TO-DAY'S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 March 1939, Page 11

TO-DAY'S RACING NEWS

Galloping MEETINGS TO COME, Marcli 17, 18—Wellington. March 17. 18—Ohinemuri. March 18—Waimate. March 23, 25—Oamaru. March 24, 25— Manawatu. March 25 —Birchwood Hunt. March 25, 27 —Bay of Plenty. March 30, April I—Hawke’s Bay. Hanover: Hanover was most impressive in winning at Bulls, where his Quick, fast jumping had the opposition in trouble in the run home. Hanover’s next race will probably be at Paeroa next. week, and he will be in nice order to contest the steeplechases there. This solid Little England gelding is likely to win a. good class steeplechase this Winter, and his form will be closely watched. Sudan: The very hard going troubled Sudan at Bulls, 'where she did not hit out with her usual freedom. However, the Beau Pere filly pulled up all right and indications are that she will be in good order to contest the Champion Hack Cup at TTentham. As hopes are entertained that. Sudan will play a prominent part in the decision of the G.N. Oaks, that race should be an excellent trial for her. C.J.C. Easter-Autumn Entries: The Canterbury Jockey Club yesterday received the following nominations for the Great Easter Handicap and the Great Autumn Handicap, to be decided at the meeting on April 10 and 11:—

Great Ea.ster Handicap, seven furlongs: Paper Slipper, Trench Fight, Counterblast, Wild Talk. Norseman, Lord Nuffield, Nightcalm, Mishna. Lady Leigh, Royal Chief. Settlement, Llangollen, Wine Card, Haughty Winner, Second Innings, Wild Career, Density, Foxlove, Top Row. Janet Gaynor, Courtcraft, Spanisii Lad, Rakahanga, Mittie, Gay o*lloll, Kilrobe, Toro Koura, Spartan, Rebel Mate, Dictate, Teak. The Sandwichman. Peerless, Dungarvan. Cocksure, Ponty. Great Autumn Handicap, one mile and a half: Wild Chase, Trench Fight. Sovereign Lady, High Glee, Mishna, Siegmund, Royal Chief, Settlement. Llangollen, Nightwings, Haughty Winner, Rabble. Argentic, Wild Career Dainty Sue, Foxlove, Galleon, Queen of Song, Lady Middleham, Courtcraft, Arctic King, Rustem. Lady Montana, Passaform, Dictate, Parquet, The Sandwichman, Peerless, Dungarvan, Rarotonga. Cape Gabo. Auckland Classics:

The following remain in classic races at the Auckland Racing Club’s Autumn meeting, after declaration of forfeit: — Great Northern Oaks, one mile and a half: Rai Dora, Ruling Lady, Homily, Taurangi, Colossus —Hallo wroz filly, Russian Ballet, Capricious, Golden Flame, Spinning Wheel, First Gold Money, Sudan, Peerless, Kathbella, Silver Quex, Royal Message, Elettra, Bronze Step, Valdene, Maxam, Gay Opal. Great. Northern Champagne Stakes, six furlongs: Hunto, Glen Connell, Submission, Our Jean. Silver Stick, Montessa, Orelio, Merry Vaals, Meliora, Trigane, Black Majesty, Social Credit, Defoe —Bonnie Vale filly, Pearl of Asia. Millament, Charing Cross, Varimond, Nora Gregor. Counter, Beau Repaire, Lady Bambury, Mayfair, Fils de Vaals, Biddy Girl, La Vie, Konneta, Beau Vite. Foxmond, Gayest Son, Esquire, Palo Alto, Baran, Mingle. Great Northern St. Leger Stakes, one mile and three quarters: Homily, Coronation, Miltiades, Capricious, Vaals Star, Royal Abb, Sudan, B.eaupartir, Prime Quality, Peerless, Ivar, Old Bill. Olympus, Elettra, Hot Box, Gay Son, Maioro, All Bunsby.

