TROTTING.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, Issue 213, 23 August 1927, Page 2

TROTTING.

NOMINATIONS FOR N.Z. TROTTING CLP. The following nominations have been received for the NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP (harness), of 3000 sovs. For horses that have done or been handicapped to do 4.28 or better. Two miles. P. Riddle's b 11 Sheik, by Bonnie Chief—Francaise, aged. T. H. McGirr's blk h Man o’ War. by Peri Buon—Wilga, aged. C. F. Lindsay’s b g Talaro, by Great Audubon—Coin, aged. G, McMillan’s ch m Sea Pearl, by Nelson Bingen—Pearlchild, aged. G. W. Deyell and F. A. Neale’s h m Escapade, by Nelson Bingen— Country Belle, aged. H. 'V. Ak-r's h m Waitaki Girl. h\ Har-’d Dillon—Stanley wged. G. S Simpson’s b g Logan Chief, by Logan Pointer—Regina Belle, aged. ,G S. Simpson's hr h Peter Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Bell, agedR. Grant and H. Winter’s blk g Black Admiral, by Brent Locandn —Queen's Drive, aged. ■I. R. McKenzie's br h Great Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Bell, aged. • A. Anderson's b h Jack Potts, by ' U niter Direct—Margaret Steiner, aged. A. Hendrickson's b g Cardinal Logan by Logan Pointer—Lady Superior. 6yrs. Miss N, Gunn’s blk g Locandn Mac. by Brent Locanda—Advance mare, aged. J- Jack and R. Steward’s blk h Prince Pointer, by Logan Pointer —Princess Sherwood, aged. R. M. Morten’s b h Ahuriri. by Cathedral Chimes — Muricata, aged. J. Trengrove and 'J. Bryce’s Great Hope, by Great Audubon—Sadie Huon, aged. J. R. McKenzie's br h Acron, by Logan Pointer—Millie C, aged. G. W. Dransfield’s b g Lognnwood, by Logan Pointer—Myrtlewood, aged. D. Spence's b in Queen's Own, by Adonis—Country Queen, agedfl. E. Hooper s h g Audacious, by Great Audubon—Advocate mare, aged. J. 1.. Webb’s blk h Kohara, by Cathedral Chimes—Bright Alice, aged. 'T. B. Louisson’s br g Imperial, by Denver Huon—Prince Imperial mare, 6yrs. FINDING EXCUSES FOR A GOOD HORSE. The following interesting letter, written by a very well-known English sportsman, Major Harding Cox, appeared in London “Sporting Life” a month ago. and as it will be of more than passing interest to all associated in any way with horse racing, it is reproduced:— May I be permitted to offer a suggestion as to the reason of the sudden collapse of Coronach’s dynamics upon occasions? writes Major Harding Cox. That which affected Colorado is well known to his connections, viz., a trick which he had of getting his tongue over the bit. and so forcing it hack, as to cause partial strangulation. Apparently, means have heen found by which this unfortunate habit has been countered.

I But with regard to Lord WooI Invington’s magnificent chestnut, the I cause is different, hut the effect, certainly similar. I Now, my considerable experience of ' racehorses, as breeder, trainer, and I rider, has taught me that they—like j human athletes—are at times subject I Io Certain spasms or “stitches’’ which I momentarily—and sometimes only momentarily paralyse their physical efforts.

Swerving from Distress. Very often a colt- or filly is put down as a “rogue” or a “jade” because in the course of a race it lias been the victim of some such attack,

which has caused it to swerve. Such a demonstration is generlly reported, ns “swerving from distress,” and this description may he accurate from a literal and literary point of view; though the nature of the “distress” has not been correctly indicated.

Many of my surviving contemporaries will recall that brilliant colt Black Arrow. After several striking performances, the ‘‘striking” took another form; for he absolutely refused to race at all, and was regarded as a rogue and shirker of the deepest dye I A day came when he was found dead in his box.

A post-mortem autopsy revealed that the right lung had become adhered to the ribs; so that, when in action, tlie inflation must have caused acute pain and distress.

Personal Experience. Others will remember my remarkable filly, Dornroschen. After I had won a sensational race on her at the I’ibury Club meeting she was served up favourite for “the Corinthian Winter” at Goodwood. At the distance I had her on the rails, travelling smoothly and apparently full of running. She had shown no signs of weakening, but all of a sudden 1 felt her “cringe”—l think that describes it—and immediately she swerved right across the course. It was impossible to straighten in time to make good-on three other runners, whom her hr>‘let up.” but she overhauled them rapidly, and was in front two strides past the judge.

