Trident favoured for N.Z. Messenger

Press, 30 December 1986, Page 26

Trident favoured for N.Z. Messenger

Special correspondent Auckland It would come as a major surprise if Trident was beaten in tonight’s SIOO,OOO New Zealand Messenger Championship at Alexandra Park.

Notwithstanding the strength of the field in tonight’s TNT-sponsored event, Trident has been in such fine form this season that his rivals will be hard-pressed to match him. His Edendale trainer, Brian O’Meara, expressed some concern that Trident was feeling the effects of the humid Auckland climate but those fears were dispelled almost completely after the horse’s tradesman-like success at Alexandra Park last Saturday. A compact entire by Out to Win from Witchlight, Trident was having his first start after a luckless Australian campaign earlier this month in which he finished fourth to Master Mood, My Lightning Blue and Village Kid in the sAustl7o,ooo JPS Miracle Mile in Sydney. O’Meara said that he thought Trident may have finished a lot closer to Master Mood had luck gone his way during the running. Trident’s form before the Miracle Mile had been most impressive. He had won impressively at the New Zealand Cup meeting and had scored over a mile, also at Addington, in a brilliant 1:56.8. Although he has not grown very much in height since his two-year-old days, Trident has filled out and matured exceptionally well. Trident’s handy No. 2 barrier draw will also

make life tough for which many expect to be his toughest opponent, Laser Lad. Laser Lad did not fare too well in the draw and will carry the No. 17 saddlecloth, but with the scratching of the balloted out horses he will start from No. 4 on the second line, in behind the Kumeu speedster, That Fella. Peter Jones, who trains Laser Lad as well as another leading chance, Imperial Time, said last Saturday that both horses

had thrived since arriving in Auckland. “As a matter of fact,” said Jones, “I think they may have done too well. “I think now that maybe I should have started Laser Lad and Imperial Time tonight (Saturday) rather than keep them fresh for the big one.” The fine southern mares, Free’s Best and Michele Bromac, will carry solid support, too, following good efforts last Saturday.

Free’s Best showed great courage to beat Sycamore and Dreaming Neebray after being wide for the last 1200 metres, while Michele Bromac was late getting clear' when second to Star of Shanghai, which passed his 2700 metres from a mobile .start in a swift 3:24.5. The leading northern chances appear to be Clarius, That Fella, Waimauku Princess and Kiwi River, but none really look likely to trouble Trident.

