TRACK TRIALS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21885, 22 August 1934, Page 9

TRACK TRIALS

FAST SPRINTS ON DIRT PROLETARIAN AND RED HOPE CIMARRON'S TWO MILES BY ABAYDOS By shading Red Hope in a hard finish at the end of a mile and a-half, the three-year-old Proletarian was responsible for a splendid effort at Epsom yesterday morning, while the easy manner in which Cimarron accounted for Kewpie's Triumph at the finish of two miles demonstrated that he is in fine form again. Gumdigger also gave a solid display for a mile and a-half. The dirt track, which had dried well, was in good order. Red Hope (L. McMahon), Proletarian (I. R. Morrison) and Worthy Chief (G. Paton) left the mile and a-half post as named. Worthy Chief being a trifle slow in hitting his straps. Over the final circuit Red Hope and Proletarian set a merry clip and in a very sound finish the three-year-old just headed the Whangarei horse in, 3.32 2-5. Proletarian was just behind Red Hope as the latter passed the mile in 2.26, and he tackled the leader :n the straight, finishing very gamely and truly to clock 1,6 for his last half, a fine effort. Red Hope, having his first work in company since the Auckland June meeting, put plenty of dash into his finishing effort and his half in 1.6 2-5 shows that he is in good form. Worthy Chief, who was handy for a mile and a-quarter, faded in the last furlong, taking 3.34 for the journey. Kewpie's Triumph (J. Gee) and Cimarron (I. R. Morrison) were associated over two miles, and Cimarron, who finished with a fine turn of speed, won comfortably in 4.12. Kewpie's Triumph took the lead from the jump-out, but set no pace, the first mile taking 2.26. TJie next half was run in 1.10, Cimarron being on Kewpie's Triumph's wheel. They raced together at a solid clip into the straight, where Cimarron drew away to register 1.6 for his last half. Cimarron worked very freely and did not show any inclination to pull in the early stages. As he was not really at top until approaching the quarter-mile post, his time for the final section was particularly smart. Kewpie's Triumph, who took 4.43, wa3 in a lazy mood, but brightened up to run his last mile in 2.17. It is in his favour that ho is a much better horse in a race than on the track. Gumdigger's Mile and a-Hall Gumdigger (G. Webb) worked a mile and a-half in 3.29 3-5, but could have done better, as he was easing up at the finish. He ran the middle half in 1.8 2-5, and the first mile and a-quarter in 2.53 1-5. Gumdigger has done well since going into Webb's stable and is in splendid racing condition. Wilma Dillon (L. Mitchell) was not hurried in the early stages of a mile and a-half, but registered 1.7 2-5 for the last half mile. He paced in finp style. Star Pronto (B. Dyer) began two seconds ahead of Free Logan (A. W. Broughton) to go a mile and a-half, but he shied away from the rails after passing the half-mile post and broke badly, leaving Free Logan to complete the task alone in 3.32. Free_ Logan, who ttsually goes away quickly in his work, was held in check early, but showed plenty of dash to run the second half in 1.8 and the last mile in 2.18. Star Pronto was worked steadily over two rounds after recovering his balance, but did not attempt to go fast. Kewpie's Crest (K. Bell) and Autumn Lu (G. H. Stubbs) set off for a mile and a-half, but the latter broke early and the colt was eased until she settled down. They ran the last mile together in 2.26, Autumn Lu trotting more solidly on the final circuit. Red Eagle (L. McMahon) was worked over four laps. Her display was not impressive, her best half being 1.15, but she did not maintain a steady gait. Red Eagle is 'a fine looking mare, by Travis Axworthy, and when she develops solidness may be a useful trotter.

After beginning slowly from the mile and a-half post, Singing Bird (A. W. Broughton) improved to trot the last mile and a-quarter in 3.5 8-5. She hit out solidly over the last half in 1.31 J, but was tiring at the finish.

