Late Turf

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 770, 17 September 1929, Page 11

Late Turf

ELLERSLIE TRIALS HYDE PARK TAKES HONOURS RULING KING’S SMART TIME Noteworthy among the semifinal gallops staged at Ellerslie this morning was a rattling good round by the Avondale Cup candidate, Hyde Park, who was associated with The Lover and King Emerald, beating his companions in remarkably good time—2.6 1-5. Others responsible for good efforts, too, were Valsier, Palmares, Tetrarchate, Leader, Amor and Ruling King. MOST of the trials were carried out on the course proper, with the trestles 15ft out, while number three grass was also available. Weather conditions were splendid, all tracks being in good order and conducive to fast times. First to step on to the track was Gold Money, but she was not asked to show her speed in moving over six furlongs in 1.24 4-5. Shortly afterward Hyde Park, The I Lover, King Emerald and Taneriri, the last-named required to loiter in 1 behind, were dispatched over around, I finishing as named. This gallop pro- 1 vided an interesting tussle, the pace i being on throughout. Hyde Park, nearest the rails, began best, but was closely pursued by The Lover and King Emerald, and the trio raced with little between tfyem all the way, The Lover joining Hyde Park at the top of the straight, with King Emerald handy. Though only by a head did Hyde Park prevail, the honours were undoubtedly with him, for in addition to having something in reserve he had about a stone the worst of the weights. For their last seven furlongs they registered 1.35, carrying N out the last five in 1.8 2-5. The Best Sprint An impressive piece of work was credited to Palmares and Valsier, this pair being partnered for six furlongs in 1.19 4-s—time that was not improved upon during the morning’s operations. Palmares acted as pacemaker to his companion for the greater part of- the journey, but Valsier finished the stronger, and was on terms with the grey at the end. Bombarder, Tetrarchate and Gemlight were associated in a spin from the five-furlong post, and were responsible for smart time when they recorded 1.5 2-5. Tetrarchate was tailing his companions in the early stages, but ran through at the turn, and joined Bombarder nearing the finishing post, the latter being under punishment over the last furlong. Gemlight went very wide all the way and covered a lot of ground. Likely •'Southerners Leader’s prospects at Avondale over the week-end must be highly assessed if one may judge from the manner ifi which he disposed of half a mile in company with Amor. Commencing together, ran their first furlong in 12 4-5, and without undue exertion they disposed of the four furlongs in 51 1-5, being neck-and-neck at the end. So easily did they carry out their contract that it was impossible not to be impressed with their showing, and the chances of the Kicca.rton pah* notching a win apiece at the suburban course must be rated | highly. Two-year-olds were given the opportunity of barrier practice at Ellerslie this morning, and no less than eight juveniles lined up in the first division which comprised Hampton Park, Ruling King', Great Emblem, Spring Song Grand Spirit, Thais, Speak Out and Manawhenua. After a short delay they got away, but jostling at the start prevented several from showing tlieir brilliance. First to become prominent was Hampton Park, who was chased by Ruling King, Thais, Speak Out, Manawhenua and Spring Songand at the end of a couple of furlongs Manawhenua had run into third place with Spring Song also making a forward move. Ruling King Wins Easily Hampton Park was easing at the end of three furlongs, leaving Ruling King to finish alone over the halfmile in the rather smart time of 50 J "•'/ the initial three in. 36 2-5. Grand Spirit lagged at the start, while Great Lmblem was a bit slow. J. W illiamson’s three youngsters, Ti emetus, Raffllght and Thespis were sent from the barrier to run along over three furlongs In 38 3-5. Thespis began surprisingly well and showed a l ot ®P e , ed , eventually being joined b - v , tufllight, the pair finishing together. “ Older horses were also -schooled at 2* ® ber ' N l l • Good Idea, TambourltfndH^ ni . ba v • and tbe two-year-old Grand Spirit being associated. When Uie tapes were released Neil shot to aid iind Hai \ niba! . Tambourine , ldea ■ a *i d the quartet finished in this order, there being nothing between the first two. ■» They moved over the first two furlongs in 25 2-5 three m u 8 1-5, and half a mile in 52’ Other Gallops Respirator, Brampton and Salamander ran six furlongs in 1.21 4-5, while Thursby beat Restaurant over a furfSSi ln 1 7 4 ; r ‘- Myola sprinted J'' re ' ! furlongs hi 41. Lady Court and Chansonete finished practically together from the half-mile In 52 3-5. Lager Rose and Theodolite Covered S !:l-, furlo ,? KS in 1 - 21 3 ' 5 ' -and for a similar distance Master Clements registered 1.20 4-5. Chesterman and Royal Lad. on terms, got over half a mile in 55 1-5 which for the last,-six. of seven fur-’ Mountain Guide and Bennie took Gay Cockade’s six furlongs occupied 1.20 2-5, and Some Lady jZV I,'.° sa?5 a ?i 6 ground ran 1.24. Roman Pearl had the best of Catoma at the end of six furlongs, the last half-mile m ot» 1-5, while Tukunoa was of no uso to Lady’s Boy in a five-furlong sprint in 1.8 1-5. Kauri Park, Odin and Master Loon were sent once round. Harbour View being with them over the last seven furlongs. The last-named had a slight advantage on Kauri Park at the end. the latter recording 2.9 1-5 for the circuit. On number three grass Standfast ran once round in 1.49 4-5, Corinax completing a, similar task at a strong three-quarter pace. Golden Wedding and Cynthia K. were together at the conclusion of half a mile in 51 1-5. Bizarro (R. Olive) was schooled over two brush fences, shaping satisfactorily. fc?ir Archie (11. Dulieu) assisted, i Zircon (E. Garrett) over two schooling ! fences, the latter going on to com- j plete six obstacles in a manner reminiscent of Beau Cavalier. Kauri Park (H. Dulieu) and Harbour View (E. Garrett) made no mistake when they were partnered over two schooling hurdles, and also galloped on the flat.

NEW ZEALAND CUP Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, Today. j Xighmarch has been rehandicapped i ,21b for the New Zealand Cup. making j Ills weight 9.0, which is weight-for-age. ! Xighmarch won the Handicap at Sydney Tattersalls meeting last Saturday, j BACK FROM AUSTRALIA WELLINGTON, Today. j By the Ulimaroa, the horses Seatown, I Chief Singer, Overdue. China and Santa j Anna returned from Sydney today.