RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22636, 15 February 1939, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

AUCKLAND T.C.

TODAY’S PROGRAMME

[THE PRESS Special Servlee.l

AUCKLAND, February 14.

The Auckland Trotting, Club’s autumn meeting will be concluded today and under the win-and-place system of betting the following horses should race prominently. Manurewa Handicap—Audrey’s Last, Great Surprise, Gay Moko. Waiheke Handicap—Kewpie’s Bingen. Gipsy Light, Sequoia. Great Northern Trotting Stakes— Highland Scott, Charles Rex, Bonnie Dene.

Alexandra Park Handicap—Bexley Girl. Kenworthy, Navy Blue. Fa.rewell Handicap—Adversity, Kete Kura. Resistance.

Forbes Huon, Bingen Sun. Reception.

Rgngitoto Handicap—Bill 8., Tangatu, Vanora. Richmond Handicap— Lady Polls, Lynn Rey, Hillcrest. The programme is as follows: — Noon— MANUREWA HANDICAP, of £2OO. Unhoppled trotters. smin 2sec class. Two miles.

KAIKOURA T.C.

HANDICAPS

The following handicaps have been declared for the Kaikoura Trotting Club’s meeting to be held on February 25:

TURF GOSSIP

Reminder Nominations for the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s summer meeting will close at 5 p.m. on Friday. Government Taxation

The Dunedin Jockey Club will have to pay £4507 by way of taxation to the Government for last week’s meeting, made up as follows:—Dividend duty £2270, totalisator duty £2076, stakes duty £4O, and amusement tax £l2O Winning Owners

The list of winning owners at Wingatui last week is aj follows: —Mr P. T. Hogan £645 and cup. Estate Sir Chas. Clifford £4BO, Mr E. Hay £455, Mrs H. C. Manaton £350, Hon. G. R. Hunter and the Hon. P. C. Webb £245, Mr A. K. Firth £255 and cUp, Mr H. D. Greenwood £2lO, Mr A. F Speight £165, Mr F. W. Ellis £l6O, Mr E. E. McCullough £16,0, Mr W. Parsons- £l4O, Mrs W. Mackenzie £l3O, Mr D. J. McDonald £l3O, Mr A. H. Fisher £lO5, Mr A. Chisholm £6O, Messrs H. H. and N. H. Barlow £45, Miss M. C. Wilson £4O, Mr A. Ferguson £35. Mr D. Spence £35, Mrs M. F. Mulvena £35, Mr C. Dawson £3O, Mr G. H. Paul £25. Dr. Nigel Smith £2O, Mr R. R. C. Thompson £2O, Mr*H. D. Leaman £ls, Mr T. Saunders £ls, Mr J. A. - ’White £ls, Mr D. M. Walker £lO, Messrs T. and W. B. McCone £lO. Total, £4040. Favourable Conditions

In the past the Dunedin Jockey Club has occasionally been rather unlucky in the weather for its meetings, which has hampered their success. Bad luck in that direction has been the means of checking progress whicji would have been much greater if the weather, had been better. There is a legend that it has never rained on Dunedin Cup Day, but when heavy rain was falling during all the preceding night it appeared certain that bad luck was again in store. However, when the day came the racing was enjoyed under very favourable conditions. The night preceding the second day was also marked witfi a fall of'rain, but the day broke fine, dnd it may be a sign of better luck in the future.

A Common Complaint Stipendiary stewards, acting in an advisory capacity, have been employed for the first time at jumping meetings in England this season. Writing at the end of December, a contributor to a London paper said it was too early then to say whether they were beneficial to the sport. It was apparent, however. that he thought more questions should have been asked where horses reversed their form, and added. "The trouble often is that when questions are asked it is the small man who gets into trouble, while the bijE! man can get away with most things.’

