SPORTING

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6766, 21 November 1928, Page 5

SPORTING

RACING FIXTURES. November 21, 22—Otaki Maori R.C. November 2'6, 24—South Canterbury J C November 24, 26—Tc Kuiti R.C. November 30, December I —Takapuna .J.C. November 30, December I—Peilding J.C. December 7, B—Cromwell J.C. December 8, —Taumarunui R.C. December B—Ashburton County R.C. December 12, ,13—Woodville Dist. J.C. December 14, 15 —Oamaru J.C. December lo—Waipa R.C. " December 26—Waipukurau J.C. December 26, 27 —Dunedin J.C. December 26, 27—Westland R.C. December 26, 27—Taranaki J.C. December 26, 27, 29 —Manawatu R.C. December 26, 28, Jan. I, 2 —Auckland R.C. ' . TROTTING FIXTURES. November 24—Wellington T.C. November 29, Dec. I—Forburyl—Forbury Park T.C. December I—Waikato T.C. December B—Cheviot T.C. December 15, 17—New Brighton T.C. December .31 —Inangahua T.C, December 26—Gore T»C. December 26—Ashburton T.C. December 26, 27—South Wairarapa T C December 26, 27 —Westport T.C. December 27, 29, 31—Auckland T.C. December 29—Wmton T.C. OTAKI RACES TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW. The Otaki Maori Racing Club is lucky to bavejhad suck a good response from owners "and trainers, considering the lack of consideration with which they were treated in the fixing of the acceptance date. With Levin form as a guide, punters should not stray too far from the path of profit. Horomea has been accepted for the Kapiti Hurdles and also in the Kerehi Roero Handicap of seven furlongs. Apparently, she -is to be given further opportunities on the flat. Star Shell should be an improved horse. He was a -rifle big at Levin and he should strip

Notes by “Avis.”

in better trim to-day. On the other hand, it should be remembered that Panorama and Hilia both linished on well on Saturday from the back of the field and as all three have been given the same poundage again, it is most unlikely that there will be a procession. Lady Gay might be a possibility but the others mentioned should finish with Star Shell leading Panorama and Kilia. The Maiden event has nothing outstanding and the favourite is hard to sort out. All the placed horses of Saturday will be absent. Of the others, Animated has a private reputation for speed that awaits public justification. Star Girl, Moutoa Fume and Cloyne will'be well supported. The two most likely ones are Moutoa Fume and Star Girl. Among the acceptors for the Katihiku Handicap, of . seven furlongs, are Moutoa Treasury, re-handicapped 9.0 and Elysianor, which has now been given 7.12. This should bring them closer to the others like King Quex and Airtight. Discourse, the top weight with Moutoa Treasury, does not look such a good proposition as when the weights were announced. In all | probability, the Paper Money filly will be first fancy of the public again. Thirteen now remain in tlie field for the Ling Memorial Handicap, li miles. Talisker- has gone up lOlbs. for his Levin Cup success. Kilmezzo led for the greater part of Saturday’s big event and it would be surprising if he did not see the journey out today. Imperial Spark battled on so well at Levin that he must be given a chance. Kilperon was unlucky in not getting a‘ good passage and he must be a strong card for to-day’s big race. Avro was always in the ruck and the public is not likely to support him unless given a lead. To Royal Game the same remark applies. When the numbers go up it may be supporters of Kilperon and Kilmiss who will be most satisfied, . . ,

Though Argue finished on unusually well in the Make Make Hack, ho only defeated Cold Air by half a length. This makes the latter ’s Hianecs. in the Pahiko Handicap to-day look prelly brighli. Australis and Ho lus Uulus may bo his two strongest opponents. Ramcscs reads best of those higher up the handicap. Spectators will see a small but fairly select field of sprinters line up for the Waitawa Handicap, liclotis was backed and beaten in the McDonald Memorial at Levin; Dobbin was also beaten but was very little backed. Keddar went well for the greater part of the trip and will probably be closer than sixth to-day. Callaumorc did well to get third, money on Saturday, as ho was slow to begin. Ridgcmouut will have to be considered; ho was only beaten by a short head by Moutoa Treasury. Keddar, Ridgembuut, and Callanmorc will be a formidable trio. Tanagra is now asked to concede 3ibs. to Kalos in the Taumauuka Handicap, 1 mile and 55 yards. Bissac, a good runner-up to the first-named gelding in the Lake Hack at Levin, will no doubt rule favourite with Kalos and Tcheka next in demand. There are the makings of, a good betting race in the Kerehi Roero Handicap, 7 furlongs. Most of the acceptors have earlier engagements and the running in these may affect the field. Kilmezzo, Bonognc and Royal Game should be 'well supported. In a conversation with the New Plymouth trainer, E. George at Levin on Saturday, he stated that he expected to hear within a day or two from fiis Australian client in regard to the completion of the purchase of Aussie and Awarere. In reply to a remark that he was out for a high-class team, George replied that it was no good taking anything but the best to Australia; Ho already has Valkon at home fresheniug up, and if he gets Awarere and Aussie he will have a great trio as a nucleus of his team, for he still wants to.add to it. Moorga.s, half brother to Crown Area by Gasbag, has been purchased by J. MeCcmbe from Geo. New. Hoylako’s next public appearance may •be in the Auckland Cup, and J. Barry is named, in the South as his rider. Ho has not done a groat deal since the Cup Meeting at Riccarton,

Rapier is going on the right way in his work at Riccarton, and should be a fit horse at Ellerslie.