RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22465, 28 July 1938, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB THE ACCEPTANCES ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME The Christchurch Hunt Club has received the following acceptances for its annual steeplechase meeting, to be held on the Riccarton racecourse on Saturday;— 11.32 a.m.— HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE:, of £SO. Two miles. st. lb. st. lb. Macalpeln .. 11 12 Red Sceptre 11 2 Harkaway .. 11 10 El CabaUo 11 0 Tomcat ..11 4 Guapo ..11 0 Golden Glow 11 3 12.27 p.m.— LAWFORD HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of £l3O. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Arctic Star 10 13 Gold Wren 9 U Bally Brit .. 10 10 Conception 9 0 Uncle Jim 9 6 Bright Red 9 0 Snowy Dawn 9 3 Gayfire .. 9 0 Chile .. 9 3 Cuiverden .. 9 0 1.12 p.m I MAIDEN STAKES, of £IOO. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Black Coat 811 Synthetic .. 811 Chanteur .. 8 H Bit o' Blue 811 Merry March 8 11 Rebel Rank 8 0 Bon vellum .. 811 Colonel Rouge 8 0 Pipiwhauroa 811 Rex Maitland 8 0 Gleucos .. 811 Keen Sight 8 0 Hemembo .. 811 Grey Coat 8 0 Papernilla 811 Wild Talk 8 0 Master Dingle 811 Rebellion .. 8 0 Dividend .. 811 Lady Rosette 8 0 1.52 p.m.— HOMEBY STEEPLECHASE, of £2OO . About two miles and a hall. st. lb. st. lb. Clarion Call 11 9 Black Nocturnus .. 11 5 Banner 10 2 Bonnie Bryce Street 911 Rollox 11 5 Dunmure .. 910 Valpeen .. 10 11 Brigadore .. 9 7 Flashlight ..10 4 High Speed 9 5 Redolent .. 9 2 2.32 p.m CAMLA HACK HANDICAP, of £l2O. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Lady Leigh 9 4 Orange Bud 8 4 Astaire ..9 1 Half and Night Dress 812 Half 8 1 Potent .. 8 11 Merry March 8 0 Strip ..8 0 Asset ..8 0 Dracula .. 8 9 Derive .. 8 0 Rockingham 8 S Comus .. 8 0 3.12 p.m LONGBEACH HURDLES, of £l5O. One mile and threequarters. _ , St. Ib. . St. Ib. Courtyard .. 11 5 Corban .. 9 8 Padishah .. 10 U Silver Sight 9 7 Fireguard .. 10 3 Lone Raider 9 6 Kilberls ..08 Surge ..90 3.32 p.m.— BHABAZON HANDICAP, of £l5O. Seven furlongs. c. st ' lb ' st- 115 ' Paper Slipper 9 2 Liane .. 7 12 PonJy ..9 1 Great Hope 711 Alma .. 8 13 Hunting Cerne Abbas 811 Blood 710 Queen of Riptide ..7 9 Song 8 10 Swordstick 7 9 Araboa ..8 9 Roy Bun ..7 9 Sovereign Petersham 7 9 Lady 8 9 Supreme Top Row ..8 9 Court 7 8 Dictate ~ 8 8 Cocksure .. 7 8 Wine Card 8 4 Cape Gabo 7 7 Waitaka .. 7 12 4.32 p.m.— KENNELS HACK HANDICAP, of 8120. One mile, st. lb. gt. lb. Wagner ..9 8 Gold Boy ..8 6 Happy Night 9 4 Maroha ..8 3 Windward .. 9 0 Mob Rule ..8 0 Recollection 8 13 Aymon ..8 0 Erlnatlon .. 811 Stealamarch 8 0 Drinkup ..88 Patuma ..80 Glenacre .. 8 6 RACING FIXTURES July 23, 30—Poverty Bay Turf C. July 30—Taranaki J.C. July 30—Christchurch Hunt C. August 6—Poverty Bay Hunt C. August 9, 11, 13—Canterbury J.C. August 20—Pakuranga Hunt C. August 27—Otago Hunt C. September I—Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club, at New Plymouth. September 3—Taranaki-Hunt C. September 8, 10—Wanganui J.C. September 17—Ashburton C.R.C. September 17—Foxton R.C. September 17, 19—Avondale J.C. September 22, 24—Geraldine R.C. September 24—Marton J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES August 6, 10, 12— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. August 27—Auckland T.C. September 3—New Brighton T.C. September 3—Waikato T.C. September 24—Wellington T.C, October I—Methven T.C. October &- New Brighton T.C. October 15— Waikato T.C. October 15— Manawatu T.C. October 22, 24—Greymouth T.C. October 22. 24—Auckland T.C. October 21—-Oamaru T.C. October 29 Invercargill T.C. October 29 Thames T.C. NEW HURDLER ENTHEOS HAS POSSIBILITIES ' (By CARBINE.) Entheos, winner of the hurdle race at Marton on Saturday, is a son of the Panmure mare Enthusiasm (which won a Wellington Cup) and a grandson of the Martian mare Martia. Gainscourt is his sire. Entheos’s win was rather impressive. He hurdled cleanly and very quickly and over the last part of the journey held the field at his mercy. Neither TaiUight nor Blackman (second and third) was able to extend him. Entheos should develop into a very useful hurdler, if not a good one.

