ELLERSLIE TRACK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22487, 3 August 1936, Page 7

ELLERSLIE TRACK

SOME USEFUL WORK FLEETWIND AND VERSANT TE HAI MOVES FREELY The weather was fine for training operations at Ellerslie on Saturday, when a good deal of useful work was accomplished. The tracks were heavy after the rain during the week, and the No. 3 grass was used for galloping. Fleetwind and Versant, after running the first throe in 395, completed six furlongs in 1.19 3-5. They went evenly throughout and Fleetwind, with a substantial pull in the weights, finished in front. Tybalt completed serviceable work with three furlongs in 41s. He is making satisfactory progress. Teddy Boy and Jewelled Girdle ran six furlongs in 1.22 2-5, the first three in -10 3-ss. Tliey were together all the way. Persian Lady finished useful work with three furlongs in 43 1-os. Royal Appellant was allotted a serviceable task without being extended, and Knight of Australia covered five furlongs in 1.10 3-5. Royal Appellant and Knight of Australia are in nice condition for this time of the year. Caliento ran the last three of an easy five furlongs in 43 2-ss. To flai and Trevace sprinted three 'furlongs in 39 4-ss. Te IT a i is carrying a bright and healthy appearance, and should show further improvement this season. Armacourt, ridden by the one-time crack horseman C. Jenkins, got away ahead of 'l'ooley Street at the half-milo and was just ahead at the finish in 53 3-ss, Tooley Street's time being 52 3-ss. Etama and Lone Flier went three furlongs in 42 3-os.

Master Briorly and Tidcwaiter did strong work, Horowhenua and United, after running the first three in 2-ss, completed six furlongs in 1.23. Valise went a furlong less in 1.11.

Wliirhnint covered the last four of six furlongs in 575. She was going comfortably throughout. Kelly, Gay Defence and Hope Lass, who have been resting, wero among a number to do useful work.

King Ara ("Williams) jumped four hurdles in good style.

SYDNEY TURF NEWS LEADING JOCKEYS IN FORM MALA UNLUCKY AT ASCOT [from our own correspondent] SYDNEY, July 27 Hiding exploits were features of last week's racing in Sydney. W. Cook rode four winners in succession at Rosehill on Wednesday and M. MeCartcn replied with three wins on Saturday, but they were not consecutivo. Tho fixture at Rosehill on Wednesday was of much bettor class than that at Ascot on Saturday.

Cook's performance was versatile, for lie won tho two-year-old event on Bull Ant, the Flying Handicap on Moonray, tho Rosehill Handicap on Grand Warbler, and tho Carlingford Mile on Pavarti. Excellent horsemanship was displayed in each race, particularly in tho ease of Bull Ant, who carried 9.1 and scored over seven furlongs, while in previous races he had been stopping at the end of five furlongs. Cook has excellent hands and is clever in saving a horse for a short dash. McCarten's wins at Ascot were meritorious, for he won on a very roguish pair in Atucas and Lynford and later on a moderate in Color King. Atucas, over the final furlong of a mile welter, was much inclined to give in, but McCarten made him complete his job, to defeat the ex-New Zealander, Palady. Palady was very solidly supported, and no doubt the narrow defeat; was costly to W. Stone, who has not turned out a winner for months Defeat oil First Appearance

McCarten was on the odds-on favourite, Mala, who had the hip; weight of 9.8 in the Juvenile Handicap, of 6} furlongs. Mala was having his first race in Sydney and appeared to be a little upset by his strange surroundings. At the barrier, he behaved well, but when the cords lifted, he stood flat-footed. He made his giound fairly quickly, but at the finish had no chance with the much more seasoned Rostrim, who is not a bad youngster, with a pull of Bib,, in the weights. Many horses have been beaten at Ascot on first acquaintance and excuses were justifiable for the New Zealand colt.

Tuckiar, a three-year-old Heroic colt', won his first race at Rosehill, but it should not be his last. He has had a change of stables, his new trainer, II C. Horton, having changed almost an outlaw to a racehorse. Tuckiar looks sure to win good handicaps from now on.

A two-year-old in Sedunum, by Scion won from All Ages in the Majden Welter Handicap at Rosehill. He is a better stayer than the remainder of the few representatives of Scion who have been raced. H. E. Russell's Team

Not only did H. E Russell have Mala beaten last week, but Bengal Lancer ran second to Bull Ant. Ue was not lucky in the running and at the finish was not quite brilliant enough for Bull Ant, the margin being a short head, the star sprinter of the stable, Golden Wings, is galloping well again at Randwick, dashing ever three furlongs in 37s in rare stylo on Saturday The Genius, who had a hurried trip to Melbourne, to be well beaten in the Grand National Hurdles, reappeared at Ascot, but he did not show up at any part of his race

Enamour, winner of the Ascot Handicap on Saturday, is ono of the. overgrowing list of horses who does his flat-race preparation over the pony hurdles at Randwick. For weeks he has been one of the regular schoolers over the brush obstacles. Ho had a terrific struggle with Collstar over the final furlong and just beat her. He was inclined to lug in at the finish and had to bo straightened up, otherwise the margin would have been greater. WAIPA RACING CLUB DATE FOR NEW PERMIT [from our own correspondent] TI3 AWAMUTU, Saturday A meeting of the Waipa Racing Club was held last evening, the chairman, Mr. J. T. Young, .presiding. A letter from the secretary of the New Zealand Racing Conference intimated that the Waipa Club had boon allotted an extra day's racing. The extra permit would be a permanent one, and advice was requested as to the date required by the club. Commenting that the allocation of the extra day was very satisfactory, the chairman asked for suggestions as to which would he the best date on which to take advantage of the extra permit. After considerable discussion and reference to dates used by other clubs, it was decided that May 15 would be the best date available and it was resolved to apply for this date.