SPORTING

Grey River Argus, 21 June 1944, Page 3

SPORTING

Racing Notes

Too Far Back:

There was good support for Flahuluk in the principal event at Awapuni, but when he was asked to give the leaders too big a start over the last two furlongs he finished on very resolutely, ending up a good fourth. Bettei- ridden he will come I into his own and 'in bettei’ company. I The son of Musketoon is a fine stayer and is at home in bad ground. Brilliant Finishing Run; After having every chance at his previous start and failing, Duality showed that his form of the previous week was all wrong when he took the open seven furlong event at Manawatu. Duality lost considerable ground through dwelling as the barrier was released and with four furlongs to go was fully eight lengths behind the field. Approaching the home run he had run up into the bunch. J’ust when it looked as if Vera Lynn, Plato Lad who had got up on the rails, and Foxcatcher would fight it out, Duality dashed up to get the verdict right on the post. Broughton to Advantage: W. J. Broughton was seen at his best on Hakim in the Trafalgar Handicap at Awapuni. It was only his superb horsemanship that gave success to his mount over the favourite, Po-Huka. Promising Novice: Although he was no match for the more experienced Sandy Cape over the last furlong, Hard Frost gained many friends by his second in the Spitfire Hack Hurdles at Man.awatu. It was his first start over fences, so he can be expected to improve. Indian Sign who finished four in the same event, also gave a solid display. All Not Well:

All has not been well with Whackie of late, and he had to forego his Manawatu engagements. Fie is starting to pick up again and his trainer hopes to' have him forward enough to compete at Trentham, where he has usually revealed his best form. For Trentham:

Both A. E. Didham and W. E. Hazlett intend racing part of theii’ terms at Trentham. The former had made arrangements to ship his horses from Bluff. His team consists of Boloyna, Notary, Strip, Monetary, Invincible and the Riverton filly, Royal Flight.- Didham took charge of Royal Flight after the Dunedin meeting ana he will have charge of her on the northern trip. All going well W. E. Hazlett intends taking Noko to Wellington. He is likely to be accompanied by True Range. Both horses are doing well