Appeal by Pot Luck’s Owner Dismissed REASONS FOR REJECTION Trotting Association Issues Statement The third heat of the third qualifying event for the Inter-Dominion championship decided at Addington was won b” U. Scott; but immediately an appeal was lodged by Mr H. Stafford, owner of Pot Luck, who finished second, on the grounds that a change of gear on U. Scott had not been authorised. -This protest was adjourned and subsequently dismissed. Mr Stafford then appealed to the New Zealand Trotting Association, and after several adjournments the association has now forwarded to “The Press” the following statement: — “Dealing with the protest made by Mr H. Stafford, owner of Pot Luck, against U. Scott being placed first in the third heat of the third qualifying race of the Inter-Dominion Championship Handicap race held at Addington on April 26, 1938, ‘on the grounds that his gear was changed without the approval of the committee.’ After hearing evidence the Judicial Committee of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club dismissed the protest on the ground that the change applied for had been granted. "Mr H. Stafford thereupon appealed to the New Zealand Trotting Association on the grounds that such decision was erroneous in fact, and was not in accordance with the rules. “This appeal was then part heard, and as additional evidence had been given by Mr H. Stafford it was referred back to the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club for rehearing. “The evidence at this rehearing has, together with the notes of evidence taken at the first hearing, now been submitted to the association. Evidence and Rules “On consideration of that evidence and the relevant Rules of Trotting the association is of opinion that the express consent of the stewards required by Rule 282 to U. Scott racing with a change of gear was not obtained. Rule 282 provides for (1) the express consent of the stewards to any change of gear, and (2) that the horse is not to race with a change of gear unless such consent is first obtained. According to the evidence, two members of the judicial committee consented to the change of gear before the race, consent to such change having been previously refused when the application for this consent came before three members of the judicial committee. Rule 99 provides that three members form a quorum of the judicial committee which has under that rule ‘to consider and determine all questions arising at the meeting in relation to any protest or objection or to any matter submitted to them by a stipendiary steward or in connexion with the riding or driving of any horse.’ Ruk 99 further provides that ‘the decisions and acts of such judicial committee shall be deemed the decisions and acts of the stewards.’ “The association is of opinion that the consent of two members of the judicial committee (one of whom was the acting-chairmdn of that body) cannot be said to be the consent of the judicial committee when three members of that committee are necessary to form a quorum. The use of the word ‘first’ in line seven of rule 282. together with the provision in that rule that the permission to make a change of gear shall be publicly announced before the race in which the horse may be competing, prevents any question of subsequent ratification by other members of the judicial committee from affecting the board’s decision in the matter. Matter for Committee’s Discretion “It is contended by the applicant, Mr H. Stafford, that there being a breach of Rule 282 by the owner of LT. Scott that such horse should be disqualified for the race, and the race awarded to Pot Luck, the second horse. The board of the association does not agree, however, that because there has been a breach of Rule 282, Mr Stafford’s objection must therefore be sustained. On the contrary, the board considers that the matter was one for the discretion of the committee, and the fact that the acting-chairman of the judicial committee, purporting to act in such capacity arid on behalf of the committee, gave permission for U. Scott to race with a change of gear may reasonably be held to exonerate the owner of U. Scott from disqualification. “There is nothing in the evidence taken at either meeting of the judicial committee indicating' that the owner of U. Scott had reason to believe that the permission given to him was invalid in terms of Rules 282 and 9<*. On .the evidence he was free to consider that the acting-chairman of the judicial committee, in giving consent, spoke on behalf of and with the authority of the committee, and that the committee had revoked its previous refusal to sanction the change of gear.’’ The appeal is therefore dismissed.

