MANY ADDITIONS

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 109, 10 May 1941, Page 15

MANY ADDITIONS

WINTER CAMPAIGN

JUMPERS IN ACTION

Steady interest is being iiiainniincd at Takaniiii, where there sue still a number of horses remaining in work for winter racing, while in addition there are also a number becoming very forward, and whoso reappearance on the race tracks may not be long delayed. Brazen Bold lost few friends bv his effort in the open sprint on Saturday, carrying hit; big weight in approved style to defeat all but Marshall Hall and Foxola. Brazen Bold is a very fit horse at the moment, and despite the fact that he now finds himself in an untavoiirablo position in the handicaps, he should still be a source t'o bo reckoned with in the decision of the handicap events at winter meetings. Gamos is assuming racinp shape, and it appears that it will not be long before the Musketoou gelding is again earning distinction. Gamos has been a very consistent performer, his most notable victory being in the Jlerries .Memorial Cup at To Aroha in f!)40. Barely out of the money in any of his starts, Cmios will need only to reach his best again, without, undue interference from the- ailment which caused his enforced respite, t'o again make his mark. The rising three-year-old rillv bv Laekham—Mademoiselle Latour in . H Pope's stable iias had the name Golden \ alley bestowed on lier. Despite the fact that this iilly has been broken in onlv a few weeks, she is showing a lot, of keenness in «hcr work, and is coming to hand nicely. She does not boast much size, being a latio foal, but if her present rate of progress is maintained it may not be long before die acquires condition.

Panics have also been claimed for a number of local yearlings, Reau Vaals being bestowed on the Vaals— Limccii colt, and Lord Chancellor on the -Mr. I Standfast—AdministYa'tion colt. Stand Guard is the Mr. Standfast—Pamela colt, 'Sleepy Fox the Foxbridge — Lady Lulu gelding, Merry May the Tidal—Gay Marigold filly, Jeff the Musketoon—Caviare . colt, Twecdsmuir the Mr. Standfast —Kan Dancer colt, Miss Gigi the Raffles —Charming filly, and Bluenose Che Mr. Standfast — Aloof filly. H. E. Gray has added further to hi* team 'by the recent arrival of the Balboa gelding Hutuvvai. This gelding raced some, seasons ago, and is nbw being prepared for hunters' races during the coming winter months. Although most of his large team have ■been relegated to w infer quarters, F. Smith 6till lias five in regular work for pending engagements, these 'being Gold Money Song, Cornish, Arvakur, Sea Law and Mysito. Gold Money Song is doing nicely after his spell, and with a race or two should soon return to his good form of tihe past. He won numerous races fhis season, but one of his best efforts was in the Railway Handicap, when he ran fourth after getting anything but flubest of passage*. Sea Law failed at Pukekohe, but there are no grounds for assuming that he is noC as good as anticipated. It is understood that his trainer has a difficult time with him owing to his delicacy, but when more solid lie should atone for his failures. Cornish looks very well after his race at Pukekohe, and he should soon be ready 'to again figure prominently in the decision of winter handicaps. Cornish has been a very consistent performer, ami is one likely to add to his record before the conclusion of the season. Romance is making progress under R. Miller, but is not ibeing required to do anything of a strenuous nature, his tasks being mainly of a serviceable order. Owing to the lateness of the season when taken in hand Romance was not" hurried, and he should eventually elbow the 'benefit of the patient preparation. He is by Foxbridge from Love Story,and is owned by Mr. Dcs. Davis, who raced Flood Tide.

