RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 124, 23 April 1927, Page 13

RACING NEWS.

FROM STABLE AND COURSE. (By "Binocular.”) FIXTURES. April 26—Avondale J.C. Autumn (second day). April 27—Reefton J.C. Autumn. April 23 and 30 —Manawatu R.C. Autumn. April 29 and 30 —South Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 30 and May 4—Waikato R.C. Autumn. May 6 and 7 —Hawke’s Bay J.C. Aut-

umn. May '6 and 7 —Marlborough R.C. Aut-

umn. May 7 —Amberley R.C. Annaul. May 12 and 14 —Egmont .R.C. Winter. June 1, 3 and 4—Dunedin J. C. Win-

ter. June 3, 4 and B—Auckland8 —Auckland R.C. Winter.

It is understood that the Oamaru Jockey Club will hold its June meeting at Wingatui, the home of*the Dunedin body.

Royal Divorce and Wild Pigeon were to come direct to Awapuni following the Auckland meeting and be joined by Mandarine here.

High Pitch is reported to have been sold to an Auckland sportsman for 500 guineas, while Cimabue will change hands at 2000 guineas subject to a veterinary certificate.

C. Emerson, who has long been the leading horseman in the southern portion of the Dominion at ‘least, is said to contemplate retiring at the end of the season. He has been riidng for the past 19 years with considerable success.

Rumour had it at Feilding that on the first day a well known hurdle rider was fined for the over free use of the spurs on his mount, the latter having put up a very disappointing display.

A stipendiary steward at Feilding was seen taking a n active interest in the stirrup leathers of quite a few of the riders in the hurdle event the second day. A word of advice was directed at some five or six of tiro riders who dropped their leathers a hole or two as a result.

Mr H. M. Speed, the owner of Civility, was not at Ellerslie to see his game little mare win the Easter Handicap, being in attendance at Feilding. As a direct result it was the southern pressmen who participated in the celebrations.

The Benzonian gilding Birthmark, comments a southern writer, has been a marked disappointment to his new owners, despite the fact that he looks well and has been doing good work. When stationed at Awapuni Birthmark showed a distinct preference for soft tracks and his turn should not be long delayed.

Paperchase, who was one of the early favourites for the Great Easter, but who had to forego her engagements, is now reported to have made a good recovery from her indisposition. She is not, however, to be persevered with for a month or two and is not likely to do any serious racing until the November fixture at Riccarton.

The well known Masterton owner, Mr A. McDonald, is at present on a visit to Sydney. Twelve months ago Mr McDonald secured Royal Ceres on the other side of the Tasman and lie may come back with another youngster this trip.

Three mares —Civility, Shirley and Piuthair —won the three principal Easter handicaps at Ellerslie and Riccarton, while three fillies had the finish in the Great Northern St. Leger Stakes themselves, Flying Juliet beating Lady Desmond and Pliaola home. The last win in this event by one of the sex was Miss Gold in 1920.

One of the disappointments at Riccarton was the poor display of Rapier in the Great Easter Handicap and, despite the fact that ho was one of the early favourites, he was poorly supported on the machine on the day." He, however, played a more prominent role the second day but his connections have apparently cancelled the Awapuni trip for he does not figure in the acceptances.

Income, who had won the Autumn Handicap at Ellerslie in _ 1922 and again last year, figured in the field for the event on Monday last. The aged Guianforte gelding never flattered his supporters at any stage of the journey and it is evident that his 10 years are taking their toll.

Prior to winning the Islington Handicap at Ellerslie on the concluding day it was just about twelve months since The Thorn had scored in the same event. The Absurd representative had run a good race in the Easter Handicap on the Saturday and on the strength of such was sent out favourie for the concluding event at the fixture.

When Overhaul won the final event at Riccarton the first day it made his record read four wins and one second in liis last five starts. He is considered to be one of the most improved horses in commission in the South Island and as he is only a four-year-old he should develop still further.

