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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17486, 2 June 1920, Page 8

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THE ENGLISH DERBY. Another Derby cornea up for decision at Epsom to-day, and matters augur well for tho time-honoured raco drawing a good fold. Thero is an old saying, " Everything comes to those who wait," but this hardly applies to Derby winners. Some prominent sportsmen have spent many years of their lives and half their fortunes in the fruitless endeavour so win the blue ribbon of the turf. JVhil« few victories have been registered in the great Epsom event by men who raco.on a small scale, such hw happened, and in a way to bring out in a pointed manner that - which is aoccpted as a great truism— is no royal road to 6uccess in racing. With King George V. closely identified with the turf,' and as the , Derby onco asfiin come"! up for decision, his loyal subjects seek to know whether the Royal stables houso an equine equal to playing the leading part in the great raco of the English turf. So far as can be gathe'red, none of His Majesty's horses stand out prominently, and it is held to ba doubtful if any of the Derby candidates housed this year .at tho Rosa! stables are up to the proper standard. Major D. McCalmont's colt Tetratema (by The Tetrarch—-Scotch Gift), who recently won the Two Thousand 'tineas, ruloa a warm favourite for tho blue ribbon; Mr. W. Raphael's-Allenby (by Bayardoy Tagalic) follows Tetratema, Mr. J. Buchanan s Sarchodon (by. The Tetrarch— Peach) being tho other most in demand. AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING. With tho elements in a composed \jtat*. and a good prospect of a blue sky being in evidence to-morrow, mattery assume the bright tint for a successful inauguration of the Auckland Racing Club's winter gathering. The acceptances received for the events comprising the first day's programme are such as ':o ensuro some highly-interesting contests, and the varied character of the racing can be depended upon to play a strong part in attracting a largo concourse of racegoers to Ellerslio, the fame of which extends far beyond the local boundary. With eight racca set down for decision an earlier commencement than imal ij necessary, and the first raco is timed to be started avll a.in. > # GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE. Tho particular event in tomorrow's programme, in the result of which most interest is displayed, is, of course, the Great Northern Hurdle Race, and, with only one owner claiming a doublo string, interests are well distributed. Lochflla Ost 131b) will probably count sufficient admirers to rend him out favourite, but, with several of the other contestants ticked off as dangerous, everything points to it proving a good betting rafe. Lord Nagar (list), Omahu (10st I2lb), and Mil' o'Gowr'e (Sst pl'c) are all in capital condition, and opinion is much divided in regard to their prospects. -If Mill oGowrio can stay properly she can bo depended upon to take a hand in the settlement of the question. ' ——t GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE. Tho final payment for the Great Northern Stosplecha'io does not' fall duo until Friday, and at th'! time of writing it is a. task of some difficulty to guise the probable composition ol! the field that will go into Mr. U'Connor'/i hands to contest the big crosscountry i ace. as a number engaged c.re quite new to the game. A prediction that can apparently be offered with a fair degreo of safety is that Mr.' Acton Adams will supply the favourite with Lochella, w'lio stands out as a horse likely to carry the list opposite hi 3 name without great distress coming to him. Mr. W. R." Ktmball's pair. Old Mungindi (lift 101b) and Gladful (list 7lo) have both reached EUerslie in good condition, and the Masterton sportsman may elect to have a double stag to his bow in next Saturday's race. , LEAVES FROM MY NOTEBOOK. The Australian-bred gelding Thraoe changed hands l&si week, Mr. E. W. Alison, jun., disposing of the son of Poseidon to a patron of J, Chisholin's stable for £500. With only one small hack race won at Woodvillo to his credit as the result of his first season's efforts under' Mr. Alison s, colours Thrace did not look like a good pur" chase, but in the succeeding season he captured, £575 in stakes, and a brace of hurdle victories caused his future to assume a brighter appearance. Last season. -.