Rating Likely Favourite For Jellieoe Handicap
SPORTING . . .
Recent good track work, following a fast finishing run into fourth place at Avondale on July 23, indicates that Rating is near his best and he may be solidly supported in the JelJicoe Handicap, one mile, principal fiat event at Ellerslie tomorrow. An early return to form is expected from Wonder Boy, w : ho was never well placed at his last outing, at Trentham on July 9. Robin Leigh will be suited by the distance and can be expected to race prominently. Favourites may include: 11.5 — Greenmount Steeplechase, abt. 2J miles: Cash Order, Melview, Brixham. 11.45 —Harris- Memorial Hurdles, abt. ljm 60yd: Sareel, Nlloch, Sir Teddy. 12.30—First Sylvia Park Handicap, 7f. First Division: Tenerani, Faithful Lady; Second Division: Shirleydale, Probation's Pride. 1.20 —Jellieoe Handicap, lm: Rating, Wonder Boy, Robin Leigh. 2.5 — Pakuranga Hunt Cup, abt. 3m: Savile Row, Valconia, Pimlico. 2.so—Second Sylvia Park Handicap, 7f: First Division: Balniaha, ScaJhaven; Second Division: Bainbridge Pat, My Nana. 3.40 —Bullock Webster Handicap, 11m: Foxlyn, Gay Echo, Mission School. 4.2s—Admiralty Handicap, 6f: Swift Fox, Spellbound, Bridge Watcher.
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Northern Advocate, 19 August 1949, Page 7
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