A Low Minimum The Australian Rules of Racing name 6-7 as the minimum weight in flat races but it is becoming apparent each year that the time is not far distant when the minimum will liave to be raised to 7-0. This was done in New Zealand many years ago; in fact, .except in a limited number of races the minimum here has gone up to 7-7. Owners in Aurtralia are finding it almost impossible to secure a boy capable of riding at 6-7. There are few natural light-weights and dozens of boys who have shown promise of developing into first-class riders have been forced by increasing weight to seek other employment. . The handicappers appreciate the difficulties -wßich confront owners in getting light boys to ride their horses, and frequently do not take their handicaps do -n to the minimum.

King's Cup Entries for the King’s Cup, of £ISOO, and a gold cup, valued £IOO, the gift of His Majesty the King, to be run over a mile and a half, on the first day of the Victoria Racing Club’s autumn meeting on Saturday. March 4, closed yesterday. Weights will be declared on Monday. The highest handicap weight will be 9-5, and the lowest 7-0. A condition of the race states that-a horse cannot be penalised after the declaration of the weights. . . Well-Bred Importations Six young brood mares were landed recently at Wellington from England. They are at present at the Grange Stud. Westmere, and they are intended for sale by auction at Trehtham next month. All are in foal to New Zealand time to the French-bred stallion, Lang Bian, a son of Massine. Florilege, a four-year-old, is a daughter- of Felstead from a Captain Cuttle-*—Tracery mare, who is halfsister .to Artist’s Proof, a good performer. Another four-year-old is Reviriella, by Reveillon from Dulcibella, by Gay Crusader. Reveillon is halfbrother to Campanula, winner of the One Thousand, and Revinella’s third dam is the Oaks winner, Glass Doll. Flying Star II is a four-year-old daughter of Salmon Leap, winner of the Goodwood Cup from Etoile d’Orinet, by: Sardanpale. ; Through this mare is introduced to the Dominion the famous Dollar blood, a most valued strain

RACING FIXTURES

February 17, 18—Winton J.C. February .17, 18—Woodville District

J.C. February 18—Tolaga Bay J.C. February 18, 20—Waikato R.C. February 23, 25 —Wanganui J.C. February 24, 25—Gore R.C. February 25—Waiapu R.C. February 25. 27 —Westland R.C, February 25, 27—Te Aroha J.C. March 4—Napier Park R.C. March 4—Franklin R.C. March 4—Banks Peninsula R.C. March 4—Rangitikei R.C. March 9, 11—Taranaki J.C. March 10, 11 —Cromwell J.C. March 11 —Carterton R.C. March 17, 18—Wellington R.C. March 17, 18—Ohinemuri J.C. March 18^—Waimate R.C. March 23, 25—Oamaru R.C. March 24, 25—Manawatu R.C. March 25—Birchwood Hunt C. March 25, 27—Bay of Plenty R.C. March 30, April I—Hawke’s Bay J.C.

TROTTING FIXTURES

February 15 —Auckland T.C. (second

day). February 18—New Brighton T.C, February 25—Kaikoura T.C. February 25—Wairarapa T.C. March 4 —lnvercargill T.C. March 2. 4—Wellington T.C. March 11—Timaru T.C. March 11—Thames T.C. March 18 —Wyndham T.C. March 18—Cheviot T.C. March 18—Wanganui T.C. March 25—Wanganui T.C. March 25 —Westland T.C. April I—Taranaki T.C. April I—Ashburton T.C. April 8, 10—Hawera T.C.

TIMARU T.C.

