THE RACING WORLD

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 230, 27 September 1911, Page 7

THE RACING WORLD

(By WHALEBONE.)

FIXTURES. Oct. IS, 21.—Auckland Trotting Club Spring November 1, i—A.R.vJ. Spring. December 2—Takapuua .1.0. Spring. December 26, 29, Jan. 1, 2—A.R.C. Summed January 29, 31 —Taka.puna Summer. April C, S—A.R.C. Autumn. May 24 or 23—Takapuna Winter. June 1, a, o—A.K.C. Winter. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Eyesight.—Takanini .was a starter. Whareku-ra <was offered for sale at Sydney yesterday, and passed in sit 24 guineas. The Otahuhu Trotting Club made a profit of £2ll 10/3 on last year's 'Working. The Treasury fund benefited to the extent of £578 13/7 from -the race meetings held lust season by the OtJibu.hu Trotting Club. Mrs. Taylor, widow of the late "Tommy" Taylor, has taken over the Ilarp of Erin and stables. The Otahuhu Trotting Club's annual meeting takes place at Otahuhu this evening. Mr. J'. Chadwick left for Sydney on Monday by the Malieno to be present at the A.J.C. Spring Meeting. A number of Aucklamlers left for Sydney by flie iMaJieno on Monday, >to be present at 'the A.J.C. Spring .Meeting. The Australian Jockey Club's Spring Meeting opens on Saturday next, when .the Epsom Handicap and A.J.C. Derby ■will be decided. A 'Press Association cablegram from Sydney states ith.it Chaste has been scratched for the Kensington Handicap .and 'Malt Bin for .the Epsoin, Metropolitan, and Derby. Advices from Sydney state that, .Mr. Greenwood's two-year-olds have contracted influenza, and would not. <be seen out at the A.J.C. Spring Meeting. Yesterday morning at F.llerslie Commotion and Flautere were schooled over the big country, both getting round "without mishap.

F. Loomb has accepted the position of private trainer to Mr. De Latonr, and will take up his quarters at Ellerslle as soon ax he can find suitable accommodation.

Two of Mr. R. H. Dnder's horses, in La Reina and the Sonlt—Cnlrassetto fllly, have gone into John Rae's charge. The latter is now being handled.

The efforts of Goldsize at the Avondale meeting suggest that the sou of Gluten will -win his best races over courses shorter than these he competed in at the suburban fixture.

Nominations for the principal events at the A.R.C. ■Spring and Summer Meetings close with the secretary (Mr. .T. F. Hart land) on Friday next, the 20th inst.., at 0 p.m.

When the last mail left England F. Woot ton had ridden 103 winners, having a lead of 33 on his nearest opponent, who "was C. Trigg, while D. Maher was third on the list, with 07 rides.

The Auckland horsemen R. Dceley and .F. Conquest left for the South by the express on Monday evening to fulfil riding engagements at the Wanganui Jockey Club's Spring Meeting, which opens to-morrow.

The result of .the Eclectric Handicap at Otaki was not. wired .through to Auckland, but it transpires that the event iw.i.s won by Our Queen. with Makara second, and RongomnL third, the winner being an odds-on favourite.

After a lengthy spen, during which time he has put on a lor of condition, the Obligado gelding Ashby has been taken in hand again by F. McManemln. Ashby looks the picture of health, and, for the sake of his owner, it is hoped that the flying chestnut will stand another preparation.

The N.Z. Cup candidate Advocate Is stated to b t » suffering from a greasy heel, and has been having an easy time of It since he competed in the Avondale Cup. So far, no definite information is available as to whether he will compete in the southern race or not.

Considerable interest attached to the showing of General Laionr in the Avondale Guineas, but the son of Soult somewhat disappointed his supporters. Going along the back ho ran up to the leaders, but failed to sustain the effort, and eventually finished out of a place, and his showing •was anything but a pleasing one.

The two-year-old Prince Sonlt was galloped half-a-mile yesterday morning in the presence of Ills owner, the youngster having Admiral Soult as a companion. After the gallop, which, by the way, was a satisfactory one, considering the state of the track, it was decided not to take the colt South for his Hawke's Bay and other engagements, hut to keep him at home for the A.K.C. Spring Meeting.

