RACING MARWON FAVOURED FOR TRENTHAM

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29767, 9 March 1962, Page 4

RACING MARWON FAVOURED FOR TRENTHAM

Waikato Stayer May Win First Leg Marwon and Otematata could win the double for Waikato stables on the first day of the Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting at Trentham tomorrow.

Marwon, a five-year-old gelding owned by Mr W. S. Goosman, is the third top-weight with 8-12 in the first leg, the Autumn Handicap.

In the 11-year history of the race, none of the winners has carried more than 8-9. But this year there has been a scaling up of the weights . with a 7-10 minimum because ‘ the entry lacked well-per-formed stayers of the Great • Sensation class. Ruato is the top-weight » with 9-0, and Stipulate is next with 8-13. ; Marwon will be having his third race over the distance for the season. He was third to Great Sensation and Ruato in the Wellington Cup, and ran sixth after being checked in the Auckland Cup. The easing in the ground at Trentham in the last few days might help Marwon more than any of the others. Stipulate, Ruato, Senor and Waitaria will probably be Marwon's strongest rivals. Otematata is the top-weight in the second leg, the £2750 Thompson Handicap, but he should still run out a mile with the best of them. He has a great record at Trentham and track conditions do not appear to be a consideration with him. The South Island will not be represented in the Autumn Handicap, but Llanmai, Vita- . mise and Gay Filou are South Islanders with chances in the Thompson Handicap. Last year LJenmai was second and Vitamise third behind Ursalon in the Thompson Handicap. North Island gallopers have the North Island Challenge Stakes to themselves, but southern sprinters are freely engaged in the £ISOO Railway Handicap, won for Riccarton last year by the brilliant Cadiz. Fields, riders, and form comments follow. *.■>.— NGAIO HIGH-WEIGHT, Of 2800; one mile and three fur lone >•

■tu MM Swap* «), B. L Waerea .. 1* 5 •1M Sammer Day (13) .. >l2 <l4l Forewarned (12), G. B. Laurenaon .. 910 237< Lesli* Bell (3) . 9 5 7332 Dr. Jekyll (2) ..9 3 <3OO Golden Road (•), B. J. Langford .. S 3 1 *397 Torrid Time (7), A. J. Smith ..S3 3392 Archon (5), R. A. Jenkins ..9 1 99M Count Lin «), V. R. Coley .. 9 1 32M Spartacus (1), J. F. Grylls ..9 1 <074 Blue Fort (11) ..9 0 •417 Jamasa (S) ..9 0 20M To Reign (14) .. 9 • MM White Realm (1«), 8. A. Wad de 11 .. 9 •

•WAPS: Won the Grafton Highwe.ght at EUersLe on Auckland Cup day on January 1. Ran secoud to Torrid Time in tae New Year’s Hurdles on the last day at Ellerslie, but has been unplaced ta four starts since BUMMER DAY: Won the Mungaroa High-weight on a soft track on the second dav of the Wellington Cup meeting in January. Has failed at his two attempts since, finishing tenth on the last day at Trentham and last in the high-weight on the first day at Hawera on February 34. FOREWARNED: Easy winner of tne Otahuao High-weight at Masterton last Saturday Ran fourth over two miles in the Waikato Hack Stayers’ Plate at Te Rapa a start earlier. LESLIE BELL: Moderate sixth in the Otahuna High-weight at Motukarara last week. Latest win was against hacks at Reefton on January 10. Doubtful starter. DR. JEKYLL: Ran second to Lucky Bird over nine furlongs at New Plymouth on Wednesday. Ran third to AJouter in the high-weight on the fins day ai Hawera on February 34 GOl-DEN ROAD: Resumed after a speM in a hack race at Woodville on February 24 Only placing Uns season as a steeolechase:. TORRID TIME: Unplaced In the Fulton Memorial Hack Handicap at Pukekohe last Saturday. Ran second to Last Link in the Wallacevtle High-weight on the third day of the Wellington Cup meeting at Trentham in January. ARCHON: Rah second to The Frenchman in the Pukehou High-weight at Bulls last time out. on February 17. Ran third to Splice and Rocket Range in a similar event at Wanganui two starts earlier COUNT UN: Unplaced in five starts this season. ■PARTACUg: Ran second to Gay Fikni in the Te Mania High-we:ght on the first day at Trentham in January, but has been unplaced at two starts since. BLUE. FORT: Fourth tn the Te Roti High-weigh* on the first day at Hawera was her first piscine from seven starts this season. JAMASBA: Ran fourth against hacks over a mile and a half at Wanganui on February 3, but has been unplaced at three other attempts this season. TO REIGN: Unlaced in the Puni Hack Hurdles at Franklin on Saturday. Only over hurdles at Gisborne on February 3. WHITE REALM: Unplaced in eight starts this season. Latest failure was tn the Trial Stakes at Masterton last Saturday. Forewarned Spartacus Swaps 12.14 P SL—PLUNKET NURSERY, Of US*; two-year-olds; six furlongs. st. lb 2242 Gold Chiek (15), J. r. Grylls ..111 138 Jan Beebe (24). D. J. Wyatt .. 3 11

