NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18891, 13 December 1924, Page 14

NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE.

GOSSIP OF THE TRACKS.

BY ARCHER.

At EUerslio on Thursday moraine KnightHood (L. Watson). Importer (C. Healcy). Ard-«a-lea (R„ Nixon), and Glenotus (Puncheon) jumped six hurdles, the two first-named finishing in front. Narrow Neck (McMullan) led Capstar (Rutherford) over four hurdles, the latter fencing better than his companion. In all prooability Pojonett will start favourite for (he Te Awamutu Cup. though is is agreed that the raco bears an open aspect. Illumination has been very consistent this season, and will be dangerous, especially as he is trained on the course WO Bhould know every inch of the ground, trold Jacket and Matinee are a pair that should run good races, and, though the Jatter was well beaten by Poloneit at Thames, he wa.B indifferently ridden and will bo harder .„ lei , Wl *° a decent horseman in the saddle. Muraahi and Alfort are also likely to receive support. F. Loonib has Zannsi, Kiki, and Royal iSortus engaged in the Waipa Plate. The Hrst-namcd has been racing consistently and has filled a place in each of her last four starts. She was narrowlv beaten by Arch Anno in the Vauxhall Handicap at Taka. puna, and must havo an excellent chance. rhe other pair have speed and the stable elect should run well. A useful two-year-old should be capable of a, good showing in the W&ina Plate, and those of that age engaged are Papatu, Royal Mint.. Judge's Box, and Town Mail. Judge's Box is the only one of this ouartetto with any public form, and her second in the Cambria Handicap at Takamina was sufficiently good to give her a chance. She is a fast bosinner and that will bo in her favour in a big field. The two races he has had over hurdles should have eiven Prince Abbey more confidence, and. as ho reached a place in both of his starts, it may not be long before he wins a hurdle event It is onlv a question of him going into his fences with more dash to take some beating among the back hurdle cla»s. Desert Glow has been disappointing since running second to Spoony in the Hobson Handicap at Ellcrslie. A repetition of that fprni should make him very hard to beat i» the Orakau Hack Handicap. He is trained at Te Awamutu. and may show his best on his heme track. Though he missed a place in the Takapuna Plate, Constellation ran a good race and was not far behind the placed horses. He has proved his usefulness by winning twice recently, and he should be on the winning list again during the season.

Muraahi has been unplaced in each or hi 3 three starts this season, but the racing should have done him good, and he may do better in the Te Awamutu Clip. It is probable that he is not Quito at his very best yet. though ho may only bo a trifle below it.

Finelli has only been placed once in her five starts since winning the President's Handicap at Avondale, though she hn s raced prominently on several occasions. She reads nicely placed in the Flying Handicap at To Awamutu, and should take some beating. As a result of his success among the sprinters in the Kirikiriroa Handicap at Te Rapa Te Kara will be strongly fancied for the Flying Handicap at Te Awamutu. There is no doubt that ho won really well at hio last start, though the smaller track may not suit him so well.

At the Auckland spring meeting Broad wood (7.4) ran second to Dan Quin (7.12}) in the Epsom Handicap, beating Finelli (8.2) by a neck. Finelli and Broadwood will meet on slightly different terms in the Flying Handicap at To Awamutu to-day. Finelli being set to meet him 31b better.

Polonett has trained on the right way since racing at Takapuna, and is sure to be well supported in the Te Awamutu Cup. His form this season has been consistently good, and at his last start he was unlucky not to have won the Alison Cup outright. , Knighthood and Importer will be bracketed in the Pirongia Hurdles, and the combination will be well fancied. The former won in good style qt Taktpuna, and the latter has been showing considerable promise m his schooling tasks.

The sprinters engaged in the Kihikihi Handicap are not a very select lot, and the event should not be hard to win. On recent form Nocturne reads as well as any, while I think Loch Abbey will do better than he has done in his last few starts.

S. Waddell is expected *o reach Auckland to-morrow with Gold Light and Dazzling Light. The former is well engaged at the summer meeting, and, even if she fails in the Cup, should win some money in the weight-for-ace events. The Australian-bred filly Sunbar is doing usfnl tasks at Ellerslie under the guidance of J. Williamson, and is coming along, satisfactorily. Several other young horses in the same stable are maying steady progress.

The success achieved by Gala Day in the Taumarunui Cup last week should assure him of good support in the Paterangi Welter, more especially as ho won very decisively. Gala Day is very well at present and is an improving horse.

Arch Opal, Finnote, and Kaikahu are recent winners engaged in the Orakau Hack Haudica.D. The two first-named were successful at Tauniarunui last week, and Kaikahu scored at Thames a few weeks ago.

