GALLOPS AT RICCARTON

Taranaki Daily News, 8 November 1935, Page 9

GALLOPS AT RICCARTON

FERSEN’S GOOD TIME PREPARATIONS FOR CUP LOWENBERG AS COMPANY KILTOWYN AND VINTAGE By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, Nov. 7. Mixed conditions, mostly wintry, were experienced for the final gallops at Riccarton this morning. Heavy rain fell during the night, lasting until after ‘laylight, when the sky cleared. Rain set in again during the breakfast interval to be followed by hail. After that the work was concluded in much brighter conditions. The outside of the course proper was much slower than, earlier in the week and it became heavier for the late worker. , Proceedings opened with a half-mile sprint, Paper Slipper finishing several lengths in front of Wild Chase in 48 3-ss. This was easily the best effort of the morning. Fracas covered a mile in Im 465, Bunfight taking Im 46 2-ss. Hororata, with Sky Pilot for the last six furlongs, occupied Im 35 l-5s for seven. Cuddle, Walton Park and Sunee were companions in a mile and a-quarter gallop. They went off at a strong pace with Cuddle in front and she continued to show the way till a furlong from home when Walton Park gradually moved up, being on terms with Cuddle at the winning post. Sunee was several lengths back. Tire last mile took Im 50 2-ss, and the last half-mile 56 4-ss. Kow Tow led Cerne Abbas in a run down the straight Kamal Pasha covered a mile m 1m 48 3- . . Tooley Street and Hunting Bag took Im 34 2-5 s for seven furlongs. Fersen and Lowenberg went well to register Im 30 2-5 s for seven furlongs. Sea Fox and Rebel Star beat McHeath over six furlongs in Im 18 3~55. Dollar Prince took Im 19 2-5 s for six furlongs. Bereft was to have brought him home, but broke away far front, running the half-mile in 555. Heritage and Vanestep ran a mile in Im 475, finishing together. Princess Doreen and Haut Monde beat Big Dook over six furlongs in Im 21s. CALIENTE APPARENTLY SOUND. Caliente strode over five furlongs in Im 5 2-ss, the last half-mile taking 525. She was walking quite soundly before she went out and she moved ireely in her work. . Chaste covered a mile in Im 49 l-ss, while Penelope took lm 37 2-5 s for seven furlongs. Vintage and Kiltowyn were sent over a mile and a-quarter. They were travelling at a strong pace from the start, with Vintage in front. He continued to show the way round to the straight, where Kiltowyn, under pressure, gradually overhauled him, finishing a neck, in front, though Vintage seemed to be doing his work well at the post. The last mile was run in lm 48 l-ss, and the last halfmile in 54 l-ss. Tout le Monde and Gay Crest took lm >2-5s for the last five furlongs of their work. / ■ Jolly Beggar and Glenavon took 53s for half a mile, a time which Princess Rawene -equalled alone. Bon Tray beat Rose Vai over five furlongs in lm 6 2-ss. Myriam covered six furlongs in lm 21 2-ss. Manetho sprinted half a mile along the back in 535. Grand Reiew ran home in 52 2-ss. Steeton went at even pace while doing a mile in lm 51s. ' Polydora caught Southdown in the last stride of six furlongs, run in lm 19 2-ss. Chidden covered a mile in lm 495, beating Orris over the last six furlongs. Mount Vai led Riposte over six furlongs in lm 21 l-ss. Silver Sight had Quietly as a mate in an evenly-run mile in lm 51s. Greek Shepherd and Sky Rover did a mile in lm 49 3-ss. GUARANTEE LEADS TUIRAU. Guarantee and Tuirau went off slowly for a mile and a-quarter. Timed from the mile post they ran home in lm 51s, the last half-mile taking 565. Guarantee was in front most of the way, winning by a length. Hine Ra took 54s for the last four of seven furlongs. Argentic and Haere Tonu were in close company all through a mile in lm 46 4- The pace was even throughout and it was a good gallop. Rebel Chief and Davolo did the last four of five furlongs in 52 2-ss. Pelmet had Dover Patrol as a mate for half a mile in 525. Red Sun (C. Thomson) and Arctic Star (D. Bush) jumped two brush hurdles twice. Black Duke (W. J. Pascoe) and Joppa (G Barr) went over them once, while No'cturnus (A. S. Ellis) and Monastic (G. Barr) also schooled. All horses jumped well and afterwards did strong work on the flat. EVIDENCE OF DOPE CALIENTE EXAMINED Christchurch, Nov. 7. Evidence that “dope” had been administered to Caliente, the New Zealand Cup favourite, was discovered when a veterinarian examined her for soreness. The mare was frothing at the mouth and showed signs of a burnt throat. The police are investigating. RESTRICTIONS RAISED QUARANTINE OF RACEHORSES. Christchurch, Nov. 7. Quarantine restrictions on New Zealand horses returning from the interDominion trotting championship at Perth next February will be raised provided the horses are certified to be healthy and free from ticks before leaving Perth, according to advice received by Mr. H. F. Nicol, president of the Trotting Conference, from the Director-General of Agriculture. PART OWNER OF MARABOU DEATH AFTER SEEING HORSE WIN. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Melbourne, Nov. 7. Mr. B. Fell, part owner of Marabou, winner of the Melbourne Cup, died in his sleep early this morning. Though a sick man he attended the races on Tuesday and from a car in front, of the stand was able to see Marabou win the cup.

