To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 1 May 1936, Page 11

To-day’s Racing News

Galloping meetings” to come. May 2, 4.—Nelson. May 7, 9. —Egmont. May 8, 9. —Marlborough. May 9. —Amberley. Over the Fences: Knight of Australia was schooled over the pony hurdles at Ellerslie on Tuesday, and gave a satisfactory display. He is in great heart, after the Autumn meetings. Making Good Progress: The aged gelding Lord Vai has made good progress during the short time he has been in work at Ellerslie, following a spell extending over several months. So far he has not been allotted any fast galloping, but he is well forward and will be in good order to compete at the approaching winter meetings. Lord Vai is in his element when the going is heavy, though it is doubtful if he is as good as formerly.

Addition to Stable: . A four-year-old filly by Whirlwind from Madam Lucullus is the latest addition to L. W. Jillings’ stable at Auckland. She has only been ridden a few times, but is a likely-looking sort and is not lacking as far as size and conformation are concerned. The new-comer ranks as a half-sister to Reviver, who was very speedy, though a bit unreliable. ?

Novice Showing Promise: Since joining A. Quinlivan’s stable the Catmint gelding Golden Spahi has had several schooling lessons over the pony hurdles at Ellerslie and has acquitted himself in a satisfactory manner. When raced on the flat a few seasons ago Golden Spahi showed any amount of speed, and would only need to jump correctly in order to pay his way in minor hurdle and hunters events later on. Golden Spahi had his first qualifying run at Papatoetoe.

In Berth Of ?the horses entered for the Great Northerns no fewer than 19 include the dual engagement. They are Master Musk, Woodful, Manawatu, Imperial iPrince, Golden England, Rasouli, Royal Limond, Spalpiko, Scotch Nation, Valpeen, Thespis, Diamond, Roxy, King's Archer, Booklaw, Wee Pat, ‘London, Indolent and Pahu.

The Surgeon: The veteran Ashburton trainer, J. J. Lewis, is remaining at Riccarton to prepare The Surgeon for winter racing. The -Surgeon was one of the chief sufferers from the milling that occurred prior to the start ot the C.J.C. Great Autumn Handicap, and he was badly served at -the start. ,

Princess Doreen: Mr. S. E. Hill, of Wellington, has disposed of the five-year-old, Chief WRuler-Doree mare, Princess Doreen, the -Elderslie Stud, and she will probably ; be mated with SolicitorGeneral, ■ a son of Blandford. Princess Doreen, -who was the best two-year-old ofiher time, and won among valuable ,races, 'the Winter Cup, traces back to "Wallace, on her dam’s side. She won about £3,000 in stakes, being one .of the fastest horses in the country -in recent years, but on account of various troubles was not always seen at her best.

Setback to Diamond: The fine steeplechaser Diamond is at .present unable to do serious work owing to the injuries he received in his fall at Ellerslie, and he will be missing from the Egmont fields. He has made sufficient recovery to resume exercise, but no risks are to be taken with him. The enforced, break in his preparation has come at an unfortunate time. His Ellerslie rider, F. Thompson, also suffered extensive bruising and injury in the fall, and his shoulder, which had been similarly hurt previously, may take 'some weeks yet to mend.

