THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 228, 20 June 1919, Page 9

THE TURF

NOTES AND COMMENTS [By Gden'uoe.] The weather is line and the tracks aro on the <lry side for--the first day of the Napier Meeting. ' • hi the opening event, which starts at noon, Reformation, who showed good form at Ellcrslio, may he favourite, but good track work at Ureenhiwulows hus brought .Master Moutoa into, public favour. Komi will ride the first-named ami Lorignn the Oiaki horse. Master Webster, the top-weight in the Hack Steeples! is'only a. little iellow, and the weight "may Stop him. A useful sort is Gunwale, who has done a lot of racing over hurdles, and can get the distance well.

All Over and Bagdad may be the favourites for the Stewards'' handicap. The former will be ridden by Gray, so it is reported, and 'if the racing lit : Ellerslic ha.s done him good ho will be hard to beat. Bagdad- may not be seen at his best until-the tracks' get softer. Tiranga is a useful horse that is nicely placed in {flie handicaps.. Pblfhogue' may be at the shortest price in"the Steeplechase. Ue 'is-the most seasoned of (lie runners, and is probably a good' bit better class.' Vacuum has been gbiiig well' at. Lending, and his party expect him to make a good showing.

if- Master - ' Lupin is reserved' for the Neckiiiee lie will have plenty of supporttors. Another well-tbacked horse may be Jithopiaii, 'Wiio -has been working freely since his'run at Carterton;'

Sieigjit of Hand, Want, Kahunmnga, and 'luuitive will all have supporters in the Open Hurdles, and Honey Bee and RivMy may bu the favourites for the concluding event; :; •