RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21940, 14 November 1936, Page 19

RACING AND TROTTING

levin r.c.

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES

November 14—Canterbury J.C. (concluding day). November 14—Rotorua and Bay 01 Plenty Hunt Club (at Rotorua). November 21—Levin R.C. November 21—Southland R.C. November 21, 23—Waikato R.C. November 28—Ashburton County R.C. November 28. 30—Takapuna J.C., at Ellerslie. November 28, 30—Feilding J.C. December 10, 12—Woodville District J.C. December 12—Waipa R.C. December 12—Hororata R.C. December 19—Otaki Maori R.C. December 26—Waipukurau J.C. December 26, 28—Dunedin J.C. December 26, 28—Taranaki J.C. December 26. 28, 29—Westland R.C. December 26, 28, 29—Manawatu R.C. December 26, 29. Jah. 1,2 (1937), Auckland R.C. January I—Waiau1 —Waiau R.C. January I—Waikouaiti R.C. January I—Wyndham R.C. January 1, 2—Stratford R.C. January 1. 2—Marton J.C. January 1, 2—Hawke’s Bay J.C. January 1, 2—Wairarapa R.C. January 1, 2—Greymouth J.C. January 2—Oamaru J.C. January 2, 4 —Southland R.C. January 7. 9—Reeftop J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES November 26. 28—Forbury Park T.C. December s—New Brighton T.C. December s—Waikato5 —Waikato T.C. December 26—Ashburton T.C. December 26—Gore T.C. December 26. 28—Wairarapa T.C. December 26, 28—Westport T.C. December 28. 30. 31 —Auckland T.C. December 29—Winton T.C. TURF GOSSIP / Reminder Nominations for the ■ Ashburton County Racing Club’s summer meeting will close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday next. Related to Bobrikoff Nightbpund showed up prominently in the high-weight event at Motukarara, and finished a good second to Orange Bud on the second day. He can therefore be expected to be a useful candidate in the high-weight race at Riccarton to-day, in which he will be ridden by his trainer, D. O’Connor. Nightbound, who no doubt will later be tried as a jumper, is an upstanding-gelding by Night Raid from En Parole, who, by Finland from Gossip is a sister to the mighty Bobrikoff. Others from En Parole were Right and Left, Phoenix Park. and Great Charter. En Parole was purchased in 1930 by Spearmarch’s owner. Mr H. Elworthy. of Timaru, who bred and races Nightbound. A Sturdy Galloper Fiord created a good impression by his success at Rangiora on Labour Day and did some good work on the tracks before the Cup meeting. He tailed, however, to show up in the Linwood Handicap on the first day, and to-day’s Cressy Handicap will mark his second appearance at the meeting. Fiord is also an acceptor for the Hagley Handicap, nine furlongs, but is likely to tackle the shorter race, in which he will be ridden by H. Wiggins.

A Strong Trio Sir Charles Clifford will hold a strong hand in the Pioneer Handicap to-day if he elects to start his three representatives. Counterblast, Card Player, and Mob Rule. If Counterblast is produced, the bracket is sure to be at a short price, but as the form of a number of the opposition hps been reasonably good, the speculation on the race is not likely to suffer seriously by the presence of the Chokebore trio. Counterblast is faced with a very difficult problem under 9-4. but has shown stamina as well as speed in her races, and the extra poundage over a short journey should not prevent her from again earning distinction. Conditions to Suit

Master Briefly did not put a foot right in the New Zealand Cup owing to the track, but unproved considerably in the Canterbury" Cup when the surface wds much firmer. He is handily placed in to-day’s Metropolitan Handicap, and should the weather keep fine, the .conditions will be made to order for him. # likes a Journey Convivial has been improving since she was'trained at Riccarton, and her effort in the Otaio Plate on Wednesday was full of merit. She is engaged in two events to-day, and it may be decided to start her in both, but in all probability she will be reserved for the nine furlong Hagley Handicap, as the longer distance and lighter impost wiU be to her advantage. Gay Boy’s Credentials Gay Boy was not produced on Wednesday owing to his failure to handle the soft going on the second day, snu he was accepted for in the Metropolitan Handicap, in the hope that there would be a firm track. He has good recent form to recommend him, ms success at Trentham when he beat Davolo, Red Manfred, Argentic, and Might over a mile and a quarter bemg especially attractive. The distance was covered in 2min s|sec, an indication that the track was fast, and should conditions be similar to-day, he can be expected to make a bold showing. Fillies Predominate