Marcus Cicero: When T. R. George returns from Nelson to Trentham next week, he will probably take with him the now rising five-year-old Marcus Cicero (Hunting Song—Oratress), who has been spelling there since his unsuccessful trip to Australia as an early three-year-old. Marcus Cicero, who is owned by Mr. R. J. Murphy, gave much promise as a juvenile, winning the C.J.C. Autumn Nursery Handicap at his last appearance at that age. NELSON—FIRST DAY. FIELDS AND PROSPECTS. Tire Nelson Jockey Club’s meeting will open to-morrow, at Richmond Park, and will je continued on Monday. The single pool system of betting, with two dividends in fields of five’or more, will be in operation. The principal event, in which such good performers as Might, Pl-adie, Sweet Agnes, Royal Gallant and Sisterina have been paid up for, should provide a splendid race, with fairly even speculation. Horses, who should race prominently are: — Novice Stakes: Sky Pilot, Gay Spear. Hope Hack: Rose Vai,-Chaste, Back Lead. . . Nelson Cup: Pladie, Sisterina, Sweet Agnes. Licensed Victuallers’ Hack: Free Rose, Vinco, Windward. Stewards’ Handicap: Arena, Acceptable, Takakua. Electric Hack: Brown Pearl, Needful. Waimea Handicap: Royal Gallant, Darecourt, Sisterina. Following is the card: — Novice Stakes (fixed weights), 5 furlongs.—l’Minit, Sky Pilot, Lady Bun, br. c. Sky Blue—Valmai, hr. f„ Rabbi-Cessation, Miriam, The Pawnbroker, Conception, Gayspear. Hope Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs Vinco 8.12, Rose Vai 8.9, Pegged Exchange 8.5, Hunting Bag, Chaste 8.2, Needful 7.12, Forum 7.10, Back Lead, Pawky, Gasmask, Imasurvey 7.5. Nelson Cup Handicap, 11 miles— Might 9.1, Sweet Agnes 8.13, Pladie 8 12 Walton Park 8.0, Royal Gallant Sisterina 7.12, Carfex 7.2, Consumma tion, Rose Vai 7.0. Victuallers’ Hack Handicap, one mile—Free Rose 9.1, Vinco 8.9, Hunt ing Bag, Chaste, Sky Pilot 7.13, Wind ward 7.8, Zetes 7.7, Pawky 7.5, Imasur vey 7.5. Stewards’ Handicap, 6 furlongs — Acceptable 9.4, Takakua 8.13 Bor Tray 8.10, Arena 8.8, Copyist 8.4 Pegged Exchange 7.7. Electric Handicap, 6 furlongsBrown Pearl 8.11, Needful, Jewisl Lad 7.13, Windward 7.11, Zionist, Gas mask, The Sandwichman, Dark Rost 7 Waimea Handicap, 7 furlongs—Roy al Gallant 8.13, Sisterina, Bon Tray

Arena, Darecourt 8.11, Carfex 8.3, Consummation 7.13. DANNEVIRKE CONCLUDES ARCTIC KING WINS MEMORIAL WOODVILLE, April 30. The Dannevirke Racing Club’s annual meeting concluded to-day, in dull, cold weather. There was a fair attendance, and the track was heavy. The totalisator handled £4,905, compared with £3,822 on the second day last year, making a total of £10,454, compared with £7,7122, last year, an increase of £2,7412. Results: — Tipapakuku Hurdles, 12 miles. —2 Blue Tigei- (McGovern) 1; 3 Count Willonyx (Deslandes) 2; 1 Brigadore (Trillo) 3. Also started: 5 Sporting Song, 4 Ephialtes, 6 Taura Lad, 7 Celeste. Won by two lengths; half a length. Time 2.59. Tiratu Stakes. 6 furlongs.—2 Blue Shirt (Anderson) 1; 1 Tractile (Morris) 2; 6 Trimden (Taylor) 3. Also started: 8 Star Flier, 5 Sunder, 7 First Hand. 4 Battle Pomp, 3 Garter Red. Won by three lengths; half a length. Time 1.19 1-5. Totaranui Handicap, 7 furlongs. 4 Blygain (Marsh) 1: 3 Blue Garter (Leach) 2; 5 Confiscation (Goulsboro) 3. Also started: 2 Snowball. 1 Reipar, 6 Orby’s Last. Won by a length; a head. Time 1.32. Hartgill Memorial, 1 mile and a distance.—l Arctic King (P. Burgess) 1; 5 Alby (Tattersfall) 2; 4 Gay Boy (Wilson) 3. Also started: 6 Slippery, 3 Haut Monde, 2 Lapel, 7 Happy Landing, 8 Red Rufus. Won by a head; a neck. Time 2.2. Weber Juvenile. 52 furlongs—3 Chat (Goulsboro) 1; 2 Gay Doll (Broughton) 2; 1 The Bigot (Morris) 3. Also started: 4 Martara, 5 Lufra. Won by half a length; four length. Time 1.11 2-5. Glengarry Handicap. 6 furlongs. —« Recitation (Leach) 1; 6 De Trop (Marsh) 2; 5 First Chapter (Forsyth) 3. Also started: 4 Happy Hunting, 1 Golden Chest. 2 Royal Solo. Won by a heard; a neck. Time 1.17. Kaitoke Handicap. 1 mile and a distance. —4 Snowball (Mullins) 1; 6 Helen Ford (Goulsboro) 2; 2. Soho (Morris) 3. Also started: 1 Geitel, 5 Petrarch, 3 Otaki. Won by two lengths; six lengths. Time 2.1 1 : 5.

