THE SPORTING WORLD

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 July 1941, Page 7

THE SPORTING WORLD

RACING AND TROTTING MEETINGS TO COME July 19— Manawatu. July 19 —Waimate. July 26—South Canterbury. July 26—Rangitikei. August 2—Christchurch. August 12, 14, 16 —Canterbury. August 23—Pakuranga. August 28—Egmont-Wanganui. August 30—Taranaki. Back Again: Pallrey has rejoined T. H. Gillett’s team, and C. Emerson has made another start on the two-year-old Blue Bouquet and As Required. Well-bred: The rising three-year-old Fleche d’Or has arrived at Riccarton from the North Island to be trained by F. D. Jones. She is by Tiderace from Talari by Chief Ruler from Doree, dam of Princess Doreen. Cheery Jack A Melbourne cablegram stated that a chemical analysis of swabs taken from the horse Cheery Jack at Flemington on Saturday, disclosed an alkaloid in a strong concentration. The nature of the alkaloid is not being revealed, in the public interest. The False Rail: A deputation from the Owners’ and Breeders’ Association waited on the committee of tne New Zealand Metropolitan Club and submitted a working model of the false rail, which, instead of opening on the bend, opens at the start of the straight. The modification had the unanimous approval of the deputation. and they agreed that it should be used only on the last time round. The false rail was adopted by the committee of the club for the August meeting. Kindergarten: “If I had the control of Kindergarten,” said a prominent Randwick trainer yesterday, after the declaration of weights for the Spring Handicaps, “he would not race in Sydney at all this Spring, but would be sent straight to Melbourne. If he is the horse he is claimed to be ho has been given a great chance in the Caulfield Cup with only 9.2, and I certainly would not run him in the Metropolitan with 9.10,” he added, -kindergarten seems assured of prepost favouritism for both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Metropolitan Judge: The resignation of Mr A. Dickson .from the position of judge to the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, a position he has held for the past 23 years, was accepted by the club’s committee this week, and it was decided to recognise his services in a tangible manner. Mention was made of the possibility of the presidents of all the trotting clubs with which Mr Dickson has been connected with as judge holding a meeting later and deciding upon a combined gift to him, instead of, each club making an individual effort. Mr A. O. Welhvood was appointed to iih the vacancy at Addington.

RICCARTON NOTES. NATIONAL WEIGHTS [special to “star.”] CHRISTCHURCH, July 15. The handicaps for the three principal events at the Canterbury Jockev Club’s Grand National meeting will make interesting reading during the next few days. The hanchcappei dicl not have his usual assistance from the form displayed at Trentham, and in consequence his figures were based mostly on the Trentham adjustments, especially for the two jumping events. In the case of the Winter Cup, however, the scale was dropped seven pounds owing to the minimum in the relative event at Trentham, the Whyte Handicap, being 7.7, while the Winter Cup minimum is 8.0. Streamline was the logical topweight for the Grand National Steeplechase, and with 11.9 he has not been set an impossible task. He has been on the easy list in the past 10 days owing to striking himself. It was hoped at the week-end that he would be able to race in the South Canterbury Steeplechase, but . his name is missing from the nominations. He is however in the mile hack race. Slayer is only 31b. away from Streamline, while Birkology is 121 b. 'away. Should these three be saddled up it is difficult at this stage to suggest what would be the best supported. Erination is well placed with 10 9, and Bridegroom has only to be as good as claimed to have bright prospects with 10.8. Of the remainder Whirr 9.13 will no doubt have plenty of followers but although a remarkably good jumper, he appears to be too small for kiccarton. If started he will be bracketed with Slayer. It is to be hoped that all or most of the well - fancied division will be seen out in the Homeby Steeplechase at the Christchurch Hunt meeting, and that race will give a good line. In the meantime it is difficult to go past Streamline, with the Slayer bracket Birkology and Bridegroom as the next best. The Cup: The Winter Cup will have its usual cumbersome field witri the best mile horses from all parts of New Zealand taking part. Royal Lancer, who is receiving a special preparation for the Cun, is in his right place with 9.13, and on past Weightcarrying performances in the race, he cannot be overlooked. Catalogue won with 10.3 in 1939. Lady Tinkle, last year’s winner with 8.10, has 9.7, and the runner-up, Haughty Winner, beaten by a neck with 9.4, has 9.5. Interesting candidates include Gayest Son 9.2, Si. Cloud 8.13, Schoolgirl 8.10, Gay Parade 8.10, and Arctic Dawn 8.4. Gay Parade has been highly assessed on his two recent wins. Arctic Dawn has been given every chance, and if he goes on the right wav, he will be one of the favourites. He will be ridden by L. J. Ellis if that rider is not required for Haughty Winner, on whom he was unlucky not to have had the mount 12 months ago. Again many candidates will no doubt be seen out at the Hunt fixture, but in any case, the Cup can be expected to provide its usual intricate problem. Early favourites include Royal Lancer, Arctic Dawn, Gay Parade. Gayest Son and Schoolgirl.

