THE ELLERSLIE CLASSIC

NZ Truth, Issue 1246, 17 October 1929, Page 13

THE ELLERSLIE CLASSIC

Early Prospects For Foal Stakes and Derby

(From. "N.Z." Truth's" Special Auckland Representative). Not until after the form displayed at the New Zealand Cup meeting would it he safe to come to any definite conclusions regarding the important two and three-year-old classics hilled for the summer fixture at Ellerslie.

HOWEVER, on what has been produced so far, it would seem Simba; Pomp and Royal Ruler are the most promising trio for early consideration regarding the Great Nor-, them Foal Stakes, -with preference for Simba, by reason of two attractive victories when not fully strung up for the tasks. Chief Link would have, had to be considered seriously -r on Ellerslie spring form, but they Chief Ruler— Silver Link juvenile is not engaged. There has been nothing wrong with Royal Ruler's two. winning displays, in' each of which he threatened to go on another furlong, which throws out hopes regarding the Te Awamutu representative. Pomp's Randwick finishing effort for second foretells something for the Absurd — Pomyris colt, but nevertheless it may be wise to await Trentham result's. - So far as the Great Northern Derby is concerned, the majority of the main hopes' have been seen out this spring, and of; the bunch, Jlonour, Hunting

Cry, Eaglet, 'Pink Coat, Refresher, Glenartney/ Jaloux, Meprisant and False Scent are mostly discussed. Honour should be a vastly improved three-year-old since his third m the A.J.C."' Derby, and his showing at Riccarton may tend to make him favorite, though Hunting Cry's ten-furlong victory at Ellerslie. suggests he will go a mile and a-half safely. Eaglet is so full of grit that she threatens to go the twelve furlongs safely,'- but regarding Pink Coat more has to be .seen of him before any safe estimate can be gauged regarding his staying lability. ] r. . Meprisant is ..one of promise from the. south, but Refresher may not stay. . False Scent Is still a maiden, .but his second to Eaglet at Avondale threw out promise for him, with a bit of rae- i ing. G. D. Greenwood has a second candidate 'm Jaloux engaged, and with Honour also m, "G.D.'s" claim on the rich stake is regarded highly. It should prove to be avery interesting Great Northern Derby next New Year' 3. Day,