TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 June 1936, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping MEETINGS - TO COME.

June 13—Hawke’s Bay. June 20, 23— Wanganui. June 20, 23—Napier Park. June 23—Opotiki (at Tauranga). June 20, 23, 24—Dunedin.

Jumping Recruits: Recruits to the jumping game are Might and Vinco, who have both been schooled over the pony hurdles at Trentham, this week.

Soloist: A surprise entry in the Wanganui Steeplechase events is Soloist, whose capable jumping abilities should stand to him when started over the big fences.

Bad Luck: , Repar was lame after his win at Foxton, and it has been found necessary to turn him out. This is hard luck for his party, as he had shown signs of coming to good and much moi e consistent form than at any previous stage in his career.

Copey Retired: The steeplechaser Copey has been returned to his breeder and is not likely to race again. Taken to Ellerslie with the intention of being started in the Winter Steeplechase on the concluding day, Copey was given a schooling bout over a round of the steeplechase course, but was so distressed after it that the idea of further racing him was abandoned.

Diamond Sore: T. George, who has returned to Trentham, from Auckland with Diamond and Korero, states that Diamond was very sore on the trip, as the result of the fall at Waikato, and was not at his best for the Northern. Diamond is still feeling the effects, and it is unlikely that he will be taken to Wanganui.

Ridgway Breaks Leg: Jockey A. Ridgway broke a leg at Trentham this week, when schooling Camilla Horn over the hurdles. She had jumped a couple of fences, and on being sent over again, she bumped Ridgway out of the saddle. The mare did not come down, but Ridgway broke his leg by the fall to the ground.

Australian Trip Postponed: Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Parsons, of Wanganui, intended returning to Australia this month with Jonathan and Gallio, who are both in A. Cook s stable. How, ever plans have been upset, and it is unlikely that the trip will eventuate until after the early spring meeting. Mrs. Parsons was anxious to run Gallio in the A.J.C. Derby, but now he must iA be regarded as a doubtful starter in event, and it is more than likely he will make his first appearance as a three-year-old at the Pakuranga Hunt Club meeting. In all probability both Gallio arid Jonathan will be seen out at Wanganui in September, and will not be taken to Australia until November. Unless anything unforeseen happens the pair will be taken to Australia to race during the summer and autumn.

Gascille Entertains Crowd: A riderless horse which ran a welljudged race and jumped his fences gamely to forge ahead in the straight and beat the others to the winning post earned the applause of racegoers who witnessed the Winter Steeplechase, the principal race at Ellerslie on Saturday last. The horse was Gascille, owned by Mr. R. E. M. Clarke. Falling early in the race and unseating his rider, A. Gilmer, Gascille scrambled to his feet and like a true racehorse put on the pace until he was up with the leaders. Running easily, tbe horse maintained his position, and with a final spurt in the straight passed the winning post a length in front ot Forest Glow, ridden by C. Thomson. Gascille cantered to a halt in the approved fashion, and trotted into the birdcage to the plaudits of the crowd.

McCarten’s Fine Record: Maurice McCarten has ridden more than 500 winners since he settled in Australia in 1926 (writes “Vigilant, in the Melbourne “Sporting Globe ). a check of the records reveals 447 in Sydney and the nearer provincial courses. More than 50 successes m Victoria and Queensland bring the total, which McCarten. thought was 400 to more than 500. McCarten has now been riding for 20 years—the first decade in New Zealand and the second in Australia. He is having a great season. Although suspension put him '' out of action for one of the m °st important months, he has to date won 7 races since August 1 last. The> value of these events is just on £19,000 I addition, there is the money secured by his mounts who have gamed mmoi nlacings. This must reach a consideiable “ uni, for in Sydney this season McCarten has been on 49 seconds an 38 thirds. McCarten has won 23 two-year-old race's since October 1.

