THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 124, 18 February 1933, Page 15

THE RACING WORLD

WANGANUI FORM Calamine Shows Quality DIATOMOUS LUCKY Weight Tells on Eminent (By “The Watcher.”) Wanganui, Feb. 16. Calamine, the winner of the hurdle race oh the opening day at Wanganui, is by the iinported horse Callaghan, who raced in the colours of Mr. W. Higgins. When she first took on hurdling she showed considerable promise, but she did not go on with it. Up till recently Calamine wns trained by W. Pine, but she is now in the care of M. Conway, who did So well with old Nukumai in the closing stages of the latter’s career.

Although Diatomous won the Juvenile Handicap he was by no means the good thing the public anticipated, and had he not held the rail position from the time they, settled down he would have been beaten. Diatomous has plenty of speed, as is suggested by his breeding, but he does not look like staying. It is possible that his trainer had been a little bit easy on him since Wellington last month, which may hare accounted for him having such a dose call over Wasteland at the finish of to-day’s race. Unlucky. The Aucklander Welcome Lu was unlucky in the Juvenile Handicap. She got off very poorly, which, in a five furlongs event, spelt disaster to her prospects. She showed brilliant speed to get within striking distance entering the straight, hut the effort then told on her, and she faded back to fourth, With luck she would have been in the money.

Wharauraiigi, a three-year-old chestnut, gelding by Kiosk from Going Up, showed-speed in the early stages of the Juvenile Handicap. He is a big horse, hut at present lacks racing experience, hut when more seasoned he seems likely to turn out a useful sprinter. His sire, Kiosk, is by Tea Tray, and was a firstclass galloper in his day, while his dam, Going Up, is a sister to Absurdum (Absurd —Holyrood). It will thus be seen that Wharaurangi is bred to go fast. He is owned by Mr. D. Lupton, and trained at Waverley by M. Gardner. Hark Forrard, the two-year-old sister to View Halloo, had her first race in the Juvenile Handicap, but unfortunately she got off too badly to give any idea of her capabilities. She is a shapely filly resembling her brother, though a trifle lighter in colour and with a white blaze. She is owned and trained by H. V. Wilton at Feildiug. Webster’s Team. A. D. Webster’s team, Bayacre, First Acre, and Hunt the Slipper, made their reappearance on- the New Zealand turf to-dhy. They all ran well for a while, showing plenty of dash, but they were not fit enough to be dangerous over the concluding stages. Hunt the Slipper, in the Flying Handicap, made the best showing, as, although, he finished last, he was not far away. Old First Acre showed a lot of dash in the Earle Stakes, and although he is now in the veteran class, he has been going well enough at Otaki to justify Webster-including him in' the -team when he leaves for Australia, where he always shows his best form. It will be First Acre's ninth trip over, so he will rival Gloaming as a traveller. Eminent run right up to form in the Earle Stakes, but he found High Faintin’ just too good, nt the finish. Eminent has improved a lot, but he does not carry weight Well, and he is now beginning to climb in the handicaps.

Brambletorn made a good recovery from the kick he received at the post nt New Plymouth the second day, and he was able to run a good nice in the Karlo "takes. His rider took him up to the leaders too soon, which left him unable see it right out in the straight. Otherwise he would have been hard to beat. Worth Watching. Davistoek improved on bis recent form io beat all but Morrath in the apprentices’ nice, and he should run well again in bis immediaet engagements. lie has always shown good form at Wanganui, On the other hand. Arikitea finished very weakly, in contrast to his showing at Fitment; Morrath has made substantial improvement lately .and her win was accomplished in good style; in fact, she gave nothing a chance. Morrath is by Tea Tray from Black Ada. n very useful mare who won «oo<! races in the colours of Mr. R. A. McKenzie a few years ago. Ownertrainer It. E. Hatch was fairly confident, and those who took his advice received a good price for a five-horse race.

