GERALDINE CUP MAY GO TO FRANCES

Grey River Argus, 14 October 1949, Page 6

GERALDINE CUP MAY GO TO FRANCES

With the exception of Peridot, none of those opposed to Frances in the Geraldine Cup' have much to recommend them. The Bulandshar mare represents real class and she is not all badly treated. In such a small field, the last Auckland Cup winner will probably be at restricted odds. The Orari course is in excellent order, and the following horses may be prominent in their respective engagements: — Rangitata Hurdles: Moonlit, KiL oney, Turf Topic.

Ohapi Stakes: Indiana, Night Ruler, Farrago.

Geraldine Cup; Frances, Peridot, Falconbridge. Geraldine Trot: Highland Prince, Terrace Lass, Vedette. Raukapuka Hack: Al Serene, Highway, Open Sky.

Squatters’ Handicap: The Hob, Theocritus, Cipher. Orari Trot: Castlelight, Bonny Gold, Supplement. Belfield Hack; Finance, Sky High, Pacific Edition.

Gold Script And Signal Officer Prominent In Trentham Trials

WELLINGTON, Oct 13

A brilliant five furlongs by the three-year-old Gold Script, and a sound gallop over a mile by the Wellington Handicap topweight, Signal Olficer, were features of the final gallops at Trentham this morning for the Wellington Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday. Among other good trials were those by Renowned, Western Front, Kartikeya, Demonic, Dennis O’Kelly, and the two-year olds Robin Glen and Pastel. The outside of the course proper was open for fast work, the track being in perfect order. Gold Script cleared out from Sweet Spray over the final stages of five furlongs and beat her by four lengths in 1.2 4-5, the last three furlongs being run in 35 4-ssec. Gold Script worked brilliantly and drew attention to his prospects in the Shorts Handicap on Saturday. Sweet Spray, who looks very well had something in reserve and is not likely., to go out of favour for the Desert Gold Stakes. , h

Flying Sovereign and Pierre were associated over a half-mile in 49 2-ssec. They finished on terms, but Flying Sovereign appeared to be doing it the better. Wild Note registered the best figures over a half-mile when lie beat Deep Sea by three lengths in 49sec

The two-year-old Brutus covered a half-mile easily in 52sec, while the novice Earl King showed an improvement by running 49 4-5. ,

Beaumaris and. Trinidad were on terms at the end of six furlongs in 1.17, the last four being run in 51sec. Both three-year-olds did their wwell and lack nothing on the score of condition.

Zenith, Headline and Apex finished abreast after running half a mil: down the shUte in 50. Headline who finished second in a division of the Hastings Stakes, appeared to be doing best over the last bit. Demonic was always under a good hold to beat his stablemate, Outlook by a length over half a mile in 50. The former worked very attractively and should go close to repeating last year’s success in the Wainui Handicap.

Western Front recorded the best mile trial when he beat Kartikeya by a cDuple of lengths ii 1.41 1-5. The latter was conceding his companion about 4st. and, under the circumstances his effort was very satisfactory.

The Riccarton juvenile, Lady Jane, ran half a mile in 50 3-5, Suppression and Teresina finishing on terms, and travelling easily over the same disstance ,in. 54 1-5. Suppression looks a smart filly.

Brown Boy did well to sprint half a mile in 50sec. The East Coast hack is a likely looking sort. Langham and Elofa traversed six furlongs in 1.17, the last four in 50 sec. The former is usually a poor track worker but he showed more dash this morning and southerners are keen on his chances in, the Wellington Handicap. Pastel impressed as being very speedy when she covered three furlongs effortlessly in 37sec. Riccartdn trackwrtchers have high opinion of this filly. , Signal Officer went away slowly from the mile and a quarter post and after being joined by Helio a* the six furlongs and Julius Caesar at the four was timed to run his last mile in 1.43, the seven furlongs in 1.30 and the last three in 37 3-ssec. Signal Officer finished up a neck in front of Julius Caesar, with Helio; who was showing signs of soreness, four lengths ago. The Wellington Handicap topweight who looks a better horse than on any of his previous visits to Trentham, worked with rare dash and is sure to advance in favour for Saturdays’ race. Reuowntd worked smoothly over a mile in 1.43 4-5, the last four being run in 51sec. He has done well since winning the Masterton Cup and must enter calculations for the Wellington Handicap. The jumpers, Detain and High Order, came home the last four of seven furlongs in 54 l-ssec., finishing on terms. Dunkirk sprinted three furlongs in 37 4-ssec., without being impressive. Robin Glen ran right away from John Halifax and beat him by six lengths, over three furlongs in 37sec. The former is- bearing a very bright appearance and is undoubtedly a smart, youngster, Claro and Penny were together at the end of half a mile in 51 4-ssec.

On the two-year-old track, Dark Courage impressed more than Boleign ove? three furlongs in 38 2-5. Distinction and Indian Song were both doing their work well throughout a mile in 1.45, the last half being run in 53 3-5. The former looks in meat heart, while Indian Song’s chance would.be enhanced if the track became easy. Foxmorn was shading Pilfe over toe final stages of seven furlongs in 1.32, the last four taking . 53 3-ssec. Dennis O’Kelly finished attractively to shade Peuse Blossom with Vitamin lengths away, over a. smart five furlongs in 1.3. last four being run in 49 l-ssec. The two first-named went

exceptionally well for maidens. Abbotsford recorded 53 3-5 sec for half mile, Lord Robert and Robin Amor covering the same distance in 50 l-ssec.

Nepeta cleared a couple of hurdles satisfactorily, while Omega shaped pleasingly over four. Erinmore, Gold Song and Ara Chief were associated in a schooling bout oevr four hurdles. Gold Song was responsible for the best showing. Erinmore ran down the first two fences badly, but cleared the remainder satisfactorily. The trainer, F. Smith, stated that Gollen would not start in the Wellington Handicap but v'ould be reserved for the later days of the meeting. TRENTHAM RIDERS Additional riding engagements announced for Trentham include: — W. J. Broughton: Super Snipe, Flying Sovereign, Robin’s Song, Double Bid, Philemon, Demonic; W. L. Aitken; Gay Stroller, Nakura, Dignity, Bright Side; G. R. Tattersail: Indian Song, La Modelle, Lady Minter, Pease Blossom, Nigra; D. Harris: His Nibs, Flying Tor, Oyama, Short Wave; J. Harris: Bronstar, Ballet, Gayle; C. H. Mackie: False Step, Aden, Sweet Spray; V. J. Sellars: Imperial, Arcara, Terrific, . Golden Sun, John ' Halifax; J. R. Shaw: Corella; J. Hely: Silver Spur; B. Wood: Sparkling Scholar, Gay Gordon; M. Andrews: Greek Court; D. Collins: Keen Wit; W. Rout: High , Order; G. J. I. Moore: Silver Sam; K. Chote: Deep Sea, Foxmorn, Siavenka. Schooling Accident P.A. GISBORNE, Oct. 13 While schooling over brush hurdles to-day in preparation for engagements at Poverty Bay Turf and Hunt Club’s races later this month,, Young Parke, an eight-year-old gelding ,hit a hurdle, somersaulted and broke his neck. His rider, James Edward V. White, aged 19, fell heavily and was sent to hospital for observation. It is thought the horse might have pinned him in the fall. The gelding was owned by Mr F. M. Gardner, of Otoko.