To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 December 1934, Page 13

To-day’s Racing News

Trotting MEETINGS T’O COME. December 26 —Gore T.C. December 26—Wairarapa T.C, December 26 —Ashburton T.C. December 26, 27—Westport T.C. December 27, 29, 31 —Auckland T.C. December 29 —Winton T.C. January 1, 2—Canterbury Park T.C. January 3 —Westland T.C. January 4, s—Greymouth T.C. January 7 —Reefton T.C. January 12—Wellington T.C. January 19—Timaru T.C. January 26—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. January 31, February 2—Forbury Park T.C.

The Problem:

There will be enough pacers and trotters in action during the next two cr three weeks to horse an army, "but it will be a case of find the few for happy results.

Fast Workout: In a. workout last week by Auburn Lad, Willie Derby, Jewel Pointer, and Auto Machine, the speed was clapped on over the final half-mile. Jewel Pointer was driven right out and put up lmin 1 3-ssec. Auburn Lad went his last half in lmin 2 l-ssec., and the final quarter in 29 3-ssec.

Will be Supported: With 9 success to his credit at his last start, Waikato Prince is sure to come in for plenty of support if paraded for the Selby Handicap' at Epsom next week. A solid trotter, Waikato Prince is possessed of a fine turn of speed, and he should not return without paying expenses.

G.N. Derby Candidate: The three-year-old Superfine is working fairly solidly at Epsom, and the filly should develop into a useful pacer. Superfine holds an engagement in the December Handicap for improvers, but she may need experience, and consequently will not be fancied. Has a Chance:

Peter Junior is reported to be working in great style at Takanini, and the Peter Chenault gelding should show up at the Auckland meeting. On the first day he is engaged in the Akarana Handicap, and W. Clifton’s charge may provide a surprise.

Proving Disappointing: Once again Ando Patch ruined his chances by breaking at the start of the Elstow Handicap at the Te Aroha meeting, and he is proving a very disappointing horse to his connections. He is possessed of a great burst of speed for a. novice trotter, but until he learns to control his gait he cannot be recommended as a betting proposition. A Brilliant Pacer:

Having beaten War Buoy at his last start, Tempest should prove a formidable contender in the Grandstand Handicap at the Auckland meeting. Tempest has only resumed racing again this season after a long spell, and he has ' undoubtedly returned better than ever.

A Likely Improver: Great Chum is doing his work in great style at Epsom, and the bay pacer will parade in first-class order at the Auckland meeting. At his last start Great Chum finished third to Transworthy and Nelson Luvan in the Improvers’ Handicap at the Auckland meeting in October, on that occasion coming from a fair way back in the run home. Great Chum is a likely improver. WAIRARAPA FIELDS. MASTERTON, December 20. The Wairarapa Trotting Club’s acceptances for December 26 are: — Members’ Handicap (trotters), 3.49 class, li miles. —Bell Heather, Black Native, Beadow King, Native Tree, Sunshine Susie, Sister Lois, Worthy Princess scr., Margaret Parrish 26, Aerial Boy, Summertime 72. Trial Handicap, 3.43 class, lh miles ■—Azel Maid, Chronicler, Homeleigh Dillon, Orleigh Mills, St. Hal, Shining Metal, Te Moki, Worthy Member scr, Jean Parrish, Silver Berry 12, Supertax 24, Derby Thorpe 36. Bey Handicap, 3.38 class, miles. —Bennie Direct, Great Fast, Peter’s Fault scr., Flintlock 12, Belinda King, Storm Queen 36.

Wairarapa Cup, 4.46 clas, two miles —Lady Author, Lord Wrack 12, Edna Worthy, Nelson’s Chum 24. MacLeod Handicap (trotters), 5.6 class, 2 miles.—Black Native, Bell Heather, Meadow King, Native Tree, Sunshine Susie, Sister Lois scr., Margaret Parrish 36, Aerial Boy, Summertime 84.

