THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 174, 11 April 1923, Page 4

THE RACING WORLD

WORK ON THE TRENTHAM TRACKS

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By The Watcher.) Most of the horses engaged at the Trentham meeting are now at headquarters or due to arrive to-day. Some quarters or due to arrive to-day. Of those who have put in an appearance on the track, Royal Blood, Quest, Sunart, Grotesque, and Mireousonta have galloped well. Prior to leaving Auckland, Roseday and Royal Blood galloped a mile in Imin. 43sec., the latter having an advantage. It is stated to be one of the best miles ever done on the northern track. Royal Blood’s work at Trentham has been impressive. His trainer does not like him over-well on a soft track, but his six furlongs yesterday showed he is a brilliant customer. It has not yet been decided in which race he will start, but. I think it will probably be the sprint. although his connections would like to start him in the big mile. Sunart is now as sound ns-.he ever was, and puts great heart into his work.

Quest went a nice mile yesterday. Scion being soundly beaten at the finish.

; Grotesque galloped six furlongs in taking stylo yesterday, but. being an early worker, he had a track that had not been cut up, and no rain. Consequently I incline to favour Royal Blood’s display after breakfast, although there is not much between them.

Blackmail, who is a good track worker had Solfanello’s measure at the end of their mile, but the big fellow did not like, the going. O’Donnell has all his horses well.

Printemps, last year’s winner of the Thompson Handicap, djpes not look like repeating the performance, judging by his gallop yesterday.

It is pleasing to note that Mireusonta pulled up well after a smart-half-mile yesterday. T. Lloyd is _a very painstaking mentor, and has his charges looking well. H Parorangi and Blue Socks are galloping well enough to suggest forward displays in their future tasks.

In conversation with some of the trainers out at headquarters, “The Watcher” learned that there is much dissatisfaction in connection with recent occurrences in races, particularly in the south. For one thing, there, is too much of the gear breaking down during tho running of a race, such as the loss of a stirrup iron and the breaking of a leather. Ono of the most prominent trainers on the turf has expressed his concern at the frequency •with which his horses have returned to the enclosure minus an important part of the saddlery. Several southern horses that are engaged at Trentham were galloped on the Riccarton tracks prior to their departure. Boadicea, the Thompson Handicap candidate, sprinted three furlongs.. ancD'seenfe-d anxious’ to get into her work,.. Sh'e .has. built up a lot lately. ’■

Viewpoint galloped half a mile with Owlscombe, and both moved freely. Sir George Clifford’s representative in the North Island Challenge Stakes is in good fettle, but the opposition is very strong.

Laughing Eyes and. Red Gown sprinted half a mile together from a moving start, and Red Gown had the better of it. the time being 51sec. Laughing Eyes blew for some time after working.

Many Kittle was too good for Silver Peak over seven furlongs, run in Imin. 27 4-ssec. The Winkie gelding, who had the lighter weight up, had the outside running. The first half-mile was run in 49sec., and Many Kittle finished well.

Many Kittle has been sold by his owner-breeder, Mr. W. A. Nicholls, to his trainer, R. W. King, and will appear in tho future in the latter’s colours. His Trentham engagements include the St. Leger on the first day and the Gold Cup and Autumn Handicap on the second day. He is also entered at Awapuni.

It- is stated that several horses at the C.J.C. Easter meeting were afflicted with the loin trouble that put Listening Past into tho discord. F. C. Porter, who rode Silver Peak in the C.J.C. Great Autumn Handicap, will ride her in the Thompson Handicap. There has been a noticeable absence of leading riders at Trentham this week to ride work. Practically all rue galloping has ha-d to be done with stable lads up. Deucalion was galloped on during toe running of the Great Autumn Handicap, and he has been very sore since then. It is possible that he will be given a good spell before ho is required to race again. Mr. J. Griffiths, assistant secretary to the W.R.C., has supplied me with tlie “correct” card for the North Island Challenge Stakes, to bo decided tomorrow. The probable starters and t-heir weights are: - «t. lb.