-Thrice won five races over hurdles and his stake earnings -an out to £1735. With Thrace now quitted for £500, Mr. E. W. Alison has no reason to regret the investment he made in tho purchase of Thrace in the spring of 1916. Thrace figures amongst the intrants for the llemuera Hurdle Race and Campbell Hurdle Raco which events are set down for division at Ellerslie on Saturday and Monday next. The great pedigree of which the, Englishbred horse Cynic can boast, and bis proved staying capacity, serves to keep him in the li.st • of probables for the Great Northern Hurdle Race. The eon of Henry, the First is standing up to his work satisfactorily, and if there was perfect security in regard to his jumping, he would probably b* disputing matters for the position of favourite with Lochella. The lOst 9lb opposito Cynic's name for to-morrow's race represents an impost 21 lb in excess of that under finch he beat the opposition last year. Parisian Diamond, who is once ajain on hand at Ellerslio to contest the Cornwall Handicap, is in splendid condition, and, though he has a stiff impost in lOst lllb, he is sure of a strong following. Sir Solo. Omahu Cynic, Yankee Jack, Lochella, and L l ' no still hold iheir places i- the Great Northerns. A highly pleasing feature of tho accept- | an l "** for tho opening day's sport of the | A.R.C. Winter Meeting is tho number of horses engaged in the Maiden Hurdle Race and Hunt Club Hurdle Race. In- each of •those events 17 are engaged, and interesting contests are to bo expected to eventuate. The Australian-bred gelding Khublai Khan, who is down to contest the Jeryois Handicap at Elleralie with the second division, in looking very well; and he seems to be nicely positioned to shortly lose his maiden status. Mangamahoo ia looking really well, end the character of the work "he has performed since reaching Ellers.lio is sure to bring linn into notice when the Cornwall Handicap is under'consideration to-morrow. The Elevation gelding Alteration, who led the Cold home in the Cornwall Handicap last year under Sit 71b, is down for s.n engagement in the same race to-morrow. But he has an impost 14lb in exoess of that under j which he triumphed last winter. The bay j gelding looks well, and he may bo expected ! to play a part in the settlement of the ques- ; tion. j Golden Bubble. Lady Ball. and Cashmere, i owned by Mr. W. G. Stead, and Taunaha. j owned by Mr. W. Richmond, have v -e«n entered in the sale list to: private treaty. The horses are all engaged at the forthcoming meeting at Ellerslie, and can be seen I at Messrs. Rao and Percir»l's stables, Green [ Lane. | ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES. . j There was a large attendance at Ellers'ie | ycMerday morning to witness the final gil- [ iops in connection with the Great Northern | meeting. _ Nothing of a brilliant character I from a time standpoint was registered (the ! No. I grass track being on the slow side, ; but the proceedings were interesting, i Parisian Diamond hit out freely over | seven furlongs, \rith Astfrina accompanying I him the last six. I Te Oro hAI a companion over six fur- ! long;;, but did not make quite as good I time as Some fcashion over the same disj tance. I >"gr.ta shaped well in company with Ruddy [ and Kftre.v> in a sprint. . I Tabaf.ee defeated Llaiisannor over six fur- ' l? n ,7 5 \ .'''bile both Golden Bubble and Lady ; Ball hit out freely over the same distance. I Lochella and Oma&u were companions at i a sound pace. : Trespass wu.