THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 16, 13 October 1933, Page 15

THE RACING WORLD

BRILLIANT CLASS

Heads Trentham Sprint

NOTES AND COMMENTS

Tradesman Not Coming

(By “The Watcher.”)

Golden Wings last year showed form khat entitled him to be. regarded as New {Zealand's most brilliant sprinter. A aeries of first-class victories culminated in his Auckland' Easter Handicap win over a mile with 9.9, and on .Easter Monday he was given 10.5 over six furlongs. ( What the public thought of his. chance is shown by the fact that he, was'made jtavourite. He ran a close'fourth, but it is generally, conceded, by those who saw the race, that he was a good thing beaten. He was left at the start, and so much ground was lost that his rider,jß. Heed, stated, afterwards that when tie did,get going lie did not. seriously consider urging his mount to take part in the running. . Half-way through the race he found Golden Wings going so well that hope was renewed, and. when fairly in the straight he literally flew past his opponents into a close fourth. It was a wonderful effort, probably as good as any Golden Wings has put up in his career. He has not started since then, but he is due to reappear next week at Wellington,, where he heads the list in the Shorts Handicap with 9.13. With a drop of 61b. since his last start, he is very reasonably treated. It is of course problematical whether he will be in the same condition as he was last Easter, but he commenced last season with a double success, and if at all forward he is likely to run well. stewards’ was Last Win.

Cadland, in contrast to Golden Wings, did not improve upon his spring performances. He won at his first start at Otaki, and after an unplaced performance at. Wellington went on to win the Stewards’ Handicap at Riccarton under 9.5, st the same time as Golden Wings was winning in Auckland under 9.0 and 9.10 (less 51b. allowance). In the A.R.C. Railway Handicap both geldings got 9.9, Cadland running third, and Golden Wings unplaced. Erom then on both began to go off form, and Cadland was not persevered with after the Auckland meeting, while Golden Wings raced six times again before winning. Cadland has raced twice this season, at Marton and Otaki, finishing fourth on the last occasion under 9.10. These two geldings have been rated considerably higher than their opponents next week, and either is likely to be hard to beat.

Croupier. Croupier, fit and well, would be one of their most dangerous opponents. After a long absence from racing, he reappeared at the Grand National meeting, and carrying 8.9, he won brilliantly over six fur-’ longs. _ -When well fancied on the second day over the same distance under 9.4, he was only able to finish fifth. He ran' fairly consistently, however, as the race Was run 2 l-ssec. faster than on the first day. Croupier should improve for Wellington, and such a good class horse can never be discarded.

Trentham Arrivals. The.Gisborne piir Aiguille and Lordly Knight have arrived at Trentham to fulfil engagements at the Wellington Racing Club’s spring meeting. Tradesman Not for Trenthaiu.

Te Rapa track reports indicate that Tradesman’s connections have definitely decided not to bring him to the Wellington meeting. He will probably be kept for the Auckland spring fixture.

A Fresh Track. Trentham trainers had the outside of the trial grass for galloping their horses yesterday morning. This portion of the track was open early, last Saturday morning, but as it rained, it was closed for later workers. It is the first time it has been used for over two years, and the going is excellent/ though a trifle, slow compared with the well-used and. firmer tracks. Masterton Preparations.

. Normandy pleased by running six furlongs in Itnin. 16-lsec. He had Pegged Exchange as a mate, but put up one of his poor performances. IHe is a fine-looking horse, and hard to understand in his failures, but racing may improve him. Flower and Shootist were sprinted five furlongs. They are to race at Masterton. Forestry was not galloped, being sharpened up down- the straight in company with Eminent.. Forestry has not done a hundred per cent, since his Foxton race, though there is nothing wrong with him. Not So Good. *

Might, Zetes, and Secrecy ran five .furlongs in. Imin. ssec.', Zetes finishing' well back. Zetes was disappointing, but he was probably carried off his feet early by the other pair, who went nicely. Tutor and Valdorado sprinted three furlongs in' 37sec., Redeem alone registering .the same. time. The efforts were not impressive. / Redeem will be ridden at Masterton by .W. E. Pine. Morbury, who sprinted on Tuesday, was not extended..