West Coaster’s Prospects: „ W solly Beggar was only started twice at the Auckland winter meeting. In the Great Northern Hurdle Race he was interfered with when Scotch Nation, Benighted and King Musk came down, but half-a-mile from home he was lying second to Clauon Call, ’ though the latter had a big break on him. He was going exceptionally well, but misjudged the jupip at the three-furlong post and came’ down. L he and Clarion Call had both stood up the finish would have been a great, deal more interesting than it was. On Saturday last Jolly Beggar was made favourite for the Campbell Hurdle Race, and he and The Smuggler led over the last fence. Jolly Beggar screwed badly and seemed to check The Smuggler, but once over he went on to win easily. Jolly Beggar should be hard to beat in the coming big hurdle events.

Performed Well: ■ Dark Shadow was the best, performed hack seen out at the Great Northern meeting. In the first division of the Jervois Handicap he was always in the picture and finished right up behind the placed horses. His next start was in the Ranfurly handicap, and he won going away. On that showing he was installed favourite for the first division of the Fitzroy Handicap on Saturday, and after waiting on the leaders for about half the distance ran to the front, and nothing had a chance with him once •’ heads were turned for home. Dark Shadow is by Acre or Leighton from Madam Lobelia, who is descended from the same family as Wiltshire and El Gallo. Dark Shadow has become solid with racing, and if taken to

some of the southern meetings during the winter should pay his way.

Excellent Performance: By winning the Visitors’ Handicap at Ellerslie on Saturday last, with the steadier of 10.3, Namakia was responsible for -an attractive performance. She was in front before the field had gone a furlong, and although challenged strongly over tlit’ final .stages she held on gamely to win by less than a length. Namakia has put up some g*ood performances in the past, but her victory on Saturday last was the best she has yet registered, both from a weight-carrying and time point of view. As a three-year-old, this filly ran a great race in the Great Northern Guineas, being in front practically all the way on that occasion, Gay Blonde being the only one to beat her, and the latter just got up in time to do so. The mile on that occasion was run in 1.37 3-5.

On the Improve: Valpen was only produced on one occasion during the Great Northern meeting, and that was in the Winter Steeplechase on Saturday. He appeared to have fined down a lot since he raced at the Waikato meeting, and it should not take much to get him back to his true form. With a couple of exceptions he jumped as well as ever, though these mistakes were not bad ones, and he did not lose a great deal of ground as the result of them. Valpeen, if brought south for the Wellington and Grand National meetings, should again give a good account of himself, for he knows both the courses well, having won the Grand' National during the last two successive seasons and the Wellington Steeplechase last July.

Southern Hurdler’s Form: The Smuggler had a good reputation as a hardier prior to going to Auckland for the Great Northern meeting, and although he failed to win a race he ran up to it. He was rather lucky in the Great Northern Hurdles to bo second, for with a couple of hurdles to go he did not look as though he would be in the money. However, Jolly Beggar and Clarion Call went out, and Prince of Orange was the only one to beat him. In the Remuera Hurdles, Clarion Call beat him by a counle of lengths, and on Saturday Jolly Beggar proved' too good for him in the Campbell Hurdle Race. He jumped well in all his outings, and considering it was his first experience on a right-handed course he did exceptionally well.

HAWKE’S BAY MEETING.

