Ashburton could see Canis Minor returning to form

Press, 28 April 1978, Page 1 (Supplement)

Ashburton could see Canis Minor returning to form

Canis Minor looks favourably placed to reinstate himself as one of the more promising staying prospects in Canterbury when he contests the Robilliard Handicap at Ashburton tomorrow.

The son of Lopez Hanover found 2000 m too short on Tuesday at Addington, especially as he was a fair way back early and the winner, Mack Dougal, paced the distance in the smart time of 2min 35.85. Canis Minor showed great speed and courage when he won over 2600 m at Addington on April 12 at his previous start. He returned 3min 22.95, a time seldom approached by a C 3 pacer. Canis Minor has begun much better at his last two starts than at any stage of his career. His wide barrier draw should help him and it will be surprising if he fails to make a bold bid. Seafield Hanover, from Richard Brosnan’s successful Kerrytown team, has not raced since she was successful in smart time on a dead track at Rangiora earlier in the month. The opposition will be stronger this time, but that should not stop her taking part in the finish.

Remorse has taken time to strike form this season, but her latest efforts have been of a high standard. She was runner-up to Mack Dougal on Tuesday, coming on with a determined run in the straight. In her present form she must be a leading chance.

Mack Dougal, Jaunty Hanover and Transglo will start from 10m. All have fine efforts to their credit on grass tracks and any one of them could go close to winning.

The three-year-olds. Sir Robin and Orfeo, could be more than a match for their older rivals in the second leg, the Somerton Handicap, a race in which Butler Belle, Armbro Rhythm, Hydro Byrd and Lord Burlington command respect. ON-COURSE TREBLE 11 a.m.— LOWCLIFFE HANDICAP $1500; CO; 3200 m. 1 0 Clarinda's Pride (t) it P. O’Reilly, jun 2 4084 Charlie Briar (2> tt A. Henderson 3 Patio (3) It 4 8630 Maryfield (4) It C. White 5 Mini Lopez (5> it 7 6 Buckley (7) It 9 2095 Dainty Judy (9) It J. Boyd 10 040 Tempest Haven (10) It 12 4060 Sailing On (12) It J. Hislop 13 378 Alcester (13) tt P. Young 14 0705 Merry Chase (14) It L. Thomas 15 3800 Orphan Lad (15) It D. Jones 16 Flight Lida (16) It R. Asquith 17 202 Scottish Loch (7) It J. Smolensk! 19 Rima Hana (19) It T. Behms 20 Waitaki Record (20* It R Brosnan 21 3060 All Aglow (unruly) It F. Kirk 22 5210 Katea Lad (1) 30 23 5706 Atlavar I2i 30 I. Cameron Balloted out in order of reentry:— 8 Bold Piper (8) It 18 Charteris Maid (18, tt Scratched: Lord's Seciet. Norman Gee. ON-COURSE TREBLE 11.35 a.m.— NEWLANDS HANDICAP $1500: CO; trotters: 2400”' 3 4020 Kotare Flight (.11 It G. Hillier 4 Sam Roday (4) it J. McDonald

