SPORTING Maryburn’s Prospects In Spring Racing

Greymouth Evening Star, 20 September 1949, Page 7

SPORTING Maryburn’s Prospects In Spring Racing

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CHRISTCHURCH, This Day.—Maryburn’s recent track work pointed to his spring prospects, but it was thought he would be in need of the race he had at Ashburton on Saturday to bring him on for his'proposed trip to Wingatui this week and to Trentham next month. He was, however, more forward than expected, and he had his opponents under pressure from the tune he assumed command with six furlongs to cover. Dark Arrow appeared likely to tiouble him at one stage of the run home, but Maryburn, ridden right out, held him off.

In his present order, Maryburn promises to carry on as a winner. He will meet Dark Arrow on 61b worse terms over a mile and three furlongs at Wingatui on Saturday, _ and the pair should have another interesting tussle. Infatuate was/ well placed from No. 1 at the barrier over the early stages of the chief event at Ashburton 3 but, as was the case with him at Riccarton last month, he failed to hold his position on the fence and drifted back rounding the home turn. He was near the rear entering the straight and then put in some telling work to be beaten by Peridot by hall, a head for fourth place. One of the biggest disappointments at'Ashburton was Langham, who was confidently supported to win the chief event. The early pace had him struggling in or near the rear from the outset, and in spite of the efforts of his rider, L. J. Ellis, he did not show any indication of improving his position at any stage. Langham showed outstanding form at Trentham last January, but has failed to gain a place in his 12 races since. Entrancing Is Speedy The veteran Riccarton trainer, T. H. Gillett, did not have any horses under his control since last summer until he took over Entrancing a few months back, and her success on Saturday was popularly received. She is a classy brown filly by Man s Pal from the well known performer, Queen of Song, and was bred by Messrs Timpany Bros, owners of both sire and dam. Entrancing is inclined to be fractious at the barrier, and gave a little trouble on Saturday, but was fortunate in being faced the right way when the field was sent off. There is no doubt about her gift of speed, and her future will be followed with special interest. Swayup has improved in stamina with every race he has had in recent weeks, and with his outstanding ability in finding his feet, there, is every likelihood of him developing into a high class handicap performer. He was allowed to pay a false price on Saturday, mainly because a seven furlong journey was considered beyond him, but he never showed any sign of weakening over the final stages, while his more fancied opponents were always under pressure without making any impression on him. Sir* Galloway, sire of Swayup, is by Paper Money from Green Cloth by The Ace from Equipment and was bred by Mr L. C. Hazlett, He was not raced because of an accident and some of his other representatives to show winning form are Lady Melrose, Royal Vestments and Faites vos Jeux. Stout Breeding

Petacci, dam of Swayup, is by Defaulter from San Marino by Gustavo from Ravenna. Swayup, bred by Mr Hazlett, was sold by auction as a yearling at Wingatui in February of last year, and was purchased by his present owners, Messrs- A. W. Young and B. Dooley. Swayup was weight-

ed at 7.13 in the six furlong open sprint at Wingatui next Saturday, but is to be reserved for the second day, when he 'will contest the Dunedin Guineas, in which he will meet many of those he beat at Ashburton. Magical was probably favoured by the unfortunate despatch in the Spring Handicap at Ashburton, but the manner in which he completed his seven furlong task suggested that he would have been a difficult proposition in any case. The big Balloch gelding has usually raced best when fresh, but has not carried on satisfactorily. He, however, has developed a good deal, and promises' again to be a good winner for his trainer, F. D. Jones, who has always held a high opinion of him, and has expected him to improve with age. Magical’s next race will probably be at Trentham.

Whipster Whipster has not been entered for the Mace Handicap at New Brighton, cn Saturday, in which he would have been on 48. He will have another opportunity off the front line in the principal races at Forbury.

Signal Officer Signal Officer is standing up to his work at Invercargill, and he has been entered for the Dunedin meeting. It he does well he will make another attempt to win a New Zealand Cup.

Sweet Spray Sweet Spray is reported to have been big in condition when she won at Wanganui and considerable improvement is expected from, the Neptune-Sugar Kandy mare. Sweet Spray is a greatgranddaughter of the famous mare Cinna.

One Of Favourites Lord Revel is now second favourite for the Caulfield Cup. The strong favourite is Comic Court, whose rider (J. Purtell) says that the only thing that can beat him is a bad position at the barrier.

From St Cloud Grey Boots (Nizami-St Cloud) has come into the market for the Epsom Handicap as a result of beating the Epsom favourite, Dvnamite, in a trial. Grey Boots, who was bred in Canterbury has not raced since he won the £2OOO June Stakes at Randwick.

£660 For £1 Fhalamint, winner of the Gladstone Hack Handicap at Carterton recently cost his owner-trainer, C. J. Stowe, £l. Mr R. Bennett, of Grange Stud, and a patron of Stowe’s stables, gave the trainer a choice of one of the many yearlings running in a naddock for £l. Stowe was attracted by a well-grown colt by Phaleron Bay from Panammt, and thus Phalamint was acquired by his owner, with happy results. Phalamint’s stake earnings amount to £660. He ran fourth at Marton last Saturday when running out his hack engagements.

Engaged At Otaki Dark Arrow, with 9.0, is top weight for the Ling Memorial Stakes on the first day of the Otaki' Maori Racing Club’s meeting next Saturday. The Camaru-trained Dark Chief has been entered for the six furlongs Pahiko Hack Handicap, in which he has 8.8. Dark Chief may undergo an operation for his respiratory trouble while he is in the North Island.

