THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 33, 2 November 1934, Page 17

THE RACING WORLD

BRILLIANT EFFORT N.Z. Cup Favourite Polydora WORK AT RICCARTON Silver Streak Back to His Best STEWARDS’ POSSIBILITIES (By Telegraph.—From “The Watcher.”)' Christchurch, November 1. This morning's gallops provided plenty of interest, and all Riccarton track •watchers left the course more firmly convinced that the Cup will stay at home, through the agency of Polydora. Her gallop was outstanding. from the. time point of view, and was four to,five seconds better, than anything else. She carried only a light weight, being ridden by A. Eastwood, so she would have .something about a stone less than she wiil have in the Cup, but she was from, all points of, view responsible for a brilliant effort. She was being kicked up in the ( straight, but toward the finish .was being eased again; while in the early stages, ot the gallop she was always travelling ’ smoothly. Polydora will start a warm favourite for the Cup, and it certainly looks like her 'being hard to beat. • The next best Cup gallops were those of Gold Trail and The Smuggler. Gold Trailjust ran away from Walton Pars, though it has to be remembered that he is a lazy track worker, and needs a strong rider. Still, Gold Trail could have gone a lot faster early and cut off a lot of her time. If she can stay the two miles she will be one of the hardest to beat. This morning s]je was running on strongly—in fact, the last half was equal to Polydora s .—and she is very well at present. The' Smuggler, repeated his gallop of Tuesday, and finished . strongly, again drawing away from Signaller, over the concluding stages. The majority of toe South Islanders are prepared to.see him in. a place again, if not the actual winner. Owner-trainer’s Confidence. Sungem worked on the plough. Being ■by Paper Money most people are inclined to doubt her stamina, but listen to her owner-trqiner, C. Gieseler: “I may have the last laugh. I trained Admiral Drake who, being by Chief Ruler, was regarded as a.'doubtful proposition over two miles. •Yet ho ran second, and should never have got beaten. He won the Auckland Cup later. Overdrawn, a Paper Money four-year-old, ran third in the Cup. beaten by two good horses. Count Cavour and Desert Glow. This mare of mine is a five-year-old, and is out of a sister to Ardenvhor, which I trained for and won ■ the Cup. also Mascot (Auckland Gup), and on the way she has worked I have no doubt she will stay. She galloped a mile nnd a half at Wingatui. before I left, being picked .up by Braw Lad at the mile, and she beat him home in time which I consider just as good as Ardenvohr put up in his trial the year he eame up and won. . Fred Shaw, who trained Palantua last year, could not remember what his mare did in her mile and a half before going to Riccarton, but he considered Sungem’s trial just as good.. It was not only the time she put up but the way she finished that encourages me in the belief that my marc will run well.” Sweet Agnes was scratched for the Cup at 3.10 p.ra.' to-day. This. morning she put up. qnly a fair showing in her gallop. She covered more ground than anything in the trial, and was not knocked about when it was seen that she was not holding her own. T. H. Gillett says: “The mare seems all right, and I had earlier hopes about the. Cup, but just this last ■week or so she has not been doing well. She is only a young mare, and she is also suffering from seasonal troubles, so that it may be later in the season before she

is at her best again.. $o far as I am concerned 1 am not now anxious to run her in the Cup, but would prefer somethin" easier at the meeting. That, however, rests with the owner.” Red Manfred’s gallop this morning was just a sound work-out without being after time. Ilazoor was responsible for a similar effort. They were ridden by their Cup horsemen, Atkins and Wilson, who arrived this morning.

