RACING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 21974, 9 March 1935, Page 8

RACING NOTES

RACING. March 11.—Waikato K.C. March 16.—Kurow J.C. March 16,—Clifden R.C. March 16 and 18.—Obinemuri J.C. March 16, 18.—Wellington R.C. March 20.—Opotiki J.C. March 21, 23.—Oamaru J.C. March 22, 23.—Manawalu R.C. March 23 25.—Bay of Plenty J.C March 30.—Hawke’s Bay J.C. March 30.—Birchwood Hunt C. April 4.—Waimate E.C.

ELIMINATING FROEIGN BLOOD. In her determination to he a selfcontained nation, independent of mere outsiders who have no time for Hitlerism, Germany has apparently influenced even bloodstock breeders to come into line. If there is anything in the world that is international it is the breeding of bloodstock, for in free conditions horses bred in one country go on through the centuries exercising a far-reaching influence upon the studs of all those nations where racing is carried on to any extent. _ However, we learn from a reliable European source (writes W. ,M. Sherrie, m the Sydney ‘ Referee ’) that numerous German breeders are now desirous of eliminating “foreign” blood as much as possible from their breeding. Turf record for the past season do indicate that the majority of the winners during 1934 were the offspring of German-bred sires. All the same, some of the most important prizes were won by descendants of Apelle Buchan, and the French horse, A stems. Apelle (bred in Italy and a son of the great French sire, Sardanapale, lately dead) was a fine performer on the Continent and in England, where he is now at the stud. Apelle is the sire of Tofanella (bred in Italy), who won one of the important prizes in Germany in 1934. Buchan (by Sunstar out of Hamoaze, dam of Tamar and Twerity Grand’s sire, St. Germans, was represented by Janus, who carried 10 stone and won the Grand Prize of Hamburg. One of the best young horses in Germany is said to be Valparaiso. He is by Asterus, champion French stallion of 1934. Janus is'a five-year-old out of Pierney, by Stefan the Great, brother to Sarchedon and sire of Stefanova, dam of the N.S.W. sire Excitement, and is strongly inbred to Cyllene, his great-grandsire on both sides of the pedigfee. He traces to Sceptre. It is worth recalling that for years past the Hampton (Dark Ronald) line has been the predominant influence on bloodstock breeding in Germany. This influence was again manifest in the returns for 1934. Male descendants of Dark Ronald (sir of Magpie, Son-in-Law, etc.) are largely represented among the twenty-nine leading sires of the past season. His sons to do well were Prunus, Wallenstein, Herokl, Acliti, Famulus, Der Mohr, and also his grandson, Oleander (the best staying radehorse of his time), a son of Prunus, another performer of class. Primus headed the winning sires’ list with a total of nearly 160,000 marks. The son of Dark Ronald is now twenty years old and has headed the list on five occasions. His dam was Pomegranate, and he is a grandson of the Derby and Leger winner, Persimmon, the greatest horse sired by St. Simon, and sire of Comedy King, whose stock in Australia have won more stake money than any other sire. The son of St. Simon and Perdita 11. is also the grandsire of Pergolese (by Fcstino)', who is third on the list, with a total of 130,000 marks, Oleander (fourth on the list) is a grandson of the Derby winner, Galtee More. On the whole, the task of “ eliminating ” foreign blood and producing a pure German strain of bloodstock would not appear to be easy. Hitlerism has certainly succeeded in turning most things upside down and in confusing values, but it has taken on a handful in seeking international independence in the bloodstock industry while at the same time trying to maintain a high standard of class. A TROTTING STRONGHOLD. Mr Stan Foster, who paid a visit' to South Australia in connection with the stable’s sale of trotters and pacers, attended a meeting at Adelaide. In a talk to a representative of the Australian "Trotting 1 Record,’ Mr Foster said he was astounded at the progress made, and though he had heard glowing reports, had no idea of 'the magnitude till he was an actual witness. The crowds of well-dressed men and women, and their obvious enjoyment of the racing, spoke volumes for the popularity of the sport. Even those , who were absolutely opposed to trotting being granted the -present facilities are now regular in their attendance, and parliamentary representatives were very prominent. Mr Foster said he was certain Adelaide would quickly become the most important trotting centre in Australia. There was not the least delay in starting, and the events were run off in quick succession. He specially commented upon the fact that after each race the full results were given over

TROTTING. March 13.—Wyndham T.C. March 16. —Cheviot T.C. March 23.—Auckland T.C. March 23.—Roxburgh T.C. March 23.—Wairarapa T.C. March 30.—Manawatu T.C. March 30.—Thames T.C. April 3.—Manawatu T.C. April 6.—Wanganui T.C. April 15.—Wanganui T.C. April 13.—Ashburton T.C. April 17.—Rotorua T.C. April 20, 22.—Hawera T.C. April 20, 24.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C.

