WANGANUI.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XX, Issue 1124, 26 October 1911, Page 6

WANGANUI.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

, WANGANUI, Oct. 24. Backers of Goodwin Park for the N. Z. Cup got a fright when the acceptances were first published as his name did not figure in the list, but a correction came along later and relieved the anxiety. The form shown by the son of Sylvia Park in the Wainui Handicap was very reassuring to those who have supported him for the big event at Riccarton. He will now have to carry a penalty but this is not likely to interfere with his prospects. As a matter of fact Tilley reckons that he extra weight will not be prejudiced to his chances, as it will probably mean that a more experienced rider will now be given the mount than would otherwise have been the case. It was fully expected that Lady Jean would not see the post in the N. Z. Cup. The daughter of Kilcheran is a nice looking filly which should do well later on, but so far has not shown any form. Toxward’s other representative, Lady Lucy, has also dropped out. Had she been brought back from Australia a month or so earlier, Fred Tilley might have been able to get her into something like nick, but he had no time to do anything with her after she did arrive. Labour Day was supposed to be go-

ing down for the Stewards Handicap, but her name does not figure amongst the acceptors. She will be allowed to take things easy for a while after the Waverley Meeting, and then be got ready for Fielding. Mendip galloped so well in the Higgie Handicap at the recent Wanganui Meeting that many put a tick against his name for the big money at Trentham, and their confidence was not misplaced. Jack Stewart is at present on a holiday visit to New Zealand after spending several months in Australia. He intends to return to Australia shortly, as he is engaged to ride in some of the hurdle and steeplechase races coming on. Stewart has a very high opinion of Malt King, and declares the son of Malster to be the best horse in Australia up to a mile and a half.