THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 122, 17 February 1926, Page 14

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.”) Acceptances for all races on the first day of the Woodville District Jockey Club’s autumn meeting will close tomorrow at 8 p.m. Nomindtions for all events at the annual meeting of the Rangitikei Racing Club will close on Friday at 9 p.m. “Query*’: £1 3s. Correspondents should forward their name and address. When Deluge raced at the summer meeting of the Wellington Racing Club last month he was'far from being himself, and he was only started once. Since then he has been doing well at Wanganui, arid he is expected tb make a good showing in the Flying Handicap tomorrow. He will be ridden by B. H. Morris. Deluge won this race last vear with 7.0 in the saddle. The three-year-olds Oration and Licinius appear to be disputing the position of favourite for the Flying Handicap at Wanganui to-morrow, and this pair have previously had an interesting duel when they met as two-year-olds at Awapuni. A number of people at 'that time did not think that Licinius was beaten on his merits.

Wanganui is a peculiar course, in that some horses travel particularly w,ell on it, while others cannot show their best form there, and this has been proved time and again by results. For instance, Trespass was a champion at Wanganui, and once beat Amythas in the Eclipse Stakes at weight for age, while on other tracks he was many pounds below his Wanganui form. With Enthusiasm occupying so much attention for her engagement in the Wanganui Cup to-morrow, it is interesting to observe that her best form has never been shown at Wanganui. As a two-year-old she just managed to win a handicap by a head from Zany and Snatcher on the second day of the'an tumn meeting after an unplaced performance the first day. As a three-year-old she was tried in the Guineas, but was unplaced behind Highland, Rapine, and Triermain, and as she subsequently went on to her great performances at that age it draws.particular attention to her failure here. As a result of her classic form that season she was favourite for the Wanganui Cup, when it came up for decision, but with 8.8 she was unplaced behind Sunart, Palestrina, and Stork, and a similar fate befell her on the second day in the Earle Stakes. It mav have been against her on this occasion that the going was very heavy both days. It is interesting to note at this stage, seeing that the Wanganui Cup is run over the St. Leger distance, that although she beat Rapine in the Great Northern Derby, he turned the tables on her

over the extra distance in the St. Leger, and as fillies are expected to improve towards the autumn, this would suggest that Enthusiasm is not as good at’ a mile and three-quarters as she In at a mile and a half. Reverting to her'Wanganui record, she tried again the next season at the spring meeting, running unplaced in the: Flying Handicap the first day and in the Eclipse Stakes the second day behind, Razzle Dazzle Thespian, and. Trespass. Last season she also started in ■the principal Randicap on the first day of the spring meeting, and then rah second in the second day to Roval £, V U CC ’ \ le horse beating her ,en S tlls> Enthusiasm will be making her first acquaintance with the Wanganui course this season when she < eps out to-morrow. She has not an altogether encouraging record at Wn ery wen at the present time, probably a-* J°°d as she ever was, and with a she In? 6 F le Cup to-morrow

JT?*? believe that bandicapners - their divergent opinions on horses «< me \ throw outa hint, will have food for thought. in the difference in the weights that are between Clarinda ana Opa and Novar at Wanennui nln flle Wanganufcup S* ar ’" d f ho ? as “cidentally shown better staying form than either of the u-’ C ri r ’ conccdes them both 71b At » te ! ha J f a mile hotter Nov Alb ° Rlve ° pa 211 - al > d xsovar 261 b. lhe comparison, however is perhaps valueless, as the class at Wanganui is better than at Woodville of two horses weie omitted fiom. the , list of acceptances for Wanganui to-morrow. Seatown Tn v r 7 8 .-® in - the J uvenile Handicap dFcap NaSt ° n Z- ° ln the retre Hack Ha “’

One of the best races at Wanganui to-morrow should be the Stewards’ Handicap, the fidld containing several runners who would do credit to a big race like an Easter or Thompson Handicap. Bright Dav,' Fool’s Paradise, sTThJ’ 9a a r° SS ‘ ? be Lamb ’ Imperial - > alld Currag miore should all run well. Voma will have the services of one of the Morris bovs.

