THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 295, 8 September 1924, Page 4

THE RACING WORLD

OTAKI HANDICAPS

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.”) Acceptances for the first day’s events at the Wanganui spring meeting will close to-night at 8 o’clock. Captain J. Gage Williams has received the appointment of judge to the Wellington Racing Club. Mr. J. B. Gaisford is having no luck with his good horse Mark Time. After a slow recovery from a kick sustained at the last Wellington Cup meeting, he was being hacked about during the last few weeks when lie picked up a piece of iron in his hoof. As a result he is again in the paddock for an indefinite stay. L’Amour will come on a lot as the result of , his two races at Marton. Improvement can also be expected in the near future from Musketoon and Chairman. Tanadees cost Mr. W. J. Jorgensen 250 guineas as a yearling. As a two-year-old he won only one race m seventeen starts, but he will make good this season, and in good company. G. New will take Hyrax and Esquimaux to Wanganui from Trentliam today. H. Cutts passed through Wellington on Saturday with Winning Hit and Barn Owl, who will fulfil engagements at Wanganui this week. Reports from Hawke’s Biiy are to the effect that Razzle Dazzle is causing her trainer some anxiety, and she may not stand a preparation, "his no doubt accounts for her absence from the Wanganui Eclipse Stakes, which she won last year. % Dick was schooled at Trentliam on Saturday over the hurdles with ft view to giving him some of the confidence he appears to have lost oyer the big fences. He tried to .shirk the first hurdle and gave an indifferent showing over the remainder. Scion has gone amiss in the near fore joint and there is no chance of him being fit to race for some tune. He has been sent home to his owner in South Canterbury. An offer of £950 in the sale ring and one of £l2OO in private for Cambric was refused by Mr. IV. H. Gaisford, so the breakdown at Marton saw the retirement for a long time of an expensive horse and one who, on his showing, was a potential winner of the Grand National Steeplechase. Mr. Elgar’s Solferino three-year-old Westbroke is a likely sort. The race In the Trial Plate the first day at Marton appeared to get to the bottom of him for the time being, and ho performed indifferently on the second day but he will be heard of again before long. Miss O’Dills lias plenty of pace, but so far has not proved very solid. Bonnie Winkie, who has had his en gagement in the New Zealand Cup continued, is doing satisfactorily on the Wingatui tracks. He showed some signs of returning to form at the Grand National meeting, and by November should be ready to win a race if he is ever going to come back. Snatcher was rather fancied by his party for the seven-furlong event at the Rangitikei Hunt, meetings He ran a fair race, but never looked really dangerous. Hawiera track watchers gave him only a remote chance, but ho should improve. Some very likely three-year-olds were seen racing at Taranaki and Marton, and amongst them were The Banker, Gaillard, Tanadees, and Muscari, all of whom claim classic engagements. Reference/has already been made in tins column to the first three named. Muscari is a half-brother by Solferino to Raceful and Zouave. He was bred by Mr. J. F. Reid, but is owned by Mr. J. Fraser Smith, and is trained by M. J. Carrol at Frankton, being a stablemate of Alfort, Sir Burnett and Whetunui. Endowed with plenty of pace, ho also gave signs last week of staying on, and is worth remembering Other promising sorts included F. Tilley’s pair Bonhonime and Shining Armour. Tataitai, the Lucullus —Avon Park gelding in J. Fryer’s Hawera stable promises to make good this season, but at present he does not stay too well. The bad ground at Marton also did not assist liim. The reported sale of Cupidon to a Southland sportsman cannot have been finalised, as the Martian gelding has had his New Zealand Cup engagement continued in the nam,c of Mr. G. D. Greenwood. Eleven horses dropped out of the New Zealand Cup field on the first payments, leaving two more than remained in th,e field at the same stage last year. The withdrawal of Roseday was unexpected, as it was reported that he had been progressing satisfactorily at VVingatui. Although the history of the race was against him winning under 9st. 21b., he appeared amongst this ypar’s lot to have a good chance -to establish a precedent. Scion has gone amiss, which accounts for his defection. Cold Steel will taco at Avondale, and probably will go to the /*uckland spring meeting in preference to Riccarton, and Mastpr Sandstone will not bo ready for a two-mile journey, although forward enough for some of the ohorter races at the meeting. The other defections, Santiago, Bayana, Lady Clarericeux, Phoenix Park. La Revo. Coot, and Listening Point were all on the minimum, and will not weaken the field by their absence. New "Zealanders gave a taste of their quality at Randivick on Saturday. It was expected the Glentruin would perform well, but she appears to have been responsible for an ex coptionally brilliant effort, as she was conceding Father’s Voice a good deal of weight, and the field included some top-notch sprinters.. The race was run over six furlongs, and is at weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. It is quite apparent also that Mr. W. G. Stead’s colt is in the first flight of sprinters, and to lie beaten by Glentruin in time equalling the Randwick record in his first important race as a three-ycar-old. is a good recommendation. The Cypher who is now trained by G. Price, who took over Glentruin, also within the last week seems to have done well, and the double event to the popular ex-New Zealander would be extremely well received. Apparently the disqualification of Jones does not affect Glentruin. Sydney papers report that his interest in her is not a monetary one, and she will fulfil engagements.