CROMWELL J.C.—FIRST DAY. HANDICAP TO SWORDSTICK. CROMWELL, March 10. The Cromwell Jockey Club’s annual meeting opened in fine 'weather, but heavy rain fell for the last race. The track was in good order. The totalisator handled £3179, against £2433 last year, an increase of £740. Remaining results: — Cromwell Handicap, one mile: 1 Swordstick car 8.7 (W. Connor) 1; 5 McHeath 2: 3 Hanlon 3. Also started: 4 Mount Vai, 2 Ashaway. Two lengths; same. Mount. Vai was fourth. Time 1.43. Mount Pisa Hack Handicap, six fdrlongs: 3 Now Note 8.4 (J. Dooley) 1; 2 Adina 2; 5 Final Bell 3. Also started: 6 Epic, 4 Pink Bond, 1 Flagman, 7 Pilaster. A nose; two lengths. Pink Bond was fourth. Time 1.14 4-5. Kawarau Trot (saddle), 3.5 class, one mile and a quarter: 2 Night Nurse scr (J. Langford) 1; 1 Waterloo Direct 2; 7 Young Dewey 3. Also started: 11 Adios. 7 Sturdy Travis bracketed with Young Dewey, 4 Allan Wrack, 9 Druid Child, 5 'Happy Erin, 10 Violet Potts, 6 Cirrus, 3 Awatea. 8 Eglinton, 12 Sungleam. A length; four lengths. Awatea was fourth. Time 2.52 3-5. Queensbury Handicap, six furlongs: 4 Adina 7.0 (P. Spratt) 1; 3 Ballad 2; 1 Dissemble 3. Also started: 2 Roseman. A length; two lengths. Time 1.14 1-5.

Lowburn Hack Handicap, one mile: 1 Disband 9.2 (R. J. Mackie) 1; 4 Bad News 2; 2 Half and Half 3. Also started: 3 Invadere. Four lengths; two. Time 1.43.

OHINEMURI J.C. ACCEPTANCES AUCKLAND. March 10. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s autumn meeting. Io be held at Paeroa on March 17 and 18, on the win and place system: — (12.0) Karangahake Handicap. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs.----Foxmond 8.3. Heroic Maid 8.2. Meliora 7.10. Surmise. Meadow, Esquire 7.5. (lien Connell 7.-1, Commemoration 7.2. Constant Star, Karatoki, Wyndora, Little Star. Brazen Bold, Biddy Girl, Surveyor's Lass, Chandlery 7.0. (12.45) Handicap Hurdles. About one mile and a-half. —Full of Scotch 11.2, Electric Spear 10.9, Kilberis 10.7. Mia Acrea 9.13, Loombination 9.10, Wind-

cress 9.8, Siwell, Centaurus 9.1, Con

Rousillion, Sandy Mountain, Forest Lake, Gascyne, British Sovereign, Phiakuo, Herewith 9.0. (1.30)

Awuili Handicap. Six furlongs. Royal Message 8.1.'!. Pocket Venus 8.12, Maereana, Nithmount 8.6, Solitary 8.4, Red Ledger, Star Vaal 8.3, Kotahi Acre 8.2, Forlorn, Hai Maunga, Tiririri, Star Bright, Tahiti, Gold Spot, Te Mura, Bonny Belle, Royal Fawkes, Bronze Moth, Silver Cloud, Rothoon, Bulwark 8.0. (2.15) Ohinemuri Cup. One mile and three furlongs—Round Up 9.7, Master Briefly 8.9, Scotland S.l, Golden Sheila 7.12, Galilee 7.11, Kena 7.10. Gay Rose 7.4, Balinavar, Forest Acre, Tybalt, Gay. Rebel, Te Hai, Poland 7.0. (3.0) Netherton Hack Handicap. Nine iurjongs.— Haile Boy 5.7. Dauber 8.5, Raceline 8.2. Urekltiw 8.0, Gay Sister 7.11, Bon Star 7.10, Spinning Wheel 7.8, Chikara, Philemup, Games, Kaspian, 1-lessketooil 7.7. (3.45) McGuire Steeplechase. About two miles and a-half.—Valpeen 11.2, Don Erma, Kinkle, Biform 10.0, Bells of Bow, Roxy 9.5, Maungere, The Clachan, Herewith, King Stroud 9.0. (4.30) St. Patrick's Handicap. Six furlongs. —Llangollen 9.0, Orate 9.3, Tosh 8.5, Gay Seton, Rulette 8.0, Pirate King, Mon Acre 7.3, Lornacre 7.1, Noitaro, High Tea, Maxam, Day Wind, Tepoto, Besiege, Land Girl 7.0. (5.15) Komata Handicap. Six furlongs.— Torch 5.7, Mintlaw, Spearford 8.6, Town Section 8.5, Huntingmore 8.4, British Nation, Romani, Square Acre 8.3, Sir Robin 7.13. Kenneth Robert 7.12. Gold Band. Orally, Fleetwind, Ngakaru, Te Takina, Galloping Acre, Ellanui, Friskland 7.7.

