TAULOCH’S GOOD TRIAL

Press, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 25654, 17 November 1948, Page 3

TAULOCH’S GOOD TRIAL

RACING

KARTIKEYA AND ASCOT LAD ALSO WORK WELL

Rain fell during training at Riccarton yesterday when several horses with engagements on Saturday completed their semi-final gallops. The track became greasy later in the morning and affected the times of horses which were not among the earliest to work.

A gallop over a mile and a quarter on the plough by the New Zealand Cup candidates Ascot Lad, Kartikeya, and Coral Arc, and a good mile by the Derby candidate, Tauloch, attracted most attention. The outside of the course proper was open for galloping and was made the most use of. There was little activity on the plough. Ascot Lad and Kartikeya were together three lengths clear of Coral Arc after covering a mile end a quarter on the plough in 2min 14 3-sscc, the last mile, in Imin 47 3-ssec, and the last four furlongs in 63 2-ssec.

On the course proper Banshee drew away in the last few strides to beat Musselman and Magical by a length in Imm 4 4-ssec, the last four in 51 l-ssec. Flying Sovereign was going easily halt a length in front of Top Deck at the end of five furlongs in Imin 4 2-ssec, the last four in 51 l-ssec. Palomino, with a light-weight up, ran seven furlongs in Imin 31 3-ssec, the last half in 51 2-ssec. Blue Print and Peridot were not out to make time over .the same distance. They were eased in the run down the straight and recorded Imin 37 3-ssec, after having covered the first three in 39sec. Faithful Pal was showing the way by half a length to Erinborough at the end of six furlongs in Imin 19 2-ssec, the last four in 53sec. Faithful Pal could have finished clear. s Revolte ran right away in the straight to beat Treaty by 10 lengths and recorded Imin 47 2-ssec for the mile. They covered the first half in 53sec. Lord Cranleigh broke away four lengths clear of Golden Spa at the half-mile post, but the latter draw up in the straight and was on terms at the post to return 48 4-ssec. Both worked well. Military Chief just shaded Ballochbuie, with a gap of four lengths to Corofin at the finish of a mile in Imin 45 2-5 sec, the last half in 52 2-ssec. Corofin was galloped in behind the other two over the complete distance in an attempt to overcome his tendency to pull. Idle Jest just shaded Eulogize over a mile in Imin 47 2-ssec, doing the last halt easily in 56sec. Tauloch's Good Effort Sequoia was of little use to Tauloch over the final stages of a mile gallop. Sequoia broke away two lengths clear at the start, but the champion Auckland three-year-old soon drew abreast and then went on to finish six lengths clear to record Imin *44 4-ssec, the last half m 54 l-ssec. Tauloch had something in reserve at. the finish. Beaumaris again worked well and was half a length ahead of Robinfaye, with Boost four lengths away, at the end of four furlongs in 49 3-ssec. Over the same ground Heather Flight, with a lightweight up, recorded 50sec; Caronia and His Nibs, a likely-looking and wellgrown Gold Nib colt, 51 l-ssec; Swayup and Cardross, 52 3-ssec; and Marauder, 53sec. Trinidad covered five furlongs in Imin 4 l-ssec. the last four in 53sec, doing his work nicely. Money Lender beat Assault by half a length, with Golden Air 10 lengths further back over a mile in Imin 49 3-ssec, the last half in 53 2-ssec. Excellency, the Stewards’ Handicap,topweight, was under a good hold while covering seven furlongs in Imin 32 3-ssec, the last four in 53 l-ssec. Sorry covered the last four of seven furlongs in 52 2-ssec. Signal Officer, Langham, and Magnaform moved away from the mile post at three-quarter pace and came home easily over the last half in 55sec. Magnaform finished three lengths behind the other pair. Liebestraum and Julius Caesar took Imin 47»4-ssec for their mile, the last half in 54 2-ssec. Over the same distance Screw Picket beat Auchenlee by four lengths in Imin 46 4-ssec, the last half in 55sec. Balkis showed dash to beat Nightblush by a length and a half, with Deep Harmony six lengths further back over six furlongs in Imin 18 2-ssec, the last four furlongs in 52sec. Balkis trailed the other two for some distance, but she put m good work in the run down the straight. Rosswood had three lengths to spare from Brixton at the end of their gallop over a mile, the last half of which took 51 l-ssec. Cast High was well clear of Valley Gold at the end of a mile In Imin 49 4-ssec. Golden Amber moved off with this pair, but stumbled, and was pulled up. Golden Amber later did pace work on the sand. Helio moved over seven furlongs freely in Imin 37 2-ssec, the last half taking 56 l-ssec. Great Victory, after covering his first furlong In 14 l-ssec, completed five furlongs in Imin 6 3-ssec. Competitive and Infatuate finished on terms at the end of an easy seven furlongs in Imin 39 3-ssec, the last four in 57 3-ssec.

