Happy Hazel ready for winning run

Press, 15 February 1989, Page 47

Happy Hazel ready for winning run

By JEFF SCOTT Happy Hazel, which has claims to being the top South Island three-year-old filly, should return to winning form in the Great Northern Bloodstock Pace, the first leg of the T.A.B. double, at the New Brighton Harness Racing Club’s meeting this evening.

The promising daughter of Alberton and Jovial Jeanie was in need of racing when she resumed in the opening South Island D.B. Draught Fillies’ Heats earlier this month and should improve further for tonight's C 3 pace at Addington Raceway. She fought tenaciously for a close third in the Marlborough D.B. heat nine days ago, after leading, and should be better suited by the 2600 m distance here, even though she will be racing against older opposition. Happy Hazel showed her class in November when she trounced a C2 field by three lengths in national record time for a filly over 2000 m of 2:28.3, a mile rate of 1:59.4, and 1.7 seconds quicker than Michele Bromac’s former record.

winning second-up at Addington in September and he has a second-row draw to contend with tonight.

14 1202 Family Pride 2 K. Balloch 30 Big late run at Forbury (3200 m last time after early break. Consistent southerner which must be tough. (39-6-12, $27,475). 15 2025 Nooky Bear 3 C. de Filippi 30 Ready to win at any time and worth another chance. Did well last time after early break and this should suit better. (38-6-10, $32,565). 16 3314 Amy Hest 4 D. Townley 30 Has been a model of consistency in her racing but not sq well suited by handicap. Good enough to place again however. (29-6-10, $31,075). Scratched: Miss Govern. Race 6 D 8.15 GREAT NORTHERN BLOODSTOCK PACE $6000; C 3; 2600 m 1 8802 Satanic 1 R. May it Stayed on gamely at Addington, February 3, after being in open throughout (2000 m Could surprise again. (26-3-8, $14,460). 2 0038 Star Supreme 2 D. Soal It Seems to race best on grass. (30-3-4, $10,605). 3 3003 Shy Mark 3 N. Hamilton It Improved run last time at Blenheim after disappointing at Nelson. Smart finisher if covered up until straight. (12-3-5, $13,015). 4 6893 Twilight Time 4 ... ,M. de Filippi It Fortuitously promoted to third after finishing fifth at Addington, February 3. Always a chance in this grade. (36-3-12, $22,305). 5 0035 Silver Beam 5 R. Alfeld It Paced two sound races at Nelson, without having too much luck. Keep on side. (23-4-5, $18,645). 6 3073 Happy Hazel 6 P. Jones It Top filly which showed improvement at Blenheim. Stays well and should not be far away. (21-4-4, $22,910). 8 4152 High Gun 8 R. Cameron it Just caught by Malvito at Oamaru (2600 m nine days ago, after being in open. Cannot be discarded. (25-3-6, $12,260). 9 8077 Kotare Platinum 9... C. de Filippi It Battling lately. Others appeal more. (36-3-4, $11,885). 10 6409 Admiral Charles 10 R. Beck It No luck with draw in last few outings. Could be a surprise package soon. (45-3-14, $17,280). 11 7020 Canasta King 11 J. Gillard It Freshened since racing in December. Take on trust. (36-3-6, $19,270). 12 0214 Paleface Walla 12 D. Nyhan it Creditable fourth- at Addington in mares’ 2600 m 12 nights ago after starting from handicap. Keeps running bold races. (20-3-4, $13,890). 13 3394 Wood Chip 13 R. D. Butt It Could not quicken after trailing in Anngow Championship at Forbury last time. Should find this more to his liking. (25-3-8, $18,455).

14 0708 All A Dream 14 E. Cowie It Should be held from this draw. (24-3-7, $15,300). 16 8471 Pan Flute 15 J. Versteeg It Sustained finish to beat C2 rivals at Blenheim in 3:32.9 (mobile 2700 m). Not as well suited here. (44-4-8, $17,115). Scratched: Toss, Nat’s Girl.

