THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 131, 27 February 1929, Page 16

THE RACING WORLD

DANNEVIRKE FIELDS REVIEWED NOTES AND COMMENTS

To-day the Danncvirke meeting will commence, and it will be concluded to-morrow. So much fine weather has been experienced that the course ‘in<st be hard.

The card for to-day Is as follow’s:—

HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Lowest weight 0.0. One mile and a quarter.

Lady Gay usually goes well in this class of race, and should run prominently if she is forward in condition. Novar and Asleep have had plenty of racing to season them, and Mandarine and Break o’ Day showed some form at Woodville. Ladj’ Gay, Asleep and Novar might be the selected of bettors.

MAIDEN PLATE, of 80 sovs. All 8.9. Five furlongs. Waiorua Lucretia Snowshoe, Town Section Gold Medal , Acervate Streamer Longacre Imperial Fame Propaganda Valpine St. Melba Blackpool " Polydamon Skill Rolilna gelding Mint Belle Tenure Malahat The best form of the Maiden Plate runners is that of Propaganda, whose second to Arikinui at Trentham was good. If Propaganda repeats that form to-day. It will take a smart hack to beat him. Snowshoe is improving and should run well.

DANNEVIRKE CUP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter.

The elect of R. Johnson's stable (The Swell or Anolo) is likely to be favourite in the Cup. while there will lie support for Locarno, Rowley and Briar Root. Of these, Anolo and Rowley might be best suited by the distance.

TAHORAITE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.

At his best the topweight, Desert Lad, would be quite equal to a field of this calibre, but he has not had much racing of late. Atholspear has an excellent opportunity of scoring another win, and Full Mark, with two thirds at Woodville, cannot be passed over.

RAKAIATAI NURSERY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. My Own ... 8 1 Catliex .... 710 Ben Hur ... 713 San Ouex .. 710 Glasslough . 7 13Te Awha .... 710 Killogle ... 713 Lady Day .. 710 Gay Virginia 710 .

The Woodville form of. My Own will result in the Hastings filly being strongly supported.

ORINGI HACK, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Lowest weight, 8.0.

Warfille was unlucky at Foxton when beaten by Atholspear. Bernera will go well if he leaves tile barrier satisfactorily. Bettors are unlikely to go past these two and Monetize.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (open), of HO sovs. Six furlongs.

R. Johnson holds a strong hand in the President’s Handicap, having Ridgemount and Bonogne engaged. Vast Acre and Dobbin are the pick of the others. The machine might carry big backing for Ridgemount and Vast Acre.

After the running at Woodville neither Red Fuchsia nor Disrank will be at a long price.

NOTES AND COMMENTS Chide, who won the Trial Stakes at Rlccarton on Saturday, is well related. He is by Paladin from Reproachful, by Bonny Glen from Lady Disdain, the dam of Bee and Snub.

■The announcement that Honour and others of Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s horses are to be offered for sale in Sydney at Easter is referred to as follows in the “Lyttelton Times’’: —“A cable message from Sydney, which was published on Saturday, stated that Honour and Agrion would be submitted at auction at the Easter sales. Percy Mason is booked to leave for Sydney in the middle of next mouth with this pair, who are to race at the Australian Jockey Club’s autumn meeting. Arrangements have been made for him to take a number of the other horses in training at Riccarton, in addition to some mares from Mr. G. D. Greenwood's stud, with the object of selling them. Honour and Agrion will be included in the catalogue, but it is certain that in the case of Honour, at any rate, a big figure will be required to secure him."

Paquito was very unlucky in the Post Handicap, according to a Christchurch writer. Had he been decently placed at the entrance to the straight he would have won, and he might have got there in any case with a clear run. He is a very promising young horse, who will take high rank next season.

Full Feather disappointed his admirers by his failure in the Post Handicap. He went very scratchUy in his preliminary, and he was at the tail of the field for half the going. Then he moved up, but it was a short-lived effort, as he failed to sustain his run in the straight. He may do better later in the season, when the tracks become a trifle softer.

On his return to Wingatul from a very successful campaign at the Gore Racing Club's summer fixture, C. Gieseler will take Set Sail and her two-year-old brother back to their training quarters. There does not appear to be anything wrong with Set Sall, and it has been decided to give her another try-out on the turf prior to sending her to her owner’s stud farm, while her younger brother is reported to have benefited from his spell in eastern district pastures.

