RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 7, 8 December 1931, Page 4

RACING NEWS.

THE WOODVILLE MEETING. COMMENTS ON THE CANDIDATES. By “Binocular.”) The summer meeting of the Woodviilo Jockey Club will open to-morrow and with the tracks having benefited by the rain the course should be in splendid order for racing. The club over the range possesses a magnificent proporty and a number of South Island horses will enter upon their racing in the north over the holiday period to-morrow. An eight-raco programme will be presented, and proceedings for the day will be entered upon with the Manga-atua Hurdles at 11.45 o’clock. Tunbridge, the topweight, will be making his first appearance for the season, while Royal Black, Clopton, Royal Songster, Arrowhead, The Sun and Kilmezzo are newcomers. Manuiri, Princess Elizabeth and Coon Song represent superior form, but several of the others are likely to improve and final selections may be made from : Manuiri, Coon Song, Princess Elizabeth. A baker’s dozen is carded for the Trial Plate, several of the promising candidates having dropped out on acceptance night. Beacon Eire will no doubt be favourite by reason of his efforts at RiccartOn, but Flakewhite, Capetown, King Thomond, Chief Clerk and Pukepapa will have friends. The man on top may influence backers, but meantime the favourite promises to come from. Beacon Fire, Flakewhite, Pukepapa. Two southern horses head the weights in the Bolton Handicap, and the fact that Desert Song will be bracketed with Gay Crest will influence patrons. However, there is always the possibility that Desert Song will contest the Borough Handicap instead. The form of Comprise improved considerably at the New Zealand Cup meeting to enable him to record two successive victories and the Kilboney gelding might prove capable of again beating Gay C>est. King Colossus should again run truo to form and the event might be a contest between :

Compris, Gay Crest, King Colossus. The success of Pillow Fight at Feilding has brought the Night Raid youngster into prominence for the Nursery Handicap, but there are others such as Tout-le-Mond, Mister Quex and Princess Bell who should fully extend to topweight. Marais and Chief Marionette are two novices of promise, but the favourite will no doubt come from : Pillow Fight, Tout-le-Mond, Princess Bell. With an advance of 61 bs the task set Aston of adding another victory to hi 3 credit has become increasingly difficult, but he cannot be totally overlooked. Korokio makes her initial appearance in open company as second topweight and to give away weight to several others indicates the handicapper’s opinion of the Redfern filly. Curie should find the straight to his liking, and, although Royal Routine has shown winning form of late the final selections may be made from: Korokio, Curie, Aston. Adelphi, Rotation and Hunting Boy have no recent form to commend them, but all three performers are good when at the top of their form. Arajean has given evidence of an improvement, while Gay Court, Lady Court and Beaconsfield will be entitled to respect. A wide range of betting might consequently result, for there is little definite form to servo as a guide, with those in demand being: Gay Court, Arajean, Lady Court. Saltpot and Fairway attended one another home in the Kowhai Hack Handicap at Feilding, the former narrowly failing to repeat his victory on the second day. Jayson has proved somewhat erratio for some time past, while Flower ran such a good race in the Oaks at Riccarton that she has only to repeat it to play a part to-morrow. Easterly, Rapallo and Blacksmith may attract support, but those in strongest demand will no doubt prove to be: Saltpot, Fairway, Flower.

Tho day’s proceedings will conclude with the Borough Handicap in which last year’s Wellington Cup winner, Stanchion, 13 required to concede a stone in weight to Desert Song. Stanchion has not figured previously this season, but Desert Song ran second to Silvermine in the Pearce Handicap on. the final day at Trentham, though on that occasion he had but 7.7 on his back. Chief Cook is getting up in /the weights, but with H. Gray on his. back he should not lack support. Moa Bird ran well at Feilding with 8.8 on his back, while King Midas was deemed worthy of a trip to the New Zealand Cup meeting only to fail. Royal Opera, Maui and Teller appear to be improving, but the public will no doubt express preference for: Moa Bird, Chief Cook, Desert Song. RIDING ENGAGEMENTS. The following riding engagements have been announced for the Woodville meeting where Palmerston North horsemen and horses are concerned : —R. C. Miles, Royal

