RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20255, 15 May 1929, Page 17

RACING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES. May 16, 18— Wanganui Jockey Club. May 25—Ashburton County Racing Club. ■Tune 1, 3—Otaki Maori Racing Club. June 1. 3, s—Auckland Racing Club. June 1. 3, s—Dunedin Jockey Club. June 12—Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club. June It, 15—Napier Park Racing Club. June 21, 22 —Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. June 20, 22—South Canterbury Jockey Club. June 29 Waverley Racing Club. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. " Subscriber." —Until the law operating in New Zealand prohibiting the publication of totalisator dividends is altered the information asked for cannot be given. " Wager."—The raco won by Comical this season was the Kcagle Handicap <ll mile?) in which he carried 9.8, and defeated Royal Game (9.12), Shining Armour (9.9). Imperial Spark 9.11. Alareria 9.10. Princess Ronnie 9.1. No Favours 9.5, and Braeman 9.0. " W.F.," Epsom.—Reremoana has not won at a mile and a-quartcr or over. His best performance over a middle distance was to run second to' Rapine in the Awapum Gold Cup (11 miles) on April 21. 192(5. The tune recorded in that rncc was 2.1 4-5. Reremoana being a length behind the winner. NOTES P.Y PHAETON. INCIDENT OF THE ENGLISH TURF. The doubt that has arisen regarding the correctness of the breeding by which Prince Humuhrey is described on the dams side serves to revive recollections of thL ' e " sational objection that was lodged against Bend Or, who won the Derby of 18S0 under the colours of the Duke of Westminster. The short history of tho objection lodged against Bend Or may be given as follows Some days after tho race for the Deiby Mr. Brewer, the owner of Robert the Devil. he colt that ion second, lodged an objection against Bend Or being declared the winner of the Derby on the ground that be was n bv Doncaster from Rouge Rose, and that his proper and registered name was ladcaster by Doncaster from Clemence It transpired that Brewer had received his information from the Duke of Westminster s studgroom. and the fact that the latter was under notice of dismissal caused many to rcard the evidence as unreliable. A month after tho race the stewards of the Jockey Club, consisting of Mr. W. G. Craven, Mr. James Lowther and Lord Calthorpe, unanimously decided that Bend Or was by Doncaster from Rouge Rose and the objection was disallowed. Notwithstanding the decision of the stewards, the ex-Eaton Hall studgroom and his son contended to the last that Bend Or was a changeling; m fact the elder man on his dying bed reiterated his original story! Of course a great many people believed that, a mistake had been made, but held (hat the stewards were right in leaving the judge's verdict undisturbed, for the fact of Clemence being changed for Rouge Rose did not have any bearing on the result of tho Derby. A London writer, in discussing the point some time back, remarked Though the incident, is now ancient history, it is noticeable that writers who were in the top row at the time whenever they have had occasion to refer to it. managed to leave the impression that Bend Or was a son of Clemence and those who held that opinion were subsequently supported by Mr. Lowther, or rather by ' The Special Commissioner.' who. in his obituary notice of the dead sportsman, wrote as under: —'Mr. Lowther presided when the identity of Bend Or had to be settled, and many years afterwards he told me that although, of course, the stewards had settled the matter to the best of their ability on the evidence that was before them, he had, fiom subsequent information. come to the conclusion that they were wrong and that Bend Or was, in fact, a son of Clemence.' " If Bend Or was out of Clemence. he was a half-brother to tho dam of Carbine, and if the babies were mixed—and there is apparently some reason to suppose tliey ivere—the Rouge Rose line has been undeservedly credited with one of the greatest racehorses and a famous stallion that figures in the English Stud Book. A REMARKABLE MISTAKE. What may happen in the confusing, of young thoroughbreds was strikingly exemplified some years back in Canterbury. At a sale of Mr. J. B. Reid's yearlings held there in the spring of 1907 Mr. Duncan Rutherford bought two chestnut fillies by Stepniak, one being out of Arm iff era and the other out of Miss Niente. The two fillies in question were produced at Riccarton to contest the Lyttelton Plate in the summer of 1909. The filly that won was given as Ingoda (by Slepniak—Armigera), but shortly after the race it was pointed out by Mr. J. B. Reid that a mistake had been made, and that it was the filly by Slepniak from Miss Niente (Zemlia). who led (he field home. This was clearly established with the result that tho finished first was distanced and the race awarded to Sir George Clifford's Ploughshare. Bearing in mind that tho two fillies had been in Mr. Rutherford's ownership for over 12 months, the confusion in regard to their correct identity wa3 an extraordinary lapse. SHEPHERD PRINCESS AND PRINCESS HAZEL. The statement made that Prince Humphrey has been wrougly described as a son of Shepherd Princess instead of being credited (o Princess Hazel has brought the two mares under the searchlight, and the respective pedigrees of which they can boast will certainly stand a great deal of scrutiny, for many illustrious names figure therein. The following are the leading lines in the respective pedigrees: Shepherd Princess, by Shepherd King (son of Martagon and grandson of Bend Or) from Otterform. by Multiform (son of Hotchkiss) from Otierden, by Sheen (son of Hampton) from Springmorn, by Springfield (son of St. Albans). Princess Hazel, by His Majesty (son of Melton and grandson of Master Kildare) from Close-Reefed, by Sailor Lad (son of Ladas) from Cauld Blast, by St. Frusquin (son of St. Simon) from Lass of Springfield, by Springfield (son of St. Albans). MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. Bisox is stated to be on the up-grade, and according to advices to hand she may be expected to figure among the contestants in the Cornwall Handicap when that race come 3 up for decision at Ellerslie on June 1. Valkon made a reappearance on the scene at Hawera last week, and though he ran unplaced, he is viewed as a likely winner before Ihe winter meetings are through. The Valkyrian gelding is engaged in the Members' Handicap (G furlongs). King George Handicap (7 furlongs), York Handicap (1 mile), and the Visitors' Handicap (6 furlongs) to be run at the Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting. The distance of the Hawke's Bay Steeplechase, which has stood at about three miles during the past 25 years, has been reduced to two miles and a-half. One does not like to read of distances being cut down, but I suppose tho committee of the Hawke s Bay Club well weighed matters before the step was taken of reducing the distance of its leading cross-country event. It will be interesting to note whether the alteration made will lead to attracting a stronger field of contestants than under the old order. The veteran Yoma failed to gain a situation in each of the races he contested at the Egmont Racing Club's meeting last week, but all the, same ho is expected to figure among the acceptances for the Cornwall Handicap, to be run at Ellerslie next month. The Campfire gelding figures top weight in the Cornwall Handicap with 10.0, so that he will require to be up to his best form if he is to win the mile and aquarter race at Ellerslie. "\onia. is now in liis ninth year and a review of his performances reveals that he has contested 87 raccß.

NOTES FROM ELLEBSLIE. GOSSIP OF THE TRACKS. BY ARCHER. After the overnight rain the work at Ellerslie yesterday was practically confined to the sand and most of the horses were restricted to useful pacing. Most interest was provided by the jumpers, several being schooled over hurdles. Sea Comet (R. Olivo) cleared four hurdles nicely, and Optimistic (H. Jones) shaped fