Te Rapa Form Under Discussion

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 949, 16 April 1930, Page 14

Te Rapa Form Under Discussion

GLENSTAR AS HURDLER ELLERSLIE POSSIBILITY It was not jumping- that won Glenstar his first hurdle race, at Paeroa, recently, but a lot of improvement in this respect and his unquestioned pace were important factors toward his success in the Hurdles at Te Rapa on the first day. Six furlongs from home the race appeared to be in his keeping, but Foster timed his run to a nicety and the three lengths’ margin was no indication of the easiness with which the win was accomplished. It is significant that Glenstar has been ra i sed 121 b in the Brighton Hurdles at Ellerslie, whereas Glena Bay (winner of the hurdles on Monday) has been rehandicapped 31b. It is worthy of passing notice, too, to remember that Ellerslie hurdles are on a par with the stiffost in the dominion. And how many horses at their first attempt win here? Perhaps Glenstar will join the select band which have successfully got over the hoodoo. Vertigern Vertigern won the Awapuni Gold Cup against good onc-c, such as Star Stranger, Concentrate and Historic, and on the strength of that effort he was made favourite lor the Storey Memorial Cup at Te Rapa on Saturday. He went a fine race, too, and a forward move coming into the straight gave the impression that he was going to bring it off. Inside the distance he was actually in front, but the fact that he was conceding plenty of weight, and the pace was warm, told its tale and he weakened into fifth place. Featherston trainer W. D. Moroney did not produce Vertigern on the second day. The association between B. IT. Morris and the Rossendale gelding will not be continued in the Easter Handicap at Ellerslie on Saturday, for this jockey will be required for Mr. V. Riddiford’s horses at Riccarton. Vertigern has a good horse’s weight —B.l2—and there will be many betterfancied, but taking a line through Saturday’s effort, he is another likely to be in the firing lino at the end. Mangani's Reappearance Interest centred in the reappearance of the, Hational Hurdles winner, Mangani, at Te Rapa on Saturday, but he was a tired horse at the end of the mile and a-lialf, and surprising improvement will be required for him to fill a place in the Brighton Hurdles at Ellerslie. He is carrying surplus condition and a gruelling race will tell its tale.

Two seconds went to Ivarangapai in the juvenile events at the Waikato meeting, and but for being drawn badly on the first day he might have won. His effort on Monday was quite in keeping with Saturday’s race, and he will have time to freshen up for engagement at Ellerslie. At this stage he looks a possibility. Owing to occasional signs of soreness, Taneriri’s engagement in the Easter Handicap was not continued and at present he is having a few days’ respite. All going well, the Antagonist gelding will be produced at the Avondale meeting a week after Ellerslie.

Ruling King, the two-year-old halfbrother (by Chief Ruler) to Gold Money, has completed useful gallops lately and is seemingly doing well. He gave out a lot of promise in the early spi ing and registered several smart spiints, but a mishap caused his retirement. He may not be suited to win at the Easter meeting at Ellerslie, but later races should see him on the up-grade.

. Star Stranger and H. Gray go hand in hand so far as. favourites in the racing world are concerned, and this combination may be backers’ fancy when the President’s Handicap is under financial discussion on Saturday. Star Stranger is nicely treated m the matter of weight, and he revealed that he is in capital order by reeling off six furlongs strongly at Ellerslie yesterday. Smart Juvenile The two-year old Jaeldy Karo was given barrier practice at Ellerslie yesterday. but he shaped very green. However, in the five furlongs sprint from the tapes, he indicated that he was endowed with a fine burst of speed. Jaeldy Karo may lack experience in ins racing at Ellerslie over the weekend, but his undoubted pace will give him a chance. Omeo’s Engagements fact that Omeo was schooled over the big Ellerslie timber vesterday would indicate that his connections favour his chance in the Mangere Steeplechase, but it is understood that tins reliable fencer made acquaintance with the steeplechase course in view of his nomination in the steeples on the second day. Omeo has been the Brighton Hurdles favourite ever since he established a time record over hurdles at Awapuni. last month. Like other good performers, Omeo is a recruit of the hunting field, and as he has pace, jumping ability, and is a good Stayer, he is bound to make a bold showing. His dashing display oyer the steeplechase course yesterday will ensure him the position of favourite if he is seen in a ’chasers’ race at the meeting. Certain gentlemen holding considerable financial interest in race results are reported to have been given a regular body-blow when Omeo won the Hunters’ Hurdles at Cambridge last Labour Day, paying a fine price To this day Taranaki sportsmen who participated in the distribution of the woolbrokers’ wealth lovingly refer to Omeo as ”'Ome-e-rolis:” Te Aroha trainer J. H. Wallace arrived at Ellerslie yesterdav afternoon with Lucky Alice and Sir Russell another member of the stable, Antique’, being left at home. Antique is engaged in the President’s Handicap, but he will forego all engagements at the meeting.

