THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 220, 13 June 1933, Page 13

THE RACING WORLD

FORM AT FOXTON

Land Tax Useful Sort

NOTES AND COMMENTS

All Humbug Over Distance

(By “The Watcher.”)

While All Humbug iu the Foxton Cup on Saturday successfully negotiated the ten furlongs at the first time of asking, it must be admitted that he bad the race run to suit him, a further factor toward 'his success being that Takakua’s challenge came too late. All Humbug looked a tired horse going out of the birdcage after the race, and although giving him full credit for his win, it does not look as if he will be equal to good company over any distance. I think the credit for the win is evenly divided between L. G. Morris for the way he handled him and* the excellent condition in which A.. E. Neale has this gelding at the present time.

A Lean Period. New Plymouth owner-trainer R. Johnson is having an unlucky run just now. Lucky Alice appears just good enough for minor placings and Royal Bengal is unable to do better than finish just out of the money.

Promising Maiden. Whetuma does not/iook like remaining iu maiden company very long if be goes on with the promise he showed at Foxton. He is a three-year-old brown gelding by Lackham from Riverna, being the first foal of his dam, who is by the Soult horse Elysian from Bradamante, by Charlemagne ll—Hamattan, by Stepniak —Brisa, by St. Clair. There is some good blood in this family. „ Bradamante herself was a smart galloper, as also was her half-brother, Samiel, while the granddam, Hamattan, was half-sister to a good horse in John Barleycorn. Should Kun On.

Ou the''•way Land Tax won again at Foxton she should be at home over a longer journey than six furlongs, especially as she appears to need time to settle down if she is to do her best in races. Land Tax is aptly named, being by Acre from Great Effort, by Provocation from Effort, by Advance —Endeavour, dam also of another useful horse a few years ago in Expect, who was trained by G. Price. Expect just failed to bring off the big Easter and autumn double for the Highden stable in 1914, being beaten a head by a rank outsider in Chudie in the Great Easter, while Bronze accounted for the Great Autumn. Plenty of Pace.

Amyril, the winner of the maiden race at Foxton, looks like being a successful sprinter,-which is not surprising as she belongs to a family of noted performers in this respect. Amyril was bred by Mr. John Gleeson, of New Plymouth, and is by Psychology from Amyril), a Benzonian mare that left three tine sprinters to Absurd. Two of them,' Bathos and Grotesque, raced in the magpie jacket of Mr. A. B. Williams,, and the other, Melissa, did good service for the stable of R. Barlow, who has leased Amyril from her breeder.

Benefited By Spell. The performance of Glenvane in giving The Tiger a long start and running him so close at the finish of the'Kebbell Memorial at Foxton on Saturday points to the Weathervane gelding winning a race very shortly. Glenvane showed a lot of promise early in the season and made a meteoric rise in hack ranks, but a- series of failures during the summer entitled him to a spell, which he has had since the Taranaki meeting in February. That he has benefited greatly he showed on Saturday, and from now on will not be neglected. Glenvane was bred by Mr. I. G. Duncan and is by Weathervane from Glen Helen, by Treadmill from Glenowlet, by Clanranaltl —Madowla, . the great foundation mare of the Stonyhurst Stud. Australian Veteran Dies.

Mr. Harry Rayner, a retired horse trainer, died at his. residence at Randwick on Tucsdii last. He was within a few days of his 02nd birthday. There was scarcely a race of importance that escaped the attention of the late Mr. Kayner when he was training, and among the races he won were the Melbourne Cup with Arsenal, Newmarket Handicap with Bungebah, Victoria Derby (Australian I’<’r), A.J.C. Derby (Melos), Epsom 'Handicap (Bungebah), The Metropolitan (Nobleman), and Sydney Cup (Street Arab and Australian Peer). Profitable.

Calinmart's victories in the Great Northern Steeplechase and Winter Steeplechase, at the Auckland winter meeting, were worth £1125, and placed Mr. K. McK. Duncan at the head of the list of winning owners for the meeting. Makeup, for Mr. J. F. D. Corry, was next ■with £725. Extra Meeting.

July 29 has been approved as the date for the extra meeting to be held at Rotorua by the Kotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt Clubs. “All is Well."

