FORM REVIEWED

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23603, 12 March 1940, Page 11

FORM REVIEWED

TARANAKI MEETING TRENCH LAW OUTSTANDING FOOTLOOSE IN GREAT ORDER [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] NEW PLYMOUTH, Monday Several candidates for the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn Meeting nt Trentliam this week appeared at Now Plymouth oil Thursday and Saturday and in the main their form was good. Trench Law, who was the outstanding performer, winning the Taranaki Cup and the Paul Memorial Handicap, claims an engagement in the Silverstream Hack Handicap on Thursday, and even with his rehandieap is likely to he well fancied. The two successes of Trench Law stamp him as the best stayer yet sired by Gascony, and it is probable that ho receives his stamina from his dam, Arbitration, who traces hack to Ouida. Some grand stayers, such as Star Stranger, Mahutonga, Lady Lucy and Fulmen, have come from this family. It is interesting' to recall that Mr. R. J. Matthows, who imported Ouida from Australia, is living in retirement at Now Plymouth, close to tho racecourse. Foxscn, who scored recently at To Aroha, is another descendant of Ouida. Footloose Impresses l'ho manner in which Footloose accounted for the opposition in tho Urenui Handicap was impressive. He did not begin as well as some of his opponents,. but moved inlo a handy position behind the pacemaker before reaching the straight, where he did not. take long to place the issue beyond doubt, finally winning by three lengths, lie has received a rehandieap at Trenlhain, but is in such great form at present that hn is likely to be one of the main fancies for the Railway Handicap on Thursday. Although he has filled only minor places in both his starts, the three-year-old Sir Crusoe was far from disgraced. "When ho arrived his trainer, M. Williams, was of the opinion that he needed the two races and ho certainly did better in the Taranaki Stakes on Saturday than he did in the hack class on tho first day.

There was merit in his third in the Taranaki Slakes, as he was in front after the first half-mile was completed in 17 l-ss, and was not headed by Beau Vite until reaching tho distance. Even then he looked like being second, but the early pace told and ho was also overhauled near tho post by Duncannon. It was a good trial for the Railway Handicap at Trentham, where ho should run very prominently. Beau Vite Wins Easily Tho win of Beau Vite in the Taranaki Stakes was most convincing and demonstrated that he retains his speed in spite of his racing over middle distances. The New Zealand St. Loger appears to be at the mercy of Beau Vite, who should also have rosy prospects in the North Island Challenge Stakes, seven furlongs. Tho admirers of Beau Vite would have liked to have seen him in opposition to Reading in tho St. Lcgers in Australia, as there is no doubt that he is much better than when he was there in the spring. The two-year-old filly Stencil missed a place in the juvenile event on the first day, but her snowing directed attention to her prospects at Trentham. She is particularly well at present and good judges expect her to take a lot of beating at Trentham, where she was successful on the first day of tho Centennial Meeting in January. The roomy course at Trentham suits her admirably.

Brahman Disappoints Besides Stencil four other Pacific Handicap acceptors were seen in action, namely Air Flight, Ringling, Brahman and Cherry Bay. Air Flight contested the Taranaki Stakes, in which "she faded out after setting a torrid pace for three, furlongs. She is brilliant, but in the past has found difficulty in running six furlongs right out. Ringling was decisively beaten by Barry Boy in the Paritutu Juvenile on Saturday, but registered a solid performance under the steadier of 0.3. She is to race at Paeroa in preference to Trentham, and, as she is consistent, can bo depended upon for a solid effort. Xo excuses could be made for Brahman. On Saturday he had the run of the race, but failed to come on in the straight, thus failing to fulfil the promise he gave when he won at Wanganui last month. Cherry Bay did not threaten danger cither day and on her showings her chances at Trentham would seem to be remote. Two minor winners, Filbert and Minority, claim engagements at Trentham. Minority, who scored an end-to-end win in the Timaru Hack Handicap on the first day, is in the Tinakori Hack Handicap, He enjoyed a perfect run when he won and gave evidence of usefulness, even although he does not possess a great deal of size. Filbert, who scored a surprise win in the Awakino Hack Handicap, is an acceptor for the Rimu High-weight Handicap on Thursday. He failed when tried over a middle distance on the opening day, but this was probably not his true form.

