RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20344, 17 September 1931, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES. *«,. teaser J 7. ltf~W»nf»mii J.C. Ketitewber l®—A»hburton County R.U Matcffiber -4, 20—Ger»ldina B.C. tM-ptenbe!* 20, 28—Avondftla J.C. I'lrtdber 3—Xapier Park B.C. Oclcber a—Kurow J.C. OfioWr U, s—-Auckland K»G. ("Wlrtf 7—Marttm J.C. October W, 10—OUki Maori IU). Orteber 10—I>un#dm J C. 4tobtr 3 7—South Canterbury J.C. Ocwbrr n, 10—Dargaville K C. October 24, £6—Wellington li.C, €lcwber S4, "o—o op) K-C. Ottobtr -6—Waverley K.C. October 26—Wailtato Hunt. October 26—Waipawa K.C. fVtobcr 26—North Canterbury B.C. October 2®. 31—Poverty Bay lurf Club. October 31—Banks Peninsula 11.0. C'icber 81—Carterton H O. TROTTING FIXTURES. September 19—Aabborlon County B.C. {♦*« gcyt«mbe« > *34, 20—Qeraldine B.C. (two event! each day). October 3—lCethteo I.C. October 3—Kurow J.C. (two events). October 10—New Brighton l.u. OcMber J7 —South Canterbury J.O. (turo Keteasber'lO. 12, 15—New Zealand Metro;.»,!:taa T.C. TURF GOSSIP. )lASunder. Acceptances for the Gcraldinc Mectjßg trill close on Monday. Jtucing at Aahburton. The Ashburton County Eacing Club lias received excellent acceptances for Saturday'» Meeting, and some of the best-performed horses at present in figure on the programme. Interest will be added to the racing by the presence of several New Zealand Cup candidates in two of the events, these comprising Gay Crest, Town Major, Straight Course, Banelagh, Martian Chief, Moval Love, Dulen, Taragena, Minerva!, and Kiri. For the conveniencn of visitors from Christchurch and intermediate stations, a special pasj train will leave the City at IO.So a.®., and will leave on the return joursty at 5.20 p.m., arriving in Christclmrcli •t- 7Ji p.ti-. Recovering. A- K. Ellis returned to his homo from liMpital over the week-end, and although •till receiving treatment is able to be sgaiu. A few weeks will elapse, kowerer, before he will be well cnoi|gli te resume his calling. Tmextoo. Another visit to Kiecarton with P&ja* too >8 contemplated, lie is being exerciMd again, and will be got to race at the Canterbury Jockey Cfab a Oprisir Meeting in November, When he iwted Kiecarton, nearly a year ago, «,« won the Bpring Plate and ran soc•>d to Cylinder in the New Zealand Perby.- ' - StonmtlM »t Wanganui. A twyiear-old parade iviil h.i; held at tbe Wanganui. Meeting to-day, and the nxtmeß and breeding of those ent«f»d *lll be of interest:—Posy (Chief jlnlff—Kosellate), Hulanut (Chief Ruler Sfateh Alone ,(Marcha}o)ig ,—Cathay), C'anefield (Aero —Sngarbag), Wasteland (Acre—Piffle), Prinee Pom--111 (Pombal—Veil), Eajah (Lord Quex —Ayah), La Moderue (Lord Que*— IdMfy Ball), Inflation (Paper Money— Fleeting), Santoft (Acre—Pleasure), Broken Rulo (Chief Euler-—Bent), Teaxait (Tea Tray—Zany), Gold Trail {Chief Ruler—Pure Gold), Bivola (Diac<iucßOd — Avola), Midipctte (Liinoiid—. Motley), Gcnesta TThespian—Damam), Merry Way (Arawio— Merry Jest), lllow Light (Bilvaradd— Limelight), Perse (Paper Money —Dame Winkie), (Lord Quex —Iceball) and Flyimg Squad (Cockpit—Ere^-hon). A CttuuDidoft aorwnw. - J. E. Pike, who won on Phar Lap on Bepii>Rtber 9th, celebrated his 39th birth4ay on the pr«vi«u» day. He was horn a* Newcastle in J892, It was_ there that Piie began hif cawsr as » HU only 13 yearß did and weighed four dose. Ills first employer was E, Con*oye, who trained horses for PW6 s 'Miftlf., For about 18 months ho was ■with Connors, and then went to Sydney where iw> was attached to J, W, Noud p for three months. Later liks became apprenticed to W. Kelso, It ni not long after that he bow) to viahe » name fo*< Wnwelf. Hit fi"fc viototy for that trainer waß on "-Victoria Ctma, at Maitland In July, 1000, In 3fM Pik« wu taken to England by JColso. While thero he had J7 mounts for two win*, and three minor plaeei, It would Ih> intereating