RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20427, 23 December 1931, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES. Jleccmber 26 —Waipukurau J.C. December 28—Hurunui Turf Club. Dcctntlwr 26, 28 —Weitlaod B.C. Jijcmnber 26, 26—Taranaki J.C. Uocember 20, 28—Dunedin J.C. December 36, 28, 29—Manawatu B PDecember 26, 29, January 1, 2—Auckland B.C. January I—Waikouaiti B.C. .January I—Wyndham B.C. January I—Waiau B.C. January 1, 2 —Greymouth J.C. January 1, 2—Hawked Bay J.C. January 1, 2—Stratford J.C. January I. 2—Marton J.C. January 1, 2—Walrarapa J.C. January 2——Oamaru J.C. January 2, 4 Southland J.O. January 7, 9—Thames J.C. January 8, 9—Beefton J.C. January 9. 11—Vincent J.C. January 1 it, 14—Foiton B.C. January 16—Bay of Islands B.C. January 16—Birchwood Hunt. January 19, 21—Wairoa B.C. January 20, 22, 23 —Wellington J.C. January 22—Anhurst B.C. Jaauary 23—Waipapakauri B.C. January 23—Wairio J.C. January 27, 28—Pahiatua B.C. January 29. 30—Takapuna J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. I>ec«mber 26—Aahburton T.C. PerNnber 26—Gore T.C. T>ecemb*r 26, 28—Westport T.C. I>«eemb*r 26—South Wairarapa T.C. Deenmber 28, 30, 31—Auckland T.C. December 30—Beefton T.C. rVrerober 30—Winton T.C. January I—Waiau 8.0. (non-totalisator). January I—Waikouaiti B.C. (two events). Jaauary I—Wyndham B.C. (two events). January 1. 2—Greymouth J.C. (two events * each day). January 1, 2—Canterbury Park T.C. Summer. January 2—Oamaru J.C. (two events). January 2, 4—Southland B.C. (one event each day). January 4—Wentland T.C. January 5, 6—Greymouth T.C. January 8. 9—Beef ton J.C. (two events each day). January 9, 11—Vincent J.C. (two events each day). January 16—Wellington T.C. January 23—Timaru T.C. January 23—Wairio J.C. (two events). January 28, 30—Forbury Park T.C. TURF GOSSIP. Combination. Precious, dam of Idolize, was this season mated with the Stonyhurst sire, Winding Hit. She has a foal at foot T»y Polazel. Her two-year-old production by Bobespierre was recently gelded, aritt will not be raced this season. Changs of Ownership. " In addition to disposing of Knocklong recently to a West Coast owner,' H. Nurse has sold Giggleswick, on behalf of Mr G. Hall, to another Greymouth sportsman, and the pair will race in their new interests on the forthcoming circuit. They will, however, continue to be trained by Nurse. Unfortunate Mishap. Mr 3>. H. Roberts, of Greymouth, and his trainer, F. Christmas, suffered a severe loss yesterday by the death of the three-year-old colt Convoy, brother to Bed Heckle. He was galloping on the plough in company with Elude, and wfum rounding the turn approaching the three furlong post, he stopped suddenly and his rider quickly dismounted. It was at onee realised that Convoy was in a serious plight and difficulty "as experienced in getting him off the course. Veterinary examination revealed a fractured fetlock joint, and aa the caad was considered hopeless, the colt was later destroyed. Convoy won one race, in two attempts last season, and this term filled a second and a third placing in four appearances. Always an impressive galloper, a patient policy had been adopted with him, and he gave indications of developing into a high-class performer with more age. • Blec&rton Track Notes. Owing to the absence of several horses in the North Island and the projected departure last night of some of the teams for the southern Meetings, training operations at Biccarton yesterday were somewhat restricted. On the Plough. Meprisant, Biri, Kakara, and Muff were each allotted strong work'only. . They were railed to Wingatui last night, . aad are booked to remain for the Wai-* kouaiti and Oamaru Meetings. *' Bed* Heckle, joined by Minerva! near the half mile post, strode over a mile in lmin 44 3-ssec, covering the last three furlonge in 38 l-ssec. Convoy and Elude were sent out to-' gether to run seven furlongs, but after covering half a mile, Convoy broke down badly and was pulled up, Elude completing the journey in lmin 32 1-5 see, the last three furlongs taking 40sec. Banelagh finished clear of Bon Jose and Pixie Gold at the end of six ,furlongs is lmin 17 2-ssec. Similar time was registered by Knocklong, who, under, a light weight, accounted for Giggleswick.

