TTTT ,TRIPPOS Although I learn that Lord W;EQ was generally
optimistic about the future of FI-4"-h racing last week in view of his pessimism over the raising of prize money until well into the 'seventies, we should be grateful for the like of Benson & Hedges. The tobacco people have generously spon- sored two races at Sandown this Saturday— their Handicap Chase and Hurdle. The former brings out at least half a dozen top chasers. Into View. should win on looks but is, I think, being asked to carry too much weight in the company of such as Even Keel, Straight Fort and New Romney, who. bar- ring accidents, should all he there at tly!fmish. I am. however looking further down the handicap for this week's selection, namely to Chatham. a surprise, though convincing, winner of the Mackeson Gold Cup after a long absence from the racecourse: on that and past form he is very favourably treated. In the accompanying Hurdle, Moyne Royal wwild annear a 'good thing' on the strength of his Ackermann Skeaping victory here last month—his unlucky loss against Cala Mes- quida at Ascot cannot really be held against him.
I take him to beat the field with the improv- ing Sharavogue as a more profitable saver.
NR: A welcome telegram from my old col- league Captain Threadneedle reached me here on Friday morning: 'ONLY WEEKLY?
IOU POOR FRUSTRATED D THING YOU'.
13,.rhans just as well, since I took an unlucky tumble last Saturday. Characteristic- ally, the f100 from Skinflint to invest on the
colutnn's affairs must be bet,with him. He tells me he is going to show on which side of the window investment takes place and on which side betting. Icy loss last week £7, so I go forward with £93 and advise placing a fiver to win on Moyne Royal with £1 each way on Chatham and Sharavogue.
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