RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 200, 24 August 1928, Page 11

RACING NEWS.

STABLE AND TRACK NOTES.

(By WHALEBONE.)

FIXTURES. August 25—Hawke'a Bay Hunt Club. August 2»—Dannevirke Racing Club. August JJO-Dantievlrke Hunt Club. September I—Otago Bunt Club. September 1— Tarunakl Hunt Club. September s—Martou Jockey Club. September 13, 15— Wanganul J.C. September ID—Manawatu Hunt Club. September 22—Aaliburton County h i. September 22—Napier Park B.C. September 22, 24—Avondale J.C. September 27, 28—Geraldlne B.C. September 20— Pakuranga Bant Club. September 2D —Hawke'a Bay J.C. October 6—Kurow Jockey Club. Octobcr 6. B—Auckland Kaclng Club. October 11, 13—Dunedln Jockcy Club. October 13—Carterton Kaclng Club October 20, 22—Wellington B.C. October 20, 22—Gore B.C. The two-year-old half-lbrother to Red Fuchsia, by Hymcstra, will race as Magic Land.

Dave and Solanio have been turned out for a spell in the paddock. The first-named won six races last season and captured £1145 in stake-money.

Addlepate, formerly a stable mate of Kaiti and Royal Lineage, has been retired to the stud and will visit the English horse Cockpit, standing in Hawke's Bay.

Heroic's first foal has come to light at the Tarwyn Park Stud, Rylstone. The youngster is a chestnut filly out of <»ucst, a Woorak mare owned by Messrs. H. S. Thompson and P. C. Basche.

March 11., who figures among the nominations for the Stratford Handicap at the Taranaki Hunt meeting, is sn Australian importation, 'being by the American-bred sire October, from Tonas, and was foaled in 1921.

The appellation of Glasslough has been given to the two-year-old full-brother to Kory Mor. Like his brother, he was bred at Hastings by Mr. J., S. McLeod, who last January disposed of him to his present owner, Mr. J. Gatenby, of Havelock North.

Star Hanger, win iiroke down badly a few week/% ago at Trentham, has been destroyed. He was trained at Trentham by .1. W. Lowe, and was a good, useful galloper in heavy ground. His most notable success was in the Avondale Cup of 1925.

I t ughing Prince won the Eclipse Stakes at Wanganui last season and subsequently performed well. He is engaged in the Flying Handicap on the first day of the Wanganui spring meeting, and is nominated for the Eclipse Stakes on the second day.

Haeremai, who is topweight in both steeplechases at the Hunt meeting, ran fourth in the Egmont Steeplechase in May. He was brought to Ellerslie and, though he fenced well, he displayed very little pace. However, in these fields he may show up.

Radiate has been purchased by the Southern sportsman Mr. G. L. Rutherford. His form over country during the present jumping season has been very promising for a novice and he is a likely sort to develop into a useful 'chaser next season. Radiate, who is an aged gelding by Polydamon from Bleriot, will be trained by D. Campbell, at Riocarton.

Battle Colours is a likely New Zealand Cup candidate. He sticks on well, and being by Solferino from Satisfac* tion, by Bezonian—Sa'tisfaire by Birkenhead, he should be able to get a distance (says a southern writer). Last week's' racing will improve him for the spring meetings, and even if he misses the Cup he is one to be kept in mind for a good handicap.

Denier, by Bisogne, performed well during the 1926-27 season, winning a couple of events and being second on four other occasions out of a total of ten starts. Last season he ran second in the Stratford Handicap at the Taranaki Hunt meeting, but in his remaining five •tarts failed to get into the money. He has not raced since the Feilding spring meeting, but is engaged at Wanganni.

First Prince created a good impression by his forward running at the 6isborno meeting last month, when he finished second to Singleton in a sevenfurlong event. The following week he captured the Hunters' Bracelet at the Poverty Bay Hunt Club meeting, with 12.1 on his back. He is engaged in the fioutra Hunters' Flat Race at the Hawke's Bay Hunt meeting at the end of the week and should run well.

When Bisox defeated Nukumai by a narrow margin in the Parliamentary Handicap at Trentham last month, she did so with an advantage of 201b in her favour. In the Marton Handicap to be run on September 5, Nukumai has to concede Bisox 141b and he has a stiff task in front of him, as Bisox will possibly be better suited when racing under the lighter scale of weights that will be in vogue when the Marton meeting is held.

Commendation fras due in G. Jones' •table at Awapuni from Oringi last Tuesday. Th« reason for the delay in the commencement of hi» preparation is that an application was made to the Racing Conference for the transfer of H. Gray from his present employment to Mr. Gaiaford's stable, in order to look after and rido Commendation in his work («ays "The Dominion"). The executive of the conference finally decided the matter in Christchurch last week and refused to allow the ch..nge.

Salt Petrel, who is nominated for the Wanganui meeting, is a three-year-old by Sultash from Mother Carey. He is owned by Mr. E. E. Jolly, of Adelaide, and cost lOOOgns. as a yearling in Australia. Ho was sent over here in 1927, but so far has not raced yet. Salt Petrel is a most appropriately-named colt. Mr. Jolly also owns Jet Black, by Magpie from Daffodil Queen, who cost in Sydney, and Flying Binge, by Chief Ruler—Cushla, who was bought at the Trenthaui sales in .January, 1927, for 360 gns. Both have engagements at the samo fixture. Jet Black had one race last sen son—t he Plunket Nursery at the Wellington autumn meeting—but ran unplaced. Flying Binge had four starts last season without getting into th© Voney. Th» trio are trained by K. S. |i«gby *-■ *>nganui. ■

Baby Bun has been taken in hand again by the Ellerslie trainer J. R. George. She lost a lot of condition during her spell in the paddock and will require to be built up before starting serious work again.

