THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 152, 24 March 1925, Page 4

THE RACING WORLD

OAMARU MEETING

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.’’) Mountain Lion earned a 71b. penalty for the Thompson Handicap when lie won the Wainia'te Cup last week, and his weight in the big mile will now be Bst. 91b.

By winning at the Rangitikei meeting, Archeen has incurred a 71b. penalty in each of his engagements on Thursday. In the Silverstream Handicap his weight will now be Bst. olb. and in the Tinakori Handicap Bst. 41b. Imperial Spark will be ridden in the Thompson Handicap by L. A. Pine, who also rides Hall ISlarlc, Star Shell, Star Area and The Tank. Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay sportsmen consider Koodoo well treated in the Thompson Handicap. He will be ridden by T. Tito.

D. McAuley telegraphed L. G. Morris yesterday for Tresham in the Thompson Handicap. At Bulls Morris informed the writer that he would not be at the meeting, and unless he changes his mind the ride is likely to go to G. Young. H. Wiggins will ride Salamis in the Tinakori Handicap.

Gloaming has beeh withdrawn from the Trentham Gold Cup, so those who were anticipating seeing the old C“ampion over a two-mile course .will be disappointed. He will run in the North Island Challenge Stakes on Thursday, and it is quite likely that it will be'his last appearance at li«ntham. Consequently those who wish to see the grunt gelding in public should not miss this opportunity.

Merit is a probable starter in the Railway Handicap, and as Roy Reed was engaged for Ilka in that race, Merit will' be ridden by another horseman, probably W. S. Bagby. If the opinion of Mr. Henrys regarding Fool’s Paradise is correct, the Absurd gelding must have a great chance in the Thompson Handicap. Over nine furlongs at Awapuni he is asked to carry' 161 b. more than his Thompson Handicap weight. Everything that he meets in the Trentham race comes in on better terms against him. Martian Miss, Uralla, and Clarinda 111 b. each and Spoony 121 b. Many Kittle 101 b. come in best, and Good Sport and Muscari the lightest, 61b. each.

Mark Time,, looking big and lusty, had a race the second day at Bulls. He tailed the field all ,tht way., Another who got a good view of the race he contested was the steeplechaser Omaha, also carrying a lot of condition. Omaha was Having his first race since the last Grand National meeting, and he is not likely to be ready so early this jumping season as he was last. A. M. Wright has the veteran steeplechaser First Line in steady work at Foxton, and he is bringing m Nukumai this week. Rational is not the Rational of old, but he is coming to a little better form than he has shown during the last few months, and a fair race in the near future may not be beyond him. . Shut Eye has lots of pace in the early stages of his races, but he is a verv poor finisher. Kilburn, the' winner of the maiden race the first day Bid's shaped . as if he might be a useful hack. When he left Trentham it did not look as if he would stand a preparation. Surveyor will be ridden in the Thompson Handicap by R. Mclavish. Te Kara and Ngarara were shipped to Sydney last week from Auckland. Thev were accompanied by tnen trainer, J. Paul, and J. O’Shea, who is to ride them. The Trentham trained mare Wench has been entered for 1 urd ' e , , ;ll ’l steeplechase events at the Auckland Easter meeting. In addition to Merit s engagements in the big handicaps, Nadarino has been entered in the two-year-old races. ' Brigadier Bill had a fairly strenuous day on Saturday, starting in successive races. This is not a very frequent occurrence with running horses. Brigadier Bill acquitted himself well in both his starts and as he had not had a race for a while lie should strip in better order next time Euphonium received a bump the first day at Bulls which affected his chances. On Saturday he improved but could not win, running second to Gold Clip. The latter was well backed the first day, when he ran fourth. R Hatch has not got a great team to work on, and it was pleasing to see the success of Red Head at Bulls on Saturday. She is by no means a good one, anil will be hard tp place, and oulv vigorous riding by H. Wiggins got her' home from Merry Queen. The New Plymouth-trained hack. Mountain Ore, shaped at Bulls as if she would be a likely sort for a stake about Easter time at a minor meeting. Dubious raced at Bulls as if he would go on to better things He has more than the average pace of a hurdler and as he incurs no penalty for the High Weight Handicap at Trentham on Thursday he is sure to be one of the fancied runners. Bonomel raced the first day of the Rangitikei meeting like. a good one. disputing the race practically al the wav. It was thought he would go well on the second daj> over the shorter course, but he failed to repioduce his first day’s running. Filette, who ran a good race in the Rangitikei Cup, received a knock during the running which kept her out ol her second dav’s engagements. On the second day at Bulls Mr. Henrvs placed Fool’s Paradise on the same'mark with Rational at the head of the handicap in the open sprint. 9st. 81b. The long spell of fine weather has made tlic racing track at Trentham. a bit hard. It no rain falls in the interval the track will be watered to take the sting out of it.

