THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 200, 21 May 1931, Page 14

THE RACING WORLD

EXIT IN THE SHADE . Destruction Ordered NOTES AND COMMENTS (By “The Watcher.”) Acceptances for the first day of the Otaki winter meeting, to be held on June 3 and 4, will close on Monday at 8 p.m.

In answer to a correspondent, the English Derby will be run ou Wednesday, June

Princess Elizabeth, 9.0, was omitted from the list of acceptors for the Kahuminga Hurdles at Musterton on Friday.

AU persons holding licenses granted by the New Zealand Racing Conference arc reminded that their applications for renewal must be in the hands of the secretary by May 31.

A. Cox stated at Wanganui that Rerernoana was experiencing some of his old trouble in the hip or round bone, and it is unlikely that he will be further persevered with.

From Awapuni it is learned that Birkbeck, winner of the Wanganui Steeplechase on Saturday, Is showing signs of lameness.

Takanini reports state that Ammon Ra Is due to begin work again any time now in view of spring racing in Australia. J. T. Jamieson will leave with a big team shortly after the Great Northern meeting.

W. J. Bowden, who rode Make Up in the Century Hurdles, will again have the mount in the Great Northern Hurdles.

The secretary of the New Zealand Racing Conference draws attention to the fact that over 400 owners of Stud Book mares have neglected to send in their foaling returns. It cannot be over-emphasised that bloodstock value is greatly enhanced by Inclusion in the Stud Book. Owners should give this their immediate attention. The full list of the mares whose returns are awaited Is published in this week’s “Referee.”

Silvermlne’s Failure.

Silvermlne greatly disappointed his connections at Wanganui, and J. Brown sent him home without waiting for the second day. As Silvermlne cannot carry weight, Iris usefulness would appear at an end for the present season. J. Brown will take Awaken to the Auckland meeting. The breakdown of Aurora Borealis at Wanganui leaves H. Dulleu without a ride in the Great Northerns.

Exit In tlie Shade.

In the Shade has broken down so badly that orders have been given for his destruction. In the Shade, who was bred in Australia, was rising seven years. He cost lOOgns. at the yearling sales, and had done all his racing in the colours of Mr. W. S. Glenn, being trained by J. T. Jamieson. His most important win was in the A.R.C. Easter Handicap, as a three-year-old, and this was also his best season, for he won just £45 short of £3OOO. In ail he won £7235 in stakes, so he was a profitable horse. In the last two New Zealand Cups he ran second and third. His form two years ago would have won any average cup, but he had the bad luck to run up against a phenomenal galloper in Chide, while last year he was very unlucky.

The Fordell String. F. Tilley, who returned from England last week, is to resume training shortly at Fordell, and L. G. Morris will shift to Marton. Originally Tilley was to carry on for Mr. W. McA. Duncan, and Morris for Messrs. T. A. Duncan and Russell Grace. It was reported at Wanganui last week, however, that Mr. Grace’s horses would remain at Fordell. Morris need have no regrets about the break-up of his combination of patrons. He has done exceedingly well, and can be relied upon to continue the good work at Marton. May Yet Get Them. In English papers of last month it was stated that there was to be a Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry into tho whole question of sweepstakes. The inquiry was to cover not only the question of legalising sales in England of sweepstakes organised in Ireland or elsewhere, but to consider whether the law in England should be altered to legalise the organisation of sweepstakes in the latter country. About 60 members of Parliament of all parties signed a memorial to the Home Secretary for England, suggesting that the sweepstakes needed clarifying. American Records. According to a cable message received this week announcing the result of the Kentucky Derby, the winner, Twenty Grand, ran the mile and a quarter in 2min. 1 4-ssec., a new record for the Louisevilie track. Such a time is exceptionally fast to a New Zealander, but the Americans adopt a different system of timing. On many of their leading tracks the starting barrier is some yards behind the actual starting point of the race, and the horses arc well on the move when the timing commences. Against this Roamer

is credited with having run a mile in Imin. 34 4-usec. at Saratoga in 1922. but this was from a flying start. Whisk Broom II holds the record for a mile and a quarter with 2min., but American critics threw a lot of doubt on the correctness of the time.

