RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22111, 5 June 1937, Page 18

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES June 5, 9 —Wanganui J.C. June 5, 9. 12—Auckland R.C. June 9, 10. 12— Dunedin J.C. June 9, 12—Napier Park R.C. June 17, 19—Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 19 —Greymouth J.C. June 19—Opotiki J.C. June 26—Ashburton County R.C. June 30—Danncvirke Hunt Club. July 3—Manawatu R.C. July 3—Oamaru J.C. July 6, 8. 10—Wellington R.C. July 17—Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club. July 17—Waimate Hunt Club. July 24—Rangitikci Hunt Club. July 24—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 29, 31 —Poverty Bay T.C. July 31 —Christchurch Hunt Club. TROTTING FIXTURES June s—Canterburys—Canterbury Park T.C. June 9—Ashburton T.C. June 19, 23—Auckland T.C. June 26—Ashburton County R.C. (two events). TURF GOSSIP Reminder Nominations for the Greymouth Jockey Club’s winter fixture will close at 8 p.m. pn Monday. Train from Dunedin Arrangements have been made to run a passenger and horse train from Dunedin to Christchurch at the conclusion of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting. The train will leave Dunedin at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, June 13. and will arrive in Christchurch at 5.5 p.m, A Big Lift Mention was made in a cable message from London on Thursday of M. Beary, rider of the Derby winner. Midday Sun, having a turn of luck after a receiving order had been issued against him in December last. Beary went insolvent on that occasion, and received an immediate discharge on Consenting to a judgment of £IOOO, payable over a period of four years, out 'of his earnings, with a limitation that the amount to be paid in any one year should not exceed £250. The Star Attraction Cross-country racing started in a modest way. at Wingatui. The winter programme of 1909 was a two-card fixture, with a steeplechase on fhe second day. It attracted four starters, but the field was quite sufficient to show how popular the sport could become at Wingatui. The following year the Otago Steeplechase attracted a field of lip and on the second day ,a dozen went to the post for the wingatui Steeplechase, and since then the crosscountry races have been the star attraction of the winter meeting. Second Attempt Prince of Orange Is reported to be well for his engagements at the Great Northern meeting. Last year he won the Great Northern Hurdles under 9-4 in fast time, But track conditions may vary so. much at this time of the year that the watch does not always fully convey the merit of a performance. Prince of Orange has 9-9 this year, and meets Jolly Beggar on 151 b better terms than when they met in the race 12 months ago. Death of Veteran Trainer A. (Alf.) J. Shearsby, who had been associated with the late Mr Henry Redwood at Nelson, died in New Plymouth a few days ago, at the age of 74. He came into prominence as a 'cross-country horseman, aad later as a trainer. Among the notable winners he trained were Awahuri (Grand National Steeples, 1903), Sleight of Hand (Grand National Hurdles, 1917), Cherry Blossom (Winter Cup, 1916), Byron (Egmont Cup), Bourrasque (Manawatu Cup), Orient (Wanganui Steeple--chase). Nita (Hawke’s Bay Steeples), and Westguard, Queen’s Guard. Fashion, Passadena. Mahara, Adroit, Nyland, and many others. Among the notable turf personalities for whom Shearsby trained were Sir Adrian Khox and Mr (now Sir Colin) Stephen, In Australia, and in New Zealand the Hon. W. W. Johnson. Messrs F. Armstrong, G. P. Donnelly. “Highden,” and E. J: Watt A Varied Career G, Jones, who is severing his association With Mr W. R. Kemball in Melbourne, started in New Zealand in J 909 as private trainer for the Gisborne owner, Mr G. R. Oman, when he trained Paisano and Continuance, both of whom won the New Zealand Grand National Hurdle Race. He was then with Mr W. G. Stead for seven years, and trained Mermin, a great two-year-old; Sasanof, Surveyor, Delight, Absurdum, Truthful, Radiant Light, and Shrill. Altogether, he won nine cups for Mr Stead. When Mr Stead retired Jones, became private trainer for Mr T. H. Lowry, and trained Nigger Minstrel, when' he won the Rosehill Guineas and finished second to Heroic in the A.J.C. Derby. Nigger Minstrel broke down Sh the Craven Plate a few days later and did not ace again. Leaving Mr Lowry, he was trainer tor Mr W- G. Gaisford for six years, nnri had charge of Commendation, winner of the New