Mares dominate Avondale feature

Press, 4 March 1983, Page 13

Mares dominate Avondale feature

Special correspondent

Auckland

Mares seem to dominate Avondale's ■ big race tomorrow with Maurita, Daisy and Rama foremost among the prospects. All three are Sydney Cup entries and certain to attract widespread attention, if only on that account.

Maurita, Daisy and Rama have made names for themselve as thoroughly capable gallopers over 2200 m, the distance they are being set in the main race at Avondale, the $50,000 IZB Classic. Maurita and Daisy, with their minor placings in the DB Auckland Cup and Wrightson Wellington Cup, are already well-performed, over 3200 m, the Sydney Cup distance. And it is too early yet to write off Rama at the distance, even if she has a couple of failures against her name.

Daisv finished fourth after pacemaking in the Wrightson Wellington Cup so her effort held merit. She had been third in the DB Auckland Cup, almost in line with the winner, Fontaincourt, and, in one race meanwhile, finished sixth behind McGinty at Ellerslie last Saturday. The way Daisy went in her training yesterday morning, at Takanini, where she has stopped over for the two big Auckland meetings, suggested that she improved with last Saturday’s run. While unable to get the 3200 m of the cup at Trentham, Rama made an excellent job of 2400 m just a week later during the Wellington meeting with an all-the-way win. She then came back with an eye-catching fifth over 1600 m at Ellerslie last Saturday, just the run likely to have her in. top form again for this week-end. Rama has 53kg, the amount with which she won at Trentham. Maurita is on the same mark, both to receive 2.5 kg from Daisy and 4kg from the top weight, Shivaree.

Shivaree dropped so far out of it in the early running of the Air New Zealand Stakes last Saturday that he had no chance of getting near McGinty in the end: it was something of a wonder that he managed to reach fifth place. Shivaree, now an eight-year-old, is probably not as good as he was but he looks well enough. Kev's Boy has. turned in two of his best performances at Avondale, to win an Allrounder and finish second

in an Avondale Cup. He has to be respected, despite his draw.

The Dimple, from Southland and Four Crowns from Foxton, are two well-per-formed visitors. Both are entitled to respect. Race 1: 11.35: Jetbet Highweight, $3500; 1600 m. Secured Deposit 16. 64.5; Careless 19, 64; Shelter’s Gold 3. 63.5; Greytown 14, Onspec 4, 59.5; Wave Rider 17, 59; News Flash 7, 58.5; Our Gamble 18, Swing Lad 1, Tells Fibs 12. 58.5; Nannina 15. 57.5; Bold Yen 10, But Why Not 8, Casharel 6, Exemption 2, Fair Town 9, Lucky Dog 5, Mettle 13, Torpedo Bay 11, 57. T.A.B. quinella Race 2:

12.10: Caltex Handicap. $2500; 1000 m. Nordic-Seal 13. Proud to Rule 10, 57; Chick Chat 4, 56.5; Catus Bov 15, 55; Second Breath 22, Vite Cheval 5, 53; Enthral 9. Star Wini 6. 52.5; Calida’s Joy 20, Kohar 2. 51.5; Avon's Glory 17. Lionheart 18, Noble Quest 11, 51; Gold Orbit 21, Nomusa 7, Shinta's Gold 8, 50.

Emergencies: Bold Alloa 19. Led Astray 16, 50: Breakpoint 14, Take the Gold 12, 50.5: Sally’s Dream 1, William of Orange 3. 49.5. Race 3:

12.45: Shore City Maiden. $2300: 1200 m. Aburac 19, Ahabit 2. Chief Trustful 17, Dark Red 9, Grey Day 10, Grim Dig 4, New Wave 1, Play My Tune 13, Quite A Lad 12. Rich Pop 20, 55; Concert Pitch 7, Countess Tai 18. Exploring 6, Michelham Priory 22. Our Thrill 14. Super Tune 3, 53.5..

Emergencies: Love Song 5. Red Rhythm 16. Polly Cochon 8. Prairie Bell 11. 53.5; Arkro Lad 21. 55; Hyways 15, 53.5. Race 4:

1.25: Mad Butcher Handicap. $3500; 2200 m. Raphael 13, Velvet Royale 5, 68.5; Silver Crescent 3. 68: Azasummer 12. Harbour Princess 7, 67.5; Azflora 6. Battle On 9. Bold Yen 14. Dawn Spi 4. Mr Fondu 11. Native Earl 8. Our Lady 1. Pokerman 2. Wayion Jennings 10. 66.5.

