RACING AND TROTTING LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21391, 6 February 1935, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES ■• •'-Ta!,ai,ui R.C. .;.. v ;,--Poverty Bay T.C. : • ,". 9—-Taranaki J.C. '■• .. —Canterbury J.C. :. .- -. 51— Rotorua R.C. : - '•:', 1-1 —E'.'mont J.C. ' .- : - :" -Vj—Duncdin J.C. L :. 21—Gore R.C. ..'■■''.•• -Toiat'a Bay J.C. ■'.• ;. :. si — Woodville D.J.C. _•. v ■„'-;. -~; —Te Aroha J.C. .'-.- Ll -Wulanu R.C. . - : --.,■ ;a:s Peninsula R.C. ... _. ' -I-"i::.-.kli:i and Bay of Is- '- ■■ ::,:r r Park R.C. R.C. ,- '.' -Cromwell J.C. ;---;a;;:..r Park R.C. '-. :;--Waikato R.C. . "v-Kvrow J.C. . ... :-;-C:ifden R.C. : ; ■',. V.'. —Oh.nerr.uri J.C. ;•; ■;,—Wellington R.C. . L\-O:;otiki J.C. -; • . _: :;:;—Oamaru J.C. • :<_: a:j-Mur.awatu R.C. - :■:, : V-B: v cf Plentv J.C. ■ . ::';- iiv-kes Bav J.C. .;. :.•■- B::'cnwood H.C. TROTTING FIXTURES :'.••.; T.C. . . . v :::, -New Brighton T.C. •■•• . ;. 1 -1.-.vc-rcargill T.C. • .: _ --'..'uhn-ton T.C. ' , ■ '.!— T::r.aru T.C. :■:.. !■ -:,!;■.-Jborough T.C. ■ : : \'.',-- Wvncibam T.C. •- : T.C. , .. ■■ ::: Walrarapa T.C. ', ■ : i r :;—Roxbureh T.C. . . _:;-Auckiar,d T.C. ■ a'r —Thames T.C. iniF gossip i> r - in•:!■-rs .', ■■ r'.:-.:.n: ' r >:' Hie Canterbury y C"'!':'. :.ummer meeting will ••• ;.' '; r :■.-!. to-day, when a sub- ■ : :>,'■- the Middle Park Plate «■ . : ; : •■• "all rh.:e. ' '"::.'■ fo ; - the Duncdin Jockey r :•.'■ .vr.-tv.g will close at 5 p.m. ■ ;,':: ■ r ; for the Egmont Racing ■ ' : /'.■■;■.:' v.-ill close on Friday. T.'r '.a t (.'onimiitre / • ;'.'.■ monthly meeting of tire Can- '• ;■■:_■• J,i..-trift Committee yesterday ■ -■■<■„ -.■■:.-;;me of the Banks PeninBaa.:g Club's meeting on March . am.roved, and the conditions of •-.'■ .'-. rbiii'ten County Racing Club's . : •; G:'>;g Stake:-, to be decided on :■'■::■ zr.br-s 14, wore agreed to. A "''<'.''; hccn.e was recommended to ; - -. : - ; .v;•.■■:: to A. B. M. Stovs. 'lr't:k Work at Riccarton ".':■'■: ..ut.iue of the course proper at ":.'_■ :'.( • was thrown open for fast k y,-.. ; '.c-rt;ay, but owing to its hard ■:.'!. of the trainers preferred : •!■ .ir.:h, which has been of great ■.-.:■■■ <iiP' ; r:g the long spell of dry '.;: :/. Ti:ere was a good amount ■ : ■ ■.::■•,:;!>;•,' by horses to race at Rici ..:•;•,:! on Saturday, and at Dunedin :.• ::< • k. but there was no outstand(;u (he Plough Vaiiant and Host is. who were gal- ■• ■,-"( <n Monday, were restricted to v v. or':. Tile latter has again de- ; :.cd tiie wayward habits in going "> the tia.ck he showed earlier in i •■.- o;.ration. • ; ..'.:•:'.'!<. picked up by Sovereign 7.•.■::/, r::ri fi'/e furlongs in Imin ssec. { :hiikchore Candidates i-'ruc:.;; covered six furlongs in Imin '<:..'