NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19456, 12 October 1926, Page 6

NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE.

GOSSIP OF THE TRACKS. BY ARCHER. Winsomo Boy is duo to win in hack company at. any time. As a rule he is a good beginner, but he was unlucky at the start in both o£ his races at Whangarei and was well back in tho earlv stages. His finishing run on tho second day was a good one. The recent failures of Merry Damon have disappointed 1 his admirers, but it may be found before the spring meetings are over that his form has been incorrect. Merry Damon was a runner in the Park Handicap at Wbansrarei. but he was never prominent in the running. Mosaic was taken to Whangarei. but he did not do well after arriving there and was not started. Nassoek and True Blood were others that made tho northern trip, hut did not race at tho meeting. True Blood would probably hnvo been a Tivnner on the second day only for the rain. Royal Flight broke a lone sequence of failures when he won the Maiden Plate at «hangarei. His winning margin was of the narrowest and he i 3 nothine more than a moderate, at present. The few races she has had this spring hive been verv beneficial to Nancv Lee. who showed a glimpse of form in her second start at WliMiaarei when she was out in front with Dave for most of the tourney. It should not be lone before Nancy Lee returns to form again. Two defeats wore registered neainst Schorr at Whangarei. but be should not be condemned on that account. The turns seeing! to bother him in the soft going, but he was finishing well close behind the placed horses in both races. On a bigger course he will do better, W. TT. Jones has been riding in excellent form since he returned from Pvdnev a fort*"'uht aa-o and has ridden four winners. The services of the Ellerslie horseman are in verv keen demand and he should have a very successful season. Luxurious ran a good r nr, e on Hie opening dav at Whangarei. when h n finished second. As a re«nlt he was favourite in li'S secondly enea-ement. but Vie well beaten. His recent, efforts indicate that his first run at n meeting is his best. WINDBAG'S CONDITION. HORSE TO BE RESTED. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 10.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, Oct. 11. It is announced that Windbag has been withdrawn from all engagements at tho Victoria Racing Club's spring meeting, including the Melbourne Cup. Tho injury to leg has improved, but he is likely to be given a lengthy spell. , Other for the Melbourne are: Count Cavour, Chicawee, Wee Glen, Berripa and Textile. THE CAULFIELD CUP. FINAL ACCEPTANCES. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 10.20 p.m.) MELBOURNE. Oct. 11. The filial acceptors for the Caulfield Cup are:— Manfred, The Banker. Tookarby, Royal Charter, Spearer, Batteryman, All Sunshine. Bravado, Ben Lomond, Bard of Avon. Vnlbee, AfSrm, Snowfire, Mountain Prince, Rarcn, Paroodus, I);vvid Garrick. Stralia. Nr.oa, Beedos, Epilogue, Ellaline and One Too Many. H. Jones is to ride Tookarby in the Caulfield Cup. .N'ico has arrived at Caulfield. Piastoom and Pantheon are to arrive at Flemington oil Thursday. Pilliewinkie is an acceptor for Wednesday's Power Stakes. THE CARTERTON MEETING. DECLARATION OF WEIGHTS. [liY TELEGUAIMI. I'HESS ASSOCIATION. ] WELLINGTON. Monday. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J, Henrys for the annual meeting of the Carterton Racing Club:— CA.RRINGTON HACK WELTER. one mile.—Ardfinnan, 10.5: Peggy Ford, 9.6: Mountain Jean. 9.5: Vespertis, 9.4; Hokioi, General Wai. 9.2: Petal. Tuition. 9.0. WAIRARAPA COUNTY CUP. 1* miles.— Merry Day. 9.5: De Luxe. 8.1: Insurrection. 7.8: Panther, Prince Hal. Lady Gay. 7.5: Pantagruel, Hokioi. 7.0. CARTERTON HACK HANDICAP: C fur.—Xote. 9.0; Luckv Days. 8.3; Hymestra, 8.3: Lady Ideal, Tliomond, 7.10: Silver Tray, 7.9; Vivo, 7.7; Sole Mio, Kilmezzo, Hymell, Riverina, Gourment, Otaura, Eclipse. 7.0. BUNNY MEMORIAL HANDICAP. 6 fur.—Grand Knight, 10.5; Polyphemus, 8.2: First Acre. 7.13: Buoyant. 7.11; Birthmark. Standard, 7.7; Anthonie. 7.7; Bennmre, Bonideer. 7.4; Pantagruel, 7.1; Tempean. Blonde. 7.0. TARATAHI HACK HANDICAP. 7 fur.— ' King Broney, 9.5: Black Mint. 8.13: David Garrick, B.G: Joyeuse. 8.3: P-eggy Ford, i 7.13; General Wai, Hokioi, Sole Mio! Paraki. Petal. 7.7. MAUNGARAKI HANDICAP. 7 furModern, 9.0: First Acre. 8.8: Birthmark, Killocra. 8.2; Prince Hal. Willow Wai. ! Alyson. 7.13; Lady Gav. Bay Deiglifon. Bonideer, Misgovern. Bermnire, Tempean, Counter Attack. Blonde. 7.7. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. 5 fur.—Note. 9.2: King Broney. 8.8; Ilymestrasori. 8.0; Lady Ideal, Thomorid. 8.0; Sasham, Girribillie. 7.J3: Silver Tray. Volplane. 7.12: All Bright. 7.9; Polonaise. 7.5; Direction, (iourment, Cert. Mountain Heath. Star Chamber, Fair One.. Voronia. Tuition. 7.0. THE WELLINGTON MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.--PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] WELLINGTON, Monday. In the list, of weights for events at the Wellington Club's meeting Waterlow. 7.5, was omitted from the October Handicap. THE NEW ZEALAND CUP. [by telegraph.—press association.] CHRISTCHURCH. Monday. Waetea was scratched for the New Zealand Cup at 10 a.m. to-day.