RACING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 21810, 28 August 1934, Page 9

RACING NOTES

RACING. . August 30. Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club. September 1-—Otago Hunt Club September I.—Taranaki Hunt Club. September s.—Marton Jockey Club. September 15.-Ashburtou C. Racing Club. September 13. 15.-Wanganui Jockey Club. September 20, 22.—Geraldine Racing Club. September 22.—Poitou Racing Club. . ■ 'September 28. 29.— Marlborough Racing Club. . . September 29 Napier Park Racing Club. September 29. October 1.-Taumarunui Racing Club. . September 29.—Oamaru Jockey Club, October 4, 6. —D.J.C.

TURF GOSSIP. Reminders. Nominations for the New Zealand Cup close oh Friday, at 8 p.m. Nominations for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s Spring Meeting on Saturday, September 15, close on September 3., . Nominations for the Geraldine Racing Club’s Meeting on Thursday and Saturday, September 20 and 22, close on September 3. Chhota. Chhota has been struck out of her Australian engagements. Grecian Prince, Although no sale has been made yet, it is considered probable that Grecian Prince will find a now owner before long, and that his future racing will be done in Tasmania. Special Tote for Ladies. A special totalisator house for the use of ladies only has been completed at Flemington, on the site of the old betting ring. It should be appreciated when the centenary crowds throng the course for the Cup Meeting in November.

Admiral Lord Beatty. A buyer at the Newmarket bloodstock sales last month was Admiral Lord Beatty, who gave 600 gs for a yearling filly by Apron from Earn. Lord Beatty won the Imberhorne Handicap at Lingfield Park on July 14 with Austinc, who was ridden by B. Carslake. Impressive Form.

Braw Lad has the choice of two races nt'the Otago Hunt fixture. In the President’s Handicap, five furlongs, he meets Knocklong with eight pounds less, and in the Vnuxball Handicap, six furlongs, there is the same margin between them. The form of both these gallopers at Riccarton was impressive, and they will be well supported in whichever race they run' Trouble Not Serious,

Though Iluntique walked in lame after he won the Grand National Hurdles at Riccartou, the latest reports are that the trouble is not likely

TROTTING. September I.—New Brighton Trotting Club September 8. Wellington Trotting Club. September 29.—Methven Trotting Club October B.—New Brighton Trotting Club. October 12. 13. Westport Trotting Club. October 13.-Waikato Trotting Club. October 20. 22.-Auckland Trotting Club. October 20, 22. Greymouth Trotting Club October 22.—Oamaru Trotting Club. October 22.—Manawatu Trotting Club. October 27.-Wellington Trotting Club. November 6. 8, 9.—New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club. November 10.-Te Aroha Trotting Club. November 22, 24.—Forbury Park Trotting Club.

to be serious. It is probable that it was due to the twisting of a plate, and he may resume racing soon. Classic Races. There is talk of reviving the Hawke’s Bay Guineas. No doubt with the gradual improvement in conditions clubs that have been forced to abandon such races will replace them on their programmes as soon, as circumstances warrant their doing so. After all the mam object in racing is the development of the class horse. Engaged at Marten. Luck has not favoured Solarium in his latest races, and he did not have the best of passages at either Te Awamutu or Rotorua (says an Auckland writer). He had two runs at the latter meeting, and at his second start was left standing at the post. Solarium is a good hack, and he will not be overlooked at his, next appearance. He has been ( nominated at Marton, and, as he seems to run his best races, on left-handed tracks, ho should be suited by that course. Horse Sale. A commission firm at Grand Island (United States of America) has closed a deal to sell 12,000 horses from the herds of Chappell Brothers of Rockford, 111., located on their South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming ranges where about 60,000 horses are pastured. The horses will be sold at stock yard or improvised yards near the home ranges. A shortage of porterhouse stocks in France will likely, result, as these are the herds that furnished much exported meat and domestic dog rations. The Redlock Case. There is strong criticism in Adelaide racing circles of the, manner in which the Redlock ringing-in case was handled by the officials of the South Australian Jockey Club (the ruling body of that State), who persisted in their statements that the horse was the real Redlock, and yet did not make any attempt to shave the brands of the gelding until a Melbourne newspaper a story forced them to take action. Then the services of a brand expert were obtained. The brands of the gelding who had been racing as Redlock were shaved and thus disclosed the brands ol Erbie underneath.

