DOWN AT ORARI TO-DAY

NZ Truth, Issue 1191, 27 September 1928, Page 13

DOWN AT ORARI TO-DAY

Cup Only Race That Failed ! To Attract

The programme for the Geraldine meeting at Orari to-day has filled well, with the exception of the Cup.

FOR the principal event only five saw fit to pay up at acceptance time— a most disappointing response. Punters will have to pick it m one— and 'such a state of affairs does not helpthe machine. Set Sail and Pink Note, are class norses, but are coming 'm fresh. That may beat them. Town Bank won the mile and aquarter at the National and that is worth remembering. In fact, he appeals as the winner. Malriisley goes fast, but the distance should' beat her. The second leg has a good field arid Ashburton form is there for a guide. Silver Coot will no doubt be improved by his race, and the same should apply to Money Mine. Punters will be satisfied to leave the issue to the pair. Chickwheat is to have a go. at the.

Hurdles, but the public will want to see him do it first. Panorama has fair form m the north and Red Heather has pace and can jump. . ... They' may be the hardest to shake off at the finish. , ' Despite his ten pounds penalty, First Raid' should see a short price m the Ohapi Handicap. The remainder are an unknown .quantity. Caterpillar loc>ks a fair sort and has been working satisfactorily. First Raid is also m the Ruakapuke Handicap, and if saved for this he will again carry the money. • Zeuxis was thought good enough to support at the National, so his party have confidence m him. It will have to >be First Sight m the Belfield Handicap. It is all a question of .how he will get away. Gold Mint is the likely one to upset the pot t