THE TURF

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 3 October 1927, Page 2

THE TURF

RACING FIXTURES Oct s—Manawatu Hunt Club Oct. 8— Kuruw J.C. Oct. 7. 8 Otaki-Maori R.C. Oct. 8, 10—Auckland R.C. Oct. 8, 10—Oaiuaru J.C. Oct. 13, 15—Dunedin J.C. Oct. 15—Carterton R.C, Oct. 19, 20—Cromwell J.C. Oct, 22, 24—Wellington R.C. Oct. 21, 22—Waikato R.C. Oct. 24—Waikato Hunt. Oct. 24—Waverley R.C. Oct. 24 , 26—Gore R.C. Oct. 24—Waipawa R.C. Oct 24—North Canterbury R.C. Oct. 27, 29—Poverty Bay T.C. Oct. 29—Masterton R.C. H.B. RACES EXCELLENT DAY’S SPORT SOME VERY EXCITING FINISHES. The Hawke’s Bay J >ckey Club’s one-day spring meeting Was held on Saturday in good weather. Those who attended were rewarded with an excellent day’s sport. In the classic race a fox terrier ran out on to .the track ns the horses came down the straight, and was trodden on bv one of thorn, but not severely hurt. The incident did not. have an.v effect on the result of the race. The investments on the totnlisatotshowed a decline, the sum of £14.186 going through on Saturday ns compared with £15.888 last year, n decrease of £1702. The following are the concluding results:— GLENABAY HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. One mile. 2 Mr. J. Sullivan’s hr g Waicullus, Lucullus—Waiputerc (T. Green), B.IJ 1 1 Mr. C. Haldane’s Queen’s Choice (R, J. Mackie). 9.5 .. 2 3 Sir George Hunter's Lipsol (A. G. Dixon). 9.3 3 Also started: Star Area 9.9, 7 Othon 8.6, R Road Hog 8.0, 6 Merle 7.11. 8 Keen 7.7. Othon got chopped out at the start. Lipsol was soon in front from Keen. Road Ho;' Queen's Choice, Star Area and Waicullns. Running to the far bend Lipsol was just ahead of Keen with Rond Hog and Queen's Choice together two lengths back. Lipsol was first into the straight from Merle. Waicullus. Othon and Queen’s Choice. Wnicullus then came away to wear down the .leaders and win bv two lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time. 1.43 4-5. Road Hog was fourth, FLAXMERE HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. J. Lnndels’ b g Mountain Heath, by Heather Mixture— Mountain Shrine (C France). 8.12 ' 1 1 Mr L E. Goodwin’s Watchman (R. Reed), 8.9 2 13 Mr. A.. W Hague’s Rakaroa (E. Taafe), 7.0 3 Also started: 8 Silver Tray 8.9. 3 King Quex 8.3. 4 Abisogne 8.2. 9 Eloquent 8.3 3 Chips 8.2, 6 Butter, scotch 7.13. 7 Torquil 7.8 11 Jen 7.4. 12 Kongo 7.3, 10 Polonaise 7 0. A big field faced the starter for the Flaxmere Handicap. Mountain Heath shot out at the rise of the tapes and was never headed His nearest attendants nt the home turn were Abisogne. Rakaroa Torquil and Watchman. The latter made a great effort in the straight, but failed to catch Mountain Heath.- Mr. Lnndels’ gelding winning by tjiree-qunrter s of a length four between second and third. Time, 1.16 2-5. Abisogne was fourth. PLYING HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. Six furlongs 1 Mr P.» F Wall’s blk g Kaiti. Lucullus—Surntura (E. Keesing). 8.12 ! . 1 4 Mr F Armstrong's Coot (F.. Stratton), 7.0 J ... ( 2 2 Mr. F. Ormond’s Inner Harbour (E. Taafe). 7.0 J 3 Also started: 3 Marsurd 7.0 5 Riverna 7.0, Kaiti was the smartest to begin from Inner Harbour. Coot. Marsurd and Riverna. Coot ran tip to Kaiti at the far bend and the pair raced together to the turn for home Coot worried Kaiti down the straight but Mr Wall’s gelding finished best to win by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time. 1.16 1-5 Marsurd was fourth DUNEDIN HANDICAPS Christchurch, Oct 1. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s handicaps are as follows : Spring Hurdles Race, 1 mile.— Wharncliffo 12.2, Tarleton 12.1, Uleaborg, Coastguard 11.1, Dubious. Kaikrdiu 10.13. Kapnna 10.11. Bachelor Gav 10.9. Penury Rose 10.3. Snnnv TjOcli 10.0. Rangitabi 9.10. Gav -Tim 9.8 Otapn 9.5 Captain Sarto. Beauty Light. The Babe 9,1 Heisler 9.3. )sln Bank 9.2. Tliolomon. Fabriano Pnrnder. Rag T:>., 9.0 Maungatna Handicap. 7 furlongs. . High Gear 9 3. Moratorium 9.1). Rrightling 8.1.3. Gay Sonnett « 11, Paris 8.10 Happy Queen 8.9. Mnrtama. Mot . Smash 8.8 Satrap «" Schottische. Shalimar 8 3 Ladv Tractor, Sol<rele. Starflight 8.3 Royal Head 8.1. Piton 8.0. Ark Koval. Moneymine 7.12, Master Clarence.

