Rostriever Hanover top chance tomorrow

Press, 17 February 1989, Page 33

Rostriever Hanover top chance tomorrow

By

JEFF SCOTT

Although not going brilliantly enough to contest next month’s Inter-Dominions, Rostriever Hanover should still prove a force to be reckoned with on his home territory in the $90,000 Honda Cars 2000 at the New Brighton Harness Racing Club’s meeting tomorrrow evening.

Last season’s star four-year-old will be trying for his second win on end in the 2000 m sprint and is ideally drawn at barrier six.

The Plat du Jour gelding was not suited by a sprint home from the 400 m in his most recent race, at Addington last month, when Laser Lad completed the full 2600 m journey in a slow 3:29.8, but still reeled off his closing 400 m in 27.2 seconds to hold fourth. Rostriever Hanover indicated he had trained on since when successful over 2400 m in 33:5.1 at the Ashburton workouts last week and will more than likely end up the favourite.

Rostriever Hanover will meet tough opposition from the two northern contenders, Paleface Bubble and Elmer Gantry, both of which should be well suited by tomorrow’s Group One feature. Paleface Bubble, lightly raced since joining Peter Wolfenden’s Drury stable earlier this season, has a penchant for Addington, gaining two wins and two seconds in Inter-Dominion competition on the course in 1987. The roomy 1200 m circuit suits the powerful finishing sprint of the rangy Paleface Adios gelding, and a small field of 10 starters should assist the Queensland - owned pacer.

The eight-year-old was unable to run down Rostriever Hanover over 2700 m two nights before the Auckland Cup in late December, and has raced only twice since for a fifth and sixth respectively. Elmer Gantry, last year’s Lion Red Mile winner in a fast 1:56.7, was a

winner two starts back over 2200 m at Alexandra Park and went well again for fifth in Tax Credit’s 1:56.9 mile at the same venue last Saturday, after being

handy in the open. Gina Rosa, Laser Lad and Michele Bromac gave the field further respectability, and all are capable of finishing in the money with runs to suit. Final Offer was an impressive trials winner on Monday and is another trifecta chance. Pat O’Reilly jun, who trains Rostriever Hanover at Ashburton, also has a leading contender for the second of the T.A.B. double, Tyron Scottie, in the Carpet Mill Products Free-For-All Trot.

The sentimental favourite will be Tussle, which is well suited by the 2000 m stand free-for-all, but whether she can notch win No. 39 in what is almost certainly to be her swan-song, remains to be seen. Tyron Scottie, six years her junior, should sharpen appreciably on his two runs at Addington since returning from the Auckland Christmas meeting, while although racing soundly, Tussle’s performance at trials and in her previous outing at Addington on February 3, was dullish compared to her usual high standards.

Yankee Loch, just beaten after leading in the free-for-all trot over 2600 m at Addington on February 3, should be in the firing line throughout again, while Francis Dalrae, his successor on that occasion, is not as well suited from the unruly position in this sprint.

Race 3 T 6.45 t CHRISTCHURCH MARINE MERCURY OUTBOARD HANDICAP PACE t $6000; C 3; 3200 m t 2 4108 Eddie Ray 2 A. Butt It t Wilted after being parked in leisurely t 2600 m pace on Wednesday. Improvement t needed. (21 starts, 3 wins, 4 placings, $10,790). t 3 2910 Farm King 3 R. Beale It t Oamaru 2000 m mobile winner in 2:30.8 t two weeks ago but no impression from t midfield at Addington on Wednesday. (39-3-6, t $11,145). 4 4713 Pan Flute 4 J. Versteeg It Has finished strongly in last two appear- : ances, suggesting the 3200 m will suit her admirably. Placed behind High Gun, Wood Chip, at Addington on Wednesday. (45-4-9, t $17,715). t 5 1004 Terranium 5 It t Fourth to Innocent Guy and co. over t 2000 m at Addington on Feb. 3. Longer t distance could trouble this time. (40-3-8, t $13,542).