Jetbet: 4 Race 1 6.10 RADIO I MOBILE PACE $5000; CO; one mile 1 3332 Felk’s Hanover 1 . ... : D. Gibbons it 2 30 Prince of Karz 2 ..... .0. Purdon it 3 6 Bickerstaff 3 P. Wolfenden It 4 28 Ausone 4 P. Ferguson it 6 5 Asian Command 6 F. Cooney it 7 8 Baker’s Twist 7 it 8 3624 Taygold 8 G. Reaks it 9 9230 Garcon Velour 9 A. Herlihy It 10 0270 Blue Vance 10 H. Brice it 13 9798 Sancian 13 T. Knowles It 14 Insomnia 14 P. Campbell It 16 076 Kawarau Song 16 G. Harris It 17 9833 Lady Janice 17 P. Young It Scratched: Andrelita, Rory Hackett, Curious Nod, Pretty Smooth, Viv's Count, Hanover George. Race 2 T 6.40 REGENT CATERING HANDICAP TROT $6455; C 3; trotters; 2700 m 1 7109 Rebs Star 1 E. Cowie it 2 1760 Mountain Peaks 2 J. Smith It 3 0806 Doona 3 D. Gibbons It 4 6900 Game Martini 1 1. Jamieson 10 5 4777 Great Life 2 P. Butcher 10 6 2485 Nalo 3 A. Perucich 10 7 1096 Waimoe 4 P. Young 10 8 1261 Te Puke Aspires 5 J. Cole 10 9 4254 Silver Wheels 6 F. Kirk 10 11 9356 Braidie UR A. Jamieson 10 12 4923 Golden Wings UR G. Jones 10 13 1401 Joe 1 J. Langdon 20 14 2071 Our Colleen 1 M. McKendry 30 16 8940 Tree 3 C. Evans 30 17 305 Sergalina 4 D. Alexander 30 Scratched; Phyllis Hadley, Lord Seaton, Sergio Bandit. Race 3 T 7.10 CADUCEUS CLUB MOBILE PACE $6100; C2; 2700 m 1 1000 Brandy Row 1 P. Butcher It 3 7248 Skateover 3 T. Naylor It 4 1590 Vance Neebray 4 T. K.iowles It 5 0523 Miss Ella 5 B. Mangos It 6 1706 Knock Out 6 B. Purdon It 7 8063 Danum Lady 7 G. Hillier It 8 508 Peter Baker 8 M. McKendry It 11 82 Oddsock 11 .P. Wolfenden It 12 1770 Dillon Diane 12 D. Dwyer it 13 1048 River Kwai 13 G. Harris it 14 1392 City Byrd 14 S. Reid it 16 4600 Bushfire 16 W. Larsen It 17 3789 Kelvin’s Boy 17 F. Kirk it 18 11 Hit The Rum 18 P. Young It Scratched: William Alfred, Gus Redmond, Sir Tact, Parisian President. Race 4 T 7.40 SHOES AND THINGS MOBILE PACE $6000; three and four year olds; 2200 m 4 0311 Premier Bromac 4. . .P. Wolfenden it 5 7056 Brydon Duke 5 B. Mangos it 7 97 William Alfred 7 D. Butcher it 8 8 Sir Tact 8 P. Davis It 101114 United Blue Chip 10. . . .0. Purdon it 13 1161 Race Ruler 13 M. McKendry It 14 3133 Blue Admiral 14 A. Herlihy It 5 5331 Surma’s Reign 15 G. Harris it 18 13 El President 18 G. Small It Scratched: Nosirrah, Smooth Tina, Janet Harlyn, Via Ferrari, City Link, Royal Albert, National Tabella, Davron, Elmer Gantry. Race 5 D, TF 8.15 TNT NEW ZEALAND MESSENGER $100,000; four-year-olds; mobile start; 2700 m 1 6432 Captain Cavalla 1 . . .P. Wolfenden It ■ B h, by Midshipman—Forta Cavalla. Trainer: B. A. O’Meara, Spurhead: Good second to stablemate Trident last Saturday. Could be prominent from a handy barrier draw. Colours: Light blue, black stars, white sleeves, gold cap. 2 1441 Trident 2 J. Hay It B h, by Out To Win—Witchlight. Trainer: B. A. O’Meara, Spurhead. Grand win last Saturday. Was an unlucky fourth in strong company the time before and looks the hardest to beat. Colours: Light blue, black stars, white sleeves, gold cap. 5 2211 Imperial Time 5 A. Butt It B g, by Farm Timer—lmperial Kilt. Trainer: P. N. Jones, Templeton: Impressive win on the first night of the meeting. Has done well in the meantime and could provide the upset with the run to suit. Colours: Black, white armbands and cap. 6 5222 That Fella 6 B. Mangos It B h, by Smooth Fella—Paulreta. Trainer: L. E. B. File, Kumeu: Game second to Imperial Time on the first night. Has ability but may find the rise in class hard to cope with. Colours: Gold, black and white crossed sashes, gold cap. 8 4332 Clarius 8 M. McKendry It Br h, by Mercedes—Armbro Joy. Trainer: A. R. Fausett, Pukekohe: Has been racing well lately. Honest sort who could manage a place after good second to Laser Lad on the first night. Colours: Fawn, green hoop and cap. 10 0212 Michals Bromac 10 ..C. de Filippi It B m, by Besta Fella—Milne Bay. Trainer: C. J. de Filippi, Ladbrooks: Fast-finishing second to Star Of Shanghai last Saturday after being late working clear. Hung badly during the running but should be improved with the run. Colours: Royal blue, maroon armbands, white cap. 11 1504 Mister Wyborn 11 ... . M. Purdon it B g, by Smooth Fella—Maid Armbro. Trainers: R. C. and B. Purdon, Clevedon: Much improved effort when fourth to Laser Lad on the first night. Hard to see him winning all the same. M. Purdon. Colours: Silver grey, blue spots and cap. 12 316 Kiwi River 12 A. Herlihy it Ch m, by Knowing Bret—Quin Awbin. Trainers: R. C. and B. Purdon, Clevedon: Slightly unlucky when sixth on the first night after being late working, clear. Won impressively the time before but has been suffering injury problems. Colours: Silver grey, blue spots, grey cap. 13 1621 Free’s Best 13 ....... E. Cowie it B m, by Besta Fella—Free Dream. Trainer: E. M. Cowie, West Melton: Outstanding win last Saturday followed a fine second to

