To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 May 1934, Page 11

To-day’s Racing News

Galloping MEETINGS 4’o COME. May 12.—Wanganui. May 11, 12.—Southland. May 19.—Rangitikei. May 26.—South Canterbury. June 2, 4.—Otaki Maori. June 2,4, <5, —Dunedin. June 2,4, (». —Auckland. June 9.— Eoxton. June. 11, 16. —Hawke’s Bay. Juno 16. —South Canterbury. Fancied for Cornwall: Speedmini is a fancied candidate for the Cornwall Handicap, and as rhe is entered at. To J tape next week, that will afford her admirers an opportunity of summing up her prospects. Speed.minl is at her best when the sling is out of the ground. Working Freely:

Cay Shiela, who went sore just prior t.o tin- Easter racing, is again in work, and hitting out freely. She is expected to make a bold showing al. Te Rapa next week, as sire is one I hat acts best in soft going.

Bright and Healthy: Aipinus is reported as being an improved hack, who should make his presence felt in for: booming engagements. Ho is a useful sort in heavy ground, and 'will mo.a likely be found saluting the judge in the near future.

Prospectc Bright: Expectancy is good in any ground, and her immed'aie prospects look very bright. She is engaged at. Te Haiti, and Ellerslie meetings, and she will have a large following the ne.xt time she is saddled up. Took No Harm:

Gipsy Moth, a half-brother to Puss Moth, who bolted at the Ohinemuri meeting last March, and collided with the railing dividing the course and saddling paddock, will make his reappearance at Te Rapa. He is stated lo have taken no harm from the mishap. and his next outing will be awaited with interest, for lie is stated to be a very smart maiden.

Raced Consistently: •’Vai Watch has raced most consistently over hurdles since commencing' in the department. She is fractious at the barrier, but once away is fast, and jumps very quickly. Vai Watch is engaged at the Te Kuiti meeting, at Te Rapa next week.

Doing Well: Greek Gold, who changed hands a few weeks ago, but still remains in the stable of F. Smith, at Takanini, is engaged in sprint events at Te Kuiti meeting. As he is a proved galloper in heavy ground, Greek Gold is likely to get some more money during the next few months.

Promising Hurdler: Tudor, who figures in the Te Kuiti Hurdles ,to be run at, Te Rapa next week, ran into fourth place on the fiat, at. Wanganui yesterday. He is a first-class jumper, with any amount of pace, and he should improve on his record over hurdles during the next few months. Verden Apt Pupil: The slippery nature of the course has held up the preparation of several jumpers at Riccarton, but yesterday morning, piloted by H. Turner, Verden went over six hurdles smartly. He has been a very ready pupil, and his progress, especially as he has been schooled alone, is remarkable. AVhen he takes his place among the hurdlers lie will soon prove the wisdom of his transfer from the flat.

CENTURY HURDLES TO INVICTUS SPEED WINS EMPIRE. WANGANUI, May 10. The Wanganui Jockey Club’s winter meeting opened to-day in showery weather, which later cleared to bright sunshine. The track was in excellent order and the attendance satisfactory. The tote, under the two dividend system. handled £88941, as compared with £86151 under the win and place system last year. Double figure dividends were returned by Alcides and West Tor. Concluding results: — Balgownie Hack Handicap, 81 furlongs.—(.B) West Tor car. 8.8 (C. Carroll) 1, (2) Werohia (A. Ellis) 2, (3) Rod Rufus car. 7.9 (K. Voitre) 3. Also started—(s) Gay Court, (6) Taitoru. (1.) Rust, (4) Nightguard, (7) Tres Sec, (3) Jayson car. 7.9 (bracketed with Red Rufus), (13) Tea Garden, (9) Headmistress, (9) Matorni, (11) Boon car. 7.8, (12) Te Rangitaumu, (14) Boudoir car. 7.0, and (15) Freeze. Won by a head; a length. Time 1.49. Across the top and into the straight Red Rufus and Boudoir were ahead of Matorni, Werohia, Gay Court, Boon and West Tor. The last-named asserted himself to overhaul Werohia and win narrowly, Red Rufus heading Boudoir. Headmistress, Matorni and Rust, all bunched.

