SPORTING IMPRESSIVE WINS OF HOWE AND MAJESTY

Greymouth Evening Star, 19 September 1946, Page 5

SPORTING IMPRESSIVE WINS OF HOWE AND MAJESTY

NEW SEASON’S CLASSICS AVONDALE AND WANGANUI GUINEAS Backers who laid nearly three to one on Majesty winning the Avondale .Guineas on Saturday were perturbed when it was seen that the Foxbridge colt displayed an u l ™]- ingness to line up at the barrier. T upshot of it was that the field was sent on its mile journey minus Majesty, who dwelt and then was living the horse nearest to him ahead a matter of four lengths start. n . But the odds-on layers need not have worried even a little bit, foi. the Guineas was merely a jog for Majesty, and his success stamped him as an outstanding three-year-old. So decisive was the result that as soon as he hit the front a furlong and a half from home jockey Wiggins was looking round, wondering what had become of the other horses in the race. Perhaps the opposition last Saturday was not good: time alone will tell, but the fact remains that Majesty is. certainly one out of the bag and is still capable of a good deal of improvement. His next outing will be in the Great Northern Guineas, and .this classic already looks a good thing for him if his barrier shyness does not develop. Costing 1500 guineas as a yearling at the National Sales over 18 months] ago. Majesty has already won £3150 j in stake-money. He is owned by Mr. A. J. Court, who did so well a few seasons back with Lord Chancellor. The Foxbridge colt is tiained at Takanini by F. D. Smith, who has a growing list of classic successes to his credit. RECORD BY HOWE. The contest for' the Wanganui Guineas was not so keen as some have been in the past 10 years because Howe was considerably better than those who opposed him. The race was run at a solid pace, which established a new record of 1.40, and Howe was staying on better than any of his rivals excepting the filly Sakuntala* who raised a sound finishing run which carried her into third. However, nearing home Broughton stopped riding Howe when he satisfied himself that he had the measure of those nearest to him. Howe has now contested nine races for four .wins, one second, two thirds, one fourth and once unplaced, and his stake earnings amount to £9lO. He has an unbeaten certificate as a threc-year-old with three wins in line, and will not race again until the Wellington Guineas at Awapuni on October 26. Howe is a typical son of Defoe, showing much of the Hurry On in his make-up, and his breeder, Mr. J. H. Marshall, is hopeful that he will go on improving and prove worthy of taking his place in the Derby at Riccarton in November.

Descendant of Eulogy. Yet another descendant of the famous Eulogy opened his winning account (when Demonic scored, an easy win' in the Juvenile Handicap’ at Avondale on Saturday. Demonic is a bay colt by Defaulter from Gay Helen, by Iliad from Praise, by Limond from Eulogy. Gay Helen is a half-sister to Serenata, Representative, Russian Ballet and Regal Praise. Purchased as a yearling for 525gns. by Mr. H. M. Waddington, of Lower Hutt, Demonic was put up for auction and fell to the bid of his present owner, Mr. D. J. Langley, of Hastings, for 670gns. Demonic is trained at Pakowhai, about eight miles from Napier, by W. J. Evans.

Quality Youngsters. Three splendid types of two-year-olds were seen in action in a sprint down the straight between races at the Carterton. meeting on Saturday. They were a chestnut colt by Balloch from Mit Muzzle, a black colt by Beau Vite from Serenata, and a light bay colt by Foxbridge from Ann Acre. The Balloch colt jumped away smartly to lead all the way, but the other pair were on terms at the finish, and it is possible that they could have improved had it been desired. The Foxbridge colt is a full-brother to Barwon, Al-Sirat, and Bridge Acre, and cost 3750 guineas as a yearling, while the Balloch colt was secured for 650 guineas. The Beau Vite youngster was bred by his owner and is a magnificent specimen who looks certain to develop into a grand performer.

Auspicious Opening. One of the speediest juveniles in the southern part of the North Island towards the end of last season, Voltaic auspiciously opened his three-year-old career when he won the Electric Hack Handicap at Carterton. He was ridden by an apprentice who claimed a 71b allowance, but even then he carried the highest weight in the field. At the barrier he drew the outside but one in a field of 13, and consequently did not get the best of the start. He had improved with two furlongs covered. but still had four horses in front of him at the straight entrance, where he ran wide. He gathered in the leader half-way down the straight and, although his winning margin was only a head, he won with much in hand. Volaic has now Avon three races in a row and a furthei’ success will put him into open company, but he should not be difficult to place to advantage among the sprinters. First for Beau Vite.

