AUCKLAND R.C.

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21975, 26 December 1936, Page 15

AUCKLAND R.C.

I’BOGRAMME FOR TODAY [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND. December 25. Fine fields are carded for the opening of the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting at Ellerslie to-morrow, and the various events appear very open. The course has benefited by the rain that has fallen during the week, and the going should be cxcclllent. The weather outlook is doubtful. The single pool system of betting will be in operation. Horses likely to be well supported in their engaments include: Queen’s Plate —Quadroon. Essex, Armacourt. Groat Northern Foal Stakes —Francis Drake. Brunhilde, Smoko Screen. Robinson Handicap—Jack Tar-King Neptune bracket, Rulette. Surclla. Auckland Cup—Flood Tide, Master Brierly. Cuddle. Grafton Hurdles—High Quality. Erination. Lap Up. Railway Handicap—Golden Sheila, Oratory, Galilee. Nursery Handicap—Relative, Aiwai. Privy Seal. Christmas Handicap—Mandamus, Royal Appellant, Trench Fight. Brackets are as follows; — Robinson Handicap—High Star and Ivy Willonyx, Jolly Dance and Speedfast, Jack Tar and King Neptune, Salva and Waitaka. Riding engagements include —P. Atkins, Brunhilde, Mandamus, Small Boy, and Relative or Aiwai; F, E. Baker. Mio Lume: W. Bartle, Flood Tide and Beverley: W. J. Broughton, Roaming. Ponty, Plato. Haul Monde, Francis Drake, and Sunee; L. J. Ellis, Cuddle, Cerne Abbaas, Gustos, and Royal Chief: P. Fearn, Scotland and Surella: H. Goldfinch, Paso Robles and Big Dook; C. G. Goulsbro. Jonathan, Girl Pat, Pakanui, De Friend, Essex, Rulette; R. E. Horne. Loombination, Sinking Fund, and Fox Moth; G. Humphries. Trench Fight, Impersonator, and Aymon; E. A. Keesing, Golden Sheila; R. W. McTavish, Fersen, Tohnerre, High Star, Highborn, and Disturbed: R. Marsh. Sportin'* Blood, Gay Broney, Jollv Dance, and Pennycomequick; B. H. Morris, Master Brierly, Oratory, Smoke. Screen. Pladie and Money Raid. The programme is as follows; — 12.2 p.m.— THE QUEEN S PLATE, of 350 sovs. Hack condition*. One mile. Aymon .. 8 9 Quadroon .. 8 0 Loombination 8 9 Rollicker .. 8 0 Small Boy t 8 9 Valamito .. 8 0 Roaming ~8 9 Valspear ..7 9 Armacourt 8 4 Cerne Abbas 7 9 Sergla .. 8 4 Maercana .. 7 8 Essex .. 8 0 PennycomoGreat Hope 8 0 quick 7 9 Philemup .. 8 0 12.47 p.m.— GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of 750 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Francis Drake 810 Highborn .. 810 Smoke Screen 810 Elanagc .. 810 Roval Chief 810 Greenwich 8 5 Bachelor King 8 10 Brunhilde ..8 5 ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Paso Robles 8 9 Abbess of Surella .. 8 9 Whitby 7 7 Wlnlona ..8 9 Bon Star 7 7 Gloucester ..88 Dialogue ..77 Fleetwind .. 8 7 Full of Scotch 7 7 Round Up .. 8 5 Fox Moth .. 7 7 Gay Egypt 8 3 High Star -.7 7 Dav Wind .. 8 3 Ivy Willonyx 7 7 Valise •• 711 Jolly Dance 7 "7 Rulette • ■ 710 Jack Tar ..77 •Impersonator 710 King Neptune 7 7 Solo Song .. 7 7 Speedfast -.77 Loftv ..7 7 Salva .. 7 7 Singara ..7 7 Waitaka ..7 7 Aces Up •• 7 7 2.27 p.m.— „ „ AUCKLAND CUP. of 1750 sovs. Two miles. st. lb. st. lb. Cuddle .. 9 3 Scotland ..7 7 Master Werohia --7 3 Brierly 8 13 Dark Shadow 7 1 Flood Tide 8 11 Con Fuoco -• 7 0 Sporting King Tut .. 7 0 Biood 810 Kelly .. i 0 Argentic .. 8 9 Knight of Jonathan ..8 4 Australia 7,0 Fersen ..8 3 Mungatoon » <> King Rev .. 7 13 Sunee •• V 0. Mazir ' ..7 11 Sinking Fund i 0 3.7 p.m.— _ GRAFTON HURDLES, of 350 sovs. Tv.o miles. st. Ip. st.lb. Val Watch 11-10 Verden ... 