RACING NEWS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 255, 27 September 1932, Page 4

RACING NEWS

FROM STABLEAND COURSE. (By “Binocular.”) Royal Artist is expected to show improved form at the Avondale meeting. Gold Pit and Trek have rejoined the team of E. J. Ellis at Waehdyke after their holiday. Riccarbon reports credit Grand Reviow with bright prospects for approaching meetings. Tigerism (9.0) was omitted from the Katb hiku Hack Handicap weights for the Otaki meeting. R. Ellis has Sharp Thorn moving along nicely at Riccarton and southern writers expect him to race well in tho near future. A three-year-old chestnut filly by Tractor .—Ravenna is in work at Wingatui. She is big in condition and may require time in consequence. With his success in the Geraldine Cup, Minerval was the first of the New Zealand Cup entrants to have gained two wins since the nominations closed. Mr R. H. Skipwith, starter for the Auckland Racing Club and other clubs in the northern province, intends removing from Dannevirke to Hamilton, where he will reside in future. Mrs McDonald, the Awapuni lady mentor, wa3 a little unfortunate at the Wanganui meeting. La Moderne and Henry of Navarre running second and third in their respective events on the opening day, and a second each on Saturday, while Chief Marionette added a third on Saturday. There was at least a gratifying consistency about tho performances when it is realised that not ono of the trio appreciated tho turning course. Palmerston North horsemen experienced a fair innings at Wanganui, K. Voitre riding Teller to victory both days while lie also saluted the judge on Bambury and Korokio on Saturday. R. C. Miles won the high weight event on the opening day on High Commissioner, and S. Anderson piloted Ben Hur when the Hymestra gelding scored in the Moutoa Hack Handicap on Saturday. W. J. McDowell rode two seconds on La Moderne and was twice third on ■prby’s Choice, while his fellow apprentice, A Faukner, was third on Dinelli in the Deinfante Stakes.

Goldstoad, a three-year-old gelding by Lord Quex —Bayoune, who is owned by Mr P. F. Campbell, who formerly raced Compris, is likely to furnish into a profitable Riccarton-trained turf proposition. Ho can exert himself to some purpose over short courses at present, says a southern writer.

The Paper Money—Pink Terrace filly in R. R. McDonald’s stable is growing into a smart looking two-year-old, says St. Clair, in the Dunedin Star. She may not bo ready to show her best next month, but for a furlong or two she will be hard to head off. The namo, Half Note, is to be claimed for her. Mr H. E. Edmunds lias received a cabie from Alan McDonald advising that Inflation will be returning home as soon as he is fit to travel. Inflation was unfortunate enough to burst a hoof while in training at Randwick and he subsequently developed blood-poisoning. Sportsmen throughout the Dominion will sympathise with both the owner and trainer in the misfortune which overtook the brilliant colt, who had given promise of registering some great victories during his Australian campaign. Conditionally on his making a good recovery, Inflation will be got ready for classic contests in the Dominion towards the latter part of the year. Autopay’s antics at the barrier at Canteibury Park, Sydney, on September 3, were not surprising to those most concerned. He has been touchy for some time, and has required very gentle handling. M. McCarten told his trainer, C. Pritchard (says a Sydney writer) that he was upset by being kicked on a foreleg quite early at the post. This caused him to refuse to line up. Even behind I the field he would not stand straight. Actually he was moving back when the barrier lifted, and then, when ho did go. lie would not gallop for two furlongs. He atoned by coming home well, especially under the whip, finishing third.

One of the most difficult problems which has troubled racing clubs of recent times has been to find a suitable device for preventing horses from sustaining injury to their legs wliilo jumping hurdles and fences. A few years ago brush fences wcro introduced into stcepleehaso courses, and the top rail of the fences heavily padded and the top battens of the hurdles similarly treated. An even moro satisfactory method (says tho Australasian), appears to have been discovered by Mr C. M. Godby, a resident of Caulfield. It is cheap, effective, and simple. The padding consists of a layer of sponge rubber covered with a black rubber sheeting, the whole being about an inch thick, Tt is 6in wide, and is attached to tho top rail of the hurdle or fence with a rubber solution. No- matter how hard the hurdle or fence is hit, there is no chance of a horse meeting with injury, as the rubber extends ovor the upper surface of the panel. THREE DIVIDEND RULE. Tho regulations to carry into effect tho resolution passed at tho annual meeting of the Racing Conference permitting clubs to pay three dividends if they so desire have now been drafted, and they will bo officially passed by the executive committee before the end of the month. Racing clubs with meetings in October will therefore be able to take advantage of the new system.

