SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23804, 25 November 1942, Page 5

SPORTING

turf gossip Starting Times dav ta wni’ S v, o t . im foo at Rlccart °n on Saturcan. ,o« bS — 32,2 P ,m '. Middleton HandiAnnr«r*i P,T" ®P rin S Nursery; 1.32. CW 2.17, New Zealand Welcome Stakes; 3.47. New Zealand Derby; 4.32, Stewards’ Handicap: 5.17. Riccarton Handicap. Increased Facilities ranci National Steeplechase meeting in August it was possible to open sa !? r on *y. an£ l there was much congestion throughout both days’ racing, causing inconvenience to the public and joss to the Canterbury Jockey Club. For the New Zealand Cup meeting, through the courtesy of the authorities at present in charge of the course, arrangements nave been made for a number of selling and pay-out windows to be opened on the outside enclosure. Trophy for Rider The rider of the winner of the New Zealand Cup wilt be presented with a gold-mounted whip given to the club by a Christchurch firm. Track Work at Riccarton A slight fall of rain overnight slowed up times to some extent for the semifinal gallops at Riccarton yesterday, especially before the breakfast interval. The outside of the course proper was open and a large amount of work was got through, the bulk of it before the interval Yogi and Lord Advocate opened proceedings toy galloping a mile in Imln 44 4-ssec, the first half in 51 4-Ssec, the latter. with a big pull in the weights, finishing three lengths in front. Straight Bat was responsible for a smart effort in running six furlongs in Imin 13 4-sscc, the last four in 50sec. Wild Talk covered a mile in Imin 44 3-s.sec, and her stable-mate, Foxlcap. followed In Imin 44 l-ssec. Useful Task* Botany and Foxhaven were together clear of Pallid at the end of a mile in Imin 47 3-ssec. Chiding and Muffler were to have galloped a mile together, but the former broke away on her own and raft the distance In Imin 44 4-ssee, the first half in 50 2-ssec, Muffler following at a long interval. Hurry Girl covered seven furlongs in Imin 31 2-ssec, the last four In 53sec, and Eulogia and Mybel recorded Imin 31 4-3 sec, the last four in 52 4-ssec. Wedding Ring beat Miss Saone and Warfarer in Imin 32 l-ssec, the last four In 54 1-3 sec. Prince Dolomite finished a long way in front of Thoraide and Waltzing Matilda at the end of seven furlongs in Imin 31 3-ssec, the last four in 52 3-ssec. Good Scout and Big Game left six' furlongs behind in Imin 16 l-sscc, the jast four in 51 2-sscc. Kindergarten, this time ridden by A. Messervy, was kept in restraint in galloping six furlongs in Imin 18sec, the last four in' 51 3-ssec. Vin d’Honnour beat Arctic Dawn over the same distance in Imin 20 2-ssec. Half-mile Sprints Scottish Dale and St. Cloud reeled off half a mile along the back stretch in 49 1-Ssec. In Chancery and Stavros ran home half a mile in 51scc, and similar time was recorded by Islam and Grilse, and by Dinah Dhti. Croupier’s Pride, Great Legend, and Comic Paper sprinted home half a mile In 50 l-ssec. Mile Gallops Don’t Forget went from the mile and n quarter barrier and ran home the last mile in Imin 44 4-3 sec, the first half In 52 2-ssec. Rakanul and Battledress were abreast throughout a mile in Imin 44sec from a flat-footed start, the first half In 51 2-3 sec. Kevin, King Herod, and Lincoln went over the same ground in Imin 44 3-ssec, the first half in 50 3-ssec. Atreus again impressed by covering a mile in Imin 43 l-ssec, the first half in 49 3-ssec. Tutere again accompanied him over the last seven furlongs which took Imin 31 l-ssec. Rawhamai carried out a similar task in Imin 44 2-ssec. After the Interval The best time over a mile was Imin 41 4-ssec, the first half in 50 l-ssec. recorded by Representative and Last Effort, who galloped after the interval when conditions were faster' than earjier. Both horses were ridden out, Representative finishing half a length in front of his mate, who gave a very creditable display Cheap Lodging was slightly In front of Gayfort and Nightglass at the end of a mile in Imin 44 3-ssec, the first half in 50 3-ssec. three stable-mates are all engaged in the Middleton Handicap on Saturday. Gunga Din registered the same figures, and Warfield and Adlna took imin 48scc. ■ DonnybrQOk .Fair galloped half a mile In 49 4-ssec, and Burberry and Langue d’Or finished clear of True Way in the same time. Desert Strife beat Bewitching in SO 4-5 sec. Smart Work Supercharge, under a light weight, hopped away In front of Scottish Lad and ran half a mile in 48 3-ssec.ithe latter taking 30 l-ssec. Lady Primrose beat Greenbank over five furlongs in Imin 3 2-ssec. the last four in 50 4-ssec, and Night Pal went over the same ground in Imin 3 3-ssec, the last four in 50 3-ssec. Eulogist strode over seven furlongs m Imin 29 4-ssec, the last four In 50 1-5 see. Withdrawn Warrigal and Sun March were withdrawn yesterday from the New Zealand Derby.

