RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23748, 21 September 1942, Page 7

RACING AND TROTTING

DON’T FORGET WINS

RACES AT ASHBURTON The Ashburton County Racing Club was favoured with ideal weather for its spring meeting held on Saturday, and the attendance was the largest assembled on the course for a long time. An unusually long train, dispatched from Christchurch was overcrowded and many passengers were unable to gain seating accommodation. It was not possible to enlarge the train, but the department arranged a relief train for the return journey. The course was firm without being hard, and times were fast. Speculation was spirited from the outset, the sum of £24,610 being handled, against £14,699 at last year’s corresponding meeting. This was a record turnover for an Ashburton spring fixture, but in spite of the rush of business the programme was dispatched to time-. The racing was very close in practically every event, and patrons were treated to some good finishes. The Ashburton Handicap was won by Don’t Forget, who was responsible for a very creditable effort under Ills big weight. He quickly took up his usual role of pacemaker and although challenged strongly by the moderately supported Gay Parade over the final furlong, he hung on gamely to score a narrow victory. The favourite. Wardress, was never in a likely position. There were only six competitors in the John Grigg Stakes, but they provided a spectacular race and a stirring finish. John Gay and King Herod, both grey colts by Theio, raced abreast in front practically throughout, and a furlong from the post settled down to a grim struggle, in which John Gay, under pressure, bore out on King Herod, and clearly cheeked him 50 yards from the post The latter, however, held on to his place, and was beaten by only half a head. The interference met with by King Herod might have made the difference between success, and defeat, and led to an inquiry being instituted by the stipendiary steward, Mr C. Hartland. After the evidence of the two riders concerned was heard the judicial stewards unanimously decided that the interference was accidental and that no further action be taken. Stabilise followed up his good race at Rlccarton and subsequent track tasks by an impressive win in the Spring Handicap, which he won 12 months ago. He was slow to find his feet but was in front entering the straight and was not further troubled. Eulogist acted as run-ner-up and would have been more dangerous but for running about a good deal nearing the post. The County Hurdles was won well by the Greymouth-owned Adinr from another West Coast horse, in Rockery. The North Island-owned Tutere, making his first appearance in public, had a narrow win in the Novice Stakes. He is by Mr Standfast from Callisto, dam of Areas and is raced in partnership between Messrs C. E. Robertson and M, H. Tims. Erambie justified her favouritism for the Penscroft Hack Handicap by being in the van practically throughout and winning without much trouble from Imperlum, who ran his best race for his Wellington owners for some time past. Results:—

COUNTY HURDLES, of £120; one mile and a half and 100 yards.—3, 3 A. Kyle's ADINA 9-11 I. Walther 1; 2, 2 K. Hall’s Rockery 10-5 R. Johnston 2; 1, 1, W. E. Simes’s Donadea 10-8 A. Leach 3.

All started. Length, three lengths. Midgard fourth. Time, 2mln 52sec. Winner trained by A. Stove. Riccarton. NOVICE STAKES, of £100; six furlongs.—3, 3 M. Tims’s TUTERE 8-0 P. Spratt 1; 1. 2 J. H. Prosser’s Euiogla 8-0 A. Messervy 2; 13, 15 D. Grant’s Pallid 8-0 car. 8-2J V. Barrington 3. All started. Head, half length. Junior fourth'. Time, Imin 13, l-ssec. Winner trained by C. McCarthy, Riccarton, SELMA TROT, of £120; 3min 43sec class; one mile and a half—4, 4 Mrs J. L. Connolly’s CASTLEBAR scr D. Teahen 1; 7, 8 J. R. McKenzie’s Scottish Air 12 G. Noble 2; 1, 1 B, Grice’s Traverse scr O. Hooper 3. Scratched: Larissa, Trusty Scott, Berengaria, Erinara. Two lengths, five lengths Keewah fourth. Times, 3min 18 4-ssec, 3min 18 l-ssec, 3mln 20 l-ssec. Winner trained by D. Tcahen, Pleasant Point. ASHBURTON HANDICAP, of £200: one mile and a quarter.—3, 3 Dr. M. G. Louisson’s DON’T FORGET 9-2 P. Spratt 1; 5, 5 Broad and Wilson’s Gay Parade 7-13 J. Jennings 2; 4, 4 W. A. White’s Atreus 8-3 L. J. Ellis 3.

