THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 33, 2 November 1933, Page 17

THE RACING WORLD

BEFORE THE CUP No Marked Favourite RICCARTON NOTES Palantua Does Good Trial (By Telegraph—From “The Watcher.*’) Christchurch, November 1. Riccarton tracks have had the benefit of several showers recently. The going is in perfect order, and a good sole of green grass promises well for the forthcoming meeting. • „ , The Withdrawal of PoJydora and Takakua has left the. Cup without any pronounced favourite. The issue is generally regarded as very open, but, since the acceptances. Palantua appears likely to occupy first position in the public estimation. • Prior to . leaving Wingatui Palantua did an excellent Cup trial over a mile and a half. She was picked Up by Blazon over the last mile; .but she ran awav from Blazon at the finish, recording 53sec. for the last half.. Her trainer, F. Shaw, is very satisfied with her prospects. and says the home trial was excellent, as Blazon is an extra good hack, and Palantua left him several lengths at the finish, while 53sec. for the last halfmile at Wingatui is equal to 49 at Riccarton. She is one of the runners who will, be well seasoned with racing, rnd on the way she beat Cricket Bat here in August' over ten furlongs, the distance will not trouble her. Minerval Enters Discussions. Minerval is a Cup candidate who is entering into discussions. Bast year he ran a good second to Fast Passage, and, on that form, would have a good chance in this year’s field. He did no racing, however, until Motukarara . last\ Saturday, which may be against him- On the other hand, he has since had a mile gallop on Monday, and this morning was sent over ten furlongs. He was ridden by A. Eastwood. and picked up by Elude at the mile, and beat the latter home comfortably in 2min. 10®ec.. the last half in 534 sec. This time for the outside of the course proper is good, but he went off to a flying start. Minerval is the only Cup horse this year who has run two miles, so lie is entitled to consideration, despite Ins lack of form, and he isl certainly getting plenty of final gallopng.. Up do this morning no rider had been definitely engaged. The veteran H. Donovan has been mentioned, but after the last work to-day M. Kirwan was selected to steer him in the Cup. , , . Southdown has not been prepared tor the New Zealand Cup, but he has made the finni payment, and, as his owner. Mr. J. M. Samson, is keen on him running, it may be taken for granted, that : he will be a runner. His trainer, A. McAulay, has tuned his preparation for the Derby, and was not keen on running him in ,ihe Cup, so that lie is still without a jockey for the two-mile event. It is likely that either W. J. Broughton will be given the mount at a few pounds, over-weight, or possibly the apprentice. H. Afackinnon. will be put up. , Southdown is a horse that requires handling and riding, so an apprentice jockey may not'get'-the best out of him. Southdown done "ell since his successful visit to Trenthnm. nnd now that a decision has been made to run him in the Cup he is coming into favour.

Croupier has been galloping brilliantly since ins return from Trenthnm, and good judges who saw his five-furlong effort yesterday say it was as good as anything seen for a Jong time, as the time was fast, and be did it well. Croupier is not improving so far as noise is concerned, but the general impression is that he will be hard to beat in his first race, which will be the Stewards’ iHandicap. Next to Golden Wings he finds most favour for the sprint. * Great Star has been on the easy list since Trentham, but he galloped seven furlongs ; yesterday. He works in bandages on his injured legs. The chances are that he will not be at hts best on the first day. ■ '■ ; . ■■ , ... ...‘ Lordly Knight has improved with his Trentham racing, and has created n favourable impression smee his arrival by his track work. So far no rider has been engaged for him for the Stewards Handicap. . . - _ , , , . Don Jose is a possible non-starter in the Hurdles on Saturday. In a schooling effort yesterday he over-reached and cut himself on a foreleg. The trouble is not serious, and he may be recovered by Saturday. His trainer, S. Barr, stated this morning that the injury was very much better, but he would not take any risks by running him if recovery is not C °The at three-year-old, Nightly, has been showing signs of lameness behind, but he moved satisfactorily after a gallop yesterday. It is reported that he was showing this trouble prior to Trentham, where he failed to run up to'expectations. When R. Alexander was at Trentham he stated that Aesculus was an unlikely starter in the Apprentices’ Handicap on Saturday; but this morning he said that plans had been changed, and the horse would now be a runner. No rider has bpon enzased* The two-year-old filly Coronilla is going along well. ■ . •’ ■ b The Trentham-owned Acceptable was anions those remaining in the New Zealand Derby after the final payments, but he has now been withdrawn. H Nurse, trainer.of Polydora, states that’ the mare’s leg has fined, down as a result of treatment, but ft is very, unlikely that she will run at the meeting. Pin Money and Red Manfred. Pin Money has recovered from his shin soreness, and created a favourable impression by his sprint here yesterday. Pin Money, who is a brother to the A.J.c. Breeders’ Plate winner. Gold Tinge, hast shown plenty of speed in bis races in the North. His second to Whenuaknra in the Wellesley Stakes indicates that he should race prominently at-Biccarton. Red Manfred looks an improved, boroe since he raced at.Trentham, where he was short of a bit. of work owing to a bruised foot. Unless Southdown does something out of the ordinary in the Cup. Red Manfred is a likely Derby favourite. Chrysology is the. only one of the thirteen Cup horses who claims another engagement on Saturday, being also in the Kiccarton Handicap. As A.. Messervy has been engaged to ride him m the Cup it looks as if he will start in the big event, in which his prospects, unless he displays a miraculous improvement in stamina, do not look bright. Liege Lord, G. Murray Aynsley s Spring Plate candidate, is a big. goodlooking gelding, but .he is badly touched in the wind, which will prevent him .developing into anything out of the ordinary." _ ' ....... - - Mancfim Impresses.

