BEST BETS

Press, 21 April 1984, Page 24

BEST BETS

Auckland APTITUDE (Race 8), b f, 3yrs, by Brauner—Thanksgiving; trained at Awapuni by A. S. and Mrs V. Kaye. An easy winner against the fillies and mares over 2000 m at Ellersie on April 14, she appears a most capable young stayer which should cope with the 2400 m here better than most. Feiiding ATRAPAR (Race 7), b h, 4yrs, by Adios—Mexiquenna; trained at Levin by W. J. Calder. Back to his best with a fine win in fast time at Hastings on April 14. Sure to be hard to beat again. Hawera BERRY HAL (Race 7), b g, 4yrs, by Berry HanoverMarie Hal; trained at Stratford by E. Bayly. Consistent pacer which finished third to Joy Boy and Talia in the Max Harvey Manawatu Cup on Wednesday night. Well placed off the front and deserves a winning turn. N.Z. Metropolitan NOBLE ADVICE (Race 3), b g, 6yrs, by Noble LordMaureen’s Advice; trained at Rangiora by R. L. Tatterson. Just beaten by Novander over

3200 m last Saturday. Meets that runner on 10m more favourable terms and should win. Riverton APPEAR (Race 2), ch c, 3yrs, by Approval—Kindle; trained at Gore by E. A. Winsloe. A half-brother to First Wood and Flambee D’or, both winners at Riverton Easter carnivals, and to the good winner Big Skipper. Was a fine second over 1600 m at Winton on April 9 and would need to improve little to win this. Rotorua CONNELL’S BAY (Race 8), b m, 4yrs, by MussorgskyWorld Fair; trained at Te Awamutu by G. Sanders. A promising mare with a smart turn of foot, she has been freshened since finishing seventh in the Railway Handicap at Ellerslie in the New Year and should be hard to catch in this one. Wellington IKON (Race 7), ch f, 3yrs, by Riverton—High Delight; trained at Hawera by H. and R. Bergerson. A model of consistency in her latest racing. Is now living up to her breeding and looks capable of developing useful form. A win in this looks on the cards.