THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 185, 3 May 1929, Page 14

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.’*)

Acceptances for the first day of the Egmont winter meeting will close to-day at 8.30 p.m. L. G. Morris will ride Nucleus In the hurdle race at Marton on Saturday. Star of the East has arrived at Marton to fulfil his steeplechase engagements. Yesterday morning he jumped three fences carefully. Brigadier Bill has been schooling at Marton in very pleasing style . ately and has only got to run up to his work to be prominent in the steeplechase on Saturday. Yesterday he and Nucleus galloped a mile in Imin. 47sec. Kawini is very well at present. In fact he has never looked better. Glena Bay is a coming hurdler. Another northern recruit sure to make good in this department of the game is Star Comet. Wiltshire is very forward. He should be a pronounced favourite in the Great Northern Steeplechase if there anything in form and handicaps, while he shouid not be neglected In the Great Northern Hurdles. Wiltshire is out of Lady Lobella, a sister to El Gallo, so it is no wonder he is good. Endorse and Roman Lake, who have proved unsuccessful as racehorses, have been sent down to Elderslle, where' they will go to the stud. They were accompanied by the rising two-year-old colt by Paper Money—Bonnie Maid. This youngster has been broken in by H. Telford, but as he Is growing fast he is to be given an opportunity to develop. The rising four-year-old. Burnt Note (Paper MoneyAfterglow), who has been too sore so far to stand a preparation, is to be turned out at Levin for several months and will not be brought in again until next autumn. Shot Silk and Rory Mor have left Trentham to join the local contingent for the Marlborough meeting. Paitonu was unlucky at Waikato. He nlaved up at the start and did not jump away well. On Monday he finished as well as any of his opponents in fourth place Had he not run in under pressure in the straight he would nearly have won. Matu has gone to Marton for his engagement in the steeplechase on Saturday, in which he will be ridden by A. Jenkins. Matu has been schooling well and on Wednesday morning gave a brilliant dis-

play over two turns of the big fences. He may not be quite forward enough for Marton, but he looks like running well and should pay his way handsomely this winter. Tresham has been schooling over the pony hurdles preparatory to taking on the jumping game in earnest, and he has been showing distinct promise. S. Reid has Historic and Panther in work again after their spell since January. Benzora does not do much racing beyond six furlongs. At Waikato on Monday he was one of the leading division for 7J furlongs of the eight, but the final pinch found him out after a splendid race. Included in H. N. Wiggins’s list of rides at Marton are Mandate and Mystum. Gala Day ran poor races at Waikato. Mervette was never prominent in her races at Waikato. She was solidly supported but ran badly. Corinax was a very unlucky horse at Waikato; in fact, his form was the best he has shown to date. He can be marked off as one of the most likely candidates for the Cornwall Handicap. During J. W. Lowe’s absence in Sydney the three yearlings in the stable —the Aransio—Freya filly, Catkin’s brother and the Tea Tray youngster purchased at the Sydney sales —are being broken in. The brother to Catkin is a much better looking horse than Catkin was at the same age. Visitors to Auckland and district meetings are often compelled to comment upon the rushing tactics adopted by the Northern riders. While this style may be desirable on smaller tracks, it is often the downfall of many a good horse. This was particularly noticeable at the Waikato meeting at the week-end. Winners were ridden by each of the following visiting jockeys:— A. G. Murray, R. Reed, L. G. Morris, T. Webster, T. Green, and R. J. Mackte, and In each case the victory was largely due to the patience exhibited on the roomy course with its long straight. Credit Note, a filly by Paper Money— Klllena, sold 12 months ago at the Sydney sales for 200gns., has had a very unlucky run in her races this season. In her last five starts she has been second on each occasion. At the Waikato meeting on Monday the judicial committee was called together,after the running of the Rangirirl High-weight Handicap to consider a complaint lodged by W. Ryan, rider of Modest Boy, against the rider of Hipo, L. George. After hearing evidence, it was decided to take no action. The New Zealand sportsmen, Messrs. J. C. Gleeson, C. Johnson and A. McDonald, who are at present on a visit to Sydney, entertained Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith and Lieutenant C. T. P. Dim, of the Southern Cross, at luncheon at the Hotel Australia, Sydney, on Monday. Among those handicapped on the minimum for the Telegraph Hack at the Egmont meeting next week is Auctioneer. This is a half-brother by Gasbag to King Mart. The rising two-year-old son of Aransio and Gold Light, who is at present running at Karamu, Hastings, Is shortly to be dispatched to his owner, Mr. W. T. Hazlett, In the South Island. He is said to be a particularly fine stamp of youngster, which Is not to be wondered at, considering the way he Is bred. A coming yearling full-brother is also amongst the babies located at Karamu. Commenting upon the Waikato meeting, ad Auckland writer says:—“On the whole the fixture can be said to have been most successful, and the Waikato Racing Club should be able to show a satisfactory bal-ance-sheet as a result. The racing on the two days was of the best, and probably, from the point of view of stirring finishes, the outstanding meeting of the season.” Wharnecliffe, who has been nominated for the Wanganui Steeplechase, is on the easy list for a few days, as a result of receiving a knock on one of his knees. Pour! was never dangerous in hurdle events at the Waikato meeting. He has not raced much recently, but he is in good order for steeplechasing. Mr. J. A. McFarlane has purchased from Mr. Frank Ormond his two-year-old filly Cuticle, by Paper Money—Pelt. She is now quartered with V. H. Colello.

