TARANAKI TOPICS

NZ Truth, Issue 1127, 7 July 1927, Page 13

TARANAKI TOPICS

■■-, (From .?N,JB. Truth's" ] Dick Johnson's' string has beer strengthened by the inclusion of ■ Anok and Flying Shot. ;. -.-■ ..-• '■•■■■■ .. •■• ■-,: * The Swell is still on the easy list. .• ■■.■:. ■'. # . ■. !-. „/• ' ■ ''.■ .' •': Papaponga has been sent home. II is reported that his racing career It ended. • „ .Manly looks well, but during the indisposition of W. Mantle is having a quiet time. ■ ■ # *' * . ■ Percy Johnson has sent Income home for • good and all. The veteran will now spend his well -earned retirement at Otakeho. • * ; « . .. ■ The Limond — Molleen Oge filly m the same stable is coming along: very nicely. • - * -....•' .■.';.■ Te Monanui, looking very robust, , is- being kept m steady work by J. O'Neill. He has completely thrown off all traces of soreness and moves very freely. v • ■'<*■' ' * ' ' The Australian -bred Miss Mercla m the same stable shapes like being a good one. She will be ready early. The chestnut colt by Chief RulerWake Up looks as if. he could gallop, but will take time. ; /.

LIKELY LIGHTWEIGHT Royal Mint m the Whyte Memorial.