The Grand National Hurdle Race will not be run until the second day, and without the Hunt form and the first day’s racing at the big meeting it is a little early to suggest possibilities. Interest attached to Foxiana’s impost, and with 10.8. he is likelv to be in keen demand. Esperance Bay, King Rey, Dividend, Tidewaiter, and The Dozer comprise a formidable group and amongst the light-weights, Spendthrift, Mataroa, Pekoe, and Gold Spot read well. WAIMATE HUNT FIELDS CHRISTCHURCH, July 15. Acceptance for the Waimate Hunt meeting on Saturday are:— Studholme Hurdles, 13 furlongs.— Combat 10.10, Surcoat 10.9, Fundy Bay 10.5, Gay Boa 10.2, Made Money 9.6, Petersham 9.4, Mosgiel 9.1, Noko, Sir Hugh, Great Flight, Remembo, Drumpeel 9.0. Novice Stakes (entries), six furlongs (special weights).—Bold Shiela, Force, Bright Form. Rangemore, Don Roy Avenal, Solerity, Overland Red, Miltop Abbas. The Dictator; Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, about 24 miles. —Golden Glow 10.2, Pride o’ Central 10.0, Dropped Catch 9.6, Valens 9.1, Waka, Polar Star, Nijinsky 9.0. Waiho Flack Handicap, 6 furlongs. Taxpayer 9.6, Midgard 9.2. Big Joe 8.11, Retrogression 8.6, Star Wink 8.1,' Miss Tasta, Invincible, Don Roy, Overland. Red 8.0.

Morven Handicap, seven furlongs. Rebel Mate 9.12, Haughty Winner 9.7, Waitoru 9.3, Last Refrain 8.4, Gold Flight 8.1, Sham Boy 7.13, Flame Queen 7.12, Top Row 7.11, Petersham 7.. Philibun 7.7. Winter Trot, 3,43 class; one mile and a-half. —Best Seller: Conflagrate, pot Parrish, Free Voyage, Great Deceiver, Harold Jinks, Hawich, Loyal King, Navy Lass, Prestigena, Scintilla, Wandle Chimes scr., Swagger Jack 24, Prince Grattan 36, Diviner 48, Mirage 60. Hunters’ Plate. Ij miles.—Combat 12.0, Merry Simon 9.13, Gay Boa 9.T2 : Golden Glow 9.9, Waka 9.8; Dropped Catch 9.7, Remembo 9.2, Hunting Bag 9.1, Valens, Jacksonville, Good Fortune, Nijinsky 9.0. Waimate Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Norse 9.0, Big Joe 8.10, Lights Out 8.7, Gold Don 8.6, Parchment 8.1, Star Wink, Invincible, Milton Abbas 8.0. KUROW IN RECESS. O AMARU, July 16. ' The Kurow Jockey Club, at its annual meeting last evening, decided to °o into recess until conditions return to normal. The Club lost its totalisator house by fire last year, and the finances do not permit its re-erection.