STABLE AND TRACK NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 145, 21 June 1934, Page 16

STABLE AND TRACK NOTES.

A PROMISING HACK. Rebel Chief was well supported for his engagement at Timaru last Saturday, but he failed to show up prominently. He apparently did not begin with the alacrity he showed in his two previous races, when he was in the van for the greater part of the way. Rebel Chief, who is by Robespierre from Verintia, a half-sister to Rapier, is stated to be one of the most promising young horses at Riccaiton, ancl he is expected to develop into a high-class performer. He is engaged at Ashburton on Saturday. ALLEGED INTERFERENCE. Brown Pearl, according to southern reports, was alleged to have met with interference during the running of the Southburn Handicap at Timaru last Saturday, and her trainer, P. T. Hogan, laid a complaint against C. Eastwood, rider of Gold Dress, for crossing and interfering with Brown Pearl after the field had gone two furlongs. The committee found that A. Leckie, the rider of Brown Pearl, had committed an error of judgment by trying to take up a position on the rails, where there was insufficient room.

DOIRAN RESUMES RACING. Doiran, after being off the scene for some time,, returned to racing at the South Canterbury meeting lasD week, running unplaced in the Southburn Hack Handicap. During his absence he was operated on for throat trouble, and though he had been galloping well at iticcartou prior to the meeting he apparently was not far enough advanced in condition to reproduce the good form he showed last winter and during the spring. After accounting for the Kennels Hack Handicap, seven furlongs, at the Christchurch Hunt meeting, he was second to Bay Tree in the Summer Handicap, one mile, at the Grand National meeting, and he later won over a mile and seven lurlongs in one day at Kurow. He is due to make his next appearance at Ashburton on Saturday. A DUAL WINNER. Imperial Spear showed greatly improved form at the South Canterbury meeting on Saturday, when he won a double. He was never far from the front in the Southburn Handicap, in which he met some smart hack sprinters, and he drew ,away in the straight to win decisively. With a rise of 71b he came out again later for the Temuka Handicap, to oppose some more useful hacks, over a mile and thirty-live yards. Once more he was in the picture all the way, and from the time the straight was reached he never looked in danger of defeat. He won even more easily than in his first race,, and it was an impressive effort. As lie was going on strongly it will be no surprise to see him winning later over a' mile and a quarter. After doing his early racing from the stable of F. D. Jones, for whom he showed some fair form, he was sold recently to a patron of J. S. Shaw. Apparently he needed time, as he looks now as if he would develop into a winner in better company than he has tackled so far. He is engaged at Ashburton on Saturday.

PROMISING JUMPER. . Verden was having his second start as a jumper when he won the Pukaki Hurdles at the South Canterbury meeting on Saturday, his previous appearance being on the same course last month. In the interval he had done a good deal more schooling and he gave a very creditable display on Saturday, while he stuck on in good style when challenged in the straight. On this form he should have no difficulty in winning more jumping races. Verden, who is the first of the progeny of Shambles to win over hurdles, is a half-brother to the speedy mare Charmeuse, their dam being Charmilla, who was a brilliant sprinter. Verden was raced over a lengthy period by R. Adamson, but he was acquired recently by Mr. H. A. Rhind, a member of the Canterbury Jockey Club's committee, whoso colours have not been seen for some time, though they were carried with suoeess in jumping races a few seasons ago by Pangolin. His latest venture is a member of the team of Mrs. J. Campbell, who has not taken Idlig to teach the novice his business as a hurdler. Verden is to race again at Afikburton. i

