Flair Picked To Win At Dunedin Today

Press, Volume XCIV, Issue 28160, 26 December 1956, Page 4

Flair Picked To Win At Dunedin Today

(From Our Own Reporter)

DUNEDIN, December 25. Relinquish, Flair afnd Writer will dominate the finish of the Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap at Wingatui tomorrow if the result of last Saturday’s Dunedin Cup proves of any value. They were first, third and fourth respectively in the Dunedin Cup. The Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap is the first leg of the double, and is run over 11 furlongs . Flair finished over three lengths behind Relinquish in the Dunedin Cup. He will meet Relinquish on 91b better terms on Wednesday, but the Riccarton galloper has not yet reached a position where weight would be an embarrassment. and with 8-1 he will again take beating. The Dunedin Cup was run at such a fast pace that most of the horses from the top part of the handicap were beaten a long way out. A notable exception was Writer. He did not get within challenging range of Relinquish, but there was' much merit in his fourth because he struck trouble and was knocked against the rails near ’ the half-mile. Writer finished with characteristic gameness. He also has an engagement in the James Hazlett Gold Cup on Wednesday, but his chance looks much brighter in the handicap. Canon May Improve The first-day form of the others in this field was nothing to enthuse about, but Canon will advance in favour if the ground is soft or heavy. The state of the going will also have an important bearing on the result of the Flying Handicap, the second leg of the double. The ground was greasy by the time the corresponding race was run on Saturday, and under those conditions none could match Kasr El Nil for ability.

The Invercargill sprinter has gone up 91b and the race is a furlong longer, but it is doubtful if the class is quite as strong. Desert-Cloud and Nairn Bridge, the minor place-getters behind Kasr El Nil on the first day, should do just as well if not better at seven furlongs. Nairn Bridge is racing very consistently under all conditions, and looks as if he will be one of the best place prospects. Light-weight Prospects

A firm track will bring Lochie and Princess Neptune into favour. They are two fast light-weights, running over their best distance, and if the ground is firm they will probably play big roles in the finish. Lochie will be bracketed with Sawdust, a very powerful galloper, though not a consistent campaigner. Shahwan, Ma Reine, and Silver King may be the best milers in the James Hazlett Gold Cup. It will be a notable and not surprising feature of th'e day’s racing if Shahwan and his halfsister, Ma Reine, battle out the finish of a race won twice by their dam, the brilliant Excellency. Selections:— 11.15 a.m.—Owhiro High-Weight: Brig O’Cally, Rex Robe, By Jove. 11.55 a.m.—Novce Handicap: Sheeogue, Ettrick John, Highlea. 12.40 p.m.—Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap: Flair, Relinquish, Writer. 1.25 p.m.—Hopeful Handicap: The Mint, Surapt, Black Star. 2.5 p.m.—Abbotsford Handicap: Devilry, Winning Wave, Aquarius. 2.50 p.m.—Flying Handicap: Nairn Bridge, Desert Cloud, Princess Neptune.

3.30 p.m.—James Hazlett Gold Cup: Shahwan, Ma Reine, Silver King. 4.15 p.m.—Waihola Handicap: Plunder, Pilot Light, Strada. The fields, with form and riders, are:— OWHIRO HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £350. One mile.

