To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 May 1936, Page 13

To-day’s Racing News

Galloping MEETINGS~TO COME. May 7, 9. —Egmont. May 8, 9. —Marlborough.» May 9. —Amberley. May 16. —Southland. May 16. —Ashburton. May 16. —Marton. May 16. —Waipa. May 21, 23— South. Canterbury. May 23. Carterton. May 23, 25—Waikato. » May 30. —Foxton. Jolly Beggar: Jolly Beggar, who won the Grand National Hurdles with 9.10, has been Raised, to 10.7 in the Great Northern Hurdles. Rasouli 10.9 and Master Musk 9.0 were amongst the unplaced lot behind Jolly Beggar at Riccarton. At Auckland Jolly Beggar meets Rasouli on 121 b. worse terms and Master Musk on 71b. better terms.

Scotch Nation: The Illumination gelding Scotch Nation is the ruling favourite in Auckland for the Great Northern Hurdles, and is also fancied for the Great Northern Steeplechase. Scotch Nation has had good experience in the hunting field and schooled well over fences after winning at Easter.

Royal Limond: Royal Limond, who won the Great Northern Steeplechase last year with 9.2, has been lifted 221 b. for this year’s race. He meets Wee Pat, who ran second, on 241 b. worse terms and London, who was third, on 221 b. worse terms. Valpeen, who was unplaced with 11.12, has been raised 51b.

Valpeen: Valpeen, who is top weight with 12.3 in the Great Northern Steeplechase, won in 1934 with 9.4. He also won the Grand National Steeplechase of 1934 with 10.0 and the Wellington Steeplechase of 1935 with 11.4. Vaipeen won the Grand National Steeplechase this year with 11.13 and was third with 12.13 to Make Up 11.10 and Unitali 9.3 when they dead-heated in the Beaufort Steeplechase. A Difficult Feat:

Included among the entrants for the Gerat Northern Steeplechase next month are Royal Limond, last year’s winner; Valpeen, the winner in 1934; and Copey, the winner in 1932. The task in front of these three horses in their effort to score a second victory is a severe one, which has been accomplished only four times. Levanter won in 1896 and 1897, Kaitere in 1905 and 1907, El Gallo in 1915 and 1916, and Sir Roseberry in 1924 and 1925.

The Wind Operation: The success of Mr. A. M. Brodie with Pakanui has induced Mr. J. M. Reedy to submit his ’chaser Cotsfleld to the same treatment. Cotsfleld is a brilliant jumper, but his wind trouble stops him badly over any lengthy course. Success for the operation would give Cotsfleld a chance of winning a first grade steeplechase during the winter. Emotion:

Emotion has always been an attractive looking racehorse, but it is doubtful if ever he has looked the outstanding horse of quality as at present (says the Hastings “Tribune”). So far he has stood up to his preparation without showing the least signs of soreness. It will be surprising if this handsome Lord Quex gelding does not annex one or more important events this winter.

High Prices: Still Maidens: With the season nearing its end two high-priced yearlings of last season in Australia and New Zealand are still in the list of maidens. In New Zealand Rob Roy cost 1450gns„ and The Athenian 1700gns. in Sydney. Each has always given the impression that he would do better at three than two years, and, in the case of Rob Roy, the autumn is likely to see him better than the spring. That neither should have yet entered the winning list is merely another illustration of the luck attaching to yearling buying, as it is improbable either was bought with the idea of being saved up to seriously commence his career at three years. Each has had several starts, and, while The Athenian has recorded one minor placing, Rob Roy has had three.

How Millionaires Do It: An unusual step was taken by Sir Joseph Robinson, who has had a good deal of success in South Africa with New Zealand-bred horses, to acquaint Mr. C. E. Robertson ,of Wright,. Stephenson and Company, Limited, who has selected the various horses for the South African owner, of the recent success of The Khedive. Mr. Robertson, who was in Auckland on Friday of last week, was advised that a radio call was coming for him from England, and at 5 p.m. he was, linked up with Sir Joseph Robinson in London. Sir Joseph expressed pleasure at his latest success with The Khedive, who he stated had won the important Criterion Handicap in South Africa. The Khedive is a chestnut horse by Chief Ruler from Egyptian Flower, and was bred by J. M. Cameron, of Hastings, for whom he did his early racing in New Zealand.

The Hawk’s Mentor:

It Is reported that the Hastings owner-trainer, J. M. Cameron, has three recent additions to his string. Ong is a three-year-old gelding by Grand Knight from Summer Time, thus closely related to Sir Nigel, by the same sire from Very Hot, dam of Summer Time. A rising three-year-old filly by Hunting Song from Egyptian Flower is a very racy-looking filly, while the colt by the same horse from Lotus Lily, by Chief Ruler from Egyptian Flower, also attracts the eye as a likely sort. Sir Nigel, who injured a tendon when competing at the Waipukurau meeting, is slowly on the mend. This Grand Knight gelding appeared as if he was coming back to his best form, so that the mishap was most unfortunate.

