Emcee may find conditions to suit in Kurow Cup today

Press, 15 August 1988, Page 29

Emcee may find conditions to suit in Kurow Cup today

By

JEFF SCOTT

Emcee, a powerful sit-and-sprint pacer, should get circumstances to suit when the tight-class pacers resume in the $ll,OOO Aorangi Bloodstock Kurow Cup at the Oamaru Raceway today. The Kurow Trotting Club have been rewarded with a capacity field for their new CB-OC innovation in the first leg of the T.A.B. double, the third leg of the T.A.B. treble and T.A.B. trifecta event, however most attention is likely to focus on runners which have drawn the inside six barriers. Last season excluded, it has been customary in recent times for the opening CB-OC invitation race of the season to develop into a sprint home, with many reinsmen attempting to give their runners as kind a run as possible. For this reason the likes of Emcee, Sossy, Rostriever Hanover and Frangelico, in particular, seem well suited today. To a lesser extent, Speedy Cheval (C 8 and Ankorman (C 9 are presented with a feasible opportunity of taking a closer step to qualifying for November’s D.B. Draught New Zealand Cup. Emcee, which has a record second to none fresh-up, showed his fitness for today’s race when timed by his Winchmore trainer John Lischner, to run 2400 m (post-to-post) in 3:1.7, with a sizzling closing 800 m of 55.7 at the Ashburton trials 12 days ago. This showing, coupled with his handy draw, is likely to earn Emcee favouritism by Sossy, which scored a double at last year’s National meeting at Addington, poses a big threat in spite of not

having a public trial in this campaign.

Trainer Richard Brosnan would not be lining up Sossy, or stablemate Frangelico, if he wasn’t satisfied with their fitness and the former’s ability to begin swiftly, then settle, also makes him suitable to this type of race, possibly more so than his stablemate. Last season’s “Four-Year-Old Pacer of the Year,” Rostriever Hanover, has shown a good level of fitness at early season trials and should be running on better than most at the finish, while Sir Alba, Speedy Cheval, Ankorman, Viewfield Prince and Skipper Dale, are others which have shown early season trial form.

The clash of the promising four-year-olds, Weltimed and Metro Boy, in the second leg of the T.A.B. double, the Otago Finance and Investment Pace, provide the club with a second drawcard today. Weltimed’s racing manners are improving with each outing and he looks capable of extending his winning sequence to four. Metro Boy looped the field a lap from home at Timaru last Monday and cruised home by three lengths. There seems little between them.

Million Dollar Fella, used up in the running from a second-line draw before wilting a shade to finish fifth at Timaru, could improve enough to take out the Hakataramea Pace, the first leg of the T.A.B. treble, while Le Due will be a popular fancy for the second leg. The third leg is the Aorangi Bloodstock Kurow Cup.

official trial, but ran a blinder first-up behind stablemate Sossy last term. Respect. 5 2416 Ankorman 5 L. Mosely, jun. It Won seven from 23 starts last term. Has won two trials this campaign and appeals for a place, at least. 6 3069 Sossy 6 R. Brosnan It Winner of Hannon Memorial here last. October over Skipper Dale, Frangelico. Hasn’t been to the trials this time in but suited by this type of race. 7 0335 Shot 7 A. Milne It Performed with credit on winter northern campaign. Another which could make the trifecta and at good odds, but take on trust. 8 7801 Imperial Time 8 It Won first race for 14 months against C 3 opposition at Addington last month. This is harder. 10 5999 Viewfield Prince 10 ... I. Cameron it Resumed after seven-month break with close second to Skipper Dale at the Addington trials 12 days ago after leading. Adds to form puzzle. 11 9494 Roils Hanover 11 R. D. Butt It Winner fresh-up over 3200 m in 4:6.93 at Addington last March. Capable on his day. 12 7008 Freightman 12 R. Alfeld It Seems to be lacking the inclination these days. 13 Loveridge 13 .... J. W. Smolenski It Has had two trial outings since uneventful Sydney campaign in the autumn, but missed the start both times. Others preferred. 15 5036 Sir Alba 15 M. de Filippi It Showed his fitness for this with Ashburton trials win in 3:5.3, July 28, last 800 m in 5.7.6. Draw doesn’t help though. 16 3033 Skipper Dale 1 K. O’Reilly 10 Hasn’t raced for seven months but won at Addington trials 12 days ago, last 800 m in 57.1. Brilliant beginner and cannot be discarded. Scratched: Light Foyle, Laser Lad. Race 8 3.15 OAMARU PACE

