LATE SPORTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12083, 11 August 1917, Page 10

LATE SPORTING.

RICCARTON TR AINING NOTES. Saturday. There watf an exceptionally largo gathering of spectators at Riccarton this morning to watch the training operations. Following on a severe frost overnight, tho sun shone out brightly and 'tho work was got through under pleapant conditions. The inside of the trial grass was open for horses going fast, but proceedings wero not of a particularly exciting character. Mitt a gong was tho first lior.so out, and he reeled off five furlongs attractively. , _ , Brambletye, Hythread and Johnny Walker finished in that order after running a milo in Imin 45 2-ri.sec. Brambletye was going well at tho end, but no bettor than Johnny Walker, who finished strongly, _ after losing somo ground in the early stages. Don Pacilico covered a milo in Imm 48sec, and was doing it well at tho finish. Snub and Wardanrer jumped off at tho mile and a quarter mark. Wardancer set a good pace from the start and ho was fctill in front when the winning post was reached in 2min 13 ;j-ssec, though Snub was only about a length away and finishing very stiongly. Joannot had Kanunoho as a companion over tho last six furlongs of a mile, which he covered in lmin 4o 2-, r )poo. The pair finished together and it was a useful gallop. Seddel J3ahr was in front of Minesweeper at the end of six furlongs, which occupied lmin 20 l-ssec. Disdainful ran seven furlongs, showing plenty of dash and covering the distunco in lmin -'9 'l-ssec. Kimbolton and Matty finished well clear of A'cliilleus after running six furlongs in lmin 20 2-osoc. Leonta and Sir Solo were associated over a mile, moving freely and finishing together. There was not much to chooso between Charley and Blooniino at tho end of a spin over live furlongs, which occupied lmin 2-osee. Cardrona covered six furlongs alone in lmin 22sec, moving freely all tho way. Sir Fisher beat Xanthos, with Miss Sation several lengths further back, at tho end of a mile, which they ran in lmin 48 2-ssec. Killard moved well over six furlongs, which ho cast behind in lmin 20 8-ssec. Tyne was a little hotter than Epwortli alter running six furlongs in lmin 19 3-ssec. Sleight of Hand finished in front of Marconi at the end of a mile in lmin 47 3-osee. Dionysius started with them, but was several! lengths awnj__ at tho end, his effort being only fair. Parisian Diamond, looking in good order, was restricted to steady work on tho tan. St Curio was given a useful working gallop over seven furlongs. Glorify and Kiltess covered six furlong* in lmin 19 2-ssec, both going well. Heeltap sprinted half a milo in 52sec and seemed to be doing his best at the finish. Tip-up wag going a little better than Zuland at tho end of seven furlongs, which occupied lmin 31 1-osec, while King Star was several lengths away at the end. Raumanawhiri beat a companion over six furlongs in lmin 19 2-osee, Bon Rove taking lmin 24sec over tho same ground with a mate. vSamisou and Davtimo sprinted half a mile in 53sec, without being fully extended. Ascalaphus and Thames were companions in a sprint overffiev e furlongs, linishing together. Fleetiiam beat. Zarita over half a mile in 50 2-osec, Euripos and Majestikoff following with a similar performance. Furling and Henrietta covered five furlongs in "lmin 5 4-osec, with very little between them at the finish. Red Book, Antiope and .St Head nnishod in that order after running seven furlongs in lmin 37 2-ssec. Fiery Cross and Killjoy were companions in :i fast spin over six furlongs, which they left behind in lmin 18 l-sseo. Fiery Cross holding his mato safely over the last part of the journey. Kilkec was going much better than Riga and Red l Cent at the end of seven furlongs on Ihe sand, which they covered, in lmin 37 2-ssee. An; popped over one hurdle and then ran a mile in lmin 4Usee, finishing up his task in good style. Coalition and Kew gave an attractive display over a ourcuit of tho steeplechase fences, tho paeo being soliti all the way. Tlio Brewer gave one of his usual finished exhibitions once round the fences, but Tangihaere, who went with liim, suffered by comparison. M'aster iSt.rowan went twice round the fences by himself. Ho improved as ho went on, and finished up his task really well. Nita, Merry Lad, Braeburn. Diavolo and St Elmn created somo interest as they sot out in company for a turn over tho'fences. Diavolo and St Elmn were soon out in front of Nita, with tlio other pair several lentiths further hack, and they ran in this order most of tho way, Diavolo being still in front at tho end of tho round, with Nita and St Elmn bandy. All five jumped well and it. was a. nice bit of work, though the pace was only moderate. Stepherina' shaped better than Flying Cnmp in a circuit of tho hurdles. Turehau went once round the hurdles at a fair pace, 'jumping: safely. Bu rgesß and Tradition did a round of the steeplechaso fences, but their display of jumping was only fair. To Onca, Naupata and Kirkby were treated to strong work, separately, on the sand, while a large number of the horses did useful to steady pacing. ADDINGTON TR AINING NOTES. Saturday. The track alt Addington was in capital order this morning, and a lot of horses were exercised and worked there, but very few wero sent at top spefed. Judged by the amount of fast work done at Addington during tho past fortL night, it would seem that trainers are quite' satisfied with the condition of their horses and that the previous weH weather had not in any way interfered with training operations. There was a large crowd of spectators, but many left early, when they discovered that there was not much of a fast nattuid being done. Michael Galindo continues to improve in his work, and he reeled 'ofß a little over a mile and a half in fine style, working by himself and trotting really well. A." Pringle drove The Watchman about a mile and n- half, but the South Canterbury horse is not looking at his best and performed badly in the early stages of his work out. He was pa« ing well; however, at the finish. H. Barraclough rode Kirikiriroa, but the Auckland-owned trotter went very badly. It is certain that he far from his hest and he cannot he expected to race prominently next) week. A. Hendricksen worked Frank Tracoy a little over a mile in harness, without the straps. The big pacer has built up a lot since he last raced and is now carrying plently of condition. Ho paoed alttractively. Maud Tracey was sprinted over several furlongs, and later went nearly

