Awarere and Joy King do the Best

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 320, 3 April 1928, Page 15

Awarere and Joy King do the Best

AUSSIE SHOWS PACE TRAINING AT ELLERSLIE FOG HINDERS OPERATIONS An impenetrable fog faced trainers j when the gates at Ellerslie opened this morning, and this state of affairs prevailed up till 8 o’clock. There was no fast work until half an hour later,, and the delay in getting a start resulted in training operations being still in progress at mid-day. Training arrangements were very much upset, and the morning’s work, although interesting enough, was not as enjoyable to the gallery of spectators as it might have been, despite a lot of jumping. There were several gallops on the course proper, the trestles being 45 feet out. The other tracks were also freely used. .All work on the flat was done on the course proper, unless otherwise stated. On the tain Lomint and Welkhe moved freely in a task over six furlongs, taking 1.9 4-5 without being extended. , Went Well Ag*:n Princess Ronnie (H. Wiggins) and Papatu (W. H. Jones) were partnered over a mile from the new post, andthe former again pleased by the way she wound up her task. They got away together and left the first couple of furlongs behind in 25, and then ran the three in 36 4-5, half-mile in 51 1-5, five furlongs in 1.4 2-5, and rattled over the final three in 40 2-5. There was little between them on the but Papatu was being ridden hard over the last furlong, while Wiggins was reminding Princess Ronnie of her task nearing the winning p, it. The latter was on the outside running, so that her effort was very much better than that of Papatu. The time for the mile was 1.44 4-5. Respirator and Restauarant jumped off at the six furlongs, being picked up at the half-mile by Brampton, the trio finishing almost in line, with Brampton on the outer doing it nicely. The time was 1.22 2-5, the last half-mile taking 56 4-5. Master Clements, in company with Balnagar, negotiated seven furlongs in 1.35 3-5, the first three taking 38 4-5. Bright Glow, looking very bright, was sent over six furlongs. The Easter Handicap mare moved smartly over the first furlong in 12, and the two in 26 1-5, completing her task in 1.21 2-5. She was under a pull all the way up the straight. A Smart Seven Awarere (W. H. Jones), looking a picture of fitness, put up a splendid effort in a seven-furlong flutter. The chestnut reeled off the initial furlong in 12 3-5, two furlongs in 24 2-5, three in 37 4-5, half-mile in 4£) 4-5, and he came home over the last three furlongs in 41 1-5, returning 1.31 for the seven furlongs. It was an attractive gallop, for Awarere was doing it very nicely at the end. Archeno cut out six furlongs in 1.20. coming home over the last three in 39 4-5. Raasay (PI. Wiggins) went away slowly from the six-furlong post, taking 39 3-5 for the first three and winding up his task in 1.22 2-5. There is nothing wrong with his condition. Gesto, a two-year-old stable companion of Raasay’s, and a likely looking sort, was not bustled to cover five furlongs in 1.11 1-5. Lively Half-mile Just to show that he has not forgotten how to hit out since running second to The Hawk at Trentham two and a-half months ago, Aussie slipped over four furlongs in 49 4-5, the last three taking but 37 3-5. The crack sprinter is to make his next appearance at Ellerslie on Easter Monday. Melissa, who has grown into a nice filly, sprinted home from the threefurlong peg in 38 4-5. In a jump-out from the barrier with a number of other two and three-year-olds, Bulolo and The Fox sprinted on for three and four furlongs respectively in 38 and 52. Pompeius finished well clear qf Hone Heke (having his first outing since racing at the Franklin meeting) at the end of six furlongs in 1.22. Avon Court and Justify had little between them at the close of an effort over five furlongs, which took 1.8. It is understood that the former will be allowed to take her* chance in the G.N. Champagne Stakes on Saturday. Best Six Furlongs All eyes were focussed on the stablecompanions, Star Stranger and Joy King, when the pair trotted round to the six-furlong post. C. Goulsbro was on Star Stranger, while the favourite for the Easter Handicap. Joy King, was ridden by PI. Gilmore. Moving away smartly, they raced on terms over the first furlong in 12 4-5, and got to the end of a. couple in 26 2-5. From the half-mile barrier the pace was increased, and the three furlongs was timed to be run in 37 4-5. Both were going comfortably when the straight was reached, and they were not unduly bustled to finish on terms | in 3.3 S, the last half-mile being covered in a smart 51 3-5. Harbour View covered an easy five furlongs in 1.8. Over the Sticks Scot Free (G. Holland), had his first schooling essay over a round since receiving injuries in a schooling bout last week. Pie jumped carefully on this occasion and gave a pleasing j showing. , _ , Sea Comet. (G. Holland) and Peka- | tahi (C. Hastings) were partnered in a lesson over a couple of the school- | ing hurdles. They gave a safe dis- 1 play and are evidently going to be in good fettle for near engagements. Mountain Guide (L. Dulieu) could have improved considerably upon the exhibition he gave over a number of tho pony hurdles. The first obstacle he negotiated well, but at the next fence he baulked and had to be coached | lo get over it. Another attempt re- ! suited in failure, for he refused to ■ jump at all decently. He may do ! better later on, however. ‘ Kamehamelia (McNeill’), and Master I Doon (S. Henderson) were restricted I to- an essay over a . couple of pony j hurdles. The pair gave a safe exi hibition, and the manner in which S Master Doon is getting through his i schooling tasks makes it apparent I that he is going. to prove a good proposition as a hurdler. Ardalea (T. Williams) and Luxur- ! ious tH. Dulieu) w ent safely over a round of the schooling hurdles, the ! former jumping boldly throughout. The Big Fences , Mem sail ib (S. Henderson) and Masj hoor (C. Regan) were associated in a i bout over the big country, schooling j twice over the sod, double and stone I wall. The former gave a pleasing ex- : hibition and proved herself an adept at j the jumping game. Mashoor was in- ; dined to hit his fences, but neverthej less got through his task well. Garzon (J. Nixon) and Lucilius (R. Olive) were in company in a task over | the sod, double and .stone wall. The | latter led throughout and took his , fences cleanly, while Garzon also ■1 jumped in good style. Later on Gar-

20 n went by himself over the sod. water jump and stone wajl. without mishap. Simplicitas (J. Sharkey) fer/J.well in an effort over the sod. double and stone wall. Late Arrivals Captain Gagre 'Williams arrived at Kllcrslie this morning: with the Champagne Stakes candidate, Staghunter. and the three-year-old filly Wild Pigeon. Tho Wanganui trainer. W. Raynor, also put in an appearance with his team, which is composed of Lysander. Covent Garden, Damaris, Mask, Episode and Thaw.