CHRISTCHURCH H.C.

Grey River Argus, 3 August 1935, Page 5

CHRISTCHURCH H.C.

RACING AT RICCARTON To-day’s Prospects (By the Delver.) The annual race meeting of the Christchurch Hunt Club takes place at Riccarton this afternoon. The gathering can by no stretch of the imagination be considered a real hunt meeting. as the only two events for hunters have attracted very poor fields, each only comprising four acceptors. Otherwise the events carded are very attractive, and as is usually the case, the meeting is looked upon as a fuLdress rehearsal for the forthcoming National carnival commencing next Tuesday week. Below are appended the acceptances ami a short review of the card. 11.50: HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, about 2 miles.—Burglar 11.13, Wykemist 11.11- Trait, Scotsden 11.0. Of the four starters there will only be betting for the two topweights with preference as under Burglar Wykemist 12.25: LAW FORD HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE. about 24 miles. —Aberfeldy 10.3, Witui 10.1,, Parasang, Russell 9.11. The Lawford Steeplechase is also very disappointing insofar as a betting medium is concerned, but what money is available should be very eveniy distributed, particular.y among the first three. The order of favour itism will probably be Parasang Witui Aberfeldy 1.10: AYLESBURY TROT, 1 mile, 2.27 class.— Brigadier, Buddy, Colonel Bogey. Dotty Dora, Evic Denver. Golden Arrow, Lady Hannah. Lucess, Minnetonka, Muraahi.. Nancy de Oro, Navy B ue, Otama Chimes, Peter Wrack, Repeal. Royal Palm. Silk Bonny, Sky Wink. Trireme, True Reflection. Sardonyx, Zest} scr. Betty Axworthy 12, Siipalong Cain Dillon, Wild Wrack 24, Prince de Oro 48, Edgar Wallace 6U. Space will not allow for individual comment of the twenty-eight runners. However, as there are twenty-two off the front a great race should result. With betting taking a wide range', the places may be filled by Colonel Bogey Lady Hannah Royal Palm 1.60: SELWYN HACK HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Horns Reef 9.0. Trumpet Blast 8.11. Grey Honour 8.9 Polygraph. Whaddon Chase, RipstonQ. Haste Away, Arrow Glen 8.8, Disguise, Coalpit, Princess Ruavvene 8.6, High Bank, Master Toney, Revel Queen 8.0. Lofty Glenavon, Roaming Ductor,. Duthie 8.5. Ilene Ra. Lady Graeefu', Culotte, Girl Guide, Bereft, (ri» ek Vase 8.0. The Selwyn Hack presents a problem for punters as there are only 14 ll>s. between the lot. There are several engaged who gave promise as two-year-olds last season, and there are some of the older brigade lalso engaged. A trio with good prospects are: Grey Honour Trumpet Blast Master Toney 2.30: LUNGBEACH HURDLES, 11 wines. — Hounslow lO.in, ■’k'rden. Jolly Beggar, Polydora 1C Aladdin 9.11. Paliu’9.2. F -Jpun,. Radiant Rose Last year, eleven horses contested the Longbemh/ Hurdles, and of the nine engaged,s day. Hounslow, Verden am! Pa Qi starters. Verden finishing third and Palm fourth. Hounslow has not produced his form of two season’s ago although he is very well at present. Verden is a stone better horse than last term. Jolly Beggar is a very likely improver and will be suited by the distance. Polydora won at her first start over hurdles, but was decisively beaten by Vita phone last Saturday to whom she was conceding over a stone. Lycidas was running on in the Winter Hurdles at Trent ham last month and gives promise of developing into a high class horse over the battens. He has a handy weight ami is to be ridden by Dan O’Connor. Alladin, if right, would give the opposition plenty of worry. Pahu was going well when he fell at Auckland, hut he has disappointed so often that punters are not inclined to take him seriously. Red Sun gave a brilliant display in a schooling gallop lasi Wednesday, and if in a galloping mood todav should make things very interesting. Radiant Rose does not appeal in this class. There is sure to bo plenty of support for most of the contestants with the popular choice in favour of Verden Polydora Lycidas 3.10:

