LATEST TURF'NEWS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 46, 17 May 1927, Page 13

LATEST TURF'NEWS

ARCHIBALD DOES BRILLIANT JUMPS

KAWINI ALSO GOES WELL SCHOOLING AND GALLOPING AT ELLERSLIE The weather was fine this morning for training operations. The number two grass track was open for galloping. and the hurdles were erected on the outside of the course proper. There was some interesting schooling over both the hurdles and the big fences on the flat. The going was soft. There was a fair amount of galloping, but nothing of a sensational nature. White Bird finished better than Cawnpore over five furlongs, the last halfmile occupying 53 3-5. Wyoming was going better than Killute at the end of four furlongs, and Star Comet and War Officer did a round in 1.54 without being extended. Rapoa and Golden Krist came home over four furlongs in 54, and Judge’s Box shaped better than Scaramouche and a companion oyer the same ground in 53. Lomint and Master Doon were associated in a spin over six furlongs, and after cutting out the first three in 38 2-5, completed the journey in 1.19. Both Went well. OVER BIG FENCES Glenotus (J. Sharkey), Glenlight (E. Rae), Simplicitas (R. Anderson) and Passionate (B. Price) were sent in company over the steeplechase fences on the fiat. Glenotus had a big break at the start and finished well in front of Passionate, giving a faultless display. Passionate was jumping slowly, and at the first of the brush double Simplicitas made a bad effort and threw Anderson out of the saddle, the jockey having a perilous time hanging to the horse’s neck before he was able to crawl back into his seat. Cui Bono (B. Price) was set a similar task, and gave a splendid exhibition, never putting a foot wrong. BEST OF THE DAY An outstanding feature of the morning’s work was the great display given by Archibald (S. Henderson) in a round over five hurdles on the course proper,. He was accompanied by Kamehameha (B. Price) and* Glenotus (J. Sharkey). The latter soon commenced to tail off when the other pair set out to make the pace a cracker, and, after they had all cleared . the first hurdle correctly, Kamehemeha got in too close to the second, and he also faltered at the next three, running the last one down badly. In the meantime Archibald was taking every obstacle in his stride, and was going very strongly at the finish, passing the post a long way ahead of Kamehameha and Glenotus, the latter overhauling Kamehameha, who was eased in the straight. The party went over five hurdles, and from hurdle to hurdle he cut the full round out in 2.11 1-s—a brilliant effort which is sure to gain him a host of admirers for the Great Northern Hurdles. His jumping left nothing to be desired. Trainer J. Williamson certainly has Archibald in great heart. KAWINI’S SCHOOLING Kawini, with R. Olive in the saddle, went by himself in negotiating four hurdles from the six furlongs post to the bottom of the straight proper, and he gave an impressive display, clearing each lot of battens without trouble. It was a very smooth performance. Gold Fern (Scott) was put over two pony hurdles in the centre, and after bowling the first over cleared the second slowly. She will require a lot of schooling before she becomes proficient. Simplicitas (Anderson) and Edifice (Rae) were partnered over two schooling hurdles. They both jumped high at the first, and then Simplicitas cleared the next well, with Edifice again getting up in the air. AN ADVENTURE There was some excitement caused when Rahepoto (R. Olive) and Tall Timber (E. Garrett) set out for a school over four hurdles on the course proper. After getting over the first Rahepoto appeared to fall on the fiat, while at the second Tall Timber baulked and put his rider over the hurdle. They then started again, but at the first both faltered and Rahepoto dislodged Olive, who appeared to be badly hurt when he was thrown on his back. However, he was all right after a spell, and rode again later in the morning. Rahepoto had jumped splendidly in his previous efforts, but the slippery ground along the back brought about his downfall. Rahepoto afterwards galloped a round on number two grass in 1.53, and was eager to go faster.

Later Tall Timber (E. Garrett), together with Glenlight (R. Anderson), Clockwork (R. Olive), Blue Sky (J. Sharkey) and Onga Hika (A. Rutherford) was given a spin over the four hurdles on the course proper. On this occasion Tall Timber gave a much better showing, and although his fencing was not altogether faultless he finished in front. Glenlight gave an improved showing, while Onga Hika went very fast for half a mile and jumped in great style before he tired. He pecked badly at the last hurdle, and was lame when he came back.

