RACING AND TROTTING

Grey River Argus, 24 August 1946, Page 6

RACING AND TROTTING

N.Z. METROPOLITAN T.C. Lucky byai Winter Handicap Fancy Although only nine have been paid up for in the Winter Handicap, principal event on the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s first day’s card, it should be a spectacular contest. At the time of writing Turco and Lucky Loyal are outstanding favourites for this event. A, win in this race would make either of these geldings eligible for Cup class. Should the pace be slow in the early stages Turco may have the edge on his rival as he is recognised as one of the fastest sprinters in the country if given the run of th 4 race in behind. As against this the size of the field will assist Lucky Loyal, usually a slow beginner. He should be able to settle down and be within reach of the leaders in the early part. , His finishing run is both long and strong, and should the pace be slow his driver may elect to make full use of his speed and staying powers by endeavouring to get to the front earlier than is his custom. Lucky Loyal is at his best with the pace on all the way. Taking a line on his form at the matinee .meeting Indian Clipper must also be given a good chance.' The Jack Potts gelding has the reputation of being most unreliable. He is now in the care of H. J. Smith, who has done well with horses of a similar temperament, and if Indian Clipper can be prevailed upon to do his best he will win in any company. Of the remainder Warform and Trusty Scott read best, but whatecer beats Lucky Loyal and Turco should win. The Speedway Handicap has drawn a fine field. Regarded as likely to qualify for Cup class as a four-year-old this season, Sir Michael may be the elect of backers, but he will have to be right at his best to hold off Dunmore, Liberty Bend and Cumeronian. Most of the best of the unhoppled horses in commission claim an engagement in the Stewards’ Handicap run over a mile and five furlongs. Of those on the limit mark Endowed makes most appeal. A young and improving trotter, he appears to have a bright, future. The best of those further back in the handicap may be Believe Me, Casabianca, Fantom and Mae Wynne, but it is difficult to see this trio give a start and a beating to their younger opponent. Always a popular event with patrons, the F’ree-for-All should provide a splendid contest. The forward showing made by Gold Bar at the recent matinee meeting shows him to be at the top of his form, and as he is racing over his favourite distance he is likely to be a firm favourite. With luck in the running both Clockwork and Integrity are capable of fully extending Alan Holmes’ horse, while Happy Man, Countless and In the Mood must also be considered. The Addington track is in excellent order and some fast times should be

registered. The win and place totalitors will operate, and the following horses should have prospects: Intermediate Handicap: Quite Right,- Quartermaster, Gelert. Islington Handicap: Globe Direct, Ben Adam, Gamble King. Heathcote Handicap: Plunder Bar, Local Gold-Worthy Gold bkt., Dillondale. Winter Handicap:- Lucky Loyal Turco, Trusty Scott. Speedway Handicap: Dunmore, Sir Michael, Liberty Bond bkt. Stewards’ Handicap: Endowed.. Believe Me, Casabianca. Canterbury Three-year-old Stakes: Free Fight. Double Endowment-Sil-ver Shadow bkt., Snowflake. August Pacing Free-for-all: Gold Bar, Integrity, Plappy Man. 10.47: Intermediate Handicap, of £5OO, 1 mile 5 furlongs, 3.52 class:— Betty Maxegin, Maximum scr, Freckles, Gelert, Quartermaster, Quite Right, Royal Stone, Sure Harvest, Zona Grattan 12, Fighting F'riend, Jimmy Dillon, Paul iYirrish, Royal Dale, Tall Timber 36. 11.27: Islington Handicap, £6OO, 2 miles, 4.37 class: Ben Adam scr, Bien Sur, Grattan Balls, Paddy Pott’s, Play Safe 12, Globe Direct, Minmi Boy, Raven, Renown’s Pride 24, Communique, Gamble King 36, Northern Lass 48. 12.7: Heathcote Handicap, £B5O, 2 miles, 4.32 class: Bel Hamed, Tam o’ Shanter, Chinook, Zingarrie scr., Golden Shadow, Lou Hall, Nola Scott 12, Elvo’s Pride, Fancy Goods, Ingle Eelmer, Local Gold, Plunder Bar, Scottish Lady, Tenpennybit 24, Dillondale, Imperial Lady, Light. Brigade, Margaret Hall, Sir Volo, Worthy Gold 36. 12.52: Winter Handicap, £1750, 2 miles, 4.24 class: Safety Pin, Trusty Scott, War Form scr, Battle Colours, Lucky Loyal 12, Parshall, Turco 24. Double Peter, Indian Clipper 36. 1.37: Speedway Handicap, £1250, 2 miles. 4.28 class: Aberhall, Elation. Navigate, Ribbon Again, Sir Michael. Three Tens scr, Captain Morant, Dunmore Liberty Bond 12, Acropolis. C'atalpa, Dundee Sandy 24, Cameronian, Loyal Nurse, Medical Student. Watcher 36. 2.22: Stewards’ Handicap, £750, 2 miles, 4.28 class: Castigate, Endowed. Frank Scott, Lee Berry, NationalistTeddy Gregg, Toushay scr, Willie Winkie 12, Bancor, Believe Me, Fire water, Great Mountain, Hidden Note 24, Mae Wynne 36, Casabianca, Steel King, Sure Lady 48, Fantom 60, Forewarned, Rangefinder 72, Sea Max SOSA: Canterbury . Three-year-old Stakes, £B5O, li miles: Antrim Hall, County Antrim, Coral Princess, Double Endowment, Fillmore, Flinder’s Bar, Free Fight, High Command, Red Arrow, Shamus O’Brien, Silver Shadow, Snowflake, Volodale, Make Believe, Culture scr, His Excellency 12, Darkie Grattan, On Approval, Pirouette 24. 3.52: August Pacing Free-for-AJI, £lOOO, 14 miles, 2.40 class: Bronze Eagle, Bulldozer, Burt Scott, Clockwork, Countless, Double Peter, D’usky Sound, Gold Bar, Happy Man, Indian Clipper, Haughty, Integrity, In the Mood, Shadow Maid.

