Ay Em to test Caparo tomorrow

Press, 23 January 1981, Page 9

Ay Em to test Caparo tomorrow

By W. R. CARSTON ! If predictions prove cor-| rect the issue in the Wai- , mate Centennial Cup tomorrow should be between Invercargill’s Caparo and the Riccarton-trained Ay Em. Caparo will be attempting to keep a winning record intact and Ay Em will be trying to improve on a recent string of minor placings in the first leg of the Waimate Racing Club’s T.A.B. double. Last time out Caparo came up with a winning run, and an impressive one at that, in the Clare Memorial Cup on the first day of the Vincent Jockey Club’s meeting last Saturday week. Ay Em has had to settle for the role of runner-up in three races since his 1600 m success in the Waugh Handicap at Washdyke late last month. In each of those races, the Kurow, Reefton and Hokitika Cups, he was going 2000 m or thereabouts, the distance of tomorrow’s contest. Double D’Or. like Caparo. matvkkar fif hiphlv RIIC-

cessful Noble Bijou tribe, will probably strengthen the prospect of a Southland victory, while Catastrophe, Masteries and the consistent Markron are expected to be Wingatui’s best. Now that it has been established that Hi Roona will not be a starter and Scotch Mist is on the doubtful list favouritism in the second leg, the Strathconan Sprint, could well go to Timax. This Ashburtontrained sprinter was a laststart place-getter at Omoto a week ago and beat the open sprinters hands down at Kurow two starts earlier. The hardest for Timax to beat will probably be Dual, a stablemate of Double D’Or and a member of a highly successful team prepared at Gore by Rex Cochrane, who has saddled a host of winners at Waimate over the years. Dual will be going for his second win on end. He came back to his best form over tomorrow’s distance, 1200 m, at the Wyndham meeting on New Year’s Day.

RACE 1 11.15 a.m.— CFCA HANDICAP $1575; 1200 m 1 4311 Baron's Law (12) 55.5 A. Robinson 2 0962 Burgervllle (20) 55.0 3 1936 My Friend Blue 54.0 (14) P. Richards 4 5622 Summer Moss (19) 54.0 G. Blair 5 309 Tai Noon (7) 54.0 6 0470 Big Head (16) 53.5 7 0150 Donna Hagen (6) 53.5 J. Collett 8 7815 Doug's Pai (9) 53.5 9 0403 Gone Dancing (8) 53.5 D. Frye 10 I*o La Courier (18) 53.5 11 3704 Lady Halgh (3) 53.5 R. Bruce 12 451 Rampart (11) 53.5 13 2640 Ren jo (3) 53.5 14 9160 Steel Maid (15) 53.5 15 3 Allez Sabot (2) 53.0 W. Berry 16 4096 Autumn Tinge (4) 53.0 17 Conisble (1) 53.0 18 47 Johnny Be Good 53.0 (13)

