THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 27, 26 October 1918, Page 2

THE TURF

• TO-DAY'S MEETING AT TIiENTHAM THE FIELDS REVIEWED [BY GLENCOE.I Tho weather now seems settled, and there is every indication of a flue day for the first day of the Trcnthom racea. Visitors do not seen)'to bo ob numerous as in previous years, but there will doubtless be the usual crowd when tho totalieator shuts down for the opening event. The train cervices arc advertised. Thoso who prefer to go by road are referred to the motor bus service, which leaves Whitmore Street from 9 a.m. onwards. Tho course will be on tho holding side, but should improve considerably as the daj; ■wears on,'and with a continuance of tho present fine weather there Bhould bo uperfect turf by Monday, Proceedings will commence at-11.30 a.m. with tho Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase; The field is not a strong one, and' if Noc-' turnaL who is in at the minimum, can. get round the country, he may hold the others safo. Waioture is a good safe conveyance, and lias.hor Otalii form to recommend her. Gywnno comes of a jumping family, but in tho past ho has not acted well in heavy going. There is a very big field in the Rimu-ta-ka- Handicap, in which Royal Star, Tigritiya, and Black Hill havo incurred ponaltios. Tigritiya iB an unlikely Btarter, and will be reserved for tho October Handicap, run later in the day. Wappiug is a. consistent but unlucky performer, and is suro to bo in the Hnielight to-day. Hobur goes well in soft going, and has previously won over the same dislanco at Trcntham. Sardinia is nicely -weighted after his good form at Rlccarton In August. Black Hill ahvavs races well with the going on tho dead side, and backers are suro to pay him sonio attention today. Amongst the light-woights is the well-bred War March, who so far has 1 not shown in nublic. the same form as he docs on thts tracks. Risingham is an improving three-ycar-old, and ho goos well in heavy going, as do most of tho Rokeby stock. The Taita, Handicap (four furlongs) has drawn a big field of two-year-olds, but most of them havo so far not sported silk, and tho ones with a race will havo' a big advanta-go to-day. Lady, Ball, with Deeley in the saddle, may carry tlio most Bupport, for there was a lot of merit in nor winning essay av Masterton. Russet snowed out well in tne hanmcap at Wingatui, and ho too will bo borne in mina. Uhaeroma, a full-sister to informal, should be at home on tho straight lour furlongs, as she is regularly wonted on it, aim of the others Koto Wreatfl showed up well enougn at Opuki lo givo her a chance second to none. Ohaeronia, is a very Bniart beginner, whioh is a big lactor towards success. Opinions are very divided about tho Wellington Handicap, but the top-weight Volo is Buch n. good performer in heavy going ' that ho cannot be left out of calculations. Detroit is another that will bo suited by tho going, as will Bagdad, who Bcored in tho Parliamentary Handicap in July. KUmoon was the early favourite, but lie. may go out of the public eye- to-day, as ho looks as if he is starting to feel tne effects of tho racing and travelling he hiis had. Tho three bottom weights, Battle • Song, Sedd-el-Uahr, and Bronk Delaya-l are an fancied by their connections. There is a very big field in the October Handicap, and the majority of them aro expected to go to tho post, aB at tho time of writing Preparation is tho only withdrawal Some very smart performers figure in the list, including Maioha, Eleus, Matatua, Tigritiya, and Oratress. Oratress and Onslaught aro suro to he amongst the public fancies. Rewi Poto has been withdrawn from the ~ Wainui Handicap, Form Tip has been' racing most consistently this season, and. he is sure to shape well to-day. Kiltess ' was well up in heavy going at Opaki, andi Hastio was noticed finishing very fast in' tho Flying Handicap at Masterton, while on the second day he camo out and won a hack race. Cherry Mart can muster up a lot of pace, but the last furlong may bo against her. It iB announced that War.plano is an unlikely starter in the Wellesley Stakes, as he does not handle himself well in heavy going. The stable will rely on lirmlne, who is by. Martian from Ermeugarde. Royal Stag and Affectation havo both shown a lot of pace in public, while Surveyor and Flight Commander have big private reputations. Bitholia was a bit unlucky >at tho start at Jlasterton. and ho may do hotter to-day. Cronidcs ia : credited with being ft swallow catcher, but , it is not in his iavonr that ho has not raced yet. ■ ■. . . ■. Despite his big : burden, .Croesus is expected to be very prominent at the finish, of tho' Shorts' Handicap. - is ■ backward, but' Parisian Diamond should,be ■ a much improved.horse : for thft race ho. had -at • Opaki. Demos will- probably bo affected by the long straight, but BonnieMaid will see it out well, and Ip local circles she is expected to distinguish her-Trent-ham visitors are reminded that ' there is no shortage of 'overcoats or umbrellas at our store. A fine, range of Burberry and John Barran coats in ■stock. Herb. Price's, 54-56 Willis Street.-. Advt. ;. . ■ Trainers and Jockeye-Vißit our store. Wo are noted for shirts, nyjama.ii, Station, Panama, and "Straw Hats; a beautiful Btock to select from. Herb. Price, 6466 Willis Street.-Advt. Tho Eastbourne Borough Council's motorbus will leave Rona Bay to-day and Monday at 9.30 a.m. for the Trentham Racecourse. , . Tho Westland Racing Club is issuing an attractive programme for its midsummer meeting, fixed for January 7 and, 8, 1919. ' Tho stakes total £1300. being an increase of £300 on last seasons statteß. alio pimcipal race, the Westland Mile Handicap, is now worth, 200 sovs. The Programme includes two trotting events each day, the four events being well endowed. Owners aro reminded that nominations for tho ABhhurst meeting close to-night. Visitors to Trcnthm races will bo pleased to learn that Meßßre., James Godber and Co.. Ltd., have again ieon favoured with instructions to carry out the catering ■ arrangementß for . the Spring Meeting. Patrons can rest assured of every attention to their requirements.--Advt,