RACING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 20364, 21 December 1929, Page 20

RACING NOTES

[By St. Claie.]

RACING CLUBS Daeeraber 23.— Waipukurau J.G. December 26.—Westland R.C. December 26, 27.—Taranaki J.O. December 26, 23.—Dunedin J.C. December, 26, 27, 28.—Manawatu E.C. December 26, 30, January I,.2.—Auckland r.c. . .■ December 26 —St. Bathans Dust. E.C. December 27.—Cattle Flat H.E.C. December 28, January L—Greymouth J.C. January I.—Waikouaiti R.O. January I.—Wyndham E.C. January 1, 2.—Wairarapa R.O. January 1. 2.—Stratford R.C. January!, 2.—Marten J.O. January 2, 3.—Southland R.O. January 7, B.—Reofton J.C. January 9, 11.—Thames J.C. RABBI’S RICH RELATIVES Rabbi, winner of the Feilding Jubilee Cup, has paid no Jess than thirteen dividends on end, and the defeats that have been recorded against him have been' “heads” only, and. very- short ones at that. When Mr Cony raced Imaribbon in the 1919-20 season she paid twelve dividends on end, so that Rabbi has broken the stable record. Rabbi is a gallant little horse who should have many more victories ahead of him, for he is the most solidly built Paladin that we have yet seen. He is a galloper of class, and appears to be endowed with the necessary “staying heart,” so that when he tackles the two-mile journeys next season, when ho will race as a five-year-old, there are many who look to him to continue his successful fcareor over longer courses. In addition to being bv Paladin, sire of Chide and The Satrap, he is from the same branch of the No. 14 family as Limerick, Ballymena, and Pilliewinkie, whose respective winnings approximate the foflowing totals:—£39,ooo, £15,000, and £IB,OOO. Hot Spring, winner of the South Australian Derny, and who is to contest the West Australian Derby on Boxing Day, is out of a sister .to Rachel, the dam of Rabbi. Rebokah, the dam of Rachel and Tinkler (dam of Hot Spring), will have a beautiful filly l;o represent her in the Elderslie draft for the National Sales. This filly, by Paper Money, whose two-year-olds amassed the great total of 13,000 odd sovs last year, is of that class which immediately takes the eye of the good judge, and she is certain to excite keen competition at the sales. In addition to the relationship mentioned, she is also an own sister to the Wellesley Stakes winner, High Finance, a brilliant filly that was narrowly beaten also in the Avondale Stakes and A.R.C. Welcome Stakes. Mr Duncan is also, sending up an extra good Paper Money colt out of Fleeting, the halfsister by Boniform to Rebekah. _ Both are early foals, a fact which will not bo overlooked by two-year-old buyers, and it is ,an extraordinary concidence that both colt and filly wer© born on the same day, August 21. ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES [Special to the ‘ Star.’] AUCKLAND, December 20. The Auckland Cup candidate Paquito cantered round to the three-furlong post and ran honie with a fair amount of pace on. This horse :is not as solid as one would expect him to' be from his performances. He is a light-framed gelding, but, apart from this, is an exceptionally mce mover when extended. He is in capital condition, and it will not be on this score if he fails to show up prominently in the big event on Boxing Day, Vertigern was given a run along over six furlongs, but was not fully extended, W. D. Moroney has the Rossendale gelding in nice -order, but he will require to improve on recent running to hold his own in the Auckland Cup. Duellona was out doing pace work, and there is no doubt that she is a vastly improved filly. since racing at Takapuna a week or two ago. She is duo to contest the Queen’s' Plate on Boxing Day, in which event she will oo ridden by H. Gray, provided that horse man has recovered from the injury he received at Taumarunui. Count Cavour is looking as well as ever, and with his stablemate. Amor, traversed half a mile in 52 3-ssec. Both horses moved very freely, although ,Amor may be in want oLa race before being seen at his best. The Railway Handicap candidate, Great Star, is still going a bit short. He has recently been suffering from kidney trouble, but he should greatly improve between now and the meeting. The southern hurdler Pangolin did strong work on the sand track, and is looking in tiptop fettle. He has a bold style of galloping, and after Ins good showing at the New Zealand Cup Sleeting at Riccarton, where he won the Spring and Port Cooper Hurdles and finished second in the Middleton Hurdles, he should perform well at Ellerslie, although he may find the hurdles somewhat stiffer than those he has been accustomed to. Dunraven, the full brother to Limerick, is a nice eVenly-balanced youngster, with plenty of size. He has not yet raced, and may require a little time to come to his best. King Midas, Count Palatine, aud the two-year-old Tentorden each bear a well-seasoned appearance. They were only doing easy work, but will probably be sent along to-morrow. Prodice was given a run over six furlongs, completing her task in Imin IB 4-ssec, moving _ exceptionally well throughout. This filly has fined down nicely, and is not carrying an ounce of superfluous flesh, and few or the Cup candidates will strip in better condition on the day. Although many doubt her ability to stay out a two-raile journey, it has to be remembered that she. finished fifth in the New Zealand Cup, at which time she was not nearly as forward as she is to-day. Several horses arrived by train from the south this morning. They included Shrewd, Toxeuma, White Fang, Royal Parade, Catottian, Prodioe, Biddy’s Boy, Flyings Prince, and Nassau Lady. To-morrow morning J. Cameron Is expected with four horfees, J. H. Jefferd with three, and W. M'Lean with three. . They will all he quartered at E. J. Rae’s stable at Grcenlane, AT WINGATUI THIS MORNING The outside of the course proper, with, the trestles about 35ft out from the rails, was open for work at .Wingatui this morning, and ■ considering the. rain which has fallen during the past week, was in good .order, and a drying wind improved it rapidly. Naturally chief interest was taken in the tasks allotted Glare and Quantom, the first of the Visiting horses to arrive at the scene of ‘action. Quantom by himself was sent four furlongs, and covering a lot of extra ground across

