TARANAKI.

NZ Truth, Issue 1014, 2 May 1925, Page 8

TARANAKI.

Rational has been purchased by Dick Johnson and will m future be trained by his new owner at New Plymouth. It is reported. that Rational is to be taken to Australia. We wonder! At any rate his new owner can be relied on to place him where he can add to his stake earnings. What can b^at. Passin' Through m the Egmont Steeples? Percy Johnson is hopeful of earning good stake money with .Te Toa this winter and Percy generally knows what he is talking about. Old Paraoa has been given a nominntion at Hawera. j Income figures m the open sprint at Hawera each day, but will not be at his best till the Great Nbrthern meeting. . Lochson is looking a picture. If he stands up to it, the son of Grafton L.och will be a lot m the picture this winter. No Response should win a race at Hawera. Mountain .Bell looks well, but may find the class m the Davidson Handicap too good. White Rangar is shaping well at Stratford. That hack steeplechase should not be beyond him. , > Stratford sports are already saving| ■up to be on Pouma m the Flying. Hipo and Rafa figure m the Hawera nominations. Cold' Steel is standing up to his work well and will be suited by the soft going. Tuki is m steady work, but may require a lace or two. Sunshot is due for a win. ; Reremoana and Dady Bentinck will represent Oney Cox's stable at the Egmont meeting and what beats that pair will nearly win. ' 1 L_