RACING NEWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25287, 22 August 1945, Page 3

RACING NEWS

GALLOPS AT HASTINGS SIX FURLONGS BY MATADOR (0.c.) HASTINGS, Tuesday The course proper was used exclusively this morning for galloping at Hastings. Although not fast, it was in good order. Many of the horses in work here are now commencing to move along seriously in preparation lor spring engagements. From ft standing start Ritz ran six furlongs in 1.22, the last three in ■lds. Magic Art covered six furlongs nicely in 1.11). She has disappointed at her last two starts, hut has probably not been suited by the high scale of weights in the hunters' flat class. She may do better under a lighter scale. Dark Morning, who is booked to leave tomorrow for Xew Plymouth, galloped seven furlongs in 1.32. Ho was assisted over the last half-mile in 51s by Goody Two Shoes. Battle Survey, who is developing into a fine type of three-year-old, carried well over nine stone to record .VJs for half a mile. Ho may be one of G. Greene's team to make the W'anganui trip early next month. Gayjax went evenly throughout while running seven furlongs in 1.33. Treasure lee, getting the belter of the start by two lengths, led Magnus Lux over half a mile in 5H>. Treasure Tee is very forward. Itoto Parera came away near the end to beat Royal Greek over six furlongs in 1.20. Royal Greek has not raced well in the last three months. There is a doubt regarding his wind. The two-year-olds Shining Ring (Ring-master—-Burnish) and Opulent (Legatee— A,strife), from a slow start and not at top, took lis for three furlongs. Opulent may be a competitor in the Debutante Stakes at Wnnganui next month. Pahvant, who is booked to contest the Hunt Cup at New Plymouth on Saturday week, was given a strong working gallop with the recent winner Sporting Way, running the Inst six furlongs in 1.2(1. "Blue Title, who is also to make the Taranaki 'trip to contest the Ladies' Bracelet, was not bustled to run seven furlongs in 1 Improved ,w>th her race at the local hunt meeting, Negotiable was hard held while running three furlongs in 10s. She is one of Hawke's Bay's prospective Oaks candidates Ibis season. Negotiable is a chestnut filly by Coronach from Endorsement. Fairhome and a gelding by Lang Bian from Merlyn were restrained when recording •ll'is for three furlongs. Fairhome is an unraced three-year-old gelding by Foxhridge from Night Spi who cost Mrs F,. Selby (s~>o guineas at the 1013 national sales. Matador was. responsible for an impressive effort when he galloped six furlongs in 1.1 (»%, ttie first three in 375. He was disappointing last season, but may make amends, as he seems much more solid now. Lucky Tim ahd a gelding by Lord Qnex from a Pom ha I Curtain mare took 3!> , «s for three furlongs Kol Ragi, under restraint, ran the same time. Komo. Indian Sky and Da Vinci's fullsister, Smile, did an easy half-mile in s<iV,s. Burma moving scratehily, took .Vis for four furlongs. Poutatnn, after taking 37V,s for the fir'-'t three, completed six furlongs comfortably in 1.15*. The only schooling was that hy Nightward (Wanka), who jumped four hurdles in good style. He and Golden Memory are due to leave for New Plymouth tomorrow.

