BEST BETS

Press, 1 May 1981, Page 2 (Supplement)

BEST BETS

Woodville (today) VIKING STAR (Race 9), ch h, syrs. by Copenhagen ll—Venilia; trained at Takanmi by R. C. Verner. On’ run of good form and fast finishing fourth at Manawatii; last time out. Should go close again. Cambridge (tonight) ROYAL ANDREW (Race 2), b g, Syrs. by Berry Hanover — Royal Lyn; trained at Jlorrinsville by G. Cults. Resumed from spell for eighth and improved run for second at last start.- Close to peak and should be hard to beat. Auckland RAJAH BEEBE (Race 9), b g, by Hermes—First Trout; trained at Matamata by D. J. O’Sulli.van. Smart sprinter, improving all tire time. Should go close tomorrow. Gore LA VALAISE (Race 7), b g, 3yrs, by Parlez Vous—Dora Forbes;

trained at Invercargill by B. 1 Buchanan. Unbeaten in two starts. Well above average and looks top bet. Marlborough SCINTILLATE (Race 7), ch m, svrs, bv Shifnal —Shimmering; trained at Riccarton by D. J. and L. J. Thistoll. Probably best at 1200 m. a distance over which she wop stylishly on her home course last Mondav week, but should not find 1400 m on this turning course out of her range. New Brighton BOULDER CREEK (Race 4), b g, 2vrs, by Lumber Dream— Paula Jane; trained at Makikihi bv C. C. Scott. Far from disgraced when he just failed to catch Detective at Addington on Tuesday. - Will have to show little improvement to come out on top. Wellington TAITAN (Race 3), cli g, 7yrs, by Darnley—Code Flag; trained, at Washdyke by G. E. Jackson. Sound jumper and talented performer on the flat. Should be too classy for this field.