1. Mr. G. M. Currie’s b. c. Thespian, 4yrs., by Absurd —Lila (inc. 141 b. pen.) .....10 0 2. Mr. G. M. Currie’s ch. h. Listowel, syrs., by Absurd — Lysistrata ® 1 3. Mr. R. Heppner’s b. g. Rouen, syrs., by Bezoman —Lady Laddo (inc. 31b. pen.) 9 4 4. Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s ch. g. Pluto, 4yr<s., uy Sutala— Procrastinate 9 0 G. Mr. AV. R. Kemball’s b. g. Bumptious, 3yrs., by Kilboy —Conceit (inc. 31b. pen.) ... 8 11 .6. Mr. AV. R. Kemball’s hr. f. Rose Martian, 2yrs., by Martian—Rose Red 6 13 j. Messrs. Dwan Bros’, b. c. Alabama, 3yrs., by Boniform— Northern Rose 8 8 8. Mr. Eliot R. Davis’s blk. f. Queen March, 2yrs., by Lucullus —March (inc. lUb. pen.) 7 13 9. Sir George Clifford’s ch. c. Viewpoint, 2yrs., by Autumnus —Telescope (inc. 31b. pen.) 7 4 10. Hon. Mrs. Tabu Rhodes’s h. f. Gay Juliet, 2yrs., by Gay Lad—Gargaron 6 13 E. Garrett will lie up on Gay Juliet in the Challenge Stakes. Mr. Alf. P,aimer’s Astinome is galloping well, on the tracks. She was considered unlucky to be placed second at Tauheronikau. E. C. McDermott, the well-known Christchurch trotting trainer, who was 1 injured in a motor smash at Hornby 1 when Mr. R. McMillan lost his life, left hospital on Saturday. He is still weak, but convalescent. E. A. Keesing will probably be up on Royai Blood in his Trentham en- . gpj'tauQaiSj -..— — — -

TRENTHAM TRACK WORK Trentham, April 10. A keen southerly wind put a touch of winter in the air this morning for the gallops, and the horses had to face it in the run up the straight. All the work was done on the trial grass, which, although heavy, was , better than expected, considering the amount of rain that had fallen. J. IV. Lowe was the first to get to work, sending Star Ranger and Black Bod half a mile, the last three furlongs taking 39 l-ssec. Blue Socksalone, did half a mile in 57isec., but only ran along for the first furlong.

Kick Off was out, but went easily in a couple of rounds. He looks well and put plenty of dash into his work. Rapine, alone, went a mile in Imin. Slsec., doing the first half in 54sec. Sunart pleated by the manner in which he went alone over seven furlongs, in Imin. 33 2-ssec. He is very well just now. Quest did the best mile of the morning, in company wtih Scion. Quest went off slightly in the lead, and they reached the half-mile on terms in 51 4-ssec. Over the second half Quest drew away and finished up his task nicely in Imin. 481 sec., throe or four lengths in front of Scion. It w-as a good gallop, as he was carrying well up to his Thompson Handicap weight. Grotesque and King’s Trumpeter went six furlongs. The former carried a pound or two over Bst., and the latter just under.it. The first two furlongs were covered in 25 l-ssec., three in 37 l-ssec.,and the full journey Imin. 20sec., Grotesque getting home by about two lengths—a pood effort. Mireusonta, suited by the going, sprinted half a mile in 51sec., as good a gallop as any of the morning. He pulled up sound. Blackhead and Parorangi went five furlongs in Imin. HJsec., carrying big weights. Parorangi pleased most and was slightly in front at tho finish. Thespian, Listowel and Deluge arrived from Auckland last night, and were out doing easy work. They look well, especially Thespian. Listowoll finished up his work with a bl-ush down the 1 straight. Tigerland and En Route did six furlongs in Imin. 23scc., En Route going nicely.

Liffey and Sunshot galloped a half mile in 53sec., which Astinomo equalled, going alone. Gay Juliet and Askari went six furlongs together 'in Im'n. 21sec. The first two furlongs were run in 25 1-5 sec., the half in 51 l-ssec., and both horses finished together, moving nicely.

Kamehameha and Panorama went half a mile in 53sec. Panorama finished up well, half a length in front. Queen March and Wheatfield did trotting and cantering exercise in the middle of the course, with rugs on. ’

After breakfast the weather was showery, and chilly, but the going was not greatly affected. If anything, it would bo a trifle slower than before breakfast, when the wind was drying the ■ track.

Militaire and Ralston went five furlongs in lmin. 7sec. Militaire seemed to like the going, and finished up hi« task well. Vindictive, and Bright Eyes went the same distance in similar time, both going nicely. Ares did a couple of rounds iat a steady half-pace. Kilbird, with his trainer (Kemp) in the saddle, did steady work. Printemps and Patuki went off from the seven furlongs post together, but in tho straight Patuki caffie away io win easily by four lengths, in Imin. 35sec. Printemps gave a disappointing display.