TROTTING NOTES

Forbury Park Meeting The acceptances received for the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting, to be held on Saturday, reveal well-bal-anced fields of good class horses, and if results of recent racing can be taken as a guide this meeting should be one of the most successful in the history of the club, In the King George Handicap a Held of J3 is likely to go to the post. The back-marker, Pleasant Guy. Is set to give away 60 yards, and the remainder are separated by the short limit of 24 yards. Even from 60 yards behind Pleasant Guy’s chances cannot be altogether ignored, for she has enough speed to get into a good position early in the race. The Forbury Park track of five furlongs does not favour a back-marker as a rule, and Pleasant Guy’s chances will depend upon the early speed shown by the limit horses. A slow race will be all in her favour. Sabu, whose recent form has been of a high standard, and who is already spqken of as a possible winner of the Auckland Cup. is, handicapped on 24 yards behind, a handy mark for one of iiis proved speed and stamina. He should have little difficulty in accounting for others on this mark with the exception of Countless, who may improve on the very creditable showings he made at Addington earlier in the month. He then finished third in the Intermediate Championship in 2min 39 4-ssec. and third in the Metropolitan Handicap in 4min *3 3-ssec. The only horse on 12 yards is Single Star, a winner at Addington in 4min 21sec —a performance good enough Twin most races. The limit division ineludes two that have shown outstanding form in Glenarrif and Shadow Maid, and while the latter is one of the most consistent pacers racing, Glenarrif Is irnproying with every race. Speculation (n this event will take a wide range, but tne early favourites may be Countless, Sabu, and Glenarrif. Good Class Sprinters Burt Scott, on 12 yards behind, is nicely nlaced in the Churchill Handicap, and the distance of a mile and three furlongs should suit him nicely, He is set to meet a very select field, however, and on 24 yards behind Is Haughty, who, besides winning the New Zealand Cup, finished second to Gold Bar in the Free-for-All in 2min 35 2-ssec. She is such a good stayer that she must be regarded as a possible winner of this race. The limit division is particularly strong, with (he presence of Countless Coquette. Pleasant Guv Sabu. and Shadow Maid engaged. On form Haughty, Burt Scott, and Sabu may be the favourites. Unhopplcd Trotters The Artillerv Handicap, of a mile and a half and the Dominion Handicap of two miles, are the same class of race, and ail the horses entered claim dual engagements and are handicapped on the same marks. In each race El Peta is asked to give away 96 yards, and the class he now meets is much lower than he has been accustomed to race In. He would 0017 form to fill a place, although a handicap have to trot steadily and repeat his best of 90 yards will demand a h!gh**?rflne performance. At one time Helen Scott. 60 vards. looked like developing Into a trotter of the best class, but her unsteadiness of gait has cost her several races. Her trainer. R. Townley, however, is patient, and a master in correcting the faults of unhoppled trotters, and Helen Scott Is tlie type to respond to correct treatment. Suspense has not been prominent for some time; hut both Cockney and Parfaite are improvers, and Millie Wrack's running at the last Greymnnth meeting was suggestive of still bettor things to come. Maori Toa is a prospect, but Tall Timber will have to show more steadiness before he can be backed with confidence. The best prospects appear to be Millie Wrack. Maori Toa, and Helen I Scott. I