Epic promised earlier in the season to develop into a useful stake-earner, but except for filling second place to Paper Slipper in the Dunedin Guineas, his record this season has been moderate. He is engaged in the Stonyhurst Handicap to-day. but will be opposed by several who have shown winning form of late. This race is for three-year-olds, and it is interesting that of the 10 acceptors, seven are fillies, A Select Field

One of the best races from a totalisator point of view at the New Zealand Cup meeting is likely to be the Members’ Handicap, the concluding event of the gathering. Some or the best sprinters in the Dominion will be engaged, including winners during the week in Paper Slipper, Triune, Greek Gold, and Land Ral< L and place-getters in Knockfln and Matoru. With a dry track, the pace is likely to be on all the .way, and it would not be surprising if the fastest time of the meeting was recorded.

Highly Regarded Eouseau will be put to a strong test in to-day’s Stonyhurst Handicap. This son of Robespierre and Kildee. a sister to Songbird, has always shown much promise, but has yet to win a race. He finished very fast in the Spring Plate on the first aay after being one of the last to leave the barrier, but did not shape as well as expected in his engagement on the tniro day. He has given indications or staying on, and might spring a surprise over a mile journey to-day.

A Powerful Pair Willie Win was unlucky in losing some valuable ground in the early stages of the Otaio Plate on Wednesday. and then filled second place to Mandamus. He,will have another opportunity to-day in the Hagley Handicap, and better placed early is certain to take part in the finish. His strongest opponent may be Sovereign Lady, who has given evidence of being partial to a middle distance. She is by Winning Hit from Liege Lady by Paladin from imported Strona, ann will have the services to-day of B. H. Morris.

A Speedy Sprinter Emissary was withdrawn from his races on the second and third days owing to the soft- ground, as he is of no use on anything but a firm surface. He will have a track to suit to-day if there is no unfavourable change in the weather, and no doubt with Mosris in the saddle he will uispute the honour of favouritism. Indisposed The Auckland owner-trainer, Mr W. H. M[aria, has been unable to be present to see Triune run at Riccarton, as he is an inmate of a private hospital, and is to undergo an operation.

Toclcy Street After being indulged in a spell extending over several weeks, Tooley Street, has rejoined the daily workers at Ellerslie. He is doing only light tasks at present, and as he has no immediate engagements, H. Rama does not intend to hurry the son of Surveyor. It is some time since Tooley Street won a race; still, he has been in the money on several occasions, and may be a better horse after his spell. Interesting Reminiscences There have been some mighty records put up in the history of the Now Zealand Derby that would beat the records of any other Derby in the world. They are old-standing and, having stood the test of time, may never be equalled. Mr G. G. Stead won no fewer than 12 New Zealand Derbyfe, which is a world record for any one owner. His successes were achieved by the following:—Maxim, Scots Grey, Medallion, Stepniak, Blue Fire, Uniform. Multiform, Altair, Menschikoff, Orloff. Nightfall, and Noctuiform. All the winners were trained by R. J. Mason, so to him as mentor also goes a world record. R. Derrett, who still resides near the Riccarton racecoures, and who was present for Monday’s contest, rode no fewer than eight winners of this important race. He won his first Derby as far back as 1878, or just on 60 years ago. His winning mounts were: Natatdr. Cheviot. Disowned. Florrie, Blue Free. Stepniak, Uniform, and Multiform. The Libel horse. Traducer, also holds the record, perhaps never equalled in the 'World, of siring nine winners of a Derby. Progeny of his who led the field home in the New Zealand Derby were: Scandal, Envy, Defamation. Calumny, Trump Card. Natator, Sir Modred, The Dauphin, and Cheviot. TROTTING NOTES A Reminder Nominations for trotting events at the Ashburton County Racing Club’s summer meeting will close on Tuesday. A Fast Track The track at Addington yesterday was well watered and graded after each race, and possibly was not so fast as on Thursday, although it provided almost perfect going for all. In the principal event the winner. Grand Mogul, handicapped to do 4min 26sec, was compelled to register 4min 21sec; Harold Logan, in third place, registered 4min 18 3-ssec. This is not by any means the little champion’s fastest two miles, but it was one of his best performances. To have won, the back-marker, Roi I’Or, would need to have done better than 4min Msec, for the winner had something in reserve at the finish. Unlucky

