RICCARTON NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIX, Issue 21992, 18 June 1941, Page 8

RICCARTON NOTES

RAIN AND SNOW (Special) CHRISTCHURCH, June 17. This was the wildest morning we have had at Riccarton during the present winter. Following showers of rain, hall and snow during the night, the conditions were fine when the first of the trainers arrived at the course this morning. A little later there was a downpour of rain, succeeded by sleet and then snow, with a bitterly cold southerly wind, and there was no improvement till the close of training. The No. 9 grass track was open for fast work and many of 'the candidates for Ashburton were galloped, but the work was of little Interest. I timed a couple of horses over three furlongs, but with nothing better than : 45sec it was not worth continuing. ■ There was plenty of strong work, without any attempts at trials. Waka was lame after his school over three brush fences yesterday and his prospects do not look bright at present. The attempt to stage a comeback with Ponty may have to be abandoned. One of his legs has filled and R. Register has eased him up. He will communicate with the owner and it seems probable the Rosenor gelding will be sent home, to end his days as a station hack.

Knight Commander went well in a spin over five furlongs a few days ago and looked a good prospect for early races. Unfortunately, he ricked himself and E: C. Parker has had to rest him. The -trouble is in the hindquarters and a good spell may be necessary. M. B. Edwards was down from Yaldhurst this morning with Gunga Din and he was allowed to stride along for a few furlongs. He is a three-year-old by Salmagundi frbm Coalpit, and though he has had no race experience, he may turn out useful later on as he looks a good sort. T. H. Gillett Intended to give Alias a race at Ashburton, but as he was backward, having had an easy time during his trainer’s absence in Auckland, he Will be revived for something a little rater. So far he has been a disappointment, a third beihg his best effort in 13 starts this season, but he has shown occasional glimpses of stamina. Several Riccarton stables will have horses next week for the Oamaru meeting. Those nominated from here are Recollectiton, Sham Boy. Haughty Winner, Areas, Cymric, Parchment, Gold Don, Dropped Catch, Waka, The Wrecker. Gay Parade, Force, Camphor, Citizen, Treasurer and Roman Son.