Century Hurdles, lit miles. — (3) Invictus (L. Burgess) 1, (5) Million (J. Walsh) 2. (14) Stanchion (J. McLuughlan) 3. Also started—(l4) Make-up (bracketed with Stanchion). (11) Hounslow, (4) Easterly, (9) Consent, (8) High Falutin, (2) Knollmere, (6) High Grader, (12) Callamart, (1) True Shaft, (7) Brown Abbey. (13) Constant Sun. (15) Royal Limond and (10) Count Lendroff. Won by two lengths; seven lengths. Time 3.12. Knollmere and Invictus were the early pacemakers, leading Brown Abbey., r !’rue Shaft, Consent, High Grader and Million pats the stands. Invictus shook Knollmere off and had a five lengths’ break on Million, Easterly. High Grader and Knollmere at the half-mile. Million ran up to Invictus on the turn, but the leader drew away. High Grader was fourth, followed by Easterly, High Falutin, Make-up and Constant Sun.

Empire Handicap, Si furlongs.— (5) Sliced (B. H. Morris) 1. (2) Spiral (L. J. Ellis) 2, (.4) Ida Merling (J. McFarlane) 3. Also started- —(3) fi’akakua car. 8.11. (8) Copper King, (6) Senegal, (1) Lack, (12) Gibraltar, (7) Kaihoro, (1.0) Stitch, (11) Chopin and (9) Arvada, Won by a head, the same. Time 1.50.

Speed and Chopin got away badly. Lack. Kaihoro and Ida Merling were the leaders at the six furlongs, but Ida Merling showed the way into the straight from Arvada, Speed, Lack. Senegal. Spiral and Stitch. Speed overhauled Ida Merling at the distance and then held off Spiral’s challenge. Ida. Merling just failed. Takakua, Stitch, Arvada and Lack were next.

Borough Rack, 6 furlongs.— (1) (lay Sc'on (I?. Reed) 1. (4) Cawbeen (W. Broughton) 2. (14) Lady Ronald (R. Marsh.) 3. Also started —(2) Pladie,

(7) Arona, (5) Moatoa car. 8.4. (10) Merry Way, (0) Coienso, (s > Illitiniuaie, (11) Artful Dodger car. 7.8, Gl) Moneygran car. 7.12, (11) Windward, HID Grumpy, (15) Bon IGipidc car. 7.2, (16) Arauiine car. 7.2. (9) Waipiro ear. 7.0. and (17) Gold Mission car. j. 5. Won by half a head; a head, 'rime 1.14 :i-5. Cawbeen, Moneygran, Grumpy, and Guy Seton were the loaders into the straight, Gay Seton prevailing in a slashing finish, with Moneygran right up fourth. FIELDS FOR TO-MORROW. STEEPLES HAS STRONG FIELD. The Wanganui Steeplechase, Ihe principal attract ion at to-morrow’s gathering, has drawn an excellent field, and the other events have tilled well. The Champion Hack Plate acceptors exceeded the safety number, and the race will be decided in two divisions. The same stake as before, will be given in each division, and a. trophy for each winner. The order of the events lias been changed, the Farewell Hack Handicap opening the day’s racing. The following horses should lie prominent, in their engagements: — Farewell Hack.—Cawbeen, Arauiine. Puma Hack.—Pladie, Colenso.

May Hurdles.—Million, Hounslow. Hack Plate (Ist). —Rust, Tres Sec. Wanganui Steeples.—Don Erma, Mali uiri. Hack Plate (2nd).—Nightguard. Gay Court. Connolly Handicap.—Spiral. Prince Colossus. Belmont Handicap.—Lack, Princess Doreen. The acceptances are as follow: — Farewell Hack, live furlongs.—Etiquette 8.10, Cawbeen 8.5. Moneygran 8.1, Arauiine 7.9, Wluvraurangi 7.0, Gold Mission, Grand Jury 7.0. 12.0

