Round the Tracks

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19336, 28 May 1937, Page 14

Round the Tracks

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J. Nixon was the first trainer to work after lii'cakl'ast in Gisborne to-day. the track being in perfect, order for training operations. The work, which was varied and useful, was watched hy a good gathering of owners and their friends. Mendelssohn (Kellett) and .Mailman were associated in two three-l’urlong sprints, both horses going in a manner that suggests that all is well with them. Flying Comedy (Kellett) moved well in her task, which was a light one. This lilly is a particularly good actioned sort and should have a future worthy of her breeding.

Singing Gold went her first round at a slow half-pace, increasing to strong half-pace over the second round, and iini-hing up at three-quarter pace over the last furlong. Marching Song (N. Davis) and Puccini (Dunn) went seven furlongs in lmin. 34sec without being unduly hustled. Both geldings are improving in eveiy wav on the work being allotted them. Big Hook worked well at a slow hallpace. Ilis trainer is of the opinion that the conditions at Elh-rslie may not suit ihe Colossus gelding, as he does not race his best in heavy going. Ihmtette’s yearling sister was given two light rounds. This filly is not intended for early racing. The yearling brown filly by Mimetic from Rose Willonyx was exercised on the lead by her breeder. Mr. .J. Spratt. The two-vear-ohl chestnut colt by

Colossus—Sanguinaria was set a light task. This colt was bought at the national sale and is owned by Mr. G. Anroll. Tin- yearling half-brother to Prince Colossus has just about completed his early education and shortly will lie sent to (!. New at Awapimi. \ ! . Davis has had the responsibility of the breaking-in process. Kahunoke moved well in doing two strong rounds on the course proper. Ilis mission is the Ferguson Gold Cup.

Pirima (Davis) was also apportioned two strong rounds.

Rapa Wniata (Dunn) worked on the plough, pace work of an easy nature being his portion. Ilinepit and Perfect Lady were given •asy pace work. Both mares look well ami will fulfil engagements at Napier Park.

|,o Chassuer (Dunn) moved freely ano well over two rounds at half-pace. Ihe chestnut gelding looks well forward for carlv engagements.

Quaint (Dunn) was let off with a light task. The bay mare thrives on this preparation. Both well (lhtngi) was going better

than Mahala (Zuppicich) over a round ~f the schooling hurdles in 1 mill. 48see. Mahala lost ground at the jumps owing to not being so proficient in the art ol jumping as her companion. Gay Hunter (Kellett) was given sound work' on the plough and is thriving on Ibis "lass of work. Gay Hunter will he a runner at Napier Park.

John diaries will have his first race for some time at Foxtou. The big gelding has been doing everything right m his schooling at Green meadows, lie will he a runner in the Century Hurdles at Wanganui.

Joviality has joined W. McKinnon's team at Grcemneudows. The brown horse has done a light season at the stud and he may now show Lis quality on the racecourse, as he is a good "alloper and was well forward when he left.

J. Kellett left this morning for Auckland to ride Permyeomcqtiiek in her engagements. The. bay filly has run her best races with Kellett in the saddle.