International Contest. The entries for the Prix de I’Arc de Triomphe, to he run at Longchamp (France) on October 7, are very intriguing. There were over fifty nominations when the entries closed on July 4. All the best three-year-olds are nominated, and they include Brahtome, as well as the French Derby winner Duplex, and the Grand Prix victor Admiral Drake. Two notable English entrants are the Ascot Gold Cup winner, Felicitation, and the three-year-old Ascot Gold Vase winner, Duplicate. The meeting of the unbeaten Brantome with these proved “ cracks should arouse the , greatest interest. The four-year-old entrants, besides Felicitation, include Thor, Rodosto, Assuerus, Pantalon, Le Cacique, and Negundo. Other horses with recommendations are _Mas d’Antibes,_ Antiochus, Adxargatis (the Oaks winner). Mary Tudor (One Thousand Guineas winner),. Morvillars, Quai d’Orsay, Foulaubin (second in Grand Prix), Zenodore and Verset, as well as the six-year-old Pulcherrimus. TROTTING NEWS. It is understood that Htion Voyage was bought by Mr G. J. and will in future be trained by F. C. Duulevey. * * * * Lament, who will be_ making his first appearance at New Brighton next Saturday, is a three-year-old by Wrack from Echo, the dam of Resound. * * ♦ * Little Reta is a useful type of young trotter who will bo seen in a better light. She claims an engagement at New Brighton. * * * * Gamble may have his next race at Wellington in a fortnight’s time. He has done well since, he last raced and should be improved. * **,.*. W. Blackburn is breaking in a particularly nice type of two-year-old filly, by Gratten Loyal from a Logan Pointer mare. This filly is owned by J. S. Shaw. * , *i * * Agile has been back in wprk for some time and never looked better than at the present moment. He will step a good mile if raced at New Brighton (says ‘The Sun’). * * * * When New Metford learns to control his speed, he will more than pay Ins way. He is one of the .fastest and also one of the most reliable horses in his class. *. * * * Ironside failed to finish in the money in his last start, but he should he more forward next week, and will still have friends if paraded at New Brighton. . Sea Gift is perhaps the best trotter of her rating at present. She not only has speed but she stays on well and looks to be a class above those she- will meet at New Brighton. * * * * A second payment of one sovereign is due on September 3, at noon, in' connection with the next New Zealand Derby Stakes, which will be decided at Addington in November. • ■ * * * Harvest Child appears to have taken a new lease of life since going into L.A. Maidens ? s stable (reports a northern scribe). He is not young, but when conditions are suitable, he can hold his own, * * * * Ezywurk put up a good performance to win at his last start, and if G. S. Smith can induce him to repeat that effort at New Brighton he will again be in • the picture. » # ♦' * Kotinga showed good form towards the close of last Season, but she is not likely to find a great deal of support if started from 84yds behind in the big field in the Improvers’ Handicap at New Brighton. * ' _ * * * No doubt Nelson Ata affords his owner-trainer a good deal of pleasure on the tracks, and that is something—in fact about the only thing—that can be said in his favour (says the ‘ Sun ’). * * * * Princess Onyx has done well since she raced at the Greymouth Meeting last month. She is engaged .at New Brighton next week and she will again hare a large following. Princess Onyx is a bonny trotter and one who will make history with more experience. » * * * J. T. Paul, the Mangere owner and trainer, easily topped the list of winning owners for the North Island last season with £1,822 10s. Riugtrue £520, Bessie Parrish £295, Great Parrish £290, Moko Bells £267, and Golden Eagle £265 were his principal winners. * ■ ♦ * * They do not appear to bo a great collection of trotters engaged at the Wellington Meeting, and if Sonoma King performs well at New Brighton he should find the other a profitable meeting. He promises to shine in the slower class trotters’ races, and will reach better company. * * ♦ * Auckland enthusiasts hold a very high opinion of the. three-year-old pacer Proletarian, who is by. the American sire Frank Worthy. Proletarian is hearaldcd as a big winner this season. * * * * War Buoy's Engagements. The unbeaten pacer War Buoy is engaged at the New Brighton and

Wellington Trotting Clubs’ Meetings. The. fields he will meet are not over strong, and he looks like continuing his winning sequence. Longest Bar. ■ - The world’s longest bar has just been opened in the Hotel Commodore, New York, being 125 ft long and costing 50,000d0l (£10,000). Specially constructed panels showing the history of transportation put a horse flavour into the scenery. Admission Taxes. ■ In the United States of America the Detroit Racing Association operators of the Michigan State Fair Grounds running track have paid 94,000d0l (£18,888) to the State in admission taxes and license fees since July 1, resulting from running* horse programmes. No Penalty. There will be no penalty attached to the winning of the £SOO Free-for-all during the centenary meetings in Melbourne, This is a wise decision, as bn a good day the event is expected to be run in fast time, and no horse ,on a good, mark will have to prejudice his future chances. A Likely. Yearling. The Southland lady enthusiast, Miss J. Cuff, has a very promising yearling colt by Wrack from Regina Logan, which she intends to. send to, Christchurch later on to be trained by J. J. Kennerley. Regina Logan is by Logan Pointer, from Regina de Oro, by Copa de Oro, Imin 69sec, from Regina Belle, .the dam of Logan Chief, 2min 4 2-ssec. Regina Logan is a sister to Native Chief, 2min 4 l-ssec. Willow Wave. Except for his headpiece Willow Wave is one of the best pacers racing in the middle classes (says the ‘ Sun ’). He has the speed and stamina, but when the barrier goes he puts his head down and apparently attempts to burrow. He comes from Southland, and gives the impression that he would like to hibernate Perhaps he will do better in the summer, but it is doubtful. Recent Registrations. The following names appear among the recent registrations-Betty May, three-year-old filly by Silk Thread— Queen May; Red Bingen, three-year : old gelding by Native King—Waitaki Girl; Young Parry, two-year-old gelding by Great Parrish—The Abbess; Rhine Gold, four-year-old gelding by Great Bingen—Cammie; and Nonnie Wrack, a five-year-old mare by Wrack from Nonnie. Interference in Races. There is some excuse for interference which takes place in a crowded field, but that should not be the case when only five starters go to the post. In the August Handicap, run at Auckland on Saturday, P. J. Smith was fined £lO for careless driving, and creating an alleged interference with First Flight. Of course, ’iiterferenco can take place with only two runners, but drivers should be compelled to give plenty of room to each other in a small fields