AUCKLAND RACES

New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24156, 24 December 1941, Page 5

AUCKLAND RACES

WORK AT ELLERSLIE SOFTLY SPRINTS WELL ; f i. TASK OF , SILVER QTIEX > BY ARCHER Smart half-miles by British Talent -and Softly and a solid seven furlongs /'by Silver Quex and Lady Acushla were features of the/ training operations at Ellerslie yesterday, when many horsey were restricted to useful work only in " preparation for their final gallops this morning. The No. 1 grass was used for galloping and the going was fast. British Talent (Messervy) sprinted four furlongs in 49 2-ss. He bruised one of his feet recently, but has made a good recovery, v The cup horses. Old Bill and Classform, strode over a round on the tan, quickening the pace over the last half-mile in 50 3-ss. They look well, especially Old Bill, who may be one of the hardest to beat. Silver Quex (Messervy) appeared to be going better than Lady Acushla (Tremain) at the end of seven furlongs in 1.30 4-5. Silver Quex has been racing: unluckily this Beaton and a win for her would not come out of turn. Softly (Hearn) led Trebor (Fergus) over four furlongs in 49 2-ss. It was her best effort this season and indicated that she is returning to form. Useful pacing was allotted to Lou Rosa Be bears a bright appearance and is credited ■with having accomplished some solid gallops at Te Aroha since running second in the Te Awamntu Cup so that he should be capable of a forward showing in the Auckland Cup. Details of gallops:— . \ Three Furlongs.—Shepherd's Mate (Tre■main) and Lo Zincaro (Cleaver), 38 3-ss; Yalmint (Hughes), 40s; Dash Up (light boy). 40 l-ss; Belsander (T. Green). 42 3-ss; Night Flare (Cleaver) and Agricola (R. Caddy), SS 3-ss; Victory Lass led Sporting Hold (Anderson). Northland Son (Tremain) and Unadorned (light boy) from bar- ' Tier t "0-year-old tracks. 37 2-ss. ; Font Furlongs.—Flying Spy (S. Green). 50 Salutation (S. Green), 55 fi-os; Greek Dancer (Kilgonr), 535. Five Furlongs.—Golden Bonnet (Messervy). 3.4 2-5. first two, 25 2-ss. Six Furlongs.—Kadina (Reilly), 1.17, first three; 37s Seven Furlongs.—Lambourn (Stewart) and Vin d'Honneur, 1.32, first four, 51. it Qnce Round.—Chetfuers (J. Bagby) and Wharemanea (R. Caddy). 1.53 2-5, last halfmile, 545; Melvanui (Tremain). 1.53, last half-mile. 545. Peter Beckford (Fergus) led Flylite (Poad) over four hurdles, jumping quickly and cleanly. Flylite also performed satisfactorily. Bisquit (Coon) led Inquisitor (Howard) over four hurdles. They jnmped well, especially Bisauit. who appears to be rieht at the ton of his form. Ureklaw (Coon) showed dash in leading Night Hawk (Howard) over four hurdles which he jumped with plenty of confidence. Northlander (Turner) gave a good disnlay over four hurdles. The latest arrivals include Edna's Birthday, Nordic Song. Battledress. Tavoy, Indian Sign. Dominate. Payroll, The Monarch, Hogarth. Piastre. Gold Yaals and Conflagration.

TAKANINI EXERCISES EASY TRIAL FOR BRONWEN There was little fast worf on the middle grass track at Takanini yesterday. Orelio, and later, Bronwen and Air Port, strode over six furlongs comfortably in 1.18. Two Pals ran half a mile in 50s, and Myain took 53s On the plough, Honeywood covered six furlongs in 1.22. RIDING ENGAGEMENTS JOCKEYS FOR ELLERSLIE Biding engagements for the first day of the Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting on Friday include:—F. Beguely, Lady Pep; C A. Bowry, Honeywood, Bold and fia.v. Air Port; F. Cleaver. Wardress, Corot; M. Caddy, Foxola, Orakau; A. E. Ellis, Old Bill, Bonny Pay; G. Gilchrist, Volifox, Cherry's Ticket, Radio Call; C. B. Goulsbro, Justina, River Plate, Cambria-, C. G. Goulsbro, Sleepy Fox; 5. Green, Round Up, Salutation, Gay Genet. Beaucoup; T Green, Cornish, Indian Princess, Miss Gay, Crucible, Nizam; W. Hooton, Route March, Royal Merit; H. Long, Cheval de Volee, Cheval de Bataille; N. R. McKenzie, Lou Rosa, Bronwen; A. C. Messervy, British Talent, Llandaff; B. H. Morris, Sir Bean,,. Rink, Kol , RagU-':G.. Smith, Gold Money Song, Beau Vaals, Proud Fox; H. P Stewart Night Pilot; N. Vaughan. Piastre; 6. Waddell, The Cardinal, Premature, Stairway; J. Williamson, First Edition, Kiatere Maati, Royevrus; J. Winder, Beau Leon; D. McKinnon, Ureklaw; R, Caddy, Odtaa, Wildore. RACING FIXTURES December 26, 27—Taranaki Jockey Club December 26, 27 —Dnnedin Jockey Club. December 26, 29, January 1. 2—Auckland Racing Club January I—Waikouaiti Racing Club January I—Wyndhaml—Wyndham Racing Club. J January 1, 2—Stratford Racing Club January 1, 2—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club January 1, 2 —Greymouth Jockey Club January 1, 3—Marton Jockey Club. January 2 —Oamaru Jockey Club January 2. 3 —Southland Racing Club