Racing Notes

Grey River Argus, 4 June 1937, Page 3

Racing Notes

Baitruin: Baftruin, who won the opening event, at the Otautau meeting, is a thre eyear-old by Balboa from Glentruin’s Daughter, a sister to Lochlaggan. Great Geldings: The most successful geldings ever raced in Australia are Phar Lap £66-738 Amounis £4B 297 10s Gloaming £433,100. and Limerick £3B 729 10s. Padishah.: The Chief Ruler gelding Padishah is being schooled over hurdles, and is reported to be shaping well. The Winter Scale: The winter scale of weights comes into operaiton on June 1 and remains in force until August 31. Peter Beckford: A buyer for the Indian market asked for a price on Peter Beckford, but the Hunting Song gelding is not for sale. The Favourites: Jolly Beggar is the ruling favourite for the Great Northern Hurdles, and Lord Vai, Erination, and High Quality share the honours as the next, in demand. Allegretto and Black Marlin are equal favourites for the Great Northern Steeplechase. Single Pool: The Geraldine Racing Club decided at its annual meeting of members to adhere to the single-pool system of betting. RACING FIXTURES June 5, 9—Wanganui J.C. June 9, 10. 12—Dunedin J.C. June 9, 12 —Napier Park R.C. June 5,9, 12 —Auckland R.C. June 17, 19.—Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 19—Greymouth J.C. June 19 —Opotiki J.C. June 26. —Ashburton C.R.C. June 26. —Dannevirke Hunt. June 26. —Waipa R.C’. July 3 —Manawatu R.C. July 3 —Oamaru J.C. July 6,8, 10.—Wellington R.C. In Australia. June s.—Victoria Park R.C. June S.—V.R.C. In England. June 4.—The Oaks. June 10. —Newbury 'Summer Cup. June 15. —Ascot Stakes. June 16. —Royal Hunt Cup. June 17. —Ascot Gold Cup. June 18. —Queen Alexandra Stakes. TROTTING FIXTURES May. 29.—Canterbury Park T.C. June.9.—Ashburton T.C. June 19. 23—Aekland T.C.