HEBE AND THERE

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 134, 4 December 1930, Page 7

HEBE AND THERE

Well-bred Youngster. Weatherstep, a two-year-old bay filly by Weathervane from the Martian mare Mazurka, dam also of Patuki, Bolero, and Mount Shannon, has recently entered C. Pritehard's stable at Trentham, and was out being jogged around on the track this morning. AVeatherstep was bred by the late Mr. J. 1\ Reid, Oamaru, and. was purchased by the Feilding sportsman, Mr. D. J. Evans, for 225 guineas at the last Trentham sales. Hynannal Spelling. Four members of the late Mr. T. J. Daly's team, now in temporary'charge of W. M'Conkey, have been turned out on their owner's (Mr. W. R. Kemball) '■ farm during the last few days for a spell. They are Hynanna and the two-year-old Capetown (Cape Horn—Menthe), Homeward Bound (Cape Horn—Arizona), and Foulwind (Cape Horn—Melting Moment). The youngsters will .probably not be raced at all this season, but Hynanna may be re,turned in the autumn. Sailing at Awapuni, Sailing, thai two-year-old bay filly by Cape Horn from Rose Martian in the team in charge of W. M'Conkey, was left behind at Awapuni in W. Hawthorne's care when Lady Pam and Miss Ransom were brought back from Feilding, and she will be trained at that centre in the immediate future. Sailing has filled minor places this season, but has hot won yet. To Make Ellerslie Trip. Members of the team in charge of_ W. M'Conkey who are to make the trip to Ellerslie are Lady Pam, Sir Limond, Cape Gold, and Maritime. It is possible that Lady Pam will contest the Great Northern Derby,' but final decision on the point has not yet been reached. Quietening Taura Lad. Taura Lad, the chestnut three-year-old gelding by Crown Star from Lady Jewel in C. Pritehard's stable, was given a turn over the pony hurdles this morning, and he showed no hesitation in taking on the fences. It is not intended to jump him, but it is hoped that the schooling will settle him down for racing on the flat. He is a speedy customer on the track, but in his races has been fidgety before the start, and has never shown his best paces when the field is under way. He will probably do his holiday racing at Tauherenikau, while his stablemate, the two-year-old Invite, will go to Awapuni. First Appearance Here. All going well, Aucklandcrs will have the opportunity of seeing the A.J.C. Breeders' Plate winner, Movie Star, and his stable mate, Hunt the Slipper, in action at Ellerslie- during the holidays. They are being kept going at Otaki by A. D. Webster, who intends to make the trip with them. This will be their first appearance in New Zealand. Valuable Colt Dies. The Paeroa owner, Mr. J. Irwin, had the misfortune on Sunday to lose the valuable two-year-old thoroughbred colt Hunting Horn. The colt was by the imported horse Hunting Song from Merry Day, and was showing considerable promise. _On Saturday evening the colt had a seizure, and, although every attention_ was given him, he died on Sunday morning. About Ammon Ra. Ammon Ra, concerning whose running at Takapuna on Monday there was an inquiry, is a two-year-old bay gelding by Limond from the Hymettus mare Hyadcs, dam also of Phaola and Prodice, owned by Dr. E. H. B. Milsom and trained by J. T. Jamieson. Amun Ra, who races in the southern part of the island, is a

