TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 August 1940, Page 9

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping

MEETINGS TO COME.

August 24—Pakuranga Hunt. August 29—Egmont-Wanganui

Hunt. ' August 31—Taranaki Hunt. August 31—Otago Hunt.

One to Remember:

The Tiderace —Oreum bay colt, whom Mr T. H. Lowry has in L. Stowe’s charge at Hastings, is to carry the name of Aqueduct. It is a name that is likely to become well known to backers, as this half-brother to Gold Rod is a most promising youngster.

Backing the Jockey: G. Richards rides more winners than any other English jockey, but he does not repay following at a fixed stake. Up to Derby day he had wort 44 of the 223 races in which he had ridden—M'. Beary'being nearest him with 31 wins—but anyone investing £1 on each of Richards’s mounts would have been a loser to the extent of about £65.

Information:

A well-known Dunedin owner received the following letter from the North Island: “Dear sir, I backed your horse at the Hunt meeting, but evidently it. was the wrong day, and rather than give the bookmakers another donation I appeal to you which day to. support your horse. If you are a good sport, send up a letter to reach here the day he goes off.” The horse has not gone off yet, as it was not started again.

Given Away: F. Holmes has tired of In the Dark, his performance at Riccarton last week, when he stopped at a hurdle, when going easily in front, having disappointed his owner-trainer. He gave the gelding away to Mr W. T. Hazlett, who took him home with the other members of his team when he returned to Southland. It will be no surprise if In the Dark is given a trial as a steeplechaser next year, though he may do some racing over hurdles before then. , Randwick Totes: The tote turnover at Randwick for the past season did not reach the million mark, but, with the addition of £25,426/5/- from three meetings held at Warwick Farm, the A.J.C. turnover was £1,019,321. The change from Warwick Farm to Randwick was profitable for the ruling body in respect of tote betting. At one of the three meetings held at “the Farm” the turnover was only £4759 15/-. The smallest amount bet at any of the Warwick Farm meetings at Randwick was £15,364/15-, and that was the only occasion on which the turnover dropped below £20,000. At the October 21 meeting 'it was £28,347/5/-. RICCARTON NOTES NATIONAL MEETING SIDELIGHTS [special to “star.”] CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 20. The New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase meeting last week was one of the most successful ever held at Riccarton. The attendances on Grand National day, and again on the third day, were well up to the best recorded numbers, and but for unfav-ourable-weather on the second day, the total attendance would have been almost a record. The investments also almost reached peak figures, the total turnover of £193,246 being the third highest on record, being exceeded olny in 1920 and 1921, the years of all high records. When it is considered that out of the galloping and trotting meetings last week the Government received over £34,000 in taxation, it can be realised the importance of the racing and trotting industry to. the Dominion. Unfortunate Incidents:

The most unfortunate incidents connected with the Riccarton gathering were the destruction of Flashlight and the mishap to Padishah, who had the week previously fought out the finish of Homeby Steeplechase and were well supported candidates in the big race, Flashlight made only one bad jump, the fatal one, and this was caused by taking off too far at the sod wall, or the third fence from home, when looking certain to finish in either second or third place. It transpired that the top of the wall was almost blackened by the rain which had fallen in the previous few days, and several horses misjudged it on this account. For the second and third days the tops of both sod walls were white-washed, and it was significant that there was not a fall at either of these fences for those two days. Padishah’s trouble was not diagnosed, for a few days after. It was at first thought he had ricked himself but it was since found he had suffered an injury to his pelvis probably started by one of his earlier efforts in the race. He has been in his box at P. McGrath’s stable since, and is not expected to be able to leave it for two more weeks at least, and when fit to travel he will be sent back to Hastings. At one stage, there was an idea of destroying him owing to him suffering from acute pain, but some signs of improvement last Saturday when his owner left for home decided against this action. It is possible that Padishah may be able to do duty as a hack, but it is definite that he will not race again. Hugme: The three-year-old filly Hugme, by Bulandshar from Fondle, half-sister to Cuddle and Padishah, accompanied Padishah to the meeting, and it was intended to start her in the CashmerePlate, but she was not as forward as was wished, and after seeing Don’t Forget and other maidens in action at the Hunt fixture, her owner decided not to race her in the Cashmere. Then the change in the going decided him to leave her in her box for the second and third days. Hugme is a classy looking filly, not as big as the usual' Bulandshar production, but solidly built. She has a free long-striding action, and more will be heard of her during the early Spring racing in the north. It is her owner’s intention to bring her south again for the New Zealand Cup meeting if she goes on the right way. The recent visit to Riccarton was the first made by Mr. Hennah over a long period of years without winning a race. W. Jenkins is still in the Christchurch Hospital under treatment for slight concussion and facial, injuries, but is expected to be soon able to travel to his home in Palmerston North. Jenkins is due to enter camp shortly.

