THE TURF

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, Issue 210, 19 August 1927, Page 2

THE TURF

RACING FIXTURES. August 20-Pakuranga Hunt Club Sept. B—N Taranaki Hunt Club Sept. 7, B—Mai ton J C. Sept 10- Otago Hunt Club. Sept 14 Dannevirke R.C. sept. 24 28 Nupiei Park R.C. Sept 24. 26 Avondale J.C. Sept. 29, 30-- Geraldine R.C. Oct. I—Hawke's Bay J.C. DIVOTS. (Dug by “The Delver.’D To-morrow (Friday) nominations ior the New Zealand Cup are due by 8 pm., and also acceptances lor the Taranaki Hunt Club's annual meeting by 9 p.m. On Monday next the Wanganui Jockey Club and the Egmont-Wan-ganui Hunt Club take entries for their forthcoming meetings, and on Tuesday acceptances have to be in for first day events at Marton. The well-known Auckland jockey W. H. Jones was licensed to ioin the ranks of benedicts on Wednesday. He will have the good wishes of all sportsmen for his future happiness.

Mr H. J. McMnnaway. owner of Kilburn and other horses, arrived back in Wellington on Monday after an extensive tour of the Old Country, during which he witnessed Call Boy’s win in the Epsom Derby. Roy Reed will leave Sydney on nis return trip to New Zealand next week, so that he will be home in good time for the Marton Soring Meeting When the last mail left Australia Reed was riding in Brisbane.

A. E. Ellis, who has been in such good form lately both on the flat and over fences, has definitely arranged to come to the North Island, and will settle in Palmerston Nrth. He is to be attached to G. New’s stable, and will bo riding for that trainer at the Taranaki Hunt Meeting this month.

With Count Cavour and Satrap engaged in important events in Australia during the next couple of months it was the original intention of Mr J. S. Barrett to make another trip, but he advised yesterday that he will not make the Australian tour with any of his team.

Ellis will pilot New’s horses at the Taranaki Hunt Meeting. Ellis is making a good recovery from tile injury to his shoulder which he suffered when The Babe fell witli him last Saturday, and he expects that all the effects of the trouble will have disappeared by the ” Tl 'l of the week

S. Fielder, who out recently arrived from Australia to ride for his uncle, J. Fielder, now training at Wingatui, is a decided acquisition to the ranks ot South Island horsemen. says a Dunedin exchange. He is particularly vigorous and rides with juugment. Under the summer scales his weight will be against him. for he is very tail and weighs about 9 stone. A bad accident and a long spell in hosuital saw him grow in a fashion most disappointin'- for a member of his professton.

T. Lloyd leaves Wellington for Sydney to-day by the Maheno. taking with him Mr R. A. McKenzie's two mares Clarinda and Piuthair.

Kilbroney, whose progeny have won £173,000 in stakes, is to stand this season at the “Mardella” Stud. Otahuhu (Auckland) He is now the property of Messrs B. Edwards and Free Holmes.

G, Reed, who is loking after F. D. Jones’s stable during the latter’s absence in Australia, intends to trv Philanderer as a hurdler. He had the Gay Lad gelding in the jumping ring this week and he took to the business quite well.

Quite an interesting entry for the open sprint events at the Marton Spring Meeting is Star Stranger. Backers are not likelv to cnsider him seriously at this distance, adds a Wellington writer. Miss de Vai, dam of Degage, is at present in foai to Kilbronev. the sire of the mare nariied. Miss de Vai mav visit Limond this season Her mate will be either the Desmond horse or Lackham.

* * « Gold Acre, who is now looking nice and solid, went very freely over live furlongs at Ellerslie on Tuesday morning. He was not fullv extended over the journey, although it was a very promising work-out.

There is a two-vear-old half-brother by Thespian to Royal Lineage in work at Ellerslie, trained bv J. Buchanan. Tile youngster is named Principal, but he is not being hurried. and it is too early yet to e orm any idea of his ability.

A ltai, the hay two-vear-old gelding by Greyspear—Vitella, trained at Ellerslie by W. Garrett, has been bitting out well on several occasions in short sprinting tasks. He is a sturdily-built gelding who mav require time before being seen at his best on the race track.

The now three->ea>-'ol l l Archery— Judith colt Jericho, who was badly injured on the Riccarton tracks some time ago, is making god progress towards recovery, and hopes are held

out that he will race again. In the meantime his owner. Mr Geo Gould, has decitied to spell him at his private stud farm.

Te Monanui, who has been off the scene for a good while, has been awarded 10.13 in the Stratford Handicap, to be run at the Taranaki Hunt Club's Meeting on August 27. He is stated to be pretty well iust now, but it will probably take a race or two to get him into proper trim.

