THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 290, 2 September 1933, Page 11

THE RACING WORLD

TARANAKI HUNT Fields at New Plymouth WINNAGAN’S BIG TASK Form Review & Prospects (By “The Watcher.”) Principal interest in pie north in racing this week-end will centre in the annual fixture of the Taranaki Hunt Club at New Plymouth. Mostly local horses ’ are competing, but a couple of visitors ■ from Auckland in The Hiker and Diversion will lend additional'interest. / The Taranaki. Hunt Cup has drawn a field of seven, and fromises to be a good contest Winnagan, who ran second in the Pakurapga Hunt Cup, has the steadier of 12.12, but he is a good jumper and well seasoned, so his more moderate op-' popents may be troubled to beat him. The flat racers do not represent very good class, but at this stage last year Carfex, GJenvane, and Merry Way won, and they should show up again this time. Carfex finished up the season in open company, and is expected to develop better form this term. The following may be fancied in their engagements:— ; ■,, ■ / . Maiden Hunters’ Steeples: Hauwai and Michael Shimose. Opunake Scurry; No Doubt, Haunui, and Round Table. Stratford Handicap: Carfex and Glenvane. . ~ - ■<- Hnut Club Cup: Winnigan and DonErma. . . ft : ■ Waihi Hack: St Clara and March Alone. ■ Members’ Handicap 1 : Richfield! and Little Doubt., ' / ■ > ;• -Hunters’ Flat: The Hiker, Winnagan, and Silver Band. Urenui Hack: Diversion, Headmistress and Merry Way. ' ' p ’ The programme is as follows:—

. AUCKLAND HOKSES Competing at New Plymouth Dominion Special Service. ' ■ '■ ■ : ■ ■ Auckland, September 1. The Hiker and Diversion have been sent to New Plymouth to keep their en J gagemeuts at the Taranaki Hunt meeting to-morrow. The Hiker tyas very unlucky to be beaten at' his last start, and although he will not be racing over hurdles this time his fitness should enable him to race prominently in the Hunters’ Flat. Diversion has a nice turn of speed, ant} she should make a forward showing in both the Opunake Scurry and the Urenui Hack Handicap. The jockeys H. Wiggins and L. Dulieu Intend making the trip to New Plymouth by aeroplane to-morrow morning, and will leave about 9 a.m., returning after the races. Wiggin® is to ride Merry Way, Glowlight, and Bold Bid.

WINGATUI RACES Hunt Club Meeting SOME NATIONAL FORM (By “The Watcher.”) The annual meeting of the Otago Hunt Club will be held at Wingatui to-day, the card containing two events for trotters, In the galloping and hunters’ events several of the runners have shown recent form, including some at the Grand National meeting. ' The following may be fancied in their engagements ‘ Sea View Hurdles f Polling Day and Quinopal. Hunt Cup Steeples: Sir Richard, Willow Glen, and Umtali. President’s Handicap: Gold Dress, Cherry Queen, and Arden’s Beauty. Tally-ho Handicap: Waterpower, Charmaine, and Salmo Salar. Hunters’ Plate: Pharaoh and Eccle' feehan. - Vauxhall Handicap: High Speed, Grand Finale, and Gold Dress. The programme*» as follows:—

- FIXTUBES. September 2—Taranaki Hunt Club. September 2—Otago Hunt Club. September J.C.’ September 16—Ashburton C.R.C. September 21, 23—Wanganui J.C. September 21, 23—Geraldine R.C. September 30—Kurow J.C. September 30—Napier Park R.C. September 30—Foxtdn R.C. October 5, 7—Dunedin J.C, October 6, 7—Otaki M.R.C. . October 7. 9—Avondale J.C. October 14—Masterton R.C. October 14—South Canterbury J.C. October 21. 23—Wellington R.C. October 21, 23—Gore R.C. October 23—Waverley R.C. October 23—Waikato Hunt plub. October 23—Waipawa C.R.C. October 23—North Canterbury R.C.'. October 26, 28—Taumarunui R.C. (at Paeroa).'• ' ’ . ■ b October 26. 28—Poverty Bay T.C. October 28—Banks Peninsula R.C. November 4, 6—Auckland R.C. •/ November 4,6, 8. 11—Canterbury J.C. November 9. 11—Wangarei R.C. \ November 11—Hawke’s Bay J.C. November 15—Dannevirke R.C. November 18—Carterton R.C. November 18, 20—Waikato R.C. November 25—Levin R.C. November 30, Dec. 2—Takapuna J.C November 30. Dec. 2—Feilding J.C.