910 King's Archer 11 3 High Quality 9 7 Erination ..10 12 Indolent 9 l Valpal -. 30 9 Kanapa -• £ " Lap Up .. 10 9 Mio Lume .. 9 0 Modern Maid 10 3 Carlisle ..90 RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Namakia ..9 8 Pakanui •• 8 7 Triune ..9 5 Tray Bit •• 8 5 Imoasto ..95 Golden Sheila 8 5 SSS? :: »,? 5%?'S S 8 II Adelene • • B Roval star Artist I l n Appellant 8 9 Roaming .. 7 7 Plato -.8 7 Round Up .. 7 7 NURSERY”HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Two-year-olds. Five furlongs. st.lb. sUlb Aiwai • • BJO Barricade ..77 Monev Raid 8 9 Disturbed • • 7 7 . Girl Pat ..8 2 Beverley •• 7 7 Privy Seal 8 2 Royal _ Relative ..8 2 Bachelor 7 7 The Crooner 712 Miss , Aero King .. 7.32 Appellant 7 7 Trilllarch .. 732 CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile - . st.lb. st r^r; ■Roval Haut Monde 7 < ’ Appellant 9 2 Light Comedy 7 7 Trench Fight 8 8 Kilonsoa -.7 7 Big Dook -.8 6 Sweet Rose 7 7 Kelly ..8 4 Dc Frhmd -77 Pladie ..8 4 Keith Lu .. 7 I Greek Gold 8 2 Lornacre -77 Crooning . - 8 0 Bun FjSht • - Cu*tos •• 713 High Tea -77 Gav Talkie 711 Mandamus V - Chief Ranger 730 Gay Broney 7 7 SOME SMART SPRINTING AT ELLERSLIE [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, December 25. There was some smart sprinting at Ellerslie this morning when the going on the No. 1 grass was fast in spite of the rain during the week. The Railway Handicap candidate Golden Sheila went attractively over half a mile in 48 3-ssec, and Dark Shadow made a fine effort over a round in Imin 49 4-sscc time that is seldom bettered. On the grass, Master Brierly covered a round at an even pace, running the last seven furlongs in Imm 42sec. it should not be for lack of condition if he fails to race prominently in the Auckland Cup. Mazir, after being slow over the fust furlong, completed five furlongs in Imin 3 4-ssec. the last half-mile m 49 4-sscc. It is doubtful whether he has ever looked better, and he has come through his cup preparation in pleasing style. . . . Gustos completed his work by galloping three fur longs in 45sec. He has done well since his arrival, and is expected to improve upon his running at Riccarton last month when his form was disappointing. Brunhilde (Goulsbro) cantered round to the turn and sprinted up the straight. She hit out with great freedom, and appears to bo ready for a solid performance in the Great Northern Foal Stakes. , • , Fersen (McTavish) completed strong work by running half a mile in 49 4-5 sec. The New Zealand Cup winner looks fit. and should be equal to a good performance to-morrow, especially if he happens to strike the track easy. Fersen was accompanied at the end of his work by an unnamed filly by Bronze Eagle who was

brought on the trip for educational] purposes. ! Cuddle was under restraint while i covering a round in Imin 56 2-sscc. the last half-mile in 55sec. She is in good heart, and is expected to make a bold : bid to win the Auckland Cup for the | second year in succession. i Sinking Fund did strong work over a round, running the last half-mile in 55scc. His stablemates Adalene and Gloucester completed a serviceable task with a short sprint in which they hit out freely. Mungatoon galloped seven furlongs in Imin 30 3-ssec. He was carrying about 10-0. and in the | circumstances it was a good effort Mungatoon is fit Modern Maid t McTavish) placed six furlongs behind in Imin 19 l-ssec, going evenly throughout. Golden Sheila (Keesing) went pleasingly over four furlongs in 48 3-ssec. the last three in 36 l-ssec. She did not nave a good move up, and it was a pleasing effort, likely to ensure her