RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23349, 7 June 1941, Page 11

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING FIXTURES

June 7—Auckland R.C. (final day) June 7—Dunedin J.C. (final day), June 7—Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 14—Bay of Plenty R.C. June 14--Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 14— G. .ymouth J.C. June 21—Waipa R.C. June 21—Ashburton County R.C. June 21. 23- Manawatu R.C. June 28--Oamaru J.C. June 28- Dannevirke Hunt. Ju y 5 Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club. Ju y 8. 10, 12-Wellington R.C. July 19—Manawatu Hunt. July 19— '"aimate District Hunt Club July 26—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 26—Rangitikei Hunt.

TROTTING FIXTURES June 7 and 9—Nelson T.C. June 14— Greymouth J.C. (twoevents) June 21—Ashburton County R.C. (two

events) June 28- Oamaru J.C. (two events). August 9,13.15 N.Z. Metropolitan T.C, August 30--Auckland T.C.

TURF GOSSIP

Scratched Scratchings for the Auckland meeting to-dav have been mdde as follows: —York Hand'car (second division) Brazen Bold: Orakei Hurdles. Barrister; Fitzro Handicap. The Pacifist. Back to Work Dictate has been recommissioned by Mr M. O’Brien and is now in Mrs L. Campbell’? stable He emerged from his holiday rather in a backward con ditlon and some time will elapse before he will reach racing form again. Rosseau. who was sold some time back as a remount sire, has been out into work again, and is to be tried out as a iumper. He has seen ■ given some schooling over ponv hurdles, but so far has not shaped very well. He is now in J McLean's stable. A’ Profitable Trip Streamline and Arctic Dawn have not been, accepted for on the final day at_ Ellersli* to-day Since leaving Riccartop they have won for Mr Grigg £2475 between them Streamline won £3OO at Te Rapa collected £3OO for his second placing in the Great Northern Hurdles, and won £1350 in the Great Northern Steeplechase making a total of £2OOO. 'Arctic Dawn won £175 for his win at Te Rapa and £SO tor running second; and at Ellerslie his success was worth £250. or a total of £475 Clashing Dates The Greymouth district committee has decided to protest to the Racing Conference against the South Canterbury Jockev Club’s autumn meeting next year being set down for Anril 18 the date recommended by ‘he committee for the Reefton Jockev Club. Saving of English Bloodstock The safe shipment of bloodstock is always beset with many hazards and the risks are infinitely greater in time of war. It is to the great credit of the British Navy and the convoy system that from the outbreak of war in September. 1939 until the end of December 1940. 553 thoroughbreds including mares and foals, yearlings, stallions and horses in training, shinned from England to all parts of the world reached their destinations without a single casualty In the period under review to, Australia were sent 15 horses; to India 191: to New Zealand. 6; to the Federated Malav States 22; to South Africa. 14; to South America (Argentina. Chile, and Brazil) 13; to the United States, 195 horses plus 38 foxhounds American breeder? have received safe and well Bahram Mahmoud. Easton. Rhodes Scholar Hunters Moon IV Galatea 11. HynnoMst and hi- dam. Flying Gal. Foxbrnugh 11. St Andrews 11. Chrysler 11. Kahuna. Nadushka. and many others of note and merit. Mr P.’ D. McNab’s auction clearing sale of oak furniture, exhibition piano, carpets. 2 cows. etc., will be held on Saturday. June 21st. at 10 a.m. at his residence. Canterbury Jockey Club’s premises, at Riccarton. W E. Simes and Co., Auctioneers, will conduct the sale, and a full detailed list will appear later. ~1

AUCKLAND R.C.

FINAL DAY’S PROSPECTS (P.S.S.) AUCKLAND, June 6. The weather has een showery to-day, although it shows signs of improving, and the track will be heavy for the third day of the Auckland Racing Club's winter meeting at Ellerslle to-morrow. Horses likely to bi well fancied Intiude: Tamaki Steeplechase; Pertinax, Wineberry Clansman. Orakei Hurdles: Wharemanea, Tavern Song, Paint York Handicap (first division): Valmlnt, Kentucky Monte Cristo Winter Steeplechase; Dozie Boy, Hornpipe Jewish Lad. York Handicap (second division): Black Majesty, Tellsom, Lovaals Campbell Hurdles: Esperance Bay. Dividend. Mataroa. Visitors’ Handicap: Battlegaln. Circular Note Cheval de Bataille. E'tzroy Handicap: Foxwood. Sharmln, Esquire.