.•:, t::!:i:ig 39sec for each half. She to content the Midsummer Handi- '■ :'> (j:i Saturday in preference to the ■ :..:/'. c:i Plate, and will be ridden by bun Fight reeled off half a mile in .'.ii 2-5.-ec, the last three furlongs in : 7 «-s'-c, and Knock Out finished bet- ',' ;■ than .Silly Owl at the end of six ■'■;;]'::■:■ : m Imin 18 3-ssec, the last ".:.: :.■■.■ J'l A')::i.-c. \ "ara'a .■-.printed throe furlongs, - ".'•■ !<■:'■■: Thrust and Owlsgleam foi{.'.<?iiii T.i.iUs }»,: vi-ic.ytQ ran live furlongs in Imin "■ '■■', .-( <;. ;.i;d Pat role beat Knowledge > '.'< .' the '.nme ground in Imin 4 ])••-. u .ibii- co\rrcd six furlongs in Iran )'} .'j-'j-'c-t-, and her stable-mate, ..;.-':'Tval, ;-l'ivr a circuit at a strong ; •' . i':-.'i a mi!'.' in Imin 44 2-Dscc, t i:: If iii 53 2-ssec. .- i 11',--i .'lailoped six furlongs in ]7si.". and Nightly, assisted by :< "..' Zo,:e from the top of the '.■:.::!;'. ia.'i five furlongs in Imin '.. ■■. ''::■■ i-'.i half mile in 49 3-ssec. A •.'.,::■<:',.■: and Scrtitclimerc Scar - ■■: • i ::. a : even furlong task in ■: :: i :-'„..< c, the last three in 39 -j . ':.■:.• latter was in front most ■ \.,y, but the pair finished to- ; .-. J J .4ydora has improved with :■;■• "-.i'.'.i u of late, and is undoubt•'y i -i !: lo lir>i- <-,ld form. She will i ■• i •■:>.■! by M. Kirwan on Saturday. '■::.' Boy 'j.allojjL'd seven furlongs ;•: 1.-'. •.■ .i4-.!c. He will have to be i • '■■". ' •'. Saturday. /,' r \.< ■•' -on broke away in front of (.':<■■>: Siiepherd commencing a half- :- '■■ ■.! :i. taking 50sec. but there ;■ ■ • .']Ufh between them at the On the I'uurM- Proper '!' ■••■• .'•• M<w;dc beat Cleaner by .■ .-.■!:■: at 'he conclusion of seven •'.-•: I:. limn 29 4-ssec, the last .•: ..-. a fin'.'h.eci in front of Nar- .: i (.'live Smith after taking . f .<: lor live furlongs. . ■ . •■ .';;r-!il.vj three furlongs well '; j-.i. •(.-. :t!:d Silver Ring executed ■ !■ '< a'oi .; the back in 37 3-ssec. ".■:■_■ :-r.d Maroha were abreast at ■-•! '- : !.": furlongs run in Imin ■::..:. ■. >:■: ji-w and Sky Rover took ■'. i - : -7. c- for a mile, and Mane- '..' d in Imin 47 2-ssce. .'ia: k (;■■.: ily beat Lucetla over • .■'.< . - .•■: in Imin C 3-ssec. .■.; a:<! Moonbeam recorded 1 . : !.• i-«r a like journey, taking ' :-'.•■■ .'■■.-:• the last three. ■'. v;'/. ■!. assisted by Hostile, re- ; a: - ::a!ar time over five fur- ; '. h;i<.' Madam Pompadour, < . ..!::•:• a ;>ood weight, also recorded '."■ *y R:-'.i: and Importance, joined i ' T:..rau tor the last three, ran six 1 ■''-•■■:■<: in Imin 18sec, the firstran.'d : nirhing in front. Ci-cc.-n Prince, looking very bright. •..-.■; vV.-AUA ea;y v/ork.

