FINAL GALLOPS AT. RICCARTON

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 35, 4 November 1922, Page 6

FINAL GALLOPS AT. RICCARTON

BY TELEGBAPH—SPECIAL COBBESPONDENT. Christchurch, November 3. The heavy rain which set in last night gave the Riccarton tracks a great soaking, and some of the trainers contented themselves with road exercise this morning. Most of them, however. had their horses on the course, the number six grass track being open for fast work. Almoner was allowed to stride along at a sound pace over about a mile. A few other horses were given short sprints, but most of the work was of the useful order, there being very little of interest in tho proceedings. Petunia and Bonnv Friend, who arrived from Wellington yesterday, will in future bo trained at Riccarton by K. MacDonald. Petunia was formerly in a Riccarton stable, while Bonny Friend is a three-year-old, by Boniform from Rosilita, who is a half sister t$ Solfanello and Roseday. LATE ARRIVALS BY TELEGBAPH—SPECIAL Christchurch, November 3. Royal Box is a strong favourite for the New Zealand Cup at present. Scion will be' coupled with him on the totalisator, and this bracket may be first choice with backers to-morrow. D. P. Wilson has put in an appearance at Riccarton from Wingatui with Roseday and Kerb. C. Gieseler arrived at Riccarton last night from Wingatui with Silent King and Sembric. i The Wingatui trainer, F. Shaw, has arrived at Riccarton with Etta and Mantua. The hurdler, St. Easel, came to Riccarton last night under the care of O.' Christie. ... E. J. Ellis arrived at Riccarton from Wingatui last night-, bringing the hurdler, Londonderry. HEAVY GOING AT • ELLERSLIE BT TBLIGBi-PH. —F 8833 ASSOCIATION Auckland, November 3. The weather was showery and wintry for the training at Ellerslie this morning. All the fast work was registered on No. 3 grass track, which was a bit holding. The tasks were mostly of the sprint order. 1 Insurrection galloped four furlongs in 55 2-ssec., and Blue Socks the same distance in 55sec. Geoffrey ran three furlongs in 41sec., and Caress the same distance in 38seo. Prince Randall ran four furlongs in 50sec., and Mountain Lion four furlongs in 51 l-sseo. Pavo did five furlongs in Imin. 8 4-ssec. Halligan beat Gay Boy over five furlongs in Imin. 6sec., Gay Boy taking Imin. 8 4-ssec. Stork galloped four furlongs in 56sec. Ra Aroha beat Sundaur over four furlongs in 53 l-ssec.. and Starland ran the distance in 53 ( 2-ssec., Arch Salunte in 52 2-ssec., and Pepin in 54sec. ■ After breakfast, Passin’ ±nreugh covered six furlongs in Imin. 24sec. Sueen Abbey and Tinohoro did fiye ongs in Imin. 4 2-ssec., and Royal Abbey and Lord Star put up a similar performance. AUSTRALIAN TURF NOTES FROM FLEMINGTON. (Rec. November 3, 9.35 p.m.) Melbourne, November 3. ■The jockeys Pike and Meddick have arrived. . , Honey Bee’s legs are occasioning anxiety.' but no serious 'consequences are feared. W. Johnstone will ride Molyneux m the Cantala Stakes. Tlie Rover and Nautical have arrived at Flemington. Paratoo is slightly lame, but is expected to see the post on Tuesday. Light rain fell to-day. The forecast is for cloudy and cool weather to-mor-row. —Press Assn. r TROTTING BY TaLIGBAPH-PMM ASSOCIATION. Christchurch, November 3. Last night’s rain left the big track at Addington altogether too heavy for work, and this morning most of the trainers were content to give their charges the lightest tasks on th® small course, which was in fair order. Happy Voyage has made a satisfactory recovery front the mishap he sustained earlier in the week, and his trainer is fairly confident that the Australian-bred pacer will be able to take his place in the free for all field qii Thursday. The Oamaru mentor, J. Henderson, has arrived with Albert Cling, Nelli®, Scott, and Bon Wilkes, all of whom will be racing at Addington next week. In reply to inquiries to-night the connections of Realm, favourite for the New Zealand Trotting Cup, declared that the horse was quite all right, although he had been a trifle swe for J B day or two.