THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 293, 6 September 1932, Page 13

THE RACING WORLD

AWAPUNI FORM Promising Gallopers MINSTREL LAD’S WIN New Zealanders in Sydney • (By “The Watcher.”) The most interesting race at the Manawatu Hunt Club’s meeting was the Rangiotu Maiden Plate, in that there ■were several runners who are likely to be taking a prominent part in future events. The winner, Minstrel Lad, is worth much more than passing reference. Despite the fact that he drew the outside of the field of 16 he was one of the first to begin, and, waiting on the leaders until the straight, he came home with, a fine run. He was bred by his owner-train-er, Mr. C. Jones, who has not had the luck with his half-sister, Jean Ladosio, that Mr. E. W. Collins and his trainer, J. Sullivan, have respectively had with Arrow Lad and Arajean, also half relatives. Minstrel Lad is a well-set-up three-year-old, and it is a rather remarkable feature that he is a bright chestnut, an unusual colour on both sides of the family. One cannot recollect a chestnut Nigger Minstrel, and all the stock of Jean Laddo previously have been bays or browns, the latter predominating. Minstrel Lad had only three races last year, the season being well advanced before he made a start, so he has been given plenty of opportunity to make good. He is worth watching. Looks Good Sort. The Awapuni trainer, G. W. New, has got a promising sort in the four-year-old gelding Beau Gallante, who was making his first appearance in public in the maiden race at the Manawatu Hunt meeting. Beau Gallante was bred in Australia, being by Top Gallant from Carmagnole, and was purchased by New as a yearling for 140 guineas. His dam is by Maltster, the sire of some of the most successful Australian matrons, from an imported mare, Country Dance, by Cherry Tree from Polka by Galopin. Beau Gallante has plenty o’ size and substance, and ran on Saturday in a style which suggested that he will be decidedly useful with experience. K \Vill Improve. Cadland's half-brother Dakar, by Nigger Minstrel, showed promise on what was seen of him in two starts last season, and he was.sorted out as the most likely of the maiden runners at the Manawatu Hunt meeting. He was, however, never in a winning position. Dakar did not look ready to show his best form, and he will be doing better later on in the season.

A Late Start at the Game. The Woodville trainer, F. Davis, produced a surprise packet on Saturday in Acron, who pushed the winner of the hack sprint, Right Bower, home at the finish. Acron is a six-year-old gelding by Rangitero from the Elevation mare Altitude. and his only previous start was at the Rangitikei Hunt meeting at Marton last July, when he ran a poor third in a hack sprint. He has reached an age •when it cannot be expected that he will make very substantial improvement, but he is a good galloper who should soon get out of the maiden ranks. Acron runs in the colours of his trainer. Good Steeplechaser. The best hunter at the Manawatu Hunt meeting was Acervate, who should have won the Hunt Cup instead of running second, and indeed might have won a double, as she ran another good race in the Bracelet after travelling on the outer of Hunting Boy and Platina ail the way. Acervate is a seven-year-old mare by Acre out. of Ruse de Guerre, a mare by Stepniak from Crecy by Hotchkiss. Acervate is a good jumper and has plenty of pace, and next season it will not be surprising if she makes a name for herself as a steeplechaser. New Zealand-bred Winners. At the Goodwood (Perth) meeting on August 27 the Goodwood Plate, six furlongs, was won by the New Zealandbred Banket (Psychology—Orofino). She beat ten others and paid a good price. Banket was bred by Mr. T. H. Lowry and raced here in the Elgar livery, being trained by,W. D. Moroney. On the same day the King Mark gelding Polydectes ran third in the Final Handicap, one mile, in which the Poladan gelding Don Quixote ran unplaced. On the concluding day of the Adelaide Racing Club’s Grand National meeting on August 27 the concluding event, the Mitcham Welter, one mile, second division, was won by the New Zchlandbred King Quex, an aged gelding by Lord Quex from Circle Lass. King Quex beat eleven others by a short head and paid a double-figure dividend. He had previously run unplaced in a mile race earlier in the day. King Quex was bred and raced here by D. Kemp. This Week’s Racing. The Marton Jockey Club’s spring meeting is the only fixture on the racing calendar this week. Good fields have accepted, and the experiment of putting a two-year-old race on the programme so early in the season has been justified so far as entries and acceptances go. There appears a risk, however, of withdrawals in. the event of a heavy track, and it is to be hoped that conditions will favour all the youngsters being given a race. The Marton Handicap will be contested by some New Zealajjd Cup candidates. The Two Cups. No surprise scratchings were recorded for either the Melbourne Cup or the Caulfield Cup when first acceptances were declared on Monday of last week. Nightmarch and Veilmond still remain at head of weights for both races, and a lot of

