RICCARTON TRIALS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22261, 8 November 1935, Page 9

RICCARTON TRIALS

THE FINAL GALLOPS VINTAGE AND KILTOWYN PAPER SLIPPER'S HALF-MILE [by TKLEGRArn—own corresponiiknt] CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday The final gallops to-day for the New Zealand Cup meeting were carried out in most unseasonable weather. Fortunately for the early morning workers, rain, which fell during the night, ceased when proceedings opened and fine conditions prevailed until shortly after the breakfast interval, when a heavy hailstorm stopped work for a period and mado the atmosphere very cold; The outside of the course proper was open and, although the going was reasonably good early it became holding when it was cut up. The times for the early gallops were in consequence much better than after breakfast, owing to the state of the surface -and to the absence of wind. Later in the morning the horses met a strong bend wind from, the half-mile post home. Therefore, from a comparative standpoint the morning's operations did not carry the value usually attached to the final workouts. Paper Slipper and Wild Chase ran a smart four furlongs in 48 3-ss, which was not approached during the morning. The pair were together a furlong from home, but Paper Slipper then gradually drew away and was over two lengths in front at the finish. Hororata, assisted in the concluding stages by Sky Pilot, covered seven furlongs in 1.35 l-ss, the latter finishing in front. Fracas Goes Well Fracas impressed by galloping a mile in 1.46. Bun Fight followed over the same ground in 1.46 2-5. Astraea and Rival Shot ran half a mile in 51 4-ss. and Tail Light easily beat Slasher over seven furlongs in 1.37. Cuddle (L. J. Ellis); Sunee and Walton Park were associated over a mile and a-quarter. They went off slowly and completed the last mile in 1.50 1-5. Cuddle and Sunee were almost abreast turning for home, with Walton Park tailed off, but the last-named ran on well and finished a neck in front of Cuddle, with Sunee about five lengths away. This was a good gallop on the part of Cuddle, who was always going well within herself. Walton Park was struggling in the rear until he made his run at the end and showed that he could stay on solidly. Sunee went well for a mile only. Dawning Light reeled off half a mile in 51 4-ss. This is an improving filly, who is expected to raco well at the meeting. Tooley Street and Hunting Bag galloped seven furlongs in 1.34 2-5. Girl Guido and Glowlight covered a mile in 1.51. Girl Guide has had a solid preparation for her Oaks engagement. Ferscn and Lowenberg attracted attention by galloping seven furlongs in 1.30 2-ss, the best of the morning over the distance. Going Gay and Ayresleigh ran six furlongs in 1.21. Similar time was recorded by Princess Doreen and Haut Monde, who finished well clear 'of Big Dook. A Sound Six Furlongs Sea Fox and Rebel Star were together in front of McHeath at the end of six furlongs in 1.18 3-5, time that was not bettered during the morning. Heritage finished well clear of Vancstep after covering a useful mile in 1.47. Dollar Princo gave Bereft a big break and was alongside her at the end of six furlorigs in 119 2-5. Document and Custos sprinted three furlongs in 39 3-ss. Kow Tow and Cerne Abbas ran down the straight, Kow Tow finishing in front. Rose of Tralee and Joyous covered six furlongs in 1.19 3-5. Southdown and Polydora went six furlongs in 1.19 2-5. Southdown wafe in front until nearing the post, when Polydora put in a fast run and had a slight advantage at the post. Half-mile ' tasks were executed by Courtyard and Doctor Duthie in 53 2-ss, Madam Pompadour in 53 3-ss, Travenna in 545, Golden Dart and Blaeklead in 555, Hine Ra in 52 3-ss, Pelmet and Dover Patrol in 525, Haste Away and Sir Hugh in 52 3-ss, Grand Review in 52 2-ss, Manetho in 535, Invoice and Silver Jest in 51s, Jolly Beggar and Glenavon in 535. Caliente reeled off five furlongs in 1.5, the last half-mile in 51 2-ss. Gay Crest and Tout le Monde ran fivo furlongs in 1.7. Bon Tray beat Rose Val over the same distance in 1.6 2-5. Steeton's Easy Mile Chaste ran a mile in 1.49 1-5, and Steetori executed a similar task in 1.51, time that was equalled by Quietjy and Silver Sight. Chidden beat Orris over a like journey in 1.49. Penelope covered seven furlongs in 1.37 2-5, Riptide and Gold Cross occupying 1.40. Kiltowvn nnd Vintage were associated over a mile and a-quarter, running tho last mile in 1.48 1-5, the last half in 54 l-ss. Vintage was in front for most of the journey and was going easily nearing tho post, but Kiltowyn, who was hard ridden from tho top, got up in tho last stride to have a head advantage crossing the line. Vintage again went- "well and, although ho has not had recent racing, he has executed moro solid work than most of his Cup opponents, and is expected to bo in evidence at tho business end of Saturday's long journey. Kiltowyn, who has never shone in soft going,' responded well at the finish. Tho pair met practically at even weights, but there will be a 'difference of 201b. in Kiltowyn's favour in the Cup. Superex and Alma reeled off fivo furlongs in 1.4 4-5, finishing together. Plato ran seven furlongs in 1.34. Guarantee and Tuirau Guarantee and Tuirau were sent a mile and a-quarter, completing the last mile in 1.51, with Guarantee slightly in front at the finish. Argentic and Haere Tonu wont a mile in 1.46 3-5. Argentic again went pleasingly. On tho No. 7 grass Silver Streak and Knockfin wore to have galloped six furlongs together, but while they were being walked to tho post a severe hail shower fell and instead of waiting for Knockfin, who was not mounted at tho time, tho rider of Silver Streak decided to move on alouo. Knockfin followed later, going frcelv. Crariford and Concert Pitch executed a similar task under restraint in 1.8. . Rod Sun and Arctic Star jumped two brush hurdles twice in faultless manner. Black Duke and Joppa Wore given similar schooling. Nocturnus and Monastic also jumped well. BAY OF ISLANDS CLUB TOTALISATOR FACILITIES [from our own correspondent] PUKEKOHE, Thursday Tho executive of tho Franklin Racing Club decided last evening to have an improved type of dividend indicator installed for tho Bay of Islands meeting at Pukekohe on November 23. The indicator is said to surpass any yet seen in tho province. Two new members, Messrs. I. Brown, Pukekohe, and E. 11. Poison, Pukckawa, wore elected. TROTTING FIXTURES November 12, 14, 15—Now Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club. November 23, 30—Forbury Park Trotting Club. December 7—New Brighton Trotting Club.