TODAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 20 February 1940, Page 11

TODAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping

MEETINGS TO COME.

February 22, 24—Dunedin. February 24—Waiapu.

February 24, 26—Westland. February 24, 26—Te Aroha. February 24, 26 —Woodville.

iThe Soft Sex: Since 1874 the Duneidn Cup has been won seven times by mares, and eight of that sex are engaged in this year’s race. Sparkle:

The Winton Cup winner Sparkle is a five-year-old chestnut mare got by Colonel Cygnus from Lambent, by Tractor —Dazzling Light, by Kilbroney from Simper.

improved: Saxon Tor is an improving sprinter ■who appears to be getting a little more solid. He has so much speed that he can be expected to win more races during the season. Old Bill:

Old Bill has been looking gay on the tracks, and probably will be raced at Woodville. After his good win in the Wellington Centennial Cup he will be one of the most important candidates for big Autumn handicaps.

In Steady Work: The two-year-old Lambourn is expected to do well in the Autumn. He is in steady work at Awapuni, and is making excellent progress. He made a good impression when he Avon at Trentham last month, and there are hopes of his helping to redeem a lean two-yearo-ld season. Beau Vite: Beau Vite is being prepared for his Autumn campaign in New Zealand. His race in the Taranaki Stakes at New Plymouth will be a serviceable outing for him a week before he contests the New Zealand St. Leger at Trentham. He is in excellent health, and probably will be better in the Autumn than ever before. Riding at Wingatui: Some riding engagements made for the first day of the Dunedin meetingare as follow: C. Wilson, Counterblast. Settlement, Paper Slipper, Great Swoop, Retrogression; P. Spratt, Scold; A. E. Ellis, Willie Win, Disdain, Shikari; A. Messervy, Doria, Night Dress, Crack o’ Dawn, Feterisham. Master Dingle, Johnemby; M. Billington, Capricious, The Dictator. Norseman: Norseman shows a scar on his off hind leg about midway between the stifle and the hock, where he was galloped on when racing at Gore. The trouble is said to have been caused by a young rider in the race pulling his mount about and .running into Norseman. Beyond signs of impart, Norseman has thrown off the temporary soreness, and galloped well on Saturday morning. Siegmund: It is understood that Siegmund will be at the Canterbury Easter meeting to contest the Great Autumn Handicap. He won the race a year ago, and has been in fairly good form recently. His last success was in the Wanganui Cup. Probably his programme will be to race at Woodville and Trentham before leaving for Riccarton. By Iliad:

A chestnut two-year-old filly. Erambie, by Iliad from Chiefava, owned by Mr. D. E. Wanklyn, has joined J. Tomkinson’s stable at Riccarton. This filly was sent to Tomkinson from the Elderslie Stud as a yearling, but went sore and has since been looked after at the Inglewood Stud, Kaiapoi. From the same source Sweet Mystery has been returned to F. D. Jones, and Frontiersman, a two-year-old colt by Myosotis from Final Shot, has been sent to A. J. Martin to be trained. Adviser: Adviser is the name given the two-year-old colt by Solicitor General from Gobble (dam of Skyrena), sold as a yearling at Trentham for 625 guineas to Mr. C, Wheeler, who was acting for Mr. H. Bickford, of South Australia. Mr. Bickford was so pleased with the colt that he has sent a mare, Speargram, to be mated with Solicitor General. Speargram, who reached Lyttelton last week, is by Marconigram from Spearlette, by Spearhead, and is in foal to Mr. S. Green’s stallion Actor.

Likely Retirement: Mr. A. E. Cooper is disposing of his horses one by one, and there is an idea that this spectacular buyer and owner will retire definitely in a few' months. He has spent a small fortune. on horses. He produced Gold Salute recently at Randwick, but the three-year-old looked tired and jaded after a hurried 300-xnile trip by motor float from Scone in extreme heat. Recently Mr. Cooper sold the promising Harinero colt Panchio for 1000 guineas.

A Fine Filly: A. McDonald is handling a wellgrown and shapely filly by Paper Money from Bonnie Lake. She sports a considerable amount of white on each leg and a spot on the forehead. Bonnie Lake is also the dam of Mobile and Beulah, the dam of Janet Gaynor. Bonnie Lake was got by Sunny Lake from Droski, by Stepniak from Whirlpool, and traces to the successful Mermaid taproot. It is intended to engage the filly liberally in New Zealand and Australia. ' Paper Money has been at the stud a good number of years, and some of his latest stock suggest that the son of Greenback retains a remarkable vitality.