Partial Hack, six furlongs.—Gav Sc ton 9.6, Pladie 8.12, Land Tax 8.11 Merry Way 8.4, Cawbeen 8.3, Colensc 7.13, Moneygran 7.11, Lady Ronald 7.11, Alcides 7.9, Boon 7.8, Bon Rapide 7.5, Waipiro, Snowball, Leo Colossus 7.4, Full Throttle 7.2, Lady Cheval 7.0. 12.40

May Hurdles, one mile and live furlongs.—Hounslow 10.12, Invictus 10.10, Easterly 10.4, Million 10.3, Consent 10.0,. High Falutin 10.0, High Grader 9.13, True Shaft 9.6, Jayson 9.5, Constant Sun 9.3, Stanchion 9.2, Count Li nd roll 9.0. 1.25 Champion Hack Plate (first division), one mile and a distance.—West Tor Oriel 9.0, Diagano 8.7, Rust 8.7, Tres Sec 8.4, Arena 8.1, All spirit 7.13, Artful Dodger, Windward 7.7, Matorni 7.4, Hawai, Ralphyllis 7.0. 2.10 Wanganui Steeples, about two and a-half miles. —Makeup 11.13, Riotous 11.7, Brown Abbey 10.9, Manuiri 10.5, Copey 10.1, Don Erma 9.12, Tunbridge 9.2. 2.55 Champion Hack Plate (second division), one mile and a distance. —Werohia 9.3, Taitoru 8.9, Gay Court 8.7, Nightguard B.6,’St. Clara 8.2, Moatoa 8.0, Red Rufus 7.9, Headmistress, Tea Garden 7.7, Boudoir, Freeze, Terangitamau 7.0. 3.35 ' Connolly Handicap, one mile and a-quarter.—Spiral 9.0. Takaku 8.13. Copper King 8.7, Prince Colossus 8.6. Ida Merling 5.5, Senegal 7.9, Lalla. Quex 7.2, Kaihoro. Stitch 7.0. 4.20 Belmont Handicap, six furlongs.— Royal Hunting 9.7, Souchong 9.6,' Speed 9.2, View Halloo 8.11, Pomp 8.5, Good Hunting S.l, Porotiti 7.13, Lack 7.10, Gay Seton 7.7, Princess Doreen 7.5, The Tiger 7.2, Playground 7.2, Arvada 7.0.

JOCKEY’S LIBEL CLAIM. AUCKLAND, May 10. In the jockey’s (Samuel Henderson) libel action, the plaintiff, continuing his evidence, said that the “Referee” published a correction regretting that certain false statements were made, but it did not. give it much prominence. His Honor: But they say they offered to publish anything you cared to .say—they offered to throw their publication open to you to put the matter right. Why did you not take advantage of their offer? AWtness: I had had to much publicity. Dr. H. M. Goldstein, eye specialist, said that the plaintiff’s sight was affected after the accident, but later it improved. In witness’s opinion, plaintiff was capable of resuming his normal occupation as in 1932. Three horse trainers gave evidence that, after reading in the‘Re.fei - eo’ that

plaintiff had a silver plate in his head, they were not inclined to take the responsibility of employing him. Mr. Johnstone moved for a nonsuit on the grounds that the words of the article, in their ordinary sense, were not defamatory to the plaintiff cither personally, or in relationu to any trade, calling or occupation followed by him; that the innunendo set out in the statement, of ciaim was not a reasonable inference drawn from the words used, and, thirdly, that it. had not been proved that, at the time of publication of the alleged libel that plaintiff was following tire occupation of a jockey. After legal argument, His Honor reserved his decision on the non-sud. question until to-morrow. ACTION DISMISSED. f AUCKLAND. J'lay 11. I Mr. Justice Ostler, to-day. dismissed.j wit.li costs a.gai its: the plaint dt. ti’.o ac-t Gon. brought i:y Samuel Henderson.l against the printer and publisher cfl the Wellington Publishing Company, Ltd.

