RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 78, 2 April 1913, Page 9

RACING WORLD.

(By .TYSAJ^EBUJCn.) The Explosion mare Miss Explosion, which disappointed her connections at the 'A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, has been treated to a dose of physic and will be given an easy time of it for a month. The thrpp-year-old Prince Soult was badly kicked on the bock when at the post for the' A.R.C. St. George's Handicap, and has since been having an. easy time of it in consequence. The St. Clements gelding St. Wood is now being worked at Ellerslie, and yesterday moruing was schooled over' a round of the hurdles, fencing in good style. , One of the latest of the many recent additions to the ranks of jumpers is Scorch. The mare was given her first lesson over the obstacles at Ellcrslie yesterday morning, shaping well for a beg-inuer. Last year's Great Northern Steeplechase winner, Eantere, is back again on the tracks at Ellerslie, and looks well forward to enter on the severe task of preparation for the big jumping events ahead. J. Hannah left Wellington for Sydney last week with the Merriwee gelding Julian, which, it is understood, will be given a change to earn honours at the jumping game on the oilier side.

\Y. Sharp brought bncK a couple of new horses. Perln and Rhodantlie. when he returned from the country meetings, and the pair are now working at Ellorslie under his supervision.

According to the Wellington writer "Sir Bedirerp." Mr. D. Bnlck, M.P., lias decider! to temporarily retire from racinp, and the members of his t.euin are to hp offered at auction during the Manawatu Racing Club's Autiimn Mectlnp. Mr. Buifk's colours have been out of luck for some time.

It transpires that Los Angelos did not change bonds wben kno.'Uerl down at auction ins* week. \v. Clarke, whose name was givpa as the buyer of the son of San Francisco, was acting on liphaif of the Messrs. Stourt Bros., who still retain possession of the ccldins.

The Ohtigado filly Tripoli, which has been running at her owner's place for the past couple of months, has rpjoluprl F. McMancmin's active brignilf. The samp trainer has also put Spectrp into work nctiiu, after a short reft, •nbile another addition to his team is Lady Morris, a mare by Spalpeen.

Mr. Selby liougUt Atahacre to lCllerslie yesterday morning for - schooling exercise. The brother to Ilunakaha came to grief at the third hurdle, giving his rider, R. Pereival, a nasty fell. It was at first thought he was badly injured, hut after a short rest he was able to got in thp sadrtle agalu. and finished his task, Atnhaere jumping well. Perclval was lucky to get off with a shak-

Tue Lochness gelding Golborne has joined J. Williamson's stable, aud yesterday morning was given a turn over the schooling hurdles, in company with the gelding by Jet d'Bau in Jf. Cunningham's stable. Both horses fenced safely, but Oolborne was inclined to get up a bit too high at several of thc_ obstacles.

The good-looking liorsp, First Wairiki, which has been something of a disappointment on the flat, is to lie given a chance to earn distinction at tile jumping game, and was glveu his 2r*t lesson over the small femes at Klierajie on Saturday morning, jvhen he ShbptS satisfactorily' for a beginner.

The mare by Seatur. DelaTal—Monoquil, therefore half-sister to Soltauo, recently leased from fc:r owner. Mr. .1. McNicol, by W. <;. Irwin. is being haudlert by V. Weston, and appears to tuke kindly to her new duties. The daughter of Monqpuil is a racy looking mare, and should prove a worthy relative to her illustrious brother.

.7. M. Cameron did not have to wait long to get bark the purchase money of Sir Lethe, the gelding accounting for the second steeplechase nt Knndwick on Saturday, in ■which his solitary opponent, The Miser, fell. There is every probability that Sir Lethe will be taken across to Melbourne, where tbe bigger fence- should suit bim better.

The sensational horse of the last C..T.C. National Meeting. Th.c Native, which is now under J. 11. l'rosser's charge, is beinj; Echooled over the big conutry at Trontbam, Ebapin; attractively in his jumpinjr essays. It is nmlerstood that The Nutiro will make his Brut appearanre over the bis fences at ■Wanganni nest month, when he will contest the iin"nnii'i At present the eoe of Worry is carrying a lot of condition.