DOZIE WINS STEEPLES

HASTINGS, June 11

The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s Winter meeting commenced to-day, in cold weac-er. A fair attendance witnessed good racing. The finishes were close throughout the day, and th course was in good order. The single pool totalisator put through £4,3171, as compared with £4,183 on the first day last year, an increase of £130?.. Remaining results: — June Steeplechase, 2 J miles: —2 Dozie (Miles) 1; 4 Monarchy (Baker) 2; 5 Strome (Webby) 3. Also started: 1 Cotsfield, 3 Beau Star, 6 Kaokaoroa. Beau Star lost his rider at the first obstacle in the straight and Cotsfield then went to the front and got a long lead from Strome and Dozie, but at the back Cotsfield hit the fence, and lost his rider. This left Monarchy, Dozie and Strome all together, Kaokaoroa being well back. In the last round, btrome momentarily took the lead but ran across at the next jump, losing his position. Monarchy and Dozie drew out and ■won bv han a length; same. Time 5.H. ’ .. o Winter Handicap, U miles. — u Stitchbird (Young) 1; 1 contract (Andersoii) 2*, 2 Sunder (Morris) 3. Also started: 4 Bothwell. Bothwell led for five furlongs with Sunder next. Stitchbird took charge in the straight and came on to win by two lengths; same, nme 2.12 3-5. Clifton Handicap, Gi furlongs: —5 Granvale (Wilson) 1; 1 Hunter’s Morn .(Goldfinch) 2; 9 hirst Chapter (Pine) 3. Also started: 3 Mata Haii, 5 Blygain, 2 Blue Garter. 8 Caen, 10 Joviality, 11 Begorrah, 13 Glenrossie, 12 Gledalong, 5 Minnow, 7 Master Cyklon. Hunter’s Morn, Minnow and Mata Hari were the leaders for most or the journey, Blygain being fourth, and Granvale running fifth. First Chapter was next. Granvale put in a claim in the straight catching Hunter’s Morn 100 yards from the post and won by nan a length; three lengths.' Blygain was fourth. Time 1.22. Heretaunga Handicap, 61 furlongs: 1 Passion Flower (Anderson) 1; 4 Quake (Broughton) 2; 2 Big Dook (Goldfinch) 3. Also started: 3 Lavina. Quake led to the home turn where Passion Flower joined in the issue, and in a good finish won by naif a length; two lengths. Time 1!22.

FIELDS FOR TO-MORROW. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s meeting will be continued to-morrow when the single pool tolahsator will again operate. Horses who should race prominently are: — Hastings Handicap: Hunters Morn, Mata Hari. . , r < , Wliakatu Hurdles: Maniiesto, Couni Willonyx. , , Havelock Handicap: Bh:e Garter, Blygain. , , _ Steeplechase: Stroino, Royal Banquet. ... , ~ Rotopai Handicap: Stitchhird, Contact. Woodlands Handicap: First Chapter Trailer. Final Handicap: Passion Flower, Pakanui. Following are the acceptors: — Noon: Hastings Handicap, 5i furlongs.—Mata Hari 9.1.1, 'Hunters Morn, Quake 9.2, Hunting Star 8.13, Joviality 8.9, Glen Rossie, Helios 8.2, Glidealong, Hunting Spy 8.0. 12 40: Whakatu Hurdles, li miles. —Emotion 10.9, Manifesto 9.5, Count Willonyx 9.4, Souchong 9.3, Lord Hereford, Tahoma, Morning Quest 9.0. 1.20: Havelock Handicap, Bi furlongs.— Blygain 8.13, Royal Feast 8.12, Blue Garter 8.9, Blue Shirt 5.4, Royal Solo, Sybil Song 8.2, Minnow, Tractile, Agog, Glidealong 8.0. 2.0: Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase, about 2£ miles. —Royal Banquet 11.3, Cotsfield’ 10.10, Manawatu 10.7, Dozie 10. G, Beau Star 9.11, Strome 9.5, Monarchy 9.3, Kaokaoroa, Royal Songster 9.0.

2.40: Rotopai Handicap, 1 mile. — The Grasper 9.7, Contract, Stitchbird 9.1, Blygain 8.12, Blue Garter 8.9, Forum 8.5, Begorrah 8.2, Tudor Wench, Bothwell, Tractile, Sunder, Royal Dash, Master Cylkon, First Hand 8.0.

3,20: Woodlands Handicap, 6 furlongs.—First Chapter 9.5, The Grasper 9.4, Quake 9.1, Royal Feast 5.13, Trailer S.S, Caen 5.7, Joviality 8.6, Royal Solo 8.2. 4.0: Final Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Pakanui 10.0, Pladie 9.6, Slippery 9.3, Passion Flower 8.12, Lavina 8.6, Sunny Sky 8.2, Royal Bengal 8.0.

