ATTRACTIVE MILE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23015, 18 April 1938, Page 7

ATTRACTIVE MILE

WILD CHASE GOES (WELL SPRINT BY SPENDTHRIFT COCKSURE GOES SOUNDLY [by telkgeaph—OWN correspondent] CHRISTCHUKCH, Saturday Rain showers fell again this morning. The tracks liave received a thorough soaking, but a full morning's work was got through on the inside of the trial grass, which provided remarkably good going. Practically all horses engaged next week were exercised. Knight Commander, who is trained by F. Holmes, ran half a mile in 535. Paper Slipper strode over seven furlongs in 1..32. the last four in 525. Wild Chase, picked up by Lazybones at the live-furlong post, was responsible for an attractive effort over a mile, to record 1.43, the last seven furlongs in 1.30 1-5, and the last four in 52 3-ss. He went exceptionally well on a track to suit him. Lazybones also finished solidl\ T . Good Passage and Scuffle ran five furlongs in 1.5 1-5, the latter being slightly in front. Every Port, Gaoler and Keen Sight finished in that order, the winner taking 52s for the halfmile. Lady Leigh ran five in 1.5 2-5. This lillv has speed, but her activities have been restricted by a knee ailment. A soft track will favour her. Merry March took 1.8 for five furlongs, and Settlement finished clear of Rangemore in 1.7; time that was later equalled by Wagner. Great Bramble and Sparkle were companions over six furlongs, run in 1.20 3-5. Good in Sort Going Spendthrift showed he can gallop well in soft going by easily beating his stable-mate. Colonel Rouge, over half a miles in 50 l-ss. Superex and Netherlea took 5125, and others sent over this distance were Pelmet and Spartan, 555; Gay Parade, 56 3-ss; Nightcalm and Happy Night, 545; The Grasper and Stealamarch, 54 2-ss; Destiny beat Lady Kinnoull in 50 3-ss; Pucelle and Romarin beat Pipiwhauroa in the same time. Disdain recorded 51 3-ss, under a good hold. She appeared to walk off sound, but a division regarding her engagements will not be made until Monday.

Phenomenal sprinted three furlongs in 375. This two-year-old colt is by Robespierre from Sundancer, and is a brother to Gold Label. He shows much promise. Kilrobe ran away from Nolana and Bright Prospect at the end of five furlongs, recording 1.6 1-5. Haughty Winner beat Rabble in 1.6.

Cocksure was going as well as Ponty at the end of six furlongs run in 1.19, the last four in 525. Both acted well in the going. Kinnoull was given strong work. He walked off well, and is expected to contest the preat Easter Handicap. Gillie attracted attention by finishing on terms with Dictate to record 1.18 3-5 for six furlongs, the lqst three in 395. Defaulter and Mungatoon also took 1,18 3-5 without being seriously ridden. Phalanx and Maroha occupied 1.20, finishing abreast. t Last Refrain's Eflort Brunhild, with Lady Ina, ran six furlongs in 1.21 3-5. Brunhild favours a firm track. Davolo led Drink Up and Golden Chest throughout six furlongs in 1.20. He was not ridden out. Last Refrain strode over a mile in 1.45 3-5, the lirst half in 50s. He has only one engagement, the Sockburn Handicap, at the meeting. Sovereign Lady strode over a mil# and a-quarter in 2.15. She ran the firsi half-mile in 51s, but took 55 3-5s fo> the last four, owing to her diminutiv# rider easing up on her. Galleon and Rebel Lad took 1.49 foi a mile. The latter took charge of hi» apprentice rider and covered another circuit at a strong pace. Willie Win maintained an even pace throughout a mile in 1.45, the first hall in 525. Studley Royal, with The Wrecker as a companion for five fur> longs, covered a mile in 1.46. v Grampian beat Plumage ever half a mile in 525. The former is in good order for his hurdle engagements. Flashlight jumped- six brush hurdles satisfactorily, and Conception followed over five. Tom Cat and William Rufu» gave good displays over four hurdles. ADDINGTON CARNIVAL POSTPONEMENT OF OPENING FIRST DAY ON WEDNESDAY [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION} CHRISTCHUBCH, Saturday The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's inter-Dominion championship meeting could not be opened to-day as heavy rain hadvmade the Addington course too muddy. * The four days' programme will now be run off on consecutivo days—from April 20 to 23. Australian horses in Christchurch to compete at the meeting are Our Walla, Joy's John, Kolect and Dan's Son! Handicaps for the second day will be published at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday and acceptances will be received up to 9 p.m. ■ KUMARA RACING CLUB ACCEPTORS AND PROSPECTS [by telegraph—OWN correspondent] GREYMOUTH, Sunday The weather is not favourable for the annual meeting of the Kumara Racing Club to-morrow and the track will bo soft. Single pool betting will bo used. Horses likely to bo favoured are: — Hack Handicap.—Gilford, Glenacre. Borough Trot. —Green Tanger, Colonel Wrack. Flying Handicap.—-Ai-rowrose, Rebel Star. Burger Memorial Handicap.—Monipere, Potent. Dillmans Handicap.—Metal Bird-Gil-ford bracket. Miners' Trot. —Colonel Wrack, Green Tanger. Stewards' Handicap.—Rebel Star, Copyist. High-weight Handicap. Clubman, Gayspear. Acceptances:— 12.15—HACK HANDICAP, of £6O. O fur.—Gilford, 8.3; Owlsgleam, S.O; Glenacro, 7.10; Princess Margaret, fayo, Necessary. 7.0. 12.55—BOROUGH TROT, or £67. saddle, limit 2.27, 1 mile.—Colonel Wrack, Lough Erne, Prince Travis. Renew. Wicklow Lady, limit; Green Tanger, 24yds bhd; Big Nelson, 36. I.4O—FLYING HANDICAP, of £65. sy a fur.—Arrow-rose, 5.12; Copyist, 8.10; The Sandwichman, 8.6; Rebel Star, 8.0; Great Memory, Mata, Silver Lark, 7.7. 2.2O—BURGER MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £l3O and trophy valued at £lo 15s. IVi miles.—Rebel Chief. 9.6; Potent 7.9; Monipere, 7.5; "Windward, 7.4; Hunt ing Bag, Emmeline Girl, 7.2; Contract, Clubman, 7.0. 3.0 —DILLMANS HANDICAP, of £65, 6y 2 fur.—Metal Bird. 5.13; Windward, 8.10; The Sandwichman. 8.0; Gilford, 7.10. . 3.4O—MINERS' TROT, of £67. saddle limit 3.5. 1/, miles.—Colonel "Wrack, Lough Erne, iteuew. Wicklow Lady, limit; Greer Tanger, 36yds bhd; Biff Nelson. 48. 4.2O—STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of £65 6 fur.—Amount, y.O; Arrowro.se, 8.12; Copy ist, 8.10; Rebel Star. S.O; Silver Lark, Mataa, 7.7. S.O—HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, ol £75, 1 mile.—Hunting Bag. 8.7; Gold Boy, 8.3; Owlsgleam, Gayspear, Clubman. 8.0.