Improving. Sage beat Roderick Dbu over six furlongs, and Maypay sprinted four by herself. J. Gunn will ride Sage and G. Ridgway will be on Maypay. Epigram sprinted three furlongs with Colossical nicely, and should run well at Masterton, where he will be able to try out Passion Fruit, who will be running a mile for the first time.

Caulfield Cup Meeting. The V.A.T.C. Caulfield Cup meeting will open to-morrow, when the Caulfield Guineas will be the principal event. The Caulfield Cup will be run to-morrow week.

Long Racing Service. Mr. E. W. Alison, sen., was on Tuesday elected a life member of the Auckland Racing Club, of which he has been a member for about 50 years. Mr. Alison holds a notable record in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club, having been at the head either as chairman of committee or president for 52 years. He has also served on other racing committees for long periods, and has been a prominent owner and breeder.

Change of Judge. The "Waikato Times” reports that the well-known Auckland official, Mr, R. B. Lusk, has been appointed to officiate as judge for the Waikato Racing Club for the ensuing season. Mr. Lusk was the club’s judge for some years, but last season the position, which has now reverted to Mr. Lusk, was given to Mr. A. Tronsoh. Masterton Races.

The Opaki track is in splendid order for to-morrow’s spring meeting of the Masterton Racing Club, and with good fields of handy size carded the club should experience a successful day. »A large number of the runners are also engaged later at Wellington, so the form will be particularly-'—interesting. ’ Wellington' patrons can leave in time for the first race by the train leaving Lambton at 7.50 a.m., a special returning after the races.

He Surprised Last Year. , / ’ An interesting runner at Masterton bn Saturday is Dollar Prince, who, on the same course twelve months ago, opened his career with a sensational win in the two-year-old event over his better fancied stable-mate, Lady Nan. In four ’subsequent starts last season Dollar Prince

failed to get any money, which made, his Masterton win look very fluky. On the day, however, it was far from that, and he undoubtedly has galloping ability. Hoilar Prince is by Paper Money from Kilcalm, by Kilbroney from the imported marc Esther.

Has Done Well. Te Awamutu reports credit King’s Knave with having galloped well on the tracks in his Avondale preparation. Those who saw the Comedy King gelding at Marton and Wanganui will not be surprised at any future success he attains. Back at Trentham. D. Hands, who trained at Trentham some years ago, has returned Wellington headquarters again, and is at pre sent handling a five-year-old mare by Royal Divorce—Whakatma. The mare is a half-sister to Azure.

Nirhtlv for Trentham. Riccarton track reports stale that Nightly looks in great order, and the racin’ he has had this season seems to have agreed with him. He went in very attractive style in a five furlong spin on Tuesday, and be should be seen to advantage at Trentham. F. D. Jones has three other horses engaged there, but or the four Nightly is the only one definitely booked for the trip, no decision having been reached concerning his mates.

Ellerslie Hurdle Shifted. A decision, to alter the situation of the hurdle at present in front of the members’ stand at Ellerslie was made by the committee of, the Auckland Racing Club on Tuesday. The hurdle will be moved down the straight toward the main grandstand, the object being to enable the horses to sight it better, as it will not be so close to the rising ground behind. In the past, a number of falls have occurred at this fence.

The Chokebore Team. Cutts Brothers expect to have two starters in the Timaru Cup on Saturday. A. H. Eastwood will be on Rocket, but no definite arrangements have been made vet for the riding of Rebel Song. Eastwood will also handle Drum Fire and Final Shot.

Has Gone Back. Shatter looks a hopeless case for the New Zealand Cup (says the “Timaru Herald” racing critic). He has cut up badly at the finish of his last three or four races. Last season, after being beaten dinto third place at Ashburton and Kurow, he went on to win the Mosgiel Handicap and the Timaru Cup, but this year he has gone back instead of improving.

Cup .Horses in South. Rebel Song had nothing left at the end of the Mosgiel Handicap, and it is not certain he will stand the preparation necessary to fit him for the New Zealand Cup (says a southern, writer). Palantua lost admirers also, but mares are apt to be erratic in the spring, and it may be unsafe to discard her just yet. Shatter, however, failed miserably again, and can be written off. It was different with Polydora, who gave much the most impressive display of the Cup horses which rdeed at Wingatui. One More Before the Cup.

