SMART SPRINTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 226, 24 September 1938, Page 20

SMART SPRINTS.

MARIE'S ACRE BEST.

SURELLA ALSO PLEASES.

WORK AT ELLERSLIE. Several smart sprints were recoided at Rllendie 111i«s morning on the Xo. 2 grass track, the going being good. The best efforts were those of Marie s Acre, La Vie, I'lnlctmi t, Surclla, Rov al Abb aud Ohmaha.

Knight, ot Australia (Geinineo) and Kilonsa iMcTavish) traversed seven furlongs in 1.34 3-5, the latt half mile being covesed in 555. Both houses had something in reserve. First (Jold Money l'l remain) and Bronze Kmerald (Hearnl i ei-u'd otf three furlongs m 37 l-.~>s. There vva.- little between them at tile end. Lip locs (('remain) wan going easily. while iiinniiig six tin longs in 1.23 4-.) and BonnyItelle i (Jeninielll completed halt a mile in • I '.'-.is. Kuili.raec I Sargent I ran home ii oni the half-mile* post in 50 1-on. She was running on at the finish, and it was a good effort. Over a similar distance P.iiiniiit i (>ilchi ist I registered 50k. Bright I.iea i Bin liatian I and Avail (Kerr) weie going well within themselves, while traversing live furlongs in 1.8 1-5. Royal Abb I Coon) gave High taste (Markwick) lI.MI Iv a couple of lengths' start over three furlongs and was holding him at the finish in 37 l-.)s. Klectric- Spear (Fearn) travcined a round in 1.45 1-5. the last six furlong.- taking 1.18 and the tinal hali mile 53 1-ss.

Mai de Mer (Tucker) and Vaals Star i G ilehi ist) were allotted a round, but had little pace on till the Inst half mile, which t hey covered in 51 2-ss. The Trimmer I Tucker), alter-commencing tdowly over a round, ran his last six furlongs in 1.19 J-5. Lady Defoe (Stone) assisted him over the last half-mile, which took 51 3-ss. Surclla (Coon) was doing better than Konnct i iMarkwick) at the end of three furlong* in 36 3-ss. Konneta's effort wis encoui aging. Birthday Bay (Markwick) was given an easv five furlongs, taking 55 3-5s for hir. last half mile. Shy (Nichrlsoii) and Ringshot (Sargent) were companions over a round run in 1.48. Thty covered the last fix furlongs in 1.20 and the tinal half mile in 52 3-ss. There was little between them at the end. Ohmaha Goes Fast. Ohmaha (Mefirath) was responsible for the best half-mile, taking 49 3-ss, the last three furlongs being covered in 37 2-ss. Yalniint (Gilchrist) got to the end of a round in 1.4#. the last six furlongs in 1.18 1-5. Armaeoiirt (.Jones) was clear of Attn .Tack (Lever) at the end of six furlongs in 1.20 1-5. Armacourt was running on solidly at the finish. Hot Shot (Sargent) and Illlmani fXietiolson) were not doing their best throughout a round in 1.49 3-5. Hot Shot is progressing well. M a lie's Acre (Messervy) had an advantage over La Vie fGilehrist) after reeling off three furlongs in 36 l-se. It Mas the best of the morning, and Marie'* Acre did his work well, while La Vie also •niprpssed. Kenspeckle (Tremain) and Lighter (Murray) covered a round in 1.53. the last six furlongs taking 1.24 1-5. and the filial half-mile M l-ss. Philcourt ffjllchrist) shaded Trilliarch (Messervy) at the finish of five furlongs in 1.3, the last three taking 37 l-ss. Boy Lu joined in at the three furlong pout, losing a bit of ground, and came home in 38 .1-s*. Gold Land (Turvev) was in front of Baldric (O'Connor) over three furlongs in 39 3-ss. .Myth (Gilchrist) finished up a useful task with a sprint down the straight. She hit out very freely and looks much improved after her recent racing. Hessketoon was taken baek to Te Aroha during the week, where be will be prepared by hie owner. The Jumpers. High Star (William*) gave a first-rate display over four hurdles. Brown Lap (BnMerworth), Gold Land (O'Connor). Knightsbridge (Watson) and School Song fGongh) were associated over Tour pony hurdles. School Song Impressing most. Gold Land, School Song and Brown Lap were then trie 3 over a bigger on*. Gold Land balking, the other pair jumping well. GOLDEN SHEILA'S FOUR. PIRATE KING WELL. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") TE AROHA, thia day. Track work at Te Aroha thia morning was carried out on the course proper, on which the flags were out 20ft. Serviceable work was executed Vy Galloping Acre, Star Vaal, Noitaro, Luleen. the Brazen colt and Miss Brierly. Mazir ran six furlongs under a nice hold in 1.10. Golden Sheila (Preston 1 looking bright and well forward in racing condition, went to the four furlong post with Fulette (Skiffington). The latter got the best of the start, but Golden Sheila quickly joined Issue, and the pair raced down the straight in line, but at the post Golden Sheila had a neck advantage in 53 2-ss. The Foxbridge—Volimond filly got over two furlongs in 28s. Huntlngmore waa worked over & round on the lead. Pirate King, looking fresh and well, took 1.0 1-5 for five furlongs, but was not ridden out. Gay Rose put in two solid rounds. — — ■ I AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. Acceptances for the Trial Hurdles, Short* Handicap, Mitch el son Cup, Hunters' Steeples, Gordon Handicap and Flying Handicap, to be run at the spring meeting of the Auckland Pacing Club, close with the secretary, Mr. W. S. Spence, at 5 p.m. next Friday. At the »ame time final payment* are due for the Great Northern Guineas and Welcome Stakes. ROTORUA AND BAY OF PLENTY HUNT. The Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt will hold its annual race meeting at Arawa Park. Rotorua, on Saturday, October 30. The Hunt Cup of £140, including a trophy value £20, about three miles, is the chief item, while the Hack Cup of £120, one mile and a quarter, is next in importance. The other event* are:—lnnovation Hack Handicap of £60, six furlongs and 30yds; Haeremai Highweight Handicap of £70, one mile and 130 yds; Ladies' Bracelet of £50 and trophy, gentlemen riders, one mile and 130 yds; Masters' Hack Handicap of £80, six furlongs and 3Qyd«; Hack and Hunters' Race of £75, one mile and a half, and Haere Ra Handicap of £100. six furlongs and 30yds. Nominations close with Messrs. Blomfield and Co., Shortland Street, Auckland, at 5 p.m.. or with the secretary, Mr. E. La Trobe Hill, Rotorua, at 9 p.m. on Friday, October 7. Full particulars are advertised in thia issue.