Trotting MEETINGS TO COME. May 2—Cambridge. May 7.— Marlborough. May 8, 9. —Marlborough R.C. (two trotting events each day). May 9. —Waikato. May 16. —Southland R.C. (two trotting events). May 30.— Canterbury Park. May 9. —Oamaru. April 30, May 2.—Forbury Park. Two Years’ Disqualification: According to a Sydney message, Wilveranj, which is regarded as one of Sydney’s best pacers, was yesterday disqualified for two years, along with its owner, N. Michael, and its trainer-driver, E. Harpley. The stewards reported that Wilveranj, which lined up for the Progressive Handicap at Victoria Park Trots last Monday, stood on the mark and took no part in the race. This was due, according to the driver, to the stay on the offside of his sulky becoming disconnected.

Good Winner: Tempest has concluded his activities for the season, and has gone into winter quarters. During the present term-he competed in sixteen races for two firsts, three seconds and three thirds. His total of stake earnings is £975. Last season, Tempest was fourth in the list of successful stakeearners, with seven firsts and six placings to his credit. He earned £l6lO. He is a very brilliant gelding, and has won over all distances. He is the pioperty of G. J. Barton, and was bred at Durbar Lodge, being by Wrack from Nell Pointer. CAMBRIDGE MEETING. FIELDS AND PROSPECTS. The Cambridge Trotting Chibs meeting will be held to-morrow. A feature of the meeting is the number of novices who will parade. Horses who should run well, are: _ Introductory Handicap: Hori Bingen, Claudelands, Stargum. Leamington Handicap: Muriel Bond, 'Proletarian, Parochial. Cambridge Handicap: Nervie’s Last, King’s Play, Kewpie’s Bond. Hautapu Handicap: Swordsman, King Franz, Polly Pan. . Bruntwood Handicap: Sir prank, Hot Point, Replica. , Bsrdowie Handicap: Electric Bell, General Sarsfield, King’s Guide. president’s Handicap: Rockella, Parochial. Our McKinney. Following are the acceptors: — 12.0: Introductory Handicap, 3,0 class. 11 miles.—Golden Knight, Our Peggy, Superfine. Shadow King Tangaroa, Claudelands, Dollie Rose, Worthy Boy, Hori Bingen, Native Fashion, Agnes Bingen, Great Jewel, Gloster, Bonny Pointer scr., Home Brew 12. 12.35: Leamington Handicap. 3.35 class. 11 miles—Tryment. Red Frontier, Our Summer, Prince Etawah, Muriel Bond scr., Silk Cord,. Star Pronto, General Sarsfield 12, Parochial, Proletarian 24. 1.15: Cambridge Winter Handicap 4.45 class. 2 miles.—King’s Play, Luminate, Nervie’s Last, Arapai (T.) scr., Our McKinney, Winaway 12, Winshow, Kewpie’s Bond, Social Pest 24, Rockella 60. 1.50: Hautapu Handicap (trotters), 3.49 class, li miles.—Frontier Boy, Colleen Murphy, Glen Bingen, Worthy Princess, Bingen Sun, Reception, Sophy Bingen, Franz Derby, Great Sonoma, Swordsman, Stalky, Nelspear, Vain Lad, Baby Triumph, Gold Cray, Peggy Bond, Heather Glow scr., King Franz 36, Waskasu, 48, Corona Bell 60, Polly Pan 120, Arapai 144. 2.25: Bruntwood Handicap, 3.43 class, 1£ miles.—King Country, Bachelor King, Our Peggy, Superfine, Shadow King, Tangaroa, Stargum, Flash By, Dollie Rose, Worthy Boy, The Texan, Hori Bingen, Native Fashion, Gloster Bonny Pointer, Dainty Lady, sfr Frank scr., Home Brew 12. Ranfurly Lass, Hot Point 48, Replica 60. 3.0: Bardowie Handicap, 3.54 class, 1 mile and five furlongs.—Norrie Rock, Tryment, Red Frontier, King’s Knight, Electric Bell scr., Silk Cord, Star Pronto, General Sarsfield 12, Proletarian 24, King’s Guide 36,

3.35: President’s Handicap. 2.55 class, 1-1 miles.—Parochial, King’s Play. Luminate, Nervie’s Last, Arapai (T.) scr., Our McKinney 12, Winaway, Winshow, Kewpie’s Bond, Social Pest 24, Rockella 48.

