Truf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 450, 4 September 1928, Page 10

Truf Notes

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EARLY BIRD.

The Marton IV\eeting The spring fixture of the Marton Jockey Club is to be held at Marton to-morrow. Gone Amiss Subsequent to galloping six furlongs last week, the three-year-old filly, June Wine, displayed signs of soreness, and consequently was eased up in her work. F. Gilchrist has found June Wine difficult to train in the past, owing to the daughter of Hochelaga being very susceptible to soreness. It is likely the filly will be spelled for a period. Beau Cavalier's Antics It would appear that the strenuous racing Beau Cavalier has been in-

dulged in during the last few months would leave him a trifle dejected, but such is not the case, as trainer Tooman was made fully aware when he gave the Beau a short respite from the track, and exercised him round the roads. However, the Chesterfield gelding displayed too much friskiness at this form of exercise, and Tooman was finding him so difficult to control that he came to the conclusion that it would be better to again make a daily visit to Ellerslie and give the horse a preparation for th© Avondale Cup. Galloped Well

Good Boy drew marked attention to his future prospects by moving nicely over six furlongs in 1.19 3-5 at Ellerslie on Saturday morning, this being the best gallop from a time point of view ♦recorded at Ellerslie during the morning. Although he raced several times last season, Good Boy failed to perform at all attractively, but nevertheless his running in a number of events was sufficient to demonstrate that he was possessed of a fair amount of speed. Good Boy may be worth remembering when the maiden races come up for decision at Avondale shortly, for his trainer has him in good fettle at the present time. Few Fatalities

When the severity of the jumping courses at Flemington is considered (.remarks a Melbourne writer), the record of fatalities among horses and riders is surprisingly low. Bata recently compiled show that only eleven horses have been killed in the past five years. In the same period there was not a fatality among riders in steeplechases. It is true that there have been a few bad accidents, but they have occurred at long intervals of years. Tribute To Lord Lonsdale

In addition to a very large sum subscribed by sportsmen of England and other countries to commemorate Lord Lonsdale’s golden wedding, and which is to be used for the establishment of a home for incapacitated and unlucky sportsmen, there was a personal tribute to Lond Lonsdale in the shape of a casket, in the making of which 2500 z of 18-ct. gold were used. On the lid was the Lonsdale coat of arms, and light panels representing Lord Lonsdale’s favourite sports—hunting, flat racing, steeplechasing, stalking, coursing, boxing, shooting and yachting. The presentation was made by the Prince of Wales at the International Horse Show at Olympia, and, relative to the money subscribed, Lord Lcrpsdale, in responding, said it was necessary for a strong committee to be appointed so that every farthing should be utilised to the greatest advantage. He favoured the establishment of a home for unlucky sportsmen, but it was a matter that could be left entirely to the committee and trustees.

Bracketed Horses Coupled horses on the totalisator at Marton to-morrow are:—Tutaenui Hack: Pale Star and Vigilance. -Hunt Cup Steeplechase: Red Spider and The Bon. Latest from Marton In the event of any late information coming from Marton to-day, this will be published on the late news page. Princess Ronnie’s Trouble Mr. F. F. Flail’s Princess Ronnie, which bad arrived the previous evening from Bannevirke, after trotting round the track at Marton on Saturday morning, was suddenly seized with paralysis, and with difficulty the lad managed to get the horse off the track. The Polydamon mare expired within a few minutes. A post mortem revealed intense inflammation of the kidneys and internal haemorhage through a blood tissue bursting. Betting on the Derby Though the A.J.C. Bcrby does not come up for decision till September 29, there has been some heavy wagering on the classic face. In the winter the race was considered to be at the mercy of Mollison but since then several competitors have been heavily supported for the Blue Riband of the Australian Turf. Mollison, Ramulus, Rpscrea, Raasay and Prince Humphrey liave been backed for big money. Oatendale, who, last season, dmeonstrated *that long-distance events would be to his liking, was backed recently at a double-figure quotation for several thousands. Training at Marton

Quite a number of horses worked on Saturday morning on the grass track Marton, and although most of the work was restricted to pacing, one or two gallops were registered, states the Marton correspondent of the “Chronicle.” Warfille and Ruby Ring were the first to work and sprinted four furlongs in 54. Brigadier Bill and Kilburn went well in a working gallop over six furlongs. The Immigrant and Equitant sprinted together, Equitant pulling out after going two furlongs,

and The Immigrant ran four CurJongs in 53. Grand Jury and Pont d’Or did a good working gallop over three furlongs. Bonus and Bitola gave a faultless display over four of the steeplechase jumps, and then went once round on the grass, negotiating the hencoop. Risk, Vast Acre, Nucleus, Banjuke, Whakaari, Pegeen Oge, Polonett, Singleton, Cohesion, Marica, the Quarantine gelding and two two-year-olds did half-pace work. .T. W. Cm thro arrived on Saturday with Mauriaena and Auriculus, and W. Goscomb with Cohesion, Whakaari, Polonett, Princess Ronnie and Singleton.