to know how many winner* Pike ha« riddan in hi« ear«erIb lattar yearn increasing weight has limited W« opportunities, but he has a place aa one of the most ftttlstie and clever horaemcn ever seep in Australia. amogbue HI ma Best. iMMt year when Steve Donoghue broke his leg, it was expected that his riding days were over. |lowever, he is riding as well as ever in England, and n sporting writer eaid last month*-"-*'9t«va In riding at the top of his form awl when he is in that mood he sets i atandard whieh none can excel. Tha brilliance ef his effort and skilful judgment were contributory factors in his achievement «f a 'double event' flt the concluding' stage of the Leicester Meeting. He won the Appleby Plate for Sir Vietor Bassoon on Eve, and the Leicestershire Oaks for the Stockbridge »iabte on Meg Merrileos." forfait# for Clawic Sace^. Believing that the rule that obliged owners in New Zealand to make final forfeit for ejassic races on general tfUtry day, in some eases more than- a, month before the date of running, was m anomaly and not. in the spirit of thf English classics, from which the

Now Zealand races were derived, Mr 11. P. P. Blundell. suggested at the annual meeting of members of the Wellington Racing Club on Monday) says the "Post," that the stewards should earnestly consider whothor a change might not lie made in the club's own classics providing for two or more forfeits, the final payment to bo in a few days or a week before the race was run. If the club adopted such a rule lie believed that other clubs would follow the example. In reply, Af.r J. G. Duncan, the retiring president, pointed out that the general conditions of classic races in JSug* land were wholly different from what they were here. Originally, ho said, tho rule adopted in New Zealand was somewhat similar to what it was in England, but it had been changed so as not to weigh so oppressively on owners, particularly by advancing the entry date, from early in the season to a date in June. After entry no further liability was incurred till the general entry day for the Meeting at which the raee was run, that is to say, an owner was able to keep his horse in a race for £1 usually till within a month of the Meeting. These terms, he considered, were infinitely better than they were in England, Mr Duncan added, that with the falling off of revenue most of the classic races would have to be cut down to a few hundred pounds, and he thought that the timo was not opportuno for requiring clubs to make a change that would probably result in still further loss of revenue. The discussion was allowed to drop. TROTTING NOTES.

Reminders. Nominations for tho Methven Trotting Club's Annual Meeting closo today at 8 p.m. Nominations for the New Zcalaud Trotting Cup closo on Soptember 24th, Nominations for tho Now Brighton Trotting Club's October Meeting close on Soptember 24th at 12 Acceptances for the two trotting events on tho first day of the Geraldino Racing Club's programmo close on Monday. A Correction. In the handicaps for the Ora,ri Trot, on the Geraldino Racing Club's programme, Fleet Arrow should be on scratch, not 12 yards. Good Fields. - Tho two trotting events to bo decided at Ashburton on Saturday have drawn good fields, and the presence of Wracliler in the Rakaia Handicap adds interest to the race, as the New Zealand Cup candidate will be making his first appearance for the season. f Newcomers, . Essay, Harvesti Earl, and Notable are three pacers engaged at Ashburton who have not yet faced tho starter. Essay is a six-year-old mare by Author Dillon from Lady Willirtgs, and is trained by B. Grice at Tinwald; Harvest Earl is a six-year«old gplding by Sonoma Harvester from Erleen, the dam of Groat Earl, and has been in the charge of D, Bennett at Addingtop; whilo Notable is aiifagftd gelding by Brent Locanda from Wee Franzie, owned and trained by M, C. McTiguo, of