DOUBLE FOR PAHIATUA

Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28479, 8 January 1958, Page 4

DOUBLE FOR PAHIATUA

Chateau And St. Regnard "The Press* Spectai Service WELLINGTON, Jan. 7. More than half the field of twelve listed for the President’s Handicap, the principal event and first leg of the double at the Pahiatua Racing Club’s meeting tomorrow, did not race on Saturday, and it is likely that the winner will be one of the newcomers. The performance of the Taka* nini horse, Bali Ha’i, which has important engagements at the Wellington meeting, to begin on Saturday week, will be closely watched. The second leg of the double is the Rodney Memorial Hack Handicap. There was rain on Saturday night, but the weather has been fine since. Unless there is a break the track should again provide excellent going. Rubicon has been scratched for the Rodney Memorial. Of the horses with dual engagements, it is likely that Chattering will contest the Tararua Hack Handicap. Doubtful starters include Swaps and Routine (Nursery Handicap) and Regal Dignitary (Newmarket Handicap). Riding engagements include:— W. J. Broughton: Summersette, Gold Tower. Nine Days, St. Reynard, Rountine or Menelek. G. F. Hughes: Bali Ha’i, Academy, Lion. J. W. Harris: On the Wing, Chattering, Warlock. V. R Coley: Reefer, Ravilious, Scimitar, O’Reilly’s Bar. M. J. Hickey: Western Isles. F. I. Robinson: Gay Cavalier. F. Mason: Melody Man, Penny’s Dream. L. W. Nickson: Solitude. D. T, Bell: Post Boy, Rawera. Glenchoille. G. O. Smith: Nederburgh. Panseron, Golden Jest, Ceramic. B. J. Langford: Someries. S. Anderson: Kaitoa, Partridge, Strabane. K. Quale: Arma Leighton. W. L. Aitken: Port Rush, Dimity, Baraden. Breve, Stirling. J. R. O’Neill: Kilroy, Rosaura. L. J. Hodren: Edrenbell. Royal Chimes. B. Harold: Royal Study. R. W. Taylor: Silver Romance, Penny Post. B. J. Clements: Invercargill, Royal Vintage. W. D. Wylie: Calm Ruler, Dowbred. Selections are:— 11 a.m.—Porangaroa High-weight: Gay Cavalier. Elrey, Linden. 11.45 am.—Second Trial PlateFirst Division: Lion, On the Wing. Second Division: Partridge, Wainawhenua. 12JO p.m.—Nursery Handicap: Academy, Piccola, Stareil. 1.25 pjn.—President’s Handicap: Chateau, Hot Drop, Post Boy. 2.10 pjn.—Hamua Hack Hnadicap: Black Boots, Panseron, Western Isles. 3.5 p.m.—Rodney Memorial Hack Handicap: St. Reynard. Masai, Breve. 3JO pm.—Newmarket Handicap: Summersette, Holman, Kaitoa. 4.40 pin.—Tartrua Hack Handicap: Ballador, Goudvink.