RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 19149, 15 October 1925, Page 8

RACING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES. October IG. 17—Oamaru Jockey Club. October 17—Carterton Racing Ciub. October 21, 22—Riverton Racing Club. October 21—Esrmont-Wnnganui Hunt. October 2-1, 26—'Wellington Racing Club. October 26—Waikato Hunt. NOTE!.' BY PHAETON. THE WELLINGTON MEETING. The approaching spring meeting of the Wellington Racing Club may be expected to attract a number of Auckland horses, but until the acceptances are posted to-morrow the number * likely to make the trip is ill some doubt. However, it seems pretty certain to offer the prediction that 'le Kara, and Musketoon will be included among the visiting division. The two well-performed bay horses should have something to say in the settlement oi important events at Trentham. TWO-YEAR-OLDS AT TRENTHAM. The Wellesicy Stakes set down for decision on the opening day of tho Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting, has It youngsters engaged, and eight different sires are represented on the list of acceptors. In point of numbers Paper Money is the sire most strongly represented. Bank Note, Countersign, and Note claiming him as parent. The only previous winners engaged are Kilperon (by Kilbroney) and Commendation (by Limond). TE KARA AND NEW ZEALAND CUP. It is held to be Quite certain that in tbe ovent o£ Te Kara training on properly—and everything is said to point that way—tho General Latour gelding will fulfil his engagement in tho New Zealand Cup with 9.2. To Kara has probably received his full deserts in the Canterbury race, but he is not harshly treated, and with . aper encouragement a good few AucLianders will probably bo found on his side when the lace comes up for decision at Riccarton on tho first Saturday in November. VIGILANCE REWARDED. The alleged; attempt to interfere with Manfred the day prior to tho .Tunning of tae Australian Jockey Club's Derby war apparently no fairy tale. The colt was located at stables belonging to Mr. D. U. Sea ton, and the trainer, H. McCalman, states that he had suspicions of impending danger when a key, which was left in a light lock 011 the door for a few minutes, disappeared. A stronger lock was then Procured, and it was also deemed advisable to have a couple of boys watch over tho stables day and night. Mi Caiman's lads, who slept in the corridor of the stable on the Wednesday and Thursday nights, were awakened about 2.30 a.m. on Friday by the sound of someone filing through the lock on the stable door. The miscreants were fortunately foiled by the boys awakening, but they got away in safety. According to the Referee, plain evidence of tho attempt to get into the boxes was shown by the stable-door io i'k, which was filed half through. Mr. B. Chaffey offered a reward of £SOO for the conviction of the person or persons concerned in the intended outrage. LUCK OP THE GAME. Mr. M. Ryan, n Queensland pantorahst, is credited, with making things very lively in the betting ring at Randwick during the recent sprins meeting held there, but hick was dead against him and it is computed that his operations with the knights of tho book and pencil during the. first three days of the A.J.C. meeting cost him £IO,OOO. Sum Up, who was made the medium of a strong plunge in connection with the Members' Handicap (i'3ooo being the amount of the commission) was sent out a warm favourite, but an unfortunate fall on the part of another contestant also brought Sum Up down, and the presumed " good thing" wound up with a disaster. In a reference to Mr. M. Ryan a Sydney writer remarked the Queensland sportsman has put much more money into racing than he has taken out of it and then says:—" Symposium, with whom he won the Queensland Derby and Newmarket Handicap in 1917, dropped dead on the track two days after his success in the latter race: his Boy Syrce pulled up half-way through the Prince of Wales' Cup or 1020, for which he was a hot favourite, and succumbed the following morning; Laneffe, with whom he won the Challenge Stakes at Randwick last year, had a sudden ending while contesting the Railway Handicap at Rosehill in April. 