NOTES AND COMMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 137, 14 June 1927, Page 7

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(BY "VEDETTE.")

EACUSG riXTBRES.

June 18—Napier Park R.C. Juno 22-rHawkes Hay Hunt Club. June 21 25—Hawi«s Bay J.C. June 25—Oamaru J.C. July 2-Ashburton County B.C. July 12, 11. 16—Wellington R.C. July 21—Walmate District Hunt Club. July 28-^South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 28, 30—Glsborne R.C.

TROTTING FIXTURES.

June IS; 22—Auckland T.a Nominations for the Wellington Winter :. Meeting close next Monday, at 9 p.m. Bank Note, the three-year-old by Paper Money from Equitas, formerly trained by F. J Tilley, is now one of W, H. Dwyer's team at Wanganui. Bank Note snowed very fair form earlier this season. '; A visitor to New Zealand some time ago expressed a very great deal of . surprise: that turnstiles were not iv generaluse at the gates,of racecourses in the Dominion. They are installed at quite a number of courses, but on- others, including those of metropolitan clubs; the old system without any cheek is still in use. Some time ago a big Southern club installed turnstiles at its gates and the takings showed a very marked increase, almost sufficient to pay for the installation. Although it; had been semi-officially announced a month;; earlier that the draft agreement; between the Irish Free State Government and;the Irish Turf Club, for the control of the totalisator, was in course of preparation, and would be delivered within, a few days, the Turf Club authorities have heard nothing about it since. Great surprise, therefore, was caused when the Irish Minister for Finance, towards the end of Aprii, said, in reference to the matter, that.; although it would strike anyone that the Turf Club would be the best body to_act, there was an objection to it in certain,quarters, and a new type of body had been; suggested. He was not sure but. that this suggestion had certain advantages, but, as the matter was still under consideration, the Government ■were not yet in a position to give a definite decision. At tlie headquarters of the Turf Club;the seeritary stated that the announcement was a -'surprise to him, and that he knew nothing about the new negotiations hinted at by Mr. Blythe. He understood that the matter had been settled long ago. Tydal appears to be doing well in his preparation under N. Cunningham's care, for the imported colt is said to be. one of the best-conditioned youngsters working at Ellerslie at the present .time. Nothing is knbwtt regarding his pace, for he has not been noticed doing anything fast, although he is undoubtedly a fine looking colt as far as appearances go. Princess Lupin continues to work along: in improved fashion under A. M. Robertson's guidance at Ellerslie. This halfsister' to Tinokoa has improved remarkably during the last month or two, and , 'is carrying quite a lot of condition at the present time. She is to be shipped to Sydney during the present month, with a .view, of contesting pony events over there. : W. Patterson, the Ellerslie trainer, has the aged gelding Rafferty looking nice and fresh in condition. The son of Patronus has not been raced for some considerable time, but in his earlier • career he captured the Maiden Steeplechase and the Waikato Hunt Cup Steeples,.both run on the same day at the Waikato Hunt Club meeting three years ago. Ellerslie is quiet after the big meeting, says the "Herald." Many horses are being indulged in short rests, and, as there will be very little racing for several months, matters are likely to be uninteresting for some weeks. Several local trainers purpose tripping over to Sydney with a horse or two iv the next few weeks, and this will add,..to-the quietness. It is understood that"TT.George, 'will'.'lcavc ifou the other side, at an early date with. White Bird, while N. Cunningham will probably be leaving near the end of the month with a team of four or five. Rahepoto is a probable visitor to Tren■tham and Riccarton. His form at Ellerslie was certainly very encouraging, and his failure on the last day cau be excused. A recent addition to N. Cunningham's team at Ellerslie is Sylvauum, a yearling filly by Grey Monk from Sylvumint. This youngster was purchased in Sydney at the Easter sales and has been running out in the paddock since arriving in Auckland some weeks ago. Benuanee was one of the expensive failures at 'Ellerslie. Before the meeting a doubt was expressed whether he would be suited by winter conditions, for his action does not suggest a good mudlark. In his races, however, he also failed to get near the front, and he has won all his races in this way. Subsequent events may prove the idea wrong, but it is very probable the best ■will'be seeu of Bennanee when lacing on top of the ground. There is every likelihood of a few Auckland horses making a trip to Trcntham. next month to compete at the AV.ollington Winter Meeting. Some of those mentioned in addition to Rahepoto as likely to make the trip are Master Doon, Kamethameha, and Beau Cavalier. Mr. B. Goldwater's recent purchase, Welkne, will be trained by J/ E. Thorpe, 'sind is now working at Ellerslie under the flircetion of that trainer. Wclkne has so far very little to his credit, but he has a good deal o£ specct and may win races next season. He is still eligible to coin-; pete in the hack class. ' The three-year-old Antrim Boy, who showed good promise-in winning a couple <if minor events in:easy fashion early in the season, has since failed to realise expectations, and his latest form has been disappointing. Antrim Boy had a couple of. runs at the recent Ellerslie Meeting, lwt he failed to race prominently on either day. / . ' ..;■'.'' What a difference there is between the terms "a good horse" and "a great horse," remarks the Special Commissioner, London: "Sporting Life." Proceeding, the writer penned the following:—"At first glance they seem to be synonymous terms of praise, but if the past history of the Turf is referred to the gap that divides them becomes apparent. There have been many good horses, but few great ones, and a deal of thought and judgment must he expended before it is justifiable to add another name to the small number in the later category.;. I was thinking • of' Coronach. After winning three of the four races in which he,ran as a two-year-old, hnd five of the six in.which he took part jast season,, Coronach.put.put up a record time for the St. Leger, and credited his owner .with the largest:sum in stakes that has •ever been won ,by a three-year-old. Most people would therefore suggest that Coronach has done enough to qualify for enrolment among'the 'great horses,' but I Jiesitate to add his name, and shall continue to do so until such time as lie consolidates his reputation by winning one of the cups that are recognised as the seals 'to i horse's fame."