WON CUP ALL THE WAY
King Pointer Was Crowned Victor
At Oamaru
(By "The TofL")
After lying m a- handy position for a mile and three-quarters, king Pointer went to the frpnt and m the straight he drew, away to win the , Oamaru Cup easily.
him admirers for future contests.
RING )?OINTER is destined to reach Cup company and will more than hold his o\vn when he gets' there. He is a six-year-old gelding by Young Star Pointer from May Stanley and his development is a credit to his trainer and driver, Ossie Hooper. Jolly Pet made a break 'at the start and lost five lengths. He made a big effort m the straight, but failed to maintain his run oyer" the last furlong. He was beaten into fifth place at the post,. being not more 'than four lengths behind the winner. . ' Pluto went a game race. He puOh his claim m the 'straight' but third money was the best he could do. Outside of King Pointer, most honors belong to Orphan, whose very creditable second will gain ' ' " '■'■- '
Harold Thorpe was nursed behind the leading division for three parts of the . trip. Hje was -m third place a^hundredyards from home, but then along .came' Pluto which cut him out of the minor place.
Silk Thread made his first appearance for a long time, but after holding a prominent position for a mile and ahalf he had to give m. ,
The race is certain to improve him and he shoul.d do well at the summer carnival.
Trimmer was alongside the leader with ten furlongs to go, and Author Jinks drew into the picture at the turn for home, but both died away m the straight. . . i
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NZ Truth, Issue 1195, 25 October 1928, Page 15
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285WON CUP ALL THE WAY NZ Truth, Issue 1195, 25 October 1928, Page 15
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