Spanker On sets record

Press, 15 January 1986, Page 36

Spanker On sets record

PA Hamilton The warm favourite, Spanker On, set a track record when he easily won the Huntly Hotel Mobile Pace at Claudelands last night Only six runners contested the Waikato Trotting Club feature race and after his trainer-driver, Peter Wolfenden, took Spanker On to the lead the issue was never in doubt. He coasted home one and a quarter lengths ahead of Direct Kiwi and following PA Auckland Weather fine; track fast RANGIRIRI HOTEL MOBILE TROT 13100; CO; 2500 m 1- THE GREATEST 8 P. Wolfenden 1 4-4 BEAT THE BUDGET 1 J. Butcher 2 2- PERFECT COUNT 6 A. Herlihy 3 Others in finishing order 6-6 Disputer, 3-2 Spry Advice, 8-10 Gay Pride, 5-5 Te Puke Aspires, 7-8 Royal Manor, 12-12 Bretson Power, 9-9 Anrecko, 11-7 Passive Kiwi, 10-11 Engineer. 1% len, IWi len, nk. Time: 3:22.2. Win: 32.05. Places: $1.15, $2.45, $2.30. Quinella: $12.95. Trifecta: $lO9. RIVERINA DRIVE-IN MOBILE PACE $3100; CO, 2100 m 4-3 ADMIRAL TUDOR 1 M. Robinson 1 2- EL DORITA 2 W. Larsen 2 10-9 CAUBAR 11 P. Baker 3 Others in finishing order: 5-4 Ski Direct, 1-1 Rocka Fella, 910 Notable, 7-6 Tabella Nurse, 6-8 Loyal Pal, 3-5 Don Marshelle, 11-11 Miss Afella, 8-7 Black Dave. % len, 1% len, 2% len. Time: 2:42.5. Win: $6.95. Places: $2.10, $1.70, $5.65. Quinella: $40.65. Trifecta: $271.60. PIO PIO HOTEL MOBILE PACE $3300; Cl; 2500 m 4- PAUL ARMBRO 16 D. Gibbons 1 5- TOEY 13 G. Harris. 2 8-7 IVOR 1 J. Butcher . 3 Others in finishing order 2-2 Celevale Romp, 6-6 Golden Rendevous, 1-1 Blue Twirl, 3-3 Larry Mac Faber, 10-10 Bunloom Host, 9-9 Slinky Fella, 7-8 Paramon. Nk, 3 len, 1% len. Time 3:17.2. Win: $7.55. Places: $1.90, $2.45, $3.70. Quinella: $30.55. Trifecta: $683.30. BRIDGE HOTEL MOBILE PACE $3100; CO, 2100 m 3- PARISIAN DOLLY 5 O. Purdon 1 1- SIR SWISH 1 G. Hillier 2 7-5 POCO’S LEGION 8 P. Butcher 3 Others in finishing order 2-2 City Byrd, 10-10 Brandy Girl, 56 Dontra, 8-8 Terrific Too, 12-9 Lin AU, 6-7 Bird Command, 4-4 Joe’s Joy, 11-12 Bonspiel Scotty, 9-11 Super Max. 2 len, len, % len. Tune: 2:44. Win: $615. Places: $l.BO, $1.65, $2.45. Quinella: $lO.BO. Trifecta: $121.75. MONTROSE VIDEO MOBILE PACE $4200; C 3 to C 4; 2500 m 5-5 LADY ALBA 15 G. Payne 1 2- LEA VANCE 12 G. Harris 2 3- MARIE SKIPPER 11 A. Edgecumbe ... 3 Others in finishing order 1-1 Smooth Sheila, 10-10 Decius, 6-7 Doc’s Chapel, 4-4 Charles Decision, 8-8 Bundles, 7-6 Gay Patrina, 9-9 Special Mark. 3 len, I¥< len, 2¥i len. Time: 3:13. Win: $9.15. Places: $2.85, $1.70, $2.25. QuineUa: $18.65. Trifecta: $26820. WALDORF LOUNGE MOBILE PACE $3100; CO, 2100 m 4- BERTHA SHANNON 8 O. Purdon 1

at intervals were Frederick and Ben. The mobile 2500 m took 3min 8.6 s which was well inside the previous best of 3min 12.1 s set by King Alba in March, 1984.

Spanker On had won the same race on the corresponding programme last year and then went on to make it a double on the second night. The ease of last night’s win will ensure he has strong backing to complete the same double when he contests the DB Cup on Friday.

3- MONTANA VERMALA 7 P. Baker 2 10-8 WINDSOR UNITED 12 V. Hillmer 3 Others in finishing order 5-4 Jessie’s Girl, 6-6 Betina Afella, 8-10 Dark Beauty, 1-2 Regal Dime, 2-1 Larry Brydon, 11-11 Rocket Averil, 9-9 Dale Poco, 77 Sobriety. % len, 2% len, % len. Time: 2:43.6. Win: $6.95. Places: $2.30, $2, $625. Quinella: $19.95. Trifecta: $866.10. HUNTLY HOTEL MOBILE PACE $7210; OQ 2500 m 1- SPANKER ON 4 P. Wolfenden 1 5- DIRECT KIWI 5 J. Langdon 2 2- FREDERICK 6 T. Knowles 3 Others in finishing order 3-3 Ben, 6-6 Barbara Jover, 4-2 Supreme Ruler. 1¥« len, 2¥i len, 3% len. Time: 3:08.6 (track record). Win: $1.65. Places: $1.15, $3.95. Quinella: $6.60. Trifecta: $40.40. NATIONAL BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE $3300; Cl; 2500 m 4- BEBE VAUENTE 14 P. Davi5....... 1 8-6 MAXINE’S REIGN 16 G. Harris 2 7-8 RARO GIRL 8 P. Baker. . . 3 Others in finishing order 1-1 Dunvegan, 6-7 Sandiero, 2-2 Novalerian, 5-4 Valunga, 3-3 The Buccaneer, 9-9 Broomfield Baron, 10-10 Taupaki Brave, Illi Middle Road, 12-12 Open Arms. Hd, 2 len, 1% len. Time: 3:16.3. Win: $8.60. Places: $3, $3.10, $5.10. Quinella: $51.90. Trifecta: $205.30. DINSDALE TAVERN MOBILE TROT $6400; OC; 2100 m. 2- EMPIRE LOBELL Blt A. Herlihy 1 3- INDETTE 12 It B. Purdon 2 6- MAYBE NOW 2lt W. Thomas 3 Others in finishing order 1-1 Jenner, 5-7 Kathy Glass, 7-6 Caledonian Pride, 8-8 Polly Lobell, 4-4 Peddler. Len, 2 len, 1¥« len. Time: 2:432 (track record). Win: $4.90. Places: $1.65, $1.55, $2.85. Quinella: $7.15. Trifecta: $202.45. MCELWAIN SOUND SERVICES MOBILE PACE, $3800; C2; 2100 m. 3-4 ALBAS TUNE (10) It G. Payne. ...... 1 5- ROBERT DAVID (5) It M. Mckendry .... 2 1-1 BEACH BUGGY (1) it A. Herlihy 3 Others in finishing order 8-7 Ernie, 6-8 Little Tudor, 9-9 Oddsock, 10-10 Laali, 7-6 Busy World, 4-5 Twin Cam, 2-2 African Man. % len, 2% len, Vz len. Time: 2:41.9. Win: $6.20. Places: $2.40, $220, $1.25. Quinella: $30.85. Trifecta: $195.30.