WANGANUI PROSPECTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 16 May 1928, Page 8

WANGANUI PROSPECTS.

TO-MOIUIOW’S ATI*ACTIONS. REVIEW OF THE CARD. (By “Palfrey.”) At the time of writing, the- weather ifc) spring-like at Wanganui, and looks •like remaining fine for the winter meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club, which opens to-morrow and: concludes on Saturday. Even under the worst climaitrio conditions the Wanganui race track is workable, and is regarded a? the best winter track in the Dominion. So at the worst, conditions on Thursday will not be bad. * * -ft » *

No less than twenty-four acceptors figure in to-morrow’s opening race at Wanganui (Puma Hack), and as many of them have recent form to’ support their chance, it makes the event somewhat open. If a runner in .tbiis triaoe, Ladies’ Bov will go we 1 !, while Trainer G. New has a useful pair engaged in Fee Simple and Desert Lad, and CaMianfnbre and Partial Eclipse cannot be discarded. Possibly C'allanmore and Partial Eclipse will do best. * * * W *

... Oh hid coed showing at Eigmont. San Fefa would appear to hold an excellent chance in the Hack 9teeplecha.se. but Mixed; Heather showed such promise last year that if well just now his chance must be second to none. # •» * * *

Although only seven horses figure in the Wanganui Steeplechase, the race is exciting a lot of interest, as those engaged are of good class. Comical lost his rider in hiis races at Egmont, and can, only be taken on trust. Tuki is a gimiine “chaser,” but the course at Wanganui may be too “light” for this gelding. Maungla great’y impressed last season, and as he looks robust and bright juft now, we can look for a good performance from him to-morrow. Passin’ Through ran very poorly at Hawera oh Saturday, and even on his first day’s effort does not appear to hold very good prosp3cts against Brigadier Bill'. The last named 'is a promising “tyro” at steeplechasing, and will certainly show up well to-morrow. Peter Maxwell has not racedjeinqe August. ’Frisco .Tack will _ striip fit, but Maunga and Brigadier Bill appeal most. *****

For a hack hurdle race th,3 class is really strong in the Kaitoke Hurdles. Penents (11.10) heads the handicap. He is vOtv well juftt now, and as he is a proved hurdler can he marked: down a.s on:?- that will run nttraetively, but it ;s doubtful if he can concede the weight- to Mister Gam.p, who made an exhibition of his opponent at Kgpiont.

In former years the Century Hurdles race was decried on the first clay of tin 3 Wanganui meeting, while the May Hm-ales figured on the second day's programme, ‘this year the .order is <ieveiipd, and, judging by the large number of excellent hurdlers engaged, owners are anxious to give their Northern Hurdles candidates a race. Abe.rfeldy and Parle de Leon are a brac-c of proved hurdlers that have raced well recently, •md they muiri be. prominent to-morrow, while Pencils will run well if reserved for this event. Of the light weights, Mater and Vexations have best credentials, but Aberfeldy and Perle de Leon will be too “classy” if fancied from it he right quarter. *****

A “baker's dozen” werei accepted for in the Connelly Handicap. The class Is not of the standard of many former years, but sibill the competitor will be. of an even class, and should 1 provide a good contest. Gleuross, who is on top in the handicap, will possibly want a race before, exhibiting his true form, | while Nukuniai will be better later oil. Vfesperus lias of rate shown good form, and in the hands of R. Heed to-morrow is sure to prove hard to beat. If well, Black Mint will run well, while Paitonu will have plenty of admirers, after his good showin(r. at Egmont. Possibly- Vesper us, Blimp and Black Mint wilt do best. *****

The Borough Handicap drew the good acceptance of eighteen. A big proportion of those horses appear to hold fair prosp3cts. and one might nominate half a. dozen and then not name a “placed” horse, but with average luck on this saucer course, Covent Garden. /First Acre and Tea Time should give their supporters some excitement. CURRENT COMMENT. As expected, Ngata will not race at the coming meetings of the Wanganui and Auckland clubs. ***** Owing to a shoulder ailment, Sunspot was recently destroyed. At his best. this well-bred griding was useful. * * .* * The owner of Royal Lover was disgusted with her showing at Egmont, but, finding that she met with bad interference, lie modified his opinion, and she mav race, at Otaki. *** * * * Bisox is not engaged at Wanganui ’to-morrow, but will be taken down for Saturday’s, racing. * * *• * / * If Covent Garden repeats Avondale form, he will be hard to beat at Wanganui, where J. Barry will he in the • saddle. *** ■ » * Partaga’s consistent form helps _to keep green the splendid Torori family, from which came Irish Twist, Rau Rami. Coronetted. Welcome Nugget, Golden Eagle and other nataMe equines. * * * * * Royal Acre has raced disappointingly of late, and mav be spalled shortly. * # * * * First Acre is useful when .ait. his best, a condition he is fast approaching. R. Reed will ride him to-morrow. ***** As Maunga had a racei over hurdles some time ago, he should 1 strip big'and bright to-morrow. The majority of horses race well over jumps when on the “jolly side.” WANGANUI SCRATCHINGS. (AUSTRALIAN PRESS ASSOCIATION.! WANGANUI, May. 15. Scratching® for the Wanganui J.C. meeting are: Partial Eclinse for all engagements; Seastar for the Borough Handicap.