Fast sprint by Marlon
Special correspondent Palmerston North
Marlon and Our Jetty give Woodville a strong hand in the White Horse Handicap at Hastings tomorrow and they looked bright at Woodville yesterday. Fast work took place on the plough, which was in good order. Marlon and Mokara Lass went 1000 m in 1:6.6, the last 600 m in 38.95. This was not a very fast time, but Marlon is ready to sprint well fresh tomorrow. Our Jetty had Belmore as a companion over 1000 m in a smart 1:2.2, the last 600 m in 36.55. This time was bettered only by Burnemoff and He’s Right, which impressed over 1000 m in 1:2.0, the 600 m in 36.55.
Jirob galloped 800 m in
525, the last 600 m in 38.45. She races in the Taradale Handicap at Hastings. Hipperial and Sir Scruffy went 1000 m in 1:5, the last 600 m in 39.25.
Nothing But Dreams and Mayso completed 1000 m in 1:4.0, the final 600 m in 38.75. Nothing But Dreams made a useful debut at Woodville and is in the Dolphin Maiden on Saturday. Dave’s Serenade took 37.5 s for 600 m while Valente and Auteir recorded 37.25. Mr Yorke and Tooth Fairy, both with John Harris, scampered over 800 m in 49.55, the final 600 m in 37.65.
Leading Glance was let off with pacework. An impressive. winner in her debut, she may race next in the West Derby Stakes at Levin according to her trainer, Des Harris.
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