other heavily-weighted horses survived the call. Middle Watch was withdrawn from the Caulfield Cup, but he remains in the Melbourne Cup, for which event he shares favouritism with Kuvera and Picatus. Cylinder, Compris,, Concentrate, Admiral Drake, Peter Jackson, Waterline, Lady Pam, Croupier, Sunny Sky, Havering, Colonel Cygnus, .Movie Star, King Colossus, Gaine Carrington, Bayacre, Manawhenua, Oratorian, Inflation’, Gold Mag and Spear Lad all remain in the Melbourne Cup. All the New Zealanders also appear in the Caulfield Cup, with the addition of Historic, Hunting Cry, Autopay, and Silver Ring.

St. Leger Stakes. The St. Leger Stakes, last of the English classic races of the season, will be run at Doncaster to-morrow. When the last mail left England the leading three-year-old colts, including the Derby, winner, April the Fifth, were unlikely starters. Orwell was lame and April the Fifth was also under a cloud. The Oaks winner, Udaipur, owned by the Aga Khan, was the favourite. 1

Costly to Overlook. ' ■ New Zealand owners who nominated for the A.J.C. Derby, Breeders' Plate, Gimcrack Stakes, Epsom Handicap and the Metropolitan should note that horses not scratched by 4 p.m. to-day are liable for further payments. General entries for the A.J.C. spring taeeting close at the same hour. Scratchings and entries may be made at the Wellington Racing Club’s offices.

Inflation Unlucky. Inflation was apparently unlucky in the Warwick Farm Stakes, in which he ran third to Johnnie Jason and Veilmond. He was a long way back in the early stages and came home with a fine run. “Pilot” says: “He got into a lot of trouble, and a furlong from home was much further behind Johnnie Jason and Veilmond that} at the winning post. Those who claimed he was unlucky to lose were not far wrong.

Gaine Carrington's Condition. Gaine Carrington looks on the big side and backward (says a Sydney writer). He may race that way, but probably needs a run to sharpen him up. Peter Jackson, a proved stayer, looks far more forward in condition. Gaine Carrington’s poor form in the Canterbury Stakes on Saturday would bear out this opinion.

Never a Possibility. Despite a drop of 71b, as compared with the weight he successfully carried at Canterbury, Historic never flattered those who backed him for the Warwick Farm Spring Handicap (says “Pilot”), and the slight interference to which fie was subjected did not make grounds for excuse. As I wrote last week, Historic is below w.f.a. form, and, though the winner of many races in New Zealand, probably has Sufficient weight to stand in the way of success in first-class company over here. Among moderate horses he will always possess a chance of winning, no matter how burdened. Incidentally, heavy going is to his liking.

Nea Lap’s Price. Sydney reports state that the price Mr. J. H. Whitney paid for Nea Lap was 10,000 dollars. It is a great price ior a mare of her class, as apart from her relationshto to Phar Lap she has no credentials. She may, however, be worth all that as a brood mare, and ten thousand dollars to Mr. Whitney is not a big sum. A. E. Ellis’s Recovery. ,R. Reed has been engaged to ride Gaine Carrington in his spring engagements in Australia, vice A. E. Ellis, who is still incapacitated, but whose arm is now out of splints. Ellis expects to be able to ride again in three weeks, or, possibly, in a fortnight’s time.

Muff Runs Ten Furlongs. One of the most important trials at Riccarton on Saturday morning was that in which Muff, with A. H. Eastwood up, ran a mile and a quarter. She set out at a fast pace and maintained it for a mile, but she was going more slowly at the finish. Nevertheless, it was a firstrate gallop.

Police Protect Judge. Demonstrations against the judge’s decision are not unknown here, but they never go to the lengths reported in the following: “At the Clairwood (Durban, South Africa) meeting last month, a section of the spectators went beyond hooting after he gave the last race of the day to a horse they reckoned was beaten. He was followed out of the course, and assaulted, the police having to go to his aid.” Three Years on End. Holdfast, who won the Canterbury Stakes in Sydney on Saturday, in which the New Zealander Autopay ran third, has now won that race three years in succession. When he won in 1930 he beat Fuji San and Nightmarch in 1.121 —a record for the course—and last year he downed Gesture by tour lengths in 1.14.

