EQUATOR FAVOURED IN STRONG FIELD: AVONDALE MEETING

Greymouth Evening Star, 5 May 1950, Page 1 (Supplement)

EQUATOR FAVOURED IN STRONG FIELD: AVONDALE MEETING

The highly-regarded Neptune horse Equator, who ran third to Balmacara and Barfluer in his last start at Ellerslie, will be in strong favour for the Foley Memorial Handicap—main event on the Avondale Jockey Club’s programme tomorrow at Avondale. Equator should find the long straight at Avondale in his favour as he sees out his races in very solid fashion. In a big field the issue appears open. Akbar is in the top flight of stayers, while Regal Gold has shaped promisingly in the little racing which he has had in open company. Mere-ana, a smart sprinter, will be one of the best supported runners in the Mt Eden Handicap of six furlongs. The Foxbridge filly has won in the best company she may share favouritism with the imported horse Duccio and Gold Pal. Likely prospects are as follows: — Rosebank Hurdles..—-Happy Fox, Master Arthur, Sir Orelio. Three Kings Hack Handicap.— Malicious, Kittyshah, Rhett Butler. Foley Memorial Handicap.—Equator, Akbar, Regal Gold. Sapling Stakes Handicap.—Royal Fox, Frandore, Installation. Avondale Steeplechase.—Jon Rosa, Young Bob, Dark Victory. Mt Eden Handicap.— Mere-ana, Duccio, Gold Pai. Titirangi Handicap.—Lanseair, Valrama, Roiata. Mt. Roskill Handicap.—Atomic, Ruling Master, Radiant Fox. Acceptances are as follows:—

10.45 ROSEBANK HACK HURDLES, of £850; one mile and three-quarters. —Happy Fox 24, 10.12; Paul 23, Saffron Walden 32, 10.8; Master Arthur 22, 10.7; Pin Up 11, 9.12; Aiderman 15, 9.10; Whawhareihi 27, 9.9; Betterboy 20, Swift View 5, 9.8; Corsair 17, Master Isaacs 2, Master Moti 28, 9.5; Dougal 3, 9.4; Sir Orelio 6, Sir Bondi 30, Abaris 9, 9.3; Spring Day 26, 9.2; Foxlyn 31, The Trader 19, Huntopay 8, Akuhoa 13, Euryalis 4, Highworth 7, 9.0.Ballotted out, with right of reentry in the following order: Turkhudi 1, Faithful Knight 16, Glaroydon 25, Royal Trio 21, Roman Ned 12, Beau Martian 10, Old Scot 29, Cash Orders 18, 9.0; Flying Attack 14, 10.11.

11.35 THREE KINGS HACK HANDICAP, of £750; seven furlongs.— Rhett Butler 9.7; Mark Off 9.3; Hunting - Flight 9.1; South Road, Fearless Wings 8.13; Swift Beau 8.12; Dunkrevin, Con Spirito 8.11; Kittyshah 8.10; Lone Star, Forest Ranger 8.9; Heroa, Cimtulla, Beverley Hills 8.7; Cimtore, Soeur de Beau 8.6; Tactful Lad 8.5; Reliance, Stylish Fox 8.4; Manon, Excitement 8.3; Paramatta, Amiens 8.2; Luminous, Monica, Shameless, Courtavia 8.1. Ballotted out, with right of reentry in the following order:—Probator 8.1; Merry Marriage, Warning, Diversion, Worthwhile, Argent, Clay Piper, Arcadia, James Waterford, Wessex, Valley Treasure, Cimwyn, Marie’s Chance, Law Court, Wee Marie, Final Count, Robin Rex, Sherwood March, Maskeen, Egyptian Prince, Red Marble, Kerry Piper, Soft Heart, Miss Orelio, Musk Boy, Becca Town, Peer Gynt, Gin Gold, Sheba, Eclaire, Ancient Knight, Kanaquaire, Brucena, Rimini, Waionthia 8.0.