Wreath of Myrtle 7.9 3 Don Jose, Court Jester, Appiau Way, Durnial 7.8. Glengassy Sudden Storm. Thurlow, Rory O’More. AU Comment. Exide 7*7.

Musgiel Handicap, 1 mile.—Count Cavour 10.5, Footfall 10.0, Set Sail 8.8. Solferite, Pink Note 8.4. Royal Game 8.2, VawarJ 7.8, Countersign 7.7, Solrose 7.6, Taboo, Assurance, Front Rank 7.5 Bilbo 7.3, Ophir, Margaret Birney. Courtley Rose, Aberieldj’, Equerry, Lucy Locket, Beau Geste. Gold Mint, Fairv Tidings 7.0.

Electric Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Overhaul 9.9, Comic Song 9.5, Receipt, Solferite 9.0, Royal Game 8.13, Paperchase 8.8. Countersign 8.8, Eulalie 8.7. Solrose 8.6 Corn Money 8.2, Father O’Flynn 7.13. Rascal, Volant 7.11, Black Duke 7.8. Some Rose 7.7, Arrowmir. Dismantle 7.6, Valdamo 7.4. Mime. Precious 7.3, Silver Coot 7.2, Paper Boy 7.1, Kenmore. Eruc. Ark Royal. Cassolete, Snatcher 7.0.

Taimo Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Paper Boy 9.12. Strathnaver 9.11. Royal Saxon 9.8. Hoy lake 9.4, Good as Gold. Motor Smash 9.3. Shalimar 9.2, Tripawav, Arrowy 9*l Money Peer 8.11, fop Gear. Wreath of Myrtle 8.8, Don Jose 8.5. Appian Way. Lady Dilatory 8.4 Flying Mist. "upling 8.3 Royal Despatch, Credit Scrambler. Glengarry, Amorist. Tembroney. Felony. Hildreth. Craigmote, Fallow, Mananui. Exide. Gladlight. Latin Quarter, Arch. Abbey 8.0. * October Handicap. 1 mile.—Win.’Xntui 10.0 Solrose 9.°, Fairy Herald 8.8. Taboo 9.6. Snnnv Loch 93. rarleton 9.2. Miss Winkle 9.1. Rascal V; 0 .- Drink. Diack Duke 8.9. Doleful Ditty Mime Bright Mark v Arpent, Lucy Locket, Courtlev. low 4 ’ c i old Minr - Hnrdv o n __P ra S oon Ronald Aberfcldv 8.2, Uleaborg. Brightling. Jollv L. a', Fabriano - Fairv Tidings, Snatcher 8.(1.