Black; B. H. Morris, King Colossus; S. Anderson, Saltpot, Santoft; H. Gray, Chief Cook, Chief Clerk; K. Yoitre, Capetown, Princess Bell; H. Stockley, Chief Line, Blacksmith; R. Chisholm, Chief Marionette, Celeste; W. Broughton, Teller, Midnight Echo, Beaconsfield; R. Reed, Beacon Fire, Adventus, Hunting Boy, Pillow Fight. WAIPUKURAU NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for tho Waipukurau Jockey Club’s summer meeting: Maiden Race, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. —Hononga, Wine Tray, Court Lady, Anemometer, Grand Lahu, Chief Clerk, Thomproof, Headland, Lady Makere, Lord Aintree, Niggerhead, Gay Lass, Tigerism, Sir Star, Sweet Sue. Juvenile Handicap, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. —Grand Lahu, Royal Highness, Margaret Rose, Martur, Teller, Pillow Fight, Deux Francs, Miladi, Hoihoma, Slippery, Courtyard, Gold Trail, Lotus Lily, Marionette. Amalgamation Handicap, of 130 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Charmaline, Clunv, Pewa, False Scent, Johneen. Tahoa Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs. Ffive furlongs.—Hononga, Wine Tray, Tatua, Imperial Fame, Miladi, Projection, Brown Sugar, Sabatini, False Scent, Souchong, Chief Clerk, Lotus Lily, Thornproof, Hoihoma, Derry Bell Porangahau Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs. One mile. —San Quex, Court Lady, Anemometer, Golden Area, Acrospire, Evening Hero, Crown Jest, Cluny, Rapallo, Snow Prince, Imperial Fame, Easterly, Lady Makere, Manuiri, Johneen, Monarchy, Crown Link, Tigerism, Grand National. Bnaeburn Handicap, of 100 sovs. Onoe round. —Tatua, Kilmezzo, Easterly, Lochabv, Tamaterangi, Crown Link, Falcon, Blacksmith. Open Flying Handicap, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.—Freehold, Cuticle, Head Serang, Moa Bird, Great Charter, Chrysology, Swet Sue. Lake Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—San Quex, Derry Belle, Grand Lahu, Golden Area, Acrospire, Chief Clerk, Lady Ronald, Rasouli, Golden Shadow, Projection. King Manu, Brown Sugar, Monarchy, False Scent, Sir Star, Souchong, Sweet Sue. NOMINATIONS FOR TARANAKI. Tho following nominations have been received for the Taranaki Jockey Club’s summer meeting:— FIRST DAY. Huatoki Plate, of 75 sovs. Seven furlongs. —Cereal, Sparkling Morn, Attentive, Tangiroa, Constant Sun, Leabrook, Cornerman, Callan, Mehal. Borough Juvenile Hack Handicap, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs.—Merry Way, Glowlight, Jonathaln, Miss Lorraine, La Crown, March Alone, Glad Star, Splutter, Miss Cavendish, Silver Tinge, Welcome Lu, Tark Marble, Broken Rule. Rahotu Hurdles Handicap, of 100 sovs. One mile and a half and 100 yards.—Moerangi, Sir Moment, Day Lass, Garrick, Callapat. Royal Aore, Airtight, Full Acre, Whisogne, The Swell, Clopton. Stewards’ Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Gold Gleam, Don’t Lap, Tentcall, Silver Fern, Moatoa, Sparkling Mom, Bon Eve, Miss Sheff, Loterie, The Tiger, Holly Holm, Orby’s Choice, Lady Court, Psychologist, Laptown, Singer, All Humbug, Chief Savage. Christmas Handicap, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. —Gibraltar, Orapai, Limeen, Calamine, Monaghan, Green Linnet, Monalof, Richfield, Gold Dawn, The Swell. Atiawa Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs. One mile and a distance. —Gibraltar, Limeen, King’s Archer, Goldzone, Cornerman, Joyspear, Ivisslcss, Jadarino, Holly Holm, Alloy, Lady Lulu, Takahue, Singer, Green Patch, Fairway. Tikorangi Hack Stakes, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs.—Royal Finance, La Crown, Silver Fern, True Lap, Bon Eve, Miss Shpff, The Tiger, Aga Khan, Orby’s Choice, Davidstock, Biflex, Winnie Made, Lady Court, Gibraltar, Psychologist, Arvada, Chief Savage, Hystride. Flying Handicap (open), of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Finance, Orapai, Easter Time, Tradesman, Lady Court, Havering, Richfield, Just an Idea, Monsogno, Gold Dawn, Playground, All Humbug. SECOND DAY. Fitzroy Hack Handicap, of 75 sovs. Seven furlongs. —Cereal, True Lap, Glad Star, Attentive, Jadarino, Tangiroa, Aga Khan, Constant Sun, Davidstock, Leabrook, Silver Tinge, Cornerman, Callan. Electric Juvenile Hack Handicap, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs.—Merry Way, Glowlight, Jonathan, Miss Lorraine, La Crown, March Alone, Sparkling Morn, Glad Star, Splutter, Miss Cavendish, Silver Tinge, Welcome Lu, Tark Marble, Lady Lulu, Psychologist, All Humbug, Broken Rule. Summer Haok Handicap, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Gold Gleam, Don’t Lap, La Crown, Tentcall, Silver Fern, Moatoa, Sparkling Morn, Bon Eve, Miss Sheff, Ripple Song, The Tiger, Orby’s Choice, Davidstock, Biflex, Lady Court, Tark Marble, Laptown, Singer, Arvada, Hall Humbug, Chief Savage, Hystride.

