ON NEW PLYMOUTH TRACKS

Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1930, Page 4

ON NEW PLYMOUTH TRACKS

CRENNATOWN’S FAST “SEVEN.”

EASTER TIME BEATS GIBRALTAR.

(By “Moturoa.”)

The New Plymouth, tracks were in splendid order on Saturday morning when Crennatown was responsible for a smart seven furlongs and Easter lime heat Gibraltar in a fast-run handicap mile. Royal Finance also pleased by running out a mile in good time. There were some interesting gallops early on Sunday morning, when the members of W. Gall’s team , were seen in action.

Melissa and Miss Chatter were given pace work. A similar task was allotted to Stimulant, Grand Spirit and Miss. Moerangi (Green) ran out a nice six furlongs in lmin 18 2-ssec. He could have improved on this tijhe. .. n Traced worked on the plough, as did B. Johnson’s team. . Crennatown (March) was too good for Omeo (McLeod) over seven furlongs, which occupied lmin 31 3-ssec. Hie half mile was run in 51sec and the last five in lmin 5 4-ssec. Crennatown had something in reserve. . . Te Atiawa (Drinkwater) tired badly at the end of five furlongs and Tangiroa beat him home by a couple of lengths in lmin 3 2-qsec. The first two furlongs occupied 24 l-ssec. ■ There was very little between Manly (Robinson) and Gold Dawn (Marsh) over six furlongs, run in lmin 17sec. The first two took 25sec and the first half mile 50Jsec. A good effort.,Orapai (Drinkwater). came home from the half mile on the plough in 53see, going yell within himself. Cornerman (McLeod) finished .on better than Sparkling Morn (Marsh) over half a mile run in 51 4-ssec. The-first half of the journey occupied 25 2-ssec. Singer hit out freely on the plough, but he is carrying a lot of condition. Easter Time (Goulsbro) recorded a ■brilliant half mile when he beat Gibraltar home in 49 4-ssec. The first two took 24 2-ssec and Easter Time finished on well.- I- •’• ; Razor (Todd) jumped the two hurdles down the back and negotiated the - obstacles very' well. He afterwards did a ‘circuit at solid three-quarter pace. . ’ Lady Quex ’ (Marsh) >was. exercised over six furlongs on the plough and came home the last two in 25sec. The mare was ‘"doing it on her head” and will strip in great condition at Awapuni. Royal Finance (Marsh) began from the mile post and was picked up at the five by Lady Lulu (George). The pair came home on terms, taking lmin Gsec for the- five, and Finance’s time for the full journey was lmin 46sec. She finished on very well indeed. , ’ Hinepuni and .Little. Doubt were given three-quarter pace work. Yesterday’s Work.

Gall’s team was. on 'th®, track, before 5.30 a.m. yesterday morning and galloped on -the plough. . - Grand Spirit (Gall) strode out freely over half - a mile in 51 4-ssec.

Stimulant (Gall), who is not * particularly well-built gelding, surprised by slipping over half a mile in 51 sec. Silent Miss (Gall) came home from the three furlong peg in 38 3-ssec. Traced’ (Drinkwater) ran half a mile on the plough in 52 4-ssec. The Swell (Drinkwater) began with Johnson’s maiden at the mile post and was picked up at the five furlongs by Razor (McLeod), tbe pair coming in on term« in Imin 8 2-ssec. Razor afterwards bolted a couple of rounds with his diminutive pilot. Melissa, Miss Chatter and Barlow’s two-year-olds were trotted on the inner. Moerangi (Dulieu) was given a working gallop over seven furlongs, but was hot out to make time. . ,\ . TRAINING AT ELLERSDS.

. NJ,GHTMARCH GALLOPS WELL.