Egmont-Taranaki-Wanganui Combined EC. SURPEEN FORM HORSE The combined Egmont-'Taranaki-Wanganui Hunt Clubs’ meeting will be- held to-morrow, when under the win and place system of betting, the following horses may be prominentTrial Hunters’ Steeples: Pomade, Old Joe Royal Scholar. Wereroa Stakes: Captain Thome, Kahuraponga, Te Wepu. Whenuakura Hack: Ganjah, Titahi, General Lytup. Hunt Cup Steeplechase: Surpeen. Tanga-ta-Pai, Baron Bold. Patea Handicap: Dunbar, Peter’s Choice, Adrigoole. Ladies’ Bracelet: Mansura, Oemo, Old Mack. Waihau Handicap: Black Beret, Park Royal, Dymondy. Waverley Hack: General Pay, Miss Kotere, Ratene. 11.45: Trial Steeplechase, £175, 2 miles: Royal Scholar 10.4, Mamaku 10.3, Pomade 10.2, Old Joe, Mokonui, Light Moments, Lu Chang, Priority, Regal Reign, El Diablo 10.0. 11.25: Wereroa Stakes (all 8.5): Te Wepu, Primordial, Don Tara, Royal Plato, Hayduk, Norvalls, Our Kitty, Accepted, Queen’s Knight, Eloge, School Boy, Miss Hira, Balintore, Awaroa Stream, Top Drawer, Miss Corvette, Captain Thome, Non Plus, Royal Advice, Trenth Meter, Seniority, Vonette, Kahuraponga, Flight Girl, San Parian, Raniera. 12.0: Whenuakura Hack of £22'5, 7 furlongs: Beaufort Star 9.9, Titahi '9.2, Silver Wedding 9.0, General Lytup 8.13, .Gayanne 8.12, Genghiz Khan 8.10, Foxland, Gold Claim 8.9, Patta Fe, Race Lad 8.8, Queen's Knight 8.4, Ostentatious, Chef d’Oeuvre, Ganjah 8.3, Sketch 8.2, Te Wepu, Ocean Song, Sir Desmond, Salome, Midoon, Kahuraponga, ’ Gay Return, Sweet Boy. 12.35: Egmont-Wanganui Steeplechase of £5OO about 24 miles: Baron Bold 12.1, Ganga Ta Pai, Golden Tide 1.1.8, Political Boy 11.3, Surpeen 11.0, Lapidarian 10.10, Last Match 10.8, Lady Premier, Master Francis 10.3, Aga Kay 9.7, Light Moments, Old Joe.

1.15: Fatea Handicap of £3OO, 9 furlongs: Peter’s Choice 8.10, Peter Gregor 8.4, Dunbar 8.3, Killeymoon 7.11, Te Kawiti, Sir Leon, Mountain Fox, Royal Musk, Breezalong, Adrigoole 7.7. 1.55: Ladies’ Bracelet of £175, 1 mile 24 furlongs: Old Mack 11.6, Political Boy 11.3, Mansura 11.1, Lambro 11.6, Oemb, Captain Jesse 10.13, Varuna, Balintore 10.10, Captain Courageous, Bromorne, Our Mug 10.7. 2.30: Waihau Handicap of £275, 6 furlongs: Whackie 10.1, Black Beret 9.9, Robin’s Reward 8.12, Bay Robe BTO, Bueno 3.9, Killeymoon, Park Royal 8.7, Dymondy 8.2. 3.10: Waverley Hack of £2OO, 6 furlongs: Ratene 9.5, Titahi 9.3, General pay 9.1, Miss Kotere, Foxland 8.10, Lady Merit 8.7, Lionine 8.5, Midflame 8.2, Flayfellow, Trench Meter, Sandy Night 8.0.