Truf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 454, 8 September 1928, Page 6

Truf Notes

By

EARLY BIRD.

For Avondale Cup?

Royal Mint was a bit unlucky in the Marton Handicap on Wednesday, in which he finished a head behind Queen Arch. The previous Saturday the Catmint gelding; had run a good fourth in a sprint at the Taranaki Hunt 'meeting, and on the strength, of that effort many would not hear of his defeat. As usual Royal Mint lagged behind in the early stages, and five furlongs from home he had but two horses behind him. From this point he put in a fine run, until at the turn for home he was laying fifth. He set out after Queen Arch in the straight, but the early effort had taken too much out of him. Royal Mint is engaged in the Wanganui handicaps, and that small course may not suit him. Perhaps the Avondale Cup will be more within his compass, for the roomy track there should suit him admirably. Indeed. Royal Mint is entitled to the position of favourite for that mile and a-half race. Marton Failures Fresh from her Trentham and Riccarton victories, Bisox was expected to make an excellent showing in the Marton Handicap, and she did too, only to find a couple too good for her at the weights. She had every chance, too, for Reed kept her in a good position, never being further back than sixth. Close to Bisox at the finish was Shining Armour, who was handy all the way. The Greyspear gelding is a peculiar sort, for like one or two others he will not go up on the inside of another horse, preferring the outside running. He is in fine form at present, and as the change of stables seems to be agreeing with him —as it so often does in some cases—he may be a winner again shortly, particularly where the company is not too selectOff the Course In his previous outings Polonett showed that he was returning to form. He was only moderately supported in the Marton Handicap. He was a bit slow off the mark, and when he got going he ran up to the front division smartly, but was oft the course going out of the straight. In the back stretch he was up with the leaders, and passing the half mile he began to fade out, finally having only Nucleus behind him. This was not surprising, for Polonett must have covered lengths more ground than anything else in race. Did Not See It Out Captain Gazeley was prominent for most of the journey in the Marton Handicap, being the leader with half the journey covered, but his rider rushed him there too sharply, so that after being handy into the straight he petered out, being eighth at the judge. Another prominent for a good deal of the journey was Orazone, and she may have to be reckoned with where the company is not over strong. Orazone now races in the colours of Mr. E. Fryer,-of Hawera, and is trained by J. Fryer.

A Lazy Customer Kilmiss, as usual, was a lazy customer for the first six furlongs of the Marton Handicap, and was second to last half a mile from home. Then she got going, and finally occupied .fifth place. She stays on well, but inability (or is it a disinclination?) to go with her field will always prejudice her prospects in handicap events. Old Nukumai, ridden by J. Proctor, ran a poor race, and was always near the rear, never receiving much assistance from his rider, who does not get much practice on the flat. For this reason it may be wise to overlook Nukumai’s lack of form on this occasion. N ever In The Picture Te Koroke ran badly in the Marton Handicap, after being nicely placed in the early part, losing his position before the field had gone half way. He will need some racing to get him into form. Brigadier Bill ran quite a respectable race in this company, although one would not pick him to develop into a handicap horse at this stage of his career. Vivo, who is anything but a reliable mare, was among the leaders for a mile, and then closed up. Nucleus disgraced herself, tailing the field almost throughout.

One To Win Soon? Kiosk lacked nothing on the score of condition when he was saddled u, for the sprint at Marton on Wednesday, even if he did eventually suffer by the lack of horsemanship, a stable apprentice, weight sst 21b being in the saddle, making necessary 571 b of lead in the bag. The son of Tea Tray was in the picture, the horse being too much for the lad, and although he was finishing on his prospects under the circumstances were practically nil. Kiosk is well forward, and that gallop of his with Staghunter at Wanganui last Tuesday morning showed him in a brilliant light, so that with a stronger horseman up he may be a nuisance at the Wanganui meeting.

Stopped Quickly Taranaki sporting men were enthusiastic about Oration’s chance of pulling off the Marton sprint, and when the Ciceroi gelding had a commanding lead into the straight H certainly looked as if he would repeat his easy New Plymouth victory- However, he stopped very quickly after going a little over five furlongs, and he could only earn sufficient stake money to pay the expenses of the team for the trip. Oration may be better suited by the going and the track at Wanganui if he is allowed to take his chance there next week.

The Immigrant Shows Up Two that surprised by their forward running at Marton in the sprint were Saggitarius and The Immigrant. The former was disputing the lead for most of the journey and then finished fourth. He races in trainer J. Fryer’s colours, and there is every indication that the ex-Southerner will take out a fair stake one of these days. The Immigrant, at one time an inmate of J. T. Jamieson’s stable, is now trained by A. Hall at Marton. He was always in the forefront, and from the rise of the barrier to the winning post he was in fifth position.