Coll led Martian Chief throughout a like task executed in lmin 19 3-ssec. The former has done well since being trained at Riccarton and should race prominently on the West Coast circuit. Verden narrowly beat Oratorious after recording 50 l-ssec for half a mile. Royal Amphora and Arrowmaid finished together at the end of half a tnile, taking 50 2-ssec, and Iceni and Segrave did similar work in 52sec. They were sent the reverse way in view of racing on the right-handed track at Hokitika. 11 Red Royal reeled off five furlongs in lniin 5 3-ssec, and Countermarch followed in lmin 6 3-osec. On No. 6 Grass. Royal Love, Ramo, and Solwit were dispatched from the mile and a quarter post, the last-named pulling out at the end of six furlongs. Royal Love appeared to be always going better than Ramo, and finished in front iu 2min 10 4-ssec. There was not much pace on early, the first half taking 54sec, but the last five furlongs were covered in lmin *8 3-ssec, and the concluding three in 37sec. Both carried their Waikouaiti Cup weights, and as a result of the trial, Royal Love is likely to represent the stable in that race. Grecian Prince maintained an even pace over a mile journey, occupying lmin 49see. He is to be ridden by D. O'Connor at the Waikouaiti Meeting. Silver Ring, in receipt of weight from Idolize, finished a length in front at the end of five furlongs run in lmin 3 3-ssec, the last three in 39 3-ssec. This was the latter's first serious task since meeting with a njiisliap on the track a couple of months ago. Loeksley finished slightly better than Weatherly after traversing seven furlongs in lmin 30 3-ssec. Miss Mercia had an .advantage from Ma Belle Polly and Balrazie at the conelusion of six furlongs, run in lmin 10 3-ssec. ' Northern Biding Engagements. S. Anderson, who is riding in good form at present, will pilot Atholspear. Weatherstep, Mister Quex, Arrow Lad, and In Vain on the opening day at Awapuni. A. Faulkner will ride Esteem in the Manawatu Cup find Sastrugi in the Palmerston North Stakes. R. E. Hatch's other apprentice, W. J. McDowell, will bo W Grand Jury, Capetown, Superb King, Sir Posibal, and Rulanut (in the Stakes). . ; W. Broughton will ride Top Flier, Swiftray, King Colossus, Sastrugi, and Haulbowline for New's stable on the opening day at Awapuni, and he will also be " associated with Lavington and Chief I<ink. J. Barry will ride T. Lloyd's two candidates, Adelplii arid Desert Song, at Awapuni. • R. Reed will be at Auckland for the opening day, where he will ride' Beacon Fire, Laek, Hit the Deck, Compris, Golden Wings, Gold Trail, and Antique. Ho will also ride Golden Wings in the Great Northern Derby. T. Green remained in Palmerston North after the Woodville Meeting, but will go north for the Auckland fixture, where he ha.s been engaged to ride Seatown, High Comedy, Tea Trader, Baroscope, Juniper, and Dunraven. E. Ludlow, whq steered Concentrate to victory in the Auckland Cup of 1929, is to have the mount on Prince Val in this year's race. He was associated with Prince Val when he dead-heated with Historic in the Mitchelson Cup at Ellerslie in October last. Bred in New Zealand. Two years ago the Tasmanian owner, Mr H. P. Harrison, purchased two yearlings in New Zealand, neither being raced as a two-year-old, Now, one of them, Aslo ? by «Arausio from Matty, by Martian from Nantes, by Stepnialc, ; promises to develop into a smart galloper, He won hitf first race for Mr Har- | rison at the Tasmanian Amateur Jockey Club's Meeting, recently, and scored in ' the style of a really good sprinter. Although Aslo raced)"green" he equalled (}ie Elwick record for five furlongs, and he Bhould take a leading part in some of the more important events after Christmas. TROTTING NOTES. Reminders. Acceptances for the Greymouth Trotting Club's Summer Meeting close to-day at 0 p.m. ■ Acceptances for the trotting events on the Wynflham Racing Club's programme close to-day. ' Acceptances for the Reef ton Meeting close at 1 p.m. on December 29th. Acceptances for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Meeting close on December 29th at