BRABAZON HANDICAP, 7 fur longs.- Golden Hair 9.11, Rebel Chief 9.7 Davolo 9.6. Southdown 9.3. Cran ford 8.13, Argentic 8.12, Gay Crest 8.11. Tuirau. Silver Sight, Sea Fox 8.9. Oottesmore. Travenna, Knockfin 8.8. Sunee 8.5. Fair Weather, Wino 8.5, Courtyard, Knock Out, Dollai Jill, Monipcre. Metal Bird. Land Raid. Control, Joyous, Glowlight 8.0. A good class field is set down t;> contest the Brabazon Handicap, run over seven furlongs. There are several of last year’s contestants in the i i, <1 again to-day and the race is most iinteresting in view of the fact that the majority arc aspirants for Winter Cup lid'iours. In what should be the best lotting race of the day, solid support will no doubt be accorded. Knockfin Travenna Gay Crest 3.50: KENNETHS HACK HANDICAP. It miles. —Star Raider 8.11, Sky Rover, Latitude 8.6, Mclleath, Riptide 8.4, Maroha, Earthquake, Silver Jost 8.3, Impossible 8.1. Madam Pompadour 8.0. As most of the acceptors are essayin'' n distance over which they have so far not covered in public, a turn up may be expected. In the absence of form over ten furlongs, punters may rely on performances over shorter courses. With these in mind the public may declare for Impossible Star Raider McHeath 4.30: KIRWEE TROT HANDICAP. 11 miles, 3.43 class.—Airoform,. Buddy, Colonel Bogey, Coral Pnuec, ’Evie Denver, Golden Arrow, Golden Miller, Hidden Charm. Lord Axworthy, Otama Chimes, Lueess, Red Flush, Repeal, Koval Palm, Sonoma King (T-), Trireme, Rinegold, True Reflection, Wagon Wheels, Zest. scr. Sky Wink 1?, Slipalong 36 Noble Prince 84. The final event, the Kirwee Trot promises a keen contest and with twenty of the twenty-three off the front a lot depends on the got-away.

The mile and a half, however, will allow the backmarkers a chance to get up, but even at that they are set a hard task. Three that appeal are. Zest Hidden Charm Sky Wink POVERTY BAY H.C. ACCEPTANCES AWAPUNI HURDLES, half mile.— Million 11.3, Kahunoke 11.1, Victoi Colima 10.6, Tahoma 9.9, Isms 9.7, Alantus 9.0. WIIAKATU HACK FLAT, 1 mile.— Gasman 9.9, Trackman 9.2, Gigantic 8.13. Blygain 8.6, Bonnie Song 8.4, Blue Needle 8.0. HEXTON HANDICAP, 1| miles.Warvane 8.5, Alby 8.3, Sunny Sky R.l, Royal Bengal 8.0, Marching Song 7.10, Malahat, Quaint, Bothwell, Kanapa, Joystick 7.7. FERGUSON GOLD CUP HUN'J CLUB STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, 2.1 miles.—Capella Abbey 12.11, Victor Colima 12.6, New Ferry, Ironic, Puccini. Alantus 11.0. SWARTHMOOR SCURRY, 5 furlongs.—St. Acranna, Ace, Willonyx, Illinois, Double Ace, Summerhill, Mahala. Morning Quest, Royal Welcome, Lady Neptune. Sir Ace, Small Boy, all 8.0. ‘ UA-IA HUNTERS’ BRACELET HANDICAP, If miles.—Marching Song 12.9, Gigantic 12.4. Kahunoke 12.4, Starfinder, Roval Toast, John Charles 11.0. RAPANUI HACK FLAT HANDICAP, 7 furlongs.—Gasman 9.11, Trackman 9.3, De Friend 8.10, Kilberis 8.8, Blygain R. 7, Bonnie Song, Joystick 8.4. Fortenc, Pokiha, Flying Mimic Hunting Lass, The Brasher. Royal Welcome 8.0. PROSPECTS BY “THE DELVER” Hurdles: Million, Tahoma. Whakatu Hack: Blygain, Trackman. Hexton: Sunny Sky, Alby, Warvat.fi. Cup Steeples: Capella Abbey, New Ferry. Scurry: Sir Ace, Small Boy, Mahala. Bracelet: Gigantic, Kahunoke. Rapanui, De Friend, Kilberis, Fortene.