WELLINGTON R.C. ACCEPTANCES WELLINGTON. March 10. The Wellington Racing Club lias received the following acceptances for the first day of its Autumn meeting, to be held on March 17 and 18: — ! 12.12: Rimu High-weight Handicap, one mile and a-quarter: Shy 10.9. Sunce 10.7, Bumble 9.12. Sir Nigel 9.11, Prime Quality 9.10. Dancing Flame 9.7, Lustral 9.4. Revival, Otaki, All Blood, Great Qucx, Ebb and Flow 9.0. 12.52: Trial Plate, seven furlongs: Barabbas. Batsham. Cuisinier, Diareus. Elettra, Etzel. Floral Rohe, HuntingSquire, Improvident. Jacynlh, Little Dorrit, Parian, Pharisee, Phil. Prediction, Royal Show, Ruling Star. Titter. Wakarara, Windsor Chief, Yours Truly 8.5. 1.32: New Zealand St. Leger Stakes, one mile and three-quarters: Beaupartir. Coronation. Old Bill 8.10, Capricious, Peerless 8.7. 2.17: Pacific Handicap, for two-year-olds, six furlongs: Globe Trotter. Baran 9.0. Submission 8.8. Moorsotis 8.7. Beau Vite 8.5, Gayest Son 8.3, Aranui 8.1. Vascones 7.12. Counter 7.11. Pearl of Asia 7.7, Fils de Vaals 7.4. Night Pal. Scold 7.2. Milliment, Not Out, Social Credit 7.0. 2.58: THOMPSON HANDICAP, one mile. Koya I Chief .. 9 8 The Bigot .. 713 Smoke Screen 9 5 Mittie .. .. 712 Dungarvan 810 Dictate .. 7 9 Trench Fight 8 8 Mea Men .. 7 8 Gay Son .. .8 f> Laughing Lass 7 5 Haughty Winner 8 5 Ohl Surrey .. 7 1 Taurangi .. 8 I Cricket .. 7 t> Lady Montana 8 2 Wild Career .. 7 0 Amigo . . S 3 3.40: Tinakori Hack Handicap, seven furlongs: Sternchase 9.8. Great Flight 9.2. Ecstatic 8.10, White Gold 8.8, Trebor 8.5. Saki 8.4, Stella Lux 8.1, Lady Lyric 7.12, Kurrawong 7.10. Blonde Princess 7.9. Deficit. Dorak, Gay Hunting, Huntino 7.7. 4.21:

RAILWAY HANDICAP, six furlongs. Suleiman .. !) 1 Ilomilv .. 711 Counterblast 8 !• Russian Ballet. 7 S Lady Ina .. S S Florence Mills 7 8 Amigo .. S 8 Density .. 7 .(> Haughty Winner 8 5 Diamond Cutter 7 II Mittie .. 8 5 Lady Leigh .. 7 0 Rakahanga 7 13 Valimeen ..71) Top Row .. 7 11 5.2: Silverstream Hack Handicap, of one mile: Red Witch 8.11, Wild Talk, Earl Colossus 8.8, Hinerawe 8.11, Spartan 8.5. Drachma, Raratonga, Morning Flight 8.4, Te Morc-hu, AVaka 8.3. Our Pal. Happy Heels. Larwood 7.7. APPEAL ALLOWED.

PLACINGS REVERSED. AVELLINGTON, March 10. The judges of the New Zealand Racing Conference (Messrs E. L. Riddiford, H. P. F. Blundell, and W. E. Leicester) have reversed the placings of the judge in the Raumai Handicap, run at the Ashhurst-Pohangina Racing Club meeting on January 23.

After the race, the apprentice jockey, J. Chaplin, rider of Gay Chou, was charged by the Stipendiary steward, Mr. B. N. Sandilands. with interference and a breach of Rule 259. The judicial committee of the club, however, decided that the judge’s placing should stand. An appear against the decision of the committee was made Io the Wanganui District Committee by J. Manuel, ownof Sporting Gift, but this appeal was dismissed- 'Die stipendiary steward then appealed to Liu- judges of the Racing Conference against (he Wanganui Committee’s decision. His a)>peal is now upheld. The stipendiary steward further asked that, in view of such interference the judge’s placing be reversed, and that Sporting Gift he placed first and Gay Chon second. “Having- heard Hie evidence, we are of the opinion that it has been established that interference on I lie pari of Gay Chou prevented Sporting Gift from winning the Ratimati Handicap, and accordingly the position should be reversed,” the judgment stated. “Further evidence leaving us in a state of doubt whether the riding of the jockey, J. Chaplin, was deliberately foul riding, we extend io him (lie benefit of such doubt.”

) Trotting ■ MEETINGS TO COME I March IS--Wyndham. i March 18 —Cheviot. March 18—Wanganui. March 25—Wanganui. March 25—Westland. April 1— Taranaki. April I —Ashburton. April 8, 10—Haw>‘ia. Deaths oi Horses: Tlio deaths of the horses Kippagr and Roman Chief have been reported to the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association.