1361 Expedite (14), K. D. Campbell .. 810 Nil Blyton (22), G. T. Hashes .. 8 6 1295 Harry Lauder (23) . 8 5 Mie Sand Boy (26), N. Eastwood 8 1 1634 Orokawa (6), R. W. Taylor 8 0 1315 Tempt (27), R. A. Jenkins .. 7 13 6381 Copper Joy (8). L. N. McCutcheon 7 12 415 Seaend (17), V. R. Coley .. 7 11 4174 Sir Barton (25) .. 710 2053 Dacron (5) ..79 5541 Damselle (7), L. K. Tinsley .. 7 8 280 Aloft (11) ..7 8 KiUeymoon (10), W. D. Skelton ..78 6 Plantation (20) ..7 8 M 22 Azir (18), K. 8. Cullen ..75 2783 Le Plus (9) ..7 5 0 Noranda (12), G. R. Edge ..75 7664 Voltaire (2) ..7 5 00 Demanding (4), J. J. Glen .. 7 4 2789 Repair (13) ..73

Brackets: Expedite and Sand Boy, Voltaire and Demanding, Marlborough and Repair. Scratched: Tonaerre, Kapok, Goliath. Mall, Peter, borough. GOLD CHICK: Consistent placegetter in good class in recent starts. Ran second to Tara's Pride last start, over six furlongs on the middle day at Trentham in January. JAN BEEBE: Has a high reputation round the Auckland district as a speedster. Was lust beaten by a head by Tara’s Pride the last time she started, on the last day of the Wellington Cup meeting at Trentham in January. EXPEDITE: Narrow last start winner over six furlongs at Te Aroha. Has already won at Trentham. in the Roseneath Handicap over five furlongs in October. BLYTON: Winner of her last two starts, both at Ellerslie. The more recent was by half a length in the January Handicap over six furlongs on January 29. BARRY LAUDER: Won at Feildlng in November and Woodville in December but has been only once placed In three starts since. Weakened to fifth over five furlongs at Waipukurau last time out. SAND BOY; Finished 11th on the last day of the Wellington Cup meeting in January, but won his two starts before that over five furlongs at Wairarapa on December 30 and five and a half furlongs at Awapuni on Decemoer 23. OROKAWA: Battled on for a close fourth in the juvenile event at Masterton last week. Won over five furlongs at Wairarapa on January 1. beating Rely and Re-arm. TEMPT; Winner at Awapuni and Wanganui at two of her last four starts. Fair fifth at Woodville last start on February 24. COPPER JOY: Easy winner over five and a half furlongs at Waipukurau on February 17. SEAEND: Weakened to fifth in the last furlong after disputing the lead in the Pioneer Handicap at Rlccarton on November 11. Beat Cobble by a head in the Welcome Stakes at Riccarton a start earlier. Ran fourth in the Roseneath Handicap won by Expedite, at Trentham In October SIR BARTON: Finished third to Tara’s Pride and Gold Chick on the middle day at Trentham in January, but was relegated to fourth. Won the Nursery Handicap two starts earlier, at Hastings on New Year’s Day. DACRON: Ran third to Tempt over six and a half furlongs at Wanganui on February 10. Most recent placing before that was a second to Kamina in the Nursery Handicap at Pahlatua on January 13. DAM&LLE: Easy last-ktart winner at Woodville on February 24. Ran fourth In the Fitzherbert- Handicap, for two-year-old lilies, at Trentham on January 20. ALOFT: Has not raced since December 2. when he finished unplaced at Woodville Only placing from two earlier starts was a second to Shine On over half a mile at Otaki on September 23. GOLIATH: Unraced Howe —Lindale colt trained at Opaki by K. Cropp. KILLEYMOON: U n r a c e d Knight's Romance—Haraklk: colt, trained by F. C. Pratt at Levin. MALI PETER: Fourth at both his starts to date. The more recent was at Franklin last Saturday over six furlongs. PLANTATION: Moderate sixth at his only start, over six furlongs at Masterton last AZTR: Beat everything but Saint Nicholas at Masterton last Saturday Ran second to For Free at Rangltikel a start earlier. LE PLUS: Ran third to Damselle at Woodville last time out Best effort tn three earlier starts was a second to Harry Lauder at Woodville on December 2. NORANDA: Unplaced at only start, at Woodville on Februarv 24 VOLTAiRE: Best effort so far was a fair last start fourth at Waneanut on FeEruary 3 DEMANDING: Unplaced in both starts to date. REPAIR: Unplaced in three starts since running second tn Sand Boy at Awapuni on December 23. Doubtful runner. Damselle Jan Beebe Expedite

