Greymouth Fixture Opens To-Morrow

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 552, 3 January 1929, Page 11

Greymouth Fixture Opens To-Morrow

BIG CARD FOR PRESENTATION CLASS WELL REPRESENTED The Westport Trotting fixture last week ushered in the trotting carnival on the West Coast, and j was succeeded by the Reef ton meeting on Monday. To-day Hokitika is the scene of operations, and the circuit will terminate with the Greymouth function, which commences to-morrow. Ever since the opening of the Otira Tunnel, which gave easy access from the East Coast to the West, the Greymouth New Year trotting carnival has become more popular with Canteibuiy sportsmen. The splendid railway facilities, which in a large measure is duo to the activities of the Canterbury Owners’ and Breeders’ Association, has created a keen desire on tho part of East Coast enthusiasts to visit the Golden West, with the result that the Greymouth meeting has become a happy hunting ground for owners from the other side of the ranges. The Coast club has naturally profited to a large extent through the rail connection, and its patrons arc now treated to high class sport, which is a replica of that obtaining at country fixtures on the East Coast. Tho acceptances posted for to-mor-row’s card demonstrate clearly the popularity of the Grey carnival with Canterburyites, and the big fields and evenness of the competitors makes the task of backers very difficult. But Coasters are real sports and appreciate classy racing, and Victoria Park will to-morrow find a large assembly of trotting enthusiasts to witness the fine card. Proceedings will commence with the GUINNESS HANDICAP Of £125; 2.30 class; 12i furlongs

With two exceptions the big field will start off the front, so il will rest a good deal with the draw at the peg and ability to begin. On the small circuit, position will count a great deal, but providing things are favourable in this respect, Anon, Kaneiri, Liberty Hall. Nanette, Choysa, Musical, Editor, Lindbergh and Dice should have good prospects. If Editor is not penalised for his Reefton win, he will be favourite, otherwise Anon and Lindbergh will receive solid support. A large field of trotters will contest

Nelson Parrish 13 Oliver Nelson, Tot Logan, Boneta, Nelson Parrish, Accumulator, Koro Peter, Comfort, Quickfire and Midland are a useful lot, and when the machine closes the ex-Aucklander Koro Peter, despite recent failures, may be the elect, with Boneta next choice. Saddle merchants will parade for the ELECTRIC HANDICAP (Saddle) Of £125; 2.27 class; Si furlongs

This heat will give speculators a headache in the attempt to select favourites, but Little Author, Spotlight, Great Adventure, tlowdah. Prince Chimes, Alpine Melody, Tan Lad, Lou Harold and Pavlova are likely to make tilings more than interesting. In a good pool Spotlight and Lou Harold may claim most attention. The chief event of the day, which usually acts as a guide in selecting the cup winner on the second day, is the DOMINION HANDICAP Of £300; 2.21 class; 12i fui'longs

On the front is Hackthorne, Binsearth, Locanda Boy, Rose Marie, Arikitoa. Star Lady, Becky Mine and Nan Brent, and any one of these is capable of saluting his honour in the box. The good three-year-old Diiworth is also engaged, and further back Athalone, Neerson and Muriel de Oro will appeal. Public opinion mpy favour Hackthorne, but in his absence Rose Marie and Diiworth will be the fancies. Next on the programme is the SUMMER HANDICAP Of £170; 2.28 class; 14J furlongs

Square gaiters of fair calibre are engaged here, and Kitty Patch, Comfort and Kyra off the end will have a good following. Oval will be well suited in the company, while Golden Spray has put up attractive performances on the five-furlong cinder track. Wild Hebe is now in form and will make those in front go some, but Kitty Patch will make it interesting. There promises to be a good parade for the INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP Of £150; 2.27 class; 14i furlongs

First on the list is the promising pacer Royal Comrade, who annexed a j

double at Westport, and lie should retain his position on the machine and at the post. Pavlova, Nelsonian, Editor. Anon and Sunny Bob are a useful lot, while Robert Guy is in winning vein. Lady Bee is nicely placed, but with recent form to recommend them Royal Comrade and Robert Guy are the pick of the bunch. Next on the schedule is the GREY VALLEY HANDICAP (Saddle) Of £145; 2.24 class; 10i furlongs