6 0774 Kotare Platinum 6P. Ryder It Fought on well late over 2600 m on Wednesday. Upset show. (37-3-4, $12,185). 7 5262 Waituti 7J. Hay It Fast late finish to beat all but Shuttle over 2600 m on Wednesday. Should be thereabouts again. (29-3-7, $15,075). 8 3942 Wood Chip BR.D. Butt it Strong finisher over 2600 m from far back at Addington on Wednesday. Leading chance. (26-3-9, $19,655). 9 1416 Sly Prince IK. Townley 10 No finish after getting good run in C 4 and 5 mobile 2600 m pace on Wednesday. All the way winner in track record time for 2400 m (3:4.4) at Nelson two starts ago. (21-4-2, $17,545). 10 8157 Montini Royal 2J. Curtin 10 Made ground without threatening in 2600 m mobile pace at Addington on Wednesday. Good staying three-year-old, ready to show improvement. (21-6-3, $43,975). 11 1521 High Gun 2R. Cameron 10 Maintained fine form with bold frontrunning win over 2600 m in 3:22.6 at Addington on Wednesday. Could repeat. (26-4-6, $16,160). 12 6719 Malvito 4Gerard O’Reilly 10 Closest at finish on first night. Stand winner over 2600 m, defeating High Gun at Oamaru two starts ago. (24-4-6, $17,515). 13 6366 Willow Chip IC. de Filippi 20 Should improve sharply on Amberley Cup sixth last month when resuming. Trialed well at Rangiora on Monday and must be respected. (22-5-4, $24,065). 14 1415 Innocent Guy 2P. Hampton 20 Ran on well late in mobile 2600 m pace first night. Another with a strong form background. (41-6-6, $38,680). 15 8604 Gasthof URR. May 20 Met slight check on home turn first night and did well to get up for fourth. Disqualified winner the time before and in the right form to repeat. (30-4-5, $17,670). 16 6158 Charles Nero UR. .J. W. Smolensk! 30 Won twice at Addington last month after drawing the front row, but take on trust from this mark. (28-6-3, $27,285). Scratched: Peterman. Race 4 T, TF 7.15 SHIRLEY LODGE MOTOR HOTEL 2000 $15,000; all classes; mobile; 2000 m 1 1560 Cardinal Star IM. de Filippi It Disappointed in Forbury age group series after winning well over 2600 m (stand) at Addington in January. (36-6-7, $44,555). 2 1142 Besta Kara 2K. Townley it Tried gamely to lead throughout mobile 2600 m C 4 and 5 pace on Wednesday, being beaten by Machismo. This harder. (43-5-11, $27 102). 3 2200 Ankorman 3R. Cameron it Freshened since Auckland Christmas campaign but showed he was on target for this with second to Rostriever Hanover at Ashburton workouts last week, and then 2600 m trial winner in 3:23 at Forbury mid-week. Must be tough. (51-10-16, $103,945). 4 3222 Jay Ardee 4L. Grant It Ultra-consistent C 7 performer which chased home Cool Charm Girl over this distance from stand at Addington, Feb. 3. Place chances look brightest again. (54-7-20, $54,710). 5 1121 Machismo SC. de Filippi it One of the most improved pacers in commission. Produced another game run to win 2600 m mobile pace on Wednesday, going 3:21.2 and must be considered. (17-6-3, $25,570). 6 1538 Meadow King 6 .... I. Schwamm It Latest placing was behind Nugent Lopez, Machismo, in C5-C7 mobile 2600 m pace at Addington last month. Could struggle here. (55-6-7, $41,210).