In his judgment on the non-suit motion, His Honor said that the words complained of in the article in the “Referee.” wore not capable of a defamatory meaning. The article must be read as a whole. To say of a man that he should not be allowed to follow his calling because that calling rendered him liable to severe fails, and that owing to a. former head injury such fall would be dangerous to him, was not defamatory, even if it was untrue. Such a statement might lie injurious to him, and cause him damage, hut it did not in (ho least affect bis reputation, or the esteem in which his fellow men regarded him.

Trotting MEETINGS TO COME. Mav 12. —Oainaru. May 12, 14.—Waikato. June 2, 4. —Canterbury Park. Juno 2, 4. —Hawke’s Bay. June 9.—Ashburton. June 12. —Waikato. June 14.—Rotorua. June 20, 23. —Auckland. Returning Home: Space has been booked on the Wanganella, which leaves Auckland on May 25, for Sydney, for Walla Walla and Auburn Lad.

Good Class: Dundee has been very impressive in all his races, but his effort at Forbury on Wednesday removed any doubts regarding his ability to go fast. The Nelson Derby four-year-old has not done a great deal of racing, and looks certain to reach good company with more time and experience. To Attempt Record:

Given suitable track conditions. Impromptu will attempt a track record at the Waikato Trotting Club’s meeting to-morrow. Claudelands has one of the best grass, tracks in New Zealand, and Impromptu’s recent form would suggest that he will run a merry mile.

Consistent But Unlucky: Ayrmont Chimes has been racing consistently since he has been back in the fold, and another second and third went, to his list of minor placings at Forbury yesterday. He appears to fall just short of first-class.

Her Turn Will Come: The form shown by Tryment at Cambridge was most, consistent. .In her first start, she run third in the Hautapu Handicap, and later was second to Ringtrue in the Bruntwood Handicap. This mare is a reliable pacer, and with a Ijttle improvement should get on the winning list again shortly. A Likely improver: Nelson Lu van paced a solid race in the Introductory Handicap at Cambridge. He began well and was always in a. handy position, being third at the home turn. He finished on well, and although he knocked 7s off his handicap he found Allworthy just too good for him. The latter showed nearly 9s improvement, so Nelson Luvan was set a good task. This maiden is a reliable pacer and a bright future looks assured for him. A Promising Pacer:

Ringtrue won his first race at the recent Auckland meeting, and he followed up this success by annexing the Bruntwood Handicap at. Cambridge, going 7 2-5 s better than he was handicapped to do. He went away smartly and led throughout, giving a fine display of pacing. Ringtrue has two engagements at. the Waikato meeting on” Saturday, and now that he Ims struck form he should be very hard to beat in whichever he is started.

Showed Plenty of Speed: Kewpie’s Bond ran two fair races at. the recent meetings at Epsom, finishing close up fifth on each occasion. Her next appearance was in the opening event at Cambridge. in which she made most of the running, but tired over the last, half furlong, eventually finishing third. She is a four-year-old half-sister to Kewpie’s Triumph, and Kewpie’s King. and with more experience is likely to do much better. Kewpie’s Bond is engaged at the Waikato meeting on Saturday.

Finished on Well: Ando Patch showed plenty of puc 1 when lie led the field for a good portion of the way in the Whangarei ’Handicap at the Northland meeting at Epsom last week,, and in conseqmmco he was thought, to have a good chance in, the Leamington Hendicap nt Cambridge on Saturday. Ho did not go away too well and was about, the centre of the field till the straight. However, he finished on to get. fourth, and if he had gone away properly he would have boon very troublesome. Ho is due to make his next appearance in a similar' event at the Waikato meeting on Saturday. Has Good Prospects: Rose Marble showed promise in the Whangarei Handicap at Epsom recently, being well, up for a good portion of the way. In the Leamington Handicap at Cambridge she began

quickly and was racing second to Te Kahn when the field had settled down, a position she held to the finish. She challenged Te Kahu about two furlongs from home, and though she got up to him he drew away again and heat her comfortably. This mare is on the improve, and as she appears* to handle soft going to advantage better results can be expected .of her.

