Chance for Rationale in Leopard Classic

Press, 24 April 1986, Page 31

Chance for Rationale in Leopard Classic

Special correspondent Auckland With 1200 m to go, as against 1400 last time when she went under so narrowly, at Ellerslie, Rationale looks well in line for the Avondale Jockey Club’s big two-year-old prize tomorrow. As a further help in the $30,000 Leopard Classic, Rationale drew inside the middle for the start, at No. 6, whereas except for Taiaha and Miss Emma, the other best-performed will be going from further out. Miss Emma and Taiaha, with No. 3 and No. 2 respectively, are particularly well placed. Each is quick and almost certain to be very prominent. Ray Verner of Takanini, was one trainer entitled to disappointment with Tuesday’s barrier draw. He put three horses in the race — Tri Bell, Starline and Matrina — and they drew Nos 11, 12 and 13. Rationale turned on a fine performance last time when the first filly home, and just a head and a long neck behind Precocious Lad and Auto Air, in the Radio Pacific Sires’ Produce Stakes. The first leg of the double, the New Zealand Sires’ Championship, presents Regal Advocate with an opportunity to pick up

his third win at Avondale this year. A four-year-old gelding by Vice Regal (the field is restricted to the stocks of New Zealand-bred sires), Regal Advocate won a 2200 m at Avondale in February and another, when he last raced, a fortnight ago. Two of the more interesting runners against Regal Advocate will be Friple, from Foxton, and Cameron Bay, from Wanganui. Both are in good form, Cameron Bay specially with wins in three of his last five starts. Clarkin Road, surely one of the most consistent place-getters anywhere, and Matamua and Silver Jewel appeal most in the second leg, the Hannigan Intermediate, over 2000 metres.

PA Auckland The T.A.B. double is on the New Zealand Sires’ Championship and the Hannigan Intermediate on the first day of the Avondale Jockey Club’s meeting at Avondale on Friday. The T.A.B. treble is on races five, six and seven; with the T.A.B. trifecta on race eight. Jetbet: 2 Race 1. 1.15: Leopard Tavern Over The Top Highweight, $6000; 1600m.—Scotch Prince (4), 65.5; Ivomec (1), 63; Prime Gold (11), Prince Keith (16), 62.5; Kaingaroa (14), Tararula (15), 62; Bruton Muss (13), Claytons (8), Count Gold (9), Damsel Dark (18), King of the Castle (3), Princess Natasha (10), 61; Bold Bandit (7), Mon Danseur (2), Tempio Lad (12), 60.5; Honest Pleasure (5), Mac’s A Million (17), Personality Miss (6), 60. Race 2. 1.40: Portage Wines and Spirits Cairo Special, $6000; 1600m.—Avon Time (21), Fearless Lad (23), Mr Mint (17) Out of Sight (3), Roubles (15), Beau Dagger (22), Brigania (13), Choir Boy (20), Coloden (24), Exchequer (18) Impulsive Lord (4), In-

jury Prone (7), Lord Moses (11) Mystere (6), Royal Scot (9) Urania (16), McCaffrey (10) Stoneman (19), Wayward Wind (12), Prime Asset (8), Regal Amber (2), 55; Langcliffe (14), Nytron (1), Skim the Turf (5), 52. Emergencies: Regal Amber, Skim the Turf, Langcliffe, Nytron. Race 3. 2.10: Inner Circle Casino Maiden, $6000; 1200m.—Astralana (5), Brown Eagle (15) Diligence (20), Allez Gold (8), Anharon (2), Ballet Duster (6), Bold Talent (4), Captain Amura (18), Dandy Devil (7), Foreign Legion (14), Lady Crepello (16), Metropolitan (1), Past the Stars (17), Star Avo (21), Arnie O’Mayo (11), Emmarae (13) Fun ’n’ Glory (9), Lucky Daughter (10), Mac’s Gun (12) Pendorric (19), Petite Danseur (3), Scarecrow (22), 55. Emergencies: Emmarae, Lucky Daughter, Mac’s Gun, Scarecrow, Fun ’n’ Glory, Petite Danseur. Race 4. 2.40: Western Lights Handicap, $6000; 2600m.—Weather Vane (1), 57; Alatunja (10), 56.5; Garrison (11), 55; Taggart (9), 53.5; Fair Sound (12), Scotch Wall (4), Stepson (6), Uncle Darce (8), 53; Barak (2), Demie (5), 52.5; Trelay Boy (3), 50.5; Kirrazade (13), Regal Ridge (7), 50. Race 5 3.10: Waitakere Trust R.S.A. Improvers’, $6000; 1200 m— Swelegant (1), Club Man (5), I’m James (8), Pineapple Poll (4), Kathleen Mary (11), Rue Le Jour (3), Silver Legacy (10) Tudor Flower (12), Beau Syrie (9), Magnificent Ruler (13), Tangabar (2), Rockanui (6), Watch Me (14), Kentish Man (7), 55. Race 6. 3.40: Leopard Continental Classic, $30,000; two-year-old fillies; 1200m.—Grumpy’s Choice (16), Miss Emma (3), Rationale (6), Taiaha (2), 57; Sweet Symphony (15), Tri Belle (10), Ysatis (14), 56; Matrina (12), Trotanoy (9), 54.5; Camalino Star (13), Princess Cheval (1), Starline (11) 53; Fronaree (4), Mouskour (8), Revolve (5), Solstice (7), 50. Race 7. 4.15: New Zealand Sires’ Championship, $20,000; 2000m.—Smart Devil (8), 58; Balrani (12), 57; Carnaby King (5), Dinah's Card (7), 56.5; Cameron Bay (6), Daria’s Fun (2), Regal Advocate (4), 55.5; Kipun (10), 55; Announce (1), Escapade (15), Friple (9), 54; Imajason (14), 53.5; Dusky Legend (13), 52.5; Kawhena (3), Vizor (11), 50.5. Race 8, 4.45: Hannigan Intermediate, $6000; 2000m.—Matamua (14) Bay Anchor (10), Clarkin Road (7), Our Jessica (3), Silver Jewel (15), Elation (5), Neon Blaze (6), Never Yield (16) Priory Moon (12), Tell No Lies (1), Rubic Cube (17), Sabie (9), Castellon (11), Kiwi Honey (4), Lotus Lord (13), Hot Sister (2), Red Reprieve (8), 55. Emergency: Red Reprieve. 1