starting favourite for the Railway Handicap. Sweet Rose, after manning the first three in 38 2-ssec, completed six furlongs in Imin 18sec. King’s Archer did a round in 2min 3scc. the last halfmile in 56sec. He appears to have benefited by his race on the flat at Cambridge. Dark Shadow (Mclnally) did an attractive gallop over a round in Imin 49 4-sscc. the last halfmile in 50 4-ssec. The time is not often bettered, and the gallop indicated that Dark Shadow has trained on well since winning at Te Awamutu. Dark Shadow's brilliance and light weight should enable him to go a long way in the Auckland Cup. even if he docs not see the two miles right out. Armacourt went lazily over half a mile in 52 2-ssec. She looks very bright and muscular. Argentic com- I plctcd strong work with seven furlongs in Imin 44 3-ssec. Impasto (H. Gray) hit out nicely over half a mile in 50sec. He is in great heart. Chief Ranger (Morris) sprinted three furlongs in 37 2-ssec. He is a lazy worker, and has to be shaken up to run at any lime. WESTPORT T.C. TODAY’S PROGRAMME For the Westport meeting, which will commence to-day. excellent acceptances have been received, and the presence of a number of Canterbury horses will add interest to the racing. The win and place system will be in operation. The following horses should be prominent during the day;— Stockton Handicap: Violet Wrack, County Down. Seddonville Handicap: Parallax. Kaitawa. Gothard Handicap: Grand Author, Celebrity. Dcnniston Handicap: King's Drive. Carus. Roche Memorial: Violet Wrack, Debutante. Williams Handicap—Black Marble, Kingussie. Addison's Handicap: Red Flyer, King’s Drive. President's Handicap: Brigadier. Celebrity. The programme is as follows; I p.m.— | STOCKTON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, 3mln 49sec class. One mile and a half. Beethoven .. scr Royal Ascot .. scr County Down scr Violet Wrack scr Dollar Maid .. scr Debutante .. 60 Misty .. scr 1.35 p.m— * SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 2min 27sec class. One mile. Crinoline .. scr Taxi Wrack .. scr Erin’s Beauty scr Atarau King 12 Flying Helen scr Parralax .. 24 Free Author .. scr Kaitawa .. 36 High Noon .. scr Salute .. 48 Silk Attire .. scr 2.10 p.m.— fi GOTHAKD HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half. .Brigadier .. scr Golden Dollar 32 Celebrity .. scr Grand Author 12 Doubt .. scr Superb .. 12 Starvale .. scr Travis Thorn 12 Trada .. scr Cantata .. 36 Ace Pot ..12 ZAO p.m— , DENNISTON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sovs. 2mln 25sec class. One mile. Atarau King .. scr Buddy .. 24 Parralax .. scr Epilogue .. 24 Red Glow .. scr. King’;? Drive 24 Avia Dillon .. 32 Salute .. 24 Carus .. 12 ROCHE 1 MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. smin 6sec class. Two miles. County Down scr Palmist ..scr Dollar Maid scr Violet Wrack scr Misty • • scr Debutante .. 72 4 p.m— WILLIAMS HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 3mln 43scc class. One mile and a half. Black Marble scr Savoldi ..scr Bon Huon .. scr Storm Signal .. scr Erin’s Beauty scr Vinco .. scr Fannv Bingen scr High Noon .. 12 Gold Potts .. scr Happi .. 24 Kingussie .. scr Lynley dc Oro 24 Purina .. scr Parralax .. 36 4.3.5 p.m.— ADDISON S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. 3mtn 39sec class. One mile and a half. Glencree .. scr Kaitawa .. 12 Lynley de Oro scr Red Flyer .. 32 Major Guy .. scr Epilogue .. 24 Peter Silk .. scr King’s Drive 24 . Red Glow .. scr Little Gordon 24 Cams .. 12 Tommy Boy .. 24 Dual .. 12 Lady Ann .. 