An Easy Win: Allworthy was taken north for the recent combined meeting at Epsom, but failed to get into the money in his two starts in both of which he was well supported-. On Saturday he contested the Introductory Handicap at Cambridge, and, giving 24yds to the rest of the field, he began very quickly and was racing in fourth position with half the journey gone. Kewpie’s Bond was the only one in front of him nt the home turn, but he quickly settled her, and won comfortably by a couple of lengths. He is trained by L. O. Thomas at Hutt, and is a. fine type of pacer, who is likely to do much better later on. OAMARU MEETING. MATCH RACE ATTRACTION. Horses that raced at Forbury Park, figure strongly in the Oamaru Trotting Club’s list of acceptors for tomorrow. The attraction will be the Invitation match race, between four of the pacing champions of Australia and New Zealand. Fine weather conditions are all that is required, and the meeting will most likely prove the best yet held at Oamaru. Horses likely to be well supported for their respective engagements are: — Innovation Handicap:—Prince Harvester, Car Bingen. Advance Handicap: Captain Heath, Cracksma n. Invitation Match: Harold Logan. Walla. Walla. President’s Handicap: Wares s, Peter Locaiicia.

Waikoura Handicap: Billy Sunday, Triangle. Enfield Handicap: Ayrmont Chimes. Chenwood. Stewards’ Handicap:— Dundee, Grcenmantle. Electric Handicap: Margaret Chenault, Sure. The acceptances are as follow: — 12.0: Innovation Handicap, 3.50 class, miles.—-Burlesque, Car Bingen, Gold Standard, Jacob, Lady Sonoma, Mahinerangi, Patty Todd, Renegade scr., Norma Bingen 36, Prince Harvester 48_, Margaret Parrish 60.

1.2.40: Advance Handicap. miles, 3.15 class:—Adum, Cracksman, Dinner Bell,’ Doris Derby, Guy Mauritius, Hoyle, Iraq, Locust, Moana Tama, Native Son, Radiant Gold, Sylvie’s Best scr., Captain Heath 36. 1.20: Invitation Match, miles, of £3oo.—Walla Walla, Harold Logan, Rio L’Or, Red Shadow. 2.0: President’s Handicap, 2 miles, 4.33 class. —Manoeuvre scr.. Great Author, Master Roy, Waress, Worthy Queen 12, Chenwood, Peter Locanda, Raydus 24, Erin’s Fortune 36, Avenus 48, Ayrmont Chimes 60. 2.40: 'Waikoura Handicap, 11 miles, 3.45 class.—Mahinerangi, Margaret Parrish, Prince Harvester, Sister Mary, Triangle scr., Billy Sundy, Kilbirnie Dan 12, Bon Haven 24, Bell Norris, Chiming AVrack, Golden Bingen 36, Hukatere 48, Orphan Bingen 72, Gyrate 96. 3.20: Enfield Handicap, 11. miles, 2.46—Chenwood, Erins Fortune, Grand Canyon, Gunfire, Nelson de Oro, Peter Locanda, Waress scr., Ayrmont j Chimes, Muster Roy, Ravdus 12, Gold Tinge, Rollo 24. 4.(1; Stewards’ Handicap, 11 miles, 3.36 ciass.—Dundee, Encounter, Greenmantle, Social Pest, Wise Guy scr., Frank Mac, Ronald Derby 12, Carnera, Golden Dollar, Jimmy de Oro 24, Guyniond 36.

4.40: Electric Handicap, 1J miles, 2.53 class.—Black Jester, Margaret Chenault, Quita. scr., Gunmetal, Margaret Bell, Red Spur 12, King’s Cup, Sure 24, Prairie King 4,8. The following re-handicaps have keen made for the meeting: — President’s Handicap—Raydus, penalised 24yds, now 48yds behind. Enfield' Handicap.-—Rollo, penalised 12yds, now 36yds behind, Waikaura Handicap.—Sister Mary, penalised 36yds. now 36yds behind. Electric Handicap.—Priceless, penalised 12yds, now 24yds behind.

