TE AROHA JOTTINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 304, 24 December 1929, Page 14

TE AROHA JOTTINGS.

HORSES FOR ELLERSLIE. The Muskall gelding Muskot is again in work, and will probably be ca-rjing the coicvi s during January. He is in fairly forward condition, and a few gallops will bring him on considerably. Grand Arch got away from his rider a few days ago while being exercised at the course, and was caught after getting over to Waihou. Her hind legs bear evidence of having come into contact with a fence, but the Marble Arch gelding will be working again this week.

The local entrants for the Thames meeting are Archeen, The Lamb, Taumai, Voliinond, Trig, St. Warrigal, Grand Arch, Muskot, Sir Russell, Glenstar, Marble King, Master Latour, Black Maire, Miss Albvn, Marble Arch—Lacemaker filly, and Crown Arch.

The Lamb is an improbable starter at Ellerslie. On Saturday he showed distinct signs of soreness, and this may not wear off for several days. Master Latour appears to be all the better for his race at Te Awamutu, and looks lite being a payable proposition for the rest of the season.

Mr. Alec. Swney's Laceinaker filly is to make her first appearance under silk at the Thames meeting. She has been executing very satisfactory work, and is sure to be muc libenefited by a couple of galops in public. She is not, however, expected to be at the top of her form until the autumn.

Owing to a portion of the course being under water oil Monday morning 110 horses were worked. This means that it is probable the local contestants may be short of a gallop at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. The Te Aroha horses taking part in the meeting have come through good preparations, but as none of them are of outstanding merit they may not loom large in the winning list. Glenstar, ft is well known, performs best on a dry track, but this is not easy to find in a showery season such as this. He looks really well, and his robust constitution stands to him in undergoing a sound preparation. Te Aparangi, also in G. Reid's team, is a four-year-old by Archiestown — Etnona, standing nearly seventeen hands high. He is showing improvement week by week, and has the gift of galloping. He will be meeting quite a number of starters that are much more seasoned, so will not be in big demand even by local sportsmen. Archeen has proved lately that he can negotiate the obstacles well, and his tip-top condition may enable him to run out two miles in the Grafton Hurdles unless the track is too heavy. The hope of J. H. Wallace's stable is Bir Russfell, and the chestnut is a likely one to run into the money before the meeting is over. He ran disappointingly at Cambridge on Labour Day, but •ince then has run true both in his track work and in public. Antique, engaged in the Robinson Handicap, may be expected to run well, as since dead-heating with Te Hoia at Te Rapa last month he Las come on splendidly. Marble King ran such a good race in the Te Awamutu Cup that he should rank among the possibles on Monday next over a mile course. He is the most likely of the le Aroha competitors to gallop well if the track is at al] damp, while he also acts well on firm ground.

During the short time he has been racing over hurdles The Lamb has put up several creditable performances, having won twice within the last couple of months. He failed to complete the course the last time he raced over hurdles at Ellerslie, but since then has had more experience and thereby improved in jumping ability. The Lamb will contest the Grafton Hurdles on Thursday, and with a stand-up should be in the money.

well, and she may be the best of the front division. Backers may go for NANCY McKINNEY, BONORA. Ashburton Cup. There is quite a good field in the Ashburton Cup. Lady Cello won decisively at Methven, but she is now in a much better class. Omaha won a sprint event at the last meeting at New Brighton, and Orphan won at Forbury Park over a mile. Stunt Artist is a fine stayer, but he lias not raced well for some time. Lady Cello and Omaha look the best of the limit division. Athalone is a fine stayer, and is pacing .well in his work. Glenelg is now in Nelson Price's stable, and it remains to be seen if he can make the improvement with him which he frequently does with new horses that go into his charge. Jolly Chimes should be beaten by his relative Jolly Pet, if the latter makes a good beginning. Athalone and Jolly Pet are deserving of most support of those on 12 yards. Billy Sea will be coupled with Glenelg, and the Australian' pacer has been racing well of late. Lingfield went very badly at New Brighton, but she won a good race on the Ashburton course last June. The Author Dillon mare, however, has not been racing well of late. Sunshower did not go away in her last race, but she is a good stayer, and with a quick getaway she may show up. Huon Denver is better over short courses. Talent is on the improve, but he seems best over short courses. Pluto raced particularly well in August, and then seemed to train off, but he is a proved stayer, and may be back to his best form. Trampfast put up a couple of capital performances at Forburv Park, and looks as though he still has a little in reserve, although the trotter is set a hard task. Favourites should be

