GRASS TRACK TRIALS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21579, 25 August 1933, Page 9

GRASS TRACK TRIALS

HEAVY GOING AT EPSOM SMART SPRINTS RECORDED GUID HAIRST IMPRESSES BY ABAYDOS Conditions were decidedly unpleasant for training operations at Kpsom yesterday morning, when tho outside of the course proper was. available for fast work. Very heavy rain fell almost continuously, while ft denso fog at times obscured the distance posts at the back of tho track. The footing was heavy and times generally very slow, but tho tests served to show how various candidates shape on a heavy track. The chief features of the work were smart sprints by Gnid llairst. Kelp, Stanmoor and Silver Bingen, each of whom recorded good time uncier the conditions. Tho trotters Gay Paree and Moko Girl gavo sound displays, while among the lesser pacing lighta Red Hope was responsible lor a solid etiort. Gnid ilaiiat (C. Smith), who was tho last to wcrk, registered the fastest half of the morning, 1.12. Ho went away slowly in front of the mile and a-Quarter disc and was clocked to run the last mile in" '2.34. finishing solidly. Jester (M. S. Groat) led Kelp CR. D. Kennerley) and Realty (12. S. Groat) from tho mile and a-quarter, and Kelp did best in the run home to register 3. 1 ,1, the final half in 1.12 1-5. Jester, pacing boldly, led to the mile post, whtte Kelp and liealty moved forward. Kelp headed Jfster a furlong from home, and. as Realty tanalcd when challenged stoutly, he scored comfortably. Kelp handled the heavy ground in surprisingly good style. Except for his final lapse, caused through casting ono of his boots. Realty paced very solidly and he was sprinting in great style at the time of the incident. Although beaten. Jester was far from being disgraced and his performance for one of his class with such proved talent as his work-males was really good. ]f ho repeals track form, he should not be long in winning. A Sound Mile and Quarter Stanmoor (W. Willetts) and Silver Bingen (R. D. Kennerley) were associated in a soundly-run mile and a-quarter. finishing practically together in 3.101. tho iast half in 1.121. Silver Bingen did not begin as well as Stanmoor. but they were close together at the end of six furlongs. ITnder a good drive home Silver Bingen reached .Stanmoor, who. however, held him safely to the post. Both pacers gave a fine display of speed ill tho final section and they were perfectly at home on the soft ground. Moko Girl (W. T. Dye) began two and a-half seconds before Guy Puree (A. J. Julian) from the mile and a-half pes, Worthy Chief (L. Laver) picking them tip as they apprqached the mile and a-Quarter disc. Moko Girl had a slight advantage at tho end in' 3.5G, and both trotters clocked 1.15 for the last half. Moko Girl took tho lead from Worthy Chief five furlongs from homo, and ' between tho half and quarter posts Gay Paree trotted very, fast to reach the front. In tho run home Moko Girl came again to- score narrowly from Worthy Chief, who finished very : strongly under the whip and covered the mile and a-quarter in 3.15. Gay Paree was iiot bustled over the final furlong and his exhibition on tho heavy ground was more than useful. Wee Parrish (K. F. Morrison) jumned away smartly in front of Red Hope (_L. McMahon) from the mile and a-half post, Tinokaha (C. Smith) joining iu with two furlongs gone. In a solid finish Red Hone got up to head ofF Woe Tarrish in 3.54 and run his finnl half in 1.13 3-5. Red Hope'a finishing effort was very solid' and he should b© improved by the run. Wee Parrish paced in fine style, and, having his first run oil soft ground at Epsom, handled it very satisfactorily. He hun<? on well at the end, but could not stall off Red Hope's determined dash. After making the pace for a mile, Tinokaha retimi and finished well back. As ion previous occasions, he was not. happy under the adverse conditions.