HORSES IN NATIONAL EVENTS CLARION CALL VERY FIT (By Carbine.) A Grand National Steeplechase candidate who raced at the Rangitikei Hunt Club meeting on Saturday was j Manawatu, who finished a poor third in the Hunt Cup, and will have to im- 1 prove considerably to have any chance j in the big cross-country event at Ric-1 carton. Two years ago Manawatu dis- j tinguished himself by running fourth, in the National and winning the Reau-i tort Steeplechase and the Lincoln Steeplechase. Manawatu has not ful-! filled- the promise he gave at that period, but unsoundness contributed to his failures. A few weeks ago his owner. Mr F. Armstrong, told me hchad been informed that the horse was perfectly sound again. Perhaps with seasoning Manawatu will do better, but there seemed to be no excuse for Saturday’s failure. Another National Steeplechase candidate. Brigadore, has been schooling well at Marton, and he is looking in good trim. On performance. Brirradoro will not bo seriously considered, but he does not entirely Ihck mality. He was a pretty capable hurdler, and as a steeplechaser he has given his owner encouragement. Clarion Call, who remains in both the National Steeplechase and the National Hurdle Race, is doing excellent work at Awapuni. and should be a very fit horse at Riccarton. Lone Raider, who burst Into the limelight as a hurdler not long ago— or. rather, was “written" into it—is schooling ver-' satisfactorily, and is one of the acceptors for the National Hurdle ~’ar >. He is liable to improve Last year’s Winter Cup winner. Catalogue, is doing nice work at Awapuni. He is not breaking records on the track, but is a horse who does not need a great deal of hard galloping. He should be very fit for the big mile, and should run prominently. This year he will carry 9-10 (top weight), whereas the weight under which he won 12 months ago was 8-13. Great Hope is a Winter Cup lightweight who is sprinting smartly at Awapuni. He failed in the heavy going at Trentham. but should go much better on the firmer ground which can be expected at Riccarton. He is speedy, and mav be ridden by B. H. Morris, but if the pace is on all the way he will find the distance far enough. TROTTING NOTES At the Stud M. B. Edwards has decided to put Gamble to the stud for this season, and already he is assured of support for perhaps the most brilliant pacer ever raced in New Zealand. The golden chestnut has often thrilled spectators at Addington with his brilliant bursts of speed, and no racehorse in recent years has captured the public fancy as this horse has done. The only pity of il is that Edwards did not send him against the two-minute record for a mile. He is the one horse in the Dominion that might have broken even time. Gamble is the gamest racehorse seen at Addington, and while he took time to find his feet it was only overkeenness that brought defeat on several occasions. He has shown the stamina of a truly great racehorse and the regular visitor to Addington will not forget several of his sensational finishes. Gamble is bred from American parents in Jack Potts and Princess Ann and with the stamina built up on New Zealand pastures he looks the most likely to carry on in the breeding of the best class pacers. Gamble has proved himself a racehorse of the highest class and is well worth consideration by brood mare owners who wish to produce brilliant racehorses and good stayers. A Fine Trotter » Bittersweet, up to the present, has not proved a dyed-in-lhe-wool stayer but in the hands of J. Fraser, jun., she has proved as genuine as they are made, and with a race run to suit ha: soundy tested the very best stayers Bittersweet is solid and the extra condition that she carries at present may stand to her in later engagements. It is always a joy to see this mare in her races and hardly a mistake can be 1 counted against her. The Challenge Stakes A big number of horses has been nominated for the Challenge Stakes to be decided on the second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting, but as the conditions of the race provide for only six trotters and six pacers, trainers of the majority are anxious to know whether or not they will be accorded the necessary invitation. An official of the New Zealand Metropolitan Club yesterday said the draw would be made immediately after the first day’s racing, and the divisions published in “The Press’ on Monday. August 9. No nomination or acceptance fees are charged for this race, and owners of the best horses will probably continue their obligations for other events. There was a suggestion that the Challenge Stakes should be run on the third day. when a 2min lOsdc mile will conclude the programme. Possibly this would have been the better procedure. Owners and trainers are keenly interested in the race for the Challenge Stakes, a novelty event, and therefore worth a good trial. The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of trains and cheap fares to Riccarton for the races next Saturday.