VtSi PXL—NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, Of 81750; welgM-fer-age; sevex f»H«»g«. 1100 Lar* Sasaaof (1), D. J. Wyatt 5 1 2131 Rochdale (•), G. F. Hughes ..9 1 - B ‘ r, <£L£ > - D r :». 5433 Outcome (4), C. A. Bowry • •685 Moy (5), K. 8. Cullen 8 11 I*2B Tungtatoua (8), J. # 1431 Cracksman (2). L. G. Coles ..SC UIC Diamond Head (7), R. J. Skelton ..8 3

SOU Saint Nicholas (8). N. Eastwood .. 812

LORD SASANOF: Raced disappointingly at his only start at Trentham in January, in the George Adams Handicap, one mile. Had an excellent record at weight-for-age earlier in the season, when his wins included the Clifford Plate at Ellerslie and the Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa. ROCHDALE: Beat Cabriere by a head in the Jackson Stakes at Wanganui on February 10. Won the Telegraph Handleap and ran third in the George Adams Handicap at Trentham in January, BARGOED: Unplaced in the open sprint at Hawera on Saturday, when having only his second start since returning from a disappointing campaign in Australia. OUTCOME: Has been consistently placed lately, most recently behind Advance General over six and a half furlongs at Wanganui. MOY: Unplaced when second favourite in the Waimana Handicap (six furlongs) at Masterton last Saturday. Won three in a row in December. Including the Manawatu Challenge Stakes and the Waipa Turf Plate. TUNGIMOANA: Finished unplaced in the Waimana Handicap at Masterton. Ran second in hack company a start earlier, at Wanganui. CRACKSMAN: One of the season's top three-year-olds, having won five of his seven starts, including the Great Northern Derby, at his last start. DIAMOND HEAD: Unplaced in the Waimana Handicap at Masterton on Saturday, but a winner the last three times out before that. Including the Douro Hack Cup at Trentham. SAINT NICHOLAS: A two-year-old, he may find the more seasoned older horses hard to match. However, he was an easy winner against horses of his age over six furlongs at Masterton' last week. Rochdale Lord Sasanof Cracksman FIRST LEG OF DOUBLE 1.4*

AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 24500; two miles. Ct. lb 2001 Buato (8), K. A. Thomson .90 3102 Stipulate («), R. J. Jury .. 813 3084 Marwon (2), J. F. Grylls .. 812 1040 FloutulU (5), W. D. Skelton ..89 7304 Lavish Countess (9), R. J. Leggett ..82 0968 Ma Cherie (15), R. W. Taylor .. 8 2 0009 Anchor (10), «.. A. Jenkinc ..81 00 Prinee Argon (13), .... 8 ' B - Robertson 8 1 5053 Senor (8), B. F. An. drews .. 8 1 8473 Kingdom (12). L. N. McCutcheon .. 8 0 9380 Conference (4), G. _ R- Jdge .. 713 .2?! Rjoemblance (11) .. 713 1232 Waitaria (14), K. S. Cullen .. 713 0955 Princess Donna (1), . R- J- Skelton .. 711 0036 Vane (7), N. Eastwood .. 710

RUATO: Has performed creditably in the major staying races this season, his placings having included seconds to Floutulla in the Auckland Cup and Great Sensation in the Wellington Cup. Finished strongly from the rear of the field for third at Egmont over 11 furlongs last week. Has won over two miles in , ffte 1961 Auckland Cup. STIPULATE: Easy winner of the Matamata' Cup last month. Powerful finisher for second to Cattle in the Caltex Gold Cup at New Plymouth on Wednesday. MARWON; Unlucky sixth in the Auckland Cup after being checked, and a good third in the Wellington Cup. Finished strongly on the rails for fourth over 10 and threequarter furlongs at Franklin last week. FLOUTULLA: Weakened to eighteenth last time out, over 11 furlongs at Te Aroha on February 24. Won the Auckland Cup on January 1, finishing powerfully down the straight LAVISH COUNTESS: Finished powerfully from among the tall-enders at the three furlongs for fourth over 10 furlongs at Rotorua on February 10 at her last start. Weakened to tenth in the Wellington Cup in January, but battled on for third in the Summer Handicap over a mile and a half on the second dav of that meeting. MA CHERIE: Has not been racing as well as she was when she won the Autumn Handicap two years ago. Her latest failure was at Woodville on February 24. over 10 furlongs and 80 yards. ANCHOR: Won the Summer Handicap on the middle day at Trentham in January, but has failed at four attempts since. Weakened to ninth after trailing to the straight over 11 furlongs at Masterton last week. Ran third in this race last year PRINCE ARGON: Ran second in this race a year ago. behind Yeman. Has raced only twice since returning from a campaign in Australia. Has a good record at Trentham. SENOR: Made ground from the half-mile in the Wellington Cup in January and finished fourth. Has raced consistently since, although without winning, and was a strong finisher for a very close third to Bemuse at Te Aroha over 11 furlongs at his last start, on Februarv 34. KINGDOM; Won the Summer Handicap at Trentham a year ago last January when having his first start in open company, but has not developed comparable form, except in odd patches since Beaten favourite at Masterton last week, finishing third to E! Ganador. CONFERENCE:. Ran third to Floutulla and Ruato tn the Auckland Cup on January 1. Has raced onlv twice since, finishing unplaced in the Summer Handicap at Trentham and well back

over 11 furlongs at Te Aroha a fortnight ago. RESEMBLANCE: Won this race as a five-year-old in 1959. with 7-10. Has not reached a place in three starts this season. WAITARIA: Has been racing consistently in recent starts. Won at Wairoa in January, and ran second there over 10 furlongs and 80 yards last Saturday, finishing strongly to get within threequarters of a length of Yahom. PRINCESS DONNA: Only win this season was in the Hone McMillan Memorial at the Otaki meeting at Foxton in December. Has been out of form at her most recent starts, although she was a good fifth at Masterton last week, over 11 furlongs. VANE: Only win this season was in high-weight company at Masterton last October. Ran third to Shalott and Port Wine over 10 and a half furlongs at Waipukurau a start back, on February 17. Marwon Stipulate Senor 335 p.m.— TINAKORI HACK HANDICAP, Of £750; seven furlongs.— st. Ib

