BEST BETS
FRIDAY AVONDALE AUKLYN (Race 8). blk f. 3yrs by Auk—Helvn, trained at Takanini by ft. C Verner. Ran on well for third behind Ibidem last time. Looks above average and should cope well with this field ' SATURDAY AUCKLAND LUXURY LINER (Race 2), b g. 2yrs, by Mercedes — Miranda Belle; trained at Clevedon by R. C. and B. Purdon. Scored a fine debut win at Alexandra Park on May 12 over Baron Bridge, returning 2min 4.3 s for the mile. Looks well placed to record a double for the meeting from the ace draw tomorrow night FOXTON ISOTOPE (Race 4), b g. 6yrs. by Double Nearco—ldol; trained at Waverley by J Elmslie Competent hurdler which blew out when second to Hullaballoo in first start over flights this winter. Should have improved sufficiently to reverse the roles this time. HORORATA SILVA RULER (Race 1), gr g. Byrs, by Tazrula — Fair Ration; trained at Riccarton by W. H. Beck. Impressive winner of his last two races over hurdles, and appears to have thrived on his racing. Quick, confident jumper, and the winner bv seven lengths of corresponding race at the Amberley meeting. TIMARU PREMIERSHIP (Race 6), b g. 4yrs, by Lordship—Protagonist; trained at Templeton by D. G. Jones. Floundered in slushy conditions last time and fastfinishing fourth two starts back. Promising young stayer which should prove too strong in this. WAIKATO QUEEN’S PAL (Race 7), b m. 4yrs, by Palatable—Lomond Queen; trained at Riccarton by A. and Mrs L. Prendergast. Finished well for second to the smart Decanka last week. Faces a strong field here but should be up to it.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19840518.2.104.9
Bibliographic details
Press, 18 May 1984, Page 18
Word Count
270BEST BETS Press, 18 May 1984, Page 18
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Press. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Copyright in all Footrot Flats cartoons is owned by Diogenes Designs Ltd. The National Library has been granted permission to digitise these cartoons and make them available online as part of this digitised version of the Press. You can search, browse, and print Footrot Flats cartoons for research and personal study only. Permission must be obtained from Diogenes Designs Ltd for any other use.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.