ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume I, Issue 3, 16 August 1890, Page 2

ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES.

Owing to the tracks being in a very bad state, trainers have not been able to give their charges much fast work. Nevertheless some good exercises have been indulged in. On Wednesday George Wright had a number of his horses down from Kohimaramara. Hilda, Cissy, Satyr, Leolantis, and the two-year-olds Brigand and Tulloch were galloped. Brigand is a very promising youngster. Leolantis, the full brother to Fabulous, has grown into a great colt, and will probably be heard of in the spring. On Thursday Harrison’s numerous string were working, including Reprisal, Tamora, Fiesole, and Coalscuttle. All these horses are looking and going well.

Powell had Antelope working on the tan. George Hope’s team. Patchwork (looking lusty and well), Fishmonger, and Quadrant, each did serviceable exercise. Fishmonger was schooled over hurdles. J. B. Williamson’s team worked in the middle of the course, Orestes looking especially well. Nap was sent three times round the tan at a serviceable gallop. Ton Jour is doing remarkably good work. R. Thorpe has a promising colt by King Cole —Queen Mab in steady preparation. He is engaged in the Auckland Guineas. Priscilla was treated to good striding exercise.