CARE OF INJURED JOCKEYS

Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27073, 23 June 1953, Page 4

CARE OF INJURED JOCKEYS

ARRANGEMENTS AT ASHBURTON

APPROACH TO BE MADE TO CLUB

The New Zealand Jockeys’ Association is to approach the Ashburton County Racing Club asking for better arrangements for the care of injured jockeys.

This was decided after the. Hinds Hack Hurdles at the club’s winter meeting on Saturday, when there was some delay before E. G. Rosewarne was taken to hospital suffering from concussion.

Rosewarne had a heavy fall from Exchequer at the second hurdle, the one in front of the grandstand. He was carried from the track into the jockeys’ room and laid on the floor in front of a fire, where he. remained under the eyes of a doctor while the ambulance was taking J. W. McDonald, another jockey to have a fall in the race, to the ambulance hut on another part of the course. McDonald was riding Escalado, which fell near the mile.

The jockeys’ room was empty when Rosewarne was carried in, but soon after the race it was crowded with horsemen, many of whom had to walk round the injured jockey. It was at least a quarter of an hour after the race before the ambulance was free to take Rosewarne to hospital. An ambulance room in the stewards’ stand is the Jockeys’ Association’s aim. Then the ambulance could be brought into the birdcage with injured jockeys and an examination by doctors could soon determine who reauired hospital attention. This was one at the Waimate Racing Club’s recent meeting, and the arrangement was completely satisfactory. No Chances Taken

Profiting from their experience in the opening hack steeplechase at the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s meeting at Hastings on Saturday, in which nine of the 17 contestants fell, the riders in the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase, the fifth race and main jumping event, took no chances. The event was run at little more than hunting pace, and the time—6min 59 2-ssec—was the slowest since the distance was increased to three miles in 1946. Fairhome’s winning time last year was 54sec faster. Dan Unlucky

With anything like a good run, Dan, the win favourite, would have probably won the Maronan Handicap at Ashburton on Saturday. He did not jump out quickly from one of the inside barrier positions, and was disappointed when attempting to make up ground on the inner. The result was that he was still at the tail of the field at the half mile, and not much closer to the leaders on the home turn.

Mr A. Louisson’s Defaulter gelding showed great speed to run into fourth place, only half a length behind Hunter’s Choice, but still about six lengths from Ptolemy, which had been in front all the way. Dan has run some of his best races in bad ground, and he will have opportunities to improve his record soon. Four-year-olds Prominent Four-year-olds filled three of the first four places in the Hinds Hack Hurdles at Ashburton on Saturday, Riverstone (first). Chivalrous (third), and Irish Saint (fourth) being of that age. The five-year-old Full Tilt, the runnerup, was unlucky to meet a stayer like Riverstone, which may distinguish himself in the best class when he improves his jumping. Chivalrous’s strong run from well back in the field must have also been encouraging to his Christchurch owner, Mr A. T. Cartwright. Mr Cartwright lost a good jumper In Springwater early last season, but he has reason for hope that Chivalrous will carry his colours with success. Like Springwater, Chivalrous was sired by Robin Goodfellow. His dam is Twyneham, a mare by Bulandshar from Hest, by Hunting Song. Hest left a good winner in Artificer; also Sports Flash, dam of the Riccartontrained Sharessa. • Well-fered Youngster Brooke’s smart winning performance in the Novice Stakes at Ashburton on Saturday brought back into prominence the treat family of winners established by imper, an English-bred mare purchased for 1100 gns by the late Mr W. T. Hazlett in, 1919. Brooke is raced by the well-known Southland owner, Mr W. Swale, who purchased this two-year-old’s dam, Flicker’s Daughter, for 350gns at the dispersal sale of the Chelandry Stud five and a half years ago. Flicker’s Daughter, which did not race, is a three-quarter sister in blood to Astral Flame, winner of the Grand National Steeplechase in the Hazlett colours. Flicker’s Daughter is by Colonel Cygnus from the Paper Money mare Flicker, which was retired at the end of her two-year-old racing, during which she was placed at Trentnam and Riccarton. Flicker’s dam was the unraced Illume, a sister to Lambent, which left Flight, the champion race mare of her time in Australia; also the Dunedin Cup winner, Sparkle. Illume Was also fully related to Razzle Dazzle (12 wins, including the New Zealand Oaks, Eclipse Stakes, Great Easter Handicap), and Affectation, winner of 11 races, including the Great Northern Champagne Stakes, Wanganui Guineas, and the Masterton Cup* Sir Simper, winner of six races, including the Epsom Centenary Gold Cup in Australia, was a half-brother to Illume, which was by Kilbroney from the great mare, Simper. Brooke, a gelded son of the young Big Game horse, Super, has scope for development and he looks likely to emulate the deeds of some of his famous relatives.

Mr Swale has been fortunate enough to have two good two-year-olds this season. The other is Suphero (also by Super), which made a big impression in his winning debut on the third day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting. Suphero is closely related to Royal Lancer, which won the New Zealand Cup for Mr Swale. Prince Manna’s Good Form Prince Manna, having his first start In open company in the Palmerston North Handicap, at the Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting on June 16, greatly impressed good judges with a remarkable winning performance. Reluctant to enter the starting stalls, the colt was taken to the extreme outside position at the 10 furlong start. Beginning better than he usually does, he lost about two lengths at the start, but his speed took him to the front within a furlong. Once he reached the front he was eased, and, galloping effortlessly from then on, he won with ridiculous ease. He was four lengths ahead of the second horse. Hoodwink, at the finish, and. had his rider wished, he could have increased his winning margin. The win was considered the most spectacular on the course for years. In leading all the way. Prince Manna showed fine staying ability, which some had previously thought he lacked. Brea by his owner, Mr E. J. Kirkwood, of Stratford, Prince Manna is a three-year-old chestnut by Isaac of York from the English-bred Manna mare, Lady Manna, dam also of the high-class galloper. Lord Manna, Neptune’s Daughter, Coral Sea, and Coral Charm.

Lord Manna, a highly-strung but brilliant galloper, won seven races in succession in the 1948-49 season. He also lost

several races by his bid behaviour at the barrier, and he was twice placed on the schooling list. He is on the schooling list now. This family trait has been inherited by Prince Manna, and, although his barrier manners have improved during recent weeks, he is still a problem for starters.

Trained throughout his career by F. R. Meynell at Hawera, Prince Manna has gained four wins and three minor placings from 14 starts. He had his first race at New Plymouth last August. He was backed with surprising confidence, but took no part in the race after giving a lot of trouble at the start.

He had his first start over a middle distance in a high-weight event at Hawera in March, at a time when he was not properly seasoned. He did well to finish second to Navy Chief, after being responsible for all the pace. He won the Tuhitarata High-weight at Tauherenikau at his next start, outclassing the field after leading all the way. Then he carried on to graduate from hack ranks with a splendid win in the City * Hack Handicap at Te Rapa on May 16, beating Bandera, to which he was conceding 27Jb, by a length. A three-year-old of deceptive size, Prince Manna is not as robust as his illustrious half-brother, but he carries weight well and, judged by the way he scored his most recent success, he should win over, even longer distances. He races well in any conditions. Prince Manna may have his next race at the Wellington Racing Club’s winter meeting at Trentham next month, and a race such as the one mile Whyte Handicap should suit him admirably.