ELLERSLIE WORK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23606, 15 March 1940, Page 7

ELLERSLIE WORK

SPRINT BY MINTLAW

GOLDEN BONNET PLEASES RIGHT ROYAL JUMPS WELL BY BOBRIKOFF A fast half-mile by Mintlaw was a feature of tho training at Ellerslie yesterday. Odtaa performed impressively over a mile, while Royal Abb and Right Royal were responsible for splendid exhibitions of jumping. The course proper, with the poles out 55ft., was open lor galloping, the going being excellent. On the grass, Sigurd (R. Fearn) and Royal Appellant (Buchanan) were associated over seven furlongs in 1.35 :l-5. They ran the first half-mile in 535, and were travelling comfortably at the conclusion. Valmint (Mcsservy) beat Tea Gong (Ryan) over seven furlongs in 1.34 <l-5, running the first half-mile in 545. In, spite of his failure at Pukekohe. Valmint continues tD work in good stylo, and may be seen to better advantage when the tracks beconio easier. Glen Abb (R. Fearn) went a mile, finishing solidly over the last six furlongs in 1.20 12-5. Glen Abb looks in good order after his recent racing, and is likely to prove troublesome in tho Handicap Hurdles at Pneroa to-morrow. Alter running the first furlong in 13s, Mintlaw (Markwick) finished in great style to complete half a mile in 50 ]-ss, the best figures for the morning. Mintlaw gained many friends for the Ohinemuri Cup. It is doubtful if he has ever looked better. Commencing slowly, Hunter's Rose (Markwick) was not troubled to run five furlongs in 1.0 1-5. the last three in 39 3-ss. Hunter's Rose appears to be at the top of her form and will disappoint if she fails to race prominently to-morrow. Royal Message Fit Royal Message (l?Van) covered a round in 2.0, being assisted over the last six furlongs by Akanora (R. Fearn) in 1.20 3-5. Royal Message is very fit, but would have better prospects at Paeroa if the ground were easy. Akanora, who displayed plenty of speed in her first appearance at Pukekohe, pleased by the easy manner in which she accomplished her task. After running the first furlong in :13s. Golden Bonnet (Manson) got to the end of half a mile in 50 4-ss. She carried a good weight, and did her work pleasingly. Golden Bonnet's recent improvement indicates that she may prove troublesome in the Karangahake Handicap at Paeroa to-morrow. Odtaa (Gilchrist) was responsible for a really good effort in running a mile in 1.46, the last seven furlongs in 1.33. Judging by the dash he is putting into his work, Odtaa should be at the top of his form for Easter. Pasture (Cammick) was under restraint to cover half a mile in 51 l-ss. She appears to have made a good recovery from the mishap which prevented her from racing at New Plymouth, and will be seen out at Paeroa. Other gallops were:— Three Furlongs.—Vermeer—Llanore gelding (Mcsservy), 40s; Ballivor (Kerr), 445. Four Furlongs.—Silver Stick (Farrell), 50 3-ss; Auburn Lad (Pitt), received better of start, beat Sir Cameron (McGill). 51s: Morning Mist (R. Fearn) beat All Irish (Hoarn), 51 l-ss; Land Girl (Pitt), Brazilian (McGill) and Ivy Willonyx (Green), 52 4-ss; Kara Avis (Mcsservy). 53 2-ss; Miss Bridge (Cammick), Little Willonyx (Trernain) and Veyana, 53 3-ss; Maori Star (Cammick) and Master Warden (Gemmell), 513 4-ss; British Talent (Cammick), easily, 50 l-ss. Five Furlongs.—Happicoat (Mcsservy) and Mon Acre (Gilchrist), last three, 30 3-ss. Six Furlongs.—The Dude (Pell) and Bide-a-Wee (Kerr), 1.25 1-5. Seven Furlongs. Llandaff (Murray), easily, 1.35; Rajanya (Mcsservy), 1.30 2-5. Schooling of Jumpers