RICCARTON NOTES. SATURDAY’S GALLOPS. [special to “stab.”] CHRISTCHURCH, February 19. Practically all of the horses engaged at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting this week had their final' gallops at Kiccarton on Saturday, and they ■will go south to-day and to-morrow. Defaulter will not be sent until latex in the week, as it is> desired to give him his winding up work on his home track. There were some interesting gallop:

on the plough on Saturday, one of the best being that of Settlement, who was goifrg niiihh better than Willie Win ovei* the last furlong of a nine furlong task, taking 1.57 2-5, the first half mile in 50 1-5 and six furlongs in 1.17. Settlement strode out better than usual on the soft plough, and if the Wingatui going should be at all yielding, he will have to be given a chance in the Dunedin Cup. Willie Win would not lose any support by reason of his defeat. He has not been troubled with any soreness since his success in the Mid-summer Handicap, and with A. E. Ellis in the saddle he will be one of the favourites for Thursday’s big event. Retrogression was put to the test in a gallop over five furlongs with Doria. He hopped away three lengths in front of her, but with half the journey covered, Doria was on terms, and two furlongs from home, had streaked past him, beating him easily by four lengths. Doria’s time was 1.2, and Retrogression’s 1.3 1-5. The latter’s new owner, Mr D. McFarlane, was present tp see the gallop, and was naturally disappointed. On this form, the colt would not have much chance with Doria at Wingatui.

Counterblast was again responsible for a small effort over six furlongs in 1.14 3-5, the last four in 50 3-5. She is undoubtedly in her best order, and if she should reproduce. ' her track form, she would make a bold bid to win her second successive Publicans’ Handicap. Incidentally, she has not won a race since last year’s race. Paper Slipper* ran the same journey in 1.15.. He is certain to start in the mile race on Thursday, and as the opposition cannot be considered strong, lid should not have much trouble in mastering the unaccustomed journey.

Great Swoop ran five furlongs with Shikari in 1.3. This Magnus colt has been a disappointing three-year-old, but he has the ability, and may return to his earlier form when least expected. Shikari will have the services of A. E. Ellis on Thursday, 'and should do better with a strong horseman than previously., There is no doubt regarding his galloping. Scold is one of the most improved mares at Ricctarton, and to-day reeled off an attractive gallop over six furlongs. She will be ridden by P. Spratt on Thursday, and will carry plenty of Riccarton support. Defaulter’s work was confined to a half-mile sprint in 50. He has pulled up sound after all of his recent gallops, and in spite of looking over-big, he never shows any signs of distress. For West Coast: Several horses to race on the West Coast were also seen in action on the plough. Among these were Gay Rebel and Improvident, who ran seven furlongs in 1.30 4-5. Improvident drew away in the straight and had an easy win. Gay Rebel nevertheless pleased his trainer, M. B. Edwards by his work. He is to be taken to Hokitika by C. McCarthy in company with Improvident. The latter is a speedy galloper, but unfortunately seldom acts up to his ability in a race. He is, however, an improved horse in every way, and may be worth noting on the circuit.

Royal Rank and Miss Tasta ran a smart five furlongs. The latter got a break at the start, but Royal Rank overhauled her in the last furlong. The jiame Rebel Rank appeared in the nominations and weights for the Hokitika programme. This should be Royal Rank. Rebel Rank met his death at Nelson last year. Rebel Chief is still on the map, but although he looks remarkably well, he is a difficult horse to keep Tight, and little galloping can be done with him. He is to make the trip.for the circuit, and will probably pick up his usual winning stake before he returns.

Gay Parade can always be depended upon to record fast time in a sprint, but lately he has been given a lot of long strong work, and in. future he is to tackle middle distance races. He ran a good race v/hile he lasted in the AVaikouaiti Cup on New Year’s Day, and will be a hard proposition over a mile in Saturday’s race. M. Conza will be leaving early with a big team, including Philibun, Royal Rank, Clubman, Lady Magellan and Skyrena. Of these Lady Magellan would appear to have bright prospects of winning some money.