Zealand Derby, Great Northern Derby, and other good three-year-old race?. Popular Colours The colours carried by Youssipof at IToxton are the Zetland spots that the late Sir George McLean made a very popular sporting banner. They were adopted by Sir Thomas Wilford, and sentiment will make old-time sports follow their appearance with great interest. Sir George McLean bred so? 1 ® good horses, amongst them being Euroclydon, who won the New Zealand Cup, Derby, and Canterbury Cup of 1895, Euroclydon did not, however, carry the Zetland spots, as he was sold as one of the yearlings sent up annually from the Warrington Stud. Lady Evelyn won the first Middle Park Plate under the colours, and other good winjners under the same racing banner were Pampero. Vladimir. Lord Roslyn, Lady Emma. St. Clair, St. James, Sychem, Apollodorls, and several other useful sorts that helped to keep the colours in popular prominence. Another Opportunity Brilliant Son, who cut up so badly in the last V.R.C. Grand National Hurdles, for which he was favourite, promises to be in good trim for the coming one, says an Australian paper. At the Geelong meeting recently he won the Gnarwee Trial, one mile and a quarter and 192 yards, in rather easy fashion, and, as he carried 8-12, with the minimum 7-7, it was a good effort. Brilliant Son had 10-6 in the V.R.C. Grand National, and, notwithstanding he shaped badly in that, he made a good bid for the Australian Hurdles with the same weight, Pooley Bridge beating him a half a length. He again has 10-6 in this year’s National. As a

yearling. Brilliant Son was sold for 1,100 guineas. Blue Hibban of the Turf The English Derby, in which the winner achieves world-wide fame, has its history interwoven with the romance ot racing. The winner may create a new lashion in breeding, or help to accentuate the merit of a line at present in dominance by virtue of racing prowess. One of the most interesting stories in regard to the English Derby occurs with Lord George Bentinck’s connexion with the turf and his severance from racing in order to devote more time to the political allairs of his country. Lord Bentinck at one time maintained a large stud and team of horses in training, but made a clean sweep of the lot, which included Surplice, who won the Derby in 1898 in Lord Clifden’s colours. In Lord Beaconsfield’s account of the life of Lord George Bentinck he relates on the day after the Derby ho met Lord George in the library of the House of Commons. Lord Bentinck, had been suffering rebuffs in his Parliamentary efforts, and this in conjunction with the result of the Derby ( left him in a very despondent mood. “He had nothing to console him (writes Lord Beaconsfleld), and nothing to sustain him except his pride. Even that deserted him before a heart which he knew at least could yield him sympathy. He gave a sort pf superb groan and said: ‘All my life I have been trying for this, and for w r hat have I sacrificed it. You do not know what the Derby is.’ he moaned. ‘Yes I do,’ replied Lord Beaconsfleld. ‘it is the Blue Ribbon of the Turf.’ ‘lt is the Blue Ribbon of the Turf,’ replied Lord Bentinck, and buried himself in a folio of statistics. Lord George Bentinck was the first real and great reformer identified with the English turf, and was ably followed in the same direction by Admiral Rous. Lord Bentinck had a dispute over a bet with Squire Osbaldeston which led to a duel. It fell to Lord George’s lot to fire first. His pistol missed fire, whereupon. without any appearance of excitement, he said to his adversary; ’Now, Squire, it’s two to one in your favour.’ Ts it?’ said his opponent. ‘Why, then, the bet’s off,’ and fired the contents of his pistol in the air. The story shows how the English Derby became known as the ‘Blue Ribbon of the Turf.’ ” Hstndlcapper Resigns The resignation of Mr J. E. Henrys, who has been handicapper to the South Canterbury Jockey Club for 35 years, was accepted with regret at yesterday’s meeting of the club. Mr C. E. Hassall was appointed to the position. —Press Association. TROTTING NOTES Bracketed Horses The following horses will be bracketed on the totalisator at Addington to-day. Yaldhurst Handicap—Kuini and Golden Eagle. Winter Handicap—Grace McElwyn and Lucky Jack. Ellesmere Handicap—Airflow and U. Scott; Belle Grattan and Kibo; Sage King and Harlequin. Stewards’ Handicap—Lucky Jack and Grace -McElwyn. Southland. Bred ’ Silver Guy and Silver Laddie, who will contest the Peninsula Handicap