To-day’s Turf

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 362, 24 May 1928, Page 9

To-day’s Turf

ARCHIBALD’S DASH i BRILLIANT JUMPING : SCHOOLING AT F.LLERSLIE BUSY SCENE ON TRACKS There was a large and interested j gallery at Ellerslie this morning to see i the gallops and schooling efforts on t the part of horses claiming engage- 1 ments at the forthcoming Auckland ; winter meeting, which opens on Sat- 1 urday week. There was plenty of fast ] work, while the jumping was well i worth the journey to the course. The going was a bit soft, but fairly good. For the gallopers the number one track, one trestle out, was available, and the performers over the sticks were provided with hurdles on the outside of the course proper. The hill was also thrown open, and half a dozen horses took advantage of the full steeplechase course. About the best display of the morning was that given by Archibald over the hurdles, the Eltersiie representative easily beating Aberfeldy i na bout of nine furlongs —once round. Karamu Pleases Once round over the sticks was the task apportioned Karamu (C. Regan) and Petatahi (W. Rowe). The former took the lead running to the second obstacle and was well clear until three furlongs from the post, when his companion ran up to him, there being little between them at the last fence, the round taking five obstacles. Karamu pleased, but he appeared to be tiring at the finish, whereas Pekatahi was going well at the end, his jumping being really good. Archibald and Aberfeldy Also on the course proper, negotiating five hurdles, were seen two fancied Great Northern Hurdle candidates in Archibald (H. Dulieu) and Aberfeldy (I. Tilson). They rose at the first on terms, and kept together until the next fence at the six furlongs, and at this and the following two obstacles Archibald clearly outjumped his companion, taking the fences in his stride, while the Southerner was uncertain. At each hurdle the local horse gained a length. Coming to the last obstacle Archibald had a slight advantage and flew over, but Aberfeldy ran it down badly. The Southerner was obviously not at home, but it is expected that he will do much better when he gets more used to them. On the other hand Archibald gave a slashing exhibition of clean and fast hurdling, and gained many friends by his showing. Archibald had the outside running all the way, and the time was very fast. Zircon's Mishap A similar task was asked of the stable mates, Zircon and Royal Form. They were together over the early part, after which Zircon did better at his fences, but then Royal Form pleased more when he had settled down and was in the lead at the last fence. Here Zircon appeared to slip on landing and sat down, enabling his rider to step out of the saddle to terra firma. Jn this pair Mr. John Paterson has a useful string in the two Great Northerns, not to mention TJralla. THE HACK HURDLERS A quartet together in a bout over the hurdles on the course proper were Quincoma (S. Henderson), Marble Mount (J. Mephan), Miss Alma (C. Healey) and Geyserland (A. McDonald). They commenced from the seven-furlong post, Marble Mount and Geyserland giving Miss Alma and Quincoma at least three lengths’ start. All negotiated the initial fence successfully, Marble Mount going into the van nearing the second fence, with very little separating the other three. No mistakes were made at this fence, or at the next, although it was noticed that Quincoma was not fencing in his usual clever style. Marble Mount led over the last obstacle, where Miss Alma who was in second place swerved, Geyserland ancl Quincoma following her example. Marble Mount was again responsible for a nice performance, while Miss Alma recorded a much better effort than previously. There was nothing wrong with Geyserland’s jumping, but Quincoma was a disappointment. Abbott’s Delight (H. Dulieu) and Glenetta (Sharkey) were sent over the schooling hurdles. The latter went poorly at the first, but improved considerably at the end. Abbott’s: Delight jumped very high at the outset, and at the last went straight through, losing his rider. Billy Boy (S. Henderson) was schooled twice over two pony fences and showed promise. INTERESTING 'CHASING The hill was opened at 10 o’clock Lord Bruce (Regan), Pompeius 'T. Chaplin), Kendal (E. C. Rae) and Kamehameha (S. Henderson) went off first, commencing at the sod wall. At the next fence, the first of the double. Kendal blundered and unseated Rae. Lord Bruce leading slightly over the stonewall from Kamehameha, with Pompeius well back. At the second fence on the hill Kamehameha refused, and from here Pompeius made up his ground and finished over the stonewall again clear of Lord Bruce. Kamehameha took the second fence on the hill at the next time of asking, and completed the course, finishing up at the water jump with an erratic take-off. PERLE DE LEON PROMISES Rahepoto (G. Holland) and Perle de Leon (A. G. Campbell) were partnered over the full steeplechase course, negotiating in all 12 fences. The first was taken splendidly by both, and Perle de Leon was a bit slov' at the first of the double, at the second of which Rahepoto screwed bad.’y. The next two saw Perle de Leou shape really well, and "hen they no more than cantered up the hill, but fenc-

