TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 April 1937, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping MEETINGS TO COMEApril 17 —Whangarei. April 17 —Waimate. April 17, 19 —Nelson. April 24.—South Canterbury. April 24, 26 —Marlborough. April 29, May I—Oamaru. May B—Amberley.8—Amberley. & May 8, 12 —Hawke’s Bay . May 12, 15 —Egmont. May 12 —Ashburton County . May 12 —Southland. May 12 —Bay of Islands, at Pukekohe. May 12, 15—Otaki-Maori. May 15 —Waipa. May 20, 22—South Canterbury. May 22—Carterton. May 22, 24 —Waikato. May 29—Foxton.

For Otautau: The Phalaris horse Salmagundi, purchased at the Sydney sales for 600 gs. by Wright, Stephenson and Company, Ltd., was secured on behalf of Mr. A. Chisholm, who will have him to mate with Glentruin and other mares at his Otautau stud.

For Marlborough: West Coast-trained horses who appear among the nominations for the Marlborough Racing Club’s meeting to be held on April 24 and 26, are: — Potent,* Gas Mask, Back Lead,- Supreme Court, Delium, Bon Tray, and Arena.

Did Not Train On: A second to Paper Slipper in the Dunedin Guineas indicated a u’seful career for Epic, the son of Iliad and Eulalie, but like the rest of this brilliant mare’s progeny, he has- failed to train on. He is to be put aside for six months or longer.

A Likely Sort: A likely-looking maiden in Rahotahi carried Mr F. S. Easton’s sky blue and black hoops at Manawatu. He is a well-grown colt by .Lackham from Merry Sarto, so he. is> a. halfbrother to Manawatu. and Silent Acre. Rahotahi showed a lot of pace, but was not in condition to run on. He will improve.

Sold to Trainer: Acceptable has been sold by Mr. R. J. Murphy to his trainer, T. R. George, and the Tea Tray gelding raced in his new colours at Awapuni last week. Acceptable ran well at Wairarapa, suggesting that he should soon win a race, but he did not improve. George’s outlay, however, was not great, and Acceptable has only to win a race to return his purchase price.

A Valuable Producer: , Quadrilateral has proved a profitable mare for Elderslie Stud. Her last four yearlings sold at auction realised the following prices:—Homer, 550 gs; Rob Roy, l f 4sogs; Nightingale, 800 gs; and Homer’s brother,- purchased by Mr. J. S. Brunton last week, l,Boogs. An aggregate of 4,600g5.--for four from one mare is thoroughly satisfactory for any stud. Quadrilateral (Square Measure—Poltara, by Polymelus) was foaled in England in 192-*, and as a foal was so.d for 120 gs.

Monipere’s Chance': The Omoto-trained gelding, Monipere, must be given a good chance in the Waimate Cup, to-morrow, with only 7.8, one pound above the minimum to carry. Last season, in the Geraldine Cup, he beat Davolo by a neck in a slogging finish, with The Surgeon three lengths away third. Monipere is in great form, and though he beat nothing classy on the Coast circuit, it does not always pay to disregard Coast form.

Jumper Shows Promise: One of the most recent additions to , the jumping brigade at Ellerslie is Jaeldy Karb. He has been given several trials during the last couple of weeks, and, taken all round, his displays have been encouraging. This horse has not been in work very long, but he has made good progress, and is in the right order to commence a serious preparation. Jaeldy Karo is the Tight type to make good as a jumper, and the fact that he is a brother to Prince Lui, winner of the Great Northern Hurdles in 1931, is a ' further recommendation.

“Bad" Horses: A race ’notable for having always been won by a good horse is the Awapuni Cup. Among w.f.a. races, it is one of the most recent, but its short list of winners and non-winnei's is very impressive. Chortle, Desert Gold (three years in succession), Sasanof (twice), Marqueter, Amylhas, Thespian, Ballymena, Suggestion, Rapine, Commendation. Star Stranger, Vertigern, Nightmarch (twice), Autopay Silver Ring (twice), Greek Shepherd, and Wild Chase is the complete roster.

For India: The three-year-old Martara, recently purchased by Mr. Alex Higgins, was shipped to Sydney on Tuesday by the Awatea from Auckland on his way to India. Since arriving in Auckland before the Easter meetinr Martara has been under the care of R. S. Bagby" and he has been carefully let down in condition for his long trip. Much interest will be centred in ti.e future of Matara, who won rapid promotion from the time he opened his winning account in the Spring, and if he follows in the footsteps of Soultline, Karapoti, Heremia, and Kahapa, he should prove a further advertisement for New Zealand-bred stock.

