THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 9, 5 October 1927, Page 16

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.”)

Entries for the principal handicaps at , tlio Canterbury Jockey Club’s New Zealand Cup meeting, also for the Canterbury Cup and Stead Cup will close on Friday at S p.m.

Nominations for all events at the spring meeting of tho Masterton Racing Club will close on Monday, at ‘J p.m.

The two-year-old Raasay, who has been successful in his two starts so far, will not go to Ellerslie to race at tho Auckland spring meeting.

Star Stranger, now that Clio tracks have dried up at Auckland, is doing good work. Ho may possibly not bo strung up sufficiently to win tho Mitchelson Cup, but ho will, with a firm track, run a lot better- than generally expected. Had Avondale conditions not been so bad he would now have been very near his best form.

Laughing Prince continues to do well and ho is ono of the most prominent track workers at Ellerslie, where his doings have been all that could bo desired. Damaris is another three-year-old who has been hitting out very freely.

The Archcry filly Tripaway showed good form last season as a two-year-old. She has yet to make an appearance this present season, but Oaniaru reports state that she is showing good form in her track work.

Mr. L. G. Paul, of Wanganui, has not bad a great deal of luck with Alloway, and now comes the news that ho broke his leg in training operations in Auckland. Alloway, a chestnut gelding by Limond —Adinyra, was bred by his owner, his dam being one of tho Elderslio stud products by Solferiuo from imported Temba. Alloway was a four-year-old. Ho did no racing at 2 yeai’s but last season made his debut at Feilding in tho. spring on tho occasion of the Marton Jockey Club’s meeting. Ho was unplaced tho first day but won the Novice Stakes on the next day. In all ho had .17 starts and won two more races, while ho was also twice second and onco third. His wins were in tho Kowhai Hack Handicap at tho Feilding spring meeting and in the Fergusson Handicap on the second day of tho Auckland summer meeting. Ho finished second to Nukumai in tho Parliamentary Handicap at the Wellington winter meeting and also second on each day of tho Wanganui spring meeting last month to Mask and Tresham respectively. Alloway, during his short career as a racehorse, won <£lo9o in stakes and during tho past few weeks Mr. Paul had refused good offers for him.

Hawera reports stato that Kayo, who is engaged at the Manawatu Hunt meeting to-daj-, will be an absentee, having caught a cold, and ho will bo turned out till next jumping season.

Aro do Vai and Vexatious left Trcnthani yesterday to fulfil engagements at tho - Manawatu Hunt meeting to-day.

Tho middle of tho trial grass was open for galloping yesterday at Trent-, ham, but most of tho horses engaged at Otaki postponed their gallons until to-day. Lausanne and Carrigaflen ran four furlongs in 50sec., and Oratrix left a mato well behind over seven furlongs in Imin. 32sec.

Dcgago will probably be ridden at Otaki this week by R. Reed.

Racing at Awapuni to-day will commence at 11.15 a.m. with the To Maiti Maiden Plate. Of those who have been seen in public, Aro de Vai, Vigilance and Feo Simple have tho best credentials.

On form Pink Rose and Ballyfarnon look tho most likely in tho Ruutnai Hunters’ Hurdles, but Sir. Fanciful is much superior class, and if ho is all right ho would be hard to beat. Seeing that ho has been qualified as a hunter, there should not bo much wrong with him. Doyleston is another likely sort, and this pair may bo tho most troublesome, for the form of Pink Roso and Ballyfarnon is only moderate.

Frisco Jack won the Hunt Steeplechase so well at Dannevirke that he will be well backed to-day, and on th.it performance ho should beat all his Dannsvirko opponents again. Maidos should bo prominent, as his form is good. Risk may be a possibility. Ho ran third nt Dannevirko and made up u lot of ground over tho last mile.

Several in the Aokautero Handicap have form to their credit, notably Keddar, Tho Raider, Abisogne, Feo Simple and Borscline. Taking a lino through Wanganui hack form, which is better than that engaged to-day, Henna should show up. and Lin Arlington also, who ran fairly well at Dannevirko, may bo

troublesome. This pair appeal as the most likely.