It was in this race that Navaho met with very bad luck. His rider lost one iron in the first furlong, and soon afterwards lost the other, with the result that he was doing his best to keep his balance with his mount pulling hard in front. Then the saddle began to slip back, and this added handicap put him right out" d!' the contest. Even with those handicaps he lasted in front until the home turn, and under the circiiim'ttinccs he need not be condemned for his failure. View Ilalloo’s Performance. View Halloo quickly goes sore on soft ♦racks, and he was not hitting out with

full freedom when he went down in the preliminaries for the Flying Handicap. The public, however, made him favourite, but he was never within striking distance. B. H Morris warmed him up before the race, and there was a good sole of green grass to help him, but they went too fast and got well away from him in the first half. View Halloo was gathering them up at the end, but he was never likely to fill a place.

Arisus is a good sprinter at his best, but he is liable to attacks, of bleeding. Everything went all right in the Flying Handicap, and he was able to hold a good position throughout, and finish on just too well for the leaders. It was his best form again. Pomp is a greatly improved gelding, and he is now running on much more solidly. He held a better position in running than did Arisus throughout the Flying Handicap, but he appeared to weaken just after entering the straight, and looked unlikely to fill a place. Immediately afterwards he began to come again, and at the post lost by only half a head. It is possible he was thrown out of his stride at this particular and critical stage and may have been unlucky. Kan a Good Race. Aston lasts well. He is now decidedly a veteran, and over the summer racing it looked as if he had lost a lot of his punch. He came back again in outstanding fashion in the Flying Handicap, showing all his old brilliance, and only just being headed off near the post, A very good sprinter was lost when Aston went in the wind.

Royal Routine was solidly backed in the Flying. He was always prominent, and only just weakened at the finish. Royal Routine has plenty of speed, but he has the family failing of being unable to stay well, and six is quite far enough for him in first-class company. Royal Routine appeared in the official card as now trained by his joint owners at Until recently he was in the stable of J. Sullivan at Woodville. Haulbowline’s Victory. The luck oi the game is well illustrated in the win of Haulbojvline. For the last twelve months or so he has been raced by the New Plymouth owner-trainer It Johnson, but after his failures at Trentham last month Johnson did not take him back to New Plymouth, but returned him to G. W. New. Now in his first start since he spreadagles a fair hack field. Johnson, however, was not caught out by Haulbowline's win, for he had sufficient faith in his capabilities, especially oh the turning course, to support him on the win machine for a handy amount. Haulbowline is one of the Top Gallants purchased in Australia as a yearling by New. To-day's form was easily the best he has ever shown, although there has never been nny doubt about his pace. Clangor followed up his winning form at New Plymouth with another good race, though he had no chance with Haulbowlirie. Clangor seems better suited with a little bit of ground than with pure sprinting, but in the form he is at present he is worth following. Nebulae, the favourite for the concluding event, was never dangerous. He was not particularly well placed early, . and had to be hard ridden up on the rails to get within striking distance of the leaders, who were not only going fast but showing no signs of weakening. Under the circumstances Nebulae did creditably to get up to fourth. Another who finished on well was Pcschiera, and he is an improver worth watching. Prospects for Final Day By Telegraph—From “The Watcher.” Wanganui, Feb. 17. The weather remains fine and warm, though overcast, and conditions promise to be the same for to-morfow as on Thursday. Fields are better, although there arc some dual engagements. There are also some fresh horses. The following may run well in their engagements : — Fordell Hurdles: Tonacre and Riotous. Sedgebrook Juvenile Handicap: Wasteland, Welcome Lu. and Arena. Brunswick Handicap : View Halloo and Pomp. Wanganui Handicap: . High Falutin’ and Eminent or Richfield. Okoia Handicap: Clangor and Navaho. Carnival Handicap: Aston and Midinette. Matarawa .Handicap: Might and Nebulae. The card is as follows: — FORDEI.L HANDICAP HURDLES, of ICO sovs, One mile and four furlongs.