At the Riffht End Some Shamble and Colossian ran away from Silver Sight starting off on a six furlong journey, and were well clear of him entering the straight, but Silver Sight beat Colossian at the end, with Some Shamble beaten off. The distance occupied Imin 16 3-osec, the last three in 39sec. Golden Dart, with a light weight, covered seven furlongs in Imin 29 4-ssec. Ranelr.gh cleared out from Final Shot over the final stages of a seven furlong gallop in Imin 30sec, the last three in 39sec. Vintage strode over seven furlongs in Imin 31se. at an even pace. Imperial Spear beat Doiran by several lengths at the end of seven furlongs in Imin 29 4-ssec, finishing on strongly. At a Disadvantage Gaysome reeled off six furlong's in Imin 14 4-ssec, the last three in 33 2-ssec. This filly has undoubted ability, but unfortunately does not get the same moving in starts in her races as in her track essays. Quebec ran six furlongs in Imin 19scc and Jolly Beggar and Fairweather covered the same ground in Imin 18 2-ssec. Lowater ran seven furlongs in Imin 34sec, and Courtyard and Rose of Tralee recorded Imin 17 2-ssec for six furlongs. Colombo beat Lord Masham over iive furlongs in Imin ssec, Goldstcad accompanying them. Off Colour Sam Smith has not done well since the Wellington meeting, and will not be racing at Riccarton on Saturday. Riders fcr Saturday Additional riding engagements for Saturday include: —M. Kirwan, Polydora. Colossian; J. Vcevers, Jerry Boy; G. Humphries, Bunfight: L. J. Ellis. Fowler. Quebec; A. S. Ellis, Courtyard; A. Messervy. Gas Mask. Grecian Prince. Tout le Monde, Greek Shepherd, Sky Rover, Doiran. Appointment Made D. Arnolt, who was some time ago attached to the Chokeb'ore stable, but has been absent in the Auckland district for a good while, has been appointed head man for the stable, a position recently vacated by D. Marks, who is proceeding to Fordell to act as private trainer for Mr W. McA. Duncan. C. Eastwood is to accompany Marks north. From Hastings Cuddle is expected to be railed from Hastings to-day in charge of her owner-trainer, C. J. Stowe. She is to race at Riccarton on Saturday, and will go on to Wingatui for the Dunedin Cup. Her usual pilot, R. J. Flower, will ride her on the trip. Valuable Derby Winner Windsor Lad, according to present intentions, is to race in England this year, and will meet Brantome and Felicitation, among others, in the Ascot Gold Cup. He will go to the stud in 1936. According to a London writer, his list for that year and the following one is already full at 500 guineas. If he should win the Ascot Cup it will be difficult to get a subscription to him for the next three or four years. Well-Bred Yearling Silver King's brother is among the colts to be offered on behalf of Mr R. C. Allen at the coming yearling sales in Sydney. He is bigger than Silver King was at the same age, and should be productive of keen competition. In the same draft are three other colts and three fillies by El Cacique. French Racing; Asterus, by Teddy, was an easy first among the winning sires in France last year. Thirty-three of his progeny won 67 races of the aoproximate value of £28.470. Dark Legend (by Dark Ronald) was next, with £19,350; and then Blandford (by Swynford), £18,700; Pharos (by Phalaris), £16.690; and Massine (by Consols) £14,350. Blandford's son, Blenheim, had four winners of seven races, and his son, Pampeiro, owned by the Aga Khan, is rated the best two-year-old in France. Severe Punishment France recently had a ringing-in case which ended disastrously for those concerned. At Marseilles last July an outsider named Hanoi, who had not previously won, surprised racegoers by beating a first-class field. There was an investigation, and it was proved that a good horse named Ecuriel had raced as Hanoi. The owner, Franza, denied ho had derived any profit other than the prize, and that Ecuriel was rung in as Hanoi in the hope of subsequently selling the latter at a good price. The jockey, Ramella, said he had not previously won a race, and, as he wished to have one to his credit, he accepted the mount. The court could not prove that either owner or jockey had made any profit over the fraud, but, on facts, sentenced Franza to six months and Ramella to nine months' imprisonment. Why the jockey should have received a longer term than the owner is not stated.

