TAKANINI TRACK NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21115, 24 February 1932, Page 7

TAKANINI TRACK NEWS.

HALF-MILE BY HUNTINGDON. BRONZE EAGLE'S PROGRESS. The tracks at Tnkanini yesterday were in good order. All the fast work wbb clone on (lie outside crass. Holly Lu (Lencli) was a head in front of Creek Gold (Taylor) at the end of half n mile in 49 3-ss, both horses being stretched right out. It was a nice gallop and in this, as well as most recent efforts, there seemed to be very littlo between the pair. Exaggeration (Taylor) was half a length in front of Camp Princess (Leach) at the end of five furlongs in 1.4 3-5. Exaggeration, who worked freely, is now coming on rapidly, but may still need a race before reaching her best. Letitiu (Jonea) easily beat Palace (Gray) over half a mile in 00 4-Ds. Lctitia has never shown anything out of the ordinary on the track, but is now working in slightly improved style. Palace was very aoro after working and it is understood that a troublesome splint lias again mado its appearance. J n spite of the fact that Eaglet (Jones) was kept up to her work, Hard Words (Moore) hud no trouble in defeating her over five furlongs in 1.3 1-0. Both these horses went otf tho scene through lameness last year, but so far they are standing up well to another preparation, and Hard Words is showing all his former speed. Huntingdon (Craig) led Bronze Eagle (Gray) over half a mile in 50 3-ss. Both were going very easily and they could have done considerably better than the time recorded. Huntingdon is looking extremely well and in sure to race well at To Aroha, Bronze Eagle has done excellently since his return to the track and is looking better than at any previous stage of the season.

Arch Kuler (Jones) and Brazanna (Forsyth) were on terms at the end of six furlongs in 1.18 2-5, both doing their work well, although Arch Ruler, on the inside, appeared to be going slightly the better. Imperial Prince (Leach) and Principal (Taylor) jumped two hurdles in satisfactory style. Jhen Imperial Prince ran a mile with Principal to assist over the first half-mile and Envoy (Lee) over tho last five furlongs. His time was 1.47 3-5, Envoy, who finished in front, running the last five furlongs in 1.7 2-5. It is probable that P. Mcllroy will ride Principal and Imperial Prinre in their jumping engagements at To Aroha. TUHF IN AUSTRALIA. THE NEWMARKET HANDICAP. FINAL ACCEPTANCES. (Received February 23, 8.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Feb. 23. Following are the final acceptances for the Newmarket Handicap, G furlongs, to be run on February 27: —

