THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 266, 5 August 1932, Page 17

THE RACING WORLD

CHANGING HANDS Three Awapuni Horses TWO FOR AUSTRALIA L. Knapp Takes Callamart : ' ■ ■ (By “Poneke.”) J King Colossus and Sastrugi have been sold by the Awapuni trainer, G. W. New, to A. Robertson, of Melbourne. They will be shipped to Sydney by the Zealandla, which sails from Wellington this afterauori.,. \ , Another horse from New’s stable which is being sent to Australia to-day is Pythia, the property of Mr. I’’. J. Nathan, of Palmerston North. The. steeplechaser Callamart has changed hands, having peen bought; from G. W. New by L. Knapp? Callamart won the Griind National MurdlO Raco a year ago, and with ordinary luck would have won the. Great Northern Steeplechase last June. For Ahe South? •'’.' ,- • .Three Trentham horses were sent south last night for., the Grand National meeting. 'J, W. Lowe took Normandy and Solitaire 11, and T. Young, took Tobacco Land.. T. Pritchard will take Gold Sand down to-night. Schooling at Trentham. Bright Song and Royal Game were schooled over hurdles at Trentham yesterday. Bright Song jumped quickly, Royal Game carefully. It was a fairly satisfactory school on the part of both. Historic and Autopaj . . . ' Historic and Might, who are now at Rimdwlek, are likely to have their fitst races in Australia at Rosehill on August 18. ? Autopay may commence his Australian campaign at Warwick Farm onAugust 27. Duncan Again. Once more W. Duncan is the premier jockey in the Melbourne metropolitan area. . - .'?■?<,■ •'-:. : ■..■.• ; )?■:; ?.?■’

Duncan rode 38J winners during the season. Nearest him on . the list were H. Skidmore S4|, and A, Reed 33*.

Lucess. ■' Ditcess is a very' fine' jumper, but he hag never yet impressed as a stayer, and On that account There has been a feeling all along that a race over the Grand National distance would prove too far for him. The point need not be overlooked, however, that not all steeplechases at Riccartoh are as long as the Grand National.

Will Need to Improve. /The fact that Luminary has been sent to Riccarton suggests that an improvement upon his form early in the winter is considered probable. . . At his best Luminary has proved himself, a smart hurdler, but he performed so poorly at.the Auckland meeting June that his latest form is no recommendation for him, He was backed to second favouritism in the Great Northern -Hurdle *-Race,; and finished nearly last, In his other start at the meeting he felL He was not-raced at the Wellington winter meeting. So, anyone who backs Luminary at Riccarton will be doing so on his distant and not his recent past. He is reported to look well and perhaps some guide to his Grand National-Hurdles chance may be obtained from his running in the Jumpers’ Flat Handicap. . ?'

Figured in Sensation. The reappearance this winter of Lord Ranald and his return to prominence in Grand National'discussions recall the sensation' created by his eleventh-hour withdrawal from the Grand National Steeplechase three years ago. That season .Lord Ranald made such a profound impression when he won the Homeby Steeplechase (a sort of mild test’ for the National/ that he shot right into favour for the bigger event, rivalling Wiltshire (who won) as the public’s fancy. On Grand National day he was a sick horse, and there was perturbation in the ranks of those enthusiasts who speculate in doubles and trebles. Veterinary opinion Was that he should not run, and shortly before the race he was scratched. ■ .- ■ [ This sensation was followed by another. That night-a story was set afoot that Lord Ranald was a “ringer.” The speed at which it travelled and the credence with which it was received in some quarters were amazing. The whole suggestion was that the connections of the horse were afraid to run him because he was a famous Australian ’chaser, who had been smuggled across the Tasman and slipped into New-Zealand races at weights so light as to place those races at his mercy. By next day “developments on a large scale” were looked for. National week passed- without anything being “revealed” or “disclosed,” and gradually it sunk in upon those -who had swallowed the stbry that like the sweethearts in “Viennese Nights” it was one more .alltiring myth that “came and vanished away.” Lord Ranald’s troubles kept him in comparative obscurity since that unhappy Grand National day, but he is with us again this year, and once more in the limelight.

