Wearing well
At nine years, Ernest will be the. veteran of the field for the Suburban Handicap, second leg of the T.A.B. double at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting tomorrow. But he acted young when his trainer, Helen Preston, galloped him on the No.l grass at Riccarton yesterday. The Greek God gelding sprinted 800 m over a firm-track in 48s.
. Oregon Pine and II Piccolo were paired for another of the few gallops yesterday. '.-/ Oregon Pine finished two lengths' ahead to record' 48.5 for his 800.
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Press, 19 May 1981, Page 34
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