PROSPECTS FOB TOMORROW

Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27011, 10 April 1953, Page 4

PROSPECTS FOB TOMORROW

NELSON CLUB The double will be on the Nelson Cup and the Tahuna Handicap on the first day of the Nelson Jockey Club’s meeting tomorrow. The weather has been changeable during the week, and the track will be easy. Selections:— 11.15 a.m.—First Hack Hurdles: Journalist, Sherwood Note, Show Mist. 11.55 a.m.—Novice Stakes: First Division, Bethsalee, Minnie Mouse. Second Division: Bronze Ingot, Goldwatha. 12.40 p.m.—Waimea Hack Handicap: News King, Claredawn, Cool Air. 1.30 p.m.—Nelson Cup: Ash, Sun Chief, Pleasure Bent. 2.20 p.m.—Juvenile Handicap: Royal Charm, Master Penfold, Shiver. 3.10 p.m.—Tahuna Handicap: Riga, Snorts Edition, San Antonio. 3.50 p.m.—Newman Handicap: Pleasure Bent. Royal Voyage, Roanne. 4.30 p.m.—Hope Handicap: Captain Evans, Calm Voyage, Warm Air bracket. W. D. SKELTON NOW LEADING JOCKEY W. D. Skelton became leading jockey for the current season. when he rode five winners at the Riverton’ Racing Club’s autumn meeting, which ended on Tuesday. His brother, R. J. Skelton, has also had a successful season, and heads the list of winning apprentices. The leading jockeys after Tuesday’s racing are:—W. D. Skelton. 44; W. J. Broughton, 42; G. F. Hughes, 37; V. J. Sellars, 37; N. B. Holland, 30; C. H. Mackie, 27; P. K. Cathro, 25; K. A. Thomson, 24; W. F. Ellis, 24; W. L. Aitken, 23; R. J. Skelton, 23: A. J.. Stokes, 22; L. J. Hodren, 21; N. W. Belsham, 21; J. W. Harris, 20; A. C. Messervy, 20; B. J. Langford, 20; G. R. Tattersail, 19: J. F. Grylls, 17; A. I. Powell. 17; E. G. Low, 16; O. B. McMullan, 15; J. Williamson, 15; L. W. Hare 15; P. Hill, 14.