EPSOM TRAINING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23222, 16 December 1938, Page 9

EPSOM TRAINING

EIGHTEEN CARAT BEST GOOD TEST OVER TWO MILES VANORA RETURNING TO FORM KEWPIE'S QUEEN FINISHES ON BY ABAYDOS The dirt track was in good order at Epsom yesterday, when smart half-miles were recorded by Eighteen Carat, 1.5 3-5; Bedford and Vanora, 1.6 2-5; Fisher and Kewpie's Triumph, 1.6 4-5; Kewpie's Queen, 1.7 3-5; Kewpie's Crest, Argolis, Pukemiro and Cyrano, 1.8. W. J. O'Shea was present with Lawn Derby, but tho champion was not worked. Fisher (A. Paton), Bedford (D. Smith), Kewpie's Triumph (K. Bell) and Eighteen Carat (C. M. Morrison) was the order from the two miles, three seconds separating tho first and last. Vanora (L. J. Mahoney) joined them at the mile and a-lialf post. Bedford was in front at the mile in 2.30. Fisher had charge at the mile and a-lialf in 3.40 4-5, but could not hold oif a fast run by Eighteen Carat, who won in 4.43 3-5 and was going away at the end. Fisher worked free-legged, giving a good display in 4.47. Bedford was always doing his work well within himself, while Kewpie's Triumph made a dash over the last two furlongs. Vanora was handy at the post in 3.29 and is improving with solid work. Forest Jewel (L. Mitchell), unhoppled, went to the mile in 2.30, but on passing the mile and a-quarter in 3.5 she left her feet, taking 37s lor the last two furlongs. She has built up and should be all the better for more fast work. Stargum and Noble Prince Kewpie's Queen (W. Gee) left the mile and a-lialf two seconds ahead of Kewpie's Crest (J. Gee) and won in 3.39 3-5. She finished solidly and is improving in staying power. . Kewpie's Crest rail 3.38, the first mile in 2.30. Gold Kip (C. M. Morrison), assisted by Shining Link (L. J. Mahoney) in the middle six furlongs, trotted a mile and a-lialf in 3.42. He was travelling fast after passing the mile in 2.28 3-5, but broke. Gold Kip looks in good heart. Shining Link went a mile, the third quarter in 36 2-5s being her best section. Noble Prince (J. MeKendrick) and Stargum (W. Head), both unhoppled, were associated over a mile and a-quarter, Stargum winning in 2.54.. They were on terms at the mile in 2.19, but Noble Prince left his feet at the turn and Stargum was not taxed over the final furlong. Equipoise (S. M. August) worked two miles unhoppled, the last mile easily in 2.31. He was keen to go faster and is in good order. Great Chum (T. Carlyou) was given a similar task, each half of the last mile in 1.12. Fernbrook Lass (L. Laver), freelegged, paced a mile and a-lialf at a 2.35 rate and galloped an extra mile. Sho does a fair amount of training in this style. Don Walla Sprints Don Walla (N. Cunningham), after an easy mile and a-half, sprinted four separate quarters, improving gradually from 38s at the first effort to 32s for the final one. He went away smartly at each start and displayed a fine turn of speed. Argolis (S. M. August), unhoppled, ran to the mile in 2.20 and completed a mile and a-half in 3.28. Star Pronto (B. Dyer) was given two tasks at a mile and a-half, but was not doing his best. He ran 3.56 and 3.48 respectively. He looks much improved. Lucky Love (W. Willetts) worked a mile and three-quarters in 4.5, the first mile and a-quarter in 2.55 and the last half-mile in 1.10. Lucky Love should soon be at his best. After trotting to the mile and a-half in 3.59, Canadian (C. M. Morrison) quickened to complete two miles in 5.9. He has derived beneiit from racing at Claudclands. Groat Sonoma was galloped two miles and revelled in the task. Whitstone (L. Laver), unhoppled and in saddle, ran a mile in 2.28 and sprinted an extra two furlongs in 34 l-ss. Parishioner, who has incurred 12 yards penalty for winning £7O in place-money, also worked unhoppled. He stood up to the racing better than Whitstone. Cyrano Trots Fast Half-Mile Riptide (H. A. Averili) led Cyrano (S. M. August) from the mile and a-half, but tho latter broke badly. Settling down, Cyrano passed the leader to run the next half-mile in 1.8, but with another lapse, he took 2.21 for the last mile. Pukemiro (W. Fleming) was responsible for a sound effort over a mile and a-lialf in 3.30, the first mile taking 2.22. Two miles unhoppled was the task of Bismuth (J. E. Taylor), the last mile being run evenly in 2.26. Sequoia (W. H. Sainnions) and Kewpie's .Bingen (,H. MeNatighten) worked a mile and a-half free-legged at a 2.33 rate. Great Surprise (L. Laver) took 2.39 lor the first mile, but completed a mile and a-half in 3.49 2-5, coming home solidly. Assisted over the last mile and a-lialf by Silk Lady (W. H. Andrews), Petite Jewel (J. Funnel!) ran two miles in 4.15, the last mile and a-half in 3.32. Silk Lady, who went 3.34, tired a little at the end. Petite Jewel, who was eased, could have improved on 1.10 for the final half-mile. Bingen Sun (W. Head), with Native Princess on the lead, trotted a mile in 2.30. Both trotters are bright and doing well on long, strong work. t)n the sand Top Hand, Clay Pot, I Sweet Aloes, Pirate's Last, Gay Moko, Nelson Pearl and Silver Watch were exercised. PLANS FOR LAWN DERBY ATTACK ON GRASS RECORD Although Lawn Derby's mission at the Auckland Trotting Club's Summei Meeting will be an attempt to lower his grass track mile record of 2.3, ho will start in the Auckland Cup and other events at the carnival. W. J. O'Shea states that the horse has done particularly well on the New Zealand trip. Mr. I']. G. Bridgens, president of tin- eluli. stated yesterday no definite decision had been arrived at on which day Lawn Derby will make the attempt . AUCKLAND TROTS ACCEPTANCES CLOSE TO-DAY Acceptances for the first day of the Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting close with the secretary, Mr. A. G. Malice, at 5 p.m. to-day. EPSOM GRASS TRACK Tho grass track at Epsom will be available to-morrow morning for fast work, and again on Tuesday and Saturday of next week. In the event of any 'visitors arriving after December 24. special arrangements will be made for their convenience. The starter, Mr. J Gavin, will be in attendance each morning to give horses barrier practice.