RACING TOPICS

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 22660, 13 July 1945, Page 4

RACING TOPICS

RAMILLIES IN STEEPLES NEENAH IN GREAT HEART CHANCES OF FOXHAVEN (By “ Martian ”) Latest scratchlngs for the Wellington Racing Club’s winter meeting are Dies Faustus, at 11.15 a.m. yesterday, for the Parliamentary Handicap, and Lapidarian. at 2.25 p.m. yesterday, for the Winter Hurdles. Plans Announced Ramillie' is to contest the July Steeplechase tomorrow In preference to the Winter Hurdles and Hunto, who also claims a dual engagement, Is to be reserved for the Winter Hurdles. Of others dually engaged Mr Valiant and Haughty Lad will start In the Seatoun Hack Handicap and Chevalita In the Kla Ora Handicap. Neenah Again 6hines

Neenah Increased his circle or admirers for Parliamentary Handicap honours by the •stylish quality of his work at Trentham in the final gallops yesterday when he recorded by far the best figures for the morning over a hair-a-mile, 5 3 3-ss. He finished full of running and It will not be on the score of condition If this genuine galloper fails to make a bold showing In tomorrow’s big handicap. The going was atrocious and he handled It In fine style. Foxhaven Fancied Foxhaven is one of the ruling rancles for the Parliamentary, an event In which he filled the role of runner-up last year to Flahuluk. Foxhaven was among those to work impressively yesterday and he gained further friends by the manner In which he handled the heavy conditions. It will be recalled that he was finishing on over the deciding stages or the Whyte Handicap on the first day. Under a Cloud Abdicate Is under a cloud and there is a prospect that he may be missing tomorrow. He Is an acceptor for both the Corunna Hack Hurdles and Winter Hurdles and it was anticipated that he would race prominently In whichever he started. However, he has not done well during the week and if he does go into the starter’s hands a change of riders will be necessary as A. Midwood, who won on him last week, was injured in a car accident yesterday and will not be riding at the meeting. Tiger Tan Well Tiger Tan is reported to be holding his condition well and the deterioration of the going at Trentham tomorrow will be to his advantage. Prior to going down for the first day or the meeting he had been working in Improved style and he bore out that promise by a userul third to Royal Heir and Gulf Stream in the Stewards’ Handicap the first day. He has taken no harm from that outl-ng—on the other hand he looks further Improved and will strip a particularly fit horse for the occasion. Condition of Lord Theio

The ex-Te Rapa trained Lord Theio shaped well in the final gallops yesterday and while he was not timed he Impressed by the manner in which he revelled In his task. He was not a dangerous factor towards the close of the sprint event on the first day but it must be remembered that he was right up with the leaders 100 yards off the post and with that race Into him he may prove capable of running on more solidly tomorrow. Air Port Fit

Air Port was among the mudlarks to revel In the atrocious conditions at Trentham yesterday in the final trials and ir a surprise is recorded in the Parliamentary Handicap it will not surprise trackwatchers up thi>s way if the Te Rapa hurse provides It. His best races have been run under sloppy conditions and he is looking fit and well enough for the part. Red Glare—Pink Clover

Red Glare and Pink Clover, who w r ere involved in a collision in the Mariri Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase the first day, were associated over a section of the ‘Steeplechase country at Trentham yesteruay ana both gave a polished exhibition. Both are to contest the July Steeplechase tomorrow and have prospects. They were out In front 'last week when they settled each other’s chances.

Wdrking Well Ballyneety worked solidly over a mile on the flat at Trentham yesterday and he promises to strip in forward condition for the Winter Hurdles tomorrow. On the first day he was produced in the Vittoria Hack Hurdles and while he stood little chance with the placed division he was finishing on for fourth. He will be meeting much stronger company In the Winter Hurdles but is not altogether devoid or a lightweight’s chance. Plans for Town Survey It is now definitely stated that Town Survey will contest the Winter Hurdles in preference to the July Steeplechase. Yesterday he shaped well over a couple or hurdles In company with Bramble Song and Royal Jay and later was galloped over a mile on the fiat. Few horses are carrying more condition than the aged son of Surveyor and Marbletown. Good Armour Schooled

Good Armour, the ruling favourite for the Winter Hurdles at Trentham tomorrow, showed to better advantage than The Dude in a schooling display yesterday and he promises to strip in great order for his engagement. The Great Northern winner appeals as being nicelv placed with 9.11. Maiden Contender

Arco, who is to contest the Trial Plate at Trentham tomorrow, deaid-heated at the Hawke’s Bay autumn meeting with Moutoa Lord in a division of a maiden race. He is a three-year-old gelding by Coronach from Aratulla, a half-sister to Foxiana, and dam of Daniel Defoe and Phalaria. Arco is trained by C. J. Thomson for his breeder Mr L. H. Collinson. Mysterious Melody Mysterious Melody, who was formerly trained at Trentham but who is now located on the West Coast, where he is trained by J. Stewart at Greymouth for Mr W. S. Howson, is another likely maiden with prospects in the Trial Plate at Trentham. He won a seven-furlong hack race at Blenheim in February and is a three-year-old geJxflng by Baffles from Kentucky Song. Li!;oly Improver

Another likely maiden improver is Stony Broke, whose sole success was in

to play High School. a divided maiden event at Otakl In November. At his last start he was runner-up to Battle Dance over six rurlongs at Awapunl in March" and Is capable or improving: on that performance. He Is a three-year-old gelding- by Inllatlon from Sea Scout and is trained by J. J. Waller for Mrs M. S. Curie. Below Form

Last year’s Grand National Hurdles winner Flying Spy ran a good deal below her best form In the Trentham Hurdles last xveek. She was deprived of her customary role of pacemaker by Brantome and she did not jump* well while under restraint. She may do better in the Winter Hurdles tomorrow. Frobably Finished

Phaleron, an aged gelding by Phaleron Bay from Columba, raced by Dr A. McGregor Grant, at Auckland and trained by L. Dulieu, at New Plymouth, broke down In the Vittoria Hack Hurdles on

the first day of the Trentham meeting and it Is unlikely that any further attempt will be made to train him. Phaleron won the Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes as a two-year-old, but his subsequent form was moderate. Stenelaus Shipped

Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Company, advise having shipped to Melbourne this week the 500 0 guinea purchase Stenelaus, a three-year-old by Foxlight. The new owner is the well-known Melbourne racing man, Mr O. R. Porter.