RACING FIXTURES.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11494, 23 November 1931, Page 6

RACING FIXTURES.

SEASON 1931-32. NOVEMBER — 21, 23—Te Kuiti R.C. 20, 21—Winton J.C. 28, 30—Takapuna J.C. 28, 30—Feilding J.C. DECEMBER—s—Ashburton5 —Ashburton County R.C. 4, s—Taumarunui R.C. 9, 10—Woodvilie District J.C. 12—Waipa R.C. 16—Dannevirke R.C. 26—Waipukurau J.C. 26, 28—Westland R.C. 26, 28—Taranaki J.C. 26, 28—Dunedin J.C. 26, 28, 29 Manawatu R.C. 26, 29, Jan. 1, 2-'-Auckland R.C, JANUARY—--I—Waikouaiti R.C. I—Wyndham R.C. 1, 2—Greymouth J.C. 1, 2—Hawke’s Bay J.C.

LEVIN RACES SPEAR LAD WINS BIG HANDICAP (Press Association.? • LEVIN, Nov. 21. The Levin Pacing Club’s annual meeting was held to-day in fine, but dull, weather. The course was in good order after the heavy rain overnight. The attendance was' good and the totalisator put through £8024 compared with £14,327 last year. MAIDEN First Division.—-5 Gold. Gleam (Barry) 1,2 Beaconsfield (Broughton) 2, 1 Granado (B. IT.. Morris) 3. Also ran: Araios, Capetown,. Invite, Matin Chimes, Park Acre 8.8, ’l’ulv.ipapa, Won by a length and a length and a half. Time, 1.14 ‘2-5. Second Division.r-2 Hahlbowline (Reed) 1, 18 Manawatu (Anderson) 2, 3 In Vain (Gray) 3. Also ran: 11. Ahdeclr,:- 6 Crown Grant, 8 Goy, 18 Lackaday, 15 Pompadour, 6 Priscella Verne, 18 Salt spray, 4 Tigerism. Won by a length and a half and two lengths. Time, 2.3. ' ’ 7

