THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 49, 21 November 1928, Page 16

THE RACING WORLD

OTAKI MAORI SPRING MEETING OPENS TODAY ft' 1 _ - A REVIEW OF THE FIELDS (By “The Watcher.”)

»s“ «“vawsg changed this year to November, and ?o n^?c%\ a n t^ a o O mld 1 Xe b k e Tayl U ln^d b ’of a Saturday. This latter course has bee >s always fairi large, but so far as racing goes the meeting promises to be a great success ai d to justify the change from September to November Fields are very large, and nlHiov“> to a great extent Levin form has enlightened backers with regard to today?sa possibilities, there are in several races fresh horses to complicate the position The track is In first-class order, and as the weather outlook is promising, the meeting should be held u ° der * dea * 1 tions. The first race is timed to start it 1130 a.m„ and the programme for today is as follows: —

Horomea ran on the flat at Levin in preference to the hurdles, and she is also engaged on the Hat to-day, but it she takes her place in the jumpers field s.ie should on her Waverley form run prominently. Star Shell and Killa look likely on Levin running, and Novar is a newcomer who ran a good race over hurdles at the Manawatu Hunt meeting in September. In fact, Novar’s fourth to Pantagrubl and Beaunrtmt looks pretty good form, and he ran a solid race last Saturday in the Levin Cup.

There is a large and unwieiuy ueiu in rue Maiden, and in the majority of cases very little form to go upon. Recent running points to Chief Singer, Chopin, and Greenfield having good prospects, while Shot Silk may be a possibility.

Shining Star 8 0 . , , Elysianor won nicely at Levin, but he is up against a different class on this occasion. He should, however, run well again. Discourse showed up at the end of the Levin Cpp, and it look%as if she is again on the verge of showing form. Montoa Treasury will find 9 stone plenty tor her age, but she is good and might be hard to beat. On recent form, Pale Star, Green Acre, Rory Mor, Blssac, I®ng Quex, and Topere must all be considered. R° r l Mor’s third to Historic and Mendip at Trentham last month reads as well as anything, and perhaps Pale Star and Discourse may prove the best of the top weights. _ „„„ . „ nn „„„„

On the way Talisker won at Levin, n rise .Iff 81b. will not prevent him Hom acai4Brunning well, and coupled with a solid sort like Vertigern, this bracket may he the favourite. On Levin form Talisker should again beat all he met there, but the presence of fresh and better horses like Black Mint and Paitonu will make Ills task more difficult, while Royal Mint has only got to strike form to be dangerous. Koya Mint and Faitoun may be the most dangerous to the Elgar bracket. . s,r-.r z~< » -r* rnre Riv

The hack sprint presents a distinctly hard problem. Post positions and a good beginning will be of paramount importance. Royal Duke, it is understood, Is to start in the open sprint. On recent form, Veronese and Eameses appeal as a likely pair, with Arrow Boy and Mark Mint next best.

Levin running points In pronounces fashion to Ridgemount, Callanmore, and Keddar. Helotis may do better on her home course, and Royal Duke also looks a possibility. The trio first mentioned, however, will probably find most favour. TAUMANUKA HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and 55 yards.

The best form in the Taumanuka Handicap is represented by Tanagra and Kalos, wlille Teheka should not be discarded for one failure. There are Bevern) newcomers who might create a surprise such as Billion, who won at Carterton, while Gasnapper and Metolius are n couple of likely improvers. Kalos, Tanagra, and Teheka, however, will have most friends. KEREIHI ROERA HANDICAP, of 200

IU U 111. L II • • • « O If Bonogne runs in the concluding event in preference to the open sprint, his chances will be more favourably regarded over the extra furlong, and the same may