The display given by Delegate in Ihc hurdle race'at Avondale on Saturday was one of the -worst yet registered by the son of Phoebus Apollo. Once or twice, he took hold of the bit, but just, when he was expected to come along and smother the. opposition, he dropped it again and lost his position. Had he been in the humour, he would probably have been returned the winner.

The spring meeting of the Avondale .lockey Club just concluded was probably the most successful in the history of the club The fields were good and the racing interesting while the totnlisator investments exceeded the most sanguine expectations, and on the second day no less a sum than £18,073 was passed through the machine, which is a record for a club outside a metropolitan body.

The Soult horse 'Master Theory was to have been schooled at Ellerslie yesterday morning, but as no companion was available the lesson was postponed. Master Theory, which goes quiet enough with a light, weight r.n cvirfentlv expected his lesson, for when Pinker mounted him ho immediately showed signs of waywardness, and Pinker had to forcibly illustrate that he was the boss, and dnring his teaching Master Theory fell heavily, injuring one of his knees, but Pinker escaped without injury.

When Regain fell in the Hurdles at Avondale on 'Saturday it looked as if his rider (,7. Pinker) could hardly help being struck by some of the horses following, but by something little short of a miracle he dodged them one after the other, find, beyond a bit of a shaking, was unhurt. How it happened Pinker doesn't actually know, but when he came back to the juckeye' room a brother rider removed a big lump of horsehair from his face, and Pinker is of the opinion that be must have been struck by a passing horse, although the blow was not felt at the time.

The annual meeting of the Otahuhu Trottine oiirb will be held this evening. The statement of receipts and expenditure for ■the year is as follows:— Expenditure: States £lB-10; advertising and printing, flOo 15/. rent, £lO2 10/; salaries, £2413 5/; -wages, *l7O 17/6- -Government tax, £578 13/7: general expenses, £242 0/7: delegates to Conference £°o; delegates to Minister and Parliamentary •Committee, £10; honorariwn to £3641' 16/1 Receipts: Nominations and acceptances, £706: members' subscriptions, xoq jo/, total isator, £IBOO 5/7; licenses, £lB5- Kates and stand, £363 8/6; privileges and 'cards, £375 12./; interest, £3. Total, £3641 16/1 The liabilities -are: Balance ■profit and 'loss, £1022 12A; 'bank balance, £132 0/4 Total, £2054 12/11. Assets: Office furniture, £lO 4/; fixed deposits National Bank £1200; Starting clock, £25; Auckland Trotting Club. £35: sundry debtors, £llO 10/; -part purchase of Papakura land, £645; cash in hand, £2S -13/11. Total, £2054 12/11. '"he 'F-roflt and L.oss Account shows: —Bad debts written off, £4l; improvements to course, £27 10/: balance to balance-sheet, £1922 12/7. Total, £lO9l 2/7. (Balance 191011, £1779 12/2: tela nee of -receipts smd ex.--, ©endittrre, £2ll 10/5.. fTotaL,. £s3Z__2/Z,, _j

The gelding Denbies was schooled over the small fences at Ellerslie yesterday, fencing in good style.

'The death is announced of the brood mare St. Margaretta. which died at Gleiiora Park after foaling to Marble Arch.

The Obligado gelding Vivace, which showed symptoms of lameness in his trainin:? essays, has been thrown out of work, and is to be given a spell.

The Soult mare Salute showed a glimpse at Avondale of her old form in the Plumpton Handicap on Saturday, and may get amougst the winners again at no distant date.

The list of wincing sires at the Avondale Meeting is headed by the defunct ■Soulthe representatives of which won five races, Monofomi had two winners, and Coronet, Obligado, Kegel, Powerful, Seaton D-Dlaval, Cardigan. Wairiki, St. Paul, and Titkapuna, one each.

Mr W. Ring's horses are always well supported, and it is interesting to note that Hohungatahi, Domino, and Taketuinu at the recent Avondale meeting carried no less than £3062 10/, the only one to make a return being Hohungatahi, which ran second in the Henderson Handicap.

