THE RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 160, 7 July 1909, Page 7

THE RACING WORLD.

EACING FIXTURES. July 8, .0 — Gisborne Kadng Club. July 17, 21, and 24 — Wellington B.C. Steeplechase July 29 — Nqrth Canterbury J.C. Sports Aug. 10, 12, and 14 — C.J.C. Grand National Sept. '1 and 3 — Marton J.C. Annual Racing at Gisborne to-morrow (Thursday; and Friday. The Saracen gelding Heathen was shipped to Sydney on Monday last. Word from Melbourne states that the pony Glenora reached the Victorian capital in splendid condition. If. So far no official intimation has been received by the Metropolitan authorities as to an appeal being lodged in the Tauriki case. Waipu was given a run at Moonee Valley, which took place a week before the V.R.C. Grand National meeting, but made a very poor showing. R. Hall left for Gisborne by the Talune yesterduy with Komata, which claims engagements at the Gisborne Racing Club's winter meeting. The gelding Inglis has been leased by a patron of W. Mobberle, and the son of Hotchkiss is now in work at Ellerslie under the charge of that trainer. A good word comes from the South in favour of Wlrrall, which it is stated will be ridden in his "Wellington and Christchurch engagements by W. Young. The horses Mozart, Toa Tere, and Walraka were shipped South by the Tarawera. on Saturday to fulfil their engagements at I LUe Gisborne Steeplechase Meeting. Ailter a apell of a couple of months, Elysian has resumed work again at Ellerslie. The son of Soult has filled out nicely, and the rest appears to have benefited him considerably. The winner of the Wellington Steeplechase or the Wellington Winter Hurdles will be called upon to carry a 141b penalty in the C.J.C. National Steeplechase or Hurdle Race. During his visit to Hawke's Bay, J. Twohill, the Thames trainer, purchased Commander, wnlch ran second in the Hawke's Bay Hurdles, the price paid, it is understood, being 15Ogs. Nominations for president, vice-president, and five eonimitteemen of the Auckland Racing Club close with the secretary of the Club (Mr. J. F. Hartland) on Saturday, the 10th ipst, at noon. C. Brown had a narrow escape from a nasty accident yesterday morning at Ellerslle. He was riding Bully in a gallop, when •the saddle slipped round, and he came off. Fortunately he escaped 'without injury. The Stepniak gelding Kremlin is to fulfil his engagements at the Wellington Racing Club's Winter Meeting, and W. Mobberley will leave with his charge about the end of the week. He will be ridden in his engagements by W. Wilson.

' The Cyrenian gelding Cyari badly overrei.ehed while working at Ellerslie last week, and had to be eased in his work in consequence. He will not make the journey to Wellington, and it is doubtful If he will be seen out at Christehurch.

The Rand, from which good things were expected on the flat, but which went amise while contesting the Wellington Cup, won by Moloch, has been taken up again at ter a lengthy spell. He was tried over the big country at Napier Park recently, and created a very favourable impression.

The fearful weather of late has greatly retarded training operations at Ellerslie, but all the horsee claiming engagements in the South, are well forward, and the spell will not have any serious effect. A lot of useful work was got through yesterday morning, but a heavy fog ma-dc it impossible to get any record of it.

The . St. Paul gelding King Paul is still racing on the other side, and at the laer Aspendaje Park Meeting accounted for the principal event of the day. King Paul, which still races in the nomination of J. Johnson, only had the feather weight of 6st lllbs in the saddle, but starting third favourite, won easily by a length and a-half.

Particulars of the mishap to Ataahua show that the son of Mahaki was being schooled in company with Indian Chief and another. The last-named ran down a fence and swerved on to Ataahua, which came a terrible cropper. It is pleasing to record that Ataahua is progressing favourably towards recovery, and there is every prospect of his racing again-

The Wellington Racing Club have received splendid acceptances for the various events on the opening day of their winter meeting, and with 22 engaged in the Winter Hurdles, a great race should result. With Capitol, Scotty. Le Beau. Bully, Irish, Kremlin, and Pukenui representing Auckland, it -will be extraordinary if a share of tie prize money does not find its way North.