CAULFIELD RACES. MELBOURNE, June 11. At the races held at Caulfield to-day, Cape Lilock was third in the Trial Hurdles. The following New Zealanders were unplaced: Gay Brunette in the First Division of the Two Year Old Handicap; Night Club in the Second Division of the Novice Handicap; Revision in the Welter Plate. NEWBURY CUP. (Recd. June 12, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, June 11. The Newbury Cup resulted: — Chirgwin 1; Bird’s Eye 2; British Quota 3. Six started. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Trotting MEETINGS~TO COME. June 13—Ashburton T.C. June 20, 23 or 24—Auckland T.C.

Likely Sort: When he first appeared in public, Bedford was responsible for an excellent performance to finish a good second to Hearsay in the Innovation Handicap at the Waikato meeting last month, and there is every reason to expect the black pacer to improve as the result of the outing. At Claudelands he was suffering from the effects of a severe cold, and his splendid effort was a surprise to his connections. Bedford has been kept in steady work, and the gelding looks to have filled out a good deal during the last few weeks. When worked at Epsom as a two-year-old he showed any amount of promise, but it was decided to pursue a patient policy with him, and he was given a spell for nearly twelve months.

A Speedy Trotter: Nothing has been showing better form during the last couple of months than the bay trotter Polly Pan. She has been responsible for some fine exhibitions of trotting, and a feature of her showings has been hei’ improved solidity. She is engaged in the better class trotting events at Epsom, and although she will be conceding the limit horses a good start she can be relied upon to record a solid performance. There are few speedier trotters in commission than the daughter of Nelson Bingen, but in the past she has quite often jeopardised her chances by breaking for no apparent reason anil but for this fault her record would have been an attractive one. She appears to have come more solid with age and she should amply repay her owner, Mr E. R. Smith, for his exchanging Tollgate for her.

Elect will be Favourite: The sprint events at the Auckland meeting have drawn fair fields, but the Takanini trainer, F. J. Smith, appears to have a gilt-edged chance of collecting the first prize money with his pair, Bonny Azure and King’s Warrior. Both are well-performed pacers. Their form of late has been outstanding, and in consequence his elect will probably start a very warm first fancy. In all probability only one of the pair will contest the event, but, as they each have races to. spare over a mile and a-quarter, which would not entail them getting a penalty over two miles, it is difficult to state which will be his representative, as the same two are also engaged in the Adams Memorial earlier in the day.

Should Be Improved: One of the most impressive efforts among the unplaced horses at the Waikato meeting last month was that of Tangaroa in the Innovation Handicap. He lost fully 36yds at the start and was a good way back with three fprlongs to go, but put in some great work from this stage and was only half a head away in fourth place at the post. It was a very fine effort for

a novice and augurs well for his future. He is not engaged on the first day of the Auckland meeting next Saturday, but figures among the nominations for the Manukau Handicap on the second day, and he would only have to make a reasonably smart beginning to play a prominent part in the decision of this event. Tangaroa is a three-year-old gelding by Great Parrish from a Blue Mountain King mare, and, with experience, he should turn out a sound proposition. A Brilliant Mare;

Bonny Azure has gone on satisfactorily of late in her preparation for engagements at the Auckland meeting, and the chestnut mare is looking a real picture. She is one of the best four-year-olds to race in the Auckland province for some years, and it is hard to assess just how good she is. She was taken south to the Hawera meeting at Easter, and won her three races in very impressive fashion. On the second day she gave a good field 48yds start, and after being fully 50 yards behind the leaders with half-a-mile to go, came away in the straight and won as she liked by three lengths. The last four furlongs were run in 1.3, and seeing that Bonny Azure was giving the leaders a big start her time for this section must have been round about a minute or better. The efforts eliminated any dou,bts as to her staying ability, and she will only have to parade at Epsom to carry big money, and at this juncture it looks as if it will take a good horse to bring about her defeat in any race she contests. ■’

ASHBURTON T.C.

TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMME.

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CHRISTCHURCH, June 11.

Meetings held by the Ashburton Trotting Club are universally popular, and no race in New Zealand, with the exception of the New Zealand Cup, attracts more attention than the N’SW Zealand Sapling Stakes, which will be decided on Saturday. For weeks past the form of the baby racehorses has been followed with the keenest interest, and each appearance in public has been carefully weighed by the followers of form. With the exception of Southern Chief, who has won one race, and has shown speed and stamina when beaten in others, the form of the horses still engaged is very even, and this might , result in one of the most exciting contests in the history of the race. Parisienne, Becky Direct, Frisco Boy, Loyal Pat and Effiie Parrish will all have their admirers, and may be expected to equal the performance of any previous winners. ’ An excellent supporting programme

will give speculators plenty of food for thought, and the totalisator investments should show an increase on the £14,336/10/- invested at the corresponding meeting last year. The day’s programme is as follows: —

11.55: Longbeach Handicap, (T.), 3.49 class, li miles. —Braemar, Fantine, Gay Crusader, Great Linnet, Isis, Lord Ernleigh, Patty Todd, Real Parrish, Swift Guy scr., Highrate 36, Bon Chance, Cracksman, Debutante, Guy Hugo, Parachute, Royal Parrish 48, Mother’s Boy, Victor Bingen 60, Prince Harvester 108. The field for the Longbeach Handicap is comprised mainly of maiden trotters, some of whom have shown promise, and others who have won one race. In the former category the best may prove to be Fantine, an American trotter, making her first public appearance. Patty Todd, Gay Crusader, and Lord Ernleigh, while the one on 36 yards is Highrate. who won a race at the Cheviot meeting, and impressed as one likely to improve. Bon Chance has speed. Cracksman and Guy Hugo go well as the mood takes them, and in Parachute and Royal Parrish are two speedy trotters never likely to reach select company. In an open race the public may prefer the chances of

HIGHRATE PARACHUTE PATTY TODD

12.30: Trial Handicap, 3.43 class, li miles. —Ann Pointer, Buddy, Dusky Prince, ELie Rey, Fine Art, Grattan Girl, Laureen Wood, Little Derby, Lord Axworthy, Maltravers, Monetary, Old Faithful, Post Haste, Renew, Renown’s Best, Reymere, Rollalong, Serene Bingen, Spey Royal, Temeraire, Shuffle, Wall Street scr., Thornworthy 12, Royal Doulton 48. Penalised 48 yards for her win at Ashburton last Saturday, Royal Doulton has a big task in front of her in the Trial Handicap, and horses nearer the limit must be preferred. Maltravers has given mixed displays, but on his day is a very speedy pacer, while Renown’s Best has improved of late, and there was merit in her performance last Saturday when she finished second to Royal Doulton. Lord Axworthy is speedy, but unreliable, while Rollalong and Ann Pointer are at least promising. The finish may be confined to RENOWN’S BEST ANN POINTER MALTRAVERS

1.5: County Handicap, 4.32 class, 2 miles.—De Soto, Peter Locanda, Waress scr., Francis Lincoln, Grace McElwyn, Young Frank 12, Gunfire, Guy Junior, Raydus 24, Taxpayer 48, Cloudy Range, Sure 60. Cloudy Range and Sure are handicapped within one second of New Zealand Cup class, and for this reason alone their chances must be respected. Sure has not done anything to encourage support, but Cloudy Range is a pacer of class, and should be on hand at the finish. Raydus has recent form to recommend him, but on this occasion may find Guy Junior and Grace McElwyn superior. Francis Lincoln is on a gradual improve, and must be. dangerous, while Young Frank will fight on to the end. De Soto, on the limit is the logical favourite for this race, for his form all through the season has been consistent. The places may be filled by