The most satisfied man at Wanganui on Saturday was T. R. George (says the Dominion), partly because he had got the high-priced Rosswood back to winning form, but mainly because Beau Vite was represented by his first winner. This was the filly Veine d’Or who succeeded in the Juvenile Handicap at the Carterton meeting. George selected Beau Vite as a yearling for the late Mr. Ralph Stewart and trained the horse throughout his career excepting for portions of the seasons when he was left in Australia where he was the outstanding weight-for-age stayer of his time. He won 31 races and £27,770 in stakes. Veine d’Or was bred by Messrs H. W. Dixon and R. B. Teal, Potone. and was sold as a yearling for 410gns to Mr. T. Coltman, Wellington. Her dam, Gold Vein, is by Hunting Song from Bayana, by Bir-

7.0,000 at Funeral of Jimmy Duncan

(Rec. 11.10 a.m.) SYDNEY, Sept. 19. Three-quarters of those who attended the funeral of Jimmy Duncan, a jockey, did so from sheer curiosity, stated the Rev. Peter Williams, who conducted. the funeral service. Newspaper estimates placed the attendance at 70,"000. Extra police were called out and at the cemetery people | trampled and threw debris on the* graves and created disturbances.

“I saw men and women crying like babies,” said Mr Williams. “Probably they had never seen Duncan in their lives and knew nothing of him or his career. The public glamorised the sad occasion.” Marton J.C. Fields for Saturday (P.A.) WANGANUI, Sept. 18. The Maiden Race at the Marton Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday will be run in divisions if the starters exceed 25. The stake has been increased to £3OO. Acceptances are:— 11.30 Juvenile Handicap, of £250; about four furlongs.—Billy Ruff’n, General Post, Petre Mar, Sea Lad, Senior Wrangler 8.5; Tenacity 8.4; Robinette 8.1; Ayonmore, Colorado Maid, Meteorina, Silver Spray, Torch Bearer, Roblyn 8.0. 12.10 Maiden Race, of £300; six furlongs. —First division: Fine Flavour, Phoenicia, Even Light, Koneke, Flying Light, Promordial, Bonifort, Horouta, The Denbigh, Mesalliance, Ani Kuri, Incision, Comedy Star, Lady Oratory 8.7. Second division: Sunstream, Commercial, Afton Water, Centennial Pride, Tortago, Castlebrae, Ecstacy, Homespun, Fleetwood, Cincture, Red Foil, Matara, Jasper, Welcome Guest 8.7. Brackets: Ani Kuri and Matara; The Denbigh and Castlebrae; Fine Flavour and Red Foil; Inclusion and Ecstasy. 12.50

Hack Hurdles, of £300; about one mile and a-half. —Greek Dancer 9.11; Bay Rose, Prince Wheriko 9.8; Gold Dale 9.7; Phalaris -9.4; Old Red, Our Pat 9.1; Even Light, Flying Drake, Leybourne, Thunderhead 9.0. 1.30 Flying Handicap, of £400; seven furlongs.—Financial 9.5; Whackie 9.2; Tutere’ 8.10; The Grand 8.9; Alright, Battle Dance 8.5; Flying Ace 8.3; Singing Hills 7.12; Blue Chips 7.10; Stony Broke 7.7; High Order 7.5; Foxella, Keening, Theolateral 7.3; Moutoa Lord 7.2; Argumentative, Repudiate 7.1; Adrigoole, Park Light 7.0. 2.15 Hack and Hunters’ Steeples, of £300: about two miles and a-half. — Golden Tide 11.4; High Morale 11.2; Northfield 11.1; Last Match 10.7; Nanook 9.12; Dualin 9.7; Cuisinier 9.6; Mamaku 9.5; Teranui 9.2; Old Joe, Rampant, Royal Scholar 9.0. Brackets: High Morale and Northfield.

