THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 228, 27 June 1928, Page 16

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.”)

Nominations for the principal events at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National meeting, including the Grand National Steeplechase and Hurdles, and the Winter Cup, will close on Friday, at 8 p.m.

Acceptances for the first day’s events at the Wellington Racing Club's winter meeting, Including the Trial Plate, and also for the Winter Hurdles (run on the third day) will close on Tuesday at 9 p.m.

Radiate has arrived at Trentham in charge of J. T. Wade, to fulfil engagements at the Wellington winter meeting. He is the first visitor to arrive. Accomodation at Trentham is already fully booked up for visiting horses, and their trainers and attendants.

The trial grass was open Cor galloping at Trentham yesterday. The soing was heavy, and half mile sprints were the order for practically all the horses with immediate engagements. The work was of lit-lo inteiesc, the maiden Day Comet filly in D. McAuley’s stable setting the main with 52sec. The course proper from the six furlong post to the straight entrance was thrown open to the rising two-year-olds, and all with young horses in work availed themselves of the opportunity to give them a sprint over the good ground. Judging by appearances, Trentham will have one or two good sorts for juvenile races next season.

•Although it must be admitted ■ that, the Wellington Steeplechase field, with one or two exceptions, includes the best crosscountry horses at present in commission, the fact that Mr Coyle started his handier? at 81b below the maximum is significant. That Beau Cavalier would be given pride of place was obvious, and despite his good record he will find 11.13, or a rise of 201 b on what he won with last year, all he can handle. Bar Coalition 12.11 (1921) and Master Strowan, 1-a (1918) it will be, if he wins, the biggest impost carried to victory in the last twenty-three years. Next to them comes the 11.9 carried by Omahu in his second win three years ago. Glendowie, who was a hunter prior to winning the Great Northern and Winter Steeplechases at Ellerslie, at the beginning of the month, is wellin his place now with H.o. Glendowie had 9.7 in the Great Northern, and-10.7 in the Winter Steeplechase. In the former lie beat Tuki, 10.7, so the. latter now comes in on 241 b betler terms. Tuki, however, was unplaced in the Winter Steeplechase, giving away only 21b., while Kawini, 1 was second, Kawini receives olb for that defeat, and he takes the eye as one < t the likely ones for Trentham. Last jen be rail second -in the Winter Steeplechase at Ellerslie, and followed it up with a second to Beau Cavalier at Trentham. This season he has come in well after a lon* spell, following upon an accident at the National meeting,‘and he should ‘be most, improved horse of ail ,th. it ral ii at Auckland. Comical, on Ins record over big fences, is not entitled to any more than his 10 9 It is n handy weight for this geldin* mt he has not acted up to expectations vet, and in any case may return to hurdiintr At this stage he does not look «i likel'v sort for the steeplechase. Brigadier Bill failed at Ellerslie, but back to a lint course he might run up to his Egmont and Wanganui form. He and Tuki meet on practically the same terms as when they finished first and second at Wanganui. Maunga has proved rather a disappointment after his good beginning as a steep) - ■ chaser and he’fell at Hastings on Sa urday. This, however, should not be held too much against him. At the same time the going at. Trentham may not altogether suit him. Zircon ran Tuki to half a head in the July Steeplechase twelve months ago, and appeals as likely to run well iitTrentham, where he has a good record, but lie can hardly be so seasoned as many of tfic others, and the distance may also trouble him. Pouri has not accomplished sufficient over the big fences to be labelled dangerous, but the southern winner. The Babe, might run prominently. He is a good juniper, but rather lacking in PacPhaps, for his field. Kamehameha will have to be looked over, and bls training work watched, lie rsn well at Auckland, and being bred to stay may make the most of his light weight. Of the nine stone lot, tbo most likely one seems to be Mixed Heather. (Three wins and a second in his last four starts Is his record, and while the Napier aud Hastings races were made easy for him by the mistakes of Puwbero and Maunga respectively, he Is undoubtedly a very promising young steeplechaser, and being in at nine stone he will be able to accommodate himself to any pace set. Passin’ Through, at the minimum, is the best Indication as to how this former good steeplechaser has slipped. Matu is hardly experienced enough, and Captain Sarto on Dunedin running can have little chance with The Babe, who beat him there pointless, and now meets him on practically 2 stone better terms. Neither Garzon nor Son o' Mine can be seriously considered on their performances to date. It is a long way yet to the .deciding day. but on the handicap three that appeal at this stage are Kawini, Tuki, and Mixed Heather.

