To-day’s Racing News

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 May 1936, Page 13

To-day’s Racing News

Galloping MEETINGS - TO COME. 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. Jockey Turns Trainer: The cross-country horseman, 1. Tucker, who rode Copey in all his important -successes, has set up as a trainer at Cambridge.

Hector Gray: . , . . _ Hector Gray will start his training stable at New Plymouth, and wi start with the horses owned by Mrs W. D. Graham.

The Wingatui Classics: . ’ The M'Lean Stakes has been raised from 250sovs to 300sovs, and the D.Ji-d Champagne Stakes from 250sovs to 300sovs.

-Lyric, the Iliad two-year-old, who was successful at Perth on Monday, is. a full-sister to Boomerang and a half-sister to Might. She was acquired at the yearling sales January twelve months ago by Mr E. Meares, • of Perth, for 230 guineas.

Stakes and Betting: At the Menangle Park meeting, held just before the last mail to hand left Sydney, 12 races including divisions were run. The “Sydney Morning Herald” reports that the fielders lost £BOOO over the. day’s operations. It is interesting to note that the stakes ranged from 40 sovs. to 100 sovs.

Takakua: Takakua was nominated for the Nelson meeting, but he did not race. When he was entered the Racing Conference advised that it would be necessary for him to be re-registered in New Zealand following his return from Australia, and' as the necessary papers were not available at such short notice, Takakua could not race at the meeting.

Death of Royal Papa: Royal Papa died! at Feilding a few days ago as the result of internal trouble. He was bred by Mr T. C. Simson, of Nukumaru, and was raced on lease by his trainer, Mr P. Holman. He was a six-year-old chestnut gelding by Rqapapa from Lady Hazel, and, while his form was moderate, he will always be remembered as the first winner of the Duke of Gloucester Cup. The lease of the gelding will expire to-day. W. Cathro Increases Team:

.-Balymoney, who throughout his career was trained by J. Cruse, who during recent months raced the Diacquenod gelding in his own interests, is mo.w an inmate of W. Cathro’s stable, the lease having ended, and he will again race in the interests of his owner. Ballymoney is to be given a course of schooling. Cathro has also, acquired, on behalf of a client Maori Song, a rising three-year-old 1 by Hunting Song—Maungakino.

Rising Tide Looks Part: Rising Tide, the two-year-old fullbrother to Flood Tide, made his first appearance on the tracks this week, having recently been brought from Hastings to Auckland, by R. Miller. Rising Tide, who will sport the same colours as his elder brother, is a chestnut in colour and created a very favourable impression when . seen. He is a different type and is more sturdily built than Flood Tide, while he certainly takes the eye as one likely to add further distinction for his French-bred' sire, Tidal.

Becoming Popular Track: Takanini is fast becoming a popular track, and recent arrivals there include D. G. Burgess and A. Tinker. At present there are no fewer than sixteen trainers, the list comprising P. E. Pope, J. W. Cathro, R. Miller, W. H. Patterson, F. Smith, A. Tinker, D. J. Burgess, C. Morse, J. Cruse, W. S. Jarvis, H. Morris, B. Norris, R. Versey, W. Clifton, F. Walker and H. G. Pinn, the last two mentioned being trotting trainers. There should be a record number of horses in training at this centre next season.

Takaninl Jumpers: In past seasons Takanini has not been represented to any extent by hurdlers, but this season a good percentage of leppers are undergoing preparations for coming winter events. High Quality, Chief Lap and Tornado are novices, which class is likely to be added to by the inclusion of Ballymoney and Lord Willonyx. The t older brigade of experienced ones comprises Emancipation, Thespis, The Hiker, Huskie and Benighted. During the coming months the district should produce its share of winners in the hurdle events.

For Australia: H. E. Russell with Golden Wings, Golden Treasure, Bengal Lancer and Mala, left for Sydney by the Wanganella this week. By the same steamer A. D. Webster sent over Martinborough, also a rising two-year-old bay filly by Pink Coat from Seaside, owned in the same interests, those of Mr E. D, Martin. Webster’s team is completed by one of his own breeding, a rising two-year-old chestnut filly by Lackham from Moutoa Lady, for which he has claimed the name Realise. Webster himself will not go over until next month.

Superstitious Owners: Among the buyers of yearlings at the recent Sydney sales was the Australian A. Higgins, who is now following his profession in India. Higgins as a buyer is at a disadvantage. He has to buy whites, greys or creams, and, in addition, he has to make sure that his purchases do not bear any unlucky curls or marks. These horses are for the native States, and Indians, especially Hindus, are very superstitious regarding marks and curls. For instance, a curl on the neck is unlucky, but two curls—one on each side of the neck—changes the ill-luck to good. There are scores of other lucky and unlucky marks, so Higgins has no easy task u But that is India!