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5 2255 Ponderosa Ginge (5) It S. Miller 6 Terra Nova (6) It 7 0765 Fey Garrison (7i It 8 0039 Beautiful Bells (8) it N. Benny 9 4367 Propel (9) It B. Heron 10 Abbey Chimes (10) It R. Butt 12 Lord George (12) It 13 Viewie’s Pride (13, It 14 Southern Son (14) It R. Brosnan 15 Vanette (15) It W. Butt 16 6050 Mitre Peak (16> it P. Jones 17 0950 Tenwa Maru (17 > It K. Greaney 18 Irton Glen (18) it P. Yeatman 19 7043 Little John (19) it B. Anderson 21 408 Powerful Junior (21, it B. Clark 22 8900 Crafty Key (1) 30 R. Morris 23 8591 Tigerade (2) .30 F. Newfield 24 0009 Kerribu (3) 30 D. Jones Balloted out in order of reentry:— I 0 King's Cross (1, It W. Rouse 11 0008 Drift On (11) It 20 8060 Bo Eagle (20) it Scratched: Plug. ON-COURSE DOUBLE 12.10 p.m.— COLDSTREAM HANDICAP $1550; CO: 2000 m. First division 1 5940 Astic Light (17) . it R. Wheeler 2 0040 Bowler's Gift (3i It 3 4207 Band Music (13, It J. Smolensk! 4 3900 Cheeky Wave (6, It C. Hay 5 7920 Czardas (14) It O. Hooper 6 9490 Chileno (15) It M. Butt 7 3670 Ella Reign (2, it 8 Highland Piper i4i it 10 9 Miss Blue Laser (11 It 11 New Chief (5) It F. Newfield 12 0 Outright (12) it 14 3036 Paddy Holiday (19, It 15 85 Rimuaser Boy (8, it 16 3007 Smokey Eagle (7, It S. Henderson 17 4586 Terrace Frost (9) It K. Townley 19 0280 True Peterson (1) it R. Kennedy 21 9 Unique Holiday (16) tt 23 5210 Katea Lad (1) 30 Balloted out with irght of reentry:— 13 0060 Opportunity Knocks (10) It Second division la 9000 Bay Regal (9; It E. Skinner 2a 0050 Butler's Command (6) C. Devine It 3a 9 Gaelic Gift (17) It E. Fairbairn 5a Caithness (7) It I. Cameron 6a 2440 Charming Pride (19) It 7a 5 Flaxton (15) It 8a Hurricane Royal (14; It B. O’Carroll 9a 007 La Macana (1) it 10a 0047 Mister Win Soon (2; it D. Nyhan Ila 0406 Nandina Geni (18) It J. Crofts 12a 0750 Win I Must (I6> It 13a 232 Prince Nugent <3) It G. Holmes 14a 4709 Radiant Mac (10, It 15a 2000 Royal Belmont 4 it C. McDonald 16a 0800 Twinkle Star (12, It P. O’Reilly, jun 18 4 Thurber's Boy (8; It T. Behms 22 40 Waimea (13) It J. Nordqvist 24 0717 Noble Ric (1) 30 B Nyhan Scratched: Lord Charles. Charlemagne Tom Mix. 12. 45 p.m— MEMBERS' HANDICAP $1675; Cl; 2400 m 1 5087 Romantic Road I, It 2 9010 First Abbe ,2. It I. Cameron 3 0700 Junior Bov (3) It C. Woodward 4 7774 Highview Min (4, It 5 1000 Oleman Lord <5, It L. Keenan

6 2500 Crystal Clear (6) it 7 7000 Fancy Matilda (7) It G. Middleton 8 3020 Beaufort (8) It J. Carmichael 9 9058 Waterton (9) It W. Lowe 10 4969 Tuffet (10) It K. O’Reilly 11 9000 Perfect Wood (11) It D. McCormick 12 0900 Lion Brown (12) It A. Williams 15 0400 All Trouble (15) It R. Wilson 16 5780 Mecca Hanover (16) it E. Crawford 17 0078 Yankee Bomber (17) It L. Trotter 18 4332 Kingsdown Lad (18) It L. Curry 19 2224 Romano (19) It S. Miller 21 0980 Turk's Partner (21) It F. Murfitt 22 4901 First Encounter (1) 30 D. Jones Balloted out with right of reentry: 20 0008 Sheilie's Pride (20) It Scratched: Sabre Queen, Sly Boy, The Power Game. 1.25 p.m.— ROBILLIARD HANDICAP $2350; C 4; 3200 m. 1 6796 BONNY RIVER (1) It (8 in Hunting Song—Scottish Bay). Fair race when sixth to Mack Dougal at Addington on Tuesday. Will have to show little improvement to cause an upset. P. O'Reilly, |un. 2 76 TAINUI (2) It (7 g Garri son Hanover—Brigold). Has gone two sound races in his only starts after a lengthy spell. Has useful speed and might not be long showing form. This will be tough. 2007 TINEKA (3) It (7 m Nephew Hal—Flying Jill). Made ground for seventh on Tuesday at Addington. Form background not strong, though. ' 1086 GHINTY (5) It (5 g Trmpest Hanover—Barsudi). Has paced some sound races at times lately, but others pre ferred « 7251 SEAFIELD HANOVER (6) It (4 m Scottish Hanover --Seafield Princess). Gained an impressive win over at Rangiora on April 8 at her latest start. Good stavlnp type expected to make a bnM bid.