Wellington T.C.: One of the most important, forward steps in the history of trotting in lite Wellington province will be taken shortly by the Wellington Trotting Club, which is installing an electric totalisator at Hutt Park. General improvements and extensions to the grounds will also be carried out, on which the club 'will spend £lO,OOO in the next two years. Back at Addington: Ginger Jack has made his reappearance at. Addington after a fairly long absence, and he is looking in excellent order in which to resume serious training. This pacer has given some brilliant performances, but. his displays in his last few outings brought him under official notice. It. is possible that he has settled down during his spell, and if he returns to his best, he will add interest to the principal events of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easier programme. New Zealand Winners:

New Zealand pacers and trotters purchased in recent months by West. Australian sportsmen have done remarkably well. After their December successes al Perth. Vesuvius and Homeward were again successful at the Now Year meeting. The chief race at Gloucester Park last month; the Anniversary Handicap, was won by Rollo, in 2.101, and the same day Kay Francis, a former Greymouth winner accounted for the Anniversary sary Handicap at Fremantle in 2.14:1. The Northam Handicap at the Perth meeting was won by Wrecker in 3.21, with Sunny Morn, who ran 3.20 2-5, in third place. The Bunbury Handicap of one mile and live furlongs was a New Zealand triumph, as the places were filled by Rollo, on 48 yards. Homeward, 24 yards, and Wrecker, 24 yards. The winner’s rate was 2.12 2-5 to the nifte.

WYNDHAM T.C. ACCEPTANCES INVERCARGILL, March 10. The Wyndham Trolling Club has received the following acceptances for its meeting on March 18: — Ferry Handicap. Unhoppled trotters. 3.4!) class. One mile and a-half. —Ginger Rogers, Millisle, Halesia, Geelong, Gelert, Jimmy Bond, Jimmy Bingen, Late Harvest, Gold Weed, Shanghai Peggy, Full Fashion, Gipsy Lee, Prince Voyage, Kerrwood Bingen scr.. Reta’s Own 12, Dolores Silk 3G, Hatrick, Paddy’s Hairvest 48, Appomatox 84. Trial Handicap. 3.43 class. One mile and a half.—Sungauge, Trousseau, Bankstock. Diosma, Honest Charlie, Yon-Yan, Pontoon, Indianola, Dunalister, Misty Island. Dewey Morn, Sunny Rimu, Slieve Donard, Violet Potts, Tracey Lass. Mendell, Viscosa, Roan Direct scr., Abel, Royal Chief 24, Fortune King 36. President’s Handicap. 3.38 , class. One mile and a-half. —Equerry, Bonny Brydone, Ochiltree, Indianola, April Direct, Teviot, Nancy Guy, Flash Guy, Happy King. Aspirant, Dan McGrew scr.. Crown Peak, Seascape, Loyalist 12, Foremost, Junior 24, Gold Streak, Guywin, McClusky 36, Wyndham Cup Handicap. 4.44 class. Two miles. —Night Voyage, Gay Lady, Tritoma, College Boy, Parrish Guide (T.), Vinola, Coherto, King Potts, Mazaire scr., Sydney Grand, Embark, Gay Avon 12, Salalon 24. Wyndham Juvenile Stakes. For three-year-olds. One mile and a-quar-ter.—-Icilma. Brown Cloud, Jack Bond, Reyburn. Ned Worthy, Aidus. Arion Belle, Battle Flag, Rey de Oro —Lady Direct, Arion Axworthy—Joy Chimes scr.

Menzies Handicap. Unhoppled trotters, 5.2 class. Two miles —Geelong, Halesia, Jimmy Bingen, Gold Weed, Reta’s Own. Gelert, Late Harvest, Full Fashion, Kerrwood Bingen, Prince Voyage, Mellisle, Dolores Silk, Traveltone, Hatrack scr., Paddy’s Harvest 12, Blue Blood 36, Appomatox 48, Lee Boy 72, Jimmy Drusus 84, Parrish Chimes 156.

Edcndale Handicap. 3.53 class. One mile and five furlongs.—Regal, McClusky, Direct Thorpe. Prince Charles, Desert Cloud, Willowbank. Guywin, Central Lad. Oasis, Mountain Lad, Golden Miller scr.. Iron Duke. Directly, Master Potts 12, Happy Locandu. Gold Bank 36.

