TWO OF THEM

NZ Truth, Issue 1194, 18 October 1928, Page 14

TWO OF THEM

Being Nibbled At In Double

(From "N.Z. Truth's" Auckland Rep.) Ernie George usually manages to catch a race m the Waikato. LIE will be there again this week-end n with Mint Leaf and Oration after the same double which the pair gathered m last spring. Ernie left Ellerslie last week-end for Te Rapa, so his team should be fully accustomed to Te Rapa conditions when race-day arrives. As a matter of fact, punters have been nibbling continually all the week at the New Plymouth pair m the double on the "horses for courses" argument. Lady Quex, a member of the team at Avondale, was sent back home to race at Waverley, where she is expected to show up prominently on Labor Day. '•■■■■

The Maori Boy will have more than "Ehoa" following him m his coming starts. . : * * * • The Rangitikei 'Racing Club has authorized the expenditure of a fair aum on improving the stewards' stand and press-room — much-needed work.