On the Plough The plough was lightly used, and one of the most attractive efforts on it was Citril’s dash over five furlnogs in Imin 7 3-ssec, the first furlong in 13 3-ssec. She was under a good hold throughout and looks ready to make a strong bid in the Stewards’ Handicap.

Conclusion and Terminate covered seven furlongs in Imin 37 2-ssec, the last four furlongs in 56sec. Fine Night galloped freely over a mile on the course proper in Imin 46 2-ssec, the last half in 51 4-ssec. Arrivals from North

The following North Island horses arrived at Riccarton yesterday morning:— Beau le Havre, Aggravation, Silver Treasure, Distinction, Renowned, Colorado Maid, Air Belle, Talent, Brenloch, Omega, Abbotsford, Veine d’Or, Blue Sky, Supreme Shepherd, Lady Vite, Fighting Fox, Sea Shanty, Solimbine.

Riccarton Scratching Buchanan was scratched for all engagements at the New Zealand Cup meeting at 10 a.m. and Survivor at noon yesterday Work-out at Yaldhurst

The cup candidates, Bruce and Royal Tan, were worked on the plough track on the property of A. Holmes at Yaldhurst yesterday. In the past many good class gallopers have been prepared on that property, as it was at one time used by the late R. J Mason, one of the leading trainers of New Zealand. Bracketed Horses

Brackets for the first day of the New Zealand Cup meeting on Saturday are:— Spring Nursery Handicap: Beaumaris and Boost. Apprentices’ Handicap: Competitive and Disturbance. 'Welcome Stakes Supreme Command and Robinfaye.

ACCEPTANCES

FEILDING MEETING (P.A.) PALMERSTON N., N6v. 16. Feilding acceptances are:— 11.15 a.m.—

CHELTENHAM HURDLES, of £350; about one mile and three-quarters.—Tre-mello 11-5; Ruling Moment 10-13; Mesalliance 10-2; Royal Mbutoa 9-13; Baksoon 9-10; Francis Mond, Homespun, Redfort, Speed King, Tavern Light, War Effort. 9-0. 12 noon—

NOVICE STAKES, of £250; seven furlongs, all 8-10.—First division: Wild Run. Nerisser, Favola. Vulcania, Irish Scholar, Serrano, Great Success, Katydid, Grecian Lad, Master Moutoa, Pectin, Battle Signal, Proclaim, Reflect, Jimmy Woodser, Honey Dew'. Second division: Royal Gleam, Gaelic Tweed, War Colonel, Bonny Scholar. Revel Lad, Raiding, Foveran, General Gift, Avalon. Clever Boy, Royal Paper, Boyhood, Eileen Douglas, Tanjeen, Action. Brackets: Avalon and Pectin, Clever Boy and Battle Signal, Royal Paper and Proclaim, Eileen Douglas and Jimmy Woodser, Tanjeen and Honey Dew, Bonny Scholar and Irish Scholar, Boyhood and Reflect.