7 3578 Finest Hour 7R. D. Butt It Needs to lead to show his best, but likely to struggle in this company. (25-5-7, $26,275). 8 5806 Sossy BD. Nyhan It Open class performer on comeback trail. Went well enough at trials on Monday to have a big following. (44-12-11, $143,870). 9 1187 Nugent Lopez 9P. Ryder It Impressive in Canterbury but no luck in two starts at Auckland. Could place with peak effort. (15-6-3, $29,630). 10 2490 Hoosemedad 10A. Butt It Knocked out of the race with 450 m to go on first night. Might be held from this draw. (32-5-11, $28,575). 11 2545 Falsa Image 11. . .J. W. Smolensk! It Racing soundly enough. Upset place chance with run to suit. (49-7-6, $36,065). 12 3653 Microscopic 12J. Hay it Trial winner last week at Addington which rates a leading chance after his solid third to Laser Lad, Final Offer, here last month. (37-10-7, $69,510). 13 8668 Belle Jane 13 It Has failed to fire since winning first-up over 3200 m in Canterbury in December. (55-9-14, $53,886). 14 6170 Haughty Nugent 14C. Ryder It Has raced well at this distance in recent months but up against it from this draw. (29-5-5, $2O-905). 15 4672 Mister Gaines 15R. Swain it Runnerup to Sycamore at Forbury last month but not fancied here. (30-6-6, $23,895). 16 0327 Mythical 16R. May It Exceptional run to beat all but Gina Rosa in Standardbred Breeders Mile at Addington last month. Could be dangerous with run to suit. (36-6-8, $34,850). Emergencies: Belle Jane, Finest Hour. Race 5 T 7.45 DAVID COOKE AND CO. MOBILE PACE $5500; C2; 2600 m 1 5100 Clever Maddie 1. S. Enright it No dash from second line draws in last two outings. Outside chance from this marble. (24-2-6, $11,135). 2 3057 Granada 2 It Others appeal more. (41-2-3, $6545). 3 6584 Redcliffe Pass 3A. Butt It Improver’s run on first night after making run to lead in middle stages. Should be thereabouts. (14-2-1, $6650). 4 4016 Oroua 4J. Versteeg It Rangiora winner over 2000 m two starts back and fair run at Addington last time. Could surprise. (40-2-5, $10,825). 5 4971 Terregles SD. Smolensk! it Fought well for Cl win in 3:21.8 (mobile 2600 m) here, February 3. Has prospects again. (9-2-3, $8075). 6 4211 Lord Greg 6J. Curtin It Good effort to win mobile 2000 m on Wednesday in 2:32.5 after being in the open, then leading home turn. Form hard to fault. (9-2-2; $7910). 7 4661 Windburn 7D. Jones It Motukarara winner last Saturday over 2800, but place chances look brightest this time. (16-2-0, $6195). 8 8013 Special Draught 8 .... P. O’Reilly It Solid finish on first night to place behind Peterman, Captain Rum. Cannot be discarded. (18-2-2, $5875). 9 1310 Zoomee 9R. Austin It Wilted first night after having tough run, but worth another chance here. (10-2-4, $10,505). 10 1336 Fernside Boy 10K. Townley It Wilted last bit on first night after making run to be handy last lap. Wide draw against here. (19-2-5, $8254). 11 9997 Ankin Sam 11 it Improvement needed. (31-2-4, $8320).

