Greyhounds Centre traps hold key to N.Z. Cup

Press, 2 April 1980, Page 31

Greyhounds Centre traps hold key to N.Z. Cup

By

BOB SCHUMACHER

In most greyhound races, the dogs drawn ,in the inside or outside traps catch the eye as they clear the boxes, but it will be two dogs drawn in the middle which will be the centre of attention at Queen , Elizabeth II P’ rk tomorrow evening.

Starting from box No. 4 in the $l5OO New Zealand Cup, ( 'er the extreme'distance of; 820 m will be the national champion over 590 m, Lisa Havoc. Drawn outside her is the Sydney stayer, Fluent °Fiuent Top, which finished fourth recently in the Australian marathon championship at Dapto, is reputedly a strong stayer. It remains to be seen whether he can adapt to a new track- and keep in contact with the early pace to make his presence felt at the finish. ■ j Lisa Havoc is a remarkably versatile bitch which will probably start favourite , n the weight of home support. She had her first, start over the distance (820 m at th’ last meeting , and won with considerable ease. , But if the performances of Fluent Top and Lisa Havoc will capture most interest, it will certainly not be a match race between the two. Auckland is strongly represented by Celio Cohete, the surprise but decisive

winner of the. Duke of Edinburgh Silver Collar over 832 m in Auckland last month, and Potential, a finalist in the country’s richest race, the Auckland Cup. However, the biggest danger might come from the Southland runner, Your Our Girl. The well-conformed black bitch made her first! visit to Queen; Elizabeth II Park for the Merv Gibson Trophy distance race in February and gave a grand front-running exhibition to account for last year’s champion, the ill-fated Sarkh Sal. There will be respect, too, fo- the Wellington runner, Imperial Amy. She had her first run on the track last month and made it a winning. one by beating Lisa Havoc over 540 m. The extra; distance might be against her, but she is bound to give plenty of cheek over the first 600 m. Canterbury’s other representatives, Arithmetic and Little Devil, were well beaten by Lisa Havoc at the last meeting and they will start at liberal odds. Fields:— 7 p.m.— ARANUI STAKES C2; S4om. First leg of first treblo 1737 Chumson 2532 Irish Panther 4315 Kennel Boss 6227 Hidden Guilt 4745 Wadderin Knight 8644 Smart Tarquin 5113 Lord Tung

1731 Robin Patrick ■ Reserves: 5528 Silver Huntress 4876 Pushy Madam 7.20 p.m.— WAINONI STAKES C2; 540 m. Second leg of treble 1114 Kotuku Wadderin 3172 Grey Wadderin 4211 Reject’s Charm 5336 Prankster 3384 Doono Spartan 5752 Rising Tosca 4347 Smart Vixen 3416 Paradox-' Reserves: ' 3767 Pacific Legend 6466 Con’s Baron 7.40 p.m.— SUMNER STAKES C2; 540 m. Third leg 'of treble 7441 Streaky Express 2833 Bufteteer Moon-' 6532 Rawhiti Girl 1111 Oakville Peter :■ 4435 Oregan Wonder 4327 Emma’s Gold 4818 Kilrone r 3152 Whata Baron Reserves: - - j 2666 Flying Crls 4876 Pushy Madam 8 p.m.— RICCARTON STAKES C 4; 540 m. First leg of straight double .3162 Just A Formality 1211 Wadderin Boy 2237 Solarcaine 3274 Silent Shah 3164 Redwood LU 1721 I'ergie Mac 3873 Bright Burglar 1132 Roundabout Star Reserves: 1568 Reefton Rastus 4556 Irish Royalty 8.20 p.m.— ■ ■ __ ‘ SOCKBURN STAKES C 5 and C 6; 540 m. Second leg of straight double 7411 Tarport Hap 5878 Proud Velvet 6176 Cindy Lou Ann 1442 Smuggler’s Lass 1463 Firing Violet 7117 Slitrig Dancer

1151 Credit Funds 1112 Go Benjamin Reserves: 2256 Rochford Folly 4737 Fast Herb ’.40 p.m.— SYDENHAM STAKES C 3; 540 m. First leg of second straight double 4241 Amberley Flyer 4273 Profiteer 5578 Tuihiwi.Boy 2442 Galanna Supreme 1513 The Hoister 4121 Disco Willie 2644 Pack Drill 8321 Taranul Tiger Reserves:— 4168 Jay Jay Hobbs 4435 Silent Mirage

9 p.m.— MARSHLAND STAKES C 7 and C 8; 540 m. Second leg of double 6316 Marshall Hobbs 7133 April Flyer 1211 Serene Silk 6255 Noble Surrender 6426 Alta Smooth 5.52 Cracker Starlet 3514 Ariki Sue 5845 Reefton Amber Reserves:— 1567 Ross Rual 4618 Saucy Dish 9.25 p.m.— NEW ZEALAND CUP Invitation: 820 m. First leg of second treble 2443 Arithmetic i 1321 Potential 4411 Celio Cohete 1121 Lisa Havoc 44 Fluent Top 1314 Little Devil 1136 Imperial Amy 1152 You’re Our Girl Reserves:— 5245 Master Brydie 7336 Signor Caruso 9.50 p.m.— ADDINGTON STAKES C 3; 540 m. Second leg of treble 1235 Spry Lass 7261 Kerry Lobell 4431 Real Silent 1272 Lucky Sheba 1133 Diamond Edge 4212 Gay Splendour 2235 Rimu Lass 7351 Westmcad Held' Reserves:— 4818 Trektin 4435 Silent Mirage 10.10 p.i.i.— BELFAST STAKES - C2 and C 3: 540 m. Third leg of treble 6446 Blue Discretion 4244 Hunting Red 1553 Club Hostess 5336 Klitybegs 6367 Alpine Partner 5117 Deuce Coups 2371 Fog Patches 1186 Princess Tweeny Reserves:— L 5528 Silver Huntress 6466 Con’s Baron