Only one appearance is down to the credit of Wedding March this season. That occurred in the hurdles on tin) final day of the Auckland Club’s summer meeting, when he lumped the big weight of 11.12 into second place. It Is expected that the Cambridge horse will be given an. entry for the Brighton Hurdles at Easter. The Quin Abbey—Uranium gelding will also have other fields to conquer during the next four or five months, as his certificate as a first-class steeplechaser will also b e exercised. Wedding March has won a Great Northern Hurdle race, and lie is quality enough to win another and a steeplechase as well. But things have got to go happily with him in the running these days, as mishaps on the journey are most unwelcome when a horse gets as far up in the weights as Mr. R. Hannon’s gelding. He is a sweet jumper, up to good weights, and a genuine stayer.—Christchurch "Sun.”

The two-year-old Juniper, the winner of the Lyttelton Plate, is by Kilbroney from the Martian mare, Judith, dam of Palestrina and Jericho. Early in the season he was overshadowed by his brilliant stable mate, Dutch Money, and he was not hurried. The patient policy has paid with Juniper, who should develop into a good staying three-year-bld.

Pink Coat registered a highly attractive performance when lie won the Middle Park Plate. He and Goblin Market had the race to themselves, and Pink Coat, though burdened with a 71b. penalty, appeared to hold his rival quite safe over the last furlong. He is a very big two-year-old (writes “Argus”), and on account of his size E. J. Ellis, his trainer, has been easy on him, having given him only three races, all of which he has won, without being seriously strung up. It is intended to leave him in the North Island Challenge Stakes, but it is probable that he will have his next race in the Canterbury Champagne Stakes on Easter Monday. Pink Coat is an excellent advertisement for the young imported sire. Hunting Song, whom he may assist to a prominent position, as he shows promise of making a highclass three-year-old.

Some consider Beau Geste lucky to beat Rapier last Saturday. One writer says Rapier was eased for a couple of strides about the distance, but when his rider realised that Bean Geste was going strongly, on the outside, he got busy again. Rapier was overhauling his rival at every stride but just failed to get up. Tie should be at the top of his form for the Trentham Gold Cup next month. To further assist his preparation, lie will have the Peninsula Cup on Saturday and he will be hard to beat.

Aberfeldy helped to make the pace in the Hornby Handicap nt Riccarton on Saturday, but after holding his place for about seven furlongs, he dropped out of the contest. It was his first race since July, when he had a severe fall at Trenthnm. The accident seems to have left no serious effects, and he will be a much better horse very soon. Possibly (says a Southern writer) lie will win on the flat before he takes his place among the hurdlers, in which department he should play a leading part in the winter. BRIGHT AND NEWSY CURRENT ISSUE OF “NEW ZEALAND REFEREE” The racing world is steadily working towards the Easter series, and from now on form will have a special significance. The current issue of the “New Zealand Referee” is, as usual, right up-to-date ou that point. The Woodville meeting is reviewed in detail, and a number of photographs add Interest to the text. “Carbine,'’ who is responsible for that review, is represented also by an analysis of the acceptances for the Rangitikel fixture. Possibilities for Saturday’s meeting of the Banks Peninsula R.C. appear in conjunction with a full account of the running at Riccarton last week-end. News and notes from all the leading race centres are published. “Longbow” provides the breeding article this week: it has for its subject that rather amazing son of Carbine, to wit, Wallace, who can rightly be described as n “prince of stayers.” A photograph of Wallace in his eider years goes with the article.

The light harness section will be found bright mid informative in every respect. A review of the first day of the Otaliiilni gathering appears and hints for the Waikato fixture are included In the general feature.

Other sections such as boxing, tennis, golf and motoring help to make this week’s “Referee” a symposium of all-round sport unexcelled in the Dominion.

FIXTURES. Fob. 27, 28—Dannevirke R.C. Feb. 28—Wniapn R.C. Feb 28. March 2—-Marlborough R.C, March 2—Banks Peninsula R.C. March G. 7—Rangitikei R.C. March 8, o—Napier Park R.C. March o—Franklin R.C. Mwch J4—Waisuta BUX.