In Winter Cup. Compris looks an improved horse as a result of his two races at Trentham last month, and the track work he has done since then '(says the . Christchurch “Times”). He is set a big task in the Winter Cup, in whicl he-i$ top weight, but it is worth remembering that he ran third in this event'last year, and won the Islington Handicap, one mile and a quarter, on the second day. , '

Lord Ranald Exercises. , Lord Ranald was out doing useful exercise on Tuesday. He walked soundly, and though he showed evidence of stiffness when he was trotted, his condition was not neariy so bad as was feared by those who saw him pull up after his race at Washdyke on Saturday. From present appearances he: has a reasonable prospect of •getting to the post for the Grand National. ' , ' ;' . . . Moa Bird /for fitufl. Moa Bird, whose form has been far from -encouraging of late, had two more failures registered against her at Gisborne last week. This mare will not he persevered with further as a racing preposition, and will join the matrons on Mr. Gaine-Carrington’s stud at Gisborne, according to a Hawke’s Bay report.

Jumping Well. Okopua created a favourable impression by his steeplechase form at Trentham, where he ; won two races, though he had not started over country previously. He sustained his reputation as a clever jumper when schooled at Riccarton, and though he was restricted to the fences in the middle, the bigger obstacles on the course proper should not present special difficulties to him. Consistent Mart.

Fast Passage has been very comrietent in her recent racing, het record-for her last six starts being four wins and two seconds. She has been responeibls for some smart gallops since she returned to Riccarton from Trentham, her six furlong spin being the best registered at Riecarton on Tuesday, and she looks like ■being one of the hardest horses to beat in. the Winter Cup. •

Undecided. Mr. M. O'Brien has not made up his mind yet regarding the spring programme cf Grecian Prince. Grecian Prince is freely engaged in Australia, but he will do some racing at Riccarton next week, after which a decision will be reached on the proposed trip to the Commonwealth. Gained Friends.

Lucess gained fresh admirers, for the Grand National Steeplechase by-his exhibition over a round of the big fences at Riccarton on Tuesday. H 6 went at every obstacle straight, and cleared each in turn in brilliant; style.

Gay Cockade Returns. One of the latest additions to the active ■brigade at Ellerslie is Gay Cockade, who is looking iu great order to commence the new season. W.Uawkins has been giving the Depredation gelding a, fair amount of work around the hills over Birkenhead way; and a few fast gallopsis all he needs to put Him in good racing condition. Gay Cockade ran third in the Jellicoe Handicap at the Pakuranga meeting twelve months ago, and will contest' the same event again during the present month. H. Gw as Trainer. ' (

Hdctor Gray is commencing operations as a trainer on his own property at Takanini formerly tenanted by his son, J, L. Gray, who will train independently, and at present is making arrangements. to take up his quarters elsewhere. J, L. Gray will have Lady Vane, Foulwind. and the Paper Money—Vicereine two-year-old colt, and it is probable that /Bronze Eagle. Huntingdon, Bell Topper, Palace, and other young ones under his care will be taken over by his father, ■■ Bronze Eagle and Huntingdon are Still running in the paddock. Last season J. L. Gray was the leading trainer in the Auckland province with 20 wins, followed by A. Cook, Te Awamutu. 19; P. E- Pope, Takanlni, 17; and •J. T. Jamieson. Takanlni, and A. Tinker, ;Te Rapa. 16. Strephon in England.

The one-time Australian champion Strephon 11. who was taken to England by Mr, Sol. Green in the hope of carrying ofc one or two of the -rich Ascot prizes, is still running most disappointingly. At Folkestone on June 20 he started in the Maidstone Welter Plate, bne mile and a half, and, after keeping with the leaders for the first six furlongs, dropped away rapidly. The two previous trainers of Strephhn II were unable to decide what has . been wrong, with the horse, but J. Russell, who gave 200 guineas for him last December, fears that it is a case of kidney trouble. America’s Best Sire.

