TE AROHA HORSES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 194, 18 August 1933, Page 10

TE AROHA HORSES.

A COLT DESTROYED. MOONFLEET IMPROVING. During the week Mr. R. B. Hines had the misfortune to lose a juvenile colt by King Lu from Lady Mestor, therefore a full-brother to King Mestor. The youngster was playing about in a paddock when he got his forelegs entangled in a wire fence, his injuries being so severe that it was deemed advisable to destroy him. He was one of the finest colts in conformation and quality yet bred by Mr. Hines, and the loss is consequently a serious one. Good Run has been going along freely in short sprints lately. He takes time to strike his proper balance, but is finishing on well in his efforts. He is by no means thoroughly wound up, but is definitely improving. On Tuesday morning serviceable work was executed on the local tracks by a number of horses, who from now on will be sent along faster in view of the spring meetings. King Ara put in a round in good style and Tin Lap showed plenty of freedom over a couple of circuits on the grass. Principal (Keesing) went a round at about three-quarter pace. He is freshening up nicely and getting' through his work well. Unocp (Keesing) is as lively as ever and slipped over a mile in good style. He is very well. Val Watch (Nicholas) put in steady work over a couple of rounds without showing any flightiness whatever. Good Run was sent a round

and had the "pace on over the last three furlongs, and Moonfleet moved nicely in his task oyer a round. The Cynic filly was sent a mile at a fair pace. She is still carrying plenty of condition and will not bo ready for some time yet. King Mestor, Nahlin and King Brierly were associated in a couple of circuits at half-pace. They are progressing very favourabjy in their work, and the two-year-olds will be ready to race early. C. E. Mallowes has Desert Star and Mustang doing road work. They look well and will return to the track; shortly. % Mustang has muscled up so well lately that he will be. racing again very shortly. Ho has been well wintered and should be quite a good proposition for the Mallowes' stable this season. Tin Lap has developed very materially this winter and is executing very satisfactory work. Now a four-year-old, she should strike form, and if so should win races, as when a two-year-ofd she displayed plenty of speed. The same owner's King Ara is building up into a good stamp of weightcarrier and mayprovea good advertisements for ' his sire, King Lu. A fortnight ago Moonfleet was moving a little short in his work, although there was no sting in the ground. He is now hitting out more freely, so apparently there is nothing amiss with him. In point of appearance he has seldom looked better and is certainly in great heart. After working his horses on his private track for three weeks, Mr. Alex Swney brought the trio over to the Te Aroha track on Saturday. Mungatoon is rapidly moulding into racing trim. He gets over the ground in a very taking manner and is quite likely to add to his winning list this season. Mungacre has furnished into a fine type, and this Acre —Mangamaire gelding promises to be a valuable addition to the stable. Lagoon also has developed nicely and retains her speed. The trio should be quite ready to compete at the Avondale spring meeting. Although he has not developed into a well-grown three-year-old, King Mestor is now executing track work which goes to show he has pace. A very honest worker, he has only to behave well at the barrier to win races this season. Up to a fortnight ago the two-year-old gelding Nahlin, by King Lu—Queen Arch, was distinctly on the light side, but is now thickening out. Built on rare galloping lines, and in appearance greatly resembling his dam, it will be surprising if he does not win races.' '- THIEVES BUSY. The Riccarton trainer F. E. Jones had i a visit from a thief on Saturday after- j noon while he and his family were at the ( races. The house was ransacked, a dia- i mond ring and some money being stolen, i L. G. Morris had his pockets rifled in the i jockey's room on Grand National day, i the only day he was there. He did not • lose a great deal, but it was a very exas- 1 perating experience after travelling all ; that distance for one ride. 1;