to-day, were bred in Southland, and both are pacers above the average. Silver Guy is a six-year-old gelding by Adioo Guy from Jenny Bell Junr., by Four Chimes —Jenny Bell, the dam of White Sun and Morning Sun. Silver Guy has a reputation for speed, and Is likely to be well supported in his race to-day. Silver Laddie, who is owned and trained by F. Johnson, is a six-year-old gelding by Rey de Oro —Nelson Bingen mare. May Improve At one stage Sea Trail gave promise of developing into ,a good stayer, but his form for some time past has been poor. He is six years old, and should now be coming to his best. Like most of the progeny of his sire, Wrack, Sea Trail may be expected to improve with age and raping experience. He comes from the same stable as Discord, who will make her next appearance at Ashburton on Wednesday. The Sapling Stakes A field of 17 horses in the Sapling Stakes, to be decided at the Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting on Wednesday next, promises well for one of the most races in the history of the two-year-old classic. All the fancied candidates still stand their ground, and there are possibilities in several that have hot yet come into the limelight. Horse Power. Two’s Loose, Sandusky, Ferula, and Parauri have each won a race, while Jackaranda, Taruna, Francisco, Southland. Bayard, and Don Acron have all raced well enough to suggest that a winning turn is not far off. With the conclusion of the Canterbury Park meeting to-day. all interest Will centre in the Ashburton meeting, which gives promise of being one of the most successful in the history of the club. For the convenience of owners and trainers a special horse train will leave Christchurch at 7.20 a.m., and will arrive at the saleyards siding (racecourse) at 9.46 a.m., in time for the’ first race, which will start at 11.20 a.m.. Two special passenger trains will leave Christchurch at 8.43 a.m. and 8.55 a.m., arriving at the racecourse at 10.19 a.m. and 10.38 a.ih. respectively. CORONATION CUP DEAD-HEAT OWNERS TOSS FOR AWARD (TJIHTED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPTEIOHT.) (Received June 4, 7.20 p.m.) LONDON, June 3. Sir Abe Bailey, owner of Cecil, and Mr J. Rank, owner of His Grace, who dead-heated in the Coronation Cup at Epsom, tossed a coin to decide the ownership of the gold cup attached to the stake. Mr Rank won and will give Sir Abe Bailey a cheque for £IOO, representing half the value of the cup. The trainers similarly settled the ownership of the trainer’s trophy, a gold cigarette box valued at £25. Gordon Richards, His Grace’s Jockey, and Tommy Weston, who rode Cecil, were preparing to toss for the gold-mounted whip when It was announced that a replica was being provided so as to enable each to have one.

CANTERBURY PARK T.O.

TODAY’S MEETING Officials of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club inspected the Addington track yesterday morning and came to the conclusion that it was in good order to race on to-day. The heavy rain early yesterday morning has not greatly affected the course, and the warm weather later in the day assisted in its preparation. Although the good sized fields carded in certain events may bo reduced, there will still be enougn horses to provide first-class racing. The win and place system of betting will be in operation, and the following horses should'race prominently: Yaldhurst Handicap—Golden Eagle, Waikato Prince, Parrish Chimes. Peninsula Handicap—Fortcx, Shrewdie, Starwyn. Winter Handicap—Lucky Jack, Reporter, Big Author. Ellesmere Handicap—Toorak, Aircraft, Credit Funds. Railway Handicap Parisionne, Double Great, Rongomai. Aviation Handicap—Waikato Prince, Amonos, King’s Guard. Stewards’ Handicap Llewellyn’s Pride, Graham Direct, Guy Junior. Final Handicap—Social Pest, Eighteen Carat, Navy Blue. The day’s programme is as follows: — 11.15 a.m.— YALDHURST HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 3Ssec class. One mile and a half. Guv Hugo -. sev K-uini .. -A Indolent .. scr Lament .. ~b Parrish Chimes scr Little Rcta .. .>3 Prince Golden Eagle 43 Harvester scr Mataunga .. 48 Sister Mary .. scr Waikato Prince 48 Header .. 24 Bittersweet .. 72 Helen's Bay ;. 24 11.55 a.m.— PENINSULA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. 3rnin 32sec class. One mile and a half. Ace Pot .. scr Silver Guy .. scr Agility .. scr Silver Laddie scr Dundee .. scr Slippery Sam scrFortex .. scr Loretta .. 12 Hidden Charm scr Royal de Oro 12 Icevus .. scr Starwyn .. 