AUCKLAND MEETING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21328, 1 November 1932, Page 7

AUCKLAND MEETING

ARRIVALS AT ELLERSLIE FOUR NEW PLYMOUTH HORSES GIBRALTAR AMD EASTER TIME BY ARCHER I*o leally fast work was attempted at Ellerslio yesterday and tho only horses to use tho No. :i grans were Midinette and J. omp, who were allowed to stride over three furlongs in 38s in preparation for a gallop this morning. Midinctto infused plenty of dash into her work and she was under restraint all tho way. Pomp was not as keen, but strode along nicely and is in great heart. Midinette's failures at Avondale were very disappointing to her conrcctions because her track form beforo the meeting was above the average and she was confidently expected to win the Champion Hack Plate, in which she could only finish fourth after appearing to have every chance. Some excuse was available for her unplaced etlort in tho Avondale Guineas for the reason that she struck trouble when three horses fell at the half-mile, but even so, her performance was not. up to expectations. Midinette now bears a mere eolid appearance than she did a few weeks ago and possibly she may bo seen in a more favourable light in the Great Northern Guineas. Another batch of visitors for the coming meeting arrived 011 Sunday, when R. Johnson, with Tigerism and Royal Bengal, and E. George, with Easter Time end Gilbraltar. reached Ellerslio in the evening after making the trip from New Plymouth by motor-float. The horses all travelled well and were out working steadily yesterday. Tigerism an 3 Royal Bengal Tigerism and Rcyal Bengal worked together 011 the ;;and and they appeared <0 relish tho useful pacing they were allotted. They are in the pink of condition, being very bright arid full of muscle, and will not be for lack of fitness if they fail to perform well in their engagements, in which they will be ridden by P. Atkins. Neither has yet won thi'3 season, but_ they arc capable performers who may win at any time now. Tigerism was third to Merry Peel aud Water Power over a mile at Trejithnm in his last start 1 rid he may be a light- j weight possibility in the Mitchelson Cup, for he has 6liaped creditably up to a mile and a-quarter and may set further in his present condition. Gibraltar and Easter Time were separately allotted paco work on the sand. So far this season Gibraltar has "Jot shown his true form, but he appears to have benefited by his recent, racing and his Mitchelson Cup chance may be better than his latest running would suggest. Easter Time is looking a picture and he worked with great freedom, pulling hard all _ the way. The Illumination gelding was disappointing last season, winning enly one race, but his owner intends to give him a chance "ver longer distances this season, and. unless present intentions are altered, he and Gibraltar will both rur in the Mitchelson Cup. A Promising Juvenile Some of the trainers with horses engaged in important events are having difficulty in securing suitable horsemen for their candidates. So far n3 rider has been_ engaged for either Gibraltar or Easter Time in the Mitchelson Cup, and W. "Rayner has not vet made any arrangements for a rider for Midinette in the Great Northern Guineas. R. Alexander is also without a suitable pilot for Senior in the 'Welcome Stakes. There was nothing special about the threefurlongs sprint recorded bv Senior on Saturday. but he in a lazy customer who made a good impression by the resolute way in which ha responded when kicked up to his work. Senior is a half-brother, by _ Chief Ruler, to Gasconv and he bears a distinct resemblance to his relative, although he is more sturdily built. The youngster > failed to make a ehowin- wh»n he had his first outing in the Wellesley Stakes at Trentliam, but he iB likely to show improvement when sharpened nn with a little racing Up to the present the three-year-old Aesculus has not been overtaxed with racing, but ho has shaped creditably m practically all his races and has been implaced only twice in six starts. So far his best has not been very good, but he ran a good second to Minstrel Lad, a useful back, at Trentham find