RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20623, 12 August 1932, Page 15

RACING AND TROTTING

L ATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

UACING FIXTURES.

TROTTING NOTES.

Reminder. Nominations for the Auckland T.C.'s August Meeting close to-day at 5 p.m., An Alteration. The programme for the Geraldinc R.C.'s Spring Meeting has been issued, but an alteration has since been made in tho classes of the Orari and Winchester Handicap Trots. These races are given in tho programme as being 3min Tjsec class mile and a quarter events, but have been altered to a 3min 7sec class. Secretary Appointed. To fill tho vacancy created by the resignation of Mr E. P. Cox, who is now secretary to the Wellington R.C., the Hawera T.C. has appointed Mr H. E. Robinson, of Hawera, as secretary Sale on Monday. Owners and trainers are reminded that Messrs H. Matson and Co. will conduct a sale of trotting stock in Tattersall's Horse Bazaar on Monday. The sale, of which full particulars are given in an advertisement in this issue, will commence at 9 a.m. First Appearance. Horses making their first appearance to-day at tho August Meeting are as follows:—King's Voyage, Aristotle, Holly Bank, Kreisler, Our George, Admiral Bingen, Rolex, and Royal Silk. May Race Prominently., Although ho has been penalised 12yds for running second to Gunfire on Monday, Tactless looks capable of a very good effort in the Islington Handicap to-day. Bad Beginner. In his two starts to date at the meeting, Auto Machine has failed to leave the mark correctly, but he has shown speed in his races. If he can be persuaded to move off correctly in the National Handicap to-day ho. may effect a surprise. A Shorter Journey. . A fast beginner will be favoured in the Addington Handicap to-day, as this race is over half a mile shorter than those allotted to the fast class trotter's on the two preceding days at tho fixture. While Biddy Parrish showed good enough form on Wednesday to recommend her for this race, she is not a very fast beginner, and her chances will be seriously prejudiced. The smartest beginner in tho race is Stanley T., when he elects to go away correctly, and considering the early speed he showed in his previous engagements he may make up a good deal of his handicap before the majority of the others are well on their way.

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TROTTING FIXTURES.

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TURF GOSSIP. r« Sydney. A. lie Aula y left for Wellington last ,ight en route to Sydney with Nightjaareb, True Shaft, Haere Tonu, and Sam Smith. McAulay was present at Kiccarton for the early part of yester,jav's racing, but had left the course before Water Polo's success. He, however left a small investment on him ttitli Mr A. Louisson, who also participated in thc bi S dividend. Ib Wrong Kace - Grecian Prince ran an improved race ia the August Handicap at Riccarton vettt-'day * n * ne ace solid imMit and his lack of racing. His name appealed by mistake in the nominations for the Longbeach Hack Handicap, on to-morrow's programme, for which he ifts not eligible. The nomination was intended for the Sclwyn Handicap, and hei* to contest that race. juveniles' Parade. Much, interest was evinced in the tirade of two-year-olds at Riccarton yesterday. Tho youngsters were taken up the straight and allowed to sprint about a furlong to the winning post nithont being ridden out. In the first dirision, Cheap Money (Paper Money —Tortrix) had a slight advantage from CJorane (Rosewing—Belcaire) and Silver (Silverado—Toti dal Monte). In the second division Bettwyscoed (Tea Tray —La Paix), Liege Lord (Night Raid —Liege Lady), and Flout (Polaael —Disdainful) finished in a bunch. Three Chokebore juveniles comprised the third division. Counterplay (Winning Hit —Counterscarp), Fracas (Winning Hit—Scrimmage), and Grouse (Day Comet—Moorfowl) finished in that order!

Should be Improved. Considering that Glonrossio was having his first race since a long spell when he started .at Addington on Monday, his performance in finishing third to Impromptu and Rollo was very good, and he may be on hand again in the finishing stages of the similar class event in which he is to compete to-day. Appreciates Soft Going. The very heavy going on Monday certainly helped, in a great way, in Eureka Boy's handsome victory, but the track to-day will still be to his liking. As he appears to be at the top of his form it will not be surprising to see him win to-day. The New Brighton-trained pacer is likely to strike strong opposition from another horse from the seaside course in Peter Locanda, whose form towards the close of last season was excellent. In Form. Impromptu has yet to win an important two mile event at Addington, but he is in the right form at present to make a bold bid in to-day's race. However, in his earlier efforts over two miles at headquarters he has been found out in the final pinch.