LADY CELLO, OMAHA. McLean Handicap. This should be a keen contest, a? there are some smart pacers engaged. Of those on the limit Baron Bingen, Rolex, and Sir Gut look the best. Chimer is a good stayer, and El Direct has been showing useful form. Cushla d'Or is partial to the distance, and Haydock is fast coming to her best. Good support should be accorded SIR GUY. CUSHLA D'OR. Midsummer Handicap. The field in the slow class two mile event does not seem to be a very strong lot. Sonoma Laddie is a good stayer, and for this reason is entitled to respect. Wrackeen, too, may race well over the distance. Kid Logan won decisively at New Brighton over a mile and a half, aad looked as though the extra halfmile would not trouble her. She will probably be favourite. Binscarth has not

MITCHAM HANDICAP (Trotters) of 150 soys. One mile and a half. Limit 3.50. Dilfashion . . Lt. Saka Bona . . Lt. Eringo .... Lt. yds bbrl. Esbine .... Lt. Bonora .... 12 Fifa Lt. Nancy McKinney 36 Heathcote Wood Lt. Bramdean . . . 4S Little Bingen . Lt. Great Burton . 48 Merrijigs ... Lt. Elano 4S Our Lorna . . Lt. Brent Boy . . 84 Robert Todd . . Lt. Great Way . . 108 ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP of 550sovs. Two miles. Limit 4.34. Lady Cello . . . Lt. .Tolly Pet . . . 12 Omaha .... Lt. Billy Sea .... 24 Orphan .... Lt. Lingfield .... 24 Stunt Artist . Lt. Sunshower ... 24 yds bhd. Huon Denver . . 24 Athalone ... 12 Talent . . . . 3G Glenelg .... 12 Pluto 48 Jolly Chimes . . 12 Trampfast ... 48 McLEAN HANDICAP of 225sovs. One mile and a half. Limit 3.32. Anon Lt. Yds bhd. Baron Bingen . Lt. Chimer .... 12 Editor .... Lt. El Direct .... 12 Rolex Lt. Ethiopian ... 12 Sir Guy .... Lt. Yoicks .... 12 Wrackeen . . . Lt. Lough Neagh . 24 Mac de Oro . . Lt. Cushla d'Or . . 24 Sandy Pointer Lt. Haydock .... 36 Wild Voyage . Lt. Great Triumph 60 MIDSUMMER HANDICAP of 225sovs. Two miles. Limit 4.45. Anon Lt. yds bhd. Kautoma ... Lt. Binscarth ... 12 Mountain Ore . Lt. Denver's Doll . 12 Pleasant Wave Lt. Jacky Logan . . 12 Sonoma Laddie Lt. Vikota 12 Vecto Lt. Star Lady ... 24 Wrackeen .... Lt. Carbine Direct S'4 Kid Logan . . . Lt. BOXING DAT HANDICAP of 275sovs. One mile and a quarter. Limit 2.52. John Jinks . . Lt. Eugene de Oro . 24 Logan Princess Lt. Great Triumph 24 Ricardo .... Lt. Warepa 24 Roddy Lt. Dilnon .... 36 yds bhd. Kotuku Jack . 36 Auditress ... 12 Omaha .... 48 Proud Dillon . . 12 Sunshower . . 48 Avenger .... 24 Dundas Boy . . 96 SYINSLOW HANDICAP (Trotters) of 200 sovs. Two miles. Limit 5.0. Bramdean . . Lt. Great Great Burton . Lt. Harvester ... 24 King's Voyage Lt. Bon Boy . . . 36 Little Bingen . Lt. Silurian .... 36 Llano Lt. Peter Fashion . 48 Robert Todd . . Lt. Great Way ... 60 Micky Audubon Lt. Nelson's Prince 60 Saka Bona . . Lt. Scuttle .... 60 yds bhd. Tot Logan . . 96 Brent Boy . . . 24 FINAL HANDICAP (Saddle), of 200sovs. One mile. Limit 2.20. yds bhd. Gibraltar ... Lt. El Direct .... 12 Routine .... Lt. Listen In . . . 12 Winter Vikota . ... 12 Audubon . . Lt. Young Bingen . 12 Krina Lt. Lough Xeagh . 24 Jacky Logan . Lt. Wild Spur . . 24 Mac de Oro . . Lt. Kate Thorpe . . 3b'