Silver Beam went well enough in two outings at Nelson last month to have each-way prospects, while Shy Mark heralded a return to form with an improver’s third on the second day of the Marlborough meeting. High Gun was just beaten at Oamaru after having a hard run in the open, while Satanic is another worthy of consideration after a game placing last time at Addington after also being parked. Twilight Time and Paleface Walla are other form runners but their place chances look brightest. Bardolino, a fortuitous promoted winner over Gasthof when they last clashed at Addington Raceway, will be a popular fancy for the second leg of the T.A.B. double, the French Bakery Mobile Pace over 2600 m. Much interest will be taken in Bardolino’s performance as a lead-up to the John Brandon New Zealand Derby next month, run over the same distance from behind the mobile gate.

Wood Chip, a sound fourth behind Blue Innocence and company in the Anngow Four-Year-Old Championship at Forbury last time out, could prove the best of Happy Hazel’s rivals. The useful West Melton entire could not quicken after trailing at Forbury but is due to advance to a C 4 mark at any time. Placings have been his lot since

Race 8 D, TF 9.15 THE FRENCH BAKERY MOBILE PACE $7500; C 4 and C 5; 2600 m 1 024 Ruling Skipper 1. . . .M, de Filippi It Sound stayer which has to be respected after Amberley Cup placing followed up by fourth at Addington, February 3. (58-5-10, $23,860). 2 3860 Gasthof 2 R. May It Brilliant finisher which is always dangerous with run to suit. Won last time but disqualified for interference. (29-4-5, $17,295). 3 0902 Netherton Abbe 3 R. D. Butt it. Improved run last time, behind Innocent Guy 2000 m mobile, at Addington 12 nights ago, but this looks harder. (48-5-11, $27,680). 4 1141 Sly Prince 4 I. Cameron it Latest win was front-running effort in track record 3:4.4 (2400 m stand) at Nelson. Has come a long way in a short time. (20-4-2, $17,545). 5 3320 Rosy Score 5 R. Cameron It Disqualified from fourth at Addington, February 3, after gallop closing stages. Usually thereabouts. (23-5-10, $29,495). 6 2114 Bests Kara 6 K. Townley It Stablemate of Sly Prince which was fine last-start fourth at Nelson over 2400 m from handicap mark. Tough enough to foot it with this company. (42-5-10, $25,602). 8 6815 Montini Royal 8 J. Curtin it Sparingly raced last few months. Take on trust. (20-6-8, $43,975). 9 1211 Bardolino 9 P. O’Reilly It Impressive winner this distance at Addington last month in 3:19.1 after looping field middle stages. Promoted winner’’(2ooom) last time. (6-4-2, $15,575).

