GOSSIP FROM ALL PARTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20265, 6 August 1937, Page 11

GOSSIP FROM ALL PARTS.

Valspear has joined R. J. Mateer’s stable at Matamata. Turned Out. Seaman and General Ruse have been turned out for a spell by the Mataciata mentor, W. J. Cathro. Recovered. L. J. Ellis stated at Riccarton on Saturday that he expects to be riding at the Grand National meeting. Reoovered. Red Sun’s foot trouble appears to have yielded to treatment, as he schooled well over the hurdles at RJccarton the other day. Tavern Bong. Tavern Song Is progressing satisfactorily In his preparation for racing in the new season and pleased by the manner In which he was revelling In his work over half a mile on the No. 3 grass yesterday morning. Sb.y. The Valkyrian gelding Shy finished close up in the Brabazon Handicap and was a good third at the finish. He meets Dictate on ll'b worse terms In the Winter Cup. Stylish Youngster. The Pantheon—Etoru two-vear-old colt in A. J. Julian’s string is making good progress. He appears freely among the Classics in the new term and Interest will attach to his track work as the season advances. Oooksura. The Cockpit colt Cocksure, who started favourite for the Maiden Stakes at Riccarton, Is from Sapient, a mare by Kllhroney—Merit, by Dladumenos—Lady Marca, by Sir Archibald—Marca, by Marco.

Condition of Tracks. The course proper has been closed for work for a spell at Te Rapa as a result of the sodden condition of the going. With the approach of the Pakuranga Hunt, however, the course proper ■will probably be opened next week if weather conditions permit. Sir Russell Returns. The aged gelding Sir Russell, by Archiestown—Miss Floss, has joined W. Fergus’ stables at Ellerslie. A number of seasons ago, when trained by J. Wallace at Te Aroha, Sir Russell registered several wins on the country circuit. However, as he is now eleven years old, it is doubtful if Sir Russell will be capable of reproducing his earlier form. Respeotful. Respectful is undergoing a course of schooling at Te Rapa in preparation for spring racing and has been showing aptitude for the jumping game. All going well in the interim he will be produced over hurdles at the Pakuranga Hunt and will have the services of R. Cotter.

COLLISION. Collision, who weakened at the end of both the Trentham and Winter Hurdles last month, has done a good deal more work for his National engagement, and he stuok on very resolutely at the end of Saturday’s race. He Is one of the National favourites, and there appears no reason why the longer Journey should now trouble him.

To Be Brought In. The Nightraid—Palestrina gelding, who had to be placed aside as the result of throat trouble,, is expected to be taken up again by W. J. Cathro within the next week or two. This youngster, who now ranks as a two-year-old, has grown noticeably since he was purchased at the Trentham sales. Hurdles Dlstanoe. The distance in the Grand National Hurdles Race is always given as about two miles and a half. As a matter of fact, it is nearer two miles and five furlongs. The horses start at the nine-furlong barrier, run to the winning post and then once round. Once round at Riccarton is just short of a mile and a. half. The actual distance of the Grand National Hurdle Race is two miles and a half and 160 yards. Working Well. Huskie and Rozel have been working satisfactorily at Matamata. The latter is bearing a much more raev appearance since running second to All Irish in the Hunt Club Hurdles on the first day of the Great Northern meeting in June. These members of R. J. Mateer’s stable are in good order to contest events in the new term. Returned to Owner, Black Marlin has been returned to his owner, Mr H. Kean Clarke, Whangarei. When the. Lucullus gelding won at the last Waikato meeting his winter prospects were regarded highly, but an injury made him backward for the Ellerslie carnival, and he bled before he fell at Trentham. Promising Juvenile. I One of the most promising juvenI ilcs working on the Matamata tracks :at present is the colt by Philamor out, . or that prolific mare, Lady Marie, flic dam of Gay Blonde and Gay Sheila, j etc. He is a nice mover and proi niises to make his presence felt in j two-year-old events this term. W. I. | McLean also lias in work a three- / year-old by Acre from Lady Marie. ! A Likely sSrt. Among the likely-looking maidens at Te Rapa at present is the threequarter brother to Sporting Blood, by Hunting Song from Moth The three->ear-old has been named hunting Blood and if appearances count for anything he .will pay his wav in the 937-38 season. He was out on the tracks yesterday morning, working freely on the inner grass. He is a nice mover and possesses an abundance of quality.

BURGLAR. Burglar promises to be a tougher proposition In the Grand National (with H. Dulleu up) than he was In the Homeby Steeplechase. He was up with the leaders unusually early on Saturday, but dropped baok again In the middle stage. Then he made a fast run to Join the front bunch half a mile from home, only to weaken In the run home. Burglar’s Jumping was good, and he was the most Impresslvo of the unplaced division.

Work at Te Rapa. There has been little work of interest at Te Rapa during the week, and yesterday morning, when the .\o. 3 grass was available for trainers who wished to send their charges along, there was little of interest to engage attention. Only In Isolated install-es were horses sent against the clock. Gay Seton and Tavern Song running home from the half-mile in 52Js. and shining Spear and Solomon following over a similar distance in 535. At a Fatso Price. Symcony won her first race for over 18 months when she led the Held home In the open sprint at Gisborne on Salurday. Although her success was overdue sho was nevertheless at a false price for she was very lightly weighted and the Hold was a very poolone. In addition she had just come back from a spoil and her type are usually at their lies! when fresh Symcony is such a brilliant marc that she must always be regarded as ,1 possibility over sprint courses on a turning* track. Dancing Lady In Work. Dancing I.arty is now in work at New Pyliiiouth in charge of L. George. Al present she is being exercised on the beaches hut will shortly commence regular training on the tracks. A seven-year- old mare by Spear Dance IroMi Lady Heverly, she commenced lacing as a three-year-old and the following season won two races, and another the next season. she w<m her lourlh rare last season at Stratford. 1 1 ringing her total in first, money I" f thus placing her out 0 f hacks 1 ill owing to the recent change in the hack limits she Is now again eligible to compete among the hacks.

SATURDAY’S SPORTS. TIMES EIGHT O’CLOCK EDITION The usual Eight o’clock Edition of the Waikato Times to-morrow evening will contain results of the match between the touring Sprinboks and Wellington, and also comment on the game and players. The edition will also contain results of the Rugby League game, Australia v. a New Zealand team, at Auckland, results of the opening day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting at Addington, of the Poverty Bay Hunt Club’s annual meeting at Gisborne, and of competition Rugby, Soccer and hockey games In the district. There will also appear progress results of the Waikato boxing championships, in addition to tho latest general news.

Heenzo (ilean’s Essence) safest amt most effective, 'liu, bronchitis, etc. (6) I'lower petals were a popular luxury at banquets in ancient Home.

A hostess remarks that her house was so full recently that she hart to make up a bed for a guest in a cupboard. H was quilt* all right though: the visitor had come from a modern flat, and was quite delighted at the spaciousness of his apartment.—The Humorist.