12 3040 Hazlett 12 ... B. Clark It Lost chance at start in stand pace on first night. Capable of getting some of this. (16-2-4, $12,330). 13 3481 Franco Adios 13. .J. W. Smolensk! It Bold winner while fresh on first night, going 3:23.5 (2600 m mobile), after leading throughout. Respect again. (6-2-1, $7575). 14 9272 Lynfield Lad 14J. Hay It Racing solidly enough. Chased home Farm King last time at Oamaru over 2000 m. (10-2-4, $10,075). 15 3005 Lady Brandonia 15 ... K. Vincent It Shade unlucky on first night but will need luck from this draw. (41-2-8, $10,478). 16 1652 Kawatiri 16M. de Filippi it Better than most in this grade but may be required to do plenty of work in the running. .(23-3-1(1, .$16,855) Emergencies: Granada, Anjin San. Race 6 D, TF 8.15 HONDA CARS 2000 $90,000; all classes; mobile; 2000 m 1 3571 Cool Charm Girl ID. Nyhan It Last-start stand winner over 2000 m in a 2:4.5 rate, but meets better performed rivals on bad terms in this. (40-8-9, $47,465). 2 4127 Michele Bromac 2. ..C. de Filippi it Went fast 2:26.5 for 2000 m mobile at the 1987 N.Z. Cup meeting and close to that form again. Could upset the more fancied rivals. (55-11-16, $153,475). 3 0256 Paleface Bubble 3. . R. Wolfenden It Former top Australian now in Wolfenden stable. Going well enough in north and yet to finish further back than second on this track. (98-38-21, $509,714). 4 3422 Final Offer 4A. Butt It Underrated but never far from the money. Trial winner in smart time on Monday and could give some cheek to his better performed rivals. (37-10-7, $67,845). 5 0215 Elmer Gantry ST. Milina It A 1:56.7 miler back in top form. Game effort last week at Auckland after being in open during 1:56.9 mile won by Tax Credit. Should go close. (54-14-18, $198,739). 6 7144 Rostriever Hanover 6.. P. O’Reilly It Auckland winner at Christmas and sound fourth in Auckland Cup two starts ago. Trialing well and always tough to beat. (33-15-6, $304,570). 7 7249 Freightman 7F. Newfield it Likely to struggle in this line-up. (116-13-26, $105,080). 8 1116 Dakota BC. Nordqvlst It Good coming through handicaps but win would surprise in this company. (23-7-6, $33,500). 9 1315 Gina Rosa 9J. W. Smolensk! it Top mare which won both feature mares’ races at Addington last month. Third to Luxury Liner and Kylie’s Hero in Auckland Cup in December and hard to leave out. (54-14-17, $311,830). 10 1291 Laser Lad 10P. Jones It Sprinted home best from front end in 2600 m (stand) pace here last month. Place chances look brightest from the draw this time Race 7 8.50 SID WILSON STANDARDBRED AGENCY

11 4365 Rangfern Lad 11J. Hislop It 12 37 Blue Sap 12C. de Filippi It 13 6100 Dandy Candy IK. Townley 10 Race 8 D 9.20 CARPET MILL PRODUCTS FREE-FOR-ALL TROT $12,000; C 6 and faster; 2000 m 1 8702 Yankee Loch IR. D. Butt It Caught late by Francis Dalrae in mobile 2600 m trot at Addington, Feb 3. Big chance again. (79-11-17, $84,455) 2 1164 Tyron Scottie 2P. O’Reilly It National Trot winner at Auckland Christmas meeting. Should improve on recent runs for this with Inter-Dom campaign in mind. (42-12-12, $143,435) 3 8070 Westham 3M. Miller it Win would suprise. (69-8-10, $60,410) 4 2105 Tussle 4P. Jones It Could not quicken at Addington, Feb 3, after trailing. Will lead in this but not quite as sharp now as she was. (110-38-29, $559,775) 5 6968 Firm Offer 58. Clark It Still struggling to regain her best. (69-9-20, $70,855) 6 9429 Pitcher 6M. de Filippi it Honest campaigner which could sneek into a place at false odds. (71-8-18, $52,055) 7 3144 Amy Hest 7D. Townley it Good finish late in looser class on first night. Never far away but place chances look brightest. (30-6-10, $31,375) 8 0253 Nooky Bear BC. de Filippi It Racing soundly without showing the sparkle he did at the National meeting. (39-6-11, $33,165) 9 0090 Wedgewood 9R. Stockdale It Not fancied. (85-15-13, $65,729). 11 0043 Game Nian 11M. Butt It Returning to form but may need luck from wide draw in this. (36-7-11, $49,420) 12 0080 Tobago 12R. Jenkins It Not the same horse he was a few seasons ago. (52-9-7, $55,415) 13 0131 Francis Dalrae URR. May It The most improved trotter around but disadvantaged by unruly starting position in stand over this sprint. Still good enough to place. (49-9-6, $48,820) Scratched: Midlands Del.

