TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 19 September 1939, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping MEETINGS TO COME September 21, 23 —Geraldine. September 23 —Marton. September 30—Otaki-Maori. September 30—Kurow. September 30, October 2 —Ohinemuri iasy Money: Protests have been lodged by clubs igainst the loss of the' rebate, but here is an opinion abroad that the ax on revenue of racing' will not end here (says a Dunedin writer). Icold: The Myosotis-Berate filly Scold was low away in her race at Ashburton. >he made up a lot of ground and may >e worthy of note. She had seven tarts as a two-year-old, with a second nd a third among them. :ebate Protest: At a meeting of the committee of re Geraldine Racing Club, it was unnimously agreed to protest strongly > the Government against the abolion of the 1 per cent, rebate on the atalisator turnover.

ne to Watch: Saccone (by Surveyor) showed igns of redeeming the promise he has hown by his close third to Foxtoon id Gamos at Avondale yesterday. He lould bear keeping in mind for early istance hack races. leeveless: The three-year-old Valkyrian filly, leeveless, was the medium of strong upport at Foxton on Saturday, and le duly materialised. She won one ice as a two-year-old in four starts, he is evidently a smart youngster, s she defeated a useful field. Veil Related: The Avondale Stakes winner Lovals is by the Australian horse Vaals rom Lomint, and is a full sister to almint. Vaals was a fine performer i the Commonwealth, and Lomint as a Cornwall Handicap and other ood races to her credit.' mart Gelding: Kahui registered a walk-away win t .the Foxton meeting in June, and ackers were waiting for his reappearnce on that course on Saturday. Alidugh not tuned up, the Colossus elding again spreadeagled the field, nd he should win many races this eason. , "ohunga’s Success: The Durban Gold Cup of £2,500, wo miles, has been won by Tohunga Posterity-Impetuous), who was ought for South Africa by Sir Joseph :obinson. Tohunga is -a full brother o Elanage. 'oung Hurdler: Colonel French, who won the Couny Hurdles at Ashburton, is barely our years old. Few horses of this ,ge race over obstacles, and it is rare or one to win so early in the season, lolonel French, who is owned by lessrs. Hazlett, of Invercargill, is by he Irish horse Colonel Cygnus.

Zletal Bird: The Weathervane gelding Metal 3ird, pulled up after the Couhty lurdles at Ashburton, as if it would ie a fruitless task to gttempt to train im for another race (says an exhange); Metal Bird races in the colurs of Mr. J. J. Anisy, junr., of Greylouth. • l Wardress: Wardress looked bright and well, nd was fancied for the Penscroft lack Handicap, at Ashburton, but 9.9 iroved beyond her, and the best she sould do was a fair fourth. She was jiving Prudent Prince 291 b, Shanghai Jly 321 b, and Knight Commander !81b, so that the top-weight put up a jood performance to get near them. Jlen Connell: The well-bred Glen Connell (Surveyor—Lady Lucille-) is evidently loming right with age and experience. \s a two-year-old, the colt was unilaced in his 10 starts, but he ran in,o the places twice at the Avondale neeting which concluded yesterday. )n his breeding, he should do well Dver plenty of ground. mproved: Bit o’ Blue, owned by Mr. T. P. Lalor, of Greymouth, showed improved form in running third in the hurdle -ace at Ashburton on Saturday, and nay soon repay in part at least the time and money expended on lus education. as a jumper. He is bred to win races over the battens, as- he is by Sky Blue from Valmai, by Vdlkyrian. Foxtoon: The three-year-old gelding, Foxtoon, who won the New- Lynn Handicap at Avondale yesterday, is by Foxbridge from Mairetoon. As a. two-year-old he ran one second (to Fils de Vaals in a handicap at Ellerslie), in eight starts. He was finishing on last season, after slow beginnings, and should win more races over other than sprint courses, now- that lie has struck winning form.

Turned-in Foot: The Bulandshar— -Clemency filly, Indore, winner of the classic for two-year-olds at W’anganui, is not lacking in size or quality and has a good turn of speed. Some who looked her over took exception to one of her forefeet, but it should not be forgotten that a colt who was passed in at the yearling sales because he had a pronounced turned-in forefoot was Ammon Ba, winner of £26,000.

