AWAPUNI TRY-OUTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 929, 24 March 1930, Page 13

AWAPUNI TRY-OUTS

VALI IMPRESSES INJURED HORSEMEN Press Association PALMERSTON N., Today. It was an off morning at Awapuni today, for although a big string of horses was out at exercise fast gallops were distinctly limited. Waterline and Full Feather were partners over five furlongs on the plough, the pair finishing on terms in Palm carried out. useful pacework on tho same track, running live furlongs comfortably in 1.11. Rapier did a couple of rounds alone at a solid pace, finishing over the final six in 1.28, without being asked to give his best. Eaglet and Vali, the latter having the better of 'the weights, were associated in a gallop over six in 1.17 4-5. The first furlong was run in 14 1-5 and the three in 38 4-5, Vali going attractively at the finish. Smart Two-year-olds Hard Words and Chief Joy went out to do a half-mile on the trial grass, but Hard Words moved off before his companion and the filly, although she went off in pursuit, was not persevered with. Hard Words completed his task in 51 4-5. Aurora Borealis jumped four fences well, and Red Fuchsia and Elicit jumped three fences individually in good style. Red Bank and Four Aces were partners in a similar task, the former having the advantage throughout. The Casualties Mister Gamp, who fell on Saturday, was not worked this morning. It is reported that he is a doubtful starter on the first day at least. Paquito is also mentioned as a doubtfuil runner. A. Hobson, who was injured when Mister Gamp fell on Saturday, still lies unconscious at the hospital. G. Lamb, an apprentice attached to F. J. Carmont’s Foxton stable, who sustained head injuries at Oroua Downs sports on Saturday, is likewise still unconscious.