GREYHOUND RACING Stamina to beat speed in puppy classic

Press, 4 August 1977, Page 22

GREYHOUND RACING Stamina to beat speed in puppy classic

By

BOB SCHUMACHER

The Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club has two important features on the programme for its meeting at Queen Elizabeth II Park this Sunday.

The America’s Cup for puppies has drawn a class field, but there is an unusual aspect associated with the field. None of the fancied runners are known for their speed from the boxes and the 540 m race could have a spectacular finish with the front-runners being overhauled in the finishing straight by several renowned strong finishers.

If class is to be considered, the black litter sisters, Bishopdale Lass and Highsted Lass, should prevail. They have drawn the inside boxes, although that advantage will not necessarily assist them if they are slow on leaving the traps.

Bishopdae Lass ran a tremendous race a fortnight ago to finish third in the final of the New Zealand Fairchild sprint series.

The young Chief Zero—Tip Top bitch led home several of the country’s top-rated dogs and a repeat of that run could see her in the winner’s circle.

Her sister, Highsted Lass, is another doughty performer and she will be a danger if she has a clear passage along the home straight. Eileen McManus, which was injured at her last appearance, has obviously made a good recovery for she was the fastest qualifier from the heats.

However, she too is another which gets back in the early running and it remains to be seen whether the fancied trio can run down the likely pacesetters, Ariki’s Babe and Trusty Hobbs. The improved Hobson’s Choice 11, must also be rated a chance.

The Rendezvous Kennels Stakes for bitches has a mixed field and with a reasonable run. Torianna Charm, the fastest qualifier, should presail. She won a consolation of the Fairchild series most impressively and has been in great form lately. Happy Ending, a most consistent bitch, will pose a threat from the inside box. and the I heat winners, Anna's Retreat

and Swift Princess, have a good background of form. 1 Fields are:— Edinburgh Stakes, novice 350 m i (1.30 p.m.).—Norah Der, Mica Moss, Personality Gay, Tamariki. Space Game, Dark Marie, Daddy , Cool, Mister Meese. Celtic Park Stakes, novice I 350 m. (1.45 p.m.l.—Triona, Moon King, Pride of Place, Leica Tiger, Rockford Lord, Smooth Kilty, Mark Lobeli, Friendly Casper. Leicester Stakes, maiden 540 m. (2 p.m.).—Lyn, Gold Moonbeam, Lightning Hobbs, Bright Planet, Kiwi View, Retreating Moon, Aqua Craze, Space Bluebell. Galway Stakes, maiden 540 m. (2.15 p.m.).—Streaky Express, Mr Kilty, Webbs Pride, Del Pandora, Elusive Kelly, Cut Throat, Show Gate, Oritiki Lass. Rochester Stakes, maiden 540 m (2.30 p.m.).—Country Vai, Lion Brown, Draughtboard. Boy-O, Tlte Fiscal. Keystone, Smatry. Gogo Kilty, Kilty Star. Shelbourne Park Stakes, open 540 m (2.45 p.m.).—Silver Knight Fiddlers Arms. Strauss, Red Robin. Outa Bounds. Cee Tee. Bright Byrne. America’s Trophy, puppv 540 m (3 p.m. I.—Highsted Lass, Bishopdale Lass. Ariki’s Babe, Eileen McManus, Hobson’s Choice 11, Trusty Hobbs. Moana’s Isle, Il Trovatore. Cardiff Stakes, limit 540 m (3.15 p.m.).—Roi Tan, Hawkesmor Jon. Greek Goddess. Franrene. Dancing Wave, Hawkesmor Emma, Palomine. . Rendezvous Kennels Stakes, open bitches (3.30 p.m.).—Happy Ending, Loburn -Babe. Rhythmic Wave, Anna’s Retreat. Torianna Charm, Oui Met. Top Revs, Swift Princess. Kilkenny Stakes, progressive 540 m (3.45 p.m.i.—Smokey Wadderin. Loburn Lad, Nice Fella, Leveret's Choice. Sea Flight. Proud Velvet, M's Seaforth. Hotties Hope Cradley Heath Stakes, progressive 540 m |4 p.m.).—Lightning i Flash, Marty’s Terror, Greek I Flier. Grand Mary. Ailsa Craig,': Blue-On-Sita, Metrick Moss,i< Saucv Dish. Harolds Cross Stakes, maiden) 540 m (4.15 p.m.).—Hasty Career.) Mr Periwinkle. Kara Avis. Aniaz ing Penny. Dazzling Ace, Kildara

I Miss. Ballycilla, Whitey Review. Southend Stakes, maiden 540 m (4.30 p.m.).—Her Highness, Master Richard. Tango King, Delta i Ridge. Ballanmoss, Anna, Fast i Herb. Dark Annith. Limerick Stakes, maiden 540 m i(4.45 p.m.).—Private Raffle. Jaka I Lad, Latest Craze. Khandallah. ! Martion Red. Call Me Lisa, i Paddy’s Ghost, Ballykenny. ' Reserves.— Novice 350 m: Circus ! Girl. Progressive 540 m: Mr Grev, Linwood Lad. Maiden 540 m: Radara Bell. SELECTIONS Edinburgh Stakes: Tamariki, , Norab Der, Space Game. Celtic Park Stakes: Friendly Casper, Mark Lobeli, Triona. Leicester Stakes: Aqua Craze, Retreating Moon, Kiwi View. Galway Stakes: Mr Kilty, Show Gate, Streaky Express. Rochester Stakes: The Fiscal, Kilty Star. Boy-O. Shelbourne Park Stakes: Cee . Tee, Bright Byrne, Red Robin. America's Cup: Bishopdale Lass. Highsted Lass, Hobson's Choice 11. Cardiff Stakes: Dancing Wave, Greek Goddess, Franrene. Rendezvous Kennels Stakes: Torianna Charm, Happy Ending. Anna's Retreat. Kilkenny Stakes: Leveret's Choice, Smokey Wadderin, Proud Velvet. Cradley Heath Stakes: Saucy Dish, Marty's Terror, Alisa Craig. Harolds Cross Stakes: Hasty Career, Ballycilla, Amazing Penny. Southend Stakes: Fast Herb, Delta Ridge, Her Highness. Limerick Stakes: Latest Craze, Khandallah, Paddy's Ghost.