UNABLE TO RIDE Voitre Injures Knee NOTES AND COMMENTS Australian , Events To-day (By “The Watcher.”) K. Vpitre is at present unable to ride and he will not be at New Plymouth to-day. When King March passed the post'in the Jellicoe Handicap at the Pakuranga Hunt meeting last month Voitre was thrown and wrenched his knee. At the time little notice was taken, but subsequently the knee swelled badly and he has since had to stay at home and decline riding engagements. Voitre, who created a riding record last year, has not yet ridden a winner this-season. Ip Australia To-day. Interest in Australian racing to-day will be taken principally in the Captep- • bury Park meeting in Sydney and the 1 V.A.T.O. meeting at Caulfield. Several New Zealanders were entered at Canterbury Park to-day, where the main event is the Canterbury Stakes, in which Autopay, Chatham, Bronze Hawk, Kuvera, Golden Hair, Silver Scorn, and Dole were all nominated. Fairway was entered in the September Handicap, one mile and three furlongs; Antique and The Mirror in the Brush Hurdle- race, two miles and 42- yards; Safari- in the Three-year-old Handicap, nine furlongs; Gay Seton. Counterplay and Korokio in th« Flying Handicap, six furlongs; and Movie Star in the Campsie Handicap,, nine furlprigs.-' There are a number of'New Zealanders engaged at Caulfield to-day. The principal race is the Memsie Stakes, nine furlongs, at weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. The nominations included 'Waterline, Gaine Carrington, Hall Mark v Waltzing Lily, Parkwood, Wheriko, Viol D’Amour and Coonbarid. Among the horses engaged elsewhere on the day are Melisande, Dazzling Baid, Sir Simper, Metro, Golden Horn, Greenhorn, Peter Jackson, Good Hunting and Ruling Dight. Koroldo’s First Run.

Mr. W. Jury, the owner of Korokfo, has sent private word from Sydney that his mare will run at the Canterbury Park meeting to-day. Korokio is very well, though it is asking something extra of her to win at her first start after nine months' spell from racing. Korokio is engaged in the Flying Handicap, aix furlongs, and, judged by the entries, the field will not be particularly strong, so her chance may be better than her lack of racing would suggest. Inflation’s First Sydney Run.

Inflation is not entered for Tattersall’s meeting to-day week at Randwick and ho will probably have his first race in the Hill Stakes at Rosefaill.

To See Them: Race. Mr. H. J. Stanbridge, owner of Movie Star and Hunt tho Slipper, left for Sydney this week to see his horses race at the spring meetings. Movie Star has already won a race on the trip. Back for Trentham. . *

L. J. Ellis, who left for Sydney this week, hopes to be 'back here in time to ride at the Wellington spring meeting next month. Green to Ride Inflation.

Jockey T. W. Green, who was associated with Inflation in Sydney last year, will again do the riding on the Paper Money colt this trip, and he left with the New Zealand party by the Wanganella on Thursday.

Freshening Up. All Humbug has been on tho easy list since he raced at the Wellington winter meeting, and has been boxed all the time. He appears to have recovered from those hard races, and another'successful season should be in store for him. Although he did win over ten furlongs when he won the Foxton Cup, he is not a real mile-and-a-quarter horse, However, from six furlongs to a mile, he is worthy of consideration in any company. . v ■ Home Again. Orapal and Easter Time have returned tfl New Plymouth from Sydney. :

Riders at New Plymouth. Following are some of the riding engagements at New Plymouth to-day;— H. N. Wiggins, Merry Way, Glowlight, Bold Bid; B. H. Morris, Round Table; A. McLeod, GlejivanC, Tahurangi, Silk Sox, Headmistress, Chief Joy; 15. Goldfinch, Diversion; A. JenJ»ins ( Winnagan; L. Dulieu, Matorni, Michael Shimose; A. Gilmer, Mataro. Fresh arrangement? w.iJJ bo necessary for, Voiire’s mounts, which were to hare been No Doubt, st, Clara, Little Doubt, and Carfex. Diatomous Has Done Well.

