BEST BETS

Press, 3 December 1982, Page 22

BEST BETS

HUTT PARK WESTMOOR LASS {Race 9), br f. 3 yrs. by Boyden' Hanover—Joyeuse; trained at West Melton by W. Dickson. An impressive all-the-way winner by three lengths and a half on the first night, in respectable time, she should complete a double for the meeting tonight. BEAUMONT JOYARTY (Race 6). b m. 6 yrs. by Noble Bijou-Artifice; trained at Wingatui by B. J. Anderton. A successful racemare which won this race last year. Was a bold finisher for fourth in the weight-for-age Canterbury Gold Cup last month, and appears on the verge of regaining top form. FRANKLIN SHORT STOPS (Race 6), b m. 5 yrs, by Noble Bijou—Jan Kerry: trained at Takanini by R. Verner. The former South Island mare was unsuited by the weight-for-age conditions on Wednesday when she came on late for third to Sequita in the Alison Stakes. She would only need to repeat the performance to take

beating under handicap conditions tomorrow. THAMES VAGABOND CHIEF (Race 1), br g. 3 yrs. by Schell HanoverTara Queen; trained at Pukekohe bv T. Schumacher A game second to Captain Fella " last time out after racing in the open early. Looks favourably placed from a handy draw to gain a winning turn WAIRIO ALENNA MAREE (Race 6), b f. 3 yrs. by Sir Dalrae -Charlton Lady; trained at Dunedin „ , bv D. Cummings. A half-sister to Joan Hanover from the same family as Lunar Chance. Has been most consistent in a limited career to date and stands out against an inexperienced ■ field of three-year-old fillies tomorrow. WELLINGTON LANGELAND (Race 5), ch g. 7 yrs. by. Copenhagen 11-Gay-

sum; trained at Marton bv B. Elliot. Has made steady improvement with recent racing. Fast finisher for second over 2000 m at his last start and should show to greater advantage over slightly longer trip tomorrow.