Kahu Arlki has been turned out and her box at W. Griffiths’ is now occupied by her two-year-old half-brother Head Serang. Mr. H. M. Campbell’s three-year-old gelding Cruachan, who ran second to Prince of Orange in the Maiden Stakes at Waikato on Saturday, is given by the Stud Book and Turf Register as being by King Mark. Newspaper reports, no doubt founded on the official card, speak of him as being by Lord Quex. Cruachan was bred at Karamu, his dam being Straga, who gave the turf the brilliant Hymestra. Cruachan can be made note of as likely to win important events in the future. Vigilance has been returned to her owner, Mr. C. H. Slater, of Hastings, and has finished her racing career. The Lord Quex—Watchful mare this breeding seaso . will visit Arausio. C. McGovern will ride Braeman in the Marton Steeplechase. Curtsey is being tried as a hurdler after proving rather a failure on the flat. In her first essay she shaped remarkably well, but since has jibbed at the business. This well-bred mare (Limond —Salute), though only a five-year-old, may see the matron’s paddock in the very near future. J. Fryer’s apprentice, K. Carrol, sustained a painful accident at Hawera on Monday, when Animated reared and fell with him, splintering a bone in his leg. Dr. Sinclair was called, and the boy was removed to the hospital. Cvbele who proved one of the best hurdlers at the Waikato meeting, running fourth the first day and winning on Monday, Is a novice over the sticks. Saturday saw her out at this grame for the first time in public and she, too, then made unite a good showing, as she jumped well. She is a six-year-old by imported Cynic, a Great Northern Hurdles winner, from The Hook, a mare by Finland—The Hague bred by Mr. T. H. Lowry at Okawa and going back In the long run to imported Hammock, from whom so many good ones have descended. Her record on the flat is anything but an attractive one, showing only one winning bracket during the three seasons she has been racing. She is owned and trained by F. E. Loomb, and may at length have found her proper vocation. Dimmer is to be tried over hurdles.

At a recent meeting of the general committee of the Wanganui Jockey Club it was decided that in future the name of the jockey be displayed on the face of the totalisator under the number of each horse engaged in the race. In addition the post position will be given. Ibis is falling into line with the majority of clubs which consider the interests of their patrons. Kinross and High Court have been turned out for a spell. Joy King, who is now turning from the flat to the jumping side of the business, cost 1000 gns. as a yearling and even if he does not turn out well as a hurdler he has paid his way, winning £5520 in stakes. Mr. J. Masterton has disposed of his rising two-year-old filly by Cape HornArbitration at a satisfactory figure to Mr. W. B. Kemball, of Masterton, the present owner of Cape Horn. Charmaline has been turned out in the paddock and in all probability will bo sent to the stud this spring. This filly has won only one race, but has been an unlucky performer. Ballyfarnon is schooling well over the steeplechase country at Hastings. At the Murrumbidgee Turf Club’s Cup meeting on April 18, the Nursery Handicap was won by Pay Paix, a brown filly by Paper Money—La Paix, who has paid her way well this season. Carrying 9 stone, she started favourite and won easily by two lengths from six opponents in Imin. 1 3-ssec. for the five furlongs. The Aspendale (Vic.) Park Cup, nine furlongs, on April 20 was won by the five-year-old gelding Menander (Limond — Farce). He was the rank outsider in a field of 15 and won by a head in Imin. 54 sec., carrying 8.0. Menander was bred by Mr. G. M. Currie. On the same day Ring Boy, 9.5 (top) ran third in a nine furlongs welter. Nedda was on the Wingatui course on Tuesday morning, but did not appear on the track (says the “Times”). She wore the nowadays very unusual hood, and was well rugged up and protected against a very cold wind blowing off the snow that capped the Maungatua Ranges. She played up and kicked about when on the lead and showed every evidence that her successful campaign in Australia has not resulted In a loss of vigour and vitality. Kapuna, Umtali, Full Flight, Black Duke, Overhaul and Booster were shipped north from Dunedin on Wednesday afternoon to fulfil engagements planned for a North Island circuit. On Tuesday morning a strong wind was drying the Wingatui track when Black Duke, Overhaul and Umtali were sent a strong gallop over a mile Umtali did not appear able to go with the others, and at the finish Black Duke appeared to be waiting on Overhaul. A tremendously big horse, Marcellus, who claims engagements at Marton, is a five-year-old by Lucullus from Signal March. For a long time he appeared to be seriously wrong in the legs, his action being particularly awkward and cumbersome. Trainer W. Bailey (says the “Manawatu Standard”), In whose care the gelding is, possesses a wide knowledge of veterinary work, and It is pleasing to record that his efforts have not gone unrewarded, although whether the gelding will completely get over the ailment which had affected him time alone will show.

