SPORTING

Grey River Argus, 6 August 1937, Page 9

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Canterbury J.C. FIRST DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. LPer Press Association!. CHRISTCHURCH, August 5. The Canterbury J.C. handicaps for Saturday are:— , TRIAL HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, 1" miles.—Golden Lap 10.12 Redolent 10.10, Monastic 10.5, Solwit. Sunny Comet 10.2, Last Link 9.11, Corowa 9.5, The Surgeon 9.2, Primak. Joy Boa, Fireguard. Double Shot 9.0. PAPARUA HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. —Pakanui 9.3, Knockfin 9.2, Bay Duke 9.0, Queen Dorothy 8.11. Matoru 8.10, Rebel Chief, Alma 8.6, Araboa 8.5, Greek Gold 8.4, Cerne Abbas 8.3, Bun Fight, Metal Bird, Golden Dart, Pelmet, Top Rank 8.0. JUMPERS’ FLAT RACE HAND! 1 CAP, li- miles.—Mount Vai 10.12 Jolly Beggar 10.8, Collision 10.6 Clarion Call 10.5, Cottingham 10.1 Last Link, Blue Tiger 9.13, Toreador 9.12, John Charles 9.10, Journet. Giggleswick 9.4, Master Musk 9.3 High Quality 9.0. CASHMERE PLATE, 6 furlongs.— Adieux. Aggravate, Drinkup, Greal Pal, Lustral, Mischna, Nuipai, Phalanx, Pol Roger, Rosanna, Short Circuit, Wrecker, The Twilight Song, Valantua 8.11, Elegy, Happy Knight. Cocksure, Kindly, Love Affair, Moonraker, Rockingham, Screamer, Settlement, Solpit, Stromboli, Ticket 8.0. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, of £1,275, 3i miles.—Royal Limond 11.0, Irish Comet 10.7, Streamline 10.0, Nocturnus 9.12, Burglar 9.10, Forest Glow 9.7, Pahu 9.5 Brigadore 9.3, Cock o’ the North. Shillelagh Wood 9.0. ENFIELD STEEPLECHASE, abov.‘ 2 miles.—Shillelagh Wood 10.9, Arctic ’ Star 10.2, Kelly the Crow 9.10 Sunward 9.2, Lycidas 9.1, Night Wind 9.0. WINTER CUP, of £7OO, 1 mileConcertpitch 9.12, Trench Fight 9.7 Queen of Song, Ponty 9.6, Silver Streak, Arctic King 9.5, Davolo 9.2. Grey Honour 9.0, Wino, Big Dook. Catalogue 8.13, Pakanui 8.11, Queen Dorothy 8.7, Sweet Agnes, Dictate, Shy 8.2, Sovereign Lady 8.1, Epris, Swordstick, Old Surrey, Monipere, Sir Nigel 8.0. -AVONHEAD HANDICAP, 7 furlongs.—Mary Pratt 9.11, Rose of Tralee 9.5, Rebel Mate, OwlsgleamJM Petersham 9.1, Mittie, Survey v.O. Palmyra 8.13, Myriam, Waitaka 8.12, Miracle 8.11, Countervane, Sir Hugh 8.10, Tidewaiter 8.9, Rousseau 8.8 Made Money 8.7, Colombo 8.6, Grampian, Volo Dale 8.5, Liane, Silver Slipper, Maroha 8.4, Jed Forest 8.1, Goid Boy,. Le Touquet, Laggard, Scrap, Day Dress, Emmeline Girl, Bonnie Agnes, The Sandwichman, Clubman §.O. SECOND DAY. Acceptances for the GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES of £1,025, about 2 miles 5 furlongs.