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New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12251, 24 September 1925, Page 8

THE AVONDALE MEETING With the approach, of the Avondale meeting, the trainers at Ellerslie are sending their charges along when opportunity offers (says a northern correspondent). The t weather has been extremely' wet. and this has kept some of the horses backward in condition, owing to being unable to get sufficient fast work. The fields promise to be large at Avondale, and a highly successful meeting is expected. The fancies for the Avondale Cup take a wide range, and the event is considered very open.

Rapino is already on the scene, and looks well. White Comet and Spooney defeated him'in a mile gallop on Saturday, but he was running on strongly at the finish His task is a stiff one, but he is a class horse, and that will stand to hint

Musketoon has been working,over a distance, but he has not done any timemaking. His condition is good, but I would like to see him galloped fast during tho week.

Income and The Banker are x not yet her©, but good reports are to hand concorning them. The latter won at Wanganui,' and should win a good racp over a distance this season. Tanadees, arrived on Friday, and is in excellent order. He is seasoned with his recent racing. . Royal Present is bright and well, and is working freely. One of the kind that do well on a light preparation, he is expected to race prominently. Gala Day and Boomerday are working soundly, without doing anything special. The latter is a proved stayer, and he will be running on when others are stopping. Alarm and Illumination have not yet arrived. „

White Comet is galloping well, but he has to be taken on trust .as a slayer. His sire Day Comet, -has 1 not yet left us a really good stayer. Among the light-weights Barometer, Te Monanui, and Spooney appear to be most popular. Pelham is in great heart after his recent racing at Feilding. Last year he was with the leaders until thd # straight was reached. Then his condition gave out. He is better fitted to go the jour* nev this year,, though he has considerably more weight, and he is expected to make a bold bid for victory. A fine field of sprinters is engaged in the Flying Handicap. At present it would be nard to name the favourite.

Royal Blood is a picture of condition, and he should take a lot of beating.' The three-year-olds, Automne, Operation, and King's Speech, all have followings. The first-named is coming into favour as the result of a good gallop on Saturday. Hearns grown and furnished considerably since last season, and looks really well. Ballymoy 11. 'hae been sprinting wall, and Erne has been working nicely without, making fast time. A big field will contest the Avondale Stakes The chances are that Kilperon, who won at Wanganui, will start favourite. : V WORK AT AVONDALE The weather was fine on Tuesday morning for training work at Avondale, and there were some interesting gallops on the outside of the course proper (says the Auckland “Star").

Rapine beat Spoony over a mile in 1 min 49 4-ssec, while Tanadees and Star Ranger covered a similar distance in 1 min 50 3-ssec, both being on terms at the finish. Tanadees, owing to the illness of J. O'Shea, will probably be ridren by M. McCarten in the Avondalo Cup. Doleful Ditty and the Humbug—Tigritiya representative sprinted down the straight. Odd Sox and Adornment finished well in front of Waltzer at the end of half a mile run in 52 2-ssec.

Kilperon and Joy King were together in front of Decoy Bird over half a mile in 54 2-ssec, Joy King pleasing most. Automne just beat Ring the Bell, with Anklet last, over six furlongs in lmin 22 2-sseCi

Lightwood, which went about six furlongs, was joined bv Comet King, the latter finishing in front, the last four furlongs taking 56 3-ssec. Maligaloiro ran seven furlongs in lmin 43500.

White Comet, ridden out. beat Alaric by .about three lengths over a mile in lmin 50 4-ssec.

Star Stranger and Le Choucas defeated Mimetic at the end of five .furlongs in lmin 6 2-ssec.

Automaton and Ngawati covered half a mile in 54 3-ssec, and Rarakau covered the last three of four furlongs in 41 4-5 sec.

Cocoanut and Everest got to the end of half a mile in 53 2-ssec, Sea Comet > taking lmin 23 l-ssec for six. King's Speech did easy work. General Pryde covered half a mile in 54sec, and Allegiance a mile in lmin 54 sec.

Ruapapa easily beat Transformer over six furlong's in lmin 22 4-ssec. Balnagar and Adi Vunivula covered five furlongs in lmin 8 3»ssec.

King Smock, Snow Smock, and Arsene Lupin finished in that order at the end of five furlongs, which occupied lmin 7 4-ssec. > *

Golden Autujnn was in front of Royal Flight at the end of half a mile in 54see. Royal Blood, easing up over the last furlong, ran five furlongs in lmin 8 3-5 sec. / Tea Time, Tea Bell, Dimmer, and a Mullingar representative started off at the three furlong- post, and ran home in 40 2-ssec. Tea Time and Tea Bell were in front, but Tea Time pleased most. AT ELLERSLIE. No t 3 grass track was available at Ellerslie this morning for fast work, while there were three gallops on the course proper. THE COURSE PROPER. Romantic beat Piet at the end of five furlongs from the new post in lmin 6 4-ssec. Vexatious and Appellant covered three furlongs in 40 l-ssec, the latter Wing in front at the finish. Royal Tea easily beat Antrim Boy at the end of three furlongs in 39 l-ssec.

