THE RAGING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 167, 13 July 1912, Page 10

THE RAGING WORLD.

(By WHALEBONE.)

RACING FIXTURES. July 17 and 20—Wellington R.C. Winter. August 13, 15, and 17—CJ.C. Grand National Meeting. ■The Auckland horseman J. Deerey wi_f •ride iHautere In 'his southern engagements. After a spell of about six mouths, the more Almeida has resumed work again at Ellerslie, under J. Williamson's guidance. In addition to Scorch, _*. Loom, brought back with him from Gisborne a rising three-year-old filly by King's Guest—Young Uira, which ha. just been handled. The veteran gelding Newtown, which has been doing service as a harness horse for some time, has made his reappearance on the tracks at Ellerslie. Several prosecutions for alleged betting in hotels at -Wellington are to come "before the Court on Monday next. The total number of totalisator permits used last season was 108: this season lis permits have been applied for. The stallion Highland Chief, and the rising three-year-olds Hierarchy and His Eminence, purchased at auction yesterday by Mr Jubb. have gone into Whittaker. charge at KUerslie. . The rising two-year-old colt Flying Feather, by Obligado— which was knocked down at auction yesterday at 70gs to Mr Brown, of Dargaville, has gone into T. Conway's stable. G. Price leaves for Sydney from Wellington next week with the Highden 'team for the Australian spring campaign. Bronze, _Vrmeng_Tde, and two youngsters by Charlemagne II are to make the trip. The C.J.C. Grand National Hurdles' candidate Bully is getting through useful work at nilerslie. un'd on Thursday moraine, assisted at intervals by I.averna ami Monotone, ran a strong once round finishing , well. In the Auckland district last season there -were 1H registered racing clubs that did not hold race meetings, viz.. Coromandel, Ilukerenui. Huntly. Hamilton Polo. Kawlila. M-tragataut-ri, Minamata, Northern Wairoa. Ohaupo, Papakura (defunct), Pakuranga Hunt. __umarunui, Waipa, Waihi and Wa-lmana. The various provident funds of the Auckland Racine Club are in a healthy position. The Distressed Jockeys' .Fund is tn credit £_;_?. 17'». the Trainers and Jockeys' Disabled Fund £301 2/7. the Trainers' Provident Fund £255 1!)/-. and the Jockeys' Provident Fund £648 12/11, making a credit total balance of £1.14 12/2. "i- ,lumber of fboroughbreils were disposed of by. auction at Messrs. A. Bnckland and icons' yards yesterday, the prices realised being as follows:—Stallion Highland Chief, by St. Hippo— S ns. Mr. Jobb: Hierarchy, by Tournament, 25g_s Mr. Jobb; His Eminence, by Hlerareh— Merry Soult, Xigns. Mr. Jobb: colt Flying Feather, by Obligado— 70g_s, M_ Brown; brood mare Rambling Rose, l'Sgns, Mr. Fry: trotter Moorish Chief, Signs, Mr. Fry. ■ 11 is interesliug to note that the various racing clubs, in and around Auckland are hopeful of having the days' racing curtailed last season restored. The dates applied for the different meeting. are:— Auckland Racing Club: Spring meeting, November 2. 6. 1). or 6 and -: summer meeting. December 2(1 and 30, January 1 and 2; autumn meeting, March __. 24, 25. or 22 and 24; winter meeting. May 31, June _ and ... Av___a4e Jockey Club: S-priug meeting, September 21, 25, 28, or 25 and 28; autumn meeting. April 16 an. 10. Takapuna Jockey Club: .Spring meeting, November 27, 30; summer meeting, January 20, February 1 and „ or January 20 and February 1; winter meeting, May 21 and 24. A well-known horseowner voices a com plaint concerning the conditions governing the hack events run at the various meet_ngs around Auckland outside ■Ellerslie. These, he points' out. debar a horse that has won a stake of 50sovs and In some cases 25sovs from competing, which he contends is unfair. Rule XI. states that races In which any horse Is debarred from entry by reason of his winnings having exceeded a specified amount are hack races, and the word "hack" used in the title of any race shall be deemed to indicate that it is a hack race. There is a vagueness about the rule, and the different clubs get over the matter by giving a local name to the event and leaving out the word "hack," ■which, it is