FINAL TRAINING

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 25085, 26 December 1944, Page 7

FINAL TRAINING

A FAST FOUII FUKLONGS EXETER AND NEPETA IN FORM BY ARCHER Some fast sprinting was accomplished at Ellerslie yesterday, when final training lor the lirst day of tho Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting was accomplished. The No. 1 grass was used for galloping and tho going* was excellent after heavy overnight rain, which fell between midnight and about J? a.m. Tho fastest sprint was recorded bv (Oxeter and Nopeta, and others to go well were Kol Ragi, To Hinemoa, Lou Rosa, Balmoro and Tutere.

Exeter (Cameron) and Nepeta (Corbett) sprinted four furlongs attractively in 48s. They finished together. Exeter carried a good weight and appears to be better than ever. Nepeta is also in capital order. Kol Ragi (J. Bagby) dashed over four furlongs 111 -IS a-fls. He is fit and has worked pleasingly since arriving at Ellerslie. To Hinemoa (Corbett) was slightly better than Lou Rosa (Kcesing) over four furlonns in 4<i 3-ss. These (Auckland Cup horses have completed their preparations in very pleasing fashion. Tutere sprinted three furlongs in 3Ss. it is doubtful whether be has ever looked better than lie does at present. He may be a possibility in the Railway Handicap. Pensacola went nicely over four furlongs in .">os. lie is an unconcerned fellow who doe.s his work like a real racehorse. Balmore sprinted three furlongs in ;17 4-ss. He has done well lately and should make it interesting in Hit? Great Northern Foal Stakes. Dinky Di, looking well, reeled off three furlongs in as 1-ss. Ramicourt covered nix furlongs in I .•_'() the first three in at) l-ss. He is a sluggish worker. ■Our Gold and British Talent were responsible for five furlongs in 1.4 '_'-5. Cowper (C. Markwick) dashed over four furlongs in 40s. Sir Dink encompassed a round in 2.0 2-5, the last four furlongs in s'2s. iAI-Sirat ran three furlongs under a good bold in 40 4-ss. He seemed anxious to go faster. Those who have witnessed bis racing- believe that be is very good. Aguilo and Red King covered five furlongs in l.<> 3-5. Llaruirth completed useful work with three furlongs in II 'J-ss. He is getting close to form. Bridge lAcre ran six furlongs comfortably in t.-j;i '2-5. Full Chase, aftc going fast early, was tiring at tho end of five furlongs in 1.4. Royal Master and Mercurial sprinted four furlongs in 19 2-ss. Mercurial is very fit. Master Ted was responsible for four furlongs in si> l -ss. He looks ready for a solid effort in the Queen's Plate.

Bramble Song and Foxrose were on terms after completing five furlongs in 1.5. Foxrose seems to be on the improve. "Majestic hit out with plenty of freedom while running three furlongs in 30 I-ss. Sir Fox ran four furlongs in 51s. Essay went freely over three furongs in 37 2-ss. Battledress completed his work with three furlongs in 395. ne is in good order. Martial Note and Foxchase ran three furlongs in 30 I-ss. They are very fit and finished strongly. Reorapa strode over seven furlongs under a strong hold in 1.38 1-5, the last four in 545. Gold Cai>e covered three furlontr< in IDs. He is a mass of condition. Tara King hit out nicelv over four furlongs with Hormuz in 50s. J. Bagby i.s to ride him in the Auckland Cup. Clarice sprinted five furlongs in 1.3. the last four in 50s. Kentish shaded Black Berel over three furlongs in 37 !-ss. Tough Guy was timed to run three furlongs in 3S 4-r>s. General L.vlup was under a strong bold while running three furlongs in 43 l-ss. Quination i>laced six furlongs behind in 1.23 2-5. Roval .Tay completed strong work with three furlongs in 58 1 -ss.

TE HINEMOA FIT

USEFUL MILE GALLOP The Auckland Cup favourite, Te Hinemoa, arrived at Ellerslie on Saturday morning and she was the first to use the course proper on Sunday, when the poles were out 50ft and the going was excellent. Ridden by the apprentice \V. Corbett, Te Hinemoa did a nice working gallop over a mile in 1.50 4-5. She ran the last seven furlongs in 1.35 and the last three in 30 2-ss. Te Hinemoa is a mass of condition and should be one of the fittest horses in the field in today's two-mile contest.

Another Cup candidate to work nicely was Air Port, who ran right away from Gold Spot in the concluding stages of a round to beat him very easily in 2.6 3-5. Air Port was assisted over the last five furlongs by Laddie Bov. He ran the last seven furlongs in 1.34 3-5" and the last five in I.S. Mrs E. M. Sloane has Air Port in excellent condition. Whether Air Port will run two miles solidly remains to be proved. His breeding leaves a doubt whether he will. The fastest sprints of the morning were recorded by the three-year-old Rampede and Tiger Tan, both of whom ran four furlongs in 49 l-ss. Rampede ran several good races in the spring, but his latest efforts have fallen below expectations. Another good effort was that of Diamond King arid Yours and Mine, who covered five furlongs in 1.3 1-5, the first two in 25 l-ss. They finished together, Yours and Mine seems to be on the improve. He was placed three times as a two-year-old last season. Reorapa, after running the first two in 245. completed five furlongs in 1.0 2-5. He was eased in the straight and could have done better. He is a speed merchant likely to make the pace torrid if he jumps out cleanly in the Railway Handicap. Tiger Tan accounted for Century over four furlongs in 40 4-ss. Tiger Tan is fit and galloped pleasingly. Century also went well for one in her class. Hunting Camp sprinted five furlongs in 1.4. . , , Billy Peach placed six furlongs behind in 1.21 1-5. ITe was slow over the first furlong, but ran the last five in 1.5 3-5. He is in great heart. Al-Sirat was under restraint while running three furlongs in 42 2-ss. He did his work like a good one. Bridgo Acre sprinted three furlongs in 37 4-ss. Other gallops were:— .. Three Furlongs.—Cash Order beat Bedivere, 30 2-ss; Airies, 395; Last Sign L 30s; Diatomous Girl beat Cairnwhin, 40 4-ss. Four Furlongs.—Flowerburn, 52 2-ss; Ghazipur beat Duke Royal, 50 l-ss. Five Furlongs.—Sir Desmond, 1.5 1-5. Six Furlongs.—Colonel Vaals beat Good Fun, 1.19 3-5; Lagenia and Phaleron Sign, 1.18 2-5.

