HORSES IN FORM FOR SATURDAY

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 387, 19 March 1937, Page 7

HORSES IN FORM FOR SATURDAY

“ODDS ON” REVIEWS THE FIELDS FOR STRATFORD. HANDY-SIZED FIELDS SHOULD FACE STARTER. The Stratford Racing Club’s autumn meeting, to be held to-morrow, has drawn a splendid percentage of acceptors from the nominations receiver}. Owners thereby ' signify their satisfaction, and desire to race their horses on the good track provided; consequenlty, handy-sized fields should face the starter.

AUTUMN HURDLES. Of £l3O. One mile and a-lialf.

The Autumn Hurdles opens pro- . seedings will: Silk Sox on top. With i out rec nt racing he can hardly be chosen, but n ay be more ready than many anticipate. Don Erma returned good time to win at Hawera. "-'ion to secure a third and a first over three miles Steepler at Paeroa 'and should gain a place. Forest Glow, who fell at Hawera before Indi.’at ins his chances, should be able to produce a better shoving here. Indiscretion has be n showing good trackform and may carry fair support King Pluto is n maiden whose recent work has attracted attention. —he other two will be at long prices. Place getters may be FOREST GLOW. DON E RMA. SILK BOX. * * * ■ TRIAL STAKE 3. Of £lOO. Five furlongs.

The Tfial Stakes contain -a godu field of 14 maidens from which eight horses could reasonably be chosen with a winners prospects. Arahura is seasoned end has shaped well. Glemthawn, prjbably the most seasoned, is well and due to break hislist of OWanga has been expected, secured third place amongst hacks at Opunate, and is doing good track work. Roscrana also shows promise on tracks and with Serviette who bhs alto secured pldcings. should be close up. Valroy and Gay Step are speedy whilst Royal Fire and Dawn Star may have admirers But that smart filly Eagle's Eye may' atone for several disappointments Naughty Marietta will have 'an opportunity in thir- long straight. River Feale, Runnin; Shoes and Swift Sand can hardly be recommended. Places at the post may assist patrons in deciding between

EAGLE’S EYE. NAUGHTY MARIETTA. ROSCRANA. * * * FLYING HANDICAP. Of £l7O. Six furlongs.

The Flying Handicap reveals Friesland top-weight but. it if presumed he will tackle the following event, but it produced here would be hard to beat. Lady Kyra is very well and appears like being the public choice at short odds. However, old Refresher, Who has failed lately, has bi en completing smart gallops full of running and may not yet be a spent light. Plato is really good when ready and recent outings may have improved him. Gold Mission easily accounted for Clessamor at Hawera and should the going be heavy would possess enhanced prospects. Airing, with a later engagement is good but runs “ins” and “outs.” Moatoa and Windscreen have no form. Thote securing places may be . LADY KYRA. REFRESHER. GOLD MISSION. * * * ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP. Of £220. One mile and a quarter.

The St. Patrick's Handicap may see Friesland 'at a short price and his decisive win in the Thompson must justify the choice. However, there may be considerable support tor Taitom, Onewhetu and International, and the last-named may be able to show l sufficient improvement with 251 b below Friesland to cause the latter to produce his very best to win. Royal Secret secured a good -third t'o G'ay Boy in smart time and his defe ' ion in the s;)tint reveals the hopes unertained. Aussie Ra has smart'

pned up and Daristock has been lot up recently. Tahurangi is always dangerous wh n distant travelling s not required, it looks like FRIESLAND ONEWHETU-INTERNATIONAL Bracket TAITORU. * -X- * A. W. BUDGE MEMORIAL. ■ I Of £lBO. Nine furlongs. I

The Budge Memorial asks Corowa to concede weight to several good horses. N: d Cu tie 'appears to have a full load also. Eonny Glow appears to be reaching her best and possesses good prospects. Reipar secured a second followed by an tnd to end victory in a difficult event at Wellington, can carry weight and apnea"3 the likely favourite. Red S’.nd has been racing against luck and may secure a place. Tail Light should not be ignored; he is ready. Sanhedrin is the one who may upset thing' . The other two can hardly be recommended. Saluting the judge may be

REIPAR. RED SAND. BONNY GLOW. * * * JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of £125. Five furlongs.

