TAKAPUNA CUP.
OWNERS' FINE RESPONSE. ONLY ONE DROPS OUT. The acceptance of nine of the ten handicapped for the Takapuna Cup is a fine response on the part of owners, and though tlie class in the race cannot be rated highly the horses are sufficiently good to provide a contest in keeping with the importance of the event. The two Gisborne horses, Merry Damon and Sunny Sky, hold their ground at the top of the handicap with 9.0 and 8.13 respectively, and as both' galloped well at Ellerslie this morning they are in good condition to show their best form. Speedmint, 8.7, is likely to be the favourite. The Catmint mare is really a better galloper than her performances would make out, and she is one Of those well able to run out the II furlongs and 40yds necessary on Saturday next. Trishna, 7.10, Great Emblem, 7.9, and Gay Idea, 7.0, are likely sorts, but the chances are that most backers will prefer to be on the side of Speedmint. I
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 17, 21 January 1933, Page 14
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