APPEAL DISMISSED A. E. Ellis’s Suspension By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, Feb. 15. At a meeting of the District Committee, A. E. Ellis’s appeal agaiust/his suspension for one month by the Judicial Committee of the Dunedin Jockey Club was dismissed. WIN-AND-PLACE SYSTEM Waimate Club’s Adoption By Telegraph.—Press Association. Waimate, Feb. 15. The Waimate Racing Club, which previously favoured the five-shilling totalisator for its forthcoming meeting, has abandoned this for the win-and-placc system.

C.J.C. FIXTURE Review of To-day’s Fields SOME LIKELY RUNNERS (By "The Watcher.”) The summer meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be held at Riccarton today. Good fields are engaged, and there should be interesting racing. The. meeting is notable from the fact that it will give Canterbury racegoers their first experience of the win and place totalisator. The following may run well in their engagements:— Horuby Handicap: Elude and Morepork. , Middle Park Plate: Silver Scorn and Fracas. Midsummer Handicap: Red Heckle, Shatter and Concentrate. Ilalswell Handicap: Drum Fire, Azalea. and Denise. Trial Stakes: Eupator and King Musket. Craven Plate: Cricket Bat, Grecian Prince, and Assemble. Lyttelton Plate: Counterplay. Silent Flight. Post 1 Handicap: Zeebruggc, Silver Sight, and Locksley. The programme is as follows: —- HORNBY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Nine furlongs. Locksley ..10 2 Morepork .. 9 5 Taku Tama . 10 1 Fleeting Elude 0 .13 Glance 0 4 Nightguard . 913 Pixie Gold ..9 0 MIDDLE PARK PLATE, of 200 sovs. For two and three-year-olds. Six furlongs. F, T. Cush’s br. f. Silver Scorn, by Silverado— Contempt, 3yi-s., 9.11. Sir Charles Clifford's b. c. Drum Fire, by Winning Hit—Scrimmage, 3yrs., 9.0. H. E. Edmunds’s b. c. Inflation, by Paper Money—Fleeting. Syrs.. 9.0. Sir Charles Clifford's b. f. Fracas, by Winning Hit—Scrimmage, 2yrs., 8.2. Mrs. L. G. James’s b. f. Delicc, by Tea Tray—La Paix. 3yrs., 8.1. G. Marray-Aynsley's b. g. Liege Lord, by Night Raid—Liege Lady, 2yrs., 7.2. J. M. Robertson's b. or br. f. Sweet Agnes, by Lord Quex —Rua Agnes, 2yrs., 6.13. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter.

TRIAL STAKES. King Musket Heather Glow Tea Garden Rebel Song Eupator Shelter CRAVEN PLATE HANDICAP, of 150 sovS. Seven furlongs. Crirknt . f) 2 .Tiininor *7 fl

