AUCKLAND

Press, 3 February 1984, Page 21

AUCKLAND

Special correspondentAuck-

The luck of the barrier has Natural Star well placed for a win in the 520,000 South Auckland Racing Club Juvenile at Ellerslie tomorrow.

Whereas some of the others in form will be starting from wide at the 1200 m, Vice Royal drew No. 16, Silver Elio, No. 17 — Natural Star has the inside, a real advantage for one of his quickness. A chestnut colt, from Riccarton, Natural Star has been pretty busy, with six races in two months and his form, except for one lapse, has been consistently good. The only time he failed was at Avondale last Saturday when he finished seventh behind Matthew Ryan. Meanwhile, he shaped up much better for a close second to Nampassa at Ellerslie on Monday. Judged by his appearance at Takanini yesterday morning, Natural Star has continued to train on. And the right-handed way around does not seem to bother him: he had no trouble with the plough’s fairly tight circuit when galloping yesterday.

From his five starts, besides the one at Avondale, Natural Star has secured a win and four second placings. His win, though he is from the South Island, came at Awapuni on January 14. The presence of another smart youngster from outside Auckland and the Waikato, Kingdom Bay, has also helped stimulate wide interest in tomorrow’s race. Matthew Ryan and Sobay are horses from Avondale with good chances if they race up to their best form and Jack Hammer, with No. 3 at the barrier, is certainly entitled to respect. Trained at Stratford by Jack Taylor, who made an impact on Auckland racing with Spring Moss, Kingdom Bay was impressive in his last start, winning the Evergreen Lodge Stakes at Trentham on January 23 in lmin 8.84 s for 1200 m. He finished second the time before, over 1000 m at Stratford, and three starts back, won over 1000 m at Te Rapa.

Against Kingdom Bay is his having drawn No. 11 and not having yet raced the right-handed Ellerslie way. It will be surprising, nevertheless, if he is not very prominent. That Matthew Ryan will be up with the pacemakers can be just about guaranteed. He led all the way when winning at Avondale last Saturday, over 1200 m, and, after leading, was edged out by Boilermaker only in the last bit of 1100 m at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. so nay made an impressive racing debut when winning so well at Thames on January 7. She had less to spare in her only start meanwhile, at Rotorua on January 14, but nevertheless again looked good. This will be her big test.

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12.10: Fresh Up Maiden, $2675, 1600 m.— Amadeus 6, Aurotor 9, Castillon 11, Chaud 3, Chopper 4, Craig’s Mistake 2. Fair Fiddler 13, Fair Power 16, Gold Pike 18, Gold Wall 21, Grim Dig 15, Horatio 8, James Brigand 22, Milhaven 7, Orbrosso Lu 14, Panarche 12, Sir Carlton 17, Star Turn 19, 55.

Emergencies: Master At Arms 20, Pilgrim Star 5, Hasty Edition 1, Rutherford 10, 55.

12.45: Malaysian Racing Association Highweight, $3575, 2200 m.— Legends 8, 67.5; Mr Rosse 18, 63; Ivan’s Pride 1, The Hussar 13 61.5; Noble Navarre 6, 61; Bravington 10, Gif Of The Gab 12, Pipe Major 11, Respond 19, Shades Of March 14, ’ 60.5; Azapal 9, Azmar 4, Chez Rose 5, Druid 7, Innovator 16, Smokey Topaz 15, 60.

Emergencies: Prima Facie 2, Irish Edition 20, Nebulae 17, Sutter’s Gold 3, 60.

1.20: Indonesian Invitation, $2675, invited riders, 1600 m—- . Jane 20, Elpidio Aguila (Philipines); Brigant 13, M. Plumb (Australia); But Why Not (10), Sngob Puentalay (Thailand); Caryota (5), Karan Singh (India); Dancing Season 14, Toshimi Sakimoto (Japan); Dione 2, D. Peake; Dreamawin 9, Toshifumi Kobu (Japan); Eperne 18, Baek Won-Ki (Korea), Galilee Gold 4, W. Mewangkang (Indonesia); Goodies 1, G. Childs; Katy O’Neill 7, T.O. Lau (Hong Kong); Loma’s Girl 8, J. Cassidy; Prouty 19, Lam Mun Chiew (Singapore-Malay-sia); Ruletta Lass 12, Mumraiz (Pakistan), 55.

Emergencies: Llanadele 11, Anne Louie 16, Noht Glitter 17, Amic Gold 3, St Mary 15, Charlotte Roselle 6, 55. T.A.B. QUINELLA

Race 4. 1.55: New Zealand Insurance Handicap, $3875,1400m.— Honest Earl 8, 57; Sovereign’s Road 7, 56.5; Old Gold 15, 55.5, Friendship 13, 53; Anyway 17, Bold Bayou 16, Tigershark 12, Yen Fille 4, 52; Bronze Ruler 11, Gold Surrey 14, Miss Mindy 3, Our Mellay 2, 51.5; Super Shan 5, Xmas Eve 6, 51; Bunratty Castle 1, Ruling Price 9, 50.5; Stunning Crown 10, 50. T.A.B. QUINELLA Race 5. 2.30: Steinlager Challenge Final, $3575, invited riders, 1600 m.— Amyntala 5, Sngob Puentalay; Flint Road 14, Toshimi Sakimoto; Grey Day 7, Elpido Aguila; Hey Presto 4, M. Plumb; Lu’s Nymph 1, Karo Singh; Madame Bijou 16, D. Peake; Mighty Louis 2, Lam Mun Chiew; Natee 17, G. Childs; Ngakonui 10, W. Mewangkang; On Deposit 11, T. Lau; On The Job 19, Mumraiz; Scotch Prince 6, Baek Won-Ki; Waylaid 15, J. Cassidy; Willow Walker 13, Shifumi Kobu 55.