19 50 Tullamore Dew (10) 53.0 * R, McAra i 20 6403 Anastaan (17) 52.5 1 Emergencies: Tullamore Dew,l Ailez Sabot, Conlsble, Anastian. , RACE 2 11.50 a.m.— AUCKLAND MAIDEN $1650; 1200 m 1 Turkabelle (20 ) 54.5 R McAra 2 850 Kruger Rand (9) 54.5 3 323 Dhatu (3) 54.5 4 0007 Donnapal (19) 54.5 D. Johnston 5 Foam (4) 54.5 6 Four Spot (14) 54.5 7 0855 Glamour's First (6) 54.5 A. C6wan 8 0022 Jack Stevens (18) 54.5 9 0859 Lucky Tiki (17) 54.5 10 Naughty Bits (16) 54.5 11 Pania Maid (12) 54.5 12 7496 Princess Codeene 54.5 (14) 13 7300 Quintina (5) 54.5 14 6004 Sam I Am (11) 54.5 15 4 Sea Devil (8) 54.5 J. Collett 16 0422 Sky Fire (1) 54.5 G. Blair 17 4500 Singing Star (7) 54.5 18 004 Washer (10) 54.5 19 William Bell (15) 34.5 A. Robinson 20 007 Nyrak (2> 51.0 Emergencies: Nyrak, Four Spot, Kruger Rand, Pania Maid. RACE 3 12.25 p.m.— RATTRAY HIGHWEIGHT i S; 1700 m I a (4> 67.0 I A. Robinson. 2 4783 Deep Mystery (8) 65.5 3 4875 Dellana (2) 63.0 4 0477 Piki (3) 63.0 R. Collett 5 6859 Miss Maree (6> 62.0 6 705 Flying Gang (1) 61.0 A. Cowan 7 0006 Big Wheel (5) 58.0 L. Collins 3 86 Help (7) 58.0 S. Woodsford RACE 4 1.5 p.m.— CANTERBURY MAIDEN $1650; 1700 m 1 0755 Anonoma Mae (6) 56.0 2 4 Black Gull (11) 56.0 3 0803 Fraxy Lad (2) 36.0 4 07 Glenann (4) o(5.0 A. Cowan 5 850 Kruger Rand (1) 56.0 6 023 Mlehsam (9) . 56.0 A. Robinson 7 6666 Miss Lisa (8) 36.0 S 7983 Mount Grey (16) 56.0 9 7004 Natasha (17) 56.0 G. Laming 10 6333 Okuru Lass (14) 56.0 11 4760 Our Charlotte (13) 56.0 S. Allen 12 Pay The Punter (3) 56.0 13 550 Pep's Advice (5) 56.0 D. Johnston 14 0825 Queen's Shilling (7) 56.0 K. Morton 15 0 Silverpath (15) 56.0 H. Pateman 16 0003 Teletime (18) 56.0 17 478 Tonklng (10) 56.0 P. Richards 18 4000 Trevenna (12) 56.0 Emergencies: Kruger Rand, Pay The Punter, Miss Lisa, Anonoma Mae. RACE 5 T.A.B, TREBLE T.A.B. QUINELLA ’■ 4o V P ’l MEEHAN MEMORIAL $2325; 2600 m 1 5390 Stead (11) 56.0 R. McCann 2 0258 Gumshoe (12) 55.0 H. Pateman 3 015 Hlwinul (6) 55.0 A. Robinson 4 7863 Jonboy Hunt (13) 55.0 5 0332 Regale (7) 5d.0 S. Prince « 0000 Derby Day (14) a 4.0 7 1425 Parklstinlan Lad 54.5 (10) K. Morton 8 5830 Red Sea (15) 54.5 J. Collett 9 3311 Colonel Proctor (3) 54.0 10 3213 War Ruler (8) 54.0 S. Allen Il 3241 Admiral's Cup (9) 53.5 A. Pitman 12 6687 Hessen Cassel (2) 53.5 13 8951 Newmarket (4) 53.5 R. Bruce

114 36 6 Tanner 11) 53.3 G. Blair 115 7054 The Firs (5) 53.0 jIUCE 6 2.1$ p.m.— COMMITTEE MAIDEN $1650; 1200 m 1 0 Astralls (15) 54.5 R. McAra 2 8073 Dancing Flame (14) 54.5 3 0408 Abelard (7) 54.5 4 3327 Beaufort Bonny (17) G. Laming 54.5 5 99 Blue Jake (19) 54.5 6 09 Country Manners (10) 54 5 7 23 Frontline (3) 54.5 8 88 Fraxlea (16) 54.5 9 50 Greenwood (20) 54.5 10 363 Lady Glorious (2) 54.5 11 4830 Mr Fourex (12) 54.5 D. Johnston 12 Noslnalong (13) 54.5 13 Poteen Queen (9) 54.5 14 0 Prophet's Flight (4) 54 5 15 Rosa Flna (5) 54.5 16 8065 Scotch Doon (18) 54,5 17 72 Silver Shilling (1) 54.5 A. Cowan 18 85 Spitfire (11) 54.5 G. Blair 19 9 Three Days (8) 54.5 R. McCann. 20 Charlie's Romance (6’ ol.Oi J. O’Flanagan Emergencies: Prophet’s Flight,, Greenwood, Nosinalong, Rosai Fina. RACE 7 T.A.B. DOUBLE 2,55 p.m.— P.G.G. WAIMATE CENTENNIAL CUP $6OOO : 2000 m 1 1222 AY EM (9) 56. (5g Matins — Sliver Flash, J. L. Bourne, Rlccarton). Has shaped very well in his latest efforts over a bit of ground and a victory here would be well earned. G. Blair 2 3000 CARA DEE (12) 56. (5g Cara Cara — Mary Dee, C. Booth, Heriot). Consistent performer earlier in a busy season but form has tapered off slightly in his latest starts. 3 0020 CATASTROPHE (15) 55.5. (6h King’s Troop II — Ceiebar; J. S. and P. McKay, Wingatul). Known best for his deeds as a sprinter but shaped , promisingly over more ground two starts back when second to Caparo at Vincent. R. McAra 4 4600 KINGSWOOD (3) 55.5 (7g Royal Bid — Silver Fountain; B .T. Jones, Washdyke. Has his moments but hard to fancy much on his latest ef-