12.47 p.m.— ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP, of £600; one mile and a quarter.—Ngakoti 8-1; Faultina 7-11; Zealander 7-9; Square Dink, Torrent. Emerge 7-5; Dunbar 7-4; Rhodesia 7-3; Lord Holland 7-2; Playtos, Night Charm 7-1; Alright. Bon Chale, The Denbigh 7-0 1.35 p.m.— OROUA NURSERY HANDICAP, of £250; five furlongs.—Koala 8-3; Bhutan 8-0; Pictagain 7-12; Good Record 7-11; Parker 7-10; Regency Buck, Louisville, The Pro, Sayani, Gossiper 7-9; Parvia 7-7; Infinity, Lucy Loch, Miss Andrea, Miss Robin 7-6; Recess 7-4. Bracket: Regency Buck and Louisville. Dinero and Red Ruler were eliminated.

2.23 p.m— COLYTON HANDICAP, of £400; six furlongs.—New Deer 8-3; Shiraz 8-2; General Victory 8-1; Deep Sea 7-13; Full of Fun 7-10; Royal Cambria 7-7; Gav Stitches 7-3; Furioso, King of Quiz 7-1; BroiSfelice, Theiblight 7-0. 3.11 p.m.—

RONGOTEA HACK HANDICAP, of £350; one mile arid a quarter.—Nullah 8-11; Gay Fellow 8-10; Hostess 8-7; Foxflame 7-12; Mr Pym 7-10; Sly Ferry 7-8. Barlous, Belgrae, Blossom Time, Clarsalr, Legendre. Princess Gay. Koa Hine, Kentucky Flight, Graeme’s Joy, Robin Chase, Loud Checks, Sir Denzil 7-7. 3.59 p.m.—

NIKAU HACK HANDICAP, of £300; seven furlongs.—First division: Lord Phrosa 8-6; Baccarat 8-5; Arvastep, Opalescent 7-11; Conceal 7-9; Arvadale, Brookland, Crusanne, Hard Currency, Kintimani, Ritz. Tharariche 7-7. Second division: Battle Strife 8-5; Retrieve 8-3; Harleyholm 7-11; Übbriaco 7-10; Dunkrevm 7-9; Battle On, Confess, Gallant Bill, Katydid, Maelstrom, Perdita. Tennessee 7-7. Bracket: Arvadale and Battle On. 4.47 p.m.— EMPIRE HANDICAP, of £350; one mile and a distance. —Night School 9-0; Tenor Royal 8-9; New Deer 8-5; Baruch 8-3; Rhodesia Audacious 8-1; Angell, Playtos 7-13; Indian Song 7-11; Vadoz 7-9; Culloden Moor, Meteorina, Victory Dawn 7-7.

APPEAL DISMISSED BY JUDGES

RIDER ON PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS (P.A.) WELLINGTON, November 16. The Racing Conference appeal judges. Messrs J. Macfarlane Laing. J. Graham, and T. C. Lowry, to-day dismissed the appeal of F J. Cassidy and L. E. KerrTaylor, owners of the horse Ostentatious, against the decision of the Auckland District Committee, upholding the appeal ol J. M. Upfold. owner of The Fake, and declaring that horse winner of the Windsor Hack Hurdles, run at Avondale on July 17, in which race Ostentatious and The Fake were placed first and second respectively by the judge. The judges found that The Fake suffered grave and sustained interference from Ostentatious, which, in their opinion, must have materially interferred with the winning chance of The Fake. The judges ordered that the appeal deposit of £2O be forfeited. In a rider to their verdict, the judges stated that, although the deputy-stipen-diary steward and the stewards of the club knew, or should have known, that there was a complaint by a patrol steward, which w’as to result in an inquiry being held, the result of which might possibly affect the placings. authority was given before the inquiry was held for the payment of dividends. The judges said that in the public interest they viewed this with gravity and considered that officials of racing clubs should exercise greater care when an inquiry might possibly result in the alteration of placings.