JUVENILES

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 455, 10 September 1928, Page 10

JUVENILES

Participate in Trials On Wanganui Track

TOWN BIRD GALLOPS BRILLIANTLY (Special to THE SUN) WANGANUI, Saturday. After a wild night of wind, but little | rain, the weather was fine but threatening when training operations commenced this morning before breakfast, a keen, cold wind blowing from the north-west. Number one track, on which the fast work was done, was in fine condition, though they got into it a trifle. Man visiting horses are here, and more are due on Monday and Tuesday, but these latter will have done their training on the home tracks. The first to make an appearance on the track was The Warden, his task being once round at a good threequarter pace, and hitting out well. Talisker set off from the seven furlongs, running evenly all the way at threequarter pace, and moving freely. He appears to be ready to run a good race in the Marangai Handicap, but •would be better with a couple of good gallops. Will Come Early H. Telford sent a couple of two-year-olds three furlongs. These were Francolin and Dresden China, and running easily they registered 41, taking 28 3-5 for the last two. The former appears a good proposition in one of the early juvenile events, and should be kept in mind. Baskier was a neck in front of Salt Petrol at the end of four furlongs, which was covered in 52. the first furlong taking 12 3-5, and the quarter 25. The former, who will be a runner in the Guineas, is well, and must be a winner early in the season. Salt Petrel is the sort that “might and might not—you never can tell.” Lady’s Boy Improving Jet Black, Lady’s Boy and Catkin, separately, did half-pace work. Lady’s Boy is much improved, if anything, by his two hard races at Marton, and will be well supported next time out. Mauriaena was another given pace work. Rangitoa, the Potoa—Polly Perkins gelding in Bagby’s care, went nicely over three furlongs in 40 2-5. This was about all the work before breakfast. White Ringlet commenced proceedings after breakfast by slipping along over five furlongs in a tick under 1.5, the last half taking 52. Limosa was not hunted along over five furlongs to record 1.6 2-5, the first quarter taking 25 3-5 and the three 38 1-5. The Limond mare is going on well in her preparation for spring handicaps. A Good Pair Mask and Episode were associated in a six furlong task, the former carrying much more weight than his companion, who had a light-weight in the saddle. Episode was anxious to make the pace from the outset, the first furlong taking 12 3-5, two furlongs 24 2-5, three 36 2-5, and the half-mile 49 1-5, while the watch registered 1.17 2-5 when they reached the end of the journey, with Mask a neck in front. The Guineas filly, however, was not being pushed along, and could have done much better.

Mask was going well at the close, and enhanced the opinion held of him by his Eclipse Stakes admirers. Fast Half Mile

Nothing pleased better than Town Bird by the manner in which a furlong task was left behind in 49 2-5, the first two furlongs taking 24 2-5.

Kiosk was not galloping, being allowed to stride along on number one track at about three-quarter pace, later trotting on the inside. The race at Marton did not do him any harm, and it is understood J. Barry will be his pilot in the event that he wall contest at Wanganui. Smart Youngster®

Three juveniles that attracted attention by the manner in which they struck out over three furlongs were Ceremony (Absurd-Pennon), Hunting Day (Hunting Song—Gay), and Allov (Thespian—Bronze). The last-named had his trainer in the saddle, while Ceremony had a heavy-weight, there being a light-weight on Hunting Day. The time taken over the task was 40, the last two taking 27, the trio finishing as named, Ceremony hitting out well, but Hunting Day impressed by the manner in which he handled himself.

Lucy Rose did pace work on the hurdle track, and appears likely to improve -with the racting at Marton. Star Stranger was allowed to canter round, and then hopped off from the six furlong post, taking 1.21 for the journey, the half mile being done in 54. Naturally he is very robust now', and the racing ho will get within the next few -weeks should see him tuned up by the time the New Zealand Cup comes up for decision. Lysander pleased by covering four furlongs in 52, the first two being left behind in 24 4-5. Though not pushed he gave the impression that he is fast getting into trim, and the spring meetings at Auckland should see him improve still more. Tea Time Impresses Valkon (Keesing) and Tea Time set off together over five furlongs, the latter having a slight advantage at the outset. They ran the two furlongs in a tick over 24, while the five occupied 1.2 2-5. It was an impressive effort on the part of Tea Time, in spite of the advantage he gained at the start, which he maintained to the finish. He promises to play no small part in the contest for the Flying Handicap. Vaux was allowed tq slip along over three furlongs in 39 4-5. Forward Youngster The Night Raid—Grafton Water filly, Praeda, with Keesing in the saddle, was accompanied by Imperial Guard (T. Green) over four furlongs, which they were clocked to leave behind in 38 3-5, and the second furlong 13 1-5. Both were slipping along smoothly at the finish, with Imperial Guard if anything the better, but his companion was not distressed. She is the most forward of juveniles in the opinion of good judges here. High Disdain and Concentrate 11. were companions over three furlongs, which the pair covered in 39 1-5, 'he first furlong taking 13. A trio that were associated over five furlongs were King Lu, Queen Arch and Waltzer, finishing in the order named, with little between them. The first furlong took them 13 2-5, two 24 3-5, and three 35 2-5. Full eFather, Quarterdeck and Swoopalong, who arrived from Christchurch yesterday, did pace work, and are settling down -well after the journey. RACING FIXTURES 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.