ENTRIES FOR CLASSIC EVENTS

After declaration of final forfeits, the following remain in the

FOURTH TIMARU NURSERY STAKES (1939), of £350. For two-year-olds. One .mile. .. S. Bennett’s hr £, by U. Scott—Forest Wrack R. B. Berry’s b f, by David McElwyn— Truman Direct mare R. B. Berry’s b f. by David McElwyn— Blue Glen R. ■ B. Berry's b c, by David McElwyn— Golden Ayr Mrs G. Bills’s ch f, by Jack Potts—Thelma Wrack J. Cocks’s b g, by Nelson Derby—Wrackaway J. Connolly's brg, by Jack Potts—Summit W. - Crozier’s+b ■ g, by Jack Potts—Olive Turmoil W. J. Doyle’s b f, by Jack Potts—Disappearance W. J. Doyle’s b g, by Grattan Loyal—Helston Lady M. B. Edwards and T. C. Butcher's ch c, by Jack Potts —Endurance W. J. Gudsell’s br g, by Jack Potts— Fanny Logan A. Holmes’s b c, by Grattan Loyal—Rey de . Oro—lmperial Polly mare J. Hamilton’s b f. by Wellington Direct— Central Pointer Mrs N. Hastings’s blk f, by Nelson Bingen colt. Hon. G. R. Hunter’s ch c, by Jack Potts— Flossie Harvester W. T. Lowe’s b c, by David McElwyn— TiTane R. and D. McKenzie’s br g, by U. Scott— Rustic Maid J. R. McKenzie’s blk g, by Gallant Knight —Taka ’Chance M. J. McTelgue’s b c, by U. Scott—Great Burton G. H. Nicoll’s b f, by Wrack—Estella Amos J. T. Paul’s b g, by Great Parrish—Great Eyre T. Quirk and J. Coffey’s b g, by Jack Potts—Golden Bond D. R. Revell’s b g, by David McElwyn— Sect Pearl N. G. Scott’s b g, by Jack Potts—Lady Hawthorne D. Spence’s b g, by Nelson Derby— Queen’s Own J. B. Westerman’s b g, by Grattan Loyal —Daphne .. de Oro

in France. Miss Pippin is a four-year-old mare by Apple Sammy from Dalla. by Buchan from Mossclale, sister to the dual Ascot Gold Cup winner. The White Knight. The Sunshine family is represented by the five-year-old Medusa, by Diomedes from Firefiend by Torloisk. Diomedes was only once beaten in his two and three-year-old career. Limond and Martian are of this family. Stourbridge Fair, bred in 1932, is by Ellangowan, winner of the Two Thousand Guineas, from a Chaucer mare, Silver MUse, who was halfsister to Anyhow, a good winner in Australia.

Trotting Stakes After declaration of final forfeits, the following remained in the

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING STAKES (1939), of £350. One mile and a half. S. Andrews’s b c, by Wrack—Dell V. G. Beal and C. Bashford's br c. by Sonoma Harvester —Drusus mare J. Behrns’s b c. by Wrack—Echo Mrs M. Cook’s b g, by Gallant Knight— Great Amazon S. W. Kelly’s b g, by David McElwyn— Ruth Colman Gay . , , . W. T. Lowe’s b c, by Wrack—Adelaide Wood W. B. McCone’s ch f, by Wrack—Bon Patch mare A. E. Sands’s b f, by Peter Moko —Diamond Dot F. Taverner’s b f, by Wrack —Homme R. Townley’s b f, by Wrack—Bright Eyes After declaration of second forfeits, the following remain in the

