CERTAIN STARTER
(Press. Assn.
PHAR LAP SHOULD BE AT TOP OF FORM FOR BIG RACE
— By Telegraph — Copyright).
Rec. Feb. 15, 1.10 p.m. YANCOUVER, Sunday. Although the match race between Phar Lap and three" other representative horses has been called off because the owners consider the visitor is "not rounding into shape quickly ono'ugh to l'ace on February 21, thefe is no doubt about Phar Lap starting in the big race on March 20. ' It is understood that the owners do not relish the idea of showing the horses at their best before the main event, and if next Sunday, Phar Lap should not have been extended to win, his position before the public would be prejudieed. The owners see no reason why the hors© should riot be at tKe'top of its form by March 20. Elliott, the Australian jockey, joins the training camp at Aguas Caliente on Wednesday,
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 149, 16 February 1932, Page 5
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