Conditions help trials

Press, 21 May 1982, Page 2 (Supplement)

Conditions help trials

By

J. J. BOYLE

Riccarton's No. 1 training grass, when allied with a blustery nor’wester, turns moderates into low flyers, “turtles” into gazelles. Conditions there yesterday allowed for a well-played theme which had few variations.

The footing was good, trialists had generous wind assistance for at least 600 m of their tasks, and those allowed to bowl along were returning times that would intrigue and bemuse those unfamiliar with the set-up.

However, there was at least one gallop right in character with the established prowess of the performer. Magellan, soon to embark on another cam-

paign, reeled off 600 m in 34.2 s and made it look easy. ■.' Next start for The Stewards winner might be at the Ashburton winter meeting. Later his stablemate, _ Ernest, ran 800 m under a ' snug hold in 50.85. He appears to have thrived since his big run for second in the Amberley Cup. Tipsy Too and Gay Fripon were paired for 1400 m in Imin 275, the last 800 m in 50s. The Thistoll-trained Carness and Reach hurried in from the 1000 m in 60.85, the final 600 m in 365. Wrey's Ridge, after being into the wind almost to half way, completed 1600 m in Imin 49.45, the last 800 m in 51.65. Kowhai Gold was allowed to idle over his 800 m in 545. Fulla Cheer followed in 48s, Beau Bee in 475, Zarafa and . Hautonga in 46.45, Octane in 48s, The Chairman in 475-, , and Accelerate in 48.2 s in beating Free Turn. Bartsky and Royalda Queen appeared to be fairly evenly matched while running their 800 m in 48.85. Charles Beaufort was clear of Rising Glory ending 800 m in 465. Fondle and John Speed, moved away easily from the 800 m, but spurted from the ' 600 m in 35.45.