WANGANUI TOPICS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 451, 5 September 1928, Page 10

WANGANUI TOPICS

INTERESTING TRACK WORK TILLY’S TEAM NOT FOR MARTON (Special to THE SUN) WANGANUI, Tuesday. Weather conditions were anything but promising when daylight appeared this morning. Steady rain had been falling since midnight, and it was not until close on eight o’clock that the first signs 'of clearing up were visible. The majority waited until the worst of the downpour was over. Number one track was rather soft, but considering the heavy rain was surprisingly fast.

The first to make their appearance were three of Telford’s two-year-olds, Dresden China (Tea Tray—RefineFrancolin (Tea Tray—Philomela) and Roman Lake (Sarchedon — Fake Uru). They were slipped over three furlongs, which distance they left behind in 40 3-5, the last two taking 27. Dresden China appears to be the best of the trio and was going along sweetly at the finish, ' though they all finished close together. They will not" race at Wanganui, making their only appearance in the parade on the opening day. Staghunter Impresses Kiosk and Staghunter were allotted a five-furlong task and got through it well. Both had light-weights in the saddle and when they hopped off Staghunter had a slight advantage. The initial furlong took them 12 2-5, first quarter 24 3-5, and three furlongs 36 3-5, the full distance taking 1.3 4-5. Staghunter was nearly three lengths ahead of his companion when the post was reached, but Kiosk was well out all the way. Staghunter was hitting out freely and may be held to have put up an impressive display. Though he will not be a starter in the Railway Handicap at Marton, he will be well tuned up by the time the New Zealand Eclipse Stakes comes up for decision next Saturday week.

Mask and Episode were the next pair to attract attention, the Limond filly having in the saddle her Guineas pilot, R. H. Morris, while Mask had about 9.0 to carry. Seven furlongs was their task and they got through it with flying colours, quite a good trial for their respective engagements next week. The first furlong of the seven is on the bend, and they took 14 to reach that post, while the first quarter was left behind in 27. When the three furlongs post was reached in 39 3-5 it could be seen that they were travelling along smoothly, and the watch indicated the half-mile in 51 4-5. The five furlongs occupied 1.5 3-5. and the pair passed the post in 1.33 3-5, with Episode having the best part of a length advantage over Mask, who, however, had the outside running. Guineas Candidate

Episode’s special mission is, of course, the Wanganui Guineas, which event her owner-breeder has won on two previous occasions with Lysander and Damaris. It would be pleasing indeed to see his fine filly complete the hat trick for the Koatanui studmaster. Mask will take his place in the Eclipse Stakes field on the second day of the meeting next week, and the pace he has shown gives promise that he will be among the leaders when the final stages are entered upon.

Walter Kayner sent two of the juveniles along over two furlongs up the straight, Bert Morris being on Ceremony, the brother to Lysander, while Alloy carried the same pilot as had been on Mask. They got away together and at the finish Ceremony had an advantage, the quarter-mile being cut out in 26 2-5. The pair, with Pedestal, a half-brother to Commendation, will worthily represent Mr. Currie in two-year-old events later this season, and in weight-for-age races next season. Promising Mare Mat Gardiner had War Flame doing useful work, and the "Warplane mare struck out freely enough to indicate that it will not be long before she carries a winning bracket. Several others, including Bagby’s team, and Captain J. Gage Williams’s two-year-olds, did useful work. Among the spectators at the track were Mr. G. M. Currie, owner of Mask, Episode and Co., and Mr. J. Williamson. who returned from Australia last week, and will return to Auckland tomorrow night. Glenross Under a Cloud Latest advices from Fordell state that Tilley’s trio have been scratched for the Marton meeting, these being High Falutin’. Metellus and Cashier. It is understood that Glenross has broken down, the trouble being in his tendons.

RACING FIXTURES Sept. 5.—-Marton J.C. Sept. 13. 15.—Wanganui J.C. Sept. 19. Manawatu Hunt, Sept. 22.—Ashburton R.C. Sept. 22. —Napier Park R.C. Sept. 22. 24.—Avondale J.C. Sept. 27. 28.—Geraldine R.C. Sept. 29. —Pakuranga Hunt (at Ellerslie) Sept. 29.—Hawke's Bay J.C. Oct. 6.—Kurow J.C. Oct. 6, B.—Auckland R.C. Oct. 11, 13. —Dunedin J.C. Oct. 13.—Carterton R.C. Oct. 20, 22.—Wellington R.C. Oct. 20. 22. —Gore R.C. Oct. 20, 24.—Waikato R.C. Oct. 22.—Waverley R.C. Oct. 22. —Waikato Hunt Club. Oct. 22. —Waipawa County R.C. Oct. 22.—N. Canterbury R.C. Oct. 27. —Masterton R.C. Oct. 25, 27.—Poverty Bay C. Oct. 27.—Banks Peninsula. Oct. 31.—Birchwood Hunt. Nov. 1, 3.—Dargaville R.C. (at Avondale). Nov 3,5, 7, 10. —Canterbury J.C. Nov. 8, 10. —Whangarei R.C. On New Zealand Grass At Hastings W. Gooseman is breaking in a racy looking filly, two years old, by Valais, the property of Mr. Mark Fov, of Sydney. This filly has neen over here under the charge of Mr. F. B. Donnelly since last spring for the purpose of obtaining the nutriment from New Zealand grasses. Her initial education completed she will be shipped to Sydney and should she make a name for herself on the turf it will not be surprising to see many more thoroughbreds sent over here for the same purpose. Will He Stay? The Paper Money gelding Pink Note is stated to have done well recently, and already he has begun his preparation for his New Zealand Cup engagement. Though his breeding does not suggest that he will ever develop into a true stayer. Pink Note is one of the few sons of Paper Money who can run out a long journey. Perhaps his most notable victory last season was in the Dunedin Cup, one mile and a-half, in which he beat Arikiwai and the Great Northern and New Zealand St. Leger winner. Satrap. As the 12 furlongs of that race were travelled in the smart time of 2.32, there was -no loitering on the journey. Pink Note is bound to improve with age, and so he should not experience much difficulty running out a fast-run two miles. In last year’s contest for the New Zealand Cup Pink Note ran a good race, and was nearer the leaders at the close than at any other part of the journey.