The new regulations provide for threo dividends in fields of nine or over, and also for two dividends in fields of five. Hitherto the second dividend operated on a minimum of six runners. It should be mentioned that clubs are not forced to operate on the new system, but may, if they so desire, still adhere to the two-dividend principle. “WHEN HORSES WERE HORSES.”

A. B. (“Banjo”) Paterson, writing in the Sydney Mail, remarks: “We have all of us heard of the good old times when men were men and horses were horses fit to Baddlo up three times in a day and run in mile heats. Nowadays the big stables are like private hospitals, and we do not ask ‘How did he gallop?’ We ask, ‘How did lie-pull up.’ “To mention a few of the oracks that have developed trouble of ono sort or another, Chatham is definitely a roarer; Silver Ring is habitually muscle-sore; Inflation haß split a hoof; Denis Boy makes aa much noise as a brass band; that once good horse Cylinder has to be treated as delicately as a lady’s watch with the mainspring out of order; and at Canterbury Park wo saw Autopay doing what the police call the ‘madman act ’at tho post.”

DRAWBACKS IN METHOD.

1 While the cables told Australian racegoers of how- Mr Boydie Davis had whistled ’ his racehorses home on English courses this season, there was no mention of the reason | for the whistling. Mr Davis, who arrived in Sydney recently by the Narkunda, has let hie friends in on the secret. ' As every trainer knows, it is not easy to make a rider speed up in track gallops when his mount may be travelling slower than required. Air Davis is a wonderful whistler with fingers in his mouth, and ho arranged to whistle at a certain spot if he wanted his riders to increase their pace. The scheme was found to work satisfactorily in training, and Air Davis formed the opinion that his horses, being endowed with the average amount of horse-sense, actually learned to respond to the whistle before their jockeys had time to urge them on. This explains why he whistled his horses home in their races. On one occasion at Lingfield, however, t.he scheme broke down. Mr Davis, who had j his horse running for a fortune, was ' watching the race with his son, when a rival looked dangerous in the final stages. “Whistle, dad,” advised the eon. But. though Mr Davis put his fingers to his mouth and tried hard, no sound of whistling came. He was too-excited to whistle, and his horse was beaten into second place.

TROTTING. HAMILTON HANDICAPS. The following handicaps for the Waikato Trotting Club’s Spring moeting have been declared;— Introductory Handicap, of £7O; limit 3.50; lj miles. —Autumn Lu, Barba Bepo, British Metal, Grand Triumph, Happy Thought, Homeleigh Girl, Indolent, Kohewah, La Triumph, .Manna’s Son, Nell Volo, Waskasu, scr. ; Peter Tracey 12yds bhd.; To Ngutu 24, Win Huon, Wiriwhata 60, Mat. Hcrbilwyn 96, Hue Coronado 108.

Frankton Handicap, of £7O; limit. 3.5; li miles.—Cogent, Free Gift, Maud Chenault, Our Summer, Pedlar, Royletto, Regina Derby, Stormy Alack, Taniwha, Te Alahanga, Thelma Alack 6cr., Fisher, Raider 12yds bhd., Donee, Don Juan 24, Alexis, Sister Chris 36.

Mark Aletnorial Handicap, of £150; limit 4.37; 2 miles. —Explosion, Glandore, Oliver Thorpe scr, Brentlight, Carnui, Direct Morning 12yds bhd., Arabond 24, Dan Direct, Prince Pedro, Te Wahiji 36, Anon 48, First Flight 60, Peter Pirate 108. Stewards’ Handicap, of £BS; limit 2.59; li miles. —Homeward, Alar Wallaoe, Pukemiro scr., Jersey Thorpe 12yds bhd., Rector 24, Elewah, Lady Coronado 36, Rey de Quost 48. Claudelands Handicap, of £75; limit 3.40; li miles.—Alexis, Donee, Don Juan, Fisher, Lislea, Alaud Chenault, Pedlar, Raider, Sister Chris, Thelma Alack, Te Alahanga, scr., Pukemiro 48yds bhd. Hamilton Handicap, of £9O; limit 3.40; li miles. —Hue Coronado, Laurier, Mat. Herbilwyn scr., El Alerit 12yds bhd., Nelson Girl 24, Aloko Bells 36, Parrish Belle 48, Carl Mack 72.