Methven, Notable ranks as a brother to Glonloke, with whom 0, S. Donald won two races last season, Maiden Trotter. M; B. Edwards is working a lilcctylcoking Wffideh by Jewel Chimes, Ho is a brother tp Ivriua, but unlike the grey he favours the trotting gait, Two Importation*. Mr J. R. McKeiikiio will be represented at Ashburton on Saturday by his two American importations, Llowellyn and Arion Axworrthy,, \. Handles Grass Best, Real Boy appears to trot his best races on a grass Irack, and at New Brighton last Saturday week ho gayo his best .showing tp datt to finish in fifth plaee. His next outing will be at Methven, whercf he can be expected to be among the possibilities. .Figures Not a Guide, i At the Asnourion Meeting in June, San down, ran a very cr#itable thwd to Some Guy and Nona Bingen,.going; the distance, one mile and a hfljf, in Piuin place nexir Saturday froin tho front of a 3min 34sec class, and on figures looks to hold a good chance. However, pandown was started, at Timaru a week after having' run, third at Ashburton, and being made favourite on his "earlier perforjngneo he -failed to-gain a place. Derby Horses. > - Gold, Paper and CifP, the Derby candidates} will be racing at "Ashburton on Saturday, and their performances should give a. line as to /their classic prospects. The following week, at Geraldine, another honours, Tempest, mil have his first race for tb? Season, The tyio ran in the Sapling Stakes last June, when Tempest acted as runner-up to* Silver de Oro, while Gold Paper finished fourth, and Giro by net leaving tho mark, spoilt tiny chance he may Wave hail. Bed Spur. In the list of handicapp for tho Gerftldine Trot. Red Spier should read Red Spur, Be is a three-year-old gelding by Wrack from Gihnella and ranks as a brpther 'to Lorelei and Lydia.

WANGANUI, NOTES. YESTEBPAY'S gallops. (POTJS ASSOgjATIQH '«W3SS,VW ) WANGANUI, September 10. TJw weather w»s boisterous for the final gallops this mowing. The tracks were heavy, and most of the worly was of a serviceable order. -Cripkst Bat sprinted three furlongs in 30s§c, Zeebrugge doing the last two in 27*8(3, Eoyal oft?ne ran seven furlongs in Jmin 34sec. Cessation beat kandmarlc over six furlongs in lmin 20sec, the last halfmile taking sHsec. Tobaccoland took 52 B*ssee, Arrowzone and Actaeon did half a mile in 54isec. OftlJan, just an Idea, and Takahue ran half » mile. Tho two first-named began best, Callap finishing a length ahead of Just an Idea 1 , with Takahue a couple of lengths away, in 03see, jPripe Pombftl ijnd knekv Moment sprinted two furlongs in Saisec, the | 3 tter. going on to win over the half in. 52Jsec. Vertigarn went six furlongs comfortably in Imift S3sec, .Croupier covered sis furlongs at a sdlid pace, hitting out well, SorvicoftWe tasks were given Pown, Flute, Cornerman, March Alone, Curie, Pomp, Impetnqus, Knollmere, , Gay Court, tmd ft number of others, Moutoft treasury has boon scratched for Hie Oftehu Hurdles, Gallant Fox has, been scratched for all engagements, ,

WANGANUI J.C.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. The first of the Spring Meetings in the North Island will be held by the Wanganui Jockey Club track is likely to be holding. The programme is as follows: — 12 Noon— MAIDEN RACE, Of 65 sovs. Six furlong*. *t. 11). *t. lb. Pomp . . 8 5 .Sir Gallant 71(Jolclzone . • Jean Ladoaio 7 1,! Callan •• $ 5 Haulbowlino 712 Captain Dan 8 5 Tigerism .. 712 Actaeon 11 3 Barbacan .. 7*l'J St. Jloger . . 7 12 Constant Sun 7 12 Cornerman ? - 12 Chief Clerk 71!,ucky Moment 713 Chief tine .. 712 Cay Court .. 7 13 Some promising three-year-olds are engaged hi tho Maiden Race, including Gay Court, who raced fairly consistently last season. Of tho older horses, Pomp, tho last ot' tho Absurd breed, js stated to have shown some of his past form. This pair and Cornerman, by Nigger Minstrel, should supply the placed division.

