TRACK GALLOPS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 234, 2 October 1937, Page 20

TRACK GALLOPS.

WORK AT ELLERSLIE. TWO-YEAR-OLDS IMPRESS. REGISTER FAST HALF MILES. With ideal weather condition,, and the use of the course proper, on which (lie pole* wore outOOlt, some interesting work look place at Ellcrslic this .morning" The biwt efforts were those of Protector, VV.\ naido, Nam.ir,i and Kilontta over sprint distances. J'lio going was on the heavy side. Knight of Australia got to the end of seven furlongs in 1.41 3-5, finishing on nicely. Kelly ran *i.\. furlongs in 1.22 4-5, being brought home by Cuptain Bruce over the last half mile, which took 54 4-os. Kelly was in front at the finish. Kilonsa, after running her first three furlongs in 40 2-ss, recorded 1.21 2-5 for nix furlongs. It was the bent of the morning over the distance and t»hc did it well. My Money strode over six furlongs in 1.20 3-5, Grand Dance and Palihint taking 1.20 2-5. Protector and Koyal Chief, after running their first furlong in 12 2-ss, reeled off half a mile in 52 l-ss. They had a fair amount of pace on when they jumped off, but it was a good effort. Tybalt was a siiadc in front of Boomerang and Cerne Abbas at the end of a mile run in 1.50 4-5, the last six furlongs being covered in 1:23 3-5. The two-year-olds Namara and Wynardo were being kept up to their work while traversing half « mile in 52 l-ss. Cardeharpcr went with tlieni, but wan easing up some distance from the post. Wynardo shaped better .than on previous occasions. .Lord Val completed a round in 2.18 2-5, the last «even furlongs taking 1.41, and the final half mile 50 2-se. Stretto worked evenly over nix furlongs, which occupied 1.23. She had a lot of pace on when she jumped off. Rainier and Glen Abb got to the end of half a mile in 53 l-ss. There was little between them, but Rainier, on the outside, went well.

After breakfast Kiltow.vn traversed a round in 2.10 4-5, the laot half mile taking 54 3-o*. It wan a good workout and he <lid it well. Englishman was holding Sir Rtwsell at the end of six furlong* which took 1.26 3-5. Ohmaha came home from the half-mile po«t in 52 4-5». He put plenty of daub into his work over the final stages. On the No. 3 gram track Droll worked over a round, running her last half mile in 54 4-5« and doing it very easily. Bronze Wing and Clanaman got to the end of five furlongs in 1.5 2-5, and Royal Appellant finished up a useful task by running his last five in 1.6 2-5. Surella sprinted three furlongs in 37 4-ss, hitting out well.

Jampars. United (Clarke) gave a safe display over four hurdles in the centre. Jalldy Karo (O'Connor) wu sent over eight hurdle* and got through hia task in good style. Adsum (Butterworth) jumped the steeplechase fences on the flat. _On the second circuit he went on and finished up over the brush fences by the mile poet. He schooled with plenty of dash. All Irish (O'Connor) was schooled once round over the steeplechase course and gave his usual attractive display. NEW ZEALAND CUP. THE FIRST ACCEPTANCE. THIRTEEN HORSES DROP OUT. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. Acceptances for the New Zealand Cup and nominations for eight other event* closed this evening, and the excellent response made by owners gives definite assurance that the Canterbury Jockey Club is going to have a very successful meeting at Riccarton next month.

Of the 55 horses handicapped for the New Zealand, Cup, 42 have survived the Ant-acceptance, an increase of seven:compared with last year. Cuddle, the winner two years ago, is not to be set the great taak of scoring again under 0.0, but apparently she is training on all right, as she has been nominated for the Canterbury Cup and the Metropolitan Handicap. In the case of another defection, Greek Shepherd, the position m different, as he had not been nominated for any other races. He is backward and evidently is to be given time in the hope that he will be at his best for Auckland at Christmas.

There will be no surprise at the absence of Willie Win. Provided all goes well with him be will be occupied with racing in Melbourne at that time. The ten others to drop out will not prejudice the strength of the field. Those that remain in include many horses that seem to be flattered, but the list will thin out later on. The important point at present is that there are 14 horses left weighted at eight stone or over, representing good staying class, and providing material for a very good contest. Rome of them may not survive the final stages of a Cup preparation, but there are plenty of likely candidates lower down in the list. It is a long time since the New Zealand Cup prospects have looked so bright at this stage.

The nominations for the eight other races total 202, or three more than last year. There is a drop in the Stewards' Handicap, but a look through the list discloses plenty of good class sprinters, and the 30 horses engaged will suffice to provide a strong field. The other events arc all notable for class, as well as for numbers.

