Timaru T.A.B. double

Press, 4 July 1985, Page 30

Timaru T.A.B. double

Race 7 D 2.20 DONALD GRANT HANDICAP $4500; 2100 m 1 2119 Soaring High 11 R. Bruce 57.0 Last-start failure was as sprinter, but recent wins were at middle distances, at Wingatui and Gore. 2 9746 Royal Adder 1 J. Dowling 55.0 Found 1600 m too short for her at Oamaru last start, but that and previous run should have fitted her for this. 3 0909 Black Rule 6 D. Frye 54.0 Had his moments in the heavy stuff, but getting on in years and struggling to recapture best form of earlier seasons. 4 1111 Proud Leigh 7 53.0 One of the South Island hurdling stars of season. Has good turn of pace on flat and worth second thought. 5 7750 Cahir 2 J. Oakeshott 54.5 Second start after spell, and might bow to more seasoned rivals. 6 2717 Lissom Lass 4 P. Richards 52.0 Win two starts back was as hurdler. Expensive failure on flat, Southland, last start. 7 5907 Noble Jewel x 0 J. McQueen 52.0 Latest racing has been over less ground. Capable of beating this field if he comes back to his best. 9 0800 Durack 3 G. Elliot 50.5 Pulled too hard to last 2220 m at Ashburton. Looked very promising last season. 10 8900 Insoluble 9 M. Worthington 50.5 First start since April. Win here would surprise. 11 1450 Mee Lai 5 P. Atkinson 50.5 Lost chance when saddle slipped at Ashburton last start. Most recent win was over 1800 m at Riccarton. 12 8089 Miracle Mouse 12 50.5 Has done nothing of any account since winning on soft track at Hokitika in November. 13 6264 Sandeeno 13 50.5 Useful fourth behind Decieboy at Ashburton last week. Scratched: Samasaan. Race 9 D, T 3.20 MARAC HANDICAP $3300; 1200 m 1 0705 Queen's Pal 17 J. Cameron 57.5 Latest run was over 1400 m, Trentham, May 11. This short of her best distance, but class could carry her into contention. 2 0 Noble River 3 J. Dowling 55.5 Showed nothing after slow start when resuming Oamaru, June 17. Capable of improving more than most here. 3 1514 Shady News 11 J. Oakeshott 54.5 Win two starts back was over 1400 m at Wingatui. Lost no stature when fourth Ashburton 4 2440 Double Bank 6 G. Elliot 54.0 Was two months away from previous start when he faded against sprinters at Ashburton.

5 6220 De Gull 18 P. Van Wanrooy 53.5 Weak finisher over more ground at Ashburton. 6 7108 Charlie’s Pal 19 P. Falvey 53.0 Never close at Ashburton last start. 7 4055 Dreamville 10 T. Matthews 53.0 First start since March, but could go well this distance if track is easy or soft. 8 0211 Jonny Alone 1 D. Walsh 53.0 Speedster racing on his home track, where he won in style last start. 9 2087 Seafarer 9 J. Pankhurst 53.0 Veteran and might need more ground. 10 0738 Maybe Foxy 7 52.5 Veteran with no appeal for this. 11 8090 Pronto King 8 S. Reid 52.0 First start since spring. Disappointing in last campaign. 12 7065 Pinafore 15 P. Richards 51.5 Fair run 1600 m Oamaru last start, but won’t find this any easier. 13 7496 Blyme 5 51.0 Finished about middle in Ashburton sprint last week. 14 1080 Concordia 2 J. Jamieson 51.0 Veteran likely to struggle at this level. 15 8588 Frederik The Great 4 51.0 Form has not looked good enough for this. 16 079 Paddy Beaufort 14 51.0 Jumper resuming. 17 900 Prinz Eugen 12 51.0 Failed this distance at Gore last start. 18 7850 Rusty’s Image 16 51.0 Second start after a spell. Faded from trailing position 1200 m fresh up at Gore. 19 7120 Satiny’s Pride 13 51.0 Weak finisher, 1410 m, Ashburton last start. Runner-up to Jonny Alone 1200 m Wingatui, June 1. Emergencies: Paddy Beaufort, Prinz Eugen, Rusty's Image.