Imperial Time on the first night. Tough ana. genuine mare which could figure in the finish with the right run. Colours: Black, red sleeves and cap. 14 1221 Waimauku Princess 14 . .F. Cooney It B m. by Smooth Fella—Gay Princess. Trainer: F. D. Cooney, Taupaki: Speedy mare which won narrowly from Sycamore on the first night. Will following Captain Cavalla through from the second line but may find the favourites too strong. Colours: Royal blue, gold sash and hoop, blue cap. 15 9883 African Man 15 GHillier It B g, by Smooth Fella—sandymite. Trainer: G. M. Hillier, Kumeu: Useful third to Laser Lad and Clarius on first night. Form beforehand had not been encouraging, though, and he does not appear to be a big danger. Colours: Blue, pink sash and sleeves, blue cap. 16 1722 Sycamore 16 B. Kerr It B g, by Sapling—Mary Miller. Trainer: B. A. Kerr, West Melton: Two fine performances at the meeting so far. Was second to Waimauku Princess on the first night and second again, to Free’s Best, last Saturday. Not the least of chances. Colours: Blue, one red and one white hoop and armbands, red cap. 17 5241 Laser Lad 17 P. Jones It B g, by Noodlum—Laser Lass. Trainer: P. N. Jones, Templeton: Effortless win on the first night augurs well for his prospects. Has done very well, according to trainer, since then and must have a good chance even from awkward draw. Colours: Black, white armbands and cap. 18 1453 Sheer Quality 18 .... P. G. Young It B g, by Baron Tan—Sheer Nandine. Trainer: P. G. Young, Kumeu: Fought on gamely for third to Trident and Captain Cavalla last Saturday afer being without cover for a good part of the way. Genuine type which could be placed if saved for a last run at the leaders. Colours: Brown, green sash, brown cap. Scratched: Classic Fella, Viewfield Prince, Jayvee, Mullaghmena. The race will be televised live on TV-2, with coverage starting at 8 p.m. Race 6 8.50 BENSON AND HEDGES FLYING MOBILE PACE $20,000; OC; one mile 1 1462 Placid Victor 1 .... M. McKendry It 2 0269 Our Mana 2 C. de Filippi It 3 2773 Pixanover 3 G. Wolfenden It 4 0668 Metal Mickey 4 J. Smolensk! It 5 1378 Te Awa 5 P. Miller It 6 0211 Luxury Liner 6 B. Mangos It 7 3756 Rum Brydon 7 D. Butcher It 8 5850 King Alba 8 .J. Langdon It 9 3124 Borana 9 P. Jones It 10 5675 Ben 10 G. Reaks It Race 7 9.20 FURNITURE HANDICAP PACE $7900; C 6; 2200 m 1 0625 Inspiration 1 G. Harris It 2 0967 Sure He Can 2 D. McGowan It 3 2454 Traitors Gate 3 T. Milina It 4 4364 Precious Dina 1 R. Hooper 10 5 2191 Regional Bromac 2. . ...J. Stormont 10 6 8846 Skipper Vantar 1. . . . M. Nicholas 20 7 28 Robindale Lord 2. . . R. Wolfenden 20 8 6090 Scott Baker 3 R. Wigg 20 Scratched: Pixanover. Race 8 D 9.50 IMPACT WINDOWS MOBILE TROT $13,000; OC; 2200 m 1 0683 Maybe Now 1 .R. Norton It 2 39 First Grade 2 T. Knowles It 3 0008 Sergion 3 G. Reaks It 4 Milson Gold 4 J. Cole It 5 097 Andy Brydon 5 B. Mangos It 6 5000 Landon Lad 6 P. Davis It 7 4712 Landora’s Pride 7 .... J. Langdon It 8 1035 Indette 8 B. Purdon ,lt 9 0097 Lord Seaton 9 P. Wolfenden It 10 9469 Dragon’s Pride 10 P. Jones It 11 2028 Empire Lobell 11 A. Herlihy It 12 0156 Mairo Sultan 12. ... M. McKendry it 13 00 Falcon Lord 13 R. Bowker It Scratched: Hanover Evander. Race 9 10.15 MACHINERY EQUIPMENT MOBILE PACE $6700; C 3, C 4, C 5; 2700 m 1 099 Midnight On 1 P. Butcher It 2 7606 Aramiro Lad 2 P. Young It 3 1424 The Cornishman 3. .. G. McMillan It 4 9060 Henri Lobell 4 C. Evans It 5 0035 El Vencedor 5 B. Purdon It 6 0209 Sure Win 6 P. Wolfenden It 7 0300 Edwin Eden 7. ...... .0. Purdon It 8 0754 Classic Fella 8 A. Herlihy It 9 5511 Kylie’s Hero 9 G. Reaks It 10 8018 Bundles 10 J. Fraser It Race 10 10.40 WAYNE WILKINSON INSURANCE MOBILE PACE $6700; C 3, C 4, C 5; 2700 m 2 43 Dreaming Neebray 2. .. T. Knowles It 3 3710 Fleet Rover 3 1. Jamieson It 5 3935 Reggies Mate 5 M. Nicholas It 6 707 Revae 6 A. Herlihy It 7 2600 Some Joy 7 P. Wolfenden It 8 1599 Lynn's Song 8 W. Larsen It 9 9883 African Man 9 G. Hillier It 10 8019 Starchaser 10 M. McKendry It Scratched: Waimauku Princess, Sycamore, Litigate.