Knight of Australia (Ritchie) jumped four hurdles in careful style. In a similar task, Melvanui (Dowrick) cave a good exhibition, except for getting in too close to the last. Orient, Dawn (Coon) and Valspear (Ritchie) were associated over four hurdles. Orient Dawn giving an excellent d'SPlay. Loyal Grant (Gemmell) and Baldric (Walters) made no mistakes over the same fences, the latter finishing slightly in front. Rigfit' Royal (Neil) cleared right away from Agog (Ttirvey) in a bout, over six hurdles, finishing ten lengths in front, after giving, a fine exhibition of fast jumping. Commencing at the fence by the mile, post. Royal Abb (Ritchie), with tho assistance of Te Rongo (Williams) over the first six and Thrust (Neil) over the remaining four fences, gave a faultless display over a round of the steeplechase course. Royal Abb .lumped with greater confidence than on Tuesday, and is likely- to take beating in the McOuire Steeplechase to-morrow. Te Rongo also schooled well. Thrust shaped encouragingly for a comparative novice.

TE RAPA TRAINING TRILLIARCH IN FORM SOUND ROUND BY CAPPY BEAU REPAIRE MOVES FREELY [by TELEGRAPH —OWN correspondent] HAMILTON, Thursday A smart five furlongs by Trilliarch and a solid effort over a round by Cappy were features of the training at To Rapa this morning, when fog delayed activities until a late hour. The going on the course proper, 54ft. out from the rails, was in splendid order.

Beau Ropairc (C. 0. Goulsbro), assisted over the first seven furlongs by Respectful (Ramsay) and Dark Shadow (Long), worked over a round, the -first seven furlongs being run in 1.32 2-5: Beau Repaire, who appears to have completely recovered from his recent soreness, was travelling well within hintsclf throughout, and it will not bo for lack of racing condition if he fails to show to advantage at Paeroa. Foxsen (Gollop) and Acrcman strode ovor a round in 2.19 2-5, a useful effort. Hunto (Hain) and Susan (Day) ran seven furlongs iu 1.32. the first five in 1.6 2-5 and six in 1.18 2-5. Both did their work pleasingly. Best Five Furlongs

Trilliarch (Meynell), Tosh (Rhind) and Runanga (Gollop) finished in that order at the end of five furlongs in 1.4 1-5, the best of the morning ovor the distance. Trilliarch is to contest the St. Patrick's Handicap, the open sprint, on the first day at Paeroa, and is not without prospects under the handy impost of 7.4. Diversity (Elisor) finished in front of Gay Poto (Cummerford) after running five furlongs in 1.7 2-5. Marshall Hall (Hall) and Laughing Fox (Ramsay) wero associated- ovor half a mile in 53 l-ss. Both are looking healthy. Sir Tommy (Day) and Tea Drop (Hain) ran six furlongs in 1.19. Ope Lass (Cummerford) and Okauia occupied 1.8 J-5 for five fuHongs. Racecamp and Wyndora The Ohinemuri Cup candidate Racecamp (Gollop) and Wyndora (Elisor) finished practically abreast after running six furlongs in 1.19, the first four .in 53 4-os and five in 1.6 2-5. Racecamp is bearing a healthy appearance and is not without prospects. Cappy (Brown) drew, attention to his forward condition by accounting for Mio Generale (Day) over the deciding stages of a round in 2.5 1-5. Foxniint (Hain) and Gay Rosette (Ensor) ran five furlongs in 1.6 1-0, the first half-mile in 535. Both are making good progress. Lady Bambury (Ramsay) anil Gaseralo (Day) covered six furlongs in 1.19. TURF IN SYDNEY WARWICK FARM- MEETING; (Receivod March 11, 11 p.m.) SYDNEY, March 14 The Warwick Farm races are to bo hold at Randwick on Saturday duo to military occupation of the Warwick Farm course. • Acceptors for tho Chipping, Norton Plate, of £650, weight-ror-age, 1% miles, are: Royal Chief, 9.2; Mosaic, Yours Truly. 9.0; Early Bird, 8.11; Dashing Cavalier, High Casto, Reading, Katanga, 8.4.

AVONDALE MEETING CLOSING OF NOMINATIONS Nominations for the Avondale' Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, which, takes place on March .'lO and April 1, closo with the secretary, Mr. J. Rawson, at 5 p.m. to-day. TO CORRESPONDENTS "Inquirer," Auckland. The Horries Memorial Handicap at Tauranga on Monday was started at 2.5 p.m.