January 11, 1 13.—Vincent J.O. TfiOTTiHS CLUBS December 23.—Ashburton T.C. December: 23.—Gore T.C. ■_ December 26, 27.—Westport T.O. December 26. 28.—South Wairarapa T.C. December 27, 28, 31.—Auckland 'i'.C. December 28, —Winton T.C. December 30.—-Inangahua T.C, January 1. 2.—Canterbury Park T.C. • January .4, 6,—Greymouth T.C. January 11.—Timaru T.O. January 25.—Wellington T.O. January 25.—Te Aroha T.C. January 30, February l.—lorbury Park T.O. the top and turning into tlie straight was going well within himself nearing the post in 54sec. Glare was sent seven furlongs with Wingatui, and like hia stable mate also turned into the straight wide out. He was going much better than Wingatui at the finish, the journey taking Imin 85sec. Tardy and Camisader ran a milo in Imin 50seo and finished together. Rain Cloud and Johnny Phar sprinted home over .the last three and a-balf furlongs. Circulation and Money Mine, each carrying about their handicap weights in the Otago Handicap, were sent over ten furlongs. The former was on the outside, and led all the way, beating Money Mine by a couple of lengths at the finish. They ran the last five furlongs in- Imin lOsec, and the full journey in 2min 20sec. It was a very pleasing effort on the part of Circulation, and she must bo given a chance in Thursday’s race. Blue Metal and Impertinence ran a solid five furlongs, the latter going the better at the finish. ■

Dubious, looking much better than He did .a week ago, galloped well with Salmo Salar „as a mate. El Boa ran a very solid circuit and sprinted home over the last three furlongs. This mare is very well just now, and will have a chance in any race sho starts in. ~

Gold Tinge was sprinted down tho straight at the of a round at a solid pace.' Though still growing, this three-year-old has fined down a lot, and looks more ready to race than at any previous time this season. Evening was indulged in a couple of rounds at half-pace, and appeared to have shaken off tho lameness she suffered from earlier in the week. Pink Sunrise and High Speed ran si? furlongs in Imin 24sec, the first three in 39seo. High Speed was doing it the better at the finish. Stealth, High Gear, and Sailing Home had the pace on all tlie way in a mile gallop. The first half-mile was run in 56sec, and then High Gear began to tail off. At the conclusion of a mile in Imin 52 3-ssec Stealth had a neck advantage of Sailing Home. This was an excellent gallop on the part of these two. - Skysign easily beat a companion over five furlongs in Imin 10, 4-ssec. Martis was running very wide out when he took Imin 11 l-ssec to run the last five of six furlongs by himself. Antrim Boy was indulged in strong work. He is beginning to brighten up again now. Tembroney had half a length advantage from John Bradbury and Traho at the end of six furlongs, the last four taking 56sec. Wig Wag easily beat Fun and Fancy over six furlongs, run in Imin 22 2-ssec. Tho latter appears to have gone off lately. Glenrowan beat Captivate over five furlongs in Imin 9 2-ssec, and appears to be brightening up again. Court Jester was making a lot of noise at the end of seven furlongs in Imin 38soc. Compensation, li’ho is easily the sharpest two-year-old in work at Wingatui at the» present time, beatShrada in a sprint over three furlongs along the back in 39 l-ssec.

