Whetu disappointing
NZPA correspondent Sydney Heat and humidity were the main culprits for the New Zealand stayer, Whetu’s disappointing result in the Queensland Cup, said the trainer, Clarrie Archer. The seven-year-old fin-
ished twelfth to former compatriot, Our Jug, in the sAust7s,ooo 3200 m event at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Our Jug, ridden by the Sydney-based New Zealand jockey, Jim Cassidy cut 4s off Veil Kingdom’s 1975 race record when he finished in a time of 3mln
18.75. Starting as 11-8 favourite, he won going away from Pakura Boy by four lengths, with Sir Zamazaan a further half-length away. However, Our Jug, partowned by Cassidy’s wife, Helen, pulled up dis-, tressed after the race
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