Lady Desmond has a fair weight to carry in the Kairanga Handicap, but she should, judged on Hawera track doings, bo fairly well forward, and she is likely to run well. Rouex raced very consistently at Napier, and when he does his best ho is hard to beat, even in tho strongest class. .Novar appears to bo improving, and Brigadier Bill, on the way he finished in tho handicap on tho second day of the Marton meeting, should show up. Lady Desmond and Rouex, however, represent superior class, with Crown Area included if ho is himself.

Frisco Jack appears again, in the Parorangi Steeplechase., and if a starter must again bo considered. The shorter distance, however, will suit Panchito, who looks likely to run well, and it is possible that Ruby Ring may bo improved by his Marton and Wanganui experiences.

Peshwa has good form in the Kiwitea Hack Hurdles, but ho is not out of the ordinary, and on tho way Revel ran at Danncvirko_ ho should be dangerous to-day. Vexatious can run a good race when in the mood, and Bovis is a likely sort. Bevis and Revel may do best.

Anolo carried 9.9 when lio ran second at Marton to Athenry, and. at Wanganui Athenry proved that form to be particularly good. With 9.13 to-day in the Flaxbourno Handicap, Anolo should show up. Henna and Lin Arlington appear again, and both must be considered, while amongst the lightweights Archon may show up.

The Orari trainer, R. C. Keeper, was unfortunate in not being able to send Tho Babe and Volant to the post at Geraldine last week. The former suffered a wrench earlier in the week, and the injury is severe enough to prevent him racing at this week’s meetings. Volant struck himself a few days before the Geraldine fixture, but in his case ho will bo fit enough to carry out his engagements at Oaniaru next Saturday. Volant was expected to run well at Geraldine.

While High Gear was being ridden along tho road at Mosgiel last week ho foil and badly cut both his knees. In consequence, Mr. L. C. Hazlett has decided to turn tho horse out. and ho will not be a starter at the D.J.C. meeting next week.

The three-year-old fill.y Glad Light has attracted tho attention of track watchers at Riccarton by her promising work, and it is hoped that her early promiso will bo fulfilled in due course.

For some timo past (says tho “Otago Daily Times”) investigations have been inado concerning tho ownership of Marmont. Mark Twain, Mountain Roso, and San Salvador. Tho Southland District Committee recently dealt with tho matter, but although a partial verdict was arrived at no official intimation was published. It was learnt during tho progress of tho Geraldine meeting that J. F. Jones, formerly of Winton, has been disqualified for three years in connection with the matter, and others concerned will be submitted tQ examination on October 19.

Tailaiata has left Hawera to race at Ellerslie, and it is stated that he will remain with his owner in tho north.

It would seem that tho Messrs. J. E. and C. H. O’Brien huvo shown great judgment in retaining tho brother to Rampion, and although full relations to outstanding performers on tho turf have not, in the majority of cases, emulated tho deeds of their elders, Ramulus looks like being a notable exception. Tho colt displays plenty of quality, and ho has shown more than once that he can gallop speedily. In view of tho striking contrast in the performances of Chester and Roods. I’oitrcl and Boilu, Amberite and Peltsser, Biplapo and Winged Victory, Gloaming and Lightning. Beauford, and Glen Garry, and Eurythmic and Niello, to mention a few full relations (says an Australian writer), it will bo interesting to seo how close Ramulus goes to Ratu pion’s record. Commendation’s absence from the Champion Plato field has been remarked upon, but it was hardly likely that he would race a week later than tho Caulfield Cup, from which he was withdrawn at great expense. tl will probably be summer, and even autumn, before we seo Commendation again.

Tho third day of the A.J.C. spring meeting will bo held at Randwick today. The principal events are tho Craven Plate, a weight-for-ago race, run over a milo ami a quarter, and tho Gimcrack Stakes for two-year-old filiies. Limerick will have another opportunity in tho Craven Plato of adding to his record, and in tho Gimcrack Stakes the Welling-ton-owned Paper Money filly Endorse will get an opportunity of showing her paces.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES

Br Telegraph.—PßES3 association.