contended, allows the inclusion of certain conditions. It is, of course, debatable as to whether such is .the case, and although I understand a ruling has been given on the matter by the chairman of the Racing Conference, still It would be better if the wording of the rule made It more explicit. In any case hack conditions are stringent enough, and it Is a pity the Auckland clubs don't place events ou their programmes under such conditions. Many years ago it was supposed to be most damaging to the' preparation of a racehorse to allow him. to eat grass. Since that time some highly strung thoroughbreds have been got into best racing condition by being allowed to pick on the grass for a couple of hours & day. Long, long ago, If a stable hoy allowed a horse to trot in slow work he was censored by the trainer, as it was at that time an accepted theory that trotting exercise spoiled a galloper's stride. Now trotting work Is recognised as being one of 'the most musclemaking forms of exercise that a horse can be indulge- In. The "sweater" has only been knocked clean ont during the past few years. In the old-time it was an every morning sight for a visitor to see horsehooded heavily and rugged back to behind the saddle, working on the tracks at a sound half-pace. Then when these horses came back to the sheds they had a thick lather of sweat where the heavy clothing had covered their hides; and the scraping operation was busily carried out. The annual meeting or the Racing Conference will be held at the Wellington Town Hall at 10.30 a_n. next Thursday, July 18. The various clubs will be represented as follow:—Messrs. H. T. Gorrie and E. A. Price (Auckland R.C.), Messrs. B. W. Alison and W. H. Herries, M.P. (Auckland country clubs), Sir G. Cliff and Mr. C. G. Dalgety (Canterbury J.C.), Messrs. E. E. Guinness and T. E. Upton fC__t_r_ury country clnbs), Mr. H. D. Vavasour (Canterbury CC. north of Hurunul), Sir G. McLean and Mr. P. Miller (Dnnedin J.C.). Messrs. ,T. Latham and G. M. Proctor (Otago country dubs), Hon. J. D. Ormond .and Mr. G. Hunter (Hawke's Bay J.C.), Messrs. J. Armstrong and John McVay (Hawke's Bay country clubs). Messrs. B. A. Campbell" and H. il. Speed (Wanganui J.C.). Meats. E. Goodbehere and 3. H. Perrett (Wanganui country clubs), Messrs. J. W. Abbott and W. H. S. Moorhouse (Wellington R.C.), Messrs. W E. Bldwill and O. C. Cooper (Wellington country clubs), Hon. O. Samnel (Taranaki .T.C.) Messrs. A. W. Budge and R. H. Nokin (Taranakl country clubs), Mr. M. Hannan (Grey-mouth J.C.), Messrs. J. Colvin. M.P., and S. _.. P. Free (Greymouth country clubs). Mr. Henrys did not wait for-the dde date to declare his adjustments for the CJ.C. National events, and they were published a day before time. Mr. Henrys has adopted a high scale in both races, and his handicaps appear to have been given a lot of attention. Te Aral (12.7), which heads the list, is in the paddock, and Is not likely to run, so that Continuance (12.3) is the first to be considered. The son of Sabretache must he given a great chance, for he Is well up to the weight. Antarctic (12.2) has been weighted up to his best form, as has Ilantere (11.9). No chance has been taken with Black Northern (11.3) or Sir Lethe (11.2), while the connections of Paritutn ' •would prob-bly be surprised at the son of Castor receiving 11.2. It is interesting to note Mr. Pollock's treatment of the above horses at Wellington as compared with Mr. Henrys'. Mr. Pollock starts Continuance on a 41 b II .liter scale, and makes him concede Antarctic 31b. Hautere lOlbs, Sir Lethe 131b.. Black Northern lGlbs, and Parltntu 1-Ihs. Mr. Henrys makes Antarctic 'lih. Hanrnre .lbs. Black Northern 14!bs. sir Lethe 151bs, and Paritutn lolbs. Ofcaitiau (11.2) has been nicely handled, and may he the best of the Auckland horses, although Armagh (10.S) is coming on cicely. Tthe race is full of possibilities, and a lot of ; li-ht-wei-hts cannot b_ -Titter ont Tn I til" hurdio race Paisnno (11.111. The Rover j'0.013). Koran (1013). John (30.31. and j Bully 10.13) catch th» eye. but. as in the .teeplenliase. the handicap is a good one, land both should attract large acceptances.