WAIMATE HANDICAPS By Telegraph.—Press Association. Timaru, February 26. The following handicaps for the Waimate Racing Club’s meeting on March 14 have been declared by Mr. J. E. Henrys:—

NOTES FROM RICCARTON

HORSES FOR AUSTRALIA

Dominion Special Service. Christchurch, February 20. There was not much interesting work at Riccarton this morning, the majority of the horses being restricted to easy exercise on the plough. Honour and Goblin Market were given a strong gallop over six furlongs the reverse way. Agrion finished better than Pride over seven furlongs in linin. 33sec. The former has shown a gradual improvement of late and gives every promise of regaining his earlier form. Footfall, looking well again after a temporary let up, strode over six furlongs in linin. 20 l-ssec. Toawai was given useful work sprinting home three furlongs in 39sec. Quarterdeck and Swoopalong were together throughout a seven furlong task, taking Imln. 33see. Limerick covered the first half mile of a seven furlong gallop in 51 l-ssee., and completed the distance in Imin. 29sec. Paquito accompanied him over five furlongs, the pair finishing together. Nincompoop beat Pahautanui over five furlongs tn Imin. 3 2-ssec. This was the former’s best track effort for some time. Caterpillar finished clear of Atone and Kentish Lady at the end of six furlongs traversed in Imin. 17 2-ssec. The Paper Money filly will contest the Ahurlrl Hack Handicap at Motukarara on Saturday. Bonrose easily accounted for Thurso after completing half a mile in 50sec. . Arrowmir, picked up by Buoyant at the half-mile post, recorded Imin. 3 3-ssec. for five furlongs, Buoyant finishing in front. Crown Area and Moorgas galloped six furlongs in Imin. 17sec., crossing the line together. Gay Sonnet was given strong work and appears to be making a good recovery from the soreness she recently contracted. She will probably be raced at the Waimate and Oamaru meetings next month. W. Stone has arrived back at Riccarton with Silver Paper and Tommy Dodd, and both were allotted easy work to-day. The former still carries bandages behind, but otherwise looks in splendid order to be prepared for Wellington engagements. J. McCombe will leave on Thursday for Wellington with Crown Area and Moorgns, to connect with Friday’s Sydney boat. They will be joined at Wellington by Mr. A. McDonald’s three-year-old, High Disdain, who is being taken across by R. S. Bagby. The ailment which caused the retirement of the Paladin gelding, Uproar, developed to such an extent that he was destroyed last week. The two-year-old filly Arrowshield, in'J. B. Pearson's stable, has been put aside temporarily owing to suffering from an internal trouble. G. Murray Aynsley’s stable will not be represented at the Wellington meeting, and none of his team will race again until the Hororata fixture next month. F. D. Jones will leave for Wellington on Thursday, en route to Sydney, with Limerick, Paquito. and Catkin. Limerick has given every satisfaction in his essays since the Dunedin meeting, and a five-furlong gallop on Saturday in Imin. 1 3-osec., and his pleasing seven-furlong task yesterday, served to show that he will be in advanced order to tackle his Australian engagements. Catkin will also be well forward. Ho covered a mile on the plough on Saturday in Imin. 43sec., and repeated the performance yesterday. He is a very free goer, and will do well in Sydney, especially if soft tracks are encountered. Jones will be accompanied on the trip by his wife and daughter. Riccarton stables are fairly well represented in the list of nominations for the Wellington autumn meeting by the following horses: Aberfeldy, Wrigley, Disorder, Dutch Money, Amor. Count Cavour, Full Feather. Nightmarch, Rapier, Silver Coot, Silver Paper, Louise, Paper Boy, Swoopalong, Arrowmir. Sudden Storm, Hurly Burly. Noteworthy, Solgele, Red Heckle, and Sir Roland. The last-named is the only representative left in the «orth Island Challenge Stakes, and Red Heckle holds a similar honour in the New Zealand St. Leger Stakes.

EI.LERSLIE TRACK WORK

Dominion Special Service.

