DOWN SOUTH

NZ Truth, Issue 1215, 14 March 1929, Page 13

DOWN SOUTH

Many Runners At Waimate

(From "N.Z. Truth's" Christchurch Rep.) The popular Waimate meeting will be held on . Thursday when the form will be keenly studied m view of Oamaru on Saturday. FRANK. CLARIDGE seems to have *■ a mortgage on the Waimate Cup with both Beau Geste and Thorndale engaged. ' The former is m wonderful condition at present, and has twice downed Rapier within the last three weeks. Thorndale has had a- couple of races since coming m again, and , wilj soon be m condition to show his best. " Meadow Lai'k is to be tried over a distance of ground, but he has yet to prove himself a stayer. Tardy, scored an unexpected win over Queen Balboa at Gore, which entitles her to respect m the field, "and she looks the most likely to cause ti-ouble for Beau Geste. Gay Sonnet will be having 1 heir first j race since Christmas, and may need the outing to brighten her up. Black Duke and Money Mine -have, southern form to recommend them "m the President's Handicap, but if he is right First Raid looks the pick of the handicap. •>'•..!■.;• ; The StuahoUne Hurdles looks a match between Rangitahi and Erin-. go-Bragh. ' . " ' Post positions and riders will count for a lot m the Trial Plate m which Kilboa and Wig Wag haye v 'a chance. , ■ In a weak field m the Waitangi Handicap, Arrowy and Star Stranger 11. have £he ibest credentials, while I?airy Herald and Pangolin are worthy of support m the Steward's Handicap. W7HEN Accumulator broke after going W seven furlongs m the Temuka Handicap at Timaru he came back on Midland, and sent him to a break also. This cost Midland five lengths; but lie picked up his ground and, taking charge at the home turn, , he won all out by three lengths. ']■■".,■"■ \