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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19640, 7 November 1933, Page 5

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METROPOLITAN T.C. PROSPECTS UNFAVOURABLE FOR TO-DAY. Special to The Herald ” CHRISTCHURCH, November 6. The outlook is as unpromising as possible for the opening of the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting tomorrow. Rain was falling heavily at a late hour to-night, and even if it clears before the morning the track must be in a sorry state. Present intentions, however, are to carry on if at all possible. As a result of the changed conditions, Satin King has come back into favour for the Trotting Cup, and opinion is now divided between Red Shadow and Satin King. CARTERTON R.C HANDICAPS. By Telegraph—Press Association CARTERTON, November 6. The following handicaps have been declared for the Carterton Racing Club’s meeting by Mr J. E. Henrys: CARRINGTON HIGH WEIGHT, of 70 sovs; minimum weight 9st.; 1 mile— Thrasher 10.10, Revision 9.13, Hazoor 9.11, Flower 9.6, Red Top 9.0, Te Ua 9.0, Sage 9.0, Milnrow 9.0. WAIRARAPA COUNTY CUP, of 145 sovs; II miles—-Curie 9.13, Takakua 8.13, Athdspear 8.9, Arrow Lad 8.8, Chopin 8.6, La Poupee 7.13, Miladi 7.11, Aiguille 7.11, Epigram 7.8, Thrasher 7.7, Saltpot 7.0, Colossical 7.0. CARTERTON HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 7 furlongs—West Tor 9.5, Might 9.5, Green Patch 8.8, Pegged Exchange 8.7, Bonnie Vale 8.1, Willowmere 7,5, Lovecourt 7.5, Sir Spear 7.4, Movietone 7.3, Snowball 7.3. TARATAHI HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; minimum weight 7.7.; 7 furlongs—Kalmuck 9.0, Colossical 8.13, Sanguine King 8.12, Revision 8.10, Hazoor 8.8, Bonnie Vale 8.4, Shootist 8.2, Grand Blow 7.11, Rhea 7.9, Red Top 7.9, Windward 7.9, Willowmere 7.8, Lovecourt 7.8, White Squall 7.7, Werohia 7.7, BUNNY MEMORIAL, of 100 sovs; minimum weight 7.7; 7 furlongs—Slippery 9.8, Equitant 9.3, Arrow Lad 8.12, La Poupee 8.11, Miladi 8.10, Aiguille 8.9, Navaho 8.8, Esteem 8.8, Kozan 8.6, Vertigern 8.5, Epigram 7.13, Sir Pombal 7.9, Colossical 7.7. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 6 furlongs—Lady Nan 8.9, Haulbowline 8.10, Green Patch 8.9, Lady Ronald 8.9, Acceptable 8.9, Pegged Exchange 8.9, Zetes 8.2, Grand Blow 7.9, Maypay 7.7, Lovecourt 7.6, Sir Spear 7.5, Roderick Dhu 7.5, Oscillation 7.4, Millestra 7.4, Movietone 7.4, My Ideal 7.4. FLEMINGTON NOTES HALL MARK AND lIIS CUP ENGAGEMENT. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 6, 9.20 p.m.) MELBOURNE, November 6. Scratchings for the Melbourne Cup are:—Trivento, Petau, Palphar and Break Up. The owner, Mr C. B. Kellow states that Hall Mark will remain in the Cup till to-morrow when a decision as to the colt’s running will be reached. The following New Zealanders are engaged in minor races: Hurdle—Bay Acre, Hunt the Slipper. Highweight— Rulanut. Mimosa Stakes—Berith. Queen Helen. Yanyean Handicap, first division—Closing Time. Second division—Ruling Light. Acceptors for the Oaks are: Heroic Lass, Hap. Helensbrook, Folk Lore, Kulajah, Blue Shot, Blenda, Little Queen, Outback, Golden Hair. HALL MARK’S PERFORMANCE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, November 6. The “Sydney Morning Herald,” commenting on the Derby, says from third last to a runaway victory would seem an almost impossible achievement, but Hall Mark definitely proved his claims to be the outstanding three-year-old of the day by such a marvellous performance in the Victoria Derby. Hall Mark was going just as strongly passing the judge’s box as when he began his phenomenal run. His time, too, startled the crowd, equalling Phar Lap's record, which was certainly not expected, considering the force of the wind. Hall Mark covered himself with glory. Blixten was a sad disappointment. The latter was also a long way back in the early part of the race, and did not get by any means as clear a run as Hall Mark, but over the last two furlongs he was unable to respond to any material extent, and was actually outstayed by Miramond. Palphar did much better than expected, although he had no chance with the winner in the strait. Trivento did not look like winning at any stage, in fact, the field was simply outclassed by Hall Mark.