RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21730, 12 March 1936, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

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BACING FIXTURES March I*, W-Cromwell J.C. 3£& 14, 16, 17-Wellington R.C. Ifereix 24 21—Manawatu R.C, Sxb SI, 23—Bay of Plenty J.C. March S. S3—Oamaru J.C. wuLt, 28_~Soutfa Canterbury J.C. M-Birchwood Bunt Club. Mtoeh 31, April I—Pahiatua R.C. SSfl *-Hawke* S Bay J.C. j&rfl 4—Waimate R-C. April 4—Otautau R-C. J&il 4 6-Westport Jf. jtaril 11—Greytnouth ZC April 11—Tuapeka County J.C. April U. 13-Aucldand R.C. Amil 11, 13—VeiMuiS J.C. April U, 13—Wairarapa R-C. .April lit 13, 14—Rfverton R.C. April J*—Beaumont R-C. April 13—Waipukurau J.C, April 13—Kumara R.C. April 13, 14-Canterbury J.C. AprS M—WcfHand R.C. April lU—Hawke'c Bay J.C. April 18—Greymouth J.C. April 18. 20—Avondale J.C. April 22—Reefton J.C. April 28, 30—Dannevirke R.C. (at TEOTONG FIXTURES March 14—Tinjaru T.C. March IS-Wyndfaara T.C. March 21—Taranaki T.C. March 23—Bos(burgh T,C. March 28-Chevtot TjC. March 2»-Wa»ganui T.C. April 4—Wanganui T.C. April 11, 13—Hawera T.C. April 11,15—NJZ. Metropolitan TCApril I»—Eotorua T.C. April Ifr-Ashburton T.C. April W, 22-^Manawatu T.C. April 30, May 2—Forbury Park T.C. TURF GOSSIP Acceptances for the first day's racing at Oamaru will close at 8 pan. today. At Hiceartoo Yesterday Tb# No. 6 grass track was open at Riceartcn yesterday, ana several ox the hones to race at Trentham were given sprinting tasks. Jumpers in Aetton A large amount of schooling provided interest during the mornmg. Bacretonu (G. Murfitt) and Monastic (A* Stow) were sent twice over the brash hurdles, the former again giving a clean display. Streamline <H. Turner) had HounsJow CW. Story) as a companion over six hurdles, both going fast, with the former always in front. _ Ncctumus (A. S. Ellis) and Royal Ltoond <d: O'Connor) negotiated a round of the steeplechase fences, both shaping very confidently. Nocturnus fhns indication of making good over the country. the Bight Breed

Warfordbridgf, the Shambles gelding recently «ent to T. H. Gfllett by lS J. H. Grlgg, jumped four hurdles. Wiifi Turner in the saddle, he was responsible tor an jfigf, m& showed the benefit of previous at the game. He is toed en interesting lines for a jumper, m his dam is by Sylvia Iftrk from Buby, by Natator from Denbigh, dam of Moifaa. She is more than 20 years o« a«e. and this season was mated at with Oay Comet. girterina (J. Veevers) was sent over four hurdles at a hunting pace, and N«*f» Issue (A. Stove) Jumped two brush hurdles well. Bun Tuck <A.'S. EWs) jumped two brush hurdles, and then negotiated the tfetff* steeplechase fences down the straight. BUflfnar at Trentham

Additional riding engagements made for Saturday's racing at Trentham •re;— G. Humphries: Entail. Spiral, Bust, and Wild Chase. (Challenge States). VL Kirwan: Riptide. There is likely to toe a change of rider for Silver Streak, a* L. J. Ellis had previously baen engaged for Invoice, and A. E. Ellis will have the mount on Silver Streak.

