PLANS FOR NERULA

Press, Volume C, Issue 29648, 19 October 1961, Page 4

PLANS FOR NERULA

Harcourt At Trentham “The Preet" Speetia Service WELLINGTON, Oct 18. Nerula, provided he does well after racing io the Watkins Handicap on Saturday, will conteet the weight-for-age Harcourt Stakes at Trent, ham on Monday. If he does, the clash between him and Fair Filou will be the feature of the third day of the Wellington spring meeting. Nerula continues to thrive and is in first-class order for his engagement on Saturday. Doubtful Starters Wide barrier draws might cause the scratchings of some Of the form horses in the Awatea Handicap, the second leg of the double this week. Two are Otematata and Red Signal, though a final decision about both hw yet to be made. Another doubtful (tarter in th* Awatea Handicap It Out. come, and Seaend (Karitane Handifop) and Gold Ruth (Belmont Hack Handicap) arc also doubtful. Tour*|. (Awatea Randie«p) might not run if tee ground becomes too hard, and the same applie* to Thumper in the Rlmu Hurdles. Jockey Leaves W2B (HZ. Preet A*** Cb»i*idM| SYDNEY, Oct 18. The prominent Australian jockey. N. McGrowdie, aged 40, who was kiUed to Singapore last month, left an estate Of £20,028 to his widow, Marcia Iherese McGrowdie. His will, granted probate in the Supreme Court today, was made 15 years ago. McGrowdie—known to racegoer* as "big race" McGrowdie—won three Metropolitans, two Sydney Cups, a Doncaster Handicap, the Epsom Handicap, the AJjC. Derby, and the 1957 Melbourne Cup. It was hia elawHtth eup attempt, sad he won on Straight Draw.