Strong southern challenges likely at Rangiora

Press, 29 March 1980, Page 22

Strong southern challenges likely at Rangiora

By J. J. BOYLE

Double d’Or and Her Greatest will spearhead a strong southern assault on two of North Canterbury Racing Club's feature races at Rangiora on Monday. RACE 7 3-5 P RANGIORA HANDICAP $5000; 2000 m. 1 1761 HER GREATEST (3) 56 (5 m Hermes—My Greatest; H. McLachlan, Clinton). Has formidable record on Canterburv courses. Obvious fancy after close second to In Flight at Wairio. 2 3012 BLUE SAGE (2) 53 (6 m Postillion ll—Super Sage; A. and P. Williams. Ricearton). Found Hi Magic too good at Oamaru but place chance, at least, in her present form. M. Mein 3 4557 SIR JAMES (6) 52 (8 g Mellay—Allez Vite; J. Lalor, Ashburton.) One-paced run at Oamaru on Monday. 4 9966 COLFIX (1) 51 (6 m KeCkerok—Red Mit; S. Gillman. Leithfield'. Did not measure up against Top Grade and company at Nelson. 5 490 DOLMAR (11) 49 (5 h Great Wall —Monander; R. Taggart. Riccarton). Failed in high-weight at Trentham last time.

6 0423 DANCER BOY (8) 48.5 (6 g Country Dance—Precept; K. Lalor, Greymouth). Fair run for third in Hororata Cup last time. D. Walsh 7 1703 FIRST METRIC (13) 48.5 (5 h Mellay—First Addition;

North Canty picks

11.30 a-m.—First Ashley Maiden Plate: Sea Devil, Smokeaway, Pepite. 12.5 p.m—Cust Highweight: Flying Gang, Colpal, Mr Coaster. 12.40 p.m—Second Ashley Maiden: Fonsamarda, Niska, Set Sail. 1.15 p.m Plough Handicap: Athos, Bilberry, John Peel. 1.50 p.m.—Amberley Handicap: Sara Ribbon, Beach Bird, Early Dance. 2.25 p.m.—lnglewood Stakes: Double d'Or, Fantan, Firefly. 3.5 p.m.—Rangiora Handicap: Her Greatest, Blue Sage, Dancer Boy. 3.40 p.m—Swannanoa Maiden: Rapid Fame, Reflection, Jonboy Hunt. 4.15 p.m.—Kaiapol Handicap: Spy Force, Grey Way, Aegean Sea. 4.50 p.m —Oxford Handicap: Another Story, Pcnnianne, Swift Leigh.

L. Didham. Wingatui). Only fair run at Oamaru.

8 4097 CAPITAL (17) 48 (6 g Sovereign Prince —Vinous; Mrs H. Preston. Riccarton). Has been failing as sprinter. C. Sorenson 9 5004 LATCHMI (9) 48 (4 m Diplomatic Agent — Light Court: D. and L. Thistoll. Riccarton). Useful run against sprinters at Ashburton. Rates something of a lightweight chance. D. Moseley

10 1000 LONGSIN (10) 48 (5 h Aristoi —My Ja lei, McCann, Riccarton). Form weak R. McCann 11 0659 MAIN CHANCE (12) 48 <5 m Ribotlight—Chow Maine; W. Engelbrecht, Waimate). Failed at Oamaru. This no easier. 12 6716 OR BOY (5) 48 (6 g Orbiter—Taria; I. Saunders. Sheffield). Newcomer to this class. RACE 9 4.15 p.m— KAIAPOI HANDICAP $3500; 120 Om. 1 1650 GREY WAY (1) 60.5 (9 s Grev William— Waybrooke; E. P- Corboy). Rain-affected tracks have affected his record in top class events this vear. Too chance if he ge ts firm footing 2 0501 SPY FORCE. (11) 55.5 (5 g King’s Troop ll—Smuggler’s Bank; G. Murfitt, Riccarton). Easy winner 1400 m Hororata meeting. Has the ability to be right in the finish of this. R. McCann 3 1051 SLY WINK (12) 53.5 (5 m Wandering Eyes—Smashing; Mrs W. Wright, V.aimate). Easy winner 1200 m, Ashburton,'last start. 4 MlO ERNEST (3) 52 (8 g Greek God—Damson; Mrs H. Preston, Riccarton). Laststart failure was over middle-distance at Riccarton. Has been freshened for this one. Could surprise If track is soft. J. Collett

$ 3122 SHAREBROKER n. SLS (4 g Beaufort Sea—Lan tern Glow; J. Lalor, Ashbur-* tom. Led vain chase *fu» Sly Wink at Ashburton. Consistency respected.

D - Waith 6 7780 GRAND COUNTRY (101 50.5 (6 g Country DanceBoa wood; Mrs W. Wrifht Waimate). Back after a freshener. Placed in g ood sprint fields in spring. XfirM be surprise packet. ” 7 7730 CEE SHARP (2) .< m Beaufort Sea—Flute; J Lalor, Ashburton). Hard to fancy after Oamaru failure 8 4067 MYOWNIE (9) 49 (5 m Country Dance — Eaatern View; L. Pratt, Orarl). Others preferrad this distance. 9 9053 TOM BOWLING (14) 4| (6 g Copenhagen ll—Messalina; Mrs J. Hay, Ashburton) Distant 3rd 1400 m Oamaru" Won’t find this field any easier. 10 3448 AEGEAN SEA (6) 4|j (3 f Beaufort Sea—KalimeraP. Jones, Riccarton). Hjj freshened well since last race. Speedster down in weights likely to go well this distance. C. Sorenson 11 1008 MERKELL (8) 48.5 (5 m Aristoi — Royal Bag; N. Donald, Leeston). No appeal on latest form. 12 2160 POMPOUS PRINCE (5) 48.5 (4 g Taxco n—Pease; K. Quayle. Riccarton). Yet to establish himself in this class.

13 0980 BORODINO (4) 48 (7 h Ribotlight—Dalmain; Mrs M. Harris, Riccarton). Resuming. No appeal. 14 1190 IN THE CLEAR (13) 41 (6 h Taipan ll—Angel’s Smile; I. Thbmss, Riccarton).' Expensive failure in class 3 at Trentham last start.