After the first forfeits for th« Great Northern Guineas, fifty stiil remain in the event. A large number of Southerners still remain in. Sir George Clifford being represented by two, Mr T. H. Lowry four, Mr E. J. Watt three, and Mr W. E. Bidwel , two, these being the principal outside contributors: while practically all of last season's local two-year-olds still stand their pround.

In Germany the authorities are getting all they ran out of the Totallsator, and I with a view to increasing the receipts, Ibnve opened official offices in each town ) for the reception of commissions on race days. This means that German punters need never go near racecourses for the purpose of speculation, and la undoubtedly encouraging what cannot be regarded as .j other than the most sordid spirit of I gambling. I When eomething approaching quietude was restored after the Dei-lay, 'Wootton, the Australian trainer, was nsked what he thought of the demonstration; he replied, "It is this that makes you British the masters of the world—your loyalty." Joyner. the Amerionn trainer, cheered until he was almost purple in the face, and when 'at length he was able to epeak he declared I that neither he nor anyone else ever saw ] anything like it. • i The King's Derby win had the effect 'of putting a severe strain on the special [telegraphic department at Bucking-ham PaJjace, and upon the secretarial staff. Commencing soon after the race was won, and continuing almost without intermission through the following day, telegrams of congratulation hare been received from all sorts and conditions o£ peopie, and were acknowledged. Very many of the messages were from overseas, and there is scarcely an' important PiU't of the British Empire from which congratulatory messages did not come to hand. There was no particularly important aftermath on the Derby. Earl said Phaleron had to jump over the prostrate jockey, Martin (the rider of Sir Martin, which fell), while Herbert Jones remarked he did not really grasp he had won till he woke in the morning. After passing the post, so ! full ot running was Minora that he carried Jones into the paddock, and not hearing any cheering .Tones held the idea that he wns Just beaten. "When they told mc I ! hfld won," continued the jockey. "I was ! delighted beyond all measure, and never shall i forget the scene .on tae way back to the weighing-room." The result of the V.R.C. Grand National Hurdle Race, won by Fossil, came a 6 a bit of n surprise, for the sou of The Harvester wns not evnn mentioned in those parts. Fossil, which l< owiifd and trained by J. Scoble. was given a run at Moouee Valley, but his form was very poor, and an exchange, in commenting on his showing, stated he would need to improve a lot to have a chance in the big race. It is understood, however, that his party threw in for a good stake over the success of Foeeil. The New Zealand representative, Walpu, never appeared to have & winning chance, and ac this is the son of ToTpedo's second failure 3n the bis Fleaalngton event, it would look ac if 'he were Uaxdly up to national form.

Jt was. noticed, 'that the pockets of E. Marsh's "overcoat bulged considerably after •the Derby. Asked by a friend if he was carrying about a 'few' ''hottlesT" ihe King's trainer replied, ' k Ko, only a few telegrams." The "Royal" trainer received hundreds of telegraphic messages of congratulations on 'Alinor-u's success.

In noting the effort that will be put forward at the forthcoming annual meeting of the New Zealand Racing Conference, to introduce the "stipendiary" system of control, an Australian writer remarks:—"There have been some such peculiar happenings at race meetings in New Zealand that the feeling in favour of the appointment of stipendiaries has increased among country clubs; 'but as the metropolitan clubs are said to be still of opinion they can conduct their meetings in proper manner without any such assistance, the odds are against the proposal being carried. Despite the objection of the metropolitan clubs, stipendiary stewards would have a beneficial ■effect upon 'many of 'their meetings If half we read in New Zealand exchanges is cori rect."