R Brosnan 7 SO7O HANOVER REINE (7) !♦ 4 m Jersey Hanover tian Queen). Latest efforts have been only fair Hard to recommend.

S. Baliantyne 8 2030 ROBERT GARRISON (8 It (5 g Garrison Hanover— Glenhaven). Placed at For burv Park last Saturrtnv hut failed on Tuesday at Addington Might find distance too

C McDonald 4 7122 REMORSE (9) H (4 n Regal Yankee—Morsrh Rc all but Mack Dougal at Ad dingtnn on Tuesday com.n. with a fine stayer's lun. Sure

to go well. Also in Somerton Handicap. 10 4305 STAVELEY (10) It (6 g Scottish Hanover — Corwar). Paced an Improved race for fifth at Addington on Tuesday. Looks ready to win at short notice. Must bo considered.

W. Lowe 11 1010 CANIS MINOR (11) It (5 g Lopez Hanover—Hindu Star). Found 2000 m too short on Tuesday. In grand form at present and should be a lead ing chance. R. Stockdale 12 4090 GARZANDY (12) It (6 g Out to Win—Zangardy). Pushed wide and no danger in sprint on Tuesday. In great order and could surprise. F. Newfield 13 1079 KVINA (13) It (4 m Lordship—Kuyaway). Useful run for ninth at Rangiora on April 8 at her latest start. Will be tested here. It 1968 TRANSGLO (1) 10 (5 m Armbro Hurricane — Flying Annette). Failed at both Ra ngiora and Methven earlier in the month. On a firm track would be a top prospect. 15 1031 MACK DOUGAL (2) 10 (4 g Scotch Abbe—Hal’s Belle). Gained a stylish win at Addington on Tuesday. Stout stayer certain to make n bold showing. R. Winter If 3340 JAUNTY HANOVER (3) 10 (4 g Jersey Hanover*Allakasam). Found 2000 m too short on Tuesday. In fine form and should be prominent. T. Thomas 17 MOI ASCOT FAIR (1) 20 (4 g Waitaki Hanover — Flying Amy). Fought on for a narrow win at Methven on April 15 at his latest start. Set a stiff task from this mark, but could still be a danger. Scratched: Sir Jim. ’ Kirt< cehu HAMPSTEAD HANDICAP $lB5O C2; trotters; 3200 m 1 960<i Loyal Nevele (1) it 2 2466 Fabian (2) it C. Middleton 3 8000 Lady Castleton (3i it G. Adamson 1 Ouaid (4> ]f C. Hay 5 6000 Chicken Man (5) it T Thomas 6 HO Game Pointer (6> It J Carmichael 7 0242 Wjno Direct (7) It f> Townley H WF Lady Estes (8) It 9 OH . Kotare Gunner (9) it G Hillier H K// Complete Circle (10» It P. Gallagher ‘ » - Jerry's Best (11) It ti Classic Padero (12) It B Blandford i? H Adio (13> It W f owe P W " Selle Seur (14) It T Henderson r. rr O-« (1) 20 J Mitchell • 6 787 AvMon Lord f2| 20 t. Be L. bi ng lon

17 049/ Beat The Gun (3) 20 D. Jones 18 9506 Aiwa (4, 20 P. Jones 2.40 p.m.— SOMERTON HANDICAP $2050; C 3; 2400 m. 1 0671 MICHELLE BAY (1) It (6 m Scottish Hanover—Dorstan). Fought on for a narrow win at Addington Tuesday. In spite of the rise in class, should again go well. R. May 2 2329 ABBE GOLD (2) It (4 g Scotch Abbe—Gold Dee). Missed the start and had no chance after at Addington on Tuesday. Earlier form was sound and must be respected. 3 8366 ORFEO (3) If (3 f Bache! Idr Hanover—Hay Day). Made ground late for sixth in the N.Z. Oaks on Tuesday. Must be a top chance on that run. . . G. Holmes 4 6553 BUTLER BELLE (4) It (6 m Lord Butler—Show Girl). Never in the clear when third to Sir Jim on Tuesday. Due for a win.

