ON THE TURF

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 21 February 1931, Page 13

ON THE TURF

RACING FIXTURES February 25, 26—Woodville District Jockey Club. February 25, 26—Gore Racing Club. February 26—Waiapu Racing Club. February 27, 28 —Marlborough Racing Club. February 28, March 2 —Te Arolia Jockey Club. TROTTING FIXTURES February 21—Kaikoura T.C. February 21, 25 —Otahuhu T.C. February 26, 28—New Brighton T.C. March 4, s—lnvercargill T.C. March 7 —Nelson T.C March 14—Tirnaru T.C. March 18—Wyndham T.C. March 21—Cheviot T.C. March 28.—Wellington T.C. March 23. —South Otago T.C. March 25 Manawatu T.C. March 28—Thames T.C.

Chief Link was a good two-year-old last season, winning tho Musket Stakes at Auckland and being placed in the Welcome Stakes at the same meeting and also the Taita Handicap and tho Roseneath Handicap at the Wellington summer meeting. He was not raced again till the Taranaki Hunt meeting last August. Since then his form has been good, for in his last eight starts he has only been out of the money twice. He ran two seconds at the Taranaki summer meeting, and, after finishing in a similar position on the first day at Stratford, won on the second. He was unplaced in the Flying Handicap on the first day of the Egmont meeting, but won the Electric Handicap on the concluding day, while he accounted for the Mimi llighweight Handicap at Taranaki. This was a seven-furlong event, and is his best effort so far as distance is concerned. Chief Link comes from a good family, being by Chief Ruler from that good mare Silver Link, who. among other races, won the Auckland Easter Handicap. Amorist registered another good performance when lie won the second day hurdle race at Wingatui. He carried his big weight in attractive style, giving further evidence that he is particularly partial to the Wingatui course, on which his best hurdle performances have been accomplished. It is a pity that Bay Acre is so unruly at the barrier, for there is no doubt that he has phenomenal pace. At Foxton he was stood behind the field, and then won. At Trentham, in the Telegraph Handicap, lie again played up, and was hopelessly left, while at New Plymouth ho was again put behind the field, and finished third to Lady Quex and Hunting Cry in the Flying Handicap. Only for his behaviour Bay Acre would probably have won more races since his return from Australia.

Mollison, now trained by the wellknown Sydney trainer. W. Tindall, has returned to tho sceno of his former triumphs, his objective being the Newmarket Handicap. Mollison has raced only once since he was acquired by Tindall. In the soring he failed to recover his former brilliance, but the hard race he had in the Epsom, when not thoroughly wound up, may have been responsible for this temporary setback. Obviously the Seremoncl gelding lias done well since ho went into Tindall’s care. His short- dashes on the tracks have convinced watchers that his great speed has not been impaired, and stripped at his best ho may run a good race in the Newmarket with his 9.10. Limerick was on the Riccarton track this week, but missed his usual gallop. He broke away from his attendant on Monday, and joining Jason’s Quest in the paddock, the latter kicked him on the inside of one of his hind legs, leaving him with a decided limp. He was still lame yesterday, and evidently the bone has been effected. The trouble, however, was not considered serious, and was expected to pass off in a few days.

The victory registered by Veilmond in the Three-year-old Handicap at Rosehill on 7th February mav be taken to indicate very clearly that the New Zealand colt is in capital form to undertake his autumn engagements. Veilmond carried 9.4, and, as he defeated a field of 14 in 1.26, the performance was invested with a good dash of brilliance. Veilmond is engaged in the V.R.C. St. Leger and A.J.C. St. Leger, and his prospects of avenging his defeats in the A.J.C. Derby and V.R.C. Derby may be regarded as bright.

Dundas Boy, who finished second to Logan Chief in the Champion Handicap at Wellington, raced much better than lie did at Addington. He was not pulling so hard as usual, and he came on at the finish with a wood dash, after leading the field for the greater part of the distance.

Aristotle, who is a three-year-old halfbrother by Guy Parrish to Ayenger, has a good track reputation, which, however, he has not yet reproduced in a race. He seems to go away too slowly, and looks as though ho requires some sprint work.

