RICCARTON NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20067, 26 March 1935, Page 8

RICCARTON NOTES

LITTLE WORK OF INTEREST Special to “ The Timaru Herald” CHRISTCHURCH, March 25. There was not much doing on the tracks at Riccarton this morning, but three jumpers were schooled providing a little interest. Coll went once round the hurdles at a solid pace, giving a capital display. Fleeting Glance was also sent over four hurdles. She got through her task in attractive style. Her spell has done her good, and she may be ready to resume winning before long. Royal Limond, with his trainer (D. O’Connor) in the saddle, went out for a school over the steeplechase fences. Starting at the top of the straight he Jumped the four brush fences well but ran off at the sod wall. On being taken back he jumped it all right. Going on he again went in good style over the brushes, but his objection to the sod wall was evidenced once more as he ran off. O’Connor brought him back and he Jumped it three times. After a consultation with the owner, Mr A. Symes, the horse was given another trial at the sod wall when he again ran off, but subsequently jumped it twice. His dislike for this fence is regrettable as there is no doubt about his ability to jump when he goes at the obstacle and he gives no trouble at the other fences. His trainer is hopeful that Royal Limond will be induced to mend his ways and if he can be induced to go straight he will win races over country. A trip to Southland next month is under discussion and he has been nominated for the steeplechases at Otautau and Riverton.

R. W. King has returned home from a North Island trip with Silver Ring, who looks in good order after his racing at Trentham and Awapuni. He was on the course at Riccarton this morning when he was restricted to easy exercise. His trainer intended to leave with Silver Ring for Sydney this week, but in the absence of a steamer from Wellington has had to amend his plans. It is probable now that he will go north next Monday, sailing from Wellington by the Makura on Tuesday. When Madam Pompadour fell in a race at the Dunedin Cup meeting she injured a shoulder and a knee. The trouble in the shoulder has disappeared but the knee has proved more difficult. She has been blistered and E. Scoullar is spelling her for a few weeks. Cricket Bat, who had to be eased recently, has resumed work. He is quite sound at present, but only time can reveal his prospects of standing up to a hard preparation.