Late Turf

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 173, 12 October 1927, Page 17

Late Turf

Epsom Tracks are in Good Order WORK THIS MORNINC, VISITORS LOOKING WELL The tracks were in excellent Older at Alexandra Park this mornin, but there was very little fast work accomplished. A fevr early birds whistled along dodging the watchers, but after breakfast there was a good attendance of interested spectators. From the light work which filled the gveater part of the operations, it was difficult to realise a fixture was in sight on Saturday. AN EARLY BIRD Dick Dillon worked attractively over 16 furlongs, the pace being turned on over the concluding stages. Dick finished as if he may require a race to tune him up. Black Lila was geared up and dispatched over a mile at a useful rate. Th'S black mare was moving nicely, but had to be hunted along to reach the tape. A PLEASING PAIR Jewel Pointer and Amaris were among the early visitors and stepped over a two-mile course. The first half-mile was negotiated at a useful pace, and from there on the speed was on. Jewel Pointer had his nos* in front at the wire, after a rousing display. Both horses pleased immersely an«i are in excellent condition. NOT OUT TO MAKE TIME Delavan Bill with his youthful rider, N. Craig on deck, slipped over eight furlongs free-legged and did his work well. He appears to relish the youngster being in the saddle. 13. Tanner has arrived from Waihi with Oliver Thorpe, and gave the gelding several circuits without fully extending him. The son of Our Thorpe is a solid-looking customer that will require racing to tune him up. He has not yet sported silk. Luvan, looking nice and bright, was given an easy task on the lead. The mare has come on again during the last few days, and is in better condition for her tasks on Saturday. Her stable mate, Medusa, the Derby candidate, was also allotted jogging work. BUZ BUZ BUZZES ALONG

Buz Buz (S. August) and Lord Nepean (F. Young) hopped out after breakfast for three circuits, and both pacers went at a good clip. Bus; Buz was pulling hard, and over the concluding stages showed a fine burst of speed. The Shrew, who looks a real picture, was not asked to go against the watch, but it is evident she has* been nicely timed up. Her companion, Raima, a good-looking trotter, also impressed. GOOD LOOKING DERBY COLT

All eyes were focussed on the Derby candidate. Vestas, who with W. J. Tomkinson in the sulky, was allowed to step along free-legged. He is a handsome aristocratic-looking gentleman, and has a fine action. Although not fully extended he impressed, despite the fact that he appeared to be lc oking for an excuse to do something wrong. ALL LOOKING WELL Holly Boy, the handsome black, had the war paint on and was hustled over a few circuits, but his driver was £.t him all the way and then the black did not relish his work. Concliff was jogged in company with Young Blake. Both horses bear evidence of a. good preparation, and the former’s fine appearance was favourably commented on by onlookers. FREE ADVICE MOVES NICELY Free Advice, with the unnamed Blue Mountain King—Elsa Huon gelding as a companion, moved pleasingly over three circuits, and while sne did not gain any supporters for the Derby there were many who noted the filly for future reference. C. Olliver gave Wild Lad several rounds at a strong pace and th2 aged sion of Wildraoor —Miss Vera tit out solidly. He has not been in the money for several seasons, and may i find it hard now. A GOOD TEAM F. Holmes and Maurice Holmes arrived this morning with one of the New Zealand Cup favourites, Talaro, Tom Thumb, who is well favoured for Saturday’s big event, Bob Logan, and four Derby candidates. Daphne de Ora, Harvest Child, Donard and Monopole. F. Frank who is to drive the latter in the classic and F. Holmes junr. are due to-morrow. The team is putting up at J. Shaw’s Ellerslie stables. F. Bullock arrived at Onehunga this morning from New Plymouth with Sister Beatrice and the Derby representative Queen Elizabeth. DUNEDIN SCRATCHING Assurance and Master Clarence have been scratched for all engagements at to-morrow’s races. DUNEDIN MEETING FINAL GALLOPS MARGARET BIRNEY’S SPRINT Press Association. The weather was fine at Wingatui this morning. Northern horses worked soon after daylight, and those working after breakfast had a slightlj r faster track. All fast work was doin on the course proper, with the hurdles about 18ft out. Eulalie, working well, ran a mile, the last seven in 1.44 3-5 easy. Childsplay was too good for SuddenStorm over six In 1.21 4-5, and Front Rank covered a mile nicely in 1.50 3-5. Aberfeldy ran six in 1.20 4*5, Kaikahu beat Rangitahi over six on the plough in 1.22, and Noteworthy finished well over three in 38 3-5. Satrap beat Count Cavour over six in 1.10 4-5. The latter was a good pull. Don Jose ran down four in 53 3-5, and Fairy Herald finished well over five in 1.5 3-5. Countersign and Rotor gallo aed wide out from the trestles over four in 53. Louise and Silver Paper worked separately, the latter sprinting heme over three in 41, and doing it comfortably. After breakfast Lucy Locket and Set Sail covered two rounds and sprinted home over the last three in 44. Comic Song was indulged in two slow rounds on the plough, and then two more rounds at a good sound pace. Best of the Morning Margaret Burney ran six on the inside grass in 1.16, the fastest gallop of the morning. Dubious beat Atapo over Atapo over a mile,, the last seven in 1.41 2-5. Whaxncliffe and Bachelor Gay each jumped well over four flights of schooling hurdles. The latter appears sound again. Miss: Thespian and Money Mine ran four in 53 and Gay Sennet ran nine furlongs, the last eight in 1.57. Black Duke just beat Honey over four in 53 1-5, and Kapuna finished two

lengths behind him. Hildreth and Hurdy Gurdy ran half a mile in 52 on the inside grass. Some Rose easily beat Red Leaf over four in 53 2-5. and looks well. Schottische was too good for Captain Sarto over six, the last three aking 43£. Vaward and Equerr ran six in 1.23, and Rob four in 54. Night march was just beaten by Ark Royal over four in 52. Baby finished badly over two in 29. Father O’Flynn and Glad Light were together at the end of four in 54. and Paris and Latin Quarter took the same time. Black Duke was not accepted for :n the Electric Handicap, but in the October Handicap.