in 3:23.6, these conditions, nine days ago. This harder. (22-1-3, $3995). 2 5140 Marmooie 2. R. A. Butt it A winner in the north in the spring which shaped attractively for this with Addington trial win last Wednesday. (6-1-0, $3449). 3 3125 Better Luck 3 A. Butt it Outsprinted in D. B. Fillies’ Heat at Addington on February 3, but over-all form sound. Extra distance could suit this time. (7-1-2, $4225) 4 9304 Difurn Fella 4 M. Heenan It Racing soundly but place chances look brightest. (20-1-5, $6555). 5 5348 Francis Adies 5 . .J. W. Smolensk! . It Debut winner at Addington in September. Resuming again and worthy of respect. (5-1-1, $4325). 6 0022 Aiming High 6 M. de Filippi it Promising Rangiora filly which is improving with each outing. Sound trial on Monday and should be thereabouts. (7-1-2, $4040). 7 510 Franco Michael 7 ... C. de Filippi It Tough run to clear maidens at Motukarara last month after being in open mostly. Lost chance early there last Saturday. (3-1-0, $2730). 8 154 Seafield Holly 8 R. D. Butt It First-up winner at Timaru and far from disgraced against the three-year-old fillies at Addington in two starts since. Must be tough. (3-1-0, $3260). 9 4200 Bernborough 9 B. Gliddon it Likely to be struggling from this wide draw. (29-1-4, $6975). 10 3523 Ideal Society 10 .... R. Anderson it Consistent mare which is close to winning form. Big chance if she gets the breaks. (13-1-5, $5955). 11 3033 Barbara Lea 11 S. Thomas it Another which is hard to leave out. Usually running on at finish and last two placings were at Addington. (8-1-6, $7795). 12 4225 Honeyman 12 J. Hay it Has been threatening to win for a couple of months but has been finding one better lately. (19-1-5, $10,015). 14 2216 Honest Averil 14 K. Townley it Cleared maidens in smart 3:4.1 (mobile 2400 m) at Nelson. Sticks well but may need luck from draw. (10-1-3, $5215). 15 3031 Nashville Kat 15 R. May It Strong late run to gain deserved maiden win at Blenheim, but this much stronger. (17-1-9, $6510). Scratched: Georgie Lobell, Bestamin. Race 5 T 7.45 RAYLIGHT ALUMINIUM HANDICAP TROT $6000; C 3; 3200 m 1 331 October Pride 1 R. May it Stayed on too well after being used up in middle stages at Addington, 12 nights ago. Form hard to fault. (20-3-8, $17,760). 2 2851 Lotus 2 R. Prendergast It Successful at Oamaru nine days ago, but went 4.5 seconds slower than October Pride for same distance. (42-3-11, $17,995). 3 1905 Sandy Del 3. . J. Curtin It Unable to place in C2-C4 races at Greymouth last month. This harder. (38-3-5, $13,610). 4 3529 Zola’s Pride 4 K. W. O’Reilly It Lost chance early last time but earlier form sound. Could go close if she begins . cleanly. (22-3-6, $13,695). 6 6260 Prima Hest 6 K. Townley It Newcomer to Townley stable. Take on trust. (31-3-3, $9320). 7 0761 Evander Morn 7 ...... T. Behms It Trotted 3:10.6 (2400 m to win from handicap at Nelson but should be held in this company. (21-3-3, $9205). 8 5091 Galleon Lobell 1 . .J. W. Smolensk! 10 Impressive front-running winner here, February 3, in 3:28 (2600 m Stronger field this time and will need to be on best behaviour. (42-4-13, $20,597). 9 5300 Le Due 2 A. Butt 10 Not racing as well as he can. (52-8-11, $34,905). 10 0106 Nova Royale 3 J. Wheeler 10 Seems to reserve her best efforts for this distance (3200 m Upset place chance. (25-4-2, $14,900). 11 5313 Look 1 . D. Nyhan 20 Consistant mare which ran on well late at Addington, February 3. Distance should suit and leading chance. (30-8-10, $26,835). 12 1214 Midlands Del 2 R. D. Butt 20 Run down extreme journey at Forbury last month, but all the way 2700 m winner there the time before. (15-5-1, $16,730). 13 0100 Lucky Tesp 1 R. Nyhan 30 Has lost chance early both times after upset win in Banks Peninsula Cup in December. Good enough to win if he does things right. (34-6-8, $32,188).