Sudden Cramp. Now I am certain that she did not “cut it,” but was suffering from a sudden cramp or “stitch,” such as 1 am positive many horses, greyhounds and men are subject to on occasion. At tlie time, this demonstration was put down to inefficiency on the part of Dornroschen’s rider; but as tlie snnie thing occurred when Morny Cannon was “up.” and twice when Calder had the mount on her, I hold myself blameless for the downfall of the favourite at Goodwood. If and when a runner swerves suddenly in this fashion, I will defy the strongest and most accomplished jockey to prevent it I I believe that if our leading jockeys of the day were questioned on the subject they would endorse the theory which I have advanced, viz-: That horses, in running, are at times subject to some abnormal, but temporary, infliction, which causes them to shut up like a knife, as Coronach has done on two occasions when challenged by Colorado. 1 cannot, and will not. believe that a colt of his brilliance, breeding and appearance is deficient in courage, or that a mile anda-quarter is the limit of his sustained speed. DIVOTS. (Dug by “The Delver.”) Marton acceptances are due this (Tuesday) evening, and Dannevirke ctnries on Friday next. The weight to be carried in the Trial Plate at the Marton Meeting is 8.7, and not 8.0.

Weights for the New Zealand Cun are duo to appear on Friday next.

The death occurred last week of Arthur Wilson, a well-known former jockey who was associated with Rosedav in many of that horse’s successes.

A. Doig. a former resident of Lower Hutt, but for some time lately of Trenthani. where lie did a little training of horses was pulled off a ilack by a young colt a few days ago Doig was admitted to the Wellington Hospital, where he died on Saturday.

Mr- Richard Turpin, now of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, who will be remembered as an amateur rider of some note in Hawke's-Bay in days gone by, was a passing visitor to blastings to-day on his way back home by car from the Grand National meeting.

Nominations for the New Zealand Cup number 59. as against 50 last year. Though the entries are fairly representative, there are still manv of the candidates that are not vet out of hack class, while some of them are still eligible for maiden races. Jumpers given opportunitv to win the big flat even of he spring include Nukumai. Perle de Leon. Gaze and Aberfeldy.

Following closely on the Trotting Register, acknowledged on Saturday, we are now in receipt from the publishers. the Christchurch Press Company, of the New Zealand Turf Register for tlie season ended 31st July last. It is. as usual, a compact yet comprehensive volume, giving full details of all totalisator race meetings held in the Domminion during that period. In addition, in it may be found tables of winners of tile principal events since their inception entries for coming’ “classics.' of bloodstock sales, lists or wining horses, sires owners, trainers and jockeys, time records, the full text, of tlie Rules of Racing, and a quantity, of other interesting information of service to followers of the sport.

Satrup. Ark Royal. Amor. Stretton, Streamer Star God and Honey me three-year-olds with New' Zealand Cup engagements. Satrap i s easily the best of this lot. on form, but as usual the best of the Dominion’s

young horses, judgio- them on last season’s two-year-old form, are missing from tlie Cup list. • * • Civility promises to be in oood form when she contests the Eclipse Stakes on the second dav of the Wanganui Meeting. The Elvsian mare is showing up prominently in her track work at Wanganui The Limond gelding Allowav is a useful sort, and if started in the Marton Hanicap will have some friends. At the recent Wellington Meeting he finished second to Nukumai in the Parliamentary Handicap. carrying 51b above the minimum. Now he has 7.4.

Riccarton stables claim a strong representation in the New Zealand Cup with Count Cavour, Footfall. Ranier, Centrepiece, Battlement, Chickwheat. Cornstalk, Beau Geste. Front Rank. Assurance, Haze, Tlie Polvmnian Aberfeldy, and tlie three-vear-olds. Satrap. Amor and Streamer.

Buckeye, who has not raced since competing at tlie Napier Park Winter Meeting in 1925. is down for an engagement in the Hunt Cun at the Marton Meeting. He won the Manlere Steeplechase at the Auckland Autumn Meeting during the 1924-25 season and has nothing to his credit since then.

Count Cavour, Desert Glow, and Overdrawn, who filled the places in tlie New Zealand Cup last vear. also Rapine. Clarinda, and Novar who were among tlie starters on that occasion. figure in this year’s Cup nominations.

Three of tlie progeny of the All Black mare. Black Ada. figure in the New Zealand Cup. Thev are Piuthair and Clarinda, bv Kilbronev. and their elder half-brother. Novar, by Sarto. Tlie first-named are also engaged in tlie Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, run about the same time as the big Riccarton event Their owner, Mr R. A. McKenzie, is evidently providing against the contingency of deciding not to have them appear at the Victorian fixHe lias vet to see how they will shape among the Australian cracks at Randwick.

Tintoretto, who was formerly owned and raced by Mr C. Emanuel, of Auckland, and later presented to trainer F. Weston, of Ellreslie who subsequently disposed of him to a southern sportsman, is apparently to be tried at the jumping game. He is entered in the Hunt Club Steenlechase at the Marton Meeting

The name of the Valkyrian gelding valkon appears among the entries for the Railway Handicap, the onc’i sprint event at the Marton Meeting. He was one of the most nromiJng three-year-olds produced ,n "he Auckland province last season, and a great deal of interest will be pcnt'ej in his four-year-old career.

