WITH THE GALLOPERS

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 3, Issue 635, 13 September 1933, Page 6

WITH THE GALLOPERS

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MARTON MEETING FIRST BATCH OF BABIES HAVE- PACES TRIED SEASON TAKES SHAPE

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To all intents and purposes the Marton Spring Meeting commences the spring racing in the North Island, and it is usually taken as a guide to early form, especially in the ranks oi' the new two-year-olds. Last year such sorts as Princess Doreen, Dole, Lady Nan and others made their bows and early form was thus shaped soon. * * * The first race on the pi'Ogramme today is the Juvenile Plate and the field is eleven youngsters mostly bred in the purple. Of course there is not a great deal known about most of them, but there has been a certain amount of track work in some cases. Whenuakura is shaping well and showed promise of early speed, while Capital is also one who has been in vvo.k for a time. Lifeguard and the aptly-named Bodyline should comrnand some support, but probably the most friends will be found for the sister of Gay Shiela who has been called Gay Blonde and she will be preferred by many gentlemen. The Deborah filly is out of a very fast mare and being by Chief Ruler helps her for early speed. Of the others Pomard, Tantara and Redeem are nicely bred, but the choice of the publie may fall upon. Whenuakura Gay Blonde Deborah Filly from — JUVENILE PLATE, 2-year-olds, 4 furlongs. Capital, Whenuakura, Scholar, Life Guard, Bodyline, Tantara, 8.5; Pomard, Gay Blonde, Morbury, Redeem, Deborah f., 8.0. H= * * The lot set down to contest the Maiden Six are enough to give any punter cause to scratch his head for ihey are very ordinary indeed. Out of 4! . ."i two dozen acceptors those who have had a placing comprise Aube, Milnrow, Sir Romeo, Icier, Pheon, Daker, Acrelict and Arctic Region. Of the iast-named good reports are to hand, but they are such a motley lot that ariything might turn up and the race is a good one to let go by. Favourites may be Icier Arctic Region Pheon from — MAIDEN RACE, 6 fur. Milnrow, Waipiata, Hark Forrard, Aube, Outspan, Palm Queen, Platter, .Star Acre, Sir Romeo, Treasure Hunt, Prince Umberto, Inahrua, Bold Jim, Icier, Awaketia, Pheon, Wyndole, Dakar, Acrelit, Hint, Colydon, Campanero, Arctic Region, Widden, 8.7. * * * There are only half a-dozen in the TTnck Hurdles and none of them is likoly to get round without a misiake judging by previqus performances. In fact each one entered who has raced previously has "fell" - against him name. Those who may make the most appeal to the pubiic are — •

Henry or JNavarre Waitaunana Vitaphone i from — HACK HURDLES', U miles. Honry of Navarre, 11.1; Ramuna, I 9.9; Vitaphone, 9.8; Park Acre, 9.7; I Waitaunaha, 9.7 ; No Humbug, 9.0. j if % * i The Tutaenui Hack six is just a shade better in class than the Maiden, but here again there is nothing much to choose from. At this time i of the season few runners are really j ready and properly wound up for ; spring racing and the palm generally I goes to a moderate which has been j kept going throughout the winter and can handle spring tracks. Such are King Thomond D'Artagnan Catalogue

from — TUTAENUI HACK HANDICAr, 6 furs. Poroiti, 8.13; D'Artignan, 8.11; C mstant Sun, 8.8; King Thomond, 8 2; Catalogue, 8.0; Ebeum, 7.13; Che^ry King, Beryl Latour, 7.10; Etiquelte, 7.9; Quietly, 7.6; Night Runner, 7.5; Miss Hushabye, Princess Dawn, ILIjh Society, 7.0. * * * Eight are earded for the Marton Handicap and of these Retract is i top weight and Curie next. The lat- j ter has good form round the Haw' e's Bay circuit at the end of the season and Chopin is also one who is cvpable of running out a good ten furlongs. Speedmint has some recent running at Ellerslie to recommcnd her, but she is very chancy, however, she should have a royal show here if in the mood. Little Doubt went well at the Taranaki Hunt Meeting and Joie de Val who has done her recent racing over hurdles is quite capable of running a good race here. The popular choice may includeCurie Speedmint Joie de Val

from — MARTON HANDICAP, 11 - ules. Retract, 9.0; Curie, 8.11; Chopin, 8.10; Speedmint, 8.7; Court Palatine, 8.5; Little Doubt, 7.12; Joie de Val, 7.8; Thrasher, 7.2. * * * Again the field is moderate in the Spring hack of just over a mile rnd condition will play a big part. Those who shaped well at the end of last season and have been kept going include Mercian Prince Chief Marionette Ramuna from — SPRING HACK HANDICAP 1 mile and 187 yards. Chief Marionette, 9.8; Mercian Rrinee, 8.13; Cape Fair, 8.10; March Alone, 8.6; Ythan, Pango, 8.2; Nebulac. 7.8; Park Acre, Milnrow, Ramuna, 7.7. * * * Hardly any of the entrants fo.the Railway have been seen. out under silk during the past two months and this complicates matters for it. is not known how ready they are. Royal Bengal has had some recent racing in Taranaki, while Impasto has been added to the list since his last .appearance and has been working well. Foreign Queen and King's

! Knave are also in good nick, while j Cadland despite his load of 9.11 runs I well fresh. The issue may lie be- ■ tween Fqreign Queen Diatomous King's Knave from — RAILWAY HANDICAP, 6 fur. Cadland, 9.11; Fiji, 8.10; Royal Bengal, 8.5; Impasto, 8.4; Diatomous, 8.0; King's Knave, 7.13; Foreign Queen, 7.12; Knollmere, 7.2; Sir Pombal, 7.0. * * * The day ends with the Farewell Handicap and the favourites may be Stadium Icier Tavern Knight from — • FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP 5 furs. Tavern Knight, 8.8; Ebeum, 8.2; Stadium, Manawatu, Acceptable, 7.11; Merry Hunter, 7.9; Snowball, Princess Dawn, Maypay, Icier, Acrelict, 7.0. • i