The surprise of the Easter Handicap, comments an Auckland writer, was the forward running of King Merv who finished close up fifth after being none too well placed early. The big fellow made another good showing the second day when he finished sixth. It is a long time since King Merv won a race, but there appears to be some hope for the future.

The Easter favourite, Joy King, is stated to have given his supporters a

great run. Drawn 12th,at the post, luck did not favour him in the early stages t nd he was one of the rearguard at the' end of the first furlong. Then hi made a forward ..move and. shortlj fter passing the half mile he was in i mth position. Near the turnhe ran i p fifth on‘the rails and made a game ffort in the straight but could not rea< h Civility.

It wh: "at a meeting in the country at whicl the writer was present when racing t une under discussion and the converse ion naturally centred around the red etions in the totalisator returns. \ rrious explanations for such a state of affairs—the big cut into the dividend iby taxation, the present slump o id inconsistency in form were put ton ard—but one of the party present wa most forcible in his contention th: t it was the clubs which did not hat 3 the 10s totalisator which would s iffer the most, he maintaining that it >vas high time that Manawatu followed Ellerslie. He mentioned that he was >ut a small bettor—one of the casual acegoers ' who in reality keep the gar e going—yet he would prefer to pay is train fare to Ellerslie there to nave the liberty of having reasonable in estmentg rather than go to Awapur . and play his £1 per time. The 10s tote has much in its favour for the smaller bettor would be able to back on his ir her own without having to seek ou . companions to make up a ticket on something which both parties may :ac ; fancy. It would also induce many t back more than the one fancy while i ot interfering in any respect with tl a heavy or commission bettor.

With Cimabue seen romping in front for the Victoria Handicap on Monday under he steadier of 9.13, compared with Ci nabue fading away at the critical staf 3 of the Great Northern Champage S akes two days previously, such may be cited as a good illustration of the di icult problems that at times present themselves to those who endeavcu to find winners, comments "Phaet in”. Cimabue was well beaten in the Champagne Stakes in 1.14, but in the Victoria Handicap under an impost 1 lb in excess of that which he carried in the Champagne Stakes he won e sily in 1.13 4-5. It is quite safe t< conclude that the strong race exact ei from Cimabue on Saturday brougb . his condition to the perfect stage.

Foui Jockeys divided the riding honoui i at Riccarton with two wins each. They were: C. Eme.rson (Eulalio and A ;rion), F. E. Jones (Sagittarius and O ntrepiece), F. Voight (Overhaul and 1 ucy laicket and R. Mansion (Piutli lir twice), while riders with one win w> re: A. E. Wormald (Gamecock), D. Kt t (Lucy Locket), A. H. Eastwooc. (Tripaway), F. Waddell (Shirley), J. Eastwood (Wild Work), W. Scobie (Kaikahu), A. Messervey (Satrr j) and D. Cotton (Sir Roy).

Set -Sail was responsible for two good races ,t Riccarton. While she was not so fca< kward as was thought in some quartt s, there is no doubt she lacked the se isoned condition of the majority of her opponents. On Tuesday Emerson adoptt 1 good tactics in going to the from nd attempting to get a slow-run race. Had Set Sail been allowed an easy f rst six furlonga she would probably h ive won the Great Autumn Handicap : as it was she very nearly did the ti ck.

Win n Scrambler got away from he* rider >rior to the start of the Russley Plgte it Riccarton on Monday, she fell over 1 ae rails at the mile and a quarter pi st, sustaining a nasty wound ou one o her legs. She had to be withdrawn from the race, and at a subseque: t meeting of the stewards, it was d cided that, owing to the machine havin; closed, and the horses engaged being in the starter’s hands at the time-, it was not possible to make a refum of the money invested on her. OUTSIDER’S WIN. Tat re was a sensational dividend in the Oxford Handicap, the mile saddle event, run at Addington on Wednesday (says the Lyttelton Times). There wer3 seventeen starters, representing sixtet n chances on the totalisator. Darknite was the outsider of the field, and the dividend he returned, well i>ver a century, was the biggest tha; has been paid at Addington for many years. A report was current after the race that Darknite had been offered for sale at auction recently and had been passed in at £l4. This, howe.er, is not correct, as his owner, Mr H. W. Aker, states that the horse has not been offered for sale recently, either privately or at auction. Darknito had not won a race prior to Wednesday, since January, 1925. He was plaieil several times last season, but his earlier record this season was a second in August, followed by eight unplaced performances.