Racing Notes

ITEMS OF INTEREST. (By the Delver.) Poor Fields. Although the acceptances for the Christchurch Hunt Club meeting today, as a whole arc very good, the two hunters events are very disappointing. The same conditions prevailed last year when for the Hunt Cup Steeples, only 'wo paraded. The other event for hunters, the Lawford Steeplechase, saw only four face the starter. In eash of the races mentioned there are four acceptors for to-day. New Rider for Polydora. Owing to the fact that 11. Turner is the trainer of horses competing in the same events as Polydora, it has been found necessary to secure the services of another rider for the mare during National week. Rex Beale, who has been engaged to ride Polydora to-day and during the National campaign, ha. shown marked ability in cross-country events during the past two season.--, ami if Nurse’s mare does not come up to expectations it. will be no fauit of horsemanship. A Surprise Withdrawal. The scratching of Riotous for nil en gagements at the National meeting Las caused a mild surprise in local racing cirues. The stable presided over by L. Knapp has decided to have Tudor as the sole representative in the big Steeples,’ but good as he is reputed to be. Ik has by no means an easy task ai.d has more weight than, he is ry.J’y ei.tit-ed to. Tudor, although a finished jumper, is inclined to chance bis fences. He will only need to io it one*' al Riccarton, and the stiff fences at, headquarters have been the death lue'l cf many good ones in the past. Must Be Respected.

his poor showing at Trentham t.ud his subsequent display when lie ran. off al Timaru last week, Royal Lim A ud has ] alien from grace with most antjpost bettors. On Tuesday morning last lu gave another faultless display in company with Monastic over th? hie fences at Riccarton, and this fact alor.e shculu remind punters that Dan O’C ri nor’s charge will be racing on his lioui? “:.ck (a great advantage), and we must also remind the public general;y t\ Royal LimoJd has never fallen ove.- the big country. At the enJ of the 3A miles the Riccarton (io r ?e will be. somewhere on baud. Liked the Innovation. At Longchamp (the premier course in Paris) last year a race me Ur g h< nt night, with extras in the way of suiters and dancing, was such a success that a similar fixture took place quite recently. Prize money was or a liberal scale, totalling £7OOO, and the races included one for trotters. It was a big social function as much as a race meeting. The Australian jockeys, Johnstone and Sibbrett were riding during the evening, the former winning two races and the latter oue. Would Not Like It. A notice that has appeared in the Western India Turf Club’s (Bombay) Racing Calendar over a long period is to the effect that the stewards are opposed to horses being raced when not in condition and warning owners and trainers of the possibility of action being taken in such eases. It. is fortunate that Australian and New Zealand calendars do not contain a similar notice, as training horses in public is a method greatly favoured bv people who really should not. They and their friends arc aware that something has no hope, but the small bcttoi in. sav, the outside enclosure does not. and loses his money in the belief that so-and-so would not start his horse unless it possessed at least a possible chance of winning.

Unsatisfactory Position. The “South African Referee is not flattering in its eommeuts on the tactics adopted bv a section of racing men in connection with anti-post betting on big races in that country. It says thev Will Stand a lot of investigation bv'the racing authorities, aS many important races are spoiled by the manipulations of people who are entirely in racing for what they can make out There is a scheme afloat to establish stipendiary stewards in South Africa but if the system is adopted, it will have to be on different principles to those in New Zealand to bo a success.