Ha National Victor. Membo, this year's Grand National Hurdle Bace winner, has entered upon his eighth year. He can claim to be Do-minion-bred, as in addition to his sire, Balboa, his dam, Sweet Memory, is by Maniapoto. He has invariably succeeded during the winter months, but prior to winning a high-weight event at Trentham last month he had been very disappointing this winter. His jumping, too, waa very faulty on occasions, and it tan be said that his display yesterday wm easily his best this term. Membo vas ridden a well-judged race by G. Salt, who recorded his first important wfo over hurdles. Salt" waß attached to tie Chokebore stable from rjoyhood until he removed early in the winter to Washdyke, where he is associated with I. Trilford. Shortly after taking up his fosition he was lad aside by a fall from Membo while schooling, and as a result aissed some opportunities at the Duneiin Meeting. Captain's Gift Enquiry. The judicial enquiry commenced at liee&rton on Tuesday into the running «f Captain's Gift in the Jumpers' Plat Bace was concluded on the course early yesterday afternoon. Evidence was taken "from D. P. Wilson, owner-trainer, tad W. Cooper, rider, and the stewards decided that they were not satisled with the running of Captain's Gift, bat that the evidence was insufficient to warrant any further action being taken. Old Trouble Returns. Pink Note evidently broke down *heo he suddenly retired from the lead ie established in the Trial Hurdles at Sieearton on Tuesday, as ho has since jkown signs that some time will elapse before he races i ~iin. Hart Best Thing. Sir Charles Clifford has decided to «nd Sailor's Hope, dam of Waterline aad East Passage, to Central Otago to !» mated with Straightcourse. The mating of the mare with The Ace has borne «°«l good results that it was intended w send the mare to him again, but The Am la at Opotiki, in the North Island, .wd transport difficulties caused the Wea to be abandoned. Straightcourse has *»** chosen for her as he is by The *«» while his dam, Winning **> produced Winning Hit, sire of wwket Bat. 1 * Spring Bating. th « last mail left Sydney, most request for the two big j.*"* handicaps were as follows :-t----tJ * I ! 0Bl ; Handicap—Chatham, Gallani2fJ2 M,tor > Eogilla, Silver King, cZSPJ**-)* Holdfast, Myles-la-wS fen * lleus . Whittingham, Jacko, w°J*ji Greensea. Handicap—Agincourt, •Sk x& p eter Jackson, Pretzel, Ro-! Veum a ° th » The Dimmer > Talkie, tn.*j "n? Admiral Jackson, ConceuWa i der ' Groat Idea ' Historic . Bo* i » ' Jason, Le Legion, Salvador, Viol d'Amour. for India. ke][ " derstood that the Sydney u v W. Cook may ride in India in SeraM" 08 s T eason > savs the "Sydney tikriii *.* Negotiations have not been r""P«ted, but, if satisfactory arravre2™» are made, the rider will become , v*"™™ to the stable sheltering the "* W ?i the M a&arajah ° f Kolhapur. Cook will be in Sydney jg* after the conclusion of the A.J.C. »Wr etin ß- Cook has been remarkr* aneccssful in the saddle in recent , j£r£ He was at tho head of the ijtYaJ? m season J usfc closed, and has Pft«? • cn J oved a lucrative percentI '|L5- Fuming rides. His vigour terna fine sense of judgment 'iud *««* a? y to think and act as c i uic^l y jjg* 2on demands in a race are qualikJTfi* that should enable him to folia, J* 8 , success of other Australian „£W »n India. It is doubtful if he *ti» 5n B reater riding form than "*<»hT^ Bt '- In the la3t season he had "'%a4^ rB to n ' s cre dit, and hi addition ij, atca f °r first on four occasions, rival on the list being E. ;Z™~| *ith 43 winners and a similar -<*ert> * f dead - h eats. No doubt in him to make even a :^g rar y seven-m- of his present nt'^g^ to w as one of soma couso-

METROPOLITAN T.C.

AUGUST FIXTURE.

PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club will conclude its August fixture at Addington to-day. Although there was a little rain yesterday morning it is not expected that the track will have suffered to any great extent, but the going will be holding. Good fields are engaged, and indications point to a very interesting day's racing, which will be commenced at 11.35 a.m. The programme is as follows: 11.35 a.m.— MIDWIHTEB HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. Trotters. 3min 32sec class. Ono mile and a half. Gay Parea .. scr Dolores .. 24 Great Amazon scr Mountain Mist 36 Kotute .. scr Arctotis .. 48 King's Voyage scr Gomlight .. 48 Todd Bingen .. scr Todd Lonzia .. 48 l'lrst Wrack .. 12 Dolores has shown improvement' in her recent races, and she is a likely prospect in the Midwinter Handicap. First Wrack has two placed performances to her» credit at the meeting, and this looks her opportunity to do better. Todd Lonzia and Arctotis look the best of the back-markers. First Wrack, Dolores, and Todd Lonzia make most appeal. 12.15 p.m.—LIGHTNING HANDICAP, Of 150 Bova. 3min 30soo ulass. One mile and a half. Eureka Boy .. scr Peter Locanda 24 Tempest .. scr Nona Bingen .. 36 Aristotle .. 24 Our George . . 36 Holly Bank .. 24 Wild Guy .. 36 Krelsler 24 On the first day's form Eureka Boy cannot bo lightly passed over in the Lightning Handicap. Tempest is likely to do better on the improved going, and Peter Locanda's recent form draws attention to his prospects. A trio likely to bo favoured aro Eureka Boy, Peter Locanda, and Tempest. 12.55 p.m.— NATIONAL HANDICAP, Of GOO sovs. 4min 27eec class. Two miles. Auto Machino scr Kingcraft .. 34 Impromptu .. scr Red Shadow .. 24 King Pointer scr Author Jinks 36 Lindbergh . . scr Rollo .. 36 Glenroasi© .. 24 Harold Logan 60 Free Advice .. 24 Red Shadow's excellent form at the meeting will earn him mauf supporters in the National Handicap, .md ho looks likely to add another v 1 • tory to his credit, making four in sr, -cession. Auto Machine has only to leave the mark correctly to run an excellent race, and Rollo may be seen in improved form. Red Shadow is likely to be favourite, with Rollo and Auto Machine the next best supported.

