THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, 1 August 1912, Page 7

THE TURF.

CHRISTCHURCH TRAINING

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By Telegraph—Special Correspondent

CHRISTCHURCH, July 31

There was a sharp frest at Riccarton this morning, but for the most part training operations were uninteresting. The weather was beautifully fine overhead, but tile- going provided was very slushy and practically no fast work was done.

To-morrow morning, weather permitting, the outside of the grass track will bo thrown open and trainers will be enabled to give their charges some fast work.

The No. G grass track, the sand, and the tan were the only gallops opened and the work accomplished was of little importance. A few horses were exercised over the hurdles, which they neglected safely. While Max was indulged in a similar task, Te Tua- and Guirtian were sent a round of the steeplechase country, the first-named giving a good display. Guirtian ran off at the brash fence at the back of the course and did not by any means give:a satisfactory exhibition.

Heirloom was going better than White Flag at the end of a round over hurdles, which both negotiated without mistake. Black Northern was later in the day sent- over a couple of rounds over the big country, giving a very -pleasing display and lie flew the different obstacles in good style. Mira, Master. Theory, Taialia, Waipureka, Mangaroa, Hakari, Glenmorc, Waterworks and Nescot arrived from Wellington this morning.