Turf Notes

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 102, 4 May 1929, Page 23

Turf Notes

Next Week. , The Egrnont Meeting will be held <ai Thursday and Saturday of next week, and the Franklin Meeting on Saturday. Nominations for the Otaki Meeting close C--J Friday nest at 8 p.m. Handicaps Tor Wanganui are due on Monday, and acceptances close on Friday. Ring Boy in the Limelight. Tue ex-lrentnam-tramea King Boy rau two lair iniras at i.'ic Dig nu'eung at Kauilwick at ±,aster time jLasen uacK to Victoria, Jie was well bacteu in a wener at Aspendale, • but could do no better than nnisli tmrd agaiu. Subsequently the stipendiary stewards opened an inquiry into the running oi King iioy. Alter uearin" the evidence or the owner- trainer, J. Uruskett, and the rider, G. TrusKett, it was i decided to adjourn deliberations. Later the stewards decided that King Boy had been genuinely backed, and that his connections had not been guilty of any wrongdoing. They, however, censured King Boys rider, G. Truskett, tor having ridden a very bad race. Describing the race a Melbourne writer penned the following:— Kirrkie and Malinche were the leaders out of the straight from King Boy and Sir Righteous, which met with interference. Kirrkie had a slight lead over Malinche racing along the back with Straight Shot, Ring Boy, and Sir Righteous handy. As they came round the home turn, G. Truskett left the rails on King Boy, and came round the leaders, the gelding losing ground by going wide. Malinche forged ahead entering the straight, and beat KirrKie home by more than a length. King Boy was two lengths away, with Penknife fourth. Defiance. In the_ Australian Stales the leading metropolitan club exercises more or less the governing powers of the Kacing Conference in New Zealand, although not to such a complete degree. Apparently the Australian Jockey (Jlub is going to have some trouble with a minor club in its State to judge by the following: Whether committeeraen of the Cessnock Jockey Club should hold office with any "A.R.C." ' or unregistered club is frequently debated. At the annual meetiug of the Cessnock Jockey Club, it was mentioned that the A.J.C. had written to Mr. D. Gordon, treasurer, suggesting that as he held the position of stipendiary steward to the Bellliird Racing Club, he should resign from the Cessnock Jockey Club. The meeting endorsed the sub-committee's report that Mr. Gordon be advised to ignore the request of the A.J.C. A Successful Centre. ■ Takanini has become a very popular training centre, being just on the outskirts of Auckland, and it is interesting to note just how successful horses trained in that district have been during recent years, says the "Star." F. Davis was quar"fcered. ofc Tska-Dini, gucl won trie Avon* dale and iiitchelson Cups with Highland, and other races with Queen March and Lucius (approximately £4000). Of course, he was then training on the first track, which is now owned by J. T. Jamieson. The latter trained on the same ground for a short period, but when the present track, alongside his property, was put down, he did not use his own track any more, and prepares his charges on the new Takanini track. In addition, E. Pope took up his residence, and won with Currajong and Lunette, while J. Jones and S. Hodge have also annexed stakes since they have been training at Takanini. The last-named is only a recent arrival at Takanini, while C. Morse has taken up his residence there. In the 1924-25 season horses trained at Takaniui won £5545, and in the following season £7249. In 1926-27 they accounted for £7530, and last season won £13,145. So far this season they have annexed £6060. This makes a total of £39,820. To this has to be added winnings iv Australia (including Prince Humphrey's Derby), which approximately amounts to £8500. The total winnings since training started at Takanini, therefore, including the amount won by ]?. Davis, is about £52,329. which is a great record. Excluding Prince Humphrey, Le Choucas is the best winner, accounting for over £4000, while In the Shade has won about £3800. Eden Hall annexed stakes to the extent of £3280, while High Finance (£2805), Spoony (£2700), and Tea Bell (£2575) were next best. In all thirtyeight horses contributed to the total mentioned.

Earning His Salary. Jlr. H. A. Wolfe, who became quite tvell known to- followers of racing even in New Zealand, when he wrote under the name of "Cardigan" in the Sydney "Eeferee," and later in. the "Australasian," was a visitor to the recent big meeting in Sydney. He is now chairman of the stipendiary stewards in Queensland. He missed the first two days of the Sydnej' Meeting, as he had to officiate at the Q.T.C. Meeting at Eagle Farm, but on All Aged Stakes day he was busy greeting old friends at Eandwick. The Q.T.C. stipendiary stewards have found plenty to do since they took over the duty of supervising Brisbane racing a little more than six months ago. Up till the time of liis visit to Sydney Mr. Wolfe and his confreres tiad dealt with twenty-two jockeys and several owners and trainers, but evidently there is still much to be done, because at a more recent meeting at Albion Park they held nine inquiries during the afternoon. The stewards ore certainly earning their money.

Developments in Broadcasting Argument. Adelaide racegoers witnessed some unusual occurrences at Cheltenham a fortnight ago. The committee of the club decided recently to prohibit broadcasting from any of the enclosures, but SCL intimated that it would describe races in face of any opposition. A road which runs alongside the course was chosen as the site by the company from which its representative should broadcast. Just bei'ore. the first race was run spectators were amazed to see huge sheets o£ canvas being raised on the inside of the course, close to where the broadcaster was supposed to operate. However, the company had apparently been fully aware of what was contemplated, and moved its apparatus a few houses further up the road, and had an uninterrupted view of all events. The main noist above the judge's box was not used until the last two races, as it faced in the direction from which the races were being broadcast. This action greatly inconvenienced patrons in all enclosures. A Racing Amnesty. At last week's meeting of the committee of the V.R.C. consideration was given to a proposal to declare an amnesty in favour of owners, jockeys, and trainers and horses automatically disqualified through taking part in what are known as unregistered race meetings. After discussion it was agreed that all disqualifications incurred solely through having taken part in meetings not held tinder V.R.C. rules of racing in Victoria prior to G p.m. on Saturday, 4th May, 1929, be removed at that time from all persons and horses.

Odds and Ends. Comical's weight in the Great Northern Hurdle Eace is 10.11, not 10.12, as published. Valuation's two defeats at To Rapa were costly to his backers. The Valkyrian gelding did not run up to the form he displayed at Trentham, where he won with the greatest of case among the hack sprinters. He has been nominated for J Haw era and AVanganui, and he may make amends at one of these places. For some months Prince Lv has been racing on the flat, and has performed quite creditably at the country meetings. He shaped particularly well in his first start over hurdles last year, and only for meeting with a mishap might have been successful. It is anticipated he will return to hurdling shortly, and may be worth keeping in mind for the approaching winter meetings. Sleepy Sol was schooled at Ellerslie the other morning, and gave a good display. He is only beginning his education as a jumper, and he shows considerable aptitude. Tinokoa usually displays his best form when tbj? tw.^ks are heavy. Ha looked cirig'ntei than for some time at Te liapa, and may win a stake or tivo during the j winter. Paitonu was a little unlucky when he finished fourth in the Te Eapa Handicap. He performed well when the tracks were soft last winter, and probably he will do likewise this year. Glendowie has been out doing a little hunting, and is expected to be well forward by the time the Auckland Winter Meeting arrives. It will be remembered Glendowie won three races last June—the Hunters' Hurdles, Great Northern Steeplechase, and Winter Steeplechase. He is hkely to do well again this year.