‘General’ on way to top
Otago correspondent General Douglas gave the impression that he was capable of taking a tight assessment when he made short work of a Cl field at the Oamaru Harness Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday. The Majestic Chance Maree Lopez four-year-old, has now won twice in four starts for his Christchurch breeder, Rob Spencer, who has him with David Butt, at West Melton. Butt sent General Douglas to a clear lead
after 500 m and drew away to win by five lengths. His time for the 2600 m (mobile) was a respectable 3:20 (2:03.9 mile rate). Two races earlier, Replacement returned a track record of 3:19.5 when . finishing solidly from the third line to win the C 3-5 restricted free-for-all. The previous best for 2600 m (mobile) on the course was 3:20.2, returned by Watbro Earl in a C 3-4 event 12 months
ago. It was Replacement’s fifth win and justified his Christchurch ownertrainer, Mick Hinsdon, sending the horse to Oamaru on Friday to give him time to settle rather than making the trip on Saturday. Replacement won handily by a length from Clever Maddie, which moved from the rear to join the pacemaker, Kipling, at the 800 m.
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