Marton Handicap, of £500; one mile and a-quarter.—Black Plato 9.0; Dink’s Own 8.4; The Grand 8.3; Miss Delaware 8.2; Behave 7.12; Ganges 7.11; Hulabaloo 7.10; Cramond Bay 7.8 - The Monarch 7.5; Foxella 7.4; Abdicate 7.3; Lady Scholar 7.2; Adrigoole 7.0. ! 3.47 Spring Hack Handicap, of £400;. nine furlongs.—Newel Post 9.0; Broiefort Star 8.12; Trig Point 8.9; Incline 8.6; Furioso 8.0; Tahli 7.13; Patta Fe 7.11; Chef d’Oeuvre, Czarina, Gay Tide, Sparkling Lad 7.9; Bouton d’Or, Clyde Bridge, Emerge, Rickie, Shut Out. Silver Ball, Tearamoana, Top Drawer 7.7. 4.37 Farewell Hack Handicap, of £300; six furlongs.—Prefa 9.0; Moutoa Lord 8.13; Ghenghiz Khan 8.8; Zahra B.a, Autoshine 8.3; True Friend 8.2; Dutch Mary, Richmond Park 8.1; Cock Robin 8.0; Lady Burford, Tribute 7.12. All Bay, Accepted, Culluoden Moor, Otamaire 7.9; Court Crier, Fine Flavour, Incision, Matara 7.7.

kenhead from Matiri by Torpedo from Whaitiri by Musket. Verne d Oi is trained by P. Spratt at Trentham. Has a Future. One of the most pleasing performances by a three-year-old at Wanganui on Saturday was the win o Rosswood in the Trial Handicap. It was only a field of novices which Rosswood defeated, but the attractive manner in which he performed his work was particularly pleasing to his trainer and breeder, T. K. George. When Mr. S. J. Newland paid 1500gns for Rosswood at the national sales in 1945, most observers believed that he hud secured <1 bell * gain. Unfortunately Rosswood developed waywardness, and his raceway tantrums proved very trying to those in charge of him. Rosswood was gelded when he had finished for the season in the autumn and this step has proved a wise one. Rosswood is a brown gelding by Foxbridge from Haughty Toti, dam also of Gigli, who was one of the best two-year-olds of 1944 and a winner of' two races last term before he had to be put out of training in April. Rumour Scotched. There is no foundation in the statement published in Hawke’s Bay that Golden Souvenir is likely to join Kindergarten at Awapuni. Yesterday L. J. Ellis stated that Golden Souvenir is going to Awapuni, but not to change stables. He is to race in the Harcourt Stakes. Golden Souvenir is more 'forward than he was at this time last year, and with the maximum weight fixed at 9.7 he must have an excellent chance of being the first horse to win the New Zealand Cup twice. His halfbrother, Kindergarten, is heavily bandaged in front when he works at Awapuni. and though C. J. Thomson has been very successful with unsound horses, Kindergarten is likely to present him with a problem. RACING FIXTURES September 21—Geraldine. September 21—Marton. September 21—Thames. i September 28—Ohinemuri. September 28, October s—Hawke’s Bay. September 28, October s—Dunedin. TROTTING FIXTURES. September 21—Auckland. September 21, 23—Nelson. September 28—New Brighton. ' October s—Methven.5 —Methven. October 12, 19—Forbury Park.

Spells for Olga’s Choice"/' and Swingalong [SPECIAL TO STAIt.] CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 19. ’ Swingalong was nominated for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting, but following her poor race last Saturday, she has been sent home for a spell. Olga’s Choice has been put aside for a while, and although nominated for the Dunedin meeting is not likely to make the trip. Lord Advocate has been recommis-' stoned by H. Nurse and appears like-, ly to stand up to another preparation. The three-year-old gelding Penetrate has been sold to a Wellington owner, but will continue to. be trained by C. Fairman. He is to represent his new owner in the Dunedin Guineas, and on his Ashburton performance will have to be seriously considered. Penetrate is by The Manna sire Revelation from the Siegfried mare Siega, so should develop staying ability. He was purchased as a yearling by Mr. W. R. Toon for 270 guineas. Al Sirat ran a useful race in the Spring Handicap at Ashburton, and was finishing on into fourth place half a length away. He appears to have improved in his general demeanour since being gelded, and is likely to do further good service for his stable during the season.

Television Experiment at Ascot LONDON, Sept. 17. Ascot’s new race, the King George VI Stakes, on October 12, will be televised. Rehearsal pictures received at Alexandra Palace, 30 miles away, proved very satisfactory. This is the greatest distance over which a television relay has been attempted. Experts will televise a close-up of the start and finish of the King George VI Stakes and will follow the running over the whole of the two miles. Other important races will be televised if the experiment is successful .