TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 August 1936, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping

MEETINGS TO COME.

August 13, 15—Canterbury. August 22—Pakuranga Hunt. August 27—Egmont-Wanganui Hunt August 29—Taranaki Hunt. September s—Otago Hunt. September 10, 12—Wanganui. September 19—Ashburton. September 19—Foxton. September 19, 21—Avondale. September 24, 26—Geraldine. September 26—Marton. September 26—Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt. September 26—Napier Park.

Recommissioned: After several months’ spell at Okawa, Mr T. H. Lowry’s two candidates Haut Monde and Plato have resumed work at Woodville. Haut Monde will in future race as a gelding.

Working Brilliantly: Horses that are working at Ellerslie in brilliant style are Versant, Kilonsoa, and Landlubber, and they are going to make their presence felt at the spring meetings in the Auckland district. Horowhenua Soon:

Horowhenua and Tooley Street are working in dashing style, and their winning turn must come soon, perhaps at the Pakuranga Meeting, where the company will not be of the richest, with the best horses not quite tuned up. On his Trentham running Horowhenua may be the better prospect of the stable.

Writers Must Not Bet!: An order issued by Dr. Goebbels. Minister of Propaganda, forbids racing correspondents of German newspapers betting on horse races. The order states that the reports of correspondents have been influenced by their interest in the bets they have made, and that the racing section of the newspapers has suffered in consequence.

Change of Name: A special general meeting of members of the Bay of Plenty Jockey Club Hiecided to change the name of the club to the Bay of Plenty Racing Club. An amendment was made to the rules, providing that six of 12 members of the committee should retire at the annual meeting, and six remain in office; also that members voting shall vote for the full complement of six.

Pooley Bridge’s Breeding: The pedigree of the Australian » champion hurdler, Pooley Bridge, illustrates the high breeding necessary for a jumper nowadays:—Sire: Ornamentation, by Tracery, son of Rock Sand and grandson of Sainfoin, from Document, by Spearmint, son of Carbine, from Doctrine, hy Ayrshire, son of Hampton. Dam: Talkative, by Flippant, son of Marcovil and grandson of Marco, from Similitude, by Bobadil, son of Bill of Portland, from Similarity, by Simmer, son of St. Simon. Te Hai:

Te Hai exhibited a lot of speed in his races, when his stamina was regarded as at least doubtful. However, he began to finish on in sprint events and this caused him to be tried over a middle distance, and he won a mile hack race at Ellerslie on Easter Saturday. Then he finished third, a length behind the winner, in the Opotiki Cup six weeks ago, and this was a fine performance, for the pair that finished in front, Lagoon and Enge, represent fair northern handicap form. Te Hai should win one or two of the minor cups or handicaps provincial circuit this term.

Tidal’s Progeny: A useful novice that should be worth keeping in mind this season is Tidewaiter, a three(yea.r-old gelding by Tidal (son of Sea. Sick) from the imported English mare Ballymoy 11, a good galloper in these parts of recent years. The progeny of Tidal (who was a stayer above everything else) have not as yet come up to expectations, but in Tidewaiter he may have something out of the ordinary, 1 and therefore this maiden’s next two or three appearances are sure to create interest.

Origin of a Name: Now that the Hunting Song filly Pennycomequick has come into the limelight curiosity has been evinced concerning where she (derived her ✓ qilaint name. It is the same as that of a filly who won the Oaks for Lord Astor, in 1929, and no doubt the naming of the New Zealand filly was suggested by that of the English classic winner. In the latter case the name was that of a down close to Plymouth, the city Lord Astor represented in the House of Commons, before he succeeded to the peerage, and which' Lady Astor has since represented.

A Good Prospect: Delrain, who Avon the Jellicoe Handicap at the Pakuranga Meeting two years ago and finished out of the money in the same race last year, is likely to take on this event for the third’ time, and, going on the way ho has been working at Te Awamutu, he possesses something more than an i outside prospect. He is a good hurdler, too, and later on when put seriously to this branch he should be able to hold his own with the best jumpers in the north. He has not been overraced, and in some of his efforts over the sticks he. has not been handled judiciously, but in his traiher-jockey J. H. Mcßae’s hands, he ought not to suffer in this respect in future.

