French Polish impresses

Press, 15 January 1986, Page 34

French Polish impresses

Special correspondent Palmerston North French Polish has taken no harm from her hiccup before the start of the Breeders’ Stakes at Woodville last Saturday. The pint-sized filly galloped in dashing style at Awapuni yesterday as part of her Oaks preparation. Noel Harris, who will ride French Polish on Monday, was rapt in her effort. “She was quite brilliant. A dashing trial in every respect,” said Harris, who rode French Polish into a slightly unlucky sixth at Ellerslie in her last start. Work took place wide on the course proper, with the ground on the soft side of easy after some rain on Sunday. The weather prospects are good for tomorrow, yet at best the track will be easy for the Marton Jockey Club’s Meet-

mg. On the course French Polish ran 1200 m freely in Imin 21s, the last 600 m in 395. It was a good effort in the conditions. Silver Elm, preparing for the Wrightson Handicap at Trentham, was at ease in the ground running 1000 m with Welson in Imin 8.45, the last 600 m in 40.45. Silver Elm looks improved by her race at Awapuni at Christmas and she will not be the latest of the chances, especially if she strikes an easy track. Private Poppy and Stylish Aimie took Imin 20s for 1200 m, the last 600 m in 40.65. Stylish Aimie might not start today. She cduld be reserved for the Camp Handicap at Trentham where she looks a winning prospect after a last start success at Wairarapa. Proud Seal ran 1000 m in Imin 10s, the last 600 m in

425. He could go well in the Pencarrow at Trentham. Macloud, engaged in the Marton Cup today, sprinted 600 m in 39.55. He arrived at Awapuni on Monday night after a fairly hot trip through the King Country. Ideal Times and Extradite ran 800 m in 53,45, the last 600 m in 39.45. Idyll Times is smart and could show up in the Hopeful Handicap at Trentham. Magnitude worked well with Lacka Reason over 800 m in 52.45, the last 600 m in 395. Magnitude looks at his best for the Anniversary Handicap on Saturday while Lacka Reason could resume on one of the later days at Trentham. Auto Air worked on the plough, running 600 m in 425. He came through his Woodville gallop in fine style and will be at his best for Monday’s big two-year-old race at Trentham.