WORK AT TAKANINI

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23272, 15 February 1939, Page 11

WORK AT TAKANINI

SPKINT BY GLADYNEY BONSTAR BEATS ROYEVRUS SEVEN FURLONGS BY JACK TAR Tho grass track at Takanini yesterday morning was in good order and the work, all of an interesting nature, was left-handed for tho benefit of horses intended to run at the "Waikato Racing Club's meeting at To Rapa next Saturday and Monday. Miss Eureka (E. Clifford), covered threo furlongs in 37 2-ss, while others given useful tasks separately were Tellson, Glen Council and Esquire, who came home fast.

Tepoto (Coleman) covered tho last half-mile of five furlongs in 50 3-ss. Gladynev (G. Smith) registered 49 4-ss, beating Princess Val (Coleman) who took 50 3-ss, but was not ridden out. Full Hand (Collett) finished strongly to record 50s. Gamos (G. Smith), who is on the improve, was in front of Lady Fox in 51 3-ss.

Our Jean (E. Clifford) had no difficulty in running three furlongs in 375, but she was steadied to complete half a-mile in 51 2-ss.

Bonstar (Quedley) impressed by defeating Royevrus (E. Clifford) over five furlongs in 1.3, the first three in 37 l-5s and the half-mile in 49 3-ss. It was a good' effort for ono eligible for hack class. Smart Five Furlongs Brazilian (Hatwell) and Pleuron (Beguely) ran five furlongs from disc to disc in 1.3, both moving with freedom. Bachelor King (Bartle) had Dauber (Beguely) as companion over five furlongs run in 1.3 3-ss. Both are fit. Rey Lu (G. Smith) impressed as being on the improve while covering six furlongs in 1.18 in company with Silver Glow (Beguely), who is in solid condition. Inver (Coleman) ran an attractive six furlongs in I.IG, tho first three in 37 4-ss. Valainito (Collett) was in front of Round Up (Clarke) at tho end of seven furlongs completed in 1.30. Jack Tar (G. Smith) strode freely over the same ground to register 1.29, the last six furlongs in 1.16. Ivy Willonyx (E. Smith) and Parquet (Quedley) hit out boldly to cover seven furlongs in 1.30 2-5. C. Morse stated yesterday that Parquet would race at Wanganui. ; Veritable's Easy Task

On the plough track, Veritable ran an easy half-mile in 58s, Estro taking 595. Both these maiden performers are doing well. Orelio, Penzance and Arvakur were given useful exercise. Little Star (E. Clifford) went a solid round, hitting out fast in the early part. Mia Acrea (Stratton) looking bright, took 1.34 2-5 for seven furlongs. Hunting Cape (Hatwell) and Bronze Trail (Green) were together at the five furlongs in 1.13, the last three in 435.

BETTING SYSTEM CHANGE AT ELLERSLIE RETURN TO WIN AND PLACE DECISION WELL RECEIVED BY ARCHER • ' . ' Tho decision of the committee of the Auckland Racing Club to revert to tho win and placo system of betting when tho necessary alterations have been mado to the totalizator has been well received. Tho success of racing depends upon the patronago of horse owners and tho public'and it is my impression that the win and placo system best serves the interests of both.

' Tho system provides tho owner with means of backing his horse for an outright win, a privilege which they enjoy on most of the important courses in the world, and it seems scarcely fair that they should be deprived of it at Ellerslie because a section of racegoers prefer the one-two betting. 'ln addition tho placo machine gives the owner an opportunity, if ho so desires, of covering his win investment with a wager for a place. Moreover, tlio system given tho public the chance of having a wager for a win, with the possibility of much better , dividends than under tho one-two method, as well as three chances for a place in lields of over eight. It is my impression that there has been a definito swing in favour of the win and placo now that tho public has become moro educated to tho system. Tho idea is strengthened by the substantial turnovers of the clubs which havo been using win and place and the great success it has been at courses like Trentham, To Rapa, Riccarton and To Aroha, and tho same should be the case at Ellerslie. The affairs of tho Auckland Racing Club aro being very capably managed by tho committee, which is to bo congratulated on the success it lias achieved in tho past, and the decision to make the change would certainly not have been made unless the matter had been given mature consideration. It is my belief that the committee has made a wise decision and the system is one which should' provo popular with the majority of tho regular patrons of Ellerslie.

RIDERS FOR WOODVILLE LIST OF ENGAGEMENTS Hiding engagements announced for tho Woodvilie Pacing Club's 'meeting include. — W. J. Broughton.—Brazil, Siegmund, lied Cat, Lady Lyric, Newbury Queen. G. !?. Tattersall. —Old Bill, Florence j\lil Is, Corroboree, Vascoues, Huntino, Prediction. W. Jenkins. —Cuddler, Caution. J. Chaplin. —Parian. S. Anderson. —Thrasos. A. McDonald. —Buinblo. It. Marsh.—Picheliqu Pearl, Mother-in-Law, Flammarion. C. Cameron—Tho Ping, Haile Selassie,

Elettra. H. Callahan. —Cuisinier, Flying Flag, Hunting Mint. B. Stowe. —Brunhild. I. Bohloff. —Boatsong (High-weight). W. J. Mudford. —Boatsong (Kumeroa Handicap). TROTTING FIXTURES February 15 —Auckland Trotting Club. February 18—Now Brighton Trotting Club. February 25 —Wairarapa Trottintf Club. February —Kaikoura Trotting Club. March 4—lnvercargill Trotting Club. March 4—Wellington Trotting Club. March 11—Timarn Trotting Club. March 11—Thames Trotting Club March 18—Wyndhain Trotting Club. March 18—Cheviot Trotting Club. March 18—Wanganui Trotting Club. March 25—Wcstland Trotting Club.