Eaga*ed Mess Week Argentic was not nominated for the first day's programme at Trentham, but will probably go north for the two Hxwluding days. A ¥enng Hurdler Amongst the horses being'schooled at Awapunf is the former Chokebore gelding Tail Light, who was sold by Sir Charles Ciiflford at New Year. The Say Comet three-year-old gave an impressive display over a round of the hurdle track at Awapuni on Saturday. A Ffsnkiip Winner Sebrot a winner at Franklin on Saturday, is by LucuUus f/ora a daufhier of Elysian and Graceful. His name Js Forbes spelt backwards. A Popular Betero The satisfaction of J. T. Cush, owner«trsiner of Journal, who won the Mocrefleld Handicap on February 29, Jay not in the pecuniary benefit be received from the race, for there was no plunge on Journal, but, as the owner stated after the event, in the knowledge that the horse was still capable of winning. It was Journal's first victory since he dead-heated in the Caulfield Toorak Handicap last spring, and the success was a very popular 00a It is bard to know whether the applause which accompanied Journal as he returned to the enclosure was for him or tor the rider, J. Pjike. whose first winner it was for some time. World's Beeord

World's figures for the two miles wow lowered in the Pines Hurdle Bactt at Flemington on February 20, vfhm Blaekford narrowly defeated African in 3min 84Jsec. A head only aeparated the two leaders. The previous best, 3min 35sec, was registered by fateawoed at Randwick. The tlejnfrtfttoii record was previously held by Fooley Bridge, who set 3min 35|sec for tee distance. Coddle's Failure Whan Coddle pulled up distressed after working at Caulfield recently the trouble was declared to be kidney complaint Cuddle appeared to make a complete recovery from whatever ailed her, but the complaint may have had a bearing on her defeat In the Australian Cup. Opinions differ. Some attribute her defeat to her rider's efforts to restrain her. The rider says«she collapsed during the running. That the mare walked past the post half a furlong last and in a condition of utter dis-