Lady Pam Well,

At Trentham yesterday morning Lady Pam worked well over seven furlongs, showing herself in good order for her Masterton Cup engagement. The Sun, Malayan, Lady Rene and Actaeon also executed useful gallops. Staghunter and Pat's Boy jumped three hurdles in good style.

Zarene Turned Out.

It is improbable that Zarene will race again, for the Chief Ruler mare has been turned out on her owner’s farm, and will not be persevered with. At the recent Marton meeting Zarene showed distinct signs of form. She was backed as if unbeatable on the opening day at Wanganui, but was never prominent. On Saturday site was at a good price, but once again site failed, and eventually finished last. That decided her owners, who have never had the luck to get the best out of this smart mare. Phar Lap Rated Al.

Phar Imp’s insurance policy of £BOOO, already in existence, has been renewed for a further period by Lloyd's, of Loudon, acting in conjunction with William C. Yulllc and Co., Melbourne. The basis of renewal was a very satisfactory veterinary certificate as to Phar Lap’s present physical condition.

The Sweep Habit. New Zealand is such a strong supporter of sweeps on big races that it is a wonder the Government does not permit a company to run them (says a Sydney writer). It would keep a lot of mouey there. Art unions are numerous in the Dominion, showing that people who put down a brick in the hope of picking up a house are numerous over there. Hopeful Owners. After the declaration of second forfeit in March, 103 horses were left in tho English Derby, 84 in The Oaks, and 122 in the St. Leger. The liability for each now remaining in is £5O forfeit, falling due next Tuesday. Those left in after that day have to pay the full 100 sovs. A Racing Case. Judgment was delivered by Mr. Justice Kennedy in tlie Supreme Court at Invercargill last week in the civil action in which Robert McKay, of Invercargill, horse trainer, claimed to recover from Thomas Dobson Webster, of Invercargill, railway clerk (as administrator of the estate of Robert Bertie Stlven, of Wallacetown, deceased), various amounts, in all £425/13/3), allegedly due by the defendant to the plaintiff in respect of certain training, maintenance and racing services. The case was first heard last August when, the defendant having made an application for inquiries to be made and accounts to be taken before the registrar and an accountant, the trial was adjourned until such report was available. The, matter was finally argued last week, when judgment was given for plaintiff against the defendant for £B5/13/7, with costs according to scale. Racing Too Soon. The following from the pen of an American writer, C. E. Brossman, may interest those Australian nnd New Zealand trainers who have a weakness for trying to train young horses in races:—“There are more young horses jjormanently injured by sending them to the post in a half fit condition than are damaged by overracing. Exercise is what strengthens the muscles and ligaments, and no horse can be thoroughly fit unless it has the right kind of preparation. In my opinion the reason why so many high-priced, wellbred yearlings turn out so badly is because they are babied too much, and then started before their muscles are sufficiently seasoned to withstand a strenuous contest. A horse is just a horse, no matter what it cost." The Derby Sweep. Instead of one set of prizes on tlie English Derby sweepstakes, organised by the Irish Free State, those at the head of affairs have decided that the prizes shall

lie on a smaller scale than those associated with the recent Grand National. Every £lOO.OOO contributed will be regarded as a unit, and each unit -will be divided in the following proportions:— Winning horse ticket .... £30,000 Second horse ticket £15.000 Third horse ticket £lO.OOO All other horses divide .. £25,000 200 prizes of £lOO each .. £20.000

Assuming tickets to tlie value of £1.500,000 were sold, there would be 15 units of £lOO,OOO, and 15 first prizes. On that basis there would also be 3000 prizes of £lOO each.