Seven Furlongs.—Golder's Green, 1.35 2-5, first two 25 3-5(5. One Mile.—Expellant. 1.47 3-5, first three furlongs 38s.

GORE MEETING

PROGRAMME FOR TODAY The Gore Trotting ('lull's annual meeting will be held today. The principal races will be the Troll in:; C' 1111» Handicap. The betting will he under Ihe wm and place system. Telegraphing last evening, the llkualo's correspondent stated that horses likely to find favour would include:— 1^.30 —Croydon Handicap.—David Dryden, Probable, Worthy Addition. 1.10 —Members' Handicap—Stimulant, Larry orattan, Loyal Nelson. I.oo—Gore Trotting Club Handicap.—Dundee' Sandy, Loyal i J eter, Ingle Belnier. •_'. l0 —Pigeon * Memorial Handicap.—Communique, Understudy, Navigate. • li.i'O —Matuura Handicap.—Worthy Addition, David Dryden, Probable. 1.0 —Stewards' Handicap.—-Francis Logan, Victory Boy, Radiant Scott. 1.10 —President's Handicap.—Jeeves, Grattan Bello, Sure Wave. 0 30—U'allis Memorial Handicap.—Loyai Peter, Ingle Belnier, Convincer. Acceptances; —

CROYDON HANDICAP, of £200; trotters; limit 3.10; 1% miles—Black forest, David Dryflcn, Forked Lightning, Ginger Joe, Ivonilale, Kildoiinin. Mistydale, Peters L'iil, Probable, Pukatec, Sure Gold, Sure Harvest- '['oil Us, Voco Power, White Damp, limit: Nancy Carbine, Rosio Bond, Iravoltone, 30yda bhd; Dalaruan,. Logan Max, Worthy Addition, 48; Special Bond. tz\ Native Ruler, 108. MEMBERS' DIVISION, of .£."200; limit 3.-I3; l/j, miles- —Ann Gratfan, Cardinal King, Copper Trail, Candy Girl, Dainty Silk, Donnholme. Strathdon, 'randern, Oporo, GratInn Wave, Larry Grattan, Locksley Hall, Merton. Loyal Nelson, Princo Rupert, Stimulant, limit.

GORE TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP, of £500; limit 1.10; 2 miles.—Binky Dillon, Loyal Peter. Master Potts, Royal Fortune, limit; Convincer, Dundee Sandy, Dunstan Direct Ingle Belmer, Liberty Bond, Quito Happy, 12yds bhd; Scatterbrain, 24; Princess Maritza, 30; Fancy Goods (P.). Indian Wrack. -1K; Absolutely, 00.

PIGEON MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £200; limit 3.30: IVi miles.—Deeside. Princo Charles, Sylvia Direct, limit; Special Agent. Understudy, Van Horn, Vnlo's Victory. 12yds bhd; Master Potts, Monagh Leagh, 24; Communique, Debtor, Navigate, 30. MATAUKA HANDICAP, of £215; trotters; limit 5.7; 2 miles. —Black Forest, David Dryden, Forked Lightning, Ginger Joe, Glamour Girl, Ivondale, Kildonnin, Pronable, Pukatee, Sure Gold, Sure Harvest, Tell Us, Voco Power. White Damp, limit; Rosie Bond, 36yds bhd; Nancy Carbine, 48: Logan Max, 00: Worthy Addition, 72; Special Bond, 96. STEWARDS' DIVISION, of £200; limit .1.43; lYi miles.—Apple Sauce, More Expense, Sandy Grey, Dillouia Queen, Frae Dunown. Francis Logan, Lighthorne, Frcwyn, Gold Rosette, Notus. Lottie Jinks, Loyal Chum, New Order, Marvin's Last, Radiant Scott, Victory Boy, limit. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of £235, limit 3.30; 1% miles. —Grelba, Major (/rattan, Trevarthan, limit; Aussie Boy, Cumnock, Dynamic, Grattan Bells, Jeeves, Logan Rey, Quito Worthy, Sura Wave, 12yds bhd; Sylvia Direct, 24; Princo Charles, 30; Monagh Leagh, 00. WALLIS MEMORIAL HANDJOAP of £290, limit 2.50; 1% miles.—Binky Dillon. Debtor, Jorrocks, Loyal Peter, Loyal Winner. Pontoon. Volo's Victory,, limit; Bonnie Ax-worth. Bonnie Sandy,. Convincer, Dunstan Direct, ingle Belmer, Liberty Bond, Scatterbrain l'ivds bhd; Princess Maritza, 24; Fancy Goods (P.). 30.