TRACK AND STABLE

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20027, 28 August 1939, Page 9

TRACK AND STABLE

GISBORNE JOTTINGS COURSE PROPER OPEN NEW PLYMOUTH RIDERS GORDON RICHARDS’ RECORD By “Trenton” The course proper at the Park racecourse was open for fast work on Saturday morning, but few owners availed themselves of the opportunity. Millions and a full-brother to Tosh hit out freely over three furlongs in 39sec. Tahakarau and Mr. C. Fitzgerald’s Kincardine gelding took 41sec. for a similar distance. Hurdles School Kahiroa took 2min. ssec. to cover a round of hurdles. Sent over the same journey, Whetu took lmin. 48see. and jumped in good style. Plenteous, Blonde Princess, Sly Fox and Dutch Ace all did steady pace work.

Minnow and Reay Bridge have been schooled on a number of occasions recently and show marked aptitude for the game. Lot of Pace Waikawa showed a lot of pace in a sprint up the straight. Mendelssohn was allotted a similar task and appears to be coming along nicely. Horses Named A number of local horses have been named recently. The Kincardine—Valadore colt has had the name of Kindergarten claimed for him. The owner of the Kincardine—Kaikareke gelding has applied for the name of Kinariki. Kahunoke Reappears Old Kahunoke has made another appearance at the tracks, and is e\ idently quite sound. Riders Announced

The following riding engagement have been announced for the combined hunt meeting at New Plymouth next week: —

W. Jenkins— Laughing Chief, Vira-

cious, Amoroso. , W. J. Broughton.—Captain Bligh, Screen S.tar, Kaiwaka, Saxon Tor. G. R. Tattersall.—Colossal Chief,

Liberal’s Mint. Mr. E. W. Watson.—Golden Ridge. Mr. G. G. Beatson. —Halley. Mr. S. B. Monteith Cuisinier. A. G. Murray.—Orate. P. Atkins— Beaulivre. C. P. Shield.—'Wykemist, A. Jenkins—Ararata. T. Green.—Maxam. Life Members To have two brothers as its only life members is an unusual circumstance associated with the Cambridge Trotting Club. The two life members are Messrs. W. and J. McMillan, who have been associated with trotting lor nearly 59 years, and when the Cambride club was established in 1921 they were among the small group of foundation members who organised inon-totalisator. meetings. Two years ago Mr. W. McMillan was elected the club’s first life member. At the annual meeting last Wednesday Mr. J. McMillan was also elected a life member. Richards On Top Up to July 15, G. Richards had ridden 89 winners in England this year as well as 71 seconds and 42 thirds from 449 mounts. His winning percentage, 19.82, was easily the best among the leading half-dozen jockeys. His nearest rival, W. Nevett, had been successful 45 times in 334 mounts and M. Beary was a close third with 44 wins in 371 rides.