Neict Attraction: The next meeting to interest Riccarton trainers will be the Spring fixture of the Ashburton County Racing Club next month. The McLean Stakes the first two-year-old race of the season in the South Island will be decided at this meeting, and it is expected that several of the local juveniles will contest the event.' The Otago Hunt Club will interest a few of the trainers next week, but it is not likely with the present railway and other restrictions that mapy horses from Canterbury will go south. , Promising Hacks: Two of the most promising hacks seen out last week were Schoolgirl and Don’t Forget. The former is on. the verge of elevating from the grade, and was given her first race in open company in the concluding event, but after leading into the straight, she was unable to carry on. She has grown into a solid mare, and should do further good Service for her owner Mr. G. H. Humphries, for whom she is being trained by M. B. Edwards. Don’t Forget, who had easy wins at both the Hunt and National meetings (first day), was put to the test when pitted against some good winners in the Longbeach Handicap on the third day, and after leading into the straight, he appeared to be troubled by the soft going near the false rail, and petered right out. This performance should not condemn the Myosotis gelding, and he can be depended upon to be a good winner during the term just commenced.

PAKURANGA HUNT.

SYLVIA PARK DIVISIONS.

AUCKLAND, August 20

Divisions of the Sylvia Park Handicap, of £2OO, six furlongs, to be run at the Pakuranga Hunt Club’s meeting next Saturday, are:— First Division: Estra 9.11, Odtaa 9.8, Hunto, Beau Leon 9.0, Classic 8.10, Royal Fawkes 8.4, Sieglinde 8.2, Tea Blossom, Veyana, Korotangi, Lady Pay, Casual, Gay Rosette, Krall, Kerona, Mimax, Sir General, Little Willonyx, Foxola, Flying Jay, Natal, King Louis 8.0. Second Division: Selwyn 9.8, Monte Cristo 9.1, Belle Femme 9.0, Sir Lysander 8.10, Rex Maitland, Expellant 8.6, Glen Connell 8.4, ■ White Mark, Hot Shot, Princess Vai, Romani, Boomps-a-Daisy, Golden Bonnet, Empire Rose, Goldrace, British Mint, Bournemouth, Rara Avis, Stratford, Phil Vaals, Money Spinner 8.0. Brackets are: Belle Femme and Beau Leon, Sir Lysander and Classic, Rex Maitland and Royal Fawkes, Expellant and Tea Blossom, plen Connell and Sieglinde, White Mark and Veyana, Hot Shot and Korotangi, Princess Vai and Lady Pay, Romani and Casual, Boomps-a-Daisy and Gay Rosette, Golden Bonnet and Kraal, Empire Rose and Kerona, Goldrace and Mimax, British Mint and Sir General, Bournemouth and Little Willonyx, Rara Avis and Foxola, Stratford and Flying Jay, Phil Vaals and Natal, Money Spinner and King Louis. BRITISH RACING RESUMED LONDON, August 20. (Recd. August 21, 1.15 p.m.) After nearly three months suspension, racing is resuming on September 14, the substitute St. Leger being run at Newmarket during September. Trotting MEETINGS TO COME. August 31—Auckland. _ September 7 —New Brighton. September 21—Wellington. October s—Methven. October s—Thames. October 12 —New Brighton. October 26, 28—Greymouth. October 28—Oamaru. October 26, 28 or October 26, 30 — Auckland. November 2 —Wellington. November 2—lnvercargill. to. November 12, 14, 15 —N.Z. Metropolitan. November 28, 30 —Forbury Park. November 30, December 7—Waika-

TIMARU T.C. LOAN.

TIMARU, August 20.

The sum of £5OO will be lent to the South Canterbury Jockey Club by the Timaru Trotting Club at 3| per cent., an interest in the totalisator being accepted as security. A decision to this effect was made at a meeting of the trotting club’s committee, over which Mr E. Macdonald presided. Mr A. B. Annand moved that consideration of the application be left until a reply was received from the Jockey Club on the proposals made to the trustees regarding the control of the racecourse.

It was decided, on the motion of Mr J. F. Montague, to carry an amendment that the sum stated be lent to the Jockey Club on the terms mentioned, and that the club’s offer to give a share of the totalisator as security be accepted, the loan to be for five years, with a proviso that repayment should be accepted at any time.

It was reported that 16 withdrawals had been made from the classic race, leaving 77 still in.