WORK AT TE AWAMUTU.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20965, 31 August 1931, Page 7

WORK AT TE AWAMUTU.

SUPREMACY'S SPEED. A GOOD FIVE FURLONGS. LUCIDUS SHOWS PROMISE. [from our own correspondent.] TE AWAMUTU, Saturday. A thick fog delayed training operations for nearly two hours at To Awamutu this morning. Fast work was conducted on the course proper, %vhero the trestles were out about 20 feet, therefore all the gallops were slightly over the exact distance. The going was good and some interesting work was witnessed.

Motere was sent a mile. He was assisted by Royal Ruler over the last seven furlongs in 1.30}, the full distance taking 1.50}. Motere moved freely to finish in front and again worked pleasingly. Supremacy and Marechal reeled off five furlongs in 1.4, this being the best effort of the morning over the distance. They jumped away together. but Supremacy's speed soon took him to the front, and he passed the _ post with a clear advantage. Supremacy is in great order at present and promises to strip very lit at Avondale. Rose Lupin finished in front of the St. Amans gelding and Ail Soult over four furlongs in 51s. Rose Lupin, who has not had a gallop for some time, did her work attractively and should be better this season than at any time previously. There was very little between Aspian and Shamgar at the conclusion of five furlongs in 1.4}. Aapian, who showed a glimpse of his true form, gave an encouraging display and should bo a three-year-old above the ordinary this season, while Shamgar is also on the upgrade. Lucidus jumped away ahead of the Illumination—Kiki gelding in J. Paul's. stable, and easily defeated him over four furlongs in 525. Nothing shows move promise than the full-brother to Biddy's Boy, who ia shaping up nicely and may soon be ready to race. Sea Ruler arid Miss Linley stretched out in good style over three furlongs in 38s. Sea Ruler appeared to be going slightly the better at the finish, and his prospects oi winning an early two-year-old race look bright. Limeen finished slightly in front Knave over five furlongs in 1.4 3-5, the last three occupying 33is. The Limona filly has been working consistently well and should be_a classic proposition this se-aaon, while King's Knave also went well for one ot his class. Loorabination finished ahead of the Discquenod—Tame Duck filly, with Erination several lengths further back, at the end of three furlongs in 40s. Looitbination, who is a very promising two-year-old, could easily have registered a better effort if required and is improving with every gail0 Te Homai (J. H. Mcßae) gave a Particularly good display over a round of tfce steeplechase course. Te Homai has benefiled by his outing at the Pakuranga meeting. and should give a good account of himself next time he is produced. , \ Cook has decided to give the ScherzoLegality colt a short let : up, having already blistered him. This co,t, who has I fine turn of speed, has not progressed as well as expected, and should benefit by his. spell. . & LONG SPELL FOR CORINAX. MAY EXTEND TWELVE MONTHS. When Corinax was thrown out of work soon after running in the Cornwall Handicap ia June it was thought that he. would be back with f-ke active brigade again this soring. However, a change of plans lias been made for him. and unless present intentions are altered he will not resume .raining for about another 12 months. . During his absence from, the track Corinax has been fired, and it is hopea that his will show the benefit of this treatment when he has to undergo another preparation. Corinax has been a good winner tor J Williamson, notable among his successes being the Auckland Cup in 1928, when ne prevailed in a fine finish with Laughing Prince. Corinax is one of the best staytrs who has been trained at Ellerslie for some years past, and he will be missed from headquarters by tho regulars. NEW ZEALAND CUP. LIST OF THE NOMINATIONS. Tho ■ New Zealand Cup, of £IOOO, two miles, has drawn an entry of 43 horses as follows:—Martian Chief, Concentrate, i.phlahes. My Own, Jenny Direr, Historic. Granada. Spear Lad. Latin Quarter, Charmaine. Admiral Drake, Red Racer, Mount Boa, Moutoa Treasury, Spearful, Jaloux,Taragona, Gay Crest, Peter Jackson. Chopin Pahu, Croupier, Cessation, Inevitable, ißiri, Royal Love, King Colossus, Town Major, Dulen, Kahikatoa, Salrno Salar, Glenrowan, Black Duke, Tanerin, Gustavo, Duellona, Rational 11., StraightCourse, Minerva!, Black Mint, Homer, Playground, Malahat, Hunting Cry, Lap. Compris, Ranelagh, Spoon.