noon. In Bare Fettle. Golden Pedro has come through a searching preparation for the Auckland Cup and he has pleased more, and more in each of his reeent trials. He stepped on the boat a very fit horse last night and with one good, fast run before Cup day, Mo.nday, the Tasmanian-bred gelding should be at the top of his form. In local circles Royal. Silk, Golden Pedro, and Pluto are receiving most attention in the early selection for the Cup. Trotters v. Pacers. Ukulele Lady, Nelson's Boy, and Olive Nelson are set dowil to compete against the pacers on the second day at Greymouth, as there is pot a fast class for trotters on that day. When competing against pacers they may be let out 24 yards at the discretion of the handicapper. • On Easy List. Bed Eagle, who was until recently trained by N. L, Price, has been taken over by her owner, ID. C. McDermott. At present she is on the easy list. Altered Flans. F. G. Holmes has altered his plans and he will now be present to assist at the Auckland Trotting Club's Meeting. He wjll leave for the north at the conclusion of the Ashburton Meeting on Saturday. Big in Condition. N. L. Price has taken New Metford in hand again. The trotter has built up a lot as the result of his spell, and he is now carrying a groat deal of superfluous condition. It will be some time before he fines down to racing condition. Track Work. A large number of horseß were worked yesterday morning at Addington, but in view of most of them having been raced recently the work was of the useful rather than the serious order. Muriel de Oro \yell. Great Author led Muriel de Oro most of the way of a mile and a half bout to pasß her. companion in the finishing run and reach the post with half n length to spare. The first mile was done in 2min 15sqc, and the journey in Bmjn SOsec, Muriel de Oro in forward condition for her Auckland engagements. v *

Pleasing Work. Morrison, Biddy Parrish, Surprise Journey, Tempest, and Golden Peuro set out in that order to go two miles, which took 4min 43sec. The pace was only on over the last couple of fur* longs and Golden Pedro got up in time to reach the post with a narrow advantage from Surprise Journey at the head of a bunch made up of the remainder. All horses did their work excellently. Belinda was restricted to a few circuits of strong pace work. Sunchild gave Coral Prince and Locanda Boy a start of three seconds over a mile and a Quarter, and lie finished an easy winner in 2min 50sec. Visitors. Sodium and Steel All worked nicely over a mile and a half in 3min 26 2-5 sec, rattling over the last half at tlieir best speed to finish practically on terms. Koro Peter showed to better advantage than did Cannonball in a mile bout. Cannonball seemed afraid to hit out freely and the hard, dry tracks are against him at present. Lohengrin, Actor, Sir Voyage, Netta Oro, Free Advice, and Edna Worthy all moved well in going a mile and a half in 3min 25sec; Lohengrin finding the pace too strong over the last stages finished several lengths behind. Sliows Good Promise. Norman Fox continues to please in his track work, and although he broke when working with three of liis stable* mates the break was accounted for by some of his gear coming adrift. Holly Bank (in saddle) was going better tWin Little Victor at the end .of a mile and a half run in 3min 27sec. Regal 'Voyage, looking in her best condition, was not speeded up, D. Withers being content to give her long,, strong work. With Coast Engagements. Real Boy moved well in the light tasks which were allotted him, and he is fit and ready for his Coast engagements. Germanicus was let off with work of the lightest nature, and Peter Daunt was given a similar task. On the Improve. Donard was too good for Salient at the conclusion of a mile run with the pace full on over the last quarter. DonarcF is improving rapidly. Gemlight, after being a little doubtful in his gait over the early part of his work, trotted solidly over the concluding half mile. George Rey showed a lot of speed when travelling a mile and a quarter, lie is very well at present and lie may pick xlp another