PUKEKOHE COUNCIL RACES.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 268, 20 April 1917, Page 3

PUKEKOHE COUNCIL RACES.

To be Run Wednesday, April 25th. Starters and Training Notes MAYORAL SWEEPSTAKE. This race has only produced two acceptances, other nominees of owners fading out before the final payments were due. (11 The Vet, by Farmers' BoyErin's Isle, comes of Irish stock, and as such his breeding is worthy of respect. He has a nice, clean appearance and strides out well in his work. He is a good honest customer and can be relied upon for staying power. It is no secret that his stable connections have every confidence that when the tapes are released he will dash off in front atd that, never headed, he will be cantering past the post while Henry Rex will be wearily ploughing along yards behind down the straight. (2) Henry Rex, by Jaunty StepLegal Advice very rarely does a gallop in public and when seen out on the course his style does not impress the onlookers. When two years ago he caught the judge's eye he exhibited pace that is not now evident and with lapse of time he has failed to improve in condition as his once admirers hoped. Docile and quiet in the stable, he is a somewhat awkward animal to handle in training as he attempts to gallop over all others that essay practice. He carries himself jauntily and pertly, but is expected to be tailed off by The Vet before even the first furlong is covered. '

COUNCIL STAKES. (1) Skipper George, by BowlerKitty, has only just been put into training. He appears to relish his work and as racegoers like a good, honest animal he will have plenty of supporters. (2) Barney Barnato, by Sportsman —Street Fountain, when last seen out finished close up a good second. At exercise gallops since his form has varied and being uncertain in temper and nervous he is not the popular fancy he once was. However, if running kindly he should finish in the first flight. (3) Potato King, by Grafter-The Soil, is the veteran of the party. He always makes strong running and being (till sound in wind and limb he will beat more than beat him.

(4) Clay Pigeon, by Gun ClubFirst Barrel, will sport silk for the first time. Altogether not a showy performer, he exhibits plenty of da(y)sh and should be amongst the first flight when the judge's box is reached.

(5) Holstein David, by Broad Shoulders—Smiling Face, has, after a period of rest, returned to the racing arena. His past performances are not forgotten and' as he sticks to his task well and gamely he is likely to start favourite on the machine.

(6) Childe Harold, by Lord ByronGum Digger, has the confidence of the small punters. His breeding is good, for a full brother of his scored many successes on the Gisborne course. Some of the critics don't like him, but he has a good backing and as he always runs true and never shies his colours should be in the van at the right end. (7) Next Day, by Morning-night, is a bustling colt of a happy temper. He is making his debut in the race and can be depended upon to run forward.

I (8) Candid Jack, by I-fear-no-foe Resignation, is a slow beginner but a good finisher.. He has a sound following and will, as usual, make a bold show.

(9) Knight of the Hammer, by Road Con tractor—A uctim Mart, is in new training quarters and when circling the track he strikes out well. His genuineness has been proved and he is certain to finish close up to the actual winner.