THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 183, 1 May 1929, Page 16

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.”)

"Childsplay,” Manakau. — Information posted. “Wager,” Waitara. —Gloaming raced till he was nine years old. Limerick will be six years old next foaling. Nominations for the jumping events at the Wanganui meeting could possibly be improved upon, but apart from the Wanganui Steeplechase they are good. Of the 1G in the chief event seven are also in the hack steeplechase, but no dotibt on the day there will be sufficient Material for an interesting contest. Beau Cavalier was entered for Marton and Egmont. He did not accept at Marton aud as he is missing from the Wanganui nominations it looks as if he will not lie seen out again prior to the Auckland meeting. ' x Some time back it was announced that Comical was to be restricted to hurdling, but he is in the Wanganui Steeplechase while he was also entered, for the Great Northern Steeplechase. Comical has proved a complete failure so far as a cross country horse, though he’did make one or two promising showings. He looks an infinitely better horse this year than he did twelve months ago and possibly his connections have not given up all hope of him winning a steeplechase. t Reremoana is a notable entry for the principal fiat races, the Connolly Handicap and Empire Handicap, at the M anganui winter meeting. Pouri made a good beginning as a steeplechaser last season, winning the IV ellington Steeplechase and then running second to Wiltshire in the Grand National. He will lend inteerst to the M anganui Steeplechase if he starts. The South Island junipers, Wharncliffe, Aberfeldy, Umtall, Kaptina and Overhaul figure in the Wanganui nominations. The Bisogne mare Bisox, who finished up a winning winter sequence by taking the Avondale Cup In the spring, is due. to make her reappearance at Egmont andj Wanganui. Maunga and Brigadier Bill, winners of the last two Wanganui Steeplechases are In the field again’this year. Neither has done much good over the big fences since their auspicious start over country. It was remarkable how the AussieBenzora and Lucy Rose-Lady Quex combination at Waikato were substantially backed in Wellington at the eleventh hour. Joy King is down to make his debut as a hurdler at Wanganui. Valkon, whose spring running at Wanganui was the cause of an unpleasant incident, is again down to run there this month. , Red Fuchsia and Elicjt are notable absentees in the Century Hujdles at Wanganui, but they are both ins the May Hurdles the second day. The has Locarno in the Century Hurdles. For the first day of the’ Wanganui win ter meeting the. nominations total 194, against 163 for the opening day last year, while 211 are entered for the second day, Compared with 170 at the 1928 fixture. Solgele. who won the Novice Stakes at Amberley on Saturday, has won this particular event now three years in succession. Surely a change in the conditions of this race is desirable. The stake allotted to th e fi rlit and second diviisons of the Dash Hack Handicap at the Marton Jockey Clubs ’“ ee . t . l “K on Saturdav next is £ll5 for. each division. The second horse is to receive 10 sovs. and the third horse 6 sovs. out of the stake. The totalisator will open on both divisions, which will be run as separate races. Oriflamb, the winner of the Brackenfleld Hurdle Handicap at Amberley, is a half brother to Fiery Cross, inc 2“?.® d B *" Auckland Cup among his. . su r c „ c ,®??®®’ Though never in the class of his relative, Oriflamb has always been a useful galloper, who earned a reputation as a bad racehorse. His latest form, however, has been very solid. He won a hurdle race at Riccarton at. Easter, and this performance like his Amberley race on Saturday,’was accomplished in ion. He jumps country well, so he may wiu steeplechases in the winter. A particularly stylish and racy-looking filly at Wingatui is said to be the one by Paper Money— Faphia that has joined J. Fellder’s stable. She is well grown, and built on speedy lines, and her dam has nroduced Paphian, a veritable whip tne wind,” but unfortunately he be^“ e troubled in the