BEST BETS
FRIDAY Auckland ALFRISTON (Rae* 8) b g, 5 yrs, by World Skipper— Scartel!, trained at Clevedon by R. C. and B. Purdon. Great performance when second by a length and a quarter, at Alexandra Park on April 4 after being checked to a walk with 300 m to run. Has the potential to reach the best classes. Waipa MARKSMAN (Race 4) gr c, 2 yrs, So Vain—Sovereign Mist, trained at Takaninl by B. F. and B. R. Deacon. Fought well for third to Impasada on the same course last month. Meets a field of largely inexperienced juveniles and should prove too strong. t SATURDAY Avondale DARIA’S FUN (Race 8) br m, 5 yrs, Go Fun—Daria Song, trained at Pukekohe by Mrs S. E. Ellis. Produced a good effort for sixth, after becoming badly positioned in the Bayleys Easter, and should appreciate the further distance — 2200 m this time. . Canterbury VOLI STAR (Race 4) b f, 3 yrs, by Star Way—Voli Fier; trained at Hastings by D. Sellwood. Strong finisher when placed over 1600 m in Inglewood Stakes at Ranaiora. and 2000 m should present no problem for her. Galloped brilliantly in training at Riccarton yesterday.; . ' . Forbury Park PROUD PRINCESS (Race 8) b m, 4 yrs, by Arrnbro Hurricane—Paleface Princess; trained at Dunedin by A. Malcolmson. Outstanding effort to win on this course last week. Badly drawn tomorrow night but should add to her record. Manawatu VINCERE (Race 1) ch h, 9 yrs, by Silent Hunter—Raconteur; trained at Feilding by R. J. Mudgway. Talented hurdler which should prove too strong for this field, despite having to carry a hefty weight
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