be said of Hulkal. Decoy Bird may have a chance. He ran a fair race over tne distance at Riccarton behind Gay Sonnet and King Midas. Kllmezzo looks another possibility. THE CURRENT “REFEREE” A GENERAL INTEREST NUMBER The increasing popularity of the “N.Z. Referee" which is reflected in the way that counts most, is evidence that the Ollirial Calendar is more and more meeting the requirements of racegoers. It covers the field of the Turf more comprehensively than any other medium in the country, keeping enthusiasts up to date in term, both in racing and trotting. The current issue maintains that standard. Meetings at Levin and Winton are reviewed by special representatives, whose comment lias a bearing on important evmits to come. “Spectator” discusses the handicaps for Takapuna; an article dealing with the family strains of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s classic winners lias a prominent place, along with a budget of notes from “Referee” correspondents In the various centres. Also, a number of De Ug P ht Ct harness 6 Flowers ’ will be interurday. A generous measure of track and stable talk is included in this section, which is strongly illustrated. On the bre<><l- ■ ing side is an article by Miles, dealing with first foals. Speculators looking for a likelv horse or two to follow may gam an inkling from the analysis of the acceptances for the Wellington Trotting cll ' bB gathering which is to be held at Hutt Park on Saturday. Beginning with next week, a series of articles on the life and record of Gene Tunney will make Its appearance. This feature has been secured specially for Referee” readers, and should add to the attractions of a page which already lias a large audience. “Doubtful.” Island Bay.—No. The Hawk has never won at a mile and a half, and has only run two or three times over tlm. distance. Nominations for all events nt the summer meeting of the Woodville District Jockey Club, on December 12 and 13, will close on Friday, at 9 p.m. T Webster will ride Green Field. Mouton Wonder, Kilmezzo. Bonbomme, Volplane, and Borsalene at Otaki to-day. A race special for Otaki will leave Thorndon nt 8.45 n.m. to-day, returning from Otaki at 5.30 p.m. In addition to Blimp, Teresa Bell, Teremoana and Wanderlust have been scratched for their engagements at Otaki to-day. Acceptances for all first day’s races at the spring meeting of the Fellding Jockey Club, to be held on November 30 and December 1, will close on Friday at 8.30 p.m.

RICCARTON NOTES HORSES WORKED REVERSE WAY Dominion Special Service. Christchurch, November 20. There was little of outstanding Interest in the training work at Riccarton this morning. The trial grass »vas available for fast work, but most trainers preferred the plough track. The first half-hour of the morning’s operations was set aside for reverse work on the plough, and this was made use of by trainers with horses destined to race at Ellerslie next month These Included members of P. V, Mason’s team and Hoylake. , „ ■ , Honour and Jaleux were sent five furlongs, occupying Imin. ssec. Haze and Philippic covered six furlongs in Imin. 18 2-ssec., finishing together. Goblin Market and Golden Armour strode over live furlongs in Imin. 4 l-ssee. Hoylake, under restraint, traversed six furlongs in Imin. 19sec. He Is looking in splendid order after his recent racing. Twang and Amourette on the trial grass ran five furlongs in Imin. 4 4-ssec, This nalr are engaged at Tlraaru on Saturday After Ten, by Saxby from Carol Singer, and Valuator, who was recently tubed strode over half a mile in 50 2-ssec. Chide and Starshooter were companions in an easy six-furlong task on the plough, taking Imin. 22sec. The latter still shows signs of lameness. Battle Colours galloped a mile on the "rass In Imin. 43 3-ssec. “ paperchase reeled off six furlongs on the grass in Imin. 17 2-ssec. Bolero and Desert Song ran five furlongs in Imin. 4sec., and Star Raid and Moratorium registered Imin. 18 4-ssec. for six tU Crown' Area and Court Jester covered four furlongs on the grass in 50 2-ssee. This was the former’s first gallop since the Cup meeting Sea Raid, by Star Raid from Sea Maid, in Miss L. Doyle’s stable, showed an ability to gallop by traversing four furlongs on the grass in 50sec. She Is engaged in the Spring Stakes at Tlmaru on Friday. Shipshape (A. J. Peart) and Lancer (1. Tilson) gave a pleasing display- over two flights of hurdles. The former later galloped Half a mile in company with Uproar in 50 2-ssec. Gay Sonnet comfortably covered five furlongs on the plough in Imin. Gsec. Martian Spear, by Greyspear from Ada Marling, in H. Nurse’s stable, has rejoined the active brigade at Riccarton. This five-vcar-old gelding, whose racing career so far has been confined to liis four starts last season, went slightly amiss on tlie West Coast trip in December last, and was given a lengthy spell. He is now to be given plenty of time, and will not be again produced until the autumn. Nurse has also recommissioned the four-year-old filly Sea Gay, who has come in from a six months’ spell. Arrowmir has again been taken up, and is new one of the team trained by R. Ellis at Riccarton. Crown Area has been accepted for in two events at the South Canterbury meeting but there is a possibility that the trii> will not be undertaken. J. McCotnbe intends to take Crown Area, Moorgas, and Court Jester to the Auckland summer meeting.