Although the two-year-olds in the handicap at Wanganui to-morrow arc not a particularly well-performed lot, the race may be interesting, and disclose ,onc or two. youngsters having promise. While Seatown won at Egmont and Taranaki, the class he beat was. not strong. All the same he won in rather convincing style at each meeting. .At Hawera he beat Monaghan who .went to New Plymouth and beat a useful field in the Timaru Hack Hanclicap, and on Saturday last his time over five furlongs was the best of the meeting J.lmin. 2 2-ssec.). Moreover, he won with a good deal in hand. Elthem .has very fair form to her credit, and. will be On her home track. Jemidar, .the half-brother' to Inferno, has done well since he had his only public performance last month at Trenthani. J. T. Jamieson was much disappointed at the showing of his horses at New Plymouth, and he did not think it worth while to remain for Wanganui As Surveyor and his stablemates are also missing from their first day’s engagements, it is probable that they too’ have.gone back home.

With nine acceptors out of twelve nominations for the Wanganui Cup, the race promises to be much more interesting, than at first glance appeared likely.' It may be worth noting that it is 36 years since a horse weighted at 9.0 or over has won the Wanganui Cup, and that was the only occasion on which a 9.0 horse has won the event out of 51 contests. The present 7.0 minimum may alter the future history of the race in this respect. E/.Keesing rode six winners at the Rotorua meeting. T. Green will ride Clarinda in the Wanganui Cup, and W. H. Jones is mentioned as the likely pilot of Novar. Excuse for beaten horses can always be found after a race, but Carnot can certainly be written down as the unluckiest horse in the Flying Handicap at Wingatui (sfiys the “Press”). He had an inexperienced lad on his back, and was soon at the tail of the field with a fair gap of daylight between him and the remainder. Add to this that lie had to be checked quickly at the distance post, . to prevent trouble, and it will be realised that he put up a fine performance when getting up to a close-fourth behind three brilliant gallopers over short courses such as Set Sail, Lava, and Corn Money. If saddled up for the Easter Handicap at Riccarton he will be one of the likely ones. I

Paper Boy, the favourite for the Hopeful Handicap at Wingatui on Saturday, is said to have been a little unlucky in tire running. He had a handy position on the rails in the early part, and when Dismantle rau past him and Pink Terrace round the bend he seemed ■to lose some ground, and was in Such a position that he had to wait till the straight was entered before being able to improve it. He finished very fast, and he will be decidedly unfortunate if he fails to break Ins maiden status in the near futire.

At a recent meeting of the committee of the Matamata Racitg Club a letter was received from the secretary of the Department of Internal Affairs regarding the large amount (£1490) which had been written off the value of the club’s racecourse, reducing this item from £7865 to £3375. The secretary replied that the land had been bought in the “boom” period, and the club had decided to write the value down to £3O per acre, which was its present market value.

Happy Warrior impressed many southern sportsmen at the Invercargill New Year meeting as a hurdler of great promise, but his efforts at Wingatui last week left him with a depleted list of admirers. After a bad exhibition on Thursday, his inexperienced rider was blamed, but he. shaped no better on Saturday with a more mature pilot. Still, he is new to the gariie, and experience may, do a lot for him.

The Riccarton trainer T. H. Gillett put up a good record at Wingatui. He took only three horses to the meeting, Count Cavour, Glentruin, and Celerity 11, and won with each of them, and provided both the winner and runnerup in the Hazlett Memorial Plate. By the time this race was run the going was pretty well cut up, and there is a possibility’ that Count Cavour was not altogether at his ease on it (says a southern, critic). The first two furlongs were run at a leisurely pace, which allowed Glentruin to get her balance, but from then on the speed increased appreciably, with Glentruin still doing her work on the bit. Class was demonstrated when the pressure was put on, and Circulation and Los Ambus, who were with the other two three furlongs from home, were left as though they were standing still. Glentruin had' the race won a furlong from home, and cheering commenced before she had reached the winning post, and was renewed when the .English mare returned to the enclosure. TRAINING AT WANGANUI Bt lai.EGRAVH. — Press Assocutw Wanganui, February 16. The weather was fine for training operations this morning. Wemblev beat Musket Vein, over five furlongs, the last four taking 53 4-sscc. Anklet had Elysianor as a companion over six furlongs, the former finishing in front, in Imin. 16 2-ssec. Deluge ran five furlongs in 61 l-ssec. Elthein was better than Great Day over four furlongs, in 50 3-ssec. Pardon ran half a mile in 50|seg. The Thorn and Mask ran a half-mile in 50'sec. ! Fool’s Paradise covered the last three furlongs of a round in 38 4-ssec. Royal Elm went five, furlongs in. linin' 3sec. ~ - ' • . >' ■

Sleet, Roval Sand, and First Acre earl, separately ran a half-mile in 50 sec.