The Dozer is infusing a great deal of dash into his work, and is jumping brilliantly in schooling tasks. Due to make his reappearance among the hurdlers at the WaikatO meeting, The Dozer is expected to make a bold showing. His record in •thia department is one start, one win, and when he scored at Pukekohe last May he carried 10.9 in effortless fashion. He is nicely placed to add to his record in •the Waikato Hurdles at To Papa, but he is not an entrant for the Great Northern Hurdles next month. Surpai is another hurdler whose improvement is marked. Siuce racing over fences at Avondale and Pukekohe t'he Surveyor three-year-old is showing much more dash and confidence in his schooling, and the chances are that he will soon make his mark. Surpai is a very young (hurdler, tout the aptitude he is now displaying is certainly very encouraging. Sacconc beans an improved appearance as a result of his race at Pukekohe, where he ran prominently. As this was his first appearance over obstacles since last November and his first race since early December, it i 6 reasonable to expect that the Surveyor gelding will* bo seen to better advantage as the winter progresses. Saceone's record as a hurdler is a good one, having won three tim?s and been once second in eight attempts. Air Port's progress has been marked since his resumption of an active; preparai tion a few weeks ago, and he is now assuming a very bright appearance. Air Port is a gelding from whom good things are expected, and if his present rate of progress is maintained it may not be long before he is again at his best. Foxola's return to form is particularlypleasing in view of Che fact that since Christmas she has not been favoured with the best of luck, developing soreness which necessitated a spell, and then she met with an injury when racing at Pukekohe last March. Her recent race should ' prove very beneficial, and at no distant future she should be found saluting the judge again. Lapidarian missed bis Pukekohe engagement through a filled knee caused by a kick at the post while contesting the Brighton Hurdles at the liaster meeting. Lapida.rian's future programme will no doubt be influenced by the progress 'he, makes towards recovery, but at the moment the prospect of his entering into discussions for important hurdling events during the next few weeks seems remote. No fault can be found with the condition of Poxlore, who is working steadily but is not being subjected to any strenuous tasks. Poxlore recently developed a cold, which retarded his progress, but his connections are not in a hurry with the Foxbridge gelding, and he will be seen out later. Poker Dice 5s now being sent along in hie work, ami in bis early sprinting tasks has pulled up well, and may now go on to acquire thorough racing condition. He has 'been off the scene for some considerable time, but when in work a, fewseasons ago impressed by his speed, but a ricked joint caused a long absence from training. He is vow under the guidance of J. Oruse. The erection of twelve additional loose boxes and another sand roll has been completed at Takanini, where the 'additional facilities will be appreciated by trainers during the coming winter months. British Sovereign maintains his consistency without winning, and another minor placing was his lot at Pukekohe. The Little England gelding at times shows form that augurs well for his future, yet has been lacking in stamina at the end of his races. However, there is reason to assume that he will be seen to better advantage, as on the last two occasions that the has sported eilk he has done fo, soon after a spell, and there should, be 'beneficial results from his-recent efforts.

King's Cross is toeing kept iu steady work, and bears a very healthy appearance. King's Cross is a smooth galloper, who has not been overtaxed of late, but whose early progress suggested that he would prove a gailoper above the average when he leaches Jiis peak. He is by Vaals— Princess Willonyx, and is an inmate of C Morse's stable.

A novice hurdler who may eventually be seen to some advantage is Princess Venus, who in her initial attempt on the lYack created a hue impression, showing a natural aptitude lor this department ot the game. PriiiecMS Venus is a rising four-year-old, who has not been seriously tested since joining K. Pope's sta.ble, but the additional attribute oi being able to fence correctly should lind her a payable proposition in whatever venue is selected for her.

An excellent effort over six furlongs by Kinvara and a solid seven furlongs by Cornmli and To Kawiti were the feature gallops on the inside grass track at Takanini this morning.

Kinvara (McFarlane) ran six furlongs in 1.10 1-5, doing lier work stylishly. Te Kawiti (MeMinn) and Corni.* (Horne) were on terms at the end of seven furlontrs in 1.30 3-5, ll>oth working well. Tellsom (Hooton) and Lovaals (Jackson) ran seven in 1.31 2-5, the last rive iu 1.4 4-5. Gamos (Home) and Foxola (Coleman) ran six furloncs in 1.16 3-5, the latter impressing most. Gold Money Song (MeMinn) was to have gone live furlongs with ArvaE::r iomitnj, out away alone, running his hist half-mile in S(V, Arvakur striding over the same ground leisurely afterwards. King's Cross (Quedlcy) and Nordic Song (Tetley) ran five furlongs in 1.4 2-5. The Dozer (McKarlane) running a mile in 1.45. and Mysito (Smith) completed his work on the plough by running three furlongs in 4fts. Princess Venus (Burgess) again pleased in her schooling task over four fences, Surpai (Walters) also negotiating four fences in good style.