BISOX MAKES STRONG APPEAL IN WINTER CUP

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6670, 25 July 1928, Page 5

BISOX MAKES STRONG APPEAL IN WINTER CUP

Many Horses With Big Chances

BLACK MINT, TABOO AND CHELONE

After the first acceptance last Friday night, no less than 34 still remain in the Winter Cup, the big mile flat event to he run at the comine Grand National fixture, 18 of these being on the minimum mark. Those tli&t retired were King Lu, Thomdale, Bennanee, Horcmea, Huikai, The Swell, Orazone, Kilperon, Nucleus, Sprinkler, Cynthia N., Hoylake, Ballymoy H., No Favours, Tione, Pangolin, and Lucre, in addition to those withdrawn earlier in the week. It looks like being a harder race than ever to pick, but by August 14 the field should be considerably reduced. ,

The Winter Cup is considered by trainers to bo one of the most difficult bvents in the country to be “sure of winning,'' even more difficult, than the Easters and Thompson Handicap. The •field is' usually large, wherefore positionl at- tho barrier counts a lot. and horses comprise those in form, just past their peak, and just coming to their best. It is one of the big races in the country where anything may happen, and past history has proved that it is as often won by a little fancied candidate as by one of the favourites.

Last year outsiders in Solferitc, Nincompoop, and Assurance filled the places, while Kaiti was fourth followed by Taboo, Joy Bird, Indian Sage, Chickwheat and Black Mint. Magna Charta, the favourite, was well back, Kaiti and Indian Sage being next fancied. The season before the actual favourite, La Choucas, was' the winner, but fancy was pinned as much to hi a stableraate, Nippy, the other leg of the bracket being third. Third favourite, Civility, was second. A year earlier, the winner turned up in Kuhio, seventh favourite, first favourite, Sun Up, bo ing- second.. It is difficult to pick the favourite for this year’s event yet, let alone suggest a likely winner. But two improving hacks in Bisox and Chclone have shown a streak' of brilliance in their efforts over the last two months and mav -with their lighter imposts prove too fast for their more tried opponents. : Bisox (9.6) made a big impression when she • .won the Parliamentary Handicap at Trentham in, such brilliant stylo from a tried field. As well as having improved her speed since ’she gave her first glimpse of possibilities at the Egmont winter fixture, she has developed stamina, and it will not be at all surprising if this daughter of Bisognc becomes one of our finest milers.

Chelono (9.0) simply ran away from Keddar, Callaamoro and Co. in‘the Tainui Handicap at Otaki on June 4, and gave the impression that he too would soon bo making fame for himself. He could do no better than second to Dukb Abbey in the Onslow Handicap at Trentham, but the former was in top form, and Chclone is just coming on. Among the beaten division at Trentham were King Lu, Oration, Catkin and Kilperon. The son of Leighton is doing all that is asked of him at Awapuni, and it is not beyond possibility for G. Jones to lead in the winner \ with his representative, oven though he is still a hack. At the head pf the weights is Black M,int (10.11). His double victory ,at the 'Dunedin meeting, and his running at Trentham point strongly to his Winter Cup chanced He is an ideal horse for a race such as this, and as the field does not embrace any high-class milers he must have .an cxcillent chance. - . ,

Next on the list is Taboo (10.6), perhaps one of the most improved horses racing in the south at present j£ proved miler, and at|homo on a winter track, be, must liave a really firstclass chance with 10.6. In the Stew-