CURTAILING EXPENSES. ACTION IN SOUTHLAND. Representatives of all the racing clubs in Southland met in Invercargill last week under the presidency of Mr. W. T. Hazlett to discuss various matters connected with tho sport of racing and formulate some uniform policy of action relative to various details connected with the fixtures of the clubs concerned. It was decided that a conference should in future be. held at some convenient date following the New Zealand Racing Conference, and that any decisions .arrived at that day should apply only to the current season. Dealing with the question of privileges, the conference decided to do away with free luncheons and to recommend clubs to dispense with the granting of refreshments. As a further measure of economy it was decided that no bands should be engaged. It was resolved unanimously to give effect to the Rules of Racing- in their application to the payment of nomination and acceptance fees for nil payments to be made before (ho commencement of a race; and. further, that the club secretary concerned should furnish a return to all other clubs in Southland of all fees remaining unpaid by owners. In connection with acceptance fees it was resolved that tho basis should be I per cent, of the gross stake for all events of n value of £IOO and over. After discussing. the question of the salaries of officials it was decided to institute a minimum cut of 20 per cent., while the i maximum rate for ticket-sellers was fixed at 259 and for gatemen at 15s. It was unanimously decided that tho issue of complimentary tickets should be drastically curtailed and that the question of admission charges and introduction of sweepstakes be left to the discretion of individual clubs. No action was taken with regard to the installation of 5s totalisators. NEW ZEALANDERS AT ROSEHILL. BAYACRE'S FIRST OUTING. [FROM O UII OWN CORRESPONDENT.] SYDNEY, August 2-i. Paiecna showed a lot of pace in a raco j for the first time at Rosehill on Saturday. She was up with the leaders to tho turn m a nine furlongs event. She is a big, raking filly, who might yet earn something toward the cost of her trip to Sydney. Bayacre, 6.9. was given his first run on this trip to Sydney in a seven furlongs event at Rosehill on Saturday. He was an outsider, while his mate, Movie Star, carrying 7.0, was joint favourite with Sir Chrystopher. Bayacre was in front for five furlongs, but then his condition gave out and he disappeared. It was quite n satisfactory effort under tho circumstances. Movie Star was not too well ridden, but it is doubtful if he would have won. This was the race of the close finish between Cathmar and Love Song. Vali ran a good race for a little over a mile in the principal handicap at Rosehill. 110 is coming on rapidly and should soon be in the money. H. B. Lorigan's horses continue to make good progress and Gesture is still being backed for the Epsom Handicap. Sho is to have her first run at Warwick Farm on Saturday. Hunt the Slipper is speedy, but it is doubtful if he will be of much consequence in class company leyond six furlongs. He was one of the. pacemakers m the rricei won by Chatham, but a moderate fifth only at tho finish. T. Pritohard has not done a great deal with Autopay, who appears to thrive on a light preparation. He is to have his first run this week. Teri has not schooled over-well so far at ; Randwick. There is nothing tho matter with hia general condition. AMOUNIS* CONDITION. Amounis, who has been giving the Sydney trainer,. F. McGrath, a little worry, worked again at Roaebery last Saturday week and went well. He walked o£T a irifle stiff in the shoulder, but his trainer eeems to think that it will not greatly affect his chance of at least running in ft few races at the spring meetings. Last spring Amounis had tho same trouble before ho won the Caulfiold Cup, and save his oup backers a ehock or two before that race was run and won.