NELSON T.C.

TO-DAY’S PROSPECTS The Nelson Trotting Club’s annual meeting will be opened to-day, and the presence ot a good number of Canterburv hoises will add interest to the fixture The following horses should race prominently;— Wakefield Handicap: Isobel Scott. Zinoro. Robinette Motueka Handicap; Oxford King, Direct Bingen Falaise Nelson Cup: Scapa Flow, Shadow Maid. IHi Tar. Foxhili Handicap: Windsor Lad, Seameal. Flash By Murchison Handicap: Isabel Scott. Airline Mauri McKinney, Stoke Handicap: Oxford King. Direct Bingen. Blazeaway. Rlwaka Handicap: Hoyle, Shady Glen. Shadow Son RACING AND WAR OWNERS AND BREEDERS WILL CO-OPERATE (P.A.) AUCKLAND, June 6. Confidence in the ability of the Hon W E. Parry. Minister tor Internal Affairs, to determine impartially whether racing should be curtailed if the’ necessity arose, was expressed by the executive of the New Zealand Racing Owners’ Breeders’ and Trainers' Association, It was decided that if it were found necessary, owing to the war situation, to reduce the number "facing iays in the Dominion the association would co-operate with the Minister for Internal Affairs, through the New Zealand Racing Conference, in meeting equitably such a contingency.

TROTTING NOTES

Unlikely Starters Banford.and Dan’s Pride, who figure among the acceptors for the Nelson meeting, are unlikely starters. Blazeaway Blazeaway, engaged at Nelson today, is a good-looking five-year-old by Jack Potts from Marama Rose, and will probably be dr'ven by H, Donald, a part-owner. It is some time since Blazeaway started, but he is a speedy pacer who may come right with rac ing experience. A Promising Trotter At the last Kaikoura meeting Seameal, trained by L. F. Berkett, won the Keenan Handicap of a mile and a half in 3min 37 l-ssec. a particularly good effort on a track not conducive to high speed. A bay mare by Wrack Seameal is a prospect in the class she will meet to-day. The field she defeated at Kaikoura included Suspense. Sea Wolf, and Windsor Lad. Direct Bingen Direct Bingen is not a genuine stayer but he is a good beginner and can pace a mile and a quarter as fast as most horses in his class. He is owned and trained at New Brighton by G. F. Robinson. Ar Acceptor Although Mahoe’s name did not appear in the list of nominations or the handicaps for the Nelson meeting, he is an acceptor for the cup and the Riwcka Handicap to-day. In each race he figures on the limit. A Sprinter Shady Glen has raced consistently and well during the season, and while he has only won one race, he has been placed several times, He may show to advantage in the short distance races. Good Hay is in demand for Australia. Farmers having first-class Rye and Clover Hay should get in touch with Alex. McDonald and Co., “Race Horse Hay Specialists,” 194 Cashel street. Christchurch. ’Phone 38-800. —! OWNERS AND TRAINERS Oo you want to be certain that your horse will leave the barrier and see out the distance? It so, consult GEORGE BETTI,fc. Consulting Chemist, 769 Colombo street. Christchurch Call or write apd give full particulars. GEORGE BETTI,E has had over 20 years’ experience with racehorses.

DUNEDIN J.C.

TO-DAY’S PROSPECTS The third and final day oj. the Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting will be held on the /ingatul racecourse today The fields are about the same strength as on the previous two days, but there will be a few newcomers, Including the well-performed Slayer who will contest the Dunedin Steeplechase under the steadier of 12-7. The track has had a chance to dry up, and the going promises to be the best of the meeting. Under the win and place system, the foiling horses are likely to be well supported: Greenfield Hurdles; Mungatoon; Half and Half, Combat. Electric Handicap: Milton Abbas, Royone,v, Invincible Empire Handicap; Withdrawal. Rebel Mate, Master Hotspur. Domain Handicap; Johnemby, Big Joe, The Joker, Dunedin Steeplechase: Whirr-Slayer bracket. Surcoat, Astral Flame. King George Handicap: Boswell, Cherokee, Peony Rose. Tainul Handicap: St. Cloud, Strip. Flame Queen Aldworth Handicap; Royal Money, Mosgiel, Taxpayer.