ards’ Handicap, on the day at Trentham, he registered a performance of great merit. With half of the journey covered he was second to last, but once in the straight he unwound an irresistible run, and, cutting down the leaders one, by one, went on to score a magnificent victory. The eightfurlong journey in the iVinter Cup should give him ample time to find his feet, and with a good run he will be difficult to ward off over the concluding stages.. . Paitonu (10.4) 'and Royal Damon (10.3) have enough weight. The former disappointed at Trentham. Bisognes, too, do not usually stay at pitch long without - a fair spell. He is probably on tho down grade' at present. The latter also disappointed, at Trentham, but it is known he is doing fair work, and can carry big weights. Last year's winner, Solfente, is nicely treated with 9.11, and if he progresses as at present he will have to be considered. The leg trouble which hindered the Solferino gelding in the past seems’ to be disappearing, and, fit and well on the day, lie will be troublesome to his northern-, rivals. Last Saturday at Washdyke he wag beaten into sixth place; but he showed all his former speed oyer tho early stages, his condition tolling against him over the last two furlongs. ■ The race has done him a lot of good. Haiti has been showing good form over six furlongs recently, winning in his last three starts, and can be expected to be troublesome with 9.10. Nincompoop was second to Solferite last season, carrying 9.8, and he has more now. He ran second to Gold M*jat over a mile at tho Dunedin meeting, which is his best effort lately. Bing Boy (9.8) won the Eaukawa Cup in good style ‘ from Gleuross at Otaki and was third at Trentham in the Parliamentary Handicap with 9.13. If the going is holding he may prove troublesome when the field' settles down to tho run, from the distance.

Lady Limond’ (9.8) has enough weight, and she has been off the scene fop a fair time. She has failed to sot any Thames on fire yet. Among the 9.6, division, excluding Bisox, Panther, who finished second to Taboo at Trentham a nose away, and Royal Game look best. Town Bank beat all but Fairy Herald last Saturday, and back to old form might he expected to he prominent. Overdrawn has nothing to his credit recently.

Of the others, excluding Chelonc, Wayward (9.5), Firs* ?<ight (9.4), Gold Mint, Bonogne, Teri and Locarno( all 9.0) seem most likely, but .there is promise in recent efforts of Malmsey, Don Jose and Kalos. First Sight is reported to ho looking big and well after his spell, and with 9.4 he has not been over-weighted. Though only a three-year-old, this big, upstanding son of Gay Lad is a promising performer, and with his light weight he may go a long way in the Cup race. Horses who on recent performances seem to have a ,big chance in the race are: ' Bisox Chelone Black. Mint Taboo

EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT CLUB’S POINT-TO-POINT. Results of events at the annual point-to-point steeplechase meeting of the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club, which was hold at Wavcrley last Saturday in fine weather, were: — LIGHTWEIGHT STEEPLECHASE, about two miles and a half. Mr. J. Hurley’s MISS OPAICU (owner) •••••• * Mr. P. Simpson's PLYING FEAN. (H. Simpson) 2 The winner led throughout and won by 20 lengths. TALLY-HO STEEPLECHASE, three miles. Mr. E. D. Jackson’s HAEEEMAI (D. Jackson) ..i •••• 1 Mr. J. Hurley’s SEA VIEW (owner) 2 Mr. lan Johnston’s LOCHULLEN (Mr. I. Higgle) 3 The winner held a handy position throughout the race and drew up to Sea View on approaching the last fence, winning nicely by two lengths, Sea View beating Loohullcn by half a length. HEAVYWEIGHT STEEPLECHASE,

about three miles. * Dr. Simmon's WALLACE 1 T. Lupton’s WANDEBLTJST ...••• 2 Wanderlust, who ran at the rear of the field put in a fine finishing run, but struck the last fence which spoilt his chance. Wallace won nicely by two lengths. ; CONSOLATION , STEEPLECHASE, about two miles. INAHMAN (owner) 3 [PLYING PBAN (Mr. Morrison) .. 2 LOCHULLEN (Mr. I. Higgle) .... 3 METROPOLITAN TROTTING HANDICAPS FOR AUG. 11. CHRISTCHURCH, July 23. The following, handicaps have been declared for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Meeting:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; 3.34 class; lim.; Brigand, Burnic, Merry Bingen, Katutc, Commander Bingen, Louisiana, Maxegin, Young Carbine scr, Nelson Boy, Sarsa parilla 12, Wild Hebe, Lady Pan 24, Great Change, Proud Ata 36, Kerwood Belle, Nelson M‘Kinney, Mangoutu 48, •Kempton, Real tho Great, Lazarus, Nourmahal 60, Tamerlane 84. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (saddle), of 300 sovs.;-2.15 class; Im.: Direct Morning, Sahib, Laplander, Parkwood, Queen's General, Pointalcna, Kata Thorpe, Phil Smithe, Koukui Jack, Locanda’s General, Okoura, Succession, Hector’s Own, Brutus, Kulnino scr, Harry Audubon, Alto Chimes, La Sonnettc, Macaranda, Tommy Direct, Loch Moigh, ‘General Bingen, King Pointer 12, Double Event, Darknict 24, August Dillon 36. ' . ..