Christchurch. October i. Warm and pleasant weather conditions prevailed while early work was in progress this morning, but a sou’-wester sprang up during tho breakfast interval, accompanied by a light drizzle, which did not last long, though a. cold wind was iu evidence for the remainder of tho morning. Most of tho galloping was done on the plough, though No. 6 grass frack was also open for fast work. Eulalia opened tho proceedings by covering a mile. Sho was picked up by Lucinda over tho last five furfongs, and covered the last seven in Ifitnin. 32sec. She finished well, and it was a useful effort-. ~, , Luminant had Battle Colours as a companion over six furlongs, tho last half-mile taking 54 4-ssec. Arrowmir sprinted half a milo alone in .50 3-ssec—a smart gallop. Phillipic ran six furlongs alone, but he was not fully extended at tho finish. Centrepiece and Front Bank were associated over seven furlongs, which they ran comfortably in lmin. 31 2-sscc. Agrion was given strong pace work over a circuit, whilo bbaliinar and n ayward did a working gallop over six xur--lOSolferi(e, with Te Kawa. as a mate for the last five furlongs, covered a mile, the last six furlongs in limn. JBsec. Satrap and Amor were sent over seven furlongs on tho grass. They occupied lmin. 31 l-ssec. for the journey, with Satrap going the bettor of tho pair at tho finish. Count Cavour appeared to lie. going well at the end of a mile, which he left behind iu lmin. 47seo. Sudden Storm ran five furlongs in lmin. ssoc., while Scrambler occupied lmin. 34 4-sscc. for seven furlongs. Done .lose was restricted to a useful gallop over six furlongs, which occupied lmin. 23scc. . Finora ran six furlongs in lmin. -0 l-ssec., going very freely. Coupling beat Ophir over half a. mile in 53sec., Heisler taking 52 2-ssec. by himsolf. , . r 1. „ I*aperc.haso covered six furlongs on the grass in lmin. 17 2-ssec., and did jt comfortably. . , , , Footfall, with a light-weight, reeled oft’ nine furlongs on the grass in Imm. 57 2-ssec. Ho went at a sound pace all tho way, and finished well. Gold Mint sprinted three furlongs in Nincompoop took lmin. 2tecc. to run six furlongs, but he was not ridden out. Oriflamb (Peart) jumped two hurdles in good style. Countersign bad Silver Paper as a mate for three furlongs, run ui 39see. Father O’Flynn and Glad Light were companions over six furlongs in lmin. 18sec.

Hah Jong was given a working gallop over six furlongs. Master Clarenco and Assurance ran six furlongs in Imin. ISscc., going well at tho end. Rascal and Thorndale were associated in a useful spin over five furlongs. ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES FINE WEATHER AND GOOD GOING Br Telegraph.—pbess association. Auckland, October 4. Tho weal her was fine though dull for the training work at Ellerslie this morning. The outside of tho course proper was available, and provided good going. Queen Emerald ran seven furlongs in Imin. 37 3-ssec. Baby Bun and Star Comet were in front of Thursby over a similar distance in Imin. 38 l-ssec. Sleepy Sol, Luxurious, and Restaurant did six furlongs in Imin. 22 l-sscc., finishing ou terms. Catkin worked steadily on the tan. Joy King covered four furlongs in S2sec. Cantonman galloped three furlongs in 40sec. Ballymoy II and Gold Aero were together over four furlongs in 52 3-ssec. Thaw and Covent Garden were together at tho end of three furlongs in 38 4-sse». Alloway and Mask jumped off at Hie seven furlong post, and half-way down tho straight Alloway was slightly in front. Something appeared to co wrong with him, aijd ho was nulled up iust 'afte rpassing tho post. He bad broken a fetlock and had to bo destroyed. Mask’s time was Imin. 31 2-ssec. Sir Archie did tho last three furlongs of his work in 39sec. Qascony did three furlongs in 38 4 ssec. Gala Day and Damaris covered fix furlongs in Imin. 21 44sec. Lysandor Sprinted four furlongs 43 2-ssec. Town Guard ran five furlongs in Imin. 10 3-ssec. Whaka King and Antonine were in front of Fiery Lad over six furlongs in imin. 63 3-ssec. , . Aussie loft four furlongs behind in 52 l-s Sec; Knightlike and Marion’s Birthday were in front of Second Wind at tho end of three furlongs in 29 2-ssec. Laughing Prince easily beat Ruanui over six furlongs in Imin. 21 l-ssee. Cohesion was well in front of Seraug over five furlongs in Imin. 8 l-ssec. Great Charter covered three furlongs tn SVsec.

