GOOD JUMPERS

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 233, 30 June 1939, Page 15

GOOD JUMPERS

Gold Wren And Pandine

NOTES AND COMMENTS

Divisions Now Possible in Woburn And Whyte

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The weather was line for training work at Trentham yesterday morning, but there was a nip in the air after a frost, and early there were occasional patches of fog. Visitors lent additional interest to the proceedings, but there was nothing accomplished of an outstanding nature. Going Soft.

The trial grass was used for fast gallops. The going was soft and slow, the tracks having been thoroughly soaked bv the downpour last week.

Yours Truly. Yours Truly hit out well in covering six furlongs in 1.20, the last half in ,>3.

Alma Goes Well. Alina, also going alone, ran the same distance in 1.19. The last half could not be clocked because of fog. but Alma did it well throughout.

A Pleasing Gallop. Hafopy Hoels and Kena ran seven in 1.341, both going well at the finish. Gothic, with Bcauly, ran five in I.H, the last half in 52|, while King Gustavo finished clear of Coronado over four m 52.

Liane Easily. Liane was doing it very comfortably at the end of six against Phil in 1.21, the last half in 54. Gar Hunting, who was with them early, finished well back.

Improving. Lady Cygnus, whose work continues, to show improvement, was much superior to Cushla’s Last over four in 52 2-5.

Matoru Likes the Going. Matoru finished well clear of Lord Cavefidish at the end of six furlongs m 1.20, the last half in 54. Lord Cavendish did not appear to like the going, which suits Matoru. Royal Show and Dancing Flame ran six in 1.22, the last half in 554.

Good Maiden Effort. Black Majesty finished in front of Hunting Squire, with Gaylord further back, over four in 51. This was the best half-mile of the morning. Not In the Mood.

El Meynell, who was to have gone with Matoru and Lord Cavendish, refused to go, and later was galloped six furlongs alone in 1.19 4-5, the last half in 53i. He was stopping at the end and appears to have become jnoody. Debham came right away from Pinnoa at the end of six in 1.21, the last half in 53|.

Might Is Lazy. Might, picked up at the five by Floral Robe, ran seven in 1.354, the last half in 54|. Floral Robe went well,.but Might loafed, and after a while his trainer made him do the gallop again by himself.

The Jumpers. . . Chat gave a fine display when schooled over four hurdles with Good Sun, but the latter gave a moderate display. Misurina, with Lustral, was overshadowed in a similar task, though Lustral reached for the first and struck it hard behind.

An Excellent Display. The two southern ’chasers Gold Wren and Pandine gave au excellent display over four steeplechase fences in the centre of the course. Gold Wren in particular was impressive. Pandine was heavily bandaged on his injured leg, but he also went very well, and there is no doubt about their jumping ability.

Primak Dislikes Course Proper. Rrimak (J. Nicholson) was tried at the steeplechase fences on the course proper. He baulked at the first, the sod wall, but at the next attempt he scrambled over by jumping on to the top and hopping down. At the second fence, the boards, he baulked twice ahd was not persevered with. On being taken into the centre of thc course he went twice over the fences there without any trouble.

Riding Engagements. Additional riding engagements for the Wellington Racing Club’s winter meeting include: H. N. Wiggins, Happy Heels, Regicide, Kena, Hunting Royal: A. C. Messervy, Tidewaiter, Classform; A. Jenkins, Centrepoise; G. P. Dowrick, Auto Sweep, Ned Cuttie; S. Wilson Te Ore, Floral Robe (second day) ; 11. M. G. Challinder, Lady Cygnus; W. Shand, Gold Wren; P. Mcßrearty, Far East; R. A. Hawkings, Toper. R. J. Mackie has been engaged to ride Fleet Street and J. C. Richards will handle Slayer and Vantoon.

Dungarvan Out. Dungarvan jarred a foot a few days ago and will not be a runner at the Wellington meeting. This is had luck for Mr. J. C. Kennedy, as the gelding was just coming to his form after his long spell.

Sale of Gay Rebel. The Whyte Handicap candidate Gay Rebel has been purchased from Mr. E. C. Bridgens, Auckland, by the Hon. P. C. Webb.