Boxing Day Handicap, 2.24 class, 1 mile. —Billy Brent, Bonnie Direct, Drift Wave, Great Fast, Max Havoc, Orleigli Mills scr, Flintlock 12, Belinda King, Storm Queen 24. Clareville Handicap, 3.5 class, li miles. —Azel Maid, Chronicler, Homeleigh Dillon, Orleigli Mills, Salvage, Shining Metal, St. Hal, Temoki, Worthy Member scr, Jean Parrish, Silver Berry 12, Derby Thorpe 36. Thompson Handicap, 2.56 class, 1J miles. —Storm Queen scr, Lord Wrack, Lady Author, Native Hero 12, Edna Worthy, Nelson’s Chum 24. WINTON ACCEPTANCES. . INVERCARGILL, December 20. The following are the acceptances for the Winton Trotting Club’s meeting on December 29: — 12.15: South Hillend Handicap, 3.49 class, IB miles. —Annie Moko, Beltane, Beatrice Bingen, Clipped Wings, Coreopsis, Crimson Wing, Minstrel, Parrish Chimes, Patty Todd, Sylvia Moko, Trafalgar Boy. Waikiwi scr., Goodwood 24, Bell Norris 72. 12.55: Commissioner’s Handicap, 3.43 class, 11 miles. —Autogo, Bessie Freeman, Blue Prince, Blue Mountain Home, Captain Sun, Embark, Faneburn, Francis Cole, Gold Salute, Happiness, Hard Times, Harold Mac, John Desborough, Lee Don, Master Garry, Mishap, Pacha, Prairie Duke, Ready Money,. Red Glow, Seamark, Silver Guy, Sweet Otama, Vacation scr, Margaret King 12. 1.40: Stewards’ Handicap, 3.37 class, IB miles. —Boltaire, Bright Voyage, Erin’s Star, Happy Knight, Nelson’s Fortune, Wild Dreams scr, Anthum, Battlefield, Frank Mac, Silver Axworthy 12, Bronze Wave, Nellie Osborne, Scotfree 24. 2.25: Winton Trotting Club Handicap, 4.47 class, 2 miles.—All Sunshine, Battlefield, Groenmantle, Kibo, Musical Chimes, Sergeant Dallas scr, .Chechahco, Guy Junior, Lindrum 12,

Erin’s Fair 36, Margaret Bell 60, King Mac 84.

3.5: President’s Handicap, 5.6 class, 2 miles. —Alister-Oag, Anna’s Voyage, Annie Moko, Boltaire, Beatrice Bingen, Burns, Coreopsis, Crimson King, Episode, Minstrel, Parrish Chimes, Patty Todd, Sylvia Moko, Travis Pringle scr, Goodwood 12, Helen’s Boy, Kilbirnie Dan 60,. Journey’s End, Lee Boy 72. 3.50: Speedwell Handicap (saddle), 2.23 class, 1 mile. —Chiming Wave, Erin’s Pride, Frank Mac, John Dee, Jelly Queen, Manrico Lee, Nelson’s Fortune, Norrie Rock, Stowaway, Wild Dreams scr, Scotfree, Weary Voyage 12, Mountain Jewel 24. 4.30: Members’ Memorial Handicap, 3.59 class, 1 mile and 5 furlongs.— Chevalier, Dame Fortune} Electric Chimes, Fair Haven, Happiness, Lynwood, Monty Chimes, Ozanum, Red Glow, Royal Guy, Suncup scr, Single Lee, Vologda, Wrackette 12. v 5.20: Farewell Handicap, 2.56 class, 1£ miles. —All Sunshine, Bingen Wrack, Chechahco, Greenmantle, Guy Junior, Kibo, Lena Bingen, Noble Man, Sergeant Dallas scr, Erin’s Fair 24, Liberal 36, Margaret Bell 48.

ASHBURTON SCRATCHINGS,

ASHBURTON, December 21.