The other big jumping event of the meeting, the Winter Hurdles, is uot ruu till the third day, but the weights are issued in conjunction with the first day’s handicaps, and acceptances close at the same time as those for the first day’s races. Nukumai, it will be remembered, completed his first great treble of Whyte Memorial, Parliamentary Handicap and ■Winter Hurdles 12 months ago, and carried 11.8 in the Hurdles. With 51b. more this year he has a difficult task, for without iu any way detracting from his wonderful achievement, he was fortunate last year to beat Wharncllffe. Three years ago he carried the same weight. 11.13, and was beaten out of a place. Red Fucshia, 11.4, may take a lot of beating. He is certainly one of the best young hurdlers seen in recent years, and on the third dav at Auckland won over two miles, carrying 11.3 without any difficulty. Abcrfeldy meets him now 41b. better, but bile would again choose Red Fucshia of this pair. Perle de Leon ran third in the race last vear, and with 21b. more next montn Is not badly iu at all, and he'must be seriously considered. , Kawini, Beau Cavalier, and Zircon are all good hurdlers nicely placed in the middle of the handicap. Beau Cavalier has a stone more th.in at Auckland, aud the field is much stronger. Aberfeldy will have to improve to have a ciiance, and’ Glendowie is an unknown quantity over hurdles. Gaze, at 9.13, takes the eye as a likely one, and coupled with Perle de Leon, this bracket would probably go out favourite. There is la big bunch of nine stoners, and they usually provide prominent runners in this event. Mia Bella has 31b. more than she carried into second place in the Great Northern Hurdles, and she will be fancied. The form of the majority of the others is hardly up to the class. Kauri Park, of course, is a great hurdler, but the question is "can he come back?” They seldom do. Star Shell might ho worth a thought on the day. At present Red Fucshia, the Gaze —Perle de Leon bracket, and .Mia Bella read as well as anything. Comical has been overlooked until it is announced what his intentions are. It may be that he will never be so good agnm us he formerly was. When Lucullent beat him into second place three yeprs ago, he carried 11.7, so Mr Coyle with 11.4 next mqnth, has taken no risks with him.

When F. D. Jones leaves for Sydney next month he may take his two-year-old gelding Gay Crest, by Shillinglee, from Hoopoe. Apart from his racing prospects, he will be useful ■ for leading Limerick, wlio is rarely ridden at walking exercise.

The Autumnus filly Chlldsplay, who was the outstanding two-year-old of last spring, has rejoined Cutts Brothers’ active teain, to be got ready for next season's engagements. She carries an unsightly leg, the result of an accident a few months ago, when she was cut' through contact with a wire fence, but she seems to be quite sound. Sudden Storm and Impertinence, two other members of the team, will continue their spell for some time yet.

The Australia n-bred gelding Kempton, by Humbug—So Shy. who was imported to the Dominion by his owner-trainer, P. A. Duncan, Is’reported to be a speedy galloper, and southern writers are of opinion that when he becomes solid he will win races. The four-year-old, who is rather an attractive galloper, appears among the nominations for the Novice Plate, six lurlongs, to be run at Ashburton on Saturday next.

Sir George Clifford has sold the five-year-old Centrepiece, by The Ace from Equipment, and lie will commence stud life in the spring. Negotiations were opened liy two prospective purchasers, but it is understood he has been disposed of tn Mr J. Brice, of Fern Flats, near Marton.

W. H. Dwyer lias put Kiosk into work again, and hopes are entertained that the sou of Tea Tray will train on all right, tin the spell appears to have done him a lot of good.

ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES KAURI PARK GIVES GOOD JUMPING DISPLAY Dominion Special Service. Auckland, June 26. Fine weather aud an improved track saw increased activity at Ellerslie on Tuesday, when No. 1 grass was available for fast work. Among the best gallops were the followeasily beat Lomint and Restaurant over six furlongs in Imin. 21Jsec. He is in great heart, and should race well on Saturday Lomint still lacks the dash that characterised her efforts last year. Golden Wedding, a very smart hack, ran right away from Segment over a similar distance in Imin. 21 3-ssec. King Emerald and Eager Rose, both carrying fair weights, went comfortably over a mile in Imin. 53 3-ssec. They could have done a lot better and are much in favour for their respective races on Saturday. Sir Archie, with Hueptano to assist over the last four furlongs, ran seven furlongs in Imin. 35 3-ssec., and did it well. He seems to lie better than he was at the winter meeting. Rafferty easily beat Pekatahl over a round in 2min. 4 2-ssec. Lord Bruce and Llewellyn took 2min. Gsec. for the same journey. Bluespear beat Kilute over seven furlongs in Imin. 37 4-ssec. He may soon show his form at the big meeting. All Wrong, Dewe, and Master Doon, ridden out, beat Judge’s Box oxer six furlongs in Imin. 21 4-ssec. ~ , , , Dave is working well despite slight lameness in the shoulder. “ Modest Boy ran a mile in Imin. 50 4-ssec. Hyde Park joined In over the last seven furlongs, anil carrying a good weight finished comfortably in front, the last seven taking Imin. 37sec. , Mountain Guide aud Plano Pearl, with big weights, ran seven in Imin. 38sec. Karamu (Regan) jumped hurdles in his ■usual grand style. Uralla (Smith) and Odin (Chaplin) cleared four hurdles but neither was as good as expected—in fact, it was Odin’s worst showing for some time. Archeno (Sharkey) jumped six hurdles smartly. She is a fit .marc. Importer (Sharkey) gave a fine display in beating Potoanul (Eager) and Foxhound (Mephau) over four hurdles. The other pair made no mistakes, but Foxhound was well back at the finish. ' Kauri Park (11. Dulieu) and Miss Alma (Eager) jumped four hurdles well, Kauri Park being especially pleasing. Clockwork (Mephan) fenced splendidly over four hurdles. Marta (Henderson) finished a long way in front <rf Fane-(Bai) over four hurdles, after giving n good display. Spalmore started with this pair, but crashed heavily at the first, fence, mid, breaking his shoulder, bad to be destroyed. This was bad luck for his owner, as Spalmore was showing much promise. His rider, 11. Eager, broke a collarbone. i- Zircon (Regan), Royal Form (Smith), Kamchaiucba (Henderson), aud Rahcpoto (Holland) all jumped well over the big fences on the flat. Tamore (Regan) went 'over the hill. He baulked the hurdle on the top and fell at the sod wall, afterwards completing the circuit a very tired horse. He lacks condition, and is not a good prospect for the coming meeting.

RICCARTON NOTES INTERESTING SCHOOLING Dominion Special Service. Christchurch, June 26. The Ricearton tracks were in much improved order for training operations yes-, terday, and the proceedings were enlivened with some interesting schooling tasks. No. 1 grass track was available for fast work, aud this provided fair going. Chickwheat comfortably beat Zaragoza over a mile journey in I.46sec, the last four furlongs taking 55sec. He galloped pleasingly throughout, aud has only to repeat the performance at Ashburton on Saturday next to rafike amends for his recent failures with the colours up. Roscrea and Pahautanui finished together after covering five furlongs in 1.6 3-ssec. „ Tarleton easily accounted for Tara Glen In a gallop over half a mile, occupying 53sec. , ... Gay Crest and .Island Fastness took 52 2-ssee. to traverse the same distance. The former has made marked Improvement since the Amberley meeting, and may yet b» taken bv F. D. ■ J ones to Sydney. Bolero finished better than Nincompoop at the end of five furlongs in 1.7 l-ssec. Lancer beat Bronstell and Gold Mint oyer six furlongs, run in 1.19 4-ssec. Despot and Greyfinch galloped four furlongs in 52 2-ssec., Goy Jim and Tuahlue taking 51 3-ssec. for a . similar task. Malmsey and Solfollo recorded a. smart gallop over four furlongs along the back stretch in 50 2-ssec. The latter is again giving signs of standing up to a preparation, and may still see the post in the Winter Cup, an event he easily won twelve •mouths ago. , t , Orlllamb and Light Hearted strode over four furlongs in olsec., M reath ot Mjrtle and Rascal taking 53sec. to cover the same Clarence, Waterlow, Beaming, Solfello and Killoch were restricted to “jfaste 0 /Garland (J. ricket.l, a qualified hunter by Masterpiece, in L. Doj le s stable, essayed a task <ncr the steeplechase course, but lost his rider at the first obstacle. On being remounted he ga'e a good exhibition over threepences. Aberfeldv (I. Tilson), Kaikahu (A. J. Peart), and Cynelll (E. Shaw) were associated in a round of the hurdles. The two first-named gave a pleasing display in last time, and finished well clear ot Cynelli, who did not jump as well as previous occasions. , v •, . T Hvperion (I. Tilson), Sir Vai (A. J. Peart), and Kangiawhio (G. Salt) undertook a similar task. The trio jumped well until the first of tbo concluding double, where Rangiawhio ■ blundered and Sir B al cannoned into him, both coming to grief. The latter was remounted and cleared the double in good style. Hyperion gave a much improved exhibition on his previous efforts alone, and galloped away from his companions over, the second halt ot tne journey. , /T Amorist (A. .T. Peart). Diana s Lad (I. Tilson), and Nino of Spades (E % Shaw) were responsible for some fast jumping over three hurdles, the , trio finishing together. ASHBURTON ACCEPTANCES (By Telegraph.—l’ress Association.) Ashburton, June 26. The following acceptances have been received ’ for the Ashburton Racing Club's winter meeting on Saturday: — NOVICE BLATE, of SO sovs., six furlongs.—Sachet, Bolero, Tam Glen, Membo, Philanderer, Lord • Ranald, Diamond Jack, Kempton, Lighthearted, 9.7; Roscrea, Bon Raid, First Raid, 9.0 LYNDHURST TROT HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Gone mile and one quarter. —St. Fillan. Glenaray, Great Audo, Our Bird, Biugen Patch, Forward Maid, Imperial Thorpe, Young Bingen, Awaiti, Florrie Pointer, scr.; Lady Minto. Springtime,, Di rect Wave, Royal Autoress, Heroic, Warepa Lady Brent, 12yds. behind; Travis Ax'worthy, Mavis Wood, White Sun, Helen, •’4yds. behind; Mercury. Audubon Lad, 3(iyds. behind; Great Form, 60yds. behind: Kate Thorpe, 72yds. behind. MORETON HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Six furlongs.—Waterlow, 10.3; Greyfinch, 10.2; Waihemo, 9.12; Despot. 9.8; Beaming, 9.5; Solfello, 9.1; Frosh Breeze, 9.1; Misslonor, 9.0.

