LATEST RACING.

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19763, 19 December 1935, Page 10

LATEST RACING.

HOLIDAY FIXTURES AHEAD TE RAPA CANDIDATES, UNPLEASANT CONDITIONS. (By “Martian.”) A cold wind accompanied by steady rain made for unpleasant conditions at Te Rapa this morning. Following, heavy overnight rain the going was fairly heavy and the major part of the morning’s programme was confined o strong pace work on the course P r pP® 1 on which the flags were about abft. out from the rails. Gay Streak. Gay Streak (Winder) slipped over two furlongs along the back in 24is. ValorousValorous, having his first run along for a spell, clocked 55s for half-a-mile in company with Cocktail. King Rey. King Rey was worked steadily over a couple of rounds, while Surview was sprinted two furlongs along the back in 255. A Good Display. A good display of jumping was given by Mangu King (Gilmer) and London (Rennie) over six flights of hurdles, both handling their obstacles in dashing style. Star Artist—Du Barry. The first to work were Star Artist (Goulsbro) and Du Barry (Bowden) who were timed to reach the six furlong peg in 1.20. Both these members of A. J. Julian’s string are in good fettle for Christmas engagements. An Easy Seven. Light Comedy (Bowden), assisted over the first five by Queen’s Counsel (Goulsbro), hit out freely over seven furlongs in 1.37, the first half-mile in 55s and the five furlongs in 1.9. Both could have improved on the time. Adalene Over Six. Adalene (McKenzie) was not doing her best to clock 1.24 J for six furlongs. The consistent Little England mare Is bearing a bright and muscular appearance and should pick up a stake at the approaching Auckland meeting. Prince Acre. ' Prince Acre was not sent against the clock this morning being restricted to strong pace work over a round. The Acre gelding is looking well and with the handy impost of 7.2 in the Railway Handicap next week he must be conceded prospects. He will be ridden by the stable apprentice, J. Winder. Whirling—Calcutta. Whirling and Calcutta were associated over half-a-mile in 545. Both these horses have been striding along pleasingly in their work of late. The latter is to have his first outing for a spell at the Plrongia meeting on Boxing Day and interest will attach to his showing. Teak In Fine Order. Teak (McKenzie) was galloped on the No. 1 grass and pleased by the manner of his display. He was not timed. Brady’s charge never looked better than he does at present and he should make a hold bid in the Robinson Handicap on the first day of the Auckland Summer meeting next week in which he will be ridden by RHorne. A Pleasing Half-mile. A pleasing effort was credited to Sinking Fund (Day) and Gloucester (McKenzie) who brushed over half-a-mile in 52 2-ss. There are few more consistent performers at Te Rapa than Sinking Fund and it would be unwise to write him out entirely from Railway calculations this year. He is a genuine sprinter who can be relied upon for a solid effort in the best of company.

TRIALS AT ELLERSLIE. SEVERAL USEFUL EFFORTS. REREATU AND KELLY. (Special to Times.) AUCKLAND, Thursday. As the result of continuous rain last night and this morning the going was a bit on the dead side at Ellerslie and was inclined to cut out towards the finish of training operations. The course proper, on which tlie poles were 60ft. out, was available and the No. 3 grass track was also open. Several useful gallops were recorded, those to impress most beins Rereatu and Kelly, while Fleetwind, Royal Secret and Persian Lady also pleased. On the course proper the stablemates On Parade and Whirlmint were companions over six furlongs. They ran (lie first three in its and completed the task in 1.22 4-5. There was not much between them at the end though On Parade could have improved on his lime. Sir Abb and Tidalia, after covering their first two furlongs in 275, registered 1.7 1-5 for five. They both finished on nicely and were on terms at the end. Pasha and Gay Marigold beat Impasto over six furlongs in 1.21 2-5. They ran their first three furlongs in 39 3-5 s and Pasha was staying on better than he has done on previous occasions. Hunting Maid strode over seven furlongs in 1.3 S 1-5, hut was not seriously bustled. Tybalt Worked. Tybalt was allotted strong work over about a couple of rounds. He ran the last six furlongs of the first round in 1.32 3-5 and the final seven furlongs of the second round in 1.46. He carried a good weight and was under restraint throughout. The best six furlongs of the morning was credited to Rereatu who worked alone. He ran his first three furlongs in 38s and recorded 1.19 for the full journey. He carried a light weight but nevertheless it was a good performance. Gay Chief and Ringshot ran home from the five furlong peg in 1.8 1-5, finishing on terms. lmamint and Professional were allotted a similar task which (hey covered in 1.8 4-5. 13 0 11 1 worked well. Red Flame was not doing her best at any part of five furlongs in 1.12. Shu and Rest, after running their first three in 38 l-ss, completed six furlongs in 1.20 1-5. finishing together, though Shu, who was in Ihe inside, was going better at Hie end. Over a similar distance, Fleetwind recorded 1.20. This iTlly is beginning to show CUouiliiueU Ul next, cum run >

