To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 July 1932, Page 11

To-day’s Racing News

Galloping MEETINGS TO COME July 30—Gisborne. July 30, Aug. I—Manawatu. July 30—Christchurch Hunt. RACES AT WASHDYKE. TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMME. [SPECIAL TO “STAB.”] CHRISTCHURCH, July 29. The annual meeting of the South Canterbury Hunt Club to be held on the Washdyke racecourse to-morrow, will be invested with much interest, especially in regard to the South Canterbury Steeplechase, the field for Which includes seven Grand National Steeplechase qandidates. Rain has fallen in the district during the past few days and the track is certain to be on the soft side. The programme is as follows: — Hadlow Hack and Hunters’ Hurdles, miles.—Morena 11.5, Full Measure 10.9, Camisader 10.4, Rameses 9.4, Dainty Ways, Nine of Spades, Royal

Mint 9.3, All Smiles-, Night Attire y.u. ■A useful field will parade for the Hadlow Hurdles, ana there is likely to be a close contest for favouritism between Morena and Full- Measure. The latter had only one race at Trentham, and although lacking conditiion when he arrived at Riccarton ten days ago, he has picked up well and galloped a solid mile and a-half yesterday. Camisader won the same race last , year, but has- not been seen out as yet this winter. Rameses is a speedy jumper, but is not a stayer. Dainty Ways is the novice of the party, but is nevertheless a very promising maiden. iForm points to Full Measure, Morena and Rameses. Pareora Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Iceni 8.9, Traylavah 8.4, Adult, Royal Estate, Prince Tractor, Congo 8.0., A very disappointing response was made in the Pareroa Hack Handicap, thus weakening what is otherwise a well-filled programme. Iceni’s task 'should not be difficult, and her followers will have to accept a small price.' Adult may follow her home. ■ Teschmaker Memorial Hunt Club Cup Steeples, 21.. miles.—Oriflamb 11.11, Deportment 11.10, Heather Lad 10.12, Sir Richard ' 10.9, Royal Land :

10.2, Marco Polo, Burglar, Pleasant Point, Peterette 9.7. , , There are some proficient jumpers amongst the backs engaged in the Teschemaker Steeplechase. Oriflamb is to start in this in preference to the big event. He is entitled to strongsupport -on his two recent wins-, but has failed in several* attempts to get round the Washdyke country, his failing being running off or baulking. In any case his weight will probably find a weakness in him. Deportment is the most likely. He is trained on the course, and although disappointing to date this season, it is considered he has not yet struck his right form. Sir Richard made an impressive showing in winning at Ashburton last month, and will be again in evidence. Of the remainder, Peterette may do best. Speculation will be well distributed and most support may' be forthcoming for Deportment, Sir Richard and Peterette. South Canterbury Steeplechase, 2J miles. —Snowfall 11.6, Lucess 11.2, High Pitch 10.12, Lord Ranald 10.8, Qkapua, Calham, Lancer 10.4, Nylotis, Apache 9.10, Oriflamb 9,6, The Babe Diamond, Jack Graball 9.0.

The-Club must be considered very - fortunate in getting together such a ■ high-class field as will parade in. the i South Canterbury Steeplechase. Snowfall has not done anything this winter to engage attention, but has had. a steady and patient preparation with the Grand National affair in view. He may, however, be at a disadvantage with the more seasoned opposition, and will probably be in need of the face. Lucess makes strong appeal. He looks the part of a steeplechaser, albeit he is not partial to long, journeys. This distance should suit him and he will be the likely public choice. High Pitch has . schooled well at Riccarton, but although a veteran hurdler, he s a novice steeplechaser and investors will not be prepared to pass an opinion on him until he has had a race over country. Lord Ranald’s reappearance at the big game will be awaited with special interest. He is capable of doing what he has executed twice on the course before —lead! the field throughout. . , Okapua won twice among the hacks at Trentham and is a useful sort, while Salham has not got back to the form he displayed at the Dunedin meeting early last month. Lancer has to be taken on trust. He will manage the fences alright and is a born stayer, so he will have plenty of supporters. Nylotis is the only one of the