— Jolly Beggar 11.12, Red Sun 11.1, Clarion Call 10.12, John Charles 10.2, Collision 9.12, High • Quality, Ethiop 9.3, Blue Tiger, Cottingham 9.1, Brig- ] adore, Master Musk, Journet, Irish , Comet 9.0. CHRISTCHURCH, August 5. Manawatu was scratched for all engagements at 4.30 p.m. yesterday, and j Land Raid at 11.40 o’clock this morning- . Racing Notes Palustre: 1 Palustre is a filly who has furnish- ‘ ed considerably since the autumn, and she has lengthened out and appears 1 more robust than formerly. Possess- 1 ing plenty of speed, there is reason ( to believe that the Tea Tray filly will be much more solid next term. 1 . I Inver: Last season Inver was making excellent progress in the early spring J and good things were expected of 1 him. His owner decided on a trip for ’ him to Australia, but he did not do y well over there and was not seen at * his best. Having enjoyed a good spell } since his return it is anticipated that the Iliad—Sunkissed gelding will * prove capable of fulfilling expecta- ' tions this year. At the present time no fault can be found with his condi- f tion, while his work is being undertaken with plenty of dash. , 1 Valamito: One who has commanded attention is the promoted hack Valamito, who' ' since racing last has furnished into t. a very fine type of individual, having thickened out and put on plenty of q solid condition. He is working attrac- - tively without ever being asked lor L his best, and his resolute style of galloping points to his being a force to be r reckoned with in the spring, if his r appearance counts fur any thing he j. should- be outstanding in the new sea- c son. s Francis Drake: ' Francis Drake, one of the leading 1 two-year-olds in New Zealand this 8 season is to do his spring racing in - Australia. z Icing: Icing is going on the right way, and the Limond—Aspic filly gives every ” promise of making good as a three-year-old. Her first appearance in the new season will probably be in the ‘ Wanganui Guineas, in which Mr. Geo. Currie also has Scarf Dance and Re- f lative engaged. g Homily: . . , , fin s Homily, the rising two-year-old filly a by Posterity—Homage, is getting i: through her preparation nicely, and t she has shaped in very encouraging d style in one or two smart sprints recently. 7 J. Burgess’ String: h Since Highborn’s departure for Australia J. Burgess is occupied in the preparation of seven others under his e guidance. High Sea, by Heroic, is be- n ing seen to more advantage than £ formerly on the .tracks, while Dis- „ turbed is looking well and working satisfactorily. Silver Glow, by Silver- C burn, looks in solid condition, but has yet to reveal thq ability expected. No F . doubt racing will do much for this e .trio, of which only Disturbed has fac- v ed the starter, (the quartet of juven- a iles, namely, Brazilian, by Brazen, C Milaneon, by ißaraiong Perillus, by s Brazen, and Pleitron, by Caledon, are L doing well, and it is hard to determine . the most promil ing. At the moment Brazilian seems the most impressive. Courtcraft: F Looking every part a Derby colt, ? Courtcraft has ■ distinction on the '' other side. ; ! t v Likely Youngsters: 1: When the two-year-old events come v

