NIGHTMARCH AMISS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20840, 6 April 1931, Page 7

NIGHTMARCH AMISS.

LEG TROUBLE AGAIN. I NOT TO START IN HANDICAPS. • —■ VERTIGERN ALSO LAME. LnV TELECR.mr. —own correspondent. ] CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday. Night march was not galloped yesterday owing to Ilia front lei;, which gave trouble prior to tho Wellington meeting, again affecting him. It was intended to give him somo fast work to-day with R, Reed up to decide upon his progrnmmo. but ns the ailment is still in evidence he was restricted to trotting exercise. Tho owner and trainer later resolved that a risk would be taken if Nightmarch was produced in the Great Easter and he will be withdrawn from the race to-mor-row. His engagement in the Great Autumn will also bo cancelled. Provided that he improves, however, he will probably contest tho Challenge Slakes on Tuesday. Reed was immediately engaged for Arrow Lad in the Great Easter. Arrow Lad arrived this morning and will now bo a strong favourite for to-morrow's race.

Vertigcrn pulled up lanio after galloping seven furlongs on tho plough this morning and his chance in tho Great Autumn doc 3 not look favourable. True Shaft sprinted three furlongs today" well with Reed in the saddle. Black Duke easily accounted for Palermo over six furlongs in 1.17. The latter is a bad track galloper and no line could be obtained ns to to-morrow's prospects. A rider has not yet been engaged for him. A 1 Jolson was responsible for an attractive gallop over six furloncs in 1.16 3-5 and' will cause True Shaft most trouble. The weather was perfect to-day and thero is every indication of another fine day tomorrow. Friday's rain has left tho track in excellent order. SATURDAY'S TRAINING WORK. IMPROVEMENT BY LIMERICK. [CV TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. Historic was resnonsible for an attractive frallon to-dny. Ho cave Shatter three lengths break at the start of a seven furlongs journey and tho pair finished together in 1.31 1-5. Autopny, who has plenty of supporters for tho Great, Easter, sprinted half a milo and finished on well in 525. Black Duke accepted for tho Riverton Cup run to-dny. b'.it put in an appearance at Riccarton yesterday and will contest the Sockburn Handicap on Monday. If he races prominently he will como into favour for tho Great Autumn.

Great Star reeled off the fastest gallop, recording 1.3 2-5 for fivo furlongs, the last half in 51s. Ho is at the top of his form just now and can be expected to inako a bold showing 011 Monday. Chrysology drew attention to his condition by always holding True Shaft safe over five furlongs in 1.4 3-5. This gallop, howevor, will not prevent True Shaft from being a short-priced favourite in the Cour,tenny Handicap. Spoon, who will be ridden by B. H. Morris in the Sockburn Handicap, has been galloping well lately and executed a pleasing nine furlong task to-day. Ball Dress gave a poor display, being decisively beaten by Full Feather and Semper Paratus.

Limerick showed marked improvement in a gallop over seven furlongs this morning with Chaimeuse. Tho latter shot away at the half mile nnd led into tho straight by about four lengths, but Limerick finished ill something like his old style nnd actually headed Charmeuso in the last stride. Tho time, 1.32 2-5, was a second outside the best of tho morning, but nevertheless the gallop was very satisfactory 011 the part of both horses. Chaimeuse conceded ii stone .in weight and provided that tho track ro■Oiains as at present should prove troublesome in the Great Easter.

RIDING ENGAGEMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. Riding engagements at Riccarton on Monday are as follows:—A. Eastwood, Charmeuse, Sharp Thorn, Gay Nita, Night Effort, Convoy, Bonroso, Ma Belle Polly; C. Eastwood, Eclair, The Viscount; Cr. Humphries, Great Star, Shatter,-. The Quoin, Grand Review, Mistress Quickly; C. Carmont, Adelphi; A, E. Ellis, Coroner, Golden Wings, Limerick; G. Salt, Amorist; I. Tilson, Aborfeldy; R. Coveny. Ball Dross. Full Feather, Cricket Bat, Decisive, Shot Silk; A. Messervy, Juniper, Battle Queen; J. W. Jennings, Grand Acre, Royal Amphora, Waiweue; R. Reed, Arrow Lad, True Shaft, Knockany; 'l'. Green, Chrysology, Esteem, Chief Cook; B. 11. Morris. Spoon, Meprisant, Muff, Autopay, Gay Court.

HAWKE'S BAY ITEMS. MISHAP TO ROYAL PARADE. Lfroii OL-ii own correspondent.] HASTINGS, Saturd ay. Itoyal Parade will be unable to race for some time, owing to injuries received through being cast in his box. lie was very well, and it is unfortunate for his owner, Mr. L. McKenzie, that the mishap should have happened just before the Easter meetings. Childstudy, by Psychology from Puonnui, is now trained by 11. E. Russell at "Woodville, and is shaping well. He will have his first race at tho Wttirarapa meeting. Merry Mint, who seems to be regaining his form, will also race at Wainirapa. Puketi is the numo granted for Miss M. J. Douglas' three-year-old filly by Lord Quex from the dam of Maunga. The filly is shaping well and will race at Waipukumu on Monday. Mr. D. M. Douglas' Psychology—Pure Cold yearling will shortly enter J. M. Cameron's stable.

The Son-In-Law horse Siegfried, who is nl Mr. R. Ilolderi'a stud farm, is looking; well. WHANG ARE I RACING CLUB. ti:e autumn programme. The programme for the Whangsrei Racing Club's Autumn Meeting to lie licld on April HO and May 2 is advertised in this issue. A total of £2200 has been allotted in stakes for the two days. Tlio principal event on the first day is the Mcltines Memorial Handicap of i'.'lOO, 1! miles, and on the soeond day the Autumn Handicap, of £2OO, 1J miles. The open sprint race on the opening day, is the Stewards' Handicap, of £175, six furlongs, and on the second day the Flying Handicap, of the .same value and distance. All classes of horses are entered for in the remaining races and owners should find the programme attractive. Nominations close at 5 p.m. next Friday with the secretary. Mr. F. L. Gurin, Whangaiei, or Mesfis. Blonifield and Company, Auckland. RACING FIXTURES. April 0— Auckland Racing Club. April (i—t'eilding Jockey Club. April (J —Woirurapa Racing Club. April (i, 7—Kiverton Racing Club. April l> —Beaumont Racing Club. April li—Waipukuiiiii Jockey Club. April (i— Kumani Racing Club. April (>. 7—Canterbury Jockey Club. April B—Wefitland Haciim Club, Apri 1 10, !1.--Ci reymouth Jockey Club. April 11. I.s—Avondalp Jockey Club. April lo—Reeftoo Jni key Club. i\pnl 10, 2: —\Vuik«uo ilueuig Club.