Scratched: Symbol. Half head, length. Good Scout fourth. Time, 2min ■ 5 3-5 sec. Winner trained by C. Emerson, RlcCarton. JOHN GRIGG STAKES, of £350; for three-year-olds; seven furlongs.—2. 3 H. D. Greenwood’s JOHN GAY-8-10 L. J. Ellis 1; 3, 2 J. H. Grigg’s King Herod 8-10 jP. Spratt 2; 4, 4 D. E. Wanklyn’s Warrlga) 8-10 A. Didham 3. •* All started. Half head, length. Foxhaven fourth. Time, Imin 25 l-ssec. Winner trained by M. Wadley, Riccarton.' PENSCROFT HACK HANDICAP, of £115; one mile.—l. 2H. E. Cook’s ERAMBIE 8-1 A. Messervy 1; 3. 3 T. and M. Brennan’s Imperium 9-0 Spratt 2; 9, 8 W. Maloney’s Nlghtglass 8-3 V. Barrington 3. Scratched: Court Dress, Rockery, On Call, Little Secret. Half length', two lengths. Milton Abbas fourth. Time, Imin 39 4-ssec. Winner trained by F. D. Jones, Riccarton. SPRING HANDICAP, of £140; seven furlongs—l, 1 Mrs A. Fairbairn’s STABILISE 7-11 L. J. Ellis 1; 4. 5 J. H. Prosser’s Eulogist 7-7 C. Wilson 2; 7, 6 A. Symes’s Hurry Girl 7-7 K, Wilson 3. Scratched: Airline. Length, two lengths. The Raker fourth. Time, Imin 25sec. Winner trained by‘ A. McAulay, Riccarton. RAKAIA TROT, of £150; 3min 38sec class: one mile and a half,—4, 3J. Grice’s CANISTER scr G. McKendry 1; 9, 7 J. B. Westermari’s Special Agent 12 R. Messervy 2; 2, 4 D. H Blackie’s Sir Gaillard scr J. Davidson 3.

Scratched: Goidflnder, Marco Polo. Half length, four lengths. Helen Lewis fourth. Times, 3min 28 2-ssec, 3mln 25 4-ssec, 3min 27sec. Winner trained by owner, Tinwald.

WANGANUI J.C.

INDIAN SIGN WINS GUINEAS

(P.A.) WANGANUI, September 20. The Wanganui Jockey Club’s spring meeting was concluded yesterday in fine weather. The track was very heavy. Results: — GONVILLE HACK HURDLES: one mile and a half.—s, 5 COLOSSAL CHIEF 9-10 Temperton 1; 1, 1 Native Song 11-12 2; 2, 2 Arabic 9-12 3. Scratched: Half Caste. Length, three lengths. Time, 3mln 4sec. . DEBUTANT STAKES: four furlongs and a quarter.—l, 2 SCREEN 8-0 S. Waddell 1; 4, 2 Sea Spi 8-0 2; 5, 5 Keite-he 8-5 3. Two lengths: three lengths. Time, 57 S6 TRIAL HANDICAP: seven furlongs.— 1, 1 JONATHAN JOE 8-2 Broughton 1: 4. 5 Arctic Night 8-2 2; 3, 3 Ring Scarf B*4 3* Scratched: Farcical, Pohuka, Camp Maid. Fox Queen. Head, three lengths. Time. Imin 37sec. WANGANUI GUINEAS; one mile—3, 4 INDIAN SIGN 8-10 Broughton 1: 4. 5 Hippodrome 8-10 2; 5, 2 Voltaire 8-10 3. Scratched; Catterick Brlgde, Boulder Dam, Dominate, Broiveine, Bright Gesture. Lady Spiral. Length and a half, half a head. Time, Imin 53 l-ssec . MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP: nine furlongs.—6, 5 STRAIGHT LEFT 7-7 N. Holland 1: 12. 13 Mansura 7-10 2; 9. 9 Poutu 7-7 3. Scratched: Worton, Dusky Morn. Siyama, Peter’s Choice, Alchemy, Jonathan Joe. Head, three lengths. Time, 2min 6 l-ssec. HIGGIE HANDICAP; nine furlongs.— 4, 4 CLASSFORM 7-8 Holland 1; 3, cannon 7-7 2: 7. 10 Sanction 7-6 3. Scratched; Sir Crusoe, First Round, The Monarch, Cheddington, Katesbridge. Length and a half: two lengths. Time. 2min 5 l-ssec. OWEN HANDICAP: six furlongs.—6, 6 VIVID NIGHT 7-5 Vaughan 1; 2, 2 High Class 8-3 2: 7. 7 Palora 7-6 3. Scratched: Young Charles. Half a length; head. Time, Imin 21sec. SPRING HACK HANDICAP; five furlongs.—3, 2 KOL RAGI 8-10 1; 5, 8 Theatre 7-8 2; 2, 3 Clarice 8-5 3. Scratched: Theolateral, Tetratina, Leisurely, Foreign Princess, Flying Spray, Flying Ace, Molly Malone. Won by a neck; length and a half. Time, Imin 7 3-ssec.

