Whispers From Wanganui

NZ Truth, Issue 1239, 29 August 1929, Page 14

Whispers From Wanganui

(From "N.Z. Truth's" Wanganui Rep.) TT was anticipated that Star Area would be nominated for the New Zealand Cup. but it came as a surprise to see Auctioneer entered. # * * Back m 1902 Ben Bennett won. the big race at Ricearton with' Halberdier. Evidently he has hopes Auctioneer will also prove equal to the task, but the half-brother to King Mart has yet to show that he can. win a .hack, race, let alone a Cup. I■ • * "'*■'•"-.-' * I Star Area proved himself one of the best handicap horses m the Dominion last season and he looks well after his spell." Since he was put into work again he has come on nicely, and he should have another good season. « - .■# a * - Cashier was not over-taxed as a three-year-old, as F. Tilley was anxious to give the son of Paper Money a chance to furnish into a more solid customer. He won. some good races, however, and as he has gone on the right way since, Cashier will have to be reckoned with- in the New Zealand Cup if he goes 'to'the post. ' * . * • ■ • By the way, F. Tilley has- booked his passage for a trip to the Old Country on a boat leaving on March "■• His successor, who will have a big team to look after, will probably prove to be one who has been one of the most successful riders during the last few years. «■ * * It Is understood that Glenartney and Equitant have both done well during the winter, and the better of the pair is likely to play a prominent part m the settlement of the Wanganui Guineas. ; J * « «= "j Laughing Prince has already won the New Zealand Eclipse Stakes twice and he looks likely to make a bold big again next month. * ft * The alterations and improvements being made to the stewards' stand at Wanganui include the enlargement of the press-room, which will be lengthened •to thc extent oC about seven feet. „••'•.*■• • * . .' ■ Reremoana is showing some of his old-time speed again, and it will not be surprising if the' veteran runs a big race m the Eclipse Stakes." Just an Idea, the three -year -old by Chief Ruler' out of: Gaiety Girl, is showing promising style ori the tracks. He will not be raced until late m the spring.