Maunga’s two failures nt Riccarton were very costly to backers. After his fall on the opening day. possibly his confidence was shaken, and the fence which brought him down on Thursday has troubled many a <rood horse before now. It must be said that Maunga has not been exploited to the best advanta-- throughout nis career, comments “Vedette.” and if different tactics had been employed it is probable that he would have made a big name for himself in ’limning races.

The following names have been claimed for Mr W. T. Hazlett’s three Paper Money two-year-olds in Stuart Waddell’s stable at Greenmeadows : For the fill" from Simper. “Lucky Light”; for the fillv from Simper’s daughter Illume “Flicker” : and for the fillv from Sprig of Erin. “Bridget.” Of the same owner’s other two youngsters trained at Invercargill bv F. Mackay the Tractor — Wild Colleen fillv is to he known at “Kate Kelly.” and the Tractor - Moulin Rouge fillv as “Louise.” F. J. McKay is still quartered at Riccarton with Mr W. T. Hazlett's team and his intention is to keep them there until after the New Zealand Cup Meeting. Frenchman and Irish, who went amiss on the eve of the Grand National Meeting, have been blistered and they will have a spell. The other horses are in nood health and probably Apache will join them at Riccarton shortly.

There was some talk of the four horses purchased from E. S. Luttrell bv Lady Fuller going to Sydney. but the plans have since been changed Bachelor has not done well lately, but his trouble has now been diagnosed and he is under veterinary treatment. Beau Geste. Streamer and the two-vear-old sister to Streamer will remain at Riccarton. to be trained bv W. G. Hobbs and raced in New Zealand in the meantime, though they may go to Australia later on.

According to reports from Woodville, published in a Wellington exchange. Gascony has not grown and furnished as much a= expected during the winter, and it is thought that sprinting will be his game. Great Charter, on the contrary, has done exceptionally well, and he is likelv to prove the classic three-year-old of the stable. Desert Gold’s two-vear-old daughter, Pure Gold, bv Psycholav. is said to be a good' galloper, and although a chestnut, she is like her darn in conformation. Another chestnut filly of the same age by Psvcholgv from d’Oro. is also pleasing the critics.

The two-year-olds at Trentham are all going on the right wav. writes “Vedette.” There are a number fairly Well forward, and these should be fit for the early juvenile races. S J. Reid has a likely itfir of fillies in Select (Leighton—Exclusive) and Chit (Paper Money—Minona). Although they have not yet been galloped seriously owing to the bad tracks, both should be able to ga fast. The Tea Tray—Persis colt Royal Duke, in H. B Lorigan’s charge, is a shapely and contented little fellow, and in every way a ready-made galloper. The half-brother bv Lackham to Degage, trained by J. T. Young has improved a vast amount lately, and’ he too loks like coming early. The two .Australian colts in J. Lowe’s charge. Jet Black and Salt Petre, have also done some galloping. These named compose only a small proprtion of the youngsters at Trantham. but they mav be the most forward

Percy Johnson, horse trainer, of New Plymouth, failed to prove his ownership of the race mare Onward in an action he brought in the New Plymouth Supreme Court on Monday. againgst Alexander M. Zimmerman and Gordon F. Salwav. of Pukearuhe, for possession, or £5OO. As usual in such cases, there had been a lot of hard swearing, said His Honour Mr Justice MacGregor, in delivering judgment. He was not at all sure there had not been hard swearing on both sides. As usual, too, there was no documentary evidence, and any that there had been seemed to have disappeared His Honour said the onus of proof was on Johnson in the circumstances, and, he waa bound to say. he had failed to establish his case. Apart from the sworn testimony of the parties, it seemed to him that all the probabilities leaned towards the side of the defendants. First of all there had been a long delay before Johnson made a claim. It was only after Onward was starting to win at the bin meetings that he made a claim She bad won at Uruti and then a double at Awakino. and in the results published in rhe local papers it was mentioned that Onward belonged to Zimmerman. If this were not true Johnson must have known it was not in accordance with the Rules of Racing, and that the mare herself could have been disqualified. Johnson could have stooped it at once. His Honour said he was not hound 1 bv the findings of the Jockey Club committees on the appeals, but it was significant that men who knew far mure about racing than be did had twice dismissed the nrolesL Judgment would be for the defendants, with costs as per scale i’s on a claim for

PAKURANGA SPECULATIONS. Following are excerpts from Auckland and Waikato papers received last evening bearing on competitors at to-to-morrow’s Pakuranga Hunt Club meeting at Ellerslie:— W. Ryan will ride Sir Archie, and H, Wiggins has been engaged for Harbour View and Josie Melville. Master Doon and Llandudno are the ruling favourites for the Jelhcoo Handicap. What’s wrong with Te Kara? The Lover has been shaping well in several sprinting tasks lately, and is a much improved gelding. The brother to I’apatu has not yet raced, but he will probably be given his first outing in the Auckland Handicap.