Smoke Screen: When Smoke Screen won the Sires Produce Stakes at Awapuni on Saturday it made his record read five wins out of seven starts. The son of Limond —Curtain has already collected in stake money £l2OO for Mr Russell Grace, a member of the committee of the Wanganui Jockey Club, who paid GOOgns for the gelding at the Trentham yearling sales last year. Neither Francis Drake nor Haughty Winner ran up to expectations, but Smoke Screen won in a style which suggests that he is probably the best two-year-old of the season. • All going well ’with him in the interim the son of Limond should furnish into a slashing three-year-old. WAIMATE RACES. PROGRAMME FOR TOMORROW. [special to “star.”] CHRISTCHURCH. April 16. The annual race meeting of the; Waimato Racing Club will be held on the Waimato racecourse to-morrow, when the single pool system will be in use. The track is likely to be fast. The fields will be the best paraded on the course for many years, and

the contests for the high-weight event and for the Waimate Cup should be especially interesting. The following horses will no doubt race well during the afternoon. —

Studholme Highweight: Recollection and Heloise. Trial Plate: Peacock and Almira. Morven Trot: Colonel Grattan and Jovial-

Waimate Cup: Silvbr Sight and Travenna.

Waitangi Hack Handicap: Golden Vision and Rebel Mate. President’s Handicap: Rebel Chief and Joyous. Hook Trot: Colonel Grattan and Don Acron. Stewards’ Hack Handicap: Dictate and Owlsgleam.

' Some riding engagements are: H. Hibberd: Comus, Rebel Mate, Joyous; A.. Messervy: Dictate, Monipere, Copyist, Primak, Lustral; C. Wilson: Knockfin, Silver Lark, Thermidol, Golden Vision; D. Hail: Last Post; J. Jennings: Arrowglen, Made Money, Double Gift, Nightform: A. Russell: Rebel Chief; D. O’Connor: Dropped Catch; M. Caddy: Forum; A. S. Ellis: Full Throttle; E. Jones: Silver Sight, La. Meri, Dropped Catch (Stewards Hack); A. Parsons: Almira, Invoice,' Silver Slipper, Mazzini. The first race will start at 12.45 p.m.

The fields are:—

Studholme High-weight, minimum weight 9.0; one mile: Full Throttle 10.13, Poniard, Southdown 10.8, Haere Tonu, Superex 10.6, Recollection 9.13, Convivial, Heloise 9.9, Latitude 9.8, Dictate 9.7, Song Boy, Final Bell 9.2, Golden Knight, Royal Amphora, Balmenter, Dropped Catch 9.0. Trial Plated six furlongs: Peacock, La Meri, Almira, Prince Flaneur, Arrow Glen, Te Ahaurangi, Wardens Queen, Gresham, Last Post, Lustral, Comus, Master Dingle, Gallant •Knight. n , Morven Trot Handicap, 3.43 class, one mile and a-half: Bamboozle, Baron Silk, Charles Russell, Colonel Grattan, Crusheen, Donor, Dusky Sound, Flotilla, Glenastle, Great Don, Jovial, King Drusus, Locust, Rough Sea, Sylvie’s Best,. Waggon Wheels scr, Master Potts 48. Waimate- Cup, one mile and a-quar-ter: Travenna 8.13, Epris, Nightform 84. Royal Gallant, Knockfin, Trivet 7.13, Half Note 7.10, Monipere 7.8, Silver Sight, Araboa, Petersham, Mount Vai 7.7. Waitangi Hack, six furlongs: Double Gift 9.0, Golden Vision 8.6, Mazzini, Rebel Mate 7.13, Primax 7.12, Nolana 7.10, Hanlon, Gipsy Fair, Red Dragbn 7.8, Philaster, Sunny Dawn 7.7. . . „ , President’s Handicap, six furlongs. Rebel Chief 9.9, Queen Dorothy 8.9, Viking 8.2, Joyous, Stolen March 7.9, Invoice, Araboa, Copyist 7.8, Silver Sail, Double Gift, Silver Lark, Final Bell 7.7.

Hook Trot Handicap, 3.5 class; one mile and a-quarter: Charles Russell, Colonel Grattan, Crusheen, Don Acroij, Donor, Dusky Sound, Flotilla, Glenastle, Great Don, Inquisition, Jovial, King Drusus, Locust, Rough Sea, Sea Peter, Sylvie’s Best, Wee Truman scr, Master Potts 48. Stewards’ Hack, seven furlongs: — Stolen March 9.3, Owsgleam 8.5, Thermidor, Made Money 8.3, Dictate 7.13, Heloise 7.11, Silver Slipper 7.10, Forum 7.8, Hanlon, Trumpet Blast, Dropped Catch, Balmenter 7.7.