0440 Meridian (7), H. T. Anderton 7 7 4000 Flying Doctor (11) 7 7 Bracket: Pilot Light and Pitlochry.

BAY OF PLENTY MEETING NEW DRAW MADE FOR HANDICAP (New Zealand Press Association) AUCKLAND, December 25. A new draw has been made for the Bay of Plenty Handicap at the Bay of Plenty Racing Club’s meeting at Tauranga on Saturday. The field now is:— 1.25 p.m.— BAY OF PLENTY HANDICAP, of £825; one mile and a quarter and 110 yards.—Airzone (13) 8-12; Black Amber (3) 8-10; Rosebelle (1) 8-9; Innes Lass (17) 8-8; Rareka (6), Khisdar (5) 8-7; Royal Heritage (14) 8-4; Rose of France (2), Philadelphia (11) 8-2; Command Performer (10), Bronze Tact (8), Fordson (16) 8-1: Bois d’Or (9), Llantavia (4) 7-11; Gold Jewel (12), Kaitere (7), Laurel King (15) 7-10. In the Members’ Handicap Cindy Lu (10) replaces Perfect Boy. TARANAKI CLUB “The Press” Special Service WELLINGTON. December 25. The double on the first day of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s Christmas meeting will be on the Walter Weston Handicap and the Flying Handicap. Selections:— 11.2 a.m. —Rahotu Hack Hurdles: Young Isaac, Belle Serein, Great Fox. 11.47 a.m.—Huataki Plate: First Division: Lowgarth, Hibiscus. Second Division: Cinn Mear, Gold Breeze. 12.32 p.m.—City Juvenile Handicap: Elwyn. Odalisque, Bonny Loch. 1.17 p.m.—Tikorangi Hack Handicap: Moon Crest, Parakao, High View. 2.2 p.m.—Walter Weston Handicap: Lucky Beau, Lady Yet,- Thomastown. 2.52 p.m.—Taranaki Hack Cup: The Swell, Peter Revel, Champion. 3.37 p.m.—Flying Handicap: Fair Miss. Wee Durham, Intellect. 4.22 p.m.—Stewards’ Hack Handicap: Black Opal, Earl Robin, Compass Rose.

YAHABEEBE SCRATCHED IN RAILWAY HANDICAP “The Press” Special Service AUCKLAND, December 25. A conference at Ellerslie yesterday morning between the owner. Mr L. J. Fisher, the trainer, M. E. Ritchie, and a veterinary surgeon. Mr H. C. Kennan, resulted in Yahabeebe being scratched for the Railway Handicap and other engagements at the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting. Yahabeebe blew badly after running half a mile in 49 2-ssec, the best of the morning, and she was breathing heavily some minutes later when she had trotted once round on the sand. Yahabeebe’s connexions are of the opinion that she has completely recovered from the internal complaint which interrupted her preparation last week, but they feel that she has missed too much work to be at her peak for the Railway Handicap. Yahabeebe will now be prepared for the Telegraph Handicap and other important events at the Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting, which opens at Trentham on January 19. WYNDHAM RACING CLUB ACCEPTANCES ACCEPTANCES for all events to be run on the Club’s Programme on January 1. 1957, close with the undersigned Tomorrow (Thursday), December 27, 1956, at 3 p.m. sharp. A. A. WILSON, Secretary. Phones: Residence 1 Office 73 Wirea: "Wilson,” Wyndham. —Advt.

ACCEPTANCES

WAIRARAPA CLUB (New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON, December 25. The double on the first day of the Wairarapa Racing Club’s summer meeting on Saturday will be on the Wairarapa Cup and the Wardell Handicap. Acceptances:— 11.15 a.m.— RUSSELL HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £400; one mile.—Peggy Burford (4) 9-8; Gay Cavalier (3), Five Star (6) 9-3; Mt. Etna (11) 9-2; Glenlyn (2) 9-1; Lusty (20), Grand Effort (19), Fiordland (9), Arabian Chief (14), King's Crest (1), Scottish King (8), Molly Burford (18), Orelino (13), Doggie (15), Your Honour (16), Royal Gilt (17), Selection (7), King’s Gold (10), Lady Ellwood (5), Fireball (12) 9-0. Noon— WAIOHINE STAKES, of £300; seven furlongs-—Brian’s Boy (15), Calm Queen (8), Carinya (14), Cathada (9), Cinetone (7), Clansman (1), Defiant (10), Gay Wedge (18), Golden Warrior (5), Grand Choice (11), Landy (19), Long John (6), Moordale (20), Nuffield (12), Olympic Torch (4), Portland (21), Rickie (2), Royal Eve (17), Scottish King (13), Sirrah (16), Smith of York (3) 8-7. 12.45 p.m.— TAUHERENIKAU STAKES, of £500; three-year-old fillies; seven furlongs.— Dhofar (10) 9-6; Vita Glow (1) 8-10; New Year’s Eve (8) 8-9; Subside (6) 8-5; Zareska (3) 7-8; Wilful Ways (7), Slip o’ Heather (4), Floral Crest (9), Parasol (5), Star Slipper (13), Windy City (12), Belle Vitesse (2), Cattiva (11) 7-7. 1.30 p.m.— WAIRARAPA CUP, of £1600; one mile and three furlongs.—Pinnacle Ridge (8) 9-2; Lucrative (19) 8-10; King of Joy (TO) 8-4; Maquana (9) 8-1; Gold Ace (12) 7-13; Port Rush (4) 7-12; Finito (13), Appeal Court (6) 7-8; Grand Bank (1) 7-7; Honest John (17) 7-4; Mediterranean (7), Ticino (11) 7-3; Shaun (16), Beniamino (20) 7-2; Permit (2), Glendower (14), Bomere (5), Rexdale (18), Right Cross (15), Aer Lingus (3) 7-7. 2.15 p.m.—

