VINTAGE WELL

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 95, 16 January 1935, Page 13

VINTAGE WELL

Gallops at Riccarton TRENTHAM RUNNERS Silver Ring Has a Fall l 5 Do-minion Special Service., ’ CliristclHirch, January 15. ( Conditions were very favourable for training operations at Riccarton to-day, ' and all horses to race at Trentham next ’ week were seen in action. The inside ot the trial grass was open for fast work, ’ but most trainers preferred the plough, ' which had been watered overnight and ' was on the slow side for early morning workers. Variant and Hostis. >vho have done the bulk of their work of late on the course . proper, following barrier practice, were ’ given easy exercise. Both are very well and the latter is likely to race promin- , ently at Trentham. Fracas ran six furlongs comfortably in 1.16 3-5, the first three in 36 4-5 nnd the first half-mile in 50. She should collect more honours next week. Silly Owl and Back Thrust covered five furlongs in 1.6. Rocket and Knock Out strode over seven furlongs in 1.31 3-5. Rocket went pleasingly and may effect a surprise during next week’s programme Horowhenua and Horotiu finished together after recording 1.5 3-5 for five furlongs. Both are booked to race nt Trentham. Cup Bearer recorded 1.5 for a similar task, and her stable mate Penelope was given half-pace work over two circuits. On the middle track Sam Smith easily accounted for Anvil over six furlongs in 1.17, and Hostile, assisted by Doiran, covered the same ground in 1.18 3-5. Sam Smith and Hostile were not accepted for on the first daj’ at Trentham, but may be on the scene later in the week. Vintage Goes Alone. Vintage gave a good display in running a mile alone in 1.43 3-5, the first two in 24 4-5, three in 37, four in 49 2-5, and fix in 1.17. He is to go north in company with Tunneller on Saturday. The latter, who is not a free track worker, was beaten by Final Shot over five furlongs in 1.4 4-5. Colossian and Capital ran five furlongs in 1.3 1-5. The latter would appear to have bright prospects of winning a race at Trentham. The Shambles —Love in the Mist geld-ing-in F. D, Jones’s stable anil Let Fly, by Arrowsmith from Palestrina, covered five furlqjigs in 1.4 4-5. A name for the former, who is an accentor at Trentham. has not yet been decided upon. Some Shamble showed, further attractive form by again comfortably beating Silver Sight over seven furlongs in 1.31 2-u. He should make a bold showing in the Anniversary Handicap on Tuesday, in which he will be ridden by G. Humphries, who will also be on Emissary and Tunneller. Cranford was under restraint in recording 1.7 3-5 for five furlongs. This gelding looks brighter just now than for some time past, and Riccarton trftfkwntehers would not be surprised to s<‘e him win the .Telegraph Handicap. Abdication and Bella Rosa ran five furlongs in 1.6 2-5. The former, who is to ,go Io Trentham. is gradually coming to hand, but will hardly be ready to show up in his first engagement at the inhering. Tout de Monde and Invoice strode over six furlongs at a working gallop. ’ Nightly Works. Nightly and I’olydora were again associated over six furlongs, taking 1.17 4-5, the last three in 38 3-5. Polydorn received about a stone in weight, and Nightly _ finished a neck in front, his display being more encouraging than on Saturday last. I’olydora was taken out of the Wellington Cup and will not go north. Emissary turned on a burst of speed between the mile and the half-inile post on the trial grass, Moonbeam joining in over the last three, the former’s time being -IS 3-5. Silver Ring made his reappearance on the tracks, and ridden by D. O’Connor, was sent out toicvcr a circuit on the sand at half pace. Nearing the end of his task, however, he crossed his legs and turned ii somersault, his rider fortunately escaping any injury. Silver Ring bore evidence of contact with the hard ground, receiving abrasions on the top,of his head, but otherwise the fall is not considered likely to have any serious effect. Rebel Chief also renewed his acquaintance with the tracks, and was given easy work in the middle of the course. He is nt present in very solid condition, but will not require much time to get back to racing form.' He will probably be given some racing at the smaller autumn meetings. preparatory to contesting the Great Easter Handicap, a race that should suit this speedy Robespierre gelding. Lady. Lucas, in 11. Rama’s stable, is an addition to the ranks of the jumpers, and during the past week has given some creditable displays over the pony hurdles. To-da}L ridden by W. Lawson, she negotiated four fences in a manner suggesting that she would not be troubled by larger obstacles. She is a four-year-old by Lucullus from Country Air, and is a half-sister lo Free Air, who has made good as a jumper. Prom Ising Two-yaar-old. The two-year-old Iliad colt Greek Shepherd continues'to make satisfactory progress. and has grown into a most impressive youngster. A patient policy has been adopted with him, and his work has not extended beyond short sprints. In one of these to-day he finished on terms with Sky Rover after covering three furlongs on the plough in good time. It is intended to race Greek Shepherd at the midsummer meeting at Riccarton next month. Heather Glow and Haere Tonti looked well after their West Coast trip when paraded to-day, and were given easy work on the sand. Both are to go to Trenthani, and the former, who is in great order just now. will have to be seriously considered in the Apprentices’ Plate on Tuesday, especially if E. Leekie is se-. cured for him. Great Star was withdrawn from the Wellington Cup in favour of the Anniversary Handicap, in which ills chance would appear to be more favourable. He lightened up a good deal on the Ellerslie trip and has not been asked to do much strenuous work since, his task to-day being confined to long, strong work with a short sprint down the straight. He should be freshened up again by next week, but on the other hand there is no doubt lie is feellug the effects of age and is not likely to show <tigain his brilliancy of a few seasons back.