torts. J. Donald 5 7304 MASTERLEA (7) 55.5. (5g Trelay — Misslea; J. B. Brown, Wingatui). Capable ' on his day and shaped like he might be close to peak again when fourth at Vincent last time out, M. Casey 6 5771 CAPARO (8) 54. (4-h Noble Bijou — Satinette; K. Thompson, Invercargill). Came up with first victory in this class at Vincent last time out. Looks a bit better than average and could take beating again*. S. Allen 7 1540 GRAND COUNTRY (14 53. (8Z Country Dance — Boawood; Mrs W. Wright, Waimate). Weak effort at Vincent last time out but could make better Impression on his home course. 8 4405 DOUBLE O'OR (4) 52.5. (4m Noble Bijou — Larlstan; R. J. Cochrane, Gore). Has not come up to expectations this time up but Is from stable which has produced many winners on this course. J. Collett 9 0943 MAYBE FOXY (10) 52.5 (6g Kazakstann — Daphne Gay; Mrs M. Archdale, Ashburton). Must be regarded as reasonable chance after minor placings in Waikouaitl and Kurow Cups at his last two starts. 10 3004 HIKOHIKO (16) 52. (7g Tiber II — Fortuitous, M. P. McCann, Rlccarton). Fair effort among highweighters at

Washdyke last time out form all-round not very encouraging. 11 3131 MARKRON (17) 52. :5g Gate Keeper — Riboiean; B. Benfell, Wlngatuii. Has earned top marks for. consistency coming up through: the grades and would not be the least of chances In this field. J. O'Flanagan 12 0564 SILVERBAY (6) 52. (6g Causeur — Free Miss; E. P. Corboy, Washdyket. Keeps on trying hard without much reward and would have to be rated a place chance on this course. W. Berry 13 7513 BIG BEN (13) 51.5 (6g Gate Keeper — Wood Imp; G. B. Thomson, Mosgiel). Solid efforts at Waikouaitl and Invercargill at his last two starts make him look strong lightweight prospect here. 14 8675 FINAL SURGE (1) 51.5. (4h Resurgent — Never Again; E. P. Corboy, Washdyke). Struck solid patch of winning form during the spring but is unknown quantity over this distance. R. Bruce 15 4875 DELLANA (2) 51.5. (5m : Della Porta — Siberia; N. P.l Beri, Riccarton). Usually run- ! I ning on at finish but alsoi gets too far back in her; j races to make much appeal on this Hirning track. 16 0507 HALFAYA (11) 51.5 (8g Sugar Apple — Qulian; E. Bradley, Rlccarton). Once a ; very good all-rounder but i hard to Imagine much . marked improvement at this stage in his career. 17 0586 LADY CAROLYN (5) 51.5 (6m Postillion II — Cannon. R. F. Pankhurst. Invercargill). Hard to fancy much on anything she has shown so far this Season. Emergencies: Final Surge, Halfaya, Dellana. RACE 8 T.A.B. TREBLE 3.30 p.m.— STUDHOLME STAKES $2700; 1200 m 1 0316 Swift Leigh (4) 53.5 G. Caird 2 4903 Frontlniac (9) 54.0 3 5536 Shardak (5) 54.0 . A. Cowan 4 112 Surf Call (3) 540 J. Collett 2 Galactic Prince (2) 53.5 6 9000 Bally Brooney (7) 53.5 W. Berry 7 006 Whisky Sour (6) 53.5 G. Laming 8 1 740 Barrell (8) 52.5 1 9 0515 Maundy Money (1) 52.0 J. Pankhurst