Mountain Sun (W. Fleming) set out to run a mile and a-half, but when going very fast after trotting a mile in 2.28, he made a bad break and was pulled up. Mountain Sun was working well behind Singing Bird, but in endeavouring to head her he broke up.

Glendore Reappears Glendore (A. McGarry) waß given strong work over four circuitß. This was his first appearance on the track this season, but he bears a bright muscular appearance. Since he last raced he has been doing service as a drover's hack and he has certainly taken no harm from it. . ' Manna's Son (E. S. Groat) was allotted strong work over several circuits, finishing up with a mile in 2.28. He did his work freely and finished on well. _ • - > Mattie Herbilwyn (R. Saunders, jun.). after working two mile 3 comfortably in 5.15, set off to sprint another half mile, but before reaching the quarter-mile post she left her feet and took 1.17 for the half, the same time as she registered for the last half of her two miles effort. Realty (E. S. Groat) was given a steady two miles with a sharp dash home. He revelled in his work and hit out solidly when allowed to increase the speed.Silver Watch (L. Mahoney) went leisurely over the early part of a mile and a-half, but ran the last six furlongs at a 2.22 clip. He appears to be lazy, but does not lack courage, when it comes to finishing. Auto Machine (A. Brown) was not set an exacting task while working behind Kelson Luvan (C. G. Lee) for the first mile. and a-quarter of a mile and a-half. When allowed to move up smartly in the straight Auto Machine soon had the measure of his companion. He easily ran the last few furlongs at a shade better than a 2.20 gait. Direct Line (G. Paton) was given starting practice and acquitted himself very creditably. He was not timed while working a steady mile. PURCHASE FOR JAPAN A CAMBRIDGESHIRE WINNER The four-year-old horse Raymond, by Gainsborough, who last year won the Priucess of Wales' #takes and the Cambridgeshire Handicap in England, was last month sold by Sir Abo Bailey, for. shipment to Japan. Raymond had failed to win a race this season. GOOD ADELAIDE FILLY ALINURA'S SPRING PROGRAMME Alinura. who was the best two-year-old in Adelaide last season, made a good start for the new senßon when she won the Adelaide Guineas last Saturday. A busy programme has been mapped out for her. Her next etart will Tje in the Port Adelaide Guineas on September 15, and she will thon be taken to Melbourne to run in the Edward Manifold Stakes at Flemington on October 6. The owner-trainer H. Jenkins has ambitions to win the South Australian Derby, and after racing at Flemington Alinura will bo returned home for the classic. Whether she wins or loses that race she is to go back to Melbourne to take her place in the field for the Oaks, a race that has been won now and again by Adelaide fillies. Alinura is by King of Mirth from Menura.

THE KING IN SCOTLAND VICTORY AT RACE MEETING Hamilton Park racecourse, familiarly described as the "Scottish Goodwood," lived up to its title on July 14 on the occasion of the visit of the King and Queen. Their Majesties, who were in residence at Holyrood Palace, broke their journoy from Edinburgh to lunch with Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, the chief steward of the meeting. The racecourse is in the grounds of the former Hamilton Palace. The club enclosure. Tattersall's, and the cheaper rings were thronged with "Glasgow holiday makers, who gave Their Majesties a right royal welcome as they drove up the course from the six furlongs post. This was not the first occasion of a royal visit to a Scottish race meeting, as Their Idajesties honoured the Lothians Racing Club at Musselburgh by their presence a few years ago, when Lord Rosebery, as senior steward, was the host. The King, who had expressed the wish that his visit to Hamilton Park should be an informal one, and that there should be nothing of an official nature about the proceedings, mixed freely with racegoers in the paddock and club enclosure. , Four horses carried the Royal colours during the afternoon, but only one managed to win, this being the three-year-old Slam, who took the Jjarkhall Plate. When it was seen that the colt had settled the opposition, there was loud and prolonged cheering as he galloped past the post. TROTTING FIXTURES ' August 25—Auckland Trotting Club, September I—New Brighton Trotting Club. September 8— Wellington Trotting Club. September 29—Metliven Trotting Club.