Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 566, 19 January 1929, Page 10

Turf Notes

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“EARLY BIRD”

Recommissioned Karsovina, one of the progeny of imported Hunting Song, has begun work again at Ellerslie, and is in better order now thafi before her departure from headquarters for a short respite. She is owned and trained by J. Manuel, whose stable has now four inmates, the other three being Salamander, Optimistic and Gold Blend. To Be On Hand Three Auckland horsemen who will go to Trentham for the 'Wellington Racing Club’s meeting are H. Wiggins, R. McTavish and L. Manson. The first-mentioned . will steer Papatu. Awarere, Just Nell and Gay Ballerina, while McTavish and Manson will have the mount on Cimabue and Tea Queen respectively. For Country Meetings The two horses under the direction of T. George are not a couple one would be prepared to enthuse over at a metropolitan meeting, but the pair are certainly very useful to take to provincial fixtures. Roman Pearl has shown she is capable in a minor class, and no doubt will shortly place herself on the winning list. Baby Bun has got through a splendid preparation, and with just a bit of racing to bring her to the exact pitch should have her turn. Worth Remembering Bright Band will be on hand at Trentham to contest the high weights there, and it is on the cards that he will not return without a little of the

stake money. lilven though he fell in the Auckland Hurdles at the local meeting at Christmas, his was a very promising debut, and augurs well for liis future racing career. There is no doubt as to his speed, and for this reason he may be prominent in his efforts at the Southern meeting. T. Williams will ride the son of Orb. Gone Up One

The fact that the Invercargillowned filly Flicker dead-heated in a race at Moorefield R.C. at Sydney last Saturday is interesting, as it indicates that the Paper Money—lllume filly has left the “ponies” to race among the horses again. A Good Ride

Aspiring is reported to be looking bright and well, and she is scampering along just as smartly as ever before. There is no doubt as to her ability to gallop fast. L. J. Ellis is to ride her in the Wellington Stakes, and on paper she looks to be just as good a ride as anything else in it. Half a dozen of those engaged will be hard to beat. Horses of their class always are, and the one that has the best luck in running usually wins. Likely Young Horses

Bernera, who won easily at Hastings in his only start, will next compete at Trentham. The big three-year-old son of Lord Quex —Perplexity has not been the easiest horse to get ready. With a little more time this horse may develop into something extra good, as ho possesses exceptional speed, having run a furlong in 11 seconds more than once in trials. A. two-year-old brother to the above is one of the finest youngsters in work at Hastings, and though he has not been really tried, he gives every indication of being able to gallop. Mr. J. S. McLeod was most unfortunate in losing such a promising brood'matron as the Varco mare.

WORK AT ELLERSLIE

LADY’S BOY IN FORM Work-outs at Ellerslie this morning did not provide anything to enthuse over, very few horses being asked to record fast times. Number one grass was the track in use, while the course proper was available if required. Number One Grass That Parfait Amour is pleasing his trainer was evident when he reeled off six furlongs in 1.21 3-5, the first two in 27 ;,. He was never oustled, and was travelling in easy style at the end. The fact that he had a big weight in the saddle emphasises the merits if his effort Miss Myrtle got to the end of five furlongs, but was not timed. Zane Grey and Myola strode over half a nule in 50 4-5, and did it pleasingly. Ine latter was having her first gallop for some months, and certainly acquitted herself well. In his usual dashing style, Beau Cavalier jumped off at the seven-furlong post, maving over the last six in 1.23 2-5. Having an engagement in th . Cup at Takapuna, Eager Rose was sent over seven furlongs. Gold Money joining in half a mile from home. Eager Rose moving over the last six in 1.23 2-5. finishing up the journey with something in reserve in 1.34 4-5. Gold Money also did it very easily. Thursby finished a little in advance of Kaiwanga at the end of half a mile in Vallar ran home from the half mile peg in 53 2-5, not being hurried. Roman P<?arl led Critique to the end of six furlongs in 1.19. the first three in 3S 3-5. Palmares had much the better of Spear Dance at the end of five furlongs in 1.7. Course Proper Norval Tea gave Bennie a start over five furlongs, but showing speed defeated him in 1.4 1-5. Lady's Boy is at the top of his form, and his gallop over five furlongs l morning was exceedingly pleasing. Wit' Knight Town as a companion, Lady's Boy moved over the first two in 24 3-5, and keeping well out all the way ran home in 1.3 3-5. Knight Town ran into one of the trestles in the straight, but luckily escaped without mishap.

Left in Two High Finance, Jolly Money and Macroom. three of the acceptors in the Stewards’ Handicap at Takapuna, also claim another engagement earlier in the day—the Zealandia Handicap. For the Knife ■While at Randwick under the direction of G. Price, the Tea Tray gelding, Royal Tea. had the misfortune to turn roarer, and it is chiefly the fact that he will require an operation to be of any further use on the turf that has influenced Mr. C. M. Emanuel to have his hbrse brought home. Royal Tea is due to arrive in Auckland, by the LJTimaroa on Tuesday, and as soon as arrangements can be made he will go into the hands of the veterinary surgeon.

