TARANAKI HORSES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22820, 30 August 1937, Page 7

TARANAKI HORSES

CARDSHARPER PLEASES

FOUR FURLONGS BY NAMARA

AUTOSWEEP SPRINTS SMARTLY

[UY TEIVEGIUnr —OWX C'OUUKSVOXDKNtI NEW PLYMOUTH, Saturday

All tho galloping at New Plymouth this morning took place 011 tho trial grass track, which was fast. The best efforts were recorded by Cardsharpor, Autos weep and Narnara. Even Money was going comfortably beside Platter at the end of half a mile in 52 2-ss. Even Money hit out freely.

Sleepy, who has freshened up since his return from Ellerslie, was restricted to pace work on tho plough. Beginning smartly, Namara led the MuUabodon colt and Racecamp over half a mile in 52 4-ss. Namara was half a length in front of tho Mullaboden colt at the end, both going very easily. Cardslmrper stiodc over five furlongs in 1.3 4-5. Ho appeared to have plenty in reserve and worked attractively. Autos weep, carrying a good weight, ran three furlongs in 37 l-ss. Tie has been suffering from a cold and there is a doubt whether he will start on the first day at New Plymouth. Clessamor had too much pace for Dratluila over thrco furlongs in 38s. The winner could have improved on the time. Script ran the last three furlongs in 425. llingside boat Wliito Heron by four lengths over six furlongs in 1.18. Ringside ran tho first half-mile in 50s, but. he had a little in reserve. Hippie was given pace work 011 tho plough. She has been off colour lately and may not start on Thursday. Don Erma was sore after his fall on Tuesday and has not been 011 tho tracks. However, S. Cleaver is hopeful of starting him on tho second day. Cynical Smile and Annoyor gave a good exhibition over fivo fonccs on tho steeplechase course. Cynical Smile fenced in his usual finished atylo, while Annoyer displayed improvement 011 his effort of 10 days ago. Booklaw ran away from Royal Dispute over two rounds of three fences on tho steeplechase course. Booklaw took his fences in dashing stylo and is likely to bo one of the favourites for tho Hunt Cup. Royal Dispute gave his usual safe display, but ho has not the pace of Booklaw.

WAIKATO RACING CLUB

SUCCESSFUL YEAR REVIEWED INCREASED STAKES JUSTIFIED [FROM OUIt OWN* COHRKSI'ONDKNTI HAMILTON, Saturday Stakes provided by the Waikato Racing Club in tlio past year amounted to £12,400, compared with £9IOO for tho previous year, stated the report of the president, Mr. F. 11. Seddon, presented at tho annual meeting of the committee to-day. The result showed that the club was justified in its progressive policy, said Mr. Seddon. Taxes paid to tho Government totalled £17,947, nn increase of £6.268. A new members' stand was erected prior to the spring meeting and additions were completed for tho summer meeting. Tho death of Dr. H. M. Prins and of Mr. S. V. Tyler, both members. of the club, were recorded with regret. "Tho club can congratulate itsolf on tho way in which it • lias looked after tho interests of the horse-owner," said Mr. A. E. Manning in explaining items on tho balance-sheet. "Mortgage/and debenture holders stood by us, in bad times, ahd it will be tho aim of the club to lighten their burden -as soon as possible. Nomination and - acceptance fees were reduced 20 per cent." The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The balance transferred to the accumulated fund was £3005. The election of the following officers ■was approved:—President, Mr. F. R. Seddon; vice-president, Mr. A. Miller; committee, Messrs. P. H. Clarkin, T, Clarkin, A. E. Manning, J. C. Potts, R. T. Reid, H. Rotherv. Mention of the marked improvement in tho tracks was made by Mr. W. R. Shattock. Members stood in silence in memory of Mr. Stephen Tapp, for 16 years a member of the club, whose death occurred in a motor mishap earlier in the week.

HORSES FOR NEW PLYMOUTH LIANE AND GIRL PAT ' [BY TETjEGRArn—OWN COHnESPONDENT*] WELLINGTON, Sunday , The Trcnthani trainer E. B. B. Simpson will take Liane and Girl Pat to New Plymouth. Both have been working satisfactorily. Liane was out of luck at tho Grand National meeting but she put up creditable performances against strong company. Girl Pat was tried during the winter at Hawke's Bay, but it was found she could not handle soft going. Now that tracks are improved she should begin to pay her way, as she has developed into a nice filiy. C. G. Goulsbro will probably do the riding. H. Telford lias his Wanganui candidates, Sigurd, Dehham and Dissipation, progressing satisfactorily. Sigurd is working over slightly extended journeys with a view to the Wanganui Guineas and ho is improving. Dehham is sprinting well and may soon he ready, it would not surprise to see him successful at Wanganui. Might, Free Gold and Myriam are all doing satisfactorily. Boomerang has been entered for the Avondale Cup and will probably make the trip and also run at Ellerslie. TIME IMPROVEMENTS PERFORMANCES AT EPSOM The Epsom course was in fine order for this time of the year for Saturday with tl'.e result that in most of tho events the placed horses showed good improvements on their handicaps. As usual the greatest margin was in the novices improving pacers event, Hori Bingen improving by 11 2-ss. The fastest speed was that of Kewpie's Bond, whoso 3m 18 4-5s to win the Onohunga Handicap was a good effort. An interesting time feature was that the winner of the August Handicap, Lady Fame, and the winner of tho Massey Memorial Handicap, Our McKinney, went exactly their handicap times. Following is the list of improvements : ONE MILE AND A-QUAR.TER llclcp. Time Imp. Hori Bingen . . 3.5 2.53 3-5 112-5 Worthy Song . . 3.5 2.r>41-5 10 <l-5 Grattan Giri .. 3.2 '2.514-5 101-5 ONE MILE AND A-HALF Crocus .. .. 3.38 3.28 10 Sandusky .. 3.37 3.27 2-5 0 3-5 Queeuie Direct .. 3.38 3.28 4-5 01-5 Kewpie's Bond .. 3.27 3.18 4-5 81-5 Compass .. 3.30 3.22 8 Blandford .. 3.30 3.212-5 5 3-5 Argolis .. .. 3.24 3.20 8 Ranfurly Lass .. 3.34 3.26 1-5 7 4-5 Spessiva .. 3.33 3.25 3-5 7 2-5 Qucrida .. -. 3.41) 3.412-5 Z!!"Gre.it Guy .. 3.4!) 3.42 2-5 0 Pura Bingen .. 3.41 3.35 6 TWO MILES To Kaliu .. 4.46 4.43 3 Tan John •. 4.47 4.40 1