An Attractive Programme The acceptances for the Christchurch H’ it Club’s annual steeplechase meeting at Riccarton on Saturday did not disclose any unexpected withdrawals from the chief events, and provided the weather makes a favourable change, one of the most successful fixtures ever staged by the club should be recorded. Jolly Beggar, Arctic Star, Bally Brit, and Quinopal were the only defections from the Homeby Steeplechase, and, as practically all those remaining arc Grand National Steeplechase candi- | dates, a most interesting and spectacular race should be seen. Chaste and I Top Rank wore the only withdrawals j from the Longbeach Hurdles, and al--1 though there will be only eight startj ers, the material borders on highclass. and includes four of the ruling i Grand National Hurdles favourites. I Courtyard, Padishah. Fireguard, and I Ki’bafis. The Winter Cup list flg- ! ures prominently in the Brabazon Han- . dicop. from which Grey Honour. ; Hauehtv Winner. Padishah. Courtyard. 1 Silver Slipper, and Metal Bird were •• ithdrawn. It is interesting to note I that of the withdrawals mentioned above. Arctic Star. Bally Brit. Coui’tI yard, and Padishah have another onI sagement. A' lof the minor events | have filled well, and all should add | interest to a most attractive card. i Another Idle Day i Conditions at Riccarton yesterday 1 were even worse than on Tuesday, and 1 although a few horses were exercised on the sand, only a limited number 1 put in an appearance on the tracks. ! most of the trainers being satisfied to i make use of the mads. Many trainers are getting to the stage of viewing the repeated restriction of training in a serious light, especially those with norses who did not race at the recent meetings; but there is one consolation —all horses at present at headquarters are on an equal footing as far as galloping and jumping are concerned, while practically the same conditions have been ruling over the last few weeks at all racing centres in New Zealand The exception probably has been Southland, where the tracks have been almost too hard to be appreciated. and a move to Riccarton was being looked forward to. but since the horses have come north it has not been possible to give hem anything more than easy exercise. The Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting on Saturday vvill provide a helping hand towards the delaved preparation of Grand National Week horses, and it is to be hoped that the track will have a chance to firm up before then. From Southland , Black Banner and Bally Brit were among the horses worked on the sand yesterday. Their stable mates, Quinopal and Last Post, were not brought north The former went wrong after racing at Waimato. and Last Post injured himself when he fell at Wash* dyke last Saturday. It is feared that the latter has cracked a shoulder, and if so his promising career as a steeplechaser has been cut short. Gold Wren, in charge of J. Tmslleton, also put in an appearance yesterday. He showed improvement in each of his recent races, and his two second placings at Waimate and Washdyke suggest he may do better at Riccarton. as he is a big jumper, and the Riccarton fences should not trouble him. Very Backward Arctic Star is one steeplechaser who will be at a disadvantage because.of the weather. He has not been up very long since his spell after the North Island trip in June, and it has not been possible to give him the work desired. It was intended to school him over the country yesterday, with N. Trillo in the saddle, but after an inspection of the ground the arrangement was deferred. To-day’s Schooling Provided conditions are not too unfavourable to-day, there should be some interesting schooling at Riccarton. Much interest will centre in the effort of Padishah, who will accompany Top Rank in a task. He