Veteran of Field: The twelve-year-old, Copey, was making his sixth appearance in the Egmont Steeplechase, when he ran unplaced on Thursday. He has not won a race since he scored in the Egmont Steeplechase three years ago. In 1931, when six years old, he ran se-

cond to Birkbeck, the next year he was second to Makeup, and he won at his third attempt, beating Jen and Okopua. He missed the 1934 race, and he was fourth last year. Transact hails from a stable that has done well in Hawera steeplechases. Back in 1926 A. M. Wright won the Egmont Steeplechase with Nukumai, and three years ago not only did Okopua run third in the Egmont Steeplechase, but his stablemate Fine Acre scored in the Davidson Steeplechase on the second day.

Umtali and the Northern: Umtali looks to be the pick of the great Northern Steeplechase Handicap, says a good South Island judge, and certainly has a big pull in the figures compared with the other South Island candidates. In the spring he dead-heated with Make Up in the Beaufort at Riccarton, and With 9.13 finished second in the Lincoln. In the Great Northern he has been let off with 9.3. In the. Great Western at Riverton, Royal Limond, trying to concede him 31b, was beaten by fifteen lengths. Later in the meeting Royal Limond won twice, but on neither occasion was Umtali a starter, and it has yet to be proved that Royal Limond can beat Umtali at level weights. In the Great Northern there is 211 b. between them.. Rasouli, a horse that so far has not started in a steeplechase, has to give Umtali 151 b. z Count Cavour: The public life of a racehorse is confined to the racecourse. Even the champions, once their days of useful activity are past, generally vanish completely from the cognisance of those who have been thrilled by their exploits on the race track. It would be difficult to record at any moment even such an interesting fact as how many past New Zealand and Auckland Cup winners are still alive and how they are enjoying their retirement. One therefore (says “Rangitiri”) welcomes any news from the connections of former champions as to how these horses may be faring in their days of leisure. Recent advice from Mr. T. E. Whelch, of “Lake Station,” Waipukurau, mentioning that old Count Cavour is still “hale and hearty,” will be received with the greatest interest by all admirers of that grand old performer, and by others who at times wonder what has happened to those “stars” of the past. Mr. Whelch, a partner of the late Mr. J. S. Barrett, received both Wharnecliffe, winner of the 1927 Grand National Hurdles in J. J. Lewis’s colours, and Count Cavour, winner of the 1926 New Zealand Cup, some years ago to be looked after in their old age. Wharncliffe died about two years back, but “The Count,” now rising 15, is still alive and well, having the good time he deserves after his eight seasons on the trying ground of the race track. Count Cavour holds the distinction of having won in stakes solely in . the Dominion more money than any other horse. Several New Zealand-bred horses are listed higher in aggregate earnings, but they have gained those places with the addition of stakes won in Australia. In his eight seasons, from two years old till nine years old, “The Count” ran on 76 occasions, winning 17 times and being placed 18 other times, and his stake collection amounted at the end to £18,650.

MARLBOROUGH—FIRST DAY. ROSE VAL—SISTERINA. BLENHEIM, May 8. There was glorious sunshine, and an improved attendance for the opening dav of the Marlborugh Racing Club’s meeting. The track was good, and the tote handled £2570J, compared with £2087£ last year. Results: — Hillersden Trot, 3.43 class, It miles —2 Juggler (Haslen) 1; 1 Dusky Chum (Berkett) 2; 3 First Aid (Connolly) 3. Also started: Royal Avis. Won by two lengths; six. Times: 3.32 4-5; 3.33 1-5; 3.34 3-5. Trial Stakes, 5 furlongs.—2 Myriam (Messervy) 1; 4 The Pawnbroker (Goldsbro) 2; 3 Gayspear (Rosewarne) 3. Also started: 1 Sky Pilot, 5 Conception, 6 Lady Bun, 7 Mishna. Won by half a length; same. Time 1.3 4-5. Picton Handicap, 9 furlongs.—2 Chaste (Lamb) 1; 1 Back Lead (Messervy) 2; 4 Dark Rose (Goldsbro) 3. Also started: Free Rose, Pawky, Algol. Won by half a length; a length. Time 1.58 3-5. Flaxbourne Handicap, 1 mile.— i Rose Vai (Lamb) 1; 2 Sweet Agnes (Jones) 2; 3 Royal Gallant (Messervy) 3. Also started: 4 Might. Won by a length; two. Time 1.44 1-5. Wither Trot, 3.3 class, 11 miles.—o Dusky Chum (Berkett) bracketed with Happi 1; 2 Activity (Flanagan) 2; 6 Dandy Locanda (Higginbotham) 3.’ Also started: Buddy, Treasure Trove, Happi, Dushka, Greatfast, First