36 Greatfast ..12 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. 2mit\ 58sec class. One mile and a quarter. Awa Dillon .. scr Trada .. scr Rrieadier .. scr Ace Pot •- 3Celebrity .. scr Golden Dollar 12 Doubt .. scr Superb .. 1Lynley de Oro scr Travis Thorn 32 Royal Travis .. scr Cantata •• -f4 Starvale .. scr Mystery Yet 48 THOROUGHBRED SALES record offerings in JANUARY DISPERSAL OF WESTMERE , STUD Catalogues for the National Thoroughbred Sales, which include the most comprehensive lot of yearlings yet offered for sale in New Zealand, arc now available from the auctioneers. These sales, established some 11 years ago. have grown to such importance that they arc now renowned throughout the whole world, and in that way not only prove a great advertisement for New Zealand bloodstock but for the country as a whole. In addition to a catalogue of 134 yearlings, a fine collection of stallions, “brood mares, two-year-olds, untried 'stock, racehorses in training, etc., will also be submitted. This sale as usual coincides with the summer meeting of the Wellington Racing Club. It will be held at Trentham on Thursday. January 21. _ Two days before the National Thoroughbred Sales there is being dispersed at Westmefe. Wanganui, the famous thoroughbred stud established some 13 or 14 years ago by Mr John Donald, who is now retiring owing to continued ill-health. His sale will be held at the stud farm, Westmere, near Wanganui, at 1.30 p.mt on Tuesday, January 19. Mr Donald is sending down his usual draft of yearlings to the National Sales. These will again be sold without reserve, as will the thoroughbred stud itself. It comprises a wonderful collection of brood mares, II of which have been imported from the leading studs in England, quite a number of fashionably bred Australian mares from the best staying families there, and an exceptionally line lot of young mares bred in the

Dominion and sired mostly by those great stud successes, Chief Ruler and Limond. Twenty-two of the mares have foals at foot by Beau Pere, Captain Bunsby, Colonel Cygnus, and Irish Lancer. These are a magnificent lot and are a standing advertisement to the quality of the Westmere mares and sires. The mares have all again been mated with Beau Pere and Phaleron Bay. Beau Pere is generally considered to be the finest stype of a thoroughbred yet imported to New Zealand. He is royally bred, as he is by Son-in-Law from the One Thousand Guineas winner, Cinna,-who was by Polymelus from Baroness la Fleche, the best of her year. He is a halfbrother to the highly successful Gay Shield, and his first foal was a winner in England this season. The supporting sire, Phaleron Bay, was imported only last year at a very high cost. There is no better-bred stallion in any part of the world, and he is a horse of magnificent bone,, wonderful conformation, and outstanding quality. He is a three-quarter brother to Miracle, winner of that great English race, the Eclipse Stakes, and there are other famous winners from his dam, and his granddam is a half-sister to the famous mare, Scapa Flow, whose progeny have established a record for the world. He is, too, almost a full relation to the leading sires of the day. Fairway and Pharos. The dispersal of this stud, which is now at its zenith, is undoubtedly a calamity to the bloodstock industry in New Zealand, for Mr Donald has not only shown outstanding enterprise in importing the best stock obtainable in England, but he has culled consistently, and as the proportion of winners that have come from his mares and sires is unusually high the sale should attract very wide attention.