91*3 Corvale (13), B. 1. Anderton 9 0 1181 Corador (25), .. 813 0415 That’s That (17), R. A. Jenkins .. 812 4236 Sir Loin (8), .. 811 9305 Rapanui (18), 1. 1. Glen .. 8 9 0016 Copy Boy (22), ..88 3001 Gay Gavotte (19), D. 1, Wyatt ..8 7 9 Regal Zorra (9), ..87 9181 High Mark (27), G. F. Hughes .. St 9004 Madame Letitia (18) 8 8 2144 Roodyvoo (1), ..8 5 1331 Warfare (14), B. 1. Skelton ..83 0859 Ataarangl (4), .. 8 2 4420 Coruscate (11) .. 8 2 5283 El Barak (3), K. D. Campbell ..82 7733 Matauenga (23), A. B. Robertson ..82 3144 Nelita (15), R. t. Leggett ..82 0323 Pine Ridge (5), W. D. Skelton ..8 2 4892 Lady Mayo (21) ..8 1 0850 Surrend (12), K. R. Jones .. 81 6102 Cranston (20), N. Eastwood .. 8 0 0025 Vogel Bloem (28) ..8 0

Brackets: Matauenga and Nelita, Pine Ridge and Lady Mayo, Surrend and Cranstone. Scratched: Neron, My Contact, Acis, Vivid Light, Obrana. COR VALE: Finished strongly for third to Double over seven furlongs at Wingatui on February 24. Latest of three wins this season was over six furlongs at Gore on February 10. CORADOR: Has struck solid form this season, winning three of his four starts. THAT'S THAT: Speedy type, Won last time out. over five and a half furlongs at Masterton on March 3. SIR LOIN: Has been racing consistently this year, having won once and placed four times from his last seven starts. Finished fifth over seven furlongs and 40 yards at Wairoa last week after sharing the lead to the straight. RAPANUI: Made ground to: fifth after a slow beginning at Egmont last week. Most recent placing was a third to Lady Mayo and Acis at the Ashhurst meeting at Awapuni in January. COPY BOY: Ran on from the middle of the field for sixth at Egmont last week. Won a start earlier, by a length over 10 furlongs and 80 yards at Woodville. GAY GAVOTTE: Regained form at Re Rapa last time she started, coming with a strong run to win over a mile, although only by half a head. REGAL ZORRA: Made a fresh start for the season at . Hawera on February 24. HIGH MARK: Won a non-total-isaitor maiden race at Matamata on February 3. Beat Pine Ridge and Bright Coral over seven furlongs at the second of her two starts since, at Hawera on February 24. Has drawn wide MADAME LETITIA: Hinted at a return to form last week at Masterton, when she fought on well to finish fourth over a mile after covering extra ground. ROODYVOO: Has not been unplaced in six starts this season. Won once, over seven furlongs at Pahiatua on January 13. Good fourth over the same distance at Masterton last week, after beginning slowly and losing ground on the turn. WARFARE: Finished strongly to win bv half a head over six furlongs at Wingatui on February 17. Won also three starts back, tn the Trial Plate at Wyndham in January ATAARANGI: Has been racing usefully lately without managing to reach a placing. Onlv win this season was at Bulls last October. CORUSCATE: Only win this season was over hurdles at Marton in September. Has not raced since the Otaki meeting on December 9. EL BARUK: Useful third, two half-lengths from Manana, over six furlongs at Te Aroha last time out. Is a brother to the good sprinter Mel anion. MATAUENGA: Ran third to Aurora's Wedding over a mile at Masterton last Saturday. Third also a start earlier, behind Diamond Head and Straight Irish in the Keiburn Hack Handicap at Trentham. NELITA: Won in novice class at Rotorua on February 10, and has been fourth at both starts since. The more recent was over six furlongs at Hawera last week. PINE RIDGE: Battled on for third over seven furlongs at Hawera last week. A third at Bulls and a second on the first day at Hawera were other recent placings. LADY MAYO: Surprised last week by running second at long odds toFaultless at Hawera, over 11 furiong*. SURREND: Has been out of form. Latest failure was against the hacks at Motu-

karara last week, when she finished thirteenth of 16 after a slow beginning. CRANSTON: Won the Domain Maiden Plate at Waikouaiti on New Year's Day. Laststart second was behind Neron at Riccarton on February 3 VOGEL BLOEM: Has drawn the outside barrier position. Ran second to Home on the - Range at Woodville on February 24. but could not manage better than fifth after leading to the turn over five and a half fur- . longs at Masterton last week. Roodyvoo Warfare Sir Loin

