Orphan Lad expected to race well at Washdyke

Press, 5 December 1978, Page 24

Orphan Lad expected to race well at Washdyke

By

G. K. YULE

Although he finished only tenth behind Charles Twinkle at Addington Raceway on Saturday, Orphan Lad could hold the key to success for T.A.B. treble betters at Washdyke today. He is in the final leg, the Redruth Handicap, to be run over 2000 m.

On Saturday Orphan Ladi had to work hard to be in a challenging position in the middle stages and it was not]! surprising that he dropped! away over the final 200m.!i At his previous start he was a fine third at Orari a performance which should be a good guide to his chances today. 11

Nugget has not raced for! several weeks, but his form j < earlier suggested that a win i imight not be far off. He hash drawn favourably and should make a bold showing. i Eastwood Glenfern, wide; for much of the way and ill 1 at ease in the slushy conditions, is another to have j ifailed at Addington on Sat-h

turday. If that run has not ! affected her, she could be a ' danger, even from the second line. Crunluath, Black Gypsy ' and Waterton are others ' capable of getting into the finish. I The Smithfield Handicap, ! for Cl trotters, will be the 'first leg of this treble. The ’

Belfast trainer, Trevor Thomas, will parade two form runners in Stormy Morn, to be driven by lan Cameron, and Pumpkin. Wise Game could run them close, while there will also be support for Port Ligar, Hookey Hanover, Westland Cee, Liz’Winter and Pridevale. Trans Bay and Real Smooth look two of the brighter prospects in the middle leg, the Grantlea Handicap. This race will be run over 2000 m, a distance which could also suit Freddy Boy, Highview Min and Noble Conquest.