Mr. A. "Hill, caretaker of (lie Kllerslie racecourse, anil bis stuff sire making good progress with the work of forming the Dew entrances at headquarters. Most of the surface work Ims been completed, and a start has now hrpn made with the blasting ot tlie stone, of v.hich thero is a fair amount to shift. Ivverj- riTorf is being made to hare the T.ork completed in time for the Eshibltiou meeting.

It la wonderful how ntivs trnTels. An English exchange is responsible for tbe StatCJi-or.f that the /.m-1.-isnrl Racing Club intends making tl-o A .ii-fclnmj Cup a .-yWKovs event lit KxliihiUmi lliisr. Although it is understood n substantial intense in the stake will he u:n'lc so fur tiio authorities have not £iv?n any hint of their intentions in 1 tie matter, rine thins, however, can be takpu for prrnnted, and that is tbe state TV-ill l>e worthy of tlie occasion.

-Mr. r.. P. HorrlH ha? derided uot to send Toreador and Antipbone South for the Manawntn minting, and the pair will he allowed to drop out- of their engagements. Mr. Harris vrsn present at Kl'crslie yesterday moraine to sp? his horses work, and during Ms visit Virtue was schooled over the small hurdle?. Thp son of ?t. Ambrose showed a dlfinolhiation to face his task, trat onrp started performed sntisfactorll.T. liis fencing lielng much more even than In his previous displays.

A correspondent writes complaining of the Position of the peratrhins tinard at tlie end of the lavrn at Elierslie. which, be claims, blocks litf Tlrv.- of a larce uumher of tbose on tbc main stand, especially of the mile and quarter start and for alioat half a furlong In the etraigbt from the home turn. An examination of thp position fully bears ou t the contention of my correspondent, h Vt it Is a matter that could easily be rectified. With the rlolng away of the bookmaker, anil consequently the abolition of the double betting ou the courses, the urgent necessity of posting the sc.ratchlngs Is really done away with as far as the majority of the public is concerned. Still people require to lir kept up to date in racing mnttera, and the scratchings concern a lot of owners, but it would occasion no inconvenience were the board to be removed to Eome other convenient position, *ay, near the. totnllsator, and it is to be hoped -the committee will give the matter tlielr consideration.

A gelding by Gluten from Phyllis is the latest addition to J. Rae's stable.

The Auckland-owned horses Prince Soult, Tikitapu, and Merry. Roe still remain in the Hawke's Bay Stakes.

The Muskapeer gelding Needlework, which has been off the scene since the Hawke's Bay Steeplechase Meeting of 1910, appears amongst the-nominations for the hurdle events at the. Hawke's Bay Autumn Meeting.

For some time past it has been recognised that better means of access to the top of the grandstand at Ellerslie were urgently required, and it has now decided to • erect steps leading to the u>p, at Uie eastern cud, and the work, it Is understood, is to-be put in hand at once. The erection of the steps will be greatly appreciated, for in addition to providing an easy way up, it will also be a great convenience for those who desire to get down In a hurry, and will greatly minimise the dauger that would result in the case of fire.

•There was a Jot of schooling work at Ellerslie yesterday morning. Pyrmont, Leahora, and Siola were companions over a round, the two former finishing together several lengths in front of Siola. Pyrmonr hit several fences hard, but kept his feet. The other pair fenced well. Adherent and Miss Motion did a similar task. Both jumped iv good style till the last hurdle, at which the latter nearly fell, her rider making a good recovery. Kxcalibur was schooled over the small hurdles, jumping well. Waitara jumped the double and afterwards a couple of hurdles, without mistake.

