NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19274, 12 March 1926, Page 8

NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE.

GOSSIP OF THE TRACKS.

BY ARCHES.

__ The following horses were sent from Ellerslie to Paeroa ye3terday with a view to fulfilling engagements at the Ohinemuri meeting:— Archibald, Charlady. Norma lalmadge. Exact v. Winsome Boy.. Cawnpore, Scot Free. Irifli Jig, Muscari, Prince Abbey, Quinette. Uralla, Killute. Scrang. Polonett, Joy Ride, Chairman, and Mosaic. H is understood that Town Bank is an unlikely. starter in the Ohinemuri Cup. As his 'trainer left Ellerslie yesterday with Scot Free and Town Bank remained at home, his defection seems birhlv probable. Sir Roseberrv was noticed striding out at three-ouarter pace over six furlongs with Archeno yesterday. The crack jumper infused plenty of dash into his work. It may not be wis* to discard Bcrinthia on account of her failure at Te Aroha. She should do better at Paeroa, as she has had time to freshen up. Bluo Sky ran a couple of good races at To Aroha and is likely to be credictd with a win in the near future, for he is steadily on the improve. The p]llerjlie-t rained horses, Arch Arrow and Weka. were taken 011 to Paeroa alter racing- at Matamata and will be on hand to keep their engagements at the Ohinemuri meeting. Arch Arrow won well at his last start and should race prominently. Tho two-year-old Valkon should bo improved bv his racinpr experience at Matamata, where ho made a very creditable showing. It is ouite likely _ that Barometer _ hafl made some nrocress in the past fortnight, for he was not thoroughly ready at Te Aroha. His chance in the Ohinemuri Clin would be improved if rain were to fall beforo the day. Eli Timi ran well enough at Te Aroha to suggest that he may win soon. The big grey is likely to do best in the hands of a stron<r horseman. as he is rather difficult to control. Speedy beginners usually do well at Paeroa. and for that reason King I ot and Finclli may bo in demand for sprint events. King Pot was narrowly beaten at /© Aroha and should tako a deal of beating in his engagements. Chairman has been placed in three of his last four starts and may soon break his sequence of defeat"- He is a speedy beginner. with a good burst of speed ana has previously won at Paeroa. Llewellvn is among the regular workers at Ellerslie and is making steady progress. All going well, th- big fehow should oe in good trim when the jumping season is at hand. THE OHINEMURI MEETING. TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME. The Ohinemuri Jockey Club's annual race meeting opens to-morrow, and, with special train arrangements announced from various points, a laree assemblage of racegoers may bo anticipated at Paeroa, in order to assist at the gathering, for this year marks the jubilee of the Upper Thames club, jo-day » programme of eight events will be brought off in the following order Handicap Hurdles (one mile and a-half). Karangahaite Handicap (five furlongs). Novice Handicap (five furlongs). Ohinemuri Cup Handicap (one mile and a-quarter), Komata Handicap (six furlongs). Wajhi Handicap (six fur longs). Hauralsi Plains Steeplechase (about two miles and a-half). and Netherton welter Handicap (one mile). A special train ia limed to leave Auckland for Paeroa to-morrow at <3.40 a.m., and the same arrangements will also be observed on the second day (Wednesday next). FORTHCOMING MEETINGS. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. The Auckland Racine Club's autumn programme will reouire attention at the hands ot horaeowners to-day. First forfaits for the Great Northern Chainpagn Stakes, Great Northern Oaks, and Great, Northern St. Leger. must bo declared by 5 p.m., at which hour entries close for the various handicap events. THE SOUTHLAND CLUB. CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS. Ibt telegraph.—prkss association.] INVERCARGILL, Thursday. The Southland Racing Club's meeting concluded in fine wVather. There was a good attendance, and the totalisator investments were £13.896. against £13,038 10s on the corresponding day last year, making the total for the meeting £29,515 10s, against £30,803 10s. Results:— MYROSS WELTER.—I Pink Note (K. "Rurns). 1: 7 Vogue, 2: 2 Frivol. 3. Also started: 3 Solziei, 4 Bran Pie, 5 Rippling Lake, 6 King Cup, 8 Flight. Won by a neck, half a-lenffth between second and third. Time. 1m 28 2-ss. NEW RIVER TROT—I Terence Dillon f.T. McLennan). 1; 4 Ding Dong Bell. 2: 5 Rod Admiral, 3. Also started: 9 Revolt, 15 Kaihiku. 16 Snowcap. 12 Forbury. 14 Northope, 6 First Toll, 11 Lingfield, 7 Mate n' Mine. 2 Maiwhrariti, 6 Van Director, 3 ■Tolly Pet, 10 Dark Rosme. 13 Moor Chimes. Won by a.neck, eight lengeths between second and third. Time, _4m 41r. PRESIDENT'S. HANDICAP.—2 Set Sail 'C. Emerson), 1; 6 Warhaven. 2; 5 Circulation. 3. Also started: 4 Lava. 1 Corn Money, 3 Soltoe, 7 Ecuador. 8 Hallmark. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, lin 13 l-5s INVERCARGILL STEEPLECHASE.—2 Kipling (Cooper), 1; 4 Greenstone, 2; 8 Ngarata. 3. Also started: 6 Uncle Bob. 1 Cassels. 5 Mettle Drift. -7 Flag Lieutenant, 9 Mazarna, 3 Windermere. 10 Blazing Light. Won by two and a-half lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, fim 8 3-ss. AWARUA HANDICAP.—7 Geranial (L. J. Ellis). 1; 2 Listening - Post. 2: 1 Ravenna, 3. Also started: 6 Tommy Dodd, 3 Mountain Lion, 5 Happy Days, 4 Full Swing, 9 Kilfane. 8 Francaise and Dazzling Lirht (coupled). Won by a length and ahalf, half a-l\mgth between second and third. Time. 2m 7 l-ss. BLUFF HANDICAP.—B Bilbo (N. C. Dwyar), 1; 3 Obligio, 2: 1 Kapuna. 3. Also started: 4 .Tack o' Lantern. 7 Navy Cut. 5 Highburn. 6 Vogue. 2 Black Duke. Won by a head, a similar diatance between r.econd and third. Time. Im .42 l-ss. DASH TROT.—2 Carbon (F. E. Jones), and 3 MtLOaranda (J. Walsh), dead-h'eat. 1: I Final McKinney. 3. Also started: 6 The Monkey. 15 War Chimes, 9 Trusty Child and Eous (coupled). 7 Lady Freeman. 4 Dillon Blake, 10 Wild Flight. 11 Our Star. f> Laith Chimes. 12 Darkstream, 8 Bricklayer. 16 Perfect Pointer. 13 Bonanza. 14 La F-ance. Won by five lengths. 'Time, m J 9.i. WINTER OATS.—2 Apache (T. Metcalf). 1: 1 Los Ambus. 2: 3 Queen Balboa. 3. Also started: 4 The Cheat. 5 Valdamo. 6 Counterptroke. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, tm 40 4-ss.