Divisions may be Necessary. The running of the Woburn Hack and the Whyte Handicap on the opening day at Trentham as single events in spite of the fact that each race has four over the safety number was not likely to be favoured by the Racing Conference, and the Wellington Racing Club has now deckled not to approach the conference with this request. The conference view, as expressed by the president (Mr. J. S. McLeod), is that a maximum of 30 horses is the limit for any race in New Zeaiaml. Provision will now be made, unless early scratchings remove the necessity, for both races to he divided. The stake in the Woburn Hack will be increased from £350 to £450 (£175 for first horse, £3O for second and £2O for third in each division), and the Whyte Handicap stake will be increased from £6OO to £750 (£3OO lor first, £5O for second and £25 for third in each division). z\s there are already eight races on the programme neither event can 'have its divisions run as separate races.

Suivoy. The acceptance of Survey in the Wellington Steeplechase makes it certain that his connexions, in spite of earlier reports, are concentrating on that race, and as he has also paid up in thc Winter Hurdle Race it is probable that he will be set at the double. A notable attempt to win this double was that o£ Slowcoach in 1920, when the events were held on the same day. After failing in the Steeplechase when favourite, Slowcoach came out two races later and brought off a surprise win in thc Winter Hurdles. During recent years the events have been run on the first and third days respectively, so the dual win is not such a difficult task tus that attempted by Slowcoach.

Won Hero Five Years Ago. Seeing Vocal on the tracks at Trentham yesterday brought back memories of his visit to the Wellington winter meeting as a three-year-old five years ago. His form then made it appear that he might be a good horse, but though-he has been a winner he h nsi been off the scene for long periods no doubt because of unsoundness. Five years ago he won the Te Aro Hack on the first day from Mercian Prince and

Cyclonic and a big field, was unplaced oil the second day, and oil the third ran third in the Kia Ora to Mercian Prince and Red Rufus. J’ocal acts well in heavy going. Not His First.

Mr. J. R. McKenzie, who has given two or t,hrce young horses to F. D. Jones to train, is not having his first venture into the galloping game. He raced one of the first of the Paper Moneys in Money Order, a very fast horse who was unlucky not to win a C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap.

Jumping Blood. Power Chief and Lustral are half-bro-thers, the former being a year older and by Tractor, Lustral being by Tidal. The dam, Asterism, is by Lord Quex from xLsterina, by Merry Moment—Asteroid, by Aprcinont—Planet, by Castor. Castor sired such great jumpers as Record Reign, Kaikre and Paritutu, while Apremont, Merry Moment and Tractor all sired stock that could jump.

A New Jumper. Mr. H. Elworthy has purchased the Tidal gelding Funtly Bay, and placed him in F. Trilford’s stable. Arab Song, the dam of Fundy Bay, is by Hunting Song from Scarab, by Vasco. She is also the dam of Nercus.

A Natural Jumper. Araboa, Who is engaged in the hurdle races at Trentham, has uot done much schooling, but, like all of Balboa’s progeny. shows a natural aptitude for jumping.

Bloodstock Sale. An auction sale of bloodstock will be held at Trentham on .Inly 5 on behalf of the estate of the late Mr. W. Higgins, and on account of several other owners. Among thc horses to be auctioned are the sires Captain Bunsby and Midian; four gallopers on behalf of Mr. R. T. Reid, Hamilton, including Jan Kidd. Rollicker, Whirling, and Royal Bachelor; also Diamond Cutter, Sunder, Marsyjs, and Aureus, Those offered on behalf of the Higgins estate arc Beaulivre, Globe Trotter, Hunting Bee. Royal Star 11. Dissipation, Sigurd, Royal Huntress, and Siglow, thc stallion Safari, and several brood mares and untried stock. Particulars have been advertised.

Bad Luck. The Rockhampton (Queensland) Jockey Club insured itself against rain at a meeting this month to the extent of £250. It rained so heavily that the races had to he postponed, but less than ten points of rain fell at the course between. 1.1 a.tn. and 4 p.m. on the previous day. during which time the policy was operative. so the postponement was a total loss. The Stratford club had a similar experience two or three years ago, at its New Year meeting. Steady rain fell all day, but by a fraction insufficient during the stipulated hours for the club to collect on the insurance.

Answers to Correspondents. “Interested,” Wellington: Balinavar was scratched for the Woodstock Stakes nt Waina at 4.20 p.tn. on Thursday, June

8.W.. Tuai: (1) £3/17/-. (2) £3/9/-. (3) No dividend.