Francolin and Caterpillar were also sprinted down the back, and took Imin 6 3-ssecsec to cover five furlongs. Waving Corn held Meitui at the end of a smartly-run five furlongs in Imin 7sec. All Smiles and Sudden Storm ran half a mile in 52 3-osec, finishing together. Sudden Storm moved sounder than she has done since coming to Wingatui, and appreciated the softer going. Jimmy Trigger (J. Kerr) and Beauty Light (H. Anderton) set out to jump three hurdles. The latter, as usual, I gave a good display, but Jimmy Trigger shaped badly at the first, and at the second hit hard after trying to 1 stop, and unseated his rider, striking} him on the ribs as he landed. Kerr was not seriously hurt. I Solmar and Battle Screen ran six furlongs in Imin 24 2-ssec, finishing to- [ gether. I Royal Saxon, who looks the picture of health, was under a strong pull all the way in a five-furlong run which took 69sec. Crossbow and Strongbow ran five furlongs in Imin 12 l-ssec. Dumblane ran seven furlongs well in Imin 38 2-ssec. Black Duke and Assemble sprinted along the back, the last three of four furlongs taking 44 3-ssec. Broadfield was sent a strong seven furlongs, and Frusquita and Moth took 53 2-ssec for a half-mile along the back. JOTTIHGS The renowned American jockey, Earl Sande, lias decided to ride for one of the largest racing establishments in Great Britain next year. In discussing the contemplated meeting of Nightmarch and Chide in the autumn, a Sydney writer ventures the opinion that the first time they clash Nightmarch is sure to be favourite, in Sydney at all events. Seeing nobody backing Coole on the totalisator at Haycock Park races, Virs •nsworii* . ■' 2s each way. She scooped the totalisator pool, receiving £351. The trainer or Silver Paper has suddenly changed his mind about spelling- the Paper Money gelding. The fact remains that the horse is not right, and it is only his exceptional' class which carries him along (says “ The Watcher,” in the ‘Dominion’). Captain Kemp, of the s.s. Kent, was one of the visitors at Wingatui this morning. Captain Kent’s ship brought I out Rosenor to Dunedin, and was in- j terested to learn that he has a very I handsome tworyear-old in Red Royal 'representing that sire on the turf. ! If present intentions are adhered to, trainer. H. R. Telford will leave for Melbourne shortly, and will not return to Sydney until just before the next autumn meeting. His charge, Phar Lap, is at present spelling at Bacchus Marsh, and it is Telford’s intention to prepare the champion for the autumn m the southern capital, j London ‘ Sporting Life,’ referring to ; Mr Sol Green’s horse, Strephou 11, 1

says that he shaped well on the Newmarket Heath in a half-speed seven furlongs spin. That was early last month. The flat racing season in England next year will open on March 26. It is understood that Mr Green’s main objective with Strephon 11. is to win the covoted Ascot Gold Cup, a two and a-ha!f miles race. The principal races of the early English fiat racing season are:— March 26, Lincolnshire Handicap, 1m; March 27, Liverpool Spring Cup, ljm and 170yds; March 28, Grand National Steeplechase, 4m and 856yds; April 30, City and Suburban, IJm; May 7, Two Thousand Guineas, 1m; May 9, One Thousand Guineas, 1m; Juno 4, The Derby. Urn; June 6, The Oaks, Ijm; Juno 17, Ascot Stakes, 2m; June 18, Rcyal Hunt Cup, 7f and 166yds; June 19, Ascot Gold Cup. 24m. F. Loomb received a handsome case of cutlery as part of the prize for Prodice’s win in the Te Awamutu Cup on Saturday. ■ He has a great record in connection with this race, having won it five times—the last four years in succession. He first won the race with Mr H. de Latour’s Cynic in 1917, and in 1926 scored with Dr E. H. B. Milsom’s Phaola. The nest two years ho won with Mr D. B. Walker’s Desert Glow, and on Saturday annexed the event with Prodice, who is owned by himself. Recently in England the Championship Spratch Race for trotters only was revived. The race was of fourmile heats, three of which were required to be won outright, from a flying start. Saxon Queen H. (Colonel Axworthy—Saxon Queen) was the winner, her fastest heat being 2min 15 4-ssec, which is, incidentally, a record for a British-bred trotting mare. Rosetta M., the blind mare, was second; scoring 3,1, 3, S. Her winning heat took 2min 17sec. The first prize for these four strenuous boats was £4O. Saxon Queen, the dam of the winner, was imported to Great Britain, and in America had a record of 2min lOJsec pacing. Saxon Queen 11. is aged ten years, and was bred in Ireland.

Disqualification for six months was imposed on the jockeys, T. Walsh and V. Markey, this month, at Kendon Park (Brisbane) for improper conduct. It was alleged that as Walsh was over weight he approached Markey to assist him to get past the clerk of the scales. The steward, N. Frawley, however, witnessed the incident, and at the subsequent inquiry said he saw Markey holding Walsh. When he let him go the bar of the scales hit tho top with great force. Walsh, in a statement, said he was suffering from abscesses, and Markey was holding his breeches to keep them off his body. Markey, however, admitted that Walsh approached him to assist him to mislead the clerk of the scales, and that what Frawley said was correct. Walsh told the stewards that this practice had been going on every day ? and Markey and he had seen this kind of thing done before, but it was the first time he had been approached to do it. A rather unusual incident -occurred in connection with the Galong races recently. In the Galong J.C. Handicap there was a close finish between Duke Bronze and Bongula, who is well known on metropolitan courses. On returning to scale the rider of Bongula lodged a protest against Duke Bronze on the ground of interference. The stipendiary steward (Mr N. V. Devlin) dismissed the protest after hearing evidence. Later, however, the horse was disqualified on another ground altogether. Tho steward looked over the entry forms, and as a result the first prize money in, the J.O. Handicap was awarded to the Second horse, Bongula. This step was taken because 6. Tozer (in whose nomination Duke Bronze raced) was found to hold no lease from the owner of the horse. Tozer was fined £5 for the offence.