SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23915, 6 April 1943, Page 7

SPORTING

TURF GOSSIP Mr Frank Mussen Reference was made at a meeting of the committee of the Southland Racing Club last week to the death of Mr Frank Mussen, former sporting editor of the "Southland Times," and one of the staunchest supporters of racing in Southland. It was agreed to elect Mrs Mussen a life member of the club. Dual Engagements Ten horses have been nominated for both the Great Easter and Autumn Handicaps this year. They are:—Theolateral, Daljarrock, Tutere, Little Secret, Night Pal, Prince Shad, Scottish Dale, Lowry Bay, Gayest Son, and Macedoine. This double has not been won by the same horse since Grand Knight scored in 1926. Feilding Cup Nominations as follows have been received for the Feilding Cup, of £6OO, one mile and a quarter:—Yogi, Sir Bradbury, Hogarth, Dynasty, Mahaina. Come True. Battledress, High Class, Flying Hawk, Full Hand, Broker’s Dream, Triple Crown, Irate, Foxssn. Te Kawiti, Hippodrome, Alexcelia, Blue Border, Moutoa Bond, Amigo. Tbeolateral, Airport, Classform, Glenfalloch. Stud Dispersal Because of ill-health, Mr A. F. M. Symes, of Richmond Park, Hastings, has decided to reduce his stud to a minimum, and it is his intention to send some 10 of his mares to the winter sale at Trentham in July. In the meantime, his young imported sire, Gynerium, by Phalaris from Figliastra, by Son-in-Law, has been leased to the Mardella Stud, Otahuhu, Auckland, for the next two seasons. Gynerium is having a very successful season, as he is the sire of the recent two-year-old winner at Trentham, Master Dash, while two more of his progeny in Walk Off and Note Raid were first and second in the Nursery Handicap at Hastings.

Rider Suspended Following the running of the Handicap Hurdles at the Bay of Plenty Racing Club’s annual meeting at Paeroa, an inquiry was held regarding interference by Venture with Runanga, Ginno, and Prince Pilot. J. Hayes, rider of Venture, was considered guilty of careless riding, and was suspended for two months,

Promising Colt Another promising galloper by Mr Standfast was produced at Paeroa. This was Atatu. who finished third in the Second Jack Tamer Memorial Handicap. Only for the fact that he came out very wide in the straight, finishing out almost along the lawn rail, Atatu would have been closer than lie was. It was a very encouraging effort, more especially as he was not as forward as many of the others. a”d more should be heard of him later. Atatu is an ucstanding black colt, and is trained at Matamata by A. McArthur for Mr F. Rose. His dam, Wahine Reihi, is by the Martian horse Raceful from Lady Floss, by Soult. This family came from Australia and was founded in New Zealand by the Black Eagle—Bessie mare Bianca. TROTTING NOTES A Good Guide As a form guide for the Auckland meeting on April 17 and the Easter meeting at Hawera, the form at the Hamilton fixture on Saturday should be of interest. The Farewell Handicap in which several Adam Memorial Cup candidates figured was a real test in which the Takanini pacer, Parshall, won. The favourite, Integrity, was very slow away and was badly placed until the top turn, where he had to go out wide. He made a gallant effort, but could not overhaul Parshall, who hung on well. Pacing Power, always in the first four, was also in the final fight, but Parrish Lad finished too solidly and cut him out of third money. Double Peter and Our Peggy, pacemakers for a mile, faded out, pnd Davey Day and Kenworthy were handy without being dangerous. The three place-getters will be hard to displace in the big event at Epsom. A Smart Mare With Josette out of the race, the finish of the Reid Memorial would have raised rare enthusiasm, but M. Stewart's mare, assisted by the slow pace set by Belfast Jack, spreadeagled the opposition at the finish. In a good tussle for the minor places. True Guide, Belfast Jack, and April Direct passed the judge in a blanket finish. This trio and Numba. who was scratched, should be useful at Hawera. Mighty Improves The former Canterbury pacer, Mighty, just shaded Hargood's Pride in the Thomas Handicap, and the latter should do better soon. • WELLINGTON T.C. ACCEPTANCES (P.A.) WELLINGTON, April 5. Acceptances for the Wellington Trotting Club's meeting on April 10 are:— AUTUMN HANDICAP, of £250; one mile and a half.—Alvis, Buncrana, Diana Wild, Parfaite, Twice Worthy scr; Rival Chief, Suspense 12; Safari 24; Parrish Gipsy, Tail Timber 36; Cockney, Imperial Jade, Sea Wolf 48; Black Native 60. EASTBOURNE HANDICAP, of £250; one mile and a half. —Atawhcro, Balalaika, First Degree, Galvena, Guidance, Kaitakc Boy, Kapal, Lady Bligh, Lady Rescue, My Lady Luck. Our Gail, Preeminence. Quite New. Safety First, Sonny Jewel, Treasured Gift, Regal, Wee Logan, Wee Peg scr. WAIRARAPA HANDICAP, of £275; one mile and a quarter.—Dianus, First Royal, Knave of Diamonds, Lady Tornado, Lanaco, Lucky Gem, Mark Way, Nola Scott. Paddy Pointer, Silver Flash. Thumbs Up scr; Brungasta, Diamond Jim, Larissa, Ranger 12; Direct Bingen 24; Master Lawn 60.

R. A. ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL HANQICAP, of £500; two miles.—Bulldozer. Burnham, Conflagrate, Courier, Flower Potts, Gay Lady, Golden River, Gold Flight, Silhouette, Tokalon scr: Poker Face 12; Belfast Jack 48; Worthy Cross 96. PALMER HANDICAP, of £250; two miles.—Alvis, Buncrana, Diana Wild, Parfaite, Twice Worthy scr; Rival Chief, Suspense 24: Safari 36; Parrish Gipsy, Tall Timber 48; Imperial Jade, Sea Wolf 60: Cockney 72: Black Native 84. HUTT HANDICAP, of £250; one mile and a quarter.—Balalaika, First Degree, Fulwood. Galvena, Guidance, Kaitake Boy. Kapai, Lady Bligh, Little Trevor. Mark Way, My Lady Luck, Our Gail. Pre-eminence, Quite New, Royal Dale, Safety First, Sonny Jewel, Treasured Gift, Vice-Regal, Volterra, Wee Logan. Wee Peg scr. CARTERTON HANDICAP, of £275; one mile and a half.—Dianus. First Royal, Knave of Diamonds, Lady Bligh, Lady Tornado, Lanaco, Lucky Gem, My Lady Luck, Nola Scott, Silver Flash, Thumbs Up scr; Brungasta. Diamond Jim, Ranger 12; Bill Scott, Direct Bingen 24; Master Lawn 60; Highland Scott 84. FERRY HANDICAP,of £350; one mile and a quarter.—Bulldozer, Conflagrate, Courier, Flower Potts, Fragment, Gay Lady, Golden River, Gold Flight, Latest Edition, Poker Face, Silhouette, Tokalon scr; Peter’s Find 12; Belfast Jack 36; Captain Morant. Worthy Cross 48.