up for decision in the new season Mr. R. B. Hines’ pair, Kingcraft and Miss Briefly, are very likely juveniles to take part. Week by week they are showing distinct improvement.

Other Youngsters: Little serious work has been undertaken by the rising tvyo-year-olds during recent weeks, owing to the heavy tracks, but improved weather conditions are likely to find most of the youngsters being speeded up for spring racing. Arvakur and Hot Box have had the benefit of the longest preparation and are forward, while Sir Robin, Nordic Song and Royal Ace are doing well. There are fourteen two-year-olds at Takanini, but of this number the quintet mentioned appear to be the most likely contingent tor early spring racing.

Gay Rose: After a respite from work for the past three weeks, Gay Rose is again to join the Te Aroha track workers, She is in excellent trim, and within a few weeks will be ready for spring engagements.

Round Up: Round Up is infusing plenty ot dash into his work and bears a bright appearance. A promising handicapper, the Lord Quex gelding should he a good proposition- next term, particularly when the tracks are firm, as he is not partial to wet track conditions.

Raepata: Raepata is looking in better order than for some time previously and puts plenty .of dash into his work. Disappointing last season, Raepata may make amends, and if appearance counts for anything he should not be long in the. maiden ranks when he again sports silk.

Working Well: Bachelor King is shaping up and is working in approved style. Probably Auckland’s best juvenile last season, the Lapidary gelding is expected to run on well in the new season, and a little improvement on his past form may find him again taking a high place in the three-year-old list. Bachelor King’s best performance was his success in the Musket Stakes at the Ellerslie spring meeting. Anion:

Anion is displaying plenty of vigour in light work, and it seems fairly certain that he will be ready for early spring racing. The Chief Ruler gelding has yet to emulate the deeds of his relatives, having won only once. This event was the Champion Hack Plate at the Avondale meeting, his subsequent form being disappointing. Some excuse may be offered for him, as he had frequent interruptions in his preparations, but if all goes well he may do better this season, as he is a good galloper when at his oest. Spearcourt:

Spearcourt is expected to resume on the track after a period of road work, and the Spear Dance gelding looked in nice order when last seen. For a young hurdler Spearcourt did well to score three successes over the battens last season, as he had only limited experience, *nd the best has yet to be seen of him. Santoft Out? Latest advice regarding Santoft suggests that he wil] not-be up for the National meeting. Went Sore: The reason for Land Raid’s defection is that he developed soreness, after having been in great order last week. It is expected that the Night Raid gelding will soon overcome his soreness. Willie Win: Willie Win has done plenty of strong work since he resumed training and has started to bowl along at something approaching his best speed. He may leave for Australia next month, but before his departure it is probable he will have a race at the Grand National Meeting, an arrangement that should help to fit him for important spring events. z Breeding:' Hunting Song’s progeny up to the end of the recent Wellington meeting had earned £15,470 in the Dominion during, the present season. Chief Ruler and Acre were then having a close battle for second, and Paper Money was a handy fourth, with a substantial drop to Balboa. Balboa’s stock are among the best winners measured by number of races. Black Marlin: Black Marlin has been returned to his owner. AJr. H. Kean Clarke, Whangarei. When the Lucullus gelding won at the last Waikato meeting, his winter prospects were regarded highly, but an injury made him backward for the Ellerslie carnival and he bled before he fell in the Wellington Steeplechase early in the month. Lady Hoariri: Lady Hoariri has had three seasons’ racing, and until she won the Glenmore Maiden Race at the Rangitikei Hunt Meeting last Saturday her total earnings were only £l2, so that both stake and dividend would be very welcome to her perservering owner. Lady Hoariri is by Hoariri from Warscript, by Warplane from Sunniva, a San Fran mare. Australian Trip: Tentative arrangements have been made for Flood Tide and Miss Lovelock to sail for Melbourne on August 20 in the charge of R. J. Miller, Flood Tide was awarded 9.3 in the A.J.C. Metropolitan ' Handicap, 8.9, in the Caufield and Melbourne Cups. Raider:

Raider, who, when trained by F. J. Smith, registered six wins and two seconds in eight starts, has not shown any form since returning south. He is in the Advance Handicap at Addington, but will require to show a good deal of improvement to be considered.

The Surgeon: The Surgeon gave a satisfactory exhibition in his first hurdle race at Washdyke last Saturday, and he will be more in evidence with some more experience over the battens. He is now trained for Mr. J. Lindsay of Dunedin, by H. A. Anderson, at Wingatui. Debretts:

Debretts, winner of the Maiden Race at Gisborne is a three-year.-old chestnut filly by Defoe from Startle, who was very speedy when racing and was a useful performer at East Coast meetings. Startle is by Flying Start from Tapora, by Gazley Jirom Lady Cuisine, by Cuirassier. Ajax:

Ajax the early favourite for the Melbourne Cup and the Derbies at Flemington and Randwick, will probably have his first race of the season in the Underwood Stakes at Williamstown on August 28, although his veteran trainer, F. Musgrave, is a little undecided about the event in which he will resume racing. Ajax

has not appeared since he carried all before him in the autumn. Inver:

Among the horses who are moving along well at Ellerslie is Inver, who was a disappointment this season but is now thriving on his tasks. Anion is another who is showing improvement, particularly in his behaviour.

