SOFTNESS

NZ Truth, Issue 1204, 27 December 1928, Page 9

SOFTNESS

Liked By Chief Ruler's Stock WETJRAGK (From "N.Z. Truth's" Auckland Rep.) That Chief Ruler's stock are evidently partial to soft going was evidenced at Eflerslie on Cup Day. THIS was shown not only by the sue- . cess of Supremacy m the- Foal Stakes, but also by the result of the Nursery Handicap. , ; The two dividends were returned by Eaglet and Dalston, which are both members of the Chief .Ruler tribe. The winner, Eaglet! is a member of Jamieson'B team and was aided by a smart get-away from a straggling start. '.. ■ . The new five -furlong peg at Ellerslie seems to be angled to be distinctly m favor of those drawn near the inner. The Wellington nlly, Tea Queen, was with Eaglet most of the way until Dalston came along arid cut him out of second money. ■ The favorite, Gemlight, was badjy drawn on No. 13, and was never m it. It may not prove wise though, to sum Gemlight up on that perform - ; "'■ ance. He' is really promising' and will do a lot better on top of the ground. His long stride will hardly be suited by last Wednesday's going.