The A.J.C. has granted a license to the New Zealand light-weight horseman C. Emmet-son, and he was riding at Warwick Farm on Saturday last. J. Sceats has been engaged to ride Julian in the Parliamentary Handicap. The Auckland horseman has been very successful on the son of _lerrlwee, which he has ridden to victory on five successive occasions. The Auckland horses Taiaha, Master Theory, La Relna and Tui Cakobau are reported to have reached T_e_t___n safely from Gisborne. The programme of the Auckland Racing Chi. for 'the coming season has not yet been passed by the full committee, and it Is understood nothing definite will be deelded upon until near the end of the month. The balance-sheet of the New Zealand Ractag Conference -bows that the Accident Pond 'has ___,_._ on fixed deposit or in the bank. •The dates applied for by the Wellington Racing Club for their Spring Meeting. October 26 and 28, have been objected to by the Canterbury Jockey Club. During the past season no fewer than 2014 horses were registered under the New Zealand Racing Conference Accident Fund. The total amount paid in claims during the same time was £1804 7/4, while £176 still remains in abeyance. Word from the south states that the gelding lApnin 'has broken down badly, and may never race again. Appln gave prom I Re of .being useful over 'the big fences, and his loss at this time of the year Is bad luck for the owner. Mr J. Mnlr's pair of rising three-year-olds, the colt Lubricator, by Soult —Foliv, and the Ally Spinster, by Soult—Waltarua, have been handled, and are now located at Mr Mnlr's place, Greenlane. The Australian Jockey Club has decided to appoint another stipendiary steward, making three for the Sydney Metropolitan area, and to enlarge their powers by giving them full control over the racing at Kaudwlck. Mr R. Duder has been laid up with ptomaine poisoning, nnd although lie is about again. Is not sufficiently recovered to t make the trip to Wellington to see his ■ horses competing at Trentham next week. The old New Zealand gelding Hautapu _„rrte_ second favourite in the Australasian Steeplechase at Will lain, town, Melbourne, on June 29, but fell nt .he first fence. Last season trainers contributed £419 and jockeys £381 to the Accident Fund of 'the New Zealand Racing Conference, while emergency riders' fees totalled £113 4/9. The South Canterbury Jockey Club's delegate to the New Zealand Racing Conference was Instructed to vote for stipendiary stewards, provided no charge was made where no services were rendered by the stipendiary stewards 'themselves. J. Williamson shipped 'HaTOtere and Armagh south by rail on Thursday morning, leaving himself by the Main Trunk express the same evening. The pair were to have been taken off at Palmerston 'Nontih for a rest, before being taken to Trentham. The mare Scorch, which recently joined F. Loom.', stable, has never carried a pair of shoes until reaching Auckland, when owing to the hard loads It was found necessary to shoe her. A statement Is going the rounds of the southern Press that J. Willamson has disposed of Okalhau to a -G-lsborae owner, bnt the Ellerslie trainer informs mc tint, this is incorrect, and the son of Salvadan still remains in his ownership. ~ The CJ.C. 'National Steeplechase and Hurdle Race penalties are fairly stringent, a SOsnvs race carrying a penalty of 51b. lOOsovs 711>. of 200sovs collective 101b, and -OOsov- 141b. These penalties will want a lot of considering when giving the Wellington Winter Meeting attention. A special meeting of the Pakuranga Hunt Clnb is to be held at the Auckland .Trotting Club's rooms on Friday next, the 19th inst., at 2.