RICCARTON GALLOPS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22319, 17 January 1936, Page 7

RICCARTON GALLOPS

ARGENTIC WORKS WELL GOOD SEVEN WITH RONA BAY SILVER RING IMPRESSES [BY TKLEGIt APH —OWN CO It CBRISTCHUUCII, Thursday There was some interesting work at Riccarton to-day by horses booked to race at Trentham next week. On the plough Variant and Roaming were given a strong working gallop over six furlongs. The former will he ridden in the Telegraph Handicap by the Invereargill apprentice C. Wilson. Dollar Prince strode over a mile in 1.45 3-5, the second half in 50s. He is to be ridden on the first day at Trentham by L. J. Ellis. Fracas showed her usual ability by running .six furlongs in ] .15, the last three in 37 2-ss. Impersonator reeled of! half a mile in 51 .'i-ss, and Wild Chase registered a similar task. Paper Slipper, who walked very short, was let off with a circuit at half-pace. Sky Pilot and Rival Shot sprinted three furlongs in 36 3-ss, the former finishing in front. Wine Card easily accounted for Wharetnana and Malvasia at the end of five furlongs in 1.5 3-5. The firstnamed will make a trip to Trentham for the third day. Argentic and Rona Bay were companions in an attractive gallop over seven furlongs in 1.29, tho first halfmile in 50 3-ss, and tho last half in 525. There was not much between them at the finish. Rona Ray completed her task very solidly. She should not be disgraced among the good class horses she will meet at Trentham. Studley Royal covered five furlongs in 1.4 4-5. He will be ridden at Trentham by A. Messervy. Knockfin left six furlongs behind in 1.16 3-5, the last three in 39 3-ss. It has now been decided that M. Kirwan will ride her in the Telegraph Handicap. Tunneller, joined by Final Shot at the six, ran seven furlongs in 1.31.

Rebel Chief's Effort Silver Ring renewed acquaintance with the track and, with Rebel Chief as u mate, was responsible for an excellent effort over six furlongs. The pair were together until ncaring the post, when Silver Ring drew away to record 1.14 4-5, Rebel Chief taking 1.16. Silver Ring was ridden out by G. Humphries, but Kirwan, on Rebel Chief, was not severe on his mount over the last part. Silver Ring's display left no doubt as to his forward condition, and ho will he a formidable candidate in the Wellington Cup. Rebel Chief, although well beaten, gave a good display and should race well in the Anniversary Handicap, in which he will bo ridden by Kirwan, and not by L. J. Ellis, as previously announced. Golden Dart, under a pull, was too good for Lord Masham over half a mile in 50 4-ss. The former w ill be ridden by M. Caddy in the Apprentices' Plate and should race prominently. On the grass Custos and Cerne Abbas ran five furlongs well in 1.2 1-5, both finishing strongly. Great Star, looking remarkably well, covered six furlongs in 1.15 3-5, the last three in 38 3-ss. He was ridden by H. Hibberd, who will have the mount on him in the Telegraph Handicap. Half-Mile by Violenta Violenta reeled off half a mile in 50 2-ss. Kemal Pasha sprinted three furlongs in 38s. This was Lis first fast work since- returning front the recent southern meetings, but he should be fit for the second day at Trentham. In addition to Sisterina, M. C'onza brought back to Riccarton from Grey mouth Linoleum and Theatin, and both are to be tried as hurdlers. The former had his first lesson over the pony jumps to-day. Crash, with Pahu as a schooling mate, jumped two hurdles well. It is intended to race him in brush hurdle events, and to later tackle steeplechasing with him. Cheap Money appeared as an acceptor for the Telegraph Handicap, but will not be sent to Trentham. I). Cotton has received Arena and Free Roso to train on behalf of their Hokitika owner, Mr. J. Adamson. T. Lloyd did not return south after racing Tout le Monde, Invoice and Silver .Test at the Manawatu, Marton and Stratford meetings, and his charges will be at Trentham this week. Ranelagh is now being hacked about, with F. Holmes' team, and another effort is to be made later in tho year to make a hurdler of him.

VISITOR FOR SALES G. PRICE'S DEPARTURE (Received January l(i. 0.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, Jan. 1G The prominent trainer G. Price leaves for New Zealand to-morrow to attend the yearling sales at Trenthairi. lIAWERA TRACK NEWS FAST SPRINT BY NOTIUM [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] lIAWERA. Thursday All of the Hawera candidates for Trentham were galloped this morning, the most impressive being Notium. Ihe galloping was done on the trial grass, which after recent heavy rain was tho slowest it has been since the spring. AVhonuakura obtained a slight advantage over Notium at the start of three furlongs, but the latter was oil terms with his companion at the finish in a tick under 30s. It was an exceptionally fast sprint considering the state of tho track. Both horses went pleasingly. Aga Khan ran tho best gallop of tho morning to finish three lengths in front of Seamond over six furlongs in 1.18. Aga Khan was going fairly comfortably over the concluding stages. Seamond disappointed, for she had a decided advantage in tho weights. She will be ridden at Trentham by R. Webby. Knock-Out was going' better than 1,0 wen berg at the close of six furlongs in 1.18 1-5. Knock-Out is again working particularly well. So far a rider lias not been secured for Lowenberg in the Wellington Cup. Brilliancy was never fully extended when sent half a mile with Master Limond in 54 2-os. Brilliancy could have done much better. Carfox finished a length in front of Gay Chief over live furlongs in 1.4. Cav Chief worked lazily and is not ft good track galloper. Difficulty is being found in obtaining a suitable rider for him in the Wellington Stakes. Le Grand and Glenthrawn sprinted three furlongs in Mis. For a similar distance Supreme Court recorded iiOjs. Alchemic went six furlongs in 1.22 1-5, going fast over the last three in 37Js. Bantry and Kentucky Song, picked up by Waiongona after goijig a furlong, covered five furlongs in 1.4 .'3-5, Bantry finishing a neck in front of Kentucky Song. Onewhetu ran the last three furlongs of a round in 40 l-ss. March Alone ran half a mile in s.'):Js. Ingenuity sprinted home the last two furlongs of a round in 26 2-ss. RuaI'orin gave a good display over a round of the schooling hurdles. Clembroney beat Our Selection over three furlongs in 395. Silver Wings sprinted two furlongs in 26Js.