RANGITIKEI R.C. ACCEPTANCES (P.A.) WANGANUI, November 24. The following acceptances have been received for the Rangitikei meeting to be held at Bulls on Saturday:— 12.15 p.m.— RANGITIKEI PLATE HANDICAP, ol £115; one mile and a distance.—Mansura, Beau Monde 11-1; Henry of Huntingdon, Bay Peter 10-10; Cheetah 10-9; Half Caste, Curtail, Val Pore, Peter’s Wife 10-8; Stratford, Restriction, Niagara’s Gold, Young IJIII, Little Chief 10-7. 12.55 p.m.— TRIAL STAKES, of £100; six fur. longs— Platinum Wings, Duncroon, Dies Faustus, Royal Dink, Wlvero, Phoenix. Sol Lux, Plato Boy, Fox Cover, Evening Glow. Sir Bradbury, Colleen Moore. Camp Maid, Incline, Silver Foot, Manutere, Buildout - , Star Quex, Wild Boy, St. Felicien, Foxada, Solder, Valsheen, Greek Honour, Skipper Gay, Embroider, Te Ngarara, Lady Oaklands, Vera Lynn 8-. 1,35 p.m.— SANDON HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of £140; one mile and a half.—Khurja 10-4; Vitement 10-3; Beau Monde 10-0, Glaciate 9-8; Star Zone 9-7; Surpai, Acre man 9-4; Race Away, Israel, Auburn Lad. Red Chief, Ricochet 9-0-2.20 p.m.— OHAKEA HACK HANDICAP, of £130: six furlongs—Duality 9-7; Kinstep 9-3; Thooiateral 8-11; Corday 8-C; Plato Lad, Flying Ace 8-5; Broiefort Star 8-0; Theatre 7-12; Dalesman, Foreign Princess 7-10; Te Awe Awe. Ring Scarf 7-8; Northfield Tweedsmuir. Sol Lux. Manutere, Leisurely, Colerica, Matalite 7-7. 3 J.’"f7'McKELVIE MEMORIAL HANDICAP of £225; one mile and a quarter—Noble Fox 9-2; Amigo 8-9; Duncannon 8-2; Dynasty 7-10; Talenta 7-7, Indian Princess 7-6; Par Avian 7-5; Alexcelia 7-4; Vaalsmoss, High Class, Dark Eagle, Vivid Night, Mansura, Cuisinier 7-0. 3.40 p.m. — _ PARAEWANUI HACK HANDICAP, of £135; seven furlongs. — Clarice 9-2; Golden Acre, Pompit 8-11;-Night Ray 8-U; Flying Ace 8-5; Hamish, Broiefort Star 8-2; War Credit 7-11; All Bunsby, Farcical 7-9; Plato Boy, Hikorangi 7-8; Brigtv: Gesture, Taitere, Sir Kingman, Gynerio. Young Bill, Kahuranaki, Keen Play, Lady Oaklands. Alchemy 7-7 4.25 p.m.— CLIFTON HANDICAP, of £200; six (in longs. -Prince Plato 9-0; Amigo 8-10; Wings oi Song 8-9; Duncannon 8-8; Caroline Bay 8-6; Trig Station 8-0; Augment 7-13; Dinky D 1 7-12; Ring Chief 7-4; Clarice. Absolve 7-0. - 5.5 p.m.— FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP. of £125; five furlongs.—Clarice • 9-8; Kinstep 9-6; Flying Hawk 9-1: Sterling Lad 3-11; Plato Lad 8-8; Miss Phaiemn a- r; Man Power 8-3; Theatre 8-0; Gay Rajah. Valsheen. Foreign Princess, r ...a. io 7-11: Astros 7-9; Ata Puwhero, Platinum Wings, Duncroon, Lady Plato, Golden Valley, Rickie, Bulldozer, Jolly Ruler, Miss Portland. Skipper Gay, Radio Call, Dies Faustus 7-7.