RICCARTON WORK

Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 7, 3 October 1941, Page 10

RICCARTON WORK

Palfrey Impresses Over Six Furlongs Dominion Special Service. CHRISTCHURCH, October 2. Conditions were very favourable for fast work at Riccarton today, and most of the horses to race at the Dunedin meeting were galloped on the No. 6 grass track, which provided fast going. The plough was also in use for the first time, and a few horses were given easy work on it. Recently a large amount of sawdust from the military camp on the course has been spread on top of the plough, and this is being supplemented by supplies from other sources. It is expected that when it is worked in the sawdust will provide a much more. yielding covering than previously. The experiment is therefore being waited with much interest. About 20 horses were galloped before breakfast, aud this number is not likely to be increased to any extent till after the Dunedin meeting. Wild Fox and Court Dress ran seven furlongs in 1.33 3-5.- Chestnut Glow and Lord Dundas kept together throughout three furlongs in 36 3-5. Willow Wood and Bascule, both Dunedin Guineas candidates, were seen to advantage over seven furlongs in 1.29 2-5. Rue and Muffler went over the same ground in 1.30. Iceland Spar strode over a mile in 1.4-1 3-5. Wild Talk took 1.21 3-5 for six furlongs, and Scottish Dale recorded 1.21 2-5. Salutation and Not Out ran live furlongs in-1.3. ami Flechc d'Or took 1.4. Nightglass reeled off half a mile in 49 1-5, aud Penny Whislle and Leander recorded 51 1-5. Fur Coat was always doing better than Highland Dance over six furlongs in 1.18 1-5. The former, by Pink Coat from White Due, lias plenty of family speed. The. three-year-olds, Chiding. by Mysotis—Chidden, and Irate, by Myosotis —Berate, ran six furlongs well in 1.17 2-5. Prudent Prince and Arabian Night recorded similar time, and Sir Gundi and Rennrde followed iu the same figures. Half-mile tasks were executed by Wardress in -19, Leigbnor and To Maarc -19 3-5. Ton lli and Citizen 50 1-5, Ackeinma and ITiighsotis 50 1-5. and Northern King 50. and the Iwo-year-old Retriever, accompanied by Miss Saone. sprinted three furlongs in 1.16 1-5. three furlongs in 36 3-5. Stabilize and Palfrey attracted attention by galloping six furlongs iu 1.16 1-5. Palfrey impressed by tho manner in which he completed his task. Foxhaven was clear of As Required al Hie end of three furlongs iu 37 3-5. and Grilse and Trapeze sprinted over the same ground in 38 3-5. Gold Branch took 39 3-5. and Wedding Ring 38 3-5.

Winning Rival has failed to stand up to training, and lias been retired to the stud, and a stablcmate, Donnybrook Fair, a half-brother by Foxbridge to Wild Talk, who showed much promise, sprained a fetlock last week and has been turned out for the spring.