Jetbet: 4 Race 1 TF 5.45 KEIGHLEYS TIMBER PACE $5000; Cl; 2600m. 1 0331 Star Act 1 . . R. Williams It 2 2421 Netherton Anna 2 . . . . R. Gillespie It 3 5238 Ideal Society 3. . . . A. Butt It 4 2197 Biddy Dunloe 4. . . . R. May It 5 9823 Short Cut 5 . . . . S. Miller It 6 0561 Armacarno 6 . . G. O’Reilly It 8 62 Replacement 8 . . . . J. Hay It 9 214 Credit Controller 9 . . ... P. Jones It 10 6467 Carlton Supreme 10 . C. de Filippi It 11 3049 Difurn Fella 11 ... . . . M. Heenan It 12 4487 The Optimist 12 . . . . . . . D. Jones It 13 1546 Seafield Holly 13. . . R. Butt it 14 6763 Salazar 14 . R. Stockdale It 16 6524 Media Miss 16 ... . D. Butt . It Scratched: Bachelor’s Jewel, Daroju. Race 2 6.15 RENT A LOO FREE FOR-ALL-TROT $7000; C3-C5; 2600m. 1 7610 Evander Morn 1 . . . . . . T. Behrns It 2 9071 Gypsy Major 2 ... . . . . , D. Jones It 3 3000 Le Due 3 A. Butt It 4 9046 Sandy Del 4 .... J. Curtin It 5 0917 Galleon Lobell 5. . . . J. Smolensk! It 6 3130 Look 6 . . . D. Nyhan It

7 2600 Prima Hast 7 . . K. Townley It 8 1068 Nova Royale 8 . . . . . . .J. Wheeler It 9 5299 Zola’a Pride 9 . . K. O’Reilly It 10 4276 Circular Note 10 . . . R. May It

HANDICAP PACE $5200; two-year-olds, 2000m. 1 3224 Bullet Ahead 1 . . . . . . . K. Lawlor It 2 Winning Blue Chip 2 A. Butt It 3 Masarko Vic 3 ... . . . . . P. Jones It 4 557 El Monet 4 . . . . G. Court it 5 Mean Machine 5 . . . F. Bebbington it 6 Trix Galore 6 . D. Earnshaw It 7 3342 Assisi 7 . . K. O’Reilly It 8 00 Colour Magic 8. . . . . . .P. O’Reilly it 9 Finger Lickin 9. . . . . M. de Filippi It 10 6 Vance The Conqueror 10 P. Blackmore it

Race 9 9.50 CHRISTCHURCH ELECTRICAL HANDICAP PACE $5500; three-year-olds; 2600m. 1 3 Stuyvesant 1 A. Scott It 2 0 Libra Lad 2 A. Butt It 3 605 Certain Style 3 . . . . D. Jones It 4 6423 Wychingham Count 4. . . . P. Jones It 4 9003 Made My Day 5 ... . . R. Kennedy It 9 4221 Swift Fella 1 M. Smolensk! 10 10 0104 Haldon Dale 2 J. Smolensk! 10 11 2250 Honeyman 3 .... J. Hay 10 12 6332 Unique Blue Chip 4. . M. de Filippi 10 13 5103 Franco Michael 5 . . . 10 14 8521 Chrystal King 6 . . . . . . . J. Curtin 10 15 7060 All A Dream 1 . . . E. Cowie 20 16 1179 Amanda’s Fella 2 . . . 20 Scratched: Chip Adios, Cadiz, Nia Dhu. Race 10 10.20 CLARKSON SIGNS MOBILE PACE $5250; Cl; 2600m. 1 0560 Mysterious 1 M. de Filippi It 2 0330 Barbara Lea 2 . . S. Thomas It 3 2100 Bay Loch 3 R. Prendergast It4 7070 Little Rapa 4 .... J. Hay It 5 1402 Marmoose 5 . . . .M. Butt It 6 4730 Leaway Lass 6 J. Smolensk! It 7 0317 Nashville Kat 7 . . . .R. May It 8 0578 Mini Coon 8 . .K. Vincent It 10 1003 Bestamin 10 . . . G. Hope It 11 1521 Good Prospect 11... . .P. O’Reilly It 12 1090 Strathbawn 12 . I. Cameron it 13 760 Janus 13 C. de Filippi It 14 1065 Natural Appeal 14. . . . . . . R. Butt It 16 1205 Rare Choice 16 . G. O’Reilly It Scratched: Doc’s Hostess, Blondini.