RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 145, 19 May 1930, Page 10

RACING NEWS.

FROM STABLE AND COURSE. (By “Binocular.”) The Taumarunui and Ashburton fixtures aro the only ones to engage attention this week. Another effort is being made to get a race out of Kilburn, who was a very useful hurdler when right. The nominations for the Dunedin meeting exceed those of last season by 58 and they were, in turn, 100 better than in 1928. As a rosult of Goshawk’s success in Australia, his weight has been increased from 9.9 to 9.13 in the Cornwall Handicap to be decided on the first day of the Great Northern meoting. Toxeuma was only eased up for a short time and it is now reported that he is in steady work again and, together with Grattus. will probably go to the Auckland winter meeting. Pakitero and Henry of Navarro are having a spell. Gay Crest is enjoying a spell at present and nis Riccarton mentor, T- Lloyd, will not put him into work again for a few weeks. He is to bo nominated for the principal spring handicaps in Australia. A fetauref of tho Nelson programme was the “hat track” performed by the Reefton trainer, A. G. Griffon, who trained Seventh Heaven, Smithereens, and Ravine, who accounted for the first three races on the programme. Seventh Heaven and Smithereens are tho property of Mr E. W. Spencer, president of the Reefton Jockey Club. Tidal, after racing for some time in Sydney, where he eventually broke down, is back at J. T. Jamieson’s stable at Takanini. It is not intended to train him for he will take up stud duties. The French-bred horse has been an unfortunate venture for his owners as the result of unsound ness. The Sydney trainer, George price, considered that ho would have won the last A.J.C. Metropolitan had he not gone wrong. Tiega broke down on the opening day of the Hawera fixture and he is reported to have been in a bad way when he got back to his quarters. The old fellow had promised to be distinctly useful in tho jumping branch but his pins had always proved to bo doubtful. Tiega had been accorded a nomination in the field for the Great Northern Hurdles, but it would now appear that his active (lays are over. Rawhetu, who is nominated for the Great Northern Hurdle?, also figures in tho field entered for the Greenlanc Steeplechase, which is also decided on opening day of next month’s meeting at Ellerslie, cotnmepts tho Waikato Times. The Day Comi3 t gelding has been given some schooling ot late over tho big obstacles at headquarters in Auckland.

The rising two-year-old half-brother by Hunting Song to that good galloper, Nancy Lee, will race as Middle Watch. He is said to be a youngster full of promise. If he turns out as usetul on the race tracks as his sister, he will be profitable property to control. In Franco, as well as in England, horses are galloped the full distance of their races. Just- before the last mail to hand left England it was reported that the French horse Slipper had been galloped the Lincoln distance. Ho was then to do only healthy exercise before leaving for England—only one trial, and then back to strong, healthy exercise. Inner Harbour, who was bred by Mr Frank Ormond, and who once raced in his colours, for some time has been in the Gisborne district, where ho is owned, has been despatched to the Auckland district, where he will join up with Guthbert Morse’s team for the purpose of being put through a course of studies over the obstacles. A remarkable coincidence worthy of mention is brought to mind when reviewing the published result of the Tawhiti Hack Handicap at the recent Egmont fixture. The race in question this year resulted in a win for Merry Melody, while the judge was unable to separate Joyspear and Tentcall, who dead-heated for second.’ In the same race the year previous there was also a dead-heat for second place, betwen Royal Acre, and Calamine, while at the previous meeting on the same course King Midas und Manly divided honours for second place. It is remarkable the number of dead-hearts for second berth over the eight and a-half furlongs on the Hawera course. Mr T. H. Lowry has secured the stables at Greenmeadows (the homo of the Napier Park Racing Club) formerly occupied by Mr W. Howard’s team, and apartments for stable attendants, etc., are being erected, making the place a convenient and up-to-dato establishment (writes “Hermit” in the Hawke’s Bay Herald). Mr Lowry’s horses, a beam of six, in charge of Mr R. Alexander, have already arrived at thoir now quarters. The team comprises Great Charter, Courtesy, Commandant (the Legionnaire (imp.(—Bees in Amber two-year-old colt), Scotland Yard (a two-year-old bay gelding by Grandcourb—En Parole, which has just come in, and a couple of yearlings. Chrysology has been turned out for a spell, which should give him a chance to till out. Mr Lowry's horses wero trained at Greenmeadows for several years, and some of his best winners, Desert Gold and Nigger Minstrel among them, were trained on the Napier Park course. If the popular Okawa breeder securos a couple more the equal of the two named, or of Bobrikoff, his name will be placed high on the winning owners’ list.

WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE MEETING. HURDLES WON BY PRINCE LU. GRANDSTAND STEEPLES TO FLYING SWIFT. Per Press Association. WANGANUI, May 17. The weather was fine for the commencement of the second day of the Wanganui Jockey Club’s winter meeting, but heavy rain set in just prior to the start of the May Hurdles. The attendance was largo, those present including members of the British Rugby team as the guests of the Jockey Club. The totalisator investments to-day were £23,524, making the total for tho meeting, £46,090, as against £48,891 10s last year. An inquiry was held into tho running of tho Rata Hurdles and it was announced that D. O’Connor, rider of Lin Arlington, had bconsuspcnded for ono month for crossing. Two horses fell in the rGandstand Steeplechase, but L. Dulieu (Calitho) escaped with light concussion and A. McOonald (Rod Bank) was not seriously hurt. Both falls were reported to bo purely accidental. Airforce was a good favourite for the Hack Hurdles, but ho lost his rider after going half a mile. Town Bird and Wyeford led in turn, the latter being first into tho straight. Second Thought was close up and tho latter finished best, winning by a length from Lin Arlington. First Ruler was fourth with Valma next. General Gas was a slightly better lavounte than Werata for the Balgownie Hack Handicap. Latakia led most of the way and was first into the straight from Banbndge and Auctioneer. A splendid finish resulted in favour of Werata by a short head from Banbridge, who beat Latakia by a similar distance.. Brilliant Light was fourth. Aurora Borealis was a slightly better favourite than Prince Lu for the May Hurdles The latter took charge at the start and led all the way to win by a length and a half from Perlo de Leon, with Beaumont a neck away, just ahead of Elicit. Red Bank was favoured a little more than Airtight and Brigadier Bill f or the Grandstand Stooples. Maidos made the running, but Flying Swift took charge half a mile from home and won by four lengths from Kowtahi who beat Airtight by a

similar distance. Calithe and Red Bank fell. Silvermino was a hot favourite for the Empire Handicap but ho had to be content with second place. High Falutin’ was handy all the way and finishing strongly won by half a neck from the favourite. Austerity was close up third, just ahead of Atholspoar. Valstreet was the favourite for the Farewell Hack. Blue Paper was in front at the turn for homo, but Valstreet cut her down in the run honio and won by a head from Blue Paper who was two lengths ahead of Ben Hur. Portray was fourth. Laughing Prince was tho favourite for the concluding event, but he was beaten by Melissa for first placo. Melissa and Just an Idea led into the straight, the favourite being beaten away back, but ho finished at great pace to get second money. RACING IN DETAIL. RATA HACK HURDLES, of 175 sovs. About a mile and a-half. 8 Second Thought. 9.8 (A. Jenkins) ... 1 6 Lin Arlington, 9.2 2 7 Limosa, 9.2 3 Also started: Whcnuanui 11.7; Whisogne 10.1, Town Bird 9.11, Airforce 9.10, Valma, First Ruler 9.0. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third horses. Time, 2.40 3-5. Airforce lost his rider. BALGOWNIE HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile and a distance. 2 Werata, 9.3 (R. S. Bagby) 1 10 Banbridge, 7.0 ... 2 5 Latakia, 8.6 1 Also started: Brilliant Light 8.4, Auctioneer 7.12, Calamine 7.11, General Gas 7.5, Spearform, Corwen, Rioghail 7.0. Heads separated tho placed horses. Time, 1.57. MAY HURDLES, of 300 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2 Prince Lu, 10.12 (R. Syme) 1 4 Pcrlo De Leon, 9.11 ... ... ... 2 5 Beaumont, 9.7 3 Also started; Elicit 11.2, Aurora Borealis 10.5, Royal Acre 10.3, Vivo 9.13. Won by a length, half a neck between second and third horses. Time, 3.16. GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE, of 300 sovs. About two miles and a half. 8 Flying Swift, 9.0 (A. McGregor) ... 1 6 Kowhatu, 9.0 2 2 Airtight, 9.11 3 Also started: Brigadier Bill 10.12, Red Bank 9.11, Waitaunaha 9.8, Calithe, Maidos 9.0. Won by five lengths, a similar distance between second and third horses. Time, 5.10 1-5. EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Ono mile and a distance. 3 High Falutin’, 7.10 (H. Wiggins) ... 1 1 Silvermino, 8.8 2 2 Austerity, 7.0 3 Also started : The Swell 8.8, Admiral Drake 8.3, Cashier 7.13, Atholspear 7.12, Equitant 7.9, Mountain Heath 7.7, Orazono 7.5, Flying Juliet, Monsogne, Llyn Du, Cuticle, Kawhakina, Break o’ Day 7.0. Won by half a neck, a length and a half between second and third horses. Time, 1.57 2-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Valstreet, 8.13 (H. Gray) 1 9 Blue Paper, 9.0 2 4 Ben Hur, 8.3 ... .3 Also started: Hunting Boy, Latakia 8.11, Tahoma 8.5, Treasury 8.2, Portray 7.8, foon Song 7.5, Some Acre 7.2. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.15 3-5. WINTER OATS HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 8 Melissa, 7.2 (J. M. Pine) ... ... 1 1 Laughing Prince, 9.5 ... 2 7 Ridgemount, 7.13 3 Also started: Havering, Royal Parade 8.8, Freehold 8.4, Paleta 8.0, Moa Bird 7.11, Kaihoro 7.10, Just So 7.7, Just an Idea 7.6, Llanore, Bonogne 7.5, Potoaform 7.0. Won by a length and a half, a similar distance separating second and third. Time, 1.15. D. O’CONNOR SUSPENDED. Per Press Association. WANGANUI, May 17. D. O’Connor, the rider of Lin Arlington, was suspended for one month for crossing in the Rata Hack Hurdles. MARLBOROUGH MEETING RAVINE WINS FLAXBOURNE HANDICAP. Per Press Association. BLENHEIM, May 17. Though the weather was overcast and the course heavy, no rain fell for the second day of the Marlborough autumn meoting. The totalisator handled £7BIB, against £9993 on tho second day last year. Results: — W’AIHOPAI TROTTING HANDICAP (harness), of 80 sovs; 3.39 class. One mile and a-half. 4 Bell O’ Mine, 24yds bhd 1 6 Alpine Melody, 24yds bhd 2 7 Danroco, 84yas bhd ... 3 Also started: Ailsa Bingen, Castle Chimes scr, Kovinbrae 48yds bhd, Nelsonian, Lively Pronto, Rodiola 60. Won by three lengths each way. Time, 3.38.