WAIKATO CONCLUDES I ROYAL APPELLANT WINS I HAMILTON, February 19. ; The Waikato Racing Club’s meeting was concluded in fine weather. There was a good attendance, and the total- ’ isatcr handled £37,105, a decrease on 1 last year’s total of £832/10/-. The totai for the meeting was £86,772, a decrease of £1,540/10/-. Remaining results: — Vercoe Handicap, one mile and aquarter: 2-3 Royal Appellant 8.3 (Green) 1; 5-4 Race Camp 2; 1-2 Lady Montana 3. Also started: 6-6 Golden Sheila, 4-5 Kena, 3-1 Jack Tar, 8-8 Eastern Heir, 7-7 Pocket Venus. A head. Time 2.9 3-5. Eureka Handicap, five furlongs: 1-1 Gay Miss 8.10 (Green) 1; 3-3 Volifox 2; 10-8 Radiant Vaals coupled, with Chain Acre 3. Also, started: 2-2 Royal Descent, 5-12 Worton, 7-5 Surpai, 10-8 Chain Acre, 11-10 Leieke, 9-9 Beau ■ Leon, 13-13 King’s Flight, 16-16

Gtoro, 12-11 Foxmint. 4-4 Lady Bloater, 15-15 Royal Sister, 14-14 Miss Ngaire, 17-17 Sharmin, 6-6 Auburn Lari, 8-7 Silveyor. Five lengths. Time 1.2. Waikato Hack Cup, one mile and a-quarter: 3-3 Kilcash 8.1 (Evans) 1; 6- Raepata 2; 4-4 Foxtoon 3. Also I started: 1-1 White Rajah, 5-5 HuntingBee, 7-7 First Gold Miotaey, 10-10 Beverley, 8-8 Philemup, 2-2 Pern, 9-9 Karatoki, 11-11 Diversity. A head. ■Time 2.9 2-5. Flying Handicap, six furlongs: 4-4 Footloose 8.4 (Dulieu)- 1; 1-5 Orelio 2; 2-l ; Kathbella 2. Also started: 12-12 Orate, 5-3 Farland, ’3-2 Ofwere, 10-8 Trilliarch, 8-10 Sunola, 9-9 Te Kawiti, 15-14 'Day Wind, 16-16 Tosh, 11-11 Fox‘ mond, 6-7 Lexden, 13-15 Bronze Moth, 7- Nioitaro, 1/4-13 Penzance. A length. Time 1.13 4-5. Huntly Handicap, six furlongs: 3-4 ■ Gold Wings 7.0 (Stockley) 1; 12-12 i Abbey King 2; 7-7 Lady Clorane 3. Also started: 6-6 Town Section, 1-2 Merry Vaals, 4-5 Sir Robin, 2-1 Ken- ■ ueth Robert, 9-9 Miss Valerie, 10-10 British Nation, 5-3 Acreman, 8-8 Ngawiri, 11-11 Ventre a Terre. A neck; one ’ and a-half lengths. • Time '1:15 ; 3-5.

WESTLAND RACES. •

ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY.

The Westland Racing Club has received the following acceptances for the first day of its. summer meeting, which will be held on Saturday and Monday next: — ■ . ’ >

Stafford Hack Handicap; six furlongs—Donadea 9.5, Philibun 9.3, Jed Forest 8.4, Sir Fredric, Bonny Agnesi 8.3, Improvident 8.0, Miss Tasta, Cardplayer 7.12, St. Cedric, In the Dark, Miss Waitarere 7.7. Novice Stakes; six furlongs—Rebel Rank, Brenta 8.12, Jocanta, Grey Silk 8.5.

Borough Handicap Trot; 2.27 class; one mile —Diviner, Easy Ace, Echelon, Everist, Indian Clipper, Marina Bey, Peggy Petrova, Waikitea scr, Dick Travis, Free Author, Ormolu, Sailor’s Hornpipe, Tonioro 12, King’s Navy, Orby Lad, Wee Napoleon 24, Chameleon 48. Williams Memorial Handicap; one mile —Gay Rebel 9.0, Gay Parade 8.9, Wine Card 8.8, The Wrecker 8.1, Lady Middleham 7.13, Cape Gabo 7.11, Waitaka, Queen Linda 7.10, Studley Royal 7.6, Potent 7.3, Maroha 7.0.

Summer Handicap; six furlongs— Land Raid 8.13, Rebel Chief 8.12,- Life Guard 8.7, Epic 7.11, Bonny Agnes 7.10, Windward, Rebel Rank, Jan Ridd 7.7.

Goldsborough Hack Handicap; one mile —Queen Linda 9.0, Clubman 8.9, Shangri La 8.8, Maroha 8.7, Metric 8.5, Jed Forest 8.4, Minuet 8.1, Improvident 8.0, Lady Magellan 7.11, In the Dark 7.7.