OTAGO FINANCE AND INVESTMENT PACE $5700; C 3; 2600 m. 3 2421 Metro Boy 3 R. Cameron It Resumed with stylish three-length win,

3:24.6, this trip at Timaru last Monday. Will take beating again. 4 4000 Spitfire 4 R. Brosnan it Previous winner this track but does not win out of turn these days. 5 4111 Weltimed 5 M. de Filippi It The one to beat after compiling impressive win hat-trick. Addington winner two stats back this trip in 3:24 by four and a half lengths. 6 7700 Nimble Phil 6 A. Butt It Making debut from Derek Jones’ stable. Placed at last week’s trials and could go boldly fresh. 7 3065 Falcon Hanover 7 J. Versteeg It Racing soundly and could reach the placings. 8 5000 Boyden Royale 8 G. Laing It Needs to improve on Timaru performance last Monday. 9 1344 Pizza Man 9 P. Kerr It Last raced June when racing well. Goes well fresh and respect. 11 3007 Waituti 11 '. . . R. May It Battled after having chance at Timaru. Could improve. 12 0090 Bright Felia 1 P. O’Reilly 10 Showed little form last season. 13 3206 Sir Avon 2 C. de Filippi 10 A little bit unlucky when resuming at Timaru last Monday. Could surprise. 14 9030 Kylerhea 3 A. Milne 10 Last raced April. Didn’t go on with his initial promise last term. 15 0531 Micro Mary 4 J. Hay 10 Finished best from third line at Timaru. Has to be a chance of making the placings again. 16 2258 Nelherton Abbe 5 .J. W. Smolenski 10 Shuffled back at wrong time when resuming at Timaru. Worth another chance. 17 0315 Willy Run 6 K. O’Reilly 10 Useful stayer in this grade which is yet to run a bad one in south. Respect. 18 0384 Dreams Fulfilled 7 . . . B. McLellan 10 Raced soundly on Canterbury winter circuit. May need luck from this mark. Scratched: Admiral Grace, Young Honkey, Charming George, Blythbank Del. Race 10 TF 4.20 GRAVES SADDLERY HANDICAP PACE