15 4090 Fiona Jay 11 53.5 16 3221 Gay Tripper 12 53.5 17 8645 Rantan 17 53.5 18 7351 Rhine Valley 5 53.5 19 4200 Summer Lady 23 53.5 20 5685 Vegas Lass 19 53.5 21 7030 Wendy Gaye 2 53.5 S. Simon 22 39 Lord Tempio 4 55.0 23 1009 Taled Off 1 55.0 24 0847 Torpedo Bay 15 55.0 Emergencies: Lord Tempio. Taled Off, Torpedo Bay. Race 6 2.50 T. DOUBLE T.A.B. QUINELLA IZB CHARITY CLASSIC $350,000, 2200 m 1 4375 Shivaree 1 57.0 Once fine galloper finding a return to winning form difficult. Made ground gamely when fifth behind McGinty, W-F-A 2000 m Ellerslie last Saturday. G. McNab. 2 0346 Daisy 2 55.5 Not dangerous but made some ground when 6th behind McGinty, Ellerslie last Saturday. Previously 4th Wrightson Wellington Cup and 3rd, DB Auckland Cup. R. Heaslip. 3 3004 Golden Rhapsody 19 55.5 Looked a bit above himself still but managed creditable 4th behind McGinty, Ellerslie, Saturday. L. O’Sullivan. 4 2239 The Dimple 9 55.5 Well-performed South Island mare which raced well below top form Air NZ Stakes, Ellerslie, last Saturday. Seldom out of the money in her home districts. D. Southworth. 5 3340 Jon 1 53.0 Disappointing when well beaten Air NZ Stakes last Saturday. Fair 4th in latest attempt previously, 2000 m W-F-A, Te Rapa. D. Peake. 6 2223 Maurita 13 53.0 Ran on gamely again when 3rd behind McGinty last Saturday and close 2nd previously, 3200 m Wrightson Wellington Cup. G. Childs. 7 1915 Rama 15 53.0 Good staying mare which followed all-the-way win, 2200 m Trentham, January 29, with eye-catch-ing sth placing, 1600 m Ellerslie last Saturday. N. Tiley. 8 294 Four Crowns 2 52.5 Foxton seven-year-old. Won 2200 m > IZB Allrounder this course two years ago. Ran on well, 4th. 2000 m Woodville February 19 at last start. 9 7130 Kev’s Boy 18 52.0 Failed to get near them. Air NZ Stakes. Ellerslie, last Saturday. Should do better under these handicap conditions with 6kg less. P. Tims. 10 1432 Saunter 8 52.0 Woodville mare on a run of form including last-start 2nd placing 2200 m Hastings. Wednes-

day. Won 2000 m Wanganui. February 5, from Bound to Honour.

11 4138 Pawky 5 50.5 In good form until last-start failure. 2030 m Matamata, February 19. M. McCrossan.

12 5204 Smart Devil 20 50.5 Front runner up against it in field of this strength. E. Harrison.

13 7450 Lightning 16 48.0 Ran poorly last time when 12th, 2030 m Matamata. February 19 after handy sth, 2000 m Te Rapa, February 12. 14 0870 Don Rivari .12 47.5 Seems to have lost form altogether. M. Blanche 15 0408 Noble Stride 6 47.5 Well beaten behind Wai Baillie, 2200 m Ellerslie, last Saturday after failure 2000 m Te Rapa, February 12. 16 3154 Quinquennial 7 47.5 Fourth Wai Baillie. 2200 m Ellerslie last Saturday. Up against this company. C. Cossill. 17 1541 Wai Baillie 10 47.5 Won 2600 m Avondale. January 15 and ran on well to take 2200 m Ellerslie last Saturday. S. Simon. 18 1013 Arzante 14 47.0 Third. 2000 m Wanganui. February 12. Would need to do much better. 19 0263 Demas 17 47.0 Surprise 3rd placegetter last start. 2200 m, Te Rapa. February 25, but looks out of his depth. S. Dye. 20 5333 Implacable 4 47.0 Consistent five-year-old mare but will have some difficulty measuring up to this company. D. Fisher. Race 7 3.25 T.A.B. TREBLE SUPER LIQUORMAN HANDICAP $3700. 1200 m 1 5412 Benhar 14 57.0 L. Massey 2 1132 Sandusky 12 57.0 3 4001 Yen Fille 2 56.0 4 Afilado 1 55.0 5 31 Black Visa 5 ' 53.5 6 Tango To 9 53.5 7 719 Baton Call 6 53.0 N. Tiley 8 Whittaker 4 , 53.0 9 101 Wyndham 13 53.0 D Peake 10 7720 Alvaro’s Fashion 3 52.0 11 4641 Bullfighter 10 52.0 12 5380 The Black Abbott 852.0 13 0004 Honest Ben 11 51.5 14 00 Johnny’s Pride 7 51.5 Race 8 4.5 T.A.B. DOUBLE . T.A.B. QUINELLA FRANK ALLEN FLYING MILE, $6000; 1625 m 1 0 Azawary 7 57.0 Former Sydney Cup winner. Resuming after layoff of about eight months. Expected to need run. D. Healey. 2 1836 Mac’s Gamble 9 56.0 Failed over 1200 m Ellerslie last Saturday

after 3rd. 1200 m Matamata. February 19. Won 1400 m good style this course, January 15. D. Margison.

3 3650 Sea Princess 2 55.0 South Island mare which faded quickly to finish 14th of 18, 1600 m Ellerslie, last Saturday. E. Rackham. 4 2542 Ruvain 16 53.0

Beat all except Ringtrue 1600 m, Ellerslie, last Saturday. Previously 4th 1600 m, Te Rapa, February 15. One of the best ' prospects. 5 007 Ulladulla 14 52.0 Former smart sprinter having a task to regain form after a fair layoff. 6 6726 Aldeb 11 51.5 Shows up occasionally but does not win too often. Made ground when 6th last time, 1400 m, Woodville, February 19. J. Grylls. 7 2474 Anittac 8 51.5 Battled on well when 4th last Saturday. 1600 m, Ellerslie, behind Ringtrue. 8 0230 Chagan 13 51.5 Faded from lead to finish 10th behind Ringtrue, 1600 m, Ellerslie, last Saturday. N. Tiley. 9 6195 Flying Dream 6 51.5 Ran well again last start when sth, C 3, 1200 m, Ellerslie, Saturday behind Yen Fille. 10 8112 Janet’s Boy 1 51.5 Close 2nd, 1600 m, Te Rapa, February 15. Previously won intermediate 1606 m this course, December 18. L. O’Sullivan. 11 6008 Mickey Flynn 5 51.5 Chance of winning in this company slim. 12 1170 Olene 3 51.5 Won intermediate double Hastings, early January, 1400 m and 1609 m. Twelfth behind Ringtrue. last Saturday. G. Childs. 13 4407 Forfeit 15 51.0 Fair 7th last Saturday. 1600 m. Ellerslie, behind Ringtrue.

14 4217 Fresca 12 51.0 Unlikely starter. 15 5 Sir Louis 4 51.0 Back from a spell for last-start sth, 1400 m Ellerslie, January 29. Not likely. 16 613 Triarch 17 51.0 Showing fair form in intermediate company and won, two starts back, C 3, 1200 m Te Aroha, February 4. E. Harrison. 17 6 Wolf Man 10 51.0 Failed to show up, 1200 m Hastings Saturday. Race 9: 4.40: ANZ Bank Handicap, <6000; 1200 m. Anderil 1, 57; The Tracker 8, 56.5; Giovanni 2, 53.5; Turanganui 6, 52; Penny Dee 7, Sea Princess 3, 51.5: Curtsey 10. 50; Silveroider 9, 49.5; Day O Gratcious 4. Yen Fille 5. 47.5. Race 10 5.15 T.A.B. TREBLE T.A.B. QUINELLA ALLAN CLARKE MOTORS PLATE $4000; 1600 m 1 0370 Bold Gee 2 57.5 2 3249 Bronze Ruler 7 57.5 P. Timms 3 0 Resolution 3 57.5 4 0979 Ben Irish 9 57.0 5 6195 Flying Dream 5 57 0 D. Southworth 6 1284 Varo’s Son 13 57.0 7 7720 Alvaro’s Fashion 4 56.0 8 0507 Clare’s Pride 6 56.0 9 0 Golden Touch 11 56.0 10 9435 Leopard Ripper 8 56.0 11 4217 Fresca 1 55.5 12 6147 Royal Tryst 12 55.5 13 1009 Taled Off 14 53.0 14 7127 Bella Royal 10 51.5

Avondale riders

PA Auckland Avondale riders include:— D. Peake: Chick Chat, Curtsey, Jon. N. Tiley: Aulyn, Fresca, Enthral. D. Southworth: Royal Tryst. Kohar or Proud to Rule, Red Rhythm. B. Craig: Take the Gold, Concert Pitch. C. Cossill: Black Visa, Star Wini.

T. Bau: Day O’ Gratcious. W. Blanche. Don Rivari. D. HealeySuper Tune. G. Childs: Our Thrill. King Red, Turanganui. L. Cavanagh. Onspec. T. Gillies: Shelter’s Gold. D. Margison: Rantan.

K. Thornley: Summer Lady. C. Donovan: Pokerman. L. O’Sullivan: Golden Rhapsody, Bella Royal. Love Song. P. Tims: Rhine Valley. Our Gamble. P. Little: Bold Gee. R. Heaslip: Rich Pop, Daisy. News Flash. E. Harrison; Triarch, Smart Devil. Ashala. G. Barkal: Penny Dee. S. Simon: Gionanni. K Wise: Velvet Royale. C. Wood: Secured Deposit.

Race 5 2.15 T.A.B. TREBLE MANUKAU CITY CENTRE CLASSIC $5000; 1600m 1 4109 Brilliant 14 55.0 B. Craig' 2 800 Daida Painch 6 55.0 3 9101 King Red 10 55.0 4 6001 Lord Harlequin 18 55.0 5 39 Lord Tempo 4 55.0 6 1166 New Penny 8 55.0 7 One Spooky Knight 20 55.0 8 1300 Satin Shaft 9 55.0 9 3019 Soak 21 55.0 10 0121 Trial Flight 7 55.0 L. O'Sullivan 11 6011 Aulyn 16 53.5 12 0245 Blue Dee 22 53.5 13 1204 Bright Plume 3 53.5 D. Peake 14 076 Dia Maria 13 53.5 D Southworth