WITH THE GALLOPERS.

Thames Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 18511, 1 June 1932, Page 3

WITH THE GALLOPERS.

GREAT NORTHERN DOUBLE.

Prospects of Candidates.

CORNWALL POSSIBILITIES

NOTES BY “CANARD.”

At last the long-looked-for Great

i Northern meeting is imminent, and all punters’ hopes will be centred, in the possibilities, of tlieir fancies. Op Friday, the fia§s will be flying, and it is proposed ,to deal with the Great Northern Hurdles, Great Northern Steeples and Cornwall Handicap today, leaving the minor events for tomorrow. Taking the Hurdles, the only defection to date is that of last year’s winner, Prince Lu, who was damaged When schooling the other day. This leaves Corry’s pair—Make Up and Landmark—at the head of affairs, and there is no denying the strength of the bracket. There is a disposition to favour Make Up for this event, but, in the writer’s opinion, he will be better suited by the Steeples, whilst his stablemate should go better over the battens. Make Up may not take on the Hurdles. This pail' are sure to carry confident support, which ever is the election. Nukumai Is next on the list, and the oldster is not a spent light yet, and is working ’(veil. Now that Prince Lu is out, Luminary, Lucess and Nassock. will represent the McLean stable, and all three should go well. Nassock may elect to take on the Greenlane Steeples, and should be

a better prospect in that. High Pitch is showing signs of coming to his best, and with Wednesday’s weather forecast wet, should be closer than many at the finish’ Easterly has

won in his last three starts over battens, but has yet to go 21 miles, and the last four furlongs may do the trick. Callamart won the Grand National Hurdles, but has not had the racing, and has not shown up too well in schooling displays. Still, one never knows, but it is doubtful if public fancy will be too much with her. Standfast was early looked

upon as almost a certainty, but Dr Grant’s gelding’s jumping display at Te Rapa did not enhance his prospects with “Canard”; frankly, he ran his fences down twice. Paris is one with a show, but the Steeples is more in his line. The Invercargill lepper can stay well, but is not a certain fencer at top speed. Advance Camp is as likely as any of the under ten stone division to bring off a surprise, but Claremore is more likely to take on the Steeples. The fact that the two races are run on successive days will lead to some defections. The same applies to Master Lu, who reads better over timber. Lucess should go well, but the most likely in the lower lot is Full Mark, who has received a special preparation for this race, and . is likely to be the hardest to beat.' Second and third in his last two starts, and a winner in excellent time over two miles, it will be a good one to beat him. Kawainga is iffy, but has toe. Staying ability—unknown. Paddon won so nicely at Te Rapa that he must he considered, but he is better placed in the Penrose Hurdles, and is likely to_ take these on. Balloon and Fcrnden have jumpers’ chances, the latter being preferred. The choice may finalise down to: Full Mark Corry’r. choice High Fitch from: GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES, of £1000; 22j miles. Make Up 10.10, Landmark 10.10, Nukumai 10. S, Luminary 10.0, High Pitch 10.0, Easterly 9.12, Callamart 9.10, Standfast 9.9, Paris, Advance Camp, Claremore, Master Lu 9-1, Lucess, Full Mark 9.6, Nassock, Kawainga 9.2, Paddon, Balloon, Fernden 9.0. The result of the Hurdles will play a big part in the defections from the Great Northern Steeples, for any falls will probably result in the pen being used. Providing Make Up starts only in the Steeples, he is likely to be the popular choice, but he has yet to .g o 33 miles and handle the hill. Wiltshire is in the right condition, but is suspected of favouring a leg, and this may cause him to take on a shortei steeples. Billy Boy has shown that he can handle weight, and the Ellerslie country, too, and he is the most consistent steeplechaser in the Province. There is just a doubt as to his stamina. Make Up has been dealt with, but Paris, though he may not stay it out, can be ticked off as dangerous for a while. Landmark reads better in the Hurdles. Then comes Claremore, and the ex-Thames-trained horse will be very hard. Although he did not jump too well at Te Rapa, yet he has been schooling with remarkable freedom, and his liking for the course should stand him in good stead when the business end is reached. Master Lu, last year’s winner, has gone on the right way but it is doubtful if he has had suf-. ftcient racing. However, he has a, show —and a good one. Nukumai is; a bit long in the tooth for the jouiney, whilst Lucess is likely to be m the Hurdles’ field. Nevertheless, if reserved, he will make a bold showing. Beau Cavalier probably needs a race, and should do better at Wellington, though a little bird from his training quarters whispers that his party are very confident, indeed, that he can stage a comeback. So were Jim Jefferies’! Mangani and Callamart did not appeal, but Advance Camp has a plodder’s chance. Copey is a sticker, and won down South nicely. Foxhound may bring olf a surprise, for he can stay for a week, but the pace is sure to be on and the company too rich. Still, a win for Jimmy Irwin would make us all

rejoice. Jen is a fair sort, and Nassock is an unlikely starter in this, being likely to take on the other classes. The trouble is that many may be withdrawn, but, given a start, it may finish: Claremore Make Up Lucess from:—• GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLES, of £1000; about 33 miles. Wiltshire, Billy Boy 10.13, Make Up 10.9, Paris 10.8, Landmark 10.5, Claremore, Master Lu 10.2, Nukumai 9.12, Lucess 9.11, Beau Cavalier, Mangani 9.9, Callamart 9.5, Advance Camp 9.2, Copey, Foxhound, Jen, Nassofclt 9.0. Sixteen are left in .the Cornwall Handicap, and they are';a good even lot, if one excepts Limeen, 'who is an unlikely starter. Historic has the top-weight, and looked as if he needed a bit of racing at Te Rapa. Arikira should not be left out of calculations, and, the brown jacket may show up at the finish. He finishes like a train. True Shaft is fancied by his connections, and is due to return to Australia shortly. Little Doubt seems to have come right now, but he is a moody horse, and has not shown a liking for Ellerslie, He will probably be favourite, but he may trip them all. King’s Archer, on the other hand, does like the course, and he has had a special preparation for this. His party do not consider defeat, and they may be right. Sunny Sky has to be taken on trust over the extra two furlongs, but has always shown signs of finishing on. The Gisborne mare may run well enough. Motere has not had much racing, and the journey may not be far enough for him. Vandyke is sure to go well, for he is steadily improving. Protomint is too moody to be with, but Gay Cockade must be given a good chance in the going. Bronze Tray, if his party are interested enough, might bring off a surprise—but it would be a sui-prise! Gay Idea, from the same family, is another to watch. Imamint is a real mudlark, and won handily at Hamilton over a mile, showing signs of staying on. A good outside chance for her. Good Idea was second to Little Doubt at Hamilton, and may run a better race. Jaelldy Karo has an outside show. Much depends upon the going and the draw, but the likely ones are: King’s Archer Arikira Vandyke from: CORNWALL HANDICAP, of £6OO. One mile and a quarter. Historic 9.11, Arikira 9.1, True Shaft 8.0, Little Doubt 7.13, King’s Archer 7.11, Sunny Sky 7.10, Motere 7.8, Vandyke 7.7, Protomint, Gay Cockade 7.2, Bronze Tray, Gay Idea, Imamint, Good Idea, Jaelldy Karo, Limeen 7.0.