NOTES AND COMMENTS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9795, 19 October 1917, Page 8

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

(By "Tohunga.") Excellent conditions again prevailed for track work at Trentbam yesterday. Whafcatina and Blue Gown were associated in a half mile gallop which «e;jpied 51 2-5-ec. The former had the better of the bout. Matilda was superior to Exclusive over half a mile, run in olsoc, Scadoiwn, who had exhibited signs soreness early in the week, ran alone over halt a mile, tho record showing 51 3-ssec.

Nystad was too good for Birkenvalo in a fivo-furiong bout, which took Imin isce to cover.

Bed Ribbon, who will have tho services of Hector Gray in the. Wellington Handicap, ran easily over six furlongs. Tho throe Reed brothers rodo Mene.ans, Johnnv Walker and Mascot over a mile. Tho latter was well behind the others, who finished more or loss abreast in limn 45seo.

Trontham Rose performed a solus stunt over half a milo in 51«oc.

Ohuokle eschewed company and registered Imin ICscc for the mile. She moved attractively.

Tliaiuee and Sunny Climes took 51 2-5 seo to gdt over half a mile.

JXi&s Do Val sprinted dorra ’-lie liack with Bonny Maid, but the former soon lost her companion.

Probation and Devotion, vent seven furlongs in Imin Slsec. XL ere was no weight on either of them. Kobnr was better thap Colonel Soult over half a mile, run in 50 5-sscc.

Paraoa, Teka and- Paddington Green finished in that order over seven furlongs, the time recorded being Imin Sleoo. Blairfinde ran half a mile by himself in SCseo.

Heeltap and Pinono spurted over three furlongs, which took 39seo. Pinono cut his leg Whilst galloping. Mulatto ran four furlongs in 52sec. Bloomine easily accounted for Holyhead over half a mile, run in Slseo.

Mill Queen, in a solo, covered half a milo, going easy in 53scc. Dribble was too good fo rTressida in a sprint over sis furlongs, the watch showing Imin 18 l-seec.

Hendra, Multiply and Nottata sot out on a mile journey, but the latter was too good for tie others. Tie time recorded mag Imin, 47sao. Tinkler, alone, went half a mile in 51 l-sseo.

Association followed the custom of going alone, and went four furlongs in 50 S-feec. BJaokall and Cleft finished close up to each other over seven furlongs, run in Imin SSsec.

Elocution put up one of the best gallops of the morning, covering six furlongs in Imin 17seo. lingerie finished in front of Tremona and Pervolo over half a mle, run in 49 3-ssec. Bonville and Eisingham ran along for three furlongs, the former prevailing. . Goldstream and Gold Soult weie together at the end of six furlongs, run in Imin 18 1-5 sec. Most of the two-ycar-olds engaged at the forthcoming meeting were spurted over two, three, and four furlongs. They ail movqd along in approved style, the most striking performances being put up by Bo Peon and Cherry Mart. PROSPECTS FOR, SATURDAY. The first race on the card is the Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, of two miles and a half. Of the ten engaged the besfcJooker is Coalition (11), who has continued to improve with every appearance on the track. Kurapai, the top weight, has not to beat much to gat into a place, and another horse with prospects is Black Heart (10.8). The largo field of twenty-one is set down to contest tho Eimntaba Handicap, of seven furlongs. Johnny Walker (8.10) has been going well on. the tracks, and ho should put up a good showing in the race. Arrowfield, who has been in the limelight lately, must run well, and: another possible placegetter is Polynesian, who carries 8.4. The Taita Handicap, of four furlongs, for two-year-olds, will keep tho punters busy. There are twenty-two engaged, and several of them have fair credentials. Demosthenes has two representatives in the race, and he may shine in the final decision. .If Bonville gets away she will keep the others busy. Karo (Demosthenes—Kautuku) is credited with doing something wonderful on the quiet, and developments will be awaited, with interest. The major event of the day, the Wellington Handicap, has a field of twentyone. Practically all of tho acceptors are well-performed horses, and even if there are several 'withdrawals there will still be a good field left. The popular fancy in well-informed quarters is tho Demosthenes gelding Silver Tongue, but he will have to go some to beat such horses as Menolaus, Adjutant, Teka, Red Ribbon, Orleans, and others. On paper Orleans must have a big say in the decision of the race; in fact, he and Menelaus would appear to bo the best fitted to fight out the finish, providing they race on tho top of tho ground. Chortle’s sister. Chuckle, should, not bo amongst the outsiders on tho machine. The biggest field of the day is engaged in the October Handicap, no less than thirty-two appearing on the card. There are some very classy horses engaged. Noir has performed creditably so far, and Rajput and Acre are well worthy of consideration. Nineteen are engaged in the Wainui Handicap, of a mile. The New Zealand Cup candidate Hendra has a stone under the top weight, and as the race carries no penalty for tho major event he may run along to some purpose. Probation has been doing good work on the tracks and will probably make a showing. Mascot is another. who is well used to the local tracks. The Shorts Handicap, of six furlongs, has tho unlucky number of thirteen acceptors, and it will be an unlucky race for many punters, the field being a very solid one. Miss Do Val (8.4) should make a bravo showing, and. Elocution (8.5), who has been well supported with Silver Tongue for the double, must be considered. The rest can bo picked out of the hat.