Town Guard went well over five furlongs at Ellerslie on Tuesday morning, and appeared to handle the heavy going in good-style. He has not done very much fast work since being recommissioned, on account of the heavy state ot the tracks, but be is on the improve.

Prince Lupin, who figures among the field for the Ladies’ Bracelet, has not raced since he was a two-yea’r-old in the 1923-24 season. He was then owned by Mr R. Hannon, of Cambridge, and is by King Lupin from a Quin Abbey mare.

•. * • Sir Archie has been getting through his work on the training track in good style, and is well forward to commence the new season. He ran several good races last season, but usually found something to good for him when the final pinch came, and failed to win a stake.

Master Doon was responsible for a very pleasing effort over seven furlongs on the No. 3 grass at Ellerslie on Tuesday morning. The Lucullus gelding is very well at the present time, and looks like earning his share of stake-money during the current season.

Star Comet, who has been allotted good solid task lately, went well over a round on the No, 3 grass at Ellerslie on Tuesday. The Day Comet gelding is well forward in condition, and may prove to be a better horse this season than was the case last year.

Mashoor was given a schooling task over four hurdles at headquarters on Tuesday, and negotiated the obstacles safely, after having a life at the first fence. He will require to jump a good deal faster to enable him to keep alongside some of those opposed to him in the Hunters’ Hurdles on Saturday next at Ellerslie. However, he has had very little experience, and can be expected to improve considerably during the season. Wyoming, who is among the field engaged in the Sylvia Park Handicap has been rather disappointing in his races during the last season. The Lucullus gelding has been working rather well during the last few weeks, and providing the going improves during the interval he may be seen to better advantage.

Finelli, who has not had a race for some considerable time will make her reappearance in the Dunedin Handicap. Finelli was never seen to advantage under welter weights, but her outing this week should sharpen her up for early spring racing. The daught er of Finland was probably the smartest horse in New Zealand for five furlongs, but more often than not the lasf furlong of six found her wanting.

Desert Glow will have his first start of the new season in the Jelhcoe Handicap. The Day Comet—Lady Winsome gelding has had a fairly lengthy spell and will probably require a few races before he reaches his best galloping powers.

Town Hall is to keep his engagement at the Pakuranga meeting. The Archiostown gelding has given the impression while galloping at Cam bridge that he is touched in the wind.

Ramblin’ Kid appears in the Hunters’ Hurdles and the Ladies’ Bracelet. It has not been decided yet in which event he will start. The Winterbourne gelding was given a jumping lesson at Te Rapa on Wednesday morning, when he shaped well. He should be prominent in whatever he starts for on Saturday.

Wiltshire and Pendavies, who have engagements over the big country, were given some schooling at Te Rapa on Wednesday morning. I'ho pair jumped two brush fences and the sod wall, and did their work in good style.

Wiltshire has not a strong field to beat in the Greenmount Hunters’ Steeplechase. It is always problematical how a maiden jumper will handle the trying hill at Ellerslie. If Wiltshire masters that he shoud have favourabe prospects.

• * » Deligtment was given fast work at Te Rapa on Wednesday morning, anil shaped attractively. The Catmint horse has been paid up for in the Jellieoe and Dunedin Handicaps, and will be well supported in whichever he starts for.

Among the light-weighted candidates in the Jellieoe Handicap Golden Krist is likely to come in for some support. The Nassau—Spangle gelding beat a fair field of hacks at Ellerslie in June over a mile. Ho has been working well on the tracks at headquarters and, although open company is a much different proposition, it may not do to discard his prospects entirely.

King Lu is going to be one of the well fancied candidates in the Dunedin Handicap. The Lucullus—Shower Gohl representative will warrant attention as he had been racing well

during the winter, being a winner at Ellerslie and later on at Trentham King Lu will find the week-end turf conditions very much in his favour.

A second placing to Nukumai in the Whyte Memorial Handicap at Trentham last month will be sufficient recommendation to gam favour for the Te Aroha candidate, Queen Arch, in the Jellicoe Handicap. The Marble Arch—Miss Amans mare is not a particularly prompt beginner, but she can unwind a strong closing run when found in the mood. If she is within striking distance when tho leaders round the bend for home in the coming encounter Queen Aich will make her presence felt.

* * * Lown Guard was racing particularly well towards the close of last season. The big striding gelding by Archiestown—Wee Rose left the impression that he would be capable of holding his own in the higher grade. In the King George Handicap at Ellerslie in June he finished second to Tinokoa in a strong field. Town Guard is to nave his first race of the new season with the sprinters in the Dunedin Handicap. If he is sufficiently forward he should give a good account of himself in that engagement.