WELLINGTON T.C.

CAPTAIN MORANT WINS CLASSIC (P.A.) WELLINGTON, Sept. 20. The Wellington Trotting Club’s spring meeting was held at Trentham in ideal weather on Saturday. There was a large crowd present, considering the rail transport restrictions. Though Improved, compared with -the previous Saturday, the track was d«d. The totalisator handled £47,526 10s compared with £39,475 at the corresponding meeting last year, an increase of £BOSI 10s. Results;— NAI NAI HANDICAP; 11m.—1. 1 STEEL KING 84, Gerrard, 1; 4, 4 Maori Toa scr. R. Donald, 2; 2.2 Highrate 36. J. Redmond’s Pride, Lee Berry. Length; three lengths. Time, 3mm 38sec. SHARPE HANDICAP, Ura.-l, 1 DIANUS scr, Gallagher. ,1; 5, 5 Sonny Jewel scr, D. Nyhan. 2; 3, 4 Trikkala scr, May, 3. Scratched; Lois Axworthy, Sumana, Golden Shadow, Watcher. De Reske. Three lengths; two lengths. Time, 2mln 59 SIR THOMAS WILFORD MEMORIAL HANDICAP: IJm. —3, 4 BLAYDON scr, R. Donald, 1; 1. 2 Shadow Maid scr, Bryce, jun., 2; 4, 1 Indian Clipper 24, Gleeson, 3. Scratched; Ronald Logan, Our McKinney, Our Jewel Neck; six lengths. Time, 3mm 30sec. WELLINGTON STAKES: IJm—l, 1 CAPTAIN MORANT, F. G. Holmes 1, 22 Tam o’ Shanter, Gallagher, l\ 4, 3 «... c ssiisr.h.Ktwoi«g...3. mm Stewards’ handicap-. 2m— 1.1 wee PANDORA scr. Gerrard, 1: 3. 3 Maori Toa scr, R. Donald, 2; 5, 5 Tall Timber 24. W. “scratched: Redmond’s Pride, Buncrana, L Length'and a half; five lengths. Time. st HU'ri’ S pARK TRIAL HANDICAP; U m 5. 6 HIGHLAND SCOTT 98. ,Berkett. 1, 10, 10 Lanaco 12, G. S. Smith, 2, 4, 3 Sonny Jewel scr, D. Nyhan, 3.

Lengfihhaif a length. Time, 3min 27sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP: 2m.-3. 3 GLENAwptirir 4fl Berrv. L 2.2 Yon Ysn 24, t. G Stes ’27 7 8 Gay Lady scr. Milner. 3 ‘Scratched: Conflagrate. . Length: length and a half. .Time, 4mm HANDICAP: Um.-U SHADOW MAID scr, Bryce, jun. l. 4, 4 Te Roto scr, Gerrard, 2; 7, 7 Mongolian 12. C Scratched; Pacing Power, McKinney, Ronald Logan. Our Jewel. Our Peggy. Two lengths; same. Time. 2min 52sec.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

ROSEHILL GUINEAS ( SYDNEY, September 19. At Rosehill to-day results were:ROSEHILL GUINEAS, one mile one furIong.— HALLSTAND by Hall Mark-Tra-slna 8-5 Cook 1; General Smuts 8-5 Darke 2; Baroda 8-5 Munro 3. There were 13 starters. Six lengths. Time, Imm 52Jsfec. HILL STAKES, one and 110 YARALLA 0-0 McMenamin 1; Evergreen 9-4 Cook 2: Gold Salute (N.Z.) 9-1 Munro 3 There were seven starters. Lengtn; half a length. Time, Imin 45Jsec. MELBOURNE, September 19. The Mentone Cup, about one mile and a quarter, resulted;—REX BUZZ 8-5 Olsen 1: Velocity 9-5 Badger 2; Lucille 6-7 Elklngton 3. There were 21 starters. Length; half a length. Time, 2min SJsec. LESLIE STUART STAKES, about six furlongs.—PANKA 7-11 Badger i; Tuhitarata 9-4 Breasley 2; Reception 9-7 Crilly 3. There were 20 starters. Two lengths; head. Time, Imin 13Jsec.

