FINAL WORD

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 773, 20 September 1929, Page 13

FINAL WORD

Sprinters Show Great Speed at Avondale IMPRESSIVE YOUNGSTERS A feature of a fairly quiet morn- I ing at Avondale today was a bril- ! I iant half-mile sprint by the Flying Stakes candidate, Silvermine. The Taranaki gelding was accompanied by Knightlike, and although they finished on terms the latter was all out, while Filvermine might have been able to do a bit better. The pair jumped oft together and they pre on terms throughout. The ■ low' first furlong on the turn was cut t in 14 1-', and they came home ° ... the 1 -t three in 36 2-5, the halfmile being encompassed in 50 The treaties on the course proper were g t iH out 55ft, so it was a ratUing good \nother rather impressive display was that given much later in the , ,'orninK—Silvermine and Knlghtlike f. i-o among the early workers—by Tahoma, who galloped half a mile with White Fang. The latter held the •idvantage over the initial furlong, but the three-year-old quickly gathered him up and over the last bit White F; ng was being hunted along to keep up Tho time. 52 2-5, was only fair, but the manner in which Tahoma was hitting out suggested that he will be a hard one to beat tomorrow. Fair Work-outs Flying Juliet took 1.6 3-5 to run five fjiionus. and her stable mate, Indolent, registered J.B for the same journey. l?oth look well and could have done much better. Xorval Tea. who is not engaged tomorrow; slipped over half a mile in 52 4-5. the last three in 37 4-5. The Ally has improved considerably of Jate. Piuthair. without going to make time, went a mile, covering the last four’ furlongs easily in 54. The two-year-olds, Watch Officer, Trickle and <iay Idea, finished in that „ r der over half a. mile iri 52 2-5, the rirst-mrntioned, who is a likely-look-ing youngster, pleasing most. William of Orange, easing up, beat Lucky Alice from the four-furlong post in 54, and Belle Star took 53 4-5 over tho same ground. High Pitch was going easily alongside Waltzer, with Valquette well

back, at the end of five furlongs in 1.6 2-5. The Cup candidate looks very well indeed. The Two-Year-Olds A number of recently-arrived two-year-olds were given easy tasks, among them being King Win, Betterment and Royal Ruler. Twelve months ago Te Awamutu trainer W. Stone provided the winner of the Avondale Stakes in Supremacy. In tomorrow’s classic he wi.l have Royal Ruler to represent him. This is a fine big chestnut gelding by Chief Ruler, and wili carry the colours of the wellknown sportsman, Mr. B. Hart. This morning Royal Ruler was restricted ;o a spin up the straight, and he went very fast indeed. This youngster nay make it. interesting for the more boomed year-olds tomorrow. Incidenta.ly the Avondale Stakes is likely to bo the real puzzle tomorrow'. Already there have been “tips’* thrown out for quite a number. However, for the guidance of punters, here is a list of youngsters who are entitled to consideration: The Appeal—Lineage bracket, Biddy’s Boy, Cylinder, Hard Words, Orapai, Royal Ruler, Ruling King, Watch Officer, Foot Rule. Imamint, Grand Spirit and Vanessa. Latest among the list of doubtful runners in this event are Manawhenua and Oil King. Sportsmen will extend to those well-known sportsmen, Messrs. J. C. :, nd P. S. Gleeson. their deepest sympathy in the death of their mother, who passed away yesterday. The interment takes place at Napier on Sunday. TWO STRINGS PLENTY OF BRACKETS There will be numerous brackets in evidence at Avondale tomorrow, so that backers will have plenty of opportunities for supporting two horses *u the one race, giving four chances w collecting a dividend. The following coupled horses are shown in the correct card: Maiden Plate, First Division. — Hannibal and Lucky Alice, Measurer and Mountain Guide, Neil and One''hero, Prairie King and Rose Wil'onyx, Shino On and Te f lout, Theodolite and Valquette. Maiden Plate, Second Division.— •iauriaena and Mon Star. Nassock and vtranto, Perfecto and Restaurant, ofS and Snowplane. Tetrarchate and \alorient. klrgsland Hurdles.—Xo brackets. Members’ Handicap.—Xo brackets. Avondale Cup.—No brackets. Avondale intakes. Appeal and Jneage, llluminagh and Valmarie, J Vln and Art Gallery, Oil Kins •ind Trickle. Hying Stakes.—No brackets. wan son Handicap.—No brackets. Henderson Handicap.—No brackets.

Tvv ° Country Hopes tia. big field threatening to line Jr tho race at Avondale tomjWj'*’’ a n interesting market is proIj Tff backers. One of the likely can- . . tcs is Waltzer, but he is of the hnii" axvay hvpe, and takes a lot of ran Mother is Glena Bay. who „ a ,. a couple of good races at Mar ton . i . in the month. lie was asked fntro° Ver a lot oxtra ground in his nn mcnts on the Southern course, rn™ ? or . e judiciously handled toraorsh • be is one that must have a royal °w if h e can steer clear of trouble. One to Remember

thjj' that took the eye at at Pakuranga last month diifLu. r ‘ w - L - Casey’s chestnut to£r ter of Catmint and Ra Aroha, Thfi 06 Un<^er the name of Imamint. frv 7* youngster was not quite ready int a Serioua business then, but in the onJ Venin - four weeks she has had the pportunity to get into racing trim. for J e will probably be many more s VA ar u youngsters contesting the * naale Stakes tomorrow, but it will *han tere ®ting to note how Imamint »k_. , 3 UP One thing is certain, and r 0 ' * s that A. Tinker’s charge has only ; °n tho right wav to win a race or W ° late r in the season.