THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 121, 16 February 1926, Page 12

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By ‘‘The Watcher.”) Acceptances for all races on the first day of the Woodville District Jockey Chib’s autumn meeting will close on Thursday at 8 p.m. Nominations -for all events at the autumn meeting of the Dannevirke Racing Club to he held on March 3 and 4 will close to-night at 9 o’clock. The telegraph office at Dannevirke closes at 8 p.m. Nominations for all events at the annual meeting of the Rangitikei Racing Club will close on Friday at 9 p.m. Fool’s Paradise, Black Cat, and Jemidar left Trentham for Wanganui yesterday. They have progressed well since racing at the Wellington summer meeting, and are expected to run creditably this week. S Reid will take his team to Wanganui to-day. .iNadarino has been under offer to a southern buyer, and it is more than likely that he. will find new quarters, in which case he will forfeit his Wanganui engagements. - After running in a rear position over the early stages of the hurdles on the first day of the Taranaki meeting, Santiago finished on as well as, if not better, than most of his opponents. On this showing he should do well in immediate engagements. Koauau made more improvement between Egmont and Taranaki than generally expected, and it is rather unfortunate that his owner-trainer has not got him engaged at Wanganui. It is possible that in Koauau Air. Gaisford has another First Born.

The connections of Curraghmore were very confident of success on Saturday, and it was not misplaced, as she jumped out first and was always going like a winner. She won decisively, and should be prominent in her immediate engagements. In the hands of R. Reed Vaward ran two excellent races at New Plymouth. On the opening day he led all the way till the last stride, when Mint Leaf joined him for a dead-heat. On Saturday he was ridden in behind, and over the last furlong finished on strongly to gain second place to Curraghmore. Vaward appears to be racing very solidly at the present time, and ridden as capably at Wanganui should be prominent.

After Glengariff’s good showing at Ilawera, it was confidently expected that he Would be prominent in his races at New Plymouth. While his form ’could not be described as poor it certainly did not reach the standard of his efforts the previous week. Sleet has not run according to her -reputation lately. Although she jumped out well each day at New Plymouth, her finishing efforts were weak. - Merry Jest as a two-year-old was particularly smart, and after a spell of over twelve months she was produced again at New Plymouth last week. She showed all her old time brilliancy, and it may not be long before she re-enters the winning list. Ridden by R. Reed on Saturday,. Income ran ■ his best race for some tiitoc. If favoured by soft tracks in the near future it is possible he may secure a good handicap. The form in the Taranaki Cup. did not indicate Imperial Spark starting at such a short price-, on Saturday. He wan, however, but his supporters may regard themselves as lucky that a more experienced rider was not on Yotna, whose youthful pilot naturally suffered when it came to a duel of tactics with Barry.

Bright Day got a particularly bad run on the second day at New Plymouth, being hopelessly pocketed during the interesting stages of the race for the Paul Memorial, and Imperial Spark got too big a break on the field before Bright Day got clear. The. latter did well to finish third.

Baby Buu, who showed form at the recent Takapima 1 meeting, and was supported by northerners to beat Seatown on Saturday, failed badly, and over the concluding stages was beaten by Atone, which in reality was only started to secure third money.. On Babj; Bun’s showing Auckland two-year-old form is weak.

A couple of the yearlings sold in Dunedin last week were purchased by North Island sportsmen. _ Mr. W. J. Jorgenson got the half sister to Nadarino, and Mr. W. R. Kemball secured a colt by Thurnham from the All Red mare Belle of New York, who comes from the same family as Pilliewinkie and Ballymena.

' According to Southern critics _ there was a lot of merit in the win of Limerick in the Champagne Stakes at Dunedin, as he came from a long way back and was travelling very, fast at the finish. • Limerick is such a wellgrown gelding that it would not be surprising to find him furnish very well at three years.

Battle Flag, the winner of tlie two-vear-old handicap at Dunedin, on Saturday is. a bay filly by MartianLady Kinloch, and will probably be one of the last Martian mares on the turf. She is owned by Messrs. Chisholm and Macdonald, who race Glentruin and Celerity 11., and is trained in Invercargill by J. A. Rowland. Battle Flag won at her first start in the Trial Stakes, and the Tapanui meeting early this month. She was unplaced in the Champagne Stakes on the first dav at Wingatui. Her dam, Ladv Kinloch, is sister to Mowbray, a winner of the Wellesley Stakes and Wellington Stakes. The Pahiatua Racing Club made a substantial profit on -its annual meeting last month, though the amount has not vet been made public. The recent two-day meeting was the most successful held bv the club for many vears. The Government refund of £250 for improvements will be availed of bv the club for the purpose of improving the" buildings on the course. The club has decided to pay off one of its mortgages, amounting to £350. Tarleton disgraced himself in the Dunedin Cup. He moved up » going along the. back, but he could not sus-< tain the effort, and he collapsed before the straight was reached. Old Muraahi ran a great race in the Taranaki Cup -(says the “Chronicle”), for he was tailed off over the first five furlongs, and then was up second soon after, retaining that position until three furlongs from home. He eventually finished last, but that he should be up with them at the stage mentioned was rather instructive.