stake during the holidays if he begins correctly. A Correction. Harold Logan's mark in the Canter- I bury Handicap at the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Meeting next week is 84yds behind, not 72yds as. previously stated. j j ELLERSLIE NOTES. j YESTERDAY'S GALLOPS. ' (PSB33 ASSOCIATION TILEGfUH.) AUCKLAND, December 22. There was a fair amount of interest- | ing work at* Ellerslie this morning, when the semi-final gallops. for the Auckland Meeting took place on the course proper, the jJoles being about 40 feet out from the rails. The going was excellent and several smart gallops were recorded. Among the Cup candidates, Taneriri, Compris, Gay Crest, and Admiral Drake all performed excellently, while Golden Wings, Ladjr Quex, and Llanore also shaped well. The beat efforts registered by the two-year-olds were those of Lack, Midinette, and Tout le Mond. Several horses were" schooled over hurdles in the.centre, the best displays being given by Simeon - and Russet Moor. Before breakfast Jaloux worked over a round, being assisted over the last soven furlongs by Azalia. They finished together, the time for the round being 2min 8 4-ssec, the last seven furlongs. taking lmin 34 4-ssec. • Jaloux worked lazily, but Azalia impressed by her effort. Tarporley was going better than Desert Star over six furlongs in lmin *l9 4-ssec. Tarporley has been working well. Hampton Park, Grand Spirit, Golden Spahi, and Vilma were associated over six fyrlongs. The first-named pqir finished several lengths in front in lmin' 19 l-ssec, the others takitag lmin 21 l-ffsec. Spoon ran her first three furlongs in 39 4-ssec, and six in lmin 21 l-ssec, doing it nicely. Vandyke ran six furlongs in lmin 19 3-ssec. Full Measure covered six furlongs in. lmin 20 l-ssec. The best six was credited to Juniper and Admiral Drake, thi 'time beinglmin 17 4-ssec." Juniper had the outside . running. J . There was little between Dunraven and Shatter at the end of six furlongs run in lmin 18 l-ssec. Dunraven had a pull in the weights. Taneriri had Sir Mond as a companion, over a mile and a quarter run in 2min 17 2-ssec, the last six furlongs taking lmin 23 £-ssec. They were on terms, but Taneriri pleased more. A good effort was registered by Pomp, who finished a shade in front of Green Linnet at the end of six furlongs, the time being lmin 18 2-ssec. Both worked impressively. Lady Quex ran six furlongs in lmin 20 2-ssec. Midinette, Tout Le Mond, and Princess Bell ran five furlongs in lmin ssec. All pleased. - Compris, Gay Crest, and Peter Jackson did a round in 2min 6 2-ssec, the final seven furlongs taking lmin 32 3-5 sec, and the last half mile 52 2-ssee. Gay Crest was in charge a hundred yards from the post, but Compris drew up to him and at the finish was ebout half a length in front. Peter Jackson was several lengths away, but he is not a good track worker. Great Star, alone, ran a similar dis- . tance in 2min 8 3-ssec. He is in firstclass fettle. ' The best effort over five furlongs was registered by Lack, in lmin 4 4-ssee. Golden Wings, alone, did a round in ! 2min 5 l-ssec. Beacon Fire ran six furlongs in lmin 18 4-ssee. He has been working well. At Takanini. The outside of the grass track was in use at Takanini this morning for fast work and the going.wajs good. Prolyxo and Clothing Timo registered a pleasing effort over five furlongs in lmin 2 4-ssec. A very smart half mile was accomplished by High Comedy and Tea Trader in 48 2-ssec. High Comedy is in excellent fettle for the Railway Handicap. Bronze Eagle (Gray), with Knight of Australia (McFarlane) to assist him over the first five furlongs and Heremia to bring him home over the last two furlongs, ran a mile in lmin 42sec. Thq first three furlongs took 3Ssee, the first half mile 50 l-ssec, and the last 51 4-ssec. Bronze Eagle went well. Chief Joy was a length in front of Vali at the end of -seven furlongs in ljnin 32 2-ssec. Chief Jewel and Speedmint ran six furlongß in lmin 14sec, a good gallop. Tea Chat (Grrav) finished hotter than usual when he beat Refresher over five furlongs in limn 1 2-seeo,

AWAPUNI GALLOPS.