Trotting Notes

AMONG THE PACEBS. (By the Delver.) A Likely Prospect. A horse likely, .to be in the money

to-day in either trot is the Wrack mare Zest. Since J. Behm’s disqualification, Zest has been trained at headquarters and has shown much improvement in her work. As she has already recorded 3.24 for the mile and a half, her chances to-day read very bright. In Again To-day. Included in the acceptances for the Aylesbury Trot to-day are four which ccmpeted in the same event last year. Sky Wink, Cam Dillon, Wild W.ack and Edgar Wallace. The first mentioned ran third in his division, but although unplaced Cam Dillon came out m the final event to win, paying over a quarter of a century. No Division This Year. Lasl season, the Aylesbury Trot on the rogramme of the Hunt Meeting, was run in two divisions, there being actually thirty nine starters. As the acceptance for to-day’s race are only twenty-eight there will be no necessity tc divide the event. As was the case last year the race is very open and another huge dividend may be the result A Good Pair. G. S. Smith has both his pacers Agile and Agility in excellent fettle at present. and the trainer mentioned should get his share of stakes during the forthcoming season. Agile has shown great form during the past season and should continue to pay his way again this term. Agility, although not so brilliant as the former, is more solid and is right to ste" out any time.

Loyal Assistance. The excellent acceptances received for the two trotting events to-day at Riccarton will more than compensate for the poor support given to the two hunters races, and if it were not for the light harness fraternity, it would have the Hunt Club finances in a precarious position. What the Hunt Clubs are going to do next season when trotting events will be barred, is a question already discussed in racing circles. A Good Field. The Kirwee Trot to-day promises to be a keen contest. With twenty three horses engaged and twenty oft e front, the race bears a very open appearance. The class is for horses assessed nt 3.43. and if the track is anything like firm, there are several in the race who will have plenty ot speed to easily reduce the time specified. On t . e handicap, nothing stands out and t great finish may be anticipated. GREY DISTRICT COMMITTEE. At the monthly meeting of the l>is triet Committee of 'the Greymouth Jockey Club yesterday, there were present: Messrs W. H. Parfitt (Acting Chairman), F. McGregor, A. E. Kilgonr and C. L- Kettle. A welcome was extended to Mr Me Giegor. who has taken the place ot Mr D ' J Evans, as representative ot the Westland R.C.. the Chairman congratulating him on his appointment, and recovering from his recent i Iness. He fe.lt that Mr McGregor would capably follow' in the footsteps) ot Mr Evans, and would prove of the most valuable assistance. Mr McGregor, like Mr Evans, he stated, was a Mme