1.40 p.m.— KEDEBAL HANDICAP, Of 200 sovg. 2mln 47see class. One mile i and s quarter. Acre .. eer Wrackeen .. scr Arachne , .. Ecr Belinda .. 12 Avenger .. scr Golden Pedro 18 Dillon Logan scr Nelson's Festival .. star Victorj 12 Grand Canyon sw Pageant .. 12 Great Parrisli str Princess Horning Sun scr Mauritius 12 Koyal Comrade scr Nimble Direct 12 Some Guy .. scr Pluto . . 12 Sunchild .. acr Gold Country 24 The dimensions of the field for the Federal Handicap may be the chief drawback to Gold Country's success. Morning Sun is likely to do better on this occasion, and Great Parrish will not be neglected. Nelson's Victory may race well. Form certainly points to

Gold Country. Nelson's Victory and Morning Sun may offer the most opposition.

2.20 p.m.— HEATHOOTE HANDICAP, Of 250 sots. 4min SSsee class. Two miles. Brent light .. scr Ayrmont Editor .. scr Chimes 86 Sunny Morn .. scr Cyone .. 86 Wilbur White scr Harvest Child 86 Sir Guy .. 12 Steel All .. 86 Somorby .. 12 Dillon Logan 48 Tarndale .. 12 Colorado .. 48 Wilma Dillon 24 Bunny Bob .. 48 George Rey .. 24 Pluto .. 84 Gunfire .. 24 Sunny Morn appears to be the best of the limit horses in the Heathcote Handicap. Gunfire has excellent winning form to his credit, and Ayrmont Chimes will have to be considered. He finished very fast on Wednesday, but was not lucky in the running. This may be his opportunity. Sunny Morn, Ayrmont Chimes, and Gunfire may be accorded most support. \ 3 p.m.— ADDINGXOK SANDICAP, Of 250 sovb. Trotters. 3mln 27sec class. One mile and a half. All Peters .. scr BUfa .. 24 Ambition .. scr Great Way .. 36 Nelson Ata .. scr Huon Voyage .. 86 Quickfire .. scr Nelson's Boy 86 Biddy Parrish 12 Wrackler .. 60 Admiral Bingen 24 Stanley T. .. 72 Cano'onball .. 24 Olive Nelson .. 84 -T-ho Addington Handicap presents a very open appearance. With the shorter distance to be covered Ambition should race prominently, and coupled with Great Way, the second day's winner, the pair will receive solid support. Admiral Bingen will be having his first race for a long time, but he is forward enough to be considered, and Stanley T looks best of those near the rear of the handicap. The Ambition-Great Way bracket, Stanley T, and Admiral Bingen may provide the dividend-payers.

3.40 p.m.— ISLINGTON HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. 4min 40seo class. Two miles. Nelsonian .. Ber Rolex .. 12 Silver do Oro scr Awa-iti .. 24 War Paint .. scr Kelp .. 24 Wrecker .. scr Tactless .. 24 Nimbus .. scr Erin's Lynn 36 Gold Tinge .. 12 Netta Oro .. 36 Rokena ~ 12 Morrison ■ .. 48 Wild Guy ..12 Silver do Oro's second day's form entitles her to support in the Islington Handicap. Wrecker did not enjoy a favourable run on Wednesday, but he may fare better here, and his prospects look good. Rokena ran a good race on Wednesday, and she should do so again. Tho public preference may be for Wrecker, Silver de Oro, and Rokena. 4.20 p.m.— FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs. 2min 44sec class. One mile and a quarter. Colonial Boy scr Glenrossie .. 12 Cranleigh .. scr Great Logan .. 12 Enawnh .. scr Impromptu .. 12 George Rey .. scr King Pointer .. 12 Linkman .. scr Rollo .. 13 Muriel de Oro scr Kingcraft ... 24 Royal Silk .. scr Carmel .. 36 Delightful ~ 12 Red Shadow 36 On Tuesday's form, Glcnrbssie should run well in tho Farewell Handicap. His earlier race is expected to have improved him. Cranleigh will command great respect, and from the frost mark