Says "Templar" in the "Weekly Press": While the majority of racehorse-owners are methodical in their business transactions, there are some who are quite the reverse in their dealings with secretaries of racing clubs. One of them must have received something of a shock when he perused the list of nominations received for the Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National meetIng, for a couple of entries lorwarded by him were conspicuous by their absence. In a conversation I had with Mr Wanklyn I learnt that this particular owner, despite a timely hint, had sent along two entries, but no cash being enclosed, they were both refused. It is a pity more secretaries do not take up a like stand. As matters are at present, there are some owners continually nominating horses on credit, and if the weights do not suit they fail to send the fees along. This necessitates a good deal of trouble in collecting, for it is only when they start their representatives that the arrears can be forced out of them. Were all secretaries to make it a practice of stopping the credit of such men, they would be conferring a'distinct benefit on each other. In addition to the list of rising 2-year-olds, published last Saturday, has to be added the following:—i A. ROBERTSON. Filly, by Sonlt—Princess Alice; filly, by Gluten—Avalanche; filly, by Sonlt—Winsome. F. STENNING. Gelding, by Obligado—Peace; colt, by Gluten—Catchfly; fllly, toy Wairiki—Miss Drury. W. GALL. Colt, by fllly, by Soult—Golden Sands. TURF, TALK FROM THE SOUTH. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") CHJBISTCHUECH, Tuesday. The heavy rain that set in on Thursday last made the tracks at Ricearton almost unworkable, and most of the various teams have been restricted to walking exercise about the roads in the vicinity of the course. Royal Mill, a promising three-year-old son of Treadmill and Queen's Crown, has been reeommissioned by G. 3. Roden. Another pair to take up .track duties again ■are Prim and Lady Disdain in G. Aynsley's ! stable. ! There has been a little schooling work done during the past few days. Amongst those that juiaped the big fences were Deerslayer and Slaney; while the hurdle division comprised Stepenfeldt, Lapland, Orsino, Snip, Contender, Grosvenor, Ability, Pallada, Blytheboy, Southern Cross, Pacific, Stronghold, and Virtus. All are in forward condition, and their enforced spell will do 'little harm. Contender pulled up lame after a recent gallop, and his trainer will have a job to keep Gold Reef's aon going till the National Meeting. At Mr. J. B. Keid's Canowie stud Shepherdess, toy Fitzdonovan —lolauthe, has unfortunately slipped her foal to St. Ambrose. I It is expected that California will leave New Zealand for Sydney about the end of I the present month. Mundic has been purchased by Mr. H. Rooney, of Cnristchurch, and has been placed in H. Hickey's hands to train. The price paid for him was 500 guineas. Mundic is much fancied locally for the Winter Cup. I Heorthen and Gauton have been put into ' work again by H. Franks, and both look nice and fresh on it : It is reported that Mr. J. B. Reid will have his team trained privately at his stud 4arm Canowie in future. 