TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 July 1936, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping MEETINGS~TO COME. July 7,9, 11.—Wellington. July 18. —Hawke’s Bay Hunt. July 18. —Waimate Hunt. July 22.—Rangitikei Hunt. July 23, 25. —Poverty Bay. July 25—South Canterbury Hunt. Ex-New Zealander: A Sydney cablegram stated that the ex-New Zealander, Limarch, has been purchased by Mr. A. Reynolds, of Singleton, to join the imported stallion Pharan, as a stud mate. • Still Hope: . ’ J. Fryer is still persevering with Cynical Kid, who is being given plenty of pace exercise daily at Hawera. Cynical Kid works freely when warmed up, but is. invariably lame after work.

Trentham Riders: Additional riders for the Wellington Meeting are:—R. W. Savage,. Mustang and Hunting Maid; L. Clifford, Jubilee Song and High Test: LDulieu, Silk Sox; J. Leach, Rose var, H. N. Wiggins, or L. Clifford, Boomerang.

Favours Trentham: Curie has not done much hurdle, racing, but he has shown some promise, so he may show up at Trentham next week. He has raced well in flat events on the course previously, and it is worth noting that he acts well m heavy ground.

Home Again: M. Cpnza has returned to Riccarton from Wingatui with Sisterilia. The injuries she received in her mishap will entail long and careful treatment, but her trainer is hopeful that she will make a complete recovery.

L. J. Ellis Well Ahead: Jockeys who have ridden over .>0 winners’ this season are:— L. J. Ellis 70, B. JI. Morris 52, S. Wilson 51, R. W. Savage 41, P. Atkins 38, A. Messervey 38, R. McTavish 37. J. Leach 33, H. N. Wiggins 32, G. Humphries 31, C. T. Wilson 31. L. H. Clifford 30.

Engaged at Trentham: De Trop, who has. been racing very consistently this season, has been sprinting impressively of late. This mare, who is at her best in heavy going. claims engagements in the hack events at the Wellington meeting.

Not For Trentham: Allegretto is not to be taken to the Wellington winter meeting. He went amiss after the Great Northern meeting, and though he has recovered his connections arc of opinion that he has not had sufficient work to bring him to his best. He and Dark Shadow will probably be taken to the Grand National meeting. Allegretto is entered for the big steeplechase and Dark Shadow for the Winter Cup.

One Whetu: One Whetu is not engaged at Trentham, but will probably be seen out again at the Manawatu Meeting. Ono Whetu lias been a remarkable instance of how much a horse can improve in both looks and racing form in a season. In his last seven starts he has been three times first, a like number of times second, and once third, his stake-earings to date amounting to £lB5O, including £3BO won last season.

English Statistics: When the last mail left England, G. Richards was leading jockey, with 42 wins. His nearest rivals were J. Sirett 27, W. Nevett 21, P. Beasely 18, E, Smith 17, R. Perryman and H. Wragg 16, T. Lowrey 15, and A. Richardson and T. Weston 13. Fairway had an overwhelming lead among the winning sires with £23,623, his neap est rivals being Apron £3192, Prince Galahad £2767, and Tetrameter £2476. Blandford’s name did not appear in the list' of sires of winners of over £l5OO.

A Proved Sprinter: Although Rereatu has not immediate engagements, F. Gilchrist intends keeping the Paper Money gelding in regular work throughout the winter. The form shown by; Rereatu this season has been good, and clearly demonstrates that he has few superiors as a sprinter. In most of his contests Rereatu has had to carry solid imposts’, and considerable credit is duo to his trainer, F. Gilchrist, for the coindition in which he produced his charge.

To Compete at Trentham: Wino, who resumed racing recently, seems to be again nearing his best. After running unplaced at South Canterbury in May last, he finished third to Metal Bird and Golden Dart in the Maronan Handicap at Ashburton. He was produced in the Grange Handicap at Oamaru on Saturday last, and Epris war. the only one to beat him. Wino was one of the leaders all the way and Epris only headed him over the last bit. He is a good beginner and raced prominently during last winter and spring. At the Wellington meeting in October he was third to Greek Shepherd and West Tor in the Wainui Handicap, one mile, in heavy going, and he is due to compete at Trentham again next week.