Final Handicap. 2.51 class. One mile and a-quarter.—Night Voyage, Debenture, Tritoma, Direct Thorpe, College Boy. A’inola. Coherto, King Potts, Katene, Mazaire, Gay Lady, Happy Locanda scr., Gay Avon, Embark, Sunworshipper .12, Salalon 24, Gold Salute 36. Roan Duke 48.

DON WALLA CASE. DRIVER FINED £5O. CHRISTCHURCH. March 10. A mqeiing of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was iteld to-day; present; Messrs. H. AA'. Kitchingham (acting-chairman). J. R. McKenzie. S. W. Kelly. J. M. Samson. B. P. McCai-thy, R. T. Reid. J. B. Thomson. T. J. W. Buxton, and the Hon. AV. Hayward, M.L.C. An appeal was heard from the decision of (he Auckland 'Protiing Club given <m an inquiiw “into the conduct of N. Cunningham, driver of Don Walla in the AVaiheke Handicap, calculated Io injure the Auckland 'Frotting Club and the sport of trotting, and disobeying the law!'u! order of Mr. A. Commons, ihe Stipendiary Steward.” After reading- the evidence given at the inquiry before Hie Auckland Trotting Club, and hearing Air. L. A. Dougall. counsel t’o.- Cunningham, the Association came to the following conclusions:

ill Tli.'it from Hie evidence given it could not bo gathered that there was any imputation that Cunningham had acted corruptl.v or dishonestly.

(2i That after going on the track with the object of racing in the Watheke Handicap. Cunningham withdrew the horse from the race, and although ordered by Mr. A. Commons and also being requested by Mr. J. S. Shaw. Stipendiary Stewards, to take part in the race, he refused to do so,

(3) There was no justification for his refusal.

( !) That Cunningham’s conduct, in faking Don Walla out. of the Waiheke Handicap after it. was in the starter’s hands, was calculated to injure the Auckland Trotting Club and the sport of t rot Ling.

(5) The Association, finding that there was no imputation of fraud or dishonesty in Cunningham’s conduct, was of opinion that the punishment no-led out bv the Auckland Trolling Club, was under the circumstances, too severe, and accordingly the Association varied the judgment in the following way: — (a) It removed the disqualification of Cunningham and of the horse Don Walla. tb) It suspended till the end of the 1938-39 season the horseman’s licence held by Cunningham and fined him the sum of £5O. Cunningham to be permitted to attend race meetings. OTHER CASES. Suspension of L. Davidson’s horseman’s licence for three months for alleged careless driving, by Hie Banks Peninsula. Racing Club was increased to suspension to the end of the season. It was decided that Davidson be granted permission to go on a racecourse.

Endorsement of the suspension of B. Thomson until the end of the season. and the disqualification of Champion by the Westland Racing Club, was held over.

The action of the Auckland Trotting Club in disqualifying Kewpie’s Jewel for excessive breaking was endorsed as was its action in fining S. A, Cults £5 for alleged misconduct. Notification was received from the Northern Tasmanian Trotting Association that E. A. Bromfield (owner). B. Lewis (driver), and the horse, Our Globe, had been disqualified for six months from January 5, 1939. The Victorian Trotting and Racing Association advised the disqualification for six months of W. C. Rothacker and the mare Lucky Flossie, and W. Lea and the mare Fairy Mac. for not trying to win. The disqualifications, which date from January 9, 1939, involved the automatic disqualification of Nimble Black and Susie Royal for the same period.

PARISIENNE— LUCKY JACK PARTIES EXONERATED. CHRISTCHURCH, March 10. The running of Parisienne and Lucky Jack at Forbury Park in January was discussed by the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association in committee, to-day, after which the following statement was issued: — “On account of the great deal of adverse criticism expressed and published throughout the Dominion concerning the running of the horses Parisienne and Lucky Jack at the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting on January 26 and 28. it devolved on the New Zealand Trotting Association, as the governing body, to make inquiries in an endeavour to discover whether or not there was any justification for such criticism. The necessity arose from the fact that no formal inquiry had been initiated by the Forbury Park Trotting Club in the first instance, the only evidence being that contained in the report of the stipendiary steward. “The Association considered that the incident warranted a thorough investigation for the reasons that there is no evidence from a qualified veterinary surgeon in confirmation or refutation of the suggestion made by the owner of Parisienne to the stipendiary steward suggesting kidney trouble as being responsible for the indisposition of the mare and that there was no satisfactory explanation for the rapid recovery of the mare between the two days’ trotting. “After holding the inquiry, at which various witnesses were examined", the Association is unanimously of the opinion that the explanations and evidence adduced are satisfactory and exonerates the parties from any suggestion of malpractice and decided that no further action be taken.”