THE WRECKER IN GOOD FORM

Southland Times, Issue 24002, 18 December 1939, Page 11

THE WRECKER IN GOOD FORM

TRAINING WORK AT RICCARTON ST. CLOUD BEATS REBEL CHIEF (Special to The Times) CHRISTCHURCH, December 16. Conditions were very favourable for training operations at Riccarton today and practically all of the horses due to race over the holiday period in various parts of the South Island were given useful work. The outside of the trial grass was open, but only a few horses were galloped on it, the bulk of the work being confined to the plough, which, although well watered, i provided fast going. . The first out was Sovereign Eady, ' who strode over a mile and a-quarter in 2min lOsec, the last mile in Imm 42 3-ssec, and last half mile in 50 3-ssec. This mare is undoubtedly in her best form and should race well at Wingatui on Saturday, where she will be ridden by R. Mackie. The Wrecker fellowed by running seven furlongs in Imin 29sec, the first four in 50 4-ssec. He is to race at Waikouaiti and Oamaru and if he could be depended upon to reproduce his track ability he would be a good proposition. » Later in the morning the same distance was covered by Cymric and Scold, who finished clear of Rabble in Imin 29 l-ssec, the last four in 50 3-ssec. Cymric, who is a brother to the recent winner Gold Don and a halfbrother to the north Island two-year-old Happicoat, is likely to break his maiden status during the holidays. Haughty Winner and Improvident took Imin 32sec. The former is to be sent to Awapuni on Wednesday. The best six furlongs of the morning was credited to Ferriby, who beat Speedy and Kilrobe over six furlongs in Imin. 15 3-ssec, the first three in 36 2-ssec. Others over this distance included Wardress Imin 16 2-ssec, Night Dress, in front of Lord Midas, Imin 16 2-ssec, Flame Queen and Gay Hussar, Imin 16 2-ssec, Miss Tasta, in front of Rebellion and Aggravate, Imin 16 2-ssec, Princess Minerva, Imin 17 2-ssec, Scarteen and Ageratum, Imin 17 4-ssec. St Cloud beat Rebel Chief over five furlongs in Imin 3Jsec and Racewell ran away from Alcatraz over the same distance in Imin 3 2-ssec. Half-mile tasks were executed by Willie Win in 50 3-ssec, Blue Coat and Highland Dance in 51 3-ssec, Jan Ridd in front of Shining Wings in 51sec, Speedwell and The Dictator 51 3-ssec. Over a mile Merry March and The Sandwichman recorded Imin 45 2-ssec, and Rebel Lad and Pink Lad followed in Imin 45 l-ssec. On the grass Dranoel covered seven furlongs in Imin 30sec, and Jewish Lad recorded Imin 34 l-ssec. Good Health showe'd further improving form by covering the same distance in company with Parquet in Imin 30 l-ssec, the last four in 50sec. AUCKLAND REHANDICAPS (United Press Association) AUCKLAND? December 16. The Auckland Racing Club’s rehandicaps are as follows:— RAILWAY HANDICAP.—Our Jean 21b, making 8.2. GRAFTON HURDLES.—Hopalong 21b, making 9.4. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP.—Gladynev 51b, making 8.2.

GREY DERBY WINS AT ROSEHILL RIVAL HIT IN THIRD PLACE (United Press Assn-—Telegraph Copyright) (Received December 17, 6.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, December 17. Results of the Rosehill races were:— DUNDAS HANDICAP, £250. Seven furlongs.'* GREY DERBY 8.7 (E. Bartie) 1 DELMESTOR 9.13 (Davidson) 2 RIVAL HIT 7.7 (Thompson) 3 Fourteen started, including Te Hero, who stayed at the post. Won by a short neck, third half a neck away. Time, 1.25. DECEMBER HANDICAP, £250. One mile and three furlongs. KUKRAWID 8.6 (Harvey) 1 SANTA 7.2 (Podmore) 2 GIMME 6.10 (Watterson) 3 Seven started. Won by a neck, third one length, and a-half away. Time, 2.20. KEEPING WATCH WINS ASCOT CUP (Received December 17, 6.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, December 17. Results at the Ascot races were:— ASCOT CUP, £5OO. One mile and aquarter and 40 yards. KEEPING WATCH 8.7 (Griffiths) 1 KEELIE 8.13 (De Valle) 2 MORVEN 7.3 (Powell) 3 Eleven started. Won by one length and a-half, third two lengths away. Time, 2.9. LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP, £5OO. Six furlongs. RIVIERA 7.7 (Preston ) 1 RAMDIN 8.12 (Box) 2 LORD WINDBURRA 8.5 (Breasley) 3 Ten stalled. Won by one length and three-quar-ters, third a head away. Time, 1.125.