Race 3 T 6.45 NEPTUNE EMPORIUM PACE $5500; C2; junior drivers; 2600 m 1 4109 Flying Legend 1 D. Leitch It No impression after getting back in mobile racing at Blenheim, but strong finish to win three starts back at Nelson in 3:5.9 (mobile 2400 m). (25 starts, 2 wins, 8 placings, $10,969). 2 7930 Captain Rum 2 C. Dalgety it Placing in Amberley 2000 m (stand) pace behind Sly Prince, Colonel Poplar, two starts back entitles him to outside place chance. (39-2-5, $6610). 3 3EI Red 3 G. Nyhan It Run down when resuming over 2000 m (mobile) at Addington 12 nights ago. Has raced mostly in mobiles. (16-2-2, $6530). 4 9121 Bestoranam 4 T. Butt it Has not raced since useful form on New Year coast circuit. Worked hard for last-start Cl win at Greymouth in 2200 m stand pace, going 3:2.5. (7-2-1, $6040). 5 0508 Boyden’s Whip 5 T. Healey it Latest efforts not encouraging. (44-2-5, $8150). 6 8100 In The News 6 1 V. Keen It No dash since beating Baron James in Cl junior race at Addington last month, going 3:28.7 (2600 m (38-2-8, $10,590). 7 6300 Lady Brandonia 7 G. Ward it Strong finish for third over 2000 m (mobile) at Addington last month, but no luck since. (40-2-8, $10,478). 8 0658 Radcliffe Pass 8 .... R. A. Sharpe it Going soundly enough with little luck to rate an upset show. (13-2-1, $6385). 9 0304 Hazlett 9 R. A. Butt it Has been mixing his efforts a bit lately but went well enough last time to suggest a winning run is imminent. (15-2-4, $12,330). 10 2510 Clever Maddie 10 S. Enright it Fast finish to win first day at Blenheim but no dash in this grade there on second day. (23-2-6, $11,135). 11 3505 Granada 11 B. J. Borcoskie it Racing fairly but likely to be held from draw. (40-2-3, $6545). 12 2133 Fernside Boy 12 J. Lemon it Backed up good Nelson placing with luckless third over 2000 m at Oamaru nine days ago. Must be considered. (18-2-5, $8245). 13 8365 Peterman 13 B. White it Has been going solidly enough to rate an outside chance. (20-2-5, $10,525). 14 2131 Zoomee 14 R. Austin it A model of consistency but may need luck from the draw. Hard to leave out. (9-2-4, $10,505). 15 1801 Special Draught 15 A. Scott it Scored major upset at Oamaru last time in mobile 2600 m pace in 3:23.5. Generous odds likey again. (17-2-1, $5325). Scratched: Anjin San. Race 4 T, TF 7,15 PACERS’ RESTAURANT HALSWELL TAVERN MOBILE PACE $5000; Cl; 2600 m 1 9901 My Dalrae 1 L. O’Reilly It Bold finish to clear maidens at Oamaru

11 1590 Lorcan 11 P. Jones it Not finding it easy at Addington these days. (40-4-8, $18,140). 13 2249 Hoosemedad 13 A. Butt It Closest at finish last time after slow start (stand) but better suited by mobile here. Should be running on at finish. (31-5-11, $28,575). 14 1141 Innocent Guy 14 P. Hampton It Another which has made smart progress in recent weeks. Strong finish to win 2000 m pace here, February 3. (40-6-6, $38,680). 15 6671 Malvito 15 Gerard O’Reilly It Finished best from trail to win 2600 m (stand) at Oamaru nine days ago. This harder. (23-4-6, $17,515). 16 1112 Machismo 16 C. de Filippi It Improved pacer which was creditable runner-up to Nugent Lopez in C5-C7 2600 m mobile pace at Addington last month. Must be tough even from draw. (16-5-3, $20,695). Scratched: Willow Chip, Haughty Nugent, Finest Hour. Race 9 9.50 STANMORE SUPER VALUE MOBILE PACE $5500; three-year-old fillies; 2000 m 2 4065 Hindu Bee Bee 2 P. Bagrie it 3 50 Smooth Advice 3 B. Court it 4 0040 Tact Encore 4 C. Dalgety It