hP Mr' McGregor suitably replied. The Westland R.C.. advised that the Committee of the Cub had been look ing into the congestion of Coast dates for the autumn meeting. Commencing on April 4th and ending on April 22nd, there was seven racing dates and the Westland Club’s, date fell m the middle, with racing days close at hand It was felt the Westland mee-- , ing would suffer with four days’ racing in seven days. K was proposed. al"fii’st, to fol'ow Roefton. but it was found the Saturday following was \nzac D'av, and with the Nelson meet ing thereafter the Club had decided it would be unwise from a financial point of view to race on April loth. A decision was reached to apply for permission to move the permit forward, and ns? it for a three day meeting at Cliri'i'nius. namely on Thursday, Deeember 26th, and Saturday, December "Sth (as approved already), and Monday. December 30th for the third day. using the autumn permit. A skeleton programme had been drawn up setting out I’.he events. The extra day and the provision of lEree good hack races and n substantial cup race, should induce a fair outside entry, md so strengthen the other meetings at rite season of the year when the clubs received the better patronage. The citizens also p.oposcd having a festival period with the sports and games in the town tor Christmas week, and so draw- a large number of visitors to the Coast. Approval was therefore sought for the change of dates as indicated. The proposed change was approved. Mr Fogarty said the only thing was that it was racing close tut to Greymouth. , , „ In reply to Mr Kettle. Mr McGregor stated that' in the. event of postponements the Westlaud Cub would not race on January Ist. Grevmouth’s allotted first day. The Westland RC.’s programme for December 26th. 28th and 30th. 1935. is as follows: — First Day: —Maiden ‘Race, 5} furlongs. £65; Kanieri Hack, 7 furlongs. £7O; Thompson Handicap, 6 furlongs, £7O; Hokitika Handicap (trophy) 1} miles £120; Xmas Handicap, 6 furlongs'. £80; Rimu Hack, one mi e, £100; Steward’s Welter 7 furlongs, £80; President’s Handicap, 6 furlongs, Second Day:—Novice Handicap, 0 furlongs £7O; Stafford Hack, 7 furlongs, £7O: Borough Trot, one mile, £7O; Westland Gup. one mile, £150; Summer Handicap, 6 furlongs, £80; Goldsborough Hack, on e mile, £100; County Trot. 11 mi'os. £9O; Railway Welter, 7 furlongs. £BO. Third Day: —Trial Handicap, 6 furlongs, £7O; Koiterangi Hack. 7 furlongs' £7O; Provincial Trot, one mile, £7O; Festival Handicap (trophy) one mile. £120: Electric Handicap. 6 furlongs, £80; Kokatahi Hack, one mule. £190; Dominion Trot, 1{ mi'es. £9O; Miners’ Welter, 7 furlongs. £BO. The stakes total £2,055, namely £665 on the opening day. £7lO on the second day and £6BO on the third diiy- , , The N.Z. Racing Conference advised that the following licenses had been granted for the 1935-1936 season:— Trainers:—A. J. Griffen (subject to ouo-horsc instruction). M. Conza, E. Jovce 'Prov.), E. Kingan, A. B. Spiers. T. J. Smith (Prov.), J. Stewart, C. Walr.h. Jockeys:—V. A- Lee, W. E. Shand, C. Walsh. Apurentices: —L. L. Harding.

GBEYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB. Afi the monthly meeting of the Cioytaouth Jockey CJnb Committee, tberf; were present: Messrs W. 11. Parfitt. jActing-Chairman), G. B. Harkeu. < I «

IE Moore, H. D. James, C*. L. Kettle and T. E. Coates. Mr Coates stated that owing to the financial stringency, the Club had deferred in the meantime tlee p’oposal to construct a new grandstand, in order to see if t)ome relief could not be obtained from the Government in regard to taxation paid by the Club. The Secretary and Mr Moore made reference to the A ne state of the course a! present and to many improvements efi'ect’ed. Mr Kettle said the track had been manured and rolled, and it was now like a billiard table. There would be a good flower garden at the racecourse by Christmas. It was decided tn hold the annual meeting next month. (Aus. and N.Z. Cable AssnA LONDON, August 1. The Goodwood Cup resulted: Tiberus 1. Bendex 2, Cecil 3. Three started. Won by a short head, with five lengths between second and third.

RACING FIXTURES. August 2—Poverty Bay H.C. August 3 —Christchurch H.C. August 13, 15, 17 —Canterbury J.C. August 24 —Pakuranga H.C. August 29 —Egmont-Wanganui H.C. (At New’ Plymouth). August 31—Taranaki H.C. September 7—Otago H.C. September 7—Marton J.C. September 12, 14—Wanganui J.C. September 21—Ashburton County R.C. September 21—Foxton R.C. September 21, 23 —Avondale J.C. September 26, 28—Geraldine R.C. September 28 —Napier Park R.C. September 28, 30—Taumarunui R.C. (At Pa proa). October s—Otaki5 —Otaki Maori R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. August 10, 14. 16—N.Z. Metropolitan "t.c. August 31—Auckland T.C. September 7—Nev’ Brighton T.C. ember 7 —Auckland T.C. September 14 —Wellington T.C. September 19. 21—Haw’ke’s Bay T.C. October s—Methven T.C. October 12—New Brighton TC. October 12 or 19 —Waikato T.C. October 26. 28 —Auckland T.C November 2—Wellington T.C November 2—Thames T.C. In Australia. July 31—Kensington R.C. August 3—Canterbury Park R.C August 3, 10—V,A.T.C. In England. July 26—Liverpool Summer Cup. July 30—Stewards’ Cup.