Royal Blood, in company with Kahikateii and Joy Ride, galloped six furlongs in Imin. 20sec. The first two furlongs took 25sec., and the half 51 sec. Royal Blood had the advantage of his companions all the wav. running nearest the rails and covering more ground, and it was a very satisfactory gallop. Joy Ride and Kahikatea’finished together about a length away, Joy Ride going tho better of the pair. Blackmail and Solfanello ran a mile in Imin. 50sec. Solfanello was bothered by the going, but Blackmail went nicely and was a length or two to the good at the post. Backsheesh was no good to Daintv Step over five- furlongs in J min. 7 2-5 sec., the last four done in 53sec. The black mare relished the going and was well away at the finish.

Stream and Snonto ran seven furlongs in Imin. 35 2-ssec., Stream having a slight advantage. Chandhu ran three furlongs at threequarter pace.

Roseday and Haurangi went down to the five furlongs post, but bumped slightly in going off, Roseday losing a length. Haurangi cut out the pace and in tho run home held a slight advantage, although Roseday, who had Wilson up, ran up when asked, and looked as if he could have improved on the time, which was Imin. 6sec. Doroulede did better than Lady Waimangu over six furlongs in Imin. 22see.

Bonny Friend finished in front of Chcej Up over five furlongs, in Iniin. 8 l-sseo., Cheer Up’s display being only ordinary. Mr. Ebb Simpson’s Kilbn ney—Miss De Vai filly did steady pacing. Civilforin (C. AV. Franco) did easy work on the sand. Trainers and Jockeys when in town: AVc extend to you an invitation to visit our well-known store for men. Herb Price’s. —Advt. (By Glencoe.) Owners are given a reminder that entries for all events at the autumn meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club close on Friday at 8 p.m. Trainers at the Trentham meeting should bear in mind that acceptances for the first day at the Manawatu meeting close on Friday. Recently two Australian buyers have been negotiating for the purchase of the chestnut mare Blackmail, but in each case the deal fell through. It often happens in cases like this that the horse then wins at once. The Bezonian mare has been galloping very well lately, and has come on in a most unexpected manner. The soft tracks always suit her. Rational was lame in the shoulder after his race at Ellerslie, and he has been taken out of his Trentham engagements. An effort is to ~e made to

get him to the post at Awapuni, but it is more than likely that he has run his last race this season.

Thor© is no doubt that tho racing public is prepared to pay well for its comfort. Tho Wellington Racing Chib is charging ss. for the new stand, and during the last two days there has been a great rush to secure tickets. A splendid view can be obtained .fronithis stand, and the public know it, for last meeting they were admitted free, and this proved a wise move on the part of the authorities, as it advertised the stand.

Recently the members of the Wellington Racing Club were circularised and informed that it was the intention of the committee to erect boxes for members in th© new stand. Tho fe© to be charged is ten guineas per annum, and the members were asked to make early application _so that tho committee could get an idea- of the requirements. To the general surprise there was a wonderful response, and already one hundred applications have been received for the proposed hexes. When the whole of the projected improvements are finished the course will be the most up to date in Australasia.

The failures of Fleeting at Ellerslie and Avondale were very costly to a large army of her supporters. It is likely that tho Boniform mare has trained off, and she is not to be raced again this season. Latest news from the course indicates that Roval Blood will start in the sprint on Thursday, and not in the Thompson Handicap, as was suggested in these columns yesterday. Mr. Scholium’s horse was tried over a mila at Ellerslie, but the trial was not satis factory.

Nocturne, who got on the winning list at Avondale on Monday, is one of the Kilboy breed. He has always had i great reputation as a track worker, but in the past lie has always failed in his races, and altogether he has been, very costly to his owner. At the last Trentham meeting Gold Light showed that she liked the sting out of the ground, and she won the Summer Handicap, one mile, in the very fast time of Imin. 38sec. On that occasion Roseday, with a concession of 41b., ran second, and he now meets the Dunedin-owned mare on 121 b. wars* terms.

It is very evident that Thespian is a greatly improved horse, and he now seems to be as well as when he created record figures and defeated Gloaming at Ellerslie. Those who saw him race at Ellerslie say his attempt to win the big mile was full of merit, for coming down the hill he was in the rear of the field, yet halfway down the running ho was being hailed as the winner, and in the end he was only narrowly defeatedHe dead-heated with Tama-tete at Avondale.

If one studies the field in the Railway Handicap at Trentham, the opinion is forced that it is a very weak one, and far from the standard ot some previous contests on the same course. Grotesque is galloping in his very best style now, and at Ellerslie he was responsible for the fastest gallop seen there this season. He is always at home on the long straight at Trentham, and has previously shown winning form here. As usual he will have the services of R. Reed. Race Visitors: When in Willis Street don’t fail to pay the welhknown Sports’ Store a visit. Herb Price’s.—Advt.

