RACE DIVIDED

NZ Truth, Issue 1174, 31 May 1928, Page 11

RACE DIVIDED

: The Jervois Field Is ..';■ Too Big \ • (From "N.Z. Truth's" Special Auckt land Rep.) , 1 With thirty-seven acceptors for . the Jervois Handicap at Ellerslie > on Saturday, two distinct division ? events are promised. : .. THIS makes eight races on the, opening day, instead of seven, with first and second dividends returnable on each section of the Jervois. Of the lot engaged, there is nothing outstanding. ... Indeed, there are many which hardly threaten to win their way. out of the minor class. ' Form m, this particular event usually works bUt well for later hack races at the June fixture, so the Jervois, may serve as a future guide to punters. Improving hacks engaged are Miss Myrtle, Bluespear, Miss New Zealand, Oscar and Restaurant, while Respir- • ator, Modest Boy, Waltzer, Speechless, Appellant, Quinsilia, Marble King, Lord Abbey, and "Wyoming will all carry some confidence. ' Killute may be one suited by the mud, though he has been years trying to get out into the open class. Respirator, Bluespear and Speechless should have something to 66 with the .decision of the first . division. . . . . ■ Marble King, Miss New Zealand, and Restaurant are an • improving trio engaged m the setfond division and have prospects of being m at the flniah.