AUCKLAND MEETING

Evening Star, Issue 22308, 7 April 1936, Page 12

AUCKLAND MEETING

TRACK WORK [Per United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, April 7. Owing to ground fog some difficulty was experienced in timing the horses early, but it cleared at about 7 o’clock, and perfect weather conditions prevailed afterwards. The bulk of the fast work was done on the course proper, on which the poles were out 55ft, and No. 3 grass and sand tracks were also in use. Several good efforts were recorded, including those of Rereatu, Nun Nicer, Epris, and Kilberis, while Wagner and Quadroon also shaped well over half a mile. On the course proper Valspear did seven furlongs in Imin 3fsec, going nicely, the last six furlongs taking Imin 23 4-6 sec. Shy and Persian Lady ran seven furlongs in Imin 34 l-sse’c. Gay Broney was going nicely beside Hohana over six furlongs in Imin 22 2-ssec. The best seven furlongs of the morning was that of Rereatu and Nun Nicer, who finished well in front of Psychologist in Imin 30 4-ssec. Rereatu was a length and a-half in front at the finish, though Nun Nicer was conceding him nearly a stone and a-half. It was a good trial on the part of both ■ horses. ■ • ■ ~ Royal Appellant and Roman Mascot completed a similar task in Imin 32 1 Kelly and Greek Shepherd did seven furlongs, in Imin 34 l-ssec. Both could have improved on the time. Epris and Kilberis were practically on terms after sis furlongs run in Ifflm 20 4-ssec. Both showed plenty of dash. The two-year-olds Wagner and Quadroon finished in front of Raepata over half a mile in 50 4-ssec —a smart effort. The two-year-olds Wagner and Quadroon finished in front of Raepata over half a mile in 50 4-ssec—a smart effort. , - Golden Blonde sprinted three furlongs in 39 l-ssee. Vera Acre holding Captain Bruce over six furlongs in Imm 21 l-ssec. Knight, of Australia gave Wee Pat a start and was with her at the finish of a round in 2min 10 4-ssec, and could have improved on the time. Wee Pat ran the last half-mile in 54 2-ssec. King Mestor traversed a mile and a quarter in 2min 21 2-ssec, the last halfmile in 66 2-ssec. Refresher and Tahurangi. ran six furlongs in Imin 22 2-ssec, the first three furlongs in 41 2-ssec. Lordly Knight ran the first half-mile in 51 2-ssec, and seven furlongs in Imin 33 l-ssec. He was making a noise at the finish. The only, gallop timed on the No. 3 grass was that of Marjory Daw over' three furlongs in 39 4-ssec. ■ Oh the tan Fleetwind covered the last five furlongs in Imin 12 3-ssec very easily. Free Advice worked over a round, taking Imin 53 3-ssec for the distance, and Valmint completed seven furlongs in Imin 38 3-sseo.

The jumper Saltspray _ set out to school over four hurdles in the centre. He jumped the first two safely, but fell at the last, and his rider was badly shaken and taken to the casualty room, but was later reported to be all right. Wee Pat and Victor' Colima were sent over the same hurdles. The former gave a first-class display. Thespis jumped the brush fence by the mile post safely, then cantered up the hill, negotiating the double on the top and finishing up over the fences on the flat in faultless style. Puccini, Billy Boy, and Town Beauty went the round of the steeplechase course, finishing as named. They started off at the sod wall at the top of the straight and finished up again clearing the fences on the flat, including the brush fence by the mile post. Puccini pulled very hard and was 20 lengths in front as they ascended the hill, and was well clear at the end. He made a wild jump at the stone wall the first time and fenced faultily the last time. However, his display, taken all round, was good. Billy Boy jumped cleverly throughout, and Town Beauty, who was not bustled, also gave a safe display. Arrivals this morning include Spiral, Moquette, Entail, Notinm, Forest Glow, Haut Monde, Birthday Party, Black Friar, and Karl. SCRATCHINGS. Emancipation was scratched for the Brighton Hurdles at 10.14 a.m., and Nun Nicer for the President’s Handicap at 10.20.