore. Southland

ROCKY LEIGH (Race ♦), ch c, 3yrs, by Rocky Mountain — Kathieigh; trained at Wing a tui by B. P. Kennedy. Has finished second in each of his two starts this season--to Waronui in the Dunedin Guineas and to Trixctte over 1200 m—and this looks his chance to open his threeyear old account. Te Awamutu STEPHEN CHARLES (Race 51, b c. 3yrs. by Young Charles —Braeburn: trained at Clevedon by R Purdon Unbeaten In his last three starts and looks the top pacer of his age tn the north Wi’l meet spirited opposition, but should win. Wellington VICE REGAL (Race 7). br c 3yrs. by Bismark II -Kind Regards; trained at Cambridge o> J. W Campin. partowner Won Great Northern Guineas with lots to spare, and in that form and without fresh opposition of any worth | seema Likely to come out on . top again.