MARLBOROUGH MEETING FIELDS FOR TO-DAY The autumn meeting of the Marlborough Racing Club will open to-day and conclude to-morrow. The fields for to-day’s galloping events are as follow:— NOVICE STAKES, of 80 sovs. Five

The following horses on Nelson and recent form may run good races:— NOVICE STAKES.—Pari and Imateaglrl. WATERLEA CUP. —Rabbi and Black Mint BEAVER HANDICAP.—Shot Silk and Reckless. , AUTUMN HANDICAP.— Joy Bird and Arch Arrow. _ _ OPAWA HANDICAP.—Kinana and First Ruler. , _ t DELTA HANDICAP.—Ronaki and Maui.

AUCKLAND NOTES Dominion Special Service. Auckland, May 2. The jumpers arc now coming strongly under notice at Ellerslie, and among the latest aspirants to show promise are Sleepy Sol and War Officer. Sleepy Sol jumps better than any novice tried here this season and War Officer, a repeated failure on the flat, also performed splendidly in his initial attempt. Adjuster, who has had previous experience, also fenced well on Thursday. Beau Cavalier has badly cut a foreleg above the fetlock joint. The veterinary surgeon estimates that it will be at least ten days before he can resume work, so that as the Great Northerns are only a month away his chance will be seriously jeopardised if not extinguished altogether. Another promising steeplechaser to go amiss is Importer. W. Ryan has had a lot of trouble with recurring lameness with this horse, and this morning he pulled up very lame In the off hock. Bayly Damon Is being schooled over both hurdles and big fences, and he is shaping well, although his form on the flat was far from encouraging. H. Wiggins and H. Dulieu will be riding at Marton. The latter will be on Star of the East in the steeplechase and will also ride Gala Dav at Hawera and Wanganui P. Scally has brought Branson and Chelone over from Avondale, and they will be prepared at Ellerslie for the June meeting. , Piet t who sports a pair of ugly knees, was very lame after working this morning. He is another addition to the annual list of casualties at tlie period of the year. Harbour View, who likes soft ground, easily beat Kameliamcha and Master Doon over' a round on the course proper this morning, and he may give an improved showinc in the Hlgliweight at Franklin. K Heaton is handling a two-year-old filly by Mountain Knight—Gilrunr. the dam of the once good galloper Broadwood. Tlie Lover went nicely over seven furlongs to-dav and should show up at Franklin. Others to perform nicely were Welknc, Diamond Queen and Roman Pearl.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES HORSES FOR OAMARU Dominion Special Service. Christchurch, May 2. The track work of any consequence at Riccartou to-day was confined io horses engaged at the Oamaru meeting on Saturday, and practically all were galloped. The No. 1 grass track was thrown open, and although slightly holding it provided satisfactory going. Amourette covered live furlongs In liuln. 4 l-ssec., and Paper Boy recorded imln. 3 2-ssec. for the same journey. The latter was accepted for In both the Elying and Farewell Handicaps at Oamaru, but is to start in the latter. PlJckles accomplished an easy task over a mile In Imln. 49see. and Sudden Storm sprinted half a mile in 50sec. This pair will probably assist at the Dunedin meeting next month. Sea Raid beat Karltane over' live furlongs, run in Imln. 4 l-ssec. The former will attract attention in the Hack Handicap at Oamaru. Gay Sonnet recorded Imln. 18sec. for six furlongs. She did not appear to complete her task as well as usual and unless the track Is soft at Oamaru her prospects do not appear bright. Amor and Evening were restricted to a strong working gallop over seven furlongs, taking Imln. 33sec. Huntly held a slight advantage from Winsome Boy at the end of six furlongs covered in Imln. 17 4-ssec. The latter figures in two events at Oamaru, but is to be produced In the Farewell Handicap. Malmsey and Kaikahu went leisurely over seven furlongs, taking Imln. 34sec. Kaikahu is to be ridden in Saturday’s hurdle race at Oamaru by A. J. Peart. Miss Nightraid and Flair (Psychology— Oroflne) sprinted half a mile along the back In 50 2-ssec. Buoyant was dispatched from the mile post and was joined by Arrowmir at seven furlongs. The latter gained an advantage when picking his companion up and beat him home by over a length. The full distance was traversed in Imln. 43 2-ssec., the last seven furlongs occupying Imln. 3lsec. This was a good gallop under the conditions, and both horses should race prominently at Oamaru. Buoyant is to fulfil his engagement in the big race and Arrowmir will contest the Flying Handicap. C. Eastwood and B. Bede will have the respective mounts. Charlatan (I. Tilson) and Magna Cliarta (S. Shaw) were sent over four hurdles, and Gay Jim (G. Salt) executed a similar task. This was Gay Jim’s first schooling since being recommissioned by Miss L. Doyle, and he gives promise of earning some stake money in minor hurdle races later on. Lord Ronald (W. Scoble), an upstanding hunter in Miss Doyle's team, gave a clean but slow exhibition in a round of the steeplechase fences. Aberfeldy (I. Tilson) was seen to advantage In jumping four hurdles in company with Lancer, who was ridden by a budding hurdle horseman, L. Evans. Bulolo has arr Wed at Riccarton from the North Island and has entered R. Ellis’s stable. Noteworthy will not be taken to the Oamaru meeting. He ran disappointingly at Amberley, and It was decided to turn him for a spell during the winter months. Troilus, who will probably be favourite for the hurdle race at Oamaru on Saturday, will be ridden by I. Tilson. The exhurdle horseman, H. Marshall, recently returned from a sojourn in Sydney and Is now attached to F. D. Jones's stable. Waving Corn must be considered well treated In the Flying Handicap at Oamaru to-morrow. Her record this season reads six wins and eight minor placings, and one of her successes was in open company. On these performances she deserved more poundage, and at least should have been assessed above Caterpillar, who has won four hack races, and If she had gone to the meeting would have been making her debut in open company.