The connections of Cadonia, the Sydney Cup winner, wore not at all enamoured of his chance when he sprinted, or, rather, tried to sprint at Victoria Park early that morning. For some unaccountable reason Cadouia, which, up to this particular morning, had never moved better or freer in his work, showed sijrus of lameness, and could not Ih> persuaded to gallop. Later on. howpvpi* he livened up again, and when doing his preliminary before the race moved in excellent style. His trainer, P. O'Rourke. formerly followed his calling at the "pony" courses, but when the Australian Jockey t'lub gave tlip "pony" trainers an opportunity of joining the "registered" division, O'Rourke threw in his lot with those racing under the. A.J.C. banner. Cadonia's win on Miirch 24 is the most important yet secured by a trainer leaving the "unregistered" runks.

The Musket blood was strongly in evidence in the podijn-ees of the .successful horses at Randwiek during the recent A.3.C.. Autumn Meeting. The quartet that took part in the A.J.C. Sires' Produce Stakes were bred in Xcw South >Vales, and in the pedigrees of the three placed youngsters the Musket strains are prominent. Radnor gets his Infusion through his dam Burietta, which is a daughter of Carbine's best. son. Wallace; Berragoon, which ran second, has the Musket blood on both sides of the house, for his sire, Multiform, is by Hotchkiss (son of Musket), aud his dam. Wigelinar, is by Bill of Portland (imp.) from Etraweenic. by Trenton (son of Musket). Andelosia. which filled third place, gets his Musket strain through tlic same source us Beragoon. from his granddam. Etraweeuie. Jolly Beggar, which captured the Doncaster Handicap, gets his Musket Wood through his dam, Lady Tronvlllo, by Trenton; "VVolawa, the winner or the St. Leger, gets liis strains through his siro, Wallace, aud on the distaff side through his granddain. The Heroine, a daughter of .Trenton; Barios, which ran second, gets hi 3 infusion through his daui. Diamonds, by Mnsketoon isoi! of Carbiner. by Carbine); while Noogilla, which annexed the Highweight Handicap.' gets hers through her sire. Machine Gun, a grandson of Musket, while her dam Maximize is by Havoc, a grandson of Musket. Cadonia, which- captured the Sydney Cup, ou the second day, gets his infusion through his great granddam Aurclia, a daughter of Musket; while Jacam-.tr. which finished third in the big race. Rets Ms Musket infusion through his dam Jacinth, a danghter of Martini Henry. Andelosia, which annexed the First Nursery Handicap, gets his strain through his granddaui Etraweenic, by Trenton; and N.S.W., which appropriated the Tocal Handicap, through Vigil, a danghter of Trenton. The foregoing gives a good illustration of the potency of the blood of the famous son of Toxophllite, who has left a lasting impression on the blood stock of Australia and , New Zealand. AVONDALE JOCKET CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. Nominations for all events at the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, which takes plffce on the lGtb and 10th inst., close with the secretary, Ux. H. H. Hayr, tomorrow (Thursday) evening, at nine o'clock. Horse owners would do well to note that the nominations close on Thursday instead of Friday as usual. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S AUTtMN MEETING. Acceptances for all events at the Auckland Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting, which is fixed for the 9th and 12th inst., close with the secretary, Mr. C. F. Mark, on Friday next, the -lth inst., at 0 p.m. EXIT ZIMMERMAN. Trivnte information received in Auckland gives ners of 'the death of the stallion Zimmerman. It appears that the son of Birkenbead was running in a paddock at his owner's place at Karamu, when he started playing with a piece of a willow tree, catching it In his mouth and tossing it in the air This went on for some time, till at last tbe piece of tree in descending struck the horse below the shoulder, inflicting a nasty wound, from which he bled to death. Zimmerman was a good performer ou the turf, and was easily the best horse sired by Birkenbead since he was imported to the Dominion. Included in his list of successes were the Auckland Cup, Great Northern Derby, A.R.C. Royal Stakes, Canterbury Derby, and C.J.C. Jubilee Cup, now known as tbe Stead Memorial Cup. A SERIOUS MATTER. For some time past the pick of the Dominion's blood stock, especially the wellbred mares, have been eagerly sought after by Australian buyers, and far-seeing sportsmen, without any desire to become pessimists can only see one ending, aud that a disastrous one, if smething is not done to prevent the exodus. Quite recently three first-class mares in Soultoria, Antoinette, aud Anna Caxlorna were shipped across the water, and now on top of this comes the news that the Waikauae Stud Farm have disposed of twenty-two of their mares on the other side. One by one the public studs are dying out, and even those that are left do not seem able to get anything near a payable price for tbe stock they breed, anil one big breeder, Mr. Geo. Currle, patronises the Sydney market in preference to that of the Dominion. As racing is carried on at present in New Zealand, there is very little opportunity for second-class horses, for wheroas in the old days these could be placed with advantage at the smaller meetings, the cutting out of a number of race days has compelled the bigger owners to patronise gatherings outside the metropolitan areas, with the result that the smaller man is gradually being squeezed out- Good yearlings, of course, there will always be a demand for, but although breeders natur-

