EPSOM TRACK-WORK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21521, 19 June 1933, Page 7

EPSOM TRACK-WORK

CUP HORSES GO WELL JEWEL POINTER IN FORM SPRINT BY AUTO MACHINE BY ABAYDOS A feature of interesting track-work at Epsom on Saturday was a two miles test, in which the Adams Memorial Cup candidates, Jewel Pointer, Auto Machine, Peter Pirate and Kewpio's Triumph, assisted by Hohoro, Kelp and Realty, took part, nnd all acquitted themselves creditably. The dirt track harrowed out fairly well after recent rain, but the footing was a trifle dead. Ilolioro (C. G. Lee) led out from tho two miles post, followed in order by Jewel Pointer (S. M. August), Kewpie's Triumph (J. Gee), Peter Pirate (R. D. Kennerley), Kelp (W. Willetts), Realty (E. S. Groat) and Auto Machine (A. Brown). Jewel Pointer finishing in front to run 4.42. There was no change in positions as Hohoro led past the mile in 2.25, but before tho mile and a-half was reached in 3.3G 4-5, Hohoro dropped out. Jewel Pointer showing tho way to Peier Pirate, Kewpie's Triumph, Kelp, Realty and Auto Machine, the lastnamed being fully 24 yards away from Jewel Pointer. T!ie speed was turned on in earnest along the back, and till were under a hard drive once the straight was entered. Jewel Pointer hung on well to finish a shade in front of Peter Pirate, with Auto Machine, who finished very fast, Kewpie's Triumph and Realty; practically in lino next, and Kelp about two lengths further back. It was a solid work-out and Jewel Pointer plensed by the resolute manner in which he did his work. He displayed plenty of dash to run the last half-mile in 1.5 1-5. He looks in very good order. The honours of the work-out were with Auto Machine, who unwound a rare burst of speed over the final stages. He went away three seconds behind Jewel Pointer, and was still well back when tho last lap was commenced. Passing the quarter-mile post Auto Machine moved lip smartly nnd getting a run on tho rails was travelling at a great rate as the post v.-as reached, sprinting the last quarter in 31s. His time for the full journey was 4.-10 2-5. Peter Pirate's Display Peter Pirate ran the distances a shade faster than Jewel Pointer, nnd came homo the last leg in 1.5. He paced in fine style nil the way, and was finishing on in a manner indicating he is fast regaining hi* good form of last June. Kewpie's Triumph was always in a handy position nnd his effort cf 4.43 2-5 was sound. A sluggish horse in bis track work, he will do better in his races. Realty gavo a creditable showing und displayed a good turn of speed over the last threo furlongs to rim 30s. Although beaten in the closing stages Kelp was not disgraced and ho fought on I gamely when headed by the cup candi- ! dates. His time. 4.41 4-5, represented a sound effort. For a horse in his class Hohoro shaped well and he led the field for a mile and three furlongs at a 2.24 gnit. He could have gone on further, but his driver was content to case him up. Hohoro, who now races in the ownership of Miss A. B. Flower, is in cood order. Silver Bingen (R. D. Kennerley) worked freely over two miles, running the last mile and a-quarter in 2.56 and the final halfmile in 1.8 4-5. He displayed keenness in his work nnd could have improved a good deal on the time recorded, if fully extended over the Inst lap. Student Prince (M. Morrison) went away two seconds in front of Worthy Chief (A. J. Julian) from the mile and a-quarter post, being joinsd at the mile peg bv Shining Metal (K. Morrison). The last-named finisbed in front of Student Prince, who registered 2.5S 2-5, the last, half in 1.9 2-5. Student Prince was kept up to his work over the last quarter, and finished gamely. "Worthy Chief, who was closo up at thp end, went 2.57. He would have been closer at the finish, but failed to get through on the rails when making _ his final effort and was pulled to the outside. Shining Metal paced a good mile, her time, 2.215, being creditable for a novice. She has put on a lot of condition since coming to Epsom. Hellota and Jester Nellola (L. Mitchell) began more emarlly than Jester (S. M. GroaO f«r a mile and ! a-quarter work-out, but the latter finished best to run 2.53. The pace was Qnly moderate for the first quarter, but the best mile showed 2.20. Jester running the final half, in I.S, finishing full of running. _ Jester 13 in splendid condition and a repetition of track work would make him difficult to beat ill novice races. Nellota paced evenly throughout, and was not headed until the home turn. When Jester took charge the filly was not hunted right out. Autumn Lu (G. Stubbs) and the two year-old Kewpie's King (A. Gee) went away ! several lengths in advance of Moko Girl 1 (W. T. Dye) from