Commenting upon the excellent entries received last week for the principal races at the spring fixtures, ‘•Doncaster"'wrote as follows iu the Melbourne “Argus”:— "Breeders, owners, trainers, backers, bookmakers, and everybody connected with racing continue to show faith in the future of the sport. Many years may pass before attendances reach the figures of more prosperous years, but a gratifying feature of meetings in the last year is that the decrease has been checked. Racing seems to have found a level. In fact, there have been several increases in prizes for future events, and those increases have done much to restore confidence jn the future of racing, especially in 1 ictoria. Racing here is on a much stronger financial footing than in other States and New Zealand, and that is responsible for the great number of interstate entries for the important handicaps of the spring. Another encouraging sign is the return of the owner. Unfortunately, many men to whom racing was a pastime rather than a profession were forced to give up their horses owing to the financial depression, and this was responsible for the fact (bat a large proportion of horses raced were owned by their trainers. This is not so ■noticeable now. At the V.R.C. Birthday meeting, the percentage was very much In favour of the owner, who is paying for the training of his horse. So while good owners continue to patronise racing, and good horses continue to race, th" public will continue to pay for admittance to the course. Jinny racegoers who previously could afford (be grandstand enclosures are now forced to watch the ■races from cheaner reserves, but they retain their Love for the spurt, and wbjle thekUjittitude lasts all is well with racing in Victoria." irwucMi. Tenterden, formerly owned and raced in

the Dominion, has been a most unlucky horse since be was purchased just oyer twelve months ago by the Adelaide trainer, R. Marshall,, In spite of many minor placings, he has still to win a race in South Australia. During the year he has been there he has finished third in the Accession Handicap, second in the Rose Park Handicap, third in the Closing Handicap, third in the Pile Handicap, second in the Lightning Handicap, second in the Spring Handicap, third in the Christmas Handicap, and third in the Goodwood Handicap. On June 5 he was again second in the Marryatville Handicap, one mile, at the S.A.J.C. meeting.

Answers to Correspondents. “Blockade,” Dannevirke. — £2/12/-; £l/7/-. “Punter,” Island Bay.—lou cannot lose, as Etiquette, the horse you stipulated was not on the official card, borne unofficial cards had both Etiquette and En Vidette, and some had Etiquette and not the other, and vice versa. Etiquette was nominated, but did not accept.

Hawke’s Bay Acceptances. , Acceptances for the IlawKC s Bay Jockey Club’s winter meeting will close to-night at 8 o’clock.

Took Its Toll. The racing on the heavy track at Otaki found out Mercian Prince, and he did not display anything like the same dash nt Foxton, even allowing for the better state of the going. He was never hitting out with any freedom. It should not take him long to freshen up.

Struck Form. Foreign Queen wound up last season with four wins in succession. She is a brilliant sprinter at her best, and her recent displays gave the impression that she would be hard to beat at 1 oxton. Her best form has been shown in heavy going, so that now she has struck form she should be worth watching for the remainder of the season.

Bound for the Islands. A couple of Australian horses passed through by the Makura this week bound for Tahiti. One is Crowdel, a seven-year-old gelding by Crowdcnnis —Delysia, and the other is a trotter, Walla Haere, son of the Australian crack Walla Walla.

The Sporting Spirit. Readers will remember the story ot how Mr. B. L. Hammond's horses NavaIm and Bonnie Vale missed the Nelson steamer for the recent annual meeting. The sequel is a letter to Mr. Hammond from the Nelson Jockey Club advising that the committee of the chib, realising the circumstances, have unanimously and without discussion decided to remit the nomination and acceptance fees for the horses at the meeting.'

Consent Will Stay Home. The two jumpers Consent and High Falutin’ were both entered for events at the Hawke’s Bay meeting this week, but only one, High Faintin’, will make the trip. There is nothing wrong with Consent, High Falutin’ may start in the gentlemen riders’ race on Thursday, and not the hurdle race.

For Trentliam and Sydney. . Manawhenua is again working well at Ellerslie. He did not run up to expectations at the recent meeting, but provided he-goes on the right way he will' go to Sydney again toward the end of the winter. In the meantime it is likely that owner-trainer 11. Rama will bring a team to the Wellington winter meeting next month.

Riders at Hastings. At the Hawke's Bay meeting this week H. Dulieu will ride Kinsel, Anemometer, Paleta, and Mon Roi; L. Dulieu will be on Chesham; and R. E. Thomson has been engaged for Mia Stella.