ally aim at breeding" the very best, they cannot regulate these things exactly as they i desire, and there is always bound to be a percentage of moderates, even in the very best studs. Yeaffrs ago there was always a demand for this class of horse, for they suited the man of moderate means, for he could race them where he had not to light against the big man, and consequently was given a good chance to make bis racing expenditure balance. This is now- unfortunately done away with, and the outlook for racing In the Dominion at present is not as bright as could be wished, and it behoves the powers that be to give the question their serious consideration. One suggestion, and it is understood the Auckland Racing Club intend adopting it next season, is that buyers of Australian-bred yearlings be nllowed to nominate in the classical events up to June on the payment of a small extra fee, and this would certainly help somewhat, but something more than this is required, and it should not bo very difficult for those in authority to see what is wanted and endeavour to get the improvement made. MANAWATU RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) PAL»MERSTO-N- KOKTH, Tuesday. Acceptances for the CNlanawatu Racing Club's Autumn Meeting are as follow:— Karere llurdle Hace of 120sovs, one mile ■and three-quarters.—Cornelian 10.10, Leolanter 10.-1, Fllngot 10.3, Kauroa 10.0, Ngathnaru 0.13, lilya 9.4, Rendrock 0.3, Sum l'au 0.3, Tyrannic U. 2. Aetna. 9.0. Talkorere Welter Handicnp of IjOsots, one mile.—Ceylon 9.6, Kill S.KI, Brown .Trcut 5.12. rassddena S.i, Al-uake 8.3, Itoyal Simon 5.2, Montreal S."-\ Kilosteri S.O, Lock wood 8.0. Waitoto 8.0. Linton llark Welter Humlicnp of lOOsovs, one mile and a distance.— lyeonui 9.9, Uaugiknpua 5.9, rapamarania S.S, Achray S.S, Chainauade S.S, Uoyiil Pntron S.o, Charge 5.0, Mediterranean 7.12, Ueorge 7.12, Vaurangi 7.12. Aviator 7.12. Lousbiirn Handicap of IlOOsovs, one mile and a-lialf. — Bon Ton 5.12, L'oroiiifonn S.ti, *>lr yoio 5.5, Multiply 7.U. Obligaut 7.10, Imagination 7.0, Merrivonta 7.5, Kina 6.10, Brown Trout 6.7, Lord Renown (i.7, Lady Xolan 6.T. Woodbev Hack Handicap of lOQbovs, six iurlomgs.—Lady Louisa 5.2, /.I'.lea 5.2, Recipe S.I. Monologue 7.13, Bliifk Lurdn 7.12, The Ure-.it Mosul 7.10. The Diver 7.0, Sir Moutoß 7.7. Powder Vox 7.7, Kllnnald 7.5, G-azettc fi.i:S Portraitnro 6.10, Sepoy 6.0, General Mmlero 6.7, Innolnddo C.7, Rosalys 6.7, Conziskn 6.7, Sir Donald 6.7. Telegraph Handicap of 200bovs, six furlon^.—Blue Lake O.JU ITermla 5.5, Makara 5.1, Peroneal S.O. Sanguinary 7.13, Our Queen 7.5, Caher Davon 7.7. Glcniinnan 7.2, Lockwood 6.7. FIXAL PATSTENTa Manawntu Stakes, sis furlongs.—lmagination. Niglvtwatch. Autuniuus, Glenftnnan, Princess Moutoa, Zeus, Garance, Mouette, Bcrtradn, I'es. KincTs Favourite. Cotton Reel, Imraer. i'eronilla. Gladiole. Haskuyne, Day Fly. Salzburg. Ogicr, Rtoaldo, Bon Revp, Culprit, Tattcrloy, Jason. Fifrh Manawatu arcs - l'rodorp Stakes of 600KOVS. six furlongs.—-Xlghtwatch, Briar Patch, Haranrri. Princess Montoti, Zens, Garance, Moup'.tc, Bertrnda, Cotton Reel. Lmzner. Perouilia, Day Fly, Salzbug. Ogier, Rinaldo, Hoopoe, Tatterley, Jason. BLOODSTOCK SALES. (By Cable. —Press Association.