ON THE TURF

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 11 May 1929, Page 11

ON THE TURF

RAGING FIXTURES May 11—Franklin R.C. May 16, 18—Wanganui J.C. May 25—-Ashburton County R.C. .June 1, 3—Otaki-.Maori R.C. Juno 1,5, s—Dunedin J.C. June I, 3, s—Auckland R.C. June 12—Eginont-Wanganui Hunt Club. June 14, 15—Napier Park R.C. June 29—Ashburton County R.C. July 10, 11, 13—Wellington R.C. July 25—Waiinnte District Hunt Club. July 25, 27—Gisborne R.C. July 27—South Canterbury Hunt Club. TROTTING FIXTURES May 10—Oaniaru T.C. June 1, 3—Canterbury I’nrk T.C. June 1, 3 —Hawkes Bay Trotting Club. June 22, 29—Auckland Trotting Club. There is no immediate intention to ship Supremacy over the Tasman for the Australian Derby, and bis connections will probably try him out in New Zealand ns a three-year-old before tackling dress-circle company on the other side. The two-year-old champion of the spring lias not been completely turned out, but, of course, will be on the easy list for some little time yet. Australis looked to be the winner of the Farewell Handicap at Marlon when the field was half-way down the straight, for lie appeared to he holding Taranto safely. However, the latter came again and just headed Australis on the post. Australis should do better shortly. Marcellus only had £4 invested on him in the Alarton Steeplechase ott Saturday, and evidently the public sized up his chances well, for he fell at the first obstacle. He is by Lucullus and this was his first appearance, so that with experience he may jump all right. Red Fuchsia lboked in good condition at Alarton when he went out to contest the Open Hurdles. Ho ran a. good race, beating all but Red Bank. Red Fuchsia carried 12.2 and was second practically all the way. lie may be marked off as an early winner. Some Acre is a promising sort. lie has only raced on a few occasions this season, but- lie won a division of the Dash Handicap nicely at Marton. He was alway handy, and once heads were turned for home, ranged alongside Joy Germ, whom lie worried out of the big end of the purse. Some Acre is likely to improve. For some months Prince Lu has been racing on the flat, and has performed quite creditably at Auckland country meetings. He shaped particularly well in his first start over hurdles last year, and only for meeting with a mishap might have been successful. It is anticipated that he will return to hurdling shortly, and he may be worth keeping in mind for the approaching winter meetings. Glendowie has done some hunting in Auckland lately, and he is expected to be well forward for the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting next month. Last June he won the Hunters Hurdle Handicap, Great Northern Steeplechase, and

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Winter Bteoplecha.se ,and the prediction is offered that he will race prominently at the Auckland meeting tins year. The Auckland jumper, Wiltshire, is very forward, anil he should be at his best for next monlh’s carnival at Ellerslie. lie is likely to he a pronounced favourite for the Great Northern Steeplechase, while ho will have admirers in the Great Northern Hurdle Handicap. Wiltshire's dam, Lady Lobelia, is a sister to El Gallo, who won the Great Northern double two years in succession, so that, lie comes from a great jumping strain.

As the result of leading in two winners at (he Oamaru meeting nil Saturday, F. P. Claridge increased his season’s winning total to 27, or three less than (’. Greseler, who heads the list. After an absence of several months from racing, Day Guard made his reappearance recently and ran well enough to indicate that he may not he long in striking form. Day Guard performed well at winter meetings last year, and it is on the cards that lie may do likewise this year, as lie is likely to improve with each race he lias in the next few weeks.

Taranto, winner of Hie Da.sli Hack, and the Farewell at Marion, is a six-year-old full-brother to King Mart, formerly owned by Mr B. T. Bennett, and now racing with success in Australia. Taranto went two good races on Saturday, and is evidently a much improved gelding, who may score again shortly.

While in Australia recently. Air R. Greenslade, owner of Francolin, Countersign and Rotor, bought a colt by The Tipler. The youngster lias been much admired since lie arrived at AVingaLui.

Although Rabbi had to strike his flag to Alaui in life Flnxboiiruc Handicap, one mile, at the Alavlborough meeting, lie was not disgraced, as he was allowing the winner 17 pounds and a year. Rabbi has proved a payable proposition for his owner, Air J. J .Gerry, of Blenheim, tliis season, as lie lias secured five events in addition to minor pi .'icings. lie was bred by his owner and is a three-year-old son of Paladin and Rachael, the latter mare being by Kilbronev—Rebckali.

The two-year-old filly, Aliss Nightraid, was unlucky in the Trial Stakes at Oamaru. After losing half a dozen lengths at the start she was running over the opposition at the finish. Her final effort was impressive and _ gave tlie impression that with a smart jumpout she might have troubled the winner. instead of having to be content with second place. She is one to be kept in mind for an earlv winner .

Buiolo lias arrived at Riccarton and lias gone into R. Ellis’s stable. J. Beale, who bought. Buiolo, secured a bargain and a race should soon come his way.

Black Alint, with four minor placing,s at Nelson and Blenheim, was consistency itself, but not particularly profitable. He should have won at Nelson at least once, and those who have been supporting him should not have to wait long. At 7.5 he is well treated in the Connolly Handicap at Wanganui.

Lough Nca, the winner of the Oamaru Trot Handicap, is a six-year-old gelding by Logan Pointer from a Prince Imperial mare. He has an attractive gait and a fair turn of pace, which should carry him into much better company next season. He gave the impression, also, that ho would experience no difficulty in staying two miles. The latest statistics show W. J. Tomkinson to be almost assured of heading the list of winning trainers for the season. His tally of wins totals 30, and he lias a decided advantage over his nearest rivals—J. Shaw 23. M. B. Edwards 20, C. S. Donald 18 and R. B. Berry 16. Tomkinson is also at the head of the list of winning drivers with 30 wins and Al. B. Edwards is second on the list with 24 wins. J. J. Kennerley’s lucky star is not in the ascendant just now, says a northern paper, for at Ashburton, Help, one 6f his most likely horses, was beaten for first place after knocking his handicap to smithereens, and cm top of Ibis comes the death of his good pacer Jackie Audubon, who met bis end last week through charging into one of the Christchurch Tramway Board sprinklers on Lincoln road. Jackie Audubon, earlier in the morning, had worked very pleasingly over two miles, and it seemed that he was just coming back to his true form and was likely to make tilings very interesting the next time at the races. He was being cooled out on the jogging track, when another horse, upsetting its driver, careered madly round the track and finished up by humping Jackie Audubon's driver out of the sulky. Then this gelding went on a wild scamper, and leaving the course, travelled down Wright’s Road and eventually came to Lincoln Road, where lie charged into (he Tramway Board’s sprinkler. If there is one thing more solid than another, it is this sprinkler, practically an immovable mass, while Jackie Audubon, not being (he irresistible force, . all (ho damage was inflicted on* him. His head was badly battered as a result of the collision, and he was killed instant- ■' Linkman, who won so decisively at Ashburton.'recently, is one of the most improved pacers ’ now in commission. Ho lias fined down considerably since fust being pul into work, and he may achieve another success before the end of the season.