Natella’s Fine Sprint In Work At Riccarton

Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28629, 4 July 1958, Page 4

Natella’s Fine Sprint In Work At Riccarton

Natella showed her fitness for the Taiko Hack Handicap at Washdyke by running the fastest half-mile of the training at Riccarton yesterday. Ridden by E. G. Low, she sped over that distance on the No. 1 grass in 50 2-ssec, and did her work well. Natella got down on her float on the trip to Washdyke last Saturday and did not race with her usual dash. Purser (N. Eastwood), a fit Riccarton candidates for the Whyte Handicap at Trentham, was eager to increase speed while running half a mile in 53 3-ssec. He has thrived since his win at Ashburton and should offer strong opposition for the North Island milers. McCool (G. W. Mein), going well under a good hold, led Petty Officer (L. McGuire) by two lengths ending six furlongs in Imin 21sec. The pace slackened in the straight, and the last half-mile took 54 l-ssec. . One of McCool’s best runs will make him a formidable light-weight in the Doncaster Handicap at Washdyke. Riverwood N. East wood) and Remuneration (G. W. Mein) ran from the mile on terms in Imin 47sec, the last half taking 52 3-ssec. Riverwood. a double acceptor, will run against the hack stayers at Washdyke. R. J. Skelton will be his rider. Rome Led Rome (L. McGuire), a good track galloper, led Rose of Kildare (G. W. Mein) by two lengths, finishing six furlongs in Imin 20sec. Nehru (W. Gibbs) led Meteorologist (A. J. Stokes) by a length ending six furlongs in Imin 22 4-ssec. They took 55 4-ssec for the last half-mile. Topa (R. L. Browning) was well clear of his stablemate. Triple Event (J. Beck) after running half a mile in 52sec. Heath (A. J. Stokes) and Pai Hoa (R. L. Browning) recorded 54sec for their half-mile. Fair Catch (G. W. Mein) and Barney (P. Mcllroy) followed in 54 l-ssec, and Adversary (A. J. Stokes) in 52 4-ssec Her Ex (C. T. Wilson) and Cruising (A. H. Eastwood) were tested over seven furlongs on the outside of the course proper. They worked up to speed quickly and finished on terms in Imin 32sec, taking Msec for the last half-mile. Royal Avon (C. T. Wilson) and

May Whistle (R. L. Browning) recorded Imin 49sec for their mile, after running the first half in 53 2-ssec. Steadfast (N. Eastwood), Masai (W. Hanlin), and Kelp (T. Wilson) were running in that order separated by two lengths and three lengths, ending Seven furlongs in Imin 32sec, the last four in 52 3-ssec. Little Weight Amulette (K. Reggett) was shading Medbury (A. H. Eastwood) and was clear of Glare after running seven furlongs in Imin 31 3-ssec, the last four in 54 l-ssec. Amulette had little weight up. Medbury reduced her lead to half a length near the end. Royal Regent (N. Cowles) and Refugee (E. G. Low) sprinted five furlongs on terms, the last four taking 52 3-ssec. It was a good gallop for non-winners. Hopeful (A. J. Stokes) and Panoramic (N. Cowles) sprinted away from the six furlongs and home from the half-mile in 53sec. Mexico (J. L. Coulter) showed ability when tested over the pony hurdles. His form in hack sprints has improved in his last two starts, and he may take beating in the Taiko Hack Handicap at Washdyke.