THE TURF HIGHLAND FLING SELECTED TO WIN HIS SECOND NZ. CUP

Grey River Argus, 29 October 1948, Page 6

THE TURF HIGHLAND FLING SELECTED TO WIN HIS SECOND NZ. CUP

Even though he is asked to concede starts up to t>u yards to those in front ot him, Highland Fling should prove one of the hardest to beat in this year’s New Zealand Trotting Cup. One of the youngest of the field, he is young enough to show even further improvement, while.the majority of the others appear to have their best days behind them. Nevertheless, the race is sure to provide an excellent spectacle, and while the back-marker is likely to be favourite, there should be plenty of support for Single Direct, Plunder Bar. Emulous and Knave of Diamonds. The track at Addington to-morrow should be fast, conditions which may suit the following:— Victoria Handicap! Noveida, Indemnity, Proprietor. Spring Handicap: Bellissima, Heir Apparent, Jimmy Scott. Riccarton Stakes: Star Rosa, Merrymaker, Scottish Nurse. N.Z. Trotting Cup: Highland Fling, Plunder Bar, Single Direct. Canterbury Handicap: Captain Sandy. Lyndale, Indigo. Avon Handicap: Aerial Scott-Ac-clamation bkt„ Bellissima, Fantom. Empire Handicap: Ingle Belmer, Grattan Drive, Final Count. Final Handicap: Worthy Dick, Scottish Brogue, Silver-light.

Tarawa Derby Fancied In Invercargill Big Race

Big fields will paracre at the Invercargill 'l'rotting Club's meeting tomorrow, when the going promises to be firm. Betting will be under the win and place system, and the following horses may show up:— Novice Handicap, Ist div.: Amarant, Fernbrook Jack. 2nd div.: Landlight, Curiosity. 3rd div.: True Dirlon, Eynsford Oak. Monowai Handicap, Ist div: Knocknagree, Pukatee. 2nd div.: Stray Shot, Olympus. Crescent Handicap: Happy Choice, Islaburn Lass, Saga. Southland Handicap: Parawa Derby, Prince Hall, Decreed. Takatimu Handicap: Larkhall, Durban Castle, Diligent. Thomson Handicap: Will Scarlet, Fortitude, Hall Stand. Travis Memorial, Ist div.: Sure Peg, Norma’s Pride. 2nd div.: Ingle Star, Stray Shot. Member’s Handicap: Esto Fidelis, Decreed, Blonde Sailor.

Form Points to Ngakoti At Rangitikei

After his winning effort at Weverley, Ngakoti gained friends for his Rangitikei Cup engagement. In that race he was the winner a long way from hime, and with five pounus more to carry to-morrow, he should again make his presence felt. The win and place totalisators will operate, and the following runners appeal. Sandon Hurdles: The Crofter, Aubrey, Magnus Lux. Trial Stakes, Ist div.: Opalescent, Gallant Bill. 2nd. div: Flying Colours, Running Rein. Oheakea Hack: Blue Seal, Murrayfield, Lady Minter, Rangitikei Cup: Ngakoti, Faultina, Playtos. First Parewanui tlack Cup: Foxtonian, Lord Bradbury, Reignon. J. F. McKelvie Memorial: Red Herring, Concrete, Petre Mar. Second Parewanui Hack Cup: iLochrea, Leyma, Matara. Farewell Hack: Vincette, Robert Emmett, Jimmy Wilde.

Thames Goldfields Handicap May go to Fontaine

Big fields are down to compete . at the Thames Trotting Club’s meeting to-morrow, when under the win and place system of betting the following horses may have prospects: — Tararu Handicap, Ist div.: Beau Raider, Clayteen. 2nd div.: Overdraft, Indianline. Karaka Handicap: On Guard, Cyone Man, Indian Wilkes. Haurakai Handicap, No. 1: Gay Warrior, Field Marshal, Operetta. Goldsfield Handicap: Fontaine, Tidy Lady, Murray Grattan. Ngatea Handicap, Ist div.: Rolling Home, Petite Raider. 2nd div: Robin Adair, Prince Belwin. E. O. Brownlee Memorial: Payaaway, All True, High Pressure. Hauraki Handicap, No. 2: Laurie Bingen, Gay Jay, Bright Spot. Puru Handicap: Tidy Lady, Tiny Tot, Volo Bond.

KYRAT IN FORM FOR WHANGAREI CUP

Kyrat will appreciate the drop in weight in the Whangerei Cup to be run to-day after the big imposts he lias been asked to carry when running out his hack engagements. His lour starts this season have yielded three wins and a fourth, and he is confidently expected to bridge the gap to open company. Betting will be under the win and place system, and 'the following acceptors may come in for support. Maiden Stakes, Ist ctiv.: ending, Guardsman. 2nd div: Manon, Gold Kensington Hack, Ist div. Lady Finis, Miss Maureen. 2nd div: Twinnie, Hardware. Huanui Hack Hurdles, Ist div.: Modern View, Default. 2nd. div. Coinell, Court Lad. Whangerei Cup: Kyrat, Safiion Walden, Beau Rosa. Hikurangi Hack: Brown \el vet, Tiercel, Star Dink. Spring Plat, Ist div.: Kmtimaui, Broadway. 2nd div.: Draper, John Silver. , Parahaki Hack: Folkestone, Maries Tray, Paul.

Westland Racing Club

Mr M. H. Houston presided at the committee meeting of the Westlana Racing Club, held on Wednesday evening. The club completed arrangements to hold its one-day Christmas meeting at Hokitika racecourse on December 18. Train arrangements will be made to enable owners, trainers and horses to return to Christchurch by the evening goods train, arriving back in Christchurch on Sunday morning. The following appointments, neld over from the previous meeting were completed.—Honorary judges, Messrs L. F. Hogg and A. Hill; starter, Mr G. Reed. It was resolved to ask Mr Randall to supply the sound system for relaying race broadcasts, and to ask Mr P Blanchfield to be the commentator. Messrs H. Wells, W. Stopfortn, E. Rankin and H. Kortegast were empowered to arrange with tne Rugby Union committee for tne annual Boxing Day sports. The programme for the Christmas meeting was approved. The stakes total £1145 for six galloping and two trotting events. Nominations are to close on Monlay, December 6 and weights will be declared on December 13 with acceptances on Tuesday. December 14. Th e committee decided to meet at the racecourse on Sunday morning at 10.30 a.m., to make an inspection of the track and appointments, and also arrange for necessary work to be carried out. Messrs M. B. James, C. Schroeder, T. Staines and E. W. Heenan were apointed starting stewards. Tenders are to be

called for the publican’s booth and the ice cream booth, about one week prior to the meeting. Jockey Barred In Main English Race LONDON, Oct. 27 Jock Carson, a 21-year-old jockey who was to have ridden Brink in the Cambridgeshire to-day, was not allowed to ride in the race because he held a sweepstake ticket on Wisley, onn of the other competitors. The ticket would have been worth about £lO.OOO had Wisley won the race, which resulted: Sterope 1. Royal Tara 2, Implaccable and Patchouly (dead-heat), 3.