tress seems to make it clear tnat the jockey's version is the correct one. Further, it was decided immediately after the race to ship Cuddle back to New Zealand and spell her for the winter. Successful Eiders The record of the riders in the Thompson Handicap is interesting, H. Gray has done best with four wins, gained on Sasanof (1919), Arrowsmith (1920), Rouen (1928), and Gay Crest (1932). Several riders have been twice successful, their list being:—E. Russell (Waiufcu, 1895 and 1897), F. W. Davis (Lottie 1894 and Jabber 1900), E. Lowe (Sunbonnet 1908 and Sunny Loch 1924), B, Deeley (Qxenhope 1918 and Shrill 1917), J. Barry (Reremoana 1927 and Paitonu 1930), R. Reed (Joy King 1928 and Golden Hair 1934), and L. G, Morris (Paganelli 1939 arid Autopay J 933). Good Prospects Ben Braggie will be remembered by Trentham racegoers for his narrow defeat in a minor seven-furlong event at the Wellington summer meeting. He is to contest an event of similar class on Saturday, and as he has won in the meantime he will be in demand again. His win was at Napier Park last week, and over five furlongs, and he* was running on strongly at the I finish. Racing at Trentham The Wellington Racing Club's i autumn meeting on Saturday will attract widespread interest, addition to practically every racing centre | being represented in the carded fields, the class of horse racing is no doubt the best available at the present time in New Zealand, the exception probably being the two-year-old division, which, in spite of the absence of some of the best of the year, is nevertheless strongly in evidence. The Thompson Handicap will be the feature of Saturday's programme, and, viewed from all angles, the contest appears exceptionally open, and. there will be a wide divergence of opinion on the part 01 investors. Of the 18 acceptors mere than half are entitled to dispute favouritism, but -no doubt ftepuWi. Will show most confidence in the topweight, Silver Ring, notwithstanding that his impost, 10-6, has never previously been carried to victory_ra the long-established race. Silver Ring is, however, a proved weight-carrier, and hfs success m the Punedin Cup, with 10-4 on his back, and covering the mile and a half in race record time. him being once again sent out first choice. He will of rfdden by A. E. Ellis, who has piloted him in his last four successes Fracas occupies second place pn the list by reason of her good, form this season her last success being m th ? Craven Ptate at Riccarton last month, when the track was soft- The Trentham going is likely to provide y»fWwf gong, if not soft, and these conditions will suit the Chokebore mare, who has invariably raced well on the course, it has been stated that Queen of Song s Sot Sncied L the south but there is every reason to consider that she will be one of the favourites under her comparatively light impost of 8-3. H-r format Wingatui last month was all wrongT and on her previous doing? at T?entham, when she won the Wellington Cup and should have won over six furlongs in her second engagement at S meeting, she must be a dangerous j SndTdate Vreatu will come into J favour following his recent win over six furlongs, and of the remainder lrf<«l Arctic King, After Money, Variant will each command a strong following. Silver Ring, Fracas, and Queen of Song apnpar to be the ruling favourites. P For the Railway Handicap southern suDOort made Lochlaggan first choice, but she was withdrawn yesterday. Next in order are Knockfin and Cranford and both should give good accounts of themselves.' The .former has beeS galloping well, andl gives indaca*inna of striDDUig a better mare man she was at Sunldfn. Cranford's win overleven furlongs at Motukarara was verv impressive, and with 7-3 on his this occasion. Rereatu will no doubt ue of ?he favourites shouldi hejbj' reserved. Haut Monde and Invoice heaTthe remainder, and if the track should not be too holding the latter WUI have to be seriously considered This should be an exciting race,, and pJssibly the present favourites will hold their positions on the machines. TROTTING NOTES Reminders . ■ Nominations for the Wanganui Trotting Club's annual meeting will close to-dsy *■ Nominations for the Cheviot Trotting Club's annual meeting will close on March 18. A Poor Field The Trial Handicap at the Timaru Trotting Club's meeting on Saturday S Treally a race for maidenl pacers and it should have attracted a much better field than the nine moderates which now comprise it. Engaged there is hardly a horse with any Pretensions to form, unless Peter Silk be excepted, and his best js a fourth at New Brighton to maiden pacers. Precious Metal was expected to make good at the Wellington meetmg, but a failure there does npt provide much encouragement for a successful racing career. Peter Silk, Shrewdy, and Precious Metal have all been expected to do things, but promises to date have not been fulfilled. Timaru Cup The Timaru Cup is the big medium for speculation at the Timaru Trotting Club's meeting on Saturday, and with a limit of ?6 yards for horses of good, even class, the result is open. One trotter, Sea Gift, in a field of pacers provides an exceptional interest, for this mare is something above the average. Speculators, generally, do not fancy the chances of the trotter against the hoppled pacer, principally on account of its inability to begin quickly. Yet there have been examples during the present season of trotters commencing just as quickly as pacers end carrying on with the running only to be beaten for stamina in the later stages. Sea Gift, on this occasion, has a big task in front of her, even in the light of a record of 4min 24 2-ssec for two miles. Bingen Palm has registered brilliant performances on occasions, and at other times has failed so miserably that one wonders whether the public should not be offered some protection against a horse of his inconsistency. Agile comes in the same category, and neither can be recommended against the opposition likely to be offered by a little racehorse in Grace McElwyn, who may be inclined on occasions to mix her gait at the start, but can always be depended upon to take some part in a fighting finish. Battlefield is entering fresh company, and although he has raced well on occasion!, his performances have »o| been consistent. Peter Locanda and Waress are two-milers at their best, Gunfire is a good plodder, and Little Nelson, with the speed of a New Zealand Cup horse, has not always finished with the dash of a champion. Recess has been rather disappointing in her two miles efforts, and Avernus and Craganour do not run out of turn. There may be a complete upset in this race, but in a reliability trial the favours might be given to Sea Gift, Grace McElwyn, and Gunfire. Futurity Stakes The early favourite for the Timaru Futurity Stakes is the Southland-owned and Southern Chief, a good-looking two-year-cld in J. J. Kennerley's stable. It is generally