Jetbet: 7 Raes 1 11.15 KUROW HOTEL HANDICAP TROT $4200; CO; 2600m 1 4862 Rubik Lobell I . . . . . . I. Cameron it 2 Lovely Mood 2 . . . . P. Williamson it 3 Dolly Direct 3 . . .S. Allcock It 4 403 Paul Dean 4 . I. Sutherland It 5 7786 Parfait du Jour 5. . . . . P. O’Reilly It 6 6509 Moving Dream 6 . . . . R. Langford it 9 3736 Joy Heat 9 J W. Smolensk! It 10 0067 Moorcroft 10 . . R. Brosnan it 11 5390 Game Wood 11 . . D. G. McCormick it 14 2253 Overheard 14 . . K. Townley It 15 4000 Mohican 15 It 16 2800 Tamra's Pride 16. . . . . R. McNally it 18 7468 Keystone Meadow 18 . . . P. Shand It 19 60 This Boy 9 . . K. O’Reilly It 20 2000 Flaming Jack 20 . . . . G. D. Shand it Scratched: Rebel Assist, Dash, Adios Vitesse, Game Trio, Belisaria. Race 2 11.50 OMARAMA PACE $4200; CO; 2600m 1 On The Go 1 . . . .R. Beale it 2 90 Goliath 2 L . Moseley, jun It 3 9 Bogart Fair 3 . . P. O’Reilly it 4 7042 Clever Maddie 4 . . . . . . .G. Hope It 6 55 Martina 6 . C. de Filippi it 7 2079 My Dalraa 7 . R. Cameron It 8 02 Eddie Reay 8 < Prendergast It 9 5443 Asian Affair 9 . . . . A. Butt it 10 6776 Opus Knight 10. . . . . . R. Brosnan it 11 0009 Sailorman 11 ..... . . . P. Shand it 12 0632 Lumber Prince 12 . J. W. Smolensk! It 13 4 Paleface Walla 13 . . . . . . G. Hunt it 18 0000 Idle Mac 18 . . I. Cameron it 20 2494 Kiwi Gold UR P. Williamson It Scratched: Elnerdo, William Young, Hard To Know, Holitimer, Ima Lilly, Waiuta Charles. Race 3 T, TF 12.25 HAKATARAMEA HANDICAP PACE $4700; C2; 2600m 1 1002 Evens 1 . . R. Payne It 2 Flying Nat 2 . . .G. Hope It 4 4512 Uncle Andy 4 . . . R. May It 5 195 Chocolate 5 It 6 0190 Amber Prince 6. . . . . . .A. Milne It 7 1322 Belle Hattan 7 C. de Filippi It 8 3743 Chips 8 J. W. Smolensk! It 9 1925 Million Dollar Fella 9 . R. Brosnan It 10 01 Madam Melba 10. . . R. Cameron it 11 2212 Shy Mark 11 It 13 1862 Replacement 13. . . . G. A. Payne it 17 6270 Paleface Beau 17. . . . P. O’Reilly It 18 9004 Amuri Rose 18 ... . M. de Filippi It 19 0902 Belle Tender 19. . . . it 20 9931 Gasthof UR . .G. Archer it Scratched: Maple Star, Maitland Stream, Farm King, Queen’s Pass, Tripacer. Race 4 1.05 DB OTAGO THREE-YEAR-OLD STAKES $5000; three-year-olds; 2000m 1 74 Royal Summit 1 . . . . . . R. May it 2 State Fella 2 . . . D. Butt It 3 4870 Connor 3 . K. O’Reilly It

