SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22432, 20 June 1938, Page 13

SPORTING

1938-39 SEASON

XJCENCES RECOMMENDED

The Canterbury District Committee vat recommended to the executive of the New Zealand Racing Conference the following applications for licences Jor the new season opening on AuMrs J. Campbell, S. Barr r t Beard, J. Bryce, E. J. Burns, W. J. r-ameron F. Christmas. M. Cohza, D. v Cotton, A. Cutts, H. E. Cutts, C. riavev H. R. Davies, F. C. Dunlevy. M B Edwards, A. S. Ellis, E. J. Ellis, C. H Emerson, T. H. Gillett. P. T. Hogan, W P- Hogan, F. Holmes, F. D. Jones, T. ■rjoVd A. J. Martin. P. V. Mason, A. McAuiay, C. C. McCarthy, P, McGrath, j McLean, A. E. L. McMullan, H. Nurse D. O'Connor, D. J. O’Connor, J. M Olive. J. W. Pankhurst, G. W. Pankhurst, E. C. Parker, J. B. Pearson, F. C. Pratt, L. H. Pratt, E. Redmond, F. A. Roberts, E. Scoullar, T. A. Silva, P. H. C. Stock, J. C. Tomkinson, and F. Tilford. Jockeys—J. L. Cotton. R. E. Coveny, A. E. Ellis, L. J. Ellis, H. W. Hibberd, W. P. Hogan, G. H. Humphries, W. Jenkins. J. W. Jennings, W. T. Kitto, A. Leach, A. Leckie, A. Messervy, A. C. Messervy. J.Murfitt, J. A. McFarlane. D O’Connor, A. G. Parsons. E. J. Finn, L. H. Pratt. R. P. Register. M. P. Reilly (jumping races only), G. Ridgway, G. H. Salt, F. J. Smith, A. B. M. Stover J. Veevers, M. J. Wadley, and C. T. Wilson. In the cash of W. P. Hogan, the recommendation was that he be given the choice of either a trainer’s or a jockey's licence. He has applied for ° Apprentice Jockeys—M. F. Billington. W. J. Bromby, M. N. Caddy. R. C. Caddy, W. L. Johnson. D. R. Mackie. J. M. O'Connor. R. W. Rickerby. A. J T. Stokes C. C. Stokes, and G. M, Watsofl. Gentlemen ' Riders—Messrs C. P. Goulding. K. M. Henshaw, H. M. Jacobs J. D. McArthur. W. G. McDonald. C. L. Orbell;- B. N. Thomas. D. F. Westenra. E. D. Westenra, W. D. Westenra, and J. A. Wooding.

WAIPA R.C.

A DIVIDED RACE (fuss issocnnoir txlxokui.) AUCKLAND, June 19. The Arapunl Handicap, to be run at the Waipa Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday, will be decided in two divisions, which will be separate races of £l3O each. The draw is as follows;

First Division st. lb. st. lb. Du Maurier 10 6 Miss Mestor 8 0 Forest Acre 9 5 Kia Ora ..8 0 Superior Te Pouroa .. 8 0 Guard 's 1 The Trimmer 8 0 Alyth .. 8 10 Hessketoon 8 0 Ngawlri r .. 8 6 Bunstman's Te Poto ..8 3 Chorus 8 0 Chikara ’ .. 8 1 Orwere ..8 0 Sing Lee. .. 8 0 Spearford 8 0 Second Division st. lb. st. lb. Pirate King 9. 7 Te MonaProfessional 9 1 tekapa 8 0 Fieetwind .. 811 Iskra ..80 Sen Acre .. 8 8 Midland .. 8 0 Poland .. 8 1 Tralee Rose 8 0 Susan ■ ■ 8 0 Paunul .. 8 0 Libra .. 8 0 Manawahe 8 0 Rackle ..8 0 Devon ' .. 8 0 Behandlcaps ■ The following rehandicaps have been declared:— ' Arapuni Handicap: Ngawiri 61b, making 8-6; Woodstock Stakes, Gold Vaals 81b. making 7-12; W. G. Park Steeplechase,' Lines;; Lad 101b, making 9-10; Orakau Hurdles. limes Lad 101b, making 10-8; Seddon Handicap, Gold Vaals 81b, making 9-2; Hunting Blood 61b, making 8-8; • Halrinl Handicap, Gay Sister 61b. making 9-3: Mio FratoHe 3®b; making 8-13. .... t f ■"

TURF GOSSIP

Reminders Nominations for the Wellington Racing Club’s winter meeting will close at 5 p.m. to-day. Nominations for the Grand National Steeplechase, Winter Cup, Grand National Hurdle Race, Beaufort and Lincoln Steeplechases, and Sydenham Hurdles, to be decided at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National meeting in August, will close at 5 p.m. on Friday. A Profitable Purchase