1 Armamento, the winner of last year's Dunedin Cup. which was gelded some little time ago, has been schooled over hurdles, and for a beginner he shows promising form. M. Hobbs has now settled down in Riccarton, and J. A. McGuinness has removed his team, consisting of Little Fairy, Vologda, and Purik, by Stepniak out of Irene, to T. Price's stables at Epsom Lodge. Vologda, which has just been put Into ■work again after a few month's rest, is looking big and well. Crichton's forelegs have hopelessly given out, and bis racing days are definitely ended. An attempt to convert Astrakhan into a hurdle racer has been abandoned. Mr. L. C. Hazlett's colt Grafton Laddie is io work again after running loose for eighteen months. He is a strong fellow, and looks as if he ought to be aible to gallop when fit, though perhaps not exactly the sort to come early. Stormont. the winner of the Grand National Hurdle Race at Riccarton nearly a year ago, is doing satisfactory schooling work at Wingatui, under W. Jarvia' tuition. Mr. J. Franeur has resolved to send the horse to Wellington Meeting, though he does not fancy his prospects in the hurdle race there.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. THE GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS. After the declaration of the first forfeit tie following horses remain in THE GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, of 550 SOTS. One mile. li. W. Alison a Jjr C[ by Jiouii —Brown Kose £. W. Alison's Dr t iilegaoice, by Seaton Delavai—Auleiope J. .Melon's t< c, Uy jSoulc—Apparition J. Ixeiouii s l> V, uy SeaLyu Lielaval-^ Jennie. ijenni> V. i>. ua&uitii's b c, by Seaton Oelavai— tre W. E. iiidwell's bo Provocation, by Birkeuhead —dLepteidt \V. E. iiidwelis b s Expansion, by Birkenhead—immersion S. Bradley's b c First Wairiki, by Wairiki— Leo .Delava.l S, iiradley's br f Ripple, by Wairiki—Volee Trustees Mrs A. M. Coombe's be Elysian, by Soult-—Dreamland Trustees Airs A. M. Coombe's b f Tetrazzinl, by Soult—Miss Annie R. L. Cleland's b c Monsieur Soult, by 'Soult—Lady Emmeline F. W. Arnold's b g Excallbur, by Eton— Tournament F. Ross' br c Fleet Arrow, by Eton—Rapid F. Ross' br f Saluie, by Sou-it—Lady Musket Sir Geo. Clifford's b c Broadsword, by Claaranald—Safeguard Sir Geo. Clifford's eh c Sharpshooter, by • Claaranald—\Y eaihereye J. i. Craig's b f Bea Elf, by Beaton Pelaval —<St. Evelyn J. J. Craig's b f by Menschlkoff—St. Margaretta H. br f Raupare, by Kilcheran—* iioreze U. Galsford's b c Tawhaki, by Menschikoff —Armllln W. Cooper's br f by Kiicheran—Sombre liyaa aud De Grwui's br g Tuku Tuku, by liUclitian- £pun Goid J. E:lis' c, by Red Gauntlet—Spring Gun J. Ellis' c Optitneform, by Multiform—St. Onida D. H. Lewis' b -c Rangiora, by St. Hilda— lOrini H. R. Mackenzie's b c Royal Scotland, by Senton Delaviil—Lady Plester Mr Hlghden's br c Boanerges, by Pilgrim's Progress— rarera Mr Highdeii's b c Polymorphous, by Multiform—Rumour Mr Highden's eh f Celeano, by Pilgrim's Progress—Aello W. Sheehy's br f Pilgrim's March, by Pilgrim's Progress—Stepaway G. Baldwin's br f, by Kilcheran—.Pnrlty R. Millefct's be Hyperion, by ■Souiwrhea D. McLeod's b f Kakama, by Soult-—Win-. some ■D. Stewaxfs beSt Amans, by Soult—tiot"Hβ C. J. Parker* ter <! -Woxt WiUte»t *>y fiojjJW Simlnla

E. B. Price's b c Electraicoffi, by aienschU ■• kott^rßteetra- -— - J. it. aicTOoiiald's eh c Klna, by St. .Am. Tooman and McHugh's br g Admiral Soult, by Soult—Pansy ~~ J. Twoiill's i>~ s Impulsive, by Soult—St. Edith ■ Dawspn and "Waller's br f Fighting Fish by •Soult—Caller 'Ou E. i. Watt's br c Maori King, by Merrlwee —Indian Queen B. J. Watt's blk c Bally Shannon, by Merriwee—The Shannon E. J. Watt's Kiiindini, by Kileheran—llosqueterie T. H. Lowry's b c Multiple, by Multiform— Soulf Girl T. H. Lowry's blk f Glissade, by Soult— .Llssadurn T. H. Lowry's br c Merriwa, by Merriwee— Lady Helen T. H. Lowry's b t Ambala, by Stepnlak— Eanee iNuna ■G. P. Donnelly's eh c Golden Water by Gold Reef—la J. McLanghlhi'e eh g ■Moslejfcoff, by Meraschikoff— Kflrnorey