THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 110, 7 February 1928, Page 14

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By

“The Watcher.”)

Nominations for all events at the autumn meeting of the Woodville District Jockey Club (including Maiden Stakes and Novice Plate) close with the secretary at 9 p.m. on Friday next Hie Woodville Cup carries with it Gold Cup (viilue .£100), donated by Mr. W. H. Gaisford.

Nominations for all events at the autumn meeting of tho Dauncvirke Racing Club will close on Friday at 9 p.m. As at Woodville. Air. W. H. Gaisford has donated a gold cup trophy in connection with the Dannevirko Cup race.

Blimp, who won the Nolan Cup and scored again on tho second day of Lgmoht, won both races very decisively, ami might be a possibility tor bigger events in tho future. Early in the season he was a maiden performer, and he scored first in the Trial Plate at the Marton spring He then came on to Wellington, and won the Spring •Trial Stakes, but since then and up to Egmont lie has been a bit disappointing, although, with luck, ho would have won a race at the Manawatu Christmas meeting, and he lias twico run second. Blimp is one of the few Gasbag's racing, and he is a good advertisement tor Ins sire, who was himself a good class racehorse. Blimp’s dam, Marfaux, is also well-bred, being by Martian from Faux Pas by Stepinak’'front Mist, by St. Clair. Mist was (he dam of Vladimir, also by Stepniak, and the Grand National Hurdle winner Art was also out of Mist by Carlo. Blimp therefore has all the breeding credentials for a journey.

It is reported that C. Emerson will have the mount on Nincompoop in the Dunedin Cup. Southerners who attended the recent Wellington meeting said that Nincompoop should have defeated .Set Sail in tho Invercargill Cup, but it will bo surprising if he is able to beat tier over a-mile and a half, to say nothing of others in the field.

When Set Sail beat Pink Note by a head in the Wellington Racing Club Handicap, there was a stone between them, as against 161 b. in the Wellington Cup, when Pink .Note beat her a head for second place. In the Dunedin Cup, Set Sail is asked to give Pink Note 171 b., and the argument appears to be in favour of Pink Note not Jo much on account of the allowance as the fact that Set Sail has to carry 9.5, whereas at 'Wellington her heaviest impost was 8.8.

Another Dunedin Cup candidate that is being freely discussed amongst the possibilities is Thorndale. Thorndale, lias improved a lot during the past three months, but he has (ho hardest task he has tackled so far with 8.3 'in the Dunedin Cup. When Hynanna .beat him a head in the Consolation Handicap, he gave the Southerner a stone, the weights being 8.11 and 7.11 respectively. Thorndale is not likely to improve a great deal on that performance, for he is an aged horse, and he had shot his bolt at the end of that mile and a quarter.

The Dunedin Champagne Stakes appears to bo a match between Full Feather and Goblin Market, ami the small field of seven should enable tho decision to be realised without any excuse for tho beaten horse. On Trentham form Goblin Market will be the hardest to beat. He carried S.l, and ran six furlongs in Imin. IJjsec., while Full Feather carried 7.2, and ran five furlongs. in 60}sec. Further, GoUJin Market won easily, while Full Feather was boinjr rapidly overhauled by Miss Hansom. Full Feather will improve, but at the present time Goblin Market has the advantage in experience and seasoning.

The Taranaki Jockey Club received an excellent list of acceptances for the opening day of its autumn meeting on Thursday. Fresh horses appear in all events, and the presence of several Aucklanders will lend added interest to tho racing.

Nucleus was purchased by Mr. F. Bhrhorn for 100 guineas, and has soon made good, for prior to scoring the I'lgmont double, a couple of hurdle races at (he Foxton meeting were her only previous starts over the jumps.

The three-year-old filly, Blimlnator (Leighton—Salvetie), who ran second to Sky Quest in tho concluding event of the Wellington meeting, has been pur. chased by Mr. A. H. Murdoch, of Dunedin and has gone into C. Gieseler’s stable a - Wingatui. Eliminator is n smart galloper, out many people take a dislike to her on account of her pronounced hollow back, which is also a feature of tho conformation of her half-brother, Hypnotic. If southern racegoers allow Ihemselves to be guided by appearances, Eliminator will pay a false price when she wins. She is engaged in (he Trial Stakes at Dunedin on Tnursday, seven furlongs, and the company looks fur from strong.

