TRACK WORK AT RICCARTON

Press, Volume LXXXV, Issue 25932, 12 October 1949, Page 7

TRACK WORK AT RICCARTON

RACING

SMART SPRINT ON COURSE PROPER TRINIDAD AND SWAYUP The Shorts Handicap and Wellington Guineas candidates, Swayup and Trinidad, attracted attention when they were paired over four furlongs on the course proper at Riccarton yesterday. Both showed that they are in good order for their engagements at the Wellington Racing Club’s spring meeting, which opens next Saturday. Trinidad (R. W. Gould) was just shading Swayup (A. J. Stokes) at the finish after running the four furlongs in 48 2-5 sec. Trinidad will be ridden in the Wellington Guineas by A. J. Stokes, who will be on Swayup in the Shorts Handicap next Saturday. / Though hard held throughout, Pastel (R. W. Shaw) could not be held back to Lady Jane (A. J. otokes) at any stage of their five furlongs gallop. Pastel was showing clear at the finish to record Imin 3 4-5 sec, the last four in 51 2-ssec. Beaumaris (A. J. Stokes) and Fyxen (R. W. Shaw) ran their seven furlongs in Imin 31 3-ssec, the last four in 51 3-ssec. L. J. Ellis will ride Beaumaris in the Wellington Guineas and Pastel in the Wellesley Stakes. Most of the horses galloped on the No. 6 grars, which was fast. Nutcracker (G. Hampton) and Coxswain recorded Imin 1 3-ssec for five furlongs, the last three in 37 2-ssec. It was a smart gallop. Betula (C. F. King), a Wellesley Stakes candidate, sprinted four furlongs in 47sec, the last three in 35sec. It was a pleasing effort and may have been an indication of a forward showing at Trentham. Vitamin finished ahead of Valid (F. H. Skelton) after running the last live furlongs of their work in Imin 2sec, and the last three in 36 Magical (M. H. Hillis) showed to advantage over the final stages of a gallop with Johnny Peep (C. F. King) over six furlongs in Imin 16 4-ssec. They ran the last four furlongs in 52sec, with Magical keen to increase the pace. Johnny Peep, which has been troubled off and on with lameness for several weeks, completed his work well after moving scratchily early. Cloudy Range (F. H. Skelton) and Lovemorn (R. E. Johnstone) were on terms well clear of Owenga (P. Green) at the end of a mile in Imin 43 l-ssec, the last four in 50 4-ssec. After trailing the others early. Lovemorn made up ground over the final stages and, with the biggest weight, she took the honours of the gallop. Golden Air was shading Valley Gold (C. C. Stokes) at the end of six furlongs in Imin 15 3-ssec, the last four in 50 3-ssec. Valley Gold, an acceptor for the October Hack Handicap on the first day at Trentham, will be taken north tonight. Romantic (M. H. Hillis) dashed over four furlongs in 47 3-ssec, a smart effort. Shaman (D. M. Kerr) and Lady Goldwyn (L. J. Ellis) were on terms at the end of four furlongs in 49sec, the last three in 36sec. Trafalgar Day (L. J. Ellis) ran his five furlongs in Imin 4 l-ssec, the last four in 51 l-ssec. An acceptor for the Shorts Handicap on Saturday, he will cross to Wellington to-night. Bosun (C. C. Stokes), an attractive galloper, covered four furlongs in 49 3-5 sec, the last three in 37 3-ssec. Lady Elgin (B. R. Thomson) was half a length in front of Beau Esprit after running four furlongs in 52sec, the last three in 40sec. Royalcille (R. W. Gould) and Copperplate (R. W. Shaw) were on terms after running their four furlongs in 49 4-ssec, the last three in 37 4-ssec. Radical i P. Johnson) broke away ahead of Maryburn (M. H. Hillis) from the mile post. Maryburn was timed to run the mile in Imin 42sec, lhe last half in 50 2-ssec. On the Plough Langham (G. Hampton) and Elofa (R. Drink water) completed six furlongs in Imin 18sec. the last four in 52 4-ssec. They were taken to Trentham last night by W. Barr. Langhams second in the Teschemaker Handicap at Washdyke has brought him into favour for the Wellington Handicap on Saturday. Kartikeya (C. McDonald), a fit candidate for the Wellington Handicap, galloped the last seven furlongs of a mile in Imin 29 3-ssec. the last four in 52 2Love Letter (R. Williams) and Neptina *B. Johns, ran their six furlong.