Although Monorail was defeated on Hit l second day of the Avondale meeting, the son of Mouororm did not lose many friends through his defeat. The colt did not begin as well on the opening day, but finished up his task in great style, and it. was no disgrace to be beaten under the circumstances.

Mr 11. 11. McKenzie has the luck to have the dams of both the two-year-old winners at; Avondale, Daffodil and Delania being amongst the collection of brood mares at the Ascot Stud Farm. Both were cheap lots, Dclania being purchased for 50gs. and Daffodil for £2O. "it is better to be bom lucky than rich.''

The surprise or tne Avondale Guineas was the forward running of Kaween, which, after getting off badly, put in a great run, eventually finishing iu third position. With a bit of luck Kavveeu might have been closer to the winner, although uuder the n:ost favourable circumstances I don't thiuk sho would have won.

Mr T. 11. Lowry-s cnamplon Bobrikoft has been nominated for the principal events at the Napier Park Racing Club s Spring Meeting. Goldfinder is engaged iu the Park Slakes, and it' lie and Bounkoff meet, and anything like reasonable weights, Goidllnder's chance in tlie .New Zealand. Cup should be tested.

The cross-country horseman Joe O'Connell met with a .nasty accident last wee». lie was schooling the horse Scots fusilier, which fell, breaking O'Counell's collarbone and severely crushing one of his legs. Joe O'Connell is the youngest brother of the late Jack and Biiiy O'Connell, both of whom were killed while riding over lenees.

The Birkenhead gelding North Head went the way of all llesh on Sunday, succumbing to an attack of inflammation. North Head was being exercised at the Tamaki, and was shortly to join C. Coleman's stable. When purchased North Head cost 50t»gs., and as he failed to make his new owner any return for his outlay he must, have been on the debit side something approaching four figures.

Alter his victory on the opening day of the Avondale meeting, Regain was sent, out ,-i very warm favourite for the Hurdles on Saturday. The won of ltegei jumped the first three fences beautifully, but a faulty jump at the fourth brought hun to grief. It was too cany In the race to form a decided opinion as to the ultimate result, but Regain looked as if he was going to make a. one-horse race of it. when he came down.

A popular victory at Avondale was that of Monoline in the Nursery Handicap. Monoline, which is by Monoform—lJeiania, was bred by her owner, Mr AS". 1.. Thomson, and previous to the Avondale meeting was showing a lot of pace ou the. tracks, and her connections were confident she would run well forward in the Avondale Stakes. In tbat event she met with a lot of interfeieuce, and, meeting her rider (Mark Ryan) after the race, he told me that with anything like a decent run he was confldeut be would have taken a hand in the finish. Uoweye, it was not to be. but her victotr on tlay would be some compensation for m.r defeat ia the Stakes.

The Avondale Guineas further emphasised what a good little filly Ms* really is, for at no stage of the was t-he daughter of Soult asked to do 1 r best, and the fact that the distance was run in 1.42 4-5 (which is a record for the race) is proof positive that there was 110 loitering on the road. The track 'was certainly in good order, but ne\erthele.-s the performance, from a time point of view, was an exceptionally good one. Up to date Miss Winsome has started on six occasions, winning five and running second once, and if she goes ou all right it. is pretty safe to bet she Will further add to her owner s hanking account before the season closes. Miss Winsome was bred by her owner, Mr Donald McLeod. and is by the Soult from Winsn-me, a member of the wut known family that gave the turf Record Reign, St. Simon, and others.

Now that the season has started, it will not be out <>f Place to again jog the memories of authorities of the dissatisfaction existing amongst, owners, trainers, and others as to the length of time horses have ■x> be out of the paddock 'before the time of starting. At the recent Avondale Meeti," the old course was adopted ot having the horses out from between twenty minutes and half an hour, and it looks as if no improvement would be effected this season The question is one that should ■be grappled strongly by the metropolitan authorities, and some scheme devised to do away with the present pernicious system. One can hardly expect the suburban ~lubs to make the first move, but a leform Is badly needed, and surely some member of the metropolitan body is progressive enough to bring the matter forward and have the alteration made.

