Valley Boy Nearing Best Winter Form
Te Rapa Races
at Te Aroha a fortnight ago drew attention to Valley Boy’s prospects of an early return to the winning list and he may be among the favourite division for the Hamilton Handicap. 1] miles, principle event at Te Rapa tomorrow. Conspiracy won so well last week ' that he should again run prominently, while Hot Pursuit, who ran second at his last start at Ellerslie in March, will have many friends. If started. Opulent is capable of causing an upset, as he has shown improvement at each of his recent outings.. The favourites may be: 11.0—Matangi Hurdles, I=J miles 55 yd. Ist Div.: Court Lad. The Fake; 2nd Div.: Carthage, Prince. 11.45—Gordonton Handicap. 7 fur. Ist Div.: Wonder Boy, Gay Calorie; 2nd Div.: Rare Fox, Driving Creek. 12.30 —Te Rapa Plate, 1 mile. Ist Div.: Tifox, Golden Reign; 2nd Div'.: Town Echo, Cash Order. I.2o—Waikato Hurdles, 2 miles:
Wane, Hippodrome, Brookby Song. 2.10 —Hamilton Handicap, 1.1 miles: Valley Boy, Hot Pursuit, Conspiracy. 3.o—Frankton Steeples, 21 miles: Red Glare, Town Survey, Master Play. 3.50 —Maeroa Handicap,. 0 fur.: Ganjah. Contango, Niloch. 4.4o—Whatawhata Handicap, 1 mile. Ist Div.: Peter Nelson, Jon Rosa; 2nd Div.: Thole, Prince Chat.
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Northern Advocate, 7 May 1948, Page 2
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