Manetho. who will be the only representative of the older division to take on the three-year-olds in the Spring Plate, has improved a lot lately, and good

judges who saw him beat Cranford at Motukarara were very impressed with his f °ll’ E. Russell arrived this morning with Golden Wings, Golden Chance, Brown Betty, and Gipsy Love. 1. Green, who is to ride Golden Wings, accompanied him. Russell is well satisfied with the condition of his team and its prospects. The colt Marcus Cicero travelled well to and from Trentham. and the racing there has improved nun for the events at Riccarton. The Rangiora Cup winner. Some Shamble, is a good-looking, solid gelding, in fine condition. Track _ regulars here have, a good opinion of him. Two improvers here are 1 inal Shot and Gaysome, both trained by Mrs. J. Campbell. Final Shot is a three-year-old filly by Winning Hit from Rivalry, and was recently secured from Sir Charles Uitford by Messrs. Doyle and Simpson who race the Grand National winner. Thurina. Final Shot had three races last season. " This term he has not been very long in work, but he raced at Rangiora and Motukarara, running second at the latter meeting to his stable-mate, Gaj-somc. With a capable apprentice up. Final Shot is regarded as likely to run well on SaturThe Masquerader has settled down better in his home quarters since h’s return from Trentham, and it is hoped that he will be more tractable when asked to race again on Saturday than he was on the northern trip. , .... . ~ Silver Streak is a popular light" eight here for the Stewards’ Handicap. His form this season has been first-class, and, as he will have the services of A. Eastwood, he will be well backed oil the day. ■ RidlngEngagements. Cup riders are now practically _ finalised. Some difficulty is being experienced in obtaining suitable light boys for one or two runners, but tlie list at present is . —lnflation. T. Green; Mineral. M. Kirwan; The Smuggler, G. Barclaj , Eminent. S. Wilson; Tout le Monde. J. W. Jennings; Brambletorn, G. Humphries; Palantua, W. H. Jones; Rocket, A. Eastwood : Southdown, W. J. Broughton ; Chrysology. A. Messervy; Jaloux,_C. Eastwood; Ramo, A. Russell; and .Epigram, W. E. Pine. Riders in the Stewards Handicap so far are Golden Wings, T. o Green I Croupier, B. H. Morris; Great Star. M. Kirwan ; Hurlingham. G. Humphries; Lordly Knight, possibly M . J. Broughton; The Quoin, J. W. Jennings; Silver Streak. A. Eastwood; True Shaft. C. Eastwood; Kerbside, R. J. Mackie; Guarantee, W. H. Jones; Passion Fruit, A. Russell; and Cranford, A. Messervy. Additional riding engagements include: —S. Wilson, on Pin Money. Falkland, Copyist, and possibly Silvox; A. Eastwood, on Heather Glow. Liege Lord, Berate. and Coronilla; T. Green, on Epigram (Derby) and Inveresk; G. Humphries, on Manetho, Control, Gaysome, and Ranelagh; A. Messervy. on Variant. Sam Smith, and Water Polo; C. Eastwood, on Sweet Agnes, Master Raymond, and Sky Rover (Sky Rover, who is in the Linwood Handicap, will be having his first race; he is a three-year-old brother to Red Heckle) : M. Kirwan. on Spoon; G. Salt, Gold Knight;'J. Veevers, Rational II; H. Turner, Advance Camp; W. H. Jones, Bettwsycoed; C. McCartliy, Drum Fire. „ . , Monastic is in two races on Saturday. •If started in the Riccarton Handicap be will be ridden by W. 11. Jones. L. J. Ellis had- a term in Wellington Hospital following the recent meeting, but has made a good recovery, and came south last night. . After Hounslow’s great record in August, when he won a hurdle race each day of the Grand National meeting, he was