Sym.cony, with W. Broughton up, was responsible for the best two-year-old gallop. a half iji 48. She shaped brilliantly, and was afterwards quite calm and not at all “toey.” It looks like her being the Welcome winner this year, unless some of the southerners can produce a good one. Penelope and Haut. Monde both galloped well, but were shaded by Symcony’s effort. Desert Chief, the brother to Gold Trail, bears a striking resemblance to her, and he can gallop, but he gives the impression that he will need time. The outlook on the Stewards’ Handicap has undergone a change as the result of the showing made by Silver Streak with Cranford in their six-furlong go. Not only was it the best from the time viewpoint, • but Silver Streak bad. it’well .oh his mate, and Cranford is not only a brilliant worker but is also'well in . the .Stewards’ discussions; It looks as if Silver Streak has again struck his > right’ form, especially as this morning’s gallop-comes on top of an excellent showing before he left home at Oamaru. There he was responsible for six furlongs on the extreme outside of the course proper in time which is reckoned excellent by those who c'lin judge. As Silver Streak is well handicapped in. this year’s field it looks as if he L is going far' toward repeating the feat , of Comic Song and win two successive Stewards’. - . . ■ According to authorities, the wins, of Cherry Queen at Gore recently are worth more.-"than passing notice from the Stewards’ Handicap standpoint. Gore has been a good time ground in the past, horses like Obsono, Michaela; and Conuc Song all prefacing the Stewards’. Ha 11(11-. cap with good- form at the southern, centre. Since then Cherry Queen has -put up an excellent trial on the plough track, at Wingatui, where she ran six .in jl.lo. Southerners with years of experience declare that 1.15 on the Wingatui plough is registered onlv by good horses. and one leading, authority declares that if they are solid you need never stop backing them. Cherry Queen sprinted smartly this morning. Knockfin was not finishing too, well at the end of her gallop this morning. She has had a slight attack of kidney trouble nnd may not be quite so brilliant on the dav as she is usually.’ Mobile has reached Riccarton .fit and. well, having done his preparation on his home track. .Mobile willi.be ridden in the "Stewards’ Handicap by the North Islander, S. Wilson. — , ■ .Running in Minor Events.

On the way Scratchmere Scar galloped this morning the-hacks in the Apprentices’ Plate will be kept busy. ... Similarly Sam Smith’ has worked and raced his .way .to .favouritism for. the Spring Plate. ; . ’ • Pin Money hit out well this morning ■over six, but like his mate Red Manfred ne was not out after time. Copyist also galloped well and will be one of the hardest in the Stewards. Grand Sport was responsible for a brilliant half-mile. Grand Sport -should run well in the Stewards’ if he is capably handled. No riding engagement has been made, but it is likely that R. Marsh will be put up with a few pounds overweight. . : Cricket Bat put up an excellent mile. He has improved .since Wellington, and may win at the meeting, though on the way he pulled tip he is still, short of bis best. ‘ ' / Vintage was another good miler, while .Reb.eLChief and .Davolo oxer-jjeveu, put. ■up fast time. ’.T 1 ■ ,;■, t 5 Custodian worked well nnd pulled.up soundly. Ho is a .fit horse, and, his) running in the Riccarton Handicap -should provide a lino bn his Derby prospects,. . ■ ■ > - ' - Mnrcus Cicero has'not pleased since his return from Sydney, and C. Emerson nil’s iii.V.'od Mr. It. .1. Murphy n-miW running him at the meeting. It is probable tent, when he next races .t will be as a gelding. ' ' . 1 Sam Smith's gallop with .Southdown

wifi increase his already large circle of followers. He looks much above, hack ‘ The Southland mares Steeton and Cough will be a bracket in the New Zealand Cup. They are both owned by Mr. T. Baird,, who rates Cough himself, while Sfceton is raced on lease by Mr. J. B. Macgregor. Other brackets on Saturday will be. ns follow Linwood Handicap: Top' Rank and Tuirau. Rieparton Handicap: Southdown and Citantr, Emotion; and Passion Fruit.

CLOSING TIME FIRST Ascot Centenary Thousand By Telegraph.—Press Assn— Copyright. (Received November 1, 8.20 p.m.) Melbourne, November 1. Results at the Ascot races-to-day were:— ASCOT CENTENARY THOUSAND. First Division. CLOSING TIME (Bartie) 1 AIRKLOOF (Daniels) 2 PHENOMENON (Cann) 3 Ten starters. Neck; half neck. Time, 1.13. Second Division. HEROS .. > (Skidmore) 1 '.THE MARNE (Knox) 2 DOUBLE BARD (Breasley) 3 Thirteen starters. Neck; one length and a half. Movie Star was fourth. Time, 1.131. , ASCOT CUP. PETAU (Moran) 1 SARCHERIE (Lightfoot) 2 HIGHWAY (O'Sullivan) 3 Seventeen starters. Half a length; a peck. Excelic was fourth. .Time, 2.6. The New Zealander, Vojdvent, was foiirth in the Cook Handicap, second division. Journey’s End ran poorly in the first division. FINAL ACCEPTORS Eleven in V.R.C. Derby By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received November 1, 7.10 p.m.) . Melbourne, November 1. Final, acceptors for thf Victorian Derby are:—Farndale, Sipearflash. Aztec, Curator,’ Marabou, Verberry,' Theo. iSylvandale, Gladswood, Hyperion,' and Allenby.