TO RACE AT WAIKATO. FIELDS FOR TO-MORROW. The Waikato Trotting Club will commence its Winter Meeting to-mor-row, and conclude on Monday next. Acceptances are exceedingly large, and keen racing can be expected. There is a sprinkling of Canterburytrained horses in the fields, and the I form at the recent Cambridge meeting should provide a guide to prosjjects. The following horses are expected to be prominent to-morrow: — Improvers’ Handicap.—Nelson Luvan, Pink Lady. Progressive Handicap. — Harvest Dillon, Ganton. Waikato Handicap.—Wee Machine, Realty. Raglan Handicap.—Ring True, Allworthy. Waipa Handicap.—Manaaka, Student Prince. Dominion Handicap.—Free Logan, Linella. Farewell Handicap. — Ring True, Flintlock. The acceptances are as follow: — IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, class 3.6. One mile and a-quarter. Aircraft .. .. scr Pedlar .. .. scr Arion Axworthy scr llayon d’Or .. .. scr Black Metal .. scr Student Prince .. scr Dainty Lady . . scr Shore Leave .. scr El Thorpe .. .. scr Shining Metal .. scr Florrie Beal .. scr The Texan .. .. scr Grey Mist .. . . scr Electric Bell .. 12 Nelson Luvan .. scr Indolent .. 24 Pink Lady .. .. scr Tryment .. .. 48 PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP junhoppled trotters. Class 3.48. One mile and a-half. Audo Patch .. scr Te Kahu .. .. 12 Colleen Murphy scr Harvest Dillon .. 24 Nelson Chief . . scr Ohlnemutu . . 24 Bose Marble . . scr Ganton .. .. 36 Singing Bird .. scr Autumn Lu .. 72 Wakasu . . . . sr.r Gala Day . . . . 72 Waikato Prince sei- Manna’s Son .. 72 Young Bodney .. scr Summertime .. 72 WAIKATO HANDICAP. Class 4.38. Two miles. Chancellor scr Free Logan .. 36 Gumdigger .. scr (Bandore .. .. 36 Jackie Thorpe . . set- Arabond .. 60 Linella .. . . scr Lady Coronado 60 Realty . . . . ser Smoogcr .. 72 Wee Machine .. 12 Brentlight .. 84 RAGLAN HANDICAP. Class 3.1. One mile and a-quarter. Alhvorthy . . ser Goldworthy .. ser Bciterwin .. ser Iron Man .. .. 12 Indolent . . . . ser Phylis Axworthy 12 Lady Fame . . scr Aerial Boy . . 24 Our Summer .. scr Nobleman .. 21 Ringtrue .. .. scr

WAIPA HANDICAP, class 3.45. One mile and a-half. Bismuth . . . . ser Nelson Luvan . . ser Dainty Lady .. scr Pedlar .. .. scr Grey Mist .. .. ser I’lay Lady .. .. ser Kewpie’s Bond .. ser Student Prince .. scr Lucky Love .. ser Shore Leave .. scr Manaaka .. ser- Tryment .. .. 60 DOMINION HANDICAP, class 2.50. One mile and a-quarter. Gumdigger . . ser Free Logan . . 24 Jackie Thorpe . . ser Our Peter . . .. 36 Linella . . . . ser Smooger .. . . 36 Mr Penalty .. see Brentlight .. 48 Realty .. .. .12 Direct Morning 48 Donum .. . . 24 FAREWELL HANDICAP, class 3.38. One mile and a-half. Bingen Pateii . . scr Ringtrue .. scr Eddystone .. scr Flintlock .. scr Kewpie’s King . . scr Phyllis Axworthy 12 Min Bells .. ser Aerial Boy .. .. 24 Our Slimmer . . ser Alexis .. .. 36 A.J.C. AND NAYLOR. SYDNEY, May 10. The Australian Jockey Club has written to Rufus Taylor, requesting him to attend an inquiry under Rule 9, o show cause why he should not be excluded from the Randwick Racecourse on the grounds, that he is not a desirable person to admit. Naylor to-day sought an ex-parte injunction. to restrain the A.J.C. Committee from proceeding with its inquiry .or from coming to any decision under that rule, which he claims is invalid. The hearing was adjourned until to-morrow.