should have possihiliT-es in minor company. He is to contest the Great Northern Guineas on Saturday in preference to the Gordon Handicap, but he may command some attention at bis next appearance in 'bo hack class. View Halloa Arrives To-day As a- result of liis two wins at the 1 overty Bay Turf Club's meeting last week. Black Songster ban been rehandicapped 31b. for the Flyiri;? Handicap on Saturday, which will bring his weight to 7.3. Blackv Son"ster : is a tour-year-old gelding by Hunting Soil!? from Black Lace, and he has performed fairly consistently m .the past twelve months, at East Coast meetings. The Ford ell trainer F. Tilley is expected to reach Elleislie this morning with View Halloo, a strongly fancied candidate for the Mitchelson Cup. W. H. Dwyer, with the Welcome Stakes candidate Midian, and j. Brown, with Cnrfex and No Doubt, are also expected to arrive to-day. , , King Mesto* and Master Bnerly, both owned by Mr. T?. R. Hiiies, of Pe Aroha, i have been scratched for all engagements at the meeting. King Mestor was in the Welcome Stakes on Saturday and Master Brierly in the Great Northern Guineas. HALF-BROTHER TO ROYAL TEA DEPUTY RULER SHAPING WELL Several of the juveniles in training at Ellerslie have been showing promise and one who has been shaping nicely is the chestnut colt Deputy Ruler, by Chief Ruler from Duchess Eulorus. Owned and trained by Mr. C. M. Emanuel, he has not been hurried in his preparation, but he has been given a couple ol sharp sprints during the past week and he made a good impression when sent three furlongs with Tetrarchate the other morning Deputy Ruler is a more robust type than his half-brother Royal Tea, and will not bo thoroughly ready yet awhile, although he may be given his first race in the Musket Stakes next Monday. He is an attractive mover who gives every indication of being able to gallop well. RIDING ENGAGEMENTS JOCKEYS FOR SATURDAY Riding engagements announced for the first day of the Auckland Racing Club's meeting 011 Saturday include: — 11. N. Wiggins Great Emblem, Coronis. Greek Gold, Mocnfleet R. Olive.—Patutahi. S. J. Cammick.—Protomint, Tetrarchate. Jallcly Karo. R. Mcßae. —Gay Cockade. A. Tinker. —Aesculus (Guineas), Tmpaslo. Princess 13ede. T?. W. McTavish. —Roval Gallant. Gold Day, No Doubt, Jonathan, Gay Lap. A. G. Parsons.—Lord Val, Wpodful. C. Walters,—Gay Sheila. T. Williams.—Sleepy Sol. E. A. Keesing.—Pillow Fight, Antique. Chrysology. F. Thompson.—Town Beauty. F. Foiiter.—-Slump P. Atkins.—Tigsrism, Royal Bengal. RETURN FROM AUSTRALIA MR. V. RIDDIFORD'S IMPRESSIONS [BY TELEGRAPH OWN CORRESPONDENT! WELLINGTON, Monday Mr V. Riddiford returned from Sydney by the Mukura to-day. lie remained for a week or two after the Australian Jockey Club meeting to see Might and Forestry race. This pair have had no luck, but, all going well, they will win races, and Mr. Riddiford 13 satisfied with their progress. There was a very decided opinion in Australia, £.aid Mr. Riddiford. that New Zealand hcrses were better for long-distance races than the majority of those bred there. The stock- of Limond was very popular and Mr. Ricdiford could have sold Forestry at a good figure had lie felt inclined. The win of Red Manfred in the Wellesley Stakes at Trent ham was well received over there, as also was that of Historic in the Harcourt Cup. There was every indication that Australians woiild attend tho next national yearling salon at Trentham in much larger cumbers than hitherio ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS '"Waircr." Auckland.—Sasanof defeated Gloaming by two and a-half lengths in tho G. G. Stead Memorial Stakes. 1} miles, wcight-for-age, a I Riecarton 011 November 9. 1018. The time was 2.5. RACING FIXTURES November !>. 7—-Auckland Racing Club. November t> 7. 9. 12—Canterbury Jockev Club. November 10, ]'.!—Whangarei Racing Club November 12—lliwke's Lay Jockey Club. November 18, I!)—\Vintoll_ Jockey Club. November 19—Carterton Racing Club. November 19. 21—Waikato Racing Club. November 2(s—Levin Racing Club. November 2ti, 28—Takapuna Jockey Club. November [id. December 1 — Feilding Jockey Club. December 1, 3—Dargavillo Racing Club.