No. 3 GRASS TRACK. Queen Emerald ran six furlongs in lmin 28 S-ssec.

Broadwood and Gold Mint heat King Cheops over six furlongs in lmin 22spc. Bright Dawn covered five furlongs in lmin 12sec, and Mosaic six in lmin 30 2-ssee.

Gala . Day finished just in front of Boomerday, with Marble Mount last at the end of a round in lmin 47sec. Town Bank and Namutere ran five furlongs in lmin 5 2-ssec. Joy Ride was not doing his best in running five furlongs in lmin Ift 2-ssec. Sulla beat Exactly over four furlongs'in 52 2-ssec. , Charlady was just a shade in front of Pompey ,at the end of six furlongs m lmin 20 l-sscc.

Sir Henry and the Te Papapa gelding ran six furlongs in lmin 23 4-ssec. Knighthood did etroDg work over a distance. Daylight beat Arch Amie at the end of six furlongs in lmin 18 4-5 sec, and Peach. Brandy sprinted three furlongs in 41sec. Merry Damon and Gold Fern were together, just ahead of Serang, at the finish of five furlongs in lmin 9 l-ssec.

Archeno beat Farndon over six furlongs in lmin 23 2-ssec, and Cawnpore ran the last four of five furlongs in 56 4-ssec. Musketoon and Far North went a round in lmin 51sec, the last four furlongs taking 58sec. Erne ran three furlongs in 40 2-ssec. AFTER BREAKFAST. Lomint and Right and Left were to- ? ether at the end of six furlongs in min 22see. Queen Arch easily heat Golden Sovereign at the end of six furlongs in lmin 19sec, Kawini taking lmin 20 3-ssec. Tamahine sprinted three furlongs in 40sec. Tactician beat Irish Jig, over five furlongs in lmin Bsec, Bnd Llewellyn did strong work over a distance. Wyoming ran half a mile in 54sec, and Princess Ronnie six furlongs in lmin 20 2-ssec, Lady Rewn and D&nae taking lmin 23 2-ssec for a similar task. Trill beat ICamebnmeha once round in lmin 47 2-ssec, and Kauri Park did strong work, running home the last three furlongs in 48sec. Bute Sound beat Passionate i over a round in lmin 47 3-ssec. Barometer began with them, but was pulled up afrer going half a mile, as something went wronfr with his gear. Barometer later ran a round by himself in lmin 45 2-s*ec\ Bright Light and Peter Amaru went

about eleven furlongs, the last six taking lmin 29 8-sseo. . Judge’s Box pleased better than .Winsome Boy at the end of -half a mile in 53seo. ■ , Tintoretto covered four furlongs in

55eec. ON THE SAND. Sir Archie was just ahead of Marble Town over five furlongs, the last four taking 5i 2-ssec. Royal Present beat Polonett over a round in 2min 7 8-ssec, and Archibald ran five furlongs in lmin lOsec. Ballymoy IT. did steady work, and Lady Ridicule went seven furlongs in lmin 38sec, the first three taking 88sec. ON THE TWO-YEAR-OLD TRACK.

Saucy Lass (Tea Tray—Lady Cilia), the Shepherd King—Elegance colt, and Josie Melville were sprinted three furlongs from the barrier, the first-named completing the distance in 39 1-ssec, while the others 4ased up. King Emerald went two furlongs m 27sec. THE JUMPERS. Marble Glass (McMullen) went over two hnrdlea satisfactorily, while Tiuokaha (Rennie) negotiated four in good style, Bahadur (E. Rae) went carefully over four hurdles. Te Talii (N. Rowe) was 6ent over six hurdles, and jumped well Persian King <E. Preston), Auburn (McMullen), and Marble Slab (E. Rae) were jumped over two hurdles twice, and performed promisingly. WAIKATO HUNT CLUB TO RACE AT TE RAPA. The trouble that arose in connection with the Waikato Hunt Club’s meeting, to be held on Labour Day, has now been settled, and the To Rapa course will be used (soys an exchange!. The Hunt Club is to pay the Waikato Rneing Club .5.3511, and if they make a net urofit of .£IOOO the racing club will receive an additional £l5O.