England’s Grand National. The foundation of the Liverpool Grand National was, according to an English writer, a steeplechase run at Liverpool in 1836. The conditions were as follow:— “A sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, with 80 sovs. added, for horses of all denominations, 12 stone each; gentlemen riders; second horse receives back his stake; win-* net to be sold for 200 sovs. if demanded.” There were ten runners, and Captain Becher won on The Duke. In the following year The Duke was again successful. The original Becher’s Brook was a fence 3ft. high, about a yard from the bank on the take-off side, with a brook over 3ft. wide on the landing side. In 1843 the word “National” was first used in connection with the rare, and the 1884 race was remarkable for the fact that not one of the 19 runners fell.

ASHBURTON ACCEPTANCES

By Telegraph—Press Association. Ashburton, May 20. Acceptances for the Ashburton County Racing Club's autumn meeting, to be held on Saturday next, are as follow:— HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of iOO sovs.

RANELAGH IN FORM Riccarton Horses for Dunedin PHAR LAP'S BROTHER

Dominion Special Service.

Christchurch, May 19.

Matters have been very quiet at Riccarton since the combined meeting early in the month, but have livened up this week owing to the near approach of the Ashburton County Racing Club's meeting on Saturday, and the Dunedin and West Coast fixtures in the first week in June. The local nominations for Dunedin are the smallest for some years, due in tlie main to the dearth of jumpers, and to the curtailment of stakes. The list is confined to Kaikahu, .Ranelagh, Bonrose, Starshooter, Troilus, Rascal, Ball Dress, and Winsome Hind, representing three • stables only. There is, however, likely to be a more liberal response for the less expensive Greymouth meeting.

His First Race. I Nightguard, brother to Phar Lap, is due to have his first race at Ashburton. He has made gradual improvement during the past few weeks, and strode out well in a half-mile gallop with Static this morning, tlie pair finishing together in 51sec., the last three in 37 2-asec. Much Interest will centre in the youngster's appearance, but he is not expected to show prominence until next season. Static, by Hunting Song from Erie, is also to be produced at Ashburton. He is more advanced than his stable companion, and should make his presence felt as an early three-year-old. Good Catch, a neatly-built two-year-old gelding by Winning Hit from Counterscarp, will represent the Chokebore stable in the Trial Stakes at Ashburton. He has ■shown ability on the track, and to-day finished on terms with Bail Dress after accompanying the latter over the Inst half of a six-furlong task. Ho has been in steady work for some time, but Saturday’s race will mark his first appearance in public. Ranelagh Well. Ranelagh, who was not allowed to be idle during his spell on his owner’s property, has made marked progress since rejoining A. E. Wormaid’s stable, and is probably better now than at any previous stage of his useful career to date. He was galloped over seven furlongs to-day In company with Giggleswick, and was always going the better to register Imin. 28sec. for the journey. The grass track used is on the short side, but nevertheless the effort was very attractive, and indicated that Ranelagh’s return to winning form is close at hand. x Giggleswick, a half-brother to Light Hearted, is engaged in the principal event for hacks at Ashburton, and although a mile and a quarter may trouble hint, he will have to be taken into consideration. Sharp Thorn was seen to advantage in a six-furlong gallop on the same track with Juniper, holding his companion . safe throughout in the good time of Imin. 14 2-osec. He is booked to contest the mile and a quarter race at Ashburton, and at present his prospects of recording another success for his new owner look very favourable. Juniper is engaged in the Flying Handicap, and he, too, will be en- i titled to strong support.

Belvoir Impresses. Belvoir, owned by Mr. G. F. Moore, continues to impress by his track work, and to-day ran halt a mile on the plough with Whatnot ip Slsec. It is understood he is on the private sale list, but a big sum extending to four figures will be required to buy him. Isa, in the same stable, has not yet been allotted any fast work, and will probably not make her first appearance in the South until the Grand National meeting. She, too, is for sale, but in the meantime she is likely to remain in F. D. Jones's stable. Aberfeldy makes a welcome addition to the ranks of steeplechasers. He has been schooled over the big fences throe times,

on each occasion giving an excellent display. He is to be afforded every opportunity to master the art, and will probably be given his first race at the South Canterbury meeting next, month. R. W King’s team has been strengthened by a two-year-old gelding by Shambles from Equality, by Rossendale, and by a yearling gelding liy Robespierre from Water Mint, half-sister by Greyspear to Pillicwinkie. The former was bred by the late J. McConibe, and will race in his trainer’s Interest. The yearling is the property of his breeder, Mr. W. A. Nichols, who also bred Pilllewinkle. King has also recommissioned the Australian-bred Grecian King, owned by Mr. M. O’Brien. This owner’s yearling filly by Paper Money from Bonny Helen, purchased nt the Trantham sales, was broken-in by King a few weeks back, but owing to showing signs of still growing, she has been put aside for tho winter.