—Copyright.) (Received 1, n.SO p.m.) SYsDNTiY, April 1. At the bloodstock sales to-day the brood mare Diffidence, with a. Flams colt foal, brought 000 guineas. The Engrlsh broud mare Apple Charlotte broocht-! - -"5 guineas, the English stalUoa Piedmont 700 guineas, the English colt Cryeippos 830 snineos, mid Rovlsno 'mo jrulne:is. Mr CurrJo boupJit the English brood mare Lysistrata for 210 guineas. Flavian was for 510 guineas, I and Beverage lor ."00 guineas. TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") CHRISTCIIUUOII, Tuesday. With the autumn meeting over, practically all of the trainers have abandoned the practice of going out early with their charges, and have now settled down to the winter custom of training alter breakfast. Other evidence of tiip near approach of winter is given by the putting lv order of the schooling fences. As the trainers of jumpers generally favour the erection of the double at the back of the schooling course, instead of opposite the grandstand, It is to toe hoped that the course committees -Hill authorise Uie -change. The Canterbury 3ockey Club was again very fortunate iv being favoured with line weather for their autumn meting, and, judging from, the attendances and the brisk speculation during the two days, the meeting must iiave proved a most successful one financially for the club. The racing on the wliole <was interesting, and the contests for the Champagne Stakes, Challenge Stakes, and Great Autumn Handicap were worth going a long way to see. Of the visiting stables represented at the meeting, Mr K. J. Watt's brilliant. If some•what unexpected, win with Ventura was the most important, after -which came thu hurdle victories of Bercola and Cardiff and Speelalform's wiu in , the Yaldliurst Welter Handicap; but, on the -whole, the visitors did not'fare tvoJI. Although the "Hlgiden" stable just narrowly missed winning a couple of good races, its luck was out, and It is surely time that fickle Dame Fortune smiled more kindly upon the Tvcarers of the buff and blue jacket. Of the four-teen flnt races decided at the meeting, the Choke-bore stable, with, live wins, and the Giad-sonie Lodge stable, -with three victories, claimed just over half of the number, so that they d-idi remarkably well, and thus made ample amends for disappointments experienced earlier in the season. I learn from G. Murray-,Aynslej- that his team, including Query, Stardancer, and W-nrstep, have finished their racing season. They nave liad their racing shoes taken off. and will be treated to a respite in the paddock. Iv the meantime, Murray-Ayos-ley ts breaking three yearlings, which will occupy his attention during the winter months. The breediug of the youngsters In question is as follows:—Filly by Martian--Nantes, filly by Martkin— DJsd-alh, and a co-It by Bonny Glen —Gipsy Mjild. With the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn Meeting following so closely upon the heels of our fixture, trainers did not have long to make their decision about the horses to take to Trentuam. but nil who anticipated going have now reached! the scene of battle. P. V. Mason "was the first of the local trainers to leave going on Frldny with Emperador, Zeus, Canute, and HiStoriettP. He was followed on Saturday by 'H. Cutts with Autrannus, GHenllnnan, Scottish Star, and HeaEherbrne: M. HflWis ■with Uowbray, Ogicr, Rinaldo, Bradamautp. and .Salzlrarg; and It. D. O'Donnell In charge of Bon Beve and Culprit. This will complete the number of loca'i horses to m:i!.e the journey.

