MATAMATA CLUB

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23002, 1 April 1938, Page 7

MATAMATA CLUB

TO-MORROW'S MEETING THIRTEEN HORSES IN CUP GOOD PERFORMERS INCLUDED RONA BAY AND MAZIR FANCIED The Auckland country racing circuit will be continued with the Matainata Racing Club's meeting to-morrow. The acceptances are very good and the prospects for a successful meeting are bright. The course is in first-class order and unless the weather is wet the going will be fast. The win and place system of betting will bo used, and the first race is timed to start at 12 o'clock. A special train will leavo Auckland for Matamata racecourse at G. 55 a.m. and leave on the return at 5.45 p.m.

A good field of 13 is carded for the Matamata Cu|>, and the issue appears very open, even though the form of most of the candidates has been well exposed. The fact that they will be racing on their home track may be in favour of Jonathan, Rona Bay and Huskie, who should all run solid races. Tlic consistent Llangollen has to be respected, and tho long straight should assist Master Brievly. Paso Robles has good form to his credit, and Mazir is nicely placed if produced lit to show his best. i

Gay Rose lias disappointed in her last few starts, but is capable if caught at her best. She would have enhanced prospects if rain came to ease the going. Jewelled Girdle and Day Wind should run creditable races, and the latter is due to win, although his latest efforts have been below tho standard lie reached when he won at a mile and a-half at Ellerslie last autumn. King Musk, Gay Streak and Dutch Girl are possibilities. It should bo a good betting race, with strong support for Rona Bay, Mazir, Paso Robles and Day Wind.

Some smart performers appear in the Walton Handicap, and the field is headed by Golden Sheila, who gave promise of making an early return to the winning list by finishing well for second at Paeroa. The distance should suit Golden Sheila nicely. Te Hai may jjje all the better for his racing at rauranga, and Prince Rangi is an improver likely to go well with his light weight. Others capable of adding interest to the contest are Tray Bit, Merial, Cheval de Voice and Grand City. ,Enge and Erndalo may liavo to bo considered also if rain comes to ease the going. Some who may find favour are Golden Sheila, Tray Bit and Prince Rangi.

FINAL GALLOPS HIGHLAND QUEEN FIT SOLID MILE BY RONA BAY TRALEE ROSE MOVES FREELY [by telegraph—own correspondent] MATAMATA, Thursday The course proper was in use at mata this morning, the flags being out 45ft. and the going good. On the course proper Highland Queen dashed over three furlongs in 38s. She has not raced for several weeks and has built up considerably.

.Jonathan and Mon Acre were timed over the last three of five furlongs in 38 4-ss. Jonathan, who looks well, finished in front.

Broadway Bill got to tho end of five furlongs in 1.7 l-o. Rona Bay ran a mile in 1.46 3-5, Town Section assisting over tho last half in 555.

Grand City and Sir Joe Joe were to have run five furlongs together, but Sir .foe Joe broke away too soon and was timed to run fo'ur in 53 ]-ss. Grand City covered the five furlongs in 1.5* 2-5.

Huskie, who looks well, ran a mile in 1.45). Val-lw accompanied him over the last three in 4Us.

General Ruse got to the end of four furlongs in 535. Full of Scotch jumped four hurdles without mistake. He afterwards went once round.

Kaspian, who is to have his first start in the Putaruru Stakes, went once round at three-quarter pace.

Long Span got to the end of five furlongs in 1.8 and High Spear recorded 1.6 4-5.

Tralee Rose went freely over five furlongs in 1.5 4-5. Master Musk and Count Roussillon trotted twice round on the plough.

Useful pace work was done by Philcourt, Boy Lu, Seaman, Marie's Acre, To Hai and King Rey. The following visiting horses have arrived: —Llangollen, Haije Boy, Bonnie Song, King Silver, To Hai and Spearford. Accommodation has been booked - for the following horses: —High Sea, Milanion, Erndale, • Love in Idleness, Love Parade, Cometarium, Green Label, Paso Robles and Silver Eagle.

DRAW FOR POSITIONS

NOVICE PACERS' EVENTS [nv TELEGRAPH —OWN correspondent] PALMERSTON NORTH, Acting on the suggestion of representatives of the Auckland Trotting Owners and Trainers' Association, the Manawatu Trotting Club committee today drew the post positions of limit horses in the novice pacers' events. The result was as follows: — Longburn Handicap.—l Bonnie de Oro, 2 Pampas, 3 Zingari, 4 Transwell, 5 Worthy Quest, 6 Tristan, 7 Kia Kaha, 8 Rey Pointer, 9 Bonny Pointer, 10 Terraplano, 11 Golden Star, 12 Vnnora, 13 Captain Scott, 14 Hay Bingen, 15 Hottentot, 16 Gate Pah, 17 Hat' Pointer, 18 Otaua. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap.—l Purina, 2 Hal Pointer, 3 Acceleration, 4 Gate Pah, 5 Golden Star, 6 Bonny Pointer, 7 Otaua, 8 Captain Scott, 9 Vanora. 10 Winhisway, 11 Worthy Quest, 12 Red Knight, 13 Bonnie do Oro, 14 Tristan, 15 Kia Kaha.

APPEAL DISMISSED CASE OF R. R. SAVAGE The appeal of R. R. Savage against tho suspension for two months imposed upon him bv the judicial committee of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club after the running of the Second Handicap Hurdles at Paeroa on March 1!) was dismissed yesterday by the Auckland District Committee. The suspension was imposed upon Savage as a result of interference by Celtic Lad with Mia Acrea, Anagram and Erination during tho running of the Second Handicap Hurdles.