STREAMLINE FAILS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22779, 13 July 1937, Page 7

STREAMLINE FAILS

JUMPING VERY FAULTY LAST REFRAIN OUT OF LUCK SKY PILOT'S LEG INJURY BY ARCHER Much was expected of Streamline wlien he was taken to Trentham and his failure has left his admirers puzzled, especially those who have witnessed him schooling at Riccarton. On the first day he ran inside a flag before lie had gone far enough to give any line on his form and at his next attempt he gave a reckless display of jumping before he fell. At some fences he got in too close and at fethers he stood off too far, failing to measure them with any accuracy and he was lucky that he did not come to grief sooner.

The display, of Streamline was too bad to be true and was nothing near the standard of jumping he lias revealed in his schooling. Various reasons have been offered for his poor exhibition, but it is probable that the heavy state of the going was against him. The going was very bad and mistakes were excus" able under the conditions. However, Streamline's stocks have slumped as a result and it will be necessary for him to do well in his schooling before the Grand National Steeplechase. Possibly more experience is all that he requires and the chances are that the young 'chaser will yet make good. He'looks the part and has good breeding, so that it would be unwise to discredit him until he has had further opportunities. Covered Extra Ground Luck did not favour Last Refrain in his two races at Trentham, as he was forced to cover a good deal of ground when he finished third in the Parliamentary Handicap and was hopelesslv Icft in tho Winter Oats Handicap. Last Refrain is useful and in his present condition ho may be worth watching at coming meetings in the South Island. He is a five-year-old gelding by Shambles from Refrain, bv Soldiers Chorus from Tohupai, and is trained by F. C. Pratt at Orari. The injury Sky Pilot sustained while contesting the Wellington Steeplechase is likely to leave him sore for some time to come and his prospects of being fit for the Grand National meeting next month appear very doubtful. One of his hind legs was badly bruised as a result of contact with a fence and he felt the effects of the injury quickly, being very lame when led back to the birdcage. The mishap to Skv Pilot is unfortunate because he is one of tho most promising young jumpers in tho Dominion. However, he is only rising five years old and there will be time for hinj later on if the injury leaves no permanent effects. Unsuccessful Northerners While at Trentham the Aucklandcr Valmint developed an abscess in the mouth and was not produced again after running unplaced in the Wliyto Handicap on the first day. Valmint ran prominently until reaching the'straight, but faded in the run to tho judge. Day Wind was another northerner who had an unsuccessful trip, but he ran a solid race at his second start, being a winning possibility about a furlong from the post in the Winter Oats Handicap. Failure to get away well cost Wino his chance in both the races he contested. On the final day he made up a lot of ground in the Winter Oats Handicap and his effort suggested that he is close to form. It is probable that he will attempt to win the Winter Cup for the second year in succession and present indications arc that he may be hard to beat. One of Wino's part owners, tho Hon. G. It. Hunter, M.L.C., has a Grand National Steeplechase hope, Nocturnus, who is regarded as one of the most improved jumpers in the South Island. There is a likelihood of Nocturnus being ridden by A. E.'Ellis.

PROMISING FILLY DESCENDANT OF EULOGY Elegy, the Posterity-Damaris filly in F. D. Jones' stable at lliccarton, may be given a race over a mile at the Christchurch Hunt meeting. She has only raced once, being unplaced at Ashburton last month, and appears to have benefited by the outing. Elegy is the biggest two-year-old in work at Piccarton and she -is in nice order. Her dam, Damaris, is a descendant of Eulogy, but so far her progeny have not raced in keeping with their breeding. Elegy has a good turn of speed and if looks count for anything she should prove useful.

WOODVILLE HORSES CONDITION OF FRANCIS DRAKE [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] "WOODVILLE, Monday The remaining members of F. Davis' team still at Woodville are Francis Drake, Relative and the Colossus liltmint filly, but they will be transferred to join the others at Wanganui this Francis Drake has done splendidly since resuming work and is beginning to shape up well. Although lie has not grown a great deal he has thickened out and is a typical Chief Ruler. Francis Drake has been nicely handicapped in his Australian engagements in comparison with other iSew Zealand entries, and at! this stage, would appear to be a likely prospect for a race like the Epsom, over a mile. The Posterity—Eulogy filly, Relative, is not intended for Australia and in all probability she will join up with W. Rayncr's team. This filly, who has wintered well, is highly thought ol b> her connections and is expected to develop into a likely Oaks contender next season. Relative is the last of the progeny of Eulogy and her racing career may not be a long one, in view of her stud value. . The Colossus filly, who is owned by her trainer, has not been hurried in her early education, but her progress from now on will decide her future. This smart-looking filly is closely iclated to Gay Talkie, a recent exportation to India. . . The Seigfried—Arajean colt, Son and Heir, has rejoined the active brigade and appears benefited by his spell. Although he showed useful form this season, the best is not expected of him until a thrce-year-okl. , Otaki was responsible for an improved showing in the Flaxbourne Hurdles at the recent Manawatu mooting and, P 10 " viding ho remains sound, ho should soon be collecting a hurdle event. He is a good jumper over both hurdles and country. ~ , The rising two-year-old filly •'eaune, bv backhaul—Jean Ladosio, in J. .Sullivan's stable, is a very attractive youngster and gives promise of coming to hand early. She shaped promisingly in a couple of short sprints recently. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT Gav Rebel.—Gay Rebel was scratched for the Palmerston North Handicap at 11.30 a.m. on July 3.