i-ent iii work with the idea of racing him on the flat, a Ne 'V Zealand Cup nommation being accorded him. He has never been at his best on hard ground, >’O" e '® r ’ and the programme was has been sent out for a spell, which will last for several months, after which he will be got ready for another jumpin o campaign. Fast Passage in Work. Fast Passage is among the daily workers at Riccarton. So far she has not been tried, her work being long, steady pacing, increasing the pace m the straight. It is hoped she will stand a preparation with a view to running in the Auckland Cup, but she works heavily bandaged in front, and when she pulled up this, morning it was very evident that she was tender in the source of the trouble which put her aside last summer. Race times for Riccarton on Saturday are': 12.5 p.m.. Spring Hurdles; p.m.. Spring Plate: 1.35 p.m.. Linwood Handicap: 2.20 p.m., New Zealand Cup; 3.10 p.m.,.Welcome Stakes; 3.50 p.m.. Apprentices’ Handicap; 4.35 p.m.. Stewards Handicap: 5.20, p.m., Riccarton HandiTout le Monde and Rocket, who will meet in the New Zealand Cup, were tried out in company yesterday over a mile and a quarter. There was not much between them at the finish, but it was an unsatisfactory gallop, as the time was slow, there being no pace in the early stages. Rocket is well in the market for the Cup, but there is no disposition to fancy Tout le Monde. The majority of trainers with Cup horses are fairly sanguine, but the exception is Albert Cutts, who, with his brother Harry, is in charge of Sir Charles Clifford’s stable, and is preparing Rocket for the two-mile race. In fact, he is most pessimistic. Discussing the prospects this morning, he declared that Rocket wouldn’t be placed. "If Rocket has a chance,” he said. ‘‘Palantua will win by from here to the stables.” However, he is a copfirmed pessimist where his own horses arc concerned. Last year he said Shatter would beat Fast Passage. Rational II gave a good exhibition oyer five hurdles this morning. His and Minerval’s gallons were the only work outside the routine order.

RACE AT PIMLICO Winooka the Top-weight By Telegraph!—-Press Assn.— -Copyright. (Received November 1, 7 y.m.). New York, October 31. A message from Pimlico states that continued sunny weather has made the track there bard and last lor \^’ rao l row’s Baltimore Handicap. ..he iace is a sweepstakes of 00 dollars each with 2500 dollars added, and it will be run OV^he S a cSoTare: Winooka, 88; GoTd Step, 8.5: Tambour, 8.4: Good Advice, 8.3 ; 0 7 11: 1 ’ Bold and°Hope To Do, 710. Wh’iooka was transferred to his new quarters on Saturday, but m a " 01 k did not handle the sharp turns of the Pimlico track too well. Mr. Naylor stated that he hoped for a match race at Belmont if successful to-morrow, but not with Equipoise M. Pofton stated that the hard track at Pimlico should suit M moo a if he can handle the stretch turn, and he expects fast time to be recorded. , Winooka drew -No. 1 position. "hi f -h is considered a disadvantage, because the horses hijve to come round a slight benti before reaching the main t 1,3 ? 1 *; ... . a Although E. Britt has been criticised for the manner in which he Winooka’ at Laurel, it is announced that he will have the mount to-morrow.

MELBOURNE NOTES Bayacre Schools Well By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received November 1, 9 p.m.) Melbourne, November 1. Panjandrum has ricked a stifle muscle and is unlikely to race again for six months. Bayacre gave an excellent display over six hurdles at Mentone to-day. W. Duncan is making slow progress from his injuries. He expects to ride again at the end of this season. * The owners of the horses mentioned in yesterday’s challenge by Waltzing Lily’s lessee are not keen for a match with the exception of Oro’s trainer, J. King, who, if ho owned Oro, would willingly match him against Waltzing Lily over twelve furlongs. Kendler, owned and trained by the former New Zealander, Stan. Reid, won the hurdle race at Kyneton to-day. Whitsome has been sold, and left for Sydney to-dny. WHANGAREI MEETING Handicaps Declared Handicaps for the first day of the Whangarel Racine Club’s spring meeting ou November 9 arc as follow.—