Auckland, February 26. Parfait Amour has been sent to Te Rapa to be trained by A. Tinker. He is still owned by Mr. C. Emanuel. This horse has speed, but lacks a strong constitution. The steeplechaser, Kendal, died last week from a malady that puzzled the veterinary surgeons. He was a good stake-earner for Mr. A. Ormrod, who still has the useful Good Boy to carry his colours. After conferring with his owner, Mr. J. Pohlen Stenning has decided not to persevere with the English stallion, Speardance, as it was considered that be would take too long to strike form,. H 6 has been sent to Matamata, where he will take up stud duties in the spring. Ellerslie is now quieter than at any other part of the season. The tracks are being watered, but are still very hard and little work is being performed. W Kemp is handling a splendidly grown yearling colt by Chief Ruler from Miss Ethel, the dam of Gold Money aud other winners. The newcomer looks the part of a good one. A Robertson is also busy with a two-year-old by Quin Abbey from Curearua. Thus a full-brother to the speedy York Abbev—Golden Wedding is back again on the tracks, and it is likely that she util be prepared for hurdling as soon as the rain comes. , . . There are many others about whose trainers are also anxious to get in some schooling work. Amoug these are Glenotus Potoanui and Mangaiti, who have jumping engagements at Paeroa. Vallar is bging worked again with the idea of racing at Franklin and Paeroa. Bulolo is another that is being sent along with the same objective. He is likely to trouble any hack field in tlie near future. Gold Money, Eager Rose, The Lover, Corinax. Modest Boy and Hyde Park worked solidly this morning. Gold Money is au early fancy for the Franklin Cup. GAISFORD THOROUGHBRED SALE Much attention is likely to be bestowed upon the sale of thoroughbreds from Mr. W H. Galsford’s Oringi stud, which will .take place on Thursday next at the Masonic stables, starting at 9 a.m. Already buyers have been busy trying to make advance purchases but Mr. Gaisford has been adamant and lias decided to keep faitli with the sporting public. Those catalogued in this annual draft from Oringi—the best yet offered—will nil go under the hammer. The sale will be conducted by Messrs. R. Roake and Son and prospective buyers will be given a recital of pedigrees anil performances which will demonstrate the merit of the stock to be submitted. There are four splendid yearlings, a two and a tliree-year-old, In addition to brood marcs mid tlie well-known hunter Jinimar, while on behnlf of Mr. C. 11. Thompson will' be offered that well performed six-vear-old Tanagra. There are big possibilities for buyers at this sale—Orlngl-brcd stock has made a name for itself in the past, some noted performers having seen the light of day there, and purchasers on Thursday should hav# a# caws M- (

AUSTRALIAN TURF MELBOURNE TRACK NOTES (Australian Press Association.) Melbourne, February 26. At Flemington on the tan, Aga Khan, ridden by F. Dummett, galloped five furlongs in Imin. alscc. Kongoni (A. Wilson) did five furlongs on the sand in linin. 4}sec. Glcamlight ran a mile and a half on the tan In 2min. 45Ssec. Mytans assisted over the first mile, which took Imin. 51 galloped five furlongs in Imin. s!see. Gieener did three furlongs in 37}sec. Glucose ran eleven furlongs on the grass In 2m in. 31Jsec. Coybeau ran ten furlongs on the course proper in 2mln. Ifisec. Mondiaga covered a mile and a half on the grass In 2mln. 45sec. Brassart. assisted the last mile, took Imin. 49|see. The last ten took 2min. IGsec. Leadight beat George William over a mile on the grass in Imin. 41scc. Taidaldes sprinted three furlongs in 41 sec. Up the straight. Crowdel (E. O’Sullivan) did the best six furlongs, in linin. 15 J sec. Figure (W. Cook) went six furlongs in Imin. llisec., and Stardent six in Imin. 201 sec. At Caulfield, on the grass, Balmerlno ran his best: mile in Imin. 4245ec., the last six furlongs In Imin. 173 sec. Mollison. looking well, cantered. Kallooni and Rpsetta did six furlongs in Imin. 16sec„ and Greenllne the same distance in Imin. ISsec., the first three in 38sec. , , „ . Some Quality ran ten furlongs in 2mln. 13Asec. _ Fairy House and Belle Gallante ran five furlongs in Imin. 2}sec. Fission did six furlongs in Imin. 18 Greensborough ran the best six furlongs in Imin. lojsec.

AUSTRALIAN CUP AND NEWMARKET THE ACCEPTANCES.

(Australian Press Association.) (Rec. February 26, 8.30 p.m.)

Melbourne, February 26. The following final acceptances have been received: — . _ _ . . NEWMARKET HANDICAP.—Gothic, Greenline, Moliison. Aga Khan. Karuma, Cheosan, Greensborough, Faramanch, Greener, Violian, Byron, Harry Gavin, Crowdel, Farrago, Fission. Figure, Parsee, Bonny Fairy, House, Stardeut, Kongoni. Arctic Fox. AUSTRALIAN CUP.—The Banker, Valamita, Frllford, Naos, Mondiaga, headlight, Finsbury, Some Quality, Octember, Glcamlight, Impartial, Glucose, Pitoota. Kidaides, Answer, Coybeau, Baveroy. Am ore. SCRATCHINGS ANNOUNCED. (Rec. February 26, 8.30 p.m.) . . Melbourne, February 26. Burnewang was scratched for the Australian Cup at 11.20 a.m. , .. Field Artillery was scratched for the Newmarket Handicap at 11.45 a.m., and Pamona at 11.20 a.m.

