TRACK WORK AT RICCARTON

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27569, 28 January 1955, Page 4

TRACK WORK AT RICCARTON

FINAL TRIALS FOR HORORATA

PASSCHENEDAELE AND TRUSTWORTHY FIT

Of the Hororata candidates which were , given their final trials at Riccarton yesterday, few galloped more pleasingly than Trustworthy and Passchenedaele, which , were associated over five furlongs on the plough. Princess Neptune showed to advantage in a half-mile sprint on the outside of the course proper, while others to please were Cqlphel Hqpt, Bon Soir, Adversary, and HighwaymanBoth Tracks Were Fast Trustworthy (A. Darling) w as only ® head in front of Fasschpnedatie (E. G. Low) at the end of five furlongs pn the g lough, which took Imin 3 2-ssec. The nal three furlongs were covered in 37 2-ssec. It was a good gallop on the part of both. Trustworthy will have his chance in the high-weight at Hororata, while Passchenedaele, which will be making her first appearance in the colours of Mr J. F. Kerr, has advanced in favour for the Trial Plate. Flutter (R. Blair) broke away from I’m Alone (N. Eastwood) when they began their run over five furlppgs, but I’m Alone reached the post half a length clear of his companion to record Imin 4sec. He ran his final three furlongs in 38 3-ssec. I'm Alone has failedl ba<fiy at his latest attempts, but the ability is there. Flutter is a three-year-old Robin Goodfellow— Forest Bird filly in R. P. Register’s stable. Both are engaged in the Trial Plate at Hororata. Dixie Leigh (F. H. Skelton) and Teko (M- Alexander), candidates for the Sandown Hack Handicap, finished on terms 1 at the end of their five furlongs in Imin ' ssec, the last three taking 38sec. 1 Royal Glade (F. H. Skelton) and Barbara Dare (M. D. Alexander) ended their five-furlong trial in Ijnln ssec. after covering the first two furlongs in 25 . 2-ssec. 1 Agitate (M. J. Wadley) and Ditched (N--1 Eastwood) were travelling nicely to re--1 cord 51 3-ssec for hplf a mile, after run- ) ning the first furlong in 13 2-ssec. i Russleigh (D. Finnie) took 41sec for ; her three furlongs. She will probably i have her next race in the Craven Plate lat the Riccarton 1 midsummer meeting. I She looks to be in good order. Hit Out Well Adversary (A. J. Stpkes) and highwayman (L. J. Ellis) both hit out well to record Imin 15 l-ssec for the last six of [ their seven-furlong trial. They ran their ' first half the faster, and came home in ! 38sec. , Both are engaged In the Derrett Hack , Handicap at Hororata, Adversary being , the probable favourite. Highwayman ap- , peared a little unlucky in his most recent

There was nothing separating Desperado (E. G. Low) and Fulgent (A. J. Stokes) at the end of six furlongs in Imin 18sec. They covered the opening three furlongs in 37 4-ssec. They are in good order for their engagements at Riccarton. Colonel Hunt (G. Lee), pulling hard, was soon eight lengths clear of Bon Soir (J. Cowan) in their run over seven furlongs, but he was allowed to coast nearing the end, and Bon Soir got to within three lengths of him. Colonel Hunt reeled off his first half-mile in 49 4-ssec, and completed the trial in Imin 29 3-ssec. Detroit (G. W. Mein) and Sir Galahad (C. M cD D n al<l) Were together at the end of six furlongs in Imin 17 2-ssec, the first three in 39sec. Artful King (A. J. Williams) held a clear advantage over Kiaree Beau (R. A- Muir), with Yes and No (G. W. Mein) further away, at the end of six furlongs run ip Imin 16 4-ssec. The last three furlongs took’ 38 4-ssec. Kiaree Beau is a form runner for the Trial Plate at Hororata, but if there axe no scratchings he will be denjed a start. Merriment (E. G. Low) showed that she is in good order for the approaching Riccafton meeting when she sped over five furlongs in Imin 3 2-ssec, after covering the first two in 24 4-ssec. Solstice (D. F. Coombe), a favoured candidate for the Knight Memorial Handicap at Hororata, covered the last three of an easy seven furlongs in 40sec. On the Course On the outside of the course proper. Princess Neptune (E. G. Low) was travelling very well half a length clear of Millrace (W. Hanlin) at the epd at half a mile in 51 3-ssec. Princess Neptune has changed hands, and will make her first appearahce fpr Mr I,- Z. Griffin, or Green Jslend, ut Herorata on Saturday- The Neptune filly is a dual acceptor, but the Sandown Hack Handicap may be chosen for her. Persian Melody (L. J. Ellis) and a Royal Chief tworyear-old from C. G. Humphries’s stable (N. Eastwood) galloped impressively over half a mile in 51 l-ssec. Persian Melody may begih her career in the Middle Park Plate at Riccarton. Owned by Sir Willoughby Norrie, she is a hajf-sister by. Khorassan to The Unicorn. . . - j

