THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 93, 14 January 1926, Page 12

THE RACING WORLD

TRENTHAM ACCEPTANCES

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By ’

"The Watcher.”)

Nominations for the summer meeting of the Egmont Racing Club on February 3 and 4 will close on Friday at 8 p.m. Bright Day has been scratched for all engagements at the Wellington Racing Chib’s summer meeting. New Zealand horses entered at the office of the Wellington Racing Club for autumn events in Sydney are:—Sydney Cup, two miles: The Banker, le Monanui, Count Cavour, and Listening Post. Doncaster Handicap, one mile: Hipo, Reremoana, and Listening Post. Warwick Farm Autumn Cup, one mile and a half: The Banker, le Monanui, Count Cavour, and Listening Post, Warwick Farm Liverpool Handicap, six furlongs: Hipo, Oration, and Reremoana. . ~ . The Thames meeting, which is tins year being held on the lakapuna course, will commence to-day and conclude on Saturday. Surveyor has been a great horse, and has been treated as such by the handicapper in having to give a horse like Royal Present, with past performances, two stone. Surveyor Is now in his tenth year, and although I his form last season was possibly ms best it is hardly reasonable to assume that’ he will be able to maintain it at this late stage of his career. He has also just completed his third season at the stud. Those present at the recent Auckland meeting claim that his form indicated a return to his best, but old horses, like old athletes, often flatter their admirers without staging a real come-back. If Surveyor really makes the improvement expected of him he will of course, with 9.0, against the class in to-day’s,contest, prove hard to beat One would prefer, however, to be an onlooker awaiting results rather than a supporter of the gallant old son of Nassau. For a considerable time much has been expected of Mount Marta, and Roval Present s fifth to The Thorn in the Summer Cup at Lllerslie suggests that he may give trouble in to-day’s race, Civility, who figures in the Fvmg Handicap, showed a return to form a the Auckland summer meeting, and will not lack supporters. On the i-mcer track at lakapuna King lot, who won there in the spring, and is a remarkably quick beginner, should be p e “miiient y Pot was second £ Orchid on the first dav. of the recent Marton meeting, and third to Heisler and Orchid the following dayLee has been such a consistent per former that she is entitled to notice under 7.13. . ~ For the minor events the majority of the fields are of small dimensions, which is an advantage on such a turn ing course, and form should be worth following. The class of performer in the hurdles is very moderate, and if one could rely upon Irish Jig to repeat his form on the same course a .few weeks ago he would have a soli following. It looks as if the Inal Handicap will have to be run in divisions. The dual Taranaki winner Eh Timi made an impression on many ot the onlookers there who were prepared to support him in better than hack class. It may be found that his ability has been overrated, although he may run well. If supported, Cocoanut, who will be remembered as showing promising form at Ttentham and Ellerslie in the spring, may be troublesome. Archeno is another who has run a number of excellent races without getting on the winning list. Ring the Bell ran such a great race in the strong class, of the Christmas Handicap on Boxing Day at Ellerslie that he should be well forward in the Hauraki Handicap, and Charlady, second in that event, will also be supported. If Cocoanut were reserved for the Borough Handicap she should give the topweight Scat a good deal of trouble. The latter ran second at the last Takapuna meeting, but at Taranaki had to be hard ridden to win, and there was not a great deal of merit in the performance. In the two-year-old race the two top weights are ' the only ones with form, and they appear to be fair class youngsters. Tea Bell was a winner there in the spring, while the form of Tea Time at the Waikato meeting was distinctly promising, and if he Das made the improvement that, might be expected he should give Tea Bell. a great race. Holymond paid a big price when he 'won at the recent Auckland meeting, and it is said that the x form was surprising to his connections. On the other hand, Miss Vera and Wenday showed excellent form in more than one race, and today may find them again disputing the issue. Training operations at Riccarton on Tuesday morning were carried out under pleasant conditions. The plough track only was used. Nincompoop was the first out, and he sprinted about three and a half furlongs. His time from the 'three furlong post home was brilliant. Front Rank did an easy five furlongs, being under a pull over the first two. Limerick, though a trifle stow to find his feet, beat Windshield home at the end of a useful five furlongs. Retrospect

alone ran five furlongs evenly in fair time. Serotina and Royal Head sprinted, six furlongs comfortably, finishing together. En Route worked well over the same ground in good time, Victory Bond sprinted about half a mile up the back, the first three furlongs being done brilliantly. Celerity 11. was "not out to make time when, running half a mile alone. Sparklight did a pleasing six furlongs and Economist, picked up by Murihaupo at the three furlong post, covered the same ground very well, maintaining an even pace throughout.

