Region Picked In Waikato Hurdles

Press, Volume C, Issue 29513, 13 May 1961, Page 4

Region Picked In Waikato Hurdles

"The Press" Special Service

AUCKLAND. May 13. Two miles and eight flights through the heaviest ground are likely to test the best of the runners in the Waikato Hurdles at Te Rapa tomorrow. Region is one most In favour and the chances of Count Lin, McKenzie and San Diego are also rated highly. Wet weather during the last day or two lias brought the

Takanini gelding Craddock into firm favour for the first leg of the double, the President’s Handicap. It is when the going becomes very wet that Craddock excels and the chances of his having the conditions right to his liking look bright indeed. The second leg, tiie Stewards' Handicap, looks open. Glen Count, Don Palatine, Relight, Disorder and Wakatere are five of the form candidates and Starboard is another: Another interesting event will be the Vercoe Steeplechase, in which Contract will be trying for his second successive win over country. Selections:— 11.15 a.m.—Melville Steeplechase: Contract. Fend. Double Noon—City Hack Handicap: First Division—Crown and Anchor, Avocado. Second Division—Sir Her. rv. Bonnie Dee. 12 45 p.m—Vercoe Steeplertiase: Sea Contour. Overseas. High Star. 1.30 p.m—President's Handicap: Craddock. Nukuatu. Pin Money. t. 15 p.m.—Waikato Hurdles: Region. Count Lin. McKenzia. 3 p.m.—Otorohanga Hack Handicap: Lady A vocal. Truella. Surf Queen. 3.45 p.m.—Stewards' Handicap: Glen Count. Disorder, Count Palatine. 4.30 p.m.—Jlcrohu Haek Handicap: Alphie. Dolomars. Commodore Smith.