Has Raced Well Previously: Lord Vai ran a good race in the Opotiki Cup at Tauranga, finishing fourth, and since then he has gone on the right way in his work at Ellerslie. He is engaged in both flat and hurdle events at the Wellington meeting next week, and is not without prospects. Lord Vai has performed well.in the past at winter fixtures at Trentham, his best efforts being in 1932, when he was beaten by a nose by Chief Link in the Stewards’ Handicap and the next day the pair dead-heated for,first in the Members’ Handicap. On the last day they did not meet, but they each won races — Lord Vai accounting for the Onslow Handicap and Chief Link the Winter Oats. Last year ho was third in the Whyte Handicap on the first day and second to Lapel in the Winter Oats on the final day.

Has Good Prospects: Fairweather, who has several engagements at the Wellington winter meeting, is a good horse in any going, and he is likely to get support in his races there, for he has previously' run well at Trentham. Last October,

after winning the Paparua Handicap, six furlongs, and the Selwyn Handicap, seven furlongs, at the Grand National meeting in soft going, he was taken to Trentham and won the Nainai Handicap on heavy ground. He was successful at the recent South Canterbury meeting, and at the Dunedin winter meeting last month he was started on two occasions, his best effort being in running second to Bay Duke in the Empire Handicap. This horse is stated to be very well just now, and he is not without good prospects at Trentham. A Useful Team:

1 ravelling Agent, Blackman, Adalene and Philemup will form J. F. Tutchen’s team for the Wellington winter meeting. Travelling Agent has not raced for some time, but he is reported to be going along all right in his preparation at Te Rapa. Blackman has had a fair amount of racing on the flat during the last couple of months and he is likely to be an improved horse at Trentham. He has been schooled several times recently and shows aptitude for this department of the game. Adalene was second to Dollar Bill in the Members’ Handicap, six furlongs, at the recent Great Northern meeting, and' in the Visitors’ Handicap she met with interference; otherwise she would have been much closer at the finish.'Philemup is to contest the novice events. He is a smart galloper, and is not without prospects.

Back to Best Form: Epris apparently has returned to his best form, for he has been racing very prominently during the last few weeks. He was taken to Auckland at Easter, but the best he could do was to run third to Crooning and Delrain in the Morningside Handicap, one mile, at the Avondale autumn meeting. Since his return to the south he was second to Emissary at Ashburton, and later won over a mile and 135 yards at Ashburton. f Going on to Dunedin lie won the King Edward Handicap, one mile, and at his next start on Saturday last he accounted for the Grange Handicap, of similar distance, at Oamaru. Last winter Epris was a good performer, winning, among other races, the Winter Cup at Riccarton. His recent form suggests that he will again be hard to beat in big flat events at Trentham and Riccarton. RICCARTON NOTES. [SPECIAL TO “STAR.”]

CHRISTCHURCH. July 2.

There was not much work of interest at. Riecarton to-day, only a few of tho horses booked to race at Trentham being sent out against the watch. The outside of the trial grass was open for galloping. Ponty and Wino, •in charge of M. Stewart, were sent half a mile along the back together, taking 51. Both horses look exceptionally well, and should earn distinction at Trentham. Ponty will he ridden by G. Humphries, and Wino by L. J. Ellis. Greek Gold and Dollar Bill reeled off a similar half a mile in 49 2-5, the first three furlongs in 35 3-5, and their stable mates, Pahu and Royal Gallant, strode over a mile in 1.49, the second half in 55.

Thermidor easily, accounted for Recollection over half a mile in 50 1-5. The former by Robespierre from Lady Minerva, commands a good turn of speed. Rival Shot ran hal fa mile in 51. She will not be taken to Trentham.

Cuetos and Cerne Abbas were to have had an easy sprint together, but the former broke away from his trainer when being mounted, and after care ving round the tracks bolted a. circuit on the trial grass before being caught. Fortunately he escaped any noticeable 111-effects, and trotted soundly later. Cerne Abbas went alone over half a mile. She has been suffering from a slight cough during the last few days, and her proposed trip to Trentham has been cancelled. Fair Weather ran half a mile along tho back in 50. He will have to bo kept in view during the Welington meeting, as ho is partial to soft, going, and is in great order just now. Parasang was given some strong work over a. mile, running home the second half in 52 2-5.

Double Shot and Rona. Bay covered seven furlongs in 1.35. The latter will be taken north by W. Jones on Saturday night. Jumpers in Action: Signaller, ridden by A. Peart, was jumped over two hurdles, but gave a very careful display, and barely scrambled over the second. It was evident he was in want of a mate, which was not available. Nocturnus (M. P. O’Reilly) and High Speed (A. Stove) were companions over a round of the country, both giving spectacular displays. O’Reilly is attached to A. S. Ellis’s stable, and this was his first attempt in the saddle over jumps. High Speed will be ridden at Trentham by H. Turner, and can be expected to race prominently.