the mile and a-half post, I Autumn Lu. being left in front for the I nui home, when. Moko Girl broke up badly,' to record 3.50, Ihe last half in 1.13. Moko Girl was going very easily alongside her i companions at the mile and a-quarter. but | 'left her feet twice in the run home. Autumn Lu trotted solidly all the way. but she did I not produce ranch speed in the enrly part. Kewpie's Kins paced very smoothly, and Wes not drive" out at the finish. Anthony's Gift (W. Willetts) and Worthy Crest (I. R. Morrison) were to have gone a mile and a-quarter together, but the latter tangled at tho start, losing five seconds. Anthony's Gilt hopped away smartly, but was steadied, and pacing smoothly, ran the distance in 2.59}, maintaining an even gait alt the way. Worthy Crest, a relative of Bimren Crest and Cimarron, gave a useful I display once she settled down, and registered 3.1 for the mile and a-quarter. She is a racy-looking fijly. who will improve with age and experience. Cimarron (I. R. Morrison), assisted by Prince Etawf.li (R. A. Shepherd) over the last 11 furlongs, covered two miles soundly in 4.50. Cimarron pulled hard in the early stages, but after working the first mile in 2.30, went after Prince Etawah, who was going well several lengths in front. Cimarron moved up at the quarter-mile peg, and. finishing strongly, won nicely to show 1.8 for the last half, ne worked very attractively and is in fine order for racing. Prince Etawah ran the last mile and a-quarter in 2.58. but looked as if he could have done a little better than 1.10 for tho last half. When Cimarron went to the front Prince Etawah was not driven right out over the last furlong. Stanmoor in Good Order Young Rodney (W. Willetts) went away several lengths ahead of Colleen Murphy (K. Morrison) for a mile and a-half, and trotting 6teadily all the way, was still in front at the finish. The pace was slow in the early stages, but the trotters warmed up at tho end of a lialf, Young Kodney registering 2.28J for the last mile and Colleen Murphy 2.30. v Stanmoor (W. Willetts) worked a mi e and a-quarter in 2.52. He ran the first mile in it.l 7, but was loafing over the last quarter. He is a lazy worker by himself, but has never looked in better condition. Hukanui (A. O. Hill) and Adjutant (K C Webberley) were to have gpne a mile and a-quarter but both tangled at the start nnd when asked to go the second time, Adjutant again lost ground. ThejS were together at the mile peg, but Huknnui finished well clear at the end to run 2.31. Given another six furlongs task the halfsister to Mountain Dell recorded 1.11 for the last half. _ . _ , . Mattie Herbilwyn (R. A. Saunders) gave a sound exhibition of trotting over four circuits but was not required to put up any time She has built up considerably since being brought homo after the Cambridge meeting and although she has done Practically no foat work in the interval, should strip in good order for the meeting. Golden Huia (L. Mahoney made no mistakes while working a shade over a mile nnd a-half. She went leisurely for the first nart of the journey, but covered the last six fu-longs at a 2.30 gait. Golden Huia. who will contest the Royal Handicap on tho second day, is trotting in improved style. Nelson Tasker <W. Brain) by Tirioknha (J. Tullock) for the last mile and a-quarter. worked usefully over a.no nnd n-half. Nelson Tnsker sprinted fast for the first linlf but was steadied when he o%erfook his stable-mate, .and B o.n ß very- comfortably held tho novice cosily, to ran , the la ßilTv lo Carbine (G. Phipps) troubled to trot, the last mile in 2 28. As u?ual. he went eohdly nil tne way. and looks very fit for Ibis week * casements. Although not brilliant, Billy C'nrbino is a solid trotter. Rangihau's Steady Work Mountain Sun (W. Fleming) trotted very soundly on the sand track. Without being pent against the watch, he maintained even and regular gait, and was gouifj strongly at the finish. He is in great hcait Etta Cole (C. F. Gieson) was; restricted ,o ir»s? wSa. and Ir.Ued w.lh of freedom. She is shaping up well and appears to be thriving on the tanks allotted to her Etta Cole will compete in tho Members' Handicap next but "Rangihau (H. Garnett) and Daddy Lonslegs (A. H. C-armichnol), also worked Steadily on the sand. Both pacers look.benefited as a result of recent racing and 1 , bau. who raced prominently at the Hawke s Buy meeting, bears a,-well-seasoned appearance. Daddy Longlegs. who has not, done - much racing this season, is be.'xiimirif; sliaoe up and should eoon be back to nis j good form of last season. | Hue Coronado (A Ilcginhothan ) wns ( fiven useful jogging exercise and looks none the worse for his hard races at Jiastinfcß earlier in the month.