THE WELLINGTON MEETING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21544, 16 January 1932, Page 16

THE WELLINGTON MEETING

Although the two events for straightout trotters at the Wellington meeting to-day will be contested by disappointing fields, the balance of the card carries the impression that the fixture will at least be a sporting success. The first race is timed to start at 12.10 p.m. Royal Silk, with the glamour of his three wins at Auckland still fresh on him, is one of the most favoured candidates for the Gold Cup, and he must be regarded as being nicely placed on 4.20. At the recent Canterbury Park meeting Dilworth showed a return to her best form, but it is doubtful whether the somewhat' delicate Travis Axworthy mare will hold that form. Wrackler should be right at the top of his form as a result of his recent racing, but taking a line through Auckland form Royal Silk should finish in front of him again. Harold Logan is on a mark from which only a real ‘tehampjon could win, but ho is undoubtedly all that, and it is short odds on him finishing in a place. The speed will be turned on from the word “Go!" and likely placegetters are Royal Silk, Wrackler, and Harold Logan. Worthy Queen’s performances at Auckland make her stand out in the Kaitoke Handicap, and Dark M'Kinney is also like to carry big money. In the field that will contest the Novice Dash Handicap the public are likely to look for the winner among those on the limit. Edna Worthy, Midnight Sun, and Warbird are likely to be backed. Bay Admiral is the stayer of the Hutt Handicap field, and Chenaway and Arabond appear to be the best of the others. Silver, de Oro looks nicely placed on the front of the Improvers’ Handicap, and she may find Wilbur White and Aristotle the hardest horses to beat. The running in the Kaitoke Handicap will throw some light on the Progressive Handicap, but Dark M’Kinney and Worthy Queen are likely to be the favourites. , , Practically all of the horses engaged in the Probationers’ Handicap will be seen out earlier in the afternoon, and so some guide may be got to their prospects in ■ the race. Arthur Chimes and Lohengrin may show improved form. If Arabond and Chenaway are reserved for the Dispatch Handicap they will probably dispute favouritism, but in their absence Eon will carry the big money.