the result oi the Nev Zealand Cun. Though that time is past. Christchurch writers still cite the race at Oran as an indicator Speak in aof last Thursday’s race, one of them says:—“Rapier and Set Sail made the .beat showing of the New Zealand Cup candidates that contested the Geraldine Cup yesterday. The -er formanoe of both is sure to gain them a lot of friends for the big two-mile event in November.” The general opinion seems to be that the rider of Bapier thought Set Sail was not forward enough in condition to see the journey out. so made his own move too late. Once set going in earnest, the Grevspear gelding was rapidlv overhauling the Solferino mare, but failed by a narrow margin to get up in time to beat her. . Royal Game and Vaward. two other f New Zealand Cup candidates that were also in the Geraldine Cup. failed to make any kind of showing fay ouring their chances for the big event. However, on the following day Royal Gome made some amends by winning the principal handicap, but from a much poorer field and over a shorter distance. Aberfeldy. after a successful campaign as a hurdler during the winter, says the Christchurch “Star,” is now being tried out on the flat, with a view to running in the New Zealand Cup. if he is good enough. He had his first trial in a mile race at Geraldine. but his effort was rather disappointing. He was fractious at the barrier and got the worst of the despatch, losing several lengths. This settled his chance but he failed to show much dash at any part of the journey. He was running on at the finish, however, so it mav be unwise to condemn him yet. but there was nothing in his form to commend him strongly. The Lord Quex gelding Sir Kav. says the Auckland “Star.” did not thrive too well during the winter, and is at the present time only being hacked about the roads around Te Awamutu. He won the first race he contested, and was expected to turn out a useful performer, but having onlv started on one occasion since then there is no real gnide as te his capabilities. The six year-old Marble Arch "elding Wee Marble was given a schooling lesson over the ponv hurdles at. Ellerslie on Thursday morning and gave a most promising display for a beginner. His form on the flat has not been anything to enthuse over, although he may be capable of paving his way as a jumper. Th® Bonifotm gelding Moratorium gave further evidedce of his usefulness bv winning the Baukapuka Handicap at the Geraldine Meeting on Thursday. He was always in a handy position, and he battled on gamely in a hard finish. He is worth tollowing, as he is very well at ore sent, adds a Christchurch exchange. The Bronzetti —Brolly gelding Mister Gamp, who has disappointed his connections on more than one occasion recently, is being put over the sticks regularly at Awapuni. On Tuesday morning, says the "Manawatu Times,” he jumped magnificently for a comparative novice when in company, but when alone on Thursday he did not do his work so cleanly. At the Hunt fixture he will return to the flat, figuring in the Flaxbourne Handicap over seven furlongs, in which Wanderlust and Abisogne read likely propositions. Gold Brick, the winner of the Belfield Handicap at the Geraldine Meeting, i| a six year-old gelding bv Solfenno from Nada, therefore a full brother to Nadarino. He started on fourteen occasions last season, and Gon only one small event at the lethien Meeting in December last Booster showed an unexpectedo early return to form bv capturing the open six furlong event at the Geraldine Meeting last Thursday on his first appearance this season. The Solferino gelding is a fairly good sprinter when at his best, and won six races during the past season. His best performance was in the Telegraph Handicap, six furlongs, at the Wellington Summer Meeting, when he disposed of a good field of sprinters in the smart time ' I.KM It will not be for the want of fast gallops if Civility is not able to win at Ellerslie next Saturday. On Tuesday she was sent oyer four furlongs with Kiosk. Civility was a trifle slow to move off. but soon made up her leeway. They reached the end of two furlongs in 25. the next fur long occupied 12 2-5. and the four furlongs were in 50. both going well within themselves. On Thursday Civility was given an extended task over five furlongs the reverse way on No. 1 track, on whicn the grass had been cut. With the conditions favourable for setting a good pace, the mare cut out the first quarter in 25. and the next furlong taking 12 2-5. made the time for the three 37 2-5. The half-mile took 49 15. and the brilliant daughter of Elysian and Civilisation got to the end of her journev in 1.2 4-5. going very easily at the finish. On Thursday Kiosk was given another four-furlong spin on No. 1 track the reverse way. The first quarter occupied 27 2-5 and the three furlongs 30 1 5. while the ful journev took 52. Kiosk did not appear to be affected in the wind when he nulled up. adds the report but the weather will have to be well in his favour if he ij to be successful on the trio Civility and Kiosk are booked to leave Wanganui for Ellerslie to-morrow morning # t The added money for Saturday’s Spring Stakes at Bandwick was £2.500. of which £1750, with a sweepstake of £lO, would come the wav of Limerick’s owner. To-dav will see the first of the two-year-old events of the Randwick meeting run. This is the Breeders’

Plate, £2,500 with sweepstakes £25, run over five furlongs. New Zealand second payments for it were Mr. H. A. Knight’s Roscrea, half-brother by the Australian sire Rossendale, to Limerick, and Mr. W. G. Stead s Leighton trio Ridgemount from Lalla Rookh, Pari from Cassock, and Amplifier from Lady D.. all colts. Which of these may start cannot be said here. Several others from New Zealand are among the nominations for minor events, so that there will be interest in all results, which will as usual be posted on the “Tribune” bulletin board as soon as received, NOTES ON RANDWICK RESULTS. Limerick was the only member of the New Zealand contingent engaged at Randwick on Saturday to get among the prize money, and he duly fulfilled expectations by winning the w.f.a. Spring Stakes. Whether or not through over-confidence on the part of his rider in the early stage of the race he had very little to spare at the finish from the English horse Pantheon, one of Australia’s best stayers, whom he has to meet on 31b worse terms and over an extra furlong in the Metropolitan Handicap to-day, Limerick has been kept pretty hard at it week after week since he began this season in Sydney, and though some of his races have befen easily won and he is a wonderfully well constitutioned horse, he may be beginning to feel the strain.