MANAWATU CANDIDATES EXERCISED. (PBJCSS 4HBOCIATIOH TELBGBAM.) PALMERSTON N., December 22. Hie course proper at Awapuni was a shade holding this morning, when candidates for the Manawatu Meeting exercised, the majority being sent against the watch. The flags were wide out and the times' were slow in consequence. Saltpot had a maiden performer, Bonnie Vale, as a partner over live furlongs, running the first two in 26sec and the full distance in lmin 9sec. Saltpot was going easily at the close. Beaconsfield had half .a length advantage over Top Flier after running six furlongs in lmin 21 2-ssec, the first three taking 39 l-ssec. Sastrugi, who had the better of the poundages, drew away from Happy Hit in the. straight to cover fiye furlongs in lmin 7sec. The first two furlongs were oovered in 20sec. lloval Black had an advantage over Spearmiss at the post at the end of seven furlongs run in lmin 39see, but the latter was finishing stivmgly. Neither races on the-opening day. All Deek and Park Acre were together at the end of six furlongs run in lmin 25 3-osec, neither being extended. Patcaroa led two maiden candidates, Tegucigalpa and Umpire, at "the post after running six furlongs in lmin 22 sec. . High Heather, with ?in advantage in weights, was a shade in front of Manawatu, with Merry Damon half a length back, at the close of a,mile task that occupied lmin oospc, the last seven furlongs taking lmin 10 4-Ssec. The tirst-narned is rapidly coming to hand, but Merry Damon appears to be on the down grade. Chief Marionette was a length clear of Black River, with Ythan further back, after covering five furlongs in lmin 8 i-ssec. Ythan dropped back suddenly in the first furlong, but finished well. Chief Marionette races at Waipuluiraii. Haulboiwline was going more freely than The Mirror at the end of seven furlongs. The pair ran the first two. in 26 l-ssec, the half in 53 3-ssec, and the full distance in lmin 37 2-ssec, a satisfactory effort. Thrasher was going better than Benign at the end of six furlongs that required lmin 23 4-ssec, although they ran the first three in 40 l-ssec. Blacksmith, with a substantial poundage in the saddle, ran the first two furlongs of a mile task in 27& cc, live furlongs in lihin Bsec, and the full distance in lmin 51 l-ssec, a.fair effort. Chief Clerk had the inside running to lead In Vain at the distance, but the filly had her head in front at the post after registering.the good time of lmin 20 2-ssec. Jean Ladosio left six furlongs behind in lmin 22 2-ssec, but was stopping at the end. Desert Song and Adelphi ran six furlongs .in lmin 20 2-ssec. The two southerners are well, particularly the' former. King Colossus jumped away with Trojan Melodv at the mile and a quarter nost, picking up Swiftray at the mile, where Trojan Melody retired. Sviftray was a little slow to get moving, but was in front within the first furlong, and still in front at the distance, but the Cup candidate drew on terms at the post. The first two furlongs took 25 3-ssce, seven furlongs lmin 35 l-ssec, and the full journey 2min 16 2-ssec. It was a good performance on the part of King Colossus. Conjuror ll._ was sent a round of the battens, jumping three fences. He gave a satisfactory performance. Ladv Court bowled along at a steady pace on the inside of the grass., Decree Nisi and some youngsters fulfilled, easy tasks. WINGATUI NOTES. [THE P&ESS Special Service.] DUNEDIN, December 22. There was a strong breeze blowing at Wingatui this morning, which helped horses racing up the hill, and consequently times were faster. Most ol the fast work was done on the outside of the course proper, which was very hard. Royal Saxon was always going well within himself in running ten furlongs inside and is very well just now. All Smiles and Some Acre took limn 35 3-ssec to run seven fuHdngs. The latter appears to have thrown off all signs of the spreness he showed a fortnight ago. • Palermo did strong work over seven furlongs on the plough, and is now coming to hand quickly. Flying Amy ran a mile on the plough in lmin 52sec, and Fair Weather, who is npidly coming to racing condition, ran six furlongs on the same track in lmin 21sec. Ruatui beat Rose Dart over five furlongs in 66 1-osec. and Bulolo ran six in lmin 22 2-ssec. Salmo rialar and Ballance ran nine furlongs on the plough, the last seven in lmin 36 2-ssec. Anne Shakespeare. Royal Limond, find- Solmuri l finished together at the end of six furlongs in lmin 22sec. El Boa took 54see for the last four of six furlongs on the plough 4 . The two-vear-old Palantua ran half a mile on the rails in 49sec. She will not start until the second day of the Meeting. 1 Silver' Salver and Fine Weather ran five furlongs in 65 4-ssec, and Lord Argosy sprinted well over the latter part of a five furlong task. Drawbar was going better than -Bitractor at the end of six furlongs in lmin 21sec, and Bachelor's Idol and Bold Brigand were on even terms over the same track in lmin 19 _l-ssec. Red Racer was sent a mile and a quarter which took 2min 28sec. Princess Argosy beat Traylavab over six furlongs in lmin 21sec. Tipnling ran six furlongs in lmin 18 l-s.scc. the best gallop of the morning Bell bird beat Genteel over five lurlongs in 67 2-ssec. THE SUMMER CUP. FIRST ACRE SCRATCHED. (UNITEB PRESS ASSOCIATION—. *1 BLEGTBIC TELEGRAPH —COPYRIGHT.) (Received December 22nd, 5.55 p.m.) SYDNEY. December 22. IHrsL Acre has been scratched for the Summer Cup. Ho is ue.nn .spelled, i.s he knocked himself in Saturday's race.