COURSING

Evening Star, Issue 22810, 19 November 1937, Page 4

COURSING

NOTES AND COMMENTS NORTH ISLAND'S BEST PERFORMERS [Bx Plumpton.] Having last week given his, opinion of the best performers in the south Island, Plumpton this week rates the best performers in the North Island at enclosure coursing.

Best Sire. —Mr C. W. Hfewson’s Gin Paph (Paphian—Sybil, imp.),,has undoubtedly proved himself superior to any other sire in the North Island, and is ranked No. 1 sire by Plumpton, well ahead of his nearest --opponent, who is Why Worry (Andrew Micawber—Better Luck). Why Worry was also ranked second sire in the South Island this season by Plumpton, who rated him as the leading sire in the South Island in both the 1935 and 1936 seasons.- Why Worry is very closely followed in second place by, Irish Mick, who is ranked just ahead of Father’s Footsteps (Flying Footsteps— Patient Girl). , ■_ Other sires to receive ranking- by Plumpton are Mr A. Muir’s Aromet, who had to be destroyed, Mr- J. Walker’s Sporting Pal, and Andy’s Choice. Three other sires who are closely following these are Mr T.- 6. Fowler’s ‘Golden Wings (Again , Terminus—Breeze), Mr K. Smardon’a King Paph (Paphian—Marie Micawber), and Mr' A. J. Snipe’s Simple Simon (llin Awar—Gay Lady). Best Dam.—The leading dam is Mr T. H. Hammond’s Gay Parade (Again Terminus —Mannequin), who is tid* season ranked as the second dam- in the South Island by Plumpton. " She was ranked as the leading dam by Plumpton for the 1536 season-in-the South Island. Gay Parade is very closely followed by Mr A. Skinner’s Kuching Footsteps (Father’s Footsteps —Red Ruche) and Irish Nell. 'Other dams ranked by Plumpton are;—Mr H. R. Williams’s Worthy Queen (Chewton —Confidence), Mr J. Barr’s Double Escape (Why Worry— Mickey’s Lass), Mr W. Watt’s Hurly Burly (Paphian—Lady Floss), Myanza, and Red Ruche, now located in Australia. The nest two in ranking are: Mr W. L. Jensen’s Silver Hope (The Monk—Dusky Maid) and Mr J. A. Drummond’s Jack’s Lady (Our JackLady Limes). Best Dog.—Mr C. E. Huon’s Bonanza (Andy’s Choice—-Myanza), winner of the 1937 New Zealand Waterloo Purse and the 1937 New Zealand Derby. He is fast and has shown great improvement at working the hare in each course' he has contested. Had he worked as well in the first round of the Waterloo Cup aa he did in each round of the Purse ho would undoubtedly have won the cup. , It was lack of education at working the game that put him out in-the first round, and this only. Other dogs to receive ranking by Plumpton are:—Mr D. GrimWood’a Roy . (Irish Mick—lrish Nell), Messrs Wing and Butcher’s Why Worry (Why : Worry—Gay Parade), Mr R.»Walter’s Tonatoe (Cin Paph—Worthy Queen), and Messrs James and Taylor’s Fairy Footsteps (Father’s,,; Footsteps—Rod Ruche). i-IThey fare .followed in'; ranking by Mr H. E. Davis’s Black "Blizzard (Simple Simon—Dady Andy), Mr R, Brown's Sans* Souci (NIS., Boy—Our Lassie), and Messrs Archer Bros.’ Golden King (Golden Wings— Jack’s Lady). _■ _ , Fastest Dog.—Mr C. E. Hnom a Father Emmerson (imp., Father’* Footsteps—Snowy Emmerson). - Thia dog is undoubtedly the fastest dog to course in- New Zealand during the last 15 years, if not in the whole history of coursing in the Dominion. Hn nearest rival at present isGolden King. Best Bitch.—Mr H. H. Webb’s (N.ST). Lucky Escape (Aromet —Double Escape), who in the short tune she has been racing has don© remarkably well. She has started on only three occasions, twice in the North Island for two wins. In these two stakes she met and defeated most of the class dogs in the North Island. Her other start was ; in the South ; Island, - when, after decisively defeating Dad s Worry in the first round of the Guest Cup at Balclutha, she had to be withdrawn. Messrs James and Taylors Dainty Footsteps (Cin Paph—Ruching Footsteps) is a-very close second- choice. They are both closely followed by Mr W. L. Jensen’s Lady Hurley (Sporting Pal—Hurly Burly). _ ~, Fastest Bitch.—Mr H. H. Webb a (N.S.) Lucky Escape. ... , The ‘ Cleverest Performer.—Messrs Archer Bros.’ bitch, Slippery (Black Bat—Tiki). She is very closely followed by Mr D. Greenwood’s dog, Roy, Messrs Wing and Butcher’s dog, Why Hurry, and Mr L. H. Jones’s Jennie Ross. ~ , The award for the best all-round performer, including both dogs and bitches, goes to Mr D. Grimwood’s dog, Roy, followed by aiessTsVhngandTaylor s Why Hurry. Mr H. H. Webbs (N.S.). Double Escape is ranked well np with these two dogs. ■. ~ ~ It will be noticed ,in these, ranking* that the name of Messrs Wing am Butcher’s dog, Rereatu (Duco—Silver Hope), winner of the 1936 New - St. Leger, who divided the 1937 Waterloo Cup with his kennel mate, Why Hurry, is missing, but on the year's, performances “Plumpton” wtild, not place him in the ranifeing, although is not far behind the- last dog ; ntta. When in the pink of condition this nm» dog is a good one, hut unfortunately he was seldom seen at his best thia • season. As he is not yet an old dog, “Plumpton” expects Mm to perform much better next season. ' Mr A. Skinner’s Lazybones (in Paph—Ruching Footsteps) is another dog that just missed being ranked. It produced in the best of racing condition this dog would reach top crass. Though not very attractive to watch in action, ho covers the ground quickly and can work the game with most of them. DANDRUFF IN GREYHOUNDS. Dandruff or scurf is frequently see# in our dogs, and causes the owner who likes his charge to look well a considerable amount of worry. The skin ia usually dry, and, when brushed, -greyish white, bran-like scales-rise from tho skin and appear through the coat- _ The trouble generally indicates toa* all is not as it should he with the dog, and a course of alterative mixture ia indicated. The best time to give mixtures of this description, is first thing in the morning before taking the dog out for exercise. If not in solid work change of diet will generally assist in removing the trouble. ■ For external treatment there is nothing better than a bi-weekly hath with a half-pound of fine oatmeal, two ounces of glycerine, and yolks of three eggs mixed well together in a gallon of warm water. This should be rubbed thoroughly into the skin, allowed to remain on for about 10 minutes, and rinsed off with water containing a small quantity of borax.