The Juvenile Handicap over five furlongs requires notice of positions at the post. Winsome Lu, reported well, may have difficulty in disposing of Wildflower who is not harshly treated and reads well. Seaham and Gaily both own to good placings and being now more seasoned may extend the top wt ights. Lickem likewise 13 a improver with good prospects. Fafner has been in long enough to begin to prove hie breeding. The others hardly appeal. Possibly pla.ee getters may be

WILDFLOWER. SEAHAM. LICKEM. * * * HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP.

The Highweight Handicap, run over about seven furlongs is headed by Onewhetu who may prefer an earlier engagement, but if produced here, even with 9.10, may be too classy. Plato, Gold Mission, and Refresher also own to an earlier engagement and appear well weighted here. Bantry ttrongly appeals at these weights but if there is heavy going Mustang takes preference. International, it reserved, has fair prospects. Earlier defections may assist to sort them thus:

ONEWHETU, BANTRY. MUSTANG. ** ’ * FAREWELL HANDICAP Of £l3O. Six furlongs.

The Farewell Handicap contains four acceptors with previous engagements. Airing will need to produce bis best to give weight and a beating to Eara or Captain Tudor, and both runners should secure a place Erebus only needs the jump out. Te Broney demonstrated ot Opunake "'hat she can do amongst hacks and with Autumn Leaf possesses a fair chance. Flying Chief draws attention and ehould carry considerable support. Kentucky Song and Dancing Lady are not chanceless but the remainder could hardly make the grade. Those filling places may be EARA. FLYING CHIEF. CAPTAIN TUDOR,

Silk Sox 11 3 Callamost 9 0 Don Erma 10 7. Sleepy 9 0 Forest Glow 9 9 King Pluto 9 0 Indiscretion 9 0

Arahura 8 7 Serviette 8 7 Glenthawn 8 7 Swift Sand 8 7 Ohanga 8 7 Valroy 8 7 River Feale 8 7 Gay Step 8 0 Roscrana 8 7 Dawn Star 8 0 Royal Fire 8 7 Eagle’s Eye 8 0 Running Naughty Shoes 8 7 Marietta 8 0

Friesland 9 7 Refresher 8 0 Lady Kyra 9 4 Moatoa 7 7 Plato S 8 Airing 7 7 Gold Mission 8 3 Windscreen 7 7

Friesland 9 4 Aussie Ra 7 12 Taitoru 8 10 Tahurangi 7 11 Onewhetu 8 10 Davistock 7 7 Royal Secret 8 0 International 7 7

Corowa 9 9 Sanhedrin. 8 1 Ned Cuttie 8 11 Naughty 1 Bonny Glow 8 11 Marietta 7 7 i Reipar 8 11 Glenthawn 7 7 I Red Sand 8 10 Silver Gold 7 7 i Tail Light 8 4

Winsome Lu 9 3 Auto Sweep 7 7 Wildflower 9 1 St. Cedric 7 7 Seaham 8 1 Gay Gaily 7 12 Marionette 7 7 Lickem 7 8 Fafner 7 7 Gay Step 7 7 Settlement 7 7

Of £145. About seven furlongs. Onewhetu 9 10 Moatoa 8 • 0 Plato 9 s Bantry 8 0 Gold Mission 9 4 Windsoreen 8 0 Refresher 9 1 Erebus 8 0 Mustang 8 u International 8 0

Airing 9 0 Autumn Leaf 7 11 Erebus 8 10 Flying Chief 7 9 Captain Kentucky Tudor 8 8 Song .. 7 8 Eara 8 6 Ohanga 7 Te Broney Dancing 8 ■ 5 Running Shoes 7 7 Lady 8 2 Waiwhetu 7 7