AUCKLAND PACERS DEPARTURE FOR ADDINGTON. PROMINENT SHOWING EXPECTED. (By Telegraph—Special to Daily News.) ■ Auckland, Last. : The Takanini horses Worthy Light, Nell Volo and King’s Warrior left tonight for the south to fulfil their Addington engagements.' They. were.in the care of J. Stewart and another of Smith’s assistants.. Owing to the wet weather since the Auckland spring meeting the ■ horses, have not had the sound final track work that F. J. Smith had-hoped to give them. The New Zealand Trotting Cup candidate, Worthy.. Light, was on'the robust side last month but the two races at Epsom proved beneficial and, if he is not quite attuned for .'the cup, he should race with improvement in later engagements. Unfortunately Nell Volo struck herself on the eve of the Auckland meeting and contracted a knee which kept her from racing. She.has made a good recovery from the trouble but has not been given any very serious tasks. Nell Volo has never looked better and she was going great guns at the time of her misfortune. _ King’s Warrior, who is to race on the second and third days, took no hurt from his fall at the. Auckland meeting. He is a fine pacer in his class and being in excellent racing condition will have a chance of showing his prowess at Ad-' dington. r War Paint was to have gone south also but it was eventually decided to keep her at home in view of suitable races at the Auckland summer meeting. Smith will leave to-morrow night for the south. NEW PLYMOUTH TRACK. LADY KYRA’S GOOD EFFORT PREPARING FOR TE RAPA With a good contingent likely to compete at the Waikato Racing Club’s meeting at Te Rapa next week training operations at New Plymouth are becoming interesting. There were some good gallops yesterday morning. All the fast work was done on the trial grass, which was heavy after the recent rains. Whoa Johnnie showed plenty of pace to lead Red Fox most of the way over six furlongs, but he tired in the straight and there was little between the pair at the end. The last five furlongs occupied lm 9s. Red Fox finished solidly. Davistock and Aussie Ra did two rounds at an easy half pace on the inr side grass. They appear to be in good order after their efforts at Bulls. Davistock is not engaged at Te Rapa .but Aussie Ra will probably make the trip. Glenvane and Bonny Glow shaped well over half a mile in 53js, both hitting out freely. Bonny Glow’s race at Waverley as done her a lot of good and she put more dash into her work than formerly. Hinky Pinky finished a round of easy pace work by running the last three furlongs in a little better than threequarter pace. It was originally intended to race her at Levin and Feilding' but it has now been decided' to reserve her for the Taranaki holiday circuit at Christmas and New Year. Lady Kyra was responsible for an at-, tractive effort when she beat Chikara decisively over five furlongs in. the good time of lm 41s. Considering the heavy condition of the track this was a smart gallop. Lady Kyra'has obviously benefited by her race at Waverley and her Te Rapa prospects look bright. The track conditions did not suit Chikara. Most of the other horses were restricted to steady work. R. Barlow will probably make the trip to Te Rapa with Refresher, Tahurangi and Headmistress. MARABOU’S STABLEMATE FERSEN AT MELBOURNE Prior to being purchased by Mrs. Graham,® Fersen was a stablemate of Marabou, who won the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Both were trained by L. Robertson, who prepared Marabou for the big Flemington race. It will be a great day for New Plymouth to-morrow if Fersen follows the good example of his former stable companion and wins New Zealand’s big two miles event at Riccarton. ■i i . ARVADA’S FIRST FOAL VISITS BEFORE THIS YEAR Mr. F. N. Sampson’s brood mare Ar-, vada, by Luckham from the All BlackTigris mare Tigritiya, has produced a filly foal to Philamor, the sire of Kindheart, who won the Taita Handicap at the recent Trentham meeting. Arvada has been sent to visit Defoe this season. Defoe, who is by Hurry On, has had only very limited opportunities to date but has produced winners in Golden Blonde, Finnesko, De Friend and Peggy Defoe. FIXTURES. RACING. Nov. 9: Whangarei R.C. Nov. .9: Hawke’s Bay J.C. Nov. 9, 11, 13 and 16: Canterbury J.C. Nov. 16: Carterton R.C. Nov. 16 and 18: Waikato R.C. Nov. 23: Bay of Islands R.C. (at Pukckohe).