-0 p.m., to consider the notices of motion given: fl) That the Club hold a d-rag once a month, and (2) To receive the report of the subcommittee appointed to view suitable properties for kennels. Sir Frisco has contested the Parliamentary Handicap at Trentham on four occasions, and would have taken part In next week's race only for his owner missing the acceptance. He won tbe race two years In succession. He also finished third to Bollln and Merrle Zealand, and was unplaced behind Electrakoff last year. The Wellington .Racing Club's Winter Meeting opens at Trentham on Wednesday next, and will be concluded on the following -aturday, the gathering closing the 1911-12 season. Auckland stables are better represented at the fixture this season than they have ever been, and It will be surprising If some of the stake money Is not brought North. According to an English exchange, exMaorllander L. H. Hewitt gave a marked demonstration of his skill In riding and managing fractious racers at Lingfield Park (England) recently. Only a couple could be found to contest the Wray Two-Tear-Old Selling Plate (five fnrlongs) out of an entry of fifteen. The race, however, furnished a mile sensation, as at one time 4 and 5 to 1 was offered against Shepherd's Bush, but eventually bookmakers accepted a shade of Odds on _s_a colt. Prior to the start Shepherd's Bush (L. Hewitt) broke tbe taper* nnd then when the barrier went up she tried to bolt to the opposite rails, losing many lengths. She, however, got on terms •with TJsaa colt at the distance, and amidst considerable excitement won by three-parts of a length. The winner was sold to Sir Abe Bailey for 4105n5. The draw for the Waterloo Cup, to be run under the auspices of the Great Northern Coursing Club, on July 24, 25, and 27, takes place at Tomllnson's Hotel. Parnell, at 8.30 p.m. next Wednesday. Tbe following is a list of the nominators:—J. Edgar (3), Morrow Bros. (2). C. 3. Lakev (2), T. Lobb (2). J. J. Taylor (2). E. Healev (21, J. Smith 12), Carter Bros. (2). Mrs. I. Smith (2). W. H. Bailey (21, S. Fletcher. W. Morton. A. Goddard. J. MeGrath. W. Nlcholls. H. Kirk, H. .Tackson. C. Scott. J. Carruthers, J. Parry. .T. Coulson. A. Paton, C. George, J. Jenkinson (Eltham). W. L. Smith. E. Warhaft. F. Burn-lde, G. Chapman. V). Johnson. ArmStrong and Brown, P. F_rqu_ar, Hooton and Harwood. J. Armstrong, J. Conmbes. A. lies. Dwan Bros.. J. Spencer. W. .7. Coombes, ,T. Malone, W. Sewell, and G.N.C.C. one each. Tbe disqualification of the New Zealand horseman H. Cairns c.me at an unfortunate time for that rider. According to the "Post." Culms had just mrevkragly won on the flat and over hurdler on Merry Monarch (a stable mate of Wlngarnra's). and In eons-nnencß of the trials put up. the latter had been supported heavily when he was at a long price. Another New "-enlander in _. N. McGregor rode him In both races he won. Calms was rmturally very pleased when the Moans got the wireless message giving the result of the race. .T. N. McGregor will have the mount on Tinapngee to-day. which will run in the same interest as Concave, last year's winner. He has been heavily backed in doubles with the winner of the Hurdles, " and was one of the fancied candidates for Saturday's race. Cairns reports that R. Cameron, M. T. MeGrath. and other New Zealanders over there are holding their The Hon. ,T. D. Ormon_*s recent purchase, King 'Mark, was sired by Marco, the sons of which at the stud in England command good fees. His dam. Galeta. Is by Ladas (winner of the Two Thousand. Derby. Newmarket Stakes, etc,), from Galanthls. by Galopin (winner of the Derby), sire of St. Simon and Donovan (winner of the 'Derby and St. Lege.), from Gertrude, by (winner of the Goodwood Cup), from Queen Bertha (winner of the Oaks), dam of Spirtaway and Wheel of Fortune (winners of the Oaks and One Thousand Guineas). The latter was unbeaten as a two-year-old. aDd was only defeated once— the Great Yorkshire Stakesas a three-year-old. She produced Busybody (winner of the One Thousand Guineas and Oaks). Queen Bertha was by Kingston, sire of Caractacns (winner of the Derby), from a daughter of Surplice (winner of the Derby and St. le.erl. From the above it will he s»en that the latest purchase for the Dominion is -ton My l>re-i on both sides, and mated •with the Birkenhead mares at Kai-amu, should make a" name for himself M. _ aire.