KUVERA’S DEFEAT Derby Favourite Outstayed Backers received a setback in the Hobartville Stakes at Warwick Farm on August 27, when the A.J.C. Derby favourite, Kuvera, was beaten into second place after a keen struggle with Bronze Hawk (says the “Herald”). All the honours of the race were with the winner, for he injured an eye in the float on the way to the course, and his party, seriously considered withdrawing him from the race. The pain of the injury, however, was deadened by a veterinary surgeon, but nevertheless Bronze Hawk raced under difficulties. In the eajly stages he was a long way back, nnd it was not until reaching the half-mile that he began to improve his position. He fought every inch of ground with the favourite over the last two furlongs, and although he had the outside running he struggled on gamely. < Having proved himself the best two-year-old of last season, Kuvera was expected to go out at a very short price. The bookmakers showed what they, thought of his prospects by asking for odds at the outset, but business was very slow, and the price gradually receded, but Kuvera remained favourite. He was well placed throughout the race, and entering the straight gave the impression that it would not require any special effort for him to rim past the pacemaker, N.E.F. Bronze Hawk, who had been backed from double figures, joined issue with him there. Momentarily Kuvera looked to have his measure, but as soon as Cook pulled the whip on Bronze Hawk McCarten realised that Kuvera was to have a tussle. This became more manifest in the next half-furlong,'for the favourite could not forge ahead of his rival, despite the fact that his rider was hard at him. Kuvera could by no means be dismissed from the Derby discussions because of his defeat, for it has to be remembered that he improves with racing. It was his first outing in public since the autumn. Bronze Hawk is much more seasoned. Last month he won three races in succession, and in the recent Three and Four Years Old Handicap at Rosehill was sixth. His rider made the mistake of taking him near the rails in the straight, where the horse’s progress was impeded. Being a gelding. Bronze Hawk is not eligible for the Derby. Milantheon did not run ns prominently as was anticipated, but W. Booth’s Spearhead filly. Roman Spear, ran a great race. She was always in the lending division. and finished on well. She is bred on the right lines. Bronze Hawk's time equalled the course record of Im’n. 26ses„ held conjointly by Toper nnd Veilmond.

THE WARWICK STAKES Form of New Zealanders JOHNNIE JASON’S WIN Maintaining its reputation as one of the most attractive weight-for-age events in the State’s racing calendar, the W’arwick Stakes on August 27 was productive of yet anotfier thrilling finish, in which the Newcastle representative, Johnnie Jason, not only revealed the determination for which lie is noted, but also emphasised his versatility as a .galloper, says the “Sydney Morning Herald.” After holding a nice position behind the pace-maker, Greensea, to the turn, he then took control of the situation, and fought out a desperate finish over the last furlong and a half with the solid Veilmond, whose only dereliction in an otherwise brilliant effort was his veering out, in the last 50 yards. The New Zealand colt, Inflation, also made a powerful run in the straight that carried him to within half a length of tfie other pair. Although Johnnie Jason had hitherto been regarded as a stayer because of his successes in the Victoria Derby and the Sydney Cup, the exceptional speed displayed by him in his trials on the Newcastle training ground since his winter respite had worked his admirers to a wonderfiul pitch of excitement, and, in the circumstances, it was not surprising that he came into great favour for the big spring mile race in preference to the longer Metropolitan Handicap. The move on his behalf was reminiscent of that for the Dominion' champion, Nightmarch, a | few years ago, and not a few people are now of opinion that Johnnie Jason has all the credentials necessary for his following in the footsteps of the Night Raid horse. In fact, his victory was prefaced by a display of additional confidence so fur as the Epsom Handicap is concerned, for he was backed for a substantial amount with the leading firm with the Caulfield Chip winner, imported Denis Boy, who galloped exceptionally well on the same morning. Probably for the reason that he had had the benefit of a run in public in the past few weeks, Veilmond was the select, but there was also considerable support for the three-year-old Inflation, also for Johnnie" Jason and Dermid, the latter, however, having a tendency to ease as the horses were doing their preliminaries. Nightmarch, as compact and solid-looking as ever, the speedy Greensea, and Cylinder, another New Zealander that had not run for very many months, were not .without friends, but it was generally conceded that Nightmarch and Cylinder were in need of a run. Included iu the others were that great old warrior, Amounis, wfiose appearance was freely commented upon, and the Derby colt, Oro, who, although a little soft, gave, the impression that he will need only a few more gallops to get him near his top again. Nightmarch was the first to break the line, but his sojourn in front was restricted by Greensea, who before having covered a furlong, was clear of the remainder. He, however, did not get such a break as might have been anticipated from the speedy galloper, and, passing the six furlongs, Waugoola was a handy second with Johnnie Jason next, and then Nightmarch, Cylinder, Dermid, and Oro, with Inflation and Veilmond following, the last named being distinctly discernible near the rails. Approaching the half-mile Johnnie Jason liad run into second place, while Waugoola had dropped behind Cylinder, and Veilmond and Dermid were also within striking distance. Johnnie Jason went on the outside of Greensea. at the turn, and before the fiorses were straightened up he had charge of the proceedings. He took the rails, but with about a furlong and a half to g» it seemed from in front of the public stand that both Veilmond and Dermid would run past him. Johnnie Jason, however, stuck to his guns in a most determined manner, and although he was a tired horse when the judge was reached he still had a sufficient call over Veilmond to secure the verdict. Both Amounis and Nightmarch surprised by their forward position at the finish, and, at one stage, after entering the straight, it looked as if either might secure a place. Dermid. weakened a little over the last half-furlong, but nevertheless ran an excellent race, as did also Inflation, who fiad to make up considerable leeway over the last three furlongs. The time for the -race, Imin. 3Ssec., equalled the mile record standing to the credit of Windbag, Limerick, and Amounis.

