GALLOPS AT ELLERSLIE

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 221, 18 September 1934, Page 12

GALLOPS AT ELLERSLIE

THIS MORNING'S WORK. SEVERAL SMART SPRINTS. GAY MARIGOLD AXD COURTHAVEN The ■weather was fine and the going better than it iias been this season for training -work at Ellerelic this morning. No. 2 grass track was available for fast ■work, and some smart gallops were recorded. The sand, tan, two-.vear-old, and hurdle tracks -were also iu use. No. 2 Grass. Vcrsant opened proceedings by traversing a round in 1.55. Ho began veiy slowly, but was speeded u|> over the lasi six furlongs, which he covered in 1.22. On Parade strode over six furlongs in 1.28 2-5, and Kelly covered the same ground in similar time. Wee Pat, after running ler first three fin-longs in 30 4-r>«, completed six furlongs in 1.21. She was running on nicely at the finish. Karangapai was going easier than Barograph at the conclusion of six furlongs, which occupied 1.21 1-5. Over a similar distance Courthavcn registered 1.16 4-5, the first three taking 37 2-ss. This was the beet six furlongs of the morning. Slit' Went from a moving start and carried a Very light weight. Sir Val ran home from ttie five-furlongs post in 1.9 2-5, doing it very easily. Lord Val completed six furlongs in 1.22 1-5, the last half mile being covered in 525. He is holding his Condition well. The stablematcs, Master Rex and Royal Appellant, got to the end of half a mile in 51 4-ss, the latter pleasing most. Zano Grey and Neil worked over four furlongs and then continued on for another round, the latter distance being covered in 1.53 4-5, the last six furlongs taking 1.25. Zane Grey was in front at the finish. Desert Star, after running his first three furlongs in 40 2-ss, got to the end of six in 1.19 3-5. He was not doing his best at any part of it. A smart effort »ver half a mile was recorded by CroonIng, who was a ehade in front of K-illadar tn 49 3-SS. Gold Pocket and Sporting Song were riven an easy five fiylongs, which took L 9 4-5, the last half mile being traversed m 55 l-ss. The best five furlongs of the fciorning was recorded by Gay Marigold, who beat Psychologist over that distance la 1.2 3-5, the first two furlongs beinp; hovered in. 24 3-ss. Gay Broney traversed » round in 1.43 3-5, running the last six lerlongs with the assistance of My Money ■in 1.18 3-5. Gay Broney is doing a solid preparation, and should be fairly well forward '• for the Tauniarunui meeting. sAramis, after taking 28 3-5s for the first two furlongs, got to the end of five furlongs in 1.6 3-5. This maiden is making first-rate progress. Solomon and Air ijassie ran home from the five-furlong post In 1.0 3-5, the first two furlongs taking 65 2-ss. Air Lassie worked well for a novice, Mise Dazzle was timed to run a round in 1.46 3-5. She was kept up to her work throughout, running the last six 1.20. Tondelayo jumped off at the five-furlong post, and after running his first two in 25 l-ss, registered 1.5 4-5 for the full distance. Modern Maid reeled off three furlongs in 38 4-5e without being unduly bustled. Xing Musk took 1.18 3-5 for six furlongs, but could have improved on the time. The maidens, Sir Abb and the Musketoon—Foxglove filly in T?. Stenning's stable, reeled off half a mile in 51 2-ss. There was little 'between thein at the finish. Over a similar distance 'Eriar Albertus finished in front of the Romeo-Akahau gelding in 51 l-ss. This .was a useful effort for novices. United and Kiltowyn, after running their first three furlongs in 38 2-' as, got to the end of six furlongs in 1.17 3-5. Kiltowyn. ■vas being held back to his companion at 'the finish. The two-year-old Fei-Mah eprinted.-three' fm-Jongs in 38 3-ss. He had a lot of pace on when he jumped off, 'but was going well wiihin himself at the end. Lady Diana covered a similar distance in 38 2-ss. Absent and Ardmanning were allotted strong work, covering their last round in 1.54 3-5, and the final half mile in 55 2-ss. Mountain Bruce and Glenhanpo ran the last five of six furlongs in 1.6 2-5, the latter impressing most. Aubretia did strong work over five furlongs, which she covered in 1.7 2-5. She ran the first two in 25 4-ss, and was then eased slightly, doinjj the . rest of- her" worlc ' under restraint. On the tan Golden "Wedding completed a round'in 1.57, -the last' six furlongs takjng 156 4-5. Catoma was worked over a round on this track, but was not timed. , The Jumpers.. « Parkhurst fP. Fergus) was schooled over n. couple of pony hurdles twice. Though inclined to jump a bit high, "he showed promise. . . • ' Chromadyne (F. , Fergus) was given .a echbol over four hurdles in' the centre. He had. plenty of pace on at the start and cleared the first one well, but was steadied before reaching the second and •blundered through it. He cleared the remaining two fences in a satisfactory manner. STABLE AND TRACK NOTES AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. Nominations for the spring meeting of the Auckland Racing Club and first forfeits for the Great Northern Guineas and the Welcome Stakes close with the secretary, Mr. W. S. Spence, at 5 p.m. next Friday. FAILED TO BEGIN SMARTLY. Grateful, a two-year-old gelding by Raceful from Emberalto, who is trained by R. Barlow at New Plymouth, was given her first race in the Debutante Stakes at Wanganui on Saturday. He was reported to be a quick beginner, but on this occasion he failed to jump away as smartly as some of the others. However, he finished on to get fourth position and he will improve. WILL DO BETTER. Severe won nicely at Marton, and on that performance she was selected as favourite for the Debutante Stakes at Wanganui on Saturday. She jumped away smartly, and she and Lady Uuler carried on the running- till a few yards off the post, where Legatee came along to beat the pair of them. Severe is by Limond from Drastic, and is certain to do better. She is engaged in the Welcome Stakes at Auckland. NEEDS EXPERIENCE. Red Sun made his debut as a hurdler at the Wanganui meeting last week and he it> likely to carry off first honours before he has been much longer at the game. He did not jump at all badly on the first day, while on Saturday he made a much better showing, and it should not take him long to negotiate the obstacles in good style. Red Sun is a good stayer, and the first time he jumps at all confidently it will take a good one to head him off. Experience will do a lot for him. SHOULD NOT BE LONG. Brigadore was not handled to the best advantage in the Okehu Hurdles at Wanganui on Thursday, being beaten into third place at the finish. He was again installed favourite for the Gonville Hurdles on Saturday and was always handy, though he did not get ah uninterrupted run over the last half mile. He made a great effort in the straight, only to go under by half a length to the little fancied Illuminate. Brigadore is a good hurdler and he should not be long before he again salutes the ju^ps.

