WHEEL AND TRACK NOTES.
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FIXTURES. May Iβ.—Otmtru T.C. June 2, 4.—Canterbury Park T.C June •.—Anhburton T.C. Jun« 23, 37.—Auckland T.C. Harry Audubon, wlio won the Enfleld Handicap at Oaraaru oa Saturday, did not score out of his turn. The bay ton of Great Audubon has been a long time getting in the money, »nd this ' Mason there were a number of unplaced, performances down against him prior to Saturday. There were plenty of indications on Saturday that Return Voyage wae ex* pected to win the Advance Handicap, and it came ae no surprise to find that h» duly won and also started favourite. Be I* a three-year-old,by Happy Voyage— Pearl Pointer, and is bred well enough to win anything. Hβ had raced twice previous to Saturday, but was beaten out of a place each time. Jolly Pet, winner of the President'* Handicap on Saturday at Oa mam, has been ticked off all through the season ae a pacer likely to reach good company. He is a six-year-old gelding by Cold- **"«" Bells-Jolly &irl, and comtTiTl* 5? .""M running second ? rin^? ftl *«k"P •* ■«■• iuLTT 11, * ' n December. The '<» which U •m>^»Cia r wtJia&■■*?■ '* 4M 2li > **»V to ~BsSSi£ a \, 1n & t ■■«*
The Dunedin pacer, Suntish, has been purchased by a prominent Auckland sportsman, and will go into R. Berry's stable at Chrietchurch. Tn addition to Return Voyage, the eire Happy Volage claimed another winner ■t Oamarti on Saturday. This was Rose Marie, a well-bred three-year-old by Happy Voyage claimed another winner had raced several times this season, but had not scored till Saturday, and as she won going 3.37 3-5 off the limit of a .3.30 class, she has not done herself much harm. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting, to be held on June 2 and 4, has drawn big nominations in all events. The chief item is the King George Handicap, of GOOsovs., limit 4.30, and the entries comprise Waitaki Girl, Cardinal L gan, Peter Bingen, Black Admiral, Logan Chief, Talaro, Logan Park, Dalnahine, Native Chief, Trampfast, Prfnce Pointer, Tom Thumb, Queen's Own, Quality, Roicole, and Talent.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 118, 21 May 1928, Page 12
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