Bahrein on verge of winning form

Press, 2 June 1984, Page 27

Bahrein on verge of winning form

By JEFF SCOTT Bahrein, a stout finisher for second to Freightman at Addington Raceway eight days ago, is likely to be in demand for the N’icoll Handicap, the first leg of the T.A.B. double, at the Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting today A four-year-old halfbrother by Smooth Fella to Derby. Bahrein showed sharp' improvement on his first-up sixth at Washdyke, six days before the Canterbury Park meeting, when second at Addington, and looks on the verge of winning form. Quick George has won his last two, setting a track record for a three-year-old over 2600 m at Washdyke of 3min 23.9 s last time out. He

was given every chance in the trail at Timaru, finishing best, and looks capable of further improvement. Miss Bromac is capable of winning this. The El Patron mare blotted her copybook at Addington eight days ago. However, she met a check 80Cm out and should not be risked. The former Southland pacer, Skipem, has a useful form background. A newcomer to John Hay’s Ashburton stable, he has not raced since finishing second to Jester Chance at Forbury Park on April 28, after which he was purchased by Des Baynes and Geoff Gib-son-Smith, and is destined to race in North America later in the year. Novander, Lady Sadie and

Game Greg are a formidable trio for the second leg of the T.A.B. double, the Jet d’Emergaude Trot Handicap. over 3200 m. Novander has won twice in three starts since resuming at Addington in April, both times over today’s distance, beating the useful Noble Advice. Lady Sadie, a past winner on the’ track at the distance, has been in fine form of late, while Game Greg has hit peak form in three starts since resuming and should continue with the good work. Mendelspride, Sheltoe, Royal Braemar, Cathy Crockett and Sure Court are others capable of figuring in the finish.