BEST BETS

Press, 20 December 1985, Page 24

BEST BETS

FRIDAY Taranaki REVAE (Race 10) b h, 4 yrs, by Redmond Lane—Valya, trained at New Plymouth by J. Wood. Looking promising last term with a win in three starts, then ruined his chance when resuming at Cambridge in November with an early break. Should reward his supporters this time. SATURDAY Auckland KILRUSH (Race 3) ch c, 2 yrs, by Noodlum—Atlanta Queentrained at Pukekura by L. C. .. Purdon. Highly regarded youngster ideally drawn to repeat last start winning performance on this course last month. Invercargill SMOOTH HENRY (Race 9) b g, 6 yrs, by Smooth Hanover—Cousin Henrietta; trained at West Plains by B. G. Buchanan. Came home strongly for second to Young Lord in fast time for 3200 m at Winton earlier this month. Well drawn to win this. Manawatu AUTO AIR (Race 4) b g, 2 yrs, by Norfolk Air—Automation; trained at Awapuni by L. E. Christensen. Outstanding youngster which seems almost certain to keep his unbeaten record intact tomorrow. Otago STAR FRACTION (Race 9) br g, 3 yrs, by Star WayFraction; trained at Winton . by B. Ridley. ImpressiwsLwinner fresh-up at this distance on this track in September, then won at Invercargill and Gore at his next two starts. Did not measure up in the Two Thousand Guineas last time, but this will be much Easier for him. Rangiora SECRET DRYDEN (Race 1) b g, 6 yrs, by Had My WaySecret Sign; trained at Greenpark by R. Geddes. Has been placed in three of his four starts this season and is overdue for a win. Good third to Auto Craft at Oamaru last Saturday at the end of a solid 2600 m. Waipa YENOLOM (Race 2) br or gr_ c, 2 yrs, by Bellissimo— Eager Eyes; trained at Frankton by P. W. Lock. Has shown promise in a limited career to date. Well placed in this. .