Star Stranger did a round, being picked up by Star God at tho six-furlong post, and completing tho course in 2min. Usee., going well throughout. Right and Left was in front of Hone Heko over half a mile in 51 4-ssec. Branson sprinted homo from the threefurlong peg in 53 3-ssec. Karamu was timed to run five furlongs In Imin. 11 4-ssec. Ho went well. Scot Free and Amor finished together in front of Ponticus over five furlongs in lipin. 10 -l-ssec. Lord Guy sprinted three furlongs in 43sec., going nicely. . . Pompey was 100 good for Charitaine in a half-mile sprint, which occupied 55sec. Rahepofo and Wyoming were together, with Killute well back- at tho end of seven furlongs in Imin. 37 2-ssec. To Monanui and Desert Glow jumped off at the mile and a quarter post, and finished the full distance in 2nnn. 21sec., a round occupying 2min. 7sec., and the last six furlongs Imin. 2-lsec. They were practically together, but Desert Glow appeared to bo going the better at the end. Valour was a shade better thai Metonic in a three-furlong sprint, run in ilsoc. Value and Prodice hopped off at tin four-furlong peg, and after running ti a first furlong in 12 4-ssec, completed tlm journey in 52 2-ssec. Master Clements defeated Rapoa over half a mile in 56sec. Armenia and King Vai ran a similar distance in 55sec. Hipo and Oration jumped off at the six-furlong peg, running tho first furlong in 12 3-ssec., two in 26 l-ssec., three in 39sec., <ind tho full distance in Imin 21 4-sscc. Archeno and Finelli were companions over six furlongs, which they ran in Hnin. 21 l-ssec. tho latter being in front. She got a break on Archeno at the start and ran tho first furlong in 12 3;ssec., tho second in 26see., and three in 39 1- . , „ . , , Arch Queen and Golden Krist finished together in front of Ash Tray over six furlongs in Imin. 21 3-ssec. Avon Court was just in front of Envoy, with Justify further back, at the end of half a mile in 54 3-sscc. Phaola commenced slowly from tho seven-furlong post, and was going well nt the finish, her timo being Imin. 38 2WAVERLEY NOMINATIONS For the Waverley Racing Club's annual Labour Dav fixture, to be held on October 24, the following nominations have been received:— MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN RACE, of 125 sovs. (Six furlongs.—Green Acre, Aropeta, Rangiutu, Corner Off, Whisogne, Gold Dawn, Hosiery, King Mark, Fortalicc, Iciogne, Atone, Marica, Calculation, Service. Gasnapper, Patrolet. Silent, War Flame. Ironic. Paul Lucerne. BREWER. HANDICAP, of 190 sovs. Six furlongs.—Lady Cavendish, Euphonium, Tip Tree, Partaga, Bonogne, Ballowuoon, Tho Lamb, Toapaiti, Standard, Whcnuanui. HANDICAP HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half.—Piuk Rose. Flowing Bowl, Pikimai, luahmian, Rat ar piko, Gold Ginks, Maidos, Attractive, Tawehi, Radiate, Bevis, Troilus, Elysianor, Grand Lupin, Lady Acre. WILSON HACK HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Green Acre. Helen, Barryander. Archon. Kawhakina, Airtight, Sovena Atone, Elysianor, Troilus, Royal Elin, Craigui, Cochineal. Romantic. WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA CUP, of .500 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter.—Lady Desmond, Euphonium, Barryander, Orazone, Bisox. Anola, Star Area. Monaghan. Vivo, Closefire, Bonogne, Hallownoon, Alloway, Lady Anstrutlier, Paitonu, Killoch, Shining Armour. Nukumai, Romantic. FLYING BACK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Six furlongs.—Helen. Aropeta, Vast Acre, Monsogne. Denier, Onward, Bent, Patrolet,, Avro, Hallowmas—Waitui colt. Cochineal, °MOUMAHAKI HACK STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Ono mile.—Barryander. Bisox. Limcsa. Closefirc, Radiate, Paul Lucerne, Bright Glow, Sovena, Craigui, Ladv Acre, Cochineal, Romantic. JA’CKSON HACK MEMORIAL STAKES HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs.— Flying Shot. Aropeta, Vast Acre, Whisogne, Inahman, King Mart. Royal Acre, Mon Desir, Ek:i, Denier, Atone, Marica, Royal Elm. Gasnapper, War Flame. Hallowmas—Waitui colt. Grand Lupin, Dukla, Postillion—Titoko gelding. Messrs. Wright Stephenson A Co., Ltd., bloodstock salesmen, h.avo sold to a Southland client. Mr. D. McCauley’s Bteeplechnsc gelding, Hokioi by Day Comet—Tinokai. It is tbo intention of his new owner, Mr. C. Gardner, to have him specially prepared for tho Great Western Steeplechase to be run. at Riverton in tho autumn. Tlokioi will be shipped South to-night and is to bo trained nt Otaufau by W. F. North. North brought up tho well-heralded steeplechaser. Scamp, to tbo Wellington meeting.