BIDWILL NURSERY HANDICAP, of £400; two-year-olds; five furlongs.— Mexico (12), Dark Knight (11) 8-10; Imitation (2) 8-9; Royal Super (4) 8-3; Gibraltar (13) 8-0; Edisto (8). Bon Salut (7) 7-12; Brussels (3) 7-11; Rathfarham (14), Regal Effort (1) 7-10; Beejay (5) 7-9; Emulation (10) 7-8; Our Topsy (9), Major Effort (6) 7-7.

3 p.m.— WARDELL HANDICAP, of £800; seven furlongs.—Baraden (13) 9-2; King of Joy (2) 8-10; Summersette (1) 8-8; Lovely Bouquet (9) 8-6; Honest John (6) 7-12; Bugle Boy (4) 7-5; China Clock (11), Niggle (8), Lacorn (3), Hilili (12), Dolores (10), Great Seal (5), Beauty Spot (7) 7-0. 3.45 p.m.—

WHAREKAKA HACK HANDICAP, of £600; one mile.—Greenwood (7) 8-7; Kaye Gilpin (10) 8-6; Dancing Odile (8) 8-1; Convincing <l3) 8-0; Raglan (3), Taman (6), Emphasis (16) 7-13; Coffee (1), Believe Me (15) 7-12; Glenlyn (14) 7-10; Grand Effort (18) 7-8; Gold Brick (9), Guise (17), Inaugural (4), Red Terror (12), Doggie (2), Selection (18), King’s Gold (5) 7-7. 4.30 p.m.—

TAWAHA HACK HANDICAP, of £500; six furlongs and 55 yards.—Solepic (6) 9-2; Lacorn (10) 9-1; Vita Glow (15) 8-11; Kaye Gilpin (7) 8-8; Subside (1) 8-6; Wilkin (8) 8-4; Genre (12) 8-1; Stormy (16), First Dip (9), Inaugural (3), Foxborough (2), King’s Rule (4), Cerise (14), Sabette (11), Clansman (13), Marveen (5) 7-7.

SCRATCHINGS The following scratchings have been issued for meetings today:— Auckland Robinson Handicap: Golden Cabana, Babu. Auckland Hurdles: The Grebe. Auckland Cup: Fox Myth. Dynamite. Queen’s Plate: Black Opal, Summer Glow. Great Northern Foal Stakes: Count Oman. Railway Handicap: Yahabeebe, Supreme Court, Chevalier, Ten Grand. Taranaki Rahotu Hack Hurdles: Arohanul. Huatoki Plate: Whakapai. City Juvenile Handicap: Somain. Westport Scanlon Handicap; Omega, Spring Chat. Gothard Handicap; Omega, Spring Chat Ashburton Wakanui Handicap: Spring Rae, Shemara. Wingatui Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap: Cheerio. Abbotsford Handicap: Senna. James Hazlett Gold Cup: Overboard. Gore Kelvin Handicap; Tara.