Pompey has been sprinting attraotivclv at Ellcrstie (says “Archer”). H<- has manv friends for the Avon dale Cup ", but he will have to be taken on trust .as a stayer, as he lias not vet get beyond a mile. So far his sire. Lucullus, has not left anythin'’ with any pretensions to stayin" "and it will be interesting to note whether Pompey proves an exception.

Some time ago Mr. 'l'. S. Roiilnton, of Hastings, sold Lunalilo to Mr. 11. Taylor, an Australian owner, and last 6 week a cable was received stating

that Lunalilo had won an event in Australia. He is a fqur-year-old gelding by Demosthenes- —Barley Sugar, and was bred by Trainer T. F. Quinlivan. Lunalilo is a half-brother to the recently christened Butter Scotch, who was sired by Heather Mixture and is one of the pupils of Miss G. Maher at Hastings. A half-brother by Heather Mixture to Lochson is one of the pupils at uresent beine: moulded into shape by AV. Griffith, at Hastings, writes “The Souire.” He is not a bad-looking sort, but is still a good deal in the rough. Among M. J. Carroll’s team last season none gave greater promise (saye a Waikato writer). _ than the Quin Abbey sprinter, King Merv, which, from a revenue point of view, played his part full well, without enjoying the best of luck. King Merv is down to make his debut for the new season at the Avondale fixture, but a deterring factor to this upstanding young sprinter playing his _ best part is the 3knowledge that ho is affected in the wind. The ailment is particulaify nrorainent at the close of a gallop, and it will bo news to the many supporters of a promising horse. - Gauged on last season’s performances, if King Merv had stood up, it is hard to say what tho limits of the qualifications would have extended to. Jfr. Chisholm, informed the Southland writer “Comet,” that if the disqualification of Glentruin, in whom F. D. Jones has a registered partnership is going to stand, he may bring her back to the Dominion right away, and mate her with Some Boy 11. It is provided in the Rules of Racine that: “At no race meeting from May 7 to August 31 inclusive shall the last race of the day be fixed for a later hour than 4.15 p.m.” At the Otago Hunt meeting (says the Christchurch writer “Argus”), the starting time for the last race was 5.30 p.m.— an hour and a quarter after the time allowed bv the rules.. When an owner, trainer or iockev commits z a breach o.f the Rules of Racing there is trouble, but clubs annear to be a law unto themselves. This is a decided weakness about racing control in the Dominion. It will be interesting to see what explanation can be given r oy the authorities for this latest flagrant disregard of the Rules of Racing and for the fact that it was apparently allowed to pass without notice. In referring to the Royal Despatch case and the disqualification of F. D. Jones and McCarten, “Cardigan, of the “Sydney Referee,” penned the following: “Every person who goes r<iciri£ realises that the« stew aids me attempting to place racing in Sydney on a high plane. If they succeed they 4 deserve the thanks of every man who follows the game, but