SOUTHLAND TEAM MAY BE PROMINENT AT WINGATUI

Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27896, 18 February 1956, Page 6

SOUTHLAND TEAM MAY BE PROMINENT AT WINGATUI

RACING

W. E. Hazlett, the Invercargill , owner-trainer, seems assured of a successful meeting at Wingatui today, when the Dunedin Jockey Club will hold the first day of it’s autumn meeting. His small but select team includes Capet, Obelisk, Tisred and Skylight which have all been placed at their last starts. The other two members of the stable, Shirley’s Pride and Bobbie Burns, are both capable on their day, and could be prominent. The Wingatui trainer H. A. Anderton, who has a big team of jumpers in work, will parade four candidates in the Taieri Hurdles, first event on the programme. The most experienced of them is the top-weight, Some Bounder, which has two wins and three placings to his credit from five starts in hurdle events this season. In his training at Wingatui this week, the Sun King gelding has been taking chances at his fences, but will not be able to afford to do so if he is to be successful today. Capet, which is one of the two four-year-olds in the field, is usually a reliable jumper and will form a strong bracket with Shirley’s Pride. The Sir Simper gelding has finished second in each of hjs last two races, although on the former occasion his rider weighed in light and he was disqualified. He appeals as the most likely improver in the field. Superdowa, which finished third behind Milling Bay and Capet at Invercargill, but was later promoted to second, also appears to be improving and could be placed. Lyndel’s Choice, which will be having his first race as a jumper, gave a dashing display in his trial at Wingatui yesterday and could be the one to upset the favourites. Count Aven, winner of the Middle

1 I Park Plate at Riccarton at his last a start, is the favourite for the Dunedin , I Handicap for two-year-olds, over five 1 furlongs. Most opposition for Count - I Aven may come from D. P. Wilson’s s well-bred filly, Fuel, a daughter of the t good race mare, The Grate. r Fuel was successful at her second f start in the Simper Stakes at Invercar2 gill. Bobbie Burns has not raced since , the New Zealand Cup meeting but may go well fresh and the Riccarton - trained Purser may do best of the i remainder. i Jeune, a good third behind Phila- ? delphia and Miss Commission at Ricf carton early this month, may improve , on that placing in the Trial Handicap s No. 1. Patriona and Senna are ex--5 pected to be the Treasure Hunt geldt ing’s strongest opponents. Cass and ; the Washdyke trained Sir Arthur t could also add interest to the finish. > Nicastro, which was running on for - his second placing behind Bobwood in the Novice Stakes at Winton, may be - capable of extending his record in the i Trial Stakes No. 2, but will not find j the task of beating Say Nothing, an : unlucky second behind Consistent at i Gore last Saturday, easy. Well Cut, i The Trek and No Fear will be others I entitled to consideration. ' Lituus Favoured Litmus, with three successive wins, . the last in the Post Handicap at Ric- . carton, should be favourite for the > Maungatua Hack Handicap. With a r capacity field likely, luck in the rush , for early positions will probably play ; a big part in the ultimate result. If the L Blue Flame gelding is fortunate [ enough to be well placed in the run- . ning he should have no trouble to extend his already consistent record. Flying Symbol, which has been , successful in three of her last four starts, and Humber Hawk, which was • beaten into fourth place in the Lyttel- ! ton Hack Handicap over one mile at Riccarton, are two which are expected to make Litmus work hard for victory. Tisred, an unlucky third at his last start, and Desert Cloud may do best of the others. Iroquoi ran her best race of the season when she came from a long way back at the straight entrance to finish second behind Litmus in the Post Handicap at Riccarton. The Defaulter mare was on the rails in the early part of the race and drifted several places coming round the top bend. Once in the clear after straightening up, she came home with a powerful run. Provided she is not buried in the field today her chances of success look bright. Landon, which added two wins to his already consistent record at Gore, and the Riccarton-trained Kiaree Beau may provide most opposition for Iroquoi. Skylight and Strathcarron, which is racing more generously now, will also command respect. Copperfield, Hope So, and Bobwood have been scratched in the Maungatua Hack Handicap, and this allows Santee, Super Slipper and Milling Bay to reenter the field. Other scratchings issued yesterday were: High Seas (Dunedin Handicap), Pepa (Trial Stakes No. 2), and Sawdust II (Autumn Handicap). Belgravia, which has bruised a heel. Export and Prince Ermine are doubtful starters. The weather in Dunedin was fine yesterday and there is every indication that conditions will remain the same. The track will be firm and fast. The double will be on the Otago Handicap and the Autumn Handicap. Additional riding engagements are:— E. G. Low: Dahlia, Jeune. No Fear. J. M. Cappie: Gloria Jan. J. Didham: Nicastro. B. J. Anderton: Nugleam. G. W. Wright: Lucky Bill. E. B. Skelton: Master David. D. M. Fraser: Our Lorraine. R. J. Skelton: Tiles. D. N. Hadfield: Fuel. Naval Treaty, Royal Surprise. A. Darling: Super Slipper. Selections: 11.15 a.m.—Taieri Hack Hurdles: CapetShirley’s Pride bracket. Some Bounder, Superdowa. 11.55 a.m.—Trial Handicap, No. 1: Jeune, Patriona, Senna. 12.35 p.m.—Dunedin Handicap: Count Aven, Fuel, Bobby Burns. 1.25 p.m.—Otago Handicap: Obelisk, Roi du Bois. Cornflake. 2.5 p.m.—Trial Handicap, No. 2: Nicas- 5 tro. Say Nothing, Well Cut. * 2.55 p.m.—Autumn Handicap: Paulette, < Tiles-The Hob bracket, Rathkeale. 3.35 p.m.—-Maungatua Hack Handicap: ' Litmus, Flying Symbol, Humber Hawk. 1 4.20 p.m.—Tradesmen’s Hack Handicap: ! Iroquoi, Landon, Kiaree Beau. The fields, with form, are:— I

