NEW PLYMOUTH HORSES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22211, 11 September 1935, Page 11

NEW PLYMOUTH HORSES

TEAM FOR WANGANUI CHIKARA'S GOOD GALLOP TAHURANGI IN FINE FORM [by TELEGRAPH —OWN correspondent] NEW PLYMOUTH, Tuesday The New Plymouth horses for Wanganni were given their final trials this morning, when tho tracks were heavy after rain overnight. All the fast work took place on the trial grass. H. Dulieu, with Gold Mission. Sporting Song, Mustang and Red Sand, and probably J. O'Neill with Chikara. will leave in tho morning, and R. Barlow with Tahurangi and Refresher in the afternoon. Gold Mission and Mustang were allotted a good working gallop over half a mile. Chikara and Sporting Song both shaped attractively over five furlongs. They ran the first two in 25 2-ss, three in 38s, and tho full distance in 1.6. Sporting Song was slightly in front at the turn, but Chikara finished solidly to beat him by a length. Chikara carried out hm task in fine style and bis failure at the hunt meeting is hard to understand. Sporting Song also shaped well and was not ridden out at the end. Chief Marionetto did easy work on the inside. She looks bright and well, but so far her tasks have been light. Hinky Pinky beat Nugget over three furlongs in 40Ja. Hinky Pinky, a three-year-old filly by Raceful, shaped nicely. Lady Kyra did useful work on the inside. She has quite recovered from the trouble that prevented her from competing at the hunt meeting and bears a healthy appearance. Davistoek and Aussie Ra strode over live furlongs in _ solid stylo, tho last half-mile taking 545. They were allowed to drop out of their Wanganui engagements, but will probably race at Foxton next week. Tahurangi and Refresher did five furlongs in 1.6. Tahurangi handled the wet track in great style and finished full of running. It was a good gallop and draws attention to his prospects at Wanganui. However, there is possibility that he may be reserved for second day. Refresher did not handle the track well, but he looks < lit and should run prominently at Wanganni. Riding engagements include: —S Wilson, Tahurangi; R. W MeTavisb. Sporting Sonu; R. ,J. Flower, Gold Mission, Gold Gleam; P. S. Atkins, probably Refresher; It. W. Savago, Wahine Nui, Carfox, Midacre, Mustang and Waiongona (second day).

HIGHER STAKES OFFERED WAIKATO CLUB'S MEETING [from our own correspondent! HAMILTON, Tuesday Stakes amounting to £2925 were agreed to by the committee of the Waikato Racing Club last evening for the two-day meeting to be held at Te Rnpa on November 16 and 18. The stakes represent an increase of £530, compared with those paid for the corresponding meeting last year, and in no case will the stake be less than £l5O. The increases range from £25 to £. r io. The following officials were appointed For the season:—.Judge, Mr. R. B. Lusk; assistant judge, Mr. J. K. Douglas; handicapper, M r . W. P. Russell; starter, Mr. 11. H Skipwith; clerk of scales, Mr. S. R. Webb; clerk of course. Mr. R. Casey; timekeeper, Mr. W Bl.vth; treasurer, Mr. V. Tyler; auditor, Mr. F. W Luxford; surgeons. Drs. E. T. Rogers and F. D. Pinfold; veterinary surgeon, Dr. W. C. Ring; judicial committee, Messrs. A. E. Manning, H. D. Caro, .1 C. Potts, A. E Sandford and H. Rothery.