TUKF GOSSIP

Geraldine Racing Club ' _ , Acceptances for all events at the Geraldine Racing Club’s spring meeting to be held on September 26 will close with the secretary, at Geraldine, To-night, at 8 p.m. . — 6 Rehandicaps The following rehandicaps have been declared for the Geraldine Racing Clubs meeting on Saturday:—First Hurdles; Adina 91b, to 10-5. Geraldine Cup: Don t Forget 51b, to 9-6; Stabilise 71b, to 8-3; Raukapuka Hack Handicap: Bramble 71b, to 8-9. Squatters’ Handicap: Don t Forget 41b, to 9-5; Stabilise 81b, to 8-5. Belfleld Handicap: Bramble 81b, to 8-9. A Speedy Hurdler Donadea raced disappointingly at Ashburton, and no doubt the firm going aia not suit him. In any case he was up against a stiff proposition In Adina, who. in spite'of making some faulty efforts, had the field beaten over the last halfmile. Adina gave A. Stove his first success as a trainer. ' Poor Jumping Night Hawk jumped the first few fences at Ashburton as if he were in a steeplechase, and was always in a hopeless posltlonTflnlshlng a long way from the placed division. Nuturoa made a bad jump al the second fence, and he also was soon out of the contest; Inquisitor, when disputing last pTkCe with Nutu r ' - ", crashed five furlongs from home. Tutere’s Win Tutere, winner of the Novice Stakes at Ashburton, appeared to be suffering from shin soreness when doing his preliminary, but except that he ran very wide coming into the straight, this did not seriously affect him in the race. He was bred by Mr M. H. Tims, of Te Awamutu, who sold a half-share in him to Mr C. E. Robertson. His dam. Callisto (dam of Areas), Is by General Latour from Prodice by Catmint from Hyades, and is a sister to Gallic and half-sister to Te Hero, and is closely related to Ammon Ra and Prolyxo. Relatives Show Up Eulogia, runner-up to Tutere,- Is a halfsister by Paladin to Eulogist. She is not a very robust filly, and is inclined to take a lot out of herself at the starts of her races, so her performances both at Riccarton last month and again on Saturday, suggested she will develop into a very useful performer, especially over some ground. Eulogist also did well in his race on Saturday, and If he had come home on a straight path, he would have been closer to Stabilise at the finish. Reached the Century In spilt of occasional disappointments when expected, any success gained by Don’t Forget is always popularly received and, although he was only third choice in the Ashburton Handicap, he received a good reception on returning from his game effort. An interesting feature of the win was that it made the hundredth success for Dr. M. G. Louisson, since he launched out as an owner some years ago. Don’t Forget will be opposed by a stronger field in the Geraldine Cup, and has now a substantial burden, 9-6, but with the track conditions likely to suit him, he is certain to be again in strong evidence. Likely Improver Gay Parade’s excellent performance in fully extending Don’t Forget on Saturday came as a surprise to many, as he had not done much racing for some time, and his past deeds did not suggest his possibilities of seeing out a mile and a quarter journey. While his conqueror has been penalised 51b in the Geraldine Cup, Gay Parade’s weight remains at 7-10, and if figures can be taken as a guide, he should at least beat Don’t Forget next Saturday. Finishing Oh Atreus indicated by his display on Saturday that he must have a firm surface. He was always well placed, and it could be said of him that he was, doing his best work over the final stages; in fact he would have challenged the two in front of him with a little further to go. He received 131b from Don’t Forget, and in the Geraldine Cup he will be in receipt of 181b, while he will meet Gay Parade on the same terms.. Sportsmanlike Attitude John Gay executed an attractive performance in the John Grigg Stakes, but there was no doubt he had some luck on his side, as King Herod was definitely checked at a critical stage, and the latter even then would have beaten John Gay in another stride. There was every justification for a protest, which, on the evidence. was likely to be sustained, but Mr J. H. Grigg, owner of King Herod, emphatically declined to take any action, and the matter was taken up by the stipendiary steward on his own account. Mr Grigg later paid a winning fee to the rider of his colt, P. Spratt, as he considered that Spratt was very unfortunate in not having a winning ride. Useful Purchases Both John Gay and King Herod were purchased as yearlings at Trentham by their present owners. John Gay is a brownish-grey colt by Theio from Jenny Diver, who was bred by the late Mr J. S McLeod, and is a relative of some good horses including Runnymede, My Own, Yours Truly, Sima, and Happy Landing, He cost Mr H. D. Greenwood 210 guineas, King Herod Is. by Theio from Lacquer, by Lackham from Orazone by Bisogne from Ora, a half-sister to Nestor, winner