A upecially pleasing feature in the whole of the races is that the horses engaged have been drawn from a very wide area. The New Zealand Cup acceptors include 18 from the North Island, 12 from Riccarton and 12 from other parts of the South Island. In the Stewards' Handicap there are 17 North Island and 13 South Island horses, while there is a similar position in other events. The North Island contingent includes good support from Auckland and Poverty Bay, while all parts of the South Island are well represented. The acceptanccs nre:— NEW ZEALAND PUP of £1925 and Gold Cup value £75. Two miles. Silver Ring . 1> 7 Snnee ... 7 3 Wild Chose 8 13 Rebel T.nd . 7 2 Argentic . . S 11 Boomerang . 7 2 Queen of Song 8 8 Ij»st llefraln 7 1 Kinnonll ..80 Might .... 7 1 Tnnriimal . 8 4 Entail ... 7 1 Krieslnnd ..83 Small Hoy .70 Enge .... 8 2 Linguist . . 7- 0 Arctic King 8 1 Arnboa ... 7 0 Kersen ... 8 1 Trenleack ..70 Ca fa loguo . 8 1 Nottingham 7 0 Scotland ..80 Maine . . . 7 O j/owenberg .80 Soho .... 7 O Padishah . . 8 0 Fiord .... 7 0 Hunting Cat 7 1'- fiallenn ... 7 0 Pnnty ... 7 12 Miracle ... 7 0 llazoor ... 7 Wnltaka ..70 I>iivolo ... 7 9 Wild Career 7 0 Silver Streak 7 !• Ardcholllo . 7 0 ('erne Abbas 7 ."i ttnlmcnter 7 O Wcrolila ..74 Dropped Catch 7 0 NON-ACCEPTORS.

Cuddle ... » « Alby .... 7 0 Green Drazcn King 7 O Shepherd . 8 0 Trailer ...70 Willie Win . 8 8 Captain Furst 7 0 T'ukeko ... 710 Lady Siegfried 7 0 Kemal Pasha 7 .1 Master Llmond 7 0 Velocipede . 7 0 Shirred Ribbon 7 0 WAIKATO HUNT. Nomination* for the Waikato Hunt annual meeting, to be held on October 20. close with Messrs. Blomtield and C ompany, Nhortland Street. Auckland or with the secretary, Mr. T. H. Hampshire, Cambridge, at o p.m. on Friday, October 8.

BIG ENTRIES. WELLINGTON CLUB. THIRTY-THREE IN CHIEF EVENT. <Bj Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") WELLINGTON, Friday. Large entries were received for the spring meeting of the Wellington Racing Club, to be held on October 21, 23 and 25. The total for the three days is 702, an increase of 177 on last year's entries. They arc particularly heavy in the novice races, 04 l>ein*r in the Trial Stakes, to be run on the second day, and 70 in the Spring Novice Handicap, on tlie. third day, while the Rimutaka Handicap, to be run on the first day, has drawn a field of 50. There are three lists of over 40 names, and several of over .10.

The smallest field is in the Trentliam' Stakes, in which nine three-year-olds are entered. Following are the entries or forfeits for the principal events:— Wellington Handicap of £750, 'one mile and three furlongs.—Person, Silver Streak, Entail, (.old Mission, Wild Chase, Wild Career, Gugc, Soho, Corne Abbas, Arctic King, Queen of Song, Rebel Lad, I'ukeko, Last Refrain, King Re.v, Lowenberg, Padishah, Sunee, Huzoor, shy. Hunting Cat, Reipar. Gallio, Araboa, Small Boy, Werohia, Taltoru, Cuddle, Might, Boomerang, Scotland, Argentic, Maine. Shorts Handicap of £450, six furlongs — Impasto, Paper Slipper, Haughty Winner, Clessamor, Joviality.Maori Song, Brunhildo, Grey Honour, Black Thread. Lady Ina, Debhain, Frlesland. Greenwich, Laughing LaH», Oratory, Silver Streak, Gallio, Pakanul, Dictate, Golden Blonde, Gold Boa. losh. Whirling. Wellesley Stakes of £600, two-vear-olds; five furlongs.—Surmount, Crubeen colt, Rehearsal, Minga, Russian Ballet, Defaulter, Diana Tetrlx, Te llero. Great Baby, I>ord Cavendish, Peerless Beautv, Fairform colt, Anilgo, Dorak, Gay Son, Ortyx, Gold Pit colt. Protector.