RACE 9 T.A.B. DOUBLE s 4.10 p.m.— i STRATHCONAN SPRINT SPRINT 1 $3100; 1200 m. I 401$ HI ROONA (4) 61. (Btt Bahroona — Hi Sign; M. C. 1 Thornley, Rlccarton). Successful over this distance st Hokitika two starts back } Smart sprinter but might 1 nave to work hard here for i r victory under 61kgs. , S 2 4390 SCOTCH MIST (2) 59.5. ’ , G 8 B.alios — High GlOW’, R. ‘ > T. and Mrs B. Harris, Tuahiwi). Failed, to measure up in two starts among the sprint- ; ers at Trentham last l weekend but should find tin's a bit - easier. s 3 0163 TIMAX (8) 53.5. ( 3h Sovereign Prince — Between I J- Lalor, Ashburton'. > Did not get the best of run- ’ ning in his two starts on re. ? S, ent M'est Coast campaign. } Open sprint win at Kurow 1 three starts back might be! • the beat guide to his* chancel I ta,.. “""I e 4 7261 DUAL (7) S3.S. t 6hl: Grey Gull — Court Belle; R. 6 5 J. Cochrane. Gore). Came r back to his best form with a ■ 1 sprint win over this distance ‘ at Wyndham on* New Year’s Day. Should be one of bright- * ? er hopes again. P. Richards ■ ; S 6942 HIGH BORN (11) 513. ‘ (6g Arlstoi —Miss Richmond; J. N. J. Healey, Richmond). Second behind Peligro in sprint at Omoto last Friday was best effort for some , time. Might be big chance if there was some easing of the ground. 6 8 EVEN AL (6) 50.5. (3g < Even Stevens — Alwyn: J. R. ; Dowling, Wingatui). Showed nothing when resuming after * lengthy spell among sprinters ' at Kurow early In month. Could be better for this one too. 7 8713 INFLUENTIAL (10) 50.5. (Tg Charlcles — Belle Be Be; R. Shields. Omoto*. Had weak form for some time but seems to have* found a new lease of; life lately. Would have 10l be respected on his latest runs at Waikouaitl ' and Hokitika. 8 2371 COUNTRY TUNE (3) < 50. (m Country Dance — Merry Whistle; D. Posa, Malmate). Capped off a patch of placed form with a last-start victory at Kurow. This is harder but could still go well on home track. 9 2191 FRANGIPANI (4m Blsmark n — Folovanl; J. Martin. Wingatui). Continued run of sound form with last start sprint win in the lower grades at Kurow. This could be harder. 10 307 MUSTERER (5) 50. <sz Ruling — Atlantic Flight; E. Riordan, Wingatui). Failed to show much when resuming at Vincent last Saturday week Might be all the better for thia one too. M. Kennedy. II S SECRETIN (1) 50. (6g Saraceno — Polly Ora; A. Prendergast, Wingatui). Not very consistent but has plenty of pace and from No. 1 at the start is just the type to cause an upset. 12 442 POMPOUS PRINCE (9)

50. (5g Taxco II — Please: K. W. Quayle. Rlccarton). Has been racing well for minor placings tills time up but still hard tb fancy much in this class. R. McCann RACE 10 4.45 p.m.— KUROW HANDICAP $2400; 1700 m. T.A.B. TREBLE T.A.B. QUINELLA 1 6325 Princess Nardla (14)54.0 K. Morton 2 1425 Parkistlnia;: Lad (10) 53.5 3 4841 Royal Guard (2) 53.0 G. Blair 4 0014 Twoedla (7) . 53.0 5 0394 Brightwater (9) 52. S M. Kennedy 6 066 Five Over Five (11) 52.5 R. McCann 7 4312 Palace Gate (15) 52.5 8 2461 Star Nurse (1) 52.5 J. Collett 9 0551 Lyoney (16) 52.0 W. Berry 10 6294 Postscript (13) 52.0 R. McAra 11 09 Tommy Tucker (8) 52.0 12 0009 Annamese (3) 51.5 13 0908 Bronze Millie <5) 51.5 14 6699 Country Pryde (12) 51.5 15 6944 Freddy Fane (4; 51.5 K. Bruce 16 7090 Heiress (6) 5L5 Emergencies: Bronze Millie, Parklstinlan Lad.