Yoma was never a handsome gelding, but at Egmont his lack of beauty appeared more in evidence than formerly, yet he ran a couple of good races. Yoma is rising nine years, but it looks as if there is still a race or two in him yet, particularly over a journey, as he stays well.

On Egmont Cup running, it looks like Bright Glow again beat jug in tho Taranaki Cup all those who ran against her last week. Tho danger amongst tho newcomers may come from Goshawk. The two Aucklanders, Eden Hall and Transformer, ran very prominently at tho recent Takapuna meeting, but at Ellerslie they were unable to get any money, although carrying light weights. This makes it look as if Auckland Handicap form is nothing out of the ordinary. Hynanna, however, is a first rate trial horse, and as better handled. Bright Glow would have icriously troubled him in the Egmont Cup, she should on form be tho favourite at New Plymouth. Well handled, Bright Glow should prove very hard to beat, and even if she races out in front again, tho Taranaki frack will suit her running thus better than Egmont.

Twd'unlucky runners at Egmont were Onward and Ladykiller, particularly the latter.

A. K Ellis. T. Metcalf and S. Wilson left for tho South last night to rido at the Dunedin meeting. Wilson will remain in permanent employment.

Mr. AV. H. Gaisford’s patient policy with AtarOria is bearing Iruir, and the Rossendalc gelding has now proved himself worthy of Hying higher, so that there is every chance <j( him being given a. chance to show what Im can do in the Wanganui Cup, in which 1m is weighted at 7.3. There is no reason to extol his virtues on account of his East Const victories, but he could do no mure than win, and ii seems also that he is now a much better and more reliable racing proposition than ho was as a three-year-old.

Mr. L. C. Hazlett's lucky star was in tho ascendant when he could not complete his original intention of motoring to the Tapanui races with Mr. A. B. Armour, Mr. J. Biggins, and Mr. L. G. Hill last week. Air. Hazlett's withdrawal from (he party created a vacancy which wys taken by Mr. T. Wilkins. Latest advices from Dunedin are to the

effect that Mr. Hill, who is the only surviving member of the party, is not so seriously injured as at first reported, and he is expected to bo about again in a day or two.

Mr. P. F. Wall's two-year-old Kaihoro contracted a cold while at Trentham last month, and in addition to preventing her from showing her best form, it compelled a return to the paddock for a while.

Fortune Betty, dam of Aussie, a good performer in Auckland, is not included in the entries in the Australian Stud Book, but whether this is due to the inability to trace the pedigree back otto the owner not having taken tho trouble to register the mare is not stated. However, this much is known regarding Fortuno Betty. She is described as by Fortunatus (son of St. Frusquin anf grandson of St. Simon) from Palestine, by Guignol (son of Sterling). While Fang had his first run since returning from Australia when ho won the. Wt Pere Mem.n-ial Handicap at Gisborne last week He bad 9.7, and scored by a head. White Fan'' won a mile ami a-quarter race just before leaving Australia, and it is evidently the intention of his connections to take him back again to Sydney, as ho is freely entered for big events at the autumn meeting of the Australian Jockey Club. Red Dolly, the dam of the promising Taranaki-owned gallopers Bright Glow and Gold Dawn is by All Red—Dolly, by Seaton Delaval —Dorothy, by Tho Dauphin—Bragella, by Panic—Phyllis, by Richview—Phillipine, by The Premier—Matilda, by Zohrab, dam, by Cam-el-ton, of unknown pedigree. Bright Glow and Gold Dawn arc sisters.

POVERTY BAY HANDICAPS

BY Telegraph,— press association. Gisborne, February 6. The following handicaps have been declared for the first day of the Poverty Buy Turf Club's meeting ou February 9:— JUBILEE HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile.

