ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19957, 28 May 1928, Page 14

ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES

SATURDAY MORNING'S WORK. v BY ARCHER. It -was cold and windy while training op-' erations were being conducted at Ellerslie on Saturday. Nevertheless, there was a Good crowd to witness the work. The No. 1 gras3—outside one trestle—was available for galloping, and the jumpers were well catered for. haviing the use of hurdles on the outside of the course proper, the ordinary schooling hurdles, eaid the steeplechase course. The jumping was a feature or the work and there were some very interesting bouts. NO. 1 GRASS. The Cornwall Handicap candidate Corinax covered a round in 1.58. He was assisted over the first four furlongs by Piet, and over the last five by The Thorn. Corinax did hi 3 work well, covering the last four in 55 l-ss. Royal Tea had no difficulty in beating Thursby over five furlongs in 1.8. Royal Tea is in good heart and promises to race well in his coming engagements Secment reeled off four furlongs in 51 4-ss. This hack has gone on the right way since winning at Hawera Archibald did sound work over a distance, coveritng the last four furlongs in 57 2-ss. Carrying a fair weight. Storm Fiend ran his first three furlongs in 42 2-ss, and finished up seven in 1 30 3-5. He was going on nicely et the end. Two Cornwall Handicap candidates in Princess Rornnie (H. Wiggins) and Lomint (S. Henderson) were on terms at the conclusion of a round in 1.58. They ran the last four furlongs in 545. Princess Ronnie was going the easier at the finish, although Lomint went iai improved style. Sir Archie was not extended while running seven furlongs in 1.40 2-5. Bulolo (C. Brown) was going much easier than Sir Mond (L. Manson) at the end of four furlongs in 51 3-oa—a smart effort, considering the way Bulolo did it. The Fox was not bustled to run four furlongs in 555. The smartest sprint of Hie morning was recorded by Hyde Park (W. Ryan) and Ballymoy 11. (L. Pine), who went four furlongs in 50 l-5s They finished on terms with Hyde Park going the strooiger. M. Ryan's pair. Lido and Sir Russell, who are progressing very nicely, were timed to run the last three of four furlongs in 395. Ridden by E. Garrett, Beau Cavalier moved freely over a round in 2.2 2-5, the last four furlong 3 faking 5G 3-ss. The task was accomplished in good style. Nucleus (C. McCarthy) strode over six furlongs in 1.28. She was to have gone with Master Doon (S. Henderson) and Dave (W. Taylor), but broke away too soon. Dave and Master Doon finished together in 1.20 3-5. Miss Myrtle (light boy) and Brampton (J. Buchanan) were on even terms at the conclusion of six furloaigs in 1.22 4-5. Judge's Box easily beat Tidal, who was ridden out, over four furlongs in 51 3-ss. Bluespear and Killute beat Royal Trek by three lengths over seven furlongs in 1.56 3-5. Parfait Amour, easing up at the finish, covered seven furlongs in 1.44 3-ss. Cynthia N. (L Pine) encompassed a round in 1.58 4-5, running the last four furlongs in 54 2-5s The imported mare is carrying a very bright appearance. Joy Queen and T. George's Bisogne— Movement filly went four furlongs in 555. Arch Queen was a shade in front of Harbour View at the conclusion of four furlongs in 51 3-ss. Whakarite was <not doing his best to run six furlongs in 1.24 3-5. Mountain Guide was slightly better than Lord Bruce over six furlongs in 1.23 3-5. Wee Marble, easing up in the last half furlong, easily defeated Kamehameha over a round in 2.1 3-5. The last four furlongs occupied 58 3-ss. Wee Marble is very well. Good Boy was timed to run the last five of six furlongs in 1.9. HURDLES. COURSE PROPER. Scot Free (T. Chaplin),' Mount Marta (L. Jarvis) and Vexatious (P. Mcßrearty) were associated im a bout over four hurdles. Vexatious fell at the third fenc., but the other pair fenced well. Scot Free showed most dash and led throughout. Mount Marta pulled up tender Salamander (C. Healey) got a break on Cullgie (A. McGregor) in the middle stages of a gallop over five hurdles, but fell at the fourth fence, leaving Cullgie to finish alone. Neither fenced very well. * Archeno (E. Garrett) jumped quicker than Aberfeldy (I. Tilson) in a bout over four hurdles, Aberfeldy's fencing was quite good, but Archemo showed considerable dash at her fences. Peneus (A. McDonald) and Red Fuchsia (Baker) gave a fine exhibition over five hurdles, covering the round in 2.18. Marble Mount (J. Mephan) led them over the last four hurdles, and elso fenced boldly. Odin (J. Mephan) pleased better than Pompeius (T. Chaplin), who fell at the last fence, and Star of the East (11. Dulleu), im a bout; over four hurdles. Odin's fencing was clean and fast. Without having a great deal of pace on, Mister Gamp (A. McDonald) pleased by jumping four hurdles cleanly and quickly. Mister Gamp afterwards did strong work on the sand. Llewellyn (I. Tilson), Kauri Park (H. Dulieu) and Primce Papa (J Mephan) were associated over four hurdles. Llewellyn and Kauri Park jumped well, but Prince Papa was nearly over at the second fence. , SCHOOLING HURDLES. Kilburn (F. Corlett) jumped four carefully, afterwards doine strong work on the grass. Billy Boy (S. Henderson) cleared a couple of hurdles boldly. He is a dashing fencer. STEEPLECHASE COURSE. Comical (Mr. Russell), Importer (J. Sharkey), Tuki (F. Corlett), Glendowie (S. Henderson), Geyserland (A. McDonald), Mashoor (C. Regan), Maunga (A. Griffiths)) and Perle de Leon (A. Campbell), were in the order named at the conclusion of a round of the steeplechase course Importer and Mashoor took the double eacii time up the middle, whereas the others went over the water jump <he first time and the double the second time. It was a splei did piece of schooling, all fencing well. Nor.e jumped better than Gle«ndowie and Tuki, although Tuki was nearly in trouble at the stonewall, getting in too close and saving himself cleverly. Comical seems to be getting more confidence and his fencing showed improvement. Brigadier Bill (A. McDcxnald) and Ruby Ring (Mister McDonald) were tried over the sodwall, water jump, stonewall and the fence by the mile post. They had little pace on and Brigadier Bill dwelt at his feneeß. Ruby Ring showed a dislike for the fonce near the mile post and refused to jump it. Marita (S. Henderson), Clockwork (R. Olive), Rafferty (C. Carmont), Betty Zane (11. Dulieu) and Master Noel (J. Sharkey) set out together for a round of the steeplechase fences. Rafferty unseated his rider at the stonewall, while Betty Zane and Master Noel baulked at the first fence on the hill. Betty Zane and Master Noel eventually got round safely. Clockwork and Marita gave very satisfactory displays. NOTES FROM THE TRACK. Those who fancy Mister Gamp for the Great Northern Hurdles would be pleased to see him jump bo well the other morning. He did not have a great deal of pace on between the fences, but he fenced faultlessly, and that was what most people wanted to see. Unless something unforeseen occurs Mister Gamp is sure to run a fine race in the big event next Saturday. Brigadier Bill did not impress the trackwatchers when schooled over a few of the steeplechase fences on Saturday, as he dwelt at the obstacles. Thin was no doubt due to the fact that he was going too slowly. With more pace om Brigadier Bill is likely to give an improved display next time he schools, as ho is ordinarily a bold fencer. For a hunter Importer went in pleasing fashion, when sent .round the ateeplechasc course with a number of the good horses last week. Hitherto the imported gelding has been a failure but he is now in a clmis wiare ie may displaj flame jiEafulness, J

as he fences 'well amd has as much pa-ce as the average hunter. Another hunter at Ellerslie that is also steadily on the improve is Odin, and he gave a very nice exhibition when schooled over hurdles on Saturday. For a beginner at the business Archeno fenced in dashing style when schooled over four hurdles an Saturday with Aberfeldy. She was quicker at each fence than her experienced companion, and will only require to jump as well with the colours up to have possibilities in minor hurdle events. The hunter Maßhoor continues to show a fair amount of pace in his work and also to jump well when schooled. Up to f.To present he has not shown must stamina, but this may com© as be gets more racing and becomes moro seasoned. As he is a comparatively young horse as jumpers go, he has yet time to improve a lot. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE NEWCASTLE CUP. DION WINS BY A HEAD. (Received May 27, 5.25 p.m.) v SYDNEY. May 27. Following is the result of the Newcastle Cup, run yesterday: DION, 7.10 1 BONA VENTURE, 7.6 .. .. *.3 BAGPIPES. 7.8 .. .. .. .. 3 Seventeen started. Won by a head. Time. 2m 245. DECLINE IN RACING. ILLEGAL BETTING BLAMED. POSITION IN NEW SOUTH WALES. [from our own correspondent.] SYDNEY. May 18. A serious decline in liorso racing throughout New South Wales, but affecting the country clubs much more seriously than the city clubs, is causing concern to those interested in the sport. Many reasons are given for the decline, and not the least is the hold "tin hare" dog racing has secured in various parts of the State. Under the regime of the Labour Government licences for greyhound racing were issued with a liberality that was surprising, see'ng (hut the State derived nothing fiom the p'.oprietary clubs which contratled the meetings. There are practically no restrictions on the dogs and no taxation. This gives them a big advantage over the registered racing club 3. which are substantially taxed. The Government has promised to put the greyhound racing clubs on the same footing as the others, but so far notlfing has been done. More serious than the greyhound racing is the effect of illegal betting. It is stated that betting shops are now more numerous in the country districts than ever they were before. One small town is credited with having 22 starting price shops, which operate quite freely, and in Newcastle the number of unregistered bookmakers is described as phenomenal. The country racing clubs object to carrying on the sport at a los 3, for the benefit of men who bet in conditions which amount to an open defiance of the law. In this regard the country towns are in no more unenviable position than Sydney itself. The trouble is rampant from one end of the State to the other, and the facilities for illegal betting in the city are remarkable. The Sun states that starting price betting has been so encouraged by the inactivity of the authorities that it now represents an evil of untold magnitude. Quite apart from the multitude of "shops" thfcre are countless people willing to tako a het, from the butcher's boy upwards—and downwards. The authorities are being called upon to get busy on the ground that if the menace is not wiped out economic disaster will overtake the State. Quite apart from this the Government, to conserve its finances, must take action, for revenue is being lost in the way of admission taxes to the racecourses, and the totalisator revenue is being seriously interfered with. It is suggested that the A.J.C., which is paramount in the control of racing throughout the State, together with metropolitan racing clubs, should make an immediate appeal to the authorities to embarrass the starting price shops. Penalties should be made more severe. "It is difficult for the authorities to deny that prosecutions are all too infrequent." says the Sun. "The facility with which a bet may be made is a clear indication of the manner in which the law is being flouted. In fact, the starting price merchants treat the situation with the utmost levity." DUNEDIN REHANDICAPS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] TIMARU, Sunday. The following are rehandicaps for the Dunedin meeting:—Trial Hurdles: Heisler, 9.11. Brighton Handicap: Rotor, 9.11; Malmsey. 9.3. Winter Handicap: Rotor, 8.7. Ota go Hurdles: Heisler, 9.2. SEASON'S, FIXTURES. June 2, 4, 6—Auckland Racing Club. Juno 2, 4, 6—Dunedin Jockey Club. June 2, 4—Otaki Maori Racing Club. June 16—Napier Park Racing Club. June 20—Hawke's Bay Hunt Club. June 22, 23—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. June 30, July 2—Te Kuiti Racing Club (at Ellerslie). July 7—Ashburton County Racing Club. July 10. 12, 14—Wellington Racing Club July 19—Waimate District Hunt Club. July 21—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 26. 28—Gisborne Racing Club.