Great Memory has won three races since being purchased for 150 guineas by Mr R. A. Lees, of Greymouth, from Sir Charles differ'd. She is likely to develop into a solid four-year-old, and will be found winning good races away from the West Coast. An apprentice rider was engaged for, her at. Omoto on Saturday in the belief that an allowance could be claimed, and it was some time before the stipendiary steward, Mr Haitiand, was able to convince her owner and trainer that apprentice allowances did not apply in races with eight-stoae minimums. Trips Cancelled Sir Rosenor was not taken to Greymouth on Saturday, owing to bruising a heel on Friday, and his stable-mate. Linguist, was also left at home owing to a slight indisposition. Financiere and Gillie were other absentees. The former may have a race at Ashburton on Saturday as a prelude, to a trip to Trentham. No Champions The brush hurdlers at Greymouth on Saturday were of very moderate class, and are not likely to figure prominently in jumping events at more important meetings. The winner of the race. Contract, certainly showed promise, and it will be interesting to see how he progresses at the game. His owner, Mr E. C. Kaler, of Christchurch, is seldom without a galloper of some kind, and he derived much pleasure from owning his first winner of a hurdle race. Nominated for Australia Nominations of Canterbury horses for leading spring events in Australia include the following:— Melbourne Cup, two miles: Cerne Abbas, Dictate, Queen of Song, Royal Chief, Willie Win. Caulfield Cup, one mile and a half: Ceme Abbas, Dictate, Royal Chief. Willie Win. Toorak Handicap (Caulfield), one mile: Raeburn, Dictate. Cantala Stakes (Flemington), one mile; Royal Chief, Raeburn. Williamstown Cup. one mile and a half: Cerne Abbas. Royal Chief, Willie Win, Dictate, Queen of Song. Moonee Valley Cup, one mile and five furlongs: Ceme Abbas. Royal Chief, Willie Win, Dictate. A Strong Protest At a meeting of the Oamaru Jockey Club committee, an objection to the club’s application for January 3 for its New Year meeting was .received from the Southland Racing Club. Strong criticism of the Southland Club’s action was made by the committee, and it was decided to forward a telegram to the Racing Conference strongly protesting agednst the reappearance for me seventh time in succession of Southland’s protest regarding the New Year date.

secretary (Mr D. V. G. Smith) was appointed to appear before the executive committee of the Racing Conference in Wellington-on behalf of the club, and in support of it? application'for the date.

A Faulty Forecast ..The chance of Bois Roussel winning' *he_ Derby was apparently not taken •anoualy by those who saw him win

AUSTRALIAN RACING

WIN FOR NORMANDY (USITEB PBES3 ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.) (Received June 19, 6.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, June’ 18. At the Rosehill Racing Club’s meeting to-day, the following was the result of THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, Of £175. Seven furlongs. NORMANDY (N.Z.), by Gascony— Auratum 8-3 .. .. Lappin 1 Grey Derby 8-4 .. .. Farrell 2 Baffler 7-7 .. O’Sullivan 3 There were 11 starters. Won by a length: same between second and third. Time, Imin 26Jsec. Deputy Ruler ran third to Flamari and Jan in the Parramatta Mile, in which Golden Chance, Red Rosebud, and Linklet were unplaced. Chasseur was unplaced in the Maiden Juvenile Handicap, and Country Party was unplaced in the*Rosehill June Handicap.

AT CAULFIELD

NEW ZEALAND SUCCESSES Received June 19, 6.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, June 18. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s meeting was held at Caulfield to-day. Results : TOOLAMBOOL HURDLE, Of £SOO. Two mile and one furlong. GIANT KILLER 9-0 .. Dummett 1 Wallace Drake 9-8 .. McKee 2 Laveur 9-2 .. •. Driscoll 3 There were 17 starters, including Whernslde. Won by a neck; two lengths between second and third. Time. 3min 541 sec. WANDA STEEPLECHASE, Of £SOO. About two miles and three furlongs. SARNO 10-7 .. .. Mcßae 1 Elegance 10-0 .. .. Driscoll 2 Martext 9-3 .. .. McMahon 3 There were 16 starters, including Barnum. Won by a length; four lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 33isec. RICHMOND HANDICAP. Of £6OO. One mile and a quarter. G. J. Barton’s DESERT CHIEF (N.Z.) by Chief Ruler—Pure Gold 8-2 H. Skidmore 1 Demagogue 7-8 .. ■ • Badger 2 Aitchengee 8-11 • • • • Munro 3 There were 13 starters. Won by a length: two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 7sec.. CAMBRIA WELTER, Of £SOO. One mile. FLYING CHIEF (N.Z.) by Chief Ruler —Seagull n 4yrs 8-8 .. Creighton 1 Pine Peak 7-10 .. .. voitr/ 2 Conchita 8-9 .. ... Skidmoire 3 There were 17 starters, including Only One. Won by a neck; two lengths between second and third. Time. Imln 39sec.

TROTTING NOTES

A Reminder Acceptances for the light harness events on the Ashburton County Racing Club’s programme for next Saturday will close to-morrow at 8 p.m. Being Kept In Trim Parisienne and Lucky Jack are doing useful tasks under R. B. Berry, and it will not be long- before both are being given serious tasks, in preparation for expected appearances at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting in August. These two outstanding pacers have done well for short spells since, they last raced, and they are in fine order for this stage of file season.

