STABLE AND TRACK NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 75, 30 March 1933, Page 14

STABLE AND TRACK NOTES.

WINNING IN TASMANIA. A former New Zealand horse, Countermarch, won a six furlongs race at Elwick (Hobart) on March 11, his third win on the course. He was second favourite and finished full of running. Countermarch's record since he went to Tasmania from Riccarton is three wins in five starts. He was ridden by H. Coutts, who was also successful during the afternoon on Star God, by Martian from Star Lady. MAY COME GOOD. Repudiation, the winner of the Novice Stakes at Oamaru on Saturday, is a three-year-old sister to Caterpillar, by Paper Money from Tortrix, by Martian from Tortulla. She gave evidence of usefulness when she ran third in a similar event at the Dunedin meeting last month, and she may develop into a good performer. Her connections deserve all the good fortune that comes with this filly, who looked far from promising material when first she was taken in hand. ENGAGED AT WHANGAREI. Of late Karangapai has not been required to do any actual fast galloping; still, he is doing a sound preparation and looks in first-rate racing condition. He is entered for both sprint events at Whangarei, and if he reproduces the form he displayed at Pukekohe more stake-money should come bis way. The son-of Peach Brandy has abundance of speed, though he does not always run Jip to it .in public, but if caught in a galloping mood at Whangarei he will keep the opposition busy.

A HURDLE CANDIDATE. Since racing at the Ohinemuri meeting Zane Grey has gone on the right way and is getting through a solid preparation at Ellerslie in view of his engagements at the Whangarei meeting. Although beaten in each of his recent hurdle contests, Zane Grey has always been in the picture most of the way and his turn may come at the northern fixture next month. He is a safe jumper and has never been better conditioned than at present, two factors thai will assist him materially in future hurdle events. A LUCKY MISTAKE. Luck frequently plays a big part in the purchase ofyearlings (writes the "Sporting Globe"). Harry Telford had a slice of it in his acquisition of Break Up, winner of the Gibson Carmichael Stakes at Flemington on March 8. Having more than the required number of horses in hie stable last autumn, Telford did not intend to make any yearling purchases in Sydney. However, he had a catalogue before him on the morning of the sales and was attracted by a colt by Dignity from Crispie, which, on the dam's side, traced back to the famous Cruciform. Stout blood this, and it was too tempting to let pass: Telford at once got. into communication with his agents, requesting that they purchase the Crispie colt up to 150 guineas. As it happened, the colt was just about to come under the hammer. In some way a misunderstanding occurred between the agents and the stud groom, with the result that a colt by Dignity from Lido Lady was purchased on' Telford's behalf for 120 guineas. The Crispie colt was sold to Mr. D. Kelly for 60 guineas. Telford had no option but to stand to the bargain. He endeavoured to resell the colt for his purchase price and expenses, but was not successful. Then the thought struck him that it must be Fate's decree that ho should have luck with the yearling, and he determined to keep him. Telford has had no cause for regret, for Break Up is a highly promising colt.

HAS RACED CONSISTENTLY. Fairweather ecored a popular win in the Stewards' Handicap at Oamaru on Saturday. Hβ was in front all the way and never looked in serious danger of being overhauled. This was his third success this season, but on several other occasions he was narrowly defeated, after showing good form. He is a speedy customer, best at six furlongs, though he can run out seven when at his best. WORTH REMEMBERING. Fleeting Glance was the only double winner at the Oamaru meeting last week. She had not scored previously for Mrs. A. B. Talbot, who purchased the Day Comet filly early last month. Though she won on hard ground on Thursday, Fleeting Glance will be seen to even greater advantage when the tracks become softer. Each of her races last week was run at a mile and she may go well over a similar distance at Waimate, but she will be worth keeping in mind later on for longer journeys. TO RACE AT STRATFORD. Although King Win failed to get in the money at the Ohinerauri meeting, he has evidently trained on satisfactorily since then, for he has been paid up for in two hack events at the Stratford meeting, which takes place next Saturday. This hack was responsible for a good performance when he won the Huntly Handicap at Te Rapa earlier in the month, and, | judged on that form, his prospects at the end of the week appear bright. King Win has a brilliant, turn of speed, and as he is now well seasoned he should soon make a return to the winning list. A USEFUL TEAM. Though botli Glowlight and Merry Way have each won three races this season and have prospects of adding to their records in the near future, there is every reason to expect them to do even better with a little more age on them. In addition to this pair J. O'Neill will have in his charge next season the rising three-year-old Bold Bid, who has built up into a finelooking horse during his spell, and the rising two-year-old colt General Quex, of whom big things are hoped. This quartet looks like being a decidedly useful one and should be capable of doing- good service for their owner, Mrs. W. D. Graham. ' HAS GOOD PROSPECTS. On several occasions this season Jalldy Karo has put up sound performances over a mile, but in each of his contests over ten furlongs he has failed to get in the money.. However, his fourth in the Ohinemuri Cup was a good effort, for he was close up behind the placed horses at the finish and appeared to be staying on better than usual. This horse claims an engagement in the Mclnnes Memorial Handicap to be run over a mile and a quarter at the Whangarei meeting next month. If started his prospect« cannot be overlooked, for he is now at the top of his form and has previously shown to advantage on the course.

FAST PASSAGE TO SPELL. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Fast Passage, who resumed worka few weeks ago after a spell, with a view to running in the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps, has been eased up. One of her legs showed signs of weakness, and, with no sign of the tracks becoming soft, it was feared she might break down if persevered with. She will be spelled for ; a few months, and then may be tried again for spring engagements. With the Winter Cup, New Zealand Cup, and Auckland Cup to her credit she has been one of the season's star performers.