respiratory organs. Still, despite the infirmity, be could win races by his superior speed. Faphia also threw Arcs, who won the Dunedin Champagne Stakes of 1922. She was got by Birkenhead from Aphrodite, by , Aprpn l ont h _ Waterspite, by Traducer—Water witch, by Camden —Mermaid. The Rossendale gelding which recently ioined J. Feilder’s stable was on the course at Wingatui on Saturday He is now rising three years old, but wants time to ’ develop fully. » iberfeldy cut one of his legs whilst schooling at Riccarton nearly a fortnight „„„ Bn( j u yv. King was unable to give hfm any solid work g prlor to the Amberlev meeting. He ran well for a few furlongs in his engagement, but was very tired half a mile from home, and only scrambled over the last two fences. This was not his true form, of course, but it went to show that he will require plenty more work and racing to get him up to concert pitch. The rising six-year-old gelding Ripdale wm purchased by Mr. H. Ensor from the Trentham trainer, D. McCauley, as a hurdling proposition, and, taking a line through his forward running in his engagement at Amberley<ion Saturday, he looks like making good over the sticks later on. Last winter, at Trentham, he was in his schooling one of the most proficient jumpers seen out for some time, but in-his first race over the sticks he fell at the first fence. He was started in several hack hurdle races in the North Island, • and although falling to gain a place, he received some solid education, which should stand him during the forthcoming season. The Aga Khan has no fewer than 22 juveniles in work this year in England, among them is the filly Quarratjfll-Aln (by Buchan— Harpsichord), who cost 12,500 gns. when bought as a yearling. Another two-year-old in whose appearance a lot of interest is centred is Heartsease (by Gay Crusader -Love Oil), owned by Mr. B. Harmsworth. Heartsease was bought for 13,000gns,'which stands as the record price for a filly. The English-bred horse Gothic (by Tracery—Sundrilla), who has won several important races in Australia under the colours of Mr. 8. Green, aud who Is bookeu for the stud this year, was (says "Horse and Hound”) recently insured in England for £15,000. The statement that a French breeder made an offer of 18,000gns. for Gothic last November is borne out by the "Bloodstock Breeders’ Review.” Weather conditions at Hawera were good and the plough track particularly fast for the work-outs on Saturday morinng (says the “Stan”), and some Interesting work was performed. Denier worked once round at a good solid pace, and the two-year-old, Ross. Ferry, cantered round twice, sprinting up the straight brilliantly. Biaox and Calamine jumped off at the mile post, running the full journey in Imin. 50sec., and the last seven furlongs In Imin. 37sec., with Bisox a shade in front. Airway had Annoyer as companion, and the pair ran the.r half-mile, finishing together, in Olsec., after running the first two furlongs in 25 sec. Grand Marnier and Silent worked five furlongs In Imin. lOsec. without being unduly hurried. Tenacre went a round, running the last five furlongs in Imin. lOjscc. Cool Mint ran particularly well as he set out to run five furlongs, but starred off from the six, and ran from the five-furlong post in Imin. 3 2-ssec. Richfield gave Boundary three lengths start and beat her home In a sprint over' four furrongs in 50 sec. Fortalice nnd Gasnapper went six furlongs. Fortalice led most of the way, but Gasnapper beat him home in Imin. 18 2-ssec. They ran three furlongs in 39scc. and the half-mile in Imin. 4sec. Reremoana led the Royal Stag two-year-old oyrr three furlongs sprinted in 37sec. Latakia got a big advantage over Calapat at the five- furlong post and ran his first two furlongs In 25sec. and three in 30 2-ssec. After this Calapat began to close up, and Latakia had to be shaken up to head him off in Imin. 4sec. It was a good effort on the part of s both horses. The bulk of the other horses Were given pace w'ork only. . The English Automobile Association made arrangements for a landing ground to lie at the disposal of members for the Grand National at Aintxee last month.