A good deal of disappointment will be felt at Merry Mint’s inability to secure even a place in Saturday’s Derby, so much had been, told us of his good prospects of winning. However, he was not entirely disgraced, as he was close up next behind the placed horses, and it has not to be forgotten that it was only a few days before the race that he was able to resume his preparation after being off the tracks for a week or more. Even on Saturday’s showing Mr. Clare's Catmint—Merry Roe gelding is a pretty good sort. Trivalve, the winner, is a chestnut colt by imported Cyklon from the Three mare Trey. He was bred and is owned in Victoria, running in the colours of Mr E. E, D. Clarke, and being trained by the veteran James Scobie. whose stable has produced scores of winners. The time. 2.32, has been bettered only twice in the history of the race, and was within a second of Salitros’s record in 1920. Mr. R. A. McKenzie’s good mare Piuthair seems to have run quite a fair race behind Limerick in the Spring Stakes, in which she finished fourth though how far away from the winner we are not told. White Fang, who was getting a good deal of support in Hastings on private advice received, was prominent for a good part of the Epsom mile, but was not in it at the finish. The smaller fry among the Maorilanders do not appear to have made any mark.

Vaals, the winner of the Epsom Handicap, is a five-year-old chestnut horse, one of the conquering Valais tribe, his dam being Galtoe Queen, nnd he runs for Mr E. Moss, who gave some 2,100 guineas for him as a yearling. Although be has won races before, he has run disappointingly on more than one occasion when heavily backed by his owner, who puts in strongly on his horses whenever thought to have a good chance. No doubt this would be the case on Saturday. a s Vaals had shown at Rosehill a fortnight earlier that he was in first-rate shape by winning the Camellia Stakes and the Highweight Handicap, both seven-furlong races, in the latter of which he carried 10.3, including a 71b penalty, and won with three lengths to spare from Mak Siccar, who again ran second to him on Saturday. Imported Gothic, who has been favourite almost since the weights were declared and was early at a ridiculously short price han to nnt nn with third place.

AU eyes will to-day be bent on Limerick to see how he comes through the toughest proposition he has vet had to face—how to win s big fairly long-distance—l mile 5 fur. longs—-handicap carrying 81b over w.f.a in a field of twenty or so. On the Spring Stakes running over a furlong shorter. Pantheon should again be hard to beat when meeting on 31b better terms than on Saturday. while the imported six-year-old horse Murillo—by Gainsborough, a noted sire of stayers —now thoroughly acclimatised will also be hard to shake off. New Zealand may have two other representatives in the race in Clarinda (7.11) and Rawhetu (7.21 who were both in the final acceptance list. SEEN AT HASTINGS Under the circumstances. the Hirake's Bay Jockey Club’s Meeting on Saturday was quite a success, the tote turnover and the attendance exceeding expectations. The racing was of a high-class order and. while the dividends returned were not big. punters weer fairly up against it Due to a fair amount of grass on the course, the times recorded in the various races were on the slow side On account of his good track work. Red Fuchsia was made a good favourite in the Hurdles. After flattering his army of supporters for the first nine furlongs he suddenly failed, eventually running a very poor third. Like the big majority of the proaenv of All Red there is something soft in this gelding’s makeup. Mountain Top. who finished in second nosition. ran about a lot at her fences, thus losing sufficient ground to have otherwise won. The full sister to Mountain Bell, once jumping straight, will be a good proposition in secondclass company. She will be taken to the Gishorne Meeting. With her excellent track work in mind. Liaison deserves the many hard things being said, although it might be a little early as vet to condemn. With memories of her dam. Ixiveniatch. failing so often to run within seconds of her track gallops, it mav be—like mother like daughter. On Saturday Liaison had every

INTERESTING NEWS AND NOTES

chance, but when asked failed to re spond. The winner. Keddar (Arrowsmith—Taiparu). claims that preat brood mare Fairy Gold, of the Te Mahanga Stud as his great-grana-dam.