12.40 p.m.--OKEHU HACK HURDLES, Of 80 sove. One milo five furlongs. dt. 11.. - »!• lbAlocrnrjpi ..10 7 Coon Song . • 0 J irymgreat ..JO 3 Okapua .. 0 3 Jlou to a Gueress .. 9 3. Treasury 913 Kowhatu •• 9 0 Ppcarmiss \ . 910 Garrick ..9 0 Day Lass .. 9 (• Makiri . . 0 0 Auctioneer 9 5 Desert Lad 9 0 In the Okehu Hack Hurdles, Moeraiigi, who won two events at the Parana ki Hunt, Meeting, will probably attract most support, and Spearmiss and Ilymgrcat will also be in demand. 1.20 p.m.— PUTIKI HACK HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. st. lb. **•»>. Koy.il Black 9 0 Takalme .. 712 Landmark . . 810 .Shootiat . . 7 7 Gasnapper .. 8 0 Arrow Zona 7 7 Tent Call ~ 8 0 I'lttkawliito 7 5 Ivisslcss ..80 Of the nine carded for the Putiki Hack Handicap, tho best appear to lie Landmark, Iloyal Black, and Tontcall. 2 p.m.— SEAFIELD HANDICAP, Of SO sovs. Soven furlongs and a quarter.' St. 11*. st. lb. Vertigurn .. 9 7 Juggla .. 7 12 Just an Idea 8 5 Sight Draft 7 8 Kastertimo .. 8 2 Pedestal .. 7 7 A tholep ear 8 2 Monsogn# 7 7 Pewa • .. • 8 2 Vortigern has not had a raco shico contesting tho Great Autumn Handicap at Kiecarton, and may not bt> seen at his best in tho Seafield Handicap, and investors will likely show most confidence in Atholspoar, Pewa, and Pedestal. 2.40 p.m.— ' WANGANUI GUINEAS, Of 500 sovs. One mile. Bt. lb. st. lb. View Halloo 8 10 Cricket Bat 810 Actacon .. 8 5 Croupier ...,8 10 Childatudy 8 5 Psychologist 8 5 King Colossus 8 5 The field for tho three-year-old classic event, tho Wanganui Guineas, spjna of the most promising of the age" of the season. Croupior will bo ridden by H, Gray, and his two convincing wins at the Grand Rational Meeting entitle him to be favourite, whilo there will be a host of supporters for tho Cricket Bat -Zoobrugge bracket. R, Covony will rjde Cricket Bat and J. Barry will have tho mount on Zoebruggo. The Fordell candidate, View Halloo, by Hunting Song, is expected to show prominence, «nd- others in Childstudy, King Colossus, Aetaoon, and Psychologist will assißt towards a high-class contest, Tho final ipsuo may be confined to Cricket Bat, Croupior, and Zeebrugge. ' 3,80 p,r0.~ DUBIB HACK HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Sis furlongs. st. J|j, st, lb, KnpHmors 9 3 4 (Jail#nt Fox 711 Impetuous 8 ,9 Teller •» .7 9 Chiet. Cpok 8 8 Oape OoliJU. 7 B Esteem .. 8 6 Furlong \. 7 3 Heneschal 8 2 Flower «, V 3 Korokio .. H O WhUogn# .. 7 0 Ben JJur. -. 8 q Valrewft ~7 0 Peter Jackson 7 13 JJlek Whit' Curia ~ 712 tingtpn 7 0 In a'big field ill the Dime Hack Handicap,, moat support may bo forthcoming for Impetuous, Peter Jackson, and Curie, I p.m.— , MARANGAI HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb- stMb. Merry- Damon 9 3 Royal Game 7 3 Cessation .. 8 1 Spear Lad .. 7 0 Lit»<) Doubt 711 ' Of the surprisingly small field for the Marangai Handicap, Cessation will probably be in stronger request than Merry Damon. 4.45 p.m.— PiVINO HANDICAP, ' Of 90 sots. Sj? furlongs. St, 11), st, lb. Cimabue .. 9 5 La Poupee ~ 7J 3 Qrjtpjii .. 9,0 Arisus ..79 Consent .. 8 10 ■ ..78 Lady Pam .. 810 Kozan .. 7 7 l'enterden .. 8 6 Tpbnqcol»nd 7 2 Aston .. 8 1 Briar Rqpt ~ 7 0 Hidgcmount 7 18 Some proved sprinters figure iu the Plying Handicap, and a trio likely to dispute favouritism comprise Ora-pai, Arisus, and Consent.