Australian Autumn Handicaps Nominations for the principal handicaps of the autumn in Sydney and Melbourne make interesting reading, says "Pilot." in the Sydney ''Referee." Very few horses that could be given a possible chance of success are missing, and, as usual, the presence of some suggests there are still owners who believe the age of miracles has not passed. Two recent English importations in Manitoba and Sans Peine have been nominated, the former for the Newmarket, and the latter for the Sydney Cup. Sans Peine did not start last year, but the former was racing until early in October. New Zealand is strongly represented in the Dcncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. Nightlv's trainer seems to have arrived at the conclusion that he is not a genuine two-miler, as though that horse is a Doncaster entrant he is not in the Sydney Cup. Gold Trail is, and as she ran second in the New Zealand Cun, and then won the Auckland Cup. there is no doubt as to her staying ability. Vintage is an interesting entrant. In the two races he won at Auckland King March was second to him at level weights, but he is probably a good deal better than that might suggest. Altogether the autumn handicap racing in Melbourne and Sydney promises to be quite up to that of previous years.

AUCKLAND R.C. ALLOCATION OF PRIZE MONEY [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, February 5. The allocation of the prize money for the autumn and winter meetings at Ellersiie was decided on by the committee of the Auckland Racing Club. The stakes for the autumn fixture, to be held on April 20 and 22, remain at £7475, the same total as last year, and for the winter meeting, on June 3, 5, and 8, the value has been increased by £375 to £8525. The Easter Handicap, the principal race on the autumn programme, carries a stake of £Boo,' and the Autumn Handicap on the second day is wcvth £6OO, . ,

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders Nominations for the New Brighton Trotting Club's summer meeting will close to-morrow at 12 noon. Acceptances for the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting will close on Friday. Consistent Trotter Kotir.ga has proved one of the most solid trotters in the Dominion, and she has been especially consistent on the Forburv Park track, her last seven starts there not showing an unplaced performance. She is not a big one. and while she may never make a great trotter her steadiness takes her past many a more brilliant but less steady racehorse. Kotinga is qualifying for the better-class races, and her form in future will be watched with interest. Her owner-trainer, G. F. Clarke, believes in making every post a winning one. and for this reason both Kofinga and her trainer are becoming popular with the public. Pcgaway Pegawav proved a big disappointment when trained in Canterbury, and at one time a brilliant sprinter and a good stayer he quite failed to reproduce his northern form over any distance. His nomination in the Otahuhu Handicap at the Auckland meeting will give him a chance to redeem a very tarnished reputation. His attempt's in Auckland showed him up as a" genuine and true and tried pacer, but there was a big question of honesty in his Canterbury efforts. Worthy Light Worthy Light is a pacer well above the average, and though handicapped on a 4min 26sec mark he is entitled to support even amongst the best class. His second to Roi I'Or in the Auckland Cup. second to Jackie Thorpe in the Rnnfurly Handicap, and his victory in the President's Handicap at the Auckland summer meeting mark him as a very jikely winner of the most important races. Return after Holiday Mr G. J. Barton, who has been on a holiday trip to Australia, passed through Christehurch yesterday cyi his way to Duncdin. Improvers ' Tne two horses whose performances were regarded as the most unsatisfactory at Washdykc paced then* way to victory at Forbury," says the Timaru "Herald." This is a statement that might well be challenged by those most interested. The only horses started tit Washdykc that won at Forbury Park were Wild Guy and Great Logan, who each won two races, Battlefield, and Wise Guy. No one could possibly take exception to the running of Wild Guy, who, badly interfered with in the President's Handicap at Washdykc, was rapidly overhauling the second horse, Taxpayer, in the last furlong. Great Logan, too, rcveaied something like the form he had shown some years ago when he ran second to Muriel dc Oro in the Pareora Handicap. John Jinks John Jinks has been in M. C. McTigue's stable long enough to show some return for the time and trouble expended on him, and', possibly a win is not. far off. John Jinks, winner of the New Zealand Sapling Stakes in 1929, has now reached an age when he should be contributing something towards his keep. McTigue knows the business -of training pacers, and unless John Jinks showed some signs of a return to form he would not keep him in training. At his best John Jinks is a very brilliant pacer, though not gifted with stamina above the average. Great Farrish Great Parrish, an Auckland-owned horse, failed to show his true form on Canterbury courses, and possibly the change of climate imy have had something to do with his loss of form. In local circles he is one of the early favourites for the Otahuhu Handicap at Auckland. Sale of Nellota Mr C. Cowan, owner of Wee Machine, has purchased the pacer Nellota from Mr H. Mitchell, and the mare has been sent to F. J. Smith's stable at Takanini, says the Auckland "Herald." Nellota is a five-year-old daughter of Nelson Bingcn from Lottie Audubon, dam of Pegaway, To Kahu, Lislca, and Superfine, and although she has at times shown fine track form, has not raced very successfully. Her only success was scored as a three-year-old in the Newmarket Handicap at the Auckland spring meeting, when she was driven by Smith. At the summer meeting Nellota ran another good race, being driven by A. Bryce into second place beliind Rey Direct. Last season she was leased by Mr G. J. Barton and placed under the care of the late W. J. Tomkinson, but she did not race, and was returned early this season to Mr Mitchell. Nellota contracted a severe cold two years ago, from which she never fully recovered, and it is probable that Smith will give her a spell and treatment before giving her a serious preparation for racing. Barrier Practice Mr A. J. Hastings will visit the New Brighton race track to-morrow at 9 a.m. and will give barrier education to any horses that require it. Rapid Transport Mrs A. Wing's puppy, Satin Boy, winner of the Dunedin Derby on Saturday, did some rapid travelling over the week-end. The dog, with his attendant, left Christehurch by the -express on Saturday morning, arriving at Dunedin at 5.30 p.m. The puppy won the Derby at 7 n.rn. on the same day, and was brought home by the special horse train from Forbury Park on Sunday. In less than 30 hours Satin Boy travelled approximately 500 miles by train, won the championship of Otago, and finished up fresh and well.