of the Auckland Cup and Derby, and Takanuna Cup, and other big races. He cost "Mr J. H. Grigg 250 guineas. Not Reproduced Many followers of racing have never placed much faith in track gallops, but in most cases these gallops are produced in races and form more often than not useful guides to investors. Don’t Forget Stabilise, and Bramble all carried out headline tasks in recent weeks, while to a lesser degree, Tutere, Eulogia, John Gay, and King Herod were responsible for encouraging track efforts. The display given by Foxhaven. however, provided an argument In favour of the contention that many horses do better in a track gallop than In public. On his recent trials Foxhaven was fully entitled to ail the confident support he was accorded on Saturday, but with he race half over, his supporters had reason to be displeased with their judgment, for up to that stage he was not gplng, freely, .and. when hi* rider was seen to draw the whip, on him shortly after entering the straight all interest was lost in him. To sum him up, he would not or could not raise a gallop anything like up to the standard he set by his brilliant work. The linn ground on Saturday may have been against him, and as he won at Riccarton in holding ground, there is still hope for him, Foxhaven was booked to contest the Dunedin Guineas next month, but he would need to show a marked Improvement on Saturday’s form to have any prospects.

TROTTING NOTES

Transport Difficulties Because of transport difficulties. Pacing Power was not taken to the Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting, held at Trentham on Saturday, and his next appearance will be at Addington on October 10. when the 'New Brighton Trotting Club will hold its spring meeting. Pacing Power proved himself the best horse of his age at two and three years, and he gives every promise of winning more races. R. B. Berry, his trainer, however, made the stable’s expenses with denarriff, who. racing In the colours of Mr W. T. Lowe, won twice and was second once in three starts. Glenarriff. now seven years old, has taken some time to strike his true form, and in seven starts wet season only two minor placings were filled by him. with experience he is gaining confidence, and he will be afforded fur* ther chances within the next few months. Overdue Highland Scott, who still races In the nomination of Mr J. R. McKenzie, but is trained by L. F. Berkett, showed a return to form at the two meetings held at Trentham, and his win on Saturday was overdue. Starting at a good price, he conceded 96 yards start, and comfortably defeated a field of improving pacers. Highland Scott is by U. Scott from Rustic Maid, and was bred by Mr W. J. Morland. As a two-year-old he showed promise of developing Into one of the fastest pacers bred in New Zealand, for in his firfct start he won the Great Northern Stakes, of one mile, in 2min 19sec, and followed this up. by clearing out from a strong field in the Timaru Nursery Stakes and registering 2mln 16 2-ssec. He beat a particularly good field, which included Geld Bar, Betty Boop, Durability, Gallant Chief. Isabel Scott, and Sir Julien. After that race Highland Scott became erratic on race days, and failed to win another race. Age and experience have apparently made him more docile, and he may yet reproduce the fine form he showed in his early youth. An Improver Dianus, a winner at Trentham on Saturday, is a seven-year-old mare by Jack Potts from Sal Galindo, and Is owned by Mr W. J. Gudsell, who also raced a good pacer in Plutus. Duplication of Names It is understood that the executives of the New Zealand Racing Conference and the New Zealand Trotting Conference have come to an arrangement with a view to doing away with the duplication of horses' names. The object in view is a good one. but among the horses raced in the second division of the Malden Race at Wanganui was Gamble, a son of the great race mare. Cuddle. It is unfortunate that the name Gamble should have been allowed, for this is the name of one of the best-known pacers raced in New Zealand, and now at the stud at Belfast. At Ashburton Sir Gaillard broke up at the start of the Rakaia Handicap at Ashburton on Saturday, and not only ruined whatever chance he had of winning, but badly interfered with Helen Lewis, who eventually finished a very close fourth. In the same race, another well-backed runner in Sandstone was pulled up half-way through the race. It is explained that racing in unaccustomed gear, Sandstone pulled very hard, and his driver had a big job to control him.