FINAL TRAINING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23619, 1 April 1940, Page 7

FINAL TRAINING

ELLERSLIE GALLOPS BLONDE PRINCESS !N FORM KELLY AND KENA GO SOLIDLY BY AHCIIER Features of the training at Ellerslie on Saturday were smart sprints by Blonde Princess and Auburn Lad, a good seven furlongs by Kelly and Kena ami sound efforts 'over a round by Royal Appellant, Ivy Willonyx and Foxsen, who comfortably defeated" Royal Message. The fast work was accomplished on the No. 1 grass, where the poles were out live feet, and the going .was perfect, the stilng beiing just out of the ground. On the grasji Tybalt- (Gilchrist) placed seven furlongs behind in 1.32 <l-5, tho first threo in 41 3-fis. Tylrnlt is improving in condition each week and will soon resunio racing. Sigurd (Long) ntrodo over seven furlongs in 1..38 1-5 without being extended at any stago. No fault ca.n bo found with his condition. Lady Acushla (Marl;wick) appeared to bo going a little stronger than Bronzo Emerald (Mudford) after running five l!urlongs in 1.3 3-5, the, first two in 25 l-ss. Valmint (Fearn) and Tea (Jong (Ryan) were associated over sevon furlongs in 1.32 115. Tlioy ran tho first four in 52 2-5s and wero going smoothly throughout,. Tea Gong appears to have taken no harm from ihis recruit racing and should l)i; fit for another good effort to-da.v. Auburn Lad Shows Speed Bnllivor (Walker) and Bronze Fire (Hearn) sprinted three furlongs in 37 3-ss, with little botwoen llieiu at any stage. Silver Qmex (Gilchrist) beat Acremiui (Long) over six furlong!: in 1.17 1-5. Auburn Lad (Mudford), who lost several lengths when lie joined in at tho five, .displayed plenty of. speed to reach the front in two furlongs, and lie ran the five in J. 3 1-5, finishing with Silver Quex. : British Banner (Tremain) beat Orient Dawn (Farrell) by t'.vo lengths over seven furlongs in 1.513 1-5. British Banner looks well a lid worked solidly. Kelly (Gilchrist)-and Ker.a (Messervy), aftel running the first four in 51 3-us, wore goinit strongly at the conclusion : ol' seven- furlongs in 1..30 2-5. Kelly appeared to bo going a shade.'tho bettor at the finish. Golden SheL|a (medium-weight) and Foxtoon (Cameron] covertd six furlongs in 1.19 3-5, the first three ir, : 30.4-os. Royal Appellant (Kerr) was slightly better than Ivy AVilloriyx (D. Green) 'over a round in 1.50 £l-5, running the last seven in .1.30 3-5 and the last four in 535. Royal Appellant has taken no harm from his recent racing. Valspeur (Fiirrilll placed six furlongs behind in 1.10 2-5. Golden Bonnet (Dowrick) defeated Landsman (Gilchrist) and Beaucoup iMudl'ord) over four furlongs in 50 2-ss. Golden Bonnet has plenty of speed, but has Tailed to perform wMI in public. Donearal I,'Crnddock), after lumping two hurdles bolc.ly, run si>: furlongs in 1.20 3-5. British Talent Sprints British Talont (Meiservy) went nicely over five furlongs in :1.4 :i-5, finishing strongly to run-tho Inst four in 4'.) 2-ss. It should not bo for lack of iiondition if he fails to give a good account of himself at Avondale. Brazilian (D. Green) was responsible for tho best six furlongs In 1.17, going evenly throughout, and running tho first threo in 38 3-58. Foxmond (Cameron) strode ovor a round in 1.54 3-5, tho last mile in 1.47. She is in capital order." F;ixsen (Long) defeated Royal Message (Farrell) over a round in 1.50 2-5. Sho ran tho lant milo in 1,42 2-5 and it was a solid effort. Greek Queen (Dye) sprinted five furlong's, but was not timed. She finished strongly Elise (Dowrick) hit out nicely over half a mile in 40 2-5. Volifox (Messervy), who seems liono the worm? for her two races at Enster. dashed ovor the same ground in 50 2-fi.s. Makoi (Mudford) recorded 51 2-ss. Mukoi has improved a good deal in condition since troing into the care of R. S. Bagby. General Ruse (Carnmick) and Rarotonga (Dye), after running the first two in 25 2-ss, completed six furlongs in 1.17 2-5. All Irish (Hearnj and Aintrce (Watson) kept together throughout a round .11-1.55 2-5, rtiunirr the last four furlongs in 54 1-ss. Al! Irffh appears to have benefited by his "race la;;t Monday and Aintreo a!so_ seems to be thriving. Maori Star (Cammick) and Master Warden (Gemniell) rovered four furlongs in 52 2-ss. Beverley (Thomson) ran the same distance in 51 n. i , Corot Displays Dash Whenua CRyan) and Worton (Farrell), after running the fiirst three