TURF NOTES FROM THE SOUTH. (By- Telegraph.— special to "Star.") CHRIST-CHURCH, Friday. The satisfaction of the Riecarton trainers at the Improvement in the tracks consequent on the cessation of the rain, was shortlived. Rain set in again on Wednesday, and there has been no let up since then. It has been pouring all day to-day, and there Is no sign of it stopping yet. As a matter of fact, reports tram all parts of the country suggest floods. This is unfortunate for the trainers, as the tracks were just getting fit for fast work. There "will now be more delay, and the outlook for those wishing to wind - their horses' np for engagements at the Grand National Meeting is far from bright. The weights for the Great Northern Steeplechase, Great Northern Hurdle Race, and W'nter Cup have made their appearance, but they have not excited much discussion. The reason for this, of course, is that the form has been pretty well disclosed, and there are no surprises about the weights. Reports from Riecarton are to the effect that accommodation for horses is in very keen demand,. which points to the meeting being a great success. There is likely to be trouble before the Dates Committee of the Racing Conference next week over the dates for the Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting. The Wellington Club has chosen October 26 and October 28, the latter day being Labour Day, a holiday, which the club has engaged for the last two seasons. The Canterbury Jockey Clnb intends to object to the Wellington dates, as the CJX*. New Zealand Cup Meeting opens on the Saturday following the Trentham meeting. The Southland trainer, P. T. Hogan, in charge of Lngcon, Vulgar Boy, and Gngdala, has arrived at Riecarton, where be will complete the preparation of his three charges for their engagements at the Grand National Meeting. Countermine, White Cockade, Master Paul, and Sea King, the Riecarton horses which are engaged at the Winter Meeting of the Wellington Racing Club next week, are expected to leave for the North on Saturday. Sea King, which has shaped fairly well In some of his recent schooling displays at Riecarton lately, was given a turn over the big hurdles on Tuesday, when he shape, badly, and It Is doubtful If he will be further persevered with In tbe jumping department. The jockey W. Better, who has been In the Christchurch Hospital for three weeks suffering from Injuries received through a fall at Riecarton. remains in an unconscious state, his condition being unchanged. The two-year-old Glen Owl. by Glenapn, which won a trace at the North Otago J.C. meeting In May, Is the only South Island horse engaged In the Trial Plate to be decided at the Wellington R.C. Winter Meeting next week. WAIRARAPA NOTES. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Very little work is being done on the tracks at Opakl just now. There are fewer horses In training there than has been the case for some years. R. Knox has Sir Knox and other horses In band in view of the Wellington meeting. The Tauherenlkau trainer, Harry Fletcher, will take Toney to the Wellington gathering. Leapuki and 'Hilarian, from Nat Williams' stable at Clarevllle, will also compete at Trentham. J. Gravestiock is keeping Nedra and Sir Lethe at solid work in view of forthcoming engagements. Sir Lethe has lately shown very much improved form, and Is much favoured for the big events at Trentham nod Klccarton. Two freaxs ago Sir Lethe ran third In the Grand National Steeplechase. He is now undoubtedly one of the best jumpers in New Zealand. Elevated, hy Elevation—S-irafish, who showed by his running at the last Tawherenikau 'Meet_n;t that he possessed some pace, was opera-ted on this week. He is owned by a Featherston resident, and Is to he trained at Trentham by J. Cress, formerly of Mastercon. The hunter Miss __>bs. a seven-year-old ma-re by Chief Commander, has been placed In J. Grave-tack's hands at Clarevllle. She Is a good jumper, with a fair amount of pace. n_-_rian ricked his fetlock somewhat badly a few days ago. N. Williams has had him under special treatment, and the San Fran gelding Is now able to take walking exercise. The old training track at the Hurt Park racecourse has 'been finally -closed, and the last of the trainer, to leave, C. Prrtcbard, has now taken up his quarters at Trenitham. Bally Shannon did not run up to track form at Gisborne. The Merriwee gelding Is to be put to the jumping came. 'He has shown very good form in his trials, and __ould tern out a very servlcea_le hurdler. Mr. C. T. Vallance is spelHug his hurdler Hill Lass. G. Nertch ___ taken British Maid and a you-gseter (Swratura) in band. Both' are •to be got ready for the early spring -meetings.