TRIALS AT RICCARTON

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21717, 5 February 1934, Page 7

TRIALS AT RICCARTON

CANDIDATES FOR DUNEDIN GALLOP BY SILVER RING KING MARCH AND SOUTHDOWN [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday Track and climatic conditions at Riccarton to-day were conducive to fast times, and some interesting work by horses booked to raco at Dunedin next week was witnessed. No. 6 grass track was in most use, while a few gallops were executed on tho plough. On the plough. High Rank and Wild Sky strode over seven furlongs in 1.35, and Heather Glow registered similar time. On the grass, Cleaner and Red Dance finished together at tho end of sevon furlongs in 1.33, and Cup Bearer ran half-a-mile under restraint in 525. Sam Smith and Star Raider covered six furlongs in 1.16 3-5, the latter giving a pleasing display. Grampian and Water Polo ran over the Bamo ground in 1.16 4-5. Grampian has shown marked improvement lately. Custodian and Dollar Princo took 1.17 for the same journey the last three in 38 2-ss. Trumpet Blast and ITinneller reeled of! five furlongs in 1.3, the former finishing slightly in front. ' Silver Ring (G. Humphries) was not Eeriously ridden at any part of seven furlongs occupying 1.30, tho last six in I.IG and tho last three in 395. Silver Ring has done everything right, since the Wellington meeting and should be very fit at Wingatui. King March finished a neck in front of Southdown at tho end of six furlongs in

1.16 2-5. Tho hitter is a eurprise acceptor for tho Dunedin Cup. L. J, Ellis has been engaged to rido King March in that race. The fastest time among tho after-break-fast workers was recorded by Gaysome. who reeled off six furlongs in 1.13 4-5, tho last three in 37 3-53. This filly has' staged somo excellent track essays during the past fortnight and will be an interesting contestant in the open six furlongs event at Wingatui on Thursday. The Bailiff finished in front of Bowlands, with Importance tailed off, after completing six furlongs in 1.17 2-5, tho last three in 39 2-sa. Imporfanco is invariably a poor track galloper, but her display on this occasion was very weak. Croupier, assisted by Marcus Cicero for six furlongs, covered seven furlongs in 1.29 2-5, tho last six taking 1.15 1-5. They finished together, both Bhaping very well. Doiran beat Rational 11. over six furlongs in 1.17 1-5, the last three in 38 3-ss. Silver Sight was half-a-length in front of Some Shamble at the epd of a mile in 1.42 2-5. Tho new arrival. Courtyard, accompanied them for tho last six furlongs and finished close up. Vintage and Concentrate were sent (hit to gallop a rrtile together, but Concentrate quickly tailed, off and was of little use to hi 3 mate, who was always under restraint to record 1.41 2-5 for the journey, the last threo furlongs taking 38 2-ss. Vintage again impressed. Davolo easily accounted for Gay Robe over six furlongs in 1.17 2-5.

Great Star, Grand Review and Double Shot were let off with useful work over six furlongs. King March has been nominated for the Midsummer Handicap at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meeting.

WANGANUI WEIGHTS MEETING ON FEBRUARY 15 [BY TEI.ECR.VPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION] ' WELLINGTON, Sunday The following weights have been declared for the first day of the Wanganui Jockey Club's meeting to be held on February 15 and 17:— WESTMERE HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £IOO, about ll miles.—Knollmere. 10.11; Ruanui, 10.5; G'hocksay, 9.11: High Grader, 9.8; Air Laddie. 9.6; Blacksmith. 9.5; Royal Acre, Silent Bill, 9.4; Easterly. Vitaphone, 9.3; Arikitea, Manuiri, 9.2: Invictus, 9.0. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of £IOO, for two nnd three-year-oldt>, 5 fur.—Etiquette, 9.0; No Doubt, 8.5; Ingenuity. 7.11; Note Issue. 7.8; Waipiro. Flaxen, 7.3; Canopy, 7.2: Windscreen. Waiwhetu, 7.0.

VICTORY HACK HANDICAP, of £IOO 1 mile 110yds.—Pango, 9.0; Davistock, St, Clara. B. 8; Hunting Lodge, 8.6; Blue Boy 5.3: Ralphyllis, Sir Romeo. 8.1; Whetuma, 7.11; Rust, 7.8: Indefinite. Lallu Quex, 7.6; Benedictine, 7.0.

TAYFOKTH HANDICAP, of £3 each, with £IOO added, 7i fur.—Farmer, 9.10; All Humbug. 9.7; Knollmere. 9.3; Emotion. 9.0: Ida Merlins, 8.9; Hunt The Slipper. 8.0; Arvada. 8.5; Korokio, 0.3: Headmistress. B.Q. EARLE STAKES, of £175, U miles.— Plateau, 9.0; Asa Khan. 8.13; All Humbug. S.o; Count Palatine. 8.5; Prince Colossus. 7.12; Chopin, 7.9; Senegal, 7.5. FLYING HANDICAP, of £125, 6 fur.— Souchong, 9.6; Royal Hunting, 8.13; Refresher. 7.13; Porotiti, Tiger Gain. 7.12: Royal Routine, 7.8; Arvada, 7.2; The Tiger, Korokio, 7.0. PETRE HACK HANDICAP, of £3 each with £IOO added, U fur.—Diagano. 9.1'; Pin die. Land Tax, Arena, 8.8; All Spirit. Merry Way, 8.3; Boon, Rapaiahara. 8.2. Artful Dodger, 7.11; No Doubt, 7.9; ArcticKegion, Hatuma, 7:3; Alcides. Leo Colossus. Indefinite. Benedictine, Bell Broney, Paparua, Kaola. Matorni. 7.2 WALLA WALLA'S VISIT COMING EARLY IN MARCH A letter from Mr. L. S. Martih, owner of tho Sydney pacing champion Walla Walla, stating that ho would leave Sydney by tho first steamer in March, was received this week by tho secretary of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club in Christchurcli. Mr. Martin said Walla Walla was in excellent order and ho expected him to reach the zenith of his form in New Zealand. Ho did not consider it advisable to arrive too Boon before the Easier meeting at Addington .for tho reason that tho change of climate might eventually nfTect Walla Walla, and fio by delaying his departure for New Zealand as long 115, March ho would minimise tho risk of th 6 horse feeling the effects of tho chango by tho timo of tho mooting. TARANAKI REIIANDICAPS [nv TKIjEGJUPH—I'KKSS association] WELLINGTON, Sunday The following rehandicaps have been declared for tho Tarftnaki Jockey Club's meeting on Thursday:— Waitnra Hurdles. —Riotous, 10.6. _ , Ngumotu Juvenile Handicap.—All Spirit, Flying Handicap.—Souchong, 9.9. Taranaki Cup.—Alloy, 7.9. Mimi High-wpight Handicap.—Arvada. 8.5. Timaru Hack Handicap.—Phoon, 9.1. DRIVER DISQUALIFIED [nv tet.eorArn —pkf.ss association] CIIRISTCIIURCH. Saturday A! a meeting of tho iudicial committee of tlio New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club this afternoon, L. A. Maidens, driver of Illuo Mountain in tho Linwood Handicap, was disqualified for three months for interference with Silver de Oro, driven by G. McKendry. TROTTING FIXTURES February 17. 21 —Auckland Trotting Club. February 24—New Brighton Trotting Club.