Courtly Rose, the winner of the President’s Handicap at Wingatui on Thursday, was bred in Australia, being by. imported Roseworthy from the New Zealand Oaks winner, Court Martial, by Martian from Discipline. She was brought to the Dominion as a yearling by Mr. A. •G. Hill. After having a deal of bad luck with her, Mr. Hill sold the marc recently to Mr. J. Lindsay, for whom she has shown useful form more than once during the last few weeks. She stays well, and looks like improving a good deal yet.

Front Rank met all the bad luck that was about in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes. After getting off badly she had to run round the field when making her run on the turn. On the roomy Riccarton course she will be much harder to beat.—“Argus.-’ The stewards of the Dunedin Jockey Club were asked on Thursday to consider the following letter from Sir George Clifford: —“A question has been raised whether an allowance can be

claimed by horses ridden by aprentices in the Stewards’ Welter Handicap. Under Part XVIII, section 3, of the Rules of whether an allowance can be claimed in all handicap flat races of less value than 250 sovs. to the winner, except a flat race at welter weights. I submit that the Stewards’ Welter Handicap is not a race at welter weights under the Rules of Racing, being a handicap with an Bst. minimum. The only definition of welter weights is in the standard scale of weight-for-age races, which says: “Welter weights to be two stone added to the standard weight-for-age.” To avoid possible objections after the race, I ask what weight Retrospect, handicapped at 8.2, should carry in the Stewards’ W’elter if ridden by an apprentice?” The Judicial Committee came to the decision that Retrospect should carry the weight allotted by the handicapper, less .the allowance provided by the rules if she were ridden by an apprentice.

Valhalla (Valais—Wakeful), Jack Point (Absurd —Margarethe), and Nuit (Absurd —Afterglow), who cost 1800 guineas, 1750 guineas, and 1450 guineas as yearlings, made a first public appearance in Svdney recently. Jack Point and Valhalla are particularly nice colts, being well grown and possessing plenty of substance, and my judgment is at fault if, later in the season, they fail to do something in keeping with their value as yearlings (says an Australian writer). In conformation, Valhalla bears a resemblance to Valiard. ’ Jack Point is owned by Colonel Murdoch, and is trained by G. Price, while F. J. Marsden is training Vai halla for Air. Murchison.

A Press Association message from London reports that Flyfast, who was among the favourites for the Grand National, was killed on Saturday during a race at Haydock Park (Lancashire), in which he fell at the last jump and broke his neck. Eric Foster, his jockey, was uninjured. GORE HANDICAPS Bt Telegraph.—Press Association. Gore, February 15. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Gore Racing Club’s meeting on February 24 and 25: — MATAURA HANDICAP, of 125 sots. Seven furlongs.—Schottische, 9.0; Rosenor, 8.12; Pink Note, 8.9; Solzia, 8.7; King Cup, 8.7; Wise Councillor, 8.2; Swimashore, 8.0; Claremari, 8.0; Computer, 8.0; Flying Mist, 8.0; French Bells, 8.0; Jolly Fellow, 8.0; Kapuna, 8.0; Mudlark, 8.0; Spoarmaid, 8.0; Strathnever, 8.0.

RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 230 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Roseday, 9.8; Baldowa, 9.1; Los Ambus, 8.6; Mantua, 8.3; Happy Days, 7.12; Geranial, 7.7; Tho Cheat, 7.-1; Beauty Light, 7.0.

LONGFORD HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs—Rob, 9.9; Blue Dragoon, 8.9; Receipt, 8.5;' Frivol, 8.0; Bran Pie, 7.13; Paris, 7.13; Arrowinir, 7.11; Silver Lining, 7.11; Rippling Lake, 7.10; Quarrelsome, 7.10; Divinial, 7.10; King Balboa, 7.10; Schottische, 7.9; Pink Note, 7.9; Clothilda, 7.5; Warseer, 7.5; Computer, 7.2; Jolly Fellow, 7.2; French Belle, 7.2.

RIVERSDALE TROT (harness), of 135 sovs.; 4.56 class. Two miles. —Aard, Anti Acido, Chiming Thorpe, Don Wallace, Eons, First Water, Greystone. Joy Chimes, Pere Pointer, Robert Bell, Sandown, Stockade Junior, Stella Maris, scr; Forbury, 36yds. behind; Bricklayer, Ding Dong Bell, Dixie Dillon, First Toll, Goldmine, 48yds. behind; Underviewer, Red Admiral, 60yds. behind; Hylas, 108yds. behind; Free Lance, 120yds. behind; Firelight, 132yds. behind.