AUGUST HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs.; 4.30 class; 2m.: Roicole, Harold Thorpe, Pinto, Talent, Pan Yan, Glcnclg, St. I Maura, Daphne d’Oro scr, Zenith, Peter Swift, Gold Jacket 12, Logan Chief, Peterwah, Tom Thumb; Bonny Logan 24, Quality, Peter Bingen, Coucliff 36, Queen’s Own, Talaro 4S, Dalnahinc, Terence Dillon, Kohara 60, Jewel Pointer, Imprint; Waitaki Girl 72, Ahuriri 84. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 400 sovs.; 4.35 class; 2m.: Loeanda Boy, Carbine Direct, Mate o’ Mine, Tennessee’s Child Pirpo, Rebel, Donard, Bay Nut, Royal Oak, Nelson M‘ Elwyn, Harvest Child, Some Wilkes, Sadie Huon scr, Kingscraft, Eugene d’Oro, High Jinks, Yoicks, Revolt, Orphan, 1 Ncerson, Flora Golding, Vestas 12, Dillon Huon, Matagouri 24, Huon Denver, Free Advice, Marshal Noil 36, Saralla, Siiadowland, Pageant 48. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 'SOO soys.; 4.39 class; 2m.: Swiftbinc, Kernpton, Kerwood Belle, Nighborn, Our Lady, Real the Great scr, Petroleuse, Duke Bingen, Little Logan 12, Tamerlane 24, Audominion, Cannonball, Bonny Spec, Master Audo. 36, Sister Beatrice 72, Elzear 84, Young Blake 96, Native Chief, Tramplest 108, Moncyspider, Escapade 120. QUEEN MARY HANDICAP, of 450 sovs.; 4.35 class; 2m.: Nantwich, Bing Boy, Ariki scr, Double Event, Vesuvius, Wharepiana, Macaranda, Lady Matchlight 12, Sister Beatrice, King Pointer, Western King, Jackie Audubon 24, Park wood,- Elzear, Jolly Pet, Billy Sea, Lock Moigh, Native Prince, Trimmer 36, Young Blake 48, Daphne d’Oro €O, Dalmeny 72, Native Chief 108. SELWYN HANDICAP, of 300 sovs,;

2.13 class; Ifni.: Direct Todd, Granite City, Bankhead, Lochrec, Bold Bill, Nccrson, High Jinks, Wcnlo, Thocklct Boy, Sunstorm, Billy Whizz, Harvest Child, Some Wilkes, Orphan, yestas scr, Shadowland, Avenger, Auditrcss, Cannonball, Great Form, Jolly Chimes, Tamerlane, Diamond Child, Genuine Lady Embrace, Hector’s Own, Dillon Huon 12, Kate Thorpe, Arran Chief, Great Actress, Pageant 24, Pirpo, Native Prince, Acre, Nelson Tasker 36, William the Great, Jackie Audubon 48. INTERATIONAL HANDICAP, of -400 sovs.; 2.13 class; Im.: Henry Logan, Harold Thorpe, Pluto, Talent, Western King, Poterwah, Glcnegy, Marvrn Mac scr, Jean -M'Elwyn, Fight Ever 12, Bessie Logan, Taurekareka, St. Maura, Brcntloc, Tom Thumb, Logan Holm, Machine Gun, Imprint, Epigram 24, Ahuriri, Groat Hope, Peter Bingen, Loganwood, Acron 36, Bonny Logan, Prince Pointer, Logan -Chief '4B, Great Bingen 60..