- in Imin 18 4-ssec. the last three in 40sec. Flying Sovereign, which will be ridden by W. J. Broughton in the Shorts Handicap on Saturday, was restricted to pace work on the plough. Sequoia, which may be taken to Trentham for the second and third days, was also worked on the plough. TRACK WORK AT TRENTHAM BONNIE KING DOES BEST HALF-MILE "The Press” Special Service WELLINGTON. October 11. The Takanini horses. Gold Script, Gollen, and Zenith, arrived at Trentham on Monday and they were given pace work this morning. Gold Script and Zenith impressed by their appearance. In her only start Zenith outclassed the opposition in the second division of the Nursery Handicap at Te Aroha, and should have prospects in the Wellesley Stakes. Indian Song was the only other visiting horse at the track this morning. She, too, was restricted to pace work. The trial and two-year-old tracks were available for galloping, and the going was dead. The times were not outstanding. The best half mile was done by Bonnie King. Vitesse showed speed over five furlongs, and Distinction and Pilfer pleased over seven furlongs. On the trial grass Fortune, Gay Girl, and Belle Reine were together at tne end of six furlongs, the last four in 53 3Reveller was travelling easily half a length in front of Fairhome at the end of a mile, the last seven furlongs taking Imin 34 3-ssec. Wild Note was not after time in running three furlongs in 42 2-ssec. Deep Sea, who is coming to hand, took 55 2-ssec for half a mile, the last three furlongs in 40 2-ssec. Gay John took 53 sec, the last three furlongs in 39sec. Eeau Lett, who has improved with racing, also ran half a mile in 53sec, the last three furlongs in 40sec. Angell worked freely over a mile in Imin 45 l-ssec, the last half mile in 53 l-ssec, and the last three furlongs in 39sec. Rising Tide and Lady Ella ran five furlongs in Imin 6sbc, the last four in 52 l-ssec, They finished together, but Rising Tide had the bigger weight. Rannock was two lengths in front ol Gold Lap after half a mile in 52sec. Vitesse finished well clear of Vonfayc over five furlongs in Imin 5 2-ssec, the last half-mile in 51 2-ssec. Vitesse has improved since she raced disappointingly at the Hawke’s Bay meeting. The stablemates, Oban and Pervin, did not have to do their best to run half a mile in 53 l-ssec, the last three furlongs in 37 3-ssec. They finished together. In hife first gallop since he ricked a muscle at Hastings, The Rip ran an easy six furlongs in Imin 24 4-ssec, the last half mile in 56 3-ssec. He was slightly sore when he pulled up, but he was all right later. Pilfer Improving Pilfer showed a further improvement when she beat Foxmorn by half a length at the end of seven furlongs in Imin 32 3-ssec, the last four in 53 2-ssec. Abbotsford pleased by the way in which he ran six furlongs in Irnin 20 l-ssec, the last four in 52 l-ssec. He ran an improved race in the Hawke’s Bav Guineas and he may not be far from his best. Distinction was going very easily beside Double Bid throughout seven furlongs m Imin 32 3-ssec, the last half mile in 53sec. Distinction has done well since he raced at Hastings, and may have prospects in the Wellington Handicap. Finishing solidly, Talent was two lengths in front of Myfox over five furlongs in Imin 5 3-ssec, the last four in 51 4-ssec. On the two-year-old track Dark Courage was going much better than Boleigh at the end of three furlongs in 37 4-ssec. Dark Courage is in good order for the Wellesley Stakes, and he should be suited by the extra furlong. Bonnie King got art early advantage on Knockinnon, and was four lengths clear at the end of half a mile in 51 3-ssec. Bonnie King ran the last three furlongs in 38 3-ssec. He has freshened up since he finished second to Robin Glen in a division of the Hastings Stakes. Omega gave a good exhibition over six hurdles in the centre of the course. He has done a fair amount of schooling but he is not likely to make his debut over hurdles for some time. Balcherrie gave a satisfactory display over six hurdles. Roman Duke, who does not school well alone, jumped two hurdles carefully. Deprive got in close to one hurdle, but cleared another satisfactorily. The Masterton Cup winner, Renowned, was exercised in the centre of the course She has lightened up slightly as a result of Saturday's race. Wellington Scratchings Scratchings yesterday for the first day of the Wellington Racing Club’s spring meeting on Saturday are:—First Maiden Handicap: Pere Leon (3.15 p.m.); Rimutaka Hack Handicap: Shar Bian (3.15 p.m.); October Hack Handicap: Condine (3.35 p.m.)—(P.A.) North Canterbury R.C. Acceptances (Racing), Withdrawals (Trotting) for the North Canterbury Racing Club’s meeting, to h«> held at Rangiora cn Labour Day. October 24, 1949, clo~e at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18. 194'1.1 witn the secretary, P. J. Byrne, 193 ' I street, ChiisUliurca. Auvl.