For the Bay. The Otaki-trained pair, Navaho and Bonnie Vale, will do the Hawke’s Bay and Napier Park meetings, ridden by W. E. Pine.

Speedmint. Takanini reports indicate that Speedmint is a likely entry for flat events at the Wellington winter meeting. While this mare hardly ran so well as expected at Auckland, she beat all but Seatown on the third day. The going at Trentham should suit her. N.Z. Jumpers Entered.

Thespis for the Australian Hurdle Race, and Thespis and Billy Boy for the Australian Steeplechase, are New Zealand entries for the V.A.T.C. jumping double, which is run in August. Paris, who is on the spot, has been entered for the steeplechase.

Kuvera a Bargain. Kuvera, who is trained by George Price for the owners who race as “Mr. F. Smithden,” has proved one of the bargains of the salering. He cost 270 guineas as a yearling, ■ and including the King's Cup victory last week he has won £16,069 in stakes in two seasons. In the King’s Cup it is recorded that he gave a great, display of courage, having to fight out every inch of the final furlong . with Shadow King, and just as he began to hold that horse he was called upon to withstand a strong challenge from Flail. Paris in Melbourne.

The cable message giving the result of the Williamstown Steeplechase run last Saturday did not record whether Paris was a starter. He may, of course, not have been an acceptor, but he was entered, and was handicapped at 11.2, giving the winner, Flavedo, 171 b.

Win for New Zealand. At Randwick on June 5 the three-year-old gelding Diamond de Rouge (Hunting Song—Perle de Rouge), carrying 7.1, and ridden by A. Knox, was made favourite for the June Stakes, six furlongs, the principal sprint race. Diamond de Rouge was away badly at the start, and although be ran up smartly and was third entering the straight, he weakened in the run home to finish fifth. There was a different tale at Ascot on Wednesday last. In the third division of the Flying Highweight Welter, six furlongs, Diamond de Rouge, carrying 9.6, had the services of R. Reed. He was again favourite, and Reed jumped him away smartly to lead throughout. Another runner went up to him at the end of a furlong, but Diamond de Rouge drew away in the straight and went on to win by three lengths, Reed ■drawing the whip and giving his mount no chance to stop. Diamond de Rouge is still owned by Mr. H. J. Palmer, and is trained by T. A. Williams. N.Z.-Bred Winner.

At the West Australian Turf Club’s meeting on June 5 the Roe Stakes, for maiden horses, six furlongs, was won by Grand Oration (Grandcourt —Tall Talk). Grand Oration was bred by Mr. T. IT. Dowry, who sold his dam, covered by Psychology, to Australia in 1925. FIXTURES. ■Tune 13, 17—Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 22. 24— Napier Park R.C. June 21—Ashburton County It.C. Juno 28— Manawatu lI.C. July t—Oamaru J.C. July 11. 13. 15— Wellington R.C. July 22—Auckland R.C. July 20—Wniniate Hunt Club. July 22—Hawke's Huy Hunt Club. Julv 22—South Canterbury lI.'C. July 2<l—Rangltikel lI.C. July 27. 23—Gisborne R.C. July 29—Christchurch Hunt Club. July 29—Rotorua-Bay of Plenty H.C.

G. NEW’S TEAM Leaves Sydney for Melbourne Telegraph-—-Press Assn.— copyright-) (Received June 12, 8.5 P-m.) v Sydney, June 12. The New Zealand racehorses Beau Gallante and Good Hunting, with their trainer, G. New, arrived by the M angnnella and went to .Melbourne. Safari went to G. Price’s stable. The New Zealand-owned Gladium. which made its first appearance iu the Novice Handicap on Saturday, ran exceedingly well. BROKE IN CARBINE Death of Turf Veteran The death is announced of James Alexander McGuinness (writes “Sentinel’’ in the “Otago Daily Times”), who was once a prominent figure in local racing circles. He contracted a chill at the Blenheim races and died last week in the Kaikoura Hospital. . . .Mr. McGuinness was born in ISbo in Auckland, and at an early age joined a racing stable. He broke in and trained Carbine as a two-year-old when Mr. D. O’Brien was absent from Christchurch. At that time Mr. McGuinness was "head lad” in Mr. O'Brien’s stable, and practically trained Carbine throughout his unbeaten career in New Zealand. Prior to that he had ridden on the flat and over jumps. . Mr. McGuinness went to Dunedin and acted as private trainer to Sir George McLean and Mr. “J. Brett” when the former sportsman's stable was at St. Clair and when the Forbury Park racecourse was the headquarters of the Dunedin Jockey Club. J. W. Lowe was as : with the stable at that time, and the team included Dilemma. Skirmisher, Lord Rosslyn, Nihilist, and other useful performers. When the stable was transferred to Wingatui, Mr. McGuinness trained Canteen (as a two-year-old), Pampero, Vladimir, Red Gauntlet, Crichton. Lady Rosslyn, Maremma, Ayrdale, Noblesse, Sychem, Crown Imperial, Blackstone, and several others. After leaving Dunedin Mr. McGuinness became a stud groom at the Stonyhurst Stud for several years, and about 10 years ago be shifted to the Kaikoura district.