ne air by a loud speaker. The stakes m Adelaide are being increased, and tor the first meeting in March the prizes will vary from £4O to £64. The total cost of starting is light, and ranges from as low as 7s 6d to 15s. The public is enjoying the benefits of cheap racing, and can have a lot of fun for a very small outlay. Trotting is now the premier sport of all classes m Adelaide. In regard to finance, Mr Foster said there was not a financial institution in Adelaide that would not be glad to assist the South Australian Trotting Association when it establishes its own course, and the security is regarded as gilt-edged. He even added that the average person would be glad to raise money on the furniture in order to invest. AMERICAN PACER. Mr J. R. MTvenzie's recent importation, Air Flow, was a-candidate for the Imperial Handicap at the recent Hew Brighton Meeting. She drew ninth position, at the barrier, and began slowly. Considering it was her first start in a race from a barrier, she behaved very well. She is a good-looking three-year-old by Guy Day (2.4-J) from Willina Chenault. Her sire, Guy Day, .was a very high-class two-year-old and three-year-old jn America, and was purchased at a big figure by the Walnut Hall Farm for stud purposes. Guy Day is now one of the most sought after sires in the United States, where he is regarded as the best son of Guy Axworthy. Willina Chenault is by'Peter Chenault, who was a good son of Peter the Great. In Air Flow Mr M'Kenzie appears to have made a good bargain, and one, that will give him much pleasure on the race track and afterwards prove a worthy addition to his collection of brood mares. JOTTINGS. Silly Owl, nominated for the Wellington meeting, will not make the trip, and the Chokebore team will be comprised of Fracas, Knock Out, Ovvls,gleam, and Hororata. Most of the riding of the team will be done by W. Broughton. Prior to the Auckland meeting Mazda was working as well as any horse at Epsom, but in her two races she failed to reveal anything like her best form (says an Auckland writer). This mare is still in steady work, but she is on a very hard mark, and until the classes get a little easier she will find it hard to win a race. Rebel Chief had his first fast work for some time on Thursday, when he was sprinted half a mile in company with his stable-mate, Gold Goat. _ His activities of late have been restricted owing to slight soreness, but he trotted off the track on Thursday without much sign of the trouble. It is hoped to have him in the right order to contest the Great Easter Handicap. Harold Logan recently concluded a short spell, and last week was given plenty of solid jogging work at Addington. He is big in condition, and as bright and perky as ever. Harold Logan will probahiv he soon in action at Addington at Easter. Otherwise he may give a series of exhibitions on the North Island country circuit, which includes Manawatu, Wanganui, Hawera, and Taranaki. Following a busy period extending over two years, the Southland-bred mare, Gold Tinge, is to enjoy a wellearned holiday. Since being purchased bv Mr F. G. H. Alexander for £3OO she has won £1,984 in stakes, her record being eight wins, and she has been seven times in a place. She did all her early racing under A. M‘Lellan at Invercargill, and since going to Christchurch she has won races under R. Jarden, M. B. Edw r ards, and R. Donald. Gipsy Moth had his first test over a mile and a-quarter when he contested the Franklin Cup. He tried to win all the way, and only weakened over the last half-furlong, eventually finishing fourth.. He was saddled up for the Kawakawa Cup, of similar distance, on Monday, and, again jumping out smartly) w’as never headed. He is a half-brother to Puss Moth, and, like the latter, should be hard to beat in any company over a middle distance. No horse is racing more consistently than the. - three-year-old Proletarian, and a win should come his Way in the very near future (says the Auckland ‘ Star ’). He .competed in two races at Epsom, finishing third and second respectively. On the latter occasion he registered 3.26 3-5, particularly fast time for a novice, and as he is still eligible for the slowest class races he should l soon open his wanning account. Ruling King was having his first race over hurdles since the winter when he ran Record Flight to a head at

Pukekohe on Saturday. He jumped well throughout, and was staying better than anything else at the end. On Monday he was third in the Hokianga Hurdles, of similar distance, bub his display was not nearly so impressive as on Saturday. These two races,however, should benefit him considerably, and he is likely to Win his fair share of races duringthc coming jumping season.

'Star .Artist showed that she was returning to form when she ran second to Scotland in the Jubilee Handicap, six furlongs, at Te Aroha recently. Her next appearance was in the Pukekohe Handicap, seven furlongs, at Pukekohe on Saturday, and after waiting on the leaders to the turn she came through on the rails and won pulling-up. This filly was engaged in the open sprint at the Waikato Meetings to-day, and with 8.0 she was expected to again be in the firing line at the finish. H. Frost, who has set up as a publie trainer at Greymouth, is getting a useful team together, and horses in regular work include War Sheila, Belle Derby, Solario, Erin’s Beauty, and ai filly by Nelson M'Elwyn. The presence of horses in active training is having its effect on the sport in Greymouth, .where there are sportsmen ready to buy horses when the right' material is offering. Variant, accompanied by Hostis for about seven furlongs, galloped a mi la and a-half. at Riccarton on Thursday (reports a Christchurch paper). She maintained _ an even pace throughout without being asked to go against • time, and her display was very satisfactory in view of her trip to Trentham for the St. Leger Stakes. Hostis also pleased by his work, and is in good order for his trip north. Both’ will be ridden at Trentham by L. J, Ellis. ■ Imperial,Spear is booked for a trip to Trentham next week. His success at Motukarara' on Saturday put him out of hack class, but as the nominations for Trentham were taken on tha previous day he will he able to compete in hack company through the meeting. There is no doubt that Imperial Spear has .become very solid in the last few months, and is now better than at any previous stage of his career. He will be giveu a let-up after the Wellington Meet-in v. and will next race at Riccarton at Easter. Royal Limond, with J. Pickett in the saddle, was schooled over six-brush fences at Riccarton on Wednesday, jumping well, and on Thursday, with his trainer, D. O’Connor up, he repeated the task, clearing the three brushes down the straight twice in a. faultless manner. Royal Limond mastered the country fairly well last year, with the exception of sod walls, which may trouble him again this term (says the ‘ Press 1 ), The Melbourne sportsman, Mr S, Foster, recently sent twenty horses to the auction sale at Adelaide. Prices ranged from 23gs to 200 gs, and these are regarded as very satisfactory. There should be a market in South Australia for New Zealand horses of a class, hut it should be remembered there is a market in New Zealand for useful pacers and trotters, and breeders do not seem aware of this. Of late there have been several inquiries for useful handicap pacers and trotters, and at least one North Island owner is on the look-out for a good two-year-old nominated in the Sapling Stakes,-