was given two rounds of half-pace work on the sand yesterday, and attracted attention by his solid condition. L. G. Morris gave Clarion Call and Great Hope similar work on the sand. The former looks very bright, and put plenty of vim into his task. He will probably be schooled dver the inside country to-day. Engagement Declined Nightbound was not accepted for at the Christchurch Hunt fixture, as it was considered his rise in weight for his success at Washdyke was too severe. This was his first win only, and he was put on the same mark as Bally Brit, who won several races in the south, including two at Wingatui. Unfortunately for his connexions, he opened his winning account in open company, and had to pay the penalty when handicapped amongst the hacks. In other words, he made his own handicap, but a rise from 9-0 to 10-10 was considered by his owner a little unreasonable. A Strong Candidate Brigadore and Lone Raider were included in the new arrivals indulging in walking exercise yesterday. The former, who will be ridden by R. Beale, is to take his place in the Homeby Steeplechase on Saturday. Last year he only had one school before the big meeting, and did not go far in the Grand National Steeplechase, but he has had a good deal of jumping this winter, and has not been asked to mix his work as was the case 12 months ago. Loss of Form Manawatu will have another opportunity of racing over country at Awapuni on Saturday, but unless he shows substantial improvement in his Marton form his Grand National prospects are not bright. From Trentham H. Telford will not be at Riccarton, but will send Debham and Sigurd down for their National engagements, leaving on Friday of next week. T.

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB

PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s winter meeting will open at Gisborne to-rciay with the following programme:— 12 noon— PARK HURDLES HANDICAP, of £125. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Mahala ..10 3 Air CornProfessional 9 8 modore 9 0 Lovelilt .. 9 3 First Hand 8 0 Bothwell .. 9 0 Wolsey .. 9 0 Cabaret .. 9 0 12.40 p.m.— HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of £llO. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Gay Mimic 9 3 Perfect Lady 8 2 Gold Ballad 9 0 Pirima .. 8 0 Minnow .. 811 Head Sly Fox .. 812 Shepherd 8 0 Paul Red Hunting 8 0 Robeson 812 Royal Stuart 8 0 Quaint .. 8 8 Syncopate 8 0 Bold Step 8 6 Ballyculane 8 0 Pokiha .. 8 4 Gazeful .. 8 0 Hinepit .. 8 2 Sunny Lass 8 0 1.20 p.m.— MAIDEN RACE, of £IOO. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Hesketoon 8 0 Opera Star 8 0 Mimicry .. 8 0 Kitchenette 8 0 Cool Smoke 8 0 Defray .. ' 8 0 Tu Rahiri .. 8 0 Head Whetu .. 8 0 Shepherd 8 0 Samogan ~ 8 0 Hunting King Silver 8 0 Royal 8 0 Acella .. 8 0 Final .. 8 0 Defora .. 8 0 Native Song 8 0 2.5 p.m.— HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of £l5O. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Royal Mahala .. 9 9 Mimic 11 9 Rapa Waiata 9 8 Good Stray Dog .. 9 0 Hunting 9 12 Lucky Dick 9 0 2.45 p.m.— PUBLICANS’ PURSE HACK HANDICAP, of £llO. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Riiinetfe .. 9 0 Hessketoon 8 4 Gold Ballad 9 I Reay Bridge 8 2 Bonny Song 812 Royal Stuart 8 0 Okawa .. 8 12 King Silver 8 0 Minnow .. 8 12 Gaiwind .. 8 0 Skyway .. 8 9 Illinois .. 8 0 Flying Southampton 8 0 Comedy 8 6 True .. 8 0 3.25 p.m.— WAIKANAE HANDICAP, of £l3O. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. De Friend 9 0 Pladie .. 7 13 Peter Brown Lap 7 6 Bcckford 8 10 Ruinette .. 7 4 Penny- Lordly Knight 7 0 comequick 8 0 Skyway .. 7 0 Legatee .. 8 0 4.10 p.m.— TRAMWAY HANDICAP, of £llO. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Llangollen .. 