Jim Collett wins at Whakatane

Press, 14 March 1985, Page 32

Jim Collett wins at Whakatane

PA Tauranga Punters were right on target in the Owens Group Inter-Island Handicap, first leg of the T.A.B. double and feature event at the Whakatane Racing Club’s programme at Tauranga yesterday. In spite of an indifferent run of form in his recent racing, the Matamatatrained Document was installed a warm each-way favourite. With the visiting Mosgiel rider, Jim Collett, aboard, the five-year-old Imperial Seal—Christelle gelding prevailed by three lengths in what became a one horse race over their last 400 m. Collett, who is currently considering a transfer to a leading North Island centre, did his cause no harm with a patient and well judged ride. Taled Off was the pacemaker for most of the journey and Document was no better than mid-field after the early rush for positions. However, going down the back straight Collett ensured that Document had racing room and the longstrider gradually improved to be second starting the big bend into the home straight. Once lined up for the run home, he quickly picked up the leader and swept clear to win unchallenged. The second favourite, Dinah’s Card, ridden by the Wingatui horseman, John Dowling, after trailing second or third through most of the journey, battled on well for second, just edging out the faster-finish-ing Trouza by a long neck. The T.A.B. double was completed in good style by the Hastings visitor, Trumpet, ridden by Marie Lyndon.

Once the field for the Hotel Oceanside Handicap had settled down, William Of Orange took over the running, with Trumpet trailing in a group of three. Trumpet came through to lead on the turn and after a good tussle up the straight held out the favourite, Eva Grace, by half a length. Light rain during the day saw the track cutting out as racing progressed and this would have affected the performances of several well-supported runners. (T.A.B. code: WHAK) Weather fine; track firm KAWERAU MAIDEN STAYERS PLATE $2900; 2100 m 3- TWIRLING ROW 16 51.0 C. Costin .... 1 4- BOBBIE JON 1 55.0 B. York 2 1-1 SUPATOR 15 53.5 G. Cooksley 3 Others in finishing order: 15-15 Shortland, 12-14 Sketch Plan, 6-6 Syncopate, 14-13 Vuma, 2-2 Loma’s Girl, 5-5 Norwegian Song, 8-8 Red Texan, 10-11 Arataki Spirit, 1312 La Boheme, 11-10 Mali Rouge, 7-7 Balblair, 9-9 Waihi Skite. 2 len, nk, IV< len. Time: 2:09.15. Win: $6.75. Places: $2.20, $2.45, $1.70. Quinella: $33.05. Trifecta: $258.60. OPOTIKI MAIDEN PLATE No. 1 $2900; 1300 m 1-1 GRATIANO 2 55.0 L. O’Sullivan 1 6- KATHLEEN MARY 10 53.5 E. Harrison . . 2 7- SOIXANTE NEUF 15 53.5 A. Shotton ... 3 Others in finishing order: 10-10 Rare Miss, 3-3 Lovela, 5-5 Dawn Tide, 4-4 Taiki, 11-11 King Arthur, 2-2 Contradiction, 9- Shady O’Toole, 12-12 Nuvola, 8-8 Espion. Hd, % len, % len. Time: 1:19.45. Win: $2.05. Places: $1.30, $3.15, $3.90. Quinella: $l5. Trifecta: $198.75. Kathleen Mary finished first but was relegated to second after an inquiry. PARK LANE STUD HANDICAP $3400; 1400 m 5- SHARDALURE 1 54.0 C. Otto 1 4- DECREE NISI 17 51.75 W. Foote ... 2 6- KARTOLA 6 55.0 R. Dye 3 Others in finishing order: 1-3 Cinnamon Queen, 12-12 Tornader, 9-9 Craig’s Mistake, 11-11 Summer Lady, 2-2 Mackenzie, 10- Leonova, 3-1 Royal Ambition, 7-7 Bellday, 13-13 Quevado, 8-8 Kerry’s Mate. Nose, % len, Vz hd. Time: 1:24.15. Win: $7.65. Places: $2.70, $2.40, $2.85. Quinella: $29.90. Trifecta: $325.35. KOPE VILLAGE HIGHWEIGHT $3200; 1600 m 11- PRIORY MOON 9 60.5 R. Booth 1 1- VOLI ROW 13 60.5 T. Wheeler 2 2- CAME AND CONQUERED 1 64.5 P. Membery 3 Others in finishing order: 3-3 Regoli, 8-8 Game Vrinka, 5-4 Starry Knight, 6-6 Nasty Trick, 7-7 Nick’s Ace, 4-5 Brigadier Yeoman, 10-10 Chung Chong, 9- Honest Ben, 14-13 Double Trie, 15-15 Summer Lane, 12-12 Khansay, 13-14 Bryer’s Image. Long nk, 1% len, hd. Time: 1:40.8. Win: $25.20. Places: $7.25, $1.60, $2.10. Quinella: $40.45. Trifecta: $3350.85. PAKENHAM RACING CLUB HANDICAP $3400; 2100 m 2- LIMITLESS 2 56.0 C. Dowling 1 5- VALLEY ROOSTER 3 56.0 G. Cooksley . . 2 10- RIMSKY 12 54.0 D. Johnson 3 Others in finishing order 7-6 Bravington, 1-2 Free Zone, 9-10 Rubber Ring, 4-5 Reeno, 11-11 Top Tune, 13-13 Paddy’s Mate, 6-7 Father Murphy, 3-4 La Froth, 8-8 Shanidaboo, 12-12 Radio Girl. Hd, 5 len, % len. Time: 2:9.43. Win: $4.65. Places: $1.85, $2.40, $5.45. Quinella: $13.05. Trifecta: $2723.50. OPOTIKI MAIDEN PLATE No. 2 $2900; 'l3oom 4-4 CHEVAL 1 55.0 B. McDonald 1 10-9 GREY CRYSTAL 12 53.5 G. Phillips ... 2 3- URANIA 11 53.5 M. Lyndon 3 Others in finishing order 11-11,‘Justa Toff, 9-8 Hex, 12-12