TRAINING GALLOPS Caulfield and Flemington Melbourne, November 1. Conditions were ideal for training operations to-day. , • At Caulfield, on the steeplechase grass, Rogilln, going Jn his best .'style, went seven furlongs in 1,29 J. Epigram, Nightly and Silver King finished together over the same distance in 1.29. Vauntry did five furlongs in 1.3}. Allenby and Gladswood finished together after a mile v covered in 1.43. Strathardle, Lord of Thrace, and Daughter of the Wind finished in that order after the best half-mile—l9}. : Flail Went better than Curcommet over 'a mile run in 1.48. Aztec and Lord Caledon went a mile in 1.44, and Upoko Ariki, with assistance, went a similar distance 'ini 1.44. ■.. ■ ■ At Flemington, on the course proper, Chatham went seven furlongs in 1.29. the last five furlongs’ with Vista in 1.3. Turbine and Miss Nottava did six furlongs in l-ioj. . - -fiei Peter Pan went si.x furlongs in I.lBt, and Australia Fair five furlongs in 1.3. ' Journal and Oro went nine furlongs in 1.58}, the last mile taking 1.44. Theo and Sylvandale finished together after a mile and a half in 2.51. The last four furlongs took 50}. . Miramond and lolaus went six furlongs easily in 1.22, Master Brierl.y five furlongs in 1.4 J. and Sordino and Rima ten furlongs in 2.16 J. • Burlesque did the best three furlongs in 86On the tan, Preference beat Gut ovet half a mile in 50}, * .

GOOD SPRINTING Avondale Candidates LIKELY MAIDENS Gay Blonde and Flying Dominion Special Service. Auckland, November 1. With conditions very favourable there was some smart galloping at Ellerslie and Takanini this morning in preparation for the opening of the Avondale Jockey Club’s spring meeting on Saturday. The novices Crooning and On Parade were responsible for good sprinting efforts at Ellerslie, and should both run well in the Maiden Plate. Others who worked soundly at Ellerslie 'were Eady Diana, Chromadyne, Killadar, and Chict Cook. Gay Blonde, Tray Bit, and Nun Nicer were among the best workers at Takanini. Nun Nicer’s seven furlongs demonstrated that he is on the improve, and he should be difficult to beat in hack events. The novice Silver Jubilee is reported to be going nicely in his work at Pukekohe, and much interest will centre in his running in the Maiden Plate, So far he has had only one run. and on that occasion he created a very favourable impression. With an inexperienced rider be was stood behind the field at Paeroa, but be galloped very resolutely, and was right behind the place-getters after being in a hopeless position early. There appears to be some doubt whether Gay Blonde will contest the Flying Stakes, and no definite announcement has yet been made. The latest arrivals include Carfex, Fairfax, Aga Khan, Diagano. Lady Kyra, King Mestor, King Briefly, and King's Archer. FINAL GALLOPS Many Work Impressively By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, November 1. The final gallops before the Avondale meeting took place this morning in ideal conditions. At Ellerslie trainers had the use of the course proper, on which the poles were 30ft. out from the rails. The going was first-class, and some smart efforts were recorded. The No. 3 grass, tan, two-year-old, and hurdle tracks were also available. Gay Marigold, On Parade, Chief Cook, Killadar, Lady Diana, Hushing, and Crooning, all worked impressively. . Ou the course proper Courthaven was sent seven furlongs in Imin. 33 3-ssec., Kelly assisting her over the last halfmile run in-53 2-ssec., the latter doing the better at the end. Ara mis and Fei Mah sprinted half a mile in 51 1-5 and were on terms at the finish, thoiugh Aramis appeared to be doing it the better. Hushing and Crooning, after running the first two furlongs in 25 1-5, reeled off five furlongs in 1.3 4-5, and were on terms at. the end, though Hushing, on the outside, impressed the more. The maiden candidate, On Parade, finished over a length ahead of Jalldy Karo after running five furlongs in 1.3 4-5. On Parade was running on solidly at the end. Chief Cook was half a .length in front of Karangapai after running six furlongs in 1.18 2-5, the first three furlongs being covered in 38 2-5. Chief Cook did his work-well, < '■:

