GRASS TRIALS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23124, 24 August 1938, Page 11

GRASS TRIALS

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BEST HALF BY PROLETARIAN CROCUS AND NERVIE'S LAST BY ABAYDOS In addition to a number of Mangcro trainers, 1 4 . J. Smith put in an appearance at Epsom yesterday with Nervie's Last, Van Derby, Crocus, Parauri, Swordsman and Cloverdale, and the visitors gave added interest to the grass track trials. The flags were out 40ft., and, in spito of the holding track, good times were recorded. Honours were with Proletarian, I.G, fine eflorts were registered by Vanora, I.G 4-5, Munga Tangi, 1.7, Noble Prince and Nervie's Last, 1.7 4-5, Crocus, 1.8, Vain Derby, 1.8 3-5, Parauri and Star Pronto, 1.9, Equipoiso Lucky Love and Kewpie's Crest, 1.9 3-5, and Kowpio's Queon, 1.10. Munga Tangi (L. Laver) left tho mile and a-quarter ono second ahead of Vanora (L. J. Makonoy), who was followed two seconds later by Proletarian (I. R. Morrison), tho leader going to the six furlongs in 1.58. In a hard finish Vanora had his head in front of Munga Tangi in 3.8 4-5, with Proletarian almost in lino. Vanora finished gamely. Munga Tangi ran 3.5 and displayed dash and resolution when joined by Vanora. Proletarian's 3.2 1-5 was a fine effort and ho came homo very fast. He has mado great improvement in tho last two weeks, Crocus (F. J. Smith) and Noble Prince (J. McKendrick) jumped away at tho mile and a-quarter about three lengths in advance of Nervie's Last (,J. Steward), Crocus taking up the rolo of pacemaker, to reach the six furlongs in 1.56 and finish in 3.4. She gave a very smooth display and no fault can be found with her condition. INoble Princo worked in his best style, and, although, he looked to havo tho leader's measure a furlong from homo, ho could not head her. Nervie's Last mado a dash in tho straight, but could not get through. Van Derby and Parauri

Parauri (F. J. Smith) led Van Derby (P. Esplin) from tho mile and a-quarter, taking tho Taemanian horse to the six furlongs in 1.57, and they raced home together in 3.6. Parauri did his work in a thorough manner. Van Derby's condition and general appearance attracted attention and he pleased by his bold style. Ho showed speed in going up to tho loader and ran on solidly. Star Pronto (B. Dyer) was timed to run tho last mile and a-quarter of a mile and a-half in 3.4. Ho was not bustled to run the last half in 1.9. Dick Redmond (A. T. Newdick) received a start of three seconds from Fisher (A. Paton) in a milo and a-half, and, trotting steadily, he had a slight advantage at the end in 3.49 2-5, but he was tiring, taking 1.17 2-5 for the last half. Fisher, who has been doing excellent work free-legged, was hoppled and failed to stay. Bedford (D. Smith), Kewpie's Triumph (K. Bell) and Nelson Pearl (M. August) went quietly from the mile and a-half as named. Kewpie's Triumph finished clear of Bedford, with Nelson Pearl several lengths back, in 3.58, the last half in 1.13 3-5. When he reached the post Kewpio's Triumph slackened and Bedford was not under a hard drive. Nelson Pearl, a three-year-old by Nelson Tasker—Black Pearl, shaped pleasingly.

Swordsman Trots Solidly Stargum (W. Head) was never at top while registering 3.17 for a mile and a-quarter, the last half in 1.15. Swordsman (F. J. Smith) after going two furlongs in 41s, was picked up by Cloverdalo (J. Heseltine) but the latter tangled on the turn. Swordsman, trotting solidly, had a good margin at the end in 3.51, the last half taking 1.14. lie is a little robust. Cloverdalo was disappointing, breaking on the bends. With Smith behind him he \yas sent another half, but took 1.18. Singing Bird (T. Hoe) and Trojan Star (T. Murphy) were together throughout a mile and a-quarter, the last half in 1.18, being the fastest section. Singing Bird maintained a solid gait. Trojan Star, a half-sister to Manna's Son, paced smoothly. Equipoise (S. M. August) took 2.40 to reach the mile, but completed the mile and a-half in 3.49 3-5, going last for the last furlong and a-half. Stalky (T. Roe), Mute (T. Murphy) and Pirate's Last (J. Mahoney) began two miles as named, but the lastnamed was pulled up half way. Mutq ran up to Stalky commencing the last lap and the latter broke, Mute winning in 5.19, with 1.14 for the last half. Fernbrook Lass Fit Kewpie's Bingen (L. Laver) led Fernbrook Lass (C. M. Morrison) from the mile and a-quarter, the latter winning easily in 3.5. She has made good progress. Kewpie's Bingen looks in fine racing condition, and will be driven by L. Laver on Saturday. From a standing start, Mandalay (D. 0. Jones) ran a milo in 2.30 2-5, the last half in 1.13 2-5. She may require a race or two to attune her. Post Haste (L. J. Mahoney) was not hurried in the early part of a mile and a-quarter, but ran the final section in 1.14. He went much better than on Saturday. Gav Moko (L. J. Malioney) led Bingen Sun (W. Head), Gold Kip (C. M. Morrison), Barba Bepo (H. A. Avcrill) and Great Surprise (L. Laver) from the milo and a-half, with four seconds between tbo first and last horses. Barba Bepo broke early and dropped back, and Gay Moko was just ahead of Great Surprise at the mile in 2.38. Bingen Sun joined the leaders at the top with Gold Kip handy, but Gay Moko and Great Surprise did best in tho run home, to finish on terms, going 3.51 and 3.47 respectively. Bingen Sun went soundly to return 3.51 2-5, and Gold Kip took 3.52. Forest Jewel Goes Well

Forest Jewel (L. Mitchell) gave Royal Palm (T. Roe) and Handicapper (G. H. Stubbs) two seconds' start from the milo and a-half, and near the mile and a-quarter Sweet Aloes (S. M. August), Our Princess (W. Willetts), Silk Lady (W. H. Andrews) and Tommy McElwyn (L. J. Mahoney) joined issue. Jn a good finish, Forest Jewel reached Handieapper to go 3.42, the last half in 1.11. She finished with fine dasli and is well forward. Handieapper was doing his best to record 3.44. Royal Palm went 3.44 2-5 and is making good headway. Silk Lady ran her section in 3.7. Tommy McElwyn, an indifferent track horse, took 3.8. He will be driven on Saturday by L. J. Mahoney. Elliotvalo (I. R. Morrison) trotted the last mile of two in 2.40, making no mistakes. Bismuth (A. McGarrv) who was unhoppled, accomplished a similar task. Kewpio's Queen (W. Geo) and Gipsy Light (G. Cole) left tho mile and aquarter two seconds ahead of Kewpio's Crest (J. Gee) with Lucky Love (W. Willetts) going five later, but at tho end of seven furlongs tho lastnamed was handy, Kewpio's Queen going on to win narrowly in 3.7 2-5. Kewpio's Crest relished tho easy track, going 3.5 3-5, while Lucky Love's was a sound effort in 3.0 3-5. The grass track will be open tomorrow morning, when tho club's starter, Mr. J. Gavin, will bo in at-1 tendance.