REEFTON ACCEPTANCES BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION. Reefton, April 10. Following are the. acceptances for the Reefton Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, to take place to-morrow: —- DIGGERS’ HANDICAP, ,of 80 sovs. Six, furlongs. st. lb. st. lb.

Galindo Rose 8 Lady’s Mill ... 11 SOUTH CANTERBURY HANDICAPS BY Telegraph.—Press Association. Tiinaru, April 10. Following are the handicaps for the South Canterbury autumn meeting:— TEKAPO HURDLES HANDICAP, of

■’ FIXTURES. April 11 —Reefton J.C. April 12 and 14 —Wellington R.C. Au-

- tumn. April 12 —Matamata R.C- Annual. April 18 and 19 —Manawatu R.C. Au-

tumn. April 20 and 21 —South Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 27 and 28 —Hawke’s Bay J.C. ■ Autumn. May 4 and s—Marlborough R.C. Au-

tumn. May 9 and 10—Egmont RC. Winter. May 11 and 12—Ashburton County R.C. Autumn. June 2,4, and 6 —Dunedin J.C. Winter.

Prince War Unit Tippice .... 8 10 Ferouz 11 1 8 4 Kikini 9 10 Carnbrao .. 7 9 Weary Cairn 7 8 Willie 9 8 Tiranga ... 7 4 Prob a tel .. 9 5 Graind Balefire ... 9 3 Duchy 7 4 Rapid Fire 8 12 Silk Ribbon 7 1 HURDLES HANDICAP, of 100 SOVS. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Silk Rein 12 o Cashman .. 9 8 Headlong .. 10 3 Lyroe 9 0 Woodrow .. 9 11 Better Luck 9 0 Lord Usk .. 9 8 IRVING MEMORIAL HANDICAP. > of 140 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Lord Ashlea 9 10 Matareka ... 8 0 Warlike .... . 9 10 Missland ... 7 8 Wharf edale 9 10 Kilbrin 7 8 Kikini . 9 3 Orange Mart 7 3 Rosevear ... . 9 2 Timera 7 3 Balefire . 8 9 Elixir 7 0 Kuia . 8 8 Tiranga 7 0 STEWARDS : ’ HANDICAP, of 85 i sovs. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Paphian ... 10 12 Samarang 9 2 Weary Pillage 8 13 Willie 9 10 DemonBestir 9 6 strato 7 13 Headlong .. 9 4 Golden Morn 7 5 Leith field .. 9 4 Stretlitzia 7 0 WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 SOVS. Seven furlongs. at. lb. st. ]h. Lord Ashlea 10 12 Elixir 8 6 Warlike ... 10 12 Orange Mart 8 5 Bestir 10 6 Missland .. 8 4 Balefire ... 10 2 Lord Usk .. 8 3 Kuia 9 6 Grand Matareka .. 9 8 Duchy 8 2 Le Forte .. 8 11 Tiranga ... 8 2 Idleness .. 8 11 Silk Ribbon 8 0 Carnbrac .. 8 9 Tirana .... 8 0 Kilbrin .... 8 7 FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 8C I sovs. Six furlongs. fit. lb. St. 'b. Prince Rapid Fire 8 12 Ferouz 11 1 Pillage .... 8 11 Pord Ashlea 10 2 War Unit .. 8 10 DemonAttack 9 12 strate 7 13 Weary Marauder .. 7 12 Willie 9 8 Idleness ... 7 11 Probate ... 9 5 Cairn 7 8 Leithfield .. 9 4 Elixir 7 o Headlong .. 9 3 Lyroe 7 0 PROGRESS TROT (Saddle), of 85 sovs. Ono mile. Sec. Sec. General Galiindo Rose 5 Pershing 1 Trixie Adair G Petrix 1 Future 7 2 Athos 8 Rothwell .. 4 .Lady’s Mill 8 Bush King o Foxglove, ... 8 REEFTON TROT (Saddle), of 90 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Sec. Sec. General 'Trixie Adair 9 Pershing 2 Future. 10 Denver Wood 3 Prince Charlie 10 Rothwell .. 6 Athos 11

160 sovs. One mile and a half. st. lbst. 3b. Gamecock 12 8 Meteorite ... 9 12 Lord Nagar 11 3 Mandrake 9 9 Strathglass 10 13 Headlong 'J 4 Bed Gown 10 13. Lomagundi 9 b Manawaponga 10 12 Horeweare Orange 9 Clean Bitters ... 9 4 Sweep 10 Glenshme 10 10 Apex Trevella .... 9 O 10 9 4 Pitch Dark 10 3 Red Pal ... 9 0 Palanion 10 3 Windermere 9 0 Mirza .... 9 Lord Ashlea 9 13 12 Rapid River 9 0