_ — R. Jones 5 2076 ROSELAND LORD (5) It (5 g Lord Butler—Huriana). Just a fair effort when sixth behind Sir Jim on Tuesday. Good in winter conditions and. if track suits, could be a danger.

. R. Roach 6 0 GRADUAND (6) If (5 h Bachelor Hanover — Wonthaggi). Made a fresh start at Methven but broke badly. Hard to recommend. L. May 7 0108 ARMBRO RHYTHM (7) It (4 g Armbro Del—Battle Song). No finish at Addington on Tuesday. Won three starts back at Methven on that effort must be considered. S. M $ :r 8 9022 LORD BURLINGTON (*) II (6 g Garrison Hanover— Inglcburn). Had bls chance when second to Sir Jim on Tuesday, but did not look like winning. Racing quite well and should be close no - ... p - O'Reilly 9 4104 COPPER HANOVER (9) H (4 m Brad Hanover—Cop per Khan;. Useful run when fourth to Sir Jim on Tuesday. Must be a chance on that placing. M. de Filippi It 0124 SIR ROBIN (10) If (3 < Schell Hanover—Stowawav) Good finish for fourth to Never Better at Addington on April IB at his latest start Looks a top chance. II 0701 HYDRO BYRD P '(l'n"” (5 m lx,rd Butler Future Trust,. Gained a deserved win at Forhury last Saturday Good enough to be a threat K O'Reilly K »1» CROWN TOP (1) 10 14 m l-ord Buller—Anterior). Lost position and not disgraced when eighth al Addington on Tu>-da.v. Even from this mark looks one of the better elianccs. J. Crett*

13 7122 REMORSE (2) 10 (4 m Regal Yankee—Morsel). Also in first leg, but if produced here will take beating. F. Kirk

3.15 p.m.— s ISLEWORTH HANDICAP ' $1675; Cl; 240(1m. 1 7904 Truant Lass (t) it 2 9006 Misty Hanover (2) It It. Brosnan 4 1 Graikos (4) It S. Baliantyne 5 2460 Suepete (5) It 6 0000 Highland Lad (6> It 7 9507 Key Force (7) It J. Mitchell 9 0000 Roan Del (9) It R. Roach 10 9069 Stenhousemulr (10) It K. Tapper 11 5705 Abdication (It) It J. Crofts 12 8124 Don Cortez (12) it P. Jones 14 0005 Ungava (14) It R. Wilson 15 7759 Wyandra (15) it T. McMillan 16 7062 Cards Inn (16) It 17 5096 Cava d'Oro (17) It C. Woodward 18 000 Stanley Bay (18) It B. Blandford 19 1250 Ladyship Khan (19) It M. de Filippi 20 3040 Terrace Dream (20) It D. Townley 21 3995 Zygomatic (21) It Balloted out tn order of reentry: 3 909 f Flying Princess (3) It A. Peruclch 8 0900 Queen Titania (8) It 13 0009 Harley's Girl H3> It Scratched: Gerry Junior. 3.55 p.m.— -Tl KYLE HANDICAP $1850; C2; 2400 m. 2 5053 Ice Wise (2) It D. Jones 3 4945 Tennessee (3) It 5 6411 Aran Hunter (5) It 6 7632 All Spice (6) It F Newfield 7 1048 Huntaway (7) It G. Payne 8 9801 Dining Out (8) It G. Keats 9 0423 Castle Derg (0> It R Brosnan 10 0005 Bright Verna (10) It D Dench 11 4324 Robbie’s Talent (11) It C. Woodward 12 0902 Rock On (12) It C. White 13 9092 Guess What (13) It 14 0075 Gay Black (14) It N. Benny 15 3900 Bebe Salute H 5) It 16 0019 Maori Maud (16) It T. Thomas 18 1020 Mugwump (IS) It IS 8562 E Islam '!»> It M. Rennie 6696 Tara Drive (20) it D Mangos Balloted out in order of reentry: 21 Sta? Hurricane Kirk (unruly) It F Kl'k I IW Loper Boy (1) It M dr F ’.‘npf 17 '«Os<) Kanrpr 71 It 4 M Master Ben <4) It