TE RAPA DOINGS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23594, 1 March 1940, Page 5

TE RAPA DOINGS

EACECAMP IN GOOD TRIM MIO FRATOLLO BEATS SUSAN CHANG AND TORCH SCHOOLED [ny TKbKGItAI'IT —OWN t'OIUt KSPONDENT] HA MI I/I'OX, Thursday A solid seven furlongs by Bacecamp, five furlongs by Mio Fratollo, and a smart half-mile by Tosli were features of tlie work at To Bapa this morning, when the going on the course proper was in splendid order, although slightly dead. The flags were 27ft. out from the rails. Racecamp (Brown) whs doing better than Sunny Downs (Gotlop) and Mio Gcnerale (Day) over the concluding stages of seven furlongs in 1.32 1-5, the first half-mile heintc run in 52 l-5s and 1 lie live furlonfrs in 1.0. Racecamp was always doing his work well and should lack little on the score of condition for racing at Pukekohe.

Tosh (Goillop) was clear of Sir Tommy (Winder) and Viteinent (llain) at the end of half a mile in 52 2-ss, after* running tho first three furlongs in rwi l-ss. Tosh is boarin(_r a healthy appearance, and on a firm track may have prospects in tho Pukekohe Handicap. Respectful and a colt by Tinokoa (Long) got to the end of half a mile in 525. A Smart Five Furlongs The best live furlongs of tho morning was credited to Alio Fratollo (Elisor), who accounted for Susan (Plain) in 1.5. The first half-mile was run in 51 I-ss. Mio Fratollo worked pleasingly, and is to have his next outing at Tuurauga. where Ngawiri and Diversity, other members of A. O. Jones' string, will also «I<> their next racing.

I,'unanga (Knsor) shaded Flashing Spear (Taylor), with l'aceline ((lollop) several lengths away, at the completion oT a round in 2.0 1-5. the first five furlongs being run in l.s and six in 1 22. Knnauga is making steady progress, and may make early amends for recent disappointments. Gay Rosette, the two-year-old filly by Whiri wind from Diversion, Commemoration (llain) and Rose Vaal (Winder) _were associated over three furlongs in ,'l.s. Abbe.\ King, who is bearing an improved appearance, was exercised on the inside grass. He is an acceptor for the Bombay Handicap at Pukekohe, and should give a good account of himself. Half-mile by Lornacre Lornacre (Conroy) ran half a mile in 52 2-ss. Maneroo (Brown) placed six furlungs behind in 1.18. Among others to do serviceable tasks were Penzance, Lexden and Moymell. Chang (Curran), who is to make a reappearance at Pukekohe, was schooled over four hurdles and gave a sound display. The only other schooling bout of the morning was that of Torch (Winder), who went over five huidles satisfactorily.

HAWERA TRAINING PRETTY' LASS GOES FAST WINSOME LU WORKS SOUNDLY FLAMBERGE LEADS WAR LAP [BY TF.T.KG RAl'H —OWN CORK KSrONnKNT] HAWERA, Thursday Candidates lor the Rangitikei meeting vcre allotted their linal gallops at Hawcra this morning. The plough and the course proper were in good order for the first two gallops, hut heavy rain then developed and the plough soon became too heavy for use. On the plough Pretty Lass (Ryan) and Fiancee (McDonald) ran half a mile in ■>() l-ss, Pretty Lass being in front throughout. A repetition of her track form would make Pretty Lass difficult to dispose of on Saturday. She will be ridden by R. W. Shaw. On the grass Flamberge ißyan), with a good pull in the weights, showed the way to War Lap (Toki) over five furlongs in 1.5 'J-5. Flamberge is not without prospects in the maiden event at Bulls, where he will have the services of A. Jenkins. Winsome Lu (Reilly) defeated Notium (Cole) by a couple of lengths at the conclusion of seven furlongs in 1.30, running the first half-mile in 51 l>-5s Although she was in receipt of about two stone, Winsome l.u accomplished her task in pleasing fashion, (irawing attention to her future prospects. Lickem Defeats Bidens