Champion Stakes scratchings are: Lady Concliff, b.g. by Rey de Oro — Onedj; b.f. by Jack Potts —Sonoma Harvester mare; br.f. by * Truman Direct —Sadie Huon. REEFTON NOMINATIONS. Reefton Trotting Club nominations for its meeting to be held on January. 7 at Greymouth, are as follow: — Innovation Handicap, of £BO. 3.13 class; one mile and a-half. —Evie Denver, Otama Chimes, Lazy Peter, Marie Louise, Local Chimes, Betty Jinks, Little Surprise, Dual, Pirate King, Dillon Queen, Cream Harvester, Fanny Bingen, Peter Parrish, Duddy, Atura King, Red Gold, Camino, Marie Chenault, Graham Direct. (19). President’s Handicap, of £BO, 3.49 class; one mile and a-half. —San tine, Braemar, Blue Blood, Sonoma Boy, Mimic, Mabel Chimes, Parette, Lady Sonoma, Travis Pringle, Peter Delmor, Enigma, Presentation, Lament, Rose i Chenault, Survivor, Isobel Patch. (16). B. P. McMahon Memorial Handicap, of £150;.4.47 class, two miles. —Sylvia Sydney, Blandford, Gay Sister, PlainPearl, Lucky Guy, Great Minto, Wild I Dreams, Bingen Palm, Camera, Guyziah, Peter Mitchell, Glengowrie, Blondie, Midshipmaid, Wrackateer (15). Railway Handicap, of £BO, 3.39 class; one mile and a-half. —Grace McElwyn, Lazy Pete, Irish Peach, Sunny Duerow, Welcome Guy, Lucky 'Guy, East-1 ern Queen, Summit, Cam Dillon, Imposter, Enigma, Fearless, War Betty, Grand Author, Real Pal, Good Companion, Erin’s Beauty, Scotty Bingen, Black Shadow, Rollicking Wave, Gleh-, gowrie, Paragon, Superb, Loch Erne, Dawn Sonoma, Broughshane, Sage' King, Don Wrack (28). i •• Stewards’ Handicap, of £9O, 3.46 class, one niile and a-half. —Mother’s Eoy, Santine, Braemar, Princess Onyx, Sonoma Boy, Wrackless, Mabel Chimes, i Parette, Lady Sonoma, Travis Pringle, Petei’ Delmor, Enigma, Presentation, Dot Parish, Survivor, Rose Chenault, Isobel Patch, Dawn Sonoma (18).

Aviation Handicap, of £80; 2.27 class, one mile. —Evie Denver, Marie Louise, Secret Service, Local Chimes, Neil Dillon, Awa Dillon, Tollgate, Cam Dillon, Royal Crescent, Peter Parrish, Royal Travis, Duddy, Atura King, Imperial Nelson, Silver Whip, Shore Leave, Red Gold, Don Wrack. (18). Recovery Handicap, of £BO, 3.5 class; one mile and a-quarter.—Otanm Chimes, Happi, Silver Letitia, Local Chimes, Betty Jinks, Little Surprise, Royal Crescent, Pirate King, Nonnie Wrack, Cream Harvester, Sans Peur, Fanny Bingen, Royal Travis, Duddy Royal de Oro, Tommy Boy, Great Travs, Camino, Cerebus, Marie Chenault, Loch Erne, General Sarsfield, Temeraire, Graham Direct. (24). Farewell Handicap, of £lOO, 2.56 class; one mile and a-quarter.—Sylvia Sydney, Blandford, Dundee, Gay Sister, Guy Mond, Golden Dollar, Lucky Guy, Great Minto, Silver Axworthy, Lena Thorpe, Olive Rey, Atura King, Carnera, Guyziah, Peter Mitchell, Blondie, Wracketeer, Broughshane. (18).

Galloping

MEETINGS TO COME.

December 26—Waipukurau J.C. December 26, 27—Taranaki J.C. December 26, 27—Dunedin J.C. December 26, 2Z, 29 — Manawatu December 26, 29—Westland R.C. December 26, 28, January 1, 2— Auckland R.C. January I—Waikouaiti R.C. January 1. —Wyndham. January 1, 2.—Greymouth. January 1, 2.—Hawke’s Bay. January 1,2. —Stratford. January 1,2. —Marton. January 1,2. —Wairarapa. January 2. —Oamaru. January 2, 3. —Southland. January 9, 10. —Reefton.

Sure to Improve: At her best Imamint can hold her own with most of them up to a mile, and she is worth keeping in mind during the next few months.

Likely Hurdler: Tho Hiker is entered for the New Year Hurdles at the Auckland summer meeting, and in his present condition is a possibility in that event.

Engi in Good Order: Tho Lapidary gelding has previously shown a lot of 'speed in his races, and now that he is staying on better more successes look assured for him.

Speedy Jumper: Record Flight is endowed with more pace than tho majority of hurdlers, and with further experience is likely to develop into a good proposition as a jumper. Astarth Soon:

This filly has raced prominently on several occasions, but usually finds something just a shade too good for her. As Astarth is only a three-year-old improvement in her form can be expected, and she may not be long off the winning list.

Showed Plenty of Speed: Chief Lap, who has done little racing this season, displayed a lot of pace in the Kihikihi Handicap at Waipa. Chief Lap’s only engagement at the Auckland meeting is in the County Handicap, seven furlongs, to be run on New Year’s Day.

Galilee is Well: A. Cook has Galillee looking a picture, and her appearance indicates that she has trained on well since winning the Avondale Stakes. . It should not be for lack of condition, if she fails to race well on Boxing Day.