REASSESSMENTS

FORHI'RY I'AKK MEETING Placed horses at the Forbury Park Trotting Club's summer meeting on January 31 and February 2 have been reassessed as follows:— t Horse. Table. Line. All Sunshine .. 1 18 Avc-rnus .. 1 2.112.44 4.28 Awa Dillon ..1 9 Battlefield ..1 18 Cheehahco ..1 22 Chiming Wrack .. 2 14 Cloudy Range .. 1 2.12 2.46 4.30 Colonial Boy .. 1 2.12 2.46 4.34 Dusolina .. 1 27 Frank Mac ..1 IS Golden Cross ..1 18 Graham Direct -.1 11 Great Logan .. 1 2.10 2.43 4.31 Guy Junior ..1 21 Helen's Bay ..2 11 Iraq ..1 18 Irish Peach ..1 10 Kibo ..1 21 Kotinga ..2 19 Lee Boy ..2 9 Llewellyn's Pride 1 23 Lynwood .. 1 13 Major Lind .. 1 2.12 2.46 4.34 Midshipmaid .. 1 15 Parrish Chimes .. 2 1 Prince Harvester 2 13 Royal de Oro ..1 14 Scot F-e- ..1 16 Sonoma King ~ 2 12 Todd Lonzia .. 2 38 Vesuvius ~ 1 -2.10 2.43 4.28 Wild Guy .. 1 2.12 2.46 4.28 Wise Guy -.1 23