Manak.au Hurdles.— ft Tenacrc (Bowden) 1,2 Wliisogno ;( Jarvis) 2, 8 Arrowhead (Waller). 3.' Also started: 5 Hying rent, 1 Coon Song, 7 The Sun, 6 Okapiia, 7 Gneross 9.3, 4 -Soviet, - 10 Rohloff. Won by two lengths and one and a half lengths. Time, 2.45. An enquiry was held into the removal 1 of tho last hurdle hy attendants after the first circuit and it was decided to pay dividends on tho placed horses and hold the stakes pending further consideration. Weraroa Hack.—4 Lyrical (B. 11. Morris) 1,. 1 Fairway 8.10 (L. G. Morris) 2, 5 Spearform (11. Cray) 3. Also started: 3 Thrasher, 2 Gran Chaco. 7 Foghorn, 6 Red Sun. Won by threequarters of a length and a short head. Time. 1.29. Mhkomako Hack.—l Leisure (B. H. Morris)" 1, 4 Eminent (Wiggins) 2, 6 Lady Cburt (Stoekley) 3. Also started: 5 Araiean, 3 Navaho, 7 Saltpot, 2 Sabatini, 10 Chief Line, 11 Movietone, 9 Pass On. 8 Pnteroa. Won by half a length and a head. Time. 1.13 2-5. TJevin Handicap.—lo Spear Lad (McDowell) 1,4 i Balloon (Voitre) 2, 3 Briar Root (Wiggins! 3. . Also started: 1 Habit, 2 Charmaline, 8 Monnlof, 5 Royal Opera. 0 Royal Black. 9 Rich Harvest. Won hy a short head and two lengths. Time. 2.7 2-5. Lake Handicap.—l .Toio do Yal (Reed) 1. 2 Cay Court 8.2 (Cray) 2. S Fasterlv. (Dally) 3. Also started: 4 Grand Jury. 5 Moerangi 7.9, 3 Zephvrus, 10 Dick Whittington. 7 Tvilstar. 12 Roflecto. 11 Royal A reuse, 6 Swift Ray, 9 White Squall. Time, 1.55. McDonald Memorial.—l Ennitant (Yoitro) 1. 4 Troian Melody fßroughton) 2. 3 Tohaeeoland fßeed) 3 A’so started : 2 Acorn, 0 Maui. 5 Portray, 7 Monsogno, 8 Wnrfdle. Won hy threequarters of a length and one and a- half lengths. Time. I. 1-5. TToko Hack.—2 Arvada (Voitre) 1. 1 Interlocutor (Gray! 2. 8 Pass On 7.4 (Wohhy) 3. Also started: 4 ITan-mden. 5 Solitaire. 3 Haulhowline 7.12. 9. Moatoa 7 Acis, 6 Lady Court 7.4. 11 Araois. P Goy. 10 Merrv G’ee 7.10. 12 Pnkenapa. 14 Taugiroa. 13 The Budget,. Won hv a length and a head. Time. 1.1 1-5. FOREFRY PARK ACCEPTANCES ( I’res* Association .5' DUNEDIN Nov. 21. Acceptances for tho Erst day of the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting are: Roslvn Handicap. one mile.—> Brent Boy, Esbinc, Radley, Royal Purple, scr.. Louis Bingen, Margaret Parrish. 21vds; NcFie Hugo, Stanley Bingen 43yds, Mr Penalty 132 yards. N Progressive Handicap, one mile and a-half.—Colorado, Cooper Nob, jiilly Queen, Laracor, Manoeuvre, Sneeial Sun scr.: Blue Mountain. Plain Silk, 12vds, Little Victor 24 yards, Dosto 36yds. St. Kilda Handicap, one niil<\— Donnard, Lord Antrim. Master Roy, Pronto Bingen, Silver Bingen scr.,' Ron. Sunranes. Priceless. Sunny Morn 12yds, Holly Bank 24yds. Spring Handicap. one mile and three furlongs.—Elite Bingen, Great Chenault, Ala dam Locanda. Mountain Dweller, Sister Rose. Sundown, Schoolmate. War Paint, Willie Wilk es. Headlight scr., Llewellyn, Dusolina 12vds, Prairie .King 24yds. President’s Handicap, two miles— Colonial Boy, John Noble, Surprise Journey, Sir Guy, scr.. Grand Canyon, Golden Pedro, Tarndale 12yds., Royal Silk, Delightful, Black Lion 24yds, Meteor, Pageant, Arikitoa, 36yds.

Dominion Handicap, two miles.— Peter Fashion, Iwanta scr., Dark McKinney. 12vds, Mr Penalty, .Biddy Parrish 24yds, Arctotis Boyds, Great Nelson (30yds, Groat Way 84 yds, Lee Todd 132yds. Caversham Handicap, one mile and a half.—Donald. Ration, Ron, Jolly Wave, Morrison, Location, Sunranes, Ulm scr., Priceless 12yds, Guy Bingen, Holly Bank 24yds, Logaleen 48yds. Dash Handicap, one mile anrl a cptarter.—Surprise Journey, George Itey scr., Norwester. Wild Voyage, Brentliglit, Mac Dillon 12yds, Arethua, Grand Canyon, Golden Pedro Sir Guy, Black Lion.. Royal Silk 24 yds, Logan Hanlon, Pageant 48yds. AUSTRALIAN” RACING. *U.P A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright.) (Received Nov. 22, 5 P.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 22. Warwick Farm races:— Homebush Handicap.—First Acre, 9.0 (Webster) 1; Soulton, 7.11 (Britt) 2; Exact, 7.5 (Hickey) 3. Iwelvo started. Won by a head and a neck. Time, 2.6-J. MELBOURNE, Nov. 21. Armadale Handicap.—Lampra, 8.3 (Wilson) 1; Prince Don, 8.4 (Wright) 2; Glenanton, 8.12 (Scanlon) 3. Thirteen started. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 2.10. WAS HE FIT TO RUN? PHAR LAP AND THE CUP. MANY "TROUBLES. . SYDNEY, Nov. 4. Now that the hubbub of the Melbourne Clip has died down, two opinions of Phar Lap and his Cup engagement expressed by successful trainers before the race may be recalled. Both were decidedly, against his chances; indeed, both definitely said ho should never have been in the race, let alone start. One, a Randwick man with a long experience and many successes, including Melbourne Clips, was called in in an advisory capacity when Phar Lap was in Sydney. It was noticed then that all kinds of extraordinary care was taken with Phar Lap in the selection ot galloping grounds,