RIDING PRODIGY Young South African MAY EMULATE WOOTTON South Africa has unearthed a new raceriding prodigy in eleven-year-old Terry Ryan of Durban, and he recently arrived in England. It is likely that the boy will be apprenticed to Captain T. Hogg, private trainer at Newmarket to Lord Glancly. Over thirty years ago a ten-year-old boy was showing great promise in riding work on the tracks at Randwick, but tne Australian Jockey Club considered that he was too young to be granted a jockey’s license. That boy was Frank Wootton. Because of the A.J.C. decision, his father, Richard Wootton,' took him to South Africa, where he rapidly came td the top. In 1904 Frank Wootton went to England, where he rode 882 winners in 3886 mounts. lie headed the English winning list in 1909-10-11 and 1912, and was runner-up in 1913. Memories of Frank Wootton must necessarily be stirred by young Terry Ryan’s advent into the limelight. Wootton, also, was eleven years old when he began riding in South Africa. , Ryan has begun admirably for his record of nineteen winners in 1932 —his first Season —is infinitely better than was that of Wootton when he was eleven years old. The South African boy should not kick opportunities if apprenticed to Captain Hogg, whose team is about fifty strong. Ryan has a particularly good seat, and is said to time a long finishing run very cleverly. Oiie of Ryan’s most impressive efforts in South Africa was his win on Boddington in the Clairwood Anniversary Handicap, the horse, a big, powerful colt with a hard mouth, having bolted in his two previous races with considerably heavier jockeys. Quiet and thoughtful, but always cool and collected when in the saddle, the career of Ryan in England will be followed with the keenest interest. Ryan arrived there at a time when there is a dearth of outstanding lads still entitled to claim the five pounds allowance. FIXTURES. February 16. IS—Wanganui J.C. February 18—Cllfden lt.C. February 18—Canterbury J.C. February 22, 23—Woodville District J.C. February 22. 23—Gore lt.C. February 25. 27—Te Arolia J.C. Marell 2, 4 —Napier Park lt.C. March 4—Banks Peninsula lt.C. March 4—Franklin lt.C. March B—Kangltlkei H.C. March 11. 11 —Waikato lt.C. March 10, 11—Cromwell J.C. Marell 10, 11 —Masterton lt.C. March 10—Waimate lt.C. March 17—Opunake lt.C. March 17, 18—Wellington R.C. March 17. 18—Ohlnemnrl J.C. March 22. 23 —Manawa! i> R.C. ■ March 23. 25—Oamaru J.C. March 25—Bay of Plenty J.C.

WOODVILLE EVENTS Acceptances for February 22 By Telegraph.—Press Association. Palmerston N., Feb. 17. The following are the acceptances for the Woodville District Jockey Clubs meeting on Feb. 22 (first day)—

Tena'cre .... 11 2 Invietus .... II 6 Jayson .... 10 13 Gay Lass ... 9 0 lUotous .... 10 5 Marjoram .. 9 O Calamine ... 10 2 SEDGEBROOK JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Eire furlongs. Might 9 0 Boon 7 0 Wasteland .. 8 10 Shillong .... 7 0 Arena S 10 Wharanrangi 7 0 Arise S 10 nark J’orrard 7 0 Welcome Lu. 7 9 BRUNSWICK HANDICAP. of 16o.sovs. and sweepstake. Seven furlongs and a quarter. Arisns 9 13 Royal Bengal 8 9 IS Green Linnet 8 13 View Halloo . 12 Pomp 9 3 iGanpat .... 8 9 3 Arvada .... 8 6 Bayacre ..-.. wanganui Handicap, ot wo sovs. < Ine mile and a quarter. High Falutln* 9 4 Richfield ... 7 7 Brambletoru 8 C Grand Jury . 7 0 Eminent .... 8 2 Shrewd 7 1) First Acre .. 8 1 Ganpat h 0 OKOIA HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One m ile and a distance. Navaho .... 8 12 Davistock .. 8 0 Clangor .... 8 9 Beaconsfield . 7 9 Arikltea .... 8 1 CARNIVAL HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Five Golden Wings furlongs. 9 9 Royal Bengal 8 0 Arisus 9 6 Aston 7 11 Royal Routine ! 8 10 Arvada 7 4 Mldlnettc 8 6 jlATARAWA HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. and sweepstake. Six furlongs. Might 9 0 Lady Court.. 7 2 Haulbowline S 9 No Humbug . 7 0 Peschiera 7 12 Bonnie Vale . 7 0 Nebulae 7 7 Dakar 7 0

Concentrate 9 3 Tout le Mond 7 fl Shatter .... 8 4 Juniper .... lied Heckle . 8 4 Ranio 7 1 Jaloux .... »7 !) Rocket .... 7 0 Illri 7 !) IIALSWELL HANDICAP, of 100 8OVS. Six furlongs. Azalea 9 0 Manetho 7 n Muff 8 9 Verden Errantry 7 0 Denise 8 6 0 Drum Dire , 8 I! Cranford 7 0 Metal Bird . / 13 Imperial Idolise .... 7 10 Spear 7 0 Crash o Robin Hood Lucky Dive . •* o Rothen .... 7 6 7 0

