TEAMS KEPT IN WORK AT HASTINGS

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 122, 18 February 1944, Page 7

TEAMS KEPT IN WORK AT HASTINGS

Dominion Special Service. HASTINGS, February 17. Though no horses have been thrown out of work on account of the transport restrictions, trainers have been marking time till definite information is forthcoming. However, with the prospect of meetings at Wellington, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu and Walpukurau, teams will be kept up to standard for a while yet. This morning a few were sent against the watch, but nothing of a serious nature was undertaken. Indian Sport was back doing light work. He has not put on much condition during his holiday, but looks bright aud healthy to commence a winter preparation. Precious GolcJ, having picked up appreciably since returning from Awapuni, was worked along with a three-year-old 11 Uy by Joviality—Lady Nordica. Ex-Pupil’s younger sister and the fast improving Royal Duce worked attractively, but on account of fog these horses were not timed.

Buns'by came home solidly at the end of his task. He is now carrying more condition than ever before. Alienate took 52 for four furlongs, and vfiM soon make amends for his holiday defeats.

Skyhawk, after running the first three in 37-1, completed six under restraint in 1.13. It is understood that he will next contest’ the Thompson Handicap. Poutatau, looking bright,, did an easy working gallop. He will make the trip to Trentham, where he was unlucky not to win last month. Flying Hawk, greatly recuperated as the result of his recent spell, never looked so well in condition as now.

Another greatly improved horse from outward appearances is Catterick Bridge, who came home the last three of a working gallop in 41. • Palora, fresh as this morning’s dew, impressed by the energy she displayed when under a strong pull she came home the final three of her work in 39. She will be entered for the Thompson Handicap. Lenardo, after a spell, has resumed training but will not be asked anything serious till the fracks become easier, as he is a good winter galloper. Glenfalloch, looking in the pink again, with Sandy Cape, brushed home the last three of a task in 39). The former’s next nomination will be for Wellington. Battledress's full brother from J. H. Jefferd’s stable will race as Matador. He is a most attractive galloper, but is not to be hurried.

At the end of last jumping season Kliurja was tried in private over country and impressed as a gelding with possibilities. He Is uow under the charge of Mrs. L. Campbell, who already has oue Grand National to her credit with Thurina.