some of her former dash. Valspear trotted round to the halfmile post and ran home In 55 2-SS. He w'as going strongly at the finish and could have done better. Royal Appellant, Teddy Boy and Solas finished in a bunch after traversing six furlongs in 1.23 2-5, the first three being covered in 39 4-ss. A Useful Effort. Royal Secret was sent five furlongs, running the first two in 27s and the full distance in 1.7 2-5. It was a useful effort l’or she is not a particularly good track worker. Carrying a light weight Kelly ran his first three furlongs in 38 4-5 s and got to Hie end of seven in 1.32. He was staying on solidly at the finish. Persian Lady worked very freely over six furlongs which she traversed in 1.19 1-5. The going favoured her but all the same it was a smart effort for one of her class.

The Cup candidates Gay Broney and Vanestep were associated over a mile. They ran the first half-mile in 54 i-5s and the full distance in 1.48 1-5. Gay Broney was a shade in front at the finish hut Vanestep was staying on solidly and did her work pleasingly. The two-year-old Golden Blonde ran home from the three furlong post in 40 4-ss, going well within herself. Small Boy took 1.10 3-5 to cover live furlongs but was not unduly bustled.

Vera Acre and King Mestor finished, on terms at the end of seven furlongs in 1.35 4-5. Vera Acre is in firstrate order for her engagements at tl«* coming meeting. Te Broney and Gay Dance hit out over five furlongs in I.S 3-5, the latter shaping well for a beginner.

Klltowyn Over Seven. Kiltowyn was under restraint throughout seven furlongs which liecovered in 1.36 3-5, the last half-milo in 55 4-5 -

After running his first furlong in 13 1-5, Mountain Bruce got to the emil of four furlongs in 545. This maiden is doing well.

Others to do useful tasks were Roaming, Variant, Enlightenment, Big Book, Valmint, Jewelled Girdle and Armacourt.

The Railway Handicap candidate, Diatomous, was out walking in the centre of the course and looks to be in good order. P. Atkins has been engaged to ride him. Paper Slipper has been scratched for ail engagements. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. SILVER STREAK ON SCENE. (Secial to Times.) AUCKLAND, Thursday. A number of visiting horses with engagements at the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting arrived at Ellerslie this morning. They comprised, Karl, Senior, Kotu, Heritage, Plato, Spiral, Moquette, Entail, Wagner, Corroboree, Legatee, Diatomous, Mazzini, Huntsmen's Chorus, Silver Streak, Greek Shepherd, Lady Graceful, Pelmet, Cranford, Argentic, Wild Chase, Fracas and Bun Fight.

WAIPA TAXATION RETURN. TOTAL OF £1414. ' ijf (From our own Correspondent. J TE AWA.MUTU, Wednesday. Taxation in connection with til# , Waipa Racing Club’s annual race-4 meeting at Te Awaniutu on Saturday lasi amounted to £1414, made up as follows: —Tolalisator lax, £649; dividend tax. £709; stakes tax, £9; amusement lax, £47. The stake money (including two sweepstakes) totalled £914, and this was supplemented by three trophies each valued at £25.