Disappointing Sprinters King Lu, after his stable mate had captured the first leg, was made favourite for the Railway at Marton, but he missed the jump-out and was always near the rear. He put in an effort near the finish, but it was short-lived. Another Te Aroha representative in the same race was Ruffles, who was making a reappearance after a spell. He shaped fairly well, although he was never able to get near the firing line. Town Bird and Auriculus were not among the first half dozen at the home turn, although the former began brilliantly.

Will Be Ready For Eilerslie Star Stranger contested the sprint at Marton on Wednesday, and dropping behind soon after the start failed (as it was expected he would) to get near the front. He is more forward now than at this period last year, so that he may be a possibility for one of the spring handicaps, and certainly cherry ripe for the New Zealand Cup, in which the maximum weight, 9.6, will be all in his favour. Star Stranger with another two or three outings will be eagerly scanned by the punters. Valkon Does Well The fact that he drew the ace in the Marton sprint did not assist Valkon to win that event, in which he was by no means expected, but it was evident that he had done some good work, for after getting none the best of passages he was up sixth at the judge’s box, a fact that should be borne in mind when next he is produced in a middle distance race.

Ring the Bell The ex-Auckland horse Ring the Bell (imported from England, and some months ago purchased by a New South Wales sportsman), won a race at one of the minor meetings on Thursday, starting at a double figure quotation, according to private informttion received here yesterday. J. Barry Returning

It is understood that J. Barry will be back it the Dominion next week, together with Mithra, Lorient 11., and

Ti Tree, who left Sydney on the Marama yesterday. Barry will thus be able to pilot there and other members of the Jamieson stable at the forthcoming meetings, his most important mount perhaps

being Mithra. in the Avondale Guineas The return of J. Barry means that another good rider has been secured for In the Shade and Prince Humphrey m their future engagements. Dominion Horses at Randwick. The Tattersall’s meeting is to be held at Randwick this afternoon. No less than 27 entries of Dominion horses were made, and with a fair proportion seeing the post considerable interest will be taken how they shape. The following horses bred and owned here are down to compete: Novice Handicap, li miles. —Amplifier and Bank Draft. Tramway Handicap, seven furlongs. —First Acre, Reonui, and Cimabue. Chelmsford Stakes, nine furlongs.— Raasay and Limerick. Spring Handicap, li miles.—Roscrea.

Welter Handicap, one mile.—Boston, Fool’s Paradise, Jazz Baby, and In The Shade. Raasay v. Limerick On New Zealand form Raasay can have little chance of beating Limerick in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick this afternoon, a race in which both are almost certain to run. Ashley Reed will again be on Raasay. It is expected that Winalot will also be in the field, but it is understood that he has been under a cloud, the trouble being located in the heels. Limerick will carry 9.8, and Winalot 9.7. Backers of the former may receive an “afternoon tea’’ dividend instead of the value of a “tin of fifty,” as recorded last week at Warwick Farm. Outside the three mentioned, other probable starters are Stolden, Belle Gallante, Rionscup, Happy Warrior, and Statesman —a fine field, dominated by Limerick. Cimabue’s Debut

The speedy Cimabue is expected to make his debut in Australia in the Tramway Handicap, seven furlongs, at TattersalTs meeting at Randwick. Not having done much work since his arrival at Randwick, Cimabue can hardly be ready for what appears to be a strenuous task. J. Pike is to ride him. Three good ones in Reonui, Amounis, and Valparaiso will be among Cimabue’s opponents. May Be a Winner

As an Australian writer lias already commented, little has been heard of In The Shade since his arrival at Randwick, but he has been doing some really brilliant track work of late. Mr. W. Glenn’s gelding is due to take his place in the Welter Handicap, one mile, the last race on the card at Randwick this afternoon, and if he runs up to his training gallops should be able to make the opposition, go some. This event is timed to start at about 6.15 p.m. New Zealand time, and news of In The Shade’s perform--ance promises to be eagerly awaited in certain quarters.

Will Do Better Tago San, who was ridden by his owner, Mr. R. Carroll, shaped pleasingly over several of the big fences at Eilerslie on Thursday, and it is only a question of him becoming more experienced over the country at headquarters for him to be regarded as a likely proposition for hunters’ races at the Pakuranga and Cambridge Hunt Club fixtures, which are due to come up for decision in a few weeks. Tago San was having his first lesson over the big fences on Thursday, and owing to having been previously schooled over exceptionally high obstacles, he jumped very high in his attempt the other morning.