forbury park trots. WILLOW WAVE—GRACE McELWYN DUNEDIN, April 30. The Forbury Park Trotting Club’s Winter meeting opened to-day in showery weather, which made the track conditions heavy. There was a good attendance, and there were close finishes in. most of the races. The totalisator handled £14,942 10/-, compared with £18,585, on the one-day (Saturday) meeting, last year. Results: — _ Bayfield Handicap (trotters). 0..>0 class, one mile and a-half. 3/4 Gieat Wood (A. Butterfield) 1; 1/2 Calm Queen (E. J. Smith) 2; 9/3 Patty Todd (F Farquharson) 3. Also started: 5/8 Annie Moko 11/12 Diana Dillon, 2/1 San Michele, 7/5 Moerangi, 4/6 Gaynor, 10/9 Parrish Chimes, 6/< Tyrone Lass, 8/10 Golden Bingen 12/11 Billy Sundy. Won by 2 lengths, one length. San Michele was fourth. Times: 3.39 3-5; 3.41 1-5; 3.41 2-5. Domain Handicap, 3.39 class, one mile and a-half—2/1 Lucky Jack (R. B. Berry) 1; 12/10 Glorietta (R. Townley, junr.) 2; 1/2 Diversion (J. Fraser,’junr.) 3. Also started: 13/11 Donalda, 8/5 Golden Miller, 6/5, Myrna Loy, 4/4 Nell Grattan, 3/3 Player. 7/6 Precious Metal, 5/6 Rewai. 11/9 Shrewdie, 10/7 Tenor, 9/8 Silver Guy. 14/12 Lord Antrim. Won by two lengths; half a length. Rewai was fourth. Times: 3.31 2-5; 3.31 3-5; 3.31 3-5. Beach Handicap, 2.18 class; one mile —l/1 Happy Knight (J. Walsh) 1; 4/3 Fairhaven (O. E. Hooper) 2; 1/1 Eighteen Carat (L. Frost) 3. Also started: 7/11 Bingen Wrack, 10/10 Broughshane, 8/9 Frank Mac. 2/2 Greenmantle, 10/8 Lough Guy, 6/7 Mary de Oro, 11/6 Admiral Bingen, 9/10 Belle Derby, 3/4 Lone Derby. 5/5 Valdor. Won by one length; half a length. The first and third horses were bracketed. Valdor was fourth. Times: 2.20 3-5;. 2.20 4-5; 2.21. Ritchie Memorial Handicap, 3.17 class, one mile three furlongs.—l/1 Stirling Lady (W. Cosgrove )1; 5/5 Embark (J. McDonald) 2; 9/9 Vologda (N. Lawlor) 3. Also started: 3/3 Brigadier, 8/8 Guy Mauritius,. 11/11 Picotee. 2/2 Ma Waro. 13/13 Shandon Chimes and Bide-a-Wee, 4/4 Llewellyn’s Pet, 13/7 Loretta, 12/12 Southern Smile. 6/6 Trireme, 7/10 War Betty. Won by half a length; one length. Southern Smile was fourth. Times: 3.13 3-5; 3.15 4-5; 3.17. King Edward Handicap, 4.32 class, two miles. —5/3 Willow Wave (Hooper) 1; 7/7 Battlefield (D. C. Watts) 2; 1/1 Grand Mogul (Fraser, junr.) 3. Also started: 3/4 Agile, 9/10 Bingen Palm, 11/11 Peter Locanda, 6/6 Sea Gift, 10/9 Sylvia Sydney, 4/5 Francis Lincoln, 2/2 Guy Junior, 8/8 Raydus. Won by two lengths; half a length. Sea Gift was fourth. Willow Wave did not begin well, but he and Battlefield came on strongly over the closing stages. Times: 4.42 4-5; 4.46 3-5; 4.46 1-5.

St. Clair Handicap i(trotters), 4.3 class; one mile five Turlongs.—2/3 Great _W°od (36yds) (A. Butterfield) 1; 5/5 Carl (J. Fraser, junr.) 2; 6/8 Gaynor (T. Smith) 3. Also started: 10/10 Annie Moko. 3/2 San Michele, 7/6 Moerangi, 1/1 Royal Romance, 9/7 'Parrish Chimes, 8/9 Golden Bingen, 11/11 Bill Sundy, 4/4 Leeway. Won by three lengths; two. Times: 4.2 3-5; 4.3 1-5; 4.3 3-5. Renown Handicap, 3.6 class; one mile and three furlongs.—9/9 Young Travis (C. Pringle) 1; 2/2 Rocks Ahead (J. Walsh) 2; 11/10 Aristotle (R. Motz) 3. Also started; 11/10 Golden Cross (bracketed with Aristotle). 8/8 All Sunshine, 1/1 Big Author, 5/7 Isabel Derby, 4/4 Morello, 10/11 Nobleman, 3/3 Noble Prince, 7/6 Wise Guy, 12/12 Goldfield, 6/5 Rongomai. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length. t Wise Guy was fourth. Times: 3.14 1-5; 3.15 3-5; 3.15 4-5.