Auckland, Dec..20..' Condition* were . for training work at Ellerslie this morning, the bulk of the gallops being on the course proper, where the poles were 4Q feet out frqin tho rails. The was fast and several excellent gallops were recorded, the best performances being registered by Nightmarch, who put up a first-class effort over a mile, Count Palatine, Star Stranger, Cylinder and Vertigern, who each went seven furlongs. The best times established by sprinters were those of Hunting Day, Royal Tea, Tehterden and Autopay. J ■ ■<;..- < ■; On the course proper Lady Pam was first to work and was timed to. furlongs in Imin 18 4 5 sec. Cape Gold assisting her over the last five furlongs, which were traversed in Imin 14sec. . Eager Boise ran the last six furlongs of her work in imin 18 3-s*ec, doing W Hunting Day completed a half-mile sprint in 49 3-s*ec. ' . Love Song covered six furlongs in 1 min 19sec, finishing well. Karangapai and Leasehold were together in front of Creinas King after completing six furlongs in Imin 20 3-5 The Railway Handicap candidate Tenterden ran half a mile in 49 3-s«ec, doing the work well. Star Stranger and Cylinder began from the old mile post and finished the last seven furlongs in Imin 31 3-5 see. There was very little between them at 'the finish,. Star. Stranger going, four furlongs from a flying start in ol 4-5 SG Royal Baby had Autopay as a companiom over three furlongs, which took -38 sec. They were on terms at the finish. ’■ ■ 7 After breakfast Steady Fire was in front of Llanore over six furlongs, in Imin 18 3-ssec. Steady Fire went well. The best gallop was credited to Nightmarch (iR. Reed), who began from the mile post. With Bennie to assist him he ran the first furlong in. 13 l-ssec, three in 38sec, and reached the ha.fmile post in 50 3-feec. True Shaft joined in at this stage, and Nightmarch and he finished together. The time for the mile was Imin 42 l-ssec, the last four furlongs being covered in ol J-osep. Nightmarch galloped evenly throughout and was going particularly well a the finish. Bennie was eased up over the last part. . v Gay Idea and. Bizarro ran. three furlongs in 39 4-ssec and six furlongs in Imin 20eec, finishing together. Gav Cockade (Mcßae) was sent over a mile and a quarter, with Gfenhaupo to assist him over the last half-mile. He ran the full distance in 2mm 17 2's«ec, the list seven in Imin 34sec, and the final half-mile in 52sec. . , Count Palatine and Vertigern jumped off at the seven furlong post, running the first, three furlongs in 38 4-seec. Count Palatine, who had the better of the weights, was going much easier at the finish. Tetrachate and Foot Rule furlongs in imin 3 4-ssec,i practically together. , a j. Guy Crest and Sir Mond jumped off at the mile post and, after running the first half in 51 3-ssec, finished in Imm 44sec. Gay Crest pleased' better, being a length and a-half in front. Royal Tea displayed a lot of speed over five furlongs, which he covered in Imin 3 2-'ssec. He went particularly well. Grecian and Appledore were on term*

at the finish of six furlongs in lmin 21 2-ssec. , _ Brampton, Imperial Prince and Tarnbourne finished together over a mile in lmin 55sec. . , Titanette was a shade in front or Speedfast at the close of four furlongs in 51 4-seec. Praetor was in front of Rafflight over five furlongs in lmin 4sec. Merry Lu was allotted a seven furlong task. She ran the first three in 39 '"3-ssec and completed heir t3.sk in lmin 35sec. a.j.g. meeting results. PAVILION WINS THE VILLIERS. . / .. ' By T«l»graph—Preen Asup.—Copyright. Rec. 5.5 p.m. . Sydney; Dec. 21. The weather was fine for the opening of til© A.J.G., summer meeting. The principal results are:—- . VILLIERS STAKES. PAVILION, 7.10 (Bartie) 1 WAUGOOLA, 8.8 (Matthews) 2 SPEARMAN; 8.3 (Johnstone)- ...... 3 Seventeen started, including Gesto, who was never prominent. There was a fine finish. Won by three-quarters of a length, four lengths .’.between second a,nd third. Time, lmin. 36sec., an Australian record. HANDICAP. BAWN-A-GLAS, 8.5 (Simpson) ...< 1 DALSTON, 8.5 (Bartie) ......... - VALPARAISO, 8.11 (McLachlan) 3 Sixteen started. Won by half alength, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. sJsec. . , Star God was unplaced in the Holiday Handicap. Financial, carrying ?.?, ran-a good race in the December Handicap. THE KING EMPEROR’S CUP. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEYS SCORE.

Rec. 5.5 p.m. Calcutta, Dec. 20. Australian jockeys were bo, ■ the, fore to-day in the race for the King Emperor’s Cup, which was run before an immense crowd. The winner, as well as ak the placed horses,' were ridden by, Australians. i 1 . . , - , The result was: Sir Victor Sassoons Star of Italy, 9.3 (C, Hoyt), Ip S. Askurap’s Welcome Gift, 9.3 (Scanlon), Rosenthal’s Acumen, 9.3 (W. J. Sibbntt), 3; Maharaja of Rajpiplal’s Highness, 9.3,„ (Easton), 4. Also started-. Gay Day, Long Reign, Willow Stream, Defend, Tuberville. Won by a length and a quarter. Time, lmin. 35 3-ssec. The rider of the winner is a son of Alf Hoyt, who came from Australia -o years ago and after a .successful career as a rioter is now;one of the leading trainers. A. , , : j ' '■