TE RAPA DOINGS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23172, 19 October 1938, Page 13

TE RAPA DOINGS

FOREST ACRE VERY FIT SOLID ROUND WITH MALAGIGI ORWERE REGISTERS BEST SIX [by telegraph—OWN correspondent] HAMILTON, Tuesday Solid efforts over a distance by Forest Acre, Malagigi and Sergia, and a smart six furlongs by Orwere, were features of the work at To Rnpa this morning, when horses claiming engagements at the approaching Labour Day meeting at Cambridge were galloped 011 the course proper, 30ft. out from the rails. The going was in splendid order, and conditions generally were pleasant. Little Leslie (Woodward), Ngaranui (0. Mclnaily) and Midland (It. E. Thomson) were as named at tho end of half a milo in 545. Kilboris (C. L. Goulsbro) ran once round in 2.9 1-5. Kilberis is making steady progress. Tosh (Mclnaily), who has been moving along pleasingly since recovering from the mishap ho met with some weeks ago, went five furlongs in 1.10, speding up to record 40s for the last three.

Racelino (McKenzio) dashed over three furlongs in 38s, and impressed by tho manner in which he revelled in his work. The best time over a round was credited to Forest Acre (Gollop), who finished a length in front of Malagigi (Goulsbro) in 2.3 1-5. Forest Acre established an early break on his companion and, although tho latter had reduced the gap appreciably at the post, Forest Acre was holding him. Forest Acre was carrying a very light weight, but his display was promising. Ho may make amends at Cambridge for his narrow defeat on the first day at Paeroa.

Mangukaha and Hempton Mangukaha (MeKenzie) and Hempton (Hain) were associated over five furlongs in 1.0, the last three taking 38js. Both were travelling evenly at the finish.

The two-year-olds Lady Waimai '.Gollop) and Valtour (Goulsbro) dashed over two furlongs along the back in 25 l-ss. Goldation (Thomson) and Free Advice (Ensor) were practically on terms at the end of half a mile in 525.

Cappy (light boy) ran six furlongs in 1.19, Sergia (Winder) bringing him home over the last half-mile in 535. Sergia is improved as the result of her Paeroa exortions, and should strip- in good fettle at Cambridge. Mio Fratollo (Thomson) and Little Briton (Long) were together over five furlongs in 1.4 J. Little Briton, who was earlier jumped over two hurdles well, is not without prospects at the Waikato Hunt meeting. The best six furlongs was that of Orwere (McLaughlin), who came homo in 1.17 1-5, the last five occupying 1.4 4-5. Orwere did his work well, snd will have to be reckoned with in the Bruntwood Handicap on Monday. Smart Three by Calorie

Silver Countess (Day) ran three furlongs in 395, Calorie (Thomson) following over the sahio ground in 37Js. Calorie is steadily on the improve, and may be seen to advantage when called upon to race. Among those allotted strong work wore Allegretto, Sir Tommy and Prince Rangi. Allegretto was worked on the sand and, although he is a trifle burly in appearance, he looks to have come through any amount of solid road work. He is to make a reappearance after a lengthy spoil in the Waikato Hunt Cup at Cambridge.

On the sand, Hunting Blood (Goulsbro) ran six furlongs in 1.22. Aramis OVinder) schooled satisfactorily over two fences of the steeplechase country, and subsequently worked freely over a round.

Tavern Song (R. E. Thomson) and Sinking Fund (Day) were companions over a round of the hurdles. Except that Tavern Song struck hard at the last, they gave a fine exhibition of fast and clever jumping. Another pleasing display was credited to Centaurus (Winder) and Cynical Smilo (Day), who'went well. Green Label (Watson) and Latour's Last (R. E. Thomson) negotiated a round of the hurdles satisfactorily.

RECOVERY OF NUFFIELD AJAX AT MOONEE VALLEY CONVEYER'S IMPROVEMENT v (Received October 18, 8.50 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 18 Following swimming exercise to-day, Nuffield's injured leg was almost normal and his trainer, J. Holt, anticipates there will be no further in term ption in his spring preparation. Conveyer showed his best form since arriving here by beating Netherlea over seven furlongs in 1.33 at Mentone today. Ajax was taken to Moonee Valley for a gallop in view of Saturday's Cox Plate, in which his opponents include Royal Chief. Dannevirke is suffering from tetanus and his condition is serious.

Gold Rod, who is in the Cantala Stakes, will arrive in Melbourne on Thursday.

MELBOURNE TRACK WORK ROYAL CHIEF GOES WELL SMART THREE BY FOLK SONG (Received October 18, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 18 Conditions were good to-day for gallops at Caulfield on tho steeplechase grass track. Son of Aurous was going comfortably alongsido Scardus at the end of a milo and a-quartor, run in 2.12 J. Esperanto was not extended to cover four furlongs in SOJs. Folk Song oasily beat Anne at the end of throe jumps in 3715. Silver Standard did better than than Bourbon over sevon furlongs :"n 1.32. Marauder did a milo comfortably iu 1.56. On the sand, Royal Chief and Adios both wont well. They were not extended to cover seven furlongs in 1.33 J. Spear Chief, looking improved, took Sljs for half .a mile. At Flemington, on the courso proper, Gay Knight beat L'Aiglon and Bridge of Mar in recording 1.45 for a mire. Sir Regent beat Bachelor King over a milo and a-quarter in 2.151, St. Constant, who is looking well, strode over a milo easily in 1.58. Royal Sceptre and Micawber ran an impressive half in 5035. On the sand, Plectrum, moving nicely, completed seven furlongs in 1.371. ,

THAMES TROTTING CLUB NOMINATIONS DUE TO-DAY Nominations for tho spring meeting of the Thames Trotting Club, to bo held on November 5, close to-day with Blomfield and Company, Auckland, at 5 p.m., or with the secretary, Mr. E. 0. Brownlee, Thames, at 8 p.m.