IIROMORE STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sovs. About two miles. —Royal eashtoe., HUI; Captain Sarto, 10.4: Orillamb, 10.4; Mainspring, 0.13: Sir Wai, 0.0; Hyperion, 0.2; Mntaipukc, 0.0. MAYFIELD HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Town Bank, 10.5; Zaragoza, 10.5; Chieltwheat, 10..,; Itonaki, 0.5; Carnot, 0.1: Bronstell, 0.0. WINCHMORE TROT HANDICAP, of 00 sovs One mile and a hull’.—Turama, Stepfnsl Roval Wrack, Wriiekeen. Bolden Vale, Prlnee Chimes, Roger Lyon, Mountain Ore, Moira. Lady Hee. Bingen Wilkes, Idol Boy, lone Author Franz, Onutii, Moving Pointer, Lou Harold, Little Author, tier.: Moneymore, 12yds. behind; Mussolini, 24yds. behind; Bingen Pnteli, 21yds. behind; Young Bingen, 3<lvds. behind; I ninny Boy, 48yds. behind; Imperial, 00yds. behind; Lough Neagh, Florrln Pointer, 72yds. behind: Royal AnllmrcHH, Wnrepii, llllyds. behind. MAROLAN HACK HANDICAP, of IM) sovs.. Hcvmi furlongs.- Mather Clarence, 10 11- Lniiear, 10,3; Wniliomo, 0.10; Guy ,11m,' 0.2; Bolfell", 0.0; Turn Cileu, 0.0.

A Press Association message from Sydney states that the racehorse Royal Tea arrived by the Marama in good condition.

Many horses have been suffering from colds lately, Included among the Jot being the three youngsters In W. Rayner’s stable —Ceremony, Alloy, and Pedestal (says the Wanganui "Herald”). They were given a spell of a week or so from the track, but are now practically all right again, and all going well should be in good order early in the spring.

Mr. W. J. Woods, president of the Walpawa County Racing Club, and Mr. 11. C. Collett, secretary, have been to Wellington and made arrangements for the club's next race meeting ou Labour Day to be held at Hastings, owing to the alterations which are now being made to the Waipawa Club’s course (says a Hawke's Bay writer). I had a look at these alterations a short time ago, and when finished there is no doubt they will be n great improvement in every way. The buildings have been removed to a position close alongside the road, and the grounds provide ample room for parking of cars, while the course is being re-graded and Improved, the finish being much better than in the old position. The club will have, when the alterations are complete; the best course It has yet raced on.

FIXTURES. Ashburton County June 30, July 2. July 11, 12, 14 . July 1 9 R.C. Te Kuitl R.C. Wellington R.C. Waimate Dial. Hunt July 21 Club S. Canterbury Hunt July 20, 28 Club Gisborne R.C. ..... Christchurch Hunt Club i Poverty Bay Hunt Aug. 14, 10, 18 Aug. 15 Club .... Canterbury J.C. irke R.C. Banncvirke Hunt C. Aug. 25 Sppt. 1 Hawke's Bay Hunt Club Marton J.C. Sept 1 Otago Hunt Club. Sept. 3 • '“pl. 13. 15 ... Sept 22 ..... N. Taranaki Hunt (’. Wanganui J.C. Ashburton Cty. R.C. Sept. 22 Sept. 22, 24 ... Sept. 27, 28 ... Sept. 29 Sept. 23 Napier Park R.C. Geraldine R.C. 1’akuranga Hunt C. :»ny J.C Avondale J.C,