3.10 p.m.—. RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of £1500; six furlongs.—

st lb 5321 D Day (5), C. A. Dowry .. * 9 2113 Feleka (4), R. J. Skelton .. 8 5 4902 The Wanderer (9) B. J. Anderton .. 8 4 9080 Fair Merit (18), R. J. Leggett ..83 0198 Toureg (15) V. R. Coley ..83 0212 Auriette (7), R. W. Taylor ..82 1143 Key (0), K. S. Cullen 8 2 4«64 Don Palatine (13), D. F. Cameron .. 8 0 001 Winnipeg II (12), G. R. Edge . . 7 13 0143 Royal Leigh (3), N. Eastwood .. 7 7 5155 Misguided (2) .76 1227 Texarkana (10), B. F. Andrews ..72 1114 Almaza (16), A. Johnson .71 9828 Green Rose (19), ..71 2112 Royal Dee (11), R. C. Hart ..7 1 4404 Double Gain (1), J. J. Glen ..7 0 600 Legion (21), ..7 0 0799 Lucky Me (20) .70 2281 Payout (14), A. H. Eastwood ..70 0301 Tom Foolum (8), G. A. Watson .. 7 0 Scratched: Up And Coming.

D DAY: Has a first-class record as a sprinter at Trentham this season. Won there at his last start over six furlongs in the City Handicap on the last day of the cup meeting in January. Ran second to Rochdale in the Telegraph Handicap a •tart earlier, on cup day. Won the Shorts Handicap on the course in October and has also won this season at Te Aroha and Masterton. FELEKA: Winner of two of his last four starts, one of them over seven furlongs in the Craven Plate at Riccarton in February. Ran third to Royal Chant in the Cromwell Centennial Cup last Saturday. THE WANDERER: Is eight now, but showed he retains his speed by finishing strongly for a close second to Bold Venture over six furlongs at Wingatui on February 24. FAIR MERIT: Best form this season was at Christmas time, when he won the Bowen Handicap at Wingatui. Has not been placed since, however, and could not do better than tenth last time, over six furlongs at Te Aroha. TOUREG: Ran on well for sixth after being back in the running in the Naenae Handicap at Trentham on October 23, the last time he started. Won at the Otaki meeting at Trentham in September, beating Erldon and Rahul over six furlongs. AURIETTE: Won a start back, over six and a half furlongs at Wanganui on February 10. Ran second last time out, behind Gay Duchess, at Masterton on March 3. KEY: Has a smart record this season. Ran third to Rochdale and Cabriere at weight-for-age last time out, in the Jackson Stakes at Wanganui on February 10. Won the Wellington Stakes at Trentham a start earlier. DON PALATINE: Most recent win was in the Electric Handicap, over six furlongs, at Ellerslie on December 28. when he beat Shamrock Queen. Ran fourth over seven furlongs at Hawera last week. WINNIPEG II: Won at the latest of his three starts this season, at Franklin last week, where she held on by half a length after leading all the way over seven furlongs. ROYAL LEIGH: Has raced only twice since winning the Members' Handicap at long odds at Riccarton in November. Finished powerfully in the straight for a useful second to Payout at Motukarara last week. MISGUIDED: Has been fifth at both his starts since winning the McDonald Memorial Handicap, six furlongs, at Levin on January 10. The more recent was at Egmont on February 34. TEXARKANA: Could not manage better than seventh at Te Aroha last time out. on February 24. Won three starts back, in hack company at Avondale. ALM AZ A: Graduated from hack company with foilr successive wins at Gisborne and Wairoa in January and February. Ran fourth at Masterton last week when having his first run in open comGREEN y ROSE: Ran second to Funny Story over six furlongs at Rangltikel a start back, but was unable to do better than eighth last time, at Woodville a fortnight ago. ROYAL DEE: Won recently in hack company at Rotorua and Te Rapa and ran second in similar class last time out. at Franklin. Making debut tn open class. DOUBLE GAIN: Placed at four of her five starts this season, the most recent a fourth over seven furlongs and 40 yards at Wairoa last week. LEGION: Has been out of form recently. Latest failure was over seven furlongs at Woodville on February 24. LUCKY ME: No form in recent starts. Weakened to ninth over six furlongs last time out at Rangitikei. PAYOUT: Convincing winner over seven furlongs at Motukarara last week beating Royal Leigh and Flying Time.