Country Handicap Trot; 3.40 class; one mile and a half —Dick Travis, Diviner, Easy Ace, Echelon, ' King’s Navy, Orby Lad, Ormolu, Tonioro,) Wee' Napoleon scr, Guy Whispers 12, True Pronto 24, Chameleon 48, Carageen 60. Railway High-weight Handicap; seven furlongs—Rebel Chief 9.11, Knight Commander 9.10, Donadea. 9.8, Life Guard 9.6, Waitaka 9.2, Studley Royal 8.12, Maroha, Potent, Epic 8.4, Cardplayer 8.3, Passenger, St. Cedric, Windward 8.0. WAIAPU RACES. FIELDS FOR. SATURDAY. GISBORNE, February 19. Acceptances for the Waiapu Racing Club’s meeting at Ruatoria on February 24 are:— Hack Scurry, five furlongs.—No Wonder, Ririwai, Hunting Dawn Sweet Pal 8.0.

Pakanui Hack Handicap, one mile. — Queen’s Dream 11.2, Red Cockade 10.1, Mendelssohn 9-10, Flying Comedy 9.9, Gay Laura 9.8, Waikawa, Colenso, Te Tahinga, Helios, Hunting Dawn 94k

Matiti Handicap, six furlongs.—Bold Bruce 9.0, Te Tahinka, Doges 8.11 Psychic, Kelly’s Dream 8.10. Waiapu Stakes, one mile and aquarter.—Small Boy 9.2, Queen’s Dream 7.13, Mendelssohn, Red Cockade 7.0.

Hikurangi Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Plenteous 8-12, Dutch Ace 8.5, Gay Laura, Mimicry 7.12, Jungle King 7.10, Waikawa, Perfect Lady 7.8, No Wonder, Helios, Hunting Dawn 7.7. Wiliams Memorial Hack Handicap Sweepstake, seven furlongs.—Red Cockade 9.5, Flying Comedy 8.9, Ace Willonyx 8.0, Red Hunting 7.12, Flying Mimic, Perfect Lady, Show Day 7.11, Colenso 7.9, Bold Bruce, Psychic 7.7.

Farewell Handicap, six furlongs-— Golden Blonde, Small Boy 5.9, Waikawa, Mimicry, Perfect Lady, No Wonder 7.0.

Trotting MEETINGS TO COME February 24—Kaikoura. Another Win Soon?: *V. Leeming has the Wrack pacer, Toorak in his best form. Following a good win at Canterbury Park, Toorak narrowly missed winning the A. I. Rattrav Handicap at New Brighton. He finished at a great rate, and may win again soon.

Bad Break Early: Timworthy macle a bad break early in his engagement at New Brighton on Saturday, and was never afterwards in a winning position. He is a brilliant trotter, and should not be discarded for tins failure.

Reefton Winner:

Native Huon, who won the openingevent at New Brighton on Saturday, is owned by N. Woods, of Reefton. She was driven a fine race by W. R. L. Pascoe, and recorded fast time. The success was well-anticipated, and the odds were good.

Splendid Performance: In running second to Palomai* in the Birthday Handicap at New Brighton, the three-year-old Three Tens put up a splendid performance, and his time of 3.17 1-5 has seldom been beaten by one of his age, the record standing to the credit of War Buoy, who did 3.16. Although there may be nothing seriously amiss with Three Tens, he appeared to be sore both before and after the race. He has done a fair amount of hard racing, and possibly the hard tracks are beginning to find a. weakness. A well-grown gelding, Three Tens might prove a champion if given an easy time for the remainder of the season.

Pot Luck Consistent: Pot Luck’s record foi’ the season is as follows:—16 starts, two wins, five seconds, three thirds, one fourth. It is quite in keeping with the order of things that such a consistent pacer should win a good race like the Jubilee Handicap at New Brighton on Saturday. Pot Luck took some time to settle down to the real business of racing, and at one stage he had a narrow escape from being placed on the schooling list, and he and Renown’s Best were the two debarred from starting in the New Zealand Cup. There is no high-grade pacer that can be classed ras more reliable than the Jack Potts pacei’ at present.

MANAWATU TROTS.

MOLLY DIRECT WINS

PALMERSTON N„ February 19. The Manawatu Trotting Club’s meeting was concluded in fine weather. The totalisator handled. £6886/10/-, against £10’,'386/10/- last-year. The total for the meeting was £14,323 10/-, compared With £21,765. Remaining results:— “ Luohi -Memorial Handicap, 4.40 class, two iniles. —1 Molly Direct scr -(M. Stewart) 1; 4 Lady Vasclyne 2; 3 Mongolian 3. Also started: s'Golden Moiiess, 2 Honestus. Two ’length's; two and a-half lengths. Golden Moness was fourth. ■ Times: 4.35, 4.3.4 3-5, 4.31 1-5.