ON RICCARTON TRACKS MOSTLY EASY TASKS “Dominion” Special. Christchurch, February 16. The conditions were very pleasant for training operations this morning. The plough was in good order, ~but most of the fast work was done on the outside of the course proper. The horses who raced at the Dunedin ineeting last week were restricted to easv tasks, and as a result proceedings were not particularly interesting. Ayrovski was first out, his task being a mile, which he left behind nicely

in lmin. 48 2-ssec. Nincompoop beat Haze and Lucinda over five furlongs in lmin. 5 l-ssec. Miss Flighty sprinted three furlongs on the plough in 37. 4-ssec. His Majesty just beat Projector, with Tapier a long way back, after doing seven furlongs in lmin. 32 2-ssec. Rivalry defeated Serotina over seven furlongs in lmin. 31 3-ssec. Scrip rattled home from the three furlong post on the plough in 36 3-5 sec. Clareina and another covered five furlongs nicely in lmin. 4 3-sscc. • En Route did five furlongs on the plough in lmin. 5 2-ssec., gojng freely all the way. ' .- - Murihaupo had Gay Lassie as a mate over five furlongs on the plough, which they ran in lmin. 4 2-ssec. Gold Brick occupied lmin. 5 2-sscc. over five furlongs. Some Fox and Chickwheat did half a mile in 51 3-ssec. Zarisee .beat Glenalmond over half a mile in 49 4-ssec., a useful gallop. Copnthic was a little better than Gay Life at the end of seven furlongs, run in lmin. 31 2-ssec., Armchair joining in for the last five. Equerry and Naughty Peter were, companions in a working gallop over seven furlongs. Crossbow and Kilcannich sprinted half a mile in 50sec. Victory Bond ran five furlongs up the back in lmin. 5 2-ssec.

Royal Despatch did two strong rounds on the plough. Assurance sprinted half a mile in 50 l-ssec., being too good for Lady Swinton, who joined in for the last three furlongs. Horatius covered nine furlongs in 2min. 2sec., going at an even pace all the wav. Bon Skirl, assisted over the last five bv Peho, covered seven furlongs in lmin. 31 2-ssec. Oriflamb did half a mile in 53scc. without being bustled. TE AROHA HANDICAPS By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, February 16. Following are the handicaps for the first dav of the Te Aroha races, on February 27:— RUAKAKA HANDICAP HURDLES, of KOO sovs. One mile ami a half.—Peter Maxwell. 11.4; Prince Rufus. 10.12; Bustler, 10.6; King Abbey. 10.4 ■; Explorer, 10.2; Miss Melva. 9.10; Irish Jig, 9.7; Infante, 9.5; Mahgoloire. Some Fashion, 9.3; Pendennis, West Abbey, 9.2; Archibald. Marble Crag, Tn Town, Master Bruce, Miss Rosa, Ardath. Desire, 8.0, TRIAL HANDICAP, of -200 sovs. Six furlongs—lllingar. Hangawera, 9.0; Cocoa, nut, Berinthia. 8.6; Dress Circle, Green Bonnet. 8.5; Miss Ford. 8.2; Sulla, Cantab, Blue Sky. 8.0; Queen Comet., Lucy Glitters. Kingfield, 7.12: Rangitahi Fireclay, Te Waka, Pipiroa, West Slip 7.9; Alonsia, Royal Flight. Native Girl. Night Comet, Bizarro, Orma, Whetuhiwi, Silver Line. Harvest Day. Red Comet, Te Kawana. Sfnail Goods, Miss Comet, Lady Passenger, High rote. Tangikai. Lady Swift, To Ko- I roka, Glen Abbey, 7.7.

H^ NDI CAP. of Mo sovs. One mile.-Meiry Damon, 9.0; King Lu -812, Mosaic, 8.11; Nippy, 8,9. Q ueen B Arch _ g O . Air Queen 7.13; Itipon Abbey, 7.8- OhinerU r }' i’apatu, 7.5; Holywood, 7.4; Dress / -2: I ? nsfleld > Cocoanut, Golden Haffi’ 7 L o uxunous - Queenie Latour, Town

