ELLERSLIE WORK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23112, 10 August 1938, Page 11

ELLERSLIE WORK

PHILCOURT STANDS OUT HALF-MILE COVERED IN 50S ATTRACTIVE DARK LEGION A smart half-mile by Philcourt and a sound live furlongs by Jonathan and Trilliarch were the outstanding gallops at Ellerslie yesterday morning. The No. 2 gruss track was open and provided comparatively good going. On the grass Tybalt (Touks) sprinted luili' a mile nicely in 52 2-ss. The Romeo gelding looks in capital order and is hitting out very freely in his work. Kilonsa (McCurdy) and Land Girl (McTavish) ran the last five of six furlongs in 1.6 3-5. Both did it well and they should be in fine trim for their Pakuranga Hunt engagements. Knight of Australia (Clarke) and Wee Pat (Fearn) were companions over seven furlongs, registering 52 2-5s for the last four, .Knight of Australia doing the better. High Star (McTavish) strode over five furlongs, averaging 15s to the furlong. Annacourt (August) completed the last halfmile of strong work in 555. She finished well over the last bit and is thriving on her preparation. Brother to Martara Mundane (Jones) moved freely while running three furlongs in 40 l-ss, time on which she could have improved. Marheke (Vaughan) got through a similar task in 40 2-ss. Marheke, who is a four-year-old full-brother to Martara, is a recent arrival at Ellerslie. Aero Queen (Geinmell) got to the end of six furlongs in 1.21. She was being kept up to her work in the straight. Fidelia (Mclnallv) and Gamos (Markwick) ran an easy three furlongs in 44 4-ss. Valmint (Fearn) finished in front of El Meynell (Coon) at the conclusion of five furlongs in 1.5 2-5. Valmint went with plenty of dash, but El Meynell was not bustled. Piracy (Cammiek) and Rajaoya (Tremain) finished on terms over half a mile in 51 2-ss. It was a promising effort. The two-year-old Dark Legion (Gilchrist) jumped away at the six-furlong peg and ran to the four in 26 3-ss. The colt, who was not required to do his best, moved very attractively. Electric Spear (Fearn) covered six furlongs comfortably in 1.24 4-5. Crooning (Walker) and Valdeno (Fearn) pleased by the manner in which they sprinted half a milo in 525. They look particularly well and had a little in hand at the finish. Palmint (Vaughan) took 45s for an easy three furlongs. After running the first furlong in 14s Captain Bruce (Murray) completed four in 54 l-os. The Captain Bunsby gelding did his work in good style and he is bearing a much-improved appearance. A fast half-mile was credited to Philcourt (Jones), who was always clear of Gloucester (Vaughan) while running the distance in 50s, the first furlong in 12 2-ss. Philcourt, who worked attractively, has made rapid progress in his preparation. Trilliarch and Jonathan Kenspeckle (Cammiek) took 45s to run three furlongs. Lighter (Murray) covered half a mile comfortably in 545, the first furlong in 14 2-ss. Jonathan (Vaughan) finished slightly in front of Trilliarch (Jones) at the end of five furlongs in 1.4 2-5, the first quarter being run in 26 2-ss. Trilliarch led early, but Jonathan finished with rare dash and put un a sound performance. Boy Lu (Cameron) was not extended while getting to the end of three furlongs in 425, Oriental Bay (Jones) beat Bingshot (Manson) over five in 1.6 2-5, the last four in 535. Oriental Bay (King Lu —Queen Arch) ? who is now being trained at Ellerslie, looks the makings of a useful performer _ this season. Tane Mahutu (Gough) finished well clear of King Rod (Tremain) at the end of a round in 1.55, the last six furlongs taking 1.24 4-5. Fleetwind (Gilchrist) displayed her usual dash while sprinting four furlongs in 50 2-ss, the first in 12 2-ss. Shy (Nicholson) was travelling comfortably alongside Illimani (Tremain) throughout six furlongs in 1.21 4-5. Atta Jack (Gough) cleared two hurdles in good style. Jolie Dance (Watson) and My Money (Stewart) were companions in a bout over six hurdles, jumping safely throughout. Over four of the steeplechase fences on the flat Tane Mahutu (Gough) gave a good display. He has shown big improvement in his latest schooling. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS Appointments for the ensuing season were made yesterday by the committee of the Auckland Pacing Club as follows: — Hon. Treasurer.—Mr. Thos. linpey. Stewards. —Dr. E. H. B. Miisom, Messrs. M. M. McCallum, W. Claud Motion, Thos. Impey, M. M. Louisson and G. A. Wynyard, these to act with Messrs. Br L. Hewitt, M. J. Lynch and E. H. Nolan, elected by the members. Auditors. —Messrs. Percy Butler and N. A. Dutliie. Handicapper. —Mr. F. J. McManemin. Timekeeper.—Mr. J. K. Douglas. Surgeons. —Dr. Abbott and Dr. Griffin. Veterinary Surgeons.—Dr. W. C. Ring and Mr. J. Lyons. _ For the spring meeting the following appointments wore made, in compliance with the club's rules: Judge.—Mr. E. V. Sutherland; assistant judge, Mr. L. Alderton. Starter. —Mr. R. H. Skipwith; assistant starter, Mr. A. Patterson. Clerk of Scales.—Mr. H. B. Massey. Clerk of the Course.—Mr. W. S. Hirst. Recall Stewart. —Mr. P. H. Smith. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS Advice was received recently by the committee of GeraMine Racing Club from the secretary of the New Zealand Racing Conference that at the annual meeting of delegates the following resolution was passed:—"That the executive committed bo requested to frame a'rule of racing to deal with the abuse in the issue of complimentary tickets after obtaining a return from all clubs of the complimentary tickets issued." In this connection the executive. committee had directed that n reliable and true return be obtained from all clubs for each meeting held by them during the 1937-38 year, of the number of complimentary and concession tickets issued, and the number of free ladies' tickets issued, and whether or not ladies wore admitted free. This return must ho in the secretary's hands not later than August 31. The executive committee further directed that club secretaries must in future keep a record of all complimentary and free tickets issued at each meeting.