BEST BETS

Press, 18 February 1983, Page 26

BEST BETS

CAMBRIDGE (Tonight) BENZINE (Race 3). b h. 4 \r>. by Smooth Fella Roberta Joy; trained at Taupakt by F. Cooney Last start fourth over 2700 m at Northland. January 31. and should be more suited by lesser distance here OAMARU (Today) POOR BOY (Race 2). b c. 3 yrs. by Armbro Del-All Alone; trained at Rakaia by Mrs 1. Smith. Showed great potential when second to Zebee at the end of a strongly-run 2600 m at Addington on January 19. In spite of draw should' be too good for this lot. MANAWATU PIA ROONA (Race 6). ch g. 4 yrs. by Bahroona—Pia Shan: trained at Matamata by D J. O'Sullivan. Bold second to So Modest in sprint feature at Waikato last Saturday and should go one better this time. N. BRIGHTON TOUGH NUT (Race 5), b g. 2 yrs. by Noodlum - Pick Up Girl: trained at Prebbleton by R. Barber. Won with authority on Wedndesday night anil handicap of 10m should nbt be too much for him even though there might be a slight rise in class OTAGO EXPRESS DIRECT (Race 9), ch c. 3 yrs. by Brazen Bay - Angioli; trained at Ricearton by I. Thomas. Has been runner-up in his two starts and could hardly strike a weaker field than he is in tomorrow. WOODVILLE AMATHUSIA (Race 1), b m. 4 yrs. by Amalgam- Shepherd's Girl; trained at Awapuni by Miss M. Bull. Fought on well for second to Ballantrae over 2200 m at Foxton on January 19 but should appreciate drop in distance here. Q.E. II PARK (Tonight) SLITRIG HUGO (Race 5), ble d by Silent Wonder— Slitrig Dancer: owned and trained at West Melton by G. F. and R. G. Wright. Impressive last-start winner from awkward box draw at Chertsey five days ago. Track record-holder over sprint distance and capable of overcoming another bad trap draw.