Ruling King and Chief Emerald hit out with plenty of freedom over half a mile that took 50 2-5. Chief Emerald should show up in minor company. One of the best efforts of the morning over five furlongs wa? .credited to _Killadar, who ’beat Solonion in 1.32-5. the first two furlongs being covered in 24 4-5. Killadar is in first-rate order. King Musk pleased better than Psychologist over six furlongs in 1.183-5. After breakfast, Notamint. finished over four lengths ahead of First Lap, after running five furlongs in 1.41-5. Lady Diana hit out freely to register 49 4-5 for half n mile, nnd, as she carried a fair’weight, it was a good performance. After going away slowly. Chromadyne ran three, furlongs in 384-5 and completed six furlongs in 1.184-5. The two-year-bld Arniacourt reeled off three furlongs ,in" 37 2-5. This filly possesses plenty of speed. On the tan. Gay, Marigold beat Lord Vai by half n dozen lengths over six furlongs in 1.19. She ran the first three furlongs in 88 4-5, and the last bnlf-mlie in 522-5. This track -was in excellent order, nevertheless the gallop was a firstdaw one. ■ The inside grass track, with poles 12ft. put,, was used at Takanini’and the going was good. .. > Nun Nicer, with Lap Up to assist over the last five furlongs! completed seven furlongs in 1.30 4-5, the last six furlongs in 1.1Q.2-5. Spearcourt finished four lengths ahead of Safari over five furlongs in 1.4 2-5. , , x Gay BloilOo and Tray Bit ran the best five furlongs of the morning, registering 1.31-5. Gay Blonde was in front early, but Trav Bit, who was close up at the finish, shaped very creditably. Lifeguard reeled off half a mile in 50 3-5, and Gay Sheik was a length in front of Memnon over a similar distance in 51. -Memnon lost a length at the start, and was not disgraced. Gallant Knight, led Arch Ruler by several lengths over the early part of six furlongs, but the latter had his measure nt the finishing, running the distance in 1.173-5.

RACING IN ENGLAND Cambridgeshire Stakes By Telegraph.—Press Assn.— Copyright. London, October 31. On the second day of the Newmarket Second October meeting, the following was the result of the •OASI®RI'»G®SHIRE STAKES. a handicap sweepstake with £lOOO added; second £3OO, third £lOOO. V. Watiiey’s b. c. WYCHWOO.D ABBOT, by The Black AbbotSweet Hainault, by Ilaipault, 3yrs., 5.6 i 1 A. B Briscoe’s b. h. COMMANDER 111 (bred in France), by MeKln- o lev —Comerita, 4yrs„ 8.4 - Lord .Derby's ch. c. inGHLANHER. ibv Coronach—<Seapa Flow, 4yrs., 8.'2 '. ■ ••• 3 Thirty-three started. Won by half a length, a short head .between second and third. Winner bred by the Windsor. Forest Stud, and trained by T. E. Leader at Newmarket. CORRESPONDENTS’ QUERIES “Inquirer.” Palmerston North. —There is nothing in the rules of racing to prevent an owner-trainer riding his own horse in a race provided he is not a professional horseman. No jockey is allowed to own or have any interest in any horse in training or entered for any .race, so in order to qualify for a ride the owner would have to be a trainer under rule, 156 (i.e., exempt from holding a professional license to train his own horse), and also the holder of a gentleman rider’s certificate. “Hilren,” Wellington.—Once- a horse has loft the birdcage he is a “starter and can be withdrawn only by order of the stewards. The stewards cun, if circumstances so arise, declare him a * non; starter” and refund the investments. It he is withdrawn and the investments retained. he would be a “starter." . “Old Horse,” Masterton. —£6/17/-; •Constant. Reader." Dannevirke.—(l) £5/7/-: £2/0/0. (2) £4/10/6; £2/0/6. (3) £2/10/.. (4) £2/12/-; £l/10/0. (5) £5/4/6; £l/10/6. ■

RICCARTON GALLOPS Good Conditions Yesterday MANY HORSES WORK By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, November 1. Conditions were pleasant for work on the Riccarton track this morning. The outside course proper provided excellent going. Horowhenua and Wee Musk covered seven furlongs in 1.34. Orris beat Chidden over a mile in 1.43 4-5. Cricket Bat ran a mile in 1.41. Free Air and Red Sun did a mile and a quarter, the last mile in 1.49. Rocket and Horn’s R.eef ran a mile in 1.45 2-5. j Fracas did seven furlongs in 1.34 2-;>. Variant and Hostis ran half a mile in 1 50. Copyist did half a mile along the back in 49 2-5.

