WORK ON TRACK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22434, 2 June 1936, Page 7

WORK ON TRACK

SCHOOLING DISPLAYS forest glow and valpeen WINDSOR LAD SHAPES WELL Jumpers had the use of the steeplechase country and the schooling hurdles in the middle of the course at Ellerslie yesterday, when somo interesting work was accomplished. The No. 1 grass tiack was available for galloping, conditions again being ideal. An excellent display over the steeplechase course was given by Forest Glow (C. Thomson) and Valpeen (W. J. Bowden), who finished several lengths clear ot Windsor Lad (.1. Muir) and Friendly Boy (.J. McLaughlin). The last-named pair were also responsible tor a fiiio exhibition. Golden England (J. Mcßae) accompanied them over the fences on the tlat, jumping splendidly, v bile Co netra (A. McDonald) continued over the hill, where Royal Dispute (L. Dulieu) baulked at the second fence.

Adsum (F. E. Baker) gave a safe display over a round of tho steeplechase country, being attended over tho fences on the flat the first time by Bells of Row (W. Lawson), who also acquitted himself creditably. The Smuggler (W. Cooper) and Soloist (R. Webby) jumped two hurdles in good style. The Smuggler appears to have taken no harjn from bis race on Saturday and Soloist evidently has recovered from his recent ailment. Booklaw (F. I']. Baker) negotiated six hurdles, being accompanied over the first four by Summer Hill (N. C. Trillo), both going satisfactorily. Count Roussillon (J. McLaughlin) jumped nine hurdles. He showed lack of confidence and struck several fences. Silver Wattle (W. Lawson) and Winding Trail (G. Carmont) were associated over four hurdles, which they cleared without mishap. On the! grass Persian Lady and Whirlmint ran six furlongs in 1.20 4-5, the last three occupying .'59 2-ss. Black Ma rim traversed a round in L 56 1-5, being brought home by Lord Val over tho final six furlongs in 1.20 1-5.

Solaria sprinted half a mile 111 49 4-ss. Morning Sun worked usefully, but. was not timed. Survoy hit out freely over six furlongs in 1.20 1-5, the last three taking 395. Toolev Street covered three furlongs in 37 l-ss.

Killadar ran six furlongs in 1.23 4-5, Grateful being allotted strong work over a couple of circuits.

Royal Limond and Tangled were associated over a round in 1.59 3-5, the last six furlongs occupying 1.24 3-5. Bellbroney completed her task with half a mile in 56 2-ss. Mountain Bruce ran half a mile in 52 l-5s and Shy finished a useful gallop with four furlongs in 55 l-ss. On the tan Billy Boy and Santoft worked solidly over a mile and a-half, while Korero also did sound work.

TURF IN ENGLAND ASCOT GOLD CUP HOPE OMAHA MUCH ADMIRED [from our own correspondent] By Air Mail , LONDON. May 13 Some time ago, Mr. W. Woodward, the American owner, sent to England his promising colt Omaha, as ho has hopes of winning tho Ascot Gold Cup with him. Omaha has been in the Newmarket stables of Captain G. A. BovdRochfort, and he made his first appearance on an English course at Kempton Park on May 9. The Kentucky Derby winner created great interest when saddled for the Victor Wild Stakes. Boyd-Rochfort had the satisfaction of seeing Omaha score at the first time of asking in this country. It is a feat to have won a race with him so quickly, especially as Omaha had not been on a racecourse since last July, when he was laid aside with let: trouble. The colt has done well here, and the confidence with which he was backed was significant. He managed to stave of! the dash which Montrose made to overhaul him in the Inst furlong. He incurred a 31b. penalty for the Yorkshire Cup (run May 20), raising his weight to 9.10 He is also engaged in the Coronation Cup at Epsom (May 28), but the main objective is tlie Ascot Gold Cup. Staying is believed to lie his strongest point. He has never been over the Gold Cup distance, 2j miles in public. His American trainer, Fitzsimmons, never tested his stamina before he sent him to England. Ho is by Mr. Woodward's great stake-winner. Gallant Fox. '

One of the racing experts of Sporting Life looks upon Omaha as a truly magnificent horse, liking him a deal more than Keigh Count, the last notable Cup challenger from the States, who captured the Coronation Cup and ran second for the Ascot trophy. "In some respects," says this writer, "Omaha resembles Kpinard, but lie has more 'limber.' walks better, gc-ts his hocks well under him in his slow paces, and has greater length. Knfield and Mcntrose looked mere ponies alongside him in the paddock on Saturday. "Some may describe Omaha as ' a little long behind the saddle, but this abnormal length gives him a spacedevouring stride. He has a handsome head, and his good-coloured chestnut coat is spotted over his quarters with a number of black spots, which we describe as tlx* Birdcatcher Spot. Though his ribs were discernible, he carried a trifle more barrel than lie will have about Ascot time. If we are right m assuming that.Omaha is backward, we must awaiVl him top marks for his display in winning the Victor Wild Stakes.

"Captain Royd-Rochfort thinks that the American champion will be an infinitely better horse in a month's time. The colt blew but little after his race. P. Beasley said that the horse gave him a grand ride." [The A scot Gold Cup ivill be run on June JB.]

PROPOSED NEW RULE

RETROSPECTIVE INQUIRIES

At present, power is assumed under rule 282 of the Rules of Racing to hold retrospective inquiries into form, but on representations from the stipendiary stewards, the executive of the Racing Conference has framed a remit for discussion at the annual meeting of delegates, the effect of which will Into authorise directly any retrospective inquiry. The proposed addition to rule 282, which was quoted in yesterday's issue, is as follows: (3) If the stewards are satisfied that the tunning of any horse at the meeting is inconsistent with any previous performance of such horse at any time either at the same meeting or at any other previous meeting on any racecourse, they may impose any of the penalties prescribed under sub-clause (2) of this rulo.