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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 607, 8 March 1929, Page 12

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FRANKLIN CLUB’S BIG BILL

Meeting at Pukekohe

THE card to be presented by the Franklin Racing Club at Pukekohe to-morrow is brimful of possibilities, and it is not unlikely that there will be a surprise or two before the end of the programme is reached. It is a one-day fixture, whereas twelve months ago a floating- permit enabled the club to stage two days’ racing.

All round, the fields for to-morrow at Pukekohe for the one-day meeting of the Franklin Racing Club are excellent, and the proximity of the course to the city—only an hour’s run by rail, and less by road —elevates the fixture to almost metropolitan importance. The club has not yet advanced to

that stage of affluence enabling it to erect stand accommodation, and the public perforce has to view the proceedings from the grassy slopes overlooking the convincing-ground. The race track itself is a good one, and should be in fine order for to-morrow’s racing after the rain. Bombay Handicap There are several fair performers engaged in the opening event, run over six furlongs, and among those that could be mentioned are Queen Comet, Atapai, Red Lion, Archileen, Whakama, Hiata, Asmodeus, Princess Electra, Linero, Onewhero, the Dansant, Thurnus, and Haviland. The last-named would have to be considered were he fit and well, but no doubt the injuries received at Rotorua a month ago probably necessitated him being eased. Probably the two best backed in the first division will be Hiata and Archileen. In the second division there should be plenty of money in support of Whakama and Red Lion. There will be an alteration from the list as published in the race book. In the first division number 13 will be Little Gift, and in the second division number 16 will be Joy Girl, and will be bracketed with Measurer. Puni High-weight They are not really a good class engaged here, and the event should not take a great deal of winning. At Rotorua the first day Glena Pay won a similar event easily, and he may be able to repeat that effort. Kawini may want a gallop or two, and so too will Wiltshire, according to Waikato reports. TJralla is a useful sort in this class of race, and Sleepy Sol would only ned to go right to win. Maurea is a rising star, and his second and a first at Rotorua were honestly achieved. Berinthia has more pace than anything else in the field, but will she see out 10 furlongs? On the other side of the handicap are Harbour View, Bizarre, Mashoor, and Kawainga. It is a tricky race, but perhaps the recent form of Glena Bay and Sleepy Sol will be the lead accepted by backers. Waiuku Hack With no less than 21 left in the hack sprint, the barrier draw will be eagerly scanned, and those that will be most eagerly w'atched will be British King, Frothblower, Whaka King, Bagpipes 11. (brought from Fiji to try her paces against our best), Some Lady, King

Peg, Beg Bertha, Te Taorie, Envoy, Joy Germ, Fernden (who has been doing great gallops) and Brilliant Light. There are some more than

useful hacks in the lot mentioned, but with a good marble, two that will require all sorts of beating are King Peg and Some Lady. Franklin Cup A field of a dozen in the big event is a good response from owners, for the class is very even throughout. Recent form is well exposed, but there are one or two newcomers in the lightweight division that promise to make it exceedingly interesting. To reduce the field by half, there are left in Royal Boulton. The Lover, Tidal, Maori Boy, Gold Money, and Eager Rose, and then there are left out, of necessity, such possibilities as Tidal, Schorr, and Besert Glow. Perhaps, when the bells cease ringing, it will be found that the favourites on the day are Gold Money and the Tidal-Far North bracket. Buckland Handicap The club can account itself lucky in reci-ving an acceptance of 13 youngsters for the two-year-old race. The topweight showed signs of returning to his best at Takapuna recently, while Flying Prince also did better at Te Aroha than for some time past. Cymon is trained on the course, and is a winner, while Imperial Prince is full of promise. Refresher (a full-brother to that smart performer Tea Bell) will be watched with interest, for the Takanini mentor, J. T. Jamieson, is always capable of pulling one oft at the first time of asking. Bonnie is becoming more solid, and of the others those to display promise are Currajong, Motere, Pellette, Motere, and Lady Suzanne. Probably the favourites will be Carl Idem and Imperial Pri nee. Tuakau Flying There were not wanting early signs that there was going to be a hot favourite in the sprint, and that is not one of those near the top of the handicap. i Branson is a good horse to be with, and Kingfield is at his best. With rain or

a soft track, the latter will be the favourite. Tea Time is well, and is expected to atone for his inglorious display in this sprint 12 months ago. Lady’s Boy appeared to be jaded at Rotorua, and if he has freshened up should be possessed of a reasonable chance. Prince Lu is fast, but would be preferred in less pretentious company over six furlongs. Nevertheless, his chances cannot be treated lightly. The Begum was ridden right out to head Branson the second day at Rotorua, but she is susceptible to considerable improvement. Hakanoa is. taking on something good, and Macroom requires to go faster than in recent efforts. The speedy Value has not raced for some time, and of those below only British King is fancied. Summed up, there should be no dearth of support for The Begum and Branson. Onewhero Hack The hack stayers will have their chance in this event, and there are a few who have shown partiality over a middle distance. Among them could be mentioned Mussie (winner at a mile and a-quarter at Te Aroha), Star Comet (unlucky in Mussie’s race), Maurea, Te Money, War Officer, Archieval, Big Bertha, Unoco (who goes better over a distance), and Salamander. Perhaps the financial support on the totalisator will be forthcoming for Te Money and Mussie. Pukekohe Handicap The curtain comes down on the open seven, with a chain tacked on to that distance. Lorient 11., The Thorn, Archeen, Macroom, Hakanoa, British King, Liaison. Serang, Auriculus, Some Lady, Archileen. and Cynthia N. It is an open event, but there should be plenty of support for Liaison and The Thorn.