CAULFIELD NOTES. (Received February 23, 5..5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Feb. 23. At Caul field on the grass Golden Gate anci Cleave did five furlong 3 in 1.4 and finished together. Winooka (E. Britt) did five furlongs in lAlem&n (W. Nash) did 10 furlongs in 2.23. Gold Cup sevsa in 1.35. Chatham hr.rl a serviceable run. Amnion iRa did 12 furlongs at half-pace. Johnnie Jason (G. Eaton) and ihigoda Lassie (O. Callinan) did JO furlongs in '2.1(5. Einga-CT. .Phin) and Closing Time (M." McCarten) did five furlongs in 1.5. Inducement did seven furlongs in 1.34. Yarramba (K. Scott) did a mile in 1.54. Lady Parti and Actaeon did seven furlongs in J. 35. Last Rain did four furlongs in Sfijs. Ruianut did five furlongs in 1.12. Sonnica did a mile in 1.48. Nadean did 10 kirlongs easily in 2.19. Thurlslone is amiss and has been scratched for the Newmarket Handicap. Pitoota hn3 been scratched for the Australian Cup. W. Duncan will ride Median in the Sires Produce Stakes. At Mentone to cby Second Wind did four furlongß in 575. The track was heavy. TRAINING IN MELBOURNE. MELBOURNE. Feb. 2:1. Rain fell during the early morning gallops at Flemington to-day. On thq course proper Greenline went six furlongs in 1.171. Sanballat covered six in 1.2:!. St. Frederick beat Liquid Cry over a mile in 1.48}. Income accounted for a mile in 1.50. Pretzel did 10 furlongs in 2.151 On the grass Shadow King reeled off 10 furlongs in 2.1 P. On the sand The Doctor's Orders ran six furlongs LaI.IP, Illustrious taking 1.22. and While Nose 1 .'24. W. Duncan will ride Median and A. Reed Sanballat in the Sires Produce. Stakes. Duncan rides Pretzel in tho St. Leger. In straight gallops Chatham (L. Reynolds) bent Ibrani (E. Wilson) and Kaoota (M. Merritt) over six furlongs in 1.161 against a head-wind. Parkwood (F. Hannan) beat Thurlestone and Tolgua by two lengths over five furlongs in 1.4. SYDNEY RACING INQUIRY. PROMINENT OWNER INVOLVED. [from our own correspondent.] SYDNEY, Feb. IS. The outstanding Australian buyer of New Zealand bloodstock in recent years, Mr. T. C. Trautwciu, who expended the best part of £IO,OOO in the purchase of Chide and •Runnyniede. and has received little return, was one of the central figures in an inquiry at the Canterbury Park meeting on Saturday. The other principal figure was none oilier than tile truck horseman, J. E. Pike. The horse was an ex-country performer. Sidney George, a big lumbering fellow, not at nil suited by the suburban turns. Kidney George was rather uneasy in the betting and at the finish "blew out." He was drawn badly and ran out very wide on tlie turn, to finish seventh. The inquiry was adjourned so that the books of the leading bookmakers could Ue examined. The stewards Sound. that some hundreds of pounds had been invested by the stable, r.nd after adjourning the inquiry again until Monday, for further deliberation, decided to take no action. I*l'e fact that Mr. Trnutwein owns Chide, the Sydney Cup favourite, and that Pike, too. was involved, made for a good deal ot public interest. GORE MEETING OPENS TO-DAY. The Gore Racing Club's summer meeting opens to-day. Following are tho acceptances:— GORE HIGH-WEIGHT AND HACK RACE, of £t's, 8} fur.— Paris. 10.1; The Rector, Thornton. 0.11: Sailing Home, 9.10: liombeau. 9.7; Silver Salver, 3.2: Ron Lassie, 0.0. RIVER SI) ALE TROT, limit 1i.57. 1} miles. -Blue Mountain, Gracile John Appear, Lady Direct., Red King. Sunny Dillon, limit: Celeste. Grey Girl. 12yds hhd: Highland l\ing, 24: Erin Chimes. Luatb. Wave Soon. Deste, Uti; Erin's Princess. Probationer. Winning Wave, 4R; War Paint, CP; Erin's Fair. 72; Holiest Dillon OH. LONGFORD HACK HANDICAP, of £OO. (1 fur.- Royal Soepue, 8.12; Tray Bond, 8.11; Barn Door, 8.10: Jack ft Dandy, SO; Ace of Hearts, 8.7; Slainish, 7.1 :$: Miss Kedowa. 7.12; Paiada, 7.10; Tniylavah, 7.7. •RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of £IOO. 11 miles.—Red Sea, 9.5: Money Mine. 7,:5; Night Rose, 7.3. NOVICE HANDICAP, of £OO. fi fur.— Rioughshare, 8.9: Glenhntn Lark, 8.0; I'irst Song, 8.5: Reminder. Red Sunset, Standard Pose, 5.4; Talkie. Huida. 8.2; Fairwood. Dii n ill lire. Anno Shakespeare, 8.1. CROYDON HANDICAP, of JL'7O, 7 fur.— Inevitable. 9.0, First Money. 8.10; Ruling Light. 8.7: Royal Duke, B.ti: Fair Exchange. 7.9; Crubeuniure, Captivate. 7.5: Hot 'lea, 7.(1. ELECTRIC TROT, limit 3.45. 1J- miles.— All's Well. Anthem, Chiming Wgvo, Christmas. Wave, Crescent Lee, Mociist, Dusky. Pirec.rc.Ht, Gay Sun, Gold Era. Gra.ndm.irch. Hugo Wilkes, Lindruin, Mnn-o'-Fiunz, Mitrtello. Review, Rollicking Wave, Sergeant Dallas, Shirley Bingc'n. Sunny Southland. Tocsin. Vologda, limit; Fescue Bill 12yds hhd; Free Chimes, 30; Lady Voisin, 81. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of £7O. 7 fur.— Leading Boy. 9.1: Consono, Young Sentinel. 8.3: Toreador. Stecloii, 8.2: Spanish Maid, 8.0; My Counsel. 7.8.

NEWMARKET HANDICAP. (> fur. pt. lb. fit. lb. Grccnlino . . . 10 (> Legislator . . . 7 12 M o rn h 9 7 Tlio Doctor's Parkwood . . . 9 (> Orders . . . 7 11 Waterline . . . 9 6 Golden Gate . 7 in Einga (inc. 2lb Old Minff . . . 7 9 penalty) . . 0 0 Dominant . . . 7 9 Stephen . . . 8 (i Sally's Hobe . 7 8 Blematic . . . 8 4 Kaoota . . . . 7 8 Chatham . . . 8 4 Gallopade . . . 7 8 Ibrnni .... 8 4 Gold Digger . 7 6 Lady Linden . 8 4 Cleave . . . . 7 5 Winooka . . . 8 o Pembroke . . . 7 3 Gallantic . . . 8 o Lightstead . . 7 3 TJmbertana . . 8 1 Harag.v . . . . 7 1 Tolgus .... 7 13 Yancy Cravat 6 12 Sir GracuhiB . 7 13 Last Pain . . 6 7 Myarin .... 7 12 Auriga . . . 6 7