Takapuna Fields When acceptances fell due for the Takapuna meeting last evening only three were to be found missing from the Cup, while the other leg of the double, the Stewards’ Handicap, resulted in a round dozen meeting the acceptance—Paganelli and Mosaic being the pair who failed to pay up. Corinax, In the Shade and Le Choucas are the absentees in the Cup, and although it would have lent interest to the contest had the top-weight remained in, there is still sufficient material to provide a notable race. Paganelli’s withdrawal on Thursday was not unexpected, and Mosaic might have found the sprinters too speedy for him. It is a very even field, with nothing standing out to any extent. The Grey Comes Back

Nothing has shown such improvement in the last couple of months as has Palmares, the grey son of Chrysolaus. and Palm Leaf, trained by J. Williamson. Some time ago he developed respiratory trouble, was subsequently operated on, and since then has commenced to steadily improve. At Ellerslie over the holidays he was noticed showing up in a hack race, and his form was sufficiently good as to give him an undeniable chance in his engagements at Takapuna. This morning Palmares was accompanied by Spear Dance —the English stallion in F. Stenning’s charge at Ellerslie —over five furlongs, but the latter was of little use to his companion, the grey doing it easily from start to finish. Needs a Special Boat

A special catalogue of Mr. J. M. Samson’s horses to be offered for sale at Trentham on Friday of next week has been circulated. This includes the whole of Mr. Samson’s -horses in training. 26 in all, comprising Wreath of Myrtle, Tea Girl. Tintoretto. Marcel Wave. Jazz Girl, Wee Boy, Town Bank, Battlement, Tuki, Miss Thespian, Win Abbey, Colonel Quex, Singer, Money Peer, Wayward, Carinthia, Red Jazz, Money Mine, Money Mint. Pound Note, Wine Tray, Jock o’ Hazeldean, Royal Limond, Solmar, Pbastar, and Solmuri. Still Going Strong

Little River, by Martian .from Blue Lake, won the Brush Steeplechase at the Mentone (Melbourne) meeting on January 2. There were four of the starters better fancied than the exNew Zealander in the betting. The Maoriland hurdler won by 15 lengths. Showed Good Profit

T. Webster has been engaged to ride Admiral Drake in the Wellington Stakes. Followers of the Otaki lightweight during the holidays would have had a very profitable week. Commencing with the big dividend on Star Area in the Manawatu Cup, young Webster rode seven winners and seven seconds. A sovereign invested on him in every ride he had would have shown a profit of £l7.

RANDWICK TRAINER FOR TRENTHAM SALES

ROYAL TEA RETURNS HOME {United P.A.—By Telegraph — Copyright) SYDNEY, Friday. G. Price, trainer, sailed for Auckland this afternoon by the Ulimaroa, and will go to Trentham to attend the yearlingsales. The racehorse Royal Tea is also on board.

DALSTON SCRATCHED

FOR WELLESLEY STAKES Press Association WELLINGTON, Friday, Dalston lias been scratched for the Wellesley Stakes. REHANDICAPS ASHHURST RACES Press Association PALMERSTON N., Friday. Following are rehandicaps for the Ashhurst-Pohangine Racing Club’s meeting: Hurdles.—Hymestrason, 9.13. Siberia Hack. —Atholspear 8.0, Warfille 7.13. Komako Hack. —Gold Cure 9.5, Balloon 7.9. Poliangina Handicap.—Miss Pat 9.8. Manawatu Gorge Handicap.—Balloon 8.2. REMINDERS Noininations tor the Rotorua R.C. annual fixture on February 9 and 1,1 close at 5 p.m. next Friday, January 25, with the secretary at Rotorua, and also with the secretary of the Avondale Jockey Club. Entries for the annual meeting of the To Aroha Jockey Club at Te Arolia on February 16 and 18 close at 5 p.m on Wednesday, January 30, with the secretary, at Thames, or with Messers Blomfield and Co., Auckland. Entries for the Wanganui J.C. summer meeting on E’ebruary 14 and 16 are due at 8 p.m. on Monday, January 28. RACING FIXTURES January 19—Bay of Islands R.C. January 22—Ashhurst R.C. January 22, 24—Wairoa R.C. January 22. 24, 26 —Wellington R.C. January 26. 29—Takapuna J.C. January 29, 30—Pahiatua R.C. January 30—Clifden R.C. January 31. February 2—Egmont R.C. February 2—Matamata R.C. February 6—Tapanui R.C. February 7. 9—Gisborne R.C. February 7, 9—Taranaki J.C. February 9, 11—Rotorua R.C.