stewards, like other humans, aro not infallible, and it is mv personal opinion that Jones and McCarten are not guilty. The horse Royal Despatch may have been a good galloper in New Zealand, but he is not worth £5O on ivliat he has shown in Sydney, either on the track or in public. A bad horse is often erratic and likely to get even the shrewdest racing men into trouble. Very seldom does a good horse cause any bother, because it usually runs up to form; hut the horse that has something lacking in his makeup is dangerous, as Jones and McCarten have found to their cost. When stewards of the Masterfon Racing Club were commenting on Friday on the lack of representation of country clubs on the Racing Conference,- Mr. C. F. Vallance stated that a majority of delegates at the annual meeting of the conference were in favour of country clubs having more representation. It now rested on the latter to move for themselves. The New Zealand gelding Tactful, who won so brilliantly at Rosehill on July 26 and injured one of' his fetlocks while galloping at Randwick during the following week, is making an unexpectedly quick recovery and his owner expects that he will be able to resume work in two or three weeks. Lady of Clare, by Clarenceaux—• Vanna, which was at one time in 3'rainer J. H. Jefferd’s stable, won tho third division of the Malden Stakes at Ascot (New South Males) on August 23. The Stewards’ Committee of thy Masterton Racing Club met on Friday, Mr. J- lorns presiding. The treasurer reported: Receipts for the month, £167 (including scriptions) ; debit balance, £l4OO ss. 3cl Accounts amounting to £92 10s. 3d were passed for payment. Messrs. I E Henrvs and C. O’Connor wrote accepting the positions of handicapper and starter respectively. The New Zealand Racing Conference wrote advocating the attendance of a paid veterinary surgeon at all race meetings, and recommending tho club to obtain a humane killer for the purpose of dispatching any badly injured horses during the currency of the meeting. The chairman stated that a local supporter had offered to donate an instrument and it was left to the secretarv and Mr. C. F. Vallance t ; . inspect the weapon and accept it if it filled the requirements of the Racing Conference. The following are the nominations for tho principal events at the Manawatn Hunt Club’s meeting:— Manawatu Hunt Cup Steeplechase, three miles. —Gaekwar. Ah Fu. Rapid Stride. Kovno. Blue Hall Mcrryownn, Adrienne War Loan. Oak Rose. Gi.v Bobbie, Kawana, Craiqowen. Te Roa. Ringi, Tonukohc, Kaika and "aihape. Kairanga Open Handicap, seven furloims. —Avonlea, Santonio. Happy Days Santiago, Pantier, Birkie, Iha potoa. Hallowvonia, Strongholt, Velvet King. Atapo, Askari, Mountain Signal, Tussor, Martulla, Nukumai, Rouen.

OTAKI WEIGHTS The following weights for the Otaki meeting have been declared by Mr. H. Co.vle -.— KAPITI HUB'DTjF HANDICAP, of 150 rovb. One mile and a half.

ASHBURTON HANDICAPS

Weights for the Ashburton meeting have been declared as follow:— PENSCROFT HURDLES, of 150 bovs. One mile and three-quarters.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

WARWICK FARM MEETING NEW ZEALANDERS DO WELL GLENTRUIN WINS STAKES (Rec. September 7, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, September 6. The Warwick Farm races held on the Randwick course were the centre of much interest, in view of the approaching A.J.C. Spring meeting. The weather was fine, the going good, and the attendance large. New Zealand horses figured prominently, winning the two chief events and being placed in two others. Glentruin’s victory’ in the Warwick Stakes was specially’ meritorious, and she defeated a number of leading sprinters in time equalling the Randwick record, and snatching victory from another New Zealander by a narrow margin. The Cypher made a fine finish in the September Handicap, stalling off a great effort by Irish Rhythm. Results: — THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, of 10 sovs each and 500 sovs added. One mile. Second division. Mr. D. Lewis’s hr. c. Solidify, by Lavendo —Dudes 1 Mr. Brook’s ch. g. Border Chief, by Shepherd King—Uniformity 2 Messrs. G. Tye and J. 11. Corteen’s b. c. Bonaparte, by Boniform —Desmine .. '3 Fourteen started, including Giggle (Absurd —Chuckle). Won by’ a length. Time, linin. 38Isec. FLYING WELTER, HANDICAP, of 10 sovs each with 500 sovs added. Seven furlongs. Mr. A. S. Chirnside’s b. h. Blackadder, by The Welkin —Wilari’s sister, Gyrs. • • • •, I Mr. W. A. Ross’s hr. m. Villeroy, bv Varco —Sweet Adeline, 5 yrs2 Mr. J. C. Forsayth’s ch. g. Director, by Nassau —Culross, 4 vears ® Nineteen started, including Cistercian, Bathos. Killocra. and Lascelles. Won' easily by tour lengths. Time, linin. SOJscc. THE "WARWICK STAKES, oF in sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added, second'2oo sovs., and third horse 100 sovs. from the prize. "Weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. Six furlongs. Mr. C. Chisholm's ch. tn. Glentruin, by Sunflower II —Castelline, aged, Ost. 21b, (inc. 51b. pen.) 1 Mr. W. G. Stead’s b. c. Father’s Voice, by Absurd—Shrill, 3yrs., Bst. 2 Mr. J. J. Garvan’s b. ,11. Braehead, by Mountain King—loli, Gyrs., 9st. 21b. 3 Also started: The Monk, lOst.; Otaere, Ost. 71b.: Heroic, Ost.; Pteropod, Bst. 131 b.; Duke Isinglass, Bst. 131 b. ; Trimacre, Sst. 131 b. ; The Dancer, Sst. 101 b.; Golden Voice, 7st. 111 b. The first to move were Glentruin. The Mcflik, and Braehead, but Father’s Voice quickly moved to the front from Braehead and Glentruin. The positions were unchanged into the straight, where Glentruin forged ahead before the Leger stand was reached, and finished a short neck in front of Father’s Voice, who beat Braehead by three lengths. Timo, Imin. lljsec. I

SEPTEMBER HANDICAP, of 6 sovs. each, with 750 sovs. added. Ohp mile and a quarter. Mr. E. Eccles’s b. h. Tho Cypher, by Martian—Polymnia, syrs. .. 1 Messrs. G. Tye and J. R. Corteen’s ch. h. Irish Rhythm, by £udorus—lrish Ji", 4yrs 2 Messrs. Clarke ana Quilty’s b. g. Polycletan, by Polycrates—Fali- ' ingbrook, syrs. 3 Eighteen started, including Sunny Loch. The Cypher was quickest away, attended by Irish Rhythm 'and Sunny Lech. At the milo post Polycletan had charge, with Mirthmaker nearest, The Cypher having fallen back. Polycletan led into the straight from Mirthmaker, Irish Rhythm, and The Cypher next. Passing the distance The Cypher came with a rush on the outside, and fought out a good finish with Irish Rhythm, winning by a (length and a half. Time, 2niin. ojsec. Farceur, Highlander, and Mountbatton ran unplaced in the Liverpool mile. —Prpss Assn. V.A.T.C. MEETING (R-ec.' September 7, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, September 6. The following was the result of the MEMSIE STAKES, of 1350 sovs. • Weight-for-age. Nine furlongs. Mrs. L. R. Bustin’s b. g. Englcfield. ->by George Frederick— Advantage, aged, 9st. 11b 1 Messrs. D. C. Kamesburgh and V. O’Neill’s for. c.. Spearfelt, bv Spearhead—Lady Champion, 3vra 7av 01b. 2 Mr. Ben Chaffey’s ch. h. Whittier, bv Woorak —Polacca, syrs., Ost. 41b 3 Sixteen started. Won by a length and a Quarter. Time, Imiiu 55sec. — Press Assn. ENGLISH RACING MANCHESTER AUTUMN MEETING (Roe. September 7. 5.5 p.m.) London, September 6. The following was the result of tho a PRINCE EDNVARD HANDICAP, of 163 b sovs Two miles. Mr. AV. Singer’s b. f. Kwannon. bv Kwang Su —Osaka. 4vrs. 1 Norseman, gr. h. by Roi Herode — —Ladv Norelands, syrs 2 Bellman, fo. g. by Son-in-Law — Annabelle. syrs 3 Ten started. Won by a head.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. [Kwannon earlier in the season won the Great Metropolitan Stakes. two miles and a at_ the Ensom spring meeting, and she is one of the best stavers in England. Last year Saturdav’s race was won by the King’s horse London Boy.]