TOM FOOLUM: Regained form at Egmont last week, where he was a good winner by a length over seven furlongs, beating Foxdonna and Uplands Lad. D Day Key Auriette SECOND LEG OF DOUBLE 335 pm.— THOMPSON HANDICAP, Of £2750; one mile.— st. lb

1512 Otematata (17), G. R. Edge .. 8 13 0 Howsie («) .89 6412 Commodore Roberta (16), L. K. Tinsley .. 8 8: 0304 Llanmal (18), B. J. Anderton .. 8 8 0008 Fairassan (IS), W. D. Skelton .. 8 4 1512 Starborough (19), R. A. Jenkins .. 8 1 0149 Advance General (12) 7 13 5021 Glen Count (3), R. J. Leggett .. 7 13 3112 Sir Henry (22), J. F. Grylla .. 7 12 1113 Cool (25) ..7 11 1642 Catania (13), D. J. Wyatt ..7 9 6025 Vltamise (11), A. J. Stokes ..78 0813 Baloo (21), L. N. McCutcheon .. 7 6 2331 Uplands Lad (10) .75 1111 Gay Filou (27), N. Eastwood ..74 6089 Lorica (23) ..7 2 2018 Funny Story (26) ..71 4309 Golden Fortune (14), J. J. Glen .71 0004 Plain Fox (2) .71 4054 Doradeb (5), B. F. Andrews .. 7 0 0851 Gay Duchess (8) .70 Topa (20), A. H. Eastwood .. 7 0

Brackets: Plain Fox and Red Signal, Gay Duehess and Topa. Scratched: Flying Time, Gold Ruth, Rock Of Alarm, Red Signal, Carnbane. OTEMATAITA: Brilliant winner of the Metropolitan Handicap (seven furlongs) on his last trip to Trentham. Beaten by only half a head in the George Adams Handicap on the course at his last start. Won the Awatea Handicap at Trentham in October but was relegated to second. HOWSIE: Has been lightly raced since returning from Australia, where he ran second in the Centenary Melbourne Cup in 1960. Only start this season was at Masterton last week, where he ran unplaced over six furlongs. COMMODORE ROBERTS: Struck form over longer distances at Trentham in January, winning the mile and a half Wellington Racing Club Handicap. Ran second to Winnipeg II over seven furlongs at Franklin last week. LLANMAI: Struck brilliant form at Trentham last season, but has failed to equal it this term. Ran fourth last time out, in the Midsummer Handicap, 10 furlongs, at Riccarton in February. FAIRASSAN: Top-class miler when at his peak, having won several good class races Including the Winter Cup at Riccarton. Has been out of form in his most recent appearances, but ran a useful sixth last time out, over 10 and a quarter furlongs at Wanganui on February 10. STARBOROUGH: Narrow winner of the George Adams Handicap, over a mile at Trentham in January on the third day of the Wellington Cup meeting. At his only start since he was just beaten by No Boots over seven furlongs at Woodville after showing brilliant speed from a slow beginning. ADVANCE GENERAL: Unplaced over seven furlongs at Hawera last week. Has raced consistently this season. having won three races, including the Flying Handicap at Wanganui on February 3, in which he beat Outcome. GLEN COUNT: Gained form last month, winning over a mile at Te Aroha after beating everything but Khorazaml over the same distance at Te Rapa. SIR HENRY: Has not raced since running second to Flying Time in the January Handicap at Trentham in January. Narrowly beat Khorazaml and Stitch in the Anniversary Handicap, one mile, on the first day of the Wellington Cup meeting. COOL: Ran fourth in the Anniversary Handicap in January when having first start in open company. Has won three of his four starts on the provincial circuit since. Last start third was behind Yahom over 10 furlongs at Wairoa a week ago. CATANIA: Won the Great Northern Oaks at Ellerslie at Christmas time and has been placed at eight of her 11 other starts this season. Last start second was behind Glen Count over a mile at Te Aroha. VITAMISE: Has run some of his best races tn the past on roomy courses, such as Trentham. Finished strongly for fifth at Motukarara last week, in the open sprint, the Kinloch Handicap. Would appreciate any easing of the track. BALOO: Third to No Boots and • Starborough last time at Woodville. Won over six furlongs at Tauherenikau in February. beating Spiborough and Raydeen. UPLANDS LAD: Ran second to Santry over seven furlongs at Ellerslie in January and has also been placed recently at Hawera. Won the open sprint by a nose at Taranaki on Wednesday. GAY FILOU: Unbeaten in hack and high-weight company at two starts at Trentham in January and a very easy winner at his only start since, against hacks over 10 furlongs at Riccarton on February 3. Other win this season was at Washdyke. Making his debut in open company. LORICA: Has not managed to win this season from nine starts. FUNNY STORY: Has won six races in hack and open company this season, the most recent in the open sprint at