New Derby was pacing especially well in the Louisson Handicap at Addington ye terday when he was interfered with, and had a sulky wheel badly buckled. A win for the visitor would have been well received. Feeling the Strain The earlier racing at the meeting evidently affected the form of several hbrses, and yesterday Gallant Knight, Indianapolis. Graham Direct, and Blue Mountain were plainly feeling the effects of their earlier racing. ROTORUA-BAY OF PLENTY HUNT CLUBS TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME 'The annual meeting of the combined Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt Clubs will be held at Rotorua to-day. The win and place system will be in use. The programme is as follows: — 12 Noon— HUNTERS’ HURDLES, of 50 sovs. One mile and a half, st. lb. st. lb. Mio Lume 10 2 Muir’s Reef 9 0 Vilma ..9 1 Little Musk 9 0 Moree .. 9 0 Bert Hinkler 9 0 Sandfly .. 9 0 Carmell .. 9 0 Simint .. 9 0 Criss .. 9 0

12.45 p.m.— INNOVATION HACK, of 45 sovs. Six fur- ■ longs and 30 yards.

st. lb. st. lb. Gay Flier .. 9 0 Peter the Miss Great 8 7

Musketoon 810 Taiaha .. 8 7 Harbour Sirrom .. 8 7 Bridge 8 7 Queen Lu 8 7 Maunga- Mauranne ..87 kowhai 8 7 Air CornShining Spear 8 7 modore 8 7 Golden General Rlske 8 7 Jubilee 8 7 Ureklaw ..8 7 Lady England 8 7 Blue Queen 8 7 Aceful 8 7

HAEREMAI HIGH-WEIGHT, of 50 sovs, One mile and 130 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Huskic .. 10 12 Golden Gigantic .. 912 Princess 9 « Pound i Gay Duke .. 9 0 Sterling 910 Mauranne 9 0 Kanapa .. 910 Air ComLa Femme modore 9 0 Noire 9 7 Rusty Jack 9 0 Holly Lu ..92 Illumination gelding 9 0

2.15 p.m.— HACK CUP HANDICAP, of 80 soys and trophy valued at £2O. One mile and a quarter

st. lb. st. lb. Sergia .. 9 5 Kanapa .. 7 8 Winlona .. 8 12 Miss MusHuskie .. 810 ketoon 7 7 Sir Tommy 8 6 Air ComGadger .. 8 1 modore 7 7 Gigantic .. 710 Libra 7 7 Pound Sterling 7 8

ROTORUA-BAY OF PLENTY HUNT CLUB CUP, of 120 sovs. About three miles. st. lb. st. lb. Golden Vilma .. 9 0 England 11 3 Moree ..90 Illuminagh 10 8 Muir’s Reef 9 0 Simeon ..10 5 Snow Trail 9 0 Kinkle - ■ 912 Little Musk 9 0 Mio Lume ..9 7

LADIES’" BRACELET HANDICAP, of 10 sovs and trophies valued at 18 sovs. Gentlemen riders. One mile and 130 yards. . st. lb. st. lb. Mio Lume 11 7 Shining Kinkle .. H 4 Spear 10 7 Lilbert ..11 1 Harbour Peter the m . • Bridge 10 7 Great 10’ 7 Taiaha ..10 7 JMorcc •♦ 10 7 Ace Ella », 10 7 Bert Hinkler 10 7 Simlnt .. 10 7 Sandfly .. 10 7 Lady Blue Smoke 10 7 England 10 7

4.30 p.m.— MASTER’S HACK HANDICAP, of 65 sovs Six furlongs and 30 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Winlona ~9 0 Holly Lu .. 7 7 Gloucester 8 2 Gay Flier ..7 7 Pound MaungaSterling 7 10 kowhal 7 7 La Femme Sirrom ..7 7 Noire 7 8 Lady Racette ..7 8 England 7 7 Abbess of Aceful -.7 7 Whitby 7 7 Queen Lu .. 7 7

HAERE RA HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Six furlongs and 30 yards. st. lb. st. lb.