Disdain Resumes: Disdain made a reappearance at Foxton on Saturday, and although paiad“d in robust condition, she was responsible for some smart, galloping for part of the journey in her race. Disdain's last start in New Zealand was in the Railway Handicap, which c-ho won from Smoke Screen, when in receipt of 221 b. She subsequently raced six times in Australia, in ' which she did not run up .to her New Zealand form, though she ran a a third, and a fourth. gallops at riccarton. [special to “stab.” J RICCARTON, September 19. Herses engaged at the Geraldine meeting, except those who raced at Ashburton on Saturday, provided most of the interest to-day. The most impressive gallops weic credited to the stable-mates, Roy Bun and Skvrena. The former gave Cape

Gabo and Studley Royal a start in a mile task, and finished in front in 1.4'4 3-5. Skyrena was a length in ‘.rout of Jan Ridd at. the end of half a mile in 49 4-5. Both will be ridden on Thursday by W. Ellis, who can claim a seven pounds’ allowance in each engagement. Half-mile tasks were executed by Nigella and Complexion in 50 4-5, and Muriel and Pink Lad 50 2-5. Dcnadea beat Kilrobe over six furlongs in 1.17 2-5, the last four in 50 4-5. Flame Queen was in front of Ferriby at the end of six furlongs in 1.17 2-5, the last four in 51 3-5. Parquet and Fascinator recorded 1.18. Wagner and The Sandwichman covered seven in 1.31 2-5, Rabble and Spartan taking- 1.34. LIFE DISQUALIFICATION.

NEW PLYMOUTH, September 18. Disqualification for life was imposed on Cecil Allen Crosby, part-owner and trainer of Young Charles, which filled second place in two races at the last combined Taranaki and EgmontWanganui Hunt. 'Clubs’ meeting, at New Plymouth, by the judicial committee of the combined clubs to-night. Young Charles was disqualified lor the Whenuakura and Waihi Hack Handicaps a,t the combined hunt meeting, second and third places in the Whenuakura being awarded to Mother-in-Law and Liberal’s Mint, and in the Waihi-to Nereus and Viracions. The committee’s finding stated that Crosby was licensed as a trainer under the name of Allen James McCormac and was disqualified for life on August 13, 1934, by the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Hunt Club. Under the name of R. B. Mclntyre he was a disqualified person under the Rules of Racing, and was guilty of corrupt, practice.

AVONDALE CONCLUDES. ERNDALE AVINS AGAIN. AUCKLAND, September 18. The Avondale Jockey Club’s meeting was concluded to-day in perfect weather. There was a large attendance, and the track was good. The tctalisator handled £37,226, compared with £25,870/10/- last year, an increase of Concluding results:— , Plumpton Handicap, one mile and a quarter: 1/1 Sly Fox 8.9 (T. Green) 1; 4/4 King Rey 2; 6/5 Airam 3. Also started: 9/9 Royal Appellant, 3/3 Gold Vaals, 7/7 Lowenberg, 2/2 Tidewaiter, 13/14 Master Brierly, 11/12 Jack Tar, 10/10 Kena, 12/11 Black Musk, 14/13 Gay Mimic, 8/8 Philcourt, 15/15 Miss Appellant, 16/16 Poland, 17/17 Ivy Willonyx, 5/6 Inver. Three-quarters of a length; neck. Philcourt was fourth. Time 2.8 2-5.

Avondale Guineas, one mile: 1/2 Beaulivre 8.10 (P. Atkins) 1; 4/4 Fils de Vaals 2; 2/1 Our Jean 3. Also started: 5/6 Silver Stick, 9/9 Brazen Bold, 3/3 Orelio, 10/10 Buccaneer, 8/8 Greek Queen, 6/7 La Vie, 7/5 Foxmond. A length and a half; head. Orelio was fourth. Time 1.43.

Spring Handicap, six furlongs: 4/5 Bronze Moth 8.3 (W. J. Broughton) 1; 3/4 Milanion 2; 1/1 Royal Tray 3. Also started: 2/2 Maxam, 8/10 Mintlaw, 6/3 Sebrof, 12/12 The Trimmer, 9/8 • Spearford, 11/11 Erlick, 15/14 Little Ruse, 7/9 Vitement, 15/16 Docility, 10/7 Hunter’s Rose, 3/4 Fleuron bracketed with Milanion, 13/13 Cintrace, 14/15 Bide aAWee. 5/6 Clipper. A length and a quarter;" neck. Maxam was fourth. Time 1.14 4-5. President’s Handicap, six furlongs: 4/4 Erndale 8.5 (R. W. McTavish) 1; 9/8 Vai Lu 2; 13/13 Prince Acre 3. Also started: 7/9 Majority, 8/7 Golden Shiela and Full Hand bracketed, 2/2 Francis Drake, 10/11 Royevrus, 3/3 Kathbella, 12/12 Aero King, 18/17 Palustre, 14/14 Gay Seton, 1/1 Birthday Boy, 5/5 Bronwen, 10/19 Brazilian, 6/6 Bachelor King, 15/14 Miss Te Koura, 21/21 Mai de Mer, 19/20 Namara, 17/18 Trilliarch, 15/16 Mon Acre, 11/10 Te Poto. A length; half a length. Palustre was fourth. Time 1.14 1-5.

