JOTTINGS FROM THE SOUTH

NZ Truth, Issue 1143, 27 October 1927, Page 11

JOTTINGS FROM THE SOUTH

Otago and Southland Horses In Form (Frpm "N. Z. Truth's" South Island Correspondent).

THE two -year -old Night March struck *■ trouble m both his races at Wingatui. He is a smart youngster, but he is not to be hurried for future racing. He is growing fast. * * * Tholomon acted well at Dunedin and is expected, to win races over the battens at southern fixtures. * * * Captain Sarto has failed to reach the form it was predicted he would. In future he will race m the interests of "Put" Hogan. W. Kilkelly, it is believed, has made a present of him to the Timaru trainer. * # • Sparkling Eyes, a sister to Listening Post, failed badly last season. She_ is now a five-year-old and is working much better than she used to do. Don't be a bit surprised if she wins a race m the near future, * * * The followers of Set Sail have not depreciated her Cup prospects because of her failure at Dunedin. They have decided to forget her performance at Wingatui. .* * * Taboo demonstrated what a good horse he is by winning a double at Wingatui. He is m at the Southland fixtures and* will continue to get the money. * * * Everybody m a position to judge has a good word for Royal Saxon and state that he is certain to win races. * * # Dismantle has been added to the list of future winners. She is a full-sister to Overhaul. * * # Some Rose, winner of the McLean Stakes last year, slipped a muscle while competing at the recent Dunedin meeting and is m hospital for repairs. * * * Listening Post has been standing up to his work. His prospects are not bright.

The ancient jumper, Penury Rose, made his reappearance at Dunedin. He might have a chance of beating the moderates m hurdle contests at the southern gatherings. # * # The English mare, Celerity 11., is a bit short of work, due to the accident she had a few weeks ago.. With a race or two she will be a safe conveyance down the line. ♦ # # The New Zealand Cup candidate, Equerry, is a whole lot better for the races he had at Dunedin and will proceed to carve the duck at gatherings close at hand.