ELLERSLIE TRAINING SPRINT BY DUKE ROYAL A smart four furlongs by Duke Royal in 52s was the feature of the work at Ellcrslie yesterday. Early intentions were to race him in the Avondale Guineas next month, but it iias now been decided to run him in the maiden event. The \'o grass was used and the •-ruing was dead. Rajnlal and Broiedame covered three furlongs easily in 4.'t u Rajnlal is a good-looking three-year-old trebling by Te Hero from Miss Valerie who is being trained by F. E McManemiri. He was unplaced in two starts last season Bhopal beat Honora over three furlongs in 42 l-ss. Bhopal is showing improved condition, although she is not very robust. Honora is a Ibree-year-old filly by Dink from Caliente. dam of Hot Pursuit, and is trained by R. S. Bagby. She had two unplaced starts last, season. Beau Mai and Red Paint dashed over three furlongs iri -II l-ss. Both have yet to race. Beau Mai is a three-year-old filly by Bean Repaire and Red Paint is a gelding by Vermeer from Lady Robin. Kentish strode over four furlongs in 56 -1-SS. the first in 11 3-ss. He has been working nicely and should be well forward for the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring Meeting on September 8. M. Lindsay has taken in hand a five-year-old gelding by Safari from The Vamp. He is to race at (he Avondale meeting and then be given a preparation for hurdle events. The latest addition to W. ,T. Fergus' team is a three-year-old filly by Vnals from Tepoto. She does not look particularly robust, but ha« improved in appearance since coming into work a couide of weeks ago. Tepoto was speedy and raced creditably in the Auckland district in the period between 1038 and 1011 She was by Tea Tray from Maniella. TAKANINI WORK USEFUL SPRINTS RECORDED The three-year-olds B.vcroft and Royal Slipper were responsible for smart efforts at Takanini yesterday on the middle grass. The footing was dead. B.vcroft sprinted fonr furlongs In 52 3-5s and Roys 1 Slipper returned 52 4-ss. Both sralloped freely and put some dash into their work. Other gallops included:— Thrpe Furlongs.—White Blaze, 41 s. Four Furlongs.—General Burleigh, 535; Lord Chancellor, 53 I-ss; Balmacara. 545; Sweet Biscuit and My Bonnie. 51 l-ss; Sonsa. 5 I 2-ss. Five Furlongs.—Perdition and Sir Biati, 1.10 4-5. MELBOURNE CUP STAKE OF £IO,OOO (Reed. 6.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Aug;. 21 This year's Melbourne Cup will he the Victory Cup, of £IO,OOO, an increase of £251 >0 on last year. If the Commonwealth Government's permission is obtained, the race will be decided on the traditional Tuesday, the ,fft|t in November. SUCCESSFUL SEASON WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB (0.C.) HAMILTON, Tuesday The statement that the four days' racing during the past season had resulted in a totalisator turnover of £103,035 and stakes paid had run into £OSOO is made in the annual report of the Waikato Trotting Club to be presented to the annual meeting on Monday. After writing off depreciation ami providing £4OO for fixation, the net profit amounted to £720. This proved the wisdom of the amalgamation of the South Auckland clubs during the period of wartime restrictions, added the report. With the increasing number of horses in training, the provision of additional facilities was essential, and the committee was endeavouring to provide these, together with the necessary public facilities. Messrs E. H. Cnckse.v, A. G. Dowries, M. McNair, K. G. Paterson, P. Reid and A. \V. Wheeler were, nominated for the six seats on the committee. As the nominations do not exceed the number required, no election is necessary MATINEE MEETING LIST OF HANDICAPS Following are the handicaps for the Auckland Trotting Club's matinee meeting at Epsom on September 1 : GREEN LAX F, HANDICAP, of "150; trolters; limit 3.13; I'j miles.—Black Monarch, Bucephalus, Cossack Dolly Scott, Ena I'arrish, Genata, Keen Blade, Nero, Noble Crest, Noble Star, Pardon Me, Peter Nelson, Poler Stirling, Sabre, Steel Sword, Surprise Moko, To Whakaporo, Vindictive Lady, Swordsman gelding, limit; Sylvie's Best, 12yds hhd. REM UERA HANDICAP, of £150; limit 3.37; l'/j miles.—Amazing Jack, Andy Direct, Andy's Pal, Auto Black, Auto Era, Autumn I'ride, Baby Grand, Bellilo, Beau Raider, Bill Taskcr. Black Jewel, Black Machine, Brig-o-I)ee, Cockle Bay, Daphne (I rattan, Delwyn, Dervock, Fair Play, Fly High, Guy Indiana, (lien Pnrrish, Cold Strand. Black Jean, Headline News, Indian Quest. Joyce Direct, Kalula, Lone Raider, Mabel Dame, Mourne Spring. Nancy Lyn, Neybel. Oleda Derby, Olympian, Our Lex, I'arrish Jewel, Peter Pointer, Silver Jewel, Suz.v Lee, Swordsplay, Tounliy, Typical, Worthy Surprise, Captain Gaillard, Kangi's Star, limit; Duralo, 2 I yds hhd. EPSOM HANDICAP!!, of £25; limit 3.10; ll.aI I . a miles, -.Jack High, Killy's Choice, limit; Medical Student, Bill Scott, Te Roto, 12yds hhd; ]li 1 Icrest, War Guard, 30. Withdrawals due on Friday. TO CORRESPONDENTS "Punter," Mechanic's Bay. The first race that Air Port won was the Champion Plate at the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring Meeting on September 13, 1011. Prince Louis was second and Landveyor third.