New Lynn Handicap, one mile: 7/S Foxtoon 7.7 JN. Vaughan) 1; 1/1 Games 2; 8/7'Saccone 3. Also started: 9/10 Inquisitor, 2/3 Susan, '3/2 Raceline, 6/6 Spinning Wheel, 4/4 Royal Abb, 5/5 Valdene, 10/9 Prival, 11/11 Royal Message, 12/12 Nyola. A head; half a length. Susan was fourth. Time 1.42 2-5.

GERALDINE RACES. ACCEPTORS FOR THURSDAY. TIMARU, September IS. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Geraldine Racing Club’s meeting on Thursday: — First Hurdle's, 1 mile and 5 furlongs. —Travenna 11.13, Pink Robe 11.0, Mount Vai 10.12, Jewish Lad 9.12, Contract 9.10, Ballad 9.2, Bit o’ Blue, King Icel, Comus, Fundy Bay 9.0. Ohapi Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs. — St. Cloud 8.10, Swingtime 8.9, Astronomer, Craiglea, Dark Agnes, Fascinator; Guspini, Great Night, Lord Ouyen, Lady Don, Murict, Midguard, Nigella, Pink .Lad, Pink Bird, Phil, Sam Brown, Racewell 8.7. Geraldine Cup, ‘ lit miles. —Silver Streak 9.0, Second Innings 8.10, Passaform, Rabble 8.6, Night Wings 8.4, Nightdress 8.3, Wagner, Valantua 8.0. Balmenter 7.10, The Sandwichman 7.9, Boy Bun 7.7, Wine Card, Gay Rebel 7.6, Caps Gabo, The Wrecker, Glenogil, Wardress 7.3, Silver Slipper, Spartan 7.2.

Geraldine Trot, 3.43 rate; 1 mile and 3 furlongs—Credence, Happy Man, Kansas City, Lady Truman, Ludlow, Manawai. Mahoe, Marque, Passing By, Star Ace. Tokalon, Violet Potts, Waikari Chief scr. Raukapuka Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Aggravate, Donadea, Phenomenal 8.12, Ohrnaha 8.11, Flame Queen B.G. Asia 8.1, Great. Memory 8.0, Brilliant. Boa, Ferriby 7.13, Sir Gladsome. Sunny Dawn 7.1.1, Prince RuenaK, King Gustavo, Improvident 7.10, Comnlcxion, Ngaitama 7.9. - Belfield Hack Handicap, 9 furlongs. '—Wardress 9.7, Master Dingle 9.0, [Capricious 8.11, Merry March 8.2, | Night Pal 7.12. Shanghai Lily 7.8, I Knight Commander 7.7. Orari Trot Hdcp., 3.2 class. l. J , miles— I Clive Brook, Tiny Axworthy scr.. Allen I Wrack, Axspear, Equerry, Erin’s Lad, Glenholme, Jerry Parrish, Pursuit, Royal Thread, Sahu 1-2, Lady Milne 24, Cirrus 3G. Squatters’ Handicap. 6 furlongs.— Silver Streak 9.0, Toro Koura 8.9, Top Row. Sword stick 8.5, Paper Note 8.4. Queen Dorothy 7.12, Skyrena 7.9, Kilrobe 7.8, Gay Parade, Jan Ridd 7.2.

DEFAULTER IMPROVED. SYDNEY, September 18. The trainer, F. D. Jones, to-day reported that Royal, Chief’s injury was only slight. His leg was almost normal. and the horse is likely to fulfil iiis Randwick engagements. Defaulter trotted and cantered twice round the grass track at Randwick todav, and according to his trainer, F. A." Roberts, finished ’as sound as a bell.” Roberts is awaiting instructions from Defaulter’s owner, Mr. H. D. Greenwood, who is at present in Los Angeles. Roberts thinks that Defaulter wrenched his off lore pastern when he collided with Reading last week.

Gold Rod, with 9.5, heads the weights in the Quality Handicap at the Hawkesbury meeting, to be held nt Rosehill next Saturday. Te Hero has 8.5, and Olympus 7.5. Royal Chief 9.4 and St. Constant 9.4, are the top-weights in the Clarendon Stakes, in which High Caste has 7.9, Reading 7.9, Beau Vite 6.13, and Bonny Loch 6.13.

