TARANAKI TOPICS

NZ Truth, Issue 1142, 20 October 1927, Page 11

TARANAKI TOPICS

(From "N.Z. Truth's" Taranaki Rep.) TE MONANUI, Miss Mercia and Te 1 Ateawa left by Tuesday's train for Trentham. * » * Te Monanui has never been better and has been galloping great guns. The day previous to leaving he put up his best gallop to date. * * # Miss Mercia has also been sprinting fast and should pay her way. * * * E. George is remaining north for some time, as Mint Leaf, Royal Mint, Hipo, N astor i and Oration are nominated for Thames. * * # Pink Rose is in the pink and will take some beating at Waverley. * # • Patrolet has improved out of all knowledge and is fast over the early stages. * « • Lady Desmond should be almost unbeatable in the Waverley Cup, as she has been working well. * * * Closefire has been pleasing the critics at New Plymouth and is certain to go well. * » * The Lamb will start in the open six j at Waverley, but has hardly been up long enough. I * # # Lady Cavendish is in great heart ] and is rapidly reaching top form again. * # • Orcades has not been up long, but don't forget she goes fast. * • • Bonogne may bring off a surprise at Waverley. * * # Reremoana has been working well and last week put up the best gallop of the day at Hawera.