Good Handicapper Coral Arc would only need to stand up to training to be a tough proposition in the big handicaps this season. Coral Arc was unplaced only twice in 10 starts last season for £7040 in stakes. He was purchased at the national sales for 1050 guineas by J. Tomkinson as agent for Mr A. Smith. Coral Arc is a half-brother to the good race mare Taurangi who won nine races and was beaten by a neck by Serenata in the New Zealand Cup of 1940. It will be remembered that Serenata won the cup in record time. Coral Arc is by the English Derby and St Leger winner Coronach out of Barbacan, a mare imported from Australia, who has produced some good winners.

Reciprocal Handicapping The reciprocal handicapping proposals recently discussed between New Zealand and Australian trotting organisations have now been adopted by the controlling bodies of Western Australia. New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and New Zealand. “This,” says the New Zealand Trotting Calendar, “may be regarded as a big step forward lor trotting in both New , Zealand and Australia and the acceptance of the general principles of the I scheme constitute a personal triumph ; for Mr A. R. Neilson, handicapper and assistant secretary to tlfe New Zealand Trotting Conference, who has been | the principal moving force behind the i scheme.” Artificer Retired The eight-year-old Lang Bian geldI ing Artificer has been retired from racing. Artificer showed sings of soreness recently and, rather than risk a breakdown, his owner, Mr N. R. Souter, has decided to retire him. For a horse who has been troubled with recurring soreness throughout his career, Artificer has a good record. In 39 starts he I was placed 24 times for six wins, six seconds, eight thirds and four fourths. His. stake earnings amounted to £6775. His most notable successes were the Herries Memorial Cup in 1945, the Ralph Somers Memorial Cup in 1946, and the Matamata Cup, Waikato Cup 1 and Te Aroha Handicap last season. At his last start he ran fourth in the Foley Memorial Handicap at Avondale on May 7, carrying 9.7. Artificer was bred by Mrs G. A. Edmonds at the Twyneliam Stud, Hastings, and was sold for 350 guineas at the national sales. He I is by Lang Bian out of Hest, who was also" the dam of Vice-Chancellor, Sports Flash, and Ann Hatfield, dam of Epsom Boy. Acceptances For Second Day Of Auckland Trots Acceptances for the second day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting next Saturday are:— DEVONPORT HANDICAP, of £500; 4.45 class; two miles—Chief Council, Marypark, Mojavie scr; Bill Tasker, Double Dillon, Ever Bright, Laurel Lawn, Prince Gaillard, Unlimited, Yours Truly 12; Blonde Sailor, Gay Warrior, Indian Quest, Parrish Jewel, Auto Era, Brig o’ Dee, Hey Dey 36; Logan Scott 48. INNOVATION HANDICAP, of £500; 4.53 class; two miles.—lndian Maiden, On Guard, Sandyetta, Sir Rose, Worthy Triumph scr; Hill Billy 12; Gamekeeper, Loyal Lass, Neonapolis, Oval s Pride, Walter Jingle 24; Pearl’s Pride 36; Cyone Man 48; Golden Hoofs, ReIclamation 72.

j FRANKLIN STAKES, of £750; one mile and a half. —Aqua Belle, Billy Boy, Gold Change, Hillsborough, Level Best, Sir Roman, Vera Grattan scr; 1 Bronze Gold, Mary Park, Mojavie, Petty Officer 12; Relight, Flying Smith, Peggy’s Star, Red Emperor 24. I FERGUSON HANDICAP, of £1400; 3.21 class; one mile and a half—Esto

Fidelis, Fitnesse, Fortuna, Indianote, Paper Man, Popular Girl, Sunny Hall scr; Bexdale, Likely, British Machine, Marshall Ney, Minmi Boy 12; Caledonian Gold, Sir Peterson 36. PUTIKI HANDICAP, of £800; 4.36 class; two miles. —Certify, Cultivator, General Manager, Master Dorset, Peter’s Find, Real Nugget, Red Arrow scr; Auto Prince, Clueless, Fan Tan, Goldsmith, Ikaroa, Indian Triumph, Pony Express 12; Chamfer, Mac’s Ace, pj av Safe 24 WHITFORD HANDICAP, of £800; 3.33 class; one mile and a half. —First Scott, Carissima, Don Parrish, Gay Indiana, Golden Hoofs, Lillian Mac, Loyal Lass, Noble Triumph, Reclamation scr; Christmas Queen, King Arthur. Super Lady 12; Not Quite 24; Belworth, Big Guy 36. ONEROA HANDICAP, of £700; 4.41 class; two miles. —Admiral Peterson, Josie Grattan, Tidy Lady, Tudor Minstrel. Tuiapolis, West Point, Relight. Logan Scott scr; Chedworth Hall, Indian Game 12; Fly On, Fontaine, Indian Pointer, Murray Grattan 24. PAPATOETOE HANDICAP, of £900; 2.46 class; one mile and a quarter.— Bexdale, British Machine, Fortuna, Likely, Marshal Ney, Minmi Boy, Popular Girl, Sunny Hall scr; Caledonian Gold, Ivy Goodwin 12; Doctor Ted, Sir Peterson 24; Sprayman, Single Direct 48.

Forthcoming Fixtures

Racing • September 24.—Ohinemuri. September 24. —Hawke’s Bay. September 24. —Dunedin. September 24.—Otaki. T rotting September 24. —Auckland T.C. September 24. —New Brighton T.C. October I.—Meth ven T.C. October B.—Forbury Park T.C. October B—Wanganui T.C. October 15.—Forbury Park T.C. October 15.—Wanganui T.C. October 22.—Auckland T.C. October 22—Greymouth T.C. October 24.—Auckland T.C. October 24.—Greymouth T.C. October 24.—Oamaru T.C. October 29.—Invercargill TO. October 29— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C (N.Z. Cup.) October 29.—Thames T.C.