Prince La Femme Colossus 9 0 Noire 7 7 Prince Ven 8 12 Golden Winlona .. 810 Princess 7 7 Sir Tommy 8 6 Golden Grand Score 8 6 England H 7 Erination .. 7 7 Holly Lu ■« I J

acceptances (PBBSS ASSOCIATION TSLEQEAM.) WELLINGTON. November 13. s The following acceptances have been received for the Levin Racing Club s meeting on November 21: — MANAKAU HACK HURDLES HANDICAP of 90 sovs. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. ::io 01 | MiS Hushabye 9 q 2 Bazaine ..9 7 Evermore .. 9 0 Vinco -. 9 7 Mowgli .. 9 0 Otauru King 9 2 WERAEOA HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Airing .. 8 9 Windward .. 7 9 Red land ..8 9 Le Toquet .. 7 7 The Buzzer 8 5 Colenso .. 7 7 Blygain ..8 5 Export ■■ 7 7 Liane .. 8 5 Laggard ..77 Cloudy Bay 8 3 Revival ..7 7 Dorado .. 8 3 LEVIN “HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile and a quarter, st. lb. st. lb. Grand Jury 9 0 Round Score 8 1 Rona Bay .. 8 3 Snowball .. 711 Royal Secret 8 3 Terry .. 7 7 MAKO MAKO HACK HANDICAP, of :3 sovs. About six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Quake .. 8 10 Minnow .. 8 0 The Buzzer 8 6 Eara .. 713 Happy Sandhednm 711 Hunting 8 5 Windward .. 7 10 Gladium .. 8 4 Going Gay ..79 Rustem ..82 Jewish Lad 7 7 Cardsl)arper 8 0 Vonia Park 7 7 LAKE HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. One mile and 212 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Terry .. 8 9 Bacchus Marsh 7 7 Geitel .. 8 5 Galteemore 7 7 Lady Ina .. 710 Kia Ora .. 7 7 Essex .. 7 9 Ingenuity .. 7 7 Earl Colossus 7 9 Southern Nightlass ..77 Blood 7 7 J. R. MCDONALD MEMORIAL HANDICAP. of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Grand Jury 9 0 Gold Mission 8 0 Royal Secret 8 12 Lord Moutoa 7 13 Jubilee Song 8 6 Hunting Lodge 7 11 Lone Raider 8 3 Darecourt ..7 7 Beau Gallante 8 3 Flower ..77 Full Throttle 8 0 Blygain ..77 HOKIO HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Five furlongs, st. lb! st. lb. Peter Beckford 9 0 Cardsharper 8 1 Lifeguard .. 813 Eagle’s Eye 710 Hine Ra .. 810 Le Toquet ..77 Quake ..8 9 Gay Step ..7 7 Gladium .. 8 3 Jewish Lad 7 7 Collodion .. 8 3 Sam s Choice 7 7 Mittie .. 8 3 War Lap .. 7 7 WAIKATO R.C. ACCEPTANCES (PKB33 ASSOCIATION TBPBGEAM.) AUCKLAND, November 13. Following are the acceptances for the first day of the Waikato Racing, Club's soring meeting, to be held at Te Rapa on November 21 and 23: 12.15 p.m.— TAUPIRI HANDICAP, of 20l) sovs. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Sweet Rose 9 1 Locknit .. 7 9 Johnny Walls 8 9 Solo Song ..7 9 Sir Tommy - 8 7 Cheval de Ladv Diana 8 6 Voice 7 8 Torch ..84 Haputale ..78 Merial ..83 Capp.V .. 