BRILLIANT TRIAL DENSITY RECORDS 46 4-58 WILD TALK RUNS GOOD MILE fBY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] CHRISTCHURCH, Monday The fastest four furlongs that has been run at Riccarton for many years was accomplished by Density when she recorded 40 -l-5s on the course proper, where the poles were out 10ft., on Saturday morning. The conditions were very favourable and Density went brilliantly after having a good move-up. Rider A. Messervy was sitting still at the finish, although it is improbable that Density would have done any hctter if she had been urged. The gallop demonstrated that Density has lost none of her speed and is in good order to undertake her engagements at Trentham this week. She is to be ridden in the Railway Handicap on Thursday by P. Spratt and, with the handy weight of 7.5, will have to be considered. Another good gallop at Riccarton on Saturday was that of Wild Talk, who covered a mile in 1.12 2-5, the first half in 50 2-ss. She is to be ridden in the Thompson Handicap by A. Messervy owing to the stable horseman, C. T. Wilson, being unable to make the weight. Wild Talk has been doing well and is likely to run prominently in her coming engagements.

TARANAKI TROTTING HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY Tho following handicaps for the Taranaki Trotting Club's Annual Meeting at Now Plymouth on Saturday have been declared by Mr. A. Tronson: — WAIT ABA HANDICAP, of £115; trotters; limit 3.40; V/a miles.—Desert Wind, Modest Mftid, Rowley's Wrack, Snowy Bingen, Tuhcck, AYorthy Treasure, limit; Bournemouth. 12yds bhd; Axworthy Star, Redmond's Pride, 30; Barney Bingen, 48; Gold Kip, (50; Margin, Nativo Worry, 84; Black Native, 132. FITZROY HANDICAP, of £100: limit 3.5; 1% miles. —Alcazar, Andy Direct, Barbara Scott, Bingen Fashion. Bold Boy, Brilliant Globe, Del Polls, Export or, Kosha, Laguna, Loyal Subject, Magic Boy, Magic Task, Mitaya, Oxford Scholar, Pninpus, Robert Earl, Taimaiti, Warning, limit; Do Reske, •I'iyds bhd; John Worthy, Kewpie's Bingen, '24; Loyal Betty, Reymere, 30. URKNUI HANDICAP, of £115; limit 3.1; 1% miles. —Gold Cuo, Kewpio's Bingen, Loyal Betty, Milliard, Orleigh Mills, Ranger, limit; First Shake, Llewellyn's Pet, 12yds bhd; McGlusky, 24; Don Acron, 48; Sir Gowan, 60. TARANAKI TROTTING CUP. of £300; limit 4.42; 2 miles.—Bronze . Queen, Gay Lady, King's .Tubileo, Llanvabon, Moana Tama, Silver "Watch, Tinker, limit; Lady Mjilno, Tsana, 12yds bhd; Hillcrest, 24; Purina, 3(i; Mongolian, 84. INGLE WOOD HANDICAP, of £140; (rollers; limit 5.2; 2 miles.—Axworthy Slar. Desert Wind, Redmond's Pride, Rowley's Wrack, Tubeck, Worthy Treasure, limit; Barney Bingen, 12yds bhd; Gold Kip, 24; Cracksman, 30; Josedale Dictator, Margin, Nativo Worry, GO; Black Native, 120. MOTUROA HANDICAP, of £100; limit 3.43; I/ a miles.—Alcazar, Andy Direct, Barbara Scott, Bingen Fashion, Bold Boy, Brilliant Globe, Del Potts, Exporter, First Call, Kosha, Loyal Subject. Magic Task. Mitaya, Oxford Scholar, Pampus, Robert Earl, Warning, limit; Do Reske, 12yds bhd; John Worthy, Kewpio's Bingen, 24; Reymere, 30. OMATA HANDICAP, of £11.5; limit 3.38; iVa miles.—Bluo Crest. Gold Cue, Loyal Betty, Mullard, Orleigh Mills, limit; Acceleration, First Shake, Llewellyn's Pet, 12yds bhd; McGlusky. 21; Captain Scott, 30*; Hottentot, Sir Gowan, 72. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of £150; limit 2.52; IV, miles. —Gay Lady, Hillcrest, King's Jubilee. Lady Milne, Llanvabon, Moana Tama, Silver Watch, Tinker, Tsana, limit; Ace High, Purina, Civic, 12yds bhd; Mongolian, Peter Smith, 48. Acceptances close at 9 p.m. to-day.