ALL IS NOW QUIET AT ELLERSLIE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 398, 5 July 1928, Page 6

ALL IS NOW QUIET AT ELLERSLIE

HORSES BEING SPELLED LULL BEFORE SPRING CAMPAIGN With no further opportunities until the spring, when the Avondale Jockey Club will set the ball rolling with its meetings on September -- and -4, several trainers at Ellersiie have given their horses a short respite consequently there is very little interest in training operations tiiese days. At the conclusion of the Te Kuiti fixture at Ellersiie, Sir Archie, and also his stable-companion, Huepliano, were put aside for a period of three weeks. At the end of that time F. Stenning will commence a preparation for spring racing, so it appears as if the pair will be well forward for early engagements. Sir Archie has performed rather creditably during the season, his most noteworthy effort being recorded when he scored deci- j sively in the Franklin Cup. The future looks particularly bright for the six-year-old son of defunct Arehiestown. Although Huephano has yet to register his initial success—that may be due to the fact that he has raced very little—he gives indications of paying his way, for there is no doubting that he possesses speed. Welkne Back The local trainer. J. E. Thorpe, has recommissioned The Welkin gelding, Welkne, and he is to be given another opportunity to gain distinction on the turf. Welkne is looking very robust as the result of his spell, and is also rather rough in the coat. For the past few weeks Muscari has been under the charge of the Ellersiie trainer. W. Tozer. but the Solferino i gelding was entrained for Dargaville i yesterday. In future, Muscari will have his training supervised by his owner. Mr. 11. G. Weston, who will ! prepare him for meetings in the North, i Unsuccessful at Ellersiie over the | week-end. Judge’s Box is now enjoy- ; ing a let-up. Rather on the small | side, winter weights are net regarded i as at all suitable for this mare, and i the defeats registered against her | lately may in a measure be due to ' this. To Pilot Day Guard i At the Great Northern fixture, and ! also at Te Kuiti. over the week-end, iL. Dulieu was associated with Day | Guard in all his engagements. Duliue j has proved quite satisfactory to Day ! Guard’s connections, for he is to do | the riding on the Day Comet gelding jat Trentham next week.

The efforts of Master Doon and Kamehameha at Ellersiie over the week-end were disappointing to owner-trainer D. Moraghan, and consequently he deemed it advisable not to make the final payment for the Trentham fixture. In addition to this pair, provincial horses who failed to meet the acceptance were Quincoma, Prince Lu. Ramblin’ Kid, Bright Day, Kaihoremai. Glendowie. Zircon, Tamore, Ohinemuri, Uralla, Oscar, and Glena Bay. Quincoma is not engaged on the first day, but he is to be railed South to-day. and will contest hurdle events on the second and third days. S. Henderson is to have the ride. The rising three-year-old. Mon Star, has returned to the active list after a few months’ spell. Since the beginning of June she has been given walking exercise, and consequently this treatment has proved beneficial, for only the finishing touches are required to have the bay filly in the best condition for early spring engagements. In addition to Beau Ca\*alier, the Auckland jockey, S. Henderson, will also steer Royal Mint on the first day of the Trentham fixture. Beau Cavalier went South last night.

Flicker Gets Home First in Sydney

LAYERS TAKE NO RISKS The New Zealand two-year-old Flicker won her first race last Thursday, when she succeeded in the Four-teen-one Handicap at Kensington, Sydney. Sent from the Dominion some months ago by Mr. W. T. Hazlett, she went into F. McGrath’s stable, and while she does not catch the eye with her appearance, her track work is well up to standard. She was beaten recently at Victoria Park by Van in maiden company, and although last week’s field was much better, the bookmakers wanted odds

about the filly when betting opened, but afterwards, in the absence of a large commission, the price eased and better than evens was procurable about the filly. Glen Syce again carried the confidence of the stable, and, passing the three furlongs’ post, he and the favourite were together in front from Master Carwyne and Lino. While the run home in the straight was close —Flicker winning by a neck —appearances were deceptive, for J. Atkins, who rode the favourite, was evidently well acquainted with the filly’s capabilities, and did not ride her out until nearing the post. McGrath was not present to see the pony w*in. He is in Rockhampton, a favoured resort of his during tb.e winter months.