OPUNAKE RACING CLUB

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 16 March 1928, Page 6

OPUNAKE RACING CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING TO=MORROW HIGH-CLASS HORSES COMPETING THE CARD REVIEWED. The annual race meeting of the oldestablished' Opunake Racing Club takes place to-morrow at the I lhama course, and everything in connection therewith points to a most successful, if not a record, meeting in the history of the club. The acceptances are- good numerically, and the class of horses racing is much better than is usually seen at country meetings. Mr. P. S. Riley, the .popular secretary, has everything arranged for the comfort and * convenience of patrons. A visit to the course on Wednesday showed the racing "track to be in excellent condition; in fact, it has never been in better order, and reflects the greatest credit on Mr. Stevenson for its present state. Convenient train arrangements have been made for the conveyance, of horses and passengers, and the train will leave Hawera. at 8.10 a.m. The club- has- also made eiaborate arrangements for a motor and. bus service from Pihaina station to the course, and patrons will be conveyed from the -railway to the course at a moderate charge.

A GLANCE THROUGH THE CARD

A fairly even field, bub Whiisogne may be reserved for the last race. Of the- remainder, Flying Shot and Sovena. appear nicely weighted. OPUNAKE CUP. Of 400 sovs. One mile- and a- quarter. Yoma 9 0 Opa 7 6 The Swell 8 2 Vivo V 6 Orazone 7 12 Manly l Hipo 7 6 (llengariff 7 U The field contesting the Cup is perhaps the- most classy one tnat has been saddled up for some years. They are, on the handicap, a. fairly even lot, and -a fine race is sure to eventuate. Orazone- has been 'doing great work, but if at their be.st Hipo and Manly will be hard to dispose- of. Yoma has a -good horse’s weight, while Vivo will cany her 7.3 with the best of them. Manly, Orazone and. Vivo are sure- to be- handy at the finish or a fast run race.

The- -last race of the day, as is usually the case, is sure- to be a good betting race, and if all the- acceptors go to the post a boil over may be exl>eeted. Wliis-ogne will probably carry the public confidence,' but Green Acreand Miss Mercia will be- hard to dispose of.

HANDICAP HACK HURDLES. Of 200 .sovs. One mile and a half. San Fera 10 7 Mountain Bell 9 6 Kilburn 10 2 Blue Peter 9 3 Pink Rose 10 0 Royal Flight 9 0 Airtight 10 0 San Fera and Blue Peter have shown consistent form, and have been in the places in each of their last few starts. The race bears an open appearance, but the chances of Blue Peter look rosy. Most trouble may come from Airtight. MAIDEN PLATE. Of 100 isovs. Six furlongs and a half. Patrolet 9 1 Rangiutu 8 11 Ardaile 9 t) Biforte 8 6 Allan Brae 9 0 Gasnapper 8 6 Kyngzone • 9 0 Fermanagh 8 3 Sweet Voice 8 12 Ton Acre 6 12 Ranee 8 12 Cool Mint 6 12 Sei'vice 8 12 Egeria 6 9 Quarrelsome ' Golden Flower 6 9 Kitty 8 11 Boundary 0 9 Mollah 8 11 This is the largest field of the: day, but it may be anticipated that the scratching pen will he freely used. Gasnapper reads well, and has done everything asked of him. Most likely Fermanagh and Service will he his hardest opponents. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP. Of 150 isovls. Seven furlongs. Royal Acre 9 6 Miss Mercia 7 9 Sovena 8 U Barryancla 7 2 Flying Shot 7 12 Aropeta 7 2 VVhisogne 7 12 Flowing Bowl 7 0

ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP. Of 150 so vs. Five furlongs. Melissa 9 11 Biforte 7 4 Gold Dawn 9 5 Ardaile V A Eka 8 10 Hazel Dell V 4 War Flame 7 12 Allan Brae 7 4 Royal Lover 7 8 Mollali 7 4 Green Acre 7 8 Rangiutu 7 4 Royal Flight 7 8 Lethal 7 4 Yawl 7 8 Of the 15 acceptors there' are several with excellent chances, hut the probability of Yawl, Lethal and Eka. fighting out a good finish seem to be very bright, and the five furlongis is sure to be' cut out in fair time. ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP. Of 250 so vs. Six furlongs. Lady Cavendish 9 0 Monaghan 7 7 Benzora 8 12 Melissa 7 3 Bonogne 8 1 Paul Lucerne 7 2 Oration 7 13 Seastar 7 0 Whenuanui 7 11 Gold Dawn 7 0 Silvermine 7 11 Nastori 7 0 Partaga 7 7 The open six has a good field of 13 engaged, and punters will have' plenty of material from which to select the ultimate winner. Silvermine will probably carry most support, but Partaga and Oration are a pair whose chances must not. be overlooked. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of 21)0 sovs. Nine furlongs. Royal Acre 9 2 <Sovena 7 6 Kawhakina 8 4 Barryanda 7 2 Bisox 8 2 Flowing Bowl 7 0 Airtight 7 12 Gasnapper 7 0 Several of the contestants have engagements earlier tn the day, and the field may be further reduced. Kawhakina and Royal Acre are sure to be well, supported. FAREWELL HACTy HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. Onward 9 0 Aropeta 7 10 Eka 8 11 Kyngzonc 7 8 Flying Shot 8 6 Hazel Dell 7 8 Whisogne 8 5 Quarrelsome Miss Mercia 8 4 Kitty 7 8 Green Acre 7 12 Ranee 7 8 Fermanagh 7 10