12 Ideal .. scr Coherto .. 24 Jean Drusus .. scr Eastern Prince 24 Moana Tama .. scr Ginger Jack ~ 24 Repeal .. scr Moerewa .. 24 Savoldl .. scr Reylena .. 24 Sea Trail .. scr Snowy de Oro 24 Shrewdie .. scr 12.40 p.m.— WINTER HANDICAP, 0f'450 sovs. 4min 30sec class. Two miles. Big Author ~ scr Grace McElwyn 24 Guy Junior .. scr Lucky Jack .. 24 Raydus .. scr Smoogcr .. 24 Gold Tinge .. 12 Tempest .. 48 Queen Author 12 Bonny Azure 60 Reporter .. 12 I. p.m.— ELLESMERE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. 2mln 52sec class. One mile and a quarter. Aircraft .. scr Esplendor .. 12 Air Flow (T.) scr Grcenmantle 12 Belle Grattan scr Harlequin •* .. 12 Credit Funds scr Red Flyer .. 12 Full Hand .. scr Renown’s Best 12 Grand Finale scr Social Pest .. 12 Sage King .. scr Kibo .. 24 Sky Wink .. scr Blair Athol .. 36 Toorak .. scr U. Scott .. 36 Celebrity -. 12 2 p.m.— RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. 3min 40sec class. One mile and five furlongs. Aristotle .. scr Sterling Lady scr Double Great scr Battlefield .. 12 Noble Prince scr Rongomai .. 12 Parisienne .. scr 2.40 p.m.— AVIATION HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 4min 42sec class. Two miles. Mataunga .. scr Garner .. 24 Waikato Prince scr King’s Guard 24 Ganton .. 12 Sandy N. -.24 Norman Fox 12 Amonos .. 36 Flotsam .. 24 3.10 p.m.— STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 2mln 45sec class. One mile and a quarter. Big Author .. scr Queen Author 12 Francis Llewellyn’s Lincoln scr Pride 12 Gallant Knight scr Raydus .. 12 Lucky Jack .. scr New Derby .. 36 Bonny Azure 12 Tempest .. 36 Grate McElwyn 12 Worthy Light 36 Graham Direct 12 Cloudy Range 48 Guy Junior 12 4 p.m.— FINAL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 180 sovs. 2min 15scc class. One mile. Golden Cross scr Eighteen Carat 12 Priceless .. scr Navy Blue .. 12 Renown’s Best scr William Tell 24 Social Pest .. scr Marie Celeste 36 Wilbur White scr Noble Prince 30 DUNEDIN J.C. ACCEPTANCES (press association telegram.) DUNEDIN, June 4. The following are the acceptances for the first day’s programme of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting on June 9:— 11. a.m.— .TAHUNA STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sovs. About two miles and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Black Banner 11 3 Radius Rod 9 5 Sunward .. 10 1 Gay Boa .. 9 0 Possum .. 9 10 Grey Boy .. 0 0 Snowy Dawn 9 9 Nightmarch— Bonny Buff 9 8 Commentor Cock o’ the gelding 9 0 North 9 5 12.8 p.m.— TRIAL HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Aggravate .. 9 0 Gay Vixen .. 8 7 Sofiacl .. 9 0 Great Pal .. 8 7 Te Ahuarangi 8 13 Octane .. 8 7 Almira .. 811 Rose Burney 8 7 Pride of Royal Ransom 8 7 Central 810 Scrap .. 8 7 Polar Star 810 Sir Admiral 8 7 Doctor Duthle 8 9 Slayer .. 8 7 Combat .. 8 0 Vallock 8 7 Dazzler .. 8 7 12.46 p.m.— OTAGO HURDLE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. < st. lb. st. lb. Black Duke 10 13 Royal Pal .. 9 3 Giggleswick 10 8 Look Smart 9 2 Signaller .. 10 5 Poniard .. 9 0 Arctic Star 912 Fireguard .. 9 0 Golden Lap 910 1.29 p.m.— BRIGHTON HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. st. lb st. lb. Clntilla .. 9 5 Hanlon .. 8 8 Rose of Rousseau .. 8 6 Tralee 9 2 Illora ..8 8 Made Money 811 Vantoon .. 8 2 Gambler’s Balmenter .. 8 0 Luck 8 9 2.2 p.m.— OTAGO STEEPLECHASE, of 350 sovs. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Black Banner 10 4 Santoft .. 10 0 Trisox ..10 4 Shillelagh Streamline 10 2 Wood 9 12 Hunting Go 10 1 Burglar .. 9 0 Nocturnus ..10 0 2.40 p.m.— BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and two furlongs and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Travenna .. 9 5 Amy Milford .. 9 4 Johnson 7 12 Last Refrain 9 2 Amelita .. 711 Queen Daring Deed 710 Dorothy 8 5 Toreador ... 7 8 Island Linpet 8 4 Surge .. 7 7 Nightform .. 7 12 3.18 p.m.— WINTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Bay Duke .. 9 6 Alma ~ 8 3 McHeath .. 9 5 Araboa ~ 8 3 Royal Gallant 9 0 Golden Dart 8 1 Sweet Agnes 8 9 Double Shot 8 0 Fair Weather 8 8 Ballad' .. 8 0 Queen Full Throttle 8 0 Dorothy 8 8 Mount Val .. 8 0 Half Note .. 8 5 Silver Lark 8 0 Sea Fox .. 8 4 Stolen March 8 0

3.56 p.m.— ST. CLAIR HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Double Gift 9 6 Fog Peak ..8 3 New Note .. 9 3 Counterflight 8 3 Malvasla .. 8 10 Baltruin .. 8 2 Peacock .. 8 8 Norseman .. 8 2 Salient Sir Rosenor 8 1 Knight 8 4