RANGITIKEI R.C. MEETING.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 17241, 20 March 1918, Page 7

RANGITIKEI R.C. MEETING.

OPENS TO-DAY.

'BY "MULTIFORM.")

.The weather at the time of writing looks anything but good, but the track ar. Bulls which is on the hard side, will no doubt benefit by the heavy isiiowers which are passing o'vfer the district.

Jhe first race, the Trial Plate (five furlongs), which starts at 11.30, Ms 24 nominations, but no doubt sever.il will not be started. Ibex, who has been dome; good work on our local tiacks, will probably have to fight tn\t the finish with the Fordell represen intive, Bayberry. Broad Arrow, ;\};o is trained on the Bulls course, has the reputation of being some good. In the Scott Memorial Stakes, 111----wakore, who has shown very promising form recently, should find Moutoa Queen and Astor the most likely mien to have to beat.

In the Rangitikei Cup (a mile and a quarter), Nobleman, 9.3, does not like the ground when it is soft or greasy, so y l must pass him out of my calculations. Gang Awa' and Henry CT.iy should, with Gold Soult, provide :/n interesting race.

Toldi, Calnis, and Paparess should bo there or thereabouts at the business end of the Ohakea Hurdles.

Turangnpito, 9.0, will have "W. Price on. him if he starts in tho Carnarvon Hack Race (six furlongs), and may hohave -better at the barrier than he did at Hawera. All Over and Zela will run well.

Quinn's Post and Signorella will no doubt be well backed in the Pukenui Welter (seven furlongs). S

In the ParawaTvui Welter, Haumaknka and Bradamante, who have shown good form lately, should have most to pay a£ the finish. "Cello will probably run a, good race, and may upset calculations.

Ptaceato. 9.4, will-have to keep busy to keep out of Tonutoro's way in the Xgatiapa Hack (5 furlongs).