AUCKLAND STEEPLECHASE MEETING HANDICAPS FOR CHIEF EVENTS By Telegraph.—Fress Association. Auckland, April 30. The following handicaps have been declared for the chief events of the Auckland Racing Club's steeplechase meeting to be held on June 1,3, and s:— GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE, of

franklin handicaps ;tt Zuw n® Pl Bt l 3C I °1 ‘ s °l7 33ta isnuaa s qnio SaibuH unxm’-'A ’ll P aJß t o -ap uaaq axtiq sduoipusq Suimoro; eqi TRIAL HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.

FRANKLIN STAKES, of 12C sove.; five furlongs.—Wild Country, Hone Heke, Cat-1-mes, Nell, Canton, Fraetor, Mon Star, Lady Suzanne, Gold Lily, Otranto, Ambrosia, Lady Eustace, Ding Dong, Camp Prince, Helium, Little Gift, Onewhero, Coll, Pal Ana, Queen Comet, Fiery Lad, Ruling Chief, Fraser, Crlmestor, Handstitch, Joy Bird, To Taone, Vaucluse, Rose Lupin, The Sun, Sensola, Valstreet, Larrikin, Dainty Manners, Atapal, Unoco, Flying Tresses, William of Orange, Ranglkoha, Arcade, Big Bertha, Exalted, Little Toy, Cantonlan, Fairy Bell.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

WELLINGTON UNION ’ FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY WEEK The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the Wellington Rugby Union was held last evening. Mr. J. Prendeville presided, and there were also present: Messrs, J. N. Millard, A. J. Griffiths, J. 'T. King, H. D. Morgan, G. F. W. Jackson, K. J. Mcllraith, H. Murphy, Professor E. J. Boyd-Wilson, G. Bradley (Referees’ Association), and A. E. Neilson (secretary). Transfers. The following transfers were granted: J. A. Clarke, from Wellington to Miramar; A. F. H. Morrow, from Athletic to Eastbourne; K. Y. Miller, from Melrose to Berhampore; G. O’Loughlin, from Old Boys to Melrose; R. H. Berntsen, from Hutt to Johnsonville; J. Harris, from Porirua to Johnsonville. The New Zealand Union wrote inviting nominations for the trial match at Wellington on June 3, to enable the selectors to piek the New Zealand team for Australia. “This match,” the parent body advised, “is not in any sense a North v. South match, and unions must nominate only those players who are sure of being able to make the trip to Australia if selected.” , rFIXTURES FOR SATURDAY WEEK. The following senior fixtures were drawn for Saturday week:— SENIOR A. • Petone v. Marist, at Athletic Park. Poneke v. Eastbourne, at Petone. Oriental v. Athletic, at Newtown Park. Wellington v. University, at Prince of Wales Park. Berhampore v. Old Boys, at Kilbirnie. SENIOR B. Oriental v. Melrose, ground to be arranged. Wellington v. University, ground to be arranged. Hutt v. Selwyn, at Lower Hutt Old Boys v. Training College, ground to be arranged. Johnsonville v. Upper Hutt, at Kelburn Park. Porirua, a bye. OLD RUGBY RULES SHOULD NEW ZEALAND REVERT TO THEM?

When the New Zealand Union advis®! the Wellington Union that it had decided to put forward a motion at the annual meeting of delegates on May 16 suggesting that, in view of the visit of the British team next year all matches in New Zealand during 1929 and 1930 should be played under international rules, it was considered by some of the members that the New Zealand Union had improved too much on the motion which had been submitted by the Petone Club, with the endorsement of the Wellington Union. “Personally,” said Mr., J. N. Millard, “I consider they are going too far in suggesting that all club matches should be played under international rules. It would be quite sufficient to suggest that interprovincial and trial matches should be played under, the old rules.” Mr. J. T. King favoured this view, remarking that if interprovincial matches were played under the old rules it would give them a chance to see how the players shaped under them, and if the result was satisfactory, then the clubs could come into line. Mr. H. D. Morgan: I agree with the New Zealand Union. If interprovincial and trial games are to be played under international rules, then certainly club games should be played under the same rules. Mr. King: Oh, that is ridiculous. * Mr. Morgan: That is my decided opinion; it. may be silly, but that is how I see Mr. King held that there was a good chance of the'delegates at the annual meeting agreeing that interprovincial and trial matches should be played under the old rules, but if they went the whole hog he was afraid there would not be much hope of getting the motion passed. Mr. J. Prendeville: Personally, I would lise to see the whole Rugby world play under the one set of rules. Mr. King: So would we all, but you know what difficulties there are in the way of this ideal state of affairs. No action was taken in the matter.