Harina will be troublesome off the end, while Alpine Melody. Listen In and Fair Dillon are likely to be in the picture. The Westport mare Bessie Dillon will appeal to followers of form, while further back Hinkler, Nan Brent and Tommy Dillon must be respected The favourites may* be Bessie Dillon and Nan Brent, but in the absence of either Hinkler will claim attention. The day’s sport will conclude with the DASH HANDICAP Of £165; 2.20 class; 8i fui’longs

There is ample material here for a stirring contest, but several of the contestants are engaged earlier and some may incur a penalty. Hackthorne, Wainoni, Audubon Lad. Curfew Boy, Thorpie, Pet Locanda, Neerson, Rose Marie, Muriel do Oro, Chef and Kreisler are all capable of pulling off the prize, but the gong may sound in favour of Wainoni and Thorpie.

Anon . . Lt Prince Pedro . Lindbergh . Lt Lt Lt Brook Lt Lt Pointer . . . Lit Bonny Rose . . Lt Lt Bonny Locanda Lt Lt Lt Dazzle Lt Brent Light . Royal Lt Audubon . - Lt Dice Lt Wallace Logan Nanette . Lt Lt Kawana . . • Yds bhd Lt Great Wilkes 12 Musical Lt Harold Logan Editor . .

the EXPRESS HANDICAP Of £125; 2.33 class; 12i furlongs Accumulator 24 .... Lt Koro Peter 24 Plum Quick fire .... 4S Tot Logan . . Lt Miss AV ilkes . . Eva Ret a ... Brook . Lt Midland .... Review Lt Kyra ..... Yds bhd Kitty Patch .

Lt Prince Chimes Lt Lt Beatrice Spotlight . . . Lt Locanda . . Lt Lt Fair Lad . . . Lt Nancy McKinney . . Lt Lou Harold . . Lt Queen’s Ferry Lt Great Lt Sedmere . . . Lt Yds bhci Pearl Logan . Lt Wastewood . . 12 Lt Pavlova .... 12 Lt Golden Dawn . 24 Guy Pointer . Lt Roger Lyon . . 36 Alpine Melody . - Lt Harina ..... 48

Hack thorn e . . Lt Curfew Boy . Lt Locanda Boy . Lt Nan Brent . . Lt Binscarth ... Bessie Huon . Lt Thorpie . . . Lt Yds bhd Kyana Lt Dilworth ... 12 Rose Marie . . Lt Athalone ... 24 Wainoni .... Lt Neerson * . . 24 Arikitoa . . . Star Lady . . . Gold Rush . . Lt Lt Lt Kreisler ... 24 Chef 24 Muriel de Oro 24 Becky Mine . Lt High Jinks . . 4S

Tot Logan . . . Lt Yds bhd Comfort . . . Lt Oval 1Quickfire . . . Lt St. Petr ox ... }2 Accumulator . Lt Dillon S., . . . -4 Kittv Patch . Lt Golden Spray J6 Kyra . . . Lt Wild Hebe . . 96

Roval Jlowdah .... Lt Comrade . . Lt Val Logan . . Lt Nonsuit .... Lt Robert Guy . . Lt Young Author Lt Fair Lad .... Lt PavloYa .... Lt Bonny Rose . Lt Xeeoro Lt Sedmere .... Lt Routine .... Lt *Sunny Bob . . Lt Adoree .... Lt Yds bhd Nelsonian ... Lt Lady Bee ... 24 Editor Lt Apex 4S Anon Lt Wineberry ... 48

Golden Dawn . Lt Shirley Spotlig-ht . . . Lit McKinney . Lt Reta Grey . . Lt Queen’s Kerry Lt Bessie Dillon . Lt Listen In . . Lt Idol Boy ... Lt Yds bhd Marina .... Lt Hinkler .... 12 Silver Sea . . . Lt Nan Brent . . 12 Clive Bell . . . Lt Tommy Dillon 12 Fair Dillon . . Lt Kipper 36 Alpine Melody Lt

Hackthorne Ct Golden Oro . Ct Ct Binscarth . . Bt Gold Rush . . Ct Del Oro . . . Lt Horotane . . . Bt Wainoni . Bt Tveerson . . Audubon Dad . Bt Rose Marie . 12 Curfew Boy . Ct Muriel de Oro . 24 Pearl Bogan Bt Chef Thorpie . . . . Bt Kreisler . . . 24