ROUND OF RACING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 24032, 1 August 1941, Page 5

ROUND OF RACING

ellekslie WORK j gOIIE ISKITI, SI'JUXTSj CHERR Y ' S TICKET PLEASES SIR CAMERON MOVES FREELY 1!V AKCllKli With tin- 1 approach u! tin' Thames ( j pakuran«.>;ri Hunt meetings there I is increasing activity at KUerslie and jl, e tracks were busier yesterday than ! for Bomo weeks past. The No grass! •was available and. although the ground , Tvas heavy after showers overnight,! gome useful efforts were recorded. Among the horses to sprint nicely were Cherry's Ticket, Sir Cameron, floral Message'and Llandaff. n n the grass Last Survey ( v; ilchrist> and l Bournemouth U'ammick) ran four furlongs in j M o-as. the last three in II ■-'-'is. They were I toccetUer and going strongly at the finish, ■u Hi are showing improved condition and Thnuld hare prosper ts in minor company at (hp spring meetings. Uidily t'.irl iPcll) was i-ninfortahH' while running four furlongs F°'"s 1.5s She is very bright and muscular 1U .T. Crcen) and Veralam (Pamtjron) placed four lurlongs behind in Jo .>l-,s Transmitter has been going along I'jLfJ since shaking off a slight cold. Cherry's Ticket (Gilchrist) went well over four furSs in 5--' •_'-:.s. She. has had only three it arts* and at A\<>ndale in the autumn was a ' second to lSalblair. who beat her in the ,'Vt few strides. Cherry's Ticket has a fine turn' of speed and should he capable of winning in nntior company. Solid Four Furlongs sir Cameron (D. C. recti) and Royal ttpssiire (T iireelll sprinted four furlongs in a nd were guing nicely at the finish. Thev are well forward and should be in good trim for the I'akuransa Hunt n.eetiiisr Par(hi'in Shot bv \ vosotis from fcinal Shut, was have gone with them, hut was left some instils behind al the .iump-«>rr and ran along hU own. Tupeotu (Jonesi and Classic (MoKinnon) encompassed a round in I. in dip li<t furlongs in 1 ."JO va'niint iMarkwick) and Night Pilot (Mere ~vi«h) moved freely over five furhmgs in i'jj (he last four in .Mi -'-"is, They are Vr'icM and robust and should come to hand S v with a little fast work. Royal Art ilicht' bovi reeled off three furlongs in I'-'s. lip has Shaken off the soreness that trouhlrd him recently and appears to be making some Pt The "t w n-vea r •old s. Master Cameron, by Mr Standfast from Cockeye, and Flying hnke bv Broiefort from Duckling, strode over three furlongs in II ,'i-r.s. They are good vne« and have shaped very satisfactorily in their early work, t'orato (T. Greeni placed four furlongs behind in 55 '_»-ss. He has tiriehtened up a good deal lately, hut there is n suspicion about his wind, as ho now makes k noise. At his best he is a very fine sprinter. Happicoat Goes Smoothly

TTnpoicoat (Smith) went smoothly over four fiirlone* in She is looking better than } . some time past and should be a prospect f„ r qn open sprint where the company is not tw strong Stratford (McTavish) and Pha eron ilieht boy) ran three furlongs comfortably in 4'>s Phaleron came in very hglu after a but is now building up well. Pertinax i[jgh't bnv) and Rival (McTuvish) rail the iVt six furlong' of a round in l.'J, ,v.>. They should be in good trim for early steepleCb orate i Kerr) reeled off four furlongs in carrying a very healthy appearance and should not lack condition for early routines. Calula Boy and Bronzo were among others who performed useful tasks Calula Bov is one of the best-conditioned horses at Ellerslie and should be very fit for 1 akuranga Bronzo. is also doing well and might not take long to open his winning account Baldric (J. F. Fergus) was schooled over the- steeplechase fences on the flat and gave a clever display. It is a pity that he w unreliable because he is a fine stajer and a good jumper. Paint iMcKinuon) went over the steeplechase fences < n the fiat commencing at the sodwall and finishing after the one rear the six-furlong po>t. Paint performed vert satisfactorily, showing cleverness after getting in too Close to a couple of fences. Kaial (Turvey) and Xorthlandcr (McKinnon) were associated in a bout over four hurdles. They ran about a good deal and were not impressive, although they got round cafelv. Bronze Emerald (McKinnon) was also schooled over hurdles, but he crashed at the third He cut bis chest and grazed his shoulder on the fence and was a little sore afterwards. However, the miury should respond quickly to-treatment.

