CANTERBURY CHAT

NZ Truth, Issue 852, 18 March 1922, Page 7

CANTERBURY CHAT

(By "THE TOFF.»>

Deucalion, a four-year-old gelding by Demosthenes, from Mocking Bird, won the Flying at Motukarara as if he wall win some more. A lot go nap on Meteorite ; others swear he is not much good. Horatius has been parcelled and beaten more than once lately. His followers are now having a think. Miss Mimic ran a wretched race at Motukarara. She is a long way from being ready, but* may be right for Easter. Pyjama is again on hospital due to knee trouble. It's an old complaint. Despite his defeat at Motukarara Bon Spec is probably better than he has been for a couple of years. ' Nautical is all to pieces. Corn Rigs happened to be m the right mood on the second day of Gore, and won the Autumn Handicap like a* racehorse. Silent King, who was not exactly knocked about dn the .Racing. Club Handicap, went a stinging good race behind Corn Rigs on the second day at Gore. Winning Hit is jumping out of his skin. Whipping Boy is also as fit as hands oan make him. Bonnie Winkie was first out and first home m the Racing Club Handicap at Gore. Gloaming is being stepped along m his work. If talk is any indication the Sydney trip is off. ' Coniston is being indulged m serviceable tasks. Probably be ready for late autumn meetings. Amythas is a daily attendant at Riccarton. He is working as good as usual. Clean Sweep looks a whole lot better for his race m the Peninsula Cup. Theblack fellow is nearly cherry ripe. Purple Spur is exhibiting signs of lameness, and m consequence' has been eased m his work. Farceur is bouncing along m his work and will be on deck again at Easter. High Heels is racing info form. She will never be a champion, but is useful at country fixtures, especially under wet conditions. The Borough Handicap at Gore was little more than an . exercise canter for St. Easel. Those associated with him should enjoy an easy winter.