AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 4038, 4 August 1931, Page 53

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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W. Gall hay recommissioned Restaurant, who is looking improved as a result of a good spell. This mare showed a lot of promise early in her career, but she later went amiss, and had to be turned out. Tatyoon is again working regularly. He is a little inclined to get on his toes before working, but is expected to settle down as he ages. Like other Treclares that have been trained here he is an attractive galloper that is expected to win races as soon as he is perfectly conditioned. R. Hall is an occasional visitor to Ellerslie with the young hunter Clontarf Bill. He shaped well in a lesson over the big fences during the week, and may be a prospect in the maiden hunters at Pakuranga. The grey hunter Dominican has yet something to learn about fencing at a racing pace. He has had experience in the hunting field, but he may require more practice before succeeding in a race. He has more speed on the flat than most of his class, and on that account is hopeful. Refresher is again working usefully at Takanini, but he may not be quite ready to shorv his best at Pakuranga, where he is to have his -next outing. Since joining J. T. Jamieson’s team Ganfat has improved in condition, but he is by no means a good looking horse. He has shown nothing unusual in his track essays, and his immediate prospects do not look bright. It may be, however, that he will show better on firm tracks, as he is reported to be a fair galloper. With the return of Dr W. C. Ring from Australia came the confirmation that Bronze Eagle is to remain in Auckland. This will be bad news for owners of other three-year-olds, as on last season’s form he promises to be something out of the common. The Brazen colt is doing his work in good style at Takanini.

High Comedy, Royal Artist, and Speedmint, all winners as two-year-olds, are being prepared by E. Pope for spring racing. They have without exception done really well during the recess. High Comedy will be a massive three-year-old, and although one would not expect him to stay, he should be very good at least up to a mile.

Taneriri, Manawhenua, and Wild Country have not been overtaxed since their return from Wellington and Palmerston North, but all are in tip top racing conedition, a factor that will stand to them in their racing at the Pakuranga Hunt meeting. Tea Chat is growing into a very handsome horse and he is expected to shine as a sprinter in the coming season. He is likely to open the season at Pakuranga, but he may not be nearly at his best at that fixture.

Karangapai is now doing very well in his early preparation. He is a fast hack of which the best has not yet been seen, but when G. Holland gets him into racing shape he will be worth following. Since winning at Taumarunui, Billy Boy has gone on correctly, and his fencing is invariably proficient. He is not a class horse, but he is making steady progress and may turn out a very useful cross-country performer. At Te Awamutu. Te Homai is being got ready for the Pakuranga Hunt Cup.