Mr. H. A. Bierce has been appointed handicapper and Mt. A. D. Mclvor starter for the autumn meeting of the Southland Racing Chib. J. Olsen returned to Wellington yesterday from the West Coast, where he had been riding during the holidays. His present intention is to take up again his jiermanent residence at Riccarton on the completion of the Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting. The Wanganui tracks were in fine order for training operations on Tuesday morning, and the weather favourable (says the “Chronicle”). Number two grass gallop was open for fast work, and after the downpour the going was inclined to be a bit dead. Wembley went a round of the schooling hurdles and gave quite a good display, despite the fact that he got in close to the last two fences. Motley was given

' light work, and was then sprinted home three furlongs in 38 l-ssec., hitting out very freely. Vanninia did a good working gallop over six furlongs, the last two taking 27 3-ssec. The full brother to Te Kawa is well forward. The Cyntoi—Arras filly in Frank Lind’s stable sprinted three furlongs in 39 2-ssec. The two-year-old Elthcin was given a similar task, taking 39 3-ssec. Elysianor and Pardon were in front of Santiago at the end of six furlongs. The last-named could not go with the others over the early bit, but was going nicely at the finish. The first quarter took 24 3-ssec., .the half-mile 50 3 ssec., and the six ftrlongs, lniin. 17 4-ssec. Demure was sent five furlongs, which took lmin. 6sec., the last quarter in 27sec. Deluge was going better than The Thorn at the end of half-a-mile, the last three, furlongs taking 38 3-ssec. Mask was given a light task. He moved very scratchily throughout.

Lysandcr is shaking off the cold contracted prior to the running of the Royal Stakes at Ellerslie last Saturday week. The colt will next be seen out in the Champagne Stakes at Ellerslie at Easter.

The recent case at Reefton in which five hurdle jockeys out of six were disqualified has prompted some , reminiscences, and the following is from "Hermit” in the “Hawke’s Bay Herald”:— “The West Coast saw a similar disqualification a great many years ago. On that occasion half a dozen horses started in a hurdle race at one of the meetings which commence the holiday racing season on the Coast. It was in the days when most of the betting was done per medium of the pencillers. The owners of five of the horses decided not to tax their own quadrupeds in view of so many races to be run during the circuit, and they resolved all to back the sixth candidate who, cn form, had the chance of winning of any in the race. The outsider therefore became the favourite, in fact, was the onlv horse backed to any extent. Bookmakers are usually men who know the number of beans which it takes to make' five, and they grasped the position very quickly, and interviewed the rider of horse No. 6. The result was astonishing—to most people. Every one of the starters made mistakes, of one kind or another, and all but one disappeared from view. This horse ran off at the second hurdle, but jumped a railing dividing the course from the paddock wherein were tether!cd the horses of the visitors to the races. To the jockey of this prad hied the clerk of the course, who pointed out that as all the other starters had cleared out he had only to bring his ' mount back, jump the ’hurdles at his I leisure, and win the race, as there was a time allowance of half an hour to finish in a jumping race. The jockey I brought his mount back, but he only got over two more hurdles before the horse again ran off, and this time disappeared. The whole thing was so barefaced that the stewards met to consider the case, the result being that all the horses, the jockeys, and others concerned in the case were. given a holidav from the turf for a time, and the race was declared ‘null and void. Chatting some years afterwards to an old West Coaster, but who was at that time residing in Hawke’s Bay, 1 recalled the incident, and he then informed me that he was on the Coast at the time, and was the owner of the horse —Harkawav, I fancy it was—winch was the one selected to win, though he was not informed of this, but he had backed his own horse, believing he had a chance, and was able to show the stewards that he knew nothing of the intentions of the other owners with regard to letting his horse win. It seems as though, after many years, something like the same play had been staged again, and with very nearly the same result as far as wholesale disqualification is concerned.”

