Trotting.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 280, 21 March 1929, Page 8

Trotting.

} the THAMES MEETING. | Few country race meetings are so j popular as that of the Thames Club, i which holds its annual fixture on the j Parawai course on Saturday next. The course is a good one, being fast and nicely situated, while the club officials have earned a reputation for catering for owners and trainers that is second to none. Given fine weather there is sure to j he a large attendance for once aga.n j owners have shown their appreciation of ; the club’s efforts by supporting the fixture in a marked manner. The field for the Hikutaia Handicap is a poor one and Great Balhn may spring a surprise. This pacer rah a good race at the Frankton j meeting without getting amongst tiv money. ' in the ■■■Kerepeeki Handicap, tjvo | miles, Nella Dillon strikes tfin eye, but an Aufcldstnd report ■, .states that Lee’s horlie will Jnot be taken to Thames. ;Of khe -others Peter Pirate, Efegret e.rtd Joe Aspro are worth watching, while the locally-owned Gpld Sound has a preference for Thames meetings. v,.On his Frankton running Te Ngutu must appeal in the third race. Following a bad start, second place was gained at this meeting, and a very Useful dividend paid, all after but a couple of spins on the course. Carwood and Pardigm should also be ■popular in this event. |The Parawai sprint has drawn a field of 18. The aged Urseline has won on this course before, but ■is Wry “ iffy.” Lady Yvonne is a promising youngster, but Huon Grattan may te hardest to beat. not in the published list of acceptances, Rockbum will be a sorter in the Thames Cup, his paper having been overlooked. This race appears to be very open, and of the hick markers, the 48 yards pair, Tony Victor and Cornelian and Rockhum read best, though if Hal Chimes decides to step right it will hd good-bye to all. Grand Light and Caramel should set a good pace from 12 yards, and despite his defeat at Manawatu, the latter must have a rare chance. Concertina is speedy, hut on the whole Caramel and Cornelian appeal most, with Adams’ entry speedy off the mark and therefore to be watched. There are a lot of “ roughies ” in the Turua Handicap, and Royal Locanda (12yds) and Regret (36yds) may play an important part in the final issue.

The President’s Handicap has drawn a field of ten with the exMatamata trotter Anseline on the 156 yards mark. This mare will have a clear run, and if welldriven may be right up with the leaders at the finish. Carwood and Te Ngutu, if reserved, should show heels, however, while the disappointing Direct Action may spring a surprise. The last race generally provides a thrill at Parawai. The distance is a mile and a-quarter. If Rockaway misses in the cup he will he hard, while Hal Chimes improves with racing. Stanmoor is also to be remembered, but whatever gets in front of Admiral Lock will have to travel speedily. Visitors should pay ' particular attention to Te Ngutu and Admiral Dock.