in 39 4-ss, got to the end ol' six furlongs in 1.17 2-5. Corot (Messervy) sprinted three furlongs nicely in 36- 4-ss. Corot is thii two-year-old by Vermeer from Llanoro, and ho is to have his first raco in the Oakley Handicap at Avondale to-day. Odtaa (Gilchrist) and Mon Acre (Home) ran tho last four ol ! fivo furlongs in 50 l-5s with li'it-lo between them. Odtaa is carrying a bright appearance and may show an early return to form. „„ , . . . Baldric (Hearn) mid a filly by Acre.sprinted three Ifurlonifs in 4.0 3-ss. Baldric is doing well and should show further form at the autnmn and. wint«r meetings, Biddy Girl (Foam) beat Akai.ora (Messervy) by hrec lengths over five ilirlongs in 1.3 4-5. They wpnt umart'lv over the first two in 25 4-5s and Biddy Girl ran. on well. Silver Glow (Gilchrist) ran four furlongs in 51s. Pasture '(Ca mmick) dashed over three farlongs in 30 2-5). She was walking short afterward. Black Thread did steady work on tho tan. lie has come through his recent racing well and is in great heart. Agog (Fergus) jumped two hurdles cleanly. Right Royal CFergß) cleared two hurdles in fino style. They n-ere afterward associated over a round in 1.154: 4-5, Agog being ridden by his trainer, I, Tucker. Right Royal may show form ever huidles at any time, although his prospects would probably be enhanced i' tho ground becanu soft. Kairuri (Turner) gave a good display o< er six hurdles. Kairuri has reached an age v/hore most horses have gone well past their befit, but he is loo&.injj bright and healthy. RIDING ENGAGEMENTS JOCKEYS FOR AVONDALE Riding emgagen.ents for the first day of the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting to-day are as follows: — ; A. C. Messervy .--'Kena, Pirate King, Llandaff, Corot. S. Tremain. —Veyana, British Banner, Little Willonyx. ' W. Thomson. —Stokowski, Very Glad, BevorV. —Greek Oueen, Pocket Venus, Sure Pay. FairfieUi, Innovation. W ,T Miidford.---Mintlaw, Blonde Princess, Clinch, Vaals it, Lady Acushla, Beaucoup. G Cameron. —Whenua, Tea Gong, Jack Tar, Queen City, Foxmond. B' Long.—Lord Waitangi, Hunters Night, Hacki»nschrni(lt, Foxsen, Paiustre. H W McTavish. —Venture. Orelio, Mysito, Proud Fox, !:lunto, Tellsom. B. Markv/ick. —Pasture. 81. E. Home. —Foxtoon. Lovaals. G, Gilchrist—Kdl.v, Miss Te Koura, Silver Quex, Landsman. . Et. Goldfinch.—Gi>ldcn Tom, Dinky Di, logi, Kathbella. TV. 3ki ni iiftton. —R a cow hip. E. Hatwell. —Estro. W. >T. Broiigiifor. —Bronwen, Veritable, ■ft." stock ley.—Pr ncess Val. •I. liogan.—Odtatt. N. Watson.—Air lT<!e CI. G. Goulsbro.--Philcourt. 15. Stewart. —Air Port. T cjreen.—Hunting Bee, Lapidarian. f. Kingi.—Danbiir. D ,7. Burgess.--Bachelor King. ]j." Brown.—To Kawiti. RICCARI'ON STABLES INJURY TO WILLIE WIN [BY TEI.ECnAPI!l —OWN CORttESPONDEST] CIIItISTCHURCH, Sunday There will bo ,'ioino good fields at the Groymouth Jockoy Club's meeting this week. In .addition to the contingent that took part in earlier moetiligfi of the West Coast circuit. Riccarton will provide several horses wliii were at hone for Easter. Among them are' Lady IVliddlchltm, Donadea, Gay Lover, Race Away and Grey Silk. ' H. W. JJibberd and A. Messervy will he among the Riucjirl.on jockeys riding at tho Gwtynioui.h meeting. , , ~ . Densitv is being kept in work and it. is probable'she'will contest sprinting events at jho South Canterbury Jockey Clubs meeting. D E. Cotton las her in hotter order now than at any previous stage. . Tho tliron-year-old Not Out will be spelled for sonio months mid will then bo prepared for spring ongage:3ients. His fourth in tho Great Easier wits a good performance. 'Willie Win iccoived a kick at tho start of tho Great Autumn Handicap and he also hail a knock alter tho race I-Ie is on the easy list atid it is; unlikely that ho will do anv more racinf! this season. After his spoil Mrs. J. Campbell will got him ready for another spring campaign. ' ,'f M, Olivo.has rcrommissioned the three-yemr-old Swept Mystery. The Lord Warden filly looked a good prospect wheii she was raced in the spring, but she had to bo spelled. The treatment the received has produced excellent results and she is ready to start another preparation. r, W. J. Cameron has added I; lame Queen to his team. Slhc will be allowed to miss her West. Coast engagements this week, but shu should he ritady to show good form later in the season. At hor best sho is a smart gallopor.