RACING AND TROTTING.

Grey River Argus, 22 July 1926, Page 3

RACING AND TROTTING.

GENERAL, NOTES. One of the finest looking horses cm the place (says the Christchurch Sun) is the three-year-old colt Trampscript by Trampfast. When he arrived al Withers’s establishment from America, about a month ago, ho was low in condition, but he has thrived in surprising manner, and is now a handsome hoi>c. He stands about 17 hands high, :: beautiful bay, with an intelligent, head and a nic? temperament. To the cas•ial observer he v ould easily I. ? f-»k< n for a horse of mature years. lie has not done any work yet, but his free style and perfect action when running in the paddock is suggestive of a good performer when properly wound up. When seen under silk he will race as a trotter. Slapfast, who accompanied him in his long voyage to New Zealand, is a ponified little filly, two years old. She is an attractive frec-lcgged pacer, and is to be placed in commission as soon as convenient.

Great Bingen, although only a few weeks in work, after his return from the trip abroad, is in splendid buckle, and is bigger in condition than ever before. It is obvious that the trip to Perth has not de je him any harm. He has not been hoppled up since joining the active workers, but a couple of good work-outs will fit him for the fray for the August carnival. Acron’s condition is unbelievable. Only a few weeks ago (says “Mascot”) i was rough and shaggy and all out oi shape, but his mentor has worked wonders in the Logan Pointer horse, who looks fit to race for a kingdom. Like his workmate he has not done any hopple work, but like most of his breed he, races well without, it. Silk Threat has not developed a great deal nor ha he built up in condition, but, he is dodug well, and is in good form, and is one of the team to represent W’ithcrs's 'establishment at Addington next 'month, and provided the tracks are. to his liking ho should get some of thi money. Interest will be attached to Windbag’s brother, Bicolour, now that he is bc-ing sent along on the track at Randwick. J. Carey has given him every chance to develop, not having yet started him in public. He was not broken in as early as some of the yearlings last year, and after going through that process, ho was given a spell. lie has come back to work a handsome, remarkably well-grown and furnished two-year-old. He is Built on similar lines to his illustrious brother, though stronger at his age than Windbag. His quarters are far more developed than Windbag’s he shows a crested neck, unlike his brother did al his age. What is more, Bicolour gives every indication of possessing natural galloping ability, and easily ran three furlongs the other morning in 41 sec. Bicolour is engaged in the Caulfield Cup, with 6.12, and Melbourne Cu]> at 7.1, besides the Derbies. The St. Frusquin horse, Rossindale, ,thc sire of this season’s champion Australian two-year-old, Rampion, is listed for next season at a fee of 200 guineas. Other sires who will be at a similar fee in Australia are Caravel, Legionnaire and Top Gallant, while Valais, who commanded 200 guineas this season, will in future be reserved for the mares of his owners. ..hen discussing the breakdown, of. negotiations in regard to the salo of Count Cavour, because of an unfavourable veterinary report, the well-; known handicapper and one-time starter, Mr F. J. McMancmin related n story anent Levanter when the bay .son of Captivator was under offer to him at £250. The report of the vet- , erinary surgeon on the bay

was not quite satisfactory, with the result that Hie other persons who vcic to be'-p-irtners with himself m the purchase dlemcd it wise to stand off, and, though quite wisbtu. to eliauco ma. ters himself, he had to let what v. » prove a prize slip past. Lt' a stood a gnat amount of "'ork subseauentlv and "' !ls deemed good cnouga eonVesi the Liverpool- Grand Na‘‘ovilHv'is’wing talked about in w n likclv Winter Cup candidate. She has in well oier . furlongs at Riecarton, but a sobdl>uan mile, as the Winter Cup ah““ s might find her wanting in just th. final niimh One of the shorter linmlieaps J )n the second or third days might suit h llewXn was still running down his fences in the early part of ’ ■ July Steepleeha.se but hi,,m l= XlayY’an he'd’id' in th!, Wellington St Set l still spelling at her owner’s country property in Sou th an. . She will not be put into work again fol some time. , r r Good reports come to Imml roil Arolia regarding the rlsin old Aussie. Good judges vho sa ■ chap race in the Auckland district last seafon prophesy good tH»P - »>>“• even that he is a Derby pos ß ‘b 1 ty. According to a Dunedin wnter, l ink Note has thickened out a good dial time to recover, and be m readiness I ,e C.J.C. Meeting.