Man o’ War was a remarkable racehorse. and because he has never sired anything up to his own ■ standard there has been a disposition to brand him a failure. This recently drew from one American critic the following comment: “Man o' War was expected by persons who have no knowledge of the workings, of Nature to beget a covey of superhorses. “Performers of his high calibre have never succeeded in siring a racer of their own "degree of class. It simply is not bein'- done. „ .J “As a matter of fact, Man o’ War, acbordinfc to all available statistics on the subject, now ranks the greatest living American thoroughbred sire. He has sired more big money gleaners than any progenitor remaining among us. and on the list providing for the whole of the bloodstock breeding industry’s history in this country from the time of its inception is,surpassed' in this regard only by bls sire, Fair Play, dead several years.” Lady Quex Reappears.

After an absence of three' months Lady Quex has made her reappearance on the New Plymouth track. She was in rather a bad way after facing at Awapuni Ahe second day, and at one stage it was feared that her racing days might be oyer. How* ever, : she bore a very bright look.on Tuesday morning, and though only given light work she moved very freely. She is. now in her seventh year.—.“Taranaki Herald.” Answer to Correspondent. . . “D.D-,” Palmerston North.—Obtaining information for you. May take some time to secure it ' '. .

RICCARTON WORK Snow and Frost on Course THAINING HINDERED By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, August 4. i This should have been a busy morning at Riccarton, and a large crowd ot spectators turned but in anticipation of seeing some good work. The conditions, ; however, were all against trainers, and lit proved 'a wasted morningi The previous day’s show had not entirely disappeared, and' a severe overnight frost •had made the ground very hard, ino sunshine a thaw did not come till late,. arid comparatively few horses galloped. Even after a late. start was made fog came over' the course, Matu, one of the early workers, jumped eight of the steeplechase schooling fences in-good style. . Muff .went six furlongs in lmiu. lv 2-5 ■sec. : - • ~ Riri, with Kakara over the last part, went seven furlongs in lmin. 32 l-ssec. Palantiia went six furlongs in Imin. 20 l-ssee. Nightguard, Hurlingham, Water Polo and Sam Smith went half a mile in 52 sec. . , • Ranelagh went half a mile alone in. 52sec. Arrowmir and Irish Chieftain went fire furlongs in 'Tmln. 4sec. ’ Elude, with Rational II joining for Ihe last five furlongs, went six in Imin.. 18sec. ■ ' . Ravipe wont seven furlongs in Imin. 86 2-ssec? •’ Don Jrisc, assisted -by. Pixie. Gold over the last half. ‘Went six furlongs in Imin. 18 4-ssbc. ■ ' ■ Locksley went six furlongs in Imin. 21 2-ssec„ with Robin Hood assisting over the early. stages. ‘ High Pitch,. Paris and Taramoa did a mile in Imin. 55 2-ssec. . . • Saltpot went seven furlongs in Imin., 33 2-ssec. A number of other horses worked on the course proper without being galloped seriously. Others again did strong pace work on the grass circuit outside - the schooling hurdles ■ , ; One result of to-day’s easy morning may be a lot of galloping to-morrow. Morena. Fair Weather, and Last March have arrived from the south. TAKANINI TRAINING Greek Gold’s Good Half-mile The weather at Takanini on Tuesday was bright, arid a fair amount of work was performed on the inside grass track, •which was in surprisingly good order, although cutting out a little on the surface, says the “New Zealand Herald. Greek Gold (Taylor) was just in front of Holly Lu (Jones) at the end of half a mile in Slsec. As neither horse was doing his best it was a very satisfactory effort that showed both to be coming oh well. Alignment (McFarland) beht. the Paper Money—Vicerine colt (Mclnally) over two furlongs in 28 l-ssec. The Paper Money colt Went very wide, on the turn, and thereafter Alignment held him easily. Alignment had pleased in all the Work allotted to him so far. . 1 . ■ Exaggeration (Gilmer) and Imperial Prince (Jones) were both going easily at the end of half a mile in 54 1-ss.ee. Both have brightened up during recent weeks and should 'be well, forward at the springefmeetings. Mashoor (Farrell) and Royal Artist (Edwards) wefe sent a solid working gallop over a circuit, the last seven furlongs in Jmin. 39 3-ssec., with both ■horses hanging on. well at the end. Mashoor is. in.,good hard condition to undertake his engagements at the Paku*: ranga Hunt meeting. Arch Ruler (Forsyth) was not asked for his best while running, five furlongs in Imin. 11 l-ssec., the last half-mile in 55sec. He has made steady progress since throwing off the, lameness that troubled him before the Great Northern meeting. High Comedy, who is very fresh, finished his work with a sprint up the straight. He is now a Very massive horse, and looks a good proposition for the new SWVSOH, Pillow Fight (Scobie) worked easily, over a round and then ran home ari. easy half-mile in 57 2-ssec. He is a bold mover that certainly looks the part of a good one in the making. Although fresh and keen he does his work like a seasoned horse, and O. Morse should have no trouble in getting him ready for spring racing. . Speedmint has started work with the rest of P. E. Pope’s team. She has put on flesh during her respite, but not enough to prevent her from getting back Into condition within a reasonable time. J.- L. Gray has returned from Gisborne, where Lady Vane was successful at a remunerative price. His other charge Foulwind failed to handle the soft ground, although she showed some speed in both her races. These horses are expected to leave Gisborne on Saturday and to reach Auckland on Tuesday.