FIXTURKS. Sept. 11 and 13—Wanganui J.C. Sept. 17 —Dnnnevlrke R.C.Sept. 18—Dnnnevirke Hunt. Sept. 19, 20—Ashburton County K.C. Sept. 20. 22—Avondale .T.C. Sept. 20, 22—Otaki-Maori K.C. Sept. 24— Manawatu Hunt. Sept. 25, 2(l—Geraldine It.C. Sept. H7 —Napier Park R.C.

Bon ib rook st. lb. 10 10 Pillage st. lb. . 9 2 10 4 Koauau . 9 o Gold Piece — 9 13 Birkenella . 9 0 Crowhnrst 9 13 Manutai . 9 0 Alabama 9 8 KATIIHKTT HANDICAP, of ISO sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Gluement .. 7 9 Signal 9 0 Otauru .. 7 8 Waetea ..•8 7 West.broke ... 7 7 Star Hanser .. ,.8 5 Clarinda .. 7 7 8 4 Kilintliia .. 7 7 All Gold . 8 2 Lipsol .. 7 5 A sleet) .. 7 11 Panache ... 7 5 TE ONE MAKITONORE MEMORIAL STAKES, of 350 i “ovu. One mil e and a quarter. st. lb. lb Rouett .. 9 5 CHandhu .. 7 4 Sunart .. 8 12 Helen Rufus . .. 7 2 Patuki . 8 0 Happy Days . .. 7 1 Correspondent . 7 11 H.VJtix .. 7 0 Tanadees .. 7 9 Bitters ... 7 0 Nukumai ..7 9 Askari .. 6 12 Mecttn H «... Killairft . 6 9

PAKIHO HANDICAP, of 150 dots. furlongs. Bi. lb. Bfx st. lb. Mountain ' Bonnie Gold .. . 7 12 Signals 0 Esquimaux ,. 7 12 Pureeproud 8 11 Sealed Orders . 7 7 Imperial Spark 8 8 Birth Mark ... 7 7 Alabama 8 8 Calm Eve — .. 7 7 Lady Gay 8 3 Kilhoprite .. 7 7 Miss O'Dille 7 7 Papaponga 8 1 Somes — _ 7 7 Bonideer 7 11 WAITAWA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. st. lb. at. lb. Last Crust 9 0 Counter Attack 7 13 Lady Fingers .. 8 11 Entre Nous ... . 7 9 Ronex '■ 8 5 Avonlea . 7 9 Rose of Athens 8 4 TAUMAKA WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 aovs. One mile and 55 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Knlakaua 9 11 Kilia - . 8 2 Opa 9 0 Bonena .. 8 0 Dominant 8 11 Bonifant .. 8 0 Killoch 8 9 Idanoe .. 8 0 Peach Brandy . 8 9 Panache 8 0 Gluement 8 7 KEREIHI ROERE HANDICAP, of 200 BOVS. Seven furlongs. st. Ib. st. lb. Happy Days ... 9 0 Pantier .. 8 5 Rose of Athens 8 12 Martulla . .. 8 3 Tan&dees 8 12 Birkie .. 8 2 Tussore 8 12 Kilfaire . 8 2 Counter Attack 8 10 Stream .. 8 0 Ihapotaa 8 9 Kileeit .. 8 0 Olea-santa 8 6 Merry Queen . . 8 0 Equitable 8 6 Gold Stream .. .. 8 0 Hyrax 8 6

