RICCARTON TRACK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22493, 10 August 1936, Page 7

RICCARTON TRACK

FEOST DELAYS WORK SEVERAL JUMPERS SCHOOLED CLARION CALL SHOWS DASH [by telegraph—OWN correspondent] CHRISTCIIURCH, Saturday A large number of track watchers assembled at Riccarton to-day, but owing to tho effects of a heavy frost operations were delayed for about an hour and the state of the course proper did not allow of tlie usual interesting programme for final gallops. Tho surface became sloppy after thawing and very lew trainers showed an inclination to set their horses serious tasks. Tho main steeplechase course was again available, but only two horsos made use of it. However, some schooling over the hurdles brightened proceedings. Diamond, ridden by A. Jenkins, jumped over a round of inside steeplechase fences. He cleared tho first three brilliantly, but got in too close to the first of the brush double and blundered slightly over tho second. Ho did not have a groat deal of pace at the time and this, no doubt, accounted for his faulty effort. Burglar (G. Pidgway) negotiated a round of the main country at hunting pace. He appeared to be troubled by tho top brush and Cutts', but gave a fairly satisfactory display. Otaura King (W. McDowell) set out for a similar task, but after jumping the first two fences safely he fell over the first of tho kennels double. He was caught after a long delay and later negotiated the double well, completing tho circuit with a struggling effort over Cutts'. National Hurdles Trio Much interest was evinced in tho appearance of Jolly Beggar (P. Boalo), Clarion Call (A. Jenkins) and Silk Sox (l'\ Baker), who wore associated over six hurdles. Clarion Call jumped to the front at tho first hurdlo and, although ho was hold back to his mates on the flat, ho gained an advantage at every succeeding fence, his only doubtful effort being at the fifth fence, at which he took off too far. Jolly Beggar gave one of his usual sound displays, improving as the journey progressed, and lie was apparently not affected by Clarion Call's dashing tactics. Silk Sox made a bad jump at tho third fence through taking off with the other two and he repeated tho mistake at tho fifth, where lie lost his rider, who later put his mount over the last obstacle. Val Watch (W. Ronnie) had her first schooling since arriving over a week ago and she covered four hurdles well. She is certainly a speedy jumper. Travelling Agent (R. E, Thomson), attracted attention when ho paraded, but his work was confined to jumping two hurdles. He had on plenty of pace, and his effort was faultless.

Streamline (H. Turner) and Haere Tonu (S. Anderson) were to have been companions over six hurdles, but the latter lost ground at the first and Streamline ran right away from him. Haore Tonu jumped the last three obstacles well, but he could not get within reach of Streamline, who gave one of his smartest displays, marred to a certain extent by his usual inclination to reach for his jumps. Saltspray Goes Well Saltspray (A. McDonald) and Santoft were again companions over six hurdles. The former, who jumped brilliantly, held his mate safely throughout. The Smuggler (W. Cooper) and Signaller (N. Trillo) went over four hurdles, the former giving the better display. Redolent (F. Baker) again shaped well in a round of the hurdles and he should race prominently next week. Pontv and Wino opened proceedings on the flat by running half a mile along the back under restraint in 525. Sir Hugh covered six furlongs well in 1.18 2-5. Emissary ran half a mile in 51 l-ss, and other gallops over this distance were: —Knockfin, 51 3-ss; Bona Bay and Bay Duke, 51s; Fair Weather and I'lpic, 50 3-ss; Nuipai and Coxcomb, 52 3-ss; Emmoline Girl, 51 2-ss; Silver Fox and Cape Gabo, 54 l-ss; Call Money, Southdown and Brevity, 525. Lady Graceful strode over a mile in 1.50, taking 54s for the first half. Queen of Song and Braw Lad covered the same distance in 1.49. Adalene beat Boomerang over seven furlongs in 1.33. Cranford and Concertpitch recorded similar figures. Tail Light finished in front of Bed Top, with Courtyard beaten off. at the end of seven furlongs in 1.32. Polygraph and Kcmal Pasha were abreast, in front of Wall Street, over six furlongs in 1.20. ELLERSLIE GALLOPS FLEETWIND'S HALF-MILE CALIENTE AND VALSPEAR The No. 2 grass, where tho poles were out 10ft., was available for galloping at Ellerslie on Saturday. The going was slow, but a good deal of useful work was accomplished. On the grass Solas, after running the firs throe in 38 3-ss, completed six furlongs in 1.20 2-5. lied Flame was going very comfortably at the end of half-a-mi le in 55 3-ss. licreatu was going easily with Haputalo at the conclusion of five furlongs in 1.9. The Paper Money gelding is in fine order to commence the new season and Haputale is making steady progress. Persian Lady ran an easy six furlongs in 1.25 4-5. Royal Appellant did strong work, running home the last three furlongs at a trifle better than three-quarter pace. Knight of Australia encompassed a round in 2.0, and was going comfortably all tho way.

.towelled Girdle was responsible for n round in 1.51 4-5, running the last six furlongs in 1.24 2-5. Ho is doing his work very satisfactorily. Tybalt covered four furlongs in 53 8-6s. Gay Princess was allotted strong work. Electric Flash completed lier task with six furlongs in 1.27 1-5. Kilonsoa was going easily at the completion of five furlongs in 1.5) 1-5. She continues to make very satisfactory progress. Fleotwind was responsible for a smart ell'ort in running hall-a-inilo in 51 2-ss, the best of the morning. Landlubber was going easily while running six furlongs in 1.24 2-5. United and lllimani covered the last four of six furlongs in 55 3-ss. lioman Mascot ran four furlongs comfortably in 54 2-ss. Lord Val and Horowhenua were associated over seven furlongs in 1.34 1-5. Lord Val finished slightly in front. Caliente and Valspear went in good style to record tho best live furlongs in 1.7 1-5. Tidewaitor and Lone Flier finished clear of Etania at tho end of four furlongs in 53 4-ss. Whirlinint worked over a. round, running the last seven furlongs in 1.38 4-5. Tooley Street went live furlongs in 1.8 2-5. Teddy Loy (Williams) led King Ara (Turvey) in a schooling bout over four hurdles. Loth shaped well, especially Teddy Loy. King Ara afterward ran three furlongs on the grass in 42 2-ss. United (Wilkinson) jumped four hurdles without mistake.