IN GREAT ORDER . New Plymouth Tracks The New Plymouth track to be in wonderful order, aid on Tuesday morning the trial grass, where the first work took place, was almost as fast as It is in the summer, ,says “Hurry On” in the “Taranaki Herald.” : The first to work were Orapai and Merry Way, and they moved very freely over seven furlongs in Imin. 35}sec. without being unduly bustled. Orapai, who was doing it slightly better than hi» companion at the finish, is in great order arid working better than he has ever done. Royal Bengal and Tigerism did Strong pace work on the inside, both stretching out well. Easter Time by himself slipped over seven furlongs very nicely in Imin. 35 sec. and finished full of running. Gibraltar and Little Doubt took Imin. Sfijsec. for the same distance, but they were not hurried over the early stages. Both came home in good style. Sparkling Morn did steady pace work on the inside, but then took charge of her rider and galloped three furlongs down the back. This mare is improvremaining members of R. Barlow’s team, Glen Vane, Refresher and the Paper Money colt, were restricted to easy tasks. Rob Roy worked very freely over a couple of circuits on the inside. Lady Quex made her reappearance on the track. She looks well and moved freely enough when ' cantering twice round on the inside. Gold Dawn went once round at a good swinging pace, the last half-mile taking 54sec. Glowlight and the two-year-old Bold Bid cantered once round and ran home from the three-furlong post at an easy three-quarter pace. Glowllght afterward did a working gallop over a circuit. Waipaparau and No Doubt worked on the inside. The former appeared anxious to go faster. Arvada and the Catmint mare in R. .Tohnson’s stable did easy pace work. Arvada looks very well and is coming On nicely. .

GRAND NATIONALS Acceptors for First Day SIXTEEN IN STEEPLE Twenty-two in Winter Cup V •'•?:' ■ ■- -'?•'■ '. ' ' ' ' : ■ By Telegraph.—-Press Association. Christchurch, August 4. Acceptances for the first day of the Canterbury' Jockey Club's Grand National meeting, to be held on August 9. 11 and' 13, are as foHo’wi— 1 ' '. ■ TRIAL, 'HUBBLES-'HANDICAP,' of IGO sOvs. Ono mile and three-quarters. Morena ’.'...U S Dainty Ways 10 2' Jayson .... 10 13 Barneses Kull Measure 10 U Jael 0 0 Pink .Note .'.10'3 P4PABUA . HANDICAP, of MO sOVs. . - ;Slx furlongs.

CASHMERE PLATE, of 150 sovs. Six ■ ■ furlongs. Execution Irish Lady Hurliugbam Isadora Porloek Lord Masham Takakua Los Quex Taunton Molten Tranquillity Palantua Chile Silver Crag . Coiossical Silver Sight Gay Robe , Star Raider ; Goldstead . Tdpthorn ■ Grampian. ' Worship JUMPERS' ELAT HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. One mile and a half.

