AT NEW PLYMOUTH

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 199, 26 August 1935, Page 4

AT NEW PLYMOUTH

j PREPARING FOR THURSDAY SATURDAY '8 OPERATIONS (Special to “-Chronicle. ’’) NEW PLYMOUTH, Aug. 21. Track conditions which were a slight improvement on those ruling earlier in the week were in evidence at New Plymouth this morning for the semifinal gallops of tire local horses engaged at the Com bin de Hunt Club’s meeting, but apart from R. Barlow’s candidates the trials were not inspiring, most trainers electing to stage their fiist gallops next week. Misty rain at intervals made train ing operations ‘ unpleasant but the I track was in good order in most places and the Hags were in closer than usual, being placed in about the centre of the course. The. first out were Golden Rill (Eley) and Refresher (Davoren), who jumped oil from the five furlongs. Cutting down the back at a fast clip they scampered over the first three furlongs in 37 2-ssec. Refresher then got tbe measure of the filly and drew away over the concluding stages to beat, her rather easily in 1.6 for the full distance. Refresher’s gallop was a good one for he had about two stone the worse of the weights and the outside running. Goldcii Rill, however, went well while her condition lasted and appears likely to win good races when she becomes seasoned. The British Empire gelding and Hinky Pinky did light exercise on the inner grass. Mustang also worked on this track and was very keen to go. Glenvane Well Seasoned Glenvane (Pell) and Tahurangi (Davoren) began very slowly from the seven furlongs, taking 17sec for the first two, but they then settled down to galloping, running tbe half-mile in 53sec. and the full distance in 1.37. Glenvane, who raced only last month, is well seasoned and naturally finished on better than his companion, whom he beat by a couple of lengths. Tahurangi, however, went generously and a few races should see him back to his best. This was a good gallop considering the slow start. Gold Mission, looking bright and well, exercised on the inner grass and Red Sand also worked cn this track. Work After Breakfast After breakfast Silk Sox (George) hit out well over his half mile, which lie covered comfortably in 54sec, the first two furlongs in 27sec. Silk Sox will probably contest the seven furlongs race on Thursday, in which he will have the services of L. E. George. On Saturday Ire will race in the Ladies’ Bracelet, being ridden by his part-owner, Mr. R. Topless. Orapai worked steadily over a couple of circuits on the inner grass. Yesterday morning 11. Dulieu schooled him over five hurdles and he gave a faultless display, jumping with great confidence. The Mint Leaf —Screed gelding and the Lackham —Cleasanta gelding worked freely together. Chikara did steady pace-work on the inner grass. Razor (George) worked over a circuit the last half-mile at a good threequarter puce, lie was to have schooled over the big fences this morning, but had no companion and his schooling will be deferred until Tuesday. In the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Cup Razor will be ridden by F. E. Baker. Rod Fox (Pell) again showed a marked improvement by easily beating Joy Box (Davoren) at the end of their half-mile in 54sec, the last three furlongs in 41 l-3sec. Joy Box disappointed. Headmistress worked strongly on the inner grass. Bonny Glow (Lorigan) worked over a mile but was not out to make tinre. Aussie Ila (Robertson) ran an easy six furlongs with Davistock (Pell) in 1.26, the last five furlongs In 1.11, and tbe final twq furlongs in 26 2-ssec. Both horses finished on strongly. Ngapapa (Farrell) schooled over three hurdles. She jumped tire first two well, but got in too close to the last one and throw her rider up on to her neck. He made a splendid recovery, however. Ngatirahiri (Pell) just shaded Whoa Johnny (Robertson) over half a mile in 55 3-ssec. the first two furlongs in 27 3-ssec. Whoa Johnny had to be shaken up in the straight, but he finished on well. O. Cox with Ferscn and Lowenbcrg is ■expected here early in the week - to gallop the pair on Tuesday, while A. E. Neale with The Storm Wind and Spender is also expected on Monday. Starting Tinies. Tlie starting times on Thursday are: Trial Steeplechase 12.15; Wvreroa Scurry 1.0 p.m.; Whenuakura Hack Handicap 1.45 p.m.; Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Cup 2.30 p.m.; Waihau Handicap 3.15 p.m.; Ladies’ Bracelet 4.0 p.in., and Waverley Hack Handicap 4.45 What probably constitutes a New Zealand record has been established by the splendid acceptances received on Friday night. There were 176 horses handicapped for seven races and 109 acceptances were received. Only four horses entered for the meeting have failed to meet the final payment and these include the hunter Money Boy, who broke down on Thursday morning. COMBINED HUNTS REHANDICABS DECLARED | Per Press Association. I WELLINGTON, Aug. 25. Re!—-.Heaps for the Taranaki com bined hunts meeting are as follow: Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Cup.—Prosy Bov 11.13 (11.10). Ladies’ IJraccld. - Gainsav -11. S (I 1.2). RACING IN VICTORIA WILLIAMSTOWN FIXTURE SHATTER WINS HURDLES Received Aug. 25, 7.5 p.m. MELBOURNE, Aug. 25. Results at yesterday’s Williamstown races included:— Underwood Stakes.—Young Idea 7.8 (Morris) 1, Hall Mark 9.4 (Skidmore) 2, Feld.-par 7.8 (Preston) 3. Seven stalled. Half a neck; one and a qiiai-

ter lengths. Time 1.12 a race record. Hurdle Rav. jSliatter 9.3 (Saudifoi l) I, Flail 10.9 (Di/iglas) 2, Purveyor 9.9 (Fullerton) 3. Thirteen started, including The Minor ami ( ape Fair. The former fell. Two and a-half lengths; length. Time 3.10*1. East Cape was unplaced in the Th rec-Year-Old Handicap. Whernside and Dazzling Raid ■were unplaced in tihe First Dixision of the Tiuganina Handicap and Sir Simper was unplaced in the Second Division. IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLES Received Aug. 25, 7.5 p.m. ADELAIDE, Aug. 25. The South Australian Grand National meeting opened yesterday. Grand National Steeples.—Wc-odlace 11.9 (Healey) 1, Quindoo 9.11 (Smith) 2, Flash Two 9.10 (Green) Ten started. Two and a half lengths; ten lengths. I’ime 5.55 •< Slate record.