JUVENILE HANDICAP of 200 Fl„ Phaola, 8-8; Tca Timc > 8.5; Fly® 74 8 let ’ 1 . 8 - 4: J , laby Bun. 7.5; Atapai, •4, hang Emerald, Swift Light Odin A rcl ' Vaikou, Aussie, War’Officer’ Vnl£ Im w er ’ u a ’ :cy Li, , s , s -Mutu.Mi Sa Jovce.' Mayt'ime filly a Lof’ MaCaroon ’ Eileena nn ES ’ M , EMOJ ] rAI - HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Surveyor, 9.0; lluapapa, 8.10; Polonett 8.10- Town Bank. 83; Gala Day, 8.1; Transformer Cnm r T°b , 'f’ Barometer, 7.12;’ Monnt Ja w et ; 7 - 9 ’ S,e ?py Sol. Raceful, 7.4; \ ? oyttl Present. 7.7; DayT^ tlc . lan ,. Tresjlliau, Passionate, more, Scat, 7.0 C UC ' Tinopono - CurraghWAIHOU ’HANDICAP, of 3<X) sovs. Six lurlonEs.—Cawnpore. 9.0; Pelham, 8.12: Lo Choucas 8.5; Finelli. 8.4; Master O’Rorke, the Be 1 8.2; Siaosi, 8.1; Tall Timber. o.u, York Abbey, Nancy Lee, 7.12; Kerry 7ti> nO n laths' Pot 7.11; Areheen, Heisler, aw : P Guard - 'A: Dau Quin Alfort. 7.4; Tutankhamen. Master Doon, 7.3; Exactly, 7.2 : Loch Abbey, 7.1; Highflqwn, Billikins, Muscarj. Passionless, Eh I mil, Lady Passenger, 7.0. MANGAITI HACK HURDLES, of 200 sovs Seven furlongs.-Lightwood, 9.0; Pegaway, Mosaic, 8.12; Qumcoma. Rahepoto. 8.10; Nippy. 8.9; King Smock, 8.8; Royal Form 8.7; Brushwood Boy, 8.5; Santo Fe Gleu- : . T ?P D,n S. 8.1; Rarangi, Genetra, . Killute, Athenry, Rarakau, Hangawera Ilhngar, Appellant. 8.0; Chairman. New "£ on ,J' eka - 743 • Ohinemuri. Some Lady, 7.12; Merry Ann. Star of the East, 7.11; Lady Ghseas. Judge’s Box. Knighthood, Cocoanut. Last Watch, 7.10; Royal Fame Comet, Arsene Lupin, King Arnaus 7.9; Golden Autumn, Luxurious, Quinsillia 7.8; Monday, 7.5; Marble Mount Hokioi 7.4 : Zanna Muntini, 7.2: Aberfield, Blue Skv, Arcana, Red Comet, Marble Crag, Uncle Jack, Small 'Goods. Lady Swift, Thururosae. Dorinda, Tontoretta 7.0 HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP, of 250 sovs Ono mile.—Daylight Joy Ride. 9.0 : Arch n J? le C 843 ' Ring the Bell. 8.12; Barometer, 8.10; Miss Egypt. 8.6; Tall Timber. Siaosi, 8.5; Lord Star. 8.2: Areheen, Uralia, 8.1; King Smock, Sleepy Sol, 7.12; Alfort, Scat 7 -?: Obartady. 7.8; Miss Vera, Infante; Black Cruiser, Steel Bar. Tactician, Curraghmore, 7.5; Passionate Esthonia. Ring Potoa, Loyal Irish, 7.4; Potoanui, 7.3; Gmncairn. Gold Fern,' Kawini, Sir Archie,

FIXTURES. I Feb. 17—Clifden R.C. Annual. Fob. IS—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. Fob. 25, 27—Marlborough R.C. Summer. Feb. 25—Waiapu R.C. Annual. I eb. 27-March 2—V.R.C. Autumn Meeting. Feb. 27. March I—Te Aroha J.C. Annual. March .3, 4—Dannevirke R.C. March 5. (I— Nelson J.C. March o—Banks Peninsula R.C. .March 6—Matamafa R.C. Mr rch 10—Opotiki J.C. March 10. 11—Southland R.C. March 12, 13—Napier R.C. March 13. 17—Ohincmuri J.C. March 17—Opnnake R.C. March 17—Otaut.au R.C. March 18—Waimate R.C. * March 20—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 20—Masterfon R.C. March 20. 22—Westport J.C. March 23, 24—Oamaru J.C. March 24, 25—Rangitikei R.C. March 27—Hororata R.C. March 27—Franklin R.C.