RACING IN ENGLAND THE -TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS Australian Press Assn.—United Service. London, May 1. Following is the result of the TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES, a sweepstakes of 100 sovs, with 2000 guineas added; for three-year-olds ; colts 9.0, fillies 8.9. One mile. Major D. M'Calmon’t fr c Mr Jinks, by Tetratenia —False Piety 1 Lord Astor’s b c Cragadour, by Craig-an-Eran—Pompadour .. 2 Sir Victor Sassoon’s b c Gay Day, by Gay Crusader —Silver Tag 3 There were twenty-two runners. Won by a head, with a length and ahalf between second and third.

Araemo .... Emiform Gold Chief .. High Peak .. furlongs. 8 7 8 7 7 13 7 13 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 Imateagirl .. Pari Half Acre .. Painting .... WATERLEA CUP, of ' 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Black Mint . 9 0 Rory Mor .. 7 7 Raineses ... 8 9 Kilbronsyth . 7 5 Joy Bird .... 8 9 Modern .... 7 0 Rabbi 8 4 Ladj’ Gay .. 7 0 Discourse 8 2 Imarosebud . 7 0 Ronakl .... 8 2 Crown Star . 7 0 BEAVER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Arrow Boy . 9 0 Reckless . • 7 7 Dermod .... 1» 0 The Bolter . 7 7 First Ruler . 8 8 The Dove ... 7 5 Freeze Out . 8 IS Catuna .... 7 3 Shot Silk- .. 8 5 Lucklaine 7 0 Dainty Ways 8 3 Sambur .... 7 0 Make Up 7 12 Dancing Star 7 0 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs. Joy Bird .. 9 3 Reckless 7 0 Arch Arrow 8 10 Raukura .. 7 0 Smithereens . 7 4 Spode 7 0 Arrow Boy . 7 3 OPAWA HANDICAP , of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. First Ruler . 9 o Fallow 8 5 Freeze Out . 9 1 Masher 8 2 Kiriana 8 13 Royal Flower 7 11 Shot Silk .. 8 13 Sneerer .... 7 11 Dainty Ways 8 11 Warzone 7 11 DELTA HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile. Ronaki .... 9 13 Lady Gay .. 8 5 Rabbi 9 7 Imarosebud . 8 5 Discourse .. 9 Smithereens . 8 5. 9 10 Kiriana .... 7 11 Kilbronsyth . 8 13 Masher .... 7 11 Double Mint 8 6 Crown Star . 7 11 Modern .... 8 5