RACING NEWS & VIEWS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 81, 31 May 1946, Page 2

RACING NEWS & VIEWS

Very Promising A promising candidate seen out at the Waikato meeting is the three-year-old Night Venture, by Night Raid from Palestrina. He comes from a fine line of winners and is owned and trained by Mr A. Winder, Hamilton.

The Great Northern Master Meruit, last year’s winner of the Grand National Steeples is executing very solid work at Ellerslie over the big obstacles, and still holds the position of first favourite for the Great Northern. It is expected that he will be in perfect trim for the big event on June 3. Consistent Molly Bon, whose record in the last five starts is two firsts, a second, third and fourth is bred on winning lines. Mr F. J. Docherty, of Ellerslie, may have a very successful season with her next year. She is by Vaals—Ornamental by Ornamentation from Vocal Princess by Comedy King from Yepperdale by William the Third. Being Wintered The Te Aroha owned Flowerburn, who has so far won £I7OO in stakes, and who races best on firm tracks is at present enjoying a paddock holiday before being taken up again in the spring.

Not Coming North The Grand National winner of two years ago, trained Timaru, was nominated for the Great Northerns, but his trainer, Ernie Ellis, has decided to keep him for events nearer home, where just now thgre are no Master Meruits or Brantomes

Quite a Bargain The Wanganui mare, Derryogue, by Foxlight—Queen’s Choice, although only a four-year-old is to be retired from the turf. Secured for 100 guineas she has won over £I6OO in stakes. The Scotchman Victorious The Gisborne sportsman, owner of the champions Kindergarten and Golden Souvenir, has lately added to his home team the three-year-old by Sly Fox from Decanter, which he has named “The Scotchman.” The said Scotchman has already won two races.