ON HAWERA TRACKS Very Little Fast Work Very little fast work was on the Hawei> tracks on. Tuesday, writes “Limited” In the "Star,” pace work being the general order. The trial grass was available end afforded splendid galloping ground for anything sent along in earliest. , Divolo and La Crown were given strong pace work separately. Royal Papa had too much pace for Galamine over three furlongs in 40Jsec, Tenacre and Chief Link again worked together over a mile. The first five furlongs were coveted at a good, halfpace, and with the pace clapped on over the last three furlongs the pair ran home in 41|sec. . Aga Khan was restricted to threequarter pace work. Green Linnet and Attractive were given useful exercise on the inside. Miss Sheff ■ came home the -last part of her work smartly. ' Constant Sun did a couple of rounds at half-pace, Davlstock being apportioned light exercise. , . ■ • • Silvermine and Peschiero hopped off at the three furlongs and finished together In 39sec. Kissless did a couple of rounds of steady work. Chief Line and Oriel were also given steady work. The usual . number of two-year-olds were out doing routine work. R. Brough returned on Monday from Gisborne with Orby’s Choice. The going on the first day was very heavy, and Orby’s Choice did not run up to expectations, but on the second day he was narrowly beaten for first place on both occasions that he was started.

ELLERSLIE DOINGS Hampton Park’s Gallop The bast gallop of the morning at Ellerslie on Tuesday was a good six furlongs by Hampton Park, who ran nearly two seconds 'better than the next best over the distance when he registered 1.18 1-5, according to “Archer” in -the All the fast work was performed on the Np. 3 grass, which provided excellent going considering the rain that fell during the week-end. . The first to use the grass was Gay Cockade, who ran his first three in 38 3-5, and completed six furlongs in 1.21 2-5. It was Gay Cockade’s first appearance on .the track for some weeks, but he has been working on the hills and is in good order to be prepared for the Pakuranga Hunt ■meeting. Catoma (Dougherty) and Jewelled Girdle (Cammick), after running the first three in 38sec„ were together at the end : df six furlongs in 1.20. Catoma was running qn solidly at the finish, and Jewelled Girdle went well for a novice. The Pantheon —Dora’s Double filly (L. Manson) and On Approval (McGovern) ‘were associated in a useful working effort ■over six furlongs in 1.25 2-5. The Pantheon filly is thriving on her work, and has been doing Satisfactorily everything asked of her. Patutahi (Cammick) strode over six furlongs in 1,34, and Vandyke (Lardner) was also going easily to run five furlongs in 1.12 2-5. Vandyke is looking bright and healthy, and bo should be ready to run . good races at the spring meeting. Marching Song (Cammick) ran an easy five furlongs in 1.11 2-5. W. Ryan has been .very patient with Matching Song, -who will have solid condition to assist him when the spring meetings are in .progress. Kiltowyn (Smith), after going fast over the first two in 25 3-5, was not doing his best to complete six furlongs in 1.22 1-5. All of Kiltowyn’s latest' work has been pleasingly accomplished, and present indications are that he will open his winning account early this season, Royal Gallant (Clifford) worked soliuly oyer a round in 1.45 1-5, running the last six-furlongs in 1.22 3-5. The let-up he had after winning a double at the Great Northern meeting did not do Royal Gallant any harm, and he is likely to show further improvement this term. ! Landlubber (Jillings) pleased better than Mahkill (Bigham) and Traced (Parsons) over five furlongs iu 1.7 2-5.; Demy- . lus assisted over the last half-mile, and lie finished just in front to register 54 2-5. Demylus is showing promise, and Landlubber, who is closely related to Fegaway, appears to be on the improve. • The King Nassau —Philetus filly (Cammick) reeled off three furlongs in 41 3-5. She does not possess a great deal of size, but has hit out fairly well in the few short sprints J. C. Lambess has given her lately. Royal Survey (Lardner) encompassed a round in 1.49 3-5. running the last six furlongs in 1.25 3-5. Royal Survey is full of muscle, and will have solid condition to assist him at the Pakuranga Hunt meeting. where his mission is likely to be the Jellicoe Handicap. Hampton Park (Fuller), after reeling off the first three in 37 3-5, finished up six furlongs in 1.18 1-5. He was carrying a light weight, but did his work well, and his effort indicated that he is not far away from form. . Absent (Craddock), Haakon (L. Dulieu) and General Lu (Chaplin) were sent over a round of the steeplechase fences, and they were accompanied over the fences on the flat by Lenaubin. They all fenced safely, although Absent hit the first fence of the double very hard, a-nd , Haakon, did not jump the fences on the hill in his best style.