KAPITI HACK HURDLES, of One mile and a half. st. lb. 150 sovs. st. lb. Horomea ... 10 12 Gr and Diana’s Lad. 10 10 National ..9 3 Panorama ..10 7 Abisogne Othou 10 - Gambler .. 9 2 ..9 0 Star Shell .. 10 0 American Olympic .... 9 11 lillar . Novar 9 11 Democratic ... 9 0 . 9 0 Lady Gay .. 0 11 Sheerer .. Kilia 0 8 Rlpdale . ... 9 0 ... 9 0 Boy 9 8 Eairone . . Red Bank .. 9 4 Bash ... 9 0 ... 9 0 Roburant ... 9 0

PUHI MAIDEN Six PLATE, of 100 sovs. furlongs. 8 0 Animated 8 7 Black Odin . Abason 8 7 Chopin 8 (J Wy eford .... 8 7 Chief Singer . 8 () Cloyne ...... 8 7 Collagain 8 Cavity ...... 8 7 Dancing Star 8 0 • Catuna 8 7 Greenfield 8 0 Fallow 8 7 Good Cheer . 8 0 Irish Moss .. 8 Y Kotahi-Eka . 8 0 Pompadour . 8 7 Kiriana .... 8 0 Star Girl ... 8 7 Miss Field . 8 0 Kentish Lady 8 0 Moutoa Fume 8 0 Archeria .... 8 0 Ravine .... 8 0 Balloon 8 0 Shot Silk ... I unwieldy field 8 in 0 the

KATIHIKU HACK HANDICAP, Of 1 150 BOVS. Seven furlongs. Discourse 9 U Borsaline 7 13 Moutoa Elyslanor 7 12 Treasury 9 0 Airtight ... 7 8 Pale Star ... 8 10 Rory Mor . 7 7 8 7 Bissac 7 6 Royal Acre..’ 8 7 King Quex. 7 4 8 2 Airforce ... 7 0 Green Acre .. 8 2 Topere .... 7 0

LING MEMORIAL STAKES, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Vertlgern . 9 3 Talisker .... l-r Black Mint Paitonu . 8 9 Kilmiss .... 7 3 . 8 9 - Avro ••••••• 7 3 Kilperon Royal Game Royal Mint 8 <i 7 0 . 8 0 CTwlnk »••••• 7 0 Shining Armour .. . 7 13 Kilmezzo .. * Imperial Spark 7 rvnn nt T-PVlIl 0 0 a

PAHIKO HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. Royal Duke.. 9 o Oreades .... 7 9 Veronese .... Ramoses .... 9 0 Golden 8 3 Shadow .. 7 5 Rotowhero 8 3 Brown Sugar 7 3 Argue 8 3 Baskier .... 7 3 Arrow Boy . 8 2 The Dove ... 7 3 Lady Quex . 8 1 Australis 7 2 Shining Star 7 12 Degree 7 0 Onward .... Moutoa 7 12 Disrank Hy grade ... 7 0 7 0 Wonder 7 11 Catuna 7 0 Holes Bolus 7 11 Richfield 7 0 Mark Mint .. 7 0 Alley way ... 7 0

WAITAWA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. Helotls .. 8 1 Kilbronsyth 7 6 Dobbin ... .. 8 1 Ridgemount 7 4 Keddar .. 7 10 Arrow Boy . 7 0 Callanmore . 7 9 Captain Bonogne .. .. 7 9 Gazeley 7 0 Huikai ... .. 7 9 Arch Arrow 7 0 Royal Duke . 7 «

Tanagra .... 9 11 Belgian Queen 8 0 Kalos !» 8 Metelltis .... 8 0 Marjoram ... 9 1 Gasnapper .. 8 0 Home Made 8 13 Ota urn Lass 8 0 Tcheka .... 8 12 Skyrider 8 0 Billion 8 12 Volplane 8 0 Mandarine 8 7 Lady Alophen 8 n Bissae 8 5 Fallow 8 0 King Quex . 8 4

sovs. Royal Game Seven furlongs. 8 3 I) 8 Olympic .... Joy Bird ... I) 0 Bonhomme . 8 Monaghan .. 8 11 Henna 8 2 Bonogne 8 10 Marell II .... 8 0 noromea ... 8 10 Deluge 8 0 Hulkal 8 10 Kllinezzo 8 0 Epistle .... 8 7 Paul Lucerne 8 0 Tanagra 8 fl Decoy- Bird . 8 0 Vigilance 8 4 Twink 8 0 Modern .... 8 3