st. Ib. »t. lb En Route ... .... 11 2 Wharfedale .... 9 7 I,e Forte .... 10 9 Grim Joke 9 3 Mandrake .. 10 6 Pomposa 9 2 Radiac .... 9 10 Votist 9 0 Agnola .... 9 3 BRAEMAR WELTER, of 125 bovb. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb Happy Warrior 9 2 Kukume .. 8 1 Mountain Lion 9 2 Prosperity .. 7 12 Lncineftte .... 8 11 Str.-a.m .. 7 12 Footfall ... 8 10 Pickaninny .. .. 7 11 (fount Cavour . 8 9 Jubilant .. 7 11 All British . 8 6 Fresco ... 7 u TINWALD HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Pillewinkie . 9 8 Starmist .. 7 5 Palestrina ... 9 0 Dame StraitDeucalion .. 8 6 lace ..7 0 Kilfape 8 3 All British .... .. 6 13 Tresham 7 8 Zero Hour .. 6 12 Printemps .. 7 6 Paddy’s Hone . 6 12 Clareina 7 6 ALLENTON HACK RACE, of 125 BOVB. Six furlongs. Bt.lb. st. lb. The Polymuian 9 5 La Reve ..7 4 Lava 8 2 Full Swing ... ..7 3 Heraldry .... 8 0 Retrospect .... ..7 2 Mr>-h Off .. 7 12 Brown Lady .. .. 6 12 Flyina Master . 7 11 Saxetfc .. 6 11 Ronatic 7 7 Squint .. 6 11 Markie 7 7 ALFORD HACK WELTER, of 125 BOVB. Six furlongs. st. Ih. st. Ib. Miss Min er vi 1 .. 9 0 Te Anau Lad. .. 8 3 Sun V8 13 Pon Skirl .. 8 2 March Off 8 12 Escarpment .. .. 8 1 Bonn tic 8 7 Dolla rpioce .... .. 7 11 Tempo 8 7 Sayonase .. 7 11 Ophi; 8 5 Bonnywood ... .. 7 11 Roue Mavis ... 8 4 SPRING HANDICAP, of 150 bovs. Six furlongs. Bi. lb. Bt. Jt>. Many Kittle ... 9 7 The Harn ..7 1 Sontr Bird .. 9 0 Paddy’s Hope . 6 13 Moorland .... 8 0 Jackaroo .. 6 7 Kenmore 7 2 SELMA HANDICAP TROT (Harness), of 120 sovs. , One mile and a halt Bt.lb st. lb. Bagpipes .... scr./ Great Epsom .. .. scr. Holly Bell .. scr. Jingal . scr. . Auto scr. 3 Rex Minto rd. b-V Copra scr. .. 12 General Bingen scr. Frank Dillon .. .. 12 Sea. Pearl .. ser. Winsome Betty’s Boy .... scr. Melody 12 Direct Tod . ..... scr. Haunui .. 36 Bells .... scr. Cup Day .. 36 1- Thorpe scr. Logic .. 36 Mega-la scr. King Sandy .. .. 36 Master Don .... scr. Axtel .. 36 Lyon wood .. scr. Paradox .. 48 Juan Dillon ... scr. Bingenetto .... .. 48 Jimmy Chimes scr. Awa Moa .. 60 Succession .