THE RANGER WITHDRAWN.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 196, 20 July 1937, Page 6

THE RANGER WITHDRAWN.

CONTRACTED A COLD. (]iv “Spectator.") Owing to Laving contracted a cold. The Rlinger, owned and trained by l\lr J. J. Waller at Auapuni, did not fulfil his engagement in the Hawke’s Bay Hunt Clip Steeplechase, in which lie appeared to have an excellent chance, arid it is very doubtful whether the trouble will clear up in time to enable this good jumper to start at Marton. Gay Marionette Resumes.

Gay Marionette is back in regular training itli Jti. Oiuicu’s suing at New Plymouth, aficr being on the easy list since the autumn. Tills Chief Killer filly shaped fairly well in her few outings io date, but was rather -highly strung. However, she may have settled down with a. bit more age anti should do better next season. Settlement Impresses.

Xotv trained by 11. B. Lorigan, Settlement, who secured a third placing at the Aianawatit autumn meeting, was one of the lie.t looking two-your-oids seen at the Tientliam meeting. Tie is a bay colt by Night Raid from Jtceoipt, by Paper Money from Satisfaction. Starting from nearly I lie extreme outside at t lie barrier, lie got anything but a good passage, yet finished well in his race. Golden Treasure's Price.

The actual figure at which the Woodville horse Bolden Treasure changed hands in Australia is reported to be 800 guineas. His purchaser, Mr N. G. Elliott, bad earlier secured Golden Chance, winner of (ho Villicrs Stakes at Kaiidwick, for 1500 guineas from the owner-trainer H. E. Bussell. Trial as Jumper. Master Xorval may be given a run in the hurdle race at the Rarigitikci Hunt (.'lull’s meeting. In liis schooling essays tins gelding has sliaiied well.

Prospects of Mala. Mala, the Woodville trained horse who was second in two Derbies in Australia to Talking, has apparently recovered irom all effect of hie injuries and is working so well ur, to raise hopes high ior big wins in the coming spring'. He in just on the verge of the winding-up process and very shortly will bo in a position to commence serious racing. He lias excellent prospects in one or more of tho big spring handicaps over a distance, the Metropolitan worth £SOOO at Kaiidwick on October 4, the Caulfield Cup of £6500 on October 16 or the Melbourne Cup worth £IO,OOO on November 2. Alala at his beet is a brilliant stayer and that in just the type for a Metropolitan over a mile and five furlongs at Kaiidwick. Failing success there he of course can go on to the Melbourne Cup with his chance unimpaired. Additions to Teams.

lied Mint has joined Diilieu's team at New Plymouth. He is a five-year-old brown gelding by Mint Deaf from a Keel Reign marc, being a half-brother to Koval Reign, who showed useful form in steeplechases a few seasons back. Annoycr lias been placed in regular training with H. Gray, who will prepare him for the Combined Hunt Club meeting. He shaped very pleasingly in winning the Fii*st Class Hunters Steeplechase at a point-to-point meeting. Now aged, Annoyer showed a lot ol pace when previously in training, but was disappointing in his races. Stretto Shaping Well.

Since going into K. S. Bagliy s si able at Ellerslie the thrcc-year-old filly Stretto has been shaping well and it would not, he surprising to find her back to her best before the new season is very far advanced. While she gave evidence of being good over a middle distance when she was seen running on strongly at the end of all her races last season, critics on the other side of.the 'fa-man were of opinion that she would be a sprinter only. However, she was a long wav below form in Australia, anti perhaps she will do better here. In the same quarters is Gien Abb, who shaped like, a handicap house in the makings, and with tin's pair the stable may already be preparing some coups. King Musk Recommissioned.

King Musk has been rccomissioncd at To Aroha, but so far only pace work has been allotted him. His near hind leg is still swollen fl 3 the result of an injury by contact with a wire fence sonic weeks ago. He bears a big appearance, and, consequent upon having had a light racing season, should in the next term be right at his best. Promising Two-year-olds.

Rising two-year-olds reported to ho displaying promise at Te Rapa are Garohc. by Caledon from I.ady Rawson, and a filly by Oration from a Graceful marc. Carohc was purchased at the Sydney sales by the Aqckland owner, Mr N. Wado. Both these youngsters are attached to A. C. Jones s stable. Flood Tide’s Sister.

A novice in work at Takanini is Flood Tide’s sister, Miss Lovelock, and she' has boon revealing some pace in her work, so that she should not be long in winning a race. It may not be in this country, however, for she too is under orders to go to Melbourne early next month. She has a good style of galloping, and while she may not be as good as her relative she should more than pay expenses on the trip, ns so many other maidens havo dono when taken to Victoria. Stablemate For Dutch Girl.

The Raeeftil—Lady Wallace gelding-, Professional, has been leased by Mr R. M. Scelly to the present lessees of the succcesful filly, Dutch Girl, who will join her stablematc at Tirau. Professional will probably join the ranks of the jumpers later.