BASHST RESERVE CHARGE OF DISCOURTEOUS TREATMENT. Resentment was voiced by the chairman concerning the way in which the City Council had treated the union with respect to the Basin Reserve. “Last year,” explained Mr. Prendeville, "the City Council Informed us that our application to be allowed to play certain games on the Basin Reserve had been received too late, and the council had granted ■ the exclusive use of the reserve to a rival code. The council informed the union that this year they would call for tenders for the letting of the Basin Reserve for winter sports, and we put our application in in good time. Without even replying to our application, the City Council had again this year granted the sole use of the Basin Reserve to a rival code. I certainly consider that the City Council has treated us discourteously in the matter. If they did not wish us to have any matches on the Bfltein, the least they could have done was to - have told us so. Some few years ago the City Council prayed us to play on the Basin Reserve, when It suited them. It seems clear that the City Council was deliberately dilly-dallying with us in order to get better terms from a rival code.” Mr. G. F. W. Jackson; “The City Council has certainly treated the union discourteously In the matter.” Mr. A. J, Griffiths considered that the Basin Reserve was too large and important a reserve to be banded over to one branch of sport. Mr, H. D, Morgan: "I don't suppose It will do us any good to protest, but I certainly think it was bad business on tW City Council’s part to grant the sole use of the Basin Reserve to one sports body without considering tenders. Any commercial concern which ran its business in such a manner would soon be bankrupt ” 'On the motion of Mr. Morgan, it was agreed to forward a protest to the City Council on the subject.

SPECIAL PRIVILEGES REFEREES REFUSED LADIES’ PASSES. A deputation' from the Referees’ Association, consisting of Messrs. G. Bradlev, J. Bennetts, and A. W. O. Travers, waited upon the Management Committee with a request that the union would reconsider their decision not to allow referees passes for ladles to matches. "Personally," said Mr. Prenderville, after hearing the views of the deputation, “I should like to see everyone connected with the game given free tickets to all grounds. Without disparaging the good work done by the referees one lota, I consider that club secretaries and club coaches give np far more time to. the game than do referees. If we granted the referees' request, we must be prepared to face similar requests from club officials and the schools.” Mr. J. N. Millard: There is no union in New Zealand faced with the same charges as the Wellington Union. Mr. Prendeville pointed out that the Wellington Union was faced with £3OO a year for rates, £5OO for rents, £1960 for interest and sinking fund, and several hundred pounds a year for wages, and they could not afford to be over generous. There were thirty club secretaries, 188 team coaches, and 180 school coaches who, it might be argued, were equally entitled to ladles’ passes for matches, but if the request were granted where was It going to end? (Jlr. J. T. King said that the union would be faced for the next few years with heavy expenditure, and, much as they regretted having to do so, he thought they would have to turn the request of the Referees’ Association down. On the motion of the chairman. It was decided to Inform the Referees’ Association that, after having reconsidered the request; it had been decided to refuse the privilege asked for, as to do so would establish a dangerous precedent.

