Dawn Mist’s win provides tonic

Press, 12 July 1988, Page 37

Dawn Mist’s win provides tonic

Dawn Mist provided the ideal tonic for her owner, Derek Copland, when she won the 1988 New Zealand Cup, at the Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Queen Elizabeth II Park yesterday.

Copland had to return to hospital for minor surgery after he was kicked by a horse last August, and had entrusted his team to Tony Dickens, of Methven, for the last 12 months.

Dawn Mist settled in second place behind Pandalola in the early running yesterday, and it was not until the final bend that she slipped clear of her rivals to score an authoritative four-length victory. Call Me Patch was handy throughout and ground his way into second, while the favourite, Brydie Girl, met trouble in the early running and finished solidly for third.

Dawn Mist is by Mr Lithgow which has recently returned to Australia, and is from Copland’s own bitch, Misty Isle, which ran second to Charlie Irish in the race a few years ago. This was Dawn Mist’s second win from five starts at the distance and previously she has been found wanting over the concluding stages.

“I’ve been a lot harder on her this time. She’s taken a while to work out,” said Dickens. Since taking over the Copland team Dickens has led back 17 totalisator winners for the Mid-Can-terbury farmer, and with a number of youngsters coming through, including a Metal Band litter out of

Misty Isle, the pair look set for further success. Track record Bark Man Bark’s longheld track record of 19.34 s for the 330 m was lowered to 19.275, when the Australian-bred Profit Galore scorched over the distance in impressive style. Trainer Ray Adcock has always had a high regard for Profit Galore and he said when the black bitch started her racing career that she was the fastest greyhound he had handled. Weather fine; track: fast ANSETT STAKES $400; C2; 330 m 2-1 TIGANA 1 (D. Gilbert’s blk B by Club’s Colours — Bold Conquest) 1 1- JOFAY 3 2 6-6 ALYSHAN 7 3 Others in finishing order: 8-8 Betsy Glider, 3-4 Sal Makhan, 43 Big Dream, 5-5 Dawn Pride, 7-7 Vivanti, 2 len, 1 len, 1 len. Time: 20.435. Trainer: Owner, Kaiapoi. Win: $3.50. Places: $1.75, $1.75. Quinella: $3.95. Trifecta: $30.90. WOODPECKERS RESTAURANT STAKES $500; C 4 and C 5; 330 m 2- METALLIC BANDIT 1 (P. A. Ragg’s bd D by Metal Band — Arkarta) 1 1-1 MAGIC COMMAND 5 2 3- SHADOW DEMON 3. 3 Others in finishing order: 4-3 Kotuku Queen, 6-6 Wild Irishman, 5-5 On the Boil, 8-8 Canasta Club, 7-7 Shiny Woman. len, 1 len, len. Time: No time taken. Trainer: Owner, Woodend. Win: $5.65. Places: $2.05, $1.50. Quinella: $4.50. Trifecta: $63.75. RADIO PACIFIC STAKES $400; C2 and C 3; 330 m 1- PROFIT GALORE 8 (J. T. Mclnerney’s blk B by Rikasso Mick Cheque Account) 1 3-3 ALPHINE AIR 2 .. . 2 2- DIGGERS DILEMMA 1 3 Others in finishing order 5-5 Roaming Lou, 8-8 Black Debut, $■ - -