SALE OF YEARLINGS. SYDNEY, April 22. At the yearling sales a Valais — Farinetta colt realised 1900 guineas. Or. account of Mr Ernest Alison (Auckland) a Romeo —The Linnett colt brought 200 guineas, and a Romeo — Tireless fillv 110 guineas. On account of Mr lan Duncan (Oamaru), a Kilbov —Bebehead colt brought 170 guineas, a Paper Money — i'a ny filly 360 guineas, a Paper Money—Bo Peep filly 200 guineas, a Paper Money—Killena filly, 625gns, a Paper Money—Snow Waif filly realised 130 guineas, an Archery—Kilbroe/.e filly 100 guineas, a Kilbroney— Cotillion filly 160 guineas, an Archery —Sunny Corner coit 525 guineas, and a Paper Money—Robur.filly . 130gns. Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co. purchased a Great Star —Sylva Lari filly for 410 guineas, a Chrysolaus— Sesret Wedding filly for 150 guineas, a B'plane—Chrystalline gelding for 55 guineas, a Comedy King—Tandale filly for 190 guineas, a colt by Tho Vorderer —Sara Allgood for 3Gogns. The Crowdennis—Polylogy colt realised 1300 guineas.—Press Association.

WINDBAG SCRATCHED. SYDNEY, April 22. V indbag has been scratched' for all erg igetncnts.—Press Association. SALE OF TROTTERS. CHRISTCHURCH, April 22. / sale of Mr P. Riddle’s trotting hoi ;es was held this morning. Mr Ric lie is to leave ’for Australia shortly, where lie has accepted a post as a ) rivate trainer. The two best-per-for aed horses, Sheik and Delavan Qm st, were passed at auction. The details were: B g Erne, 75gns, Mr Hudson (Dunedin) ; Delavan Quest pas ;ed at 700gns; Parkwood, 475 gns, Mr Docherty (Auckland) ; Deanwood, £7 , Mr H. Newton (Tai Tapu) ; Mara?i long, 95gns, Mr C. Jarden (Christchirch). The Trotting Cup winner Shi ik was passed at 675 guineas.

MANAWATU ACCEPTANCES

For the Manawatu Racing Club’s autumn meeting on April 28 and 30 tho following acceptances have been roceived for the first day WOODHEY- HACK HANDICAP, of ■' ■ ■ 200' sovs. Six furlongs.

RANGITIKEI HUNT. ANNUAL MEETING. MARTON, April 21. The annual meeting of the Rangitikei Hunt was held yesterday, Mr D. G. Riddiford presiding over an enthusiastic attendance. Tin! report, which was adopted, stated that the club s'tarted the year with a credit, balance of £SG 4s 4d, and finished with a debit balance of £BB 14s 2d, showing a loss on the year’s working of £144 18s 6d. This was due to installing a new windmill and clearing, ploughing, and sowing several acres at the Kennels and also allowing the Marton Jockey Club a rebate of £IOO on their subsidy to the Hunt. The ball showed a credit balance of £7O 18s 3d. Tire thanks of the dub were due to the following for dona dons of trophies:—The Master and Mrs D. G. Riddiford, Mrs J. Brice, Messrs H. T. Whale, J. Brice, H. J. Cameron, J. Bull, W. J. Simpson, A. Way, J, McGregor, and G. T. Avery. To the farmers of the Manawatu and Rangitikei districts the committee extended its thanks for the generous manner in which they allowed hunting on their properties. With deep regret the deaths of the late Mr John Hammond (a life member, and at one time master of the hounds) and Mr W. T. Galpin (an honorary member) were recorded. Officers were elected as follow: President, Sir James Wilson; vicepresidents, Messrs R. H. Aldworth, W. H. Gaisford, L. M. Taverner; master, Mr D. H. Riddiford; deputymasters, Messrs 11. J. Cameron, W. J. Simpson, J. Brice and F. McLean; auditor, Mr F. Hatherly; secretary and treasurer, Mr A. Way; committee, Messrs A. H. Bill, J. Bull, G. Breant, H. F. Arkwright, H. R. Gaisford, J. McDonnell, J. H. McLean, P. Breant, D. McLean, Ewan McGregor, J. McGregor, J. D. Smith, D. Simpson, W. W. Wilson, S. W. Trotter and officers.