King’s Knave: King’s Knave was not entered tor the Auckland Cup, which was rather surprising in view of the fact that he was second in that race last V eal - But he is fast getting back to form and he looks a likely handicap winner on the later days of the Auckland fixture.

Riders for Hokitika: W H. Jones, S. Watson, and G. Salt -will be at the Hokitika meeting, and available for riding engagements. Jones has already been booked for Rose Vai, and Salt for Rotokino, and Riri.

Wanganui Cup Reinstated': • It has (been decided to reinstate the Wanganui Cup, which has been dropped since 1930. A stake of 250 sovs will go <vith the race to be run on January 31, 1935.

Croupier at Randwick: Croupier is sprinting with all his old brilliancy at Randwick, and recently reeled off two furlongs in 24g sec. The fact of being a roarer,does not seriously hamper a horse’s speed but they do not stay on. A horse operated on for respiratory troubles has won the Liverpool Grand National Steeples and marks a triumph of the veterinary surgeon’s art, but. when there is “bellows to mend” a punter’s money is best kept in the pocket.

A Good Wind Up: A. Russell, who piloted Cricket Bat when he won the Duke of Gloucester Handicap, was . in the last day of his term of apprenticeship to F. D. Jones. The Short Rein:

The Duke of Gloucester remarked upon the short rein and hold that New Zealand riders used as compared with the long rein in England. He doesn’t know that it is the only means by which some of them can save themselves from falling off. r Red Manfred: Red Manfred slipped and fell at Trentham on Saturday morning, and it was considered inadvisable to start him in the Bledisloe Stakes.

King March: In spite of the fact that he wms back from Sydney only 10 days, King March won the Te Awamutu Cup in impressive fashion (says the

‘Herald”). He is a mass of ,condiion and. is now certain to come into

’avour for the Auckland Cup. He is i fine stayer and in his present form

should run two miles better than most of the horses he will meet at Ellerslie on Boxing Day.

In the Money: K. Voitre was riding well at Trentham on Saturday. He failed to win a race but after filling third place on the two-year-old Legatee, he wound up the day by filling second place in the last three events of the day on Lady Kyra, Diatomous, and Courtega.;

NOMINATIONS FOR REEFTON.

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REEFTON, December 21.

Nominations for the Reefton Jockey Club’s Midsummer Meeting, to be held on January 9 and 10, are as follow: —

FIRST DAY.

Trial Hack Handicap, of £7O, 1 mile. —Rose Vai, Heather Glow, Hunting Call, Importance, Free Rose, Arctic Star, Arrow Win, Pawky, Back Lead, First View, Consummation, Keviho, Marmoration.

First High Weight Handicap, £BO, seven furlongs.—Roderick Dhu., Animated, Wino, Riptide, Claremore, Patrole, Sir Gallant, Anvil, Jerry Boy, Azevedo, Nightguard, Sisterina, Zetes, Wise Choice, Quebec, Arctic Star, Back Lead, Little Doubt, Lady Rene, Forceful.

Junction Trot, of £75, 3.5 class,. 1J miles. —Evie Denver, . Minnetonka, Awa Dillon, Royal Travis, Tommy Boy, Marie Louise, Victoreen, Brian Boru, Wild Wrack, Marie Chenault, Radiant Doll, Sans Beur, Royal Time, Young Jim, Shoreleave, Little Surprise, Atura Kipg, Salute, Erin’s Beauty. Perotti Memorial, of £ll5, 1% miles. Revision, Semper Paratus, Importance, Haulbowline, Jolly Beggar, Weatherley, Giggleswick, Little Doubt, Lady Rene, Korero, Haere Tonu,, Imperial Spear, Riri, Quietly, Miladi, Rothen, Earthquake, Coomassie, Marmoration. Members’ Handicap, of £75, five furlongs.—Zionist, Arrowrose, Royal Sceptre, Hunting Call, Sir Leighton, Sir Gallant, Fast Ace, Sundancer, Arrowmid, Awamutu, Royal Amphora, Quebec, Mataa, Deliqe, Margaret Rose. Handicap, of £75, 6£ furlongs.—Free Rose, Animated, Hunting Call, Consummation, Grecian Prince, Claremore, Rothen, Kevino, Copenna,. Arrowmid, Margaret Rose, Cheap Money. Soldiers’ Trot, of £BO (3.43 class), IS miles.—Evie Driver, Victoreen, Wild Wrack, Irish Peach, Atura. King, Erin’s Beauty, Little Surprise, Brian Boru, Red Gold, Isabel Derby, Great Seaman.