St. lb. 0011 Brig O’ Cally (5), N. J. Hillis 10 8 2320 Vocalize (11), J. M. Surgenor 10 3 004 By Jove (13), J. D. Pankhurst 9 8 0 The Sponsor (9), W. J. Klemick 9 8 0412 Rex Robe (7), B. J. Anderton 9 6 4010 Cocos (1), J. W. McDonald 9 2 0000 Master David (2), G. D. Lee 9 1 4003 Super Bid (3), G. W. Wright .. 9 40 Bonniboy (4), G. W. Mein 9 0 0000 Cuban (12), A. Cowan 9 0 00 King Gus (6), J. Didham 9 0 0000 Newton Crest (10), P. L. Fraser 9 0 000 Santee (8) 9 0 002 NOVICE HANDICAP, Of £250. Seven furlongs. Sreeogue (18), F. H. Skelton st. lb. 9 0 4220 Eden's Pride (14), C. McDonald 8 6 0030 Gallant Peter (23), B. J. Anderton 8 6 0200 Bright Bridge (26) 8 5 000 Lingaro (22), A. Maddicks 8 4 0 Super Lin (8), G. W. Wright 8 4 300 Pot Luck (10) 8 3 00 Coster Boy (5), R. L. Fosbender 8 2 Central King (21), B. P. Kennedy 8 2 0000 Etterick John (19), G. W. Mein 8 2 Full Circle (12), G. A. Campbell 8 2 0 Frances Burn (20), J. D. Crawford 8 2 Great Sensation (25), C. E. Lowry 8 2 Hearth Rug (11), J. D. Pankhurst 8 2 0040 Highlea (13), R. J. Mackie, 8 2 00 King's Music (9), L. W. Hare 8 2 0000 King Cassock (1), E. G. Low 8 2 00 Massenet (27) 8 2 0 Master Ascot (4), A. J. Stokes 8 2 00 Roi d’Amour (3), J. Didham .. 8 2 Sydtrev (16), H. T. Anderton 8 2 00 Superiority (24), R. J. Skelton 8 2 000 Sea Wings (17) 8 2 0 Uproar (6), D. J. Thistoll 8 2 00 Zenock (15), N. T. Cowles 8 2 Balloted out with the right of re-entry in the following order:— Richmel (2) .. 8 2 00 Beau Lad (7) 8 2 DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of £1000. One mile and three furlongs. 0004 Writer (1), G. W. Mein st. 8 lb. 9 0300 Horatius (7). R. J. Skelton .. 8 2 0400 Overboard (9). E. G. Low 8 2 4013 Flair (11), W. D. Skelton 8 2 0100 Canon (12), A. J. Stokes 8 1 0011 Relinquish (2), B. W. McDonald 8 1 2040 Landon (5), L. W. Hare 7 13 000 Spring Night (13) 7 1

0030 Bon Soir (6), R. J. Mackie, jun .. .. ..70 4130 Cashmere (10), H. T. Anderton 7 0 0320 Exodus (9), C. E. Lowry .. 7 0 0000 Lucky Bill (4), B. P. Kennedy 7 0 Scratched: Cheerio. HOPEFUL HANDICAP, Of £350. Two-year-olds. Five furlongs.

st. lb. 4320 Surapt (6), J. D. Pankhurst 8 8 0002 The Mint (8). W. D. Skelton .. 8 7 300 Barana (7), G. E. Pankhurst .. 7 11 Ace High (5). R. J. Skelton .. 7 10

Brazier (3), J. M. Cappie 7 10 000 Black Star (4), A. J. Stokes .. 7 8 000 Sea Buoy (1), B. P. Kennedy 7 8 0400 Keep Clear (9), A. Maddicks 7 7