Osazone 9 0 Manly 7 8 Vast Acre 8 10 Thomond . 7 6 Waicullua 8 9 Royal Flight 7 3 Pop Off 8 6 Sandburr 7 3 Borinthia 8 5 Mon Mint 7 3 Kilmoyler 8 1 Abbey Queen 7 1 Town Bird 7 12 Millie Abbey 7 0 Bon March 7 9 Tamitcrangi 7 0 KARERE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. quarters. One mile and threeArdath 11 0 Vexatious 9 12 Kalakaua 10 13 Mount Marta 9 10 , Brigadier Bill 10 12 Rchutai 9 9 Sottano 10 11 Rangi Sarto 9 5 Oniahu 10 4 Bonny _ Rill 9 3 Matu 10 4 Santonio 9 3 Eonmark 10 2 Hallowmorn 9 1 Comedy. Prince 9 12 San Pedro 9 0 PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and one furlong. Civility 9 5 Kilceit 7 4 Eden Hall 8 10 Poneus 7 4 Mandane 8 5 True Blood 7 3 First Acre 8 2 Vertigern 7 2 Star Area 8 0 Rouex 7 0 Siaosi 8 0 Vivo 7 0 Yoma 7 13 Buoyant 7 0 Clarinda 7 12 Royal Diadem 7 0 Novar ' 7 10 Pita 7 0 Beaumont 7 9 Capt. Gazeley 7 0 Black Mint 7 6 Blue Peter 7 0 Scotch Mixture 7 6 Phantasy 7 0 Merry Day 7 5 TE MATAI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a distance. Capitulation Kilmiss 9 0 Gardant 7 12 8 11 Lin Arlington 7 8 Cohesion 8 6 Gordon Swift 7 6 Koauau 8 2 Addlcpate 7 6 Paitonu 8 2 Mandarine 7 5 Catcall 8 1 Inoe 7 3 Bent 7 12 Radiate 7 1 AWAPUNI GOLD CUP. One mile and a quarter. Rapino 9 2 Piuthair 8 12 Beromoana 9 2 Commendation 8 6 Royal Divorce 9 2 Joy King 8 6 TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 300 - sovs. Six furlongs. Tokia 9 3 Decoy Bird 7 10 L Cavendish 8 10 Le Choucas 7 6 Royal Damon 8 9 Plain Sailing 7 4 Benzora 8 7 Miss. Hupana 7 3 Royal Blood 8 4 Ngawati 7 3 Orchid 8 3 Bevis 7 1 Gaillard 7 13 Good Sport 7 1 Mireusonta 7 13 Ciown Area 7 0 Lady Bentinck 7 13 Ail Marimba 7 0 Archeen 7 11 Grand National 7 0 Licinius 7 10 LINTON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. Bennanee 9 8 Merle 8 5 Rising Star Super!) King Twink 9 7 Manly 9 6 The Swell 8 4 3 3 9 6 Mon Mint 8 1 Partaga 9 5 Mountain Jean 7 13 Pop Off 9 3 Mister Gamp 7 12 Rather 9 2 Royal Land 7 12 Catcall 8 13 Hymestrason 7 11 Kalos 8 13 Colarina 7 11 Break o’ Day 8 7 Joyeuse 7 11 Henna 8 6 Everest 7 11 Barry ander 8 5 Komak 7 11