1750 so vs. Two miles and a half. Nukumai 12 0 Maunga .... 9 0 Wedding Glena Bay .. 9 0 March 11 5 Umtali .... 9 0 Red Fuchsia 10 13 Mandarine .. 9 0 Elicit 10 12 Komak .... 9 0 Comical .... 10 12 Glenotus 9 0 Beau Cavalier 10 11 I’endavles .. 9 0 Wiltshire. .. 10 6 Prince Lu .. 9 0 Glengariff .. 10 6 Kamehameha 9 0 Kawini .... 10 6 Master Doon 9 0 Glendowie .. 10 5 Cybele 9 0 Mangan! .... 10 o Braeman 9 0 Gaze 10 2 Monday .... 9 0 Pourl 10 0 Karamu ... 9 0 Clockwork .. 9 10 Regent ...» 9 0 9 8 Odin 9 0 Mister Gamp 9 6 Kauri Park . 9 0 Kapuna .... 9 5 Kilburn .... 9 0 Nucleus .... 0 1 Star Comet . 9 0 Troilus .... 9 1 Gold Rep .. 9 0 Radiate .... 9 1 Ripon Abbey 9 0 Vivo 9 o Roman Abbey Airtight 9 0 Golden 9 0 Wedding 9 0 GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, of 2000 sovs. About three miles and three-ouarters. Kamehameha . Beau Cavalier 11 10 9 0 Nukumai 11 10 Roman Abbey 9 0 Wedding Radiate 9 0 March 11 5 Mountain Glendowie .. 11 4 Crag 9 0 Kawini .... 10 13 Pendavies .. 9 0 Red Fuchsia 10 8 Glena Bay . 9 0 Elicit 10 7 Uralla .... 9 0 Wiltshire 10 '7 Mandarine .. 9 0 Mangan! ...10 2 Braeman Young. 9 0 Pouri 10 0 Thurnham 9 0 Star of the East 10 0 Golden Wedding 9 0 Brigadier Bill Comical ... 10 9 0 12 Kilburn .... King Fame . 9 9 0 0 Maunga i.. Clockwork .. Zircon .... Kapuna ,... Potoanui 9 9 9 11 10 8 Cybele .... Son o* Mine Vexatious .. 9 9 9 0 0 0 9 9 5 fi Odin 9 0 Town Rambler 9 0 Importer 9 0 Matu 9 0 CORNWALL HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. and a Quarter. 10 0 Kingneld 8 3 Corinax .... 9 12 Le Choucas • 8 1 King Lu .... 9 12 The Lover 8 1 Prodice .... 9 8 Merry. Mint . 8 0 Battle Colours 9 8 Thursby 8 0 Seatown .... 9 6 Day Guard . 8 0 Nukumai .... 9 4 Queen Arch . 8 0 The Hawk .. 9 3 Glena Bay . 8 0 9 3 Wenday 8 0 Booster .... 9 3 Te Money ... 8 0 White Fang . 9 0 Eager Rose . 8 0 Hyde Park . 8 13 Comical .... 8 0 Royal Doulton Black Duke . 8 8 12 11 Paddon .... 8 8 0 0 Lunette .*.» High Pitch . X 11 8 0 Blimp 8 11 Mlthra .... 8 0 Mendip .... 8 11 Tlnokoa .... 8 0 Mmuina .... 8 9 Golden Krist 8 0 Shining King Emerald 8 0 Armour 8 6 Schorr 8 0 Lucy Rose .. 8 6