Emergencies: Aowyn Jane 12, Tarnation 8, Pleasure Lady 3, Tempello 9, Bomber Brown 18, 55.

Race 6 3.05 T.A.B. TREBLE T.A.B. QUINELLA SOUTH AUCKLAND JUVENILE $20,000; two-year-olds; 1200m. 1 3121 Kingdom Bay 11 57.0 N. Harris 2 1521 Matthew Ryan 7 57.0 3 11 Sobay 9 54.5 D. Healev 4 5104 Fothers 13 54.0 R. Vance 5 711 Jack Hammer 3 54.0 G. Childs 6 2172 Natural Star 1 53.0 J. Cassidy 7 2130 Eminent Lady 6 52.0 G. Cooksley 8 147 Halley's Comet 18 51.5 9 2313 Jayell’s Pride 14 51.5 G. Grylls 10 9227 Ponsonby 12 51.0 11 32 Silverello 17 51.0 12 5241 Vice Royal 16 51.0 D. Southworth 13 2 Bright Chips 4 50.5 14 10 Majestic Belle 10 50.5 D. Peake 15 353 Porsche 15 50.5 R. Dye 16 4033 McCaffrey 2 50.0 L. O’Sullivan 17 28 Sadat 5 50.0 18 6 Sun Dreamer 8 49.0 19 5425 Bright Kiss 19 48.5 Emergencies: Sadat, Bright Kiss, Sun Dreamer. Race 7 3.45 T.A.B. DOUBLE T.A.B. QUINELLA ASIAN TROPHY RACE $10,000; 2200m. 1 1204 Azaking 3 56.5 2 0414 Grand Slide 10 55.0 L. O’Sullivan 3 0888 Von Cettes 11 55.0 4 5432 Olene 12 54.5 P. Tims 5 6671 Rushcutter 8 53.0 R. Dye 6 0900 Pawky 5 52.5 E. Harrison 7 7796 Sound Wave 6 52.0 W. Robinson 8 0502 Exporter 7 50.5 D. Peake 9 0000 Don Rivari 2 50.0 W. Blanche 10 2814 My Nam 4 50.0 11 2304 Passion’s Pride 1 50.0 12 4521 Sailorman 9 50.0 G. Grylls Race 8 4.20 T.A.B. TREBLE WRIGHTSON BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP $6000; 1200m. 1 1122 Eridick 9 57.0 D. Healey 2 0865 Ruvain 3 55.0 P. Tims

3 2050 Benhar 2 R. Dye 53.5 4 1110 Gonzeralli 8 D. Peake 53.0 5 6237 Quibble 6 52.5 6 0600 Archbishop 4 50.0 7 317 Bay En Deux 5 50.0 8 2640 Red Rhythm 1 50.0 9 3007 Yen Fille 7 50.0 Race 9 4.55 T.A.B. DOUBLE T.A.B. TRIFECTA AUSTRALIA HANDICAP 53875; 2000m. 1 6080 Alloy 6 C. McNab 57.0 2 8511 Sweet Hostage 1 D. Plumb 57.0 3 0793 Gay Tripper 17 56.5 4 8094 Bella Royal 11 L. O’Sullivan 55.0 5 6133 Mai Horse 5 55.0 6 5236 Noble Master 10 B. York 55.0 7 0000 Seaweed 15 R. Dye 55.0 8 0022 Copper Time 2 N. Hain 54.5 9 0320 Mutual 9 54.5 10 8640 Ben Irish 14 D. Southworth 54.0 11 12 3036 Boussac 16 D. Peake 1200 Leading Seaman 7 54.0 54.0 13 0110 Orphan Boy 4 54.0 14 1519 Lord Tempio 3 G. Grylls 53.5 15 082 Rimsky 12 53.5 16 8549 Tango To 13 53.5 17 6650 Te Namu 18 D. Healey 53.5 18 0400 Rule the Force 8 53.5 Emergencies: Rimsky, Tango To, Te Namu, Rule the Force. Race 10 5.30 T.A.B. TREBLE T.A.B. QUINELLA NATIONAL PANASONIC HANDICAP .$4400; 1600m. 1 7028 Philco 8 57.0 2 6331 Walksfar 9 E. Harrison 56.5 3 9011 Ashala 5 D. Healey 545 4 1613 Susi Bear 2 54.0 5 88 Great Avon 12 W. Robinson 53.5 6 1660 Wyndham 4 D. Southworth 53.5 7 0057 Inuvik 11 B. York 52.0 8 4200 Leopard Ripper 7 52.0 9 2514 Temerity 10 R. Dye 52.0 10 050 Suitability 13 51.5 11 3650 Wanderville 3 G. Grylls 51.5 12 0058 Bronze Ruler 1 50.0 13 0800 Madam Ex 6 50.0