« going much easier than I Alteration at the ciose of a circuit. I BiUe Cross hit out freely in company 1 Tuipa was going better -than OhiU in one of the best sprints of the morning. * Glen canny hi', out nicely in company. >ew Zealand was noticed going nicelv in company, including Miss Leslie, who looks King Abbey sprinted one of the fastest sir furlongs, while Cynic ran up to Lord Nasrar at the close °- a round « with Pendoon in behind tue pair. Cashmere impressed hid supporters in a gsilop Willi Tannaha ova- seven furloc« while others to indulge in sprinting njeful work were Genersi Advance. Princess Charming, hereon*. Gluetanus, , Act rice Mcrne Prints. Mary lime. Lady Energy Queen Abbey. Royal .Abbey Scrap V .ape?. No Mistake. nP . !on ,, John .Bunny, Sir fanciful. and Comedy Prince, • ycitschikoiT hit, out freely on the find in, front of Tenacious, while Prince Charleroi f printed an attractive half-mile th?fl,i a .f^ r^i Ln P enRC> did strong work on the flat after cleaning a. couple of hurdles Mtclj, while others to school otcjc hmdi« . 1 . . I '' ; - , _V- j

inriuticcl Deviation. Middlemarlr. Ma Co?c i i lira Jack. Keystonel.MwShell&hock, v and s Johnny . * au ~_^ exhibition oyer the Btocplcchsse •■ but Sir Solo parted company with h a liter at tho first fenco on tor- of?tW hUI~ ■afterwards joined in with another party ox S'and cleared tho xemimng obstacles "o&lcigh cleared some of the steeplechase ° b aarr7owen impressed onlookers _b? leading First Call and £ Monocle . over the steeplechase course, finishing up his task well. A hunter, which started oil wtfl the trio, cam to eric' at the obstacle near the mile post.' DUNEDIN WINTER. MEETING. _ 1 i MASTER STROWAN'S EASY WIN. [.BY telegfoph.—pbess association.] DFNEDIN, Tuesday. < 'The Duneain Jockey Club's Winter - Masting commenced to-day. The totalisator stuf handled £24,498, against £31,313 last year. Results: — TRIAL HURDLES.— figmons a '' Hegarty), 1; Golden Prince. 2: Stray' Shot. S. Also started: Barrister, Tuticorn. Sa.m.el, King Star, Calma, Glen spouse. Won by a length. TimeTSm 54 2-ss. R. C. Johnston, the rider of Tutieorni had cis leg broken by a (all at the first fence. BRIGHTON HANDICAP.— '(I. Tilson), 1; Checkmate, i: Lady Pallas, 3. Also started: Mazarue, Kji-':.cy. Marti tors. ikilmeedy., Cannie Jack. Silent King, Blue Admiral, Black Mountain, Mettle pnfi, Barley Rigs, Sartolite, Breton. Won by a Wad. Time, lm 455. , . BIRTHDAY HANDICAP.-Jock (A. E. Ellis), 1; Tin Soldier, 2; Melee, 3. Also 'started: Ki?.moon, Burrnngcfls. Almoner, Nightraider. Bondage. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2m 41 2-ss. ■. OTAGO STEEPLECHASE. - Master Strowsin (H. Lorriman), 1; Zarkoma, 2Mans.waTvK.ga, 3, Also started: Crib, Pal--1^ d :o. Black Sea, Nocturnal, Kentailshore; Master Strew an led Zarkoma by 10 lengths <rer the wa'er jump, .and won pulling up by six lengths. Manawaponga was 15 lengths away. Time, 6m 30s. No others finished. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP. - Silver Peak (G. Young). 1: Radial, 2: Eight Beils, 3. Also started ftilb'ogan. hillower Mirair,, Ki'kec, Hot Air, Pi - jama. Sleepyhead. Time, lm 17 l-ss. - ' FIRST HACK dsla (P. Dawson), 1; Grafton Tot, 2; Glenisia, 3. Also started: Golden R"t>ee, Punmure. Bla».e Away, Frog, Silver Top. Won easily. Time, 4m 50s. JUMPERS' FLAT.—Hylands. 1; Whipcord, 2; Spyglass, 3. " Also started: All Talk, Gaylight. Wild Pilgritrf, Awahou, Lady Penza, H?rdshot. Wen by two and a-half lengths. Time, 2m 16 l-ss. WINTER WELTER—AH Ready (H. Young). 1; Premium. 2; Clean Sweep, 3. Also started: Thaddeus. Don Pwifico, Marianne, Gold an King. Marching Order, Gunrest, Thistlecrown. Miss Camouflage. Wo by a length. Time, lm 45 3-ss.