PAGANELLI STARS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 812, 5 November 1929, Page 11

PAGANELLI STARS

SPRINT AT RICCARTON CHIDE AND HOYLAKE (Special to THE SUN) CHRISTCHURCH, Today. After the steady rain that fell last night the -tracks at Riccarton were in excellent order. The course proper, with the trestles out about 40ft .from the rails, provided splendid going for the semi-final gallops, and some most interesting track trials were recorded. The Stewards’ Handicap candidate Paganelli put up a gallop of unusual merit at Riccarton this morning. He ran five furlongs in the fast time of 1.1 3-5, and though he did not have a big weight in the saddle he was going great guns at the end. It was an excellent trial for Saturday’s race, and the marked freedom with which he hit out reveals that he is very fit. In fact, since his arrival at headquarters he seems to have done exceptionally well and he appears to be a better horse now than when he brilliantly won the Shorts Handicap at Trentham under 9.8. There can be no doubt about Paganelli’s condition after his racing this spring, and as he carried a big impost to victory at Trentham an extra 31b in the Stewards is not going to prevent him from running a race. He pulled up well after his gallop today, and his brilliant trial created a profound impression. Chide gained additional admirers for his Cup engagement by reeling off a mile in the fast time of 1.42 4-5. He went slowly over the first furlong, but he returned 1.27 4-5 for the last seven furlongs. It was a remarkable effort. Smart Youngster The Welcome Stakes candidate Spoon was first to work She ran home from the half-mile post in 49 3-5, which was a good effort. Dutch Money, who is gradually firming for the Stewards, was not troubled to leave five furlongs behind in 1.2 3-5, and over a furlong less Miss Nightraid recorded 50 3-5. The Geisha’s half-mile took 50 2-5, and Honour and Greenaway sprinted up the straight. Track work leaves little doubt concerning Stately’s galloping ability. She has performed most consistently on the tracks in recent weeks, and again this morning she was responsible for another outstanding gallop. Hopping off at the seven furlong post, she showed rare brilliance and by the time she reached the post she had left the seven furlongs behind in 1.27 4-5. Improving With Age It was really an amazing burst of speed for a maiden, and despite the fact that she has no race form to recommend her for the Oaks ,she must be seriously considered. Like her dam, Limelight, she is improving with age, and the indications are that she will make a race of next week’s classic with the brilliant Eaglet. For seven furlongs Starshooter recorded 1.31 2-5, and Quarterdeck and Swoopalong ran a strong mile in 1.45 3-5. Over the same distance Moratorium was showing the way to Aberfeldy and Gala Day. Hurly Burly left seven furlongs behind in 1.30 1-5. A Smart Three The two-year-olds Pharaoh, Tenderden and Tarquinius ran three furlongs in 36 4-5. King Musket did only three-quarter pace work. He looks very well and must be considered a possibility in the Welcome Stakes, which embraces no outstanding galloper. Sticking strictly to track efforts, the chance of Hoylake winning up on Saturday would be very bright, but the imported horse has not won a race for a long time. Despite this, however, shrewd judges are picking him to run a big race in the Cup. This morning he galloped with remarkable dash, running nine furlongs from a stand in 1.56 4-5. He was with Malmsey for that distance, while Kentish Lady joined in at the seven, but neither was of assistance to the grey.

There was little between the trio at the half mile, but once the straight was reached Hoylake began to draw away. Indeed, the farther lie went the greater his advantage became, and finally he beat Kentish Lady, going away by half a dozen lengths. Malmsey was another four lengths away. It was a great gallop on the part of the imported horse, and a repetition of his track form in the Cup will make him decidedly dangerous. Havering Liked Subdivision and Havering ran five furlongs, but they were not extended to register 1.4. Havering is a distinct Stewards possibility. He looks well and has been doing well, and recent performances leave no doubts about his class. Admiral Drake, Merry Mint and King’s Jest were associated over a mile. They ran that distance in 1.45 3-5, and appeared to foe going well at the end. Proud Knight did well to run four furlongs in 49 1-5. Taurua beat Last Mark over seven in 1.33 1-5. Taurua is a most impressive galloper, and he is bound to run well in his engagements at the meeting. Avro ran an exceptional mile. He covered that distance in 1.42 3-5, and lor the last seven furlongs registered 3-29 1-5. It was a smart gallop for a hack, and it points to Avro being hard to beat in the Spring Plate on Saturday. The Best Half White Fang, a Stewards’ Handicap possibility, ran the fastest half-mile of the morning. He was associated over- that distance with Royal Parade, but h© cleared out from his companion, recording 48 3-5. Much interest was attached to the gallop of the Cup candidates, Prodice and In the Shade, who ran a mile and a-quarter in 2.12. There was little between the pair at any stage, but over the final furlong Prodice appeared to be holding her Northern rival. Prodice gained additional admirers for her Cup engagement. Prodice Pleases The excellence of her gallop may be gauged from the fact that she ran the last nine furlongs in 1.57. Still, Jn the Shade also went pleasingly, and he may do much better on Saturday. Goshawk and Hunting Cry sprinted six furlongs in 1.16 2-5. Count Palatine greatly impressed spectators with his nine furlongs gallop. He had Vertigern and Eaglet as companions over that distance, but he went exceptionally well, and for the full journey recorded 1.57 2-5. He led Eaglet at the finish, while Vertigern was three lengths farther back. Count Palatine’s track trial further strengthens his Derby chance, and he is going to prove troublesome to Honour and company in next week’s three-year-old race. Amor and Count Cavour ran a mile and a quarter in 2.13, running the last mile in 1.45 2-5. There was little between the Cup candidates, but Count Cavour was a shade in front at the end. Vali surprised track watchers by reeling off a brilliant six furlongs with Toxeuma at the end, while Value was showed great speed throughout, and apparently he is a very smart hack. He was going a little better than Toxeuma at the end, while value was

six lengths farther back. The time. 1.15 1-5, was excellent. Vali is engaged in the Linwood Handicap on Saturday and should be very hard to beat. Kept For Shorter Races Cashier was allowed to drop out of the Cup, but that there is nothing wrong with him he showed this morning by running a brilliant mile in 1.49 Consent worked in dashing style over six furlongs in 1.15 2-5. He looks in great order for the Stewards’ Handicap. Great Star worked on the plough.