Ben, Enterprise likely to go well in Auckland first leg

Press, 17 March 1982, Page 36

Ben, Enterprise likely to go well in Auckland first leg

Special correspondent Auckland Keen interest will centre on the performances of the Derby hopefuls. Ben and Enterprise, against John Tudor and company in the Patrons Handicap at Alexandra Park this evening. The race, over 2700 m. is the first leg of the T.A.B. double on the second night of the Auckland Trotting Club’sGreat Northern Derby meeting. Ben and Enterprise, both of whom performed well on the first night last Saturday are leading contenders for the $50,000 Derby. Up against such tough opposition as John Tudor. Hurricane Shannon. Lemrac and Mister Majestic tonight, the pair should give the older pacers a run for their money. Ben showed his fourth placing at Claudelands on March 6 was best forgotten when he easily won the Gloucester Park Handicap last Saturday. Starting from 10m. Ben cruised to the front at the 220 m peg and took control, clearing out by one and a half lengths at the finish. Enterprise, a southern visitor, proved he is in top form after he ran a great race for second on the first night. After being buried in on the rails three deep until well into the home straight, he powered home to be only a half length behind Peter Foyle at the finish. Although some gloss was lost from the race when Delightful Lady was with-

drawn yesterday. John Tudor. Hurricane Shannon. Lemrac and the three-year-olds are sure to provide a grand spectacle. John Tudor will be having his first race since failing in the Auckland Cup on February 12, but, from only 10m behind, he will prove a worthy opponent this time. Lemrac put up a good performance for his second last week-end after breaking at the start and Hurricane Shannon and Mister Majestic raced well enough on the opening night to ensure they will provide stiff opposition. The second leg. the Orewa Handicap, will generate almost as much interest as the patrons handicap with most of the other Derby runners lining up. Mel’s Boy and Portfolio

were both good winners last Saturday and Mai Mai and Mister Wood Chips would obviously be improved with their third placings. Portfolio's performance was outstanding. He was parked out for the final 1600 m of the second Great Northern Derby graduation heat and his victory proved he is a tough customer.

1 T.A.B.code: AG | Race 5 8.5 T.A.B. TREBLE BETHELLS PACE $4310: C3; mobile: 2200m 1 1313 Alan Bell 1 It 2 1414 Majestic Range 2 It 4 7734 Rich Gift 4 It 5 6179 Regal Nova 5 It 6 0130 Strident 6 It 7 5452 Withywind 7 it 9 5121 Newt 9It 10 3145 Adover Laddie 10 It 11 1264 Reincheck 11 It 12 3105 Poplar Country 12 It 13 6449 Rock Folly 13 It 15 8305 Harvey’s Sister 15 It 16 1000 James Onedin 16 It 19 0791 Altair UR It Scratched: Roseland Patron. Eastwood Vision. Miss Della. Young Bradly. On Your Mark. Race 6 8.40 T.A.B. DOUBLE T.A.B. OUINELLA PATRONS HANDICAP . $7200; OC; invitation conditions: 2700m 1 8004 Mister Majestic 1 It 2 6929 Lord Marshal 2 It 3 1572 Lemrac 3 It 4 1241 Ben 4 It 5 0215 Remote 5 It 6 2482 Enterprise 6 It 7 7793 Hurricane Shannon 7 it 9 7510 Kenyon 9 It 10 2657 False Regal 10 it 11 6068 Rambling Kidd UR It 12 7100 John Tudor 1 10 13 4040 Idolmite 1 ' 15 Scratched: D'Or Favori. Delightful Lady.

Race 7 9. 10 T.A.B. TREBLE WAIPU PACE. $5425: C5: mobile; 2700m 1 5968 Lanark 1 ■ ll 2 1670 Parisian Glory 2 It 3 1772 Jacron 3 It 4 9000 Justmat 4 It 5 0007 Amasias 5 It 6 1221 Jilaire’s Chance 6 It 7 4155 Shenandoah 7 It 8 0044 Hurricane Chief 8 It 9 1314 Lopez Song 9 It 10 5003 Miss Ghana 10 It 11 0130 Glencarron 11 it 12 409 Mischief Maker 12 It 13 1826 How About That 13 It Race 8 9.40 T.A.B. DOUBLE T.A.B. QUINELLA OREWA HANDICAP $5875; C6; 2700m 1 72 Ao Marama 1 It 2 1431 Mel's Boy 2 ll 4 0 Lazy Lord 4 It 5 7090 Take Aim 5 It 6 3899 Orient Prince 6 It 7 2723 Mai Mai 7 It 8 1121 Portfolio 8 It 11 5900 Highland Fleur UR It 12 0007 Johnny Mac 1 10 13 1344 Sprinkler 2 10 14 6113 Mister Wood Chips 3 10 15 6066 Markaboy 4 10 Scratched: Royal Blaze. Skipper's Reign. Rewiti Hanover. Kamwood Belle. Ben. Race 10 10.40 T.A.B. TREBLE T.A.B. QUINELLA PIHA PACE $4825: C4; mobile; 2700m 1 0008 Roseland Schell 1 It 2 7807 True Bay 2, It 3 0587 Duslover 3 It 4 2782 Empire Knight 4 It 5 1843 Hi Perfection 5 It 6 8476 Riverside Hal 6 It 7 9009 Hoatu 7 It 8 1854 Jaydonna Viva 8 It 9 0200 Boltin 9 It 10 8960 Avalon 10 It 11 0091 Kane 11 It 12 7405 Maruadell 12 It 13 3992 Shadow Lord 13 It 14 6400 Breconshire 14 It