Tom Byrne, the full brother to Huikai ran a fair second in the Trial to Keddar. This gelding can be im proved a lump yet in his condition, so is worth keeping in mind. Zaza fell into disfavour with the racing authorities, and now his half sister Clavers has gone and done likewise with the racing public. Cione. the full sister to the recent Avondale Stakes winner Prodice (Catmint — Hyades), made a poor showing in the Trial and seems much below the Ncatarawa standard.

A feature of the meeting was the masterlv riding exhibition of Rov Reed on Doree, winner of the Guineas. Mr T. H. Lowry’s fillv is only a sprinter, and in a true-run race would have but little chance over a mile. The pace was slow in the early stages, for which Reed was greatly responsible. Riding a careful nursing race, Reed conserved his mount for one final effort, which he did not make until the exact moment, to win a clever race on the post. It was a brilliant effort, not fullv recognised by the public. This writer is sure that Roy Reed could have won on either of the placed horses, this without saying anything detn mental to the oher horsemen.

Paleta ran a fair race and would have been suited to a truer-run race. He is not at his best vet there being room for improvement in his racing condition. Singleton, from Gisborne, ran a very creditable race. Many consider he lost ground at the Market street bend when that terrier rushed out at the field, but. although this colt just missed the dog. there was really no material effect on the ultimate result of the race.

Ganymede disappointed his connections by his showing in the Guineas. In the early stages the big half brother to Runnymede (winner two years ago) struck trouble because he could not foot it with the field. Even when tailing the field he galloped with little control of his lees, being all over the track, despite the efforts of Hockley on top. This might be accounted for by the long, soft and slippery state of the grass, but allowing for this probability. Mr J. S. McLeod’s colt is not up to classic form.

Tresham kon the Srping Handicap solely on account of his racing condition, Bennanee. at a casual glance, appeared to be fit. but on looking the big son of Catmint and Rosamond over it could be seen that an improvement with racing will result. He pulled up fairly well, and by the time Trentham comes around his supporters should get a return. Othon is better suited to a mile course, and he is no kid’s horse. Star Area is another that will improve bv the race. Should he start on Wed nesdav at the Manawatu Hunt Meeting, then

Raasay was backed down to a verv short price in the Nursery, but gave his.supporters a shock bv his narrow victory. The runner-up Pure Gold (Psychology—Desert Gold)), was beaten for the want of a race, and the next time this pair meet the result will’ not be a difficult problem to forecast. With a little luck the chestnut daughter of Desert Gold would have won as it was. as Roy Reed, her pilot, stated that his mount struck a bad patch, getting out of stride and takin" some lit Ho time to straighten up again. High Court should have run better but. meeting with slight interference at the rise of the barrier, an excuse is permissible with a baby. Roval Court went better than his track work indicated, running on well at the right end. Dark Girl was Quite unconcerned, and did not seem to realise a race was on until it was over. This handsome filly, by Ab surd from Hinepango. will do much better next time.

Queen’s Choice, by track watchers, was voted the best of good things, and managed to beat all but the winner. Waicullus. who should prove a good welter performer this season. Keen in his class —maidens—mignt get into the monev.

Mountain Heath continued his trot by winning his fourth on end. Hats off to trainer W. Woods and owner Mr J. Landels. Should the Heather Mixture gelding go on in this manner we will soon see his popular owner having the mount. There was no fluke about this win. as from a spectator’s point of view, with top-weight to carry, a good deal too much use seemed to be made of him in the earlier stages of the race. However, he won and confirmed the good opinions formed as to his Qual ity. Watchman was just not good enough and had enough at the finis';

going up and down pretty well in the same place. But for meeting such a good one as the winner he would himself have been the best of good things King Quex. to sav the least, was disappointing on the day. Torquil is in the same category. With only 7.8 to carry, and meeting Mountain Heath on 31b better terms than when he suffered a head defeat hr that gelding last Monday over the same distance, he should have done much better. Perhaps he will im prove with more racing as he is onlv young at the game vet. Cloyne was scratched at the last moment on account of W. H. Jones having engaged to ride two horses in the one race. Although the stewards ruled in Mr Priests favour, that owner scratched his 600 guinea filly in order to save trouble Jones was fined £5.

Kaiti met a weak field in the onen six—after the scratching of Decoy Bird and Lipsol—returning a verv fair price. Bv running second. Coot signalled her first time in the monev among open company. Inner Harbour ic not of much account apparently. Arter his good showing in the winter, it was considered the operation for throat trouble had been a success, and so it might have been if a few inches deeper.