THE TURF CONSPIRACY MAY GET WINNING TURN AT TE AROHA

Grey River Argus, 30 September 1949, Page 6

THE TURF CONSPIRACY MAY GET WINNING TURN AT TE AROHA

With all his weight, Conspiracy, which has been a model of consistency, should make the task of those opposed to him in the Ralph Somers Memorial, at Te Aroha, a hard one. Gollen will in all probability be preferred to him in the betting, but Conspiracy may prove the better stayer at the weights. With every prospect of an easy track, the following horses may give a good account of themselves: — Herriesville Hurdles: Master Arthur, Jon Rosa, Coogee. Trial Handicap: Ist Div: Rhett Butler, Hiko. 2nd Div: Manon, Brazen Duke. Nursery Handicap: Ist Div: Correspond, Hutton. 2nd Div: Garten, Earldom. Ralph Somers Memorial: Conspiracv, Gollen, Quick March. Mangaiti Hack: Ist Div: Peranui, Ollivier. 2nd Div: King Finchall, Oslo. Mokena Hack: Major, Mission School, Bob’s Own. Electric Handicap: Lord Moss, Dixie, Rhonddavale. Waimata Handicap: Challenger, Akbar, Paul. DESPATCH’S TURN ' MAY COME IN METHVEN CUP It was only in the last fifty yards that Premier Royal got th e better of Despatch in the chief event at New Brighton last Saturday, and as practically the same field will line up for the Methven Cup, the Lusty Volo gelding may prove on e of the hardest to beat. Several of those engaged have shown good form of late, among which are Proprietor, Direct Heir, Bull’s Eye, and Gantree. The winner should com e from this quartette and Despatch. Fields promise to be large throughout the day, and the Methven Trotting Club should have a record turnover for the fixture. Prospects are:— Drayton Trot: Ist Div: Crystal Light, Encircle. 2nd Div: Krakatoa, Fair Isle. Westward Ho Handicap No. 1: Van Dieman, Dowry. Blue Signal. Westward Ho Handicap No. \2: Swithindale, Esperanto, Brigadier Grattan. Methven Cup: Despatch, Proprietor, Direct Heir. Mt. Harding Handicap: Ascot, Mystery Dillon, Mischievous. Riverbank Trot: Concord, Who Kno.ws, Crystal Light. Avonmore Handicap: Loyal Scott, Peggydale, Phyllis Gold. S. G. Holmes Memorial: Parawa Derby, Star Rosa, Great Wonder. BEAUMARIsIDUNEDiN GUINEA’S CHOICE Although the field for the Dunedin Guineas is on the small side, seven having survived the final payment, it should be an interesting contest. At this stage it seems that Beaumaris, Sway-Up, Trinidad and Western Winner may dispute favouritism. SwayUp triumphed over Beaumaris in the John Grigg Stakes, but the extra furlong will suit the latter colt, and he should go close to turning the tables on his rival at Wingatui. Trinidad galloped freely last night to take the open sprint. With little change in the going likely for the concluding day, he must be respected. Western Winner has disappointed his admirers of late. However, it is not easy to overlook his good form as a two-year-old, when few could match his brilliance, and as recent racing must have benefitted him, he may spring a surprise. Betting will be under the win and place system, under which the following runners may be favoured:—Waikari Hurdles: Turdra, Siegform, Moonlit. Novice Handicap: Night Ruler. All Hurry, Prefect. Millburn Hack: Haughty Lyric, Fille d’Honneur, Flying Fort. Grandstand Handicap: Western Front, Detract, Night Owl. Dunedin Guineas: Beaumaris, Trinidad, Sway-Up. Juvenile Handicap: Brutus, White Robe, Lady Jane. Federal rfandicap: Magnaform, Sir Abbott, Attractive Air. Salisbury Handicap: Marut, Valley Gold, Morning Watch. DARK ARROW JAY MAKE AMENDS IN . MEMORIAL AT OTAKI After being disappointed when going for an opening in the principal event on the opening day of the Otaki-Maori Racing Club’s meeting, Dark Arrow, once he became balanced showed a lot of speed to finish a close fourth. With any luck in the running, he should go close to winning the Rere Nikitini Memorial, the principal race of the Otaki Club’s meeting, which will conclude. Form of the first day should provide a reliable guide, and points to the following:— Puketoi Hack Hurdles: Royal Cambria, Wiremu, Waratangi. Manuao Trial No. 1: Fellah, Wolfe Tone, Denote. Pukekaraka Hack: Terriflic, Nigra, Robert Emmett. Rere Nikitini Memorial: Dark Arrow, Angell, Blue Seal. Manuao Trial No. 2? Beau Lett, Croupier’s Last, Tory. Otaki Hack: Bhutan, Cyclops, Marloch.

Ruihi Wehipeihana Memorial: Destination, Gay Gordon, Pierre. Rahul Hack: Waimanu, Pervin, Flying Colours. DISTINCTION LN FORM FOR HAWKE’S BAY Distinction showed a return to his best form when h e dead-heated with Liebestraum on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s meeting. He will not meet a strong field this time, and should notch his first win of the season. An old established race, the Hawke’s Bay Guineas, which will come up for decision, should be full of interest. A trio likely to run well ovei’ the mile journey are Hit or Miss, Golden Spa, and Abbotsford. Prospects are:— Tomoana Hack Hurdles: Omaio, General Lytup, Beaulitha. Otane Hack: Vivere, Beau Coeur, Jolly Sailor. Juvenile Handicap: Hazaan, Robin Glen, Dolly Gray. T. H. Lowry Memorial: Distinction, Run Bahadur, Ngakoti. Trial Handicap: Ist Div: Davilshar, Waimoko. 2nd Div: Parizade, Lady

Viv. Hawke’s Bay Guineas: Hit or Miss, Golden Spa, Abbotsford. Stewards’ Handicap: Treneere, Solimbine, Virginius. Final Hack: Sly Gold, Precious Metal, The Rip.