Progress Handicap, of £B5, seven furlongs.—Roderick Dhu, Heather Glow, Imperial Spear, Wise Choice. Rose Vai, White Doe, Zetes, Copenna, Patrole, Semper Paratus, Royal Amphora, Cheap Money, Nightguard, Monipere, Haulbowline. SECOND DAY. County Hack Handicap, of £75, 1 mile.—Roderick Dhu, Consummation. Sisterina, Zetes, Arrow Win, Rose Vai, Arctic Star, Back Lead, Kevino, First View, Free Rose, Nautipol, Imperial Spear, ■ Hunting Call, Marmoration, Pawky, Sir Gallant, Fast Ace, Copenna. Second High Weight, of £75, seven furlongs.—Roderick Dhu, Animated, Kevino, Claremore, Patrole, Wino, Jetrry Boy, Azevedo, Nightguard, Anvil, Sisterina, Cheap Money, Heather Glow, Rintide, Wise Choice, Forceful. Waiuta Trot, of £75 (3.5 class), li miles. —Evie Denver, Isabel Derby, Awa Dillon, Royal Travis, Silver Whip, Marie Louise, Victoreen, Brian Boru, Wild Wrack, Marie Chenault, Radiant Doll, Sans Peur, Royal Time, Young Jim, Shoreleave, Little Surprise, Atarau King, Salute, Erin’s Beauty. President’s Handicap, of £lO5, 1 mile. —Rose Vai, Revision, Rothen, Giggleswick, Importance, Kevino, Cheap Money, Jolly Beggar, Weatherley, White Doe, Back Lead, Fast Ace, Coomassie, Quietly, Korero, Heather Glow, Semper Paratus, Imperial Spear, Little Doubt, Haulbowline, Marmoration, Miladi, Haere Tonu, Monipere, Earthquake, Solwit, Lady Rene.

Cronadun Handicap of £75, 6i furlongs.—Free Rose, Revision, Delice, Margaret Rose, Korero, Mataa, Royal Sceptre, Quebec, Zionist, Arrow Rose, Riptide, Miladi, Awamutu, Royal Amphora.

Inangahua Handicap, of £75, 6J furlongs.—Consummation, Animated, Margaret Rose, Cheap Money, Zionist, Grecian Prince, Hunting Call, Sir Leighton, Wino, Awamutu, Arrowmid, Royal Amphora, Claremore. Broadway Trot, of £75 (3.43 class), li miles. —Evie Denver, Victoreen, Salute, Marie Chenault, Irish Peach, Sans Peur, Great Seaman, Red Gold, Little Surprise, Atarau King, Wild Wrack, Minnetonka, Brian Boru, Erin’s Beauty. Farewell Handicap, of £BO, 7 furlongs.—Roderick Dhu, Miladi, White Doe, Giggleswick, Anvil, Kevino, First

View, Patrole, Revision, Semper Paratus, Grecian Prince, Zetes, Haulbowline, Nightguard, Haere Tonu, Arctic Star, Earthquake, Little Doubt, Wise Choice, Korero, Rothen, Monipere, Importance, Royal Amphora, Lady Rene.

AUCKLAND ■ SCRATCHINGS.

AUCKLAND, December 20.

Aiguillee and Alchemic have been scratched for all engagements at the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting.

ENGLISH SIRES FOR AUSTRALIA.

MELBOURNE, December 20.

Three English racehorses, worth more than £30,000, Manitoba, Lizingare -and Medieval Knight, reached Melbourne to-day by the motor ship Port Alma. The two last-named participated in the English Derby of 1934. They are coming to Mr. Percy Miller, of New South Wales. Manitoba is, coming to Mr. A. T. Creswick, of Victoria.

RUFE NAYLOR’S APPEAL.

SYDNEY, December 20

The Full Bench of the Supreme Court (Mr Justice Harvey dissenting) to-day allowed an appeal by Rufe Nayloi’ against the Australian Jockey • Club, and dismissed an appeal by the Australian Jockey Club against Naylor. They arose out of the action taken in May last. This means that Naylor now has the right to enterRandwick racecourse from the first day of the next law term. Justice Davidson declared that the Jockey Club by-law was too-widely expressed. Any person might be held to be not desirable for personal or any reasons, as to which the Jockey Club Committee would not be bound to state more than their general opinion as to undesirability.