Topics From Taranaki

NZ Truth, Issue 1238, 22 August 1929, Page 14

Topics From Taranaki

(From- "N.Z. Truth's" Taranaki Rep.) UUIRANGI GIRL went amiss, and so 11 the Auckland trip had to be cancelled. That was hard luck, as Billy Mantle had her well, and she was well m the Pakuranga Hunt Cup. ■## - # Singer's trip north was also cancelled. Singer has improved since last out and will be useful next Saturday. *. • • Oration has been standing up to his work, and if taken to Auckland should be worth bearing m mind. * * # Omeo has built up since being with W. Mantle, but may be better later on. * * * Karangawai has improved- under R. Barlow's tuition, and should be knocking at the door next Saturday. • • . * * . # ■ i J. O'Driscoll has Polyphemus very well, but the company m the Stratford Handicap may be too good. . * * * j Quillfire has never looked better, and is jumping' very well, too. !.'■..*:-.*. * : R. Barlow is hopeful that Patrolet may make amends at New Plymouth.' E. George has Hipo and Mint Leaf moving quietly. He hopes to get a race out of the latter. * * * Te Atiawa is well forward and may be. given a run -m preparation* for | owner Graham's return. :'*'■*. * | Melissa is coming along all right m her new quarters. --• * ■ * Lady Quex and Royal Finance will be 'ready when wanted. * * f Partaga and Latakia are going well at Hawera. Both are expected to visit New -Plymouth. ■.-,-. ■ * . * . * Boundary is alto hitting out well at Hawera. * * * 1 Llanore is going on the right way. | * » * Bisox continues to do pleasing work, and it is hoped she will reproduce it at New Plymouth. | * * ■ * .. Ross Ferry, Grand Mariner and Royal Satin are going well, too. Pikimai -is .throwing, off his soreness and should be heard of at New Plymouth. :