Cluniehill to win from Bagshot Un-Un-Un. Northwood. it i eported. will be starting in his later engagement.
"A.1" Bet in "LA." Race The "C" class of the Fokien Handicap is the first item on this afternoon's programme and I wonder whether the "C" stands for common, as the lot of 26 ponies are definitely not "class" Buffalo should be able to deal with this field and win. whil El Chico and Brown Bomber. both of the same stable. may fill the place positions. The second race of the day will be known as race "1A" and an "Al" win bet here appears to be Petruska despite his weight of 159 pounds. His most dangerous rivals are Prince Charles and Pivot Boy who should be close on his heels when he passes the winning post. The next event had me puzzled for quite a long time but I finally came to the conclusion that White Lord is the pony to back among this lot, especially over seven furlongs. Lively Morn end Optimiste should be good enough to place here.
"X's" in Action The "X's" will be seen in action in the third race over the sprint distance of half-a-mile and I think National Patriot is the pony we want to back here. Furioso is expected to start later in the day. A profitable place bet may be Minimax. The remaining place should go to Buck-away. There is a conglomeration of nothing less than 46 entries in the fourth race which means that we may expect to see about 30 ponies parading the paddock at the time of the race. Although Island Hero was a winner on Saturday I think he will meet his master in Smokey—a pony of whom we have not yet seen the best. Island Hero should be placed however. Cobbler is another good place bet.
The Austral Trial Plate is the fifth race, and if Mistral starts here I do not think there is anything to touch him, especially as I understand that Girl O'Speéd will be making her bid in the Austral Chu-Ka-Za Cup. Friskyray and Golden Hen appear to be about the safest wagers for places.
"She Cannot Be Beaten"
It is futile to look for something to beat Girl O'Speed for the Austral Chu-Ka-Za Cup, the sixth race, because she cannot be beaten. Her nearest rival may be Sunmaid, provided of course, if his jockey can get him to start and can stay on.his back. Foxylight should take the remaining berth.
I do think it is necessary to look further than Rye for the winner of the seventh race. Columbus and White Night should give him a fairly good race, in fact either of them may win, if he is blocked or interfered ith. This is quite possible as the i is expected to be large. The eighth race may see National Leader heading the field past the winning post. He was second in his first outing in good time. Furioso has been running consistently well and should place while Merry Bowman is the best of the "X" lot of the "Merry" ponies and should fill third berth. The eleventh race will see some of the topnotch old pahies in action and come what may I think Magic Circle will win. Busted Straight is sure to provide strong opposition while Northwood, on his recent running, should be among the first three.
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