4-4 Aurock, 7-7 Club Trustee, 66 Wee Asset. 5 len, ft len, 3 len. Time: 19.27 (track record). Trainer: R. H. Adcock, Weedons. Win: $l.BO. Places: $1.40, $2.20. Quinella: $3.95. Trifecta: $12.05. JULY STAKES $400; Cl; 560 m 1- RICK’S ORDER 8 (J. T. Mclnerny's bd B by Rikasso Mick — Cheque Account) . . 1 4- SUPERCO ROYALE 6 2 8-8 SCHWEPPING TIME .9 3 Others in finishing order: 6-6 Matagouri Bee, 5-7 Galatic Notice, 2-2 Matagouri Girl, 7-5 Golden Mist, 3-4 Key Account. 10 len, 2 len, neck. Time: 34.06. Trainer: R. H. Adcock, Weedons. Win: $2.60. Places: $1.70, $2.75. Quinella: $10.15. Trifecta: $77.95. WINTER STAKES $400; C2; 560 m 5- YAZOO 7 (M..J. Lelliott’s W 6 by Pewter Frosty — Wild Wanderer) 1 2- ROAMING KING 8. . 2 4- BOBBY HOBBS 1 . . 3 Others in finishing order: 6-7 Spring Silk, 3-2 Roaming Grace, 8-8 Chartuse, 1-1 Magic Puha, 76 Orchestral (pulled up). 4 len, head, 4 len. Time: 33.965. Trainer: Owner, Weedons. Win: $8.45. Places: $3.80, $2.30. Quinella: $29.05. Trifecta: $146.35. CONFERENCE STAKES $400; C 3; 560 m 2- SILENT JEWEL 1 (Par Four Syndicate’s bk b by Club’s Colours — Wadderin Girl) 1 1-1 TASMAN CROSSING 22 3- DUNGAREE DOLL 3 3 Others in finishing order: 6-6 Kaytee Bee, 7-7 Barley King, 55 Shiny Spot, 8-8 Leitrim Lass, 4-3 High Interest 1 ien, 1 len, 4ft len. Time: 33.995. Trainer: A. C. Roberts, Christchurch. Win: $2.85. Places: $1.70, SJ.SO. Quinella: $3.05. Trifecta: $38.25. PHOENIX CUP $1000; C 4; 560 m 1-1 CRAFTY TIREE 1 (J and C. M. Wilson’s bk b by Crafty Kim — Lady Tiree) 1 5- CANTERBURY KEY 4<’ 2 3-3 KNIGHT CLUB 7. . . 3 Others in finishing order: 8-8 Mitre Peak, 2-2 Call Me Grace, 7-7 Wings and Bolts, 6-6 My Giddy Aunt, 4-5 Derek Havoc

(fell). 1 len, 4 len, 2 len. Time: 3.715. Trainer: J. Wilson, Mostiel. Win: $1.70. Places: $1.15, 4.40. Quinella: $11.20. Trifecta: $106.95. NEW ZEALAND CUP $5000; Invitation; 805 m 7-6 DAWN MIST 8 (D. R. G. Copland's be B by Mr Lithgow — Misty Isle) 1 3-3 CALL ME PATCH 7. 2 1-1 BRYDIE GIRL 2 . ... 3 Others in finishing order: 5-4 Our Asset, 8-8 I’m an Earl, 2-2 Steiny Blue, 6-7 Cossack Wings, 4-5 Pandalola. 4 len, 2 len, 3 len. Time: 49.715. Trainer: A. P. Dickens, Methven. Win: $11.60. Places: $5.10, $2.60. Quinella: $23.75. Trifecta: $112.95. PLAINS FM RADIO STAKES $400; CIO; 805 m 1-1 TOPAZ AGAIN 8 (A. G. Tomlins, G. R. Forbes and D. W. Davies up and bd B by Chain Warrior — Chantilly Again). . . 1 3-3 TOP DREAMER 7. . 2 5-5 JAFFAMAN 5 3 Others In finishing order: 4-4 Wingatui Rose, 2-2 Deb’s Mate, 8-8 Gracious Kiwi, 7-6 Golden Satin, 6-7 Poetic Justice. 7ft len, ft head, 7 len. Time: 49.945. Trainer: A. G. Tomlins, Invercargill. Win: $2.25. Places; $1.75, $2.05. Quinella: $6.90. Trifecta: $38.25. Q.E. II STAKES $500; C 4 and C 5; 330 m 2-2 BERT HINKLER 3 (Tinwald Tavern No. 2 Syndicates bd D by Alpine Raider — Airwoman) 1 3-3 SONIA’S MOON 1. . 2 4-4 AIR RAIDER 2 ... . 3 Others in finishing order: -8-8 Roaming Angel, 1-1 Mainland Magic, 5-5 Olympic Magic, 6-6 Canterbury Star, 7-7 Smart Bee. Wellington Bets with the Totalistator Agency Board on the Christchurch Greyhound Cub’s meeting yesterday totalled $383,971 (win and place $115,435, quinelias $92,788, doubles $23,933, trifectas $129,253, trebles $25,584). This was a decrease of $5935 on last year’s total On-course bets totalled $83,848 (up $14,311).

1 len, 1/2 len, Nose. Time: 19.475. Trainer: R. H. Adcock, Weedons. Win: $3.20. Places: $1.70, $1.85. Quinella: $6.30. Trifecta: $54.65. Course Treble: $48.15 (8, 8 and 3).