RICCARTON NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 25894, 11 September 1946, Page 3

RICCARTON NOTES

TRIALS FOR ASHBURTON GRIGG STAKES CANDIDATES (Special.) CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 10. 1 A strong north-westerly wind which came up shortly after training operations commenced at Riccarton tended towards fast times, especially over the last half-mile or three furlongs. The trial grass was open, and the galloping was divided between this and the plough, which also provided fast going. A feature of the work was the good showings of fancied candidates for the John Grigg Stakes next Saturday, including Palm Bearer, llahine, Hart Royal, and Privilege. On the grass Swingalong and Indian Dawn were given strong work over six furlongs in I:2] 2-5. Lexia appeared to be going as well as Sanskrit at the end of six furlongs in 1.17, the last four in 51 2-5. Both can be expected to race well on Saturday. Gallimaufry and Detain took 1.20 2-5,' the last" four in 52. The best six furlong task was credited to Palm Bearer, who was assisted home by Regal Lily. The first three furlongs took 39 4-5, the full distance 1.10, and the last half-mile 48 4-5. 1 Rahinc went over the same ground in 1,15 4-5, the last four in 49 1-5, and Leeston finished in front of Graeme in 1,16.4-5, the lastHoiir in 49 4-5. Hart Royal and Grand Melee reeled off five furlongs in 1.2 4-5. the last four in 49. '

Golden Souvenir and Privilege were companions over an interesting seven furlong task, the former holding a slight advantage. The time was 1.30 1-5, the last four taking 50. Golden Souvenir was being kept up to his work over the last furlong, but Privilege could have done better if required.

Lorna Leigh, laird Robin, and Penetrate strode over six furlongs in 1.17 1-5. finishing in a bunch. Peculate was let off with a working gallop over seven furlongs in 1.35, the last four in 54 3-5. ,

. Double Cross showed promising form by running seven furlongs in 1.25 1-5, the last four in 50 3-5. This horse will do better this season than last. His stable mate, Avonbridge, covered the same journey in 1.29 2-5, the last four in 51 1-5. Bittersweet and Pedantic left 6ix furlongs behind in 1.17 2-5, the last four in 51, and Palomino finished in front of Cloud Song in 1.20 2-5. On the plough Al-Sirat and Bridge Acre kept together throughout six furlongs in the good time of 1.16 2-5, the first three in 35 2-5. Leigh Barton, pickpd up by Montezuma at the five furlongs, covered seven furlongs in 1,30, the last four in 52 2-5. Leigh Barton did not complete Ins work as comfortably as previously. Thornbridge and Honest Sal traversed a mile in 1.43 2-5, the first half in 53. Salary and Tomahawk were let off with a strong gallop over seven furlongs in 1.35 4-5, the* last four in 52 2-5. Sea Dog and Olga’s Choice were mates over four hurdles, both jumping smartly. Montello d’Oro and Foxspear kept abreast clear of Big Top in a smart bout over four hurdles, both giving encouraging displays. Big Top chanced his first two fences, but improved over the second two. Blue Trout will not be taken to the Dunedin meeting, as earlier expected, and will make her reappearance at the Wellington Club’s meeting at Awapuni next month. Her trainer, F. Roberts, also intends to take Irish Note, Thornbridge, Sanskrit, Kartikeva, and Lincoln Fair to Awapuni. Kartikeya is the first of the progeny of Finis to race, and showed promise by leading his division home in the juvenile parade at Riccarton last month.. Lincoln Fair is an English-bred filly imported by Mr E. E. Steel, of Oamaru, and is to be given some racing before being put to the stud.