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NZ Truth, Issue 1293, 18 September 1930, Page 11

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Gustavo Has Trial For Guineas (From "N.Z. Truth's" Christchurch I | Rep.) ' . . THE Fairfield. . mile hack at AshburUp ton on Saturday should produce a| good . contest, as there is material there to stage such. The topweight, Desert Song, has improved out of sight lately, and the way he finished, on over seven when winning at his last start suggests that he will not be troubled by the extra furlong. , ■ Big things are expected of Gus- .. tavo, and he will have a chance to, ..prove his worth, m this event, and some idea as to his Dunedin Guineas prospects can be gleaned. He ,h.as done -vyell lately, and if the weather clears and he can get some more strong work shoved into him before the meeting he should take all sorts of beating. On recent form, Compris makes most appeal amongst the remainder, The most notable noriiinatibn of the day is Count Cavour. The "Count" began his last season's campaign m the same race and surprised by filling third place behind Pink Coat and Flair. .. ' \ Although he has done everything right, since being brought m again, his. chance does not' look rosy. It is hard, to understand what is at the back of keeping the old fellow going. If .it is sentiment, surely that cowld be better placed if he was given a life of; ease. -v.," ..-.;• : ,:.•■ .; Recent form says Arrowmir, but he .has. his fair share of weight,; and one of the lighter-weighted ones, m Flair or On Top, might prove his downfall.