WITH THE GALLOPERS

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 286, 28 July 1932, Page 6

WITH THE GALLOPERS

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GISBORNE MEETING POVERTY BAY ENDS RACING SEASON FOR 1932. GENERAL JOTTINGS.

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With the two days' racing at Gisborne to-day and Saturday, the 1932 racing season draws to a close and without labouring the point it may be said that it has been a hard and strenuous one. Clubs have been hard hit and the attractions of the bookrnakei s have caused the bulk of the best horses to migrate to Australia. Phar Lap, the Dominion-bred champion, met a Borgia fate in Yankeeland, and Ammon Ra, his logical successor, goes over there shortly . . . probably to meet a similar end. Turning to Gisborne the meeting is of considerable interest in view of the number of province-trained horses engaged, and racing should be close. The first race is the Park Hurdles with the Devil's Dozen carded. Of these Manuiri, Neil, Monetize, St. Ames, Atholspear, Kamehameha and Tall Timber have all won over the battens in their tinie, most recent form being the first four. However, St. Ames won a double there last time, and Wenzl Schollum's horse is handily weighted. Tall Timbgr also relishes Gisborne conditions, but the public fancy will incline to Neil, Monetize, Atholspear. However, Neil, Simeon, Tall Timber, and Cat-i-mes (commonly known as "Catsmeat") are in the Steeples, and this may be worth noting. The Hack Six sees the appearance of Aiguille and she is as sharp as a needle as her name implies. However, 9-11 is plenty, but she is worth consideration. Princess Star ran two excellent races at Trentham and her good beginning powers will be in her favour here. Lady Yane is having her first start from Joe Gray's Takanini stable, and is exptected to run well. When at Te Aroha she showed a partiality for winter conditions. Hawthorn is one never ne-g-lected by "Canard" after his great finish at Pukekohe and his third at Trentham shows that he is in form. Jimmy Bunchana has him in fine fettle. Of the others Tarrapeen, formerly trained in Paeroa and sdll owned in Thames, is qu'etly fancied by his connnections at the meeting. and might be worth thought if drawn not too close in. Kahunoke is a fair sort of rough hack, but the company makes it look like Hawthorn, Princess Star, Aiguille. Dcsyite his Trentham failures Tai Ao will carry a lot of support in the Flying Six, but he has it to do. Huating Day showed form on the recent country eircuit, and his fondness for the mud will be an asset. Teller ran so well at Trentham after getting badly away in better company that her chance is rosy, whilst the same applies to Orby's Choice, who is preferred of the two. Of the rest, old White Fang (once a Winter Cup favourite) should, if well, spread-eagle this field, but little has been heard of him of late. Manifesto might spring a surprise, but the indications point to Orby's Choice, Teller, Tai Ao. They are not particularly wonderful in the Hack Steeples, and the handicap of 231bs. in the lot brings the field fairiy close. Simeon has Ihe experience, but is no worldbeater and has shone more as a hurdler than a cross-country performer. Neil showed every promise at Ellerslie, and if reserved should be close up. He is a bold fencer and can stay it out. He is also in the first race. Jeh has not shown sufiicient form to enthuse over, but Freehold is a very likely improver. A win on the Hawkes Bay circuit, though admittedly in wealc company, points to him being a safe conveyance. Luna Lux won at Hastings very handily, and 9-11 is a luxury after carrying over 11 stone and an amateur hoop. Old Wharncliffe ( on.ee favourite for a Grand National Hurdles) should have earned a pension, but is still expected to help wi.h the oats bill. He is 14 years old and getting no better, besides being unsound. Harrowgate is a better proposition. but if a surprise is to coms it is likely from Tall Timber, who is a pretty fair sort. The appeal is for Neil Luna Lux, Tall Timber. "Yer pays yer money an' yer takes yer chice" in the Maiden, and anything may turn up. One whieh Rotorua fans may remember is Reviver, but with the exception of Black Songster. Prince Colossus and Hunter's Moon the others have no form. It may end in support for ■ Reviver, Black Songster, Prince Colossus There is not a great deal of recent form in the Winter Oats either, but if well, Walahat should he handy. However Jimmie Buchanan has a strong hand with Good Idea. Autumn Sun's running at Ellerslie will be recollected whilst Teller anld Whit'e Fang are in other races. Ilelium might be the one to surprise for he has always shown symptoms of sta;/ing, but is hard to train. Bob In is bred in the purple and last year ran seven times for two wins and three seconds. Form is lacking, but the handy ones may be Good Idea, Autumn Sun, Bob In. The first day ends with the Tramway Hack Seven and without going into much detail, for there are several duai engagements, if the following are started they should run well: Hawthorn, Beverage, Foulwind. Acceptances for the seqond day close on Friday night, and together with prospects for the day will be published in Saturday's "Post."