Milson Handicap, 3.43 class, one mile and a-half.—-3 First Shake 36 (J. A Wall) 1; 7 Don Walla 2;'6 Stepson 3. Also started: 9 Mitaya, 8 First

Call, 1 Serapeum, 4 Neon Oro, 5 De Reszke, 2 John Worthy bracketed with Gunman. A head;.half a length. Gunman was fourth. Times: 3.32 2-5, 3.33 3-5, 3.33 3-5. publicans’ Handicap, 2.58 class, one mile and a-quarter.—l Clockwork 12 (R. Donald) 1; 2. Electric Bell 2; 4 ROpata 3. Also started: 10 Worthy A.udubon, 9 Derby Ln,, 7 Acceleration, 3 Royal Navy, 6 Sir Gowan, 5 Loch Leven and Myrtle Oro bracketed; 8 Allworthy. Five lengths; neck. Loch Leven was fourth. Times: 2.51 2-5. 2.49 2-5, 2.49 3-5. Louisson Handicap, unhoppled trotters, 4.54 class, two miles. —1 Arapai 72 (B. Liddall) 1; 3 Big Kauri 2, 4 Black Native 3. Also started 1 : 2 Decoy Bird, Three lengths; a length and ahaTf. Times: 4.42 4-5, 4.43 2-5, 4.49. Members’ Handicap, 2.51 class, one mile and a-quarter.-—1 Amywin scr (A. W. Broughton) 1; 1 Lady Vasclyne (bracketed with winner) 2; 4 Civic 3. Also started: 5 Loyal Avis, 3 Chili Bean, 2 Mongolian. A length; half a length. Mongolialn was: fourth. Times: 2.50'4-5, 2.51, 2.51 3-5. TROTTING CHAMPIONSHIPS LOGAN DERBY DEFEATS ICEVUS [BY’OXBLE —PBESB ASSN. —COPYEIGHT.] (Received February 20, 11 a.m.) PERTH, February 20. The Inter-Dominion trotting championships concluded last night, with a match race between Icevus and Logan Derby over a mile, the objective being a new record, and five other events from championship nominations, all from flying starts. Conditions were ideal, and there was a good attendance. Results: — VICTORIA STAKES, one mile and a half: — MASTER DIXIE (N.S.W.) - - 1 GRAND MOGUL (N.Z.) ■■ 2 OUR GLOBE (Tasmania) .. 3 Six started. Won by 18 yards; 15 yards. Time 3.20. TASMANIAN STAKES, one mile and a quarter: — FLYING GLOBE (N.S.W.) • - 1 BINNIA (W.A.) 2 ARAB CHIEF (W.A.) ■ • -- 3 Six started. Won by a foot; a. yard and a half. Time 2.42 J. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STAKES, one mile: — WILLOWISP (W.A.) .. •• 1 LEE DERBY (W.A.) .. • • 2 SUPERTAX (N.Z.) » Six started. Won by 18 yards; a foot. Time 2.51. > / N.S.W. STAKES, one mile and a half:—KOLECT (W.A.) 1 BELALIE (W.A.) 2 PADDY ROYAL (W.A.) .. .. 3

Six started. Won by 15 yards; half a yard. Time 3.195. The match mile was won by Logan Derby, who led Icevus by half a length for a lap and a half, when he came away to win by 18 yards in 2.4. Icevus did 2.55. The State record is held by New Derby, who did 2.2 J in 1936. N.Z. STAKES, one mile and a half: — EARLY PRONTO (W.A.) .. 1 LACHLAN MACHINE (N.S.W.) 2 TALGA BOY (W.A.) .. .. 3 Six started. Won by 18 yards; a yard. Time 3.115. The prize money at the carnival amounted to £9475, and the Association shows a profit. Before the conclusion, Master Dixie CN.S.AV.) essayed to break the mile State record. He recorded 2.2 1-5, and took the £lOO given by the Association. UENUKU’S OWNER. R. A. McMillan, of New Zealand, owner-trainer of Uenuku, said he was greatly impressed by the trotting under electric light. Popular approval had been most marked, and the carnival. was the best ever held, being a brilliant success in every respect. McMillan deeply regretted the shoulder injury to Uenuku, which had occurred possibly while the horse was rolling. Uenuku’s prospects of gaining great prominence in the championship had been exceptionally bright. However, the New Zealand horses maintained the Dominion standards, and the reputation of the Dominion as the acknowledged leader in the breeding of champions.