I>ast week the Taranaki writer “Motp? roa” had,a look through'the stables of A. E. Neale at Bulls* and he was great)? impressed with Diatomous. He says PUtomous has developed into one of thd post attractive three-year-olds seen for a long time. Indeed, one would be esfe fused for mistaking him for a four-ycar-old at least and, while solidly put to* gether, there is not an ounce of “flabby” condition on him. His sojourn in the paddock was of short duration, for he became so fresh it whs deemed advisable to stable hilh again, and he has thrived On this ,treatment. Diatomous has done a considerable amount of work dtjfipg the past two months, and it is' the intention of his party to race him in the open sprint at the Marton spring meeting. He looses ready to show his best, and there Is ever? indication of Diatomous proving himself one of our best three-yeat-olds this, spring. Has Won It Before. \ Winnagan, top-weight'for th® Taranaki Hunt Cup to-day, won this fsee ' two years ago, but last year was interfered with when Coma fell. Winnagan hat* struck his best form this Season, his last four starts being fOr three firsts and a second. Shatter Speeding Up. At this time last year- Shatter was going great guns on the Riccarton tracks, and F. D. Jones has him approach* ing his best. He is galloping freely, and on Thursday morning gave a good account of himself over seven fijrlongs, conceding St. Joan apd Fiat Lus weight and a start and beating both, though St. Joan stayed with him to th® post. No Progress. , Taitofu, who ran third to Carfex and Merry Way in the Qpupake Scurry last year, is to race in that event again on Saturday. Good List for Vaals. The following marcs ate on a visit .to the Valais horse, Vdals, who is again at the Mardella Stud, Otahuhu, Auckland: Volimond (Jdmond —Tivoli) ; PfonitOn (Marble Arch—Lacemaker); Roselove (Rossendale —Belove); Lady Whirlwind (Whirlwind —Clone); Acorn (Paladin — Hornbeam); Idanoe (Kilbroney—Glen

Helen); Welcome Lu Bird Wood); Alnnsoa (Catmint~*Bouvsrrjia); Danesia (Prince Menifee—Te Pa* pap; Lady Bruce (Robert the Bruce — Mi»s Ethel); Some Lady (Some Boy H— Sphinx); Gold Bud (Bunyan—Fraulein) ; Billikins (Lucullus—Gluten mare); and the Australian-bred Tamarado (Silverado —Tamahipe). The Modem Way.

The Auckland jockeys H. N- Wiggins and 11. Dulieu, who will be riding at New Plymouth td-diy, are making the trip by air.

ENGLISH RACING ' Win for the Aga Khan THE GIMCRACK STAKES By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright London, August 31. On the third day of the York meeting the following was the result of the 1 GIMCRACK STAKES, a sweepstakes with 1000 sovs. ;.dded; second 150 sovs, third 50 sovs.; for two-year-olds. Straight six furlongs. H.H. Aga Khan’s b. f. MRS. RUSTOM, by Blandford-—Cos, by Flying Orb, 8.9 /.• .1 Mrs.' D. Walter’s br. f. JUNGLE QUEEN, by Papyrus—Lioness, 8.4 ......................... 2 Sir A. Butt’s ch. f. FLYING COOT. by PhalAris—Grande Rapide, 8-4 3 Ten started. Won by a length and a half, one length between second and third. THE EBOR HANDICAP By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright London, August 30. On the second day of the York meeting, the following was the result of the EBOR HANDICAP, a plate of 1500 sovs.; second 200 sovs., third 100 sovs. One mile and three quarters. Lady Barbara Smith’s br. m. DIG TUM, by Abbot’s Trace—Verdict, syrs. 1 Lady Yulp’s b. h. WITHIN-THE-LAW, by Son-in-Law—White Bud, 4yrs 2 J. S. Austen’s br. g. TRUSTEE, by Winalot—Heath Poult, 4yrs. .. 3 Eleven, started. Won by a neck, a length and a half between second and third. THE GAMING ACT Amendment Desired THE DOUBLE TOTE The necessity for amending the Gaming Act in order that double can be operated, that bets can be telegraphed to courses, and that dividends can be published, was stressed by Mr. E. W. Alison, president of the Takapuna Jockey Club, at the annual meeting on Wednesday. ■„ . ' , Mr. Alison said that, notwithstanding that strong and repeated representations had been made to the Government for many years by the Racing and Trotting Club' Conferences, Country Clubs’ Association; and other bodies and individuals, to so amend the Gaming Act, 1908, that the statutory provisions which prevented the use of the double totalisator, the transmission of money for investment on the totalisator, and the publication of dividends should be permitted, such representations' had so far been ignored. , There .were, however, indications that favourable consideration of the combined representations' may be given by the Government during the forthcoming 'session of Parliament Why the Government had so far failed to amend the Act as indicated, was unaccountable, for from every standpoint the suggested amendment of the Gaming Act should have been made years/ago. It was an imperative reform, for the enactment of such amended legislation would not only add substantially to the revenue of the State, and without any additional taxation, bat would also add to the revenue of clubs. It w,ould, in addition, provide a legitimate and legalise means of betting at meetings without imposing any additional taxation or hardship upon the community, and it would, at the same