Nelson Luvan's Task Nelson Luvan (C. G. Leo) conceded Golden Huia (L. Mahoney) and Mattie Herbilwyn (R. A. Saunders) five and three 6econds respectively over a mile and a-half and beat them home to register 4.7, the last half in 1.15. Golden Huia, trotting solidly, led for a mile, where Mattie Herbilwyn joined her, but broke. Once in the straight Nelson Luvan came through to beat the trotters comfortably. He gave a very useful display. The easy slate of the track suited Golden Huia, who recorded 4.13. Mattie Herbilwyn made three mistakes, but wheu going correctly displayed a lot oj speed. Tempo (C. G. Lee) began more auickly than Windchat (L. Mahoney 1 and was in front all the wpy over' a mile and a-half. registeringr 3.57, the final half comfortably in 1.15. Tempo paced resolutely and haa improved a lot in general appearance during tho last two weeks. "Windchat made two very bad lapses, galloping some distance each time before being straightened up. When settled down she showed a good turn of speed. ' , Student Prince (A. McGarry) and Manna s Son (E. S. Groati were companions over a mile and a-half 4 tho latter staying on better to finish in front in 4.6. _ Student Prince made plav early, but trotting iar.ltlesslv and handling the track like an experienced hand. Manna's Son gradually wore him down. Student Prince did not appear able to do his best under the track conditions. , , Peter Junior (K. D. Kennerley) V *a« more quickly than Rock Hinton (M. S>. Groat) in a mile and a-quarter run. but the pace in the early stages was very slowRock Hinton moved up at the tur»' and the two sprinted home together, finishing strongly. Mountain Sim (W. Fleming)' and HukUnui (A. D. Hill> were not fully extended over two circuits. Mountain Sun trotted n.t an easy gait and when allowed to step an extra half showed a 2.40 gait. Hukunui. who appeared more docile on the track after her experience on Wednesday, paced smoothly and showed a similar rate of speed over three furlongs. Worthy Kate (A. J. and Young Rodney (C. G. Lee) worked usefully together cer a mile and a-half. trotting home soundly over the last onarter. Worthy Kate handled the noft grass track efficiently, but the long-striding Young Rodney was not so impressive and did not. display the determination that marked his latest dirttrack efforts.

Work on the Sand Track Auto Machine and Peter Pirate used the sand track early, when there was a doubt about the course proper being open, lhey worked separately. A. Brown sending Auto Machine several circuits at a solid clip. Tho Massey Memorial Handicap candidate revelled in his task and handled the heavy track well. However, the footing was verv different to that on the grass track, and. unless conditions improve. Auto Machines prospects of success "will not be viewed favourably. , , Peter Pirate worked approximately two miles and put • plenty of energy into his effort. He sprinted down the back in hne style and was nnxioas to maintain the fast pace. He is in great heart and is workintj better than at any stage of last season. Peter Pirate has not won a race since the Auckland winter meeting of 1932. when ho scored three firsts and a third in four starts. As his lasi win was over a mile and a-quarter, he- will not incur a penalty _in to-morrow'a sprint if he succeeds in winning the August Handicap. Anthony's Gift (W. Willetts) worked two miles unhoppled on the cinder track put considerable dash into a finishing from the quarter-mile post. Anthony's Gift has improved in stamina since racing at the June meeting. . Billy Carbine (G Ph-nns) was not asked for anything serious wlrle trotting over a mile and n-half. Although he has not done a croat. <leul of fast work, he looks in snlendid heart for his engagement in the Koyal Oak Handicap. . , , Mr A. Tronson. starter to the Auckland TroVing Club, stated yesterday that in future the safety number for the front line of horses at Epsom would be reduced to nine Previously 10 horses were despatched from the I'root. and tho new policy will be appreciated by drivers.

DEPARTURES FOR SYDNEY

deputy ruler by marama The three-venr-old Deputy Ruler will be shipped to Sydney by the Mnrama to-day He will niako the trip under the care of T Nash. Huntingdon is already on board, having been shipped at Wellington. BAY TREE'S PLANS CHANGED [jJY TELKCBAPH- —OWN CORRESPONDENT 1 ] WELLINGTON, Thursday Still another change is announced in connection with Bay Tree's trip to Sydney The plan to send him via Auckland has been abandoned, and arrangements were made to-day foi him to be sent from Wellington next week on the Wnnganella. Seniors trip traveller by the Wanganella in tho charge of A. McDonald.

RACING FIXTURES August 26—Hawke'a Bav Hunt Club. September 2—Turftnuki Ilunt Club. September 2 —Otngo Hunt Club. September 8. 9—Marlborough Kucing Club September l'i—Marlon Jockey Club. September l(i—Ashburton County Uncmg September 21. 2tf— Wanrmui Jockey Club. September 21. 23-Ger ildinc Hieing Club. Septembet 30-Kurow Jockey Club. September 30—Foxton Racing Club. September 30—Napier Park Racins Club. October 5, 7—Dunedin Jockey Club. October 6, 7—Otaki Maori Racing Club. October 7, B—Avondale Jockey. Club.