Streamline and Trumpet Blast ran a mile in 1.47. Sibella, assisted by Stability, went a mile iu 1.46 3-5. Sporting Blood and Mother Superior did seven furlongs in 1.31. Rebel Star and Maroha took 1.31 1-5, Gold Trail easily beat Walton _Park over a mile and a quarter in 2.15 3-5, the last mile iu 1.46 3-5. ■ n _ Grand Sport did half a mile in'49 2-5, Pompeii following with 49 3-5. Gas Mask ran six furlongs in 1.20. Aesculus and Chaste did six furlongs on the plough in 1.19. Sea Fox taking 1,21 2-5.

The Smuggler ran a mile and a quarter in 2.11 3-5. the last mile with Signaller taking 1.43 2-5. Great Star went nine furlongs, the last mile in 1.48. . . , Haut Monde beat Desert Chief, with Gay Circle well back, over half a mile >» 49. . Sam Smith and Southdown easily beat Cleaner and Strong Light over seven furlongs in 1.30 2-5. Cherry Queen .easily beat Tixzzy over five furlongs in 1.2 3-5. Ilaere Tonu beat Hostile over the same distance in 1.3. Silver Streak was a neck iu front, of Cranford at. the end of six furlongs in 1.16. Tout le Monde and dor ran five furlongs in 1.3 3-5,

Pin Money went a .mile in 1.43. Hine Ra bent Marcus Cieero over half a mile in 49. „ , Scratchmere Scar beat Heather Glow, with Palatinate several lengths away.

after" going a mile in 1.42 3-5. Grecian Prince weut half a mile up the back iu 49 1-5. Red Manfred ran a mile and a quarter, the last mile in 1.43. Penelope, Silver Sail and Greek Shepherd were in that order after going half a mile in 49sce. Master Reynard beat Sky Rover over seven furlongs in 1.301-5. Earthquake ran a mile in 1.45, Polygram assisting over the last five. furlongs in 1.6. Some Shamble and Silver -Sight went about a mile and a quarter, the last mile in 1.441-5. Quietly joined in for the last seven furlongs. Knockfin sprinted half a mile up the back in 49 3-5. Fair Weather did six furlongs easily iu 1.20, Manetho taking 1.21. Hounslow and Jollv Beggar beat Punc’hestown over a mile "in 1.44 3-5. First Course ran seven furlongs in 1.32 2-5. Vintage went a mile in 1.41. Silver Step and Tunneller did s'x, furlongs in 1.182-5. Davolo and Rebel Chief easily beat Golden Dart over seven furlongs in 1.29. Capital ran six furlongs in 1.15 4-5. Polydora, Ranelagh, Sweet Agues, and Cough finished as named, with gaps between them, at the end of a mile and a quarter in 2.S 3-5. the last mile in 1.42 2-5. Polydora was last in the early stages, but ran past her opponents easily in the straight. Elbanor sprinted six furlongs tn 1.16 4-5. Gaysonte did five furlongs iu 1.21-5. the last half in 49. Cheap Money and First View went seven furlongs in 1.34 2-5. Gold Cross a nil Wise Choice did six furlongs in 1.17 3-5. ■ Jerry Boy jumped the brush hurdles welL Gold Knight ram off when firsttried over the brush hurdles; but was all right when Monastic joined him.. Southern arrivals include Palermo; Nightform. Red "Boa. Silver Coat. Hunting Go. Top Coat, and Kmnoull. Princess Doreen, Synagogue. Might, ■ and Semper Paratus arrived from the north this morning. _

C.J.C. SCRATCHING By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch. November 1. Princess Doreen was scratched for the Riccarton Handicap at the C.J.C. meeting at 9.30 a.m. to-day. SWEET AGNES SCRATCHED By Telegraph.—Press Association

Christchurch. November 1. Sweet Agnes was scratched for the New Zealand Cup at 3.10 p.m. to-day,