Owing to his claiming no encasements, iNUghtwatch did not accompany the remainder of the Chokebore team to Wellington, but he will leave lor rnlmerston North on Thursday, iv company with Briar Patdi, t6 fulfil engagements at A-nwpunf It is not unlikely that W. C. -Clsrke, -who coutinnes to experience v long Tim of indifferent Inck, may also journey t» Awapuni dairlng the n-eeli -ivifcli Suibeain. and Gnome. The latter has jnst teen purchased by a client of Clarke's stable, and although the name has not been disclosed, it is understood, that the gentleman is closely associated irirli a large confectionery business In the city. The introduction of new owners into ractoj; is desirable, and, therefore, it is to be hoped that Gnome's new owner will experience more luck with the disappointing son of did Mr Acland. I believe that Gnome will be pnt over hnrdles almost immediately, and if he takes kindly to the business, he may turn out a successful hurdler, for ihe can gallop fast, and should easily get a journey over obstacles. Troou, which has been troubled with attacks of bleeding at the 3iead at late, has been thrown out of commission, and it is hoped that during a respite she nay throw off the weakness. • Thomson has been busily engaged bTeai-ing-in three yearlings, the breeding of which as an follows: —Colt by Martian— Brave Water, colt by Martian —Lady Lochiel, and filly by Finland—Prayer Wheel Both the colts are the property of Mr H. Friedlnnder, while the filly is Thomson's own property. Chorale, which distinguished limself by bolting off the course during the running of tbe Autumn Nnrserv Handicap on Tuesday, and was badly cut about through coming into contact with a wire fence, !s making a good recovery from the injuries he received. A Stratford, who was riding the err.-.tic sou of Stnaisholi and Cavatlm, and who fractured one of his ribs, is also making a good recovery. Brown Owl will not race again this season, as she- was lame after the Great Autumn Handicap. The two-year-old colt Whiz, In A. McAnlay's stal'le, had a very narrow escape from a serious accident recently. He became impaled on his paddock fence, and although the fence is an almost faultless one, he received. In addition to somo severe bruises and contusions, a deep iucised wound high up on tbe inner face of thr thish. WAIRARAPA NOTES. CFrom Onr Special Correspondent.) Mr T. lUggins. of Masterrou, has purchased the Keilding horso Top Note from Mt .7. Bruce. The price paid was Tfigns. Mr ill. Xoo, of Mastcrton, o-jmer of Sir Knox, has decided- to retire from the turf, and will dispose of his horses at the close of thp present Reason. Mr SI. l-rfivery's mare British Maldr "broke down badly in the Easter Handicap at the TnnJhrrciriknu ineptlng. and will probably not race again this season. While running in the Autumn Handicap at TauherenUcau, Ceylon hroke n blood vessel, and, consequently, the chestnut mare will not be soon agahi on the course for some time. Tlie chief stake winners, at the VTnlrnrapuv meeting wore: G. Foreman £2(10. Moiwkton nnd Addington £170. K. White £135, It. Cooper £.125, H. Whitney £120, C. F. Vallance £120. - Walrarnpa horses did weH at tie "Wanganui trots. Mr B. Wadham's Todd Bells won the Trrsldont's Handicap, iras second In the Cup, and won two oLhor races; Mr W. Riirrldzo's Brnce was seconi! In the Mni.li'ii imrt third in rhe OastlceKlT Handicap: >tr .T. Hercwk's John H. Ira? second In the Kirtwood Hiindicap and third In the Dash: while Mr .T. Caiiwallnder's Glenldol was third In the Kh-lcwood Handljfonnt Victoria Is being given a spell, and will probably Tiot be seen on the coarse again till the Wanganni meeting.