WINTER FORM AS GUIDE

NZ Truth, Issue 1238, 22 August 1929, Page 13

WINTER FORM AS GUIDE

Big Flat Events At Pakuranga On Saturday

(From "N.Z; Truth's" Special Auckland Representative). For Pakuranga, most interest will centre round the results of the Jellicoe and Dunedin Handicaps because of "double" business thereon. , .

IT seems reasonable to take as a guide winter form, and m this connection the displays of High Pitch, at both Ellerslie and Trentham, command respect over ; a similar distance m the Jellicoe. His third to Seatown and' Paddon * at Ellerslie and victory m the Parliamentary must appeal where quality over the middle distance seems doubtful among the majority of his opponents. The going may be against Desert Glow, though Taneriri (second m . the Whyte mile to Paddon) is an improver. king Emerald bobs up handy ( occasionally, while Thursby, Barometer, Tinakoa and Queen Arch can be regarded as probabilities. Valsier's only success so far is, over the right distance m the hack class, while Maori Boy is m at the minimum, which gives him some show. The Loverhas beaten the same class

before to-day, and should be suited by the welter weights, but True Blood has still to come back. Zircon may be aiming at too much for an unsound horse, while Sir Archie, King Willonyx and Welkne will hardly be supported heavily. Unoco may be a hope with Matamata sportsmen, but winter form suggests the judge may have to decide between High Pitch arid Taneriri, Paddon only has to start looking the part to be all the rage for the Dunedin Handicap sprint, for he can go a merry six if trained for it. Gold Moneys double at Ellerslie m June was 'convincing proof of sprinting ability, but what of the increased poundage? Bright Land and Marble King are both winter victors with speed, while Ruffles, Markmint and Partial Eclipse are a trio which cannot be counted out. , When the deciding line is reached, Paddon and Marble King should be fighting for the money.