Rafa behaved himself well on the tracks yesterday morning, and is evidently settling down from the wild manners he recently possessed. He is brimming over with vitality, and no doubt a great deal of his fractiousness was due to this cause more than to anv real vice. In the recent races he won he was not really tested. He won far too easily to gauge his real capabilities and it will be interesting to watch how he shapes against good company this week. There is no doubt that he' posseses pace far above the average. His courage is under suspicion in some quarters, but his appearance and general disposition give the impression that he will do his best.

The Motueka Racing Club and Waiapu Racing Club, two of the clubs that have been allotted totalisator permits, have informed the Racing Conference that they do not intend to make use of them this season. The Waimarino Racing Club will meet shortly to decide whether a race meeting is' to be held this season. In the meantime the club is applying to the conference for reregistration. The Waipapakauri Racing Club is applying for permission to hold its meeting at Whangarei in conjunction with the Whangarei Racing Club’s meeting on May 9. Income has been taken up again after a long spell. The Guianforte gelding looks well, but is not likely to be ready for serious business until the winter.

The rising two-year-old colt by Surveyor from Juanna that is owned by Mr. John Paterson has been broken in, and he~ is a very docile youngster. He is a well-developed colt, and his owner entertains high hopes of his future. Mr. Paterson has several youngsters by Surveyor that will be handled soon. The following are the entries for the principal races at the A. R. C. Easter meeting Easter Handicap: Master Doon, Hipo. Surveyor, Pelham, Uralla, Tresham, Reremoana, Matinee, Bright Day, Peter Maxwell, Passionate, Prettyman, Polonett, Deluge, Merit, Spoony, Steel Bar, Imperial Spark, Clandhu, Civility, Siaosi, Finelli, Illumination, Suggestion, Regent, Tuahine, Town Bank, Ruapapa, Gala Day, Broadwood, Charlady, Loyal Irish, Pouma, York Abbev; Lady Ridicule, Far North, Lucius, Gold Jacket, Master O’Rorke, Muscari, King Merv, Good Sport, Mountain Lion.

Eden Handicap: New Moon, Gay Comet, Abbev Bell, King Merv, Master (ZRorke, Miss Egypt, Frowning Beauty, Gold Jacket, Lucius, Narcosia, Lady Ridicule, Esthonia, Barometer, Sleepy Sol, Namutere, Loyal Irish, Exactly,. Charlady, Arch Arnie, Rafa, Royal Form, Pelham, Uralla, Reremoana, The Banker, Matinee, Potoanui, Passionate, Prettyman, Joy Ride, Turn, Deluge, Merit, Quiescent, Tukia, The Immigrant, Imperial Spark, Civility, Finelli. Tactician, Day Guard, Regent, Gold Rain, Gauntlet, Ruapapa, Landstar, Princess Ronnie, Broadwood, Boomeiday.

Autumn Handicap: Stork, Surveyor, Pelham, Uralla, Matinee, Bright Day, Polonett, Spoony, Steel Bar, Clandhu, Clarinda, Desert Glow, Illumination, Marble Bell, Suggestion, Gala Day, Royal Present, Right and Left, Fat North, Glen Canny, Tresillinn, Stream, Curraghmore, Abbey Bell, Good Sport, Mountain Lion, Gold Jacket. Fluia Handicap: Master Doon, Hipo, Rafa, Pelham, Uralla, Ilka, Reremoana, Waltzer, Gold Fern, Lacemaker, Deluge, Motley, Merit, Tukia, Tamatete, Civility, Princess Ronnie, Dan Quin, Broadwood, Finelli, Day Guard, Tuahine, Royal Blood, Ballviyoy, Exactly, Archibald, Quinette, York Abbey, King Cheops, Cawnpore, Lucius, Miss Egypt, King Merv, Abbey Bell, Pouma. Merry Damon was beaten by a brilliant colt in King Lu over five furlongs on the first day ’at Paeroa, but he fairly smothered the opposition over six furlongs on the second day (writes “Archer”). Everybody was impressed with his form at the A.R.C. summer meeting, and there .is no doubt that he is really good. He should make his presence felt over the final furlong ot the Great Northern Champagne Stakes.