'Honours amongst trainers were very eveulv divided at the recent. Avondale Meeting, and no less than fifteen got. their names on the winning list, the ouly one to secure a double being N. Cunningham who turned out Lucille and Captain Soult. Others to score were. .1. George (Crown Pearl), A. S. iMcKinnon (Urekehu), I<\ Loomb (Monorail). C. Norgrove (Regain), 11. French (Sedition*. F. Stennlng (Jack Delaval). W. Sharp (Don Quex), A. Robertsou (Miss Winsome), F. McM.ajiemin (Monoline). W. G. Irwin (Master Wairiki). R. Winder (St. Amnns), A. Rhodes (To yvtuiraroa), W. Mobbnrley (Lady .Dot), and Mr Selby (Hunakalia). Among the jockeys P.. Dceley was the most successful, riding .lack Delaval, Lucille, Miss Winsome, and Monoline to victory- F D. Jones rode Monorail and -Sedition; A. Oliver. Crown Pearl and Captain Soult: and .1. Seeats (TJrukehu), ,T. Pinker (Regain). J. .Jones (Hunakalia), A. McFlvnn (Don Quex). J. Conquest (Master Wairiki), Coleman (To Wharoa). Mockley (St Amans), and 3. O'Shea (Lady Dot).

AVONDALE RACES. (To the Editor.) Sir—Being a lover of fairplay at the grand sport of horse-racing I would like to express my opinion (which I am sure is the opinion of many others) about the alleged cross at. the start of the I'lumpton llanrli cap We are all aware that the mile start is verv near the bend, and that in the past we have rarely seen a start from that post in which a considerable amount of unintentional bumping has not taken place, and ] cannot bring to mind any case in whitih £i boy has been fined or ordered to stand down for such. In Saturday's race no bumping took place, and as I was in a good position to see what happened I am positive that (Master Wairiki had a good two lengths start when his rider gradually (brought him in to the rails. This should have been apparent, to anyone, a*> no horse was bumped or interfered with. I noticed .that the Clerk of the Course was at the <itar±, an-d, as he is a very keen enthusiast at racing, it seems a pity that he was not asked ills opinion before the boy was punished. I also heard several traiuers remark that the punishment was very unjust. It seems very strange that, the stewards fihould take no action over the start of the Guineas, in which a considerable amount of bumping took piace with Interference to some of the horses, and then immediately lifter should take action over a start from •lie same place, and in winch there was no •lmxnjung or interference. Thanking you in .anticipation of your publishing these few remarks. —I ant, etc., EV)J2J?iLAY.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

(Ey Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The heavy weather which ushered in las' week and stopped training operations at lticcarton tor tome aays caused a littie trouble among owners and trainers. A notable case was that of Air Greenwood's trainer, Mason, who was to have gone to Vungauui on Friday with. Byrou and Gnome, but abandoned the trip as the rough weather has interfered with the preparation of the pair. Mason, however, will probably leave for Hastings during the week with Mr Greenwood's pair, which claim engagements at the coming meeting of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Cluu. It was unfortunate that Byron did not go to Wangauui, as his presence in the Guineas would have added interest to the contest, which promises to be a good one. However, lam doubtful if the son of Martian and Greek Maid can yet be at the top of his form, for it is not a great time since he canie in from a fairly lengthy spell. In the absence of Byron, Counterfeit will be the only Southern representative, but if she has retained the lorm she displayed in the autumn, the daughter of Treadmill should prove a doughty opponent. Cutts has given her a good preparation, and although her track work has not been of a sensational character, it has had the merit of being solid, and she should not be found wanting at the business end of the journey. The two-year-old colt by St. Ambrose — Ambush, which recently arrived from Sydney, has been placed under the care of M. llobbs to be prepared for future engagements. The colt, which is the property of Mr J. R. Reid, was being trained by the Sydney trainer F. McGrath previous to his departure, and his appearance suggests that lie lias done a fair share of work. in conformation the noil of St. Ambrose recalls Odessa at the same age, although he is better grown and rather more racy looking. Like many of St. Ambrose's stock, he appears to be rather highly strung. Apparently the promise shown by Ingoda when she was galloped with Mr Rutherford's two-year-olds last week has not been maintained, and she has been thrown out of work.