different horse, being a four-year-old brown mare by Rangitero from Lady Fire, owned by Mr. L. Dwan and trained by F. J. Carmont, Foxton. Ammon Ra was having his first race on Monday, and he ran second to his stablemate, Chief Jewel, who races in a different interest. Operatic Disappoints. Operatic received strong support in the Vauxhall Handicap at Takapuna on Monday, and after his third on the first day was expected to put up a good showing. However, he had every chance, but failed badly, being well back at the finish. Operatic had been galloping well before the meeting, and his showing was disappointing. Still, he has not done a great deal of racing, and may do better as the season advances. Royal Doulton's Prospects. Royal Doulton registered her first success of the season in the St. Andrew's Handicap at Takapuna on Monday, but she had to be kicked out at the finish to beat Mosque, who, better handled, would have troubled her much more. Royal Doulton has been a good performer in the past, and as she is now showing signs of returning to her best form further successes can be looked for. The Romeo mare is a proved galloper up to ten furlongs, and, with the ground firming, her prospects look bright. A Double Winner. The win recorded by White Wings in the Cautley Handicap at Takapuna on Monday marked her second success at the meeting, and it is doubtful if she has ever been in better fettle. She won both events in impressive style, and will have to be reckoned with in the best of company during the holiday meetings. White Wings has been some time striking form, but she comes from a line that has produced several noted performers. She now looks like upholding the family prestige. Will Need to Improve. Although Pnganelli finished third in the Cautley Handicap at Takapuna, his display was disappointing, for he had every chance, but was well beaten when the field entered the straight. He did not look as well as usual before the race, and will need to make a lot of improvement before he can. bo regarded as an early winner. Paganelli did not show the early speed in his races. that he has formerly done, and until he displays signs of returning to.' his previous good form the public will,not be over-anxious to support him. An Improved Hack. The form displayed by Manawhcnua in his two starts at Takapuna was exceptionally good. Earlier' in the season Manawhenua did not appear to stay on too well, but in his two races at Takapuna he ran out the nine furlongs in convincing style. He is one of the most improved hacks racing in the North at present, and ho should do further good service for his owner this season. Karangapai's First. After his good showing in the Takapuna Plate, Karangapai was made a good favourite for the Vauxhall Jlandicap on Monday, and fully justified the support accorded him, for, after being in a handy position throughout, he won ■nicely at the finish. This Peach Brandy gelding has run a number of good races in the past, but it was not until Monday that he earned a winning bracket. Karangapai stays on well, and as he is improving all the time, further successes seem assured. Should be Worth Following. The win recorded by Carl Idem in the Stanley Handicap at Takapuna on Monday was full of merit, for he was not too well placed over the first two furlongs. He put in a good run across the top, and stayed on in good style over the final stages of the race, winning comfortably by nearly two lengths. Carl Idem looks like being an improved horse this season, and should be worth following during the next few months. Ireland's Problem. Betting is reported to have developed such alarming proportions in Ireland that the Free State Government is considering drastic methods of checking it. The 1928 Betting Act was designed to improve horse-racing, but in practice (he Act is said to have been a failure. The Act legalised' the establishment of readymoney betting shops in the hope that this would clean up street-corner betting. Gambling dens have sprung up like mushrooms throughout the country, it is stated, and betting is a sideline of grocery and other provision shops. In one small town there are said to be 13 gambling saloons. Breeding in Belgium. Breeding of thoroughbred horses seems to be in a bad way in Belgium. Most noted breeding establishments in that country are, or were, owned by Mr. Wittouck, one of the leading racing men of the Continent. Recently Mr. Wittouck held a dispersal sale, and only six colts changed hands. The average price obtained for these was £170. It is stated that there are now only two buyers in Belgium. As 60 per cent, of the races in Belgium: are reserved for horses bred in the country, good class yearlings should be an attractive investment. Entry, fees are very low and are added to the stakes in every race. As things are, there does not. appear to be much inducement for anyone to invest money in the breeding industry. Prices obtained for yearlings would, not cover the cost of service fees in most' other countries. World's Greatest Winner. If Phar Lap retains his present form for another couple of years he will be able to win sufficient weight-for-age races in Australia to increase his present total of nearly £47,000 to £70,000. Meanwhile America's latest figures prove that Gallant Fox is the world's greatest winner. In some previous computations breeders' premiums and the value of trophies were omitted, and they, of course, should have been credited to him. A complete return shows that for eleven wins, three seconds, and two thirds, Gallant Fox has won £68,273 in stakes, and that puts him well ahead of anything else. Ksar's winnings, when the franc was at an inflated value, amounted to the paper total of £67,065, and that was the previous best. Odds and Ends. Nominations for all events at the Manawatu Racing Club's Summer Meeting close at 9 p.m. to-morrow, when forfeits for the Palmcrston North Stakes are also due. Acceptances for the first day of the Woodville District Jockey Club's Summer Meeting close at 9 p.m. to-morrow. Nominations for the minor events of the Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting close at 5 p.m. to-morrow, when forfeits are also due for the Great Northern Foal Stakes, Great Northern Derby, and Royal Stakes. Prodice was scratched at 4.45 p.m. on Saturday for all engagements at the Auckland Racing Club's ' Summer Meeting. The Port Adelaide Racing Club, in an attempt to meet the present conditions, has decided on a reduction, approximating 25 per cent., in the admittance charges to all enclosures at its Christmas Meeting. A feature of the Takapuna Jockey Club's recent fixture was the excellent riding of K. Voitre, who brought three winners home on the first day and another three on Monday. Since K. Voitre returned from Sydney in October he has ridden fifteen winners, and is now fourth on the list. Those ahead of him are: H. Gray, 31; H. N. Wiggins, 20; and A. E. Ellis, 18.