President's Handicap, of £BS; limit 4.49; 2 miles. —Adjutant, Francis Lincoln, Homeward, Jersey Thorpe, Rector, Alar. Wallace, Winshow scr., Inverness 24yds bhd; Eleawah, Lady Coronado, Nathaniel 36, Rey do Quest 48, Explosion, l’egaway 72, Free Logan 108. Explosion ifl handicajjxxl as a trotter. ALsitors’ Handicap, of £100; limit 2.50; li miles. —Dad’s Hope, Free Logan, Glandore, Master Huia, Oliver Thorpe scr., Arahond, Brontlight, Carnui, Direct Alorning, Little Guy 24yds bhd, Prince Pedro, Real Girl 36, First Flight 60. NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAPS. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 26. Handicaps for the October meeting of tho Now Brighton Trotting Club, to be held on October 8, arc as follow: Innovation Handicap, of 100 sovs; 3.50 class. One mile and a half. —Rovdon's Pride, Harvest Dillon, Our Triumph, Peter Conquest, Alf Parrish, Resound, Gift, Mataunga, Rey, Real Bello, Leo Boy, Master Wrack, Rembrandt, Harvest Lady, Worthy Alerit, Patchman, Honeymoon, Page Girl, Scribbler, Tiny Guy, Norman Fox scr, Bell Heather 12, Raclaim 24, Amonos 48, Alargaret Parrish, Tanepai 72, Gernianicus, Miss Wilkes, Welcome Guy 96, Dilfashion 108.

I Shirley Handicap, of 120 sovs; 3.40 class. One mile and a half.—Little Victor, Directum, Desert Alaiden, Titri, Ronald Derby, Silver Whip, Good Companion, Reylena, Cloudy Range, Dolly Huon, Golden Direct, Tenor, Reylot, Golden Cross, Goldworthy, Ayr Lass, Bingen Chief, Alajor Brent, Ruin, Golden Harvester scr, Chiming Day scr, Happy Lass, Alidnight Sun, Alihad, Betty Axworth.v, Goldspcar, Bonny Prince 12, Silver Bird 24, Elsie de Oro, Craganour 36. Waimairi Handicap, of 200 sovs; 4.40 class. Two miles.-—Tempest, Tempo, Great Chenault, Todd Lonzia, Nelsonian, Eureka Boy, Nimbus, Boneta, Tini Uria. Guy Denver, Holly Bank, Lord Alatchlight scr, Wrecker, Lily Harold. Silver do Oro, Gold Tinge. Wild Guy 12, Travis, Pageant d’Or, Ron 24, War Paint, Air Penalty 36, Kelp, Editor 48, Princess Mauritius 72, Nimblo Direct 84, Pageant 96. Summer Handicap, of 120 sovs: 3.0 class. One mile and a-quarter.—lndiana-polis, First Aid,~Tatsy de Oro, Harvesting, Titri, Bingen Spiers, Wee Parrish, Little Victor, Good Companion, Elsie de Oro, Dollar Ding, Goldworthy, Great Locanda, Authorwood, Craganour, Alihad, Te Ilingi, Hard Words scr.. White Stranger, Rare Pronto, Avaunt, Indian Author, Betty Wrack. Lord Lupin 12yds bhd, Plain. Silk, Le Fashion. Stowaway, Autowin 24, Taxpayer 48. Avon Handicap, of 150 sovs; 2.45 class. One mile and a^quarter. —Gold Country, Colorado, Ayrmont Chimps, Muriel de Oro, Linkman, Dillon Logan scr, Cranleigh. Enawah 12vds bhd, Rollo, Ariki Toa, King Pointer, Impromptu. Great Logan 24, Free Advice, Carmel 48, Harold Logan 60. New Brighton Handicap, of 150 sovs; trotters only; 4.55 class. Two miles. —Our Bi lgen, Great Harvester, Garner, Dilfashion, Radley Welcome Guy, Real Boy. Rapture scr. Fairyland 36yds bhd, Molly Mollov 48, Modern Girl, Stanley Bingen, Great Burton 72, Louis Bingen 84, Dark AlcKinney 96, King’s Voyage 108, Gay Paree 132.

Beach Handicap, of 140 soys; 2.50 class. One mile and a-quarter. —Lily Harold, Tempo, Kreislor, Eureka Boy, Travis, Rokena, Pageant d’Or, Ron, Automatic, Pronto Bingen, Our George scr. Nor'-

wester, Bracken, Netta Oro, War Paint 12yds bhd, Kelp, Editor, Eugeno do Oro, Tactless, Dusolina, Apex, Our Bird 24, Royal Comrade, Steel All, Some Guy, Baron Birrgen 36, Neeoro, Nimble Direct, Princess Alauritius, Golden Pedro, Pageant, Alajor King 48. Farewell Handicap (saddle), of 130 sovs; 2.17 class. One mile. —Willie Derby, Pearl Logan, Belle Lorrimer, Aristotle, Headlight, Location, Nelson’s Chum, Royal Wrack, Royal Parade, Holly Bank, Lord Alai % light, Native Berry scr, Princess Then, Kreislcr, Awa-iti, Sister Rose, Wild Guy 12yds bhd, Nor’-wester 24, Sunchild 36.