TRIALS AT RICCARTON

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21845, 6 July 1934, Page 9

TRIALS AT RICCARTON

WELLINGTON CANDIDATES GOOD GALLOP BY DAVOLO [by TELEGRArH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] CHRISTCHUKCH, Thursday Training operations at Riccarton today were considerably delayed bv a hard frost, and the tracks were not considered fit to work on until nearly mid-day. The majority of the horses engaged at the Wellington meeting were worked, and, considering the conditions, somq fair times were recorded. lioyai Amphora strode over six furlongs in 1.18 3-5, the lust half-mile in 50 i-ss. He is to bo ridden at Trentham by G. Humphries. Moonbeam broke away from Davolo commencing a similar task and was two lengths in front at the half-mile, Davolo then made a forward move and, drawing up tg the filly a furlong from home, finished in front in the good time of 1.17 1-5. tho last three furlongs in 37 £-ss. Both showed encouraging form. Imperial Spear was a neck in front of l?ebel Star at the end of seven furlongs in 1.33. Rebel Star could have done better, but his mate nevertheless gave an attractive display, and is undoubtedly a most improved galloper. Royal Limpnd covered seven furlongs at an even pace in 1.35. He is to bo ridden at Trentham by G. Salt, who was successful on him at Wingatui last month. His stablemate Madam Pompadour ran five furlongs with Strong Light in 1.4 4-5. A rider has not yet been secured for her. Thurina (A. E. Ellis) and Verden (L. <T. Ellis) wore companions in a useful task over a mile and u-quarter. Verden had too much pace for his companion over the first half of the journey, but there was not much between them at the finish, with Verden still half a, length in front. The time was 2.15 2-5, the first half-mile taking 53 1-53 and the homo half 545. This time, on a sticky track, has to be considered good for two jumpers, and in the case of Thurina his work was very pleasing, and he trotted off without showing signs of any soreness. Ho will probably be allotted similar fast work before his race next Tuesday, but it is not intended to give him any more schooling. Verden g;ivo a display that would do credit to a handicap aspirant, and his prospects at Trentham will not need to bo regarded too lightly. Shatter and Nightly gave an idea of their present order by reeling oIT half a mile in 50s. Nightly went very well, while Shatter showed his ability to como to hand quickly after a spell. Custodian and Two No Trumps ran five furlongs in 1.6. The former finished strongly and could have improved on tho time. Their stable-mate Control was given a similar task, hitting out freely in tho strange going. He has settled down a good deal, but there is still room for improvement in his behaviour, and in all probability he will be taken to Sydney in tho hope that the travelling and racing there will have a beneficial effect. If he goes he will be sent back for the New Zealand Cup meeting. Shatter, too, may, be taken across by Jones, Silver Ring was responsible for a smart sprint along tho hack stretch, covering three furlongs in 375, with A. E. Ellis in the saddle. Sea Fox and First View were given useful work over linlf a mile. Tim former has made marked improvement in the past few weeks, and will now _be allotted more serious tasks. First View cannot boast of much size, but is well put together, and gives every indication of being n smart sprinter. Gay Jim acted as schooling master for Cannibal and Jolly Beggar, the trio jumping two hurdles in the straight twice. Cannibal jumped big, but very satisfactorily, while Jolly Beggar gave a remarkably good display for a beginner. He was given a few rounds of the schooling ring on the previous day. Tip Tree, who has been in steady work at Now Brighton Bince he raced on tlie West Coast at Easter, renewed his acquaintance with Riccarton today, tho visit being made for the purpose of trying him out as a hurdler. He refused to cross the first hurdle in the straight and was then tried in the schooling ring, but again refused, mounted and unmounted. Lady Zephyr, who was expected to rejoin the active brigade, shortly, ran foul of a wire fence recently and, as she received injuries which will take time to overcome, it has been decided to retiro her to _ tho stud. This Robespierre filly has at times shown the possession of plenty of speed, but has been most unlucky, and was never able to show her real ability owing to meeting with mishaps, • which seemed to occur just when she was approaching ljer right form. ' ,