IT WAS GOOD

NZ Truth, Issue 1208, 24 January 1929, Page 13

IT WAS GOOD

Finished Second To Flyer (From "N.Z. Truth's" Auckland Rep.) ; Because it is always regarded as a "second log" of combinations m certain circles, the Stewards' Handicap six-furlong sprint across the Waitemata Harbor this weekend will cause spirited interest. TT may not be the runaway' quite a lot of enthusiasts imagine, though" it cannot be denied that his;great showing to Paganelli at Ellerslie certainly points to.Vallar's prospects as being particularly rosy. ■ ' That. final day Ellerslie, Williamson's chestnut. led the open sprint field at five furlongs and hung on to finish second. .-, ■ ■■■■■.'■ Hovyever, m next Saturday's field are really good beginners such as High Finahceand Lady's Boy. Also there are other winners of this season m Jolly Money, Melissa and Takatuma. • . English -bred Lorient 11. from Jamieson's stable is also due to make ; his reappearance,' and at his best can turn ,on a heap of speed. •■■ . Ruffles; Katerina and Macroom may create a mild surprise any time, while Ballymoy 11. and Appellant are also included among the payments.. There are enough m to make matters interesting, though form certainly infers that the judge will be troubled mostly by: : ■■; VALLA R, HIGH FINANCE. TAKES MANAGING