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING STAKES (1940), of £350. For three-year-olds. One mile and half. S. Bennett’s br f, by u. Scott—Forest Wrack Mrs A. E. Blackler sb g, by Sonoma Harvester—Evle Denver C. Blakely’s blk f, by U. Scott— Lady Chenault Mrs E. N. Brown's f, by thoroughbred colt—lngle Bingen T. C. Butcher’s blk f, by Nobleman— Wharepiana J. Cocks’s b g, by Nelson Derby—Wrackaway R. M. Cook’s b f. by Native King—Disappear mare . , G. G. Cross’s br f, by Guy Parrish—Miss Wilkes . . , C. W. Gahagan’s ch g. by Gallant Knight —Golden Spray |D. Green’s b c, by Wrack—Satin Queen F. Hall’s c, by Todd Lonzia—Nea W. Johnson’s ch g, by Worthy BondRuby Bingen „ ~ D. O. Jones’s br f. by Wattle Derby—Gold Bell mare J. J. Keenan and P. J. Mackle’s b c, by Todd Lonzia —Hommer J. F. Langley’s b f, by U. Scott J. D. Litten’s br f. by U. Scott—Logan Lass W. T. Lowe’s b g, by David JMcElwyn— Black Opal W. J. Morland’s br g, by Gallant Knight— Mis^ S p aP McClure’s b f, by Brigand—Lou Axworthy W. B. McCone’s ch f. by Rey de Oro— Glade W. B. McCone’s ch f, by Travis Axworthy —Avail A. J. McLaughlin’s b c, by Calmont Axworth—Corn Rose G. H. NicholTs b g, by Wrack—Matchllght mare D. R. Revell’s br f. by U. Scott—Addle Guy J. R. McKenzie’s b f. by Volomite—Lema Moko E. E. Parkes’s rn c, by Surprise Journey —Katute J. T. Paul’s ch ,g, by Surprise Journey— Bessie Bingen J. T. Paul’s ch f. by Ringtrue—Chris Mrs E. Power’s b f, by Sonoma Harvester —Petereta —Tot Huon mare F. C. Rushton’s b f, by U. Scott—Ohinemutu - W. O. Smith’s b g, by Wrack—Parette Mrs M. A. Suttie’s ch c. by Wrack—Lady Bridget S. J. Thomas’s blk f. by U. Scott—Dice J. A. Thompson’s ch c, by Great Bingen —Cavanah R. G. Ward’s blk g, by Sonoma Harvester —Oval R. Young’s b c. by Wrack —Belle Axworthy

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders Acceptances for the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting to be held on Saturday will close to-day at 5 p.m. Acceptances for the Kaikoura Trotting Club’s meeting will close at 9 pjn. on Monday. Omitte.d from Handicaps Waipahi. 24 yards, was omitted from the list of handicaps for the Eclipse Handicap at the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting. New Brighton T.C. ■ All interest on. Saturday will be centred in the New Brighton club’s meeting, which has become one of the most popular in the trotting calendar. Gradually increased stakes, better accommodation for the public and those actively engaged in the sport, and a thoroughly business-like way of running a meeting have earned the appreciation of all who go racing. Special arrangements have been made for the transport of a big crowd and motorists will be well catered for in a huge parking area, to which no admission charge is made. Especial interest will centre in the Free for All. in which eight of the best pacers in commission «are engaged. The number includes Indianapolis, who. with a mile record of 2min 0 2-ssec against his name, showed early last month that he had not lost all his dash when he paced an exhibition half mile in 58 2-ssec. He may prove one of the hardest to dispose of. Also from J. Fraser’s stable will come a worthy representative in Ironside. The Free for All promises to be a race full of interest. A Good Cause At Adelaide recently a trotting meeting held in aid of the Bushflres Fund gathered more than £.1500. Kaikoura T.C. For its meeting to be held on February 25 the Kaikoura Trotting Club has received 83 entries, representing 41 horses. With the exception of Durability. Isabella Scott, and Stylish Boy, all claim two or more engagements. Last season the club surrendered its permit to the. New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, gnd ir this way very materially assisted towards the success of the InterDominon championships held at Addington. The Kaikoura Club, because of the difficulty of transport, has had a hard struggle to retain its permit, but with the completion of the main trunk line it is hoped that more solid support will be given by owners and trainers.

Prospects • Black Marble put up a good race to finish fourth in the Harewood Handicap at Addington on Saturday after registering about 3min 21sec for a mile and a half. He has been nominated for the Kaikoura meeting, and' off a three-minute mark for a mile and a quarter he should not have much trouble in beating his four moderate opponents. Worthy Need, who registered 3min 19 l-ssec when he finished second to Attain, is another with prospects of success at the Kaikoura fixture.

