PROSPECTS FOR TODAY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 27388, 13 May 1950, Page 5

PROSPECTS FOR TODAY

Waikato

Out-size fields are engaged at the Wai>kato Racing Club's meeting, which will open at Te Rapa today. Several South Island horses are engaged, but they will need to produce their best form to be in the money. The track is expected to be in good order. Selections are:— 11.0: Matangi Hack Hurdles.—First division: Master Arthur. Foxlyn, Euryalus. Second division: Paul, Redingote, Lord Holland. , . 11.45: Te Rapa Plate.—First division: Thinker, Hunting Flight, Bob’s Own. Second division: Balham, Spiteful Lad, Herowin. 12.30: Waikato Hurdles.—Vienna View, Ruling Master, Folkestone. . I. Hamilton Handicap.—Akbar, Happy Issue, Lord Elgin. 2.10: Gordonton Hack Handicap.—First division: Con Spirito, State Control, Tossup. Second division: Rhett Butler, Kittyshah, Trusting. 3.0: Maeroa Handicap.—Chatrill. Ututere, Tiger Tan. 3.50: Frankton Steeplechase.—Hazsoult, Colonel Smart, Duke Royal. 4.40: Whatawhata Hack Handicap.— Mark Off, Reliance, Mary Marvel. Egmont The Egmont Racing Club will conclude its meeting today. The fields are of similar strength to those of last week, and form shown then should provide a reliable guide. The favourites may be selected from the following:— 11. Manawapou Hurdles.—Foveran, Waratangi, Odysseus. 11.45: Shorts Hack Handicap.—First, division: Recess, Medieval King. Second division: Master Menteith, Sentimental. 12.30: Mokoia Handicap.—Paddy Joe. Intervene, Defence. , , , _ 1.15: Davidson Handicap.—Robin s Reward, Master McGrath, Lord Manna. I. Adamson Steeplechase.—Master Patrick, Dawn March, Gay Rouen. 2.30: Waihi Hack Handicap.—First division: Hialeah, Monasterboice. Second division: Amber Glow, Chaluck. 3.15: Tonks Memorial Hack Plate.— Merripay, Inky, St. Martin. 4.0: Borough Hack Handicap.—First division: Now Then, General Sand. Second division: Rosearna. Gerry’s Gift. Otaki-Maori Big fields are engaged at the OtakiMaori Racing Club’s meeting today, and the racing should be of a high order. Horses likely to be prominent are:— il.O: Tangiuru Hack Steeplechase.— Bonifort, Beauform. The Reiver. 11. Waikanae Maiden No. I.—Lady Lucina, Rannoch, Gay Echo. 12.25- Pukehou Hack Handicap.—Lady Ella. Recess, Cadwallon. 1.10: Ta Tinui Kara Handicap.—Carnegie, Barrage, The Rip. 1.55: Waikanae Maiden No. 2.—Floral Art, Relate, News King. 2.40: Tainui Hack Handicap.—Survivor, Bovhood, Frond. 3.30’ Taipua Handicap.—Golden Sun, Nakura Demure. 4.20: Ohau Hack Handicap.—Hoeroa. Waipipi, Lord Burford.