TRACK FINALS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 749, 23 August 1929, Page 13

TRACK FINALS

QUEEN ARCH SPRINTS FAST latest from ellerslie There was not a great deal of fast work recorded at Ellerslie this morning. most trainers being content to send their charges along at good three-quar-ter pace. For the fe w essays against the watch number three grass track was available, and this was in good order, having dried up considerably of late. Queen Arch and High Pitch were «ent six furlongs, and after cutting out the first in 12 4-5 and the three in SR $-5, the former finished a length in front in 1.19 3-5. Queen Arch gained ;;ome more friends by her good .showing. High Pitch also galloped well. .Marble King, who is to be ridden by the hurdle horseman. H. Dulieu, tomorrow, slipped over five furlongs in fair time. 1-5, the last half-mile in 51 4-5. Bright Land was on the bit to get to the end of five furlongs in 1.11 2-5, but he could have chopped off several seconds had it been required. This jumper is given more than an outside chance in the sprint tomorrow. Tinokoa came home over the last five of six furlongs in 1.6. Haeremai and Calithe joined in at the half-mile, Haeremai finishing in front with Tinokoa, the last half-mile taking 54. It is stated at Kawiti and Ambrosia are unlikely starters tomorrow. Scratchings announced this morning are Arihana and Justify, for all engagements, a". 9.55 a.in. Yesterday Archangel and Belle Star were taken out of their engagements at 3.15 p.m.