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Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 103, 2 May 1941, Page 4

Good Effort by Chat Over the Country HORSES AND ENGAGEMENTS FOR WAVERLEY A. M. Wright has transferred his team from Woodville and the appearance of his horses added quite a lot of interest to the track work yesterday morning. The horses are Chat, winner of last year’s Wellington Steeplechase, Raana, Haile Selassie, Game Pit, Hunter’s Eye and a Croupier-Rag Fair four-year-old.

The conditions were perfect and Chat, out in the centre, was given a searching work out over the country. She jumped soundly, wasting little or no time over the fences, and she negotiated six brush fences, four posts and rails and two hen-coops. She never put a foot wrong and there was plenty of pace on all the way. Raana, also ridden by M. Wright, was

schooled over six hurdles. There was little pace on and he jumped carefully. Bridgcgroom (J. K. Searle) and High Peer (J. Williamson) galloped six on the plough and Bridegroom was in front at the post after running the distance in 1.23 J.

Riotous was given a similar work out but ho was not asked to better than even time. Aurora’s Star (Williamson) was just in front of Selkirk (W. J. Broughton) at the end of a mile run in 1.49 4-5, and it was an attractive effort on the part of Selkirk. On the course proper Newbury Queen (G. R. Tattersall) was not under pressure in running five in I.S. Softer going will be more to her liking. Ringless (Broughton) was on the bit in a similar task which took 1.10 3-5. Fly-by-Night (Fagan) scampered easily over three in 39 4-5, and Rangitikei (Searle) and a companion covered half a mile in 54. Felician showed pace in a three-furlong sprint, the last two taking 25 3-5. This youngster can gallop. Taitama (F. Buchanan) was in front of Squcers (Broughton) at the end of five cut out in 1.5 4-5, Taitama going well. Squeers could .have done better. Courting (J. Bowness) covered five in 1.6. Clarion Call (B. H. Morris) was exercised, and so were Euatiti, Tail Light, Old Bill and Quadroon, but Goldbridge (Tattersall) and Kenascor (Morris) were sprinted four in 53 4-5. Corroboree was schooled and so was Grateful, who was put over one of the brush fences on the Steeplechase course. E. W. Watson has taken in hand a likely looking youngster which will race in the colours of Mr. H. E. Fairey. It is a rising three-vear-old filly by Inflation from Cloudy Bay. She was bred by Mr. W. Crystalt and she is to be called “Thumbs Up.” RIDING ENGAGEMENTS FOR WAVERLEY ' Riding engagements for Waverley have been announced as under: P. Jarvis: High Fcer. A. Jenkins: Clarion Call. H. P. Stewart: Last Acre, Tau-iiru, Lord Cavendish, Taitama’ and Wildflre. S. Waddell: Teasoff, Dynasty, Curtail, Kingcraft, Fly-by-Night, Endorsement: C. A. Bowrv: Alcxcelia and Valerian. P. Brady: Hornpipe and Selkirk. J. Williamson: Notium, Courting. D. W. Redstone: Ringless, Kcna, Acrobat. W. Mudford: Surveyor-General, Veldette, Barry Boy. T. Winiata: Erinseourt. W. L. Aitken: Katcsbridge. JOCKEYS FOR FUKEKOHE Riding engagements for the Franklin Racing Club s \Vinter Meeting at PukeLoke uu Saturday include:— H. 'Purvey: Luyai Grant. M. Ritchie: Makoi. J. Winder: Donegal, Lap Up. A. 0. Messervy: Silver Quex, Venture, Lady Acushla, Nordic Soug. J. Chaplin: Nertinax. G. Gamerou: Te Kawiti, Little Rose. E. Bartels: June Tide. A. McKinnon: Night Hawk, Paint. Iv. McMinn: Lovaals. G. Smith: Cornish. D. J. Burgess: Saccone. W. Hooton: Ilino-iti. E. A. Keesing. F. C. Cleaver: British Sovereign, Lapidarian. C. Walters: Surpai. N. R. McKenzie: Court Favourite, Kin vara. F. Beguely: Brazen Bold. C. G. Goulsbro: Opuatia. J. Muir: Ureklaw. MAKING SATISFACTORY PROGRESS Eric Temperton cracked a collar-bone when Clarion Call tipped out with him at Awapuni last week but the bone is mending rapidly and Temperton hopes to bo back in saddle before the Otaki meeting.

