THE MUNICIPAL TOWN PLATE.

Cromwell Argus, Volume I, Issue 37, 27 July 1870, Page 5

THE MUNICIPAL TOWN PLATE.

Being successful in predicting the winner of the great Mayoralty Handicap, 1 make bold to name the winners of the coming events for the Municipal Town Plates. Only guessing what’s likely to bo nominated, I can scarcely expect to bo so correct this time in ray tips. I sincerely regret one excellent horse being disqualified, owing to his not being bred in the district. I consider it scarcely fair, seeing that, when ho had the walk-over before, the question was never raised : so much for the Stewards. For the Bridge Stake, the only horses I know of are Butcher Boy and Yeung Kanaka, and on these two I will proceed to give you an opinion. Kanaka is a tried horse, and, I fear, will not stay for the distance. The ground is so- hard, that I am of opinion he will grow groggy on his fore-pins. He is by far too weedy for mo; lacks muscular power - , and can’t be depended on—he’s too knowing for his trainers. I’m not on with him. I should advise that ho be turned out, and pensioned. He has already done good service, and wo want now blood. Butcher Boy is rather a promising colt, and acquitted himself very well in his maiden run. I think it’s safe to back him. For the Kawarau Stake, there are only two likely to be nominated—Young Sawdust and Gunny Bags. Both fine colts, with equal merits, but too inexperienced, I fear. Neither have had patch training, and are just off the grass. I would very much like to see them take their preliminary gallop, when I will be able to judge more accurately which is likely to win. Peeping Bob, July 26, 1870.