4 Rostriever Reign 4 D. Larkin It 5 6900 Re Arma Tia 5 . P. Wilson It 6 0 Torcello 6 . . . . R. Caskey It 7 80 Bound Away 7 . . . .M. de Filippi It 8 3322 Joy’s Girl 8 . . . . J. W. Smolensk! It 9 347 Russley Lord 9 . It 10 00 Barney Go 10 . . . . . G. D. Shand It 11 0600 Lerwick Hanover 11 .... P. Shand It 12 Clever Prince 12 . . . R. Anderson It 13 21 Kohatu Lad 1 . . R. Payne 10 14 6324 Unique Blue Chip 2 . . G. A. Payne 10 Race 5 1.40 OTEMATATA PACE $4200; CO; 2600m 1 Wee Guns 1. . . . ... P. O’Reilly It 2 0 Crusher Dust 2. . . . . R. Brosnan It 3 0936 Steven Girl 3 . . . . P. Williamson It 4 2 Petite Regal 4. . . . . R. Cameron It 5 Lord Kwaima 5 . . J. W. Smolensk! It 6 06 Derby Boy 6. . . G. Hope It 7 6274 Aznavour 7 . . . It 8 4200 Wibahe Lass 8 . R. May It 10 2950 Raja’s Dream 10 R. Payne It 11 0059 Classic Approach 11. . R. Needham It 12 984 Robbie Deans 12 P. Young It 13 0509 Prime Rate 13. . D. Butt It 16 0 Stunner 16. . . . A. Lowe It 18 5852 Family Affair 18. . . . C. Middleton It 20 7 Ocean Liner 20. . .R. Prendergast It Scratched: Gaines Skipper. Willow Way, Hollyford Trail, Farentino, Kotare Salvo. Race 6 T 2.10 DUNTROON HANDICAP TROT $4700; Cl; 2600m 1 0257 Any Time 1 . . . . . . R. Bonnington It 2 4475 Fizz 2 A. Milne It 3 5 Lonely Shepherd 3. . . . K. Townley It 4 00 Toos Loose 4. . . ... I. Sutherland It 5 8551 Game Venture 5 I. Keith It 6 6006 Deiworthy 6 . . . . . . . G. D. Shand It 7 0092 Innes Lass 7 . . . It 8 0200 Galleon Lobell 8 . J. W. Smolenski It 9 0000 Ropus Pride 9. . P. Shand It 10 4700 Lotus 10 . .R. Prendergast It 13 3210 The Expatriate 13 D. Butt It 15 0110 Rich Return 1. . . . . . . P. O’Reilly 20 17 01 Special Star 3 . . . .M. de Filippi 20 19 5103 Le Due 5 A. Butt 20 20 0809 Light Wood 6 . . . D. G. McCormick 20 Scratched: Hay Time, Waimea Bret, Rocky Graziano, False Call, Some Fire. Race 7 D.T.TF 2.45 AORANGI BLOODSTOCK KUROW CUP $11,000 C8-OC; 2600m. 1 3543 Rostriaver Hanover 1 . . P. O'Reilly It Last season’s top four-year-old which has looked forward to resume with two trial outings in recent weeks. Should go close. 2 8480 Speedy Cheval 2 ... C. de Filippi It Another which has been trialing well and should go boldly. Keep on side. 3 3460 Emcee 3 It Ran a sub-56s closing 800m when second at the Ashburton trials, August 4. Usually goes well fresh. 4 0227 Frangelico 4. . . . D. Nyhan It Comes in fresh for this without an

$4200; CO; 2600m 1 5000 Pleasant Cruise 1 . . .P. Wiliamson It 2 4628 Nina Maria 2 . . . . . . . M. Rennie It 3 46 Maserati 3 . . . . R. Brosnan It 4 9 Rusty’s Error 4 . . ... C. de Filippi It 5 597 Compere 5 \. . . . J. W. Smolensk! It 6 77 Waihemo Lynne 6 R. Payne It 7 6400 Doig 7 P. Young It 8 0380 Trandate 8 A. Butt It 9 9 Barrington Tops 9 . L. Moseley, jun It 11 00 Oscar 11 A. Milne It 12 Koau Star 12 . . . . . . R. Anderson It 14 9074 Royal Bomber 14. A. Scott It 15 2679 Kid McCoy 15. . . J. Burgess It 16 0404 Rio Belle 16... . . . .M. de Filippi It 19 0969 Trying 19 It Scratched: Big Trouble, Jophill, Quote’s Comet, Picasso, Luckie’s Last. Race 9 E> 3.50

$5200; C2; 2000m 1 5447 Badon 1 . . . P. Jones It 2 7810 Clare Lobell 2 K. O’Reilly It 3 7515 True Admiral 3 ... J. W. Smolenski It 4 0301 Russley du Jour 4 ... C. de Filippi It 6 4513 Cambric 6. . R. Brosnan It 7 8080 Raspe 7 . . . M. Rennie It 8 5848 Risdon Boy 8 R. Gillespie It 9 5732 Strolialong 9 R. May It 10 7000 Lucas Royale 10 T. Newall It 11 2889 Pan Flute 11 J. Versteeg It 12 5617 Margaret Brandon 12 .M. de Filippi It 13 6000 Silence 13 . . G. Laing It 16 9910 Miss Mischief 16 A. Scott It 17 8000 Stylish Verna 17 I. Cameron It Scratched: Barooga Girl, Tri Star, Innocent Fella.