INJURY TO BRIDEGROOM FQXIANA UNLIKELY STARTER (0.C.1 PALMERSTON NORTH, Thursday "When it was found last week that. Bridegroom had strained a hock m pchooli ntr. it there was more than a chance that he would have to forgo his Grand National Steeplechase engagement Hi. Jrainrr Tj Knapp, stated to-night ln ai Bridegroom's trouble was respoiKl'TijrtotreaN meht and that he had hopes of < A:ing h m to Riccartou with Kanui fe P<u. Auburn Lad and Cnrtoonist. . . 4 . A fine exhibition of jumping was given today bv the National Steew.es candidate Chat. She was ridden by M. Wright and she had Tiakete 'P I. Redstone) as a companion during the first round. Rakete is expected to become a fine steeplechaser. That is working very well and she is cer tain to give, a good account of Biceartoii. whither.she is to loa\e next- Wed*C\jr.J'L. H. Colliiison stated to-night that Foxiana was an unlikely starter in the Longbeach Hurdles 011 Saturday. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB £3048 FOR PATRIOTTC FUNDS The net nrofit of the Auckland Racing Club on its operations for the past season totals £.1047 which will be available for ■ distribution for patriotic purposes. The balance-sheet for the year ended •' UIIP ?.<> shitvs that C'J-'.OOO liad been placed to taxation reserve and I'.">:<<>T to depreciation. The sum of C t:S. 1T~» had been subscribed to Government loans. , In the profit and loss account revenue f:om Tare meetings was shown as ['04,00.1, incmbcrs' subscriptions amounted to C.'iONl ; rents, grazing and track fees, to £'ll4o l'_s Oil. Salaries pensions and wages absorbed £'l ■"> 1 .->4 Income tax and national and social Ffcurity charges totalled i10,:'.50. but only iIS-Ui was drawn from current revenue. La 1111 tax took t't.VJT, and local body rates f'-'fi*."). Repairs anil maintenance, totalling £T7'j(j. was the largest single item of working expenses. Receipts from the totalizator were £"_01, < 1 T»s <id but from that sum tilt.WW 10s Od was deducted in taxation, leaving X'SO.MSs :!d for disposal by the club. Nominations and acceptance? realised C'lO.oiG; gales, rards and privileges. 11.0 1". The taxation en -trikes. aggregating tO"it. had been recovered from owners. Stakes and trophies amounted to £o.V>no. SYDNEY TRAINERS

B. R. PAYTEN LEADS SYDXKV. July The Randwick. trainer B. 1!. T'a.vten. with 4<? wins is SvrJnnv's most sueccssful trainer this M-asr.n. 'Hor.ie? from bis stable won £l*i.Sl7. F. McCrath, with I*.:, wins and £ ir.,7<;7 in stakes, is the second highest winner, thanks largely to Beau Vite and Pandect. ... The apprentice jockey J. Tliotnpsnn, with 3rnj n. r st~. loit r ;ecoiids and 107 thirds won the jockeys' premiership. W. Cook was a close second and K. McMenamin third. The former New Zealand sportsman Mr. 11. E. Tancred, owner of Hijrii Caste, headed the winning; owners' list for the Victorian racing reason with (:7'_'2o. ntiil H. Badger won Ibe jo ''keys' premiership. . . , W. Brin-oe for the fifth year in succession, won the Queensland jockeys' premiership wttii > winurr.-. The Zealand jockey 11. N V.i«!" s has arrived to ride Kindergarten in ins engagement.-; in Australia. TURF REMINDERS 1 o-day. Tliames Jockey Club. acceptances. BILLIARDS TITLE By (lie narrow margin of 11 points. H. Mason defeated K. W. Warren after a keen eon test, in the Auckland provincial amateur billiards championship for the Billiards. Limited. Shield .'U Messrs. Billiard?. Limited s showrooms last nifrht. Warren scored eonfasten)lv at the out-el making two breaks over :;o an.l several over '-' O. a former Otago player, gave stylish displays in runs over 20. Warren gained a lead of T |f > at half-wav but Mason improved ar.d n 'ade up the deficit. -The scores were even a t 421. a break of by Mason gave him the lend for the 'first time. Warren regained 'he lead in (he final stages, but Mason scored fhe deciding points. The final score was:— Mason. .">oo (breaks of ■_'(». :.17. 22, -•>. 2*. 28 and *29); K. \V. 'Warren, 180 (breaks Of 37, 20, 2S, '2:'-, '2">. 22, 37 and 21). TFT. Brinsiien will play S. I'itkin at 7.-50 w-night.