MAIDEN SCURRY, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. Ail 8.0. Cynette Perekl . Tragic Duet Aiangahaari Kntlilein.i Eostra Nlglit Nurse Ardri Desert Coin I’ol.vtivious Sun Yat Sen Calitlie Oddmiiit. Optimistic Te Ariki L'Autuimi Schultz Fall o’ the Year Alanx Cat Chip Ch. m. Prince Chase Willonyx—DuckGaiinint wing New Ferry FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.

VICTORIAN HANDICAPS Melbourne, February 6. The handicaps declared for the, Newmarket Handicap include: Amouuis, top weight, 9.11: Pinkerton, 7.1. For the Australian Cup: Spearfelt, top, 10.4; Pillicwiukie, 9.7; Naos, 8.1; Mars, 7.5. I’or tho Oakleigh Plate: Translator, top, 9.13. FIXTURES. Feb. 9, 11—Dunedin J.C. Feb. 9. It—Taranaki J.C. Feb. 16, IS— Wanganui J.C. Feb. IS—Canterbury J.C. Feb. 22, 23—Gore R.C. Feb. 23. 25—Nelson J.C. Feb. 24, 25—Woodville District J.C. Feb. 23—Wai.'ipu R.C. Feb. 25, 27—To Arolia J.C. Feb. 29, Alar. I—Dannevirke R.C.

Atareria 10 5 Comedy Prince S 9 Garzon fl 0 Singleton 7 12 Royal Diadem JI 0 Blue Jay .. 7 7 Scotch Mixture 8 11 Kongo 7 7 Princess Nata 8 7 Cymbeline .. 7 7 Cool Card . 8 0 FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile nd three-quarters. Garzon .... 11 13 Comedy Prince I 1 10 Royal Heathee 11 •» Royal Diadem fl 0 Highway 11 i TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. Itapiata 9 3 Fall o’ the 3 King Willonyx II 3 5 car 7 King Wanga !» — Night Witch 7 ’’ Takiitama .. 8 Rakaroa .... (1 Kinsel 8 7 J’limniorton . 7 0 Mon Mint. .. 8 •> Sun }at Sen 7 0 Cherry Girl . 8 i Mangaharci . 7 0 Royal Time . 8 i Wilfred .... 0 Nahi 7 10 Flying Foam 7 0 Red Autumn 10 Lady Killham 7 0 Manutal 7 7 1.'Autumn .. 7 G Toko TAURANGA STAKES, of 250 sovs. One mill. and i quarter. White Fang . 9 13 Superb King 8 3 Atareria jj 7 Cool Card .. 7 10 Huikai 9 (I Royal Diadem 7 9 Cohesion 8 7 Jeanette ... 7 7 Polar 8 it Singleton 7 ■> Scotch Mixture Princess Nata 7 0 Butterscotch s «» SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 110 SOVS. Six furlongs. Mangahaari . 8 7 King Wanga 9 10 Ardri 8 7 Dreamy ji 7 Tragic 8 •t Singleton II 3 Eostra .... 8 4 King 11 illouyx JJ , > White Polly 8 1 Nahi 9 . > Plying Foam 8 1 Takutama .. II , > New Ferry . 7 8 Tan 8 11 Whakaari .. 7 8 Schultz .... 8 7 Metonic 7 8 Pereki .8 Pessimist 7 8 Otene 8 7 Manx Cat .. d 11 Optimistic .. 8 7 Seamstress .. 6 11 Chelone 8 7

White Fang 10 .3 Inner Harbour 10 Epistle .... 9 13 Jeanette ... 7 10 Polar 9 0 Royal Diadem 7 u Superb King 8 5 Night Snog . 7 5 Startle .... 7 It HARBOUR MAC K HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. Seven furlongs. First Prince 9 .3 JIanutai .... 7 G Rapiata 9 2 Kongo .... 7 Sandburr ... 8 11. Fall o’ the Kinsell 8 G Year 7 2 Royal Heather 8 4 Jen 7 Avazone 8 2 Rakaroa 7 0 Cherry Girl . 8 0 L’Autumn .. 7 0 1 \ i ti * i 8 (1 Meruit .... r* o Pita 8 0 Gahnint ... 7 0 Royal Time . 8 0 Flyiug Foam 7 0 Blue Jay .. 7 U