Tlie three-year-old gelding Knockany has been disposed of by A. McAulay to a West Coast owner. By Night Raid from Hie Kllbroncy mare Killincy, dam of Tripaway. Knockany has some good breeding as well as looks to recommend him, and although at times showing promise on the tracks, he has not as yet fulfilled expectations.

Dun raven and Arikiwai

Limerick’s brother, Dunraven, has furnished into a solid gelding, and his trainer has hopes of him turning out useful next season. He was given a sprint this morning over half a mile on the plough with Arikiwai. and both did well in recording Msec, for the 5 task. Arikiwai appears sound enough at present, and it is hoped he will survive another preparation. Tlie annual general meeting of members of the Canterbury .Toekey Club will be held on May 27. Thirteen nominations hare been received for stewards, and fifteen for the committee, and a ballot will be hold for the election of twelve and thirteen respectively. Tlie balance-sheet shows receipts for the year amounting to £01.384 17/4, and expenditure £07,098/4/0. including ' £3911/9/- written off for buildings, machinery, etc., leaving a debit balance of £5713/7/2. The excess of assets f £107.646 19/5) over liabilities, is set down at

£83.341. Fixtures. May 22, 23—Masterton R.C. Slay 23—Ashburton County R.C. May 23. 25—To Kuiti R.C. May 27—Opunake R.C. .Tunc 3. 4—Otakl-Mnorl R.C. June 3. 4, 6—Dunedin J.C. •Tunc 3. 6, B—Auckland8 —Auckland R.C. June 13, 15—Waikato R.C. June 19. 20—Hawke's Bay J.C. Juno 20—South Canterbury J.C. Juno 20—South Canterbury Hunt. June 24 —Mgmont-Wnnganui Hunt Club. June 25. 27—Nnpiir Park R.C. June 27—Ashburton County R.C. July 4—Onmnrii J. C. July 4. 0— Taumarnnui R.C. July 11. 15. 18— Wellington R.C. July is—Wnlmate District Hunt Club. July 22. 23— Manawatu R.C. July 23. 25—Gisborne R.C. July 25—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 30—Gisborne R.C.

MASTERTON FIELDS

Good Contests Likely

LADY PAM AND HISTORIC (By “The Watcher.”) With the exception of the hurdle race, tlie fields for tlie opening day at Masterton to-morrow are very good. Tlie club lias been poorly rewarded for its enterprise in putting ou the jumping race. Given fine weather a successful meeting should eventuate. The Masterton course has a very long straight, so that winners usually have to display some stamina. With Red Fuchsia an unlikely starter in the hurdles, form and the long straight points to Full Mark. Tunbridge is improving, apd Staghunter, if started, might go well. Full Mark, however, should be hard to beat.

The form in the Novice Stakes is moderate, but Childstudy raced well at the Wairarapa Easter meeting, and should be the favourite. Master of Arts, Park Aero. Shoot Ist, Happy Hit, Acis and Waralah are all deserving of consideration. Happy Hit showed speed at Marton, and should Improve. Childstudy, however, if ho has gone on the right way since Easter, should hold his own.