9 13 Hunting Mars 8 7 Gay Hunting 813 Huntette ..8 0 Golden Lordly Blonde 8 13 Knight 8 0 CYCLING * REVIVAL OF CASH SPORT PLANS DISCUSSED AT ANNUAL MEETING A revival <•■£ interest in the cash cycling sport was anticipated at the annual meeting last evening of the North Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Athletic, Cycling, and Axemen’s Union. Affiliation was granted to the Canterbury Cash Cycling Club, whose secretary reported that its members were organising a full programme of racing to encourage riders. Tne centre decided that the club should organise the Waimate-Christchurch road race, which will be held probably on October 8. Mr W. J. Walter presided over the meeting. Moving the adoption of the annual report, he spoke of the valuable work done for the sport by country clubs. The centre, he said, was looking forward to a successful season. The report . id that there were eight clubs affiliated with the centre. These clubs hj; J held successful meetings, and had received good support from cyclists, runners, and axemen. Sev-enty-six competitors registered with the centre during the season, the majority of them cyclists. The centre’s Waimate to Christchurch road race was a great success. Dates Approved After long discussion, the following open fixtures were approved, subject to discussion with the, amateur officials about certain of the dates:— September 17—Gamage ' race, 112 miles. September 24—South Island 50 miles championship fSoulhbridge Club). October I—Tirnaru - Christchurch race iMairehau Club). October B—Waimate - Christchurch race (Canterbi. y Club). It was reported that the Canterbury Club would hold its club chamiponship on September 10 on a round-the-gorges course. Officers were elected as follows: President. Mr W. J. Walter; vice presidents. Messrs G. Henderson, J. R. Atkinson: chief consul. Mr J. H. Parsons; deputy-consul, Mr B. F. Leathern; permit committee, Messrs Walter. Paisons, and P. C. Lucas: cycling handicappcrs. Messrs Walter, Lucas, and Parsons: running handicapper, Mr Atkinson; honorary secretary, to- be appointed; honorary treasurer, Mr Parsons; executive. Messrs J. Hannah, J. M. Coffey, L. G. Fleming. Leathern, and Lucas; honorary auditor, Mr D. E. Miller. Mr Lucas, who has been honorary secretary for many years, announced that he intended to retire from his position. Members expressed keen regret at his decision, Mr Coffey referring to him as one of the finest secretaries to be found among sporting bodies in Christchurch. The centre placed on record its appreciation of his long and valuable service to the sport, extending over 19 or 20 years. So that his assistance for the sport could be retained, Mr Lucas was appointed honorary organiser, and made a member of the executive.

George will be down with Matoru and Lustral on the following night. J. W. Lowe blistered Essex after the Wellington meeting, and as Red Sun is also taking things easy, Yours Truly will be the only stable representative at Riccarton. Gay Hunting. Rockingham, Liane, and Sunbeam complete the Trentham contingent for the National meeting. A Well-bred Novice Eurotas. who showed more promise than anything else in the maiden race at Marton on Saturday, is a well-bred I rising three-year-old gelding by Pantheon out of Minnie, by MagpieQueen lugoda, by Comedy King—lngoda', by Stepniak. His grand-dam is a sister to the Melbourne Cup winner King Ingoda, while Ingoda was a great mare bred at Elderslie and won the Oaks and St. Leger, and ran second in the Stead Memorial and the Dunedin Cup. Armlet belongs to the same family. Eurotas was purchased by J. T. Jamieson as a yearling for 130gns, but as he showed signs of unsoundness he was sent over to M. Grogan at Westmere. He is now raced on lease with a purchasing clause, and provided he stands he appears to have a good future. His half-brother by Constant Son fetched 550gns at the sales last Easter.