tfafe protect the public against taking doubles 5 before a meeting was held, and coupling horses, one or both of which might not even start. With, the use of the double machine, backets would assuredly get a /start with both horses, and would also have the opportunity of seeing the condition of each horse on the day of the meeting,' and almost invariably of securing a longer double price. Prior to 1908, the use of the double machine was permitted and was very popular. At that time the Thkapuna Club ran a double machine each racing day. , • • As an illustration , of how different were the odds laid by the bookmakers as against the odds on the machine, he cited the following“ The last time the club was permitted to use the double machine was at the second day of the summon meeting of 1908. The odds laid by the bookmakers on the winning double — Apologue and Black and Gold, was £5O to £l. The actual price paid on the double totalizator was £950." Recently the London "Daily Express" published a statement that the bookmakers in England were carrying on a war against-the tetalisator with the object of destroying its popularity, and that it was claimed In the last annual report of the Betting Control Board that totalisator dividends averaged 50 per cent, more than bookmaker starting prices. Until an amendment of the Gaming Act as he had mentioned was made, so long would tire bookmaker, who made no contribution to the State or racing clubs, carry out his illegal cal|ing and flourish, and so long would a very large number of Otherwise law-abiding spdrting men continue to flout the law and illicitly wAger with bookmakers throughout New Zealand. There was no doubt that the institution ‘of the double totalisator would assist materially in eliminating the ■bookmaker, and in suppressing illegal betting. The turnover of bookmakers in Naw Zealand was enormous, The Gaming Act was, and has. since 1908, been openly and flagrantly broken and defied, and would continue to be, unless the Act ■was amended. Then again, was it not farcical that the Press was not allowed to publish dividends declared on the legalised instrument of betting, although tne thousands attending race meetings were fully and publicly informed? ft WAs to be hoped that the required amendment of the' Gaming Act would be made during the forthcoming session of Parliament, < 1 WELLINGTON MEETING

In order to cater for the large attendance expected at Hutt park op Saturday, September 9, and Saturday, September 16, the Railway Department has made arrangements for a fast and frequent trail! service, to run direct to the racecourse, A popular fare has been provided fdr the occasion, and it is expected that racegoers will avail themselves of the opportunity of using such a cheap and copvepiont means of transport to the course.