SPRING MARKETS A.J.C. Derby Quotations BIG SYDNEY DOUBLE Although no outstanding moves were reported last week on the A.J.C. spring handicaps, a large amount of general business was recorded. Chatham, probably the first horse backed for the mile race, but who was supplanted on the top line of the lists by Rogilla, has been elevated again as a result of his good win in the Campbelltown Handicap, but his position is being disputed by Johnnie Jason, winner of the Warwick Stakes. Johnnie Jason was coupled with Denis Boy, and further support was forthcoming for this pair after Johnnie Jason’s win. Salvador, winner of the Spring Handicap, was also joined with the. Newcastle galloper. Jacko gained admirers for the Epsom Handicap, and was taken in doubles again „.witn Pretzel, Version, and Concentrate. Inflation gained in popularity, as did also Legislator. With the leading firms Veilmond and Version occupy pride of place for The Metropolitan, but some of the smaller operators have Veilmond lower on their lists. The latest order for each race at the departure of the mail was: — EPSOM HANDICAP. Chatham. Johnnie Jason. Rogilla, Jacko. Dermid, Inflation. Legislator. Autopay, Gold Digger, Gold Mag, Pentheus, Roman Spear, Gallantic, Silver Ring. ’ THE METROPOLITAN. Veilmond. Version. Johnnie Jason, Rogilla. Agincourt, Chide, Concentrate, Chatham, Denis Boy. Havering, Historic, Inflation. Pretzel, Peter Jackson. Salvador, Satmoth. Admiral Drake, Homedale, Viol d’Amour. The A.J.C. Derby. Gaine Carrington would probably go out of favour for the Derby as a result of his poor showing in the Canterbury Stakes on Saturday, but reporting prior to that race, the “Herald” says:— The defeat of Kuvera in the Hobartville Stakes caused him to ease half a point for the Derby, for which he is now being closely pressed by the New Zealander, Gaine Carrington. Liberal and Peter Pan have come well into the discussions because of their encouraging victories at Williamstown and Warwick Farm respectively. The Derby order is: Kuvera. Gaine Carrington. Liberal. Oro. Ruach. Median, Fowerseourt, Peter Pau. Milantheon, Eastern Chief.

AUCKLAND TOPICS Bronze Eagle Resumes CLAREMORE ON TRACKS Dominion Special Service. Auckland, September 5. W. Kemp has now started to give Supreme Ruler and Chief Emerald some sprinting work, and both are shaping in encouraging style. They are a nice pair of young horses. Supreme Ruler is a three-year-old by Chief Ruler —Miss Ethel, the dam of Gold Money, and Chief Emerald is a two-ycar-old by Chief Ruler —Queen Emerald. As usual Hampton -Park is galloping well. He has not so far been a real success as a racehorse, but he is very fast, and hopes are entertained that he will do better this season. J. D. Kemp has three of the best-look-ing young horses he has ever had. Gay Broney is a three-year-old by Kilbroney —Jolly Gay ; Barudanee, a two-year-old by Speardance—Acushla, and My Money, a two-year-old by Paper Money— Maveelish. They had their first fast work on Thursday, and all performed pleasingly. Kemp lost a great galloper when Jolly Money was killed at Te Aroha, and he has hopes that one of this trio will be in the same class as that horse. H. Dulieu schooled Royal Survey and Vandyke during the week, and both horses showed that they are making progress. Royal Survey is doing really well, and he may be heard from as a hurdler at early spring meetings. Claremore, who has been working on the hills, returned to the track this week looking bright and well, and apparently quite sound. He is working usefully, and fias only to go on right to be a good proposition in spring and-summer hurdle races. It has been decided to geld the Musketoon —Mutie colt in N. Cunningham’s stable, after which he will be turned out for a lengthy spell. L. Manson intends to move to Takanini within the next week or two. At present he has Great Emblem, Eldora and the Gay Shield —Shebang colt in active commission. Angie is the name, claimed for the Colossus —Mandolin gelding recently brought from Gisborne by,J. M. Buchanan. He has been broken in, and has settled down'to regular exercise. Angie is a half-brother to Love Song, but is not S °Tarporley still sports a doubtful-look-ing foreleg, and the prospects, of him standing a preparation are by no means good. . _, J. Chisholm is again giving Llanore easy exercise, and the Pershore mare may be raced again later in the season. Bronze Eagle is again doing easy work under H. Gray's direction. He has bunt up well during recent weeks, and within the next couple of months an opinion may be formed about his prospects of standing a preparation. Since starting at Takanini Gray has gathered, a useful team of horses to prepare for the new season.