Bulls on February 17. Unplaced at Taranaki on Wednesday in the Boron Thousand, seven frulongs. GOLDEN FORTUNE: Has been placed eight times this season, without managing to win. Could do no better than ninth last time out at Woodville over seven furlongs on February 24. PLAIN FOX: Beat Prince Monolulu in the Wood Handicap at Awapunl on December 16, his only win for the season. Has been placed twice, including a useful last start fourth over seven furlongs at Walpukurau. DORADEB: Good fourth in the Boron Thousand at Taranaki on Wednesday, but other recent form is not strong. She ran fourth in the Jackson Stakes at weight-for-age at Awapunl last month, but 12 lengths from third. GAY DUCHESS: Broke a long string of "outs” since graduating from hack class at Masterton last October with a convincing win over six furlongs on the same course a week ago. Could have a light-weight’s chance if she can stay a mile. TOPA: Making a fresh start. Has not raced since he finished last over 11 furlongs and 150 yards at Washdyke last July 1. Otematata Glen Count Gay Filou

4.40 p.m.— SILVERSTREAM HACK HANDICAP, Of £900; one mile and three furlongs.— st. lb 0811 Faultless (11) ..9 1 3022 Sailorman (7), W. D. Skelton ..9 0 7127 Tension (1) .. 811 3101 Master Dalmain (5), R. 3. Skelton .. 8 6 0632 Bagush (3), R. W. Taylor ..83 0702 Pasha Donna (8), V. R. Coley .. 712 8334 Red Gown (10), S. B. Robertson .. 712 6559 Trawl (6), N. Eastwood .. 7 12 8080 Vixen’s Pride (4), K. S. Cullen . . 7 12 Scratched: Coastguard, Forsythe. FAULTLESS: Convincing winner at her last two starts, both at Hawera, by half a length over 10 furlongs on February 24 and a length over 11 furlongs last week. Doutful starter. SAILORMAN: Finished brilliantly for second, although four lengths from Paua, over a mile and a quarter at Motukarara last week. Has been placed nine times this season without managing to win. TENSION: Latest win was an easy win over 11 furlongs at Bulls on February 17. when he beat Bagush and Air Step. MASTER DALMAIN: Has shown a great deal of promise in the south. Has won twice, over six furlongs In novice company at Gore and over seven furlongs against hacks at Wingatui. BAGUSH: Won over a mile In hack class at Trentham last October, beating Cool. Ran second to Tension over 11 furlongs at Bulls last time out. PASHA DONNA: Has shown only sporadic form this season. Ran second to Forewarned in the high-weight at Masterton last week. RED GOWN: Has not managed to win this season, but has raced consistently in highweight company recently, gaining thirds at Wairoa and Walpukurau and a laststart fourth at Woodville. TRAWL: Only win was in the Kuku Novice Race at the Otaki meeting at Foxton in December. Weakened to ninth over 10 furlongs and 80 yards at Woodville last time out. VIXEN’S PRIDE: Only form since winning in maiden class at Woodville last November was a third five starts back over seven furlongs at Tauherenikau. Master Dalmain Sailorman Bagush