CYNTHIA’S ESCAPADE The imported mare Cynthia N. was evidently feeling in high spirits, for she broke away from her attendant while on the lead in the centre of the course, and in making an attempt to evade capture at the crossing scrambled over restle. vJn being recaptured Cynthia N. was still in a playful mood and broke away again, to be caught by her trainer, N. Cunningham. Nothing’"appeared to be wrong with the English lady, though she may feel a little sore after her escapade.

OVER A BANK

MISHAP TO JOCKEYS G. HOLLAND ON INJURED LIST While motoring to the Egmont meeting last week the light-weight jockey, W. PI. Jones, was accompanied by the hurdle horseman, G. Holland. When passing through the King Country the car got out of control and went over a bank. G. Holland was thrown out and sustained injuries to the muscles of his neck, which kept him out of the saddle at the Hawera gathering. Jones was more fortunate, for he escaped uninjured, and was able to fulfil his riding engagements at Hawera. G. Holland has been engaged to ride Kawini in his engagements at the

Great Northern meeting, but it is expected that he will have got over the results of the mishap before the fixture opens. R. Olive, who has been doing a lot of schooling at Ellerslie, had the mount on Kawini when he was worked over hurdles this morning.

WANGANUI GALLOPS

THIS MORNING’S TRY-OUTS INTERESTING SCHOOLING (.Special to THE SUN.) The weather conditions this morning were perfect for training purposes. After heavy rain last night the track was in great order, and a couple of fast gallops were recorded. - Civility with a light boy up, jumped oil at the half-mile and ran the first furlong in 12 2~ssec., the quarter in 24 2-ssee., and came home in great style in 4S 2-ssec—another brilliant gallop. P. Lind has the Elysian mare in capital order for the Connolly Handicap, in which she will be ridden bv Bert Morris. Alio way (Watts), Ngata (Bert Morns) and Rowley (Wiggins) ran six in 1.19 2-5, running the first quarter in 24 3-5, three in 38, and halfmile in 51, with Alloway doing the best, though Ngata was not being pushed. Royal Elm and Break o’ Day ran the last four of six furlongs in 50 2-5 The former appears a trifle sore. Rising Star (Wiggins) covered four furlongs in 50 4-ssec., going well. Berinthia and Mount Marta ran six fLirlongs pleasingly in 1.18 4-5, the first quarter in 26 l-ssec. and the half in 52 l-ssec. The former was a little in front at the finish. OVER THE COUNTRY Banjuke and Hallowmorn (Mc~ Sweeney) went twp miles over the steeplechase course, the latter pleasing most. Whetuhine went better than Tamakana in once round over the hurdles. Tamakana, piloted by Thomson, appears to be touched the wind. Zircon (Coleman) and Day Bell put up a good display over the hurdles, the former appealing most. Brigadier Bill showed too much pace for Ardath and a companion in two rounds over the battens. Ardath struck the last obstacle heavily. One of the best exhibitions over hurdles was given by Attractive and Ruby Red, who did a round in 1.33 2-5, the latter fencing attractively. OMAHU PLEASES Omahu gave a splendid display over country in company with Tuki, who looks well. Maunga, Little River and Comical s't off for two circuits of country, t the latter hit the brush hard and • eased up and then completed the - .ney, but failed to negotiate the brush cleanly. Maunga fenced well, but had no pace on the flat. Little River appealed most. Birkenella and Bonny Rill set off for two rounds of country, the former fencing best. Lady Spalpeen gave a good display over the steeplechase course in company with Peter Rosa. Gold Jinks (McGuire) and Crown Coin (Thomson) jumped the coiintry, the former clearing the obstacles well, but Crown Coin had to be ridden hard at each fence. He got over safely. Labour Morn showed promise -in a circuit of country alone. Matinee, displaying unruliness, went once round at good three-quarter pace and was warmed up over the finish. A large number of others worked. More visiting horses arrive to-night.