Auckland Cup TV guide

Press, 8 February 1986, Page 27

Auckland Cup TV guide

Race 6 TJLB. Double, Treble, Trifecta S.IO MAX HARVEY AUCKLAND CUP $250,000; OC; mobile; 2700 m 1 7242 DIRECT KIWI 1 It B g 7 yrs, by Knowing Bret — Kiwi Direct. Trainer J. W. Langdon, Cambridge. Just beaten by Spanker On on first night, maintaining a run of solid form. Fast out and coufd have rivals working hard for lead. Not the least of chances. J. Lsngdcn Colours: Gold, brown maltese cross and cap. 2 6555 VANCE GLORY 2 it Br g, syrs, by Vance Hanover — Miranda Lass. Trainer: O. Purdon, Ctevedon. Looked bit unlucky on first night when close fifth and cramped for room in straight Appears back to splendid form of early in season. O. Purdon Colours: Gold, silver diamonds and sleeves, white cap. 3 1117 PLACID VICTOR 3 it B fl, 4yrs, by Vance Hanover — Berima. Trainer: H. B. Purdon, Pukekohe. Had no luck in running on first night after drawing extreme outside at start and winding up parked out Outstanding record ensures him heavy support and, from draw, must be tough. M. McKendry Colours: Royal blue, grey sash and sleeves, blue armbands and cap. 4 9123 BORANA 4 It B h, 6yrs, by Boyden Hanover — Aoranam. Trainer: P. N. Jones, Templeton. This season’s NZ Cup winner and showed he was in top form with fast-finishing third on first night. Splendid chance. P. N. Jones Colours: Black, white armbands and cap. 5 1214 ROYDON GLEN 5 It B h, syrs, by Smooth Feiia — Royden Dream. Trainer W. F. Fletcher, Templeton. Great effort off 10m on first night after being severely checked just after start. Runaway winner in previous race, at Addington, on January 22. Looks like being the favourite. Won last year’s cup. ' W. F. Fletcher Colours: Tangerine, black and white chequered sash, blue cap. 6 667 S COMEDY LAD 6 It B g, syrs, by Sir Dairae — Karisma Kid. Trainers: R. C. and B. Purdon, Clevedon. Has not raced since December 27, when fair sixth over this distance at Alexandra Park. Won at organised workouts at Pukekohe last Sunday and has since shaped well in training. Third in cup last year. A. Heriihy Colours: Silver grey, blue spots, grey cap. 7 1140 QUITE FAMOUS (Aust) 7. It B h, syrs, by Knowing Fame — Shooshla. Trainer: J. O’Sullivan, Melton (Vic). Has grand record in Australia and looks in great heart Strong stayer. Respect. J- O’Sullivan Colours: Cerise, royal blue V, emerald green sleeves. 8 6426 BEN 8 It B g, 7yrs, by Abie Bye Bye — Vai Trust. Trainers: B. and J. K. Hughes, Pukekohe. Not the luckiest pacer about. Close sixth on first night and second time before in DB Waikato Cup. Will need plenty luck from draw. G- Reeks Colours: Tangerine, red armbands, black and white quartered cap. 9 4578 SUPREME RULER 9 It Blk g, 6yrs, by Tudor Hanover — Gypsy Reign. Trainer G. Harris, Morrlnsville. Still racing below best form. Looks to have little chance. - G. Harris Colours: Brown, light blue and white spots and quartered cap. 10 6111 SPANKER ON 10 It B g, 6yrs, by Gaines Minbar — Derry Al. Trainer: P. T. Wolfenden, Drury. Maintained fine form with stylish win on first night. With luck in running, will be hard to beat. P- Wolfenden Colours: Black, white diamonds and armbands, black cap. 11 8114 MALAZ 11 It B h, 4yrs, by Lordship — Tempest Water. Trainer: A. F. H. Hunter, Ryal Bush. Game fourth at Forbury Park last Saturday after being driven rather impatiently. Highly regarded in south. A. F. H. Hunter Colours: Burgundy and grey chequers, grey sleeves, red cap. 12 5369 LORD LOUIE 12 It Bik g, syrs, by Lordship — Flying Annette. Trainer. F. Murfitt, Rangiora. Never likely on first night. Has not won for good while and deserves to be at long odds. 8. Mangos Colours: Black, violet braces, red cap. 13 4213 OUR MANA 13 It B g, 7yrs, by Schell Hanover — Taimoni. Trainer: C. J. de Filippi, Ladbrooks. Second in this season's N.Z. Cup and seldom goes badly. Third at Addington on January 22 and went bold trial at Motukarara last Tuesday. In spite of draw, must be strongly considered. C. do Filippi Colours: Royal blue, maroon armbands, white cap. 14 0440 SPRY JOKER 14 It B h, 7yrs, by Spry — Tusitala. Trainer: J. A. Carmichael, Templeton. Lost chance at start on first night. Useful fourth time before, at Addington on January 22. Little appeal, though. J. Carmichael Colours: Blue, gold hoop and sleeves, blue cap. 15 3445 GENE EVANDER 15 It B g, 7yrs, by Gene B Good — Our Vander. Trainer: J. Butcher, Cambridge, rias not raced since December 21 when close fourth in strong company at Alexandra Park. Consistent but faces tough task from draw. D. Butcher Colours: Red, gold maltese cross, red and gold quartered cap. Emergencies: Gene Evander.