Mr J. B. Reid has purchased•the Stepniak—'Arinigera mare from Mr Rutherford, and will scad her at once to the Eldei;slie stud. It is now certain, as was feared some weeks ago, that Sir George Clifford's brilliant colt Antagonist will be missing from the fields for classic events in the spring and early summer. The son of Soult —Miss Annie has again gone amiss, and is to be blistered. Later in the season another effort will be made to get. him to the post. In view of the colt's flue pronffse as a two-year-old, it ifl to be hoped that lie will be able to carry silk before the season is over. Shillelagh lias been thrown out of training and sent home to his owner's place. This leaves J. T. McCrackeu with five horses under his care—Alexis, Ideality, and Ihe three two-year-olds Peppiuo, Art, and Sliona May—all of which appear to be going on satisfactorily.' The members of I'. MeGrath's team, Including Tannhauser, Tfcrax, and Foil, which ran at the Ashburton meeting, have been having an easy time since, but they sre again doing useful pacing. That, useful galloper, Colleen Mary, is looking very well just now, and is getting through her tasks in a pleasing manner. She is booked to journey to Duncdin next month to fulfil her engagements at the Buncci in Jockey Club's Spring Meeting, and, with the favourable treatment that has been shown towards her by the handicapper, she is sure to have a strong following. The Geraldine meeting, which will be held on Thursday and Friday, will claim the attention of the majority of the local trainers, as they havo their teams fairly well engaged there. Martine, Nightlight, and the Golden Knight mare Gold Coin, whose Cup prospects arc little better than those of the despised Nighl light, are the only New Zealand Cup candidates engaged. I understand that Martine will be a starter, and probably will be making her last appearance until November.

J. L. Ongley has placed Armamento under the care of T. W. Cotton, jun., to be prepared for future engagements. During last week the son of Lord Rosslyn was given a schooling task over the hurdles in company with Sapience, and the pair shaped fairlv well. Again yesterday they set out for a schooling task over the hurdles. At the first obstacle Armamento came to grief, but, fortunately, his rider CV. Coleman) escaped injurv. Upon Armamento being recaptured, J. Levie was given a moral, and this time Armamento negotiated the four flights safely, while his companion Sapience fenced satisfactorily. Miss Rosslyn is the latest burdis candidate locallv. The sister to Stone Ginger has been tried safely over the pony hurdles. Recent foalings have been as-follow: Se'ishell colt, 'to Downshire; Idasa, filly 'to Downshire; Anglo, colt 'to Charlemagne; Marlin tiilv to Charlemagne; Ambush, colt to Charlemagne; and Shepherdess, coK to Yarco. The colt produced by Shepherdess (dam of 'Boris) is Varco's first 'foal. Swimming Belt, which has not yet made a name for himself in Southland, is (reported to lie in nice condition, and his trainer believes that the Captain WeiMi—Chatelaine horse -will 'turn out useful this season.

RAND WICK TRAINING NOTES. •RECORD GALLOP BY LADY MEDALLIST. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) (Received 10.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, this clay. The semi-final gallops at Rajidwick this morning -were responsible for some fast work, Jacamar making his first serious effort this season, galloped a mile and a-quarter in 2.14 2-5, the final half-mile taking 5-lsec. Lady Medallist succeeded not only in scoring Cue rastest time of the morning, but beating all the season's mile records, running the distance with Wood up. and assisted by Debutante over the first half-mile, iwhieh took oO 2-5 sec., and finishing the balance alone in 1.43. Broadsword took 1.44 to run a mile, Malt King registering a similar time for the last mile of a mile and a-quarter. Full Sail's mile occupied 1.45. Vice-Admiral beat Crown Grant over a mile and a-quarter in 2.16. Los Angelos shaped in convincing style over the same distance, which he covered iu 2.14 2-5, the last six furlongs taking 1.20 2-5. Trafalgar. with Lady Lucy to assist, ran a mile and a-quarter m 2.20. Chaste galloped six furlongs in 1.19, while Midnight Sun ran a mile in 1.-17 2-5.