Tarata Hurdles Handicap, of 100 sovs. One milo and a half and 100 yards.—MoeSir Moment, Day Lass, Garrick, Callapat, Royal Acre, Airtight, Full Acre, Whisogne, Tho Swell, Clopton. New Plymouth Handicap (open), of 150 sovs. One mile and 110 yards.—Gibraltar, Orapai, Easter Time, Limeen, Calamine, Monaghan, Joyspear, Green Linnet, Monalof, Havering, Richfield, Monsogne, Gold Dawn, The Swell, Playground. Uruti Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs. One mile and 110 yards.—Gibraltar, Limeen, King’s Archer, Goldzone, Sir Moment, Cornerman, Joyspear, Attentive, Kissless, Jadarino, Holly Holm, Alloy, Lady Lulu, Takahue, Singer, Green Patch, Fairway. Warea Hack Stakes, of 75 sovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Finance, True Lap, Bon Eve, Miss Sheff, Lotorie, The Tiger, Orby’s Choice, Biflex, Leabrook, Gibraltar, Chief Savage, Hystride. Inglewood Handicap (open), of 140 sovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Finance, Orapai, Easter Time, Holly Holm, Tradesman, Lady Court, Havering, Richfield, Just an Idea, Gold Dawn. AUCKLAND CUP SCRATCHINGS. The Cup candidates Ilistorio and Esteem have been scratched for all engagements at tho Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting. REDUCTION IN STAKES. WELLINGTON CLUB’S DECISION. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Dec. 7. A reduction of approximately 50 per cent, has been made in the stakes for the Wellington Racing Club’s summer meeting, the total being £6285, against £11,500 last year. The principal handicap, tho Wellington Cup, has been reduced from 1500 sovs. (950 sovs. and a gold cup to the winner) to 750 sovs. (600 sovs. to the winner). Telegraph Handicap is 350 sovs. as against 750 sovs., and the Wellington Stakes 750 sovs. as compared with 1000 sovs. Other events on the day are in proportion, the hack races being reduced from 260 sovs. to 160 sovs. Cn the second day the Racing Club Handicap is 500 sovs. (350 sovs. to the winner), tho Douro Cup 300 sovs. (winner 210 sovs.). tho Metropolitan Handicap 300 sovs. and tho January Handicap 200 soys. On the third day the principal handicap changes are in the Consolation Handicap, which has been altered to the Sumrfier Handicap and the stake reduced from 500 sovs to 350 sovs.; the Summer Handicap has been eliminated and a welter race put in its place, while the City Handicap of 500 sovs. has been reduced to 250 sovs. As on the first day, all tho minor races and the two-year-old events share in the reduction. AUCKLAND TROTTfNG HANDICAPS. Tho following handicaps have been declared for tho first day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s summer meeting:— Selby Handicap, of 125 sovs; 3.42 class. Two miles. —Arapai, Mati, Hcrbilwyn, Bessie Parrish, Colonel Thorpe, Moko Girl, Leo Mauritius, Welcome Guy, scr, Worthy Queen, Caballero 12 yds bhd, Black Magic, Windchat 24, Zanzibar 36, Effigy, Parrish Belle 48, Marble Star 60, Carl Mack 72, Royal Triumph 84, Mr Penalty 96, Wimmera King 108. December Handicap, of 125 sovs; 3.34 class. Ono milo and a half.—Jersey Thorpe, Flying Cloud, Roy de Quest, Modern Light, Poi Free Logan, Edna Worthy, Margarot Wallace, Realty, Haroto, Myrtlene. Historian, Horizon scr, Derby Vale, Golden Paper, Oliver Thorpe, Gumdiggcr, Great Fame, Rio Grande, Tempest, Donna Gulvallie 12 yds bhd, Prince Pedro, Actor, Kewpio’s Triumph 36, Chenaway, Some Dillon 48.