ASHHURST ACCEPTORS Anniversary Day Meeting Dominion Special Service. I'n 1 iii<-i'n to ii North. Junnary I". Aoeeptances for tlm Asliluiral. Haring Club’s inert Ing. lo bo liriil on Aaiilvrrsiiiy Day, arc as follow:— HACK IH'ItDI.ES HANDICAP, of ClOO Due mile mill n hull'. Hlacksmllli . 10 S Dimimtid .. !> 0 Sir Spear ... Ull Spenrl'orni .. !• 0 Tnrelin ... I) 10 Hemlliiml ....!> 0 Conference .. 9 -1 POIIANGINA HANDICAP, ol' £lOO. Six furlongs. Souejiong ... 9 0 C'ourfega .... 7 4 Hunting Jay 8 4 Hunting Hunt the Lodge 7 3 Slipper 8 3 Hodyllne .. 7 1) Pladle 7 9 Lavina .... 7 0 Nnvalio ... 7 7 Wasteland ..7 0 Callus 7 0

ASirilL’llST CUP. of £2llO. One mile mid

NOVICE STAKES, of £7O. 'Six furlongs—Biteclitts Marsh, Ihlzaino. ('lint-' aigne. Cloudy Bay, Dampier. Eka Te-e, Even Money, Makoi, Morlyn. .Miss Piingo. Note Issue. Pukeko, Itoynl Qucx, Wnlilne Nui, Triinilen.

MANAWATU GOUGE HACK Ct'P. of £l5O. One mile and 110 yards.

SIBEHUA HACK HANDICAP, of £lOO. Five furlongs. Land Tax .. 9 3 Dick

KAUMAI HANDICAP, of £lOO. Seven

KOMAKO HACK HANDICAP. of £100. Six furlongs.

Land Tax .. 9 0 Green ore .... 7 7 Arona .... 8 9 Revival 7 5 Full Throttle 8 4 Dick zkussie Ha .. 7 11 Whittington 7 2 Albv 7 0 Koreroa 7 0 Secrecy 7 9 Passion Royal Record 7' 8 Flower 7 0

a quarter. Cuddle u 0 Hunting Jay . 7 7 Ilnzoor S (J Speed 7 7 Passion Fruit 8 9 Pango Ilranibletorn . 13 ztrikira 7 1 Tiger (Jain .. 13 True Shaft .. 7 n La Ila Quex . p’ Vert i gern 7 0 Eminent 7 7

Black Man .. 9 1 Royal Banquet 7 in Lavina 8 3 King’s Lancer 7 8 Alby 8 1 Kaparaliara . 7 Miss Hushabyc 0 Koval Papa . 7 Lapel 7 12 Park Acre .. 7 Boudoir .... 7 11 Evasion .... Dorado .... 7 II)

Lavina 8 12Whittington 7 5 Abbey Feale . 8 8 Dollar Bill .. 7 i) Sunny Malli . 8 (j Koreron 7 0 Full Throttle 8 i, Lackston 7 0 Grumpy 8 o Merlyn 7 0 Secrecy 11 Even Money . 7 0 Royal Record 7 111 Bazalne 7 0 Enif 7 5 Dumpier 7 0

Speed furlongs. . 8 3 8 1.3 Navaho limiting Jay 8 13 Wasteland . 7 7 1’ludle .... s in Lapel .... 7 Stitch 8 4 NoJi' Issue . . Z