FOLLOW FORM

NZ Truth, Issue 1199, 22 November 1928, Page 13

FOLLOW FORM

Recent Running To Guide THE TES^HEMAKER (From "N.Z. Truth's" Christchurch Rep.) Despite the fact that they were all seen out at Rie<sartd«, tha field for the Teschemaker, at Tlmaru, on Friday, presents a problem. FIRST SIGHT proved at the Cup * meeting that the policy of patience with him proved successful, arid he is by far the outstanding representative Gay Lad has so far given the turf. His Riccarton and Fendalton 'wins both under good weights were sufficient to entitle him to respect on Friday. , Battle Colours ran his best race this season m the Metropolitan, indicating that he has recovered his form. . The rise of thirteen pounds over the shorter - distance should not seriously prejudice his prospects. Pink Note failed at Riccarton, but the distance on Friday will suit him, while Lucy Locket is m rare trim, though at Winton, with less weight, she failed. ! ' Beau Geste ran a fair fourth m the New Zealand Cup under the minimum weight, and should be prominent with 8.2. In a very open race, those which uppeal most are: . FIRST SIGHT, '■■' BEAU GESTE.