SOUTH CANTERBURY Acceptances for Saturday I By Telegraph—Press Association. Tinuiru, .Tune 12. The following acceptances have been received for the South Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting to bo bold on Saturday next :—

TROTTER WALLA WALLA Further Attempt on Record Postponed By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Sydney. June 12. The Victoria Park track was in an unsuitable condition after recent rain for the trotter Walla Walla to make a further attempt to lower the mile trotting record. The horse, however, gave an exhibition over half a mile.

PUKAKI HURDLES mile and of 100 sovs. a half. One Morena .... 11 8 Conjurer II .. 9 3 Membo H 4 Advance Camp 9 u Gold Knight . 10 13 Magna Charta 9 Antrim Boy ..10 9 Huntley .... 9 0 Nightcap ... 9 10 Sports King 9 0 Polling Day . 8 9 Punchestown 9 0 SOUTHBURN STAKES of GO Bovs. Six furlongs. Aultio 8 9 imperial Spear 8 9 Cherry Queen 8 1) Morena . ..* 8 9 Donalds. .... 8 9 Quite Soon .. S 0 Dracula .... 8 9 Some Errantry ... 89 Shambles 8 9 Gay Robe .. 8 9 WAI-ITI TROT HANDICAP, of 95 sovs.; 3.41 class. One mile and a halt. Black Watch .. scr Smoke Screen 12 Good Companion ser Great d’Oro .. 36 Iron Man ser Gunmetal 36 Paul Drusus . scr Royal Escort . 36 Sun Brown ... ser Vesta Ray ... ■ 36 Ronald Derby . 12 PRINCE EDWARD HANDICAP, »f 110 sovs. One mile aud a quarter. Ranelagh .. 9 3 Loeksley 8 8 Mount Boa ,. 8 12 Don Jose ... 8 0 •Waterpower . 8 11 Royal Sceptre 8 0 Ranio 8 9 Steeton .... 8 0 Zeebrugge .. 89 Wise Choice . 8 0 PAREORA STEEPLECHASE, of 120 \ sovs. Two miles and a half. Deportment 10 13 Peterette 9 3 Valves .... 10 8 Night Parade 9 1 Barrington . 9 11 Du Ida 9 0 Diamond Jack 9 4 Slaunlathe .. 9 0 WINCHESTER TROT HANDICAP, nf 95 sovs.; 3.3S class. One mile and a half. Becky de Oro . scr Vesta Ray ... scr Ez.ywurk .... scr Great Minto .. scr Gunmetal .... scr Lena Bingen . 12 Iron Man ser Black Jester . 24 Ronald Derby . scr Doll Dance .. 24 Royal Escort .. Bcr Lord Lupin . 48 Smoke Screen . scr TEMUKA HACK HANDICAP, of 95 sovs. One mile. Polydora .... 9 11 Palmary 8 o Trek 8 11 Heather Glow 8 a. Ian's March . 8 HI Silver Sight .. 8 0 Appeal 8 3 Double Shot . 8 0 Tea Garden . 8 2 Lady Valkyrie 8 0 High Speed ..82 SEADOWN HANDICAP, of 100 sovs Six furlongs. Hurlingham . 9 13 Silver Streak . 8 10 Merry Peel .. 9 12 Master Waterpower . 9 2 Anomaly 8 0 Night Recital 9 1 Kakara .... 8 Royal Sceptre 8 13 Red Royal . 8 1 Clmrrnaine . 8 12 The Raider .. 8 0 Palantua ... S 10