cate of the early racing of two-year-olds, but apparently he has had placed in his care a youngster of exceptional merit and is ready to reap the reward of his excellent training. Southern Chief is by Wrack from Regina Logan, and the Aldington trainer has had a bjg experience with other members of this family in Logan Chief and Native Chief the former one of the most solid racehorses ever in commission in New Zealand, the latter possibly one of the fastest pacers raced, but gifted with an unfortunate racing temperament. Southern Chiefs training work and his display at the matinee meetmg at Aldington recently suggest him as a vcung pacer of exceptional speed, but there are others with distinct possibilities The ideal racehorse is not made in a day, and a severe contest may find a weakness in a pacer that appears to possess few faults at present. Rapidian Southern Chief, although the favourite, cannot yet be accorded a walkover in a field of 11 well-bred pacers for in Rapidian Mr C. P. Cameron has a pacer that looks like developing into a star This colt is related to Sir Guy and Guy Junior, and shows all the racing qualities of this pair. William William, a brown colt, the property of Mr G. J. Barton, has everything in the way of size and good looks to recommend him, but at this early stage he may not show the racing temperament so necessary in a good racehorse. A Possibility A possibility is Becky Direct, a daughter of Frank Worthy and Becky Logan Like the remainder, she has had no actual racing experience, but if any notice can be taken of her form at the matinee meeting held recently, she is likely to go a long way in the trotting world. She comes from a fine family of racehorses, and, owned by Mr J. B. Westermun, she is trained by F. S. Holmes. i Parisienne i In Parisienne, R. B. Berry will parade a chestnut filly that might develop great speed with age and experience. She is by Rey de Oro, from Yenot, and is a half-sister to Lilian Bond. Yenot showed a lot of speed and her blood lines include strains of Harold Dillon, Rothschild, Young Irvington, and Berlin, From Purbar Lodge. The Durbar Lodge representative Gerfalcon is by Wrack—Nantwich, the dam of Greenmantle and Renegade. Nantwich is a daughter of Nelson Bingen and. Pearlchild by RothschildVerity by Vancleve, Grattan Loyal's Stock i Grattan Loyal, as a sire, has come into the limelight of late through the performances of his stock in Southland and in the Futurity Stakes he will'be represented by Royal Grattan and Loyal Pat. The latter comes from Pat Dillon by Great Audubon—Flossie Dillon by Harold Dillon, from a mare by Mauritius. Loyal Pat Is a halfbrother to Garner, and will race in the nomination-of Mr C. E. Lindsay, who will be remembered as the owner of Talaro, the Auckland Cup winner. Timaru Re-handicaps For his success at Wellington, Helen's Bay has been penalised 36 yards in the two races in which he was nominated in Timaru. In the Kingsdown Handicap, Helen's Bay will now start from 72 yards behind, and in the Temuka Handicap, from 96 yards behind.

WYNDPAM T,C. HANDICAPS The following handicaps have been declared for the Wyndham Trotting Club's meeting, to be held on March 18: FERRY HANDICAP, of 100 soys. 3min 49sec class. Unhoppled trotters. One mile and a half. ' inuotvale •• scr Black Peter •• scr Sice Goods Icr Bob WUkes .. U Harebell •• scr Blue Blood ..38 Bettv Drusus scr Imperial Wave 48 ApSomatt£~ . scr ClipP«£ Wings 48 Ballet Boy .. scr Bmgen .. 60 Hatrack .. scr Long Island .. 72 Alister Oag •• ser .. 84 Halesia •• scr Bell Nprrls .. 84 TRIAL HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. 3roin class. One mile and a half. ST S S KS"- !!T Brydone sir tt seott ..scr Moradine .. scr Lord .. scr Janet Gaynor scr ..scr Lady Ita ..ser Jean Dewey .. scr Vinola .. scr fiSSSff-S iSSSdaaOrpS Vacatton G 7 S | Reconnoitre .. sex Suv View :: sS Worthy Claire 48 DoUyßey -scr Ma Waro .. 96 Hula Chimes scr

