C.J.C. NATIONAL MEETING

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 173, 24 July 1928, Page 8

C.J.C. NATIONAL MEETING

RICCARTON TRACK WORK. PAPER BOY ON THE JOB. SARNIA RUNS A SMART SIX. ' _____ (By Telegraph.—Special to '-Star.") - " CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The weather was fine, but dull, for training operations. All fast work was done (Mi No. 7 grass track, which provided good going. Fair Exchange opened proceedings with a live furlong spin, but he was under a strong pull. Paper Boy reeled otf live furlongs smartly, going very last lor the hrst two furlongs. His stable raate Noteworthy was responsible for similar time alter going more slowly in the early stages. istarshooter strode over five furlongs at a useful pace, while Chide was given hi> tirst sprint, running down Irom the three iurlong post comfortably. Scoff's sister Quaecee was responsible for half a mile at a sound pace. Honevcomb and Merivale were companions over half a mile, but they were not ridden out. Rapier had Gold Mint as mate in an easy sprint over three furlongs, which occupied 40 2-os. The Viscount and Corsetierre kept together all through a useful run over five furlongs. These two are training on nicely lor spring engagements. Sarnia and Rotor were associated over six furlongs. They kept together till about a furlong from the post, when Sarnia drew out, finishing well clear in 1.17 1-5. Sarnia carried only a light weight, but it was a smart effort. Rotor was not undulv bustled at the finish.

Hoylake occupied 1.34 1-5 over seven furlongs, Bolero accompanying him over the last three.

Limerick and Roscrea were associated over three furlongs in 38 2-ss, -while Gay Crest and Island Fastness got through similar tasks bv themselves.

Broadmoor was not ridden out at the end of six furlongs bv himself, run in 1.19 1-5.

Ned Kelly went at an even pace over six furlongs but could have done better. First Sight occupied 1.33 for seven furlongs without being unduly hurried at the finish.

Don Jose beat Armchair by several lengths over six furlongs in 1.17. The former was running on at the end.

Amor covered six furlongs comfortably in 1.19. going at an even pace all the wav.

Tarleton finished several lengths in front of Nincompoop at the end of seven furlongs in 1.32 2-5.

Quarterdeck, with Prickles as mate for the last half-mile, reeled off six furlongs in attractive fashion. The pair finished, on terms.

Scrambler showed plenty of dash in sprinting half a mile in 50 2-5. Claymore and Greyfinch were companions In a three furlongs sprint up the back. Erin-go-Bragh was given a working gallop over seven furlongs, taking 1.24 2-5 for the last six. Puriri Jack (E. Shaw) was schooled over a round of steeplechase fences. He jumped big, but showed some cleverness. Radiac was given strong work over a circuit. Grey Wells, who is trained at New Brighton by A. G. Wilson, accompanied Shipshape in a half-mile sprint in which they shaped fairly well. Amorist (G. Salt) showed to more advantage than Gay Jim (E. Shaw) in a school over four hurdles. Lancer and Wreath of Myrtle covered seven furlongs in 1.31 2-5* the former finishing half a length in front. Tuahine ran five furlonjrs nicelv in 1.4 2-5. Lady Mid beat Tam Glen over half a mile, but the time was slow. Martarma went well in a spin over seven furlongs, Zuexis aceompanving him over the first hail-mile.

DISQUALIFIED FOR LIFE

ALLEGED USE OF BATTERY

MELBOURNE, this dav

Mr. S. Kelly, the owner of the horse Hallowe'en, the jockey.. J. Hc=>k, and R. King have been disqualified for life for the alleged use of an electric batterv on the horse in a race at a Richmond ponv meeting.