Bert Jury left for New Plymouth with General Pryde by the Rarawa on Monday It is his intention to race the General Latour gelding at the Taranaki and Stratford meetings General Pryde is on the improve and the trip should be profitable.

A large number of horses trained in the Auckland Province have been nominated for the Taranaki and Stratford meetings, among them beinz General Pryde, Quillfire, Silent Knigrht, Lord Loppy, Light wood. Abbey Bell. Kahikatea, Estbonia, Tinokaha, Glencaim, The Curragh. Gold Clip, and Emerald Hill. The imported horse Lackham opened his winning account in the Novice Stakes at Woodville. It was only his second svart since arrivins in the Dominion a few months ago, and evidently he is a useful galloper. It is stated that Lackham nulled up lame, and it, will bo a pity if Mr. E. Riddiford loses his services on account or unsoundness. Lackham is a five-year-old chestnut horse by Roi Herode from Jeunesse.

Arch Amie is at present on the easy list, h'.ving recentlv bruised a foot rather severely. The black filly has dono a good deal of racing this spring, and the short let-up should not do her any harm.

Right and Left will carry some support in his To Awamutu engagements. Ho has been working well and may improve upon his recent efforts. Limelight and Tarleton are being freely mentioned in the South in connection with the Auckland Cup. Both are reported to be- doing nicely.

Rippling has been performing well over hurdles of late, and among a- weak class in the Pirongia Hurdles should race prominently. Reports from the North indicate that Far North is doing well in his preparation for the Auckland Cup, and he is expected to be a fit horse on tho day.

W. H. Jones will ride Boomcrday in the Auckland Cup.

Polonett. Joy Ride. Gold Fern. Right and Left, and Shebang were taken to 1 o AsvaDiutu on Thursday.

The first of the visiting horses to reach Eller'slio tor tho Auckland Summer Meeting is Tanadees, who arrived on Thursday.

Ma Boughal arrived from the South on Thursday, and has gone into J. E. Thorpe's stable. He is to be tried over hurdles in the near future.

THE TIRAU MEETING.

THE NOMINATIONS.

The following is * list, of t'ro nominations received in connection with the Tirau Racing Club's annual meeting, which is to be held on Now Year's Day:—

MAIDEN HANDICAP.—Myra Potoa, Miss Comet, Lady Luck. Owen. Brambletwig, La Jack. Pouri. Star of tbo East, West Abbey. Day Comet tally. Miss Signet, Firescreen.

OKOROIRE HANDICAP.—Irene Bruce. Winsome Arch, Lady Varco, Pouri. West Abbey, San Haven.

SHORTS HANDICAP.—Miss Comet. Lady Luck. Winsome Arch. Rarangi, Maori Quin. Ngahinepouri, Star of the East, Lord Loppy, New Moon, Bitholia.

TIRAU HANDICAP.—Irene Bruce, Winsome Arch, Silverline. Maori Quin, Lady Varco, Prince Rufua, Miss June. Great Fun, Luculleut. Star Comet, Bitholia.

SETTLERS' HANDICAP.—Star of the East. Day Comet filly, Miss Signet.

COUNTY HANDICAP.—Miss Comet, Lady Luck. Winsome Arch. Rarangi. Owen. Brambletwig. La Jack, Maori Quin, Ngahinepouri, Miss June. Star of the Eitst, Great Fun. I-ord Loppy, Firescreen, NewMoon, Bitholia.

WELTER. HANDICAP.—Irene Bruce. Winsome Arch, Silverline, La Jack, Ngahinepouri. Pouri. Great Fun. West Abbey. San Haven, Bitholia, Star Comet, New Moon.

HOUSES FOR AUSTRALIA.

HIGH-PRICED PURCHASES.

Recent London cablegrams to hand sfafo that several purchases of for Australia wore made at the Newmarket sales last week. Sir Samuel Hordorn, ae.tinc for a syndicate, paid 6000«ns for Moabite, a four-year-old horse bv Phalaris—Whitewash, flo also bought the two-year-old Bolet Satan. Mr. J. E. Brien paid -lOOgns for the three-year-old colt SnUneen (by Tracery—Scotch Rose). Sir Huch Denison purchased four brood mares for Sledmere Stud (,N.S.W.I. Monbite, na the price paid for him indicates, has been u coixl performer. As a two-year-old he started seven times for two wins, four seconds, and a third, and at three years he won three times, was second once, and third twice. His last win in 1923 veaa with 0.0. over a mile and a-hali.