ABBOTSFORD HANDICAP, Of £350. Seven furlongs. t. lb. 032 Dawn Light (23), G. W. Wright 9 3 010 Lady Eden (4), G. E. Pankhurst 8 13 3200 Pennant (27), A. J. Stokes .. 8 13 3220 Smart (25) 8 12 0020 Wayren (2), F. H. Skelton 8 9 0001 Bob wood (16), R. J. Skelton 8 8 0104 Dart Away. (18), N. L. Hoy .. 8 5 0240 Devilry (24), C. McDonald ... 8 5 2000 Ditched (26), D. J. Thistoll .. 8 4 1010 Mitre Peak (5), H. T. Anderton .. . 8 2 0000 Count Aven (11), N. T. CoWles 8 0 0003 •Winning Wave (6), L. W. Hare 8 0 0 Now Listen (21), B. J. Anderton 8 0 0000 Royal Way (13), J. D. Crawford 7 11 00 St. Ninian (14) 7 11 0303 Royal Vision (13), J. Didham 7 10 Peril (8) 7 9 4344 Salonica (1), M. D. Alexander 7 -8 10 Aquarius (22). D. N. Hadfield 7 7 0000 Field Dress (7), G, E. Lowry 7 7 00 Fiery Creek (28), G. E. Pankhurst 7 7 0010 Prince Ermine (12), B. P. Kennedy .. - .. 7 7 0040 Silver Spring (15) ’.. Super Slipper (19), R. L. Fosbender 7 7 0 7 7 0000 Tarbillon (20), B. W. McDonald .. 7 7 Balloted out with the right of re-entry in the following order: — 210 Brianbra (17) 7 7 40 Bonniboy (9) 7 7 Brackets: Bonniboy and Field Dress. Fiery Creek and Prince Ermine, Silver Spring. Super Slipper and Tarbillon. Scratched: Senna. FLYING HANDICAP, Of £600. Seven furlongs. 0001 Kasr el Nil (10), F. H. Skelton st. lb. 8 12 00 Brooke (16), C. McDonald 8 9 0 Red Tinge (2) 8 6 1002 Desert Cloud (5), D. N. Hadfield 8 3 4000 The Hob (8) 8 2 1300 Sawdust II (3), J. Didham .. 8 1 3210 Copperfield (15), L. W. Hare .. 8 0 1000 Skylight (20) 8 0 0 Irish Wings (4), G. W. Mein .. 7 11 0 My Friend (1). B. J. Anderton 7 11 3213 Nairn Bridge (19), W. D. Skel7 11 0320 Rathkeale (6) 7 10 4234 Fulgent (14) 7 10 0100 Armando (12) 7 9 2000 Red Boa (18), N. T. Cowles .. 7 6 0000 Lochie (9) 7 6 0300 Princess Neptune (21), B. W. McDonald 7 4 0403 Cornflake (13) 7 3 0000 Canasta (11), H. T. Ander7 0 4210 King’s Lace (7) 7 0 000 Perfect Peach (17) 7 0 1430 Palace (22), B. P. Kennedy .. 7 0 0010 Royal Display (23), G. E. Lowry 7 0 Bracket: Sawdust II and Lochie. JAMES HAZLETT GOLD CUP Of £1000. One mile. 0000 Suphero (8). A. Maddicks .. st. lb. 9 s 0004 Writer (4), G. W. Mein 9 9 0200 Royal Warrant (6), D. J. Thistoll 9 7 4200 Silver King (11), R. J. Skelton 9 7 0001 Kasr el Nil (5), F. H. Skelton 9 7 1000 Skylight (1) 9 5 3000 Silence (3), J. D. Pankhurst 9 5 0413 Ma Reine (7) 9 4 1213 Shahwan (9). C. McDonald 8 9 1013 Pilot Light (2). J. M. Cappie 8 5 Bracket: Skylight and Pilot Light. Scratched: Overboard. WAIHOLA HANDICAP,

Of £350. One mile and three furlongs, st. lb. 0311 Plunder (4). R. J. Skelton .. 9 2 2004 King Robin (13), C. McDonald .. . • .. 8 11 0102 Allan (17) .. .. .. 8 10 1013 Pilot Light (10) .. ..8 8 00 Devon Downs (8), G. W. Wright .. .. ..87 1000 Meadow Gold (14), F. H. Skelton .. .. ..85 0002 Strada (6), D. J. Thistoll .. 8 3 004 By Jove (18) .. ..8 1 000 Cerne (15), E. G. Low .. 7 12 3102 Treasure Pond (9), W. D. Skelton .. •. .. 7 11 30 Super Star (3), A. J. Stokes 7 10 4010 Cocos (5) .. ..7 9 300 Irish Chief (12), A. Maddicks 7 8 03 Pitlochry (1) .. ..7 8 3000 Cass (2), G. E. Lowry ..7 7 2000 Galactic (16) ..7 7