NELSON J.C. TO-MORROW’S PROSPECTS. The Nelson Jockey Club’s meeting will open to-morrow, with, the single pool system of betting in operation. The fields are of fair size, and there should be some interesting racing. Prospects are: —'

Novice Stakes: Southern Blood, Ohanga. Hope Hack: Dark Rose, Roy Bun. Nelson Cup: Pukeko, Pladie, Dark Rose. , Licensed Victuallers' Hack: Lady Siegfried, Laggard, Top Rank. Stewards’. Handicap: Marcus Cicero, Arena. \ Electric Hack: Prince Mulla, Top Waimea Handicap: Free Rose, Dark Rose. The first race will start at 1 p.m. The fields are: — Novice Stakes, five furlongs (fixed weights: two-year-olds, 7.11; three-vear-olds and over 8.8):— Gay Sceptre, Bit o’ Blue. Adieux, Ohanga, Potent, Arrowin, King’s Choice, Haggis, Southern Blood. Hope Hack Handicap. Five furlongs. —Grampian, Dark Rose 9.2, Deliam 8.5, 8.3, Impersonator, .Derive 8.2, Roy Bun 7.9, Potent 7.7.

Nelson Cup. One miel and a-quarter. —Pukeko 9.5, Pladie 8.11, Davistock 8.2, Bon Tray 7.11, Free Rose, Grampian, Dark Rose, Laggard 7.7. Licensed Victuallers’ Hack Handicap. One mile—Lady Siegfried 9.0, Revival 8.9, Laggard 8.8, Gasmask 8.7, Chaste 8.1, The Sandwichman 7.13, Top Rank, Back Lead 7.9, Roy Bun 7.8, Southern Blood 7.7. Stewards’ Handicap. Six furlongs— Marcus Cicero 8.6, Dark Rose 7.13, Impersonator 7.12, Arena 7.10, Derive 7.9, Chaste, Top Rank, Roy Bun 7.7. Electric Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.—Delium 9.0, Top Rank 8.9, Prince Mulla 8.8, Ohanga 7.11, Southern Blood 7.9, Potent 7.7. Waimea. Handicap. Seven furlongs. —Pladie 9.5, Bon Tray 8.11, Davistock 8.10, Free Rose, Dark Rose 8.1. Chaste, Supreme Court 7.9. -

Trotting MEETINGS TO COME April 17— Manawatu. April 24 —Auckland. April 27 —Marlborough. May I—Kaikoura.1 —Kaikoura. May B—Waikato. May B—Oamaru.8 —Oamaru. May 12, 15 —Forbury Park. May 29 —Canterbury Park. June 12 —Ashburton.. June 19, 23 —Auckland. Overdue Win: All. Special registered his first success for just on seven years when he won the Parawai Handicap at Thames. He was solidly supported, and, nicely handled by G. T. Mitchell, junr.. came away over the last furlong to win comfortably. All Special had previously raced well this season to gain place money, and his victory was well deserved. Show? Promise: A novice that impressed as likely

to improve -as the result of the racing he is having was Guide Peter, who was a. competitor in the Hikutaia Handicap at Thames. He was twelfth fancy in the betting, but showed a nice turn of speed in the middle stages. Guide Peter, who is by Peter Bingen from Tranquil, may be worth watching in his next few outings.

An Improver: Stylish Boy, a well-bred three-year-old by Grattan Loyal—Highstepper, has a reputation for speed, and in the big field in the Improvers’ Handicap at Ashburton on Saturday he finished fourth after doing a good share of the pacemaking. Highstepper is by Logan Pointer —Fancy Girl, by Velox from Verity, by Vancleve, and’ is a sister to useful pacers in Eugene de Oro, 2.105, and Mary de Oro.

Should Not be Long: The splendid performance registered by Grattan Girl in acting as run-ner-up to Transfer in the Puriri Handicap at Thames, when making her first appearance in public, augurs well for the prospects of the Grattan Loyal filly. She was produced in rare condition by F. J. Smith, and handled the heavy going in first-class, style. This filly is down to make her next appearance in the Devonport Handicap at the forthcoming Auckland meeting, and she only has to repeat the same form to take a. deal of beating.

Her First Success: After several disappointing efforts this season Bold Venture reached the winning list when she was first home in the Hikutaia Handicap at Thames. She was the chief selection, and, beginning smartly, was disputing the lead all the way, to take charge ahlf way down the running and hang on to gain the verdict, by a neck. Bold Venture is a solid-looking pacer by Great Parrish from Kewpie’s Bond and is trained at Mangere by J. T. Paul. She is not high-class, but should score again while she is on a loose mark.