—_~ —. J WON DECISIVELY. Pin Money won the Wanganui Guineas in decisive style. He was not unduly bustled 'in the early stages, but half a mile from home lie. ran into the lead with lnvercsk. He was clear at the home turn, and from then on the others did not have a chance witli him. The held he beat was not a very good one and he will find his task more difficult if brought to Auckland for the Great Northern Guineas. UNLUCKY TO BE BEATEN. Carfex is good when right, and he is i not far off his best just now and should make an early return to the winning list. In the Higgie Handicap at Wanganui on Saturday he was well up all the way and turning for home was in behind the leaders on the rails, lie could not get clear soon enough, otherwise ho would have won, for Tiger Gain only finished a neck in front of him. Carfex should be a good proposition from now on. BRED FOR SPEED. Entail, a colt by Posterity from Episode, had been galloping well at Wanagnui prior to the meeting there last week and he was expected to make a bold showing in the Debutante Stakes. He failed to jump away smartly and was always one of the last of the field, finishing in that position. Entail races in the colours of his breeder, Mr. G. M. Currie, and though a bit "leggy" should turn out useful later on. He is bred to gallop, for his sire also produced the winner o£ the event, Legatee, and his dam, Episode, was smart. MAY REQUIRE TIME. Sergia. a two-year-old by Lord Quex from Sunny Hours, who descends from the same family as Nonctte, is a solidly-built colt, but he may require time before lie is seen at his best. He was produced in the Debutante Stakes at Wnnganui on Saturday, and, besides drawing one of the outside positions, he did not begin as smartly as the placed horses and was always well back to the straight, but he came home better and was fifth at the finish. Scrgia raced in the same colours as Toxeuma and Curie. , BADLY LEFT. Korokio 6hould soon be due for a win. On the first day at Wanganui she did well to finish third to Passion Fruit and Rereatu, the latter just cutting her out of second money by a head. Rereatu went on the next day to win the open sprint, so that it makes Korokio's form extremely good. In the Higgie Handicap on Saturday she was left by about fifteen, lengths, if not more," and along the back had run up to the field. From then on she more than-held her own. Her effort was most impressive, for she gave the field a great start. PROSPECTS APPEAR GOOD. The Gisborne-owned galloper Sporting Blood is due to open his three-year-old campaign at the Taumarunui meeting at the end of the month. He is reported to have wintered well, and, judged on his performances last season, a good future should be in store for the son of Hunting Song. His best effort to date was his victory in the Criterion Handicap at Ellerslie last January, in, which event, he beat, among' others, Gay Blonde and Variant. That form was good, and if capable of reproducing it this season he should win plenty of money. ROYAL FEAST'S SHOWING. Royal Feast is a good galloper, and ae soon as he is properly seasoned he will wdn good hack races. On the first day at Wanganui ho looked to be a certainty in the Maiden Race a hundred yards from the post, but he could not increase his pace and was beaten into third position. When tried, over'six furlongs in the Trial Handicap on Saturday he ran almost up to Gallant Knight, the leader, three furlongs from home and stayed with him till the straight. He then battled on to get fourth, and with more racing the son of Mercian King is sure to win a stake. ENGAGED AT PAEROA. Foreign Money, a dual winner at the Rotorua-Bay of Plenty meeting held at Rotorua dn July, is entered in two events on the first day of the Taumarunui meeting, which opens at Paeroa on September 29. He won both his races at Rotorua in convincing fashion, and although he will be meeting stronger opposition at Paeroa his. prospects-will have to be seriously con-, sidered. So far Foreign Money has not won beyond six furlongs, but his owners are evidently of the opinion that the Paper Money gelding is capable of running out a longer distance, as he figures in the Hack Cup of one mile and 110 yards at Paeroa. SURE TO IMPROVE. Burnish made a very poor showing in the Flying Handicap at Wanganui on Thursday, being the last to finish. However, in the Guineas on Saturday she did much better. She tailed the field for over half the distance and then attempted to move through, but was checked. She, however, commenced to make up her leeway across the top and put in a good run in the straight which landed her in third position. Burnish is a great galloper when at her best, but she is not right yet. However, she should soon improve as the result of her recent outings and it will not surprise if she makes a much better showing in three-year-old classics later on. RACE BENEFITED HER. Lady Ruler, a two-year-old an F. Cook's team at Te Awamutu, was a starter in the Juvenile Plate at Marton recently and the ■outing there evidently did her a great deal of good. She won the Two-year-old Parade at Wanganui on the first day, and, beginning smartly from No. 1 position at the barrier in the Debutante Stakes on Saturday she and Severe (who was next to her when they lined up) carried on the running till just ncaring the post, when Legatee came along and secured the verdict by a head from Severe, with Lady Ruler a similar distance away. Lady Ruler should do well in the Auckland district this season if she goes along the right way. A GOOD GALLOPER. Legatee, a brown colt by Posterity from the speedy Motley, won the Debutante Stakes at Wanganui on Saturday in impressive style. He drew No. 3 at the barrier and began well. He was kept in behind the leaders till well into the straight and: then had to be .brought on the outside. About fifty yards from home he settled 3own to race in earnest, and, galloping in ;reat style, he just got up. This colt is ivell furnished, and by the manner in which ae finished he looks as though he will stay on and win over much longer distances. He did his work impressively at ihe right end. His engagements include ihe Welcome Stakes at Ellerslie and the Ivondale Stakes. FAILED TO RUN ON. Gallant Knight, after his victory at Marton, was thought to have a great chance in the Trial Handicap at Wanganui on Saturday. He drew No. 6 at the barrier and, after jumping away well, he was hampered somewhat before he could get clear. He led into the straight, but as soon>as he was headed for home he stopped badly, and was well beaten at the finish. Gallant Knight has plenty of pace, but he is a delicate customer, to whom a great deal of work cannot be given; in fact, since he won at Marton he only had one fast gallop, and that was at Wanganui on Friday morning, when he was sent three,: furlongs.' His display on Saturday was' very disappointing to his connections, but when his condition becomes more solid he should have little difficulty in winning a i good hack race, for he is very fast.