WOODVILLE CLUB "The Press" Special Service WELLINGTON, February 17. at the Woodville District jockey Club s meeting tomorrow should be a guide to prospects for important events during the autumn. There are several high-class gallopers engaged. Most of th mi n w J n J?, e res uming after spells. lhe double is on the Woodville Cup and the Ruahine Handicap, and a likelv combination is Golden Tan and Tinianah , .A he r e has been sufficient rain at WoodVine to take the fire out of the track and the going should be excellent. Selections:— 11 J 5 r? ,r P’ —Oring 1 High-weight: Driftwood. Embossed, Maire. I ria ’ R late: First Division— Solepic, Duplication. Second Division— Golden Laird, Wainawhenua. 12 -45 pm.-—Sapling Stakes: Tyrant, New Year’s Eve, Portray. _. 1 1 35 P^n—Woodville Cup: Golden Tan Idaho, Benefactor. ’ 2.20 p.m.—County Hack Handicap Bugle Boy, Statice, Nardar. P 3.10 p.m.—Ruahine Handicap: Timanah Privy Council, Dolores. oi P n^ —Boroueh Hack Handicap: Gold Pin, Genre, Hilili. 4.40 p.m.—Kumeroa Hack HandicanLloma, Stylish MLlirg, Sandy Patch.

WAIKATO CLUB "The Press" Special Service AUCKLAND, February 17. Although he has not been successful since he won the Auckland Cup at Eller- , ln 1954. Arawa may be the hardest to beat in the Storey Memorial Handicap at Te Rapa today. Arawa s form since his cup win has been patchy, but he showed by finishing m‘the r i e ? T by J! nd Highland Sandy mornh u es ■ Handlcap a t Ellerslie last Th’l 1 i. 1 he A s not yet a spent force. The Storey Memorial Handicap is the Principal event, and first leg of the double at tne Waikato Racing Club's summer meeting It has attracted a field of 14 Most opposition for Arawa is likelv to lanTsaX EeXllill ' L ‘ a " lsfair a "™£ Be A xhiV 1 iS fI Se c ? t^d P fy i ? o r OP s^on C d on^ M « n s tTe s fa. indica,ion Aiganda, whose form during the last riari a°hnt V ?nJ a . S en - high c,ass - should J? v< ™nte in the second leg u >e P £ es,dent s Handicap. he trru!'hi«H n l b ®? in «« r . he should not Kauri b n ’’l ba,Tier draw, No. 10. C?ai L R u- ya l Applause and Robert Craig may be his toughest rivals. dav n wm r h^ , ?h alt, ; ac J’ o l? at Te Ra P a to “ r a Y Wl ** be the clash between the visitden n naC L e ?. idge - Kangftau. Marsft® brlll 'ant Takanini filly. He ’stake; T » ey n ’ e . e ! J n the Lady Norrie stakes, a wei.aht-for-age race far Se a r re Llen liri fil,iCS > Pinnacle Ridge, after over Ch?H{l perfo l' mances at Ellerslie over Christmas, and at Trentham lact “FieldsP° be the favourite we^ IdS Th n e ti e mes rd houi‘d nd be Un fa e s S t. ’ he W ° ather breaks Selections:— here n“ GreaV Whatawhata Hack Handicap: creat Rose, Chan Lyn, Indelible. 12 ,-35 p.m.—Juvenile Handicap First Division: Alluring, Black Opal Mama Fafr" Luck° nd Division: Ballim. Sir Imp. Ar J a^a. P B m e xT| l t . Or L e ran&r° rial Hand ‘ Cap: na^l'e 0 P ‘"- R-».,J?' I ?; —P f e i den V s Han dlcap: Arganda Kauri Heart, Royal Applause. Cun’- 5 cut m ,— 'Champion Waikato Hack VV’ren Ver Ctty, Lucky Cruiser, Black I *; 35 P-.'P —Bwescourt Hack Handicap: True Bridge, Drowsing, Durham Chief. ’

