Fast Hastings times

Press, 16 July 1980, Page 33

Fast Hastings times

Special correspondent Hastings

Affront and Te Manga Jack ran startling 600 m times on the Hastings track yesterday morning. Fast work was carried out on the 1 plough and the course proper, tracks provided soft footing. Affront, preparing for Saturday’s Manawatu meeting, sprinted 600 m on the plough in 375, an excellent, time in the conditions. Affront is a half-brother to the Chalmers Stakes winner, Lord Mercu-

ry,. by Frontal. He was also impressive in his debut ori Saturday. Te Manga Jack was outstanding in his 600 m gallop. He did not start off very fast but still cut out the dis? tance in 36.75, the fastest time of the morning. Te Manga Jack is a member of Tony Burridge’s team. He showed promise early in his career before being spelled for 14 months. Tarbela, preparing for the Winter: Cup trial at Awapuni, 'partnered Festive over 1000 m on the plough in 1 min. 4.95, the last 600 m in

39.85. Tarbela injured a leg in his race at Hastings last month but seems to be recovered, noW. ’ 77: "■ The ' promising two-yeari old colt Phiatan is back in work with Mike Donoghue. The chestnut galloped 600 m with a Show Off II oolt in 39.4 s yesterday. Both horses appear to be carrying plenty Of condition. Poisson Volant clocked Imin 21s for 1200 m on the plough, the last 1000 m in Imin B.ls arid the last 600 m easily in 42.45. He will start in the Pukebou Hurdles at Awapuni on Saturday.