A LARGE TEAM. The southern trainer C. Giesler has a large team of horses under his care at Wingatui (says a southern writer). It embraces Dismiss, Ventrac, Travenmi, Braw Lad, Unseen. Unex, Queen Tractor, Lycidas, Lady Kate, Sungem, Sunny Gwen, Gold Boa and News Keel. MAKING STEADY IMPROVEMENT. The Musketoon two-year-old Heskcrtoon has come on fast during the last month and is gradually getting into racing shape. He has been sprinted a few furlongs on several occasious recently and has shown that he is not lacking as far as galloping ability is concerned. When first put into work this juvenile was small and low in condition, and consequently had to be handled carefully. However, lie has developed and built up noticeably since the winter and is improving in appearance week by week. EXPECTED TO MAKE GOOD. Back Lead, who contested the second division of the Novice Stakes at Ashburtoii on Saturday, is a good-looking three-year-old gelding by Paladin from All Gold, by Kilboy from Noctorum, by Birkenhead i from Malua, and is trained by the Westport trainer D. Hastings for Mr. G. Morris, of that town (says a southern writer), lie has been quartered at Riccarton since before the Grand National meeting and has been ticked off by track watchers as one likely to develop into a high-class performer. A PROMISING HURDLER. Illuminate has plenty of speed, ami when he has had more experience at the jumping business he should be capable of winning good hurdle races, lie was not started on the first day at Wanganui, but in the : Gonville Hurdles on Saturday he. took charge after crossing the first obstacle, and from then on was never headed, returning a dividend of upwards of a score. Illuminate is by Illumination from Huipoto, a mare by Maniapoto, and has size and pace, and with his breeding should stay well. He raced in the colours of A. Lilc, who previously had Omeo.