BEST BETS
Dargaville today
STAR TIME (Race 8) ch g, Syrs by Rocky Mountain—Legal Lift; trained at Takanini by P. Macken. Game and consistent, overdue for win today.
N.Z. Metre tonight
GAME AGAIN (Race 1), b f 3yrs, by Game Pride — Scotch Again, trained at Invercargill by H. W. Skinner. Looked most unlucky when third to Sandee at Addington last Saturday. Should be a class above this field.
Amberley ATHOS (Race 3) b c 2yrs by Adios—Beltone trained at Riccarton by P. H. Jones. Failed on rain-affected track at Riccarton at Easter but form on Rangiora makes him attractive prospect for this one if it does not come up wet. Won on this course in October, and was second to Just a Rebel there earlier in autumn.
Auckland TREVIRA (Race 9) b g, 6yrs by Scottish Command—VonneU; trained at Heddon Bush by R. Hamilton. Solid stayer with starts of 10m from Lord Module and 35m from Delightful Lady. Should win.
Oamaru FASHION FIRST (Race 7). b zn, 6yrs by Elegant HanoverLocal Princess; trained at West Melton by K. Turnbull. Has been a model of consistency in recent weeks and is overdue for a win, which should come in this race.
Waikato BATTLE LORD (Race 2) ch c, 2yrs by Zamazaan—Quick Response; trained at Takanini by R. C. Verner. Impresive colt with a successful debut at. Tauranga. Drawn well and looks too classy for this field.
Wellington DISRAELI (Race 6) b g, syrs, by Entrepreneur — Tel Aviv; trained at Masterton by T. Jennings. Top stayer attempting second win in Gloaming Stakes. Top weight and all, Is well capable.
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