Dark Prince. Banglkoha 8 0 8 0 Bain 9 0 Cruachan ... 9 parfait 0 Rose Wlllonyx 8 0 Amour 8 13 Cat-l-mes 8 0 Loving Cup.. 8 13 Canton .... Theodolite 8 0 Little Toy . 8 10 8 0 Lord Llneroo . ... 8 0 Hopetown 8 Measurer .. 8 Gold Lily •• 8 4 4 4 Otranto .... New Boy ... Lady Eustace 8 8 8 0 0 0 Tanetoa ... 8 4 Myola 8 Night Comet. 8 2 Ding Dong .. S 0 Diamond Little Gift • 8 0 Queen.. 8 2 Bonny Day.. 8 0 Dainty Shine On 8 0 Manners 8 2 Onewhero 8 (k 0 See Day 8 0 Joy Girl ...» 8 0 Handstltch .. 8 0 Vaucluse . 8 0 Chesterman . 8 0 Waiau Lady. 8 0 Kingsland .. 8 0 Musket . • 8 0 To Horea . 8 0 Grand Arch • 8 0 Cantonlan . 8 0 Dayform . 8 Ruby Dawn. 8 0 0 Ponticud Land Measure 8 8 0 0 nAMARAMA HIGHWEIGHT HANOI•CAP. of 135 aovs. One mile ana furlong. Hakanoa .... 10 12 Always .... 9 0 Owairaka ... 10 10 Salamander . 9 0 Wiltshire ... 10 7 Odin 9 0 Kawinl .... 10 & Merry Mason 9 0 5 Abbot’s Clockwork . 10 0 Delight..9 0 Glendowie ... 9 Welcome 11 Young Thurnham 9 0 Home 9 11 Soaml 9 0 Harbour View 9 3 Larrikin 9 0 Kamehameha. 9 8 Master Arch. 9 0 Pendavies ... 9 1 Night Comet. 9 0 War : Officer.. 9 1 Lucess ..... 9 0 Brampton .. 9 J Baylydamon 9 0 Bizarro .... 9 0 PUKBKAWA HACK HANDICAP, of 120 bovb. Seven furlongs and 22 yards. Good Boy .. 9 2 Standfast l 0 Leitrim ... 8 10 Arcade .... 0 British King 8 Storm Fiend. 8 9 9 7 0 Roman Pearl 1 0/ Brilliant Catapult 7 0 Light . 8 8 Fiery' Lad.. 7 0 Unoco ....*• 8 6 High Tide .. 7 0 Kaiwanga . 9 Valuation .. 8 5 4 Otranto .... Welkne .... 7 7 0 0 Indolent .... 8 4 Thurhus 7 0 To Money ... 1 13 Pal Ana ..- 7 0 Frothblower • 7 10 Orchus .... 7 0 Some Lady.. 7 9 Master Lu .. 7 0 yjdo 7 9 Night Comet 7 0 Archieval ... 7 Camp Prince 7 9 Measurer ... 7 0 9 Crown Arch . 7 0 Palmares .. 7 7 Big Bertha .. 7 0 Prince of Otangihaku . 7 0 Orange 7 Bahama .... 7 0 Sea Cob ... 7 0 Klllute .... 7 0 Haviland .. • 0 Queen Comet. 7 0 Grand Tea .. 7 9 Mark Mint .. 7 0 MASSEY MEMORIAL CUP HANDICAP, of 350 sore. One mile and a Quarter. Corlnax 9 3 Thursby 7 1 Delightment . 9 0 Maori Boy .. 7 0 In the Shade 8 S King Flying Juliet 8 4 Emerald 7 0 Royal Goldeu Krlst. 7 0 Doulton 8 3 Tl Tree .... 7 0 High Pitch.. 8 2 Modest, Boy . 7 0 Lucy Rose . 7 11 Mithra 7 0 Mervette .... 7 9 Barometer .. 7 0 Le Choucaa .. 7 fi Te Money ... 7 0 The Ldver .. 7 6 Block Maire. 7 0 Day Guard . 7 4 HARRISVILLE FLYING HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongB. Delightment . 9 2’ Welcome Vallar 9 1 Home.. 7 0 Branson ... 9 1 Cynthia N .. 7 0 Klftgfield ... 8 9 Master 7 Dave 8 5 O’Rorke 0 Lucy Rose .. 8 i) British King. 7 0 Subdivision .. 7 12 Leitrim .... 7 0 Lady's Boy . 7 12 Storm Fiend. 7 0 Paddon 7 11 Ruffles .... 7 0 The Begum . 7 9 Prince Lu .. 7 0 Gold Money.. 7 0 Bahama .... 7 0 Tea Time.... 7 0 Black Maire. 7 0 Chelone 7 0 Mark Mint .. 7 0 Macroom .. 7 0 Lorient II .. 7 0 Hakanoa .. 7 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 150 8OV8. About seven furlongs and 22 yards. Maori Boy .. 9 0 Respirator Town Bird .. 8 6 Ti Tree 9 0 8 6 Schorr 9 True Blood •• 8 0 Hakanoa 8 6 1'2 Chelone .... 8 6 New Moon .. 8 10 Macroom 8 3 Mithra 8 8 Sir Russell.. 7 10 Modest Boy . 8 8 Barometer ... 7 10 Lorient II .. 8 8 The Thorn .. 7 7 Good Boy ... 8 8 Some Lady .. 7 1 King Lunette .... 7 0 Willonyx 8 8