DE SOTO GRACE McELWYN GUY JUNIOR

1.40: N.Z. Sapling Stakes, 1£ miles (two-year-olds). —Mirage, Becky Direct, Donald Dhu, Royal Grattan, Peter Bee, Southern Chief, Zincali, Lord Worthy, Parisienne, Loyal Pat, .Effie Parrish, Frisco Boy. The prospects of the Sapling Stakes candidates have been discussed at length, and the outstanding two-year-old is Southern Chief, a colt who is likely to leave the mark slowly, but has enough speed to hurry the rest over the concluding stages. The form of the remainder is very even. Nothing stands out, but promise is shown by Becky Direct, Parisienne and Frisco Boy, while Zincali and Loyal Pat will have their followers. In one of the best Sapling Stakes fields ever paraded the favourites should be SOUTHERN CHIEF BECKY DIRECT PARISIENNE

2.20: Acton Handicap, 3.30 class, 11 miles. —Bingen Wrack, Cadiz, Full Hand, Golden Mist, Mystery Yet, On Parade, Tricliff, Wild Dreams scr, Greenmantle, Rare Rey, Stirling Lady, Symmetry 12, Racketeer, Treasure Bond, Valdor 24, Village Guy 36. Golden Mist won at the last Ashburton meeting in 3.17 for a mile and a half, and though he may have been lucky, his prospects still appeal in the Acton Handicap. He is a-horse above tho average, and with the services- of a competent driver he will ,be well fancied. Full Hand should race up to his Addington form and will be dangerous, and Greenmantle is a regulai racehorse whose chances cannot be ignored. Stirling Lady is expected at any time, and with any luck in the runnine Mystery Yet will be on hand at the finish. In a true run race the placings may be GREENMANTLE 1 GOLDEN MIST MYSTERY YET

2.55: Mayfair Handicap (T.), 3.29 class, li miles.—King’s Guard, Discord, Guv o’ Mine, Raclaim, Sandy N. scr., Fifa 12, Admiral Bingen, Lough Guy, Norma Bingen 36, Bessie Parrish 48, First Wrack 60, Nicoya, Sea Gift 84. The limit mare, Discord, and the back-marker,‘Sea Gift, will be sepaiated by a handicap of 84 yards, and this may bring the pair together, although King’s Guard, who defeated Discord at the recent meeting at Addington, is still on the limit. The big coiirse will suit both mares, and the finish may be confined to DISCORD SEA GIFT FIFA

3.30: Tinwald Handicap, 3.36 class, 1£ miles. —Casanova, Ginger Jack, Guy Mauritius, Harlequin, Moana Tama, Repeal, Royal Palm, Sky Wink, Civic scr., Ace Pot, Carageen, Gaillard, Garry Thorpe, Lucky Jack, Precious Metal, Red Flush, Sports Review, Vanity Fair 12, Llewellyn’s Pet, Our War, Trireme, Wee Wrack 24. Carrageen has not always raced up to expectations, but lie has an opportunity in the Tinwald. Handicap to make amends for some failures. Ginger Jack is in winning vein, and. Lucky Jack and Gaillard ar® also in form . Sports Review has not been overraced, but is a very smart pacer. The winner, however, should corns from

CARRAGEEN GINGER JACK SPORTS REVIEW

4.5: Winter Handicap, 3.25 class, li miles. —Big Author, Golden Cross, Isabel Derby, Marie Celeste, Morello, Noble Prince, Subsidy, Wise Guy scr., Rongomai, Tangatu 12, Rocks Ahead 24, Reporter 36. Big Author will probably be favourite for the Winter Handicap, but he is inclined to mix his gait at the start, and in this case he will not be considered. Noble Prince is a possibility. Rocks Ahead is a rapidly improving mare, and Subsidy is a fast-improving pacer, and Rongomai may be the most dangerous of the handicapped horses. The final result may be RONGOMAI SUBSIDY NOBLE PRINCE