NEW CALEDONIAN DISCOVERY.

Dozerdust, Volume 1, Issue 24, 27 November 1943, Page 2

NEW CALEDONIAN DISCOVERY.

r Men fight all shapes & si&es like racing horses run ” Kipling. B RACING horses are usually unpopular, and always unprofitable, iil they do not run first, second or third ” we were told by Bercy Burling, owner of the wonder horse. Trainer L.H; Scott and Owner Bulling were busy with axe and cold chisel trimming the somewhat elongated feet of their pride, « We have no doubts about our nag, he is the goods, though we are not letting too much out at present/ .. In the txta'-l he has done pretty well Trainer Scot* told us, as he proceeded to dost", the horse with castor oil. ;:x: Percy Burling was reticent on how he came to make the discovery, but it. is rumoured in the racing world that he horse wandered into his - tent in the early hours of the mornings. . .a few days ago. A black gelding, of indeterminate . ago and unp r 3 ssi ng appearance, ho is ' ' . out of Cherry Brandy by Wizard - registered in the Stud So ok as Plonk. Both dam' and sire have records that speak for themselves, as Jimmy Elio ry> Snow Hendry and Jimmy Hilary can testify. :;: In a special release, cxcluCdve to Dozerdust, Trainer Scott whisper- “ ed that trials took place at night in order to avoid publicity. When a stop watch with a luminous - dial could be procured , weight from Jockey. K. Craig transferred to Plogik and sufficient pieces of stale brca& raked up to meet the horses voracious petitlie the major problems of training would bo solved. Owner Burling says horse’s appearance suggest a lack • of vitamin c content.*::: HAD • time permitted Honk would have been sent over to N.2. Cup, but owner now has to be content with Auckland Cup, He will be ridden ■ by Craig in all future races - both' trainee and owner say Craig ,inspires confidence and can ride anything with hair on. One pecularity of the horse is a sneaking regard for the Officers Moss; he has boon seen eying it several time lately - boys say it would not surprise them to soehim make an effort to sample food there some meal time. ::: WE approached P ornaters Pasco and Gray for an opinion on Plonk, but in fairness to thocookhouse group we refrain from publishing tho opinions expressed. Nevertheless keep your eye on tho nag.