.WELLINGTON T.C,

ACCEPTANCES (PSBS3 ASSOCIATION TELBQBAM.) WELLINGTON, February 5. Acceptances for the Wellington Trotting Club's meeting on February 9 are as follows: PRELIMINARY HANDICAP TROX (in harness), of 120 sovs. 3min 42seo class. One mile and a half. Earl Bingen .. scr Winsome L'addie scr Flotsam .. scr Blue and Gold 24 Header • ..scr Guy o' Mine .. 60 Renovo •■ scr WOBURN TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs. 3min 43seo class. One mile and a half. Casino •■ Bcr Orleigh Mills .. scr Handicapper .. scr Guy Zolock .. 24 Harold Wrack scr Super Tax .. 24 Levity •• scr Edgar Wallace 36 Native Son .. scr FEBRUARY HANDICAP (in harness), of 130 sovs. 3miD 35seo class. One mile and a half. Blondie •• scr Portlight ..scr Flintlock ..scr Royal deOro .. scr Grace MeF.hvvn scr Colene Parnsh 12 Peter • Mitchell scr Midshipmaid .. 21 DOVINION HANDICAP (in harness), of 'JOO sovs. 3min 25sec class. One mile and a half. Bracken .. scr Fernbrook Lass 12 Jimmy de Oro scr Little Nelson 12 William Tell scr Mncasfc .. 3 2 Ynun" Frank scr Somerby . . 48 Auile" . . 12 KORO IvORO HANDICAP TROT fin harness), of 130 sovs. 4min 57scc class. Two miles. F-trl Bin"cii . • scr Winsome Laddie scr Flotsam ° . . s-cr Derby Thorpe 12 Header • . sf Guy o' Mine 72 llenovo . . scr SUBURBAN HANDICAP (in ''«»"»>■ "' 100 sovs. 3miii ssec class. One mile and a quarter. Casino •• scr I'lntus .. scr Handicapcr .. scr Trevor do Ore. scr Harold Wrack scr Jean Parnsh J|,PVitv . scr Silver Berry .. 12 Mamri'kti •' • <•<•■' Super Tax . . 24 Native fon . . s<r Eclair Wallace :JG 1- vSTHOriJM-l HANDICAP (in harness), of Ito sovs. 2inin 58sec class. One mile, and a iiuartcr. Blond S'-r l^ l ' l de ol '° M ' r riinllork .. scr Ruin l.osnn scr Grace McKlvyn s<T ( oleno Parnsh 1peter Mitchell sir Midshipmaid . . 24 Porllißht • • scr AC KhVOiR HANDICAP (in harness), of lt;0 sovs. 2min 40sec class. One mile and a quarter. Bracken scr Fernbrook Lass 12 j'inimv do Oro' scr Little Nelson 12 Pronto Bimtcn scr Mocnst .. PWilliam Tell .. scr I'nrsei; .. 24 Young Prank bcr Kumerby ~.. 4H Acilo .. J-

TIMARU T.C.

PROFIT MADE AT RECENT MEETING (special TO THE PBISS.) TIMARU, February 5. The Timaru Trotting Club's recent meeting at Washdyke resulted in a profit of £7O, according to a statement made at a meeting of the club's committee, over which Mr John Hole presided. The chairman said that the meeting had been one of the most successful on record, in spite of the strong nor'wester which was blowing. The club had made a small profit, but the balance was not so big as he had hoped for. The Government was taking a little more tolalisator revenue than last year; had it not been for this, the club would have been £SO better off on the mceling. The secretary (Mr H. H. Frascr) reported that a profit of £7O had been shown, compared with £9 for the corresponding meeting last year. The following programme was approved for the March meeting:— Kingsdown Handicap, of 100 sovs (3min 44scc class), U miles; Trial Handicap, of 100 sovs (4min 3sec class) one mile and five furlongs; Timaru Trotting Cup, of 230 sovs, an/1 trophy valued at £ls (4mm 34sec class), two miles; Fairlie Handicap, of 110 sovs (2min 19sec class), one mile; Seadown Handicap, of 110 sovs (3min 37sec class), one and a half miles; Temuka Handicap, of 110 sovs (smin class), two miles; Wai-iti Handicap, of 110 sovs (2min 55scc class), one and a quarter miles; Washdyke Handicap, of 120 sovs (2min 47sec class), one and a quarter miles. R was decided that nominations close on February 26, handicaps to be declared on March 1, and acceptances to close on March 5. A vote of thanks was accorded James Buchanan and Sons for Ihc gift of a trophy valued at £ls. to be presented to the winner of the Timaru Cup handicap.

MARLBOROUGH T.C. ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEETING NEXT MONTH (sruciAt, to thb rn«ss.< BLENHEIM, February 5. The Marlborough Trotting Club is making arrangements to hold a meeting on Saturday, March 9. The programme wil consist of seven races, of stakes totalling £3BO, including a cup valued at £25 presented by Mr Ben Doolcy.