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB ACCEPTANCES FOR FIRST DAY Excellent acceptances were received last night for the first days events at the summer meeting of the Racinsr Club next. Wednesday. Only six have dropped out of .CJip, leavmg a field of 19, which tin point of numbers is right up to past years. There were 16 acceptors last y ear > in in 1923 and 1922. Count Cavour and Mils-ket-oon are the only notable absentees, following upon Suggestion, and Tommy Dodd haa accepted hi the Anniversary Handicap. In the open sprint 17 hold their ground, the three ton weights leaving pride of place to Peneus. Lady Cavendish is tho only other withdrawal of note, and she is engaged m tho Stakes.

TBENTITAM HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 300 sqvs. Ono mile and three furlongs. . ~ st. lb. st. lb.

PAHIATUA HANDICAPS

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Pahiatua, January 13. Tho following handicaps have been declared for the Pahiatua Racing Club’s meeting on January 27:—

Santiago 10 8 Mask 9 9 Gamecock .. 10 6 Son o’ Mino ... 9 8 Kilburn 9 12 The Tank 9 8 Rilnriim 9 10 Matu 9 0 APPRENTICES' PLATH, of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs. Polyphemus ... . 8 0 Minotus 7 7 Corinthic . 8 0 Royal Pointer . 7 7 De Luxe . 8 0 Anklet - 7 4 Desert Knight . 8 « Cat Call 7 4 Kilmiss . 8 0 Joveuse 7 4 Cornstalk ........... 7 4 My Hobby . 8 0 Naclarino 7 4 Wristlet ..., . 8 0 Pinthair 7 4 Westbroko . 8 0 Royal Mint 7 4 . 7 7 Pangolin 7 4 First Acre . 7 7 Elyuiauor 7 4 Mosaic . 7 7 WELLINGTON STAKES, of 1000 SOVS. Weigt-for-ag< 3 with penalties. Five lurlongs. The Thorn . 9 6 Limited 7 b Kilperon 7 5 Sleet . 8 13 True Blood 6 1Z Nincomnaop . 8 6 Battlement 6 12 Standard . 8 6 Lady Desmond . 6 9 Vivo . 8 3 FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 350 SOVS. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Note . 8 13 Miss Scandal .... 7 7 Gleninnes . 8 11 Torque 7 7 Lucky Days .... . 8 2 Front Rank — 7 6 Paper Bag ■■■■■ . 8 0 Elthein 7 2 Vertigern . 7 12 Lady Desmond. 7 0 Jlynanna . 7 10 Royal Game .... 7 0 Climax . 7 9 Volplane 7 0 Magna CQiarta 7 9 WELLINGTON CUP, of 1750 sovs. One mile and a half. Te Monanui .... . 9 1 Clarinda 7 10 Tho Banner ... . 9 0 Tresham 7 9 Listening Post 8 10 roofs Paradise 7 4 Grand Knight 8 8 , Y 4 Royal Divorce 8 7 Star Ranger ... 7 3 Enthusiasm .... 8 5 Gala Da>; 7 1 'urveyor . 8 2 Martulla 7 0 Tanadeea . 8 0 Kalakaua 7 0 Muraahi . 7 12 Beacon Light .. 7 0 Star Stranger.. . 7 11 ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of 500 SOVS. One mile. Tommy Dodd . . 9 1 Tiega 8 2 Economist . 8 11 PrintempH 8 0 Modern . 8 9 Retrospect 8 0 . 8 7 Crossfire 8 0 Agitato .. 8 7 En Route 8 0 Bumptious . 8 7 Royal Diadem. 8 0 8 0 Olandhu . 8 5 Misgovern 8 0 All Marimba .. . 8 5 TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 1000 i SOVS. S ix furlongs. Peneufl . 8 10 Pelham 7 8 . 8 7 Economist 7 7 Orchid . 8 7 Shirley 7 7 Tamateto . 8 6 Sleet 7 3 . 8 4 Ilka 7 Cawnporo . 7 12 Oration 7 2 Mimetic . 7 12 Licinius 7 2 Black Cat ••»....» . 7 9 Phoenix Park . 7 2 Set Sail . 7 8

