SOLID ROUND

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25293, 29 August 1945, Page 3

SOLID ROUND

CHUNG CHONG'S GALLOP

TRAINING AT ELLERSLIE * The best gallop at Ellerslie yesterday was recorded by Chung Chong, who beat British Mint at the finish of a round in 1.46 3-5, after running the last three furlongs in 41 3-ss. Cluing Chong was giving British Mint a length for most of the journey, but once into the straight ran on well and finished under restraint. The No. 3 grass was used and the going was very heavy.

Nawab finished in front of Gaelic Salute at the end of four furlongs in oil 4-us. Nawab was rather slow to begin, but galloped in line style. Gaelic .Salute did not handle the ground well. Red Paint was a length In front of Slavonik at the end of four furlongs iu 54 4-ss. Slavonik has freshened up nicely. 1 rinco Reihi was iu front, of Fair Race at the end of an easy four furlongs in 50 2-ss. Prince Reihi is a big horse and is to bn tried as a jumper. Chaka covered five furlongs in 1.9 1-5. He was not hurried early and finished with plenty of dash. Great Pleasure came through on the inside to head Salt-water and Cash Order at the conclusion of live furlongs in 1.9 3-5. Saltwater worked nicely and should bo In good condition for the Avondaie Guineas. Cash Order went freely early, but tired in the straight. Camp Queen and Honora were cleaa of Beau Mai throughout five furlongs in 1.9 4-5. Duke Royai went easily over five furlongs in 1.13 2-5. Skymaster and JJiavil were on terms throughout six furlongs in 1.24 4-5. Commissar beat Bronzo over tho same ground in 1.21 4-5. Commissar is showing improved condition, although it may a little while yet before he is at his best. Yes Tor encompassed a round in 1.49 1-5, the last six furlongs in 1.24 3-5 and the last three in 41. l-ss. Sho handled tho heavy going well. British Talent and Our Gold completed a round in 1.51, the last six furlongs in 1.20 arid the last three in 43 4-ss. Broiedame worked easily over a round in 1.52 3-5, the last three furlongs in 44 l-ss. Mastc» Robert sprinted three furlongs attractively 111 39 4-ss. Autolad required 43 3-5s for tho same distance. Dougal covered three furlongs easily in 13a. Pedro beat Bournemouth over four furlongs in 56 3-ss. On tho sand Brown Robin and Swift Tide galloped four furlongs in 51s. They went away to an even start, but Swift Tide went well and was clear at tho finish. General Lytup ran the last four of "fivo furlongs in 54 l-ss. Kindroon was given steady work on the sand. lie is in excellent condition, having taken not harm from his recent successful racing. Colonel Dink completed useful work by running three furlongs solidly. A Maori Boy gelding was schooled over several pony hurdles. Ho performed creditably for a novice, but was lame when ho returned. Tho latest addition to W. Philp's team is a three-year-old filly by Chatsworth from Aynho. She has just recovered from a cold and is at present very fresh. Bonny March was exercised over a couple of rounds on the two-year-ohl track. She is filling out nicely and will not lack size when required to race. Bonny March is by Cambria Park from Princess March, thus a member of a successful family. Tho colt by Foxbridge from Serenata who was purchased at the yearling sales at Trentham in January by Mrs E. Montgomery for 1100 guineas, has joined D. J. Arnott's team. Ho has been gelded since tho sales and in the meantime has been cared for at To Awamutu by Mr M. H. Tims. TAKANINI DOINGS BALMACARA, ROYAL SLIPPER On a heavy track at Takanini yesterday tho three-year-ohls Balmacara and Royal Sliptier galloped well while covering five furlongs in 1.9 2-5. Both are in good heart and should race prominently in their early engagements. Peter Grcgor and Sousa shaped pleasingly to return 55s for four furlongs. Lady Adornment, who is in nice order, sprinted three furlongs in 42 2-ss. Regal March covered five furlongs nicely in 1.9 4-5. Other gallops were:— _ Three Furlongs.—Yusuf and Jennie Wren, 13 -l-ss. Four Furlongs.—My Bonnie and Sweet Biscuit, 50 2-ss; Lord Chancellor, 59 3-ss, Fivo Furlongs,—Bronya and Yorkish. 1.10; Black Ace, last of a mile, 1.10 1-5; Beau Dink and Gay Joy. 1.10 3-5; Bycroft and General Burleigh, 1.11. 1-5; Yours and Mine, 1.12 2-5: Fiorin and Default, 1.13 2-s;»Night of Nights, 1.13 2-5; King's Pride ana Balgowan, 1.14 2-5; Jovial Song, 1.15. Six Furlongs.—La Fillette, 1.23 2-5. Seven Furlongs.