GLADSTONE HACK WELTER HANDICAP. of 150 sovb. One mile. st. Ib. st. lb. Moorland 9 0 Balefire 1 13 Giantkiller 8 13 Brown Contempt . . 8 12 Willie .... 7 13 Adjutor ... Linliope ... . 8 . 8 11 8 Carette ..... i ’Frisco Mail 7 13 13 Pickaninny 8 4 Slavish 7 11 Carmine ... . 8 4 Guncase ... 7 11 Eirst Aid 8 3 Thuringa Gay Life .. . 8 3 mare .... 7 11 Naomi .... . 8 1 SMITHFIELD HANDICAP, of 225 SOVS. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Battle Scene 9 9 Petunia 7 9 Tressayr .. . 9 8 Laughing Bon Sneo .. . 8 11 Eves 7 9 Clean Sweep 8 10 The Reaver 7 7 Limelight 8 9 Bosker Boy 7 3 Lovesign .. . 8 8 Hineamar 6 10 Mythology 8 6 Gossard .... 6 7 Mantua ... 8 5 Osterman ... 6 7 Tatau Tatau 8 3 Kilbarry ... 6 7 Prosperity 7 11 TIMARU CUP HANDICAP, o! 400 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Rosedav ... 9 13 Whipping Some Kid.. 8 10 Boy 7 3 Tressayr .. 8 10 Almoner ... 6 13 Loughrea .. . 8 9 Sartolite .... 6 12 Boadicea .. 8 5 Urgency .... 6 12 Augelo ., . 8 1 Warhaven 6 12 Mantua 7 9 Twinkle ... 6 10 • Rorke’s Roniform ... 6 7 Drift 7 9 Nunnerant 6 7 Castellan .. 7 9 Miss Camouflage 6 7 OTIPUA STEEPLECHASE HANDL CAP. of 250 sovs. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Romance .. 11 9 Malincourt 9 12 R~>khampnga 11 8 Inn 9 11 Vascular 10 11 Calma 9 9 Old Gold 10 9 Ready 9 5 Pawerewere 10 8 Juan 9 4 Ruddv Gold 10 8 Sir Medallist 9 3 Indus 10 5 Hereweare 9 2 Claverhouse 10 4 Intolerance 9 0 Palencia ... 10 4 Fabianus 9 0 ELECTRIC STAKES, of 130 sovs . Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Agnola .... 8 5 Laughing Courcelette 8 5 Eyes 8 5 Bonnie Olive 8 5 Markbv ... 8 5 Brown Lady 8 5 Oricot 8 5 Consuta 8 5 Overproof 8 5 Denizot .... 8 5 Reality 8 5 Courtly Rigs o’ Rose ... 8 5 Barley .... 8 5 Dancing Swallow Days 8 5 Flight .... 8 5 Gold "War Nymph 8 5 Spinner 8 5 Distant Shot 8 5 Happv Full Swing 8 0 Warrior 8 5 Espado 8 0 Heraldrv .. 8 5 Shandre .... 8 0 Kinfane .... . 8 5 Antagony ... 8 0 Kiloff 8 5 ROSEWILL HACK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Six furlongs. lb. st.lb. Uleaborg 9 0 Solferymple 7 4 Linhope ... 8 9 Mons Pickaninny 8 5 Boutade ... 7 3 Happy Marmont ... 6 12 Warrior .. 8 4 Markby .... 6 12 Gay Life ... 8 4 Thuringa Linmark .. 8 1 mare 6 12 Blazes 7 13 Fair Rose 6 12 Carnbrea .. 7 9 DONCASTER WELTER HANDICAP, " of 250 sovs Seven furlongs. st. Ib. st., lbSome Kid 10 12 Miss Muriel 8 8 Bon Spec 10 6 Almoner ... 8 5 Angelo ... 10 5 Twinkle 8 3 Mythology 9 11 Moorland 8 2 Rorke’s Lord Ashlea 7 13 Drift .... 9 9 Incursio ... 7 11 Tatau Tatau 9 8 Marching Prosperity 9 5 Order ... 7 11 The Reaver 9 1 Gossard .... 7 11 Ardour ... 8 13 Osterman ... 7 11 Bosker Boy 8 13 Bonny Mao 7 11 Warhaven 8 12 Sharp Burst 7 11 Avispado .. 8 9 Kilbarrv .... 7 11 Fabrinado 8 8 First Aid ... 7 11