On the Training Track.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IV, Issue 201, 31 May 1894, Page 9

On the Training Track.

There was very little work done on the tracks at Ellerslie on Monday last owing to the bad state of the going. Scaltheen went over the Steeplechase country accompanied by Viceroy, and fenced and worked capitally. On Tuesday all the work done was on the tan. Chester and Royal Rose went round once at half pace, and Grenadier did slow work for one round and half pace for a second. St. Kilda covered two rounds at a slow pace, and Fishmonger went twice at a good swinging gallop. St. Patrick was worked twice at three-quarter pace, and Ingorina covered two laps at a slow gait. Webley went round three times at half pace, and Belmont galloped round. Cingalee did two laps at half pace and a third at top, showing very strong work, and Lottie was restricted to trotting work. Otakeho was worked over the small hurdles and Adventurer did likewise. Marechai Neil did two rounds slow, and Parnell was given similar exercise. Scaltheen, Pansy, and Viceroy were associated in slow work. On Wednesday work was again all done on the tan. Chester went once at half pace and was then joined by Grenadier for a second round. Three-quarter pace was kept until the straight was reached, when Grenadier of course nearly pulled his rider out of the saddle in his efforts to get away. Fright did a working gallop twice round and moved very well. His chance in the National should be second to none. Royal Rose went one lap slow, and Webley did the same and a second round at half pace. St. Patrick was given two rounds slow and Fishmonger did three at a similar pace. This horse is very well. Belmont did twice slow, and Marechai Neil and Salute were worked twice slow in company. Derry was schooled over the hurdles twice and did not show very great aptitude and Parnell had two rounds slow. The ponies Fauntleroy and Red Rose were schooled over the jumps and the first-named ran off twice. The St. Leger—Friendship colt was cantered twice round. He looks very w r ell and has been clipped. Gay Deceiver did a couple of rounds slow and Ben Godfrey had one slow and one at half pace. Otakeho was given twice slow, and Belle did a good working gallop The mare moved grandly, and is evidently improving. Pansy was schooled, and Union Jack, who is in physic, was given walking exercise.