THE MITCHELSON CUP

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21926, 9 October 1934, Page 7

THE MITCHELSON CUP

A DIFFICULT PROBLEM SPIRAL LIKELY FAVOURITE STATE OF TRACK A FACTOR BY ARCHER The fine weather during the past few flnvs has been very beneficial to the iracks at Ellerslie srnd the going should bo much faster for the training operations this morning than it was last v-eek, when the ground was holding and the times recorded were slow. Up to the present there has been no really outstanding work in preparation for the Auckland Racing Club's Spring Meeting on Saturday and Monday, but the arrival of a number of visitors during the week-end hns increased interest in the track doings and with improved conditions there should be some very interesting gallops during the remainder of the week. Special interest will be taken in the work of the. candidates for tho Mitchelson Cup, which is a very open race. So far there are only six of the fourteen at Kllerslie and these comprise Spiral, Limbohm, Baroscope, Gainsfid, Horowhenua and Wee Pat. Spiral is one of the favourites and, as he looks well, he will require only to please in his work to have a very substantial following. In spite of his''failure at Napier Park, Limbohm is also solidly fancied and it is in his favour that he has had the benefit of sufficient racing during the past, few months to make him thoroughly seasoned. Baroscope in Good Form Last year's winner Baroscope is looking a picture after his recent racing at Paeroa, where he registered a first and a second, and now that he is again in winning form he must be treated with respect, as he is handily placed with 8.3. or 81b more than he won with last year. It may not be to Baroscope's advantage if the track becomes firm and he wiTl have a much bett-er chance if the going is soft, a condition of the ground to which he is distinctly partial. Gainsfid, after his winter racing, is one of the best seasoned horses in the field and, although he failed in his races at Paeroa, he was running on well enough at the end to be eonnidered a possibility over the longer distance at Kllerslie. Horowhenua has been racing creditably in the South Island and is an improver who may be a possibility with his light weight. It has yet to be discovered how he "Will run a mile and ahalf but his full-brother Manavrhenua was a fair stayer and it may be the same with Horowhenua, who haa probably yet to show his very best. Korokio and Gold Trail Wee Pat has no form on the flat to recommend her but she stays solidly.. However, that is her only claim to notice in a field like this and she will have to perform; much better than she lias done in her previous races on the flat to have winning prospects. As the result of their forward running at Otaki, Korokio and Gold Trail are likely to advance in favour once it is known for certain that they will be at the meeting. Some doubt appears to esiiit whether they will come north, but a definite announcement should soon be made. Korokio has earned a penalty of Pity for her win - in the Ling Memorial Stakes but she is still nicely placed with 7.9. Over a mile and a-quarter on the first day at Otaki Korokio when in receipt of 181b won and Gold Trail was third, while, over nine furlongs on the second 'day Gold Trail, conceding 9lti, was second and Korokio third. Now Korokio. receives 131b and on the form at Otaki there shoidd not be much to choose between her and Gold Trail at at the weights. Carfex Consistent Red Manfred's failure at Foxton was not inspiring but Carfex, who was fourth last year 'with 8.5, should not he out of it with only 21b more. He has been racing consistently well and is a genuine customer who can be relied upon for a solid performance. Havering's performances at Paeroa were not particularly encouraging, but there may be some hope of him doing better over the longer distance. However, it will be necessary for him to fihow improvement to have winning prospects. Mungatoon and Solarium are likely light--weights. Solarium is on the improve and the pleasing nature of his work at Te Awainutu lately indicates that he may run very prominently. Ike final gallops may shed some light on what at this stage is a very difficult problem. On a dry track Spiral may be the favourite and if the track is soft Baroscope may be as favoured as any. RIDING ENGAGEMENTS JOCKEYS FOR SATURDAY Riding engagements announced for the first day of the Auckland Racing Club's Spring Meeting at Ellerslie next Saturday include: — L. J. Ellis.—Spiral. Jonatluin, Burnish. Pomp, Galilee. H. N. Wiggins.—Solarium, Solomon, Ke'ly, Day Wind. E. Manson.—Baroscope. Ruling King. J. F. Fergus.—Chromadyne, Miss Dazzle. I). J. Burgess.-—Bnmba. H. Long.—Chief Cook, Aubretia. H. Goldfinch.—Kntou. K. Voitre.—Limbohm. W. J. Broughton.—Carfex. R. Home.—Versant, On Parade. . 8. Tremain.—Mungatoon. Munga.cre,, Brit- . »h Columbia, Trevace, Jalldy Karo. H. J. Cammnk.—Glenhaupo, Karangapai. B. H. Sullivan.—Flower Bag. TURF IN AUSTRALIA CAULFIELD CANDIDATES (Received October 8, 6.10 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 8 The New Zealand jockey I. Tucker has arrived in Melbourne. Nightly and Shatter, in charge of D. Jones, are arriving on pclnesday. •J. Daniels rides Titanium and H. Skidmore A:stec in the Caulfield Guineas. G. Browne is engaged to ride Broad Arrow in the Caulfield Cup and E. Britt will ride him in the Melbourne Cup. i Rogilla appeared at Caulfield to-day and looked well. Waikare cantered and looked fit. Waltzing Lily and Nuit d Or have been scratched for the Caulfiela Cup. . p. Verberry arrived in charge or H. B. Lorigan, ~ Silver /Ring is located at Caulfield. MELBOURNE CUP THREE "SCRATCHINGS (deceived October 8. 6.10 p.m.) MELBOURNE. Oct. 8 The following scratching!! |'or the Melbourne Cup are announced: Custodian, Marcus Cicero, Caliente. ', LUCIDUS SOLD The six-yi>ar-old gelding L'ucidue, by Illumination irom Lady Biddy, has been purchased by Mr. W. Thomson, of Te Awamutu, and in now in E. J. Mur'tagb s stable. Lucidtn ban been very disappointing and last season failed to win- a race, although he war, placod in six of his li' BtftttS*