PAEROA RACES.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5252, 16 March 1928, Page 2

PAEROA RACES.

ANNUAL GATHERING TO-’MORBOWi,

GOOD MEETING ANTICIPATED.

The first day’s races of the O'hinemuri Jockey Club’s meeting takes place on the Paeroa Racecourse tomorrow (St. Patrick’s Day). AU that is required to ensure the success of the meeting is a fine day, and at the time of going to press the baromctei was steady at 29.95 inches, and has been so during the 24 hours, so the prospects appear good. As ‘ ll former years, the club lias stepped itself out to cater adequately for the welfare and comfort of turf patrons, and this year, again, various progressive improvements of a permanent nature have been effected, and >t is small wonder that the Ohinemuri meeting is regarded by the public as one of the most successful and enjoyable country meetings in the province.

Splendid entries have been, received for the eight events to be decided tomorrow. In all, 123 horses, have been, carded. The principal event, the Ohinemuri Gold Cup handicap of 600 sovs., including a gold cup valued at EIOO/has 14 entries, while the event of next importance, the St. Patrick’s Handicap of 300 sovs. has attracted 16 entries. In this race the trainer of the winning horse receives a gold watch valued at 25 guineas. The handicapper, Mr W. P. Russell, has the winners well concealed, and punters, should have a busy time in selecting the first and second horses. Last year’s handicapper, Mr F. J. MeManemin, has 'been appointed judge for this year’s meeting. A special! train to Paeroa yesterday afternoon brought 2'5 horses, and l further consignments arrived last night and to-day. A busy scene presented itself on the course and round the stables at an early hour this morning, when, trainers and horses took advantage of the fine morning a!nd were up and doing.

OBSERVATIONS THIS MORNING.

About forty horses were at work this jniorning, and from‘ observations it was noticed that Corjnax went well and pleased the track .watchers by the good gallop he put up with a companion. An. old Paeroa favourite, fell T’mi. satisfied the onlookers that he had greatly benefited by his recent operation to his respiratory organs. The big grey galloped freely with two companions, and he should not be long in picking up a stake tor ,his popular owner. Fly.'ng Juliet put in a good working gallop at three-quafi-ter pace. Trainer Woods has this marc looking very well. Lord Star, with Rennie up, went round 1 the steeplechase course. This being Lord Star’s first attempt over brush fences, hils display was very poor, and he did not take to the solid fences at all wall, Katarena. moved attractively in her work, and she should be handy in the two-year-old events at the meeting, Avoir Court, another t.wo-year-olb filly, who has .allready won several races, went very well with Wyoming. Hiata, a, .locally traiped two-year-aid, carried a bright appearance and attracted a lot of admiration from the'visiting sportsmen. Miss Egypt, another locally owned mare, although, looking big, did a solid couple of rounds. All of J. T. .Jamiesion’s team were exercised, but not against the watch. Town Bank and Transformer, two. Cup candidates, also d'id pleasing work. The letter looks very well, and the going to-mor-row should be to his liking. The track is very much improved, and is in splendid galloping condition. The caretaker, Mr Eugene Shaw, who was in attendance this morning, deserves credit for his satisfactory arrangements.