TRENTHAM TRACK NOTES

Monday. There was very little inte-esting work this morning, it being an off morning with most trainers, who confined their horses to pacing. The tan and grass tracks were in use. Gloaming was out early ,and did a round on the tan, pulling hard all the wav. The old warrior is not so clean in ‘the wind as he was in his younget days, but he looks bright and well Haze was also restricted to pacing. The Tank and Degage galloped five furlongs, which took Imin. 3 3-ssec. Illis i was on the tan. I On the grass, Gold Acre and King’s Speech sprinted three furlongs in 37sec., the former going well. . Piquant and Quest together and Matin Bell alone did strong work over six fur--1oSpoony0Spoony and Drolatique went four furlongs in 52 l-ssec., going fast over the last three furlongs. Spoony held the advantage over his mate. Roval Star was given irnce work. I Surveyor was given a strong working ' gallop. He has not had a very strenuous time since racing at Wanganui. Uralla and Royal Form sprinted half-a-mile in 53 2-o'sec. Hipo, Rafa, Mintleaf, and Oration did slow pace work; all look well, and were anxious to work. . Stork and Te Monanui went five furlongs in Imin. 6sec., the last four furlongs in 52 2-ssec. Civilitv and Siaosi were not asked to go fast.' Siasosi has not settled down well, and was sweating freely Gold Box cantered down to the threefurlong post on the grass and sprinted home fast in 36sec. He mixed it a trifle over the last bit, but it was a smart gallop. . . , F Davis arrived tins afternoon with Son" o’ Mine, Far North, Lucius, and Nucleus; W. Raynor with Motley, Dc- | luge, and Anklet.

OAMARU MEETING

NORTH OTAGO CUP WON BY KILFANE Br Tbleoilafh- —Press Association. Oamaru, March 23. The second day of the Oamaru Jockey Club’s meeting was held in fine weather. There was a good attendance. The totalisator handled £13,785, making a total of £24,904 10s. for the meeting, an increase of £«77 on the same meeting last year. Results: PACIFIC HURDLES, of 180 sovs. One mile and a half. 3 Red Kriss, lOst. 51b. ... (Johnston) 1 1 Adjutor g 7 Aho'^tarted: Yjiaconteur, 5 Mandrake, 2 Petunia, 6 Chinatown, 8 Kill--o f Won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. lime, 2min. 44 2-ssec.

THE SHORTS HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Fairy Herald, Bst. 81b. ... (Shaw) 1 7 Langhie | 11 A?so 11 started : 4 Anril Showers, 5 Bebeform 8 Denizot, 10 Nope, 9 Strongbird ’ 2 Voute, 6 Gay Flower. Won by two lengths. Time, Innn. 15 2-ssec.'

NORTH OTAGO CUP HANDICAP, of 275 sovs One mile and a ouarter. 3 Kilfane. Sst. 31b (H. Young) 1 1 Barmaid 4 Monoxide ■. ■••• 3 Also started: 6 Dancing Days, 2 Lucinette, 5 Sartolite. Won by a length, lime, 2nnn. 6sec.

WESTON TROT HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. One mile and a half. 8 Silver Band, 48yds. behind (Henderson)

2 Rubv Carbine 2 7 Fairy Chimes 3 Also' started: 5 Princess Anne (conpled with winner), 5 St. Alwvn, 4 Houdini 6 Dillon Gold, 1 Dumas. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min. 34 3-ssec.

anniversary WELTER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4 Bella’Lake, 7st. 91b. (O’Connor) 1 5 Hnrdv Gurdy 2 2 All British 3 Also started: 1 Paddy’s Hope, 5 Rockfellow. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. 29sec. WINDSOR HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Ronaki, 7st. 71b (Cotton) 1 1 Clontarf 2 3 Saxette 3 Also started: 6 Cornflower, 7 Brilliant Hope, 5 Bonnie Lake, 4 Langhie. Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin. 14 3-ssec.

PUKEURI TROT HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile. 4 Locanda Oueen, scr. (Aitcheson) 1 2 Fancv Pointer 2 6 Mimimax 3 Also started : 9 Fairv Chimes, 8 Leith Chimes, 7 Nelson O’Neill, 1 Paradox, 3 Sasin and Gold Chimes (coupled), 5 Pandora, 10 Miss Denver. 11 Reta. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 45 3-ssec.

MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 The Harp, 7st. 131 b. (Emerson) 1 4 All British 2 1 Avrburn 3 Also started: 3 Fulmar. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin, 13 4-ssec.

AWAPUNI GOLD CUP

Br Telegraph—Press Association Palmerston North, March 25. The following are Vrn weights for the AWAPUNI GOLD CUP, of 250 sovs. Weight-for-age. One mile aud a quarter.

C.J.C. HANDICAPS

By Telegraph — Pless Association Christchurch, March 23, The principal handicaps for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting have beau declared by Mr. Henrys as follow:— GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, of 1000 bovb. Seven furlongs. •t. th st. lb.

The Ashburton Sportsman, Mr. 11. I-'. Nicoll, suffered a severe loss at the wjek end when his pacing mar<i Childe Pointer was found dead in a paddock.

FIXTURES. March 25—Otantau R.C. Annual. March 2<l and 28—'Wellington lt.C. Autumn. March 28—Matamata R.C. Annual. April 1 anil 2—Mnnawatu R.C. Autumn. April 2 and 4—Wellington Trotting Club's Autumn. April -t—Australian J.C. (Warwick Farm) Autumn. April 4 and 6—Westport. J.C. Annual. April 11 and 13—Walrarapa Racing Club.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

ACCEPTORS FOR DONCASTER HANDICAP AND SYDNEY CUP. (Rec. March 23, 11.30 p.m.) Sydney, March 23. First acceptors for the Doncaster Handicap include The Hawk, Parody, and Bathos. Ainctig first acceptors for the Syd-* ney Cup are Te Kara, Windbag, and Tressayr.—Press Assn.

The majority of the southern horses are due to-morrow, also F. lilley, O. Cox, and M. J. Carroll. . J. H. Jefferd arrived to-night with Mimetic, Gauntlet, Tuahine, and Landbird, S. Waddell with Shirley, and V. Collelo with Good Sport. _______

Many Kittle . 9 2 Sugeestion 9 0 Mark Time .. . 9 2 Agitato a 6 Pflliowinkie . 9 2 Count Cavour 8 6 PaprioiHito . 9 2 Inferno 8 6 1W Wink .. . 9 2 Mttpcari 8 6 Purveyor , 9 2 Quiescent 8 6 Stork . 9 2 S’nosi 8 6 Ponetter . 9 0 The Banker ... R 6 Clcsinta . 9 0 Clarinda 8 9 Delude . 9 0 Motley 8 4 ..alukaua 9 0

Suggei'lton ... 9 5 Martian Miss 7 5 Red Wink ... 9 3 Mantua 7 4 Limelight 8 13 Piquant 7 3 Peneus 8 11 Degage 7 1 Songbird 8 6 Snatcher 6 11 Many Kittle . 8 6 Eaton Bells ... 6 10 Quest 8 4 Imperial Spark 6 10 Suiluy Loch ... 8 3 Gay Juliet ... 6 10 Mountain Lion 7 13 Finora 6 10 Civility 7 13 Ton Score 6 10 Fool’s Paradise 7 13 A.yrburn 6 MM Reretuoana ... 7 11 Sartist 6 10 Moorland 7 11 Clarinda 6 8 Los Ambus ... 7 10 Rivalry 6 8 Siaosi 7 9 Barn Owl 6 7 Merit 7 8 Kilris 6 7 Ilka 7 8 Fulmar 6 7 Oland.liu 7 8 Winkle’s Best 7 8 Hall Mark 6 7 Pink Rase 6 7 GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1200 sovs. One mile and a half. E it. lb Red Wink 9 2 Palestrina 7 4 Piliowinkie ... 9 2 •Slaosi 7 3 iLoughrea 9 2 Tanadees 7 2 Suggestion ... 8 W Quiescent 6 13 Limelight 8 11 Sun Up 6 11 Count Cavour 8 6 Winkle’s Best 6 11 Deucalion ... 7 13 Kilfnire 6 9 Mountain Lion 7 11 Luicnette t 7 Tarleton 7 11 Hajse 6 7 Snnny Loch ... 7 9 Prosperity 6 7 The Banker ... 7 9 Agitato 6 7 Clandhu 7 8 Jubilant 6 7 Tresham 7 7 Royal Star ... 7 5 Kilbirnie 6 7