Walt Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Back in the late 1970's, early 80's I would look out for Southland horses I felt would make a very positive impression on the Auckland harness scene. I'd make my recommendation to a Auckland trainer to consider and he'd do the rest. I recall chatting with Bud Baynes of Young Quinn fame about prospects. He felt the stock of Sir Dalrae would be a sire to follow and produce very good stock. Not long after Comedy Lad was produced. He of course went on to win the Auckland Cup for Roy, Barry and big spender / big punter Max Harvey. I had zero to do with any of that but followed with interest. 45 years later I still follow Southland harness and think how horses there would perform in Canterbury and Auckland. I'm no longer involved in making recommendations but that doesn't stop me noticing candidates. I saw one last week at Invercargill that if I had extra $$ I'd want to buy myself. It's name was Putere Boy. He looks an exciting prospect despite not beating much. It's more to do with his gait and style. He could well turn out to be an extra good horse. His sire was terrific and the dam has produced nice horses despite only having a few to her name. https://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gws/ws/r/infohorsews/wsd06x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=RaceVideo&Arg=hrnzg-RacehdrID&Arg=AEB541E5-E13D-48FC-8F68-915D8B764E38&Arg=hrnzg-rSite&Arg=TRUE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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