RANGITIKEI CLUB Members’ Annual Meeting DRIFT IN FINANCES The annual general meeting of members of the Rangitikei Racing Club was held in Bulls on Wednesday evening. Present were: Messrs. J. H. Perrett (chairman), J. E. Walker, J. Ellery, F. O. Bailey, G. Ellery, G. W. McKenzie, C. L. McDermott, C. Coleman, D. W. Wilson, C. W. Duncum, S. W. Ingram, R. McKelvie, F. O. Bailey, W. H. Stevens, J. B. Johnstone, J. McKelvie, G. H. Archer, R. Mackay, E. A. Caldow, W. Carter, and A. W. Blanchard. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. J. H. Whisker, K. McK. Duncan, J. Tricker, K. W. Deighton, and M. C. Gould. In the annual report the committee regretted that the year’s operations again showed a substantial loss. Further economies had been effected, but with a falling revenue it was impossible to balance the accounts. After allowing the sum of £244/4/3 for depreciation the balancesheet showed a loss of £542/12/3. Every effort is to be made to arrest the drift in the finances. In spite of the low prices of primary produce the farm showed a profit of £92/10/3, an increase of £29 14/3. Thanks were expressed to the farm committee, Messrs. Wilson, Whisker, and Tricker, for the good result. The death of one of the club’s most valued members, Mr. F. J. Mansell, was recorded. The late Mr. Mansell was one of the oldest members of the club, and had served it in many capacities. He acted as treasurer fdr many years, and piloted the club through a period of financial stress with conspicuous ability. The good work of Mr. R. H. Meade, veterinary surgeon to the club, was asknowledged. The chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, stated that owing to the present financial crisis loss of income was the sole reason for the loss shown in the balance-sheet. Drastic reductions had been made in the expenditure, and at the present time the club was up to its limit at the bank. Interest had to be paid on September 30, and this could be met if all members paid their subscriptions in September. The annual race meeting had been successful, except tor the small amount of cash received. All items showed a falling-off except members’ subscriptions and the farm account. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The election of’officers resulted: —President, Mr. J. McKelvie; vice-presidents, Messrs. K. W. Dalrymple, J. H. Perrett, and J. E. Walker; treasurer, Mr. G. H. Archer; auditor, Mr. A. J. B. Siceley. For three vacancies on the committee the following were elected: —Messrs. K. McK. Duncan, A. W. Amon, and R. McKelvie. Mr. J. H. Whisker was made a lifemember. The chairman said that Mr. Whisker had not been able to attend committee meetings, but that no other member had worked harder for the club. Mr. McKelvie said that the farm was Mr. Whisker’s chief interest, and he had been an indefatigable worker. It was unanimously decided : “That this annual meeting of members of the Rangitikei Racing Club requests the Government to introduce legislation legalising the double totalisator and the investment of moneys on the totalisator through the secretaries of racing clubs, and the publication of dividends in the Press.” Mr. F. C. Brookie .gave notice that he would move at a special general meeting to be held on September 19 that Rule 6 shall be amended to read: “The animal subscription shall be £l/1/-.” If carried, this means that the entrance fee of £2 2/- will be abolished. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the farm committee tor the very useful and profitable work which they had done tor the club during the past year; to the finance committee for their arduous and painstaking work; to the officials, both honorary and paid ; and to .Mr. J. H. Perrett. who had acted as their chairman. Mr. Perrett thanked members for their compliment, nnd said that although he, like others, of the club, was getting into the sere and yellow, nothing would stop him from doing his best for the club. At the conclusion of the annual meeting the committee met and reappointed Mr. Perrett chairman for the coming year.