Steeples for Foxton: In view of the fact that the race for two-year-olds was not a success last spring, when, there were only four starters, the Foxton Racing Club has decided to delete this event from the programme for the next meeting on September 19, and it will replace it with a hack steeplechase. The club anticipates that, at the end of the jumping session, such a race will be popular with owners of cross-coun- • 'try horses. As last year, the principal race of the day, the Carnarvon (Gold) Cup will carry a gold trophy * valued at 50 guineas. The main event for the hacks will have a silver cup attached as trdphy.

The Unlucky Pipi: Opinions may vary concerning what is the best horse that has ever Avon the Grand National Steeplechase, but

'there is not much doubt about the unluckiest horses sent to the post. Dromedary fell over a policeman after safely negotiating all the fences, only to get tripped up in the run home on the flat. Waimai was winning for the second time when he slipped on landing over the last fence, but for consistent bad luck in connection with the race the palm has to he awarded to Pipi. He ran second in three consecutive years and then finished third the following year. In 1902 Pipi finished second to Haydn, then came a second to Awahuri and a similar place to Slow Tom, and then a third to Inniskillen and Haydn. After running second to Haydn, Pipi came out again and finished second to Sultana in the Beaufort Steeples in Slow Tom’s year. Pipi was kept for the Lincoln Steeples and finished third to Eclair and Haydn. He followed his third to Inniskillen by scoring one of the most popular wins ever recorded at Riccarton by winning the Lincoln Steeples. H. Carr was associated with Pipi in his race over the Riccarton country, and it was a very good but rather unlucky combination.

RETURNING HOME.

SYDNEY, August 11.

The Hunting Song—Rewanga gelding, Grand Sport has not trained on sufficiently well, to justify his bein’ 'kept at Randwick, and he is being returned to New Zealand by the Wanganella to-day.

Trotting

MEETINGS TO COME.

August 12, 14. —N.Z. Metropolitan. August 15.—Cambridge. August 29. —Auckland. September s.—New Brighton. September 12. —Wellington. October 3. —Methven. October 10.—New Brighton. October 17.—Waikato. October 17, 19.—Westport. October 24, 26.—Auckland. October 24, 26.—Greymouth. October 26.— Manawatu. October 26.—Oamaru. October 31. —Wellington. Ayrmont Chimes Retired: The Cathedral Chimes stallion Ayrmont Chimes has been retired from racing, and is to do stud duty in the Gore district this season. Ginger Jack:

A recent addition to the ranks of Addington is the four-year-old Ginger Jack. This pacer has not done a great deal of racing, but he won two races late’ last season in a manner which stamped him as not far below the best of his age, and he is confidently expected to go on with it.

“Night Trotting”: The last two races at Addington, on Saturday, were run in semi-darkness, and even those conversant with the horses could not distinguish them clearly going down the back, and round the southern bend. According to the official programme, the totalisator should have ceased business on the last race at 4.15 p.m. It did not close until 5.5 p.m., and adverse comment was general. Asked yesterday, for his opinion concerning the late running, the Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon. W. E. Parry) said that the chief inspector of totalisators was at the meeting, and he would await that officer’s report before making comment on the position.

Speedy, But Unreliable: The Australian-bred pacer Star Pronto is getting through his tasks at Epsom in a satisfactory manner, and the black gelding has taken no illeffects from the two hard races he had at Auckland in June. When he won the June Handicap on the second day Star Pronto was responsible for a truly wonderful performance. In all probability Star Pronto will be taken to Cambridge to compete in the Militia Handicap, in which he figures off 24yds. The son of Don Pronto would' have prospects second to none if he could be relied upon to leave the mark properly, but there is always a doubt about him, and his chances may depend upon his ability to begin correctly.

May Surprise: When raced at the Auckland Winter Meeting, Native Princess displayed signs of early improvement by finishing a. close fourth to Bingen Sun in the Winter Handicap, the slow-class trotting event on the opening day. She was in one of the leading positions practically all the way, and it was only in the last furlong that she faded' a little. It was Native Princess’ first race for some time, and she should improve on that effort. She is down to compete in both the Duke Street and Te Koutu Park Handicaps at Cambridge, and although she may not figure among the well-backed division she is a likely sort to effect a surprise.

METROPOLITAN T.C.