«, mile, but her work out was noti impressive. The trotter I>nbosc, who is fast getting into racing trim, went several circuits in saddle at about three-quar-ter pace shrdlu etaoin cmfwyp shrdlu t-er speed and made no mistakes. A. Cox sent the trotter Marvolo a little over a mile, and the work out, was a satisfactory one. This maro is on the improve and promises t0 take a high position amongst the free-legged division. The trotter Armamcntcr, in saddle, was .sprinted over several quarters and did not make any mistakes. It is a great pity this horse is not reliable in races. Erin's King, who looks very fit. was jogged along several circuits and then indulged in a few sprints over about, a quarter of a mile. A. Fleming had the trotter Hardy Wilkes on the track, but lie was not extended, being restricted to jogging work. The horso looks bright and well. .Moneymaker and Lady Jlothsoon went nearly two mijes, the early stages of which wore not last, but they sprinted the Inst quarter and both finished well. Both horses look in fine racing condition. The Southland-owned trotter, Annie K., did not settle to her work at all and could not be induced to trot much further than a furlong at a time without leaving her feet. She is such a bad breaker that unless she keeps to her feet she cannot hav© any chance in a race. Erleen and Albert Wallace, both in harness, went a mile and a. half at top speed, except over the last hundred yards. Both horses paced pleasingly. Dillon ]Vfaid 3 driven, by A. Hendrick&on, went nearly two milps at top speed. The southern owned pacer is very well and got through her task satisfactorily. The trotter Oration Chimes, with D. Nyhan in the saddle, worked out a mile and a quarter, trotting without any mistake. If this mare were a solid stayer she would win good races. .)ewel Chimes went a fast fnile in harness, pacing in improved form. The little stallion looks bright and well and is pacing in his most, resolute style. Pile trotters Paul Huon, driven by his owner, and Galician, with A. Heridnclcsen in the sulky, set off together and were soon joined by Afjintson harness). AH three horses worked really well in a serviceable work out. George Hard went a great deal better he did on his previous work out, pacing solidly for a little over a milo and getting through his work in a pleasing manner.