BEST BETS

Press, 28 March 1980, Page 18

BEST BETS

Nelson (today) KILLJOY (Race 9), gr f. 3 yrs, by Sovereign Prince Joyalice; trained at Rlen- ' mond by J. N. Healey. Kan herself out in front on first day, but rates an- ! other chance. Has drawn i well, and is good enough i to give weight and a beating to the others at : this distance. Whangarei (today) ■ MR HABIT (Race 7), br g, 3 j yrs. by Habitation — Moewa; trained at Taka- . nini by C. F. Fenwick. ' : Has missed out a couple of • times since marking up consecutive victories last ! month but shaped as if. i another one was close at’ ’ hand with a strong-, i finishing fourth at Tren-' i tham last Saturday week. Beaumont i ROYAL MEG (Race 7), ch f. j 3 yrs, by Royal Student— I Mystery Belle; trained at ; ’■ Winton by R. J. Beck. Has been placed in her four starts. including two seconds at Cromwell and she should prove too speedy for rivals. Manawatu SHAMROCK (Kace 3), b g, 3* yrs, by War Hawk—Ballydoyle; trained at Woodville by R. B. Marsh. Unbeaten in last two at- ’ tempts, impressively winning over 1600 m at Wellington last time out. Should win in spite of draw. N.Z. Metro SCOTCH TAR (Race 8), br g, 6 yrs, by Tarport Coulter —Scotch Penny; trained at Chertsey by A. W. Dykman. Has shown a lot mdre confidence away from the, mark and during the run-' ning lately and Impressed enough with winning run. . at trials on Wednesday to suggest he might repeat again tomorrow night. Tauranga ! ASSESSED (Race 8), b g, 4 yrs, by Alcimedes — Assessment; trained at Takanini by R. C. Verner. Talented and consistent stayer drawn well. Looks pick of even field. Winton ERROL HANOVER (Race 9), b g, 4 yrs, by Tempest Hanover—Mavis Diemah; trained at Highbank by P. G. O’Reilly. Consistent gelding which was a fast finishing . second to Straight Lace at the Cheviot meeting last start. Form horse of field.