Polydora has been allowed to drop out of the Timaru Cup, as H. Nurse is of opinion that she has had enough racing in.the meantime. She is in great health, and it is intended to give her only one more race, the.Akaroa Handicap at Motukarara, before she tackles the New Zealand :Cup, for which she is. strongly fan-, "cied at present.

Trentham and VVaverley. W; H. Dwyer’s present intentions are to leave Wanganui for Trentham on Monday with Midian and Arastar, run them on the first and second days, then return to Wanganui and take the pair and Etiquette to Waverlcy for Labour Day.

Not Eligible. .Falkland was nominated for the Spring Stakes at the South Canterbury meeting on Saturday, but as a result of his success

at Wingatui be is not eligible. He may make his next appearance at Motukarara at the end of this month.

Wanganui Track Gallops. At Wanganui on Tuesday morning some good work was done by the horses engaged at Trentham. The course proper, with the flags some 20ft. out, was open for fast work, the going being on the dead side. Spiral and Midian were sent six furlongs together. They were at top on reaching the peg and ran the first half in 50Jsec. At the turn for home Midian ran out wide, and Spiral drew ahead to finisa nearly three lengths to the good in I.IS, time which he could have improved upon. Pomp and Midinctte were companions over half a mile, and they cut out the distance in 49 4-sscc., finishing on terms. This was a good gallop. Arastar jumped off at the six-furlong post, and ran half a mile in 51-jsec., after a slow beginning. Rust and Linoleum were given a good working gallop over six furlongs, the former finishing in attractive style. She will be a runner in the Trial Stakes at Trentham. No ridcr has yet been engaged for Spiral at Trentham, but J. Fearh will hare the mount on jfidinette, and probably Pomp the flrat day.

Bayacre’s Randwick Win. Bayacre is having a long lease of racing life, notwithstanding the recommendations that he be barred from starting in any race (says a Sydney writer). His owner-trainer, A. D. Webscter, is making the most of his opportunities, and last Saturday week, while the sun shone at Randwick, Bayacre earned easy money in the First Brush Hurdle .Race. As the stewards on the previous Tuesday recommended that Bayacre be prevented from starting in any race until his barrier manners improved, both backcrd and bookmakers were surprised to find him weighed out for the First Brush Hurdles. At one stage, the New Zealander appeared likely to start favourite, but then came a move for the Victorian, Phocis, who was backed to favouritism- As a result of the backing of Phocis, the other candidates eased. Once again Bayacre proved troublesome at the barrier, and at one stage this jockey was on the ground. Finally he jumped away last of the field, but, in no time, was running in the lead with Bridge and Bow and Roscndo. The three candidates named took the first hurdle together, but Bayacre’s jockey was plainly “bluffing.” As the judge’s box whs approached the first time, Bayacre waltzed to the front, and. made tbe race a one-step from that stage onwards. He scored by three lengthss, but how did he <l6 it? If that is the end of Bayilcre in Sydney, it was a fitting finale. He was made the subject of a substantial plunge.

Week-end Racing. There will be racing tomorrow At Avondale. Masterton. and Washclykc. The Avondale meeting will be concluded on Monday.

Liniex Galloping Well. At Te Rapa on Tuesday morning a heavy fog hampered activities. Limex (A. Tinker) and Sinking Fund (Heka) were the only Avondale candidates to be sent against the clock. They went along oh the No. 1 inside grass, the six furlongs being negotiated in 1.16 1-5 and the five furlong peg in 1.2 4-5. The pair were practically on terms at the five, but Limex drew away, from her companion at the end.

Wellington Acceptances. Acceptances for all first day events at the Wellington Racing Club’s spring meeting, and for the Harcourt Cup, to be decided on the third day, close with the secretary, Miss D. E. Bray, to-night, at 8 o’clock.

Answers to Correspondents. “Easy,” Wellington.—lf you made the bet after the horse was scratched it is no wager. “Curious,” Rata. —£1/14/-. “Query,” Wairarapa.—£2/18/6; £1 18/-. “Racegoer,” Hastings.—(l) (-) £4/10/6. (3) £2/0/6.