Trotting Notes

Grey River Argus, 22 May 1941, Page 3

Trotting Notes

Kosha: Kosha, a member of L. F. Berkett’s team, has revealed a deal of improvement lately and after several placings won. the Stewards’ Handicap at Awapuni in 3.23 1-5 off 3.36. In the Luoni Memorial Handicap, Kosha, who is by Red Shadow, ran second to Hardy Oak, going 4.36 1-5 off 4.46. Kia Ora King: Kia Ora King, a half-brother, by Grattan Loyal, to the speedy Cavalryman, has been acquired by E. R. Smith, owner of Peter Smith, and he has arrived in Auckland. Kia Ora King has had four starts without success.

For Auckland: Making Jxis first race appearance

since being operated on, Te Roto ran third in the President’s Handicap at the Manawatu Trotting Club’s Annual Meeting, going 2.18 off 2.56, and improving to. 2.47 for second in the Members’ Handicap. Te Roto is entered for the Auckland meeting. Slipped: Alvis, a six-year-old mare by Travis Axworthy from Deceitful, showed some promise earlier in the season, securing third in the Stewards’ Handicap at Reefton and second in the Stockton Handicap at Westport. Alvis has been unplaced in her six starts since then. RACING FIXTURES. May 24—Foxton R.C. (at Levin). May 31, June 2—Napier Park R.C. May 31, June 2—Dunedin J.C. June 2,4, 7—Auckland R.C. June 7—Hawke’s Bay J.C! June 14—Bay of Plenty R.C. JUne 14 —Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 14—Greymouth J.C. June 21—Waipa R.C. June 21 —Ashburton County R.C June 21, 23— Manawatu R.C. June 28 —Dannevirke Hunt June 28—Oamaru J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES May 24—Ashburton T.C. May 24. 28—Auckland T.C. May 31, June 2—Wanganui J.C. (at Awapuni).