FIXTURES. August 6—Poverty Bay Hunt Club. August 9. 11. 13—C.J.C, Grand National. August 20— Pakyranga Hunt Club. August '27—Taranaki Hunt Club. August 27—Otago Hunt Club. September 10—Marton J.C. September 17—Ashburton Cdunty B.C. September 22, 24—Wanganui J.C. September 22, 24—Geraldine B.C. October I—Napier Park B.C. October I—Kurow J.C.

Grecian ' 9 Taku Tama . 8 2 Prince 8 Juniper ... 8 T Pairweather . S 13 Tobacco Land. S 1 Last March . 8 11 Arrowtnlr ■ 8 1 Water Power 8 9 .Noteworthy . 8 0 .Belvoir 8 9 ' Waiwene 8 0 . Ringing Cheer 8 9

: Pahu 10 8 -Nassock ... 9 12 . Nukumai .. 10 3. Captain’s. Gift. 10 2 Full Measure/ 9 11 Membo .... 9 10 Luminary , , 10 .1 Remeses ... 9 -2' NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, of.1000 sovb. Three ' miles and « i half. Billy Boy ... 1118 Matu ...... 9 0 Paris ...... 10 11 Taramoa ... 9 0 S&owfall . .. 10 8 Nylotls .... 9 0 Lueess 10 4 Royal Visitor 9 0 High Pitch . 10 1 Deportment . 9 0 Lord Ranald 1) 8 Royal Reign o 4 valves ..... 9 0 Chlham 9 0 Hard Gold .. 9 0 Bon Aryan .. 9 0 ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE, ot 160 SOV6« . About two miles. French Fleet 11 0 Postman 9 6 Taramoa 10 13 ■ Royal Reign . 9 5 Okoptia .... 10 9 Sir Richard 0 0 Orlflamb 0 18 Qulllflre 9 0 Apache .... 9 13 Marco Polo . 9 0 WINTER CUP . of 400 sovb. One mile. Comprls 10 0 Beacon Fire 8 Red Heckle . 9 4 "Merry Peel . 8 Jaloux 9 3 Don Jose .... 8 1 Fast Passage 9 2 Mlncrval 8 0 Royal Bengal 8 13 AdClpbi 8 0 Mount Boa .. 8 11 Dunraven 8 0 Ranelagh 8 11 CoiJBono 8 0 Rational II . 8 11 Gay Court .. 8 0 Colonel Lord Argosy 8 0 Cygnus i 8 9 Saltpot .... 8 0 Azalea .... 8 8 The Sun .... 8 0 Master Anomaly 8 5 AVONHEAD HANDICAP, of 150 Seven furlougs. Merry Peel .. 9 1 Gold Sand ... SOYS. S 8 Night Recital 0 8 Elude 8 7 Weatherly 9 2 HoUaeloU’ ... 8 13 Jjord Buchan S 48 3 Notiuandy .. Solitaire II . 8 13 Metal Bird .. 8 9- First Song .. 8 8 2 2 Lockfcley .... 8 9 Wealth .... 8 2 Ctilgavon ... 8 9 Knocklofig .. 8 0 Irish Chieftain 8 9 pixie Gold .. 8 0 Muff 8 9 Homecoming . 8 0 Nlggerhcad .. 8 8 SIbella 8 0 ■Monastic 8 8 SECOND DAT. New ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE, ot 600 soVb. About two miles and five furlongs. Paddon 10 9 Membo .... 9 6 Gift 10 6 Morona .... 9 3 High Pitch . 10 5 Nassock 9 0 Full Mark ... 10 2 Jayson .... 9 0 Luminary ... 10 1 Full Measure 9 0 Pahu ...... 9 0 Pink Note ... 9 0 Antrim iJoy . 9 6