ELLERSLIE TRAINING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22349, 21 February 1936, Page 9

ELLERSLIE TRAINING

REREATU SPRINTS WELL PSYCHOLOGIST ALSO PLEASES SOLID FIVE BY VALSPEAR Training operations were carried out under ideal conditions at Ellerslie yesterday. The fast work was recorded on tlu No. 1 grass, where the polos were out 10ft. The best gallops of the morning were credited to llereatu, Psychologist, Valspear, Sir Abb ai)d Gay Marigold. Roman Mascot ran the last round of a mile and a-quarter in 2.1 4-5. She was going nicely throughout. Palardo sprinted half a mile in 52 l-ss. She continues to go soundly and is improving in condition. Lady Yule ran half a mile in 54s without beim: bustled. Kelly, on the outside, was going better than Courthaven at tho end of seven furlongs in 1.33 1-5, after taking 41s for the first three. On Parade had a slight advantage of Knight of Australia at the end of a round in 1.55, tho last six furlongs in 1.19 2-5. Both worked well, especially On Parade. Gascille was ridden out to record 1.34 2-5 for seven furlongs. It was a satisfactory effort, as he has done little fast work since his return to thd track. Wee Pat was in front of Tea Chat at the end of live furlongs in 1.7 2-5. Bavora and Lone Flier left half a milo belli ml in 52 2-ss.

llereatu and Psychologist ran their first two furlongs in 24 4-5s and finished fivti furlongs <in terms in 1.3 2-5, the best of the morning. Rereatu was going the stronger at the end. Valspear, after running the first two in 25 2-5, completed five furlomis in 1.4. He is doing all his work in attractivo style. Persian Lady went leisurely over six furlongs in 1.31 4-5. Solas covered five furlongs in 1.5. She went niceiy and api»ears to be making some improvement.

Fleetwind was responsible for five furlongs in 1.5 3-5, but did not work as freely as she does when galloped in company. Gray Broney was a length in front of Te Broney at the end of a circuit in 1.55, the last seven furlongs in 1.34 2-5. Gay Broney hit out well and To Broney, on the outside, also did nicely for one of iber class. Slir Abb was just in front of Gay Marigold at the end of six furlongs in 1.17 4-5. Sir Abb worked nicely and ran on well at the finish. With the assistance of King Mestor over the last six furlongs, Vera Acre covered a circuit in 1.55 2-5, the last half-mile in 53 2-ss. She is in excellent condition for coming engagements.

Itoyal Appellant placed seven furlongs behind in 1.34 2-5. He is inclined to loaf, but was going on well when given a reminder near the finish. Gay Princess and the Spear Dance — Maveelish mare were on terms at the end of five furlongs in 1.7 2-5. Neither was ridden out. Whirlmint came right away from Te Kapia at the finish of a round in 1.56 1-5, the last seven furlongs taking 1.34 4-5. Whirlmint is giving indications that she possesses some staying ability and her recent worl& has been of an improved nature. United and Spearcourt sprinted half a mile in 52 3-ss. Captain Bruce beat Ruling King over a similar distance in 545. United (G. Sager) cleared four pony hurdles in satisfactory style, although he cot too close to the first. Ruling King (D. Craddock) jumped •two hurdles cleanly. NOTABLE BROOD MARE PROGENY WIN £50,000 The brood mare Athasi, the winnings of whose progeny have now exceeded £50,000, is said to be looking younger than ever, although foaled in 1917. She is in foal to Blandford and is going to Umichvar this season. She has a yearling colt foal by Blandford, who is a brother to Trigo, Harinero, Primero and Harina, and is said to show extraordinary promise and to be one of the best foals Athasi has produced. NEW PLYMOUTH HORSES DAVISTOCK LOOKING WELL [BT TELEGRAPH OWN CORRESPONDENT] NEW PLYMOUTH. Thursdny

Some useful work was accomplished at New Plymouth this morning, when the tracks were in good order. 'Glenvane was not hurried to register 1.38 4-5 for seven furlongs hitting out freely all the way. His recent form has been disappointing, but he will have a chance to make amends at Opunake. Prince Reno worked strongly on the inside grass He looks in great order and should shape well at Opunake. Davistock, who looks a picture, bowled over a mile and a-quarter at an easy three-quarter pace. Nothing strenuous has been asked of him since be rac§d at New Plymouth. Courtega was always going comfortably to finish a length in front of Red Fox at the conclusion of six furlongs in 1.20, the last five occupying 1.6}. Courtega and Glenvane are engaged at Te Aroha but is dependent noon their showings at Opunake next Wednesday. WORK AT TE AROHA GOOD MILE BY GAY ROSE [ 1)V TKI.KC.It A I'll —OWN COR R ESI "ON I) E N 'l' | TE AROHA. Thursday l'he inside grass track was available foi fast work at Te Aroha this morning, when the going was rather heavy. Bonnie Song and Heatherland were on terms at the end of five furlongs in 1.6. the former hitting out very freely. Royal Secret ran six furlongs in 1.18 2-5. while Mungatoon had a slight advantage over Madelon at the end of five furlongs in 1.5 2-5. King Brierly began better than Gay Rose at the commencement of a mile gallop, but Gay Rose ran up to him at the end of five furlongs and finished in front to record 1.48. It vvrs a good effort ofi the part of Gay Rose. Mungacro and Lagoon finished together at the end of six furlongs in 1.20 Libra, with a substantial weight up. ran half a mile in 535. Keith Lu, who has evidently recovered from his recent ailment, worked usefully over a couple of rounds. Gay Egypt was slightly in front of Golden Sheila at the end of three furlongs along the back in 395. Ekanui beat an un-named King Lu mare over five furlongs in 1.5. Hosskotoon ran four furlongs in 53 3-ss. RETURN OF LIMBOHM fi v TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT) WELLINGTON, Thursday Liuibohin has returned from Australia and has been sent out for a spell. f. R. George did not take Brown Pearl to Woodville lor to-morrow's races.