Isle A Gree ready for Trentham test

Press, 3 December 1982, Page 22

Isle A Gree ready for Trentham test

Special correspondent Palmerston North Isle A Gree faces his toughest test in the Heretaunga Handicap, at Trentham tomorrow and the inform stayer worked in his best style at Awapuni yesterday morning. Isle A Gree has thrived since winning at Levin and a big effort seems certain on the second day at Wellington. Paul Goss will ride Isle A Gree in the first leg of the. T.A.B. double. The horse worked yesterday on the course proper with his stablemate, Sandy Girl, a fit contender for the Totara Park Highweight. On a fast track the two finished together from the 1600 in Imin 45.45, the final 600 in 40s, with Isle A Gree having the outside runn-

ing. Sandy Girl ran well in her last start at Wanganui where she was relegated from second to fifth. She could be the one for the Highweight this week-end. Miss Chance shaded Hullabaloo at the end of 1600 in Imin 455, the final 600 in 40.55. Miss Chance failed at Levin, but she is better than that and might improve in the Birchville Handicap. Last-start winner, Dakait, ran 800 strongly in 51.65, the last 600 in 37.65. He will have the benefit of an allowance in the Timberlea Handicap and should go close. Camille was impressive over 800 in 50s, the final 600 in 375. She is close to winning form and will be respected in the R.D.A. Handicap. Tekau Kaahu ran easily

from the 800 in 535. the last 600 in 38s. Cashelmara worked well over 1000 in Imin 5.65, the last 600 in 38.65. She looks improved by recent racing and might step out next at Otaki. Baku completed 1200 m in Imin 18.45, the last 600 in 39s and Idol of Corinda ran 800 in 51s, the final 600 in 38. Fantastic was most impressive over 1200 m in Imin 16.55, the last 600 in 38.55. He is cherry ripe for the Maymorn Stakes and despite the opposition, he looks a top prospect. A highweight runner. The Crofter, worked over 1200 in Imin 18.45, the last 600 in 375. Diplomatic Kane was going strongly over 800 in 525, the last 600 in 375. He has done well since winning at Wanganui.