Sister Rose, who won the Ilutt Park Trial Handicap, is a four-year-old mare, trained by her owner, A. Candy, who drove her to victory. She has been showing good form in her training work, and her victory was not unexpected. Penalised 48 yards, she finished second to Ratloc in the Sharpe Handicap and had none the best of the running. With an ounce of luck she would have won again.

Mister Pointer is pacing in improved form in his recent races. He won the Railway Haddicap by a narrow margin, after being in a good position all the V a Yq He is by Logan Pointer from Jessie Fraser, and he showed a lot of speed as a young horse. Then he was given a spell, owing to an ailment, which necessitated him being thrown out of work. Since he has last been nut into work he has improved with each race and now looks like racing well over any distance. Rollo, who won the February Handicap, has been gradually racing into form. He is not a good beginner, and in some of his recent races lie has failed to go away well. Ho made a good beginning in his latest effort and although he was tiring at the finish he

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lasted long enough to win rather easily. Ratloc has not long been in work, but lie accounted for the Sharpe Handicap. He is a big, long-striding pacer, by hirst Fashion, and he looks like making a- high grade performer and one who will, race well over a distance. He was bred by Mr K. 11. Smith, of Belfast, who raced him unsuccessfully some time ago, and he lias not long been in J. J. Kennerloy’s stable. He is a well-man-nered pacer and liis effort in this race was a really good one.

GORE RACING CLUB ACCEPTANCES FOR 25th FEBRUARY GORE, 19th February. The following acceptances have been received for the first day (25th February) for the Gore Racing Club’s Meeting Llighweight Handicap, of 120 sovs; eight furlongs and a half—Night Rose, 10.2; Solmurj, 9.10; Barn Door, 9.8; Shipshape, 9.6; Good Gift. Crossbow, Smuggler, Tunamoe, 9.0. Trial Plate, of 105 sovs; six furlongs —Musen’t Miss, 8.9; Budget, Miss Tembaron, 8.4; Thornton Polling Day, 8-2; Toreador, Spanish Maid, Smiling Eyes, llombeau, Beth Cromwell, Some Guy, Miss Remo, Some Breeze, 8.1. Longford Hack Handicap, of 120 sovs ; six furlongs—Francolin, 10.1; Col Quex, 8.8; Crubenmore, 8.4; Bulolo, 8.2; Some Queen, 8.1; Red Royal, Remindful, 7.12; Miss Redowa, 7.11; Segrave, 7.10; Memories. 7.9; Insolvency. 7.8; Cossack Chief, 7.7. Croydon Handicap, of 130 sovs; seven furlongs—Royal Duke, 8.10; Camisader, 8.9; Wingatui, 8.4; A 1 Jolson, 7.7; Rameses, 7.6; Full Fling, 7.1; Speed Light, Impertinence, Battle Raid, Some Rose, Ace of Hearts, 7.0. Racing Club Handicap, of 190 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Royal Saxon, 9.0: Red Sea, 8.13; Money Mine, Some Toff, 8.6; Charmaine. 8.2; Night Maid, i.B; Shortly, Red Racer. 7.6. Summer Hack Handicap, of 130 sovs; seven furlongs—Sailing Home, 8.13; Vinegrove, 8.0; Birdwood. Meitui, 7.13; Steeton, 7.12; Cough, Some Form, 7.9; Hot Tea, Solanum, 7.8; Crossbow, Ohai 7.7.

Riversdale Trot (harness), of 120 sovs; 4.52 class; two miles —Cheap Money. Erin’s Fair, Guy Fawkes. Radio, Wave Soon, Ellegro, Winning Wave, Erin’s Chance, scr; Celeste, 12 yds blul; Sunfire, Luath, 24; Overture, Loretta, Napoleon, 36; Jolly Wave, Great Bell, 48; Lady Zephyr. 60; Erin’s Boy, 72. Electric Trot Handicap (saddle), of 115 sovs; 3.42 class; one mile and a half—Chancery, Dillon Pointer, Roselight, Sergeant Dallas, Sunny Dillon, Travis Wilkes, War Paint, Zepp. scr; Probationer, 12yds blul; Grey Girl, 24; Prairie King, 36; Jerelderie, Deste, Highland King, Honest Dillon, Winning Wave, Tussore Silk, 48; Llewellyn, 72.

ARISUS SCRATCHED WANGANUI, This Day. Arisus was scratched for all to-day’s engagements, at 9.43 a.m.