Flying Handicap, 2.45 class, one mile and a-quarter.—2/2 Grace McElwyn (R. Berry) 1; 4/5 Supertax (R. Townley, junr.) 2; 3/3 Cloudy Range (J. Fraser, junr.) 3. Also started: 1/1 Graham Direct, 5/7 Queen Author, 10/9 Raydus, 8/10 Bingen Palm, ,6/4, Rey Spec, 7/6 Sunny Morn, 9/8 Vesuvius. Won by a length and a-half; three-quarters of a length. Bingen Palm was fourth. Times: 2.56 2-5-2.55 4-5; 2.56 1-5. .

CONCLUDING DAY. The Forbury Park Trotting Chib's meeting will conclude to-morrow, when the single pool and place systems will again operate. On first day’s running the following should be prominent: — Tahuna Hdp: Calm Queen, Gaynor, Patty Todd. Southland Handicap: Diversion, Golden Miller, Shrewdie. Pacific Handicap: Stirling Lady, Valdor, Fairhaven. James Memorial: Eastern Prince, Lucky Jack, Embark. Coronation Handicap:, Francis Lincoln, Grand Mogul, Grace McElwyn. Peninsula Handicap: Great Wood, Carl, Moerangi. Royal Handicap: Battlefield, Young Travis, Morello. Farewell Handicap: Supertax, Queen Author, Graham Direct. Following are the acceptances, with the starting times: — 11.45: Tahuna Handicap (trotters), 3.45 class, 1-J miles. —Annie Moko, Patty Todd, San Michele scr., Calm Queen 12, Moerangi, Royal Romance 24, Gaynor, Parrish Chimes, Tyrone Lass 48, Prince Harvester 60, Golden Bingen 72, Billy Sundy, Great Wood 84. 12.20: Southland Handicap, 3.39 class, li miles. —Donalda, Golden Miller, Myrna Loy, Nell Grattan, Player, Precious Metal, Rewai, Shrewdie. Tenor scr., Diversion, Glorietta, Silver Guy 12. 12.55: Pacific Handicap, 2.18 class, 1 mile: Bingen Wrack, Broughshane, Eighteen Carat, Fairhaven, Greenmantle, Lough Guy, Mary de Oro, Frank Mac, Stirling Lady scr., Admiral Bingen, Belle Derby, King’s Cup, Lone Derby, Valdor 12, Rocks Ahead 36.

1.30:" James Memorial Handicap, 3.17 class, 1 mile and 3 furlongs.— Brigadier, Embark, Guy Mauritius, Lucky Jack, Ma Waro, On Parade, Picotee, Plutus scr., Eastern Prince, Llewellyn’s Pet, Loretta, Southern Smile, ' Trireme, War Betty 12, Vologda 24. 2.10: Coronation Handicap, 4.32 class, 2 miles.—Agile, Battlefield, Bingen Palm, Iraq, Peter Locanda, Sea Gift, Sylvia Sydney scr., Francis

Lincoln. Grace McElwyn, Gr? d Mogul, Little Nelson 12, Guy Juni r. Raydus 24, Cloudy Range, Vesuvi..;, Willow Wave 48. 2.45: Peninsula Handicap (trottei ) 4.3 class, 1 mile and 5 furlongs: - Patty Todd, San Michele, Moeran; i, Royal Romance 12, Carl, Gaynor, Parrish Chimes, Tyrone Lass 36, Prince Harvester 48, Golden Bingen 60, Billy Sundy, Great Wood 72, Leeway 84. 3 20: Roval Handicap, 3.6 class. 1 mile and 3 ’ furlongs.—All Sunshine, Aristotle, Big Author, Golden Cross, Morello, Nobleman, Noble Prince, Rocks Ahead, Isabel Derby, Wise Guy scr., Goldfield, Rongomai 12, Battlefield, Sylvia Sydney, Young Travis 24, Peter Locanda 36. 3.55: Farewell Handicap, 2.45 class, miles. —Francis Lincoln, Graham Direct, Guy Junior, Queen Author, Raydus scr., Agile, Bingen Palm, Cloudy Range, Rey Spec, Sunny Morn, Supertax, Grace McElwyn 1~, Vesuvius 24.