The Gold Fox Case: Mr. G. J. Barton has returned to Dunedin from Australia, where he went on a flying visit in connection with the Gold Fox case. Mr. Barton states that, although the case was apparently decided on a question of fact, the stipendiary stewards did not take any action until the following race, when Jenkins, after being weighed out to ride again was hailed before the stewards. Usually when

anything suspicious occurs about the riding of a horse the rider is immediately taken before the stewards. The belated action in the case of Gold Fox is said to have created surprise. The result of the case confirms the opinion that once a disqualification takes place an appeal falls on deaf ears. When Mr. Barton’s horses, were sent under the hammer Palatinate sold at 650 guineas, Foreign Star at 350 guineas, Riddle at 500 guineas, Gold Fox at 160 guineas, Worship at 75 guineas, and Jack Horner at 500 guineas. Desert Chief is under offer at 1500 guineas. Autumn Wood, who is in the rough, did not go under the hammer, and Reminder was also kept out of the ring. Desert Chief will probably change owners, as he has developed into a promising colt. He cost 500 guineas as a yearling.

MARLBOROUGH, TO-MORROW. FIELDS AND PROSPECTS. The first day of the Marlborough Racing Club’s meeting will be held tomorrow, Nelson form should prove a fairly reliable guide. The single pool totalisator, with two dividends in fields of five horses or more, will operate. Prospects are: — Hillersden Trot: Dusky Chum, Juggler. Trial Stakes: Sky Pilot, Myriam. Picton Hack: Free Rose, Back Lead. Flaxbourne Handicap: Sweet Agnes, Might, Sisterina. Wither Trot: Lucky Guy, Dusky Chum, Activity. Omaka Handicap: Vinco, The Sandwichman. Delta Handicap: Sisterina, Consummation, Darecourt. Following are the fields and starting times: — 12.15: Hillersden Trot Handicap, 3.43 class, 1J miles.—First Judge, Juggler, Loyal Avis, Reddie scr„ Dusky Chum 36, First Aid 72. 12.55: Trial Stakes, 5 furlongs.— Sky Pilot 9.0, Conception, Gay Spear, Myriam, The Pawnbroker 8.7, Lady Bun, Mishna 7.13. 1.40: Picton Hack, 9 furlongs.— Vinco 9.13, Free Rose 9.8, Back Lead 8.9, Chaste 7.12, Dark Rose, Zetes, Pawky, Algol 7.11. 2.25: Flaxbourne Handicap, 1 mile. —Might 9.12, Sweet Agnes 9.6, Darecourt, Sisterina 7.13, Royal Gallant 7.5, Rose Vai 7.0. 3.10: Wither Trot Handicap, 3.3 class, 11 miles. —Buddjy, 'ltreasure, Juggler, Travis Pringle scr., Activity, Happi, Dusky Chum, Dushka, Greatfast 12, Dandy Locanda, First Aid, Janice 36, Lucky Guy 48, Aimworthy 60.

3.55: Omaka Handicap, 6 furlongs. —Brown Pearl 10.3, Vinco 9.13, Free Rose 9.8, Windward 8.2, The Sandwichman 7.12, Needful 7.9, Zionist, Gasmask 7.0.

4.40: Delta Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Darecourt, Sisterina 9.1, Arena 8.13, Consummaftion 7.131, Pegged Exchange, Kalmuk 7.11.

SUSPENSION TO STAND AUCKLAND, May 6. The appeal of H. N. Wiggins against his suspension for three months for interference at the start of Herries Memorial Cup, runt at Te Aroha on February 29, was’ considered by the Auckland District Committee, which decided not to alter the decision of the judicial? stewards of Te Aroha Jockey Club. Wiggins’ suspension will expire on the eve of the Auckland R.C. Winter Meeting. KENSINGTON RACES SYDNEY, May 6. At Kensington Races the first division of the Highweight Welter Handicap resulted: Norman Conquest 8.13 (Maxwell) 1; Prince Pombal 10.13 (Berry) 2; Galadeer Boy 8.12 (Parsons) 3. Twelve started, including Headmaster and Moneta. Won by half a head; a length. Time 1.8, a race record. Dual Ratio deadheated for second in the third division of the same race. JOCKEY DISQUALIFIED SYDNEY, May 6. Jockey H. Berry, rider of Prince Pombal, was disqualified for two months, for interference with Moneta, another horse in the first division of the Highweight Welter Handicap. Trotting MEETINGS TO COME. May 8, 9.— Marlborough R.C. (two trotting events each day). May 9. —Waikato. May 16, 18..—-Nelson. May 16.—Southland R.C. (two trotting events). May 30.—Canterbury Park. May 9. —Oamaru. April 30, May 2.—Forbury Park. Queen Author: > , . 1 Queen Author’s skip in the FarewellHandicap, on the final day at Forbury, when racing to the far turn, cost her a good winning chance as she made up lost ground to finish a close fourth.

Rey Spec: Rey Spec’s form at Forbury Park consisted of two starts and two stops on the mark.

Supertax: Supertax mad? two bold bids, for a win at Forbury Park, but on each day just got touched off at the finish.

A Flash of Speed: Graham Direct showed the best flash of speed in the Farewell Handicap at Forbury Park, on Saturday, that was seen at the meeting. At the half-mile post he was standing up the leaders fully 48 yards and was with them at the end of four furlongs when he broke.

A Crack Pacer: “If the owner of Lawn Derby or the connections of any other trotting horse think that they have the best in Australia and want to back their opinion, they can be directed to a prominent man in the light harness sport who is willing to back Wiliveranji for £5OO against any of them,” says the Sydney Sportsman. “The person concerned is not connected with Wilveranji, anrj at this juncture has no wish to disclose his identity. He formed his opinion after Wilveranji’s win in the third division of the Approved early in April. He reckons the four-year-old to be the best trotting horse in Australia.” Unfortunately for the admirer of Wilveranji, the four-year-old

and his connections earned the displeasure of the stewards last week, and all were disqualified for two years.