—Goronaire shaded Waiting, 1.41 1-5. EPSOM ACTIVITIES TRIALS ON THE CINDERS BY ABAYDOS The presence of a number of Takanini and Mansrero horses gave added interest to the training at Epsom yesterday. Although conditions were unfavourable some smart sprints wero registered on the cinders. Cry Baby, Heliopolis, Hillcrest. Glen Parrish, Te Roto, Cockle Bay, Olympian, Bollhall and Medical Student, among tbe pacers, and Anna Wrack, Pardon Me and Noble Star, among the trotters, were most conspicuous. Hillcrest (A. T. Kemblo) was responsible for a mile and a-quarter in 2.52, running the last half-mile in 1.5 4-5. Hillcrest, who was uuhoppled, paced in effortless style. There was nothing between Cry Baby (Kenible) and Heliopoiis (V. Mackic) at the end of two miles. They covered the last mile and a-half in 3.34, and the last half-mile in 1.5 3-5. Both infused dash into their work. To Roto (C. G. Smith) covered a mile and a-half in 3.37. the last mile and a-quarter in 2.59 4-5 and tbe last half-milo in 1.6 2-5. Andy's Pal (W. Fleming), a big half-brother to Fly On, attracted attention by pacing a mile and a-quarter in 3.2 3-5, the last quarter in 34 4-ss. Glen Parrish (I. R. Morrison) displayed speed for a novice in runnig tho last half-milo of a mile and a-quarter in 1.6. Tho full journey occupied 3.13. Glen Parrish was previously trained at the trotting gait. Belhall (F. J. Smith) and Medical Student (G. Gray) wero associated over a mile and a-half in 3,29, They ran the first half-mile in 1.12 3-5, and the last in 1.8, finishing with something in reserve. Lone Raider (Smith) was not doing his best, over a mile and a-quarter in 3.10, the last half-mile in 1.12 2-5. Later, with Medical Student. Lone Raider in a similar task registered 3.0 and 1.9. After a slow beginning Cockle Bay (Kemble) and Olympian (Mackic) returned 3.46 for a mile and a-half, the last halfmile in 1-8 1-5. The Lucky Jack—Seaworthy three-year-old ran 3.39 and 1.10 3-5 when worked over the same ground. Noble Star (W. Gee) and Kallula (J. Gee) covered a mile and a-half in 3.47, the first milo taking Q. 46, Noble Star trotted solidly. Sabre (G. Webb) made no mistakes while trotting a milo and a-balf in 3.52, the last balf-miio in 1.14. Trotting very solidly Anna Wrack (Morrison) finished slightly in front of Amazing Jack (H. C. Stormont), Nancy Lyn (C. G. Smith) and Ballito (W. Boyd) at the conclusion of a mile arid a-half in 3.43. The last half-mile was run in 1.9. The threo maiden pacers shaped well. Bay Machine (J. W. MrKendrick) worked a mile and a-quarter in 3.8, the last halfmile in 1.12 3-5. Indian Quest (G. H. Stubbs) follor rt to record 3.7 2-5 and 1.12 1-5. Pa-don Me (F. Smith) beat Vindictive Lady (E, Cressey), Ena Parrish (T. Roe) and Steel Sword (G. Gray) over a mile and a-half in 3.39, running tho last half-mile in 1.11. Vindictive Lady who was trotting very well, broke a furlong from the nost. Neybel (L. McMahon) and Bill Ova gave. Silver Jewel (W. Barron) three seconds start and a beating over a milo and a-quartor in 3.0. Neybel. who paced attractively, did the last half-mile in 1.10. The Indianapolis—Lady Bhio trotter, the Rod Shadow—Tarairo Lloyd paced and Gonata were associated over a mile and a-half in 3.59, covering the last half in 1.18. G ena I a is a trotter by Swordsman from a Nelson Bmgen mare, Stuart Lee worked two miles unhopplod. running the last mile and a-quarter in 3.10 and tho last half-mile easily in 1.13 2-5. Surprise Moko and Cyone Maid trotted a mile and a-half in 3.55, the last, half-mile in 1.15. After going a mile in 2.30, Noble Crest took 3.47 to complete .1 milo and a-half. RACEGOER'S COMPLAINT Mr V. L. Jackson, of Hunlly, writes:—T have beon a regular visitor to tho Ellerslie racecourse for more than 40 years, Like many other patrons. I go for the pleasure of the outing, and perhaps have a few bets, but that empty saddling paddock concerns us very materially. There should he some parade somewhere before live race, if only for five or ten minutes. Wo can see no valid reason for dispensing with a'parade before the race. The horses all have attendants, who might as well lead the horse around for a few minutes as leave it chafing at tho bit in a stall. The argument that the public, stand round the paddock looking at the horses instead of going to the totalisator is trivial. Patrons will not lose the chance of betting if they are inclined that way. Thoy do not all bet even if sent to tho totalisator. W T e patrons provide the prize-money and the running expenses of the clubs and we are entitled to see the horses and identify them by their numbers. As thintrs are PO per cent of the patrons do not know the colour of tho horse they aro backing. If there is t\ Phftr Lap or a Kindergarten in the field we are not allowed to see them. Wo are prncticaily being asked to put our money on the totalisator on "the blind" and on tips that are a poor guide. We might as well play two-up; it is fairer. The old love for the thoroughbred and the sporting element-con-nected therewith is gradually being weaned out of horse racing these days. By dispensing with any sort of parado before a race, with the horses' numbers exposed to view, the clubs are showing an extraordinary disregard for the public's Interests and a leaning toward questionable methods. In a few months the summer season will bo here with all the classic events for tho juveniles, horses with no performances. Tn such cases the only guide to picking a winner is breeding and condition, but the public, will not be allowed to see them or only a few of them that aro owned by good sports who are proud to exhibit them.