PROSPECTS FOR today:

WESTPORT CLUB Although there was slight rain at Westport on Thursday night, the weather gen- ! erally has been fine and the track is exi pected to be in good order for the first i day of the Westport Jockey Club’s sumi mer meeting today. ; County Fermanagh and Beauty Queen ; were scratched for the Stewards' Hack ; Handicap yesterday. Although several of I the runners claim dual engagements, the fields have filled well, and should provide interesting racing. Appreciate, Beauty Queen. Topical Cim, and Happy all won at the Westland meeting, which concluded on Tuesday, and are expected to be prominent again in their engagements today. The only newcomer with last start winning form is Teko. which will have to be respected, even though he is opposed by open company horses. Happy is almost certain to be first choice with investors in the Summer Hack Handicap, first leg of the double. His task will not be an easy one, however. and the Revelation gelding should be fu’ly tested by Leprechaun, County Fermanagh, and Beauty Queen. Ngapunawai and Macduff may dispute favouritism in the second leg, the Arthur Clouston Handicap, and both are expected to run prominently. Costello, Moilynn, and Teko should add interest to the finish. Selections:— 11.30 a.m.—Trial Stakes: Boissier Boy, Appreciate, Matutina. 12.20 p.m.—Stewards’ Hack Handicap: Topical Cim, Jesse James, La Fontaine. 1 p.m.—Charlston Trot Handicap: Half Caste, Punakai. General Advance. 1.40 p.m.—Summer Hack Handicap: Happy. Leprechaun. County Fermanagh. 2.30 p.m.—Coalfields Hack Handicap: Detection. Kelman, Red Elf. 3.10 p.m.—Arthur Clouston Handicap: i\gapunawai, Macduff, Costello. 3.50 p.m.—Murchison Hack Handicap. Leprechaun. Matahiwi, Mandrake. 4.30 p.m.—Hector Trot Handicap: Punakai, Gay Bells, Black Gem. The fields are:— TRIAL STAKES, of £120; six furlongs —Appreciate H 4) 9-0; Boissier Bav (Ilf Dubbo (9), Goldwatha (13), Hystawey (10). Lovelily (15). Matutina (5). Royal Vai (8) 8-10; Eileen Gloss (3), Expedition (1), Farren (7), Fine Display (4). Micks Pa. (6), Sea Fairy (12). 8-4; Skyram (2) 7-7 Bracket, Dubbo, Mick’s Pal, and Skyrain? STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP, ot £1.,0; seven furlongs.—Jesse James (5) 9-2: Winning Gold (10) 8-6; Scrum (1) 8-1;’ Topical Cim (8) 8-0; Air Comfort (7) 7-11; Buccleugh (2), La Fontane (4), Renegade (3) 7-7. Scratched: County Fermanagh, Beauty Queen. CHARLESTON HANDICAP, of £155; 2min 59sec class; one mile and a quarter. —Gay Bells (7), General Advance (1), If r, Cas^ e (6) ’ Lubra (T.) (2), Punakai (3), Regal Copy (5), Young Paul (4) scr; Captain Denis (3), Gay Polka (2). Noble Trail (1). Platinum (4) 36. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, Of £2OO. One mile and a quarter.

COALFIELDS HACK HANDICAP, of £145; six furlongs.—Kelman (11) 9-5-Jesse James (6) 9-4: Red Elf (13), Scrum A JK. 9 o,rifort (7 > 7-13; Detection J?) 7-12; Flightwyn (5) 7-9; La Fontaine <9), Renegade (4) 7-8; Buccleugh (1), Goi(3" 7 7 Wbai fB) ' Hispaniola Kanuka ARTHUR CLOUSTON HANDICAP, Of £2OO. One mile.

