Ellerslie Items

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 205, 30 August 1941, Page 16

Ellerslie Items

HORSES FOR AVONDALE

Silver Clarion showed an abundance of speed in the Sylvia Park Handicap, but did not stay on as well as expected. However, the lun is likely to benefit him <i good deal, and lie may reveal some improvement the next time he faces the starrer. K. King has the three-year-old son of Hunting Song and Gamp Princese in good order to stand up to solid racing. The maiden Vapel-flame, by Bambury froni Blight Comet, hit out very freely on the sand track a few mornings ago, and is a smart galloper. Unfortunately, after cooling otf Vapor-flame was showing distinct signs of soreness, and Geo. Jenkins may have difficulty in keeping the liambury filly going.

Although not inquired to do iinv severe tasks, l.landntf is revelling in his work, and a few ssol'.d workouts should sro him hark to racing condition. The eon of Cambria Park does not relish heavy ground, consequently hi 6 owner was not anxious to rtart fhe gelding during the winter season. From now on the ground should soon improve, and it may not bo long before LlandafY plays a prominent part in sprint events. A Promising Maiden .Tune Tide is due to make her first appearance as a t'hree-y ear-old at the Avondale meeting next* month. Last season the Tidal iiily contested over half a dozen races and failed to finish in a place, so there is room for improvement. She has done exceptionally well since last autumn and her speed should enable lier to hold her cuvn in the maiden class.

Corot, in the sume stable as June Tide, is to resume regular work at Ellerslie next week under J. supervision. This galloper won over £400 last season and more money is likely to come his way this term. Ooroi has not grown to any rxtent during his spell, but he has furnished noticeably, and that should be to his advantage.

Ascot Bloom is point; on the right way under S. Hodge's guidance, and will not take lone to reach top form. He is a big raking gelding, who is unlikely to be troubled with a bit of weight. A good future appears in store for the son of Hunting Soiv. who has given evidence ot being suit'ed by a journey.

On the Improve Looking all the better for his race ot the Pakuransta meeting, Melvanui is nowinfusing more dash info his work. His third in the hurdle event last week was a very creditable performance on the part of Melvanui, who had only been up a few weeks prior to the race. The Ellerslie trainer Geo. Holland is taking Lord Burleigh along quietly, and the black horse is steadily improving in condition. By Xightmarch from Lady Burleigh this horse is a three-quarter brother to Xightbeam. ■T. M. Buchanan will have Royee and Balashiel to represent him in minor events at the sprint: meetings. Bofh fcheee novices are well forward, and if started at the Avondale meeting some idea concerning their future prospects will be obtained. Bright Tdea, in the same stable, looks blight and healthy, and will be seen in action among the hurdlers this spring. Last season this jumper earned £490. and he should be capable of paying hie way against the hurdlers racing at the present time.

Thoueh beaten in the Jellicoe Handicap some excuse ran be made for British Talent's failure. The going on the daywas against him. owing to its sticky nature, for when the chestnut gelding won most of his previous races the ground was slushy, with plenty of water in it, enabling him t'o get out of it easily. British Talent is due to make his next appearance in the Avondale Cup, to be decided at Ellerelie next month. D. Arnot.t has Red Warden in the riplit order to undergo a solid preparation for events ahead. This gelding ran several good races last; season and now that he is a year older further improvement can be expected.

Bronzo, also trained by Arnott. carried solid support in the Sylvia Park Handicap at the Pakurnnga meeting, but failed to gain a place. The ground was against him and the first time he races on a firm track he is likely to be more difficult to beat.

Aero King had another failure registered against him in the Admiralty Handicap last Saturday. He had the ground to his liking and every chance in the running, so no excuses can be allowed. At the 'home turn, when in front. Aero King looked sure to gain a place, but ran about when hard ridden, and that cost him some ground.