NOTHING AMISS. Although Adult was withdrawn from the hurdle race at South Canterbury, there is nothing amiss with him. E. J. Ellis had another member of his t team, Rasouli, in the field, and was equal to running second. Adult may be in action again at the Ashburton meeting on Saturday. A PROMISING DEBUT. Having his first start in a race, Epris, a four-year-old bay gelding, created a favourable impression in the Southburn Hack Handicap, six furlongs, at Waslidykc on Saturday. He was in the firing line all the way, and, fading out a little towards the end, finished seventh. Epris is by Shambles from Jeanerette, by Kilbroney from the Australian mare Iberia, by Grafton. WILL DO BETTER. After racing at the Great Northern meeting Catoma was eased up for a short time, but is now in regular work again. He freshened up nicely and is in the right condition to stand up to the work that his trainer is allotting him. Although Catoma failed to win a stake at Ellerslie, he is capable of doing much better than his showing there indicated and his turn is sure to come later on. HAVING ENFORCED SPELL. The Chief Ruler gelding Supreme Ruler has been laid aside since the Great Northern meeting with an injured hock as the result of a kick from another horse while at the post in the Fjtzroy Handicap. W. Kemp is unfortunate to lose the services of Supreme Ruler just as he was beginning to show improved form. The injury is likely to prevent the gelding from racing for some time to come. A HURDLE ASPIRANT. As the result of his recent failures in flat races, the Acre gelding United is to be given a trial over hurdles. With that object in view ho was schooled over the pony fences at Ellerslie recently, giving a creditable display, and he will be allotted further lessons as soon as conditions are suitable. Earlier in his career United shaped well .in similar tasks, and as he possesses plenty of speed lie should be capable of paying his way over hurdles when he has had the necessary experience. HAD BAD LUCK. Great Star has done very little racing this season, a mishap at Trentham in the spring having interfered seriously with his preparation. He gradually got over the trouble and he was produced in good order at Waslidyke last Saturday, to run second iu the Seadown Handicap. He was finishing on strongly, and he would have been much harder to beat but for some bad luck on the journey. He received a cut on one of his legs during the race, but it is stated not to be serious, and he will fulfil his engagement at Asliburton. DISPLAY WAS ENCOURAGING. Free Air was schooled over the steeplechase fences on the flat at headquarters a few mornings ago and gave an encouraging display for a beginner. She was inclined to jump a bit high at some of the fences, but more experience should remedy that defect. This mare is a reliable jumper over hurdles, and as she stays on well she should have good prospects in minor crosscountry events. Since joining H. Rama's stable Free Air has made marked improvement, and her owner may not have to wait long before being rewarded with a win.

CAN BE EXCUSED. Punchestown had his first start over country in the Pareora Steeplechase at Timaru on Saturday. He gave a good exhibition of jumping and lie was travelling well at the second last fence, when lie camo to grief. The mishap could be excused in a novice. He was close behind Barrington, who slipped and fell when trying to run off. Punchestown followed him and also came down. Having shown that he can negotiate the fences, Punchestown may not be long in winning a steeplechase. He is due to race again at Ashburton on Saturday. MASTER BRIERLY'S PROGRESS. Since resuming work after a brief spell Master Brierly has not been required'to do any strenuous tasks, his efforts being restricted to useful pace work. He looks very bright and healthy and is in great order to begin a solid preparation for his spring engagements. There is no doubt regarding this horse's galloping ability, and the fact that he is a proved stayer and weight-carrier will be worth remembering when he commences racing in the new season. Master Brierly is engaged in all the big handicaps at the Australian spring meetings, and if his owner decides to take the son of Musketoon across the water the trip may prove more profitable than on the previous occasion. OUT OF HACK CLASS. Cleaner worked her way out of hack class when she won the Prince Edward Handicap at Washdyke on Saturday. She | has now won six races of the total value of £527. She certainly can lay full claim to be considered hardy, for this was her thirty-fourth start since August 1. She has been placed in exactly half her outings this season, during whieli she has registered five wins, seven seconds and five thirds, earning £629. As a two-year-old Cleaner had two runs, both unplaced. Last season she had 16 races for one win, two seconds and a third, earning £81. The complete record of Cleaner is: 52 starts, 6 wins, 9 seconds, 6 thirds, and 31 times unplaced, while her stake winnings amount to £710. Cleaner was bred by the late Mr; W. G. Stead. She is by Lord Quex from Charlady. . DAUGHTER OF ERIE. Potere, the winner of the Hunters' Flat race at the Taranaki Hunt Club's point-to-point at New Plymouth on Saturday, is a three-year-old filly by Potoa from that good mare Erie. The first of Erie's foals, Static, by Hunting Song, brought 700gs at the yearling sales, but Potere was purchased very cheaply by her present owner. Though not big, she is compactly made, and certainly knows the way to gallop. She has recently been leased by Mr. A. 11. Standish, New Plymouth. Erie, who was by Nassau from Mountain Dream, was a fair performer on the flat, but it was as a 'chaser that she made her name. She was one of the most accomplished junipers seen in New Zealand for a long time and contested four events over the difficult Riccarton country in a fortnight without even making a vestige of an error. Unsoundness necessitated her retirement just when she looked certain to make a big name for herself.