RACING AND TROTTING

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 January 1946, Page 7

RACING AND TROTTING

$ FORTHCOMING FIXTURES GALLOPING January 26; Wellington. January 26: Otautau. January 26: Geraldine. January 26, 29: Auckland. February 2: Matamata. February 2: Winton. February 2: Pahiatua. February 2: Canterbury. February 2,4: Wairoa. February 2,4: Westport. ' TROTTING. January 26: Wanganui. January 26: Forbury Park. February 2: Auckland. February 2: Wellington. February 9: Auckland. February 9: Canterbury Park. Final Reminder— Acceptances and withdrawals for the Westport Jockey Club’s meeting close at 9 o’clock this evening. Kumara R.C.: In addition to the stakes for the Kumara Racing Club’s Jubilee Handicap on February 9, a cup and gold nuggets (to the value of £l5) will be presented to the owner of the winner—attractive trophies which will no doubt be keenly sought. Well Bred Youngsters: The Riccarton trainer, R. Wilson will start soon on three fresh horses for the Wellington owner, Mr. R. J. Murphy. They are all fillies, a Nightmarch — Hinerawa two-year-old, a Beaulivre —Cuddle yearling, and a Coronach — Peerless yearling.

A Good One: Bruce won the Anniversary Handicap at Trentham with 8.3 in lmin 37sec, and proved that the general opinion about his racing merit did not run to extravagance. He is in two races on Saturday, and will be heavily supported in whichever race is chosen for him.

Early Prospect: Aberhall, who was well supported for the Flying Handicap at Forbury Park, ran a good race after losing ground at the start. He has won three times this season. He is a four-year-old gelding by Dillon Hill—Moradine, by Adioo Guy— Nyola, by O.Y.M. Aberhall will bo at a short price at his next .start. Favourite Again: Gay Stroller won the Douro Handicap in an effortless manner on Tuesday at Trentham, and despite his weight of 9.2, will be favourite for the Kaitoke Handicap of one mile on Saturday. He is a three-year-old colt by Foxbridge—Gay Step, by Gay Lothario. WANGANUI TROTS. FIELDS FOR SATURDAY. WANGANUI, January 23. The following are the acceptances for the Wanganui Trotting Club's meeting next Saturday:— 11.30. Borough Handicap, 3.43 class: one mile and a half. —Desert Wind, Mac’s Gift, Port Chalmers, Repley, Silkworth scr; Best Girl 24; Quite Right 36; Axworthy Star 72. 12.15. Improvers, Handicap, 2.59 class; one mile and a quarter.—Admiral Fraser, Black Jean, Bula, Diana Rose, Great Queen, Indian Triumph, Little Trevor, Papillon, Rawene Grattan, Shepherd’s Brook, Simla Hall, Super Girl, Tonnby, Twice Worthy (T.) scr. 1.0. Suburban Handicap, 2.56 class; one mile and a quarter.—Con’s Pride. Crossroads, Daphne Grattan, Nancy Potts, Josalie scr; Julyssia, Mine Host 12. 1.45. Liverpool Handicap, 4.44 class; two miles.—Jackie Boy scr; Aranui Jack 12; Safari, Lord Brooklyn, Jorrocks 24: Gallant Navy 60. 2.30. Ballance Handicap, 4.59 class; two miles.—Desert Wind, Mac’s Gift, Port Chalmers, Silkworth, Ripley scr; Best Girl 36; Quite Right 48; .Axworthy Star 84; Silver Plane 132. 3.15. Stewards’ Handicap, 3.37 class; one mile and a half.—Admiral Fraser, Black Jean, Bula, Dark Parrish, Diana Rose, Indian Triumph, Lamour, Little Trevor. Papillon, Rawene Grattan, Shepherd’s Brook, Simla Hall, Society Lady, Super Girl, Tonnby scr. 4.0. Louis Cohen Memorial Handicap, 3.33 class; one mile and a half.—Con’s Pride, Daphne Grattan, Josalie, Nancy Potts, Kapai, Napolis scr; Mine Host, Julyssia. Silver Plane (P.) 12. 4.45. Farewell Handicap, 2.53 class; one mile and a quarter.—Jackie Boy scr; Aranui Jack, Safari, Jorrocks, Lord Brooklyn, Stylish Boy (P.) 12; Gallant Navy, Don Walla 36.