MURCHISON HACK HANDICAP, oi £160; one mile.—Cristatus (7) 9-0; Lepre<2). Mandrake (5) 8-3: Winning £ old ,~ 6) „ 8 " 1: Matahiwi (11) 8-0; Owl’s Way (3) 7-12; Jewel Royal (1) 7-9; Boissier Boy (10), General Breeze (4), Giltspur '9). Hunt th* Slipper (8) 7-7. HECTOR HANDICAP, of £155; 3min 56 sec class; one mile and five furlongs.— Gay Bells (1). General Advance (7), Gold Pot (6) Lubra (T.) (3), Punakai (2) Regal Copy (5). Young Paul (4) scr; B ,ack Captain Denis (4), Gay Polka (5). Noble Trail (2). Platinum (1)

SCRATCHINGS ISSUED Scratchings issued for meetings today Auckland Wairakei Handicap: Sure King. Bi^e SSey Memorial Handicap: Bracken Alexandra Park Handicap: Garryowen. Indomitable 0 "' ’ TrOt Handica P ; CMPPV. Blazeworthv Handicap: Dandy Maclean, Logan Handicap: Chief Vilo. Young Enn, Jolly. Wilkes. 8 Henderson Handicap: Blazeworthy, vrai i yowen. Waikato Beerescourt Hack Handicap: Nor’-East. _ . Woodville Oringi High-weight: Gold Belle, inal Plate: Tramontana. Equal Talk w^ort‘ g ii Sta^ es: A P peal Court, Jollette'. Woodville Cup: Toparoa, Marsden. Ruahine Handicap: John Halifax. Borough Hack Handicap: Scream Knavish. Amber Royal. Sousbois, Vivier Kumeroa Hack Handicap: Gold Belle. New Brighton Marine Handicap: Spiral. m „ Westport Trial Stakes: Goldwatha. .Y>nl eW i ard n Hack Handicap: County Fermanagh, Beauty Queen. * Wingatui Dunedin Handicap; High Seas. Autumn Handicap: Sawdust 11. Maungatua Hack Handicap: Gay King Copperfield, Hope So, Bobwood. 5 g '

TAIERI HACK HURDLES, Of £350. One mile and three-quarters. ■ 4113 Some Bounder (11) ..10 4 2430 Shirley’s Pride (2) ..10 2 2230 Pageant (5) Waffles (1) .. .. 10 0 .. .. 10 0 0021 Gold Tip (13) .. ..97 0002 Capet (8) ..95 0330 Lovelock (10) .. ..95 0000 Royal China (14) ..9 5 0002 Superdowa (7) ..9 4 0 Glenure (3) Gabriel’s Gullv'(4) ..9 0 ..9 0 0000 Lyndel’s Choice (6) .. 9 0 00 Mulberry (9) ..9 0 0000 Royal Column (13) ..9 0 Bracket: Shirley’s Pride and Capet. TRIAL HANDICAP. NO. 1, Of £250. Seven furlongs. st. lb. 0220 Master David (11) .. 9 0 2000 Miss Chief <1> .. .. 8 10 0200 Salfaulter (4) .. ..89 0300 Royal Pal (9) ..8 9 34 Cass (6) ..8 8 0030 Masefield (10) ..8 8 0300 Senna (2) .. ..88 03 Jeune (7) .. ..86 00 Birthday News (15) Cord (8) Free Trade (13) ..8 7 .. ..87 .. ..87 0000 Our Lorraine (3) .. ..87 0000 Patriona (14) ..8 7 00 Sir Arthur (5) .. ..8 7 West End (12) .. ..8 7 DUNEDIN HANDICAP. Of £400. Two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 4221 Count Aven (9) .. '..87 2001 Bobbie Burns (4) .. ..83 01 Fuel (10) .. ..82 33 Salonica (2) .. .. 7 11 0 Brookfields Lad (3) ..7 9 0 Purser (6) .. ' ..79 0 Prince Ermine (8) .. 7 9 Lervoire (7) 00 Nugleam (5) .. 77 Scratched: High Seas. OTAGO HANDICAP. n Of £1000. One mile and three furlongs. K 0004 Suphero (6) st. lb. 0001 Cornflake (4) 0313 Obelisk (10) .. ** 8 2 4000 Overboard (8) .. ..82 1301 Hoi du Bois (9) .. ..81