77 Rulette ..82 Calcutta ..77 Gay Egypt 8 0 Record B'light 7 7 Gloucester 7 13 Waltaka ..7 7 Little Artist 7 12 Singara ..7 7 Ford Acre .. 7 10 Okauia .. 7 7 High Star .. 710 1 p.m.— TRIAL STAKES, a of 3 sovs, with 150 sovs added. Special weights. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Poker Face 8 9 Susan .. 8 4 Tosh ~89 Young Fei Mah ..8 9 . Paddon 8 4 Bold Blood 8 9 Orate ..8 4 Racecall ..89 Bonstar .. 84 Besiege ..8 9 Lady England 8 4 Sockettes .. 8 4 Fox Moth 8 4 Le Turc ~8 4 Choice .. 7 13 Rollicker .. 8 4 Bronze Zette 713 Te Rore .. 8 4 Lady Meath 713 Te Huia .. 8 4 White Flower 713 Gay Papa .. 8 4 Winsome Lu 713 Racela .. 8 4 Maereana .. 713 1.45 p.m.— WAIMAI HURDLES, of 250 sovs. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Tudor .. 11 4 Illuminagh _9 10 Lucidus -.10 8 Kaola ..9 9 Curlew ..10 1 Lap Up ..9 8 Delrain .. 913 Kanapa .. 9 0 Indolent .. 9 11 English Night 9 0 Race Whip 9 10 General Ruse 9 0 Delrain and Illuminagh are bracketed. 2.30 p.m.— HAUTAPU HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. si lb. st. lb. High Test .. 813 Pound Sterling 7 8 Winlona .. 8 10 Gay Sister ..7 8 Lornacre .. 8 9 Brown Lap 7 7 Respectful .. 8 6 Gascyne .. 7 7 Philemup ..8 4 Red Fox ..7 7 Le Chasseur 8 3 Gold Princess 7 7 Gadger ..80 Libra .■■ll Seaman .. 713 Gay Streak 7 7 Maxown .. 713 Mazzinnl .. «7 7 Steady Fire 712 Outspan -.77 Bonnie Song 712 Survey .. 7 7 Lion Heart.. 7 11 Student Prince 7 7 Ellanui ..7 9 Smiling Thru 7 7 3.15 p.m.— WAIKATO CUP. of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter, st. lb. st. lb. Jonathan .. 9 6 Grateful .. 713 Mazir .. 813 Mungatoon .. 713 Big Dook .. 812 Horowhenua 710 Scotland .. 812 Tradesman .. 7 9 Enge .. 8 5 Wait and See 7 7 King Rey ..8 5 Dark Shadow 7 7 Sinking Fund 3 2 King Rey and Tradesman are bracketed. 4 p.m.— * CLAUDELANDS HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Miss Lu ..9 0 Keith Lu .. 8 0 Con Fuoco .. 813 Mustang .. 8 0 Delrain .. 812 Li°n Heart .. 8 0 q-hri! n 12 Gigantic .. 8 0 Musquil I! 811 High Quality 8 0 Mungacre .. 811 Vera Acre .. 8 0 Light Comedy 8 7 Brown Lap 8 0 Tuaheahe - - 8 0 4.45 p.m.— TAMAHERE STAKES, of 200 sovs. Two-year-olds. . Four furlongs. st. lb. st.lb. Elauagc .. 8 8 Trilliarch .. 712 Penzance .. 8 6 Nuclei .. 712 Son of the Soil 8 0 Royal Bachelor 7 11 Forest Acre 8 0 Cute Melody 7 8 Barricade ..8 0 Trirlri ..7 7 Sly Fox .. 8 0 Racelinen .. 7 7 Beverley .. 8 0 White Foam 7 7 5.30 p.m.— CAMBRIDGE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs, st.lb. st.lb. Namakla .. 913 Mangukaha 710 Galilee .. 9 4 Symcony .. 710 Impasto .. 810 Prince Royal Colossus 7 7 Appellant 8 9 Blue Needle 7 7 Royal Dance 8 9 Gay Seton .. 7 7 Adalene ..8 4 Wahlne Reihl 7 7 Star Artist 8 0 Gay Defence 7 7 Golden Sheila 7 12