MANAWATU HUNT MEETING THREE HORSES SCRATCHED. By Telegraph—Press Association. Palmerston North, October 4. Ballyfarnon, Abisogne, Waiau Lad have been scratched for all engagements at tho Manawatu Hunt Club’s meeting to-morrow. AUCKLAND SCRATCHINGS BY Telegraph.—press association. Auckland, October 4.. Raasay, Ganymede, Tea Lady and Torquil were withdrawn from all engagements at the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting at 11.20 a.m. to-day. Covent Garden was withdrawn from the Great Northern Guineas and Episode from tho Welcome Stakes at 1.2 a p.m. to-day. DEATH OF VALAIS WINNINGS OF STOCK. BY Telegraph.—pbeus association. Copyright. Sydney, October -t. ♦'he thoroughbred siro Valais is dead. Although heavily insured, his death moans a loss of many thousands of pounds to his owners, Messrs. Thompson Bros. The “Sydney Morning Herald” says that Valais’s stock to the present season won <£171,970. Tho record price of 5500 guineas for a yearling in Australia was paid for one of his colts from Courantc. Another colt by him from Glittering Gold realised 5000 guineas. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES Melbourne, October 4. For the gallops the weather was fine at Flemington. On tho tan Valorem did ten furlongs in 2inin. 21sec,; Gleamlight and Epilogue a mile in Imin. 49sec.; Loch Tay four furlongs in 51.} sec.; Seventh lleaven ten furlongs ,in 2min. 21sec,; Spear Maiden four furlongs in 53sec.; Eve’s Apple six furlongs in Imin. 20sec.; The Lance and Taciturn six furlongs in Imin. 22sec. Vaals cantered. At Caulfield, on tho grass, Affirm did a mile in Imin. 47scc.; Silvias and Killara nine furlongs in 2min. 2sec.; Marinero and Lonicera a mile in Imin. 46 sec. , Homerus did tho best mile in Imini 44see. Imitator cantered. Naos did four furlongs in 52sec.. and Devonshire and Moto a useful gallop. MELBOURNE NOTES FINAL ACCEPTORS FOR CAULFIELD GUINEAS'. (Dec. October 1, 8.15 p.m.) Melbourne. October 4. The following are the final acceptors for the Caulfield Guineas of 300 sovs.; ono mile: Columban, Byron, Ninibcla, Avant Courier, Tarquinish. Farrago, Marinero, Chariot. I.eontcs, Gleamlight, Trivalve, Tbo Weiisum, Habashon, Rosso. Trivalve returned to Melbourne today. Spearfclt is retiring to the stud. Scratchings for the Caulfield' Cun:— Cromwell, Aorangi, Sion and Theeban. (Rec. Octo ier 4. 10.55 p.m.) Melbourne, October 4. Rosso has been scratched for the Caulfield Guineas.

11. Cairns will ride Tookarby in the Caulfield Cup. Sol. Green’s horses Gothic, Son o’ Mine, and Valdes will return to Melbourne on Wednesday.