RICCARTON TRACK srr.i tai ri.Ai! ,n mimxc SLAYER. WHIRR, BALLY BRIT MILE GALLOP BY MUFFLER •) CIIH IS T('llU K'( 11, Thursday A rold wind cut across the Hiccnrt'on tracks to-day, I>ut. a large amount i'l work was done. Several visiting horses were exercised and there was spectacular jumping over schooling steeplechase ichocs. I lie inside of (he trial s'Mss track j> rc>vidrd excellent Koing. but a head wind halt' a mile from home militated against fast I imcs.

I lie Wrecker and Areas ran six furlongs in l.lli. Wagner ami Merry March followed ill I.ID 3-5; Haughty Winner and Parchment took Mil 4-.*,. Forriby and Good Health kept together throughout to register t.'JO 2-">, and tshikari and Wild Talk recorded 1.19 2-5. St. Cloud easily accounted for Treasurer in l.lii 3-5. The Flying Fortress, who took I.IS) 2-5, is by Croupier from Tapestry, and shows distinct promise. Dictate and Gayest Son beat Kinkajou in 1.21. Minority and Prudent Prince took t.22 3-5. Over five furlongs the best time. 1.0 was credited to Black Majesty and Greek Dancer. Scottish Dale and Lord Panda* recorded lii 1-5; Saxon Tor finished in front of W ings of Song in I .*> t-5; Blue Abbey, Gnohill and_ Knight Commander and Miss Saone look j 1 , True Form. Maggiore and Dusk,

Gimga Din and Luiiariu, Haughty Lad and Skyrena, recorded 51 'j-5s for half a mile: Night glass, 51 3-ss, Silver Ball and Arabian Night. As Required, Bascule and Square ('lit, 52 2-ss; Sunny Knight, 5-s; Hurry Girl and Sham Bov, 53 2-ss; Wardress. 53 3-ss.

Blue Coat ttin half a mile along the back in 50 3-ss, Camphor and I'ennv Whistle occupying sls.

Muffler, joined by Kne at the seven furlongs. covered a mile in 1.-15 -1-5, the first half in 51 2-ss. Dividend and Night Dress took 1.19 2-5.

Scarteen and Myraid galloped seven furlotiers in I.;M, Eulogist. in 1.31 2-5. Tidewaiter ij. 11. Mcßae) jumped four hurdles satisfactorily, aflor hoicareful at tlie first two. Slppinl Ihri ft (T. Bo.vie) and Xoko (J. Strathern) completed a similar task in fast time. (;reat Flight, and Roddy also jumped four hurdles well. Astral Flame (P. Boyle) and Waka (FT. Preston) gave a pleasing display over eight steeplechase fences. Aussie Ra iP. Boyle), Erinatiou (Mc-Rae) and Dozie Boy (A. E. Lord) were companions over five fences, all jumping well, the first-named especially being impressive. Slayer (A. Leckie), Whirr <D. A. Hamill) jumped 13 fences, Ballybrit (T. Boyle) joinjnir in after they had covered the first three. The pare was on throughout, the only mistake to mar a spectacular exhibition being made by Whirr, who took off too far at the final fence and crashed. Neither the rider nor the horse suffered injury. The. latest arrivals include Master Dingle, Fund.?; Bay. Rebel Mate. Surcoat, Pride o' Central, Merry Simon. Remetnbo, Made Money, Royal Lancer, Trench Law and Hilling Star.