A Correspondent’s View A Hornby correspondent, F. W. Davison, writes as’ follows:—“So much has been written lately about the inconsistency of pacers and trotters and the stipendiary stewards by trotting reporters that at last it looked as if the public was going to get a fair go. However, when the judge hoisted Franz Derby’s number over Blue I noticed no comment was made. As one of the many outside ‘cash customers,’ who thought this was a mistake. I would like your views to be expressed in your very interesting column. I trust this will not embarrass you.”

In Reply The correspondent may rest assured that the letter is not embarrassing. It is rather refreshing -to find. a. reader with enough confidence to judge a race from a position in the outside enclosure. The race referred to is the Strowan Handicap at Canterbury Park on Saturday last, in which the judge placed Franz Derby, the winner, a head in front of Blue Logan. The reporters’ stand at Addington is not in the ideal position for a correct decision to be given in the case of a head and head finish, but it is much better placed than is the outside enclosure. From the press stand Blue Logan appeared to win by a very narrow margin, but as he was racing on the rails he would naturally appear to be more forward than Franz Derby, A photograph, which is published in this issue, will give the same idea as would be gained by occupants of the press stand, but this was taken from a position at least 20 yards past the winning post. Patrons of the inner enclosure thought that Franz Derby

had won by much more than a head. The only man in a position to give a correct decision was the judge, and from the photograph and the angle from which it was taken, his decision seems to have been correct. Judges, like other officials, make mistakes, but in the case of Franz Derby and Blue Logan there appears no reason for dispute. Death of Veteran

Gold Jacket, winner of the Auckland Trotting Cup in 1928 and 1929, as well as many other good handicaps, died recently at the age of 19. He was sold by Mr E. J. Parkes to an Australian sportsman in 1934, and won races in Victoria, West Australia, and South Australia. Gold Jacket was by Gold Bell from Lady S., by Specialist In Auckland he was trained in turn by G. Paton, H. Kinnimont, and L. McMahon, and was driven by A. Bryce in his Cup victories.

Kaikoura Nominations Willa has been nominated for the Railway Handicap at the Kaikoura Trotting Club’s meeting on February 25. King’s Drive is also among the nominations for the Railway Handicap. and not King’s Guy, as stated yesterday.

Air Pilot scr Aurumar 36 Barney Bingen scr Braemar 36 Frontier Boy .. scr All Bingen .. 48 Gay Moko scr L'lanvabori 60 Lena Worthy scr Nelson Glory 60 Moira Bingen scr Dilfashlon 72 Dick Redmond 12 Great Surprise 72 Gold Kip 12 Autumn Lou .. 84 Audrey’s Last 24 12.45 p.m.— WAIHEKE HANDICAP, of £280. 3mln 5 sec class. One mile and a quarter. Auto Bingen scr Sequoia scr Gipsy Light scr Sweet Aloes .. scr Great Gem scr Tsana scr Honeypotscr Winhisway .. SCI Ladykiller scr Kewple’s 12 Moriori scr Bingen Neon Oro scr Kewpie’s 48 oi>r Flora ,. .scr Queen Reyola •scr 1.30 p.m.— GREAT NORTHERN TROTTING STAKES Of £300.* For two-Vetor-olds. One mile Now Then Josetta' Grand ' Fashion "Derby Huon Highland Scott Bonnie Dene Charles Rex 2J.5 p.m.— ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP. of £400.- 4mln 33sec class. -Two miles. Bexley Girl .. Our -Peggy Sir Frank , .. scr Kewpie s 24 24 scr scr Triumph Star Pronto ' Double Great 12 Gold Dredge .. 48 KCwpie’s King Sandusky 12 12. Navy Blue .. Our War 48 48 Willie Derby 12 Kenworthy . 60 Fernbrook Lass 24 3.5 p.m.— FAREWELL HANDICAP, of £250. 3min 34sec class. One mile and a half. Chaise scr Young Pointer 24 Derby Lu John's last scr Alpine Prince 36 scr Bismuth 36 - Resistance scr Forest Jewel 36 Roma Girl .. scr Isabella Adversity 12 Pointer 48 Bedford 12 Lucky Love . 48 Kete Kura 12 Parauri 60 Han dicapper .. 24 3.50 p.m.— FORBES HANDICAP, of ,£225. Unhoppled . .trotters. 4mIn Slsec class. Two miles. Autumn Lou scr Moko Girl 24 Bingen Sun .. scr Araoai 48 DUfasbion scr Win Huon .. 48 Llanyabon scr Pink Lady .. 43 Nelson Chief scr Audo Patch .. 48 Nelson Glory scr Reception 60 Elissa 12 4.30 p.m.— RANGITOTO HANDICAP, of £275. 4mln 41sec class. Two miles. Gold Circle .. scr Vanora 36 Kewple’s Crest scr Winaway 38 Mute scr Tangatu 48 Olive King .. scr Great Chum 60 Red Frontier 12 Uenuku 60 Bill B. 24 Eighteen Carat 72 Musketeer 36 S.20 p.m.— RICHMOND HANDICAP, of £225. 3min 38sec class. One mile and a half. Cyrano scrMarcus scr Gipsy Light .. scr Northern Smile scr Harlow scr Here Oro . .. scr , Hlllcrest scz Silk Lady scr, Kewple’s . Lady Potts 12 Queen scr Militia 12 Kewpie’s ■ Charteris Bay 24 Jewel scr Kla Kaha 24 Lynn Rey scr Roma Girl 36 Mandalay ; .. scr

IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of £73. , 2min 27sec class. One mile. Audo Girl .. scr Narbada scr Baytax , .. scr Peter Travis . scr Clive Brook scr Percentage scr Coleridge .. scr Warwick scr Durability .. scr Wllla scr Dushka .. scr Chieftalness . 12 Isabell Scott scr Hough Deal .. 24 Lydia Rodney scr STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of £75. Unhoppled trotters. 3mln 49sec class. One mile and a half. Douglas Paddy's McElwyn scr Harvest scr Forest Wrack scr Peter Guy Cleve .. scr Harvester scr Harvest Lassie scr Small Change scr Joe Carbine scr Diana Wild . 36 Judgement .. scr , Moerangi 48 KAIKOURA CUP HANDICAP, of £120 and cup valued £20. 4min SOsec class. Two miles. t Gay Lady .. scr Lpyal/Avls 36 Super Jack .. scr Passport 36 Hidden Charm 24 Stamboul 36 Frisco Silk .. 36 Worthy Need 38 KEKERANGU HANDICAP, of £75. 3min 'Ssec class. One mile and a quarter. Audo Girl .. scr Peter Travis .. scr Baytax .. scr Warwick scr Clive .Brook .. scr Wllla scr Coleridge .'. scr Dushka 12 Narbada .., scr /Rough Deal . 36 Percentage .. scr VISITORS’ HANDICAP, of £75. 3mln . 2sec class. One: mile and a quarter. Chieftalness .. scr Rough Deal .. scr Cassidy .. scr. Black Marble 24 Narbada .. scr . PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of- £85 and trophy. 2min 58sec class. Orte mile and a quarter. 12 .King's Drive .. scr Stylish Boy .. Major Guy .. scr Frisco Silk 24 Rbinegold .. scr Loyal Avis 24 Super Jack .. scr Passport 24 Hidden . Charm . 12 Stamboul . 24 Streamline .. 12 Worthy Need 24 KEENAN HANDICAP, of £75. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 49sec class. One mile and a hall. Douglas Faddy's McElwyn scr Harvest scr Forest Wrack scr Peter Guv Cleve . scr Harvester scr Harvest Lassie scr Small 1 Change scr Joe Carbine .. scr Diana Wild . 36 Judgement .. scr Moerangi •. - 48 RAILWAY HANDICAP, of £75. In saddle. . ' 2min 24sec .class. One mile Cassidy i . . scr Gay Lady . 12 Lydia Rodney scr King’s Drive . 24 Wllla .. scr Major Guy . 24 -Dushka i '.. scr Rhinegold . 24. Black Marble 12. Streamline . 36