ON RICCARTON TRACKS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 186, 7 August 1936, Page 4

ON RICCARTON TRACKS

PREPARING FOR NATIONALS YESTERDAY’S OPERATIONS PARASANG BREAKS LEG I Per Press Association] CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 6. ' Some jumpers gave extra interest in the work at Riccarton this morning. Half a dozen horses started for a round of the Grand National course, but it was a mixed display, one of them having to be destroyed after breaking his leg. Forest Glow (W. J. McDowell), High Speed (V. Langford), Nocturnus (C. G. Humphries), Cock o’ the North (M. Reilly), Parasang (N. Trillo) and Burglar (E. Deslandes), started off from the nine-furlong barrier for a round of the Grand National fences. All went well over the sod walls and the post and rails. Cock o’ the North refused at the first of the . kennels double, while Nocturnus jumped it badly, and fell at the second leg. Cock o’ the North was tried several times at the kennels double, but without success. Forest Glow and High Speed went on from Burglar and Parasang, all jumping well till they reached Cutts’ fence. The first-named three cleared it all right, but Parasang ran into the fence and stopped. Para sang had broken his near foreleg, the mishap having occurred about 20 yards before he reached the fence, probably through knuckling over, and he had to be destroyed. N. Trillo, rider of Parasang, was thrown. He was carried to the trainer’s room, but after being examined he was found to have escaped with a shaking, and he was able to walk off the course a little later. Forest Glow and High Speed pleased by their jumping displays, while the hunter Burglar also went very well. Royston (R. K. Smith) jumped once round the schooling fences. He took off a trifle too far at the first, though he got over safely, while he gave a fine display over other obstacles. The hurdler Fiord (J. Murfit) went well over four hurdles. Clarion Call Goes Weil Clarion Call (A. Jenkins) jumped six hurdles. He strode along at a sound pace, and gave a good exhibition. Redolent (F. E. Baker) gave an attractive display over four hurdles. M. B. Edwards came from Yaldhurst with Ponty and Wino, and they sprinted half a mile up the back in 50 2-5. It is intended to start both in the Winter Cup. Polydora and Latitude ran a mile and a quarter in 2.20. Southdown and Brevity sprinted half a mile in 52sec, time which was equalled by Cyclone (alone), Hororata and Red Forest, and Thcrmidor and Recollection. Sir Hugh and Orange Bud went well over five furlongs, run in 1.5. Palymra, Rousseau, and Madam Pompadour took 1.20 4-5 for six furlongs. Royal Limond and Patron did threequarter pace over a mile and a quarter. Rival Shot ran six furlongs, Top Notch accompanying him for the last half-mile in 53sec. Orris and Sovereign Lady were on terms at the end of seven furlongs run in 1.35. Cleaner had Heather Lad as a mate for half a mile up the back in 54. Fair Weather reeled off six furlongs in 1.17 2-5, Epic going with him for the last four in 52. Knock fin sprinted half a mile up the back in 52. Conceit Pitch Pleases Concert Pitch and Cranford were on terms after going seven furlongs in 1.33 2-5, the last four taking 55. Billy Boy and Thurina were given strong work over a mile, while Diamond strode out freely on the sand. Rona Bay and Braw Lad ran five lurlongs in 1.10 3-5. Golden Dart, Queen of Song, and Boomerang were in that order at the end of seven furlongs run in 1.33 1-5, the last four in 53 1-5. Bay Duke and Greek Gold went well over five furlongs in 1.5 3-5. Emissary and Gaysome took 52 1-5 for half a mile up the back. Lady Kate and Arrowglen ran half a mile in 53 1-5, Rose of Tralee and Davolo taking 54 3-5. Honour's Lass and Gold Cross did the last six furlongs of their work in 1.20, Polygraph and Courtyard taking 1.19. Great Star, brought home by Radio Star, took 55 for the last half-mile of six furlongs. Lady Granpol ran seven furlongs in 1.34 3-5. The following horses arrived from the north this morning to fulfil engagements next week: Travelling Agent. Adalene, John Charles, and Lord Hereford.