Inlay (D. Finnie) and Leprechaun (N. Eastwood) Were let off with an easy six furlongs, the Fast half-mile in 54 2-ssec. After taking 41 2-ssec for the first three furlongs. Tyro (A. Eastwood) and Instinctive (W. Hanlin) ended seven furlongs in Imin ptaec. Doptor Pippin (N. Eastwood) recorded Imin 21 l-ssec for six furlongs. He came from the half-mile in 54 4-ssec. toX dw ,Mi .’’U* JUS’S the end of half a mile in 51 4-ssec.

It was a smart effort on the part of Entrant, a four-year-old Rhodes Scholar mare in J. R. Shaw’s stable. She is to race at Riccarton on February 5. Lord Rowallan (M. J. Wadley) was restricted to 55sec for his half-mile. PROSPECTS FOR TOMORROW WINTON CLUB

"The Press” Special Service INVERCARGILL, jpn. 27. The outlook for the Winton Jockey Club’s summer meeting on Saturday was not bright today. The weather was boisterous, with frequent rain and a southwesterly gale. The track has not been affected to any extent, and indications are that the weather may clear tomorrow. The double will be on the Winton Cup and Benmore Handicap. Selections:— 11 am.—Trial Plate: First Division, Sabaean Maid, Spinning Maid, Friendly Lass; Second Division, Jack’s Choice, Odile, Dawnlight. 11.50 a.m.—Winton High-weight Handicap: Shahrosa, Blue Robe, Haughty Step. 12.35 p.m.—Otapiri Trot: Whirlwind. Mighty Lucky, Rachael. 1.25 p.m.—Winton Cup: Exodus, Redlo, Marjo.

2.10 p.m.—Awarua Handicap: First Division, Rondel, The Stove, King’s Lace; Second Division, Swayalong, Landon, Capet. 2.55 p.m.—Flying Handicap: Tiles-The Hob bracket, Return Flight, Chat-Tea. 3.40 p.m.—Benmore Handicap: Suphero, Tidal Spray, Obelisk. 4.30 p.m.—Hokonui Trot Handicap: Vierosa. Aula, Bude. The fields, with form, for the double races are:— WINTON CUP, Of £450. One mile and a quarter. Kt

TRAM LEAVES FOR AUSTRALIA (New Zealand Press Association) AUCKLAND, January 27. The foriner Ellerslie trainer, G. Christmas, will leave by the Wanganella today with his recent purchases. Royal Legend, Pharo’s Queen, and Sea Cadet. He intends to race them round country meetings in New South Wales, but should Royal Legend show any of his former dash fie will be prepared for the Doomben Ten Thousand. Also in the Wanganella are the yearlings purchased by the Australians at TrenJ tham recently, and the handicapper Hutton, which is going to T. J. Smiths stable at Randwick-

0003 The Hob .. st. lb ..9 2 S :: Lovelock .. 8 8 8 2 7 10 Portree ., 7 10 Danger Point Exodus rj 9 Defame . • 7 0 2044 Lumphanan 7 0 O BELMQRE BACK HANDICAP £280. One mile and a qua 4er. 2000 Suphero 9’ 1421 Obelisk * • Tidal Spray .. Blue Robe 8 11 2002 8 8 0031 Triumphal Star Irish Chief .. Wise Belle ., Lacus 8 6 8 8 3 1 1000 Lady Bilmont 7 10 3434 Miss Step ., 7 E Garloch Tasman Tide .. 7 7 7 7