RICCARTON WORK

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 65, 9 December 1938, Page 19

RICCARTON WORK

Unpleasant Conditions HIGH WIND BLOWING Dominion Special Service. CHRISTCHURCH. I ember 8. Conditions were far from pleasant at Riceartmi today. A strong ami cold easterly wind befure the breaklnst interval was accompanied by a driving shower ami shortly after breakfast a howling north-wester sprang up. In consequence horses galliqdng late in the morning recorded faster times, specially over the last half-miles of their work. As tin instance of this, one of the last horses to gallop after the interval. Gay Parade, ent Olli half a mile in -IS 3-5. running the first furlong against the wind in 13 3-5. and. with the gale behind him. leaving the last three furlongs behind in 35, figures that •■ire not often recorded on the track used, the inside of the trial grass. The first half-hour of the day’s proceedings was again reserved for horses requiring reverse work. All galloped on the trial grass, the plough being out of action because of recent rains. Winning Rival Doing Well. Working the reverse way, Paper Slipper ran from the winning post to the half-mile in 52 3-5, and Winning Rival followed in 50 4-5. Winning Rival is growing info a solidly-built (illy and can bo depended upon to keep her opponents on the Auckland trip very busy. Great Flight and Good Passage strode over seven furlongs in 1.32 2-5, and Trench Fight was let off with a strong working gallop over a mile, taking 1.45. In the Dark also ran a useful mile, taking 52 3-5 for the first half.

Going the left-handed way. Wild Chase executed an attractive mile gallop in 1.42 2-5, the first half-mile in 51 2-5, and Counterblast: covered six furlongs under restraint in 1.20 3-5. The best over six furlongs was credited to Tantivy, who beat Palmyra by a length in 1.1(1 2-5. Supreme Court and Lady Middleham ran the same distance in 1.17, and Dictate was going better than Rebel Chief in 1.17. Potent and Chnnteur took the same time.

Rebel Queen led Roro Hika. Leaderette and Wandarobe over the final stages of a six furlong task, taking 1.18. Phalanx occupied 1.19 4-5, Passenger 1.19, and Garonne 1.20. Great Baby ran half a mile in 51 1-5. Wine Card recorded 49 3-5. and The Duel 50, and these were the best times for the distance till Gay Parade’s sprint two hours later. Lady Leigh ran home three furlongs in 30, and her stable-mates, the two-year-olds Moorsotis and Prudent: Prince, followed suit. La Plata recorded 37. Golden Chest finished slightly better than Financiere at the end of five furlongs in 1.4. Financiere was giving away a good deal of weight. ' Miracle and Wardress ran the same distance in 1.5, and Roy Bun easily bent Alby in 1.4 2-5. Dropped Catch and Great Bramble recorded 1.5. *

Glenogil covered half a mile in 50 1-5. She has done well of late and should win some races on the West Coast circuit. Sovereign Lady strode over seven furlongs in 1.32 1-5. Defaulter and Lofty went over the same ground in 1.33. Meta! Bird was always in front of Lady Rosette and Bit o’ Blue throughout seven furlongs in 1.31 1-5, and Dividend and Spartaii took 1.31. Willie Win Over Seven. The best over this distance was credited to Willie Win, who recorded 1.29 4-5, the last four in 51 2-5. Argentic again went well in holding off Kilrobe at the end of seven furlongs in 1.30 2-5, the last four in 53 3-5. Jewish Lad gave Plumage and Grampian a big advantage starting a sevenfurlong task, and finished in front of them ill 1.34. Manetho and Sir Rosenor ran the same distance in 1.33.

■ Recollection jumped four hurdles attractively. He has not had much schooling as yet, but is undoubtedly the makings of a high-class hurdler. Glenacre has been acquired by F. Christmas and will race in bis colours through the West Coast circuit. Glenacre is a useful galloper but has jeopardized his chances in races by being slow over the early stages.