Was Unlucky: One of the moist promising novices seen out at Thames was Sandupky. He was only having his second start and was inclined, to be nervous at tile barrier, with the result that he did not go away too well when the tapes were released, also receiving a. little interference in the first couple of furlongs. He made a great effort over the last couple of furlongs, and was staying on very solidly to get within a. neck and half a length of the winner, Bold Venture. Sandusky is a half-brother to that brilliant little pacer Bonny Azure, and. when he gains a little experience he should turn out a real good proposition.

A Prospect: Colonel Grattan, engaged in both light harness events at Waimate tomorrow, is a three-year-old gelding trained by V. Leeming for the Dunedin sportsman. Mr J. Richardson. At ‘the Cheviot meeting last month Colonel Grattan paced well over a mile and a-half in the Spotswood Handicap won by Bill Grattan, who registered 3.27 1-5 for a mile and ahalu \Colonel Grattan’s performance gave an indication that he will do better In the near future. By Grattan Loyal from Erin’s Pointer, Colonel Grattan is a fine stamp of pacer and in time will reach good class company. MANAWATU TROTS. TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMME. The Manawatu Trotting Club’s meeting will be held to-morrow, with the single pool totalisator in operation. The fields are good, and excellent racing looks assured. There is plenty of recent form among the horses engaged, and the following should race prominently: —

Ladies’ Bracelet: Worthy Audubon, Grattan Girl, Kingussie. Awapuni Handicap: Dollar Maid, Biworthy, Native Bird. Pohangina Handicap: Musketeer, Effie Parrish, Trevor de Oro. Manawatu Cup: Our Peggy, Native Cole, Levity. Longburn Handicap: Sandusky, Worthy Audubon, Grattan Girl. Stewards’ Handicap: Baron Derby, Musketeer, Effie Parrish. McDonald Handicap: Arapai, Tan John, Dollar Maid. President’s . Handicap: Doris Derby, Electric Bell, Our Peggy.

The fields and starting times are: —

12.15 p.m. Ladies’ Bracelet, 3.43 class. One mile and a-half— Little Acron, Ldyal Betty, Loch Leven, Grattan Girl, Gauge, Snowv Bingen, Pharina, Crystal Chimes, Adversity, Pampas scr., Kingussie 12, Ropata, Worthy Audubon 36, Tennessee’s Child 84. 12.55 p.m. Awapuni Handicap (trotters), 3.47 class. One mile and a half. —Qiierida, Worthy Member, Native Guy, Hard Lad, Aubrey’s Last scr., Bi worthy, Black Native, Native Leaf 12, Native Bird 36, Aerial Boy, Unworthy 60, Dollar Maid 72, Bronte 84, Wrackless 108, Arapai 120. 1.35 p.m.

Pohangina Handicap. 3.57 class. One mile and five furlongs.—Relax, Mr. Guy scr., Casino 12, f) usk y Chum 24, First Aid, Waving Corn, Effie Parrish, Baron Derby 36, Musketeer, Trevor de Oro 48. Roadster 60. 2.15 p.m.

Manawatu Trotting Cup. 4.44 class. Two miles. —Baron Grand, Silver Black, Our Peggy, Imposter, Teri Kingi, Reno scr., Levity 12, Full Hand. Native Cole 24. Glorietta 48, 2.55 p.m.

Longburn Handicap. 3.5 class. One mile and a-quarter.. —Bingen Fashion. Little Acron. Loyal Betty. Tapanui, Lady Wellworthy, Grattan Girl, Sandusky, Gauge. Snowy Bingen, Crystal Chimes, Captain Potts, Hal Pointer, Adversity scr.. Kingussie 12. Worthy Audubon, Relax, Ropata 36. 3.35 p.m. Stewards' Handicap. 3.0 class. One mile and a-quarter. —Travisque, Mr. Guy. Casino scr.. Tennessee’s Child 12,' First. Aid, Orleigh Mills, Dandy Locanda, Waving Corn. Effie Parrish. Baron Derby 24, Musketeer 36, Silver Black. Decoy Bird, Juggler 48. 4.15 p.m.

McDonald Handicap. Trotters. 5.0 class. Two miles. —Waingake. Biworthy, Native Bird, Querida. Black Native, Hard Lad scr., Unworthy 24, Aerial Boy 36, Dollar Maid 48, Bronte 60, Wrackless 96, Arapai. Tun John 108. 5 p.m.

President’s Handicap, 2.54 class. One mile and a quarter.—Silver Black. Activity, Our Peggy, Foadster, Red Frontier, Doris Derby. Electric Bell, Imposter. Teri Kingi, Decoy Bird. Reno. ,lugg\?r scr., Levity, Storm Queen 12, Full Hand, Native Cole 24, Silk Cord, Glorietta 36.