Great Pretender’s Greymouth Cup

Press, 9 March 1982, Page 28

Great Pretender’s Greymouth Cup

The Canterbury visitor, The Great Pretender, stole the Greymouth Cup from the Westport mare, Faberge, in the last stride at the Greymouth Trotting Club’s meeting at Victoria Park last evening. Barnett had the drop on Faberge as they turned for home in the Cup but the gallant mare fought bravely and was beaten by' only a neck. The win last evening marked the first winning drive for Colin Barnett who also holds a half share in the ownership of the horse. Faberge was a hot favourite for the event and appeared likely to carry her supporters through as she set a merry pace. • The race was marred by a skirmish at the 2000 m, when Lord Thorpe ■ skipped for a few strides badly checking the well supported Chippie and putting paid to the chances of both runners. The second leg of the T.A.B. double saw a comfortable win to Ginger Creek. He was given a much easier passage to the lead this time and after being pushed out at the 400 m by Eddie Cowie he raced away to win by six lengths. Jimmy's Pride, a first night winner, was a good second after being well back early (T.A.B. code:GY) Track firm, weather fine HORNSBY BUTYNOL MOBILE STAKES $1650; CO; 2200 m 3-3 TIMELY REWARD 4 It , J. Smolensk! 1 11-10 GOLDEN CHOICE 9 It I. Cameron 2 2-2 FLYING IMAGE 6 It R. May 3, Others in finishing order: 8-8 Advocat, 1-1 Kenneth William, 44 Goodness, 6-5 Aston Villa, 10-11 Birchlea Boy, 7-7 Shrewdie, 9-9 Descent, 5-6 Jink's Pal. Vz len, len, H 4 len. Time: 1:55.5 Win: $5.90. Places: $2.10, $7.60, $1.55. Quinella: $63.30. DUKE OF EDINBURGH HANDICAP $1650; CO; trotters: 2600 m 2-2 INFLAMER 3 It R. Geddes 1 1-1 HELEN. GEE 14 30 T. . Thompson 2 6-7 RUNAWAY SAILOR 10 It R. Prendergast. . . 3 Others in finishing order: 4-5 Be Game,. 3-3 Ranger Globe, 1313 Idle Rules, 9-9 Baron Cord, 1212 Facade, 5-4 Game Countess, 11-11 Millburn Pride. 8-8 King Rodney, 7-6 Lynn's Pride. 10-10 Sweet Stef. 1% len, % len, 3‘/z len. Time: 3:41.3. Win: $3.75. Places: $1.60, $1.30, $3.50. Quinella: $5.50.

