Alouetto regains form

Press, 25 February 1987, Page 41

Alouetto regains form

r'/i vruic Alouetto regained form with a vengeance yesterday at Gore when she won the sixth race of the Wrightson Southern Filly Series, the Princess Mellay Stakes. From a handy draw, Alouetto was soon well placed behind Rakau Tiffany, which was sent to the lead soon after the start. Rakau Tiffany lead until the home turn, Gore PA Gore Weather overcast; track firm SKYWALKER RESTAURANT HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP $3500; 1800 m. 2- EGOTISTIC 6 62 A. Mavor 1 5-5 MY CAFE 3 63 B. Pelling 2 4-4 BENLEA BOY 10 60.5 P. Richards 3 Others in finishing order: 3-3 Special Turn, 1-1 Beau Bayard, 11-11 Nassah’s Mate, 9-7 Bilbah, 10-10 Next Lot, 8-8 Talisker, 1414 Blonde Streak, 12-12 Firstling, 6-9 Bar Purchase, 13-13 Deep Port, 7-6 Jimmy the Greek. & hd, & len, long nk. Time: 1:53.99. Win: $5.80. Places: $1.75, $5.05, $2.85. Quinella: $51.95. Trifecta: $296.55. FIRST COGITATION MAIDEN $3100; 1200 m. 4- HASTALEE 5 55 D. Anderton 1 9-9 SOME. KNIGHT 13 55 J. Jamieson 2 3- ZAPHIR 14 55 K. Kenyon 3 Others in finishing order: 8-8 Again and Again, 5-5 Sad Day, 6-6 Maggie Michelle, 2-2 Galloping Gourmet, 1-1 Lexington Pride, 11-U.Sir Loopy, 7-7 Lady Kelly, 12-12 Anglo Lady, 10-10 Royal Master. 3 len, u nk, nose. Time: 1:14.39. Win: $10.50. Places: $2.35, $5.65, $2.55. Quinella: $122.40. Trifecta: $596.70 (5, 13 and any other number). J. J. GORE 1200 $3500; 1200 m. 5- GAY MUSKETEER 7 55 J. Cameron. ... 1 2-1 MINGLE 11 55 B. Peking 2 9-9 BAREAU 3 55 R. Montgomery 3 Others in finishing order: 4-4 Kelly’s Gold, 6-3 Cavassi,,7-7 Avaunt, 10-11 Ironwood,- 13-13 Ray Willie! 3-5 Ullaman, 1-2 Bewildering, 12-12 Emanes* 1110 Alley Sea, 8-8 Lucky Lady. IV4 len, % len, hd. Time: 1:12.92. Win: $8.70. Places: $2.60, $1.70, $5.65. Quinella: $18.60. Trifecta: $861.25. CROYDON MAIDEN £ c. Johnson 1