■ Mandina, 2-2 Noble De Oro, 5-5 Vukas, 1-1 Tai Chardi, 8-10 / Kirra Son, 7-6 Pixie's Pal, 13-13 Sara Son, 6-7 Prepost Nose, 3 len, % len. Time: 1:18.77. Win: $7.05. Places: $2.50, $6.35, $2.05. Quinella: $142.80. Trifecta: - $762.10. OWENS GROUP INTER-ISLAND HANDICAP $8500; 2100 m 1- DOCUMENT 2 56.5 J. Collett 1 .. 2- DINAH’S CARD 3 56.0 J. Dowling 2 8-7 TROUZA 11 52.5 D. Healey 3 Others in finishing order 9-10 Go Henry, 3-4 Aquasun, 10-9 Noble Master, 7-8 Highland • Knight, 4-3 Sweet Hostage, 5-5 Taled Off, 6-6 Kiwi Fun. 3 len, . long nk, 1V« len. Time: 2:8.77. ~ Win: $3.35. Places: $1.45, $2, $4.20. Quinella: $10.30. T.A.B. " trifecta: $337.15. HOTEL OCEANSIDE HANDICAP $5500; 1300 m 3- TRUMPET 8 52.5 M. Lyndon 1 1-1 EVA GRACE 1 57.0 D. Healey 2 •( 5-5 VICKI DEMING 9 52.5 G. Phillips 3 Others in finishing order 13-12 Anyway, 4-3 Arganaut ■' .Rose, 12-11 Ruling Trick, 8-7 Beau Shari, 10-10 Martha, 2-2 William Of Orange, 9-9 Madam * Fox, 6-6 Cumberland, 14-14 _• Saba Fox, 11-13 Grey 80, 7-8 ~ Jacky Grey. Vz len, 2 len, nk. , Time: 1:17.69. Win: $8.85. Places: $2.75, $1.70, $2.90. Quinella: - $18.90. Trifecta: $276. ' KOPE FISH SUPPLY HANDICAP $3900, 1600 m 1-1 DREAMAWIN 2 56.0 R. Dye 1 4- FOUR EMS 7 53.0 G. Cooksley 2-3-3 GOVERNOR’S BAY 3 56.0 L. O’Sullivan. . 3 Others in finishing order: 9-9 Sea Haze, 7-7 Kentucky Pride, 5-4 Hey Presto, 2-5 Crimson Glen, 8-8 Lotus Nymph, 6-6 One Pound Foolish. 1% len, 2 len, Vz len. Time: 1:38.99. Win: $3.70. Places: $1.60, $l.BO, $1.85. Quinella: $11.85. Trifecta: $63.65.