Greyhounds Profit Galore suffers defeat
PA Wellington An Australian compaign for the brilliant greyhound Profit Galore, is still on despite her resounding defeat at the Wellington Greyhound Club’s meeting at Hutt Park yesterday. Profit Galore could only finish fifth in the Capital City Stakes after being slow from the traps but working to the lead on the first bend. She was in front approaching the home turn, but the fifth favourite, Wellington PA Wellington Weather fine; track firm SUNDAY NEWS HURDLES $690; 520 m 6-6 RIVERSTON LAD (8) 1 5-5 ATOMIC METAL (3) 2 2-2 SILENT MOON (6) . 3 Others in finishing order: 3-3 Personal Charm, 4-4 Magic Thomas, 1-1 Hillview Lass. 2 len, 1 len, 5 len. Time: 33.56. Win: $15.25. Places: $4.55, $3.65. Quinella: $40.40. Trifecta: $685.95. LION BROWN STAKES $575; 520 m 1- SOLO RUN (1). .. . 1 8-8 HUMBUG BLUE (6). 2 2- PRINCE WILLIAM (4) 3 Others in finishing order: 7-4 Taratahi Lad, 6-7 Dublin Charm, 4-6 Gin Rummy, 5-3 Monero Strider, 3-5 Lithgow Lass. 6 len, 1 len, 1 len. Time: 31.19. Win: $1.75. Places: $1.25, $11.40. Quinella: $34.50. T.A.B. trifecta: $131.70. PHOTO FINISHES A’ASIA SPRINT $575; 290 m 1-1 RICK’S ORDER (2) . 1 4- SOUL DESTROYER (5) 2 5- MCQUE HIMSELF (9) 3 Others in finishing order: 3-6 Jeckle’s Twin, 2-2 Studio Star, 7-7 Viola Fair, 6-5 Just D Dollar. I>A len, 2 len, 2 len. Time: 16.98. Win: $1.85. Places: $1.30, $3.45. Quinella: $8.20. Trifecta: $29.70. RADIO NEW ZEALAND STAKES $690; 520 m 1-1 PHAROCIAL (4) .. . 1 5-5 COLONEL MELODY (8) 2 8-7 MOSS GROVE (3). . 3 Others in finishing order: 4-4 Silent Jewel, 3-3 Diamond Ridge, 2-2 Steiny Blue, 6-6 Wonder Mine, 7-8 Truely Mine. 1 len, 1 len, y 2 l en - Time: 31.74. Win: $1.50. Places: $1.20, $6.95. Quinella: $16.95. T.A.B. trifecta: $214.65.
EMPIRE SPRINT $675; 290 m 4- IMPERIAL KING (4). 1 5- ASSURED (9) .. . . 2 6- BOLD REBEL (3) . . 3 Others in finishing order: 3-3 Crafty Lad, 2-2 Canterbury Starr, 8-8 Rangi Hoia, 7-6 Toccata King, 1-1 Rocket Pop. 3 len, len, 2 len. Time: 17.21. Win: $7.60. Places: $3.15, $3.30. Quinella: $27.25. Trifecta: $363.45.
AVALON STAKES $575; 520 m 3-3 KHALISTAN (2) .. . 1 1-1 MORGAINNE (3). . . 2 5-6 HUMBUG SWEETIE (7) 3 Others in finishing order: 7-5 Lithgow Gifted, 6-7 Tudorville, 2-2 Prince Of Wales, 4-4 McDougal, 8-8 Kilty's Treasure, li/, len, l>/ 2 len. 2 len. Time: 32.15. Win: $6.55. Places; $2.75, $1.40. Quinella: $4.70. Trifecta: $47.30.
HUTT PARK STAKES $575; 520 m 1-1 GALACTIC NOTICE (1) 3-4 SATAN'S PUPPET (5)
Dungeon Master, was looming up dangerously and went on to win by one and a half lengths. Profit Galore’s trainer, Ray Adcock of Christ church, said he did not think the 520-metre race was too far for the bitch.
“She is much younger than the others and will be back here on Thursday for a similar event,” he said.
“She’s still going to Australia at this stage, although a final decision on that may not be made for another month yet.” 5- NEGUS (8) 3 Others in finishing order: 8-7 Innocent Pat, 2-2 Kiwi Magic, 65 Jazzariah, 7-8 Export Aaron, 4-3 Pulsa Gain. 6 len, 2 len, 3 len. Time: 31.04. Win: $1.25. Places: $1.15, $4.05. Quinella: $6.15. Trifecta: $71.95. ARNOTT HARPER DISTANCE STAKES $675; 753 m 6- MURRAY’S DREAM (4) 1 1- MAINLAND MAGIC (6) 2 2- OPAL RIDGE <8) . . 3 Others in finishing order: 4-4 Texas Yodeller, 5-6 Rain Again, 7-7 Theseus, 8-8 Mr Woodbine, 3-3 Top Dreamer. 3 len, 5 len, 2 len. Time: 46.13. Win: $13.75. Places: $4.55, $1.45. Quinella: $18.05. T.A.B. trifecta: $177.05. SUNDAY STAR SPRINT $690; 290 m 3- LOCAL DOLLAR (2) 1 1- JAZZY MONARO (1) 2 5-4 LITTLE WAR! (8) . . 3 Others in finishing order: 4-5 Paddy Jazz, 2-2 Club Captain, 67 Grange Valley, 7-6 Cut The Cackle. 1 len, 2 len, l'/ 2 len. Time: 16.93. Win: $6.10. Places: $1.95, $1.50. Quinella: $5.40. Trifecta: $65.35. CAPITAL CITY STAKES $860; 520 m 5-5 DUNGEON MASTER (9) 1 2- BRYDIE GIRL (6) . . 2 3- CHARMING MELODY (5) 3 Others in finishing order: 4-4 Dark Princess, 1-1 Profit Galore, 6-7 Pandalola, 7-6 Peglafair. V/ 2 len, >/z len, i/ 2 len. Time: 31.53. Win: $14.95. Places: $4.75, $1.75. Quinella: $28.05. T.A.B. trifecta: $474.85.
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