THE BIG CLASSIC

NZ Truth, Issue 1207, 17 January 1929, Page 9

THE BIG CLASSIC

Exciting Battle Promised By Youngsters BEST IN THE LAND WILL MEET

Racing- enthusiasts are always keen on classics, more especially when those of different ages are billed for competition. Exceptional interest is therefore attached to the Wellington Stakes of five furlongs;* decided on the opening day of the January Cup carnival. "

IT is the same for next Tuesday's classic, as no fewer than 15 v have rendered themselves liable for the subscription of 10 -^soVs. It may be taken that the majority will face the barrier. Records of the race show that two-year-olds have had a lot the best of matters so far over three-year-olds, no fewer than 20 of juvenile age winning, against 11 three-year-olds since iB9B. The last two contests have certainly been won by three-year-oldsi It is doubtful if the two-year-olds engaged m 1927 or 1928 -were .what could, be termed top-hoie' five-furlong sprinters. This season, with Ceremony, Honour, Gay Ballerina and other speedy youngsters engaged, it "may be that the pick of the three-year-olds will, need to strip at their very best to .head off their younger rivals to the post. It is admitted the speedy Childsplay threatens to be a source of trouble when one considers that she gets Off without a penalty, while Goblin' Market may also be m the boom. Against that Ceremony will have the necessary pull m the'weights again to show the beginning powers he has displayed m his last three starts. If Honour lines up on the day the long straight at Trentham i should suit his great stride to a . nicety. Gay Ballerina's two. Victories at Ellerslie indicate that Stead's Leighton

filly has every right to serious consideration, while Aspiring, • Dalston, Clever, First Money and Speed Light have some claim to be included m the acid. . It should all end m a very interesting fight .for the cut-up of the £1000 attached to the classic, and should prove a great magnet towards Trentham on Cuid day. When the deciding point has to be crossed, it may be that those mainly (n the picture will prove to be: Honour, Childsplay, Ceremony. | iiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiinniriiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii