FINAL TRAINING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23809, 9 November 1940, Page 9

FINAL TRAINING

HORSES AT A VON]) ALE

pirate king impresses verulam and hackenschmidt

BY ABAYDOS

six' furlongs by Clipper and \ eritable, a good five hv Pirate King and a smart four by Hackenschmidt and Verulam were features oi the final training at Avondale yesterday. Bright Ladj also went nicely over three fur Jongs, and Bambury Cross revealed fine speed in a sprint over two furlongs. Ihe trestles were out 601 fc on the course proper, and the going, although a trifle holding at first, was good. Clipper (Coughey) and Veritable (Long) were running on solidly to complete six- furlong's in 1.21 3-5, the last three taking 40s. Clipper has done well since racing at Ellerslie, and he should run prominently in the Members' Handicap. Veritable, who looks very bright, has improved. After taking lis for the first furlong. Pirate King (Vaughan) completed five in !;(! 2-5, coming home resolutely in 30 2-5s over the last .three. Pirate King .has never looked better, and lie should add interest to the Electric Handicap. Valley Maid (Goldfinch) held Vaalsstar (Maria) easily over six furlongs in 1.20, taking 42 4-5s for the last three. Valley Maid, who has improved with racing, was not extended. ' Speed o! Bambury Cross Assisted by Bambury Cross (Coupe) over the last Jwo furlongs. Verulam (Goldfinch) and Hackenschmidt (Vaughan) ran half a mile in 52 2-ss, a smart effort. Verulam took no harm from iiis racing at Bulls last week. Hackenschmidt did his work in effortless style and only needs to repeat his sound track displays to be prominent, in his races. Bambury Cross revealed fine speed in running two furlongs in 25 3-ss, being clear of the others at tho end. By Bambury from Te Waitai, he is a full-brother to Te Takina. Valdene (Peters) pulled hard in the early stages of a mile, but was steadied to come home the last three furlongs nicely in ll 4-ss. She is very fit and appeared to relish tho easy ground. Kaalooa (Gillan) was not extended for the first half of a six-furlongs task, but sprinted the last three in 11 l-ss. She has furnished with a little Tacing and is making good progress. Korotangi (Stewart) was not set a serious task over a round, averaging 15s _to the furlong on ihe last half-mile. He is a useful typo of three-year-old. Bright Lady Moves Freely Without being hurried at any stage. Bright Lady (Gollop) ran -the last four of five furlongs in 50s. coming home in -lis for the last three. The Sim Flare filly has furnished since racing at Ellerslie. 'She owned by Mr. C. Tt. Powell, part-owner of Krorios, who is also engaged in the Juvenile Handicap. Sir General (Peters) hit out while running the last three of six furlongs in -l'_s. He is. a strong gelding by Lysanuer and gives the impression he will not find soft ground a 'disadvantage. An to Star (Stewart) finished up once round with a short sprint, in which she revealed a nice turn of speed. She is a three-year-old by Autopay' from New Star. Golden Sheila (Preston) and Lou Kosa (Long) were worked twice round, but did not do better than 15s to the furlong at any stage. Golden Sheila has lost a deal of the surplus condition she carried when contesting the Avondale Cnp in September. Lou Rosa, who lias raced six times this season and was second to Beau Leon in the Avondale Guineas, looks bright and muscular. Volifox is suffering from a cold and did not make the trip. She has been scratched .for all engagements at the meeting.

IMPROVEMENT IN AJAX AUTUMN RACING LIKELY SPRING CARNIVAL WINNERS (Received November 8, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Nov. 8 A|ax is showing improvement and he is •now' expected to race in the autumn, after ' definitely he'retired. v '' "' ; New Zealand-bred horses have already-won £<7S 10 in stakes sit the V.R.'C. Spring Carrdval. Visiting performers have appropriated approximately £33,000. against ,l'2<>.ooo won by -Victoria horses. • New Zealand-bred acceptors for the races to-morrow are as follows:—Batman Stakes, one mile, Nightbeam. V.R.C. Handicap, 1% miles, West Wind. Final Handicap, 11/,I 1 /, miles. Gold Salute, Gladyncv. The protest against Macßob, winner of the Veteran Stakes yesterday, was dismissed. L. Meenan, who had a fall from Mamillius in the November Hurdles yesterday, was removed to hospital with head injuries. Ho spent a comfortable night; but his condition is serious. ... Gold Salute is not expected to run in the Final Handicap, but he may start in - the Williamstown Cup. in which High Caste and Tidul Wave arc also likely to compete. Mildura. who has been trained by G. Price at. Rand wick,-will remain in Melbourne, joining F. Godby's team. He has-recovered from the injury which prevented his starting in the Canlala Stakes. CUP RUNNER TE KAWITI TO START The report that Te Kawiti was a doubtful starter in the New Zealand Cup has been denied. Advice has been received from his cwnero, the Hon. E. B. Davis and Mr. 0. Nicholson, -that Te Kawiti is. all right and will , take his place in the field unless anything., unforeseen occurs MUSCLE HURT CONDITION OF THE BUZZER [llY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT] . \ C&RISTCHURCH, Friday ' There was a slight sensation at Riccarton thi.s morning, when it was learned that all was not well with The Buzzer, who did not pin, in- an appearance. It appears that The Buzzer hurt a muscle in his hindquarters ye.>ieiciay and veterinary aid had to lie sought. His trainer, L. G. Morris, stated this afternoon that the horse seemed to be we;l again, but he would not know until the morning whether he would start in the New Zealand Cup. "If he is as well in the morning as lie. is now. he will start," said Morris. lIAWERA ACTIVITIES ROYAL. STAR 11. IN FORM [IIT TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] HAWEBA, Friday With tho courso proper closed for topdressing and tho plough track too heavy for use, only the sand track was available for fast work at Hawcra yesterday but S. McGreal galloped Royal Star 11. (Cole) on (ho inside grass, (he horse covering half a mile in 555. Ho looks to be in first-class order and should run prominently in his Napier engagements, in which he will he ridden by W. Doyle. Air Flight 1 McDonald) sprinted two furlongs in 2fis. She will probably resume racing at Feilding. Martrne (McDonald) ran three furlongs in 40s. Val Pcro and Val Bay changed stables after the Waverley meeting. Both are now under the cart of O. Cox. AVinsome Lu, who may contest the Waikato Cup, traversed six furlongs at three-quarter pace. She was taken to Stratford for a sevenfurlong gallop earlier in the week, recording 1.33 on the course proper. She may be taken there for another trial to-morrow. RIDERS FOR NAPIER LIST OF ENGAGEMENTS Riding engagements for the Napier Park Racing Club's meeting to-day have been announced as follows: — W. Doyle.—Royal Star 11. E. Deslandes. —Collodion. A. E. Lord.—Queen's Dream. L. Cullen. —Rivcrtide, Lady Garvagh, Stolen Coat. J. Forsyth.—Lindrum, Valcony. Hunting Blood, Elminola, Dainty Dell, Kintyro, R. Marsh. —Sunny Knight, Grey Spy, Roeon, Vascones, City Song. P. Atkins. —Battlegain, Burra Sahib, Yogi, Kobi, Kathhella, Gold Court. S. Parramore. —Waicony, Nora Gregor, Astrite. W. Aiken. —Tea Lord, Kehua, Rakanui. J. Campbell.—Proven, Support. H. J. Callahan. —Lively Lady, Uganda, Flying Flag, Royal Pageant. T. Winiata. —Master Cyklon. N. Cavcne.v. —Rough Passage, Lady Ex. Proclamation. N. Howard. —Daily Mail, Native Song, Dusky Morn. P. Fenton. —Boatsong. A. Gregory.— Flying Spy. C. L. Kerr. —Cherry Hunter. 1