i where she attempted to 1 gain a winning break, but Alouetto received a good » run along the rails and 2 took the lead with 100 m y to run. New Wine came three wide in the home straight ', but was unable to peg 1 back the leader, and after - a battle down the straight a Alouetto emerged the e winner by a head. 1 Rakau Tiffany finished 1, a head back third. 3-3 WAIRIO LASS 16 55 J. Dowling 2 1-1 BALDONJACK 2 55 , J. Cameron 3 Others in finishing order: 7-9 Spectacular Gem, 6-5 Andy’s Boy, 9-8 Presteau, 11-12 Jimmy’s Son, 10-10 Noel’s Choice, 4-4 South Gas, 8-7 Nun So Neat, 14-13 Heather Trelay, 1 12-11 High Hill, 5-6 Rich Addition, 16-16 Vidor, 15-14 Lucky J Car, 13-15 Cressy’s Pal. y 2 len, 2 len, 2% len. Time: 2:06.23. 5 Win: $4.45. Places: $1.75, $1.90, ! $1.35. Quinella: $9.80. Trifecta: • $51.40. DAVIDSONS DISCOUNT $3500; 1200 m. j 2-2 PAULERIC 1 57 L. ' Didham 1 7-7 RHYTHM LASS 6 55.5 J. Spencer ... 2 1-1 HEIDIBY 4 56 C. Johnson 3 Others in finishing order 5-5 San Vito, 6-6 Pork Pie, 4-3 1 Marco Guard, 3-4 Viva Sharie, 9- Becher, 8-8 Mill Creek, 1 fl--10 Wee Rest. y 2 nk ' nose, **/< 1 len. Time: 1:12.37. Win: $3.80. Places: $1.40, $3.90, $1.15. 2 Quinella: $39.15. Trifecta: $332.75. a GORE GRAVEL HANDICAP , $4000; 2000 m. ’ 5-6 MAESTRI 14 51.5 J. _ Dowling 1 J 8-8 MISTER WINKS 755 „ J. Cameron 2 0 6-5 DONNIE’S CHANCE 1 [' 57 A. Tait 3 ’ Others in finishing order: 7-7 Wentworth Heights, 2-4 Ra2 kanui, 1-1 Kiwi Boy, 10-10 Saturn, 13-14 Just Tim, 4-2 Joe Ninety, 9-9 Don Bruce, 3-3 Colonel French, 11-12 Helen’s Lass, 12-11 Magic Eagle, 14-13 Hwyl. % len, % len, len. Time: 1 2:05.6. Win: $B.BO. Places: $3.10, $4.60, $2.70. Quinella: $71.65. 2 Trifecta: $356.40. 3 PRINCESS MELLAY STAKES 4 $6500; 1800 m. 7 6-6 ALOUETTO 1 54 S. 3 Anderton 1 2 1-2 NEW WINE 5 54 C. I- Johnson 2 f. 2-3 RAKAU TIFFINY 8 54 T. Matthews ... 3 s: Others in finishing order: 3-1 i: Star Rapier, 5-5 Tropical Blend, 8-8 Nearly Thyme, 7-7 Sun Pal, 10- Leithen Lass, 9-10 -Queen’s Table, 4-4 Picable, 11 cial News. Hd, hd, 2 ifiK Time: 1 1:53.78. Win:

Star Rapier, one of the more favoured runners, was slow out of the barrier and settled near the rear of the field. She mounted a good run in the closing stages to take fourth ahead of Tropical Blend. Rakau Tiffany leads the series with 18 points, earning one for her placing yesterday. Cure lies second, with 14, and New Wine third, with 10. $2.75, $1.55, $1.70. Quinella: $21.25. T.A.B. trifecta: $292.70. SECOND COGITATION MAIDEN $3100; 1200 m. 8-8 SMART LADY 12 55 C. Johnson 1 2-1 KETRALOW 6 55 P. Richards 2 7-7 THE MISSION 14 55 R. McAra 3 Others in finishing order: 5-4 Proud Warrior, 4-3 Flair Princess, 1-2 Spitin’ Image, 3-5 Greay Guard, 13-14 See Saw, 11- Imperial Audi, 6-6 Lethimgo, 14-13 Sanctitude, 12-12 Lochandeene, 9-9 Aurum Star, 10-10 Allen Deene. l>/ 2 len, y 2 len, nose. Time: 1:13.23. Win: $11.65. Places: $3.70, $1.70, $3.55. Quinella: $35.65. Trifecta: $420.30. CROYDON LODGE 1400 $3500; 1400 m. 16-16 CASINO KNIGHT 12 53 K. Kenyon .... 1 1-1 GREAT ZEAL 13 53 J. Jamieson 2 14-14 AVALANCHE PEAK 10 53 H. Goscomb . 3 Others in finishing order: 2-2 Beaufort Blue, 9-8 Passive Chief, 3-4 Nearly Summer, 8-9 Seconder, 11-12 Imperial Guy, 5-5 Raker In, 13-13 Yafta, 4-3 Walldon, 6-6 Spotted Wonder, 12- Ginger, 10-10 Devil’s Secret, 7-7 The Sport, 15-15 King Dollar. hd, 1% len, long nk. Time: 1:27.75. Win: $72.20. Places: $19.85, $2.15, $7.45. Quinella: $208.25. Trifecta: $144.20 (12, any number, any number).