ing slowly there. Both blundered at the sod wall the second time, Perle de Leon going right down on his haunches but mak;ng a fine recoverv and he finished up the next three fences in great style. It was an impressive effort for a first time over the hill, despite the fact that the time was slow. Rahepoto went fairlv wt 1 throughout. GALLOPS ON THE FLAT Royal Tea ran a splendid haif-m le in company with Thursby, the pair registering 51 3-5 for the journey. Both carried about level weights, and towards the finish of the gallop Royal Tea drew out and easily held off his companion. -Notwithstanding that Thursbv was barely three-parts of a length in the rear, it was the manner in which Rova! Tea accomplished his task that pleased. Still, Thursby can also be given credit for a good effort. Parfait Armour went freely over seven furlongs in 1.35, the first two in 25 3-5. He is in great fettle just now and should give a good account of himself during the Auckland fixture Piet and The Thorn were companions over five furlongs in 1.10, the former having an advantage of at least ; length and a-half at the end. The Cornwall Handicap candidate. Corinax, was given a round at an ease pace. The stable companions Segment and Restaurant were partnered over seven furlongs, the latter finishing in front in 1.38 1-5. The last half-mile occupied 56 2-5. Clockwork was indulged in a gallon over seven furlongs in 1.39 3-5, while Marita covered an easy six furlongs, not being sent against the watch. After the breakfast interval the track had dried up considerably, am consequently provided much bette going. A FINE SPRINT Sir Archie (B. Deeley) and Lomint (Ackerstein) were responsible for an attractive essay over six furlongs, for. after covering the first furlong in 13, twoo in 26, and three in 39 3-5, the pair came home together in 1.20 3-5. Sir Archie took the honours in the bout, for in addition to giving Lomint considerable weight, he was not ridden out. whereas Lomint was, but could make no impression upon the Archiestown gelding. Present intentions are to reserve Sir Archie for the Members’ Handicap, instead of allowing him to take his place in the Cornwall Handicap. June Wine and Sir Mond, two juveniles from T. Gilchrist’s stable, were not asked to do their best over three furlongs in 41 1-5. Storm Fiend strode comfortably over six furlongs in 1.22 3-5, the first three taking 41. Storm Fiend has been galloping well of late and there is nothing wrong with her condition at present. THE BEAU IS WEL Beau Cavalier (E. Garrett) jumped away at the seven furlong post, moving over the initial furlong in 13. two in 25 4-5, and the full distance easily in 1.38, the last half-mile taxing 57 4-6. He then did useful work on the tan. Ballymoy 11., was not unduly hurried to get to the end of seven furlongs, the last six taking 1.26, while Dave travelled nicely over half-a-mile in 53 2-5. There was very little separating Tidal and The Fox when they went over six furlongs, the last five of which took 1.10 3-5. Tidal still bears his gros-s condition, while The Fox is doing his work in approved style. Salamander and Royal Trek were associated over a round in 2.4, the last half-mile taking 58 15-. Salamander was kicked up at the finish but without avail, for Royal Trek still held an advantage. Blue Spear and Killute sped over their first two furlongs in 27 4-5, and got to the end of six, with not much between, in 1.23 3-5. A trio that were practically on terms at the end of five furlongs were Judge's Box, Mountain Guide and Bmmpton. They strode over the first furlong slowly and got to the end of two in 27 4-5, while the full journey took 1.8. Master Doon was sent a round, and was timed to cover the last mile in 1.56, the last half-mi e taking 56 2-5. Tuki covered a round of the grass at three-quarter pace, while Llewellyn also did easy work over five furlongs. Rafferty and Glendowie travelled over a round together, both doing it w'ell at the end. The time recorded was 2.1 3-5, while the last seven furlong* took 1.40 3-5. To-day’s Arrivals The following herses arrived at Ellerslie this morning to fulfil their engagements:—Brigadier BUI. Kiibwin, Mister Gamp, Mount Marta and Nucleus. TO-DAY’S SCRATCHING GAZE OUT Of EVERYTHING Gaze was withdrawn from all his Auckland engegements at 9 a.m. to-day This will not surprise Sun readers who were warned some days ago ir. these columns that Gaze would not be coming North to fulfil r.is many engagementa here. Gaze was entered for the Great Northern Hurdles, Great Northern Steeplechase and Cornwall Handicap, as well as other events of lesser import—ar.ee.