192-1; and Ryandale, a promising sort., who had never racod, met with an untimely death in a., yard at the stables where he was being trained." JOCKEY RELICENSED. When Michael Beary's license was withdrawn in England and. Ireland some little time back it was thought his riding days were over. Fortunately for Beary ho has friends in high places, and their influence evidently told. Near the end of August the Irish Turf Club restored Beary his license, and the English Jockev Club immediately followed suit. Beary is a very popular jockey. A large betting debt, which caused tho trouble, is stated to have been settled, and by the bettor who, Beary alleged, was the person for whom the commission was executed. LEAVES FROM MY NOTEBOOK. The payments to jockeys under the scale of fees now ruling brings about somo substantial cheques at an important meeting. During the first three days of the Australian Jockey Club's Spring Meeting J. Munro's earnings in the saddle amounted to .£490 ss. W. Duncan figured a good second with £179. While on a visit to England some time back the Wellington sportsman. Mr. V. Riddiford. bought a couple of fillies by the English Derby winner Grand Parade, and, according to advices to hand from Wanganui, they show promise of turning out well. Advices to hand from Woodville, where F. Davis is training Mr. T. 11. Dowry's team, state that Nigger Minstrel is galloping well, and that the brother to Desert Gold may be expected to figure among the contestants at the Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting. It is stated that all is not quite right with Loughrea, and that he can be counted out of the New Zealand Cup. As was to be anticipated from the fact of Runnymedo being further nominated for events at the Canterbury Jockev Club's Spring Meeting, bis owner, Mr. J. S. McLeod. has decided on a Southern trip for ihe chestnut gelding. Runnymedo was yesterday struck out of the Great Northern Guineas, to be decided at the Auckland Racing Club's Spring Meeting. Mr. A. B. Williams' colours will not, be in evidence at the Auckland Racing Club's Spring Meeting next month. Mimetic, Star Stranger. Joy King and Decoy Bird were yesterday struck out of _ their engagements at the meeting in question. Three-year-olds have won the Caulfield Cup on seven occasions, but, remarkable to relate, the winner of (he Caulfield Guineas has yet to win the Caulfield Cup. Mannere, who led the field home in tho Guineas last Saturday, brs been paid up for in the Caulfield Cup. b it his performance in the classic event was not apparently invested with a ■' dash of srfncieiifly high merit entitling him to bo viewed as a dangerous candidate. The New Zealand-bred gelding Irish Rufus (by King Rufus Moira-ma-Chree) was responsible fot a good performance at Fiemington on the 3rd inst... when he carried the steadier of 13.3 to victory in the October Steeplechase. The strong character which the importation of English-bred horses to Australia has assumed during this and the preceding year points to the next, volume of the Australian Stud Book carrying a much greater number of Fresh entries under . that heading than on any previous occasion. It would be interesting to know tho exact, sum spent by Australian sportsmen in buying bloodstock in tho Old Country during the present year, for it must run to fairly largo figures. The knights of the book and pencil who operate at Randwick have been fortunate on many occasions in escaping strong reverses in important events by horses included in the outside division registering victories. The win for which Bard of Avon was responsible on October 5 in the decision of the Metropolitan Stakes is included