’MID FLOURISH OF TRUMPETS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 782, 1 October 1929, Page 12

’MID FLOURISH OF TRUMPETS

RETIRED TO THE STUD Ink© old Kissing- Cup—the hero of a i popular recitation —the Irish horse j Trigo, winner of the English Derby ! and St. Leger, won his last race a fortj night ago at Curragh in gallant style, j and now retires to the Quietude oi | Cloghran Stud, where he was born. Ti ! was a thoroughly Irish victory, as his jockey, Michael Deary, who had ridden him in the St. Leger at Doncaster, accompanied the horse to Ireland. Trigo’s owner the Belfast grain merchant, Mr. W. Barnett, was in two minds whether to double the Derby or the St. Leger, as both the Scottish Derby and the Irish St. Leger were run today. Mo decided, for sentimental reasons, in favour of the latter. Trigo. who started at long odds on, won by a short head. A younger full-sister to the English Derby* and St. Leger Stakes winner, Trigo, is wandering about somewhere in the Panama district. she having been sold to go to America as a youngster. No notice was taken of her until her brother was so successful. Now efforts are being made to locate her, possibly with the intention of securing her for breeding purposes. She was sold as a yearling for about 25 guineas. Ballygrainey. that being the name by which she is known, is a five-year-old. MELBOURNE CUP PHAR LAP TO DROP OUT (United P.A. —By Telegraph — Copyright) SIDNEY, Monday. The owner of Phar Lap announces his intention of withdrawing the New Zealand gelding from the Melbourne Cup. This has caused keen disappointment. The announcement that comes from Sydney that an offer of 10,000 guineas has been made by a syndicate for Phar Lap must be interpreted in the sense that some shrewd men view the prosspects of the Xew Zealand gelding in th© Australian Jockey Club’s Derby in an optimistic vein. Ten thousand guineas can be regarded as a very tempting offer but the fact of the stakemoney attached to the classic event at Rand wick being of the rich order and that the winner’s portion would probably not be less than £6,000 has, of course, to be taken into account. Last week Phar Lap was favourite for the A.J.C. Derby and Melbourne Cup.

Not To Be Encouraged Queensland racing authorities believe in protecting their officials and prompt punishment is quickly meted out to offenders. At Charters Towers the other day a man named Williams imagined lie had a grievance against the racing club, and “took it out” on tlio secretary, Mr. E. T. Russell. As the result, Williams was plainly* told that racing did not want his sort, and three years’ disqualification was handed out to him. He can now take on a different line of “sport,” of which Australia offers a variety.

over the first quarter, recording a slick 25 3-5, and the next three occupied 40, the time for the full journey* being 1.5 3-5. King Emerald, despite being asked to cover the most ground, was going very freely at the close, and may get into the money at the meeting. Gold Money could have done better, but all the same she did not appear to infuse that dash into her task that characterised her efforts when she struck a winning vein. Eager Rose, who is not yet ready, was under pressure over the last bit. Promising Youngster L'nshipping his rider while cantering round to gallop, the two-year-old Chief Link did not come to any* harm j through his escapade, quickly submitting to capture. A little later he was sent round to run half a mile in company with Grand Spirit, the halfbrother to Silvermine having a bit the worst of the weights. They were travelling at top when they passed the peg to set the watches going, cutting out the initial furlong in 12 2-5, and they came home the last three in a smart 38 2-5, returning 51 for the four furlongs. .Chief Link, who had the inside running, was a shade in front at the post, but he appeared to have a good deal in reserve. Undoubtedly lie is a smart youngster. Good Idea and Xeil finished ahead of Restaurant at the close of a halfmile in 53, and Hannibal and "Wild Country were not doing their best to register 54 for the last four of five furlongs. A Good Six Currajong pleased very much by the manner in which he accounted for Golden Wedding. Brampton and Salamander, who finished in that order, with the latter pair at good intervals. They cut out the first quarter in 26 3- and the three furlongs in 39. Once in line for home Currajong finished j resolutely to beat the hard ridden Golden Wedding comfortably* in 1.19 4- This was the best six furlongs prior to breakfast. Myola and Lady* Court, both of whom showed pace in their Avondale races, left three furlongs behind in 39, both pulling hard at the end. The Gisborne two-year-olds. Running Over and Set Fair, took 53 2-5 for foui* furlongs. Both are improving with their work, and the race they had last week. Standfast was moving nicely at the close of an easy* seven furlongs in 1.37 4-5, time which he could have bettered considerably. The first half-mile occupied 54 2-5. It was a nice piece of work. Guineas’ Candidate The Southerner Pink Coat was given his first gallop at Ellerslie, and he handled the reverse way of travelling in approved fashion. Ilis task was one over six furlongs, in which he had the speedy Silvermine to try* him out. However, it. was not an actual speed test, for neither liorse was asked to break the watches. The Southerner, a fine, upstanding chestnut, took the outside running, and he was always going easily* alongside Silvermine, th© pair crossing the line on terms, the time for the six furlongs being 1.20. the first half of the journey taking 38 4-5, and the second half 41 1-5. Quite a lot could have been clipped off that time had the horses been asked for something special. It was just a good workout. Alloy* finished in front, of Palmares and Bombarder (slow away) over five furlongs in 1.5 4-5. Alloy is now shaping up nicely, and judging by the way ho raced at Avondale recently* he is going to be a good proposition this season. He may be a good one to tick off. for following. Mile Trials There were two interesting spins over a mile. The first was by tire ►south Islanders Leader and Amor, who went very* fast over the first portion of the journey*, running the first two furlongs in 24 2-5, three furlongs in 38, half-mile in 51 4-5, and the five in 1.4 4-0, completing their task in 1.47 3-5, with Leader a length in front. The prospects of these two Southerners do not appear to be so brilliant as they did prior to the Avondale meeting. Ridden out, Singleton was going better alongside Mountain Guide at the end of a mile, which like the preceding trial took place from the new barrier. They left the first quarter behind in 25, the three in 38 2-5, fourin 52, and the five in 1.5 1-5, and under pressure they ran their last three in 41 4-5, the full mile taking 1.47. N allar sprinted home three furlongs in 39. He looks very well, but would be all the better for a race. Bennie, who went a fair race in the A HEALTH TALK “How do you keep so fit? Xou work hard keep late nights, yet you are always so energetic—so full of pep. I can t do it.” The energetic one laughed. Of course you can—you just don't know the secret.” ’’What is this secret anyhow?” “Why. just the regular use of Marshall’s Fospheri ne, of course. You see, modern existence—heavy* work and late nights— puts extra strain on the nerves. And the nerves cannot get sufficient food from our everyday food to meet this demand. “That’s why you need ‘Marshall’s’ ” i It nourishes, soothes and strengthens the whole nervous system. Obtainable from all chemists and Stores. 100 doses for 2s 6d. 6.