FIXTURES. November 4, 6—Auckland R.C. November 4, (5, 8. 11—Canterbury J.O. November 9, 11-—Whangarel. November 11—Hawke’s Bay J.C. November IS—Carterton R.C. November 18. 20—Wnikato R.C. November 25—Levin R.C. November 30, Dec. 2—Feilding J.C. December 1, 2r—Winton J.C. December 2—Ashburton C.R.C. December 2 and 4—Takapuna J.C. December 9. 11—Woodville D.J.C. December 16—Napier Park R.C. December 16—Wnipa R.C. December 16 —-Horotara R.C. (at Riccarton). December 26—Poverty Bay T.C. December 26 —Waipukurau J.C. December 26, 27—Westland R.C. December 26. 27 —Taranaki J.C. December 26, 27, Dunedin J.C. December 26. 27, 29 —Manawatu R.C. December 26. 28: Jan. 1, 2—Auckland R.C. 1934. January I—Waikouaiti R.C. January I—Wyndham R.C. January 1, 2—Greymouth J.C. January 1, 2—Hawke's Bay J.C. January 1, 2—Stratford R.C. January 1, 2—Marton J.C. January 1. 2— Wairarapa R.C. January 2—Oftmaru J.C. January 2, 3—Southland R.C.

HIKURANGI HACK, of 75 sovs. One mile. Gav Broney . 9 0 Monanui .... 7 12 Hawthorn .. 8 S Roman Alascot 10 Hushing S li Kind Words . 7 Merry Lap .. Black Marlin S 4 Hone Heke . 7 0 8 4 Eldora 7 0 Cane Kaj r .. Don't Lap .. 8 3 Barograph .. 7 13 Prince 7 0 Tatyoon 7 1- Colossus 7 0 HUANUI HURDLES, of 90 sovs. One mile and a quarter and 197 yards. Thespis 11 0 Glenade .... 9 5 Nell 10 12 The Hiker .-. 9 0 Snow Prince 10 10 London 9 0 Full Measure 10 7 Roxy 9 0 Patutahl .... il 13 Substation .. 9 0 ‘ Ruby Meteor Wee Pat .... 911 Cargen 9 7 9 0 WHANGAREI mile CUP. of 125 sovs. and a quarter. One Baroscope ... 9 5 Gigantic 7 fl Maori Boy .. 8 13 Teels 7 0 Whakapara . 8 7 Cape Fair ... 7 0 Alloy 8 4 Ornamental . 7 0 Delrain 8 4 Tatyoon 7 0 .Talldy Karo . 8 0 Don't Lap .. 7 0 Gay Cockade 7 11 Gay Broney . 7 0 COUNTY HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. furlongs. Six Puriri Park . 12 10 Gav Lady ... 7 0 Hoihoma .... 10 13 Gainful 0 Snow Prince 10 13 Knight Theory 7 0 Monanui .... Royal Potoft 9 10 BRie Bpnnet . 7 0 9 0 Bayflold 0 Star Turn .. 8 2 Walmanoni . 7 0 Valadore .... 8 0 Tetenette t 0 KENSINGTON HACK, of 75 sovs. furlongs. Six Hoihoma .... 9 0 Sir Willonyx 1 Hawthorn ... 8 12 Hone Heke . 'T 1 Hushing 8 10 Lady Diana . 7 0 Arch Ruler . 8 7 Lucks All .. 7 0 Alpinas 8 5 Tondalevo .. Y 0 Boman Mascot 8 0 Laudatory .. ■7 0 W ee Musk .. 7 4 Queen Aratisio 7 0 Mustang 7 1 Brown Lap . 7 0 My Money .. 7 1 Quietly .... 7 0 MANATA HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. furlohgs. Six British Versan t 8 Columbia 9 0 Hoihoma 7 6 Hampton park 8 11 Alpinus 7 0 Puriri Park . 8 11 Quietly ”7 0 Whakapara . Delrain 8 11 Barograph .. 8 9 7 0 PARAHAKI HANDICAP, of SO One mile. SOVS. Baroscope .. 10 7 Versa nt 9 0 British Gay Cockade 9 12 Snow Prince . 8 13 Columbia 8 9 Lady’s Boy . 9 9 Teels 8 0 Alloy 9 5 Hawthorn 8 0 Jalldy Karo . 9 2 Miss Lulu .. 8 0