EPSOM TRAINING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23092, 18 July 1938, Page 7

EPSOM TRAINING

NEW HOKSES APPEAR

MUNGA TANGI MOVES FREELY

CONDITION OF YOUNG RODNEY

BY ABAYDOS

Attracted by the delightful weather conditions and a splendid dirt track, trainers displayed a good deal of activity at Kpsoiii 011 Saturday, when a number of horses were allotted their first sound work since the June meeting. With the exception of Munga Tangi and Fisher, who sprinted half a mile in 1.7 J, no fast times were registered.

Munga Tangi (L. Laver) led Fisher I 'A. Patou) to the mile at a steady pace, but Fisher moved up quickly and the speed increased. They entered the straight on terms, but Munga Tangi was doing a little better than Fisher, who was unhoppled, at the end. Munga Tangi is well seasoned and revelled in his task. Fisher, who is a trifle robust, displayed fine dash for about three and a-lialf furlongs of the final half. Sweet Aloes (S. M. August) began a couple of lengths ahoad of Equipoise (l{. August) from the mile and ;vquarter, but the latter had her measure at the end in 3.7. Equipoise lias taken no harm from winter racing and bears a bright appearance. Sweet Aloes, a three-year-old by Jewel Pointer —Miss Joan Direct, a grey mare whom she resembles in colour, gave a promising display. She ran the middle half-mile in 1.12. Sister to Lucky Love An unnamed mare by Nelson Tasker from Sparkling Pronto, and a fullsister to Lucky Love, was worked at the trotting gait by W. Willetts, and, although she did not go fast, showed good action and balance. She is also useful at pacing, but present intentions are to develop her as a trotter. Floral Huon (L. J. Mahoney) worked steadily over a mile and a-half, with a solid dash over the last quarter. The Torpedo Huou geldiug, who did a littJe work earlier in the season, has put on u lot of surplus condition. Young Rodney (L. Laver) trotted two miles at a little better than a 2.40 rate. Ho has never looked better and derived a great deal of benefit from a lengthy spell. Great Sonoma (C. M. Morrison), after working a strong mile and a-half on the sand, was given a similar task on the dirt track. He has not lost any of the' good condition which assisted him to race prominently at Hawera. and with the tighter limits at Epsom should bo reasonably placed. Star Pronto (11. Dyer) stepped a mile ajtd three-quarters at a sound pace and then sprinted home the last two furlongs. He has put on flesh as the result of an easy time since racing fn June, but is in nice order to commence more serious work.

The Xelson Tasker —Black Pearl two-year-oid (T. Carlyon) gave a very neat display over two circuits, hitting out freely when sprinted a short distance. The fill.v has furnished well since going into August's stable, and if she maintains her present rate of progress should develop into a useful three-vear-old. Efforts by Noble Prince

Noble Prince (J. McKendrick) was worked twice over a mile and a-half. The first time, accompanied by Gipsy Light (A. Cole), Noble Prince went at a 2.3:1 rate, improving to a 2.29 gait at his second outing. The Wrack gelding looks a picture. When track conditions are suitable he may race successfully.

Golden Bangle (L. J. Mahoney) was sent "a mile and a furlong at a sound clip, pacing with plenty of freedom. She is a two-year-old fillv by Jewel Pointer from a Great Audubon mare. Dick Redmond (A. Paton) was not going much below a. 2.40 rate, while working/a milq and ,d-half. . 'Ho has fbiekened since racing at the winter meetings, and only requires to keep sound to have prospects. Don Walla (N. L. Craig) gave a useful free-legged display. The son of Walla Walla, who was showing slight improvement a few weeks ago, contracted a bad cold, which interrupted his preparation. Don Walla is th.e only representative of the Australian sire in the Dominion.

Without showing the speed of which she is capable, Our Princess (W. Willetts) went pleasingly over a mile and a-quarter. She is a well-mannered, compact daughter of Rev de Oro and Bingen Crest, and gives the impression that she will come to hand quickly. T. Carlyon worked a Truman Direct gelding two laps at a strong pace. He is a sturdy, well-grown novice, and, if appearances count, should develop usefulness when his education has been carried further. Tommy McElwyn's Task Tommy McElwyn (A. IMcKenzie) worked a steady two miles on the sand, and after jogging a few rounds, repeated the effort on the dirt, revelling in his tasks. Racing has proved invuluahle to Tommy McElwyn, who should not have much difficulty in losing his novice status early next season.

An unnamed, good-looking mare, who is either by Frank Worthy or Marble Star, was given a useful pacing task by W. Willetts, and acquitted herself creditably..

Frank Redmond, who was brought from Australia at the same time ( as Dick Redmond, and has been spelling for over 12 months, was worked bt A. Pa ton. He is by Roy Rfdmond from Toti dal Pronto, and has ;:;rown considerably during his holiday. Golden Surprise (R._ Bennett) was allotted strong work in saddle, and. except for one slight lapse, gave a sound display. He is a tine typo of trotter bv Surprise Journey, and may prove useful with ago and experience. Bismuth (J. Taylor) paced resolutely over two miles. He has not been allowed to lose his winter condition and is ready to undertake more strenuous tasks. The Silk Thread—Slapfast fillv (W. TT. Andrews) paced evenly over a. mile in 2.30. and appeared keen to go faster. She is a promising young pacer, and has made a good recovery from a recent mishap in which one of her hind legs was badly knocked about. On the sand, ITandicapper, Pirate's Last, Vanora, Auto Bingen, Stargum. Bingen Sun and a rising two-vear-old by Surprise Journey —Florrie Bingen were given steady tasks.

POINT-TO-POINT RACES EGMONT AND TARANAKI | nv TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] NEW PLYMOUTH, Saturday The annual Point-to-Point Meeting of the Kgmont-Wanganui Hunt was held at Waverley to-day in fine weather before a large attendance. Results: TALLY HO STEEPLES, about 2M> miles. —Sir Daniel, M.IO (Mr. A. Lupton), 1; Ruuform. 12.3 (Mr. !?. Sampson), 2: Miss Louvain. 10.7 (Mr. l\ Davidson). 3. Four lengths; six lengths LIGHT-WEIGHT STEEPLES, about •_>'/, miles. -Park Aire, 11.0 (Mr. Simpson), 1; Lactose, 11.7 (Mr. N. Davidson), 2; Oay Maid, il.o (Mr A Lupton), 3 Four lengths: three lengths. HEAVY • WEIGHT STEEPLECHASE about 'J/, miles.—Tattler, 12.7 (Mr. A. Lupton), 1; Pakeha, 12.7 (Mr. M. Wilson), 2; Stilts, 12.7 (Mr. N. Davidson). 3 Three lengths; two lengths. Following are the results of the Taranaki Hunt Club's annual Point-fo-Point meeting, which was held in perfect weather at Waitara: — FIRST-CLASS HUNTERS' STEEPLER, about 2Va miles.—Annoyer, 12.0 (Mr. R. Nolan), 1; Bimbo, 11.7 (Mr. A. Colo), 2; Glenvane, ,12.0 (Mr. I. Cole), 3 Length', eight lengths. LTGHT-WETGHT STEEPLES, about, 2% miles.—Huirangi. 11.7, 1; Meritor, 12.7, 2. HEAVY-WEIGHT STEEPLES, anout 2'/, miles.—Roman Lad, 12.7. 1; Anchises. 12.7. 2; Grafton, 12.7. 3.