Auckland Cup, of 750 sovs; 4.30 class. Two miles. —Stanmoor, Muriel de Oro, Genuine, Gold Treasure, Royal Silk, Torpedo Huon, Ngingongingo, Nelson Tasker, Meteor, Golden Pedro, Auto Machine scr, Neeoro, Red Shadow, Pluto 12yds bhd, Reremai, Florcnt 24, The Abbey, Regal Voyage, Mountain Dell 36, Machine Gun, Free Advice 60, Jewel Pointer 72, Gold Jacket, Wrackler 84, Peter Bingen 96. Tho handicaps of Auto Machine and Ngingongingo have been issued subject to revision, ponding a decision by tho appeal judges. Christmas Handicap, of 150 sovs; 3.20 class. One mile and a half. —Lady_ Yvonne, Sailor Boy, Some Dillon, Concertina, Denver Hinds, Actor scr, Hohora, Carnui 12 yds bhd, Gaza, Dad’s H°po, Goldman 24, Glandore, Our George 36, Dan Direct 60.

Rowo Cup, of 350 •sovs; 4.40 class. Two miles.—Valloden, Etta Cole, Stand By, Rio Grando scr, Mountain Mist, Kolmar 12 yds bhd, Paradigm 24, Betty Moko, Ukulele Lady, Fifa, Peter McKinney, Jock Bingen, Huon Voyago 48, Sir Voyage 72, Surprise Journey 96. Grandstand Handicap, of 175 sovs; 4.38 class. Two miles.-—Stoney scr, Master Huia 12yds bhd, Warspito 24, Peter Pirate, Kewpie’s Guy, Dan Direct, Sir Voyage 36, Benefice, Nimble Direct 48, Plal Chimes, Surprise Journey 60 ; St. Heliers Handicap, of 200 eovs; 2.48 class. One mile and a quarter.—Purser, Kewpie’s Guy, Nella Dillon, Warspite, Dan Direct, Princess Mauritius scr To Wahia, Joybird, Hal Chimes, Benefice, Torpedo Huon, Gold Dial, Golden Pedro, Impromptu 12yds bhd, Pluto, Meteor, Great Ballin 24, Sunshower 36. Akarana Handicap, of 125 sovs; 2.53 class. One mile and a quarter.—Chonaway, Sailor Boy, Denver Hinds, Great Famo scr, Hohora, Carnui 12yds bhd, Dad’s Hope, Bingen Crest 24, Our Georgo 36, Surpriso Journey 48. First Payments for the G.N.T. Derby (1932), of 600 sovs., one mile and a half, are: —ch g (Wrack —Sea Pearl), br g (Wrack—Noiseless), blk f (Nelson DerbyHolly Bell), blk o (Native King—Princess Ann), gr o (Mate o’ Mino—Hydaspes), br g (Great Bingen—Nyallo'), br g (Great Bingen—Glendora), b g (Great Bingen— Slapfast), blk f (Man-o’-War—May Tracey), ch g (Author Dillon—Brent Locanda mare), b f (Nelson Derby—Poolo Pointer), m f (Nelson Derby—Logan Pointer mare), ch f (Worthy Bingen—Gold Girl), ch g (Worthy Bingen—Poi Dillon), b c (Wrack —Estella Amos), g (Wrack—Harold Dillon mare), g (Wrack —Paradox), ch o (Travis Axworthy—Rosethorn) ch c (Travis Axworthy—Lady Myall), g (Roy do Oro—Bright Alice), g (Red Shadow— Matchlight mare), g (Matchlight—Tracey Princess), o (Matchlight—Jenny Lind mare), o (Rey do Oro—Becky Logan), o (Roy de Oro—Letitia), b o (Real GuyRose Logan), b f (Worthy Bond—Nancy Bell), ch f (Worthy Bond—Mabel Bingen), b f (Nolson Bingen—Lou Pronto), b f (Nelson Bingen—Lenglen), ch f (Rey do Oro—Wild Pointer), b g (Roy do Oro— Bonista), oh g (Rey do Oro-y-Evolution), b f (Rey do Oro —Logan Pointer mare), b g (Rey de Oro—Lo«fan Spec), blk c (Concliffo—Nelson Bingen maro), ch g (Real Guq—Rothsohild mare), f (Rey de Oro—Scottish Queen), ch f (Worthy Bond —Kewpie).