SECOND DAY’S PROGRAMME

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CHRISTCHURCH, August 10

The acceptances received for the second day of the X'cav Zealand Metropoliatn Trotting Club’s August meeting are even better than those taken for the first day and a field of 17 horses, while unusually big for a race of this class, may provide a great race in the King Edward Handicap. A meeting between Gamble, Graham Direct and De Soto on 24 yards and Grand Mogul on the limit should re-

sult in one of the greatest races Avitnessed on the course, and with a good •track form on the opening day may bo discounted. A number of other horses are likely to do better under improved track conditions.

The day’s programme is as folloAvs: 11.30.

Improvers’ Handicap (trotters), 4.39 class, two miles. —Amonos, Gala Day, Isabel Patch, Norman Fox, Little Reta, Resound, Silk Coat, Sister Mary, Worthy Star, Great Wood scr.; Mataunga, ReAvard 12; Header 24; Mabel Chimes 36; Gauton 48; Walinooka GO; Sandy N 84. The Improvers’ Handicap of two miles cannot be reliably judged’ on the first day’s results over a mile and a-half, but while Ganton and Wah-

nooka failed to give away 36yds and 48 yards respectively they may be quite capable of conceding longer starts over two miles. Sister Mary, Reward and Mabel Chimes will again be considered, but in a test of stamina the placings may be Wahnooka, Ganton, and Amonos.

12.10. Dash Handicap (saddle), 2.13 class, ono mile—Aristotle, Logan’s Pride, Noble Prince, Pronto Bingen, Rocks Ahead scr.; Craganour, Francis Lincoln, Gunfire. Homeward, Queen Author, Reporter 12; Raydus 21; Kingcraft 48. The withdrawal of Grand Mogul from the Dash Handicap has left the race more-open, and backers are offered a wide field. Rocks Ahead who will be ridden by J. Walsh, at once appeals, and if Noble Prince begins correctly he will prove troublesome. Reporter on 12 yards has shown a return to form, and he is known as a very smart performer in saddle. Homeward, too, goes well with the weight up, and Pronto Bingen and Raydus can do a merry mile. The favourites may be Rocks Ahead, Homeward, and Noble Prince. 12.50. King Edward Handicap, 4.28 class, two miles. —Grand Mogul, Llewellyn’s Pride, Taxpayer, Vesuvius scr.; Rey Spec, Rollo, Tempest, Willow Wave 12; De Soto, Gamble, Graham Direct, Sir Guy, Sunny Morn 24; Blue Mountain 36; Red Shadow, Worthy Light 48; Harold Logan 72. Speculators will find a difficult task ahead of them in the King Edward Handicap, and this should prove the best betting race of the meeting. Favouritism will be divided between De Soto, Gamble, and Graham Direct, but the Blue Mountain—Rollo bracket, Willow Wave— Sunny Morn bracket, Grand Mogul, and others will all have their admirers. Grand Mogul’s running on the opening day cannot be taken as his true form. The going plainly troubled him, and he is likely to do better next time out. De Soto is genuine, and is certain to be in the firing line throughout, and on Saturday’s running it is hard to make a choice between Gamble and Graham Direct. Both appear to be in great order for a two miles contest. Blue Mountain will stay on, but with the track in good order the favourites should be Gamble, Grand Mogul, and Graham Direct.

1.30. Belgium Handicap, 4.40 class, two miles. —Fairhaven. Frisco Lady, Happy Knight, Lone Derby, Racketeer, Radiant Gold, Rayon d’Or, Southern Smile, Treasure Bond scr.; Golden Mist, On Parade 12; Marie Celeste. Subsidy 24; Big Author 36. Frisco Lady is bound to carry heavy support in the Belgium Handicap, although she was beaten on the opening day, but she will need to be right at the top of her form to deal with the more seasoned horses opposed to her. The possibilities include Greenmantle, Radiant Gold, Southern Smile, Golden Mist, and Big Author, while Subsidy cannot be ignored. In what promises to be a great race luck in the running may play a part, but recent running points to the chances of Frisco Lady, Southern Smile, and Grocnmantle.