Cuddle: ~ Cuddle is returning to her old quarters at Trentham this week, and she will shortly commence a preparation for the New Zealand arid Auckland Cups.

Maori Song: Maori Song is a three-year-old chestnut gelding by Hunting Song from Mungakino, by All Black from Mongonui, by Carbine—Moonga, by Goldsbrough—Kernel, by Angler— Cocoanut (imp.), so he is bred to get a middle distance.

Salient Knight: Since he won for the first time at Oamaru last April, Salient Knight has been very successful. He has won jive times and has been second three times, being only once unplaced. He is a four-year-old gelding by Night Raid from Raid, by Rokeby. Trotting Notes On a Tight Mark. ' The trotter Young Rodney is making headway at Epsom and should be in excellent condition by the time the Auckland Trotting Club’s August meeting comes round. Last season the son of Nelson Bingen more than paid his way, and his winnings since he first commenced racing amount to over £l5OO. Young Rodhey has worked his way back to a mark from which his opportunities are few, and until the classes get a little tighter his prospects are not bright. It would not be surprising to note him racing against the middle-class pacers next season.

Looking Really Well: Guid Hairst, who showed a return to his best form, when he gained a first and a third placing at Epsom in June, has rejoined the active list after a short spell, and the bay pacer u looking in splendid order. Guid Hairst has always possessed more than the average speed for a horse in his class, but unreliable barrier manners have jeopardised his chances on quite a few occasions. He appears to have improved a great deal in this respect, and maybe the new season will see him playing a much more important part than in the past.

Making Good Headway: The rising five-year-old Jewel Crest is getting through a sound preparation, and in all probability the gelding will contest the novice race at the forthcoming Auckland meeting. Jewel Crest has a very pleasing action, and when stretched out covers the ground with a minimum of exertion. In his few efforts to date he nas given the impression that he will go fast when required. He was first trained by W. Willetts but owing to an ailment in one of his forelegs had to be turned out, but about four months ago was placed back jn training undei the care of C. H. Goodall. However, he is now a member of L. Laver’s stable at Epsom, and his future will be watched with interest.

Showing Fine Promise: Of the youngsters at Epsom nothing is making better progress than the gelding by Kewpie’s Crest from Maid of the Mountains, and the future of the pacer will be watched with a great deal of interest. He has a double cross of the successful Blue Mountain King blood, as both his sire and dam are by the Australia-bred stallion. Blue Crest, as the novice has been named, was responsible for a very pleasing performance recently over a mile and a quarter, but what was most impressive about the effort was the manner in which he ran on when the pressure was applied. H. McNaughton’s other charge, Kewpie’s Bingen, is bearing a very bright appearance, and he should not be long in opening his winning account in the new season, now that he has had the benefit of racing.

Red Flush: Red Flush, who won five successive races at Nelson, Wanganui and Hawera, is on 12 yards in the Queen Mary Handicap, limit 4.34, at Addington, and if he is in the same form it should take a good one to beat him. Good Pair: Cloudy Range and Grand Mogul have been responsible for some attractive work at Addington. A morning or two ago they went a mile in 2min 19 2-ssec and were ready for more at the finish. De Soto: The brilliant De Soto is fast coming into racing condition and is reported to be keeping sound. Ironside: Ironside is back at Addington with J. S. Shaw and the pacer is reported to be showing greatly' improved form. Ironside 'has been a useful winner in the north. Useful Pair: Blair Athol and Navy Blue, in S. A. Edwards’s team, are a useful pair. The former went lame, but is reported to be right again. Navy Blue should be a prospect at Addington.