JUMPERS' FLAT, of 125 sovs. One milo and a distance. —Navy Cut, 9.13; Highburn, 9.12; Mettle Drift, 9.12; Thistlecrown. 9.10; Relic, 9.10; Glenshine, 9.8; Soldier’s Pride, 9.5; Irish King, 9.0; Kapuna, 9.0; King Cup, 9.0; Swimashore, 9.0; Mangainoe, 9.0. CROYDON HANDICAP, of 145 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half.—Los Ambus, 9.2; Monoxide, 8.7; Lava, 8.7; Valdamo, 8.5; Queen Balboa, 8.5; Marmont, 7.10; Bloom, 7.10; Beauty Light, 7.9; All Stylo, 7.7; Francaise, 7.0; Kilbarry, 7.0; Obligio, 7.0: Twinkle, 7.0. ELECTRIC TROT (saddle), of 125 sovs; 4.0 class. One mile and five furlongs.— Anti Acido, Caribou, Carillon, Dardstreafn, Dillon Blake, Equs, Gold Print, Haerera, Harrotha, Kaihiku, Kerwood Bell, King Pointer, Matty’s Girl, Scottish Minstrel, Spring Chimes, Tribute, Wallace Chimes, scr.; Trusty Child, 12 yds. behind; Forbury, Gillie Callum, Macarando, Perfect Pointer, fttyds. behind; South, Starhomer, 36yds. behind; Berma Pointer, St. Thomas. 48yds. behind; Socialist, 72yds. behind: Lucky. Harold, Dolly Houi, 96yds. behind. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Rob, 9.7; Apache. 9.7; Full Swing, 9.2; Blue Dragoon, 8.7; Taboo, 8.6; Soltoe. Jack o’ Lantern, Courtly. 8.5; Box Receipt, 8.3; Obligio, 8.0; Silver Lining, 7.10; Divinial, Vogue, Margaret Birney, Jolly Glad, Rosenor, 7.7.; King Cup, 7.6; Kapuna, Spearmaid, 7.0.

BLOODSTOCK SALES The following are the. particulars of the yearling sales held in Dunedin on Friday last: — Chestnut colt, by Thurnham—Belle of New York, ISOgns., Mr. W. R. Kemball Bay colt, by Boniform—Snow Waif, 155gns., Mr. A. Grant. Chestnut colt, by Boniform—Blackmail, 125gns., C. Gieslcr. Brown colt, by Kilbroney—Pot Pouril, 255gn5., Mr. W. Quirk. Bav colt, by Paper Money—Pierene, 275gn5., Mr. J. M. Samson. Bay fillv, by Paper Money—Bonny Helen, 325gn5., J. B. Pearson. ,„Bay filly, bv Kilbroney—Nada, 100 gns., Mr. W. J. Jorgensen. Brown filly, by Kilbroney—Panama 125gns., Mr. G. Barton. Brown gelding, by Kilbroney—Mazurka 325gn5., Dr. Louisson. Brown gelding, by Kilbroney—Temba, 325gn5., Mr. H. H. Fisher. Brown filly, bv Kilbroney—Halina, 250gns., Mr. R. A'cton-Adams. Bay filly, by Kilbroney—Elaine, IGO gns., Mr. B. S. Irwin. After the Kilbroney—Zia colt went out of the ring, when failing to reach a reserve of 500 guineas, he was privatelv purchased by Mr. W. H. Broad at 40'0 guineas. Air. Broad is the owner of Tommy Dodd. The Kilbroney— Rose Red fillv was also purchased by Mr. J. McQuillan at 300 guineas. FIXTURES. Feb. 17—Clifden R.C. Annual. Feb. 18—Tolaga Bay J.C. Annual. Feb. 18, 20—Wanganui J.C. Autumn. Feb. 20—Canterbury J.C. Summer. Feb. 24, 25—Gore R.C. Summer. Feb. 24, 25—Woodville District J.C. Autumn. n n Fob. 25, 27— Marlborough R.C. Summer. Feb. 25—Walapu R.C. Annual. Feb. 27-Mnrcb 2—V.R.C. Autumn Meeting. Feb. 27. March I—To Arolia J.C. Annual. March 3, 4—Dannevirke R.C. March 5, ft—Nelson J.C. March ft—Banks Peninsula R.C. Starch C—Matamata R.C. Mt.rch 10—Opotiki J.C. March J<), .11—Southland H.C. March 12, 13—Napier R.C. March 13, 17—Ohincmuri J.C. March 17—Opunake R.C. March 17—Otautau R.C. Marell 18—Waimate R.C. March 20—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 20—Masterfoil R.C. March 20, 22—West port J.C. Maroli 23, 21—Oamaru J.C. March 24, 25—Rnngitikci R.C. March 27—Hororatn R.C. March 27—Fiankiin R.C.