, 2.10. Lincoln Handicap, 2.48 class, one mile and a-quarter. —Arachne, Chechahco, Golden Cross, Plain Pearl, Pot Luck, Rongomai, Wilbur White scr.; Noble Prince, Peter Locanda, Young Frank 12. Pot Luck put. up a splendid record last season, and he appears to hold a rare chance in the Lincoln Handicap. A winner of the All Ages Stakes at Ashburton, he possesses the highest credentials, and it is hard to find one to beat him. Rongomai and Noble Prince may be the horses to extend the four-yeari-old. The placings should be Pot. Luck, Rongomai, and Noble Prince. 2.50, Avon Handicap (trotters), 3.29 class, one mile and a-half. —Garner, Guy o’ Mine, Flotsam, Sandy N.,.New Metford scr.; Discord, Norma Bingen 24; Air Flow, Teviot Downs 36; Wrackler, Sea Gift 9G. ’The trotters’ race will again be one of the high lights of the meeting, and a race between Flotsam on the limit and Discord on 24 yards will provide all the excitement required. Airflow was not started on the opening day, but on a firm track she is a possibility. Teviot Downs is trotting well, and great trotter as Sea Gift is, Discord with the help of her handicap should win. The form points to Discord, Flotsam, and Sea Gift. 3.30.

Canterbury Handicap, 4.34 class two miles.—Gay Gordon,' Rocks Ahead, Waress scr.; Homeward 12; Bingen Palm 24; Avernus, Bonnj Azure, Gunfire 48.

Bonny Azure’s running on the first day points to another victory in the Canterbury Handicap, and next best may be Bingen Palm and Avernus. 4.10. SpeedAvay Handicap, 2.12 class, one mile.—Bonny Azure, Craganour, Mocast, Pronto Bingen, Queen Author, Reporter, War Buoy, WilloAV Wave scr.; Cloudy Range, De Soto, Grace McElwyn, Raydus, Rey Spec, Supertax, Vesuvius 12; Kewpie’s Triumph 24. War Buoy has yet to finish out of a place, and it does not appear that his great record will be spoiled in the SpeedAvay Handicap. Cloudy Range, on 12 yards, is a problem, and under adverse conditions he put up a great race on the opening day. He is bound to run a great race. De Soto, making his second appearance for the afternon, can be depended upon, Avhile Supertax and Raydus may be the best of the remainder. Form points to the chances of War Buoy, Cloudy Range, and De Soto.

OCTOBER TROTS.

GREYMOUTH PROGRAMME.

The following programme has been arranged by the Greymouth Trotting Club (registered) for the Spring meeting, to be held on Saturday, October 24, and Monday, October 26: —

FIRST DAY.

1. Introductory Handicap (harness), of £lOO. Limit 2.27 for 1 mile; 8?. furlongs.

2. Petrie Handicap (harness), of £lOO. For unhoppled trotters only. Limit 3.49 for H miles; 121 furlongs. 3. Blaketown Handicap (harness),

of £lOO. Limit 3.2 for 11 miles; 101

furlongs. 4. Mawhera Handicap (harness), of £175. Limit 3.35 for 1£ miles; 125 furlongs. 5. Advance Handicap (harness), of £llO. Limit 3.37 for 15 miles; 12J furlongs.

C. Royal Oak Handicap (harness), of £ll5. (For unhoppled trotters only). Limit 3.45 for 15 miles; 128 furlongs. 7. Diggers’ Handicap (saddle), of £lOO. Limit 2.25 for 1 mile; 85 furlongs.

8. Dash Handicap (harness), of £llO. Limit 2.59 for 11 miles; 108 furlongs.

SECOND DAY.

1. Tradesman Handicap (harness), of £lOO. Limit 3.5 for 11 miles; 101 furlongs.

2. Progressive Handicap (harness), of £llO. Limit 3.37 for 15 miles; 121 furlongs.

3. Ngahere Handicap (harness), of £lOO. For unhoppled, trotters only). Limit 3.49 for IB miles; 121 furlongs. 4. Labour Day Handicap (harness), of £175. Limit 3.35 for 15 miles; 121 furlongs. 5. Hurricane Handicap (saddle), of £lOO. Limit 2.25 for 1 mile; 85 furlongs.

6. Cobden Handicap (harness), of £llO. Limit 2.59 for U miles; 101 furlongs.

7. Gieseking Handicap (harness), of £ll5. For unhoppled trotters only. Limit 3.45 for 15 miles; 125 furlongs. 8. Whirlwind Handicap (harness) of £llO. Limit 2.22 for 1 mile; 85 furlongs. The stakes offered total £lB3O.