among tho results in their favour. Bard of Avail had no credentials for a race extending to a mile and five furlongs, and 25 to 1 was always on offer about him. In England recently a jockey named ,T. Ledson met. with fatal injuries while riding n. motor-cycle, and his relatives mado a. claim for '£llso against an assurance company in which ho was insured. In contesting the claim the . company relied upon a proviso m the policy to the effect that it, would not be liable if he, J. Ledson, was riding at an excessive speed at. the time of accident. The case first went to arbitration, and the arbitrators were unable to agree. The umpire, Mr, ,T. B. Matthews. K.C.'. in giving his decision, held that Ledson was riding at an excessive speed when tbe accident, occurred, which was a verdict for the assurance company. The best three-year-old sprinter that has 1 figured on the English turf this season is held to be Diomedes. a. son of Argos. At ihe York meeting in August Diomedes was credited with a. smart performance when he won the Nunthorpo Sweepstakes over five furlongs in 50 3-ss, beating ft brace of good ones in Pharos and Scherzo. A Press Association telegram from Christchurch states that Sunshot was struck out of the New Zealand Cup at 'J a.m.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

MEETING AT CAUL FIELD. THE DEFEAT OF HEROIC. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. Recti. 9 p.m. MLLBOUKNK, Oct. 14. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club's Spring Meeting was continued at Cau [field fo-day. The weather was line unci bright and the attendance large. In the Hurdles, the imported Chapparaf was prominent throughout, and won brilliantly. The New Zea lander, Olympia, was a bad last all the way. . In the early stages of the Nursery Bright Star was sixth, but finished well and won the event. .Bright Star cost 60gs. us a yearling. Heroic's brother, Ihracian, was Kov.il Charter, although last at the beginning of the contest for the Power Stakes, ■succeeded in winning from .Heroic who hulls; out badly in Hie straight. L.he last, inilo took ]m 40s. The pace was slow at the start. There was a. hostile demonstration against Heroic. Duncan rode Bright Star and Royal Charter. , Results:—• HUDDLES: '2 miles.—Chapparai, 1: King Victor, 2; Gurtnedah, 3. Eight started. Won by three lengths, with a, length between second and third. Time, 3m 49is. MONA NURSERY HANDICAP; i\ fur. --Bright Star, 8.3, 1; Cyderi, 8.9 2; Sarpedon, 9.0, 3. Seventeen started. won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Tme s(>|s. HERBERT POWER STAKES, Of £ 10(H); weight-for-age, with penalty and allowances; 1 mile and 3 fur. ROYAL CHARTER, J. M. Nisll's br g, 4yra (W. Duncan) 3 HEROIC. C. B. Kellow'? ch h. 4yrs. 9.10, inc. 101b penalty (G. Harrison) . 2 THE NIGHT PATROL, Earl of Stradbroke's 1) li, aged, 10st„ inc. 101b penalty (A. Reed) 3 Five started. Won by three-quarters of a length with the third horse three lengths away. Lesnina was fourth and Fujisan last. Time, 2m 2315. MOONGA HANDICAP, 7 fur.—Ben .Lomond, 7.10, 1; Ambassador, 7.1.3, 2; Mercian King, 9.2. 3. Twelve started. Won by hal f a length, _ with a head between second and third. Time, 1m 27|s. COONGY HANDICAP, I mile and 3 fur. —Walwyno, 7.13, 1; Stralia, (i.13, 2; 'lh-3 Lance, 7.12, 3. Fifteen started. Won by a head, with the third horse half a neck away. Kanchnni was fourth. Time, 2m 2!)Js. i MOORA WELTER HANDICAP, 1 mile.— Jimmis 8., 8.12, 1; Waranton, 10.6. 2; Nucko, 8.3, 3. Twenty-one started. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1m 4Us. Heroic's near fetlock w.is slightly filled after running in the Power Stakes. A veterinary surgeon states that the injury not now serious, but he will make a further examination to-morrow. Jockey G. Young baa arrived. &. Delaney's disqualification will be reheard to-morrow. NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE. BY ARCHER. Among the horses that have been schooled over hurdles at Ellerslie during the week were Praiseworthy and Importer. The former is only a beginner and is snaping very satisfactorily. Importer had some experience last season, but has so far proved iu failure. The outing he had at Avondale wrought some improvement in Town Bank and the horse has been doing well in the meantime. Town Bank pleased by the manner ■n which he reeled off his four-furlong sallop on the outside of the course proper at Ellerslie on Tuesday. _ One of the most promising of the beaten horses in the Maiden Plate at Whangarei is Royal Flight, who began slowly but was running on well closo behind the placed horses. This fellow has now had two races and should have taken much benefit from them. We will hear from Royal Flight later on. Sir Archie was not started at Avondale. but all is well with him. and he is bowling along freely at Ellerslie. His record to date is one win in two starts, and it should be extended before many months elapse. Sir Archie gallops well. That brilliant beginner, Firtelh, is reported to be doing nicely in her preparation for spring racinsc. ft is 'very likely that she will have her first outing this Reason in the Instow Handicap at Te Rapa on Labour Day. . Scot Free showed pace m both of his engagements at Whangarei and should improve sufficiently to win among hack class during the season. Scot Free _is a member of A. Julian's team, and is a_n upstanding four-year-old gelding by Marble Arch from a Cuirassier mare. Racing at Avondale was beneficial to Daylight, and he should be seen to further advantage in the near future. Another member of F. Gilchrist's team, that is making good progress is C'vwnpore, who was obviously above himself when he raced last month. Cohesion has been sent to Gisborne to compete at the Poverty Bay meeting _at the end of the month. Since dead-heating with Whizbro at Avondale in the rjutumn Cohesion has performed indifferently, but may do better among the class he will meet at the East Coast meeting. R, McTavish, who went across to Sydney lo ride Diogenes. Sottana and Star Shell in their Australian engagements, has returned to Auckland. CARTERTON RACES. LIST OF ACCEPTANCES. [ny TELEGRAPH.- —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CARTERTON. 'Wednesday. Following are the acceptances for the Carterton Club's annual meeting:— MAIDEN STAKES, all B.B.—The Trapper, Tuition, Delsarto, Nicullus, Martinet!, Chrissarto, Red Glow. Cat Call, Arrowboy, Port, Peggy Ford, Panorama, Sasham, Bonny Louisa, Paraki, Desert Knight. CARRINCTON HACK WELTER HANDICAP, 1 mile.—Hillock, 10.12; Velvet King, 10.1; Ardfinnan, Red Head, Kilorum, 9.13; Glaive, Bright Eyes, 9.8; Delate, Manchester, Sarpedon, Matn, Mountain Mist. Last Thought, Daphne Bruce, 9.0. WAIRARAPA COUNTY CUP, 1} miles.— Tresham, 9.0; Imperial Spark, 8.9; Kilceit, 8.3; Megan, 8.0; Waetea, 7.3; Printemps, Santiago, Lady Gay, 7.0. CARTERTON HANDICAP, G fur.—Agitato. 8.9; The Tank, 8.7; Lady Ideal, 8.0; Miss Odilie, 7.3; Mountain Jean, Assert, Solrino. 7.0. BUNNY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, 6 fur. —llka, Degage, 9.1; Grand Knight, 8.8; Lipsol, 8.2; Sir Pain, 7.3; Prince Hal, Benmure, Tinohari, 7.0. , TA RATA HI HACK WELTER. HANDICAP, 7 ftir. —Paniagruel, 9.6; Black Rock, 9.4; Velvet King. 8.8; Ardfinnan. Do Luxe, 8.0; Glaive, 8.1; King Broney, 8.0; Phantasy, 7.12; Cniissarto, Desert Knight, Bonny Louisa 7.8; Manchester, Royal Reel, The G a tier,' 7.7. MAUNGARA HI WELTER . HANDICAP, 7 fur. —Lipsol, 9,3; Arch Salute, 5.9; Sir Pam, 8.5; Printemps, 8.4; Bumptious. Prince Hal, 8.1; Lady Gay. 7.13; Benmure, 7.11; Stream, 7.10; Captain Wa.i, Misgovern, Pukel°ELECTillC HACK. HANDICAP, 5 fur.Westbroke, 9.2; Bevis, 8.13; Willow Wai, 8.7; Standard, 8.4; Hymestrason, 8.3; Tempean, 8.0; Lady Ideal, 7.13; Pniyjolin, 7.12; Knrutahi, 7.5; Peggy Ford, Sleet, Mountain lean. Ruby Red, Royal Land. Solrino, The Trapper, 7.0.