Trenthnm Stakes of £500, tbree-vear-olds; one inlle (second dav). —Lickem, I Haughty Winner. Nightdress, The Crooner, .Smoke Screen, Brunhllde, Royal Chief, Auto Sweep, Peach King. Hareourt Stakes of £500, weiglit-for-age; one mile and a quarter (third day).— Entail, Wild Chase, Smoke Screen, Queen of Song. Catalogue, Knge, Cuddle, Royal Chief, The Crooner, Klnnoul). Padishah, Hazoor, Hunting Cat, Gallio, Araboa, Taitoru. FOR AUCKLAND. W. BATHER'S TEAM. FOUR DUE ON TUESDAY. There is now every prospect that W. Rayner will leave for Auckland on JI onday, as originally planned, with a team (says our Wanganut correspondent). It is probable he will take four—Entail, Icing, Mings and Fabric—but this has not yet been definitely decided. As a result of a bump she received after going a furlong in the Guineas, Icing has been lame at times, but she has been working freely during the last few days, and hopes are entertained that the Limond—Aspic filly will be fit to run a good race in the classic. She certainly looks bright and well, but her prospects would look all the better had Rayner been able to give her one or two more rousing gallops. All the same, Icing can be depended upon to run out a fast mile at Ellerslie if started. Minga, who is to contest the Welcome Stakes, had to be eased up for a few days, as she was suffering from a bruised heel. This appears to "be much "improved, and the Liuiond— Motley filly moved freely in a half-mile gallop the reverse way yesterday, though she was not out to make time. Kntail never looked better, the race at Marton having done bim good. Hopes are entertained that the son of Posterity will show something of his real quality at Ellerslie, as the reverse way of galloping and the roomy course should suit him. Fabric, the Limond—Veil filly, also hit out nicely yesterday. This youngster is a good-looking sort, but she may be seen to better advantage later on over longer distances. Fabric is engaged on the second day at Ellerslie. PLANS FOR TAITORU. TO RACE AT AUCKLAIf D. FRIESLAND AND LOWENBERG. The two Hawera New Zealand Cup candidates Friesland and Lowenberg had an Outing at Marton, which will be beneficial to both, in view of more important engagements ahead. The going was very heavy and Lowenberg was not favoured in the running, while Friesland, after being checked early, finished quite satisfactorily. It is likely that the pair will race at Trentham before proceeding to Riccarton for the New Zealand Cup fixture. The two-year-old Prince Quality is making good progress and will engage a lot of attention when paraded.

B. La Pouple k well satisfied with the first efforts of Le Marquis and Gold Glare at Marton. The heavy conditions did not suit Le Marquis, who missed the jump out in his race, but Gold Glare, like the majority of Mint Leaf's progeny, shaped

Taitoru is reported to be a capable jumper, and all going well is to be given an opportunity after finishing his flatracing career to emulate the deeds of game old Liberator. Taitoru's next outiug is intended to be at Ellerslie in the Mitchelson Cup, in which race at 8.10 he is not unduly weighted, and L. J. Ellis lias been retained.

The Australian-bred three-year-old filly Trelitho, purchased as a yearling by Mr. W. Kirkland, has been given plenty of time and has made good progress. !>hc is by Trivalve from C'alitlio, the latter out of the imported mare Hebrew Maid, dam of Lovelorn, the half-sister to Nones, Menelaus, etc., and dum of Left, who gave us Peter Jackson, Gaine Carrington and Wotan. Trelitho, therefore, claims breeding qualifications of a high character. Though not big, she is a beautifully proportioned filly and has shown pace on the tracks.

In the same stable is Student Prince, belonging to <7. Brown, who intends taking him to Ellerslie for the A.R.I', spring meeting. Student Prince is in nice order and is working well. With a few gallops he promises to strip a fit horse.

On account of a slight filling the hurdler King Pluto is having a let-up. Swift and Sure is getting through plenty «if pace work and should race more solidly it Waverley on Labour Day.

Looking immensely benefited by bis enforced spell, the Sandstar gelding Onewhetu has resumed track exercise in grciit heart. For an aged hqrsc be linn put on ;i lot of condition and is doing light preparatory work. There is little nign of the injury that caused his temporary ictircment.

Notium is doing well and could be called on to race at short notice. His sprint over three furlongs during the week under heavy conditions was a good effort. A decision as to where he will race on Labour Day has not been definitely made >' ot - . ~ .

Tried over a journey at Marton. Xod Cuttle was hampered by the distance and going, and was never dangerous.

Le Grand so far is being apportioned light exercise only. O. Cox's three-year-olds, Lickem and Ruling Star, promise to uphold the prestige of the stable when next seen out, as both are shaping well. DOING GOOD WORK. Barricade is reported to be shaping well in his work at Tc Awamutu and will be seen out at the Taumarunui meeting on Monday. This three-year-old showed a lot of speed in the Sylvia Park Handicap at the Pnkurunga meeting, and lie mr.y not I>>! long in reaching the winning list. Barricade is also engaged in hack sprint events at the Auckland spring meeting.