Aid, * Janice, Lucky Guy, Aimworthy. Won by half a length; two. Times: 2.55 2-5; 2.55 3-5; 2.54 1-5. Omaka Handicap, 6 furlongs.—4 Vinco (A. E. Ellis) 1; 7 Windward (McCauley) 2; 6 Gasmask (Lamb) 3. Also started: Free Rose, The Sandwichman, Needful, Zionist. Won by a length; a neck. Time 1.16 4-5. Delta Handicap, 7 furlongs, o Sisterina (McCauley) 1; 2 Arena (Jones) 2; 1 Darecourt (A. E. Ellis) 3. Also started: Consummation, Pegged Exchange, Kalmuk. Won by halt a length; same. Time 1.29 3-5. WAIPA ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND, May 8. Waipa R.C. acceptances for May 16 are:— Hack Hurdles, about li miles.— Modern Maid 10.8, Clan Ronald 9.1 L Roxy 9.10, Spalpiko 9.7, Silver Wattle 9.7, Racewhip 9.7, Lucidus 9.5, Teddy Boy, Grand Score, Cordon, Friendly Boy, Curlew, Summer Hill, Sporting Song, Gay Poto, Chief Lap 9.0. Trial Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Full of Scotch 8.10, Little Ruse 8.8, Johnny Walls 8.6, Illimani 7.12, Racela 7.7, Cyllaros 7.7, Dust Up 7.7, Grand Tonic 7.7, Roselight 7.5, Glenation, Stormy Weather, Blue Queen, Survey, Day Comet mare, Tree of Heaven, British Isles, Kurakaha Ruaville, Air Commodore, Lady Valma, Glenthawn, Grand Knight, Nugget 7.4. W G. Park Steeplechase, about miles.—King’s Archer 11.10, Master Musk 10.10, Arctic Star 10.10, Emancipation 10.1, En Tour 9.9, Cromwell , 9.8, The Hiker, London, Ardmanning, ’ Windsor Lad', Diacquedoon, Irish Comet, Adsum, Indiscretion 9.0. ' Woodstock Stakes, 11 miles and 10C ' yards.—Sinking Fund 9.0, Gay Rose ' 8.8, Galilee 8.2, Velocipede 8.1, Del- ’ rain 7.13, Bonny Gay 7.10, Wahine

Reihi 7.1. Tuaheahe 7.11, Parquet, Ini dolent 7.0. Arapuni Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Winlona 9.5, Leo Colossus 8.12, Black Thread 8.8, Lady Ruler 8.6, High Tea 8.4 Chikara 8.1, Lion Heart 7.13, Dark Shadow 7.12, Martoru. 7.11, Flit Acre 7.11, Lady Voyonne, Racemosus, Mangukapa, Gay Sister 7.7. Orakau Hurdles, li miles. —Arctic Star 10.10, Prince of Orange 10.4, Golden England 10.0, Huskie 9.12, Count Rousillon 9.5, Lucidus, Woodful, Kauapa 9.0. Hairine Handicap, 1 mile. —Blackman 10.7, Queen Nona 9.9, Teddy Boy 9.5, Supreme Court 9.1, Bellbroney 9.0, High Tea 8.10, Racette 8.8, Full of Scotch 8.3, Sergia, Barograph, Gay Sister, Cromwell, Le Chasseur 8.0.

EPSOM DERBY PROBABLES (Recd. May 9, 8 a.m.). LONDON, May 8. The Derby probables and riders, are: Balahissar (Smirke), Tajakbar (Gordon Richards), Mahmoud (Steve Donoghue), Payup (Dick), Rhodes Scholar (Sirett), Raeburn (Brennan), Abjer (Elliott), His Grace (Harry Wragg), Daytona ( E. S. Smith), Monument (Beasley), Boswell (Clifford Richards), Carioca (Jones), Barrystar (Marshall), Henry The Fifth (Weston), St. Magnus (Perryman), Zeamos (Sibbritt), Wyndham (Beary), Walvis Bay (Lowrez), Thankerton (Burns), Fairplay (Arthur Wragg), Fairey (Fox). No jockeys have yet been engaged for Noble King, Convert, Magnet, and Midstream. Trotting MEETINGS TO COME. May 11. —Marlborough. 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. Breaking the Ice: Sunny Morn scored his first win of the season when he won the Farewell Handicap at Forbury Park. Last season he won once out of 11 starts.

Death of Lyn Worthy: The death is reported from Takanini of the promising three-year-old pacer Lyn Worthy, by Frank Worthy from Evelyn Locanda. He was bred and' raced by Mr- E. H. Cucksey, in whose colours he won two races and gave promise of developing into a finei horse. Lyn Worthy had not done well since he was at Wellington, and his owner states the cause of death was a clot of blood on the heart. Transferred:

V. Leeming has an addition to his team at Addington, in a two-year-old colt by Wrack—Sungod mare,- the property of- the Dunedin sportsman, Mr J. Richardson. The juvenile pacer is a good-Jooking colt, and -is said to have shown promise in his track work at Forbury Park. A Converted Pacer:

Princess Onyx, at one time regarded as one of the best trotters of her age ever raced in New Zealand,, is being exercised in hopples at Adding-, ton, and though she has not been asked to show any speed she handles herself nicely. Breeding' on the maternal side suggests Princess Onyx as one likely to develop into a good pacer, for although she is by a trotter in Native King, this sire’s relatives were all good pacers, and Onyx was one of the best of her day and a daughter of Logan Pointer, a renowned sire of pacers.