WORK AT AWAPUNI.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20767, 9 January 1931, Page 9

WORK AT AWAPUNI.

RAIN IMPROVES TRACK.

SOME FAST TRY-OUTS.

RETURN OF MISTER GAMP. "

BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PALMERSTON NORTH, Thursday.

With the tracks originally like concrete the steady rain of Wednesday night' proved' ' highly beneficial at Awapuni, and a number of trainers seized the opportunity to give their charges fast .work on the course proper, the flags, however, being out almost to their fullest. Trojan Melody and King Colossus ran home from the half-mile post in 52 2-ss. Both will be at Trcntham s . the former in the hack sprint and tho lal-. ter in the Wellington Stakes. Otairi, a double winner on the flat at Marlon and a winner over the battens on r the final day at Manawatu, bowled along l over a strong round. The Paper Money gelding looks none the worao for his efforts and he will in all probability make his next appearance in the Foxton Cup. Merry Damon had Pythia and Merry' Melody to make the pace for him in tho early stages of a mile, but the cup candidate "was holding a half-leng'th advantage over Pythia at the finish, with Merry , Melody threo lengths back. They ran the first furlong in 14 l-ss, two in 28 l-ss, three* in 425, five in 1.10, and the full distance in 1.52. It was Merry Damon's first gallop since Marton. , Foxton Cup Candidate. Skyrider showed appreciation of a lightweight in Ihe saddle by running a mile in 1.50 2-5, the first two furlongs being left behind in 2G 2-53, threo in 39 3-ss. and the half-mile in 52 3-ss. The Day Comet ware, who won in hack company at Manawatu,... will essay cup company at Foxton, Llandudno, who claims an engagement in the Anniversary Handicap on the openingday at Trentham, was not asked to give of his beat when he ran five furlongs in I.lo* the last half-mile taking 55 4-5 9 - The gelding will appreciate Ihe easier tracks. King Hal was going better than the un-T named Acre gelding from tho Bame slabla at the close of a half-mile task, which-was accomplished in 54 l-ss, after running the' initial furlong in 13 4-ss. King Hall will,, race at Ashhuiet, although his stablemate»,. Sporting Chance and Gran Chaco, claim engagements at Trentham. White Squall and Thermopylae were re-'' stricted to three-quarter pace-work over th* : first few furlongs, but then sprinted down the straight, both moving attractively. White Squall, who is by Cape Horn from that one time useful performer Martian Miss, made quite a creditable showing at Ellerelie when she ran third in the Nursery Handicap, but shemight well have done better nearer home during the holidays. Progress of Hymgreat. 1 Hymgreat, who i? destined to re-enter they jumping ranks at no distant date, ran half-a-mile in 55 4-ss, after a somewhat slow, start. Tho Gain gelding'; is no novice to the jumping art, but he had not been tried over the battens since' his arrival hero. Patearoa and Valueless were on terms at the close of half-a-mile, which was negotiated in 54 l-ss. Patearoa did not compete at Marton, but Valueless displayed improved form when he ran third in the Trial Plate. The jumpers Callamart and Wanderlust were partners over -four flights of fences, both giving a very fair display, and they promise to develop into a useful pair of hack hurdlers. Spearopa and Blacksmith were schooled separately by A. McDonali, but both have a good deal to learn. Under such a tutor they should, however, make good progress.-' Mister Gamp was restricted to steady pacework on the plough. Tho winner of the New Year Hurdles at Ellerslio looks none tho worse for his trip. He mil make hiß next appearance in the high-weight company at Trentham. , . Brilliant Light was likewise restricted to. steady work on tho plough. This gelding: displayed great promise when first introduced to the jumping game, but just prior to the holidays hi 3 form slumped and he never looked dangerous at Marlon. However, time should improve him.