SOUTH HOPE

NZ Truth, Issue 1183, 2 August 1928, Page 11

SOUTH HOPE

, For The Riccarton Country (From "N.Z. Truth's" Dunedln Rep.) • It is a big problem to ask a novice to score first time out over Riccarton country. IT" will surprise many southerners, however, if Dubious does not take a hand In the biff steeplechasing events at the National meeting. The ex- North Islander is m wonderful heart at present. His schooling efforts have convinced track watchers that he is the most promising 'chaser seen out m the south for some years. In his first start at the Wingatui •winter meeting he was carefully nursed around the course to give him a good knowledge of it. In the second effort, two days later, he gave a brilliant exhibition of jumping, clearing his obstacles' confidently and never putting a foot wrong. • Next to Riccarton; Wingatui. country is regarded as the most difficult In the South Island. It came easy to Lou. Hazlett's novice, and his work since then has entirely . satisfied his connections./ There. is no doubt about his staying! power, a host of southern sportsmen are quite prepared to see him win m his maiden effort over the Riccarton obstacles. •