Novar .... . 10 13 Watchman .. Break o’ Day 9 0 Lady Gay . . 9 9 9 0 Panorama . . 9 0 Birkbeck ... 9 0 Asleep . 9 0 Braeman 9 0 Mandarine . . 9 0

The Swell .. Anolo 9 0 Royal Lineage 7 8 4 King Willonyx Rowley .... 7 J> (incl. rehcp.) 8 2 Briar Root . 7 I ' o >rr\ 7 Kilmezzo 7 8 High Court . 7 0 Courageous . 7 0

Desort Lad . 9 0 Archerla ... . 7 5 Atliolspear . 8 7 Boundary . . 7 5 Repay 8 2 Volplane .. . 7 5 Topere .... 7 11 7 10 Mothplane . ' Klrlana . 7 . 7 0 0 Lady Spear . 7 10 Imperial Fame 7 0 Full Mark .. 7 10 Tunbridge . . 7’ 0 Cloyne .... 7 5

Bernera r..., .. 8 13 Merry Wartille ... . 8 11 Mixture 8 5 Shortly .... Greyiuist ... 8 5 Monetize ., .. 8 9 Sylvan Dell .. 8 0 Skybird .... . 8 8 Black Acre . 8 0 Australis ... . 8 8 Austerity ... 8 0 Tutlra . 8 8 Wee Night . 8 0 Patearoa ... . 8 5

Ridgemount . 'J 3 Vigilance .... 7 0 Vast Acre ... 8 9 Queen’s King Willonyx Choice 7 4 (incl. relicp.) 8 o Tanagra 7 0 Dobbin 7 13 Plimmerton Bonogno .... 7 8 (incl. relicp.) 7 3 Borsaleno ... 7 5 Willow Wai . 7 0

MAKXRIKIRI HACK, of 100 sovs. One mile. Lowest weight, 7.9. Red Fuchsia 9 5 General Wai 7 10 Disrank 8 12 Panorama ... 7 9 Ablsogne ... 8 8 Cobham .... 7 9 Wilnioreaua . 8 6 Primax 7 9 Topere 8 4 Kilorell .... 7 9 Balloon 8 4 Birkbcck .... 7 9 Aurora Borealis 7 10

STUDHOLME HURDLES HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. Orifiainli 11 S Royal Land . 9 1 Rangitahi .. 11 0 Heisler 9 0 Gunease 10 II Gaybird o 0 Uleaborg ... 10 6 Shandre 9 0 Erln-go-Bragb !) 10 Umtali .... 9 0 WAIMATE CUP HANDICAP, of 260' SOVS. One mile and a quarter. Battle Colours I 1) 0 Town Bank . 7 3 Beau Geste . 8 13 First Raid . 7 0 Thorndale .. 8 I) Decoy Bird . 7 0 Overhaul 8 1 Winsome Boy 7 (1 Meadow Lark 8 1 Prompter .. 7 0 Tardy 7 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 130 SOVS. Six furlongs. Gay Sonnet . 1) 4 Corn Money 7 7 Meadow Lark 9 4 First Raid . 7 4 Black Duke . 9 4 Rosenor 7 o Money Miuo 8 1 Martis .... 7 Gold Brick . 7 13 Arch Arrow . 7 0 Wayward .. 7 7 Dancing Days 7 0 WAITANGI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 SOVS. One mile. Winsome Boy 9 0 Prompter ... 7 7 Arrowy .... 8 13 Lady Lizzie .. 7 7 Attract .... 8 9 Miss Marco . 7 7 Solgele .... 8 9 Kilboa 7 7 Exide 7 12 Barney Google 7 7 Meiubo .... 7 11 Gaybird 7 7 Happy Queen 7 11 Wig Wag ... 7 7 Rhondda ... 7 9 Barrington . 7 7 Star Claret Cup .. 7 7 Stranger II 7 7 Poetess 7 7 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 120 SOVS. Seven furlongs. Black Duke .. 9 13 Pangolin .... 8 5 Fairy Herald 9 « Martis 8 1 Overhaul .... 9 4 Decoy Bird . 7 11 Money Mine . 8 11 King Sol .... 7 10 Gold Brick .. 8 11 Rosenor 7 10 Camisader ... 8 9 Ronald 7 8 Tardy 8 8 Dancing Days 7 7 Wayward ... 8 (1 Areh Arrow . 7 Corn Money .. 8 (J Guncase .... 7 7