TURF IN AUSTRALIA

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22389, 8 April 1936, Page 11

TURF IN AUSTRALIA

TETER TAN'S GOOD MILE HIGH BEATS VALIANT CHIEF EGMONT AND SALAMANDER (Received April 7, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 7 On the Randwick course proper today, with trestles 80 feet out, Gold Rod (M. McCarten) led Treasure Trove over six furlongs in 1.215, going comfortably throughout. Sylvandale and Jovial Son covered nine furlongs in 2.4. Sylvandale was not very impressive. Spear Prince strode easily over a mile in 1.53, Mananui being allotted a similar task. Golden Chance was not hurried to record 1.8 for five furlongs. Egmont, although he went wide round the turns and gave Fanfare a start, finished a head in front of the latter at the end of seven furlongs, run in 1.33J —an attractive effort.

Kuvera gave Cano Grass five or six lengths' start and nearly caught him in recording 1.19 for six. This was good work on Kuvera's part. Gay Blonde and Golden Gate went together over six furlongs in 1.21£, the latter going the better. Oro gave Collstar two seconds' start and caught him at the end of four furlongs. Oro took 1.46 for a mile and Collstar, 1.48. At Victoria Park, High (A. R. Knox), Valiant Chief (K. Voitre) and Hall Mark (J. R. Tyler) galloped six furlongs on tho outside of the course proper in 1.16. High beat Valiant Chief definitely, with Hall Mark throe or four lengths back. Hall Mark is apparently sound, but Marabou's condition is causing his trainer anxiety. Marabou recently injured a leg in a training gallop. Peter Pan went very well over a mile in 1.41 J and pulled up soundly. His trainer is pleased with his effort. Salamander, whose preparation for the Sydney Cup is proceeding satisfactorily, went a shado over ten furlongs in 2.15.

ADDINGTON ACTIVITIES UNHOPPLED BRIGADE BUSY ISOBEL DERBY IMPROVING [by telegraph—OWN* correspondent] CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday There is a big number of horses in work at Addington, but trainers appear to have discarded tho old-time idea of breaking records on the training track. Many horses were worked to-dav on almost a perfect track, but the times were generally slow. Rev Spec, who is a fancied candidate for the Easter Handicap on Saturday, had Mystery Yet as a companion in a work-out over two miles in 4.32, the last mile and a-half being covered in 3.23. Mystery Yet did all the pace-making and still held an advantage at the post. liey Spec, however, covered more ground than his companion and as he was heavily shod not much notice need be taken "of his form.

one of the latest additions to J. J. Kennerley's stable, in a workout with Mataunga, Aircraft and Kuini, displayed the speed of the veriest novice. He received a start from the remainder, but failed to race anywhere near Mataunga and Aircraft, who covered a mile and a-half in 3.29 2-5, the first mile in 2.21.

Aircraft, a recent importation from Auckland, and Mataunga, a consistent trotter, both performed creditably, and Aircraft especially looks like developing into a useful performer. Isabel Derby and Tyrone Lass worked two miles, the last mile and a-half in 3.23. Tyrone Lass was in front for the greater part of the journey, but Isabel Derby came away at the finish in very determined fashion.

Homeward and Teviot Downs were responsible for a serviceable work-out over two miles in 4.36, the last halfmile in 1.7. Teviot Downs, who was anxfous to go, gave a good display. Raydus, who is now in E. C. McDermott's stable, worked a mile and a-half in 3.25. He completed his task in attractive style. Lynwood was associated with Margaret Bell in a two miles task, the time being 4.32. The Southland-bred pacer is in nice order.

Blue Mountain and Frances Lincoln were not unduly extended .when they covered two miles in 4.44, Vesuvius doing a similar task in 4.39. Llewellyn's Pride did several sharp sprints and afterward worked a mile and a-half in 3.32. Rongomai and Grand Mogul were companions in a work-out over a mile and a-half in 3.28 2-5. Cloudy Range, Wrecker and Tempest worked two miles in 4.35, the lastnamed conceding a start.

WINGATUI EXERCISES TIZZY PLEASES OVER JOURNEY [by telegraph—OWN con respondent] DUNEDIN, Tuesday The outside of tho course proper at Wingatui was open this morning for horses with immediate engagements. The going was on the soft side and the trestles wore placed about the middle of the course. Tizzy. Golden King and TTmtali were put together over a mile and a-quarter, which they covered in 2.30, the first two furlongs in 28s. Tizzy was going well all tho way, and could have done much better. Golden King does not act well in soft going, .but lie shows improvement. Umtali shaped woll for a steeplechaser. Tizzy and Golden King are booked to race at Riccarton. Tizzy, on her form at the Dtinedin Cup meeting, has a chance in tho Great Autumn Handicap. The Smuggler and Song Boy galloped five furlongs in 1.12 1-5, finishing together, although the latter was going tho better. The Smuggler is in good shape but he is regarded as a doubtful starter at Riccarton.

High Glee did useful work. Travenna was considered short of fast work, then he ran at the Otautan meeting and lie may shape a deal better at Riverton.

MR. J. M. SAMSON'S TEAM TWO SOLD; ONE BREAKS DOWN [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] CHRISTCIIURCH, Tuesday El Greco was sent out to gallop half-a-inilo on the course proper at Riccarton to-day, but he refused to leave the mark and was walked back. He was then taken on to the plough track and tackled his task, but he faltered badly just after entering the straight and had to be pulled up. Difficulty was experienced in getting him from the course and it is feared he has suffered a complete breakdown. El Greco, who is a brother to Penelope, and ran in the same interests, but was trained by A. McAulay-, had the ability to gallop, but ho had shown a disinclination to work on the tracks and it had been necessary to use a hood. This appeared to bo having the desired result, but to-day he was sent out without this gear and reverted to his old tactics. Penelope and Greek Vase, until recently trained by J. S. Shaw, have been sold by Mr. J. M. Samson; the former goes to Queensland and Greek Vase to Western Australia.