Zamahl’s Pride sharp

Press, 18 March 1988, Page 29

Zamahl’s Pride sharp

Special correspondent Woodville A maiden. Zamahl’s Pride, looked sharp yesterday morning in his final ’ trial' at Woodville and could be a threat to the favourite, Authority, in the opening event at the Manawatu meeting at Awapuni tomorrow. Fast work took place on the outside of the course proper, and..on the inside grass. Both iwere easy, and strong winds affected the horses. Zamahl’s Pride, and Star Pride galloped l)200m on the'course in 1:19.5, the last 600 m in 38.55. This was a good effort in the conditions and Zamahl’s Pride' was travelling just as well as i his betterperformed companion. Larry Cassidy irides Zamahl's' Pride, which was beaten a nose at iTrent-

ham last week, but would) have won if he had run straight. Maurice Campbell is on Star Pride, which is an! improver. She is having) her first start since being) transferred to Cathy Wild-; bore’s stable. Just a Star was travel-) ling well with Phareef at: the end of 1000 m in 1:7.3; the final 600 m in 38.85) They are candidates for the Higgins Mile and should show up on a rain) affected track. Mister Aythorpe, an unlikely starter if it becomes too wet, ran 1200 m in 1:21.9, the last 600 m in 41s. Ngawi Bay. top weight for the highweight, went 1200 m easily in 1:27.6, ! the last 600 m in 42.65. ! Roller and Bard pleased over 800 m in 52.85, the last 600 m in 37.25. Roller makes a fresh start in the

maiden, while Bard is a form runner in the Air NZ Handicap:. Turbine.' balloted out) in the lades Handicap, took 39.2 s for 600 m. Sonchela and Konini Express, two fit candidates for tomorrow, ran 1200 m in 1:22, the last 600 m in 40s. Sonchela could show up at good odds in the final event, while Konini Express is another maiden chance. Logistical and Abracadabra went 1200 m in 1:21.5, the last 600 m in 39.65. Logistical is in the Glen Oaks Stakes and could get some of the money. Greg Childs rides her. On the inside grass. Amalass and Kooyong galloped 1200 m in 1:20.5, the last 600 m in 40.85. Amalass is ready for a bold race in the Glen Oaks Stakes.