Tiickem (Holland) easily accnunled for Bidens (Ryan) at the end of five furlongs in I .<i Recent racing has improved Lickem and hi- can be relied upon for a solid performance oil Saturday. J. Williamson, who piloted him at the Egmont and Opunako meetings, will again take the mount. Gitann Lass (Holland) did an easy five furlongs in 1.0 Student Prince (Sexton) occupied 1.7 over the same ground. He has built up considerably since the holidays and should continue to pay his way. in spito of the high mark he lias now attained in the weights. Barry Bo.v (Kyan) displayed his usual brilliance over the early stages of half a mile with Raidora (Holland), hut. he stopped quickly in the straight, and his companion finished practically on terms in ,*il .",-.">s. A four-year-old mare by Night Raid from Doree, Raidora has been lightly raced to date and looks likely to pay her way. Gold Grip (Toki) and Resingold (Grindlay) were not hurried to complete five furlongs in 1.0 iS-~>. Val Bay ißeilly) and Calliope (Graham) sprinted threo furlongs smartly in :S7 '_'-.*>s. Armacourt was not extended while running four furlongs in She is engaged rit Rangitikei, but. judging by her disappointing displays at Tlawera recently. she will have to improve a good deal to have a chance. Ramleh Shades Val Pere Ramleh (Keilly) shaded Val Pere (Graham) over the concluding stages nf six furlongs in 1 1. Ramleh revelled in the going, but Val Pere is not a good track worker, and is also not partial to soft going. However, the Beau Pere three-year-old is one of the most consistent hacks in commission, and looks a good handicap performer in the making. Tn his last ten starts he has recorded a win and seven seconds. The Woodville winners, Chief Lord and Air Flight, were out doing light work. They took no harm from their racing and should do well. Air Flight is to contest the Taranaki Stakes next, week and will be ridden bv AV. J. Mud ford. Although she figures among the acceptors for the hack sprint at Rangitikei, Sea Link is unlikely to make the trip. Present intentions are to reserve her for the Fending Faster meeting.

NEW PLYMOUTH TRACKS LEIGHON REI MOVES FREELY [by T K r.KC.HAP'H —OWN CORK K.SI'ON I) HN T J XKW PLYMOUTH, Thursday The Now Pl.ymouth (racks wore homy alter rain fur work this morn i whrn horses with engagements at tin- Taranaki .Jockey Club's meeting next \\eek were galloped. Ail the fasl work took place on the trial grass. A heavy fog obscured the back of the course, and il was not possible to time some of the ga Hops. Leighon li'ei hit out freely over five furlongs in I •">. She has done well since winning a.l the Opnmike meting, and infused plenty of dash into her work. Lit Chans: was given a working gallop over six furlongs, running the last three in t:!s. Hed Sun was also galloped, hut was not timed, lie is an acceptor for the Rangitikei meeting on Saturday. After breakfast, Nereus howled over six furlongs in 1.20 lie went, smoothly and handled the going well. Sli.v finished two lengths in front of Bay Dawn at the conclusion of seven furlongs in 1 ,:tS. Shy worked really well. Tahnrangi did two rounds at three-quarter pace, hitting out freely in the going. It. Johnson's horses, Ned Cuttle, Eupatrid, Minority and Davilia, were allotted strong pace work on the inside. R. Barlow, with Mountain Fox, Wave Length, Rollieker and J!ipple, did not return after the Woodvillo meeting, but is remaining at Bulls until after the Rangitikei meeling.

TROTTING FIXTURES March 2 —Tnverrargill Trotting Club. March !»—Timarii Trotting Clnh. March Hi—Taranaki Trotting Club. March Hi—Cheviot, Trotting Club. March Hi —Wyndham Trolling Club. March - J5 Maw era Trotting Club. March 2:t, 27, 28—New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club. April (>'—Thames Trotting Club. April (l—Ashbnrtnn Trotting Club. April J.'!—Cambridge Trotting Club. April 17, 20—Wellington Trotting Club. April 20—Waikato Trotting Club. April 27 —Auckland Trotting Club.