NORTHERN TRACK WORK

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22125, 1 December 1933, Page 5

NORTHERN TRACK WORK

ELLERSLIE AND TAKANINI. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, November 30. Conditions -were perfect for training at Ellerelie this morning, when the final gallops before the Takapuna meeting were held. Trainers had the use of the course proper, the poles being 30 feet out. Several tsmart gallops were registered, the best being those of Killowyn, Lord Vnl, Baroscope, and Gay Rose. The Gisborne horses, Sunny Bachelor and Merry Damon, were the first out, being allotted a' milo. They ran the first half in 61 3-saec, and the full distance in Imin 46 4-ssec. Both worked nicely, though Sunny Bachelor, on the outside, impressed most. Tenakoe was sent over six furlongs with Lord Val over the last five, the full distance taking Imin 20 4-ssec. Lord Val was several lengths behind Tenakoe when he joined in, but finihed about eight lengths in front, the time for the last five being Imin 4 2-sscc. Tenakoe was shirking his work. Miss Rewa and Hawthorn ran five furlongs in Imin 5 l-seec. Wee Pat, Solomon, Wee Musk, and Master Briefly were in that order after six furlongs run in Imin 20sec, the first three taking 38 4-ssec. Wee Pat did his work’ in firstrate style. Glenronmey and Velociter ran' half a mile in 52sec, neither his 'best at the finish. Over a similar distance Royal Apnellant and Bright Flower took 52 l-ssec. Gay Broney and Courthaven finished on terms over six furlonfes, the first three run in 39 l-ssee, and the full distance in Imin 19 2-ssec. Psychologist, after two in 25 d-Ssee. completed five in Imin 4 4-ssec. Thijs hack m in good'order. Sunny Sky worked over

seven furlongs, running the first three in 39 l-seec,_ and finishing in Imin 34sec. He was going comfortably throughout. Alpinus, with his trainer in the saddle, worked over a mile. He ran the first half in 51 2-ssec, and completed it in Imin 46 2-ssec. Billy Boy assisted him over the last five, finishing in front in Imin 8 2-ssec. Alpinus carried a solid weight and his effort was satisfactory. Baroscope was sent over seven furlongs, The Highland Chief assisting him over the first four and Barograph over the last three. He ran the first three in 39 l-ssec, four in 51 4-ssec, and the full distance in Imin 31sec. Barograph wag in front at the finish, after running the last three in 39 l-saec. Snow Prince, after beginning slowly from the mile post, ran nis last seven furlongs in Imm 38 4-ssec. He looks in first-rate condition. _ Kiltowyn, who was ridden out when jumped away at the seven-furlong post, ran the first three in 38 2-ssec and four in 51sec. He was then eased slightly, but finished very fast, to register Imin 30 3-ssec, running on) particularly well at the end, a firstclass effort. The inside grass was available for fast work at Takanini, the poles being out about 12 feet. The horses ivorked the reverse way round in view of the Takapuna meeting, and some smart sprints were recorded. Greek Gold and Exaggeration got to the end of five furlongs in ,lmin 4seo, the pair finishing together, the latter impressing most. Gay Marigold and Thespis ran from the seven-furlong post. After running their first half mile in 52 l-ssec, they completed the distance in Imin 32sec, with Gay Marigold finishing on the better of the pair. Gay Blonde and Nun Nicer ran half a mile in 50sec, with the former finishing on strongly. Arch Ruler and Sir Willonyx recorded a smart effort over half a mile, registering 48 4-seec. The former was going very well at the finish, and will race oil the second day. Rereatu was again responsible for the best effort of the morning, completing a half mile in 48sec. He has done a good deal of work lately, and has fined down a lot. Alignment pulled up well after running half a mile ill 49 4-ssec. Speedmint and Gay Shiela worked over l a. mile and a-quarter, but the pace was not on, except over tne last two furlongs, which were run in 25 2-ssec. Eldora ran a mile in Imin 46 2-ssec, a very good effort for one of her class., Tavern Knight, with Cherry King to bring him home over the last five furlongs, ran seven furlongs solidly in Imin 29 3-ssec, the last five taking Imin 3 3-ssec, the pair finishing together,.and both going well. High Crest began better than Gallant Knight at. the half, and maintained the advantage to the end in 49 l-ssec. High Crest got into a fence yesterday, and injured her stifle, but galloped well this morning, and is showing no signs of soreness. _ Haupere. with the assistance of Rerepai over the last thee furlongs, ran five' furlongs in Imin 3 3-ssec, the final three taking 37 2-ssec, The latter, who got a couple of lengths the worst of the pick up, finished, in front.