Pondavies will be found in good fettle to tackle fhe task that is set him on Saturday of carrying 11.2 with success over the big country at Ellerslie. The Archiestown gelding ha« shown his ability to handle this circuit successfully in the recent past. He is a good jumper who can muster up a useful turn of speed on the flat. The question is whether he can see it out with the weight. R. Syme, who schools him, will ride the Te Kapa trained chestnut. Just John, the Taranaki owned candidate who is to carry the top-weight of 11.2 in the Hunters’ Hurdle Race, is likely to be one of the fancied candidates. The Chaminade —Bell Boyne gelding put up a good performance when he won the Hunt Club Hurdles at the Auckland Winter meeting, in which event he put in a strong closing run to head oft Ramblin’ Kid uuu Fair Abbey. Ramblin’ Kid was only beaten by a neck on that occasion. The shorter distance on Saturday and the fact that he will have the advantage in the wefgH scale will be in Ramblin’ Kid’s -favour.

Delightment figures in the chief distance event and the open sprint. The Catmint —Delightful horse, who has been located at Te Rapa since the Wellington meet last month, will line up in good order for whatever race should ue his mission. Delightment is a strong galloper on a yielding turf and his many supporters can look forward to a good showing from him on Saturday. S. J. Cammick w»ll probably ride him. Cammick and Delightment were very successful last season.

It is understood that Delightment will contest the sprint at Ellerslie on Saturday in preference to the tenfurlong event. He is on the same mark as King Liu, and this pair, together with Le Choucas, may be too seasoned for the remainder o£ the opposition. The last named was very unlucky in two of his races in Australia last month, and a repetition of that running will make him dangerous. King Lu and Delightment have winning form behind them within the past month and on the score of condition they will have it on the others.

The Cambridge owner-trainer Mr R. Hannon will bo represented at the Pakuranga meeting on Saturday by Captain Cobham, Tinoiti and Tinokoa. The first-named is still a maiden but has done very little racing, in a 'race at Ellerslie a few months ago he showed up for a bit, and then faded out. Tinoiti did not perform as well as expected, although the Quin Abbey filly started her racing career last season, at three years, with two wins, after which she appeared to train off. Tinokoa has some good form to re-

commend him, the best being the King George Handicap at Ellerslie at the Great Northern meeting. Between them the trio should take a portion of the stake money this weekend.

Royal Bonus looks like turning out a promising hurdler. He is a particularly bold jumper, and does not mind how far he stands off his fences. He fenced big on Tuesday morning, but despite this drawback he might turn out useful. He is to contest the Hnnters’ Hurdles, and his showing in that event will be followed with interest. There are a couple at least of promising hurdlers engaged, and if Royal Bonus can make a fight with them he will prove hard to beat if he is sent to the Taranaki Hunt meeting nevt week.

The gallop registered —by Golden Krist at Ellerslie on Tuesday morning was an attractive one, for lie was going very easily alongside Master Doon at the end of six furlongs in time that was better than anything else recorded over the distance. Golden Krist won a mile race at Ellerslie a couple of months ago, coming away at the right end and shaping like a stayer. He is engaged in the Jelhcoe Handicap, ten furlongs, and although he will be up against open company he should be prominent.

Glenlight is one of those claiming the dual engagement, being in the Greenmount Steeplechase and the Hunt Cup and he is expected to g.ve a good account of himself in either, or both if allowed to take his chance. On Tuesday morning Glenlight gave a fair showing over the steeplechase fences on the flat, the only drawback being a tendency to dwell at the obstacles. By Glen Albyn from a Blue Light mare, Glenlight is now only a five-year-old so he will be all the better for the experience of a race or two.

Reports from Te Awamutu indicate that Landudno is doing satisfactorily in his work. The Formative—Holywell gelding will be among the best supported or toe starters in the Jellicoe Handicap. He displayed very attractive form at the Auckland Winter meeting, where he beat all but Lomint in the Cornwall Handicap and won the Carbine Plate at his next start. A reptition ot that gal .oping ability would make Llandudno particularly dangerous on Saturday. In the Cornwall Master Doon way was third nad to give Llandudno Gibs, while the margin in the latter’s favvour on Saturday will he 91bs.

Fiery Lad has been a disappointment during his turf career. When raced in the Taranaki district some time ago he showed a lot of pace for a few furlongs, and that he has not lost this was evident at Ellerslie on Tuesday, when he defeated Automne in a half-mile spin. Fiery Lad had a break from the jump-off, and this somewhat discounted bis perforance, although the time was good. The Campfire gelding claims an engagement in the Sylvia Park Handicap, and it remains to be seen wether ho will race more honestly than hitherto, ot Whether the journey will be too far. The event is restricted to horses that have not won a race beyond seven furlongs.