War Officer is beginning to get into shape again and has been sprinted on several occasions during the last couple of weeks. The Warplane gelding was wintered well and should pick up some stake-money during the present season.

Maunga, who went amiss at Christchurch earlier in the month, has returned to Hastings, and is to have a lengthy spell. A half-brother by King Soult will fill his box at J. Griffiths' establishment.

Piet, who is evidently going to be tried out as a hurdler in the future, was given his first jumping lesson at Ellerslie yesterday morning. He was sent over two pony hurdles a couple of times and gave a promising exhibition for a beginner.

Town Teller and the Cynic filly, both inmates of A. Julian's stable, mustered up a good dash of pace in a half-mile sprint on the No. 2 grass track at Ellerslie yesterday morning. They are both improving in condition and will be seen out in hack events later on.

The Day Comet filly Eager Roee has improved in condition very much during the short time she has been in work this season.' She has thickened out quite a lot and is growing into a goodlooking sort. When properly seasoned she should be equal to winning among hack company.

The hunter Yum Yum, in W. Gall's stable, has 'been schooled over the steeplechase fences at headquarters during the last week and appears to be a very reliable jumper. She has improved in condition since coming to Ellerslie, but she has not so far been tried out as far as pace is concerned.

J. Lambess has given Hannibal a steady preparation for some time past, and the Catmint three-year-old has improved a lot and is showing a fair amount of pace in his track work. He will be raced at some of the early meetings and that will give a better idea of ilia galloping ability.

H. Hastedt is keeping Golden Krist moving along on the track at Ellerslie and the little bay gelding shaped pleadingly in a six-furlong gallop in company with Killute on the No. 2 grass track yesterday morning. He will be in good fettle by the time the Avondale meeting takes place.

Sir Archie is going along very nicely in his preparation at Ellerslie, doing most of his work on the sand track. He does not require a great deal of galloping and his present appearance suggests that he will be in fairly good condition by the time the Avondale meeting takes place. His form last season gives the impression that he is likely to do well over middle distances during the present term.

Although Potoanui has 'had little experience over the steeplechase fences at Ellerslie he shapes very encouragingly and jumps with plenty of dash. He has only been tried a few times, but judging by his displays he certainly appeals as one likely to make good as a crosscountry candidate. Potoanui, who has any amount of pace, will only need to clear the fences safely to show up in minor steeplechase events.

The two-year-olds, Norval Tea, Neil and Bennie, were associated .in a tlireefurlong sprint at headquarters yesterday morning and shaped well, considering the little experience they have had. Norval Tea, who was the quickest to get going, was soon in the lead, and after running the first furlong in 13 2-ss, she completed the journey in 395. Neil and Bennie, who ffiade up som» ground over the last furlong, were close up at the finish, and taken all round it was a useful effort.

Sir Russell and Avon Court were responsible for the best six-furlong gallop at headquarters yesterday morning. They ran the first three furlongs in 4tte, and the final three in 40 3-ss, registering 1.20 3-5 for the full distance. Avon Court got away about a length clear of Sir Russell, when they jumped off, but the three-year-old gelding was up with her before they had covered half the journey and was in front at the finish and appeared to be doing his work best. '*

Although it was regarded as almost certain that the English-bred Lorient 11. would change ownership last week (says a Sydney writer), the prospective sale has fallen through. The horse was under offer to two well-known medical practitioners, who intended to transfer him to G.' Price's stables, but now he will remain in J. T. Jamieson's care. Lorient 11. has not won a race since he left England for New Zealand, but his recent second to Roseeka at Moorfield, after losing ground early in the race, suggests that he will pay his way.

G. Young has definitely decided to retire as a jockey, and will start as a trainer as soon as he gets.suitable premises in Sydney (says a Sydney writer). Young's big winners in Australia included Gloaming in many racea, Pilliewinkie in the Australian Cup, A.J.C. Derby on Cupidon, Victoria Derby on Spearfelt, Epsom Handicap on Blackadder, Caulfield Cup on Purser, and Breeders' Plate on Nincompoop. In New Young was for several years associated with R. J. Mason's stable, and that in itself is a recommendation for any young man starting as a trainer.

Banks do not encourage their officials to actively participate in racing; indeed, some of them prohibit the attendance of their clerks at race meetings. Only after he has left the bank can a man with sporting proclivities make up for all the years of repression (remarks a Sydney writer). One who is doing so is Sir James Coates, of New Zealand, a partowner with Mr. Fred Earl, K.C., of the colt Perception, that won at Canterbury Park on Saturday. Sir James was formerly general manager of the National Bank of New Zealand. If Sir James Coates ever comes to Australia and attends a settling over an importaut meeting he will see a sight which will make him rub his banker's eyes. He will see thousands of pounds ;in loose heaps on the tables, with no wire screens to guard them, and passed from hand to hand with as much nonchalance :is though they were so many apples. It H, however, not in the least likely that Sir •Tames will recommend the adoption of the system to his old bank.