Noon.— MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of 25 sovs. About two miles Hauwat ... ..11 0 Shamin .... 10 7 ■ Michael Money Boy .. 10 7 Shtmose 10 7 Mataro. .... 10 7 Ngareta .. 10 7 Silver Band . 10 7 12.40 pan.— ; , -a- ' -. * ■ OPUNAKE SCURRY, of 50 sovs. Five furlongs. Taitoru ..8 0 Haunul .... 8 0 Diversion .. .. 8 0 Tahurangl .. 8 0 Bold Bld .. .. 8 0 Levenan 8 0 No Doubt . .. 8 0 Matorni 8 0 Round Table 8 0 Artful Dodger 8 9-i 1.20 p.m.— STRATFORD HANDICAP. Of 60 ■ sovs. . Six .furlongs. Carfex . 9 0 Cereal 7 12 Lucky Alice . 8 7 Merry Way . 7 5 Glenvane . 8 0 2 p.m.— <v. ? v ' ''' TARANAKI HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sovs. About two •miles and a-half. Wlnnagan . . 12 12 Shamin .... 10 0 Don Erma . 10 13 Money Boy . 10 0 Arlkltea ... .10 10 Mataro .... 10 0 Ngareta . 10 0 2.40 p.m.— 4 J ' ■ . ' : “ WAIHI HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Sdvcn "furlongs. , March Alone . 0 0 St. Clara .... 7 9 Glowlight . 8 3 Silk Socks .. 7 4 La Crown .. ,712 : • 3.15 p.m.— : MEMBERS’ HANDICAP. Of 70 SOVS. Seven furlongs. Chief Joy .. . 9 0 Richfield - .. 8 5 LuCtv Alice . 8'10 Glowlight ... 7 3 Little Doubt ..8 7 3.55 p.m.— HUNTERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. One mile and a Quarter. Arlkltea .... . 10 11 Ngareta 0 7 Wlnnagan . 10 4 Shamin ' .... 0 7 Hauwaf . 10 0. Money Boy . 9 7 The Hiker . . 3 13 Michael Count Shlmose 9 7 Lendrof! Oil Mataro' .... 0 7 Burnwood .. 9 7 Silver Band . 9 7 4.35 p.m.— URENUI HACK HANDICAP, oil 60 30V3. Six furlongs. \ , Cereal 9 3 Taitoru .... 7 2 Merry Way ; 8 10 Bold Bid .... 7 0 Headmistress . 7 9 Weatherzane. 7 0 > Diversion .. .72 Tahurangl \ 7 0

SEA VIEW HURDLES, of 80 sots. mile and a-half. Ope Qbinopal ..11 4 Hystride 9 2 Polling Day io o Blue . Metal . 9 0 Kapuna ..10 1 Ecclefechan 0 O BROOKVILLE TROTTING HANDICAP, of 80 sovs.; 3.7 class. One mile and a quarter. Bow Bingen . scr Orphan Bingen scr Captain Heath . scr Parnell . scr Carillon Vanilla Guy . scr Chimes scr Wynross . scr Ivan de Oro . scr Shirley Bingen 48 Monty Chimes . scr HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, of 110 sots. Two miles and a-half. Umtali .... 11 3 Graball 9 1 Willow Glen 10 5 Mavora 9 0 Broadfleld . 0 11 Burglar 9 0 Sir Richard 8 11 •Mount Diamond : Mavora 0 0 . Jack 9 10 s- “ft ‘ ■ PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP’ of 60 SOVS. Five furlongs. Arden’s Half Note, .. 7 7 Beauty 8 11 Pink Draft .. 7 7 Gold D.ess . 7 13 Last Link .. 7 7 Cherry Queen 7 13 Witch of Erin 7 7 Tracsono , 7 11 Dlmpy 7 7 Molten .. 7 7 Chaota 7 7 Daring Deed 7 7 Turbine .... 7 7 Dissemble 7 7 Sestu 7 7 TALLY-HO HANDICAP, of 90 sots One. mile. z Salmo Salar 9 O Night Recital 7 9 Waterpower 8 13 Lochard •. 7 9 Gallant Fox 8 2 Kakara 7 7 Charmalne .7 9 Reminder ... 7 7 , WINGATUI TROTTING HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.; 3.45 class. One mile and a half. Bow Bingen . scr Monty Chimes . scr Captain Heath . scr Orphan Bingen scr Carillon , Parnell • scr Chimes scr Vanilla Guy . ficr Innocent Wynross . BCr 1 Bingen scr Hytemoana , 36 Ivan de Oro .. scr Erin’s Chance 72 HUNTERS’ PLATE, of 60 sovs. One mile , and a-quarter. Pharaoh ..10 0 Broadfleld .. 9 3 Some Acre .. 0 13 Ecclefechan 9 9 Umtali .. ,9" 6 Towing 9 0 VAUXHALL HANDICAP, of 60 SOVS. Six ■ furlongs. Blazon .. 93 Gold Dress . 7 J High Speed 8 10 Tracsono 7 7 Arden s Roland 7 7 Beauty 8 1 Gold Boy .. 7 7 Grand Finale 8 4 Colonel Shock .. 8 3 Crawford 7 7 Pink Paper , 8 2 Dlmpy .; 7 7