TURF TOPICS.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 375, 5 March 1937, Page 7

TURF TOPICS.

Round the Racing Realm. With “Top-weight.” They say that Barley Almond Was a good thing beaten at Gore. She Is to race ,at Wellington this month and the Southlanders are saving up their spare cash tor when the starts next. * * * That good gelding Calcutta is to be turned out for a spell in the paddock. He had registered five wins in a row, two on the flat and three over hurdles. When brought in again after this let-up he should be capable of doing still better.

Bx'llkyrian still .shows undiminishspeed and is liable to get the thick end of a stake before the Auckland country circuit closes. She races on her home track on Saturday at Pukekohe. * * * Mangukaha, who has been racing in open class will probably race in hack company on Saturday. As she is very partial to soft going she may be worth following from now on.

That very good hack Sebrof, who went sore las.t spring, has been returned to training. One or two races should see this chap showing them how. He was good.

Elange, who will probably make a re-appearance at Pukekohe, has much better performances than many of thote opposing him in the Tuakau Stakes. He has been galloping well in training and this indicates him doing well in the autumn.

Top Notch has been working in great style at R'ccarton and is In great order. This winner of the Oaks looks a very bright prospect for events to come.

There will be a strong Riccarton contingent for Wellington week, no less than 18 horses being paid up for. Tiny are a good lot and Cutts Brothers have nominated teven, six of which are likely. Paper Slipper is the doubtful one and Will only go if Trench Fight fails to train on.

Tunneller is reported to be in great nick at present and is to contest the Peninsula Cup down south. Watcl't out for him.

Imposture is worth more than a glance if she is taken to Wellington. She should have won a race ’at Hawera with a bit of luck and is very well just now.

Favourite for the hurdles at Bulls may be Otauru King. They are not a flash lot in this field and the King has had time to freshen up nicely. * * *

A southern writer states that Sailing Lady was looking for a free-air station the first day at Gore and on the second day seemed a certainty beaten.

Jack Tar can be written up as a hack above the ordinary- He was beaten only by a head last 'Saturday and was giving away 251 b to Taro (the winner), who is also a year older.

Some riding engagements made for the Banks Peninsula meeting on Saturday are as follows: C. T. Wilson: Volana.

G. M. Watson: Royal Limond, Monastic, and Lady Epsom filly. H. W. Hibberd: Mount Vai. Comus, La France, Dictate (Forsyth Handicap). A. Messervy: Happy Night, Willie Win. G. Elliott: Solpit. A. S. Ellis: Nocturnuv. M. W. Caddy; Owls Gleam. A. E. Ellis: Joyous.