Malagigi 8.8 and Beau Repaire 7.9 are entered in the Hawkesbury Grand Handicap.

Trotting MEETINGS TO COME J September 23-—Wellington. September 30—Methven. October 7—New Brighton. October 12, 14 —Manawatu T.C. October 21, 23—Greymouth. October 21, 23, or 25—Auckland. October 23 —Oamaru. October 28—Wellington. October 28—Invercargill. Nov. 7,9, 10—N.Z. Metropolitan. Nov. 23, 25 —Forbury Park. By Maxegin: Siege Gun, who won easily at Ashburton on Saturday, and looks due for further successes in the near future, is a five-year-old gelding, by Maxegin from Dark Stream. In eight’ starts, last season, he won once. Club King: The winner of the first trot at Ashburton on Saturday, Club King, is a six-year-old gelding by Jack Potts from an unnamed mare by Travis Axworthy. Last season, he started only four times, and ran two seconds in successive outings. Successful Matron: Daisy Pointer, by Logan Pointer — Dayspring, owned 1 by Mr W. J. Morland, Upper Riccarton, has foaled a colt to the imported stallion, Sandydale. The foal is a half-brother to such good performers as Frisco Boy, Frisco Lady, Sir Gowan, and Fascination. Mr Morland has not yet decided what horse he will send Daisy Pointer to this season. Bred for Speed:

A promising two-year-old gelding by Great Bingen from Native Queen is being taken along steadily by JFraser, jun., at, Addington. He has been asked nothing serious, for he has plenty of time before being asked for speed. Native Queen, who held a mile record of 2.10 2-5, was by Native King from Rawene, the dam of a great racehorse in Padlock, 4..21.

Lightning Lady: Lightning Lady, one of the most improved pacers during the 1938-39 season, has had a good spell from the race track, biit she has done a fair amount of work, and is apparently ready for immediate racing. W. K. Tatterson had a good' season’s racing with Lightning Lady, who proved a most consistent performer. In 17 starts she won six races, was second five times, and once fourth, while in stakes she won £1844. She is due to reappear at Wellington on Saturday.

WELLINGTON TROTS. . FIELDS FOR SATURDAY. WELLINGTON, September 18. The following are the acceptances for the Wellington Trotting Club’s Spring meeting on Saturday: — Nai Nai Handicap, unhoppled trotters, 3.35 class, one mile and a half: Allworthv, Sphinx scr., Biworthy, Chudic, Glorietta, Violet Wrack 12, Bill Grattan, Shadeland 24, Gracie Fields 36, Franz Derby 96.

Sharpe Handicap, 3.5 class, one mile and a quarter.: Brungasta, Don Walla, Durability, Excel, Freeworthy, Inquisition, Kohua, Mackscot, Neon Oro, Scottv Direct, Top Hand, True Guide, Wishful scr.. First Shake, Max Havoc 12. Rollalong 84. Sir Thomas Wilford Memorial, 3.24 class, one mile and a half: Great Jewel, Jackaranda, Red Pigeon scr., Bill 8., Great Divide, Marlene, Windsor Lass 12. Wellington Stakes, three-year-olds, one mile and a half: Three Tens, Ordnance, Josette, Gallant Chief, Highland Scott, Durability, Shady Glen, Responsive, Latest Edition, Imperial Jade. Stewards’ Handicap, unhoppled trotters, 4.49 class, two miles: Allworthy, Sphinx scr., Biworthy, Glorietta, Violet Wrack 12, Chudic 24, Bill Grattan, Shadeland 36, Gracie Fields 60. Hutt Park Trial Handicap, 3.43 class, one mile and a half: Inquisition, Latest Edition, Mackscot, Maratua, Neon Oro, Plate Armour, Scotty Direct, Top Hand, True Guide, Wishful scr., First Shake, Max Havoc 12, Mongolian 84. Railway Handicap, 3.34 class, one mile and a half: Blaydon, Guy Zolock, Huguenot, Josedale Grattan. Rollalong, King Country scr.. Becky Direct 12, Bill Grattan 24, Great Don 36, Pop Eye, Ropata 48. Wellington Handicap. 2.48 class, one milo and a quarter: Bill 8., Great Jewel, Jackaranda, Marlene, Red Pigeon scr., Great Divide, Horse Power, Lightning Lady, Nervie’s Last 12, Windsor Lass 24.