According to Auckland press reports. Henderson rode a great fin'sh on Master Doon, winner of the Jellicoe Handicap at Ellerslie in Saturday, and it was due to his horsemanship that the Lucullus folding got home Queen Arch staved on better than was expected, and with a little more luck might nave won. Te Kara also ran a great race into fourth place, for he was >no of the last five furlongs from home Mr A. B. Williams’ Star God wiio is among the three-vear-old nonima’tions for the New Zealand Cun. is a brother to Star Stranger. Ho has done no racing vet. but he is expected to make his first appear: nee at Marton at the beginning of neat month. Being by Martian from Star Lady, bv Demosthenes from Ladv Lucy, bv Seaton Delaval from Hilda, bv Musket from Ouida. he boasts a pedigree that is chock full of staying blood.

Martian, now no doubt prancing about in renewed youth on the F.lvsian fields, has four other representatives besides Star God in the Now Zealand Cup They are Raomo. Star Stranger. Battlement, and Tlie Polymnian. The names of six of the great Martagon sire’s gets. Warstep (dead-heat with Indigo). Ardenvohr. Menelaus. Sasanof. Vagabond, and Royal Star, are already inscribed on the roll of winners of the race

Those who were at the hurdle which brought Perle de T-eon to nrief in the Grand National Hurdje Rare say the mishap was brought about by a flying clod of dirt striking the gelding in the eye.

The absence of Limerick’s name from the nominations for the New Zealand Cup need not be construed into evidence that F, D. Jones contemnlates a prolonged stay in Australia. Battlement! another member of the team he has in Svdnev. has a Cup engagement, while the Canterbury Cup and the Stead Cun will provide opportunity for Limerick.

An alteration to the distance of an important race which appears to have escaped general notice i- the Eclipse Stakes the first weight-for-age race of the season, run at the Wanganui Spring Meeting. Formerly this race was run over a mile, but that starting-place is a bad one at Wanganui, being right on a bend Recently the Wanganui Club has made a seven-furlong start in an “alley” with a fairiv straight runout, and no doubt this has influenced the change. In addition a sevenfurlong race rather than a mile mav be more suitable early in the season.

Although three of the five starters in th© Greenmount Steeplechase fell, says the Auckland “Star,” there was some merit in the win of Nukutere. A five-year-old. by Quin Abbey — Glenopal, Nukutere was bred bv his owner, Mr R Hannon, who ••an generally be relied upon to have a good jumper or two in the stable. Nukutere. bevond jumping a counle of plain hurdles, had done practically no schooling, and had never been over country. Probably this accounted for \V. Rennie allowing :be gelding to trail along behind the field, but Nukutere was giving a fine exhibition of jumpin'? and for a novice his display was a particularly good one.

Glenlight, who wag placed third in the race just mentioned, fell at the first of the two fences on the top <>f the hill the last time, so his prospects of particfpatijig in the stake-money were anything but bright. However, the rider (Mcßae) got his mount, and. taking his time, climbed back into the saddle. Bv this time Nukutere and Sea Comet the onlv ones then in the race, had passed the winning-post. But the rules of racing provide that the time limit to the running of a race shall be twenty minutes, and so long as there is the possibility of a horse finishing the judge is to remain in the box. fhe result was that the remounted Glenlight, finishing just over eight minutes after the first and second horses, was placed third, and earned £25. * » # The Hawke’s Bav contingent for the New Zealand Cup includes Rapine. Star Stranger Star God., all from Mr A, B Williams’s stable: Mr W. T. Hazlett’s Beacon Light, Mr M G. Stead’s Stretton Mr J. A. Macfarlane’s Benannee. and Mr W. J Craig’s Perle de Leon and Gaze.

R. J. Mason would still seem to entertain hopes of winning a good race with the hitherto disappointing Demosthenes gelding Haze. Be is Mr G. D. Greenwood’s only nomination for the New Zealand Cup—possibly a courtesy one.

Festiha Lente and Takarunga, winners at Ellerslie on Saturday, are sister and brother of the half-blood, both being from Lady Floss, the former by Romeo, and the latter by Thurnham- Perhaps it was relationship that made Takarunga so fairly well backed, as he had very little else to recommend him.

The two-year-old sprint at Ellerslie on Saturday was over only a couple ,of furlongs, from the head of the straight to the winning post. The “Star” tells us that Glutenora, dam of the Valkyrian filly Valour, who won the second division, is also the dam of Billikins and Some Fashion, and is likewise a half-sister tn Frederick, a champion pony in the days when races for ponies 14.2 and under figured on all the big meetings held in Auckland.

Perhaps because last year the owner had them in a corner with his Manfred-Banker doubles, amounting to £70,000, the bookmakers are taking no risks this year with The Banker for the Melbourne Cup. The Banker is among the favourites and has been ever since weights were out. hut risks are being taken in the Caulfield Cun, for that race is not supposed to be his mission.