VALFS SPRINT WIN ROSY CHANCE IN EASTER Takanini trainer J. T. Jamieson ! has found good hunting with Vaii this season, but the 1 i old’s latest achievement in beating ! the sprinters at Te Rapa can be ! claimed as his smartest effort, j An acknowledged middle-distance J hors© and one suited over seven furlongs or a mile or more, it was surj prising to see him jump out smartly ! and be at Awarere’s quarters inside a furlong in last Saturday’s sprint. He was always in the forefront, and was never headed, beating Lady Quex with consummate ease over the last furlong. The merit attached to the performance was obvious, but the hall-mark of distinction came when Lady Quex accounted for Leitrim and Paganelli on the second day. As an Easter Handicap trial it was probably more illuminating than Hunting Hay’s Trentham victory, and the Takanini stable can boast of a candidate with decidedly rosy prospects. Vali has all the qualifications necessary for success in the coveted mile—early speed, stamina, and a handy weight. In addition to this event Vali also figures in the President’s Handicap, but the stable has two worthy representatives in In the Shade and Mithra in that ten furlongs event. If a suitable rider is secured for Vali ho is sure to start, but no definite arrangement has been made to date. RESPITE FOR PAGANELLI NOT GOING TO FEILDING When Paganelli was taken out of the A.R.C. Easter Handicap yesterday, it looked as if the Lord Quex gelding would take on the Manchester Gold Cup next Saturday. But apparently his defeat in the sprint at Te Rapa on Monday has called for a change of plans, and Paganelli has been scratched for all his Feilding engagements. liis stable companion. I’m Alone, will also stay at home. The scratching time of this pair was midday yesterday. Paganelli still remains in the All Aged Stakes, to be run at Avondale on Saturday week, and it is reasonable to suppose that he will be given a chance to win that weight-for-age contest, which, is run over six furlongs. Neither Cimabuo nor Toxeuma. who finished in front of Paganelli in the Manawatu Stakes recently, is engaged in the Avondale event, so the road seems fairly clear for the Waikato sprinter to earn his winter oats. The Avondale All Aged Stakes usually furnishes a stirring contest. Perhaps the best to date was that seen last year, when Gay Ballerina' so narrowly defeated Eaglet and Aussie. RACING FIXTURES ” », ” i'b 21 •• Wairarapa R.C. ” Jo’ ni •• Peilding J.C. ” 1J» 2} .. Auckland R.C. »» 21, 22 .. Riverton R.C. .... Beaumont R.C. ” 21 .... Waipukurau J.C. »» 21 .. ~ Kumara R.C. ” vl’ Ia •* Canterbury J.C. ” ZZ’ o i •• MTestland R.C. ” o* •• Greymouth J.C. »• -b, oU .. Avondale J.C. •• •• Reefton J.C. *^ iay o -.g •• •• Amberley R.C. ” .. Kgmont R.C. »•' JO .. Nelson J.C. •» 14, 15 .. Southland R.C. ” J®, 3 7 .. Wanganui J.C. 17 .. Marlborough R.C. ”2* .... Ashburton C’tv R.C. »» “? _ Taumarunui R.C. ~ 03, June 3, 4 Bunedin J.C. Juno 3, 4 .. .. Otaki-Maori R.C. ” •»» 7 .. Auckland R.C. „ ” 14 Napier Park R.C. ” lj 0 -- .. Oamaru J.C. ” ij{» “J .. gth Canterbury J.C. ” “0, wl .. Hawke’s Bay J.C. ” .... Egmont- Wanganui Hunt Club Tnlv Q m iV •• Ashburton C’ty R.C. Ju!y 9, 10, 12 .. Wellington R.C. ” «... Waimate Diet. Hunt 91 9R Club ” “ b •• Hunt Club. « ” .... Gisborne R.C. South Canterburv