2010 Bon Soir (3) .. 8 C 0100 Canasta (1) . .. 7 10 0220 Saba (11) . ..7 9 0240 Lucky Bill (7) . ..7 8 0220 King Simper (12) ..7 7 0000 Lumphanan (2) . ..7 7 2103 Spring Night (5) ..7 7 TRIAL HANDICAP, NO. 2, Of £250. Seven furlongs. st. lb. 0003 Well Cut (6) .. .. 8 12 02 Nicastro (8) .. 8 10 02 Say Nothing (14) .. 8 10 0030 Super Lin (7) . .. 8 9 0000 Forepeak (10) .. 8 8 4440 No Fear (3) .. .. 8 8 0030 The Trek (9) .. .. 8 8 3000 Zenock (5) .. 8 8 Barbara’s Treasure ( ) ..8 7 00 Chief View (4) .. 8 7 Gloria Jan (1) .. 8 7 Pepa (15) .. 8 7 Peril (12) .. 8 7 0040 Red Duster (2) .. 8 7 Waltz (11) ..8 7 AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of £600. Seven furlongs. 0310 The Hob (12) St. JO. . .. 9 5 0120 Strato (13) . ..9 3 0134 Rathkeale (4) . .. 8 10 0000 Paulette (10) . .. 8 10 1100 Dahlia (5) 0001 Tane (11) 4000 Sawdust II (1) . **8 6 1410 Johnny Peep (3) . ..7 9 3042 Tiles (8) 1000 Tess (9) • .’79 0400 Aphelion (6) • ..7 7 200 Belgravia (2) • ..7 7 0040 Naval Treaty (7) 7 7 Bracket: The Hob and Tiles. MAUNGATUA HACK HANDICAP, Of £350. Seven furlongs. Delarmo (26) st. lb. • .. 9 0 0410 Super Loch (14) 1101 Flying Symbol (5) 0111 Litmus (9). .. 3120 Royal Way (25) . ** » 4100 Royal Display (15) • ..8 8 0031 Roval Lover’ (23) 1003 Tisred (12) . .. 8 7 0001 Winning Wave (28) • .. 8 5 0010 Renway (21) .. 00 Full Tilt (10) 0034 St. Ninian (2) 0320 Desert Cloud (20) 2013 Milling Bay (4) ’ 0003 Flying Doctor (8) 0303 Loyal Chief (27) • J 7 12 2122 Prince Consort (7) . • .. 7 11 0004 Royal Vision (17) .. 7 11 0200 King Robin (19) ..7 9 0034 Humber Hawk (13) . ..7 8 0000 Every Night (1) ..7 7 0000 Galactic (16) 0104 Lucky Dewar (22) '.‘.7 7 0010 Santee (29) .. 7 7 3100 Super Slipper (18) Brackets: Milling Bay anc King Robin, Humber Hawk and Every Night, Santee and Super Slipper. Scratched: Copperfield. Hone So. Bobwood. Gay King. TRADESMEN’S HACK HANDICAP. Of £400. One mile and three furlongs. 4011 Landon (7) st. lb. 1302 Skylight (10) 2411 Strathcarron (4) 1100 Gay Mood (14) 2110 Kiaree Beau (11) 8 7 0002 Iroquoi (5) 8 4 323 Red Biretta (12) •. 8 3 0130 Sun Up (2) .. 8 2 0000 Swavalong (15) .. 7 12 0022 Ultra (8) .. 7 12 3100 Export (6) .. 7 10 2300 Gallant Peter (1) .. 7 7 0300 Massador (3) .. 7 7 0000 Royal Surplice (9) .. 7 7 0000 Rex Robe (13) ..7 7

st. lb. 2111 Happy (1) .. .. ..9 6 2023 County Fermanagh (7) ..9 0 2311 Beauty Queen (9) .. ..8 8 1432 Haughty Chief (3) .. ..8 4 2000 Karore (2) .. .. .. 8 3 0110 Leprechaun (5) .. ..8 2 4040 Devalue (6) .. ..7 7 0210 Hunt the Slipper (8) ..7 / 0004 Jolly Miller (4) .. ..7 7

st. lb. 2000 Royal Voyage (6) .. 9 2 2134 Ngapunawai (3) .. 8 12 0000 Macduff (1) .. 8 7 1300 Lights On (8) .. 8 1 3442 Costello (2) ... .. 7 11 1030 Tom Bowling (5) .. 7 9 0003 Moilynn (7) .. 7 8 1321 Teko (4) ..7 7