TRIAL HACK, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Lady Gen, 8.10 1 2 Hystride, 8.10 2 4 Johneen, 7.12 3 Also started i Gayshot, Glenaoe, Leyland 8.10. Won by a neck, a nock between second and third horses. Time, 1.20 4-5. SECOND HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Ono mile and ■a-half. 1 Deluge, 12.5 1 2 Friliord, 9.0 2 3 Leonard also started, but did not complete the course ns he broke a letlock. He was destroyed. Twenty lengths separated the two placed horses. Time, 3.1 2-5. FLAXBOURNE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. One mile. 2 Ravine, 7.7 l .3 Chopin, 8.5 2 6 Arch Arrow, 7.11 3 Also started : Black Mint, Spearmiss 8.9, Imateagirl 7.13, Maui 7.10. Won by a length, one and a-half lengths between second and third horses. Time. 1.57. OMAKA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Winlock, 7.13 i 1 Fortalice, 9.11 ... 2 7 Hortcnse, 7.7 3 Also started: Projection 9.4, Fair Go 7.13, Lady Gen, Fallow 7.7. Won by three lengths, one and a quarter lengths between second and third horses. Time, 2.33. RENWICKTOWN TROTTING HANDICAP (harness), of 80 sovs; 2.23 class. One mile. 1 Bingen Crest, 12yds bhd 1 4 Kevinbrae, 12yds bhd. 2 7 Radiola, 24yds bhd 3 Also started: Loganway, Kodie, Castle Chimes, Sea Nymph, Short Story scr., Belle o’ Mine, Alpine Melody 12yds bhd., Nelsonian, Red Rev, Lively Pronto 24, Ballin 48. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.23 4-5. RIYERLANDS HACK HANDICAP* of 100 soys. Five furlongs, 4 Tho Dove, 7.13 1 5 Atone, 7.2 2 1 Dancing Star, 8.9 3 Also started: White Dove 8.2, Seventh Heaven, Etehi Rangi 7.8, Tapestry 7.7. Won by a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time, 1.4 4-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Maui, 8.7 - ... 1 3 Royal Game, 8.7 2 8 Ardfinnan, 7.7 - 3 Also started: Smithereens 9.11, Goblin Market 8.11, Make Up 8.10, Roi do Val 7.11, Ex Dono 7.9. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third horses. Time, 1,32 1-5.

, AUCKLAND WEIGHTS. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, May 18. ■ Weights -for the minor events at the Auckland Racing Club’s Great Northern steeplechase meeting are as follow: ' Greenlane Steeplechase Handicap, of 400 sovs. About two miles and a-half. —Potoanui 11.3, Archibald 10.11, Waitaunaha 10.8, Sea Comet 10.3, Rahepoto 10.0, Rawhetu 9.13, Boomerday, Hymestrason 9.9, Waka King, Wenday 9.7, Calithe 9.5, Matu, Master Lu, Luciiius, Foxhound, Temperature, St. Warrigal, Lucess 9.0. Jervoia Handicap, of 400 sovs. One mile. —Austerity 10.0, Werata 9.13, Cromadyne 9.10, Grattus 9.8, Goldlike, 8.13, Unoco 8.11, Sir Mond, Spring Abbey 8.10, Brampton 8.8, Roman Pearl, Pahi 8.5, Trishna, Avoncourt 8.4, Currajong, Gay Cockade, Patutahi 8.2, Micrometer 8.1, Sir Kay, Air Laddie, Snow Prince, Rod Day, Valreina, Principal, The Sun, Cruachan, Takarunga, Maunaena, Restaurant, Catoma, Now Boy, Valcuir, Catullus, Sister White, Day Lass, Perfecto, Little Gift, Royal Visitor, Noil, Annoyer, Lightwood, Gay Duke, Bahama, Royal Seagull, Hannibal, Gold Lily, Operatic, Squadron, Primax, Kilinthia, Gay Cavalloro 8.0. Penrose Hurdles Handicap, of 400 aovs. .Ono mile and three-quarters.—Glenstar 11.5, Birkbeck, Taumai 9.12, Manifest, Pendavies, Kongo, Quincoma 9.9, Dark Prince, Calithe, Waltzcr 9.3, Luminary, Sir Archie, Kairuri, St. Ames, Marica, Tarble Mount, Pennyplain, Respirator, Harbour View 9.0. Members’ Handicap, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs.—Toxeuma 11.6, Havering 9.7, Leitrim 9.5, Nancy Leo 9.3, Hoariri, Eager Rose, Paddon 9.1, Paleta 3.12, Prince Val 8.9, King’s Speech 8.8, Dave, British King 8.6, Gold Money 8.5, Te Monanui 8.3, Ohinemuri 8.2, High Pitch, Flying Prince 8.1, Marble King, Honiton, Taku Tama, Sea Cob, Macroom, Abbess, Imperial Prince, White Ringlet, Big Bertha, Derry Belle 8.0. Hunt Club Hurdles Handicap, of 400 sovs. Two miles. —Importer, Odin 10.12, Calithe, Dark Prince, Soami 9.11, Mashoor, Spalpiko, Pukeumu 9.7, Nukutore 9.5 Four Aces 9.4, Freyja, Copey, Goofie, Thanks, Spalupin, St. Warrigal, Postman, Temperature, Catulus, Scaramouche, Lucess, Pqnnyplain, Chestorman, Last Comet; Twinkle, St. Amans g., Small Goods 9.0. REHANDICAPS DECLARED. . Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, May 18. Rehandieaps for tho Auckland Racing Club’s Great Northern meeting have been declared as follow: — Great Northern Hurdles.—Aurora Borealis (71b), 9.11. Great Northern Steeplechase.—Poniola (71b), 9.10. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. “TICKET” FOR COMMITTEE. NEW BLOOD SOUGHT. CHRISTCHURCH, May 17. An attempt is being made to introduce fresh blood into the committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club, and a “ticket” with this object in view has been nominated. Among names on the list are those of Sir Charles Clifford, Dr. Foster, Messrs H. A. Rhind, A. T. Donnelly, C. S. Thomas, Mawson Stewart, T .0. Robinson and J. A. Coop. AUSTRALIAN RACING. PHAR LAP WINS KING’S CUP. ADELAIDE, May 13. The South Australian Jockey Club’s meeting concluded in fine weather. Following is the result of the KING’S CUP, of 1000 sovs. and Gold Cup (100 sovs.), presented by H.M. the King. Ono mile and a half. PHAR LAP, 9.5 (Pike) 1 Kirrkie, 7.10 (Percival) * Nadean, 8.2 (Miller) * *Dead-hent for second place. Also started: Kidaides 8.7, Mary Spa 7.6, Temptation 7.0. Phar Lap won in a canter by three lengths and a half. Time, 2.34. TATTERSALL’S MEETING. SYDNEY, May 18. At Tattcrsall’s race meeting at Randwick on Saturday tho following were the results of chief intex-est: — Hurdles Handicap. Two miles.—Anoricnt, 11.12 (Fruend) 1; Somnolent, 9.5, 2; Kinross, 10.11, 3. Eleven started. Won by a neck. Paul T. was last. Time, 3.38 j. James Barnes Stakes. One'mile and three furlongs.—New Sweet, 7.7 ( Pratt) 1; Gwilliam G., 8.7, *; Troilus, 8.6, *. ‘Deadheat for second place. Six started. Won by a head. Time, 2.20 J. ENGLISH RACING. GREAT JUBILEE HANDICAP. LONDON, May 17. On the second day of the Kempton Park meeting the following was tho result of the GREAT JUBILEE HANDICAP, of 2450 sovs. One mile and a~quarter. Lucky Tor A ... 1 Aix Wheeler 2 Lionhearted 3 Fifteen started. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. KENTUCKY DERBY. NEW YORK, May 17. Advice from Churchill Downs, Louisvillo, Kentucky, states that Mr William Woodward’s Gallant Fox, with Sande up, won the Derby, of a mile and a-quarter, by two lengths. Gallant Knight was second. Fifteen started. The raco was run in rain. TROTTING. OAMARU MEETING. CHIEF EVENT WON BY ERIN’S FORTUNE. Per Press Association. OAMARU, May 17. There was light rain, but the frock was in good order for tho Oamaru Trotting Club’s meoting to-day. Tho attendance was good. The totalisator handled £17,288 compared with £22,437 lost year. Results: — INNOVATION HANDICAP (harness), of 130 sove. Unhoppled trotters only; 3.45 class. One mile and a half. 11 All Thorpe, scr 