RECORD DIMENSIONS

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 92, 20 April 1939, Page 13

RECORD DIMENSIONS

BIG WHANGAREI FIELDS

(Special from "Early Bird.")

AUCKLAND, This Day

The substantial totalisator increases registered at Ellerslie and Avondale at the past two weekends indicate that a similar fortunaste state of affairs may be anticipated at the Whangarei Racing Club's Autumn Meeting tomorrow and on Saturday, for record fields are engaged on the opening day. The improvements to the track will make for better racing, and there should be very keen speculation on the win-and-pßace machines. Hard going may be relieved by the good sole of paspalum on the course proper, which has thrived despite the absence of rain. CHANCE FOR SERGIA. While there may be one or two defections from the principal event, the Mclnnes Memorial Handicap, there should be sufficient runners to furnish three place dividends, which will be a change for the better in this event. Much will depend- upon Sergia, for she is the logical chodce after her promising effort at Ellerslie if she has recovered from the soreness she showed on pulling up then, Tybalt revealed a lot of speed at Ellerslie, and Tooley Street will not be out of it with his weight. This teio impress most, although there are? possibilities about High Sea and Gc*y Rebel, who are suited by the size of the field. Another very userful field is left in the sprint, the Stewards' Handicap, and the topweignt, Tosh, .will have his work cut out under 9.6. Much has been expected of the promoted ' hack Corato, who has a toxrent of speed, but he has yet to be tested in good company. Gay Seton wate unlucky on the opening day at Avondale and has undoubtedly improved considerably. Day Wind was placed in a hectic finish in this class at Paeroa Bast month, and Trilliarch is right down in the weights if he could only strike anything like his real form. The third open race is the Waipu Handicap, and several claim earlier engagements. Jack TJar ran into a place at Avondale and *this event may suit him. In the minor events ■ the chances of Blonde Princess (Portland Hack), Bronzeshar (Trial), Agog (Hurdlej), Royal Ace (Settlers' Plate), and Spearford (Maungatapere Hack) appear bright. FORM AND CARD. The following horses^ promise to be well supported:— Portland Hack Handicap.—Blonde Princess, Odtaa, Bronze Wing. Trial Stakes.—Bronzeshar, Meadow Rose, Hunting Squire. Mclnnes Memorial Handicap.— Sergia, Tybalt, Tooley Street. Northland Hurdles.—Agog, King's Lancer, Airam or Brilliant Acre. Stewards' Handicap.—Corato, Gay Seton, Trilliarch. Settlers' Plate.—Royal Ace, Royal Message, General Riske. Maungatapere Hack Handicap.— Spearford, Valdene, Eastern Heir. Waipu Handicap.—Jack Tiar, Paso Robles, Day Wind. T\\e> anoaTvfo-1-.nor. «<_,..

12.10 PORTLAND HACK HANDICAP, -£ 140; 6 furlongs. 2 h!?. aE* • —• 9 3 Orally ...^. 8 7 British Banner 9 2 Bronze Wing.' . 8 7 Huntingmore .. 9 0 Sen Acre .4... 8 7 Frival 9 0 Bronze Step .. 8 7 Blonde Hunter's Bose . 8 6 Princess 8 12 Royal Message 8 5 Enlightenment. 8 11 Windcress .,._ 8 3 Midland 8 9 Silver Cloud .,8 3 Irevace 8 9 Docility 8 0 Aero Queen ..8 8 Noisy Night ".., 8 0 Odtaa S 7 Gay Bell 8 0 Summary 8 7 White Foam . 8 0 12.50 TRIAL STAKES, a sweepstakes of £3 each with £100 added; 5 furlongs. Venture 8 8 Strathearn ... 8 8 Meadow Rose . 8 8 Valver'n ... 8 8 Little Idea ... 8 8 Gay Bell «... 8 8 Land Court .. 8 8 White Foam ... 8 8 J 11™* 8 8 Bonny Gaze .. 8 8 Imperator ... 8 8 Tea Jewel ... 8 8 Hunting Squire 8 8 Bronzeshar ... 7 11 Waltzing Lila 8 8 Chandlery .... 7 11 True Measure . 8 8 Gay Movie ... .711 Solitary ..... 8 8 Clipper .7 11 Vaalsstar .... 8 8 j 1.30 McINNES MEMORIAL HANDICAP. £350; lYi miles. Te Hal 9 0 Tybalt 7; 13 Tooley Street . 9 0 King Theo ... 7?13 Sergia 8 7 High Tea .-...» 7118 High Sea ... 8 2 Anton 7" 5 Glen Abb .... 8 1 Chief Lap ..... 7': 1 Gay Rebel ... 8 I Valdene ..... 7.* 1 2.10 NORTHLAND HACK HURDLES. £150;il% miles and 282 yards. Airani 12 7 King Musk ... 9ft 0 Agog 10 2 Trust ....... 9 *? 0 Adsum 10 1 Scot Abbey ... 9&0 Centaurus ... 9 4 British Clooneen 9 0 Sovereign 9 h 0 General Rlslce 9 0 Chief Lap .... 9^0 Brilliant Acre 9 0 Tupeotu ..... 9 #0 King's Lancer 9 0". 2.55 STEWARDS' HANDICAP, £200 J 6 furlongs. Tosh 9 6 Tepoto 1 3 Gay Seton ... 8 3 Silver Eagle . 7 '3 Triune 8.3 Trllllarch ... 7 13 Day Wind .... 8 *0 Aero King ... 7.^3 Corato 7 6 Miss Appellant 73 0 Brazilian .... 7 6 Summary .... 7/0 3.40 SETTLERS' PLATE, a sweepstakes of £20each with £100 added; 6 furlongs. Royal Ace ... 8 0 Royal Message 67 9 General Riske 8 0 Meadow Rose . £7 9 Orient Dawn . 8 0 Northern Queen f7 9 King Song ..8 0 Miss Valerie .. 87 9 Casual 8 0 White Foam .. 57 9 Valpos , 7 9 Gay Bell .... ?7 9 4.25 MAUNGATAPERE HACK HANDICAP, &£140; TVs furlongs. Spearford .... 9 0 Racocamp ».-.■» 7 13 Valdene .... 8 11 Midland ..../ 7 12 Eastern Heir . 8 8 Trevace ....« 7 12 Spinning Wheel 8 6 Gay Sister „../. 7 11 Royal Abb .... 8 6 Vaalso .....i. 7 11 British Banner 8 5 Bronze Step .L 7 10 Raceline .... 8 5 Phllemup ...... 7 10 Beeswing .... 8 5 Gadger ...J. 7 10 Gamos 8 3 Jean Quex .*. 7 7 Master Tea Gong >.{.. 7 7 Appellant 8 2 Wild Acre .*.. 7 7 Ring Shot .... 8 1 Hesketoon .4.. 1 1 5.15 WAIPU HANDICAP, £150; 1 Onlle. Valmint 9 5 High Delight . 8 0 Day Wind .... 9 1 Land Girl .«... 8 0 Triune 9 0 Valspear .a... 8 0 Glen Abb .... 9 0 Mai de Merf *. 8 0 Jaefc Tar ... 8 11 Silver Quesj ..8 0 Paso Robles .. 8 11 Ring Shot ,.... 8 0 Grand City .. 8 11 Oriental B£iy . 8 0 Gay Rebel .... 8 11 Bright Idea .. 8 0 High Sea .... 8 11 Hesketoon ... 8 0 High Tea :... 8 9 Ivy Wlllowyx . 8 0 Miss Appellant 8 7 Inver .* 8 0 Prince Rang! . 8 7 Valdene t...... 8 0 Very Glad 8 0