Cricket Eat . Spoon 9 8 3 .Jumper 3 Martian Chief 7 fi 7 4 The Quorn .. 8 0 Wise Coice . 7 0 Gustavo 7 13 Azalea .... 7 0 Grecian Royal Lore . 7 0 Prince 7 11 Assemble ... 7 7 LYTTELTON PL Vl’E HANDICAP. of 100 sov.s. For two-yoar-olds. Five furlongs. 1 Counterplay . 8 13 Bright Shade 7 4 Trivet .... 13 Scarlet Nightly ’7 7 Rambler 7 4 Giantlovey .. 7 7 Gaysome 7 4 Silent Flight 7 o POST HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile. Lochsloy* s 8 Miss Zeebrugge ... 8 f Nightraid 7 0 Water Polo . 7 11 Stiver Sight . 7 0 Idolise .... 7 7 Reserve Fund 7 0 . Importance . 7 3 Robin Hood . 7 0

MAIDEN STAKES, of 50 s»vs. Six furlongs Miss Shillong 8 11 Husbabye 8 11 Walton Park 8 11 Thomlst S 11 D’Acre 8 11 Hunting Lodg e 8 11 Royal King .. 8 11 Sun stead 8 11 Headland 8 11 Takakua 8 11 Rhea 8 n King Thomond S 11 Red Flush .. 8 li Joystick 8 11 Tribulation— Tannin 8 11 Nukuruaka g 8 ii Lacs d’Amour 8 11 Tudor 8 n nigh Grader 8 11 Grand Blow 8 n Taklri 8 11 ORINGI HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. One mile and a distance. .Tuggle 10 1) Spcaropa 9 0 Vltnphone .. 10 9 Mon Roi .... 9 0 Easterly .... 10 0 Bowlauds ... 9 0 Grand Laliu . 10 o slaklra 9 0 Miss Hastings 10 0 Autumn Dawn 9 0 WOODVILLE HANDICAP (Open), of Ila sovs. One mile and a quarter. Brambletorn . 9 0 Lack ....... 7 9 Eminent .... 8 o Full Mark .. 7 3 Atholspear .. 8 7 La Poupee .. 7 1 My Own ... 8 3 Sir Pombal .. 7 1 Chock Say .. 8 o Princess Bell 0 Shrewd 7 12 SAPLING STAKES, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs.. Diatomous 9 Snowball .... 7 0 Bay Tree ... *7 3 Celerlmus ... 0 After Money . 7 0 Pukchou 0 Lavina 7 0 Royal Jest .. t 0 Catalogue ... 0 RDAHINE HANDICAP (Open), of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Golden Wings 9 Royal Bengal 7 12 Royal Routine 8 9 Kaihoro .... 8 Arrow Lad .. 8 7 False Scent .. Hunt firn A r t e n 7 1 Slipper 7 13 Leisure ..... 0 COUNTY HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Six furlongs. Foreign Queen 8 12 Lackston .... 7 3 Wasteland .. S Q , Bonnie \ ale . 7 5 ' Nebulae 7 13 Admatha 7 3 Acron Y 8 Golden Shadow 7 4 Jazz King 7 Y Tangihoe .... 7 O KJng Peg .. 7 6 KUMEROA HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs. Navaho 9 4 High Society 7 Clangor s 8 Golden Shadow 7 0 Princess Bell 8 1 Wine Tray .. 7 0 Speed 8 1 Royal King .. 7 0Anemometer . 7 13 Takakua .... 7 0 Sylvan Dell .. Y 12 Royal Bee Acre .... 7 8 Highness 7 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (Open). of 90 sovs. Seven furlongs. Tahoma .... 8 9 Lucky Alice 7 11 Hunt the Aston 7 11 Slipper 8 8 Arvada 7 11 Nightmare .. 8 5 Cuticle .... 7 11 Royal Parado 8 5 White Squall "I 11 . Ara jean .... 7 13