remainder to solicit attention and the final issue may be confined to Lucess, Lord Ranald and Snowfall. Washdyke Trot (sadde).— Derby Thorpe, Desert Maiden, Essay, Great Seaman, Lena Thorpe, Little Claire, Royal Wrack, Tollgate, Valehead, War Officer, Doll Dance. For the one trotting event on the programme, the Washdyke Handicap, the favourite division is likely to be comprised of War Officer, Royal Wrack, and Great Seaman. Levels Hack Handicap, 1 mile 35 yards. —Merry Peel 9.6, First Song 8.9, All Smiles 8.4, Silver Salver 8.1, Appeal, Academy, Denise, Traylavah, Pharaoh 8.0. Merry Peel stands out amongst those carded for the Levels Hack Handicap, but there is doubt about his staying ability.. Academy, First Song and Appeal may fill the places. Hunters’ Plate Handic'ap, miles. —Rameses 11.12. Some Acre 11.11 Night Parade 11.9, Fair Exchange 11.6, Chickwheat, Nine of Spades 112., Fresh Breeze 11.1, Royal Land 10.9,' Congo 10.8, Burglar, Pleasant Point, Peterette 10.7. An interesting race should be staged in the Hunters’ Plate, and the best of a moderate collection may be Some Acre, Fresh Breeze and Night Parade. 1

Claremont Handicap, 1 mile 35yds. —Water Power, Rascal, Ravine 8.9, Arrowmaid’ 8.8, Taboo, Gigglleswick 8.6, Some Toff 8.3,’ First Raid, High Court 8.0. There is material in the Claremont Handicap to assure a close contest. Rascal is an unlikely’starter owing to striking himself last week, but all the remainder will go to the post. Ravine, Giggleswick and' Water Power comprise a likely trio. NOTES FROM RICCARTON. SOME INTERESTING SCHOOLING. [SPECIAL TO “STAR.”] CHRISTCHURCH, July 29. Showery weather and wet tracks restricted fast work at Riccarton today, only those horses with engagements at Washdyke on Saturday being allotted other than useful tasks. The only interest in the morning’s programme was centred in some interesting schooling. Paris (G. Dempster), Taramoa (V. Dempster) and High Pitch (R. Beale) were associated in a round of the inside steeplechase fences. The lastnamed kept in behind the Invercargill /pair from the outset, all three jumping very satisfactorily. High Pitch gave an encouraging display for his second essay over country, and could have been up with his companions at

i any stage. He will be ridden in , Saturday’s engagement by Beale, who will have the mount oh him in the Grand National Steeplechase.. ' G. Dempster has been engaged to ride him in the Grand National Hurdles, while Beale will probably pilot Conjurer 11. in that race. Nassock (H. Turner) executed an impressive display over four hurdles. He jumped fast and clean, but appears to bo affected in the wind, and a long journey would probably find a weakness in him. Royal Mint (G. Murfitt) was of no use to Dainty Ways (H. Turner) in a similar task. The former was sent home from Awapuni by Mrs. A. McDonald owing to his unsoundness, and indications are that his owner will not get any better results from him here. Dainty Ways arrived from Greymouth this morning in charge of her trainer, M. Conza. She has had a good deal of schooling at Omoto, and is undoubtedly a very promising recruit. She will have her first race at Washdyke on Saturday, and, although she cannot be expected to compete successfully against her more seasoned opponents, she will attract attention by her Cleveland speedy jumping', i Lord Ranald was given some strong work with Hounslow, and sprinted home the last half-mile in fair time. Ho was, as usual, lame on pulling up, but this had worked off before leaving the course, and he is to take his place in Saturday’s field. Fresh Breeze was allowed to stride over about a mile, moving very freely. He will be ridden in the Hunters’ Plate

a Washdyke by J. Burgess, and should be on hand at the right end. • Billy Boy and Full Measure were ‘ allotted a strong working gallop over a mile and a-half. The latter went right away from his travelling mate ; over the last four furlongs. He has freshened up considerably since comJ ing to Riccarton, and is expected to ’ play an important part in the settlement of his coming hurdle engage- ! ments. ' Shatter was given his first sprint since his holiday, accompanying Topthorn over the last three furlongs of half-a-mile along the back. He has developed into a much more solid gelding than when last raced, and gives every sign of reaching high handicap class during the new season. Riding engagements have been made as follow for Saturday’s programme at Washdyke:—J. Burgess: Fresh Breeze; A. E. Ellis: Snowfall, Some Acre; G. Salt: The Babe, Deportment, Royal Land; D. O’Connor: Lucess, Nine of Spades; A. Eastwood: Appeal; R. Beale: -Camisader, Oriflamb, High Pitch; W. Scobie: Lord Ranald; H. Turner:, _Dainty Ways; E. Ludlow: Giggleswick; J. W. Jennings: Iceni, Arrowmaid, Chickwheat; R. Coveny: Ravine.