AFTER THE DUCK There are some big fields at Waverloy to-morrow but it. is reported that some of the leading horsemen will not be sporting silk. Gum boots, heavy underclothes and waterproofs will bo more to their liking as they will be out before the ‘‘dirty Dawn.” hoping for a low ceiling and the dirty weather which makes all the difference when a man is out after duck. A REMARKABLE RECORD One of tko most remarkable accidents ever seen on a racecourse occurred at Plumptou (England). Roman Chief, ridden by B. Magee, in the Oucktield Steeplechase, was making his challenge at the final bend when he crashed into a motor car, knocked it over, and catapulted his jockey 20ft. into the air. Roman Chief, who was a good-class jumper, and considered to be worth several hundred pounds, broke his leg and was destroyed. Tvveedledee 11, the favourite, was racing just behind Roman Chief, and he missed Tunning into the vehicle by inches. Twcedledee II went on to win the race. THE LATEST DEVICE Many notable incidents have been associated with the Onkaparinga meeting, but none had such a melodramatic flavour as that of the Great Eastern Steeplechase on Easter Monday. As a result of an incident during the running of the Great Eastern, K .Parris (rider of Collegian) was disqualilied for six months, the allegation being that for portion of the last round he had leaned over and held on fo Dark David’s tail. Interviewed immediately after the race, L. Meenan, rider of Dark David, said his mount had jumped magnificently, but he felt him tiring over the last fence, and ho thought the gelding was feeling the strain of his weight. Later on a policeman on duty at the back of the racecourse reported to the starter that ho saw Collegian’s rider hanging on to Dark David’s tail, and the officer was advised to make his report to the Btewards. The policeman said that the crowd in the vicinity also saw the happening and called to Parris to release his hold. Evidence from Meenan was subsequently taken, and Parris was disqualified for improper practices. SAVED FOR STUD PURPOSES When the field was turning into the straight in the President’s Handicap at Riverton Silver Choir slipped and fell, breaking his off fore fetlock. Silver Choir, who is an Australian-bred stallion, was /accepted last season by the Remount Committee, and was mated with about 50 mares. His owner decided to have the injured leg put in plaster, with a view to keeping him for further stud duties. WAIKATO TROTS HANDICAPS DECLARED Handicaps for the Waikato Trotting Club’s autumn meeting, to be held at .Claudelands on May 10, have been declared by Mr. A. Tronson ns follows: — INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (trotters) oC £135; li miles; limit 3.49. Avalon Binseri scr Getaway 48 Crown Thorpe scr Golden Journey 43 Glen Karros scr Mattie Kaipaki P-ill scr Herbilwyn 48 Paul Parrish scr Grand Triumph *>n Kara Avis scr Bunerana 7* Rosetta scr Frontier Boy (2 Soldier Sam scr Barney Bingen 84 Snow Cloud scr Bournemouth 96 Ttatamal scr Dolores Silk ms Wharekawa scr Esther 108 \Viri Bingen scr Silver Worthy Countess 108 Parrsih scr Worthy Twice Worthy 12 Treasure 108 Habv Triumph 48 Worthy Belwin 120 EUREKA HANDICAP, of £135; li miles; limit 3.5. Anthony's Gift scr Magnet scr Blush Worthy scr Master Lawn scr Castella Modern de Oro scr Parrish scr Clockwise scr Oxford scr Direct Jewel scr Parrish Queen scr Erua Peter scr Pinocchio scr Flying Scot sc-r Prince Travis scr Forward Sequoia scr Bingen scr Sonja Henie scr Gallant Pointer scr Stargazer scr Gamester scr Storeman scr Gay Spark scr Torpedo King scr Glengarros - scr \ illage Lass scr Guide Peter scr Press Gang 12 Guilding Light scr Rama Direct 12 Ballula scr Katoomba 24 Koesian scr Everest 36 Lady Maxine scr Bingen Fashion 36 Loval Subject scr Stylish Lady 36 TAIIAHERE HANDICAP, of £145; miles; limit 3.39. Bingen Cam Derby 24 Fashion scr Mitaya 24 Hot Point scr Sweet Aloes 24 Katoomba scr De Reszke 36 Sparkling Peter Travis 36 Pointer scr Langdale 48 Auto Lad 12 Maratua 4.8 Kia Kaha .12 Nawton Junior 4S Ayrshire Scott 24 WAIKATO HANDICAP, of £3on and trophy value £25; 2 miles; limit 4.41. Bedford scr Club King 36 Lvnn Rcy scr Connenora 36 Petite Jewel scr Eighteen Carat 36 Swift Lady scr Grand Dame 36 Young Parry s«-r Kete Kura 36 Katene 12 Ivewpte’s Queen 36 Stargun 12 Princess Linnett 36 Crucible 24 Ropata 36 Sentiment 24 Musketeer 48 RUKUHIA HANDICAP (trotters) of £175; 2 miles; limit 4.56. Barney Bingen 12 Silver Countess 12 Bournemouth 12 Worthy Elliotvaie 12 Treasure 12 Frontier Boy 12 Modest Maid 24 Grand Triumph 12 Appomattox 36 Intrigue 12 Worthy Belwin 36 Nelson Carbine 12 Dick Redmond CO Rara Avis 12 Modern Lady 60 Dolores Silk 12 Sir Tony 72 Esther 12 KAIPAKI HANDICAP, of £160; 2 miles; limit 4.47. ' Derby Lu scr Ihi Ihi scr | Lady Amanda scr Whanako 12 j Sir Echo scr Double Peter 24 Star Guide scr Albertini 36 True Guide scr Franco 36 Tumble scr Axspear 60 Warwick scr Narbada 60 Davey Day scr MATANGI HANDICAP, of £250; 11 miles; limit 2.48. Betty Boop scr Walter Gay scr Hillcrest scr Our Jewel 12 Musketeer scr Josedale Noble Prince scr Grattan 24 Our McKinney scr Our Peggy 24 Star Pronto scr Uneuku 24 Toceetl a scr KIA ORA HANDICAP (saddle) of £145; 1 mile; limit 2.24. Anthony's Gift scr De Reszke 1" Castella del Peter Travis 12 Oro scr Radio Queen 12 Everest scr Silk Lady 12 First Call scr Sweet Aloes 12 Guide Peter scr Intrigue 24 Kia Kaha scr Nawton Junior 24 Koesian scr Tumble 24 Magic Task scr Contender 48 Sparkling Evora 48 Pointer scr Eighteen Carat 96 Stylish. Lady scr