RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 77, 26 February 1930, Page 9

RACING NEWS.

WORKERS AT AWAPUNI. COMMENT FROM THE TRACKS. (By “Binocular.”) With Rangitikei, Wellington and the Ideal meeting looming up in the immediate future, Awapuni mentors have plenty to engago their attention. Tho tracks are at present in splendid order although the plough, on which the majority of the fast gallops are carried out, is at present heavy with dirt. The Woodville and Dannevirke fixtures did not cater for the jumpers, save in the highweight events, but the Rangitikei meeting will find this centre represented by fouV members of the jumping contingent, all, however, being drawn from the hack class. Four Aces, who hails from L. Knapp’s jumping stable, has run a second and a third over the battens to date and the Warplane gelding will make another attempt to get on the winning list at Bulls. Yesterday morning, with R. Reed in the saddle Four Aces kept Democratic (Mcllis) quite busy over six furlongs on the plough, the pair being together at the close, the full journey being accomplished in 1.20 and the last five in 1.7 2-5. Democratic, who has proved a great stake earner since passing into Knapp’s hands, docs not claim any immediate engagements. His two winning efforts over a mile and three-quarters at Wanganui made it apparent that more will be heard of the Thurnliain gelding. Since the opening of the season Democratic has won £343 in stakes for Mr W. H. Gaisford.

Fiery Comet, First Ruler and Rouex are a trio of locals who will likewise be found contesting the hurdle event on the opening day at Bulls. Fiery Comet made an excellent debut at Ashhurst*where he ran fourth. Yesterday morning, with P. Adam in tho saddle, Fiery Comet outjumped Rouex (A. E. Stratton) at every fence and the latter had to be hunted along on the flat to r ecover the lost ground. First Ruler is making steady improvement in her jumping and, as the mare has plenty of pace, she should fare well later on and bring the Chief Ruler family into the limelight in this branch of the game. Otairi, the Stewards’ Handicap winner at ’Wanganui, will make his next appearance in the Rangitikei Cup, wherein ho will clash with Merry Damon, the Woodville Cup winner. On the occasions when theso two have met in their track work, there has been little between them and at a difference of lib in the weights thejr should furnish a great contest. There is, however, a possibility that Merry Damon will forego his engagement and wait for the Napier Cup. When Otairi came into L. Knapp’s charge, the mentor put him to the jumping game, but while he displayed distinct possibilities, the full-brother _ to Cashier was not persevered with and since the opening of the present season he has credited his young owner with the substantial figure of £ll2O in stakes from flat racing. G. New also secured a quick return with Merry Damon, for the Polydamon gelding had his first outing since linking up with the mentor’s team at Ashhurst and then scored in the Woodville Cup. Skyrider and Kilorcll are possible promotions to cup company at Rangitikei and, as they are both on the minimum, they might prove difficult to other aspirants. At Woodville, Skyrider was decidedly unlucky both days and but for running out wide in the straight on the second day must have taken second money. Yesterday morning Skyrider (Metcalf), Glcnrossie (Green) and Pahu (Reed) were associated in a gallop

over seven furlongs on .the plough when the first named pair were together at the finish, the distance being covered in 1.34. Pahu was well back in the early stages, but he was finishing on 6trongly. Both he and Glenroseie will not come in till Wellington. Kilorell ran quite a good race for about a mile and a half in the Wanganui Cup, but lie appears to race best when he has a strong rider up and the minimum poundage at Rangitikei may not greatly favour him.

This centre supplies ajquintette of nominations in the Ngatiapa Hack Handicap at Bulls in Airforce, First Ruler, Myola, Patearoa and Merry Melody. The first named trio will hftve had the benefit of outings nt Dannevirke, but both Patearoa and Merry Melody are in good order. In a gallop in company with Dobbin yesterday morning, Patearoa hung on to the open sprinter to make him beat 1.4 for five furlongs on the plough. Merry Melody, who is a half-brother to Merry Damon, is a very shapely youngster and the colt’s finishing effort in the Maiden Stakes at Woodvino encouraged the public to install him second favourite in the Mangapapa Hack Handicap on the second day, but he did not get away well enough to threaten any real clanger although he again finished very fast.