i GISBORNE—FIRST DAY. > . J CONCLUDING RESULTS. > GISBORNE, July 28. , The winter meeting of the Gisborne • Racing Club (final meeting to be held of the club, before it merges into the Poverty Bay Turf Club, next month) opened to-day in bad weather, heavy rain falling at frequent intervals. The going Was fair. The totalisator investments totalled £3,3951, compared with £4,112 on the first day of last year, a decrease of £7I6J. Concluding results:— Maiden Race, 5 furlongs.—l Hunters’ Moon 8.0 (Voitre) 1; 4 Black Songster 8.0, car 8.3 (Craig) 2; 5 Sunny Bachelor 8.0, car. 8.3 (S. Anderson) 3. Also started: 6 Mister Tom, 7 Hunting Jay, 2 Reviver, 8 Prince Colossus, 3 Swift and Sure. Won by a head; half a head. Time 1.4. Winter Oats Handicap, 1J miles. — 6 Teller 8.11 (H. Dunn) 1; .3 Malahat 9.6 (Keesing) 2; 5 Sunny Son 8.3 (S. Anderson) 3. Also started: 9 Autumn Sun, 3 White Fang, 2 Good Idea, 7 Rory Mor, 19 Helium, 8 Nahi, 1 Bob In. Won by a length; same. Time 2.18. Tramway Hack, 7 furlongs.—2 Hawthorn 9.1 (R. Mcßae) 1; 4 Rasouli 8.3 (S. Anderson) 2; 5 Bird' Call 8.0 (G. Gomm) 3. Also started: 3 Lady Spy, 1 Beverage, 7 Tana, Waiutu, 6 Primax, 8 Foulwind, 8 Measurer, 6 Kahunok (bracketed with Primax), 10 Mdndawa. Won by half a length; a head. Time 1,34 2-5.

FIELDS FOR TO-MORROW. GISBORNE, July 28. Acceptances for the second day of the Gisborne Club’s meeting are as follow: — Hurdles, 11 miles. —Manuiri 10.3, Neil 10.6, Monetize 10.5, Million 9.12, St. Ames 9!11, Atholspear 9.8. Kaiti 9.5, Rongo 9.3, King Wanga 9.2, Catimes 9.0; Sunglare 9.0. Trial Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Black Songster 9.0, Bird Call 8.8, Menaderva, Reviver, Evermore, Kahunoke 8.4. Waikanae Handicap, 1 mile.—Malahat 9.8, Tellei- 9.5; Autumn Sun 9.1, White Fang 8.12, Orby’s Choice, Moa Bird, Sunny iSong 8.5, Head Serang

uooa iaea .s.z, Toboggan, Kory Mor, Helium, Bob In, Lady Spy 8.0. Second Hack Flat, 7 furlongs.— Good Idea 9.5, Hawthorne 8.11, Lady Vane 9.2, Beverage 8.12, Tama, Waiata, Nahi 8.8, Primax 8.7, Rasouli, Stitch 8.6, Princess Star 8.2, Bird Call, Measurer, Night Speaker, Foulwind 8.0. Te Hapara Steeplechase, about 2£ miles.—Simeon 11.7, Monetize 10.12, Nfeil 10.4, Jen 9.12, Freehold, Catimes 9.7, Haumariri, Tall Timber, Harrowgate 9.0. Tu.ranganai Plate, 6 furlongs.— Bothwell 8.12, Black Songster 8.12, Terapeen 8.11, Mister Tom, Hunting Jay, Hunter’s Moon,' S.unny, Bachelor,

Swift and Sure 8.3. Farewtell Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Lordly Knight, Hunting Day 9.6, White Fang 9.1, King Wanga 8.10; Teller 8.10, Bold Front, Manifesto 8.8,' Orby’s Choice, Sunny Song 8.5, Sunglare 8.0, Aiguille 8.3, Good Idea 8.2, Hawthorn, Toboggan, Princess Star, Stitch 8.0. TOTE BETS. DUNEDIN, July 29. The Dunedin Jockey Club passed a resolution that representations be made to the Government to permit a double totalisator, and bets being telegraphed to the course.

GOODWOOD CUP. (Received July 29, 10 a.m.) LONDON, July 28. The Goodwood Cup resulted: — Brulette .. , .. .. .. .. 1 Brown Jack .. .. .. ... 2 Ut Majeur .. 3 . Five started. Won by four" lengths, with ten lengths between second and third.