1 2 Standby, 72yds bhd 2 9 King Oscar, 60yds bhd 3 Also started: Nellie Hugo, Molly Nelson, Enigma, Tom Wilkes scr, Reta Corena, Toheroa 24yd» bhd, Hydro, Silurian 48, Jade, Wattle Patch 160. Won by four I&xgths, eight lengths between second and third horses. Time, 3.41 2-5. ADVANCE HANDICAP (harness), of 130 sovs; 3.40 class. One milo and a-half. 3 Ambleside, scr 1 5 Stowaway, scr 2 7 Lord Matchlight, scr 3 Also started: Willie Derby, Ardgour, Glenville, Somerby, Derry Pointer, John Appear, Elite Bingen, Pando Pointer, 801 l Embrace Nor’-Wester, Eiffelton Lass, Author Franz, Crimson Ray, Laracor, all scr. Stowaway won by two lengths, thore being eight lengths between second and third horses, but as the result of an enquiry Ambleside was placed first and Stowaway second. Lynskey, driver of the latter, was fined £lO for crossing in tho straight. Time, 3.31 4-5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs; 4.36 class. Two miles. 3 Erin's Fortune, scr 1 1 Neeoro, scr 2 9 Huon Denver, 136yds bhd, 3 Also started: Krina, Ariki, Salient, Sonoma, Warepa, Lady ’Cello, John Jinks scr., Nelson de Oro, Wilma Dillon, Tony Victor 24yds bhr., Jolly Pet, Wrackeen, Great Logan, Logan Htuilon, Kid Logan 24. Won by three lengths, five lengths between second and third horses. Time, 4.34 4-5.

PAPAKAIO HANDICAP , (saddle) of 160 bovs; 3.0 class. ’ One-mi|o. arid a quarter. 1 Pro Rata, scr. : ■ ... 1 3 Happy Land, 24yds..bhd. . ... f • .... 2 2 Nor’Wester, -ecTit. i..- '! .... 3 Also started :.. Bingen > Maid, . Tiny Bingen, Silver Sea, Merry Locanda, Sea Mist, Gold Chimes, Licorice, Sodium, Wee Brent, John Appear scr., Red Shiner, Lightwood, Playwavc, Silverwood, Some Guy, Rose Queen 12yds bhd., Glenlake, Danny Boy 24yds bhd., Guy Bingen 36, Yoicks 48. Won by five lengths, half a head between second and third horses. Time, 2.66 4-5. WAIKURA HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs. For unhoppled trotters only; 4.55 class. Two miles. 6 Wattle Patch, scr. 1 5 New Melford, 84yds bhd. 2 1 Fifa, 24yds bhd 3 Also started: King Oscar, Kereta scr., Jade 12yds bhd., King’s Voyage 36, I-lomo Voyago, Tot Logan 72, Peter Lin 120, Admiral Bingen 132. Won by four lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 4.57 2-5. ENFIELD HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; 2.50 class. One mile and a quarter. 2 Royal Comrade, scr 1 4 Final McKinney, 36yds bhd 2 4 Terence Dillon, 84yds bhd 3 Also started: Rcta McKinney, Marines, Vikota, Shady Spot, Salient, Nelson McElwyn, Lingfield, Muriel de Oro 24, Logan Hanlon 36. The second and third horses were bracketed. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.53 4-5. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 160 sovs; 3.36 class. One mile and a half. 3 Happy Land, 12yds bhd. 1 2 Denver City, scr. 2 6 Morrison, 12yds bhd. 3 Also started: Ardgour, Pro Rata, Silver Sea, Ulm, Playwave, Kate Logan, Achray, Laracor. Red Shiner scr, Danny Boy, Glenlake 12yds bhd, Jessie Huon 24, Le Thorpe 36, Kinney Dillon 48, Regal Voyage 60, Harold Logan 72. Won by two lengths. Time, 3.29 4-5. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (saddle!, of 200 sovs; 2.18 class. One mile. 7 Jacky Logan, 12yds bhd. 1 2 John Noble, 24yds bhd 2 3 Harold Lee, scr 3 Also started: Young Bingen, Brook Pointer, Golden Dillon, Free Pointer, Vikota, Tumatakura scr, Vecto, Shady Spot, Tarntlalo, Proud Dillon, Kreisler 12 yds bhd, Marinca 36. Won by five lengths. Time, 2.16.