Williams appeal succeeds

Press, 21 February 1986, Page 24

Williams appeal succeeds

The Templeton reinsman, F. M. Williams, who was suspended for a little over two weeks for an incident at the Motukarara trials on December 18, successfully appealed against the deci-

Punters looking for a tasty morsel from the tote could do worse than make DAINTY DISH their entree for the Ashburton meeting tomorrow. The filly came home faster than a well-trained pigeon at Blenheim and having Timmy Butt’s services in a boys race won’t hurt her chances.

Derek Dynes must be a very mellow fellow by now judging by the success he has had since he started incorporating "Tact” in all his horses names.

In SIR TACT he looks to have the bet of the day in the Hanham Concrete Pace and if you are walking on air after that try something on SKYWALKER in the fourth.

His trainer Gavin Thompson was one of six drivers rubbed out by the stewards at Addington last week but by lodging an appeal he is able to drive today.

It could be a wise move. Skywalker met trouble last start and is overdue to win one while the horse which caused Gavin’s problems, WORLD OF FAME, looks likely in the last.

With all this talk at the. moment about Halleys Comet COMA BERENICES should appeal to a lot in the Cameron Mobile.

No, I can’t say it properly either but it has something to do with bright stars and Coma

sion in Christchurch yesterday. Williams was successful with a majority decision. The appeal judges were Messrs A. R. Corcoran (chairman), G. D. Kelly and B. H. O’Malley.

Berenices is one of those along with BIONIC CHANCE which should provide one of the shortest quinellas of the season. Three year old trotting races can be a test of skill and patience for all concerned at times but there would surely be few safer bets than BARABAS in the Bandag Mobile Mile. He looked an early winner last start and I doubt he would betray anyone here. Besides part, owner Helen Pope is one of the hard working Ashburton committee so the youngster had better put his best foot forward on the home track. Across in Westport they try hard too and they’ll be keeping their fingers crossed the weather does the right thing by the club again. Paddy Busuttin hasn’t had a lot of luck since sending a team south but DREAMS COME TRUE is due to wake up the opposition and in spite of the draw should do it in the PDL. A couple of years ago John Parsons went to Westport on a run of outs and came right with a vengeance. He should score this time too with LUCKY and GUNYAH EARL is due to do the right thing for Murray McPhle not too long after brother in law Brydon Mills has produced JAZEMAY to clear maidens.