Back in Work After his rather disappointing efforts at the recent championships, when he found the improvers too good for him, Fremont was given a 'Spell and he appears to have derived a good deal of benefit from his easy time. His form in the early part of the season suggested that he was better than most of ■the othersr in his class, and now that he has resumed work he can be expected to redeem his reputation at an early date. . Not to be Harried

The Wrack—Pearlie Chimes two-year-old recently placed on y. Leeming’s stable has been growing very quickly, and it has been decided to take him .along quietly in his preparation for racing. He was given his early education at Forbury Park by his owner, Mr J. Richardson, and the promise shown by him indicated that he was a worthy Sapling. Stakes contender. However, he wa§ kicked by a horse and had to he put aside* an attractive type, and he should be all the better with age.

Wealth of Young Material It is reported. that R.. B. Berry is handling no fewer than 14 rising two-year-olds, and while it is probable that a number of these will prove below the required standard, he will have plenty of material to work on next season. All of then come from fashionable sires and dams, and it will be surprising if Berry does J™ a classic winner among them. Berry s record in the last'few seasons shows that they are in the right hands to develop early speed and winning ability.

Easy Tasks Mongolian, Bayard, and Southern Smile, three members oi F. G. Holiness team, are not being asked f vL^aii 8 are ous work at the moment,- but all are being given sufficient light exercises to keep their forward condition. A novice performer, Mongolian has shaped pleasingly in his few races to date and he gives promise of being a useful winner when he has acqmred more age and experience. Both Bayard and Southern Smile have paid their way well this season, they are well placed in the handicaps to do further good service.

Sent North Two local improvers recently sent north were Reymere and Chumc, Reymere going to G. Young s stable, and Chudic going to C, Moran at Hamilton. Chudic won several races when trained by J. Davidson, anq promises to*-be a useful winner in the Auckland province. Reymere, lust out of the maiden class, has-given .some bold showings, and should be easy to place to advantage. Chahge of Stables Trained until recently by T. Logan De Soto has been acquired by a patron

his first race in Par!s. In commenting upon the. sale to Major Beatty, “Faraway.” the correspondent of “Horse and Hound,” remarked: "He is to be prepared for the Epsom Derby. but I am sorry to have to state that I have no fancy for him.”

A Big List Record entries have been received for the 1939 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes, a total of 111 nominations having been made, in comparison with 69 last year, and 27 stallions have been nominated for progeny to be raced jn the 1940 contest. Messrs F. Ormond and C. T. Keeble have each entered four yearlings for the race, and triple entries have been made hy Sir Charles Clifford, Mr W. McA. Duncan, and Mr G. M. Currie, but there are more owners than usual among the nominators, and all parts of the Dominion are represented in the list Rehandfcaps

The following rehandicaps have been made for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s winter meeting on Saturday:—Moreton Hack Handicap; Potent from 9-3 to 9-7;,Maronan Handicap: Swordstick from 8-0 to 8-3.

Successes at Caulfield The New Zealand trainer. J. Fryer, bad another successful day at Caulfield on Saturday, two of his horses. Desert Chief (who won on the previous Saturday) and Flying Chief, winning races.* The latter is owned by Mrs E. Montgomery, and figured as a winner in New Zealand before fceinc taken to, Melbourne by Fryer.

of V.. Leeming’s stable, and he has been taken over by that trainer. Last season De Soto was one of the outstanding performers until he broke down, and during the present term he has been successful over sprint distances, winning the Weston Handicap at Timaru, and the New Zealand Cup Trial at Wellington. In the latter event he conceded starts up to 36 yards, to beat a strong field over a mile and a quarter. His fourth in the New Zealand Cup was achieved under difficulties and was full of merit. In his next three starts he was once third, and a term of disqualification followed, costing him appearances at the Auckland Trotting Cup meeting, and in the important events at the recent inter-Dominion championships. His only recent outing was in the Inter-State Handicap at the Ashburton meeting in April, when he ran poorly. In most of his races this season he has moved scratehily, and his lameness on returning to the birdcage has often suggested that he was on, the verge of another breakdown. However, his gameness has kept him racing when most horses would have been on the easy list. For some time now he has been a continual source of worry to his trainer, and at the best he can be regarded as only a doubtful proposition. Yet he has demonstrated an amazing capacity for work in spite of his handicap of soreness, and it will not surprise if he returns to his best form.

NO FLAGS THIS YEAR

TRF-NTHAM STEEPLECHASE COURSE

(By CARBINE.)

Already the stage is being prepared for the Wellington Steeplechase which is to be run in about two weeks’ time. It has been decided not to flag the course. The use of flags last winter caused dissatisfaction and was held responsible (by some) for one or two horses failing to complete the course these horses running inside the flags, which jockeys were not accustomed to seeing at Trentham. The flags did not appear to serve any great purpose and as they turned out to be a menace to unobservant riders it is well to be without them. The brush fences in the straight are to be extended further across the course to lessen the chances of horses running off, and the distance between the two fences of the stand double is to be increased a little.