kuapehd HANDICAP, of 500 sots. Six furlongs. Polyphemus ... 9 0 Salamis - a 0 Victory Bond . 8 12 Tiono 8 0 Gauntlet .... 8 9 Llandudno ..... < iv ... 8 8 Senenade - / 6 Dioceues .... 8 8 Lady Ideal —. 7 4 Newbury Kins.. 8 8 Black Mint ..... 7 4 Nine of Spades 8 7 Elysianor — 7 4 Demure .... 8 6 , King Broney. ... 7 6 Bon March .. ... 8 5 Joy Bird — 7 2 Subjection 8 4 Gay Bird —■ 7 0 Dal Eaton ... ... 8 4 PegRy Ford ..... 7 0 Indian Sage .... 8 3 Rp.ngimoana .. / 0 8 0 Tannadice 7 0 Ohui .... 8 0 Mint Leaf 7 0

BALLANCE HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs. Puketoi •••<. - 9 6 Agitato Tongatotoa ... 10 11 1(1 4 Lady Comet — 9 Ruby Ring ... 10 4 Sarty 9 5 Zero Hour 10 3 Red Head 9 5 Newbury King 9 13 Our Jack 9 5 Alabama 9 13 Itangi Sarto ... 9 0 The Tank 9 13 Mosthenes 9 0 Misgovern 9 11 Purple Lilac .... 9 0 March On —. 9 9 Manchester 9 0 Treadwell 9 9 Last Thought.... 9 0 HAMUA BACK HANDICAP, of 90 Six furlongs. SOVS. Pantagruel 9 0 Hiwinui 7 9 Tempean 8 9 Seakist 7 0 Bevis 8 8 Avazone - 7 0 Lady Ideal 7 12 Carrigallen 7 0 PAHIATUA CUP. of — and. a 200 sovs. One quarter. mile Clarinda 9 0 Zero Hour 7 0 Bright Day .... 8 13 Bon March .... 7 0 Tall Timber .... 8 8 Santiago 7 0 Olandhu 7 13 Blondo 7 0 Bumptious 7 13 Fillette 7 0 Modern 7 9 Son o’ Mine .... 7 0 Agitato 7 8 The Tank 7 0 Printemps 7 4 Opa - 7 0 Royal Diadem 7 4 Westbroke ... 7 0 Arch Salute .... 7 3 Mountain Top 7 0 KONINI BACK HANDICAP, of 100 Seven furlongs. SOVS. Bright Knight 9 0 Desert Knight 7 4 Novar 8 8 Purple Lilac.... 7 4 Strongholt 7 8 Panart 7 4 Charleston 7 5 Kyla 7 4 Idanoe 7 5 Crown Reel .... 7 4 MAKUBI HACK HANDICAP, of 80 Seven furlongs. SOVS. The Bolter .... 9 0 Seakist 7 1 Bevis 8 9 Royal Land ... 7 1 Lady Ideal ... 7 13 Peggy Ford ... 7 1 Cherry Pio — 7 9 'franco 7 0 Bonideer Morning Gift.... V 8 7 1 Paraki 7 0 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 130 Six furlongs. BOVS. Lady Fingers... 9 0 Hydo Park 7 8 Standard 8 9 Dissertation .... 7 7 Birkie 8 0 Westbroko 7 4 Blondo 7 13 King Cheops.... 7 0 Beaumont •• Prince Hal 7 12 7 11 Treadwell 7 0 l.’KWTAHUNA WELTER. HACK HAND!CAP. of 100 SOVS. Seven furlongs. Kyla 7 11 Newbury King 9 2 Sir Moment ... 7 11 Tawchi 8 6 Somes 7 11 8 6 Sartona 7 11 Itahepoto Charleston — 8 3 8 3 Festival Merry Wan7 11 Inoo i 5 derer 7 11 Desert Knight Maunffa.runcr • 8 1 " 11 Last 'Thought... 7 11.