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Grey River Argus, 16 August 1944, Page 3

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METROPOLITAN T.C. ACCEPTANCES.

CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 15.

The following are the acceptances, for the first day of he Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting to be held at Addington on Saturday:—, 12.0: Introductory Handicap, £6OO, 4.43 class, 2 miles: Cheval d’Or, Karangi, Knave of Diamonds, Lucky Gem, Nola Scott, Scott Axwpriiffii scr, Erin’s Country, Flash Guy, Glenlee, Scottish Emperor, Scottish Lady 12yds, Poppotunoa, Sea Born 24, Golcien Shadow, In the Mood, ' Paul Collette, Zingarrie 36, Pre-Eminence 48.' 12.40: Queen Mary Handicap, £750, 4.38 class, 2 miles: Audition, Claremorris. Festivity, Manpower scr, Imperial Lady 12, Burnham, Gallant Chief, Labour Day, Poker Face, Southland 24, Loyal King, Mongolian, Recluse, Watcher 36. 1.25: Addington Trotting Stakes ( £B5O, 1 mile 5 furlongs: Casablanca, David Dryden scr, Appreciate, Bancor, Little Jean, Tolerate 36, Believe Me, Blue Horizon, Desmond’s Pride, Fantom 60. 2.10’: National Handicap, £l5OO, 4.30 class, 2 miles: Braw Lass, Gold Pot, Happy Man, Parrish Lad scr, Battle Colours, Special Edition, Toorak 12, Joan Conquest, Lightning Lady 24, Bayard, Coquette, Shadow Maid 36, Bronze Eagle, Dusky Sound, Gold Bar, Indian Clipper, Loyal Friend 48. 3.0: Advance Handicap, £lOOO, 4.34 class, 2 miles: Erinack, Trusty Scott, Wainoni Girl scr, Cabin Boy, Dianus, Jack’s Pal, Safety Pin 12, Captain Morant, Purveyor, Sports Guide 24, Black Label, Cold Flight, Oxford Scholar, Warfield 36. 3.45: Avon Handicap, £750, 4.37 class, 2 miles: Lady Scott, Mervyn Derby, Rangefinder, Will Cary scr,. ■Bomber, Manian, Millisle 12, Jimmy Drusus 24, Mohican 48, Douglas McElwyn, Gerfalcon .60, Royal Worthy 72. ’

4.30: Canterbury Three-year-old Stakes, £B5O. li miles: Air Marshal, Ellery Queen, Estella Direct, Golden Imp, Impartial, Jackie Guy, Khamsin, Lady Spray, Renown’s Pride scr. Jack’s Son, Worthy Gold 12, Admiration, Bohemian, Czardus, Slavonic 24.

5.15: Lightning Handicap, £B5O, 2.46, 11 miles: Battle Colours, Bayard, Bronze Eagle, Clockwork, Coquette, Dusky Sound, Integrity, Lightning Lady, Parrish Lad, Stormtost, Trusty Scott scr, Burt Scott, Countless, Horsepower, Shadow Maid 12, Mankind, Nelson Eddy, Pacing Power, Ronald Logan 24, Fine Art, Haughty 36. PAKURANGA SCRATCHINGS AUCKLAND, Aug. 15. Scratchings posted to-day for the Pakuranga Hunt Club’s meeting are: Second Sylvia Park Handicap: Wee Mite at 3.15 p.m. Harris Memorial: Classic at 4.15 p.m. Jellicoe Handicap: Foxsen at 4.15 p.m. Racing Notes

Sound Effort: For a comparative noviee, Invincible made a brave showing in the National Hurdles. Near the last fence the Nigger Minstrel gelding was within two lengths of Flying Spy, but he got in too close and nearly fell. The mistake was the cause of his failing to run on in the last furlong. He may win on the flat at some early spring fixture, as he is in great heart. Finished Strongly: Last but three at the home turn in the Islington Handicap. Foxleap made a great run to get third half a head behind Arabian Night. The Foxbridge mare was in the middle of the field with half the journey covered, but was squeezed and went back several places at the four furlong post. Only for this he would have made the winner’s task harder. Easily: Although the verdict was a length Jack High was never in danger of defeat in his latest effort. The Gamble colt, sold not long ago for £l5OO, is a stylish pacer. Fit Horse: '

Colonel Vaals is sure to be fit for his Pakuranga Hunt engagement. It was intended to produce him at Trentham. Transport could not be arranged and he had to miss. He was a winner in heavy ground over seven furlongs at Ellerslie in June, so should be at home in the Jellieoe Mile this week-end. Good Showing:

On his first outing since Easter, Pensacola went well in the Woolston Hack Handicap at Riccarton. He piloted the field until the false rail, where his condition gave out, though he battled on for fifth. By Golden Eagle from Amyril, Pensacola has grown into a commanding horse, and appeals as one likely to leave the hack ranks soon. An Improver: The Irish Lancer gelding, Irish Note, ran a good fourth in the concluding event at Riccarton. He has not been overtaxed since he first sported silk, and he looks like fulfilling his early promise. Good Prospect: As a young horse Poker Face showed more ability than most in his class, and he was expected to qualify for the best classes, but through unsoundness he has done little racing. Poker Face was an easy winner at Ashburton last season. If produced in the same form at Addington on Saturday he will take beating.