Jetbet: 4 Race 1 5.45 IMPERIAL BOTTLE STORE HANDICAP TROT $5000; Cl; 2600m 1 7041 Beat The Freeze 1. . . . ,R. Jenkins It 2 6705 Gallant Beauty 2. . J. Hay It 3 7220 Joy Heat 3 J. W. Smolensk! It 4 0000 Jon Belushi 4. . . . Gerard O’Reilly It 5 9421 Deeps 5 R. May It 6 9649 Gala’s Pride 6 . . . . . . . D. Nyhan it 7 5603 Toos Loose 7. . . . . . I. Sutherland It 9 4402 Some Fire 2 . . . D. Townley 20 10 1236 Overheard 3 . . . K. Townley 20 11 910 Game Magic 4 . . . ... I. Cameron 20 12 1034 Ginger Star 5. . . . J. Curtin 20 13 1054 False Call 6 . . C. de Filippi 20 14 0809 Tintern Pride 7. . . . .K. Sutherland 20 15 3068 Curling 8 P. Jones 20 16 0907 Gypsy Major 9 . . . A. Butt 20 Scratched: Taumutu Del. Race 2 TF 6.15 SHEPHERD’S WHISKY MOBILE PACE $5000; Cl; 2000m 1 6182 Freedom Star 1 . . . .. G. A. Payne It 2 1652 Media Miss 2. . . . D. Butt it 3 2056 Mysterious 3 . . . . . . C. de Filippi It 4 1008 National Hanover 4 . . M. de Filippi It 5 4567 Salazar 5 . . R. Stockdale It 6 7421 Lord Greg 7 J. Curtin It 8 1676 Bonnie Franco 8 . . A. Butt it 10 4251 Farm Kiss 10 ... . . . C. Middleton It 11 8219 Biddy Dunioe 11.. R. May it 12 2188 Mayfair Royal 12. . J. W. Smolensk! It 13 8130 Lord Waratah 13. . . . . K. Townley It 15 1760 Delightful Moon 15 G. Court it 16 0106 Natural Appeal 16. . . . . R. D. Butt It Scratched: Saplingship, Credit Controller, True Nood.

Race 7 8.45 R PACE Hies; 2000m DB EXPORT LAGE $5200; Two-year-old fi 2 0 Alison’s Joy 2 . . J. Greaney It 3 322 Bullet Ahead 3 . . . . . . . K. Lawlor It 4 5 Smooth Flyer 4. . . J . W. Smolensk! It 5 6 Motu Dee Bee 5 . . . . M. de Filippi It 6 7. Smooth Laughter 6 . . . R. Cameron It 7 2610 Dandy Candy 7. . . . . . K. Townley It 8 Smooth Kelly 8. . . . . C. de Filippi It 10 00 Aran Ranger 10 . . . . . . . E. Ryan . . P. O’Reilly It 11 Reign Oyer 11 . . . . It 12 Lyndal Princess 12 . R. May It 13 20 Expression 13 . . . C. Dalgety it 14 2334 Assisi 14 K. W. O’Reilly It 15 Stepping High 15 . . . . . . J. Curtin It 16 8 Tokorangi Franco 16 . J. Smolensk! It Scratched: Lucine, Kotare Amethyst.

5 06 Sly Miss 5 ... .A. Milne It 6 005 Swirlum’s Folly 6 . . . M. de Filippi It 7 8242 Netherton Anna 7 . . . . R. Gillespie It 8 3092 Brave Queen 8 . . . . . . . . J. Curtin It 9 0 El Guest 9 . D. Anderson It 11 Classic Cuisine 11. . . . . . P. Nairn It 12 767 Rube 12 . . . J. Geddes It 13 7846 Odette Celine 13. . . B. Kerr It 14 6078 Lady Balarney 14 . . . . .P. O’Reilly It Scratched: Red Pepper, Treble Score, Ribbonwood Martini, Noline’s Patch. Race 10 10.20 PAINT N’POLISH PACE $6000; C3: 2600m 1 0291 Farm King 1 . . . . R. Beale It 2 1317 Surmo Fella 2 ... . . M. de Filippi It 3 7559 Mayhem 3 . . . .P. Shand It 4 4165 Auburn Chip 4 . . . . A. Butt It 5 0709 Admiral Grace 5. . . . . . J. Lemon It 6 1005 Moody Miss 6 . . K. Williams It 7 2526 Waituti 7 J. Hay It 8 9410 Eddie Ray 8 . . . . G. Ward It 9 2811 Shuttle 9 . . . . P. Jones It 10 0000 Gold Row 10 ... D. Van der Werf It 11 1033 Lord Lincoln 11 . . . R. May It 12 0906 Charming George 12 . . P. Newfield It 13 8788 Young Honkey 13 . . . . M. Heenan It 14 7565 Smirk Jones 14 . . . ... .3. Curtin It 16 4700 Crowley UR . .E. Crawford It Scratched: Module Boy.