12.25 FOLEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £1500; one'mile and three furlongs.—Patuone 22, 9.0; Akbar 25, 8.13; Sir Vite 8, 8.11; Sylis 17, The Gent 13, Prince Rana 11, 8.9; Frontier Mac 6, 8.4; Chung Chong 12, 8.3; Equator 4, 8.2; Barfleur 5, 8.1; Gwen Vaals 14, Earldale 13, 7.11; Mountain Glory. 10, Firing Line 19, 7.10; Maricrana- 9, 7.7; Happy Issue 18, Miss Fiona 2, General March 20, Dakota 16, Beaurosa 1, Sareel 15, Regal Gold 24, Napredak 21, Shahnaz 7, Dora Lee 23, 7.5. 1.15 SAPLING STAKES, of £750; two-year-olds; six furlongs.—Caradoc 24, 9.1; Loder 13, 8.13; Installation 8, Royal Fox 5, 8.10; Frandore 32, Rossarita 37, 8.9; Sherwood Note 18, 8.8; Emma Hamilton 12, 8.5; Ta-

maki 35, 8.3; Hidden Treasure 19, 8.2; Slavenka 1, My Spoon 28, 8.1; Grand Fille 38, Master Gillies 4, Bronze Monarch 6, Rear Admiral 17, Cimbal Song 23, Cotswold 10, 7.11; Admiral’s Pay 33, Sculpture 26, Opportune 16, Karani 34, 7.10; Teddy’s Choice 11, Nom de Plume 31, Lavonia 21, 7.9. Ballotted out, with right of reentry in the following order: —Intercede 2, Kolcaca 27, Endear 14, Infallible 27, Pairawa 36, 7.9; Nancy Diamond 20, Reno 25, Matana 3, Twill 15, Acclaim 7, Rosheen 12, Beau Valrein 39, Brentwood 9, 7.7.

AVONDALE HACK STEEPLECHASE, of £850; about two miles and a half.—Corineus 7, 12.7; The Fake 3, 10.13; Sareel, 16, Jon Rosa 1, 10.8; Duke Royal 6, 10.7; Young Bob 11, South Riding 23, 10.6; Dark Victory 9, 10.0; Golden Guide 10, 9.6; Dr John 5, 9.5; Melview 24, 9.3; Paul Gregor 13, Bronze Man 17, Cyclades 25, Stock Exchange 8, 9.2; Scale 15, 9.1; Majuba 26, Araroa 4, Flying Jim 2, Star Dink 12, Ridgeley 19. Sharlina 18, Rajalal 14, 9.0. Ballotted out, with right of reentry:—Ohuka Fox 21, 9.0; Cornell 20, 9.12; The Trader 22. 9.0. 2.55 MOUNT EDEN HANDICAP, of £900; six furlongs.—Majesty 17, 9.3; Gold Pal 18, 9.1; Duccio 7, Iwo Jima 16, 9.0; Lord Revel 14, 8.11; Caber Fae 11, 8.6; Rhonddavale 8, 8.5; Diana Reynard 5, 8.4; Mere Ana 21, 7.10; The Bat 22, Taiwa 4, Tiger Tan 23, Robin Leigh 6, 7.5; Lady Ruthex 3, 7.4; Merry Widow 19, 7.3; Kilfenora 20, 7.2; Lady Revel 15, 7.1; Empire Prince 9, Beaufighter 12, Flying Jane 13, Gay Cushla 1, Beau Noir 10, Silver Birch 2, 7.0. 3.45 TITIRANGI HACK HANDICAP, of £750;- one mile and three furlongs.—Valrama 6, 9.13; Toss Up 19, 8.11; Roiata 22, 8.10; State Control 3, 8.7; Lanseair 4, 8.5; Tote Odds 15, 8.3; Tibbar 5, 8.1; Beau Baron 2, Lord Lambton 17, Pursue 21, Loburn Park 20, Foxtavia 8, Barrett’s Reef 12, Aron 16, Robin’s Gem 1, Spokesman 14, Lady Ranna 7, Lola May 18, Brierly Fox 13, Brown Night 9, Prince Regent 10, Prairie Gold 11, 8.0. 4.35 MOUNT ROSKILL HANDICAP, of £900; one mile.—Wonder Boy 26, 9.12; Good Century 22, .9.7; Fleetwood 15, 9.4; Chatscourt, 1 .Atomic 10, Ruling Master 2, 9.0; Rating 8, 8.13:

Radiant Fox 6, 8.10; Gay Coronach 9, Te Paerata 18, 8.4; Regal Simon 23, Swift Robin 25, Folkestone 21, 8.2; King’s Law 16, Bridge Watcher 19, Highland Lad 13, Superior Scholar 12, Silver Birch 14, Marian Ann 17, Wee Beau 4, Lady Coronach 3, The Pimpernel 20, Dora Lee 7, Reparation 5; Moonee Valley 24, Reveltide 11» 8.0.'