Canterbury Chat

NZ Truth, Issue 915, 9 June 1923, Page 12

Canterbury Chat

(By «;the toff.")

Samum sustained Injuries when he fell m the hurdle race at Oamaru and is at present m hospital. -. A. Piper went north last week to take charge of Kilbroney, who has been at the Waikanae Stud for the past couple of seasons. Kilbronoy is In future to be stationed at the Elderslie Stud. , Ardour has been turned out for a good epell. Biff things are expected of this filly next season. Caverock has bean exhibiting signs of lameness recently.. His pins look Y.ery dicky. The four-year-old gelding Warhue has gone into J. Campbell's stable. W. G. Hobbs Is busy breaking m a yearling filly by Gay Lad from Judith, tile dam of Palestrlna and "Wink. Scorn met with a slight mishap In the paddock recently, which has necessitated his spell being extended. Limelight is still enjoying a wellearned vacation. She will not be taken m hand till the spring. G. Murray Aynaley , has made another start on Contempt, Tiff, Goosestep, Spotlight, Orange Blossom and Primeira. They all look particularly well. Hineamaru has not come up to ex- \ pectations and it is just on the cards that P. D. Jones will return her to her owner. Bon Spec was kicked on the first day at Oamaru and It is a wonder that he raced so well on the second day, when he won. On his return home hla near forearm was very much swollen, necessitating veterinary attention. Present indications suggest it will be some time before he resumes I work. R. J, Mason left, for Australia last 1 week taking with him Gloaming, Pluto, Vespucci, Farceur, Lascelles and Golden Tresses. R. Alexander is bußy at Riccarton with four well-bred ones, the property of Mr. J. Grigg. They are a four-year-old gelding by Calibre from Lady Marcia, two-year-old gelding by Calibre, dam Lady Talbot; two-year-old filly by Gay Lad from Dabchick, and a yearling by Gay Lad from Snapshot. Pitprop, despite his inflrmltles, is standing up to hlB work at Riccarton. His trainer expects him to keep sound, which is all that is necessary for him to win races. The four-year-old mare Tinihanga, y A « rd '« dam Formless, purchased by Mr. G. B. Starky, has joined F. D. Jones's team.