Nov. 23: Levin R.C. Nov. 23: Southland R.C. Nov. 30: Ashburton C.R.C. Nov. 30 and Dec. 2: Feilding J.C. Nov. 30 and Dec. 2: Takapuna J.C. Dec. 5 and 7: Dargaville R.C. (at Avondale). Dec. 6 and 7: Woodville D.J.C. Dec. 14: Waipa R.C. Dec. 14: Hororata R.C. Dec. 14: Otaki Maori R.C. In Australia. Nov. 9: V.R.C. Nov. 9: Q.T.C. Nov. 9: Ascot R.C. Nov. 9: Canterbury Park R.C. Nov. 13: • Rosebery R.C. Nov. 16: Williamstown R.C. Nov. 16: Rosehill R.C. . Nov. 20: Victoria Park R.C. Nov. 23: A.J.C. (Warwick Farm). Nov. 23: V.A.T.C. Nov. 27: Kensington R.C. Nov. 30: Moorefield R.C. . . Dec. 7: A.J.C. (Warwick Farm). Dec. 7: Moonee Valley R.C. In England. Nov. 8: Liverpool Autumn Cup. Nov. 15: Derby Cup. Nov. 23: Manchester November Handicap. (End of Flat Season.) TROTTING. Nov. 12, 14 and .15: New Zealand Metropolitan T.C. Nov. 28 and 30: Forbury Park T.C. Dec. 7: New Brighton T.C. 3; Dec. 26: Ashburton T.C. Dec. 26: Gore T.C. Dec. 26 and 27: Westport T.C. Dec. 26 and 28: Wairarapa T.C. Dec. 27, 28 and 31: Auckland T.C. Dec. 28: Winton T.C. Feilding Nominations. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for all events for the Feilding Jockey Club’s spring meeting will close with the secretary, Mr. E. G. Goodbehere, P.O. Box 45, Feilding, at 8 o’clock to-night. The meeting is always popular with Taranaki owners and trainers and is sure to draw a big response from the province. Waikato Acceptances. Acceptances for all events for the Waikato Racing Club’s spring meeting close with the secretary, Mr. E. H. O’Meara, Hamilton, at 8 o’clock to-night.