Latitude (J.'Murfitt) made an improved showing over three hurdles. Another novice in Brevity (A. Stove) jumped the two pony hurdles twice, and did his work like an experienced jumper, taking each fence in his stride. NATIONAL HURDLES FIELD. MELBOURNE. July 3. Acceptors for the Grand National Hurdle race next Saturday, are: — Full Charge 11.6, Sixteen Annas 11.5, Pooley Bridge 11.3, Brilliant Son 10.6, King Colossus 10.3, African 9.10, The Genius 9.8, Loyola 9.0, Strobus 9.0. ■ AGA KHAN’S SUCCESS (Recd. July 3, 10 a.m.). LONDON, July 2. . The Princess of Wales Stakes resulted: 1 Taj Akbar .. .. } Omaha .. Esquemeling • •;• Six started. Won by a neck, with five lengths between second and third.

Trotting MEETINGS~TO COME.

August 8, 12, 14. —N.Z. Metropolitan. August 15. —Cambridge. August 29.—Auckland. September 5. —New Brighton. September 12.—Wellington. October 3. —Methven. October 10.—New Brighton, October 17. —Waikato. October 17, 19. —Westport. October 22, 24.—Forbury Park. October 24, 26.—Auckland. October 24, 26. —Greymouth. October 26.—Manaw'atu. October 26.—Oamaru. October 31.—Wellington. A Solid Effort: The Ashhurst-trained pacer Baron Grand was responsible for a splendid performance when he filled the role of runner-up to Munga Tangi in the Suburban Handicap on the second day oi the Auckland meeting, and there is little doubt that he has improved a good deal as the result of racing round the Taranaki circuit. Baron Grand is only a three-year-old, but is a nice cut of a pacer, by Baron Chenault from Welcome Pearl.

In Second Place Twice: It is doubtful if there is a more honest trotter in the North Island than Manna's Son, who registered

two sound efforts to finish second in both the better class trotting events at Alexandra Park. On the first day he began quickly from 36 yards behind in the Stewards’ Handicap, and when the field had gone about half a mile he was tucked in on the fence in third position. He was still there as the field turned for home, and although he had no chance of overhauling Meadow King he comfortably disposed of tne rest of the opposition. Again on the second day Manna’s Son trotted a splendid race and he looked like winning when Meadow King made a mistake crossing the top, but the grey gelding was a class above the opposition, and once lie got down he quickly ran through to the front, with the result that Manna’s Son again had to be content with second money. He was admirably handled by L. Laver, who is showing excellent form In the sulky. In the past Manna’s Son has been troubled by a fast-run two miles journey, but a long spell appears to have worked a great deal of improvement and the chestnut stays on well. Fillies Prevail: The success of fillies in the New Zealand Sapling Stakes is a remarkable feature of the race, and in no other contest for two-year-olds, either galloping or trotting, where horses of both sexes compete has the percentage of victories been so overwhelmingly in favour of fillies. More interesting still is the fact that, despite their superiority over colts and geldings at two years, the majority of them were beaten by the opposite sex in the Derbies. In 18 contests for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes nine fillies have been successful, as against three colts and six geldings. Doraldina, Chikle Pointer, and Latona won the first three events, Nantwich wore the blue riband in 1925, and Enawah was first home in 1927. Then in 1930 Arethusa led the field to the judge, and in 1931 Silver de Oro gained the day. In 1935 Frisco Lady was at the head of the field, and Parisienne won this year’s contest. The only colts to succeed were Ahuriri, Kohara, and John Jinks. Taurekareka, Richore, Sonoma Child, Taxpayer, War Buoy, and Moana Tama were gelding winners.

In the New Zealand Derby Stakes, which is run in November, fillies have fared badly, and as the Derby is decided only five months after the New Zealand Sapling Stakes, which is staged in June, the position is all the more interesting. In the New Zealand Derby Stakes nine colts have won, as against four fillies. In the balance of the 23 contests for the

rich prize, ten geldings have been supreme. Not since Nantwich won in 1930 has a filly won the New Zealand Derby Stakes. A similar position obtains regarding the Great Northern Derby Stakes. This race was inaugurated in 1916, and eight colts, nine geldings, and three fillies hgye annexed the prize. Colts or geldings earned distinction in the last eight events, Lie only fillies to win the race were Lady Swithin, in 1919, Nantwich, in 1925, and Daphne de Oro in 1927.