RACING NEWS & VIEWS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 29, 25 September 1946, Page 3

RACING NEWS & VIEWS

A Trotter for Thames The Christchurch trotter, Waitiku has been purchased by Mr A. W. Rabbidge, a sporting enthusiast of Thames. Lord Barwon Late news anent Lord Barwon is to the effect that it is most unlikely that he will start again in Australia. The sea trip from New Zealand upset the black colt and he has not been making any progress in his track work. Piccolo For Melbourne The Inflation—Sweet Music gelding, Piccolo, now raced by a Dunedin sportsman is booked for a trip to Melbourne in the near future. In the meantime he is getting through a preparation that should enable him to race soon after his arrival on “the other side.” A Thoroughbred Acquisition Lady Nikotine, purchased in England for Sir James Fletcher, arrived in Auckland last week. She is a chestnut filly by The Satrap from Nitrokis by Mahomorid. Nitrokis is a half-sister to the brilliant Tiffin winner of eight races and £16,516 in stakes. Working Freely Kindergarten has been keenly inspected by track watchers at Awapuni, who have seen the champion executing good half-pace work on the sand. So far he is not showing any signs of unsoundness or even soreness. The N.Z. Cup The four year old Thornbridge by Foxbridge—Rose Latour, winner of the Ashburton Handicap is now being specially prepared for the N.Z. Cup to be run in November. He has good staying qualifications. The Ruling Favourite The present favourite for the Melbourne Cup is On Target, owned by Mr E. O. Kirby, of Melbourne. He is closely related to Wotan and Beau Vite, both distinguished winners. The owner’s family won the Cup some years ago with The Parisian. To Be Retired The Hastings trained Poutatau, by Colossus—Tripping, is to be retired from the galloping tracks. In his racing career he has started 121 times for 18 wins, 18 seconds and 20 thirds.