The mile hack race, like all the hack events on the day, bears a very open appearance. Pewa is in winning form, and should improve, while Spearful, Ephialtes, Johneen, Ben Hur and Lady Rene must all be taken into account. At the weights Ephialtes and Lady Rene may do best. Cup Field. Historic has not worked so well as usual in his preparation for the Masterton Cup, but appearances may be deceptive. On the other hand, Lady Pam has done everything right. Atholspcar is also in the Flying Handicap. Chopin, Cessation, Charmaline, and Malayan are lighter weights with chances. Cessation is improving, and may be the one to give most trouble to Lady Pam and Historic. Atholspear is back to form, and his chance in the Flying Handicap looks good. Staghunter would be hard if he would do his best. Schooling over hurdles may have made him a bit more solid. Portray and Arajean are likely lightweights. Moa Bird has not raced for some time. Atholspear and Portray should go well. Baskier should run well in the Grandstand Handicap, though he has- a big weight. His opponents are not overstrong. Flute, Beverage, Lady Ronald, Seneschal, Lucretia, Zephyrus, The Sun, Leyland, and Joie de Vai, have form. Possibly Burgess’s stable may rely upon Lady Ronald here, and Baskier in the flying race over a furlong less. Both are in both races. Zephyrus looks improved, and he and Lady Ronald appeal. On the way Pakitere won at Wanganui, she will be well-backed in the Lansdowne

Handicap, hut the field is strong. Golden Shadow. Ephialtes, Rasouli, Baskier, False Scent, Cook. Lady Ronald, Eminent, Aerospire. and Nightspeaker .Ire all possibili-

ties. Rasouli has not raced for some time. Eminent and Pakitere look a likely pair.

One mile. Glenrowan . 10 5 Jock o’ Shortly ..10 2 Hazeldean fl 7 Semper Felony fl 0 Paratus ..JO 2 Elude 9 0 Topere ..10 1 Orlflamb fl 0 Evening- .. 9 9 Gallivanter . fl 0 Gasrange 0 0 TRIAL STAKES. of 80 sovs. Five Furlongs. Golden Note . 8 7 Water Polo . 7 7 Marlidi Good Catch . 7 7 Fell uce .. 8 4 Belvoir 7 7 Coroner .. 8 4 Ma Belle Silver- Salver 8 4 Polly 7 7 Weatherly . 8 4 Metal Bird .. 7 7 Nightguard . 7 7 Manetho 7 7 Static ..7 7 SELMA TROT HANDICAP (in harness). of 00 sors. 3.45 class. One mil and a-half. Avernus scr Plain Silk ... scr Clio scr Ruin ser Chi ran da scr Shawingan ... ser Golden Harvest scr Speed Queen . scr Gun Fire scr Symmetry ... ser Irish Author .. scr Tatsy de Oro . scr Logan Fraser . scr Tenor scr Mav Chenault . scr War bi rd ser Native Colo ... scr Tempo 12 AUTUMN HACK HANDICAP, of 117 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Royal Love . 0 3 Felony 7 0 The Bailiff . S 13 Palmary 7 0 Giggh'Hwiek . 8 9 Tnragona 7 6 Sharp Thorn . 8 9 Alladin 7 0 Punchestown 8 2 Mistress Troiliis .. 7 3 Quickly 7 0 FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Great Star .. 0 fl Night Effort . 7 7 Raneiagh .. 8 6 Juniper 7 7 Wise Choice . 7 11 Rascal 7 C> First Halil ..7 8 Miss Mercia . 7 3 Limited ..7 8 LONGBEACH HACK HANDICAP, of DO sovs. Six furlongs. Arrowmaid . 8 11 Crash 7 7 Semper Whatnot 7 7 Paratus . 8 10 Elude 7 2 Bon rose .. 8 9 Jock o’ Mistress Quickly 7 0 Hazcldenn 8 8 Gasrnnge 7 0 Countermarch 7 9 Golden Note . 7 fl Night Recital 7 8 RAKAIA TROT HANDICAP (in harness). of 95 sovs. 3.40 class. One mile and a-half. Gold Country . scr Actor 12 Gun Fire ser Belle Somerton 12 .lean Drusus .. ser Ron 12 Master Don .. scr Te Aike 12 Plain Silk ser Silverwood .... 3(1 Tatsy de Oro . scr Glenville 48 Warbird scr White Stranger 48 Worthy King . ser Torchlight 48 Accra s 12