EDENBALE HANDICAP, of 1« SOTO. 3min 56sec class. One mile and five Neison's ngS - ' |un Worshipper 12 Fortune ser Blue Spark .. 1^ Duskv ..scr Chief Drusus 12 Kap -• scr Belle Grattan 12 Stalwart -scr Erin's Chief .. 24 Chevalier .. scr Embark .. 24 Roan Duke ..scr Ma Waro .. 24 Tritoma .. scr War Betty .. 3b RoVal Drive .. scr Monty Chimes 36 T pftrim .. scr Vologda • • 2° CoS Boy .. scr Stirling Lady 60 Peter Mitchell 12 Harold Guy... 60 # Picotee . • 12 WYNDHAM TROTTING CLUB HANDICIAProf 300 sovs. 4min 46sec class. Harold .Guy I*, scr Stirling Lady scr Desert Cloud scr Valdor •• 1^ Vologda ... scr Trichff •• If jX Queen .. scr Frank Mac .. 12 Pot Luck .. scr Fairhaven .. f* & a Weel. scr Happy^ Knight 24 Erin's Boy ..scr Full Hand .. 24 Kereeant Erin s Fair .. f* Ser?Ca Dallas scr Radiant Gold 24 Lindrum •• scr Gallant Knight 36 Mokochild .. scr Eighteen Wrackette ..scr Carat Jb Ready Money scr Blue MounJust Shandi scr tain Queen 48 TOI TQIS HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. Bondholder .. scr ' Claudia •• scr Tour •• scr Lucky Jack .. scr Dolly Rey .. scr rarver Doone scr Little U Scott ..scr Mountain scr Grand Meteor scr Loyal Sun .. scr Shining Sun scr Antarctic Sun scr Jean Dewey scr Night Voyage scr Oasis ..ser Bonny Direct Thorpe scr Brydone scr Master Garry scr Glencree .. scr Happy Star .. scr Moradine .. scr Loyalist ..scr Park Drive .. 36 Peter Wrack ser Pola Negri .. 48 Reconnoitre .. scr McGlusky .. 48 MENZIES HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. smin 4sec class. Unhoppled trotters. Two miles. _. _ „_ Elllotvale .. scr Gipsy Lee .. scr Choice Goods scr Fair Voyage scr Snow Peak .. scr Hale fi ia .. scr Benjamin .. scr Blue Blood .. i-s Sandy Drusus scr Anna's Voyage 24 Molly King ..scr Imperial Wave 24 Betty Drusus scr Anne Moko .. 24 Appomattox scr Paul Bingen .. 48 Jenny's Guy .. scr Long Island 60 HaPDV Peter .. scr Kilbirnie Dan 72 ?So .. scr Parrish Chimes 96 Burns •• scr Leeway •• 156 Ballet Boy .. scr PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. 3min 39sec class. One mile and a h alf - Autogo .. scr Silver Guy .. 12 Red Glow .. scr Leitrim ..12 Master Lee .. scr Guy win .. 12 Roan Duke .. scr Sunny Worthy Claire scr Southland 12 Eglinton .. scr Stalwart .. 24 Eddie Tolan scr Belle Grattan 36 Norma Grattan scr Sir Gowan .. 48 Park Drive .. scr Monty Chimes 60 McGlusky .. scr Vologda •• 72 Mishap •. 12 FINAL HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. 2min 56sec class. One mile and a quarter. Weary Voyage scr Wrack scr. Jolly Queen .. scr "Valdor .. 12 Pot Luck .. scr Tricliff •• 12 Bide-a-Wee .. scr Frank Mac .. \i Erin's Boy .. scr Erin's Fair .. 24 Sergeant Full Hand .. 24 Dallas scr Happy Knight 24 Lindrum •• scr Fairhaven .. 24 Stirling Lady scr Liberal • • 24 Bright Voyage scr Bingen Wrack 24 Royal Guy .. scr Gallant Knight 36 Ready Money scr Eighteen Carat 36 Wrackette .. scr Blue Mountain Just Shandi scr Queen 48 Golden Mist scr AUSTRALIAN RACING GEELONG RESULTS (Received March 11, 11.21 p.m.) MELBOURNE, March 11. Results at the Geelong races were:— AUTUMN HANDICAP GAY SHEILA 6-12 .. Molloy 1 Skipping Girl 6-7 ... Moran 2 Sadie Glass 7-6 .. Simmonds 3 Five started. Won by a neck; half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 40sec. MOORABOOL TRIAL HURDLES KING COLOSSUS 11-10 Meredith 1 Windarra9-2 .. .. Powell 2 Flying Drake 9-7 .. .. Ralson 3 Ten started. Won by eight lengths; five lengths second and third. Time, |3min 46sec.