This was due to badly cracked heels which have troubled the champion every time he has galloped this season. The cracks open with the play on the foot each stride, and no ointment or liniment could effect a euro. Tho only way that could be obtained was by complete rest. The other trainer of. a younger school, bait on lps record successful and capable, weqt even further back back for Ins reason for keeping Phar Lap out of the race. Trainers talk to one another, and the ono quoted knew authoritively that for more than • a week after Phar Lap’s defeat in the autumn by Waterline, there was serious sign of internal trouble. It was announced that ho was suffering from kidney disorder, but it is known that tho trouble was more deep-sfeated.

The trainer asked 'whether it was logical to expect a horse to recover; quickly enough to carry 10.10 over two miles in tho best staying com-

pnnv. There is no doubt now that Messrs Davis and Telford are. sorry thev listened to the clamour of tho multitude or were attracted by the glamor of tho race. Telford, as trainer, apparently realised what might he the consequences. How serious they will be remains to be seen. FTMA.TF.FR WTNS DERBY CUP PP A hv E’' l '’ f7o»'vri<M + ! LONDON Nov. 20. _ The Dorbv Gun resulted:, Ftmairnr 1 Nitnkrit 2. Buoyant Bn oho'or 3. Won by a nook. Twenty-two started.

NOTES AND NEWS . Few horses at Ellerslio. are doin'* better than TJanore. -u-lto baa come on verv fast durintr the last few weeks. O n several occasions within the past couple of weeks T-lanore has registered some smart gallops over sprint distnneep and it'will not be long before pbe is bank to her correct, racin'* form nra.in. This mare is engaged in th" Borough Handicnp at Takapuna and if started is likely to beat more, than will beat her. ■* Hr * It was first announced in the .“Star” some time ago that L. IH. Watson, who wa« disqualified for life ia. connection with the Royal Survey case, had instructed counsel to issue a writ against the Auckland District 'Committee of the New Zealand Racin'* Conference seeking the setting aside of his disqualification and claiming damages. The writ has now been issued. and the amount claimed is £IOOO. * * # At Ellerslie on Thursday morning Cynthia N. registered a good effort over seven furlongs on the.course proper, running the distance in 1.32 3-5. The imported mare ha.s been shaping well in her work lately and lias never looked better than slie does at the present time. She has not had a race since last July, but will most likely be seen out at the approaching Takapuna meeting at the end of the mefcth.

An incident, which might have had a dramatic effect on the Melbourne Cup occurred at Flemington shortly before the race. The trainer of another runner in the Cup waved a white handkerchief in front of White Nose, and on his right side. Fortunately*, White Nose noticed the fluttering handkerchief, otherwise a protest would have been entered against his win. White Nose has a. peculiar scum over his right eye, and the trainer in question thought that ha might be blind in that eye. In that case he would have been disqualified from running under V.R.C. rules, which debar onoeved horses.

Only the fact that he wrenched his near foreleg a furlong from the post in the Mel bourne Cup prevented Concentrate from achieving Australia’s supremo racing honor, is the, opinion expressed by the gelding’s trainer, H. B. Lorigan, who returned to Wellington by the Maunganui last Tuesday. Lorigan added that Concentrate finished on three legs, so that lus effort in holding out foi third money wa s a remarkably courageous performance. Concentrate was on board the Maunganui, and so were the other three members ol Lorigan's Australian team—Oratorian, Gesture and Lavington. Concentrate walked all right when landed and is by no means a bad case. Tlie other horses looke dwell after the trip. Concentrate did not actually break down in the Melbourne Cup, but he gave himself a very severe wrench. He is" now to be blistered and turned out for a long spell. Lorigan believes lie will then come hack sound for another preparation. No plans have been made yet for the other three horses, but it is unlikely that Gesture will ever race again. Once or twice she raised hopes that she was recovering some of her brilliance, but the hopes were not realised. Concentrate and Oratorian each won a race on the trip. With the smallest turn of fortune Concentrate might m addition have been successful in the A.J.C. Metropolitan, in which he was a head away, second, after apparently not having been ridden with the best judgment, and also in the Melbourne Cup. Layingtnn did not win a race, hut ran consistently well and was several times placed.