Callanmoro has been entered for two engagements at Rangitikei—in the Scott Memorial and the Clifton Handicap—the one being over six furlongs and the other seven. Despite his faulty respiratory organs, the Absurd gelding almost invariably runs out a good seven and on the second day at Woodville he was beaten a head for second money with the winner but a short neck further away. Dobbin has found the Bulls course to his liking in the past, but track conditions might govern his prospects on the day. Save for a clear cut victory in the Final Handicap at Hawke’s Bay at New Year time, Dobbin has had to be content with minor placings, but his turn should not be long. TE AROHA ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Feb. 25. The following acceptances have been rereceived for the first clay (March 1) of the Te Arolia Jockey Club’s annual meeting:— lluakaka Handicap Hurdles, of 200 sovs. About one mile and a half. —Archeen 10. S, Waltzer 9.12, Wato King, Taurnai 9.6, Star Comet 9.4, Glen Star, Ring Potoa, Tarapeen, Grand Arch, Brundee Boy, Bert Hinkler, Daylight 9.0. Waitoa Handicap, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Chromadyne 9.3, Nassau Lady 8.11, Bold Archer, Sir Mond 8.9, I’m Alone 8.6, Biddy Comet 8.4, Te Aparangi 8.2, Royal Visitor, Thanks, Aggressive, Master Armour, Miss Albyn 8.0. Juvenile Handicap, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs and 43 yards.—Brilliant Lady 8.3, Bells of Shandon 7.11, Lady Court 7.8, Snow Lap, Holly Holm, Joy Chief, Waimuri 7.7, Tradesman, Footrule, Wild Time 7.5, Kairangapai 7.4, Manawhenua 7.2. Herries Memorial Cup Handicap, of 650 sovs. One mile and three furlongs.—ln the Shade 9.0, Royal Doulton 8.13, Maori Boy, Prince Val 8.6, Tancriri 8.4, Desert Glow 7.12, Sir Russell 7.7, High Pitch, Eager Rose 7.4, Hakanoa 7.1, Transformer, Pompeius, Mosaic, King Emerald 7.0. Shaftsbury Hack Handicap, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs and 52 yards.—British King 9.9, A'bbess, Volirnond 8.13, White Ringlet 8.6, Roman Pearl, Honiton 8.5, Patere 8.4, Carl Idem 8.3, Sea Song, Valstreet, Snow Prince, Awamutu, Valcuir 7.10, Lucky Alice 7.9, Crown Arch, Crimostor 7.7, Princess Snow, Mauriaena, Master Latour 7.6, Tetrachate, Quinsilia 7.4, Currajong, Arihana, Te Aparangi, Wild Country, The Sun 7.0. Waihou Handicap, of 340 sovs. Six furlong and 52 yards.—Leitriul 8.7, Valuation 8.4, British King 8.0, Marble King, Abbess, Lucy Rose 7.4, Envoy, Takutama 7.2, Town Bird, Luminary, Value 7.1, Macrooin, White Ringlet, Romford 7.0. Champion Hack Cup Handicap, of 300 sovs. Nine furlongs and 100 yards.—King’s Guard 9.9, Star Comet 8.10, Archieval, Arikitoa 8.7, Grand Tea, Te Hoia 8.4, Thurnus, Haviland 8.3, Nassock 8.1, Always 8.0, Red Day 7.12, Indolent 7.10, Spring Abbey 7.9, Taumai 7.8, Helium 7.7, Crown Arch, Kairuri 7.5, Bahama, Motere, Creina’s King, Lucess 7.0. Hot Springs Handicap, of 250 sovs. One mile. —Mithrn 8.9, Hakanoa, Lc Choueas 8.7, Lucy ltpse 3.5, Prince of Orange 8.2, Marble King 8.5, Lunette 7.3, Partial Eclipse, Macroom, Wenday 7.0. MARLBOROUGH ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. BLENHEIM, Feb. 25. The following acceptances have beam received for the first day (February 28) of the Marlborough Racing Club’s summer meeting. Starborough Trotting Handicap (in harness), of 90 sovs.; 3.46 class. One mile and a-half. —Lively Pronto, Ailsa Bingen, Dan Roco, Nelson Gara, Lomar scr., Castle Chimes 96yds bhd. Marlborough Cup Handicap, of 200 sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Dolomite 9.0, Royal Game 8.5, Make Up 7.13, Imateagirl 7.3, Kiriana 7.0. Brookby Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs.; minimum weight 9.0. Seven furlongs.— Tourist 10.9, Dermod 9.11, Dainty Ways 9.9, Volplane 9.5, Projection 9.4, Evening Hero 9.3, Fallow 9.0. Summer Handicap, of 140 sovs. Six furlongs.—Booster 9.3, Goblin Market 8.9, Rameses 8.3, Moorland 7.13, Imateagirl 7.0. Awatere Trotting Handicap (in harness), of 100 sovs.; 3.3 class* One mile and aquarter.—Hone Ileke, Loganway,. Kentucky Direct, Chilmat scr, Radiola, Chancellor Wilkes 12yds bhd., Greythorpe, Country Life 24, Castle Chimes 48, Waipuki 84. Pelorus Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Ex Dono 9.0, Mandy 8.13, Dermod 8.4, Dainty Ways 8.3, Easterly 7.10, Projection 7.12, Tapestry, Evening Hero, Dancing Star 7.7. Blenheim Handicap, of 120 sovs.; minimum weight 7.11. One mile. —Royal Game 9.4, Make Up 8.12, Tourist 8.5, Imateagirl 8.2, Ardfinnan 7.13, Kiriana 7.11. AUSTRALIAN RACING. MELBOURNE, Feb. 25. The following final acceptances have been received; — Newmarket Handicap, a sweepstakes cf 25 sovs. each, with 2500 sovs. added. Six furlongs.—Greenline 10.2, Figure (inc. 71b. pen.) 9.13, Aga Khan 8.9, Gay Ballerina, Parkwood 8.7, King of Revelry, Boaster 8.5, Wise Force, Greener 8.4, Limber Up 8.3, Durward, Glenanon 8.2, Spanish Galleon, Toper 8.1, Myarin, St. Lucia, Taurus 7.12, Gallopade 7.11, Panola 7.10, Cleave, Birdcage 7.9, Lady Yarborough, Byron 7.5, First Arrow 7.3, Stage Saint 7.2, Werbelle 7.0, Binalong 6.11, Aloysia 6.10, Ranaua 6.9, Ominous 6.7. Australian Cup, a sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, with 3000 sovs. added. Two miles and a quarter. —Mondega 8.13, Prince Viol 8.9, Cimbrian, Kidaides 8.5, Some Quality 8.1, In Petto 7.13, Jeypore 7.12, Kentle, Finsbury, Leadlight 7.8, Romany Rye 7.6, Nadoan, Sir Ribble 7.5, Octeinbcr, Gleamlight 7.3, Pendennis 6.12, Abergwain 6.11Blackbird 6.9, Plunderer, Kindler, Bavaroy, Wood Chatter 6.7.

E. Bartle rides Gay Ballerina in the Newmarket. Handicap, and M. McCarten Panola. Ashley Reed will ride Finsbury in the Australian Cup.