SUPPORTERS CLUB STAKES $1650: CO: 2200 m . 1- TREVALLAN 5 It R. Butt 1 6-3 FLIGHT CONTROL 8 It C. Keats 2 8-10 GLORY 6 It R. Prendergast 3 Others in finishing order: 3-5 Tommy Charles, 3-2 Arima, 4-4 Kia Lea. 7-7 Daydream Believer, 11- Historic Rule, 9-8 Kentucky Smoke. 10-9 Babay Grand, 5-6 Town Talk (pulled up). 2 len, l L z len, nk. Time; 2:59.7. Win: $2.20. Places:. $1.15, $2.25. $6.35. Quinella: $6.30. GRIFFEN AND SMITH STAKES $1650: CO; mobile; 2200 m 8-8 PRIME TIME 2 It M. Butt . . . ; 1 2- ' DEL HAVEN 9 It R. Butt 2 1- TWINKLE TOES 4 It M. de Filippi ..... 3 Others in finishing order: 6-6 Love Song, 5-5 Cheval, 10-10 Tempting Lass, ■ 4-4 Naboath Grove, 9-9 Nurse Tuft, 11-12 Bonny Crockett. 7-7 Top Quality, 3-3 Hannah Jessie, 12-11 Maiden Star (pulled up).' Nk. 3 len, 1 len. Time: 2:56.1. .Win: $13.30. Places: $4.50, $1.85, $1.45. Quinella: $45.15. McPherson stakes ’ $1650; CO; mobile; 2600 m 3- TEMP JENA SONG 3 It R. May 1 2- WINDFALL. 8 It J. Smolensk!. 2 10-9 MY IDEA 4 It G. Mangos 3 Others in finishing order; 1-2 Registrar, 4-4 Young Andrew, 5-5 Giorsal, 6-6 Hypnos, 7-7 Acapulco, 9-10 Golden Choice, 8-8 Rapid Lustre, 11-11 Dryham Lad, 12- Tam.dhu. Nose, 2 len, nose. Time: 3:36.3. Win: $6.50. Places: $1.85, $1.50, $8.05. Quinella: $7.65. GREYMOUTH CUP $3400; C 3 and C 4; 2600 m 4- THE GREAT PRETENDER 2 It C. Barnett. 1 1- FABERGE 3 It W. Walsh 2 3- ESPIRITU 7 It D. Hayden 3 Others in finishing order: 2-2 Wai Eyre, 7-7 Patsy Marie, 5-4 Chippie, 6-6 Lord Thorpe, 8-8 Good Frost. Nk, 2 len, 3 len. Time: 3:29.9. Win: $8.30. Places: $2.85, sl, SI.BO. Quinella: $8.65. CUNNINGHAM STAKES $1850; Cl; mobile; 2600 m 2- RUSSELL GARNETT 7 It W. Cummings ... 1 4- QNEDIN LASS 3 It K. Townley. . 2 5- ROYAL SON 8 It M. Butt . .- 3 Others in finishing order: 3-1 Winning Streak, 11-11 Bay Honey, 1-4 Pacific Chase, 8-8 Young Burling, 6-7 Pokara, 7-6 Johnny Bee, 9-9 Rosamond Lady, 10-10 Little Julie. Nk, nk, nose. Time: 3:28.7. Win: $4.85. Places: $1.95, $2.06, $2.70. Quinella: $19.15. SOUTH ISLAND BREWERY STAKES $2150; C2; 2200 m 1-2 GINGER CREEK 6 It . E. Cowie . 1

2- JIMMY’S PRIDE 1 It M. Heenan 2 3- SIESTA 2lt J. Smolensk! . 3 Others in finishing order: 4-4 Lady Luca, 6-5 Sprightly Lass, 88 Lord Tarport, 11-10 Amio Mio, 9- Atlanta Queen. 7-7 Idle Along, 5-8 Helen Del, 10-11 Jink’s Own. 6 len, nk. nk. Time: 2:58.7. Win: $2.90. Places: $1.50, $1.70, $1.40. . Quinella: $5.15. R. G. HARTIGAN HANDICAP $1850: Cl; trotters: 2600 m 6- AGGRESSIVE 9 It C. .* de Filippi 1 7- GAME LARK 7 It T. Thomas 2 9-11 AVE CORD. 8 It J. Geddes. 3 Others in finishing order: 5-4 Highway Queen, 1-1 Netherby Gee. 2-3 Game Command, 3-2 Master Tuft, 8-6 My Tuft, 11-10 Mike Adina, 4-7 Worthy Adios, 13-12 Longford, 14-14 Fancy That, 12-13 Somerton Gee, 10-9 Eileen Marion. % len, long nk, % len. Time: 3:39.5. Win: $12.55. Places: $3.40, $4.30, $5.80. Quinella: $80.15. DELLACA’S STAKES $1850; Cl; mobile; 2200 m 1-2, STAR SKIPPER 5 It K. Townley 1 4- SAINT ANDREW 10 It J. Curtin 2 3-5 GLEN MIST 7 It T. Thomas 3 Others in finishing order: 2-1 Hoagy, 5-4 Gemini Byrd, 9-9 ■ Colonel Bogey, 8-8 Linda Nandina, 6-6 Bonny Bret, 7-7 Sarnia; 10- Wibahe Queen. Nk, P/z len, IMs len. Time: 2:55.3. Win: $2.80. Places: $1.70, $1.85, $2.30. -Quinella: $10.45.