WANGANUI PROSPECTS FOR TOMORROW

Chronicle (Levin), 6 February 1948, Page 6

WANGANUI PROSPECTS FOR TOMORROW

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WELLINGTON, Feb. 6. Chief interest in tomorrow'^ racing .will be in the; . Wanganui Centennial Cup, which has drawn one ofithe best Cup fields Wanganui has experienced for several . ypars. "&:.fact the acceptances for all the first day events • are unusually- large, so much ■ so that provision for ,, div;isions/in the Kai- Iwi Mhiden and Victory Hack Handi- ^ caps have had to be provided for. However, there is.,a /'• likelihood of avoiding divisions in at least one of,the 'events. The weather in Wanganui is reported to be fine and the track is in excellent condition. .

iWiVi"rtVrt«*ViriWiTr*inii *«» The good stake attached to the Cup has attracted some of . the best mid'dle-distance handicappers in the North Island. Gay Stroller has recovered from the injury he received o*n the final day of the Manawatu meeting. He- worked so impressively at Awapuni earlier in the week that previous .doubt as.to his prospects has now vanished and with W. J. Broughton up he certainly reads as holding a good chance. Unlucky at Trentham Silver Treasure has come into strong demand and looks like being the favourite. He Will certainly be one of the hardest to beat as als.o will the . consiste'nt but unlucky Yasda. Unless something unforeseen/s in store these three should figh/'out the issue. Makihg his debut in open company,.; Play Boy should make ■ his presence. felt in the Flying Handicap. . He always races well . fresh. Theocritus and Shiraz, recent win--ners," will- dispute favouritism and both can be expected to be in the dispute at.the right end. Red Herring is a lightweight prospect as also is Night School. Trotting enthusiasts will. have plenty to keep them occupied with the , Inter-Dominion fixture at Eosom. Auckland. •