BEST BETS

Press, 9 December 1983, Page 26

BEST BETS

(Friday) CANTERBURY J.C. SMART BIJOU (Race 6), gr m. 6 yrs, by Noble BijouSmart Mellay, trained at Wingatui bv B. J. Anderton and G. W. Offen. Was rewarded for some consistent performances with a win at Invercargill last month. Good third behind northerners in only race at 2000 m at New Zealand Cup meeting. WAIKATO WINTER GAME (Race 5), b m 6 yrs by Game Pride—Winter Mis’s, trained at Kumeu by O. and M. Nicholas. Model of consistency in her latest racing she looks ready for a winning turn. (Saturday) TAPANUI BLACK GLAMOUR (Race 8), Blk f 3 yrs by My Friend Paul—Sepal, trained at Gore by D. F. Collett. , A half-sister to Dawnway, she was a fine fourth behind Hint and company in the fillies classic at Invercargill on November 22 and looks a second-to-none chance against the maidens here. TE AROHA VIVACIOUS (Race 8), b f 3 yrs by Battle Waggon-Watch Valdi, trained at Takanini by B. F. and B. R. Deacon. Resumed on a winning note at Dargaville on November 18. In the same form will take beating again. THAMES BLABS (Race 2), b c 3 yrs by Tudor Hanover-Margaric, trained at Waiuku by I. Hillier. Runner-up to the promising Village Kid at Alexandra Park last time out, he should find this field a lot easier. WAIMATE ACADEMY (Race 4), b m, 6 yrs, by Noodlum—Flying Gay, trained at Tinwald by J. L. Ferguson. Has run up an exasperating list of placings. Long overdue for a win, which should come in this rather weak field. WELLINGTON ATRAPAR (Race B),b h 4 yrs by Adios ll—Mexiquenna, trained at Levin by W. Calder. Good race for third in Levin Cup last time out, and a winner on this track two starts back. Should repeat.