PROSPECTS FOR TOMORROW

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27367, 4 June 1954, Page 4

PROSPECTS FOR TOMORROW

AUCKLAND CLUB “The Press” Special Service AUCKLAND, June 3k There is a strong likelihood of rain before the first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting on Saturday. At, present the weather is overcast and unsettled. If it keeps dry, the ground will be perfect for winter racing. The double will be on the Great Northern Hurdles and the Cornwall Handicap. Selections:— 11 a.m.—First Jervois Handicap: First Division—Lucky Admiral, Pontoon, Narvik. Second Division—Rebound, Roberty Bob, Armed. 11.45 a.m.—Green Lane Steeplechase: Great Power, Oklahoma, Probator. 12.30 p.m.—Second Jervois Handicap, First Division—Belle Serein, Mohana, Stanlen. Second Division—Keneu, Piper Tom, Nikiatu. 1.25 p.m.—Great Northern Hurdles: Solar Mist, Shangola, Cabana. 2.10 p.m.—Penrose Hurdles: Jutland, Snowfiash, Fair Rosa. 3 p.m.—Cornwall Handicap! Te Awa, Bretton, Argument. 3.45 p.m.—Hunt Hurdles: Mildara, Snowflash, Tudor King. 4.30 p.m.—Members’ Handicap: Emphatic, Crusoe Bay, Highland Sandy. WANGANUI CLUB “The Press” Special Service WELLINGTON, June 3. The double on the opening day of the Wanganui winter meeting on Saturday will be on the Connolly Handicap and the Campbell Handicap. The going should be in good winter order if there is no change in the weather. Selections:— 11 a.m.—Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase: Mickie, Slieve Bloom, Brer Dazzle. 11.45 a.m.—Trial Plate: First Division— Standing Jest, Al Capone. Second Division —Walkova, Moilynn. 12.30 p.m.—Suburban Haqjk Hurdles: Dilbury, Viewfield, Skipalong, 1.15 p.m.—Connolly Handicap: Golden Idea, First Degree, Mary Tudor. 2 p.m.—Wanganui Steeplechase: Beauform, Gay Echo, Jimmy Woodser. 2.50 p.m.—Campbell Handicap: Battle Fort, Sanford, Gold Drive. 3.40 p.m.—River Hack Handicap: Kalonzo, Northcliffe, Galileo. 4.25 p.m.—Borough. Hack . Handicap: First Division—Tully, Five Star. Second Division—Statice, Judy Gregor. NAPIER PARK CLUB “The Press” Special Service WELLINGTON, June 3. After a spell of fine weather the track at Greenmeadows is firm for this time of the year, and unless there is a change in the weather the going will be fast for the opening day of the Napier Park Racing Club’s winter meeting on Saturday. The double will be on the President’s Handicap and the Flying Handicap. Selections:— 10.45 a.m.—Moteo Hack Hurdles: Cymoon, Top Dog, Jewel Denby. 11.25 a.m.—Novice Stakes: First Division: Man Trap, Fiery Ways. Second Division: Dalwene, Jaffan. Third Division: Garry Sirron, Kashandi. 12.5 p.m.—Marewa Hack Handicap: Benefactor, Hematite, The Vandal. 1 p.m.—President’s Handicap: Good Abbot, Lands End, Reigning King. 1.45 p.m.—Napier Steeplechase: Big Acre, Warsong, Flying Shah. 2.20 p.m.—Flying Handicap: Baraden, Ursa, Sodality. 3.5 p.m.—Champion Hack Handicap: Easterbrook, Compactum, Chilo. 3.45 p.m.—Meeanee Hack Handicap: First Division: Puhikura, Koistar. Second Division: Writer, Radiate. ADDITIONAL RIDERS FOR WINGATUI "The Press” Special Service DUNEDIN, June 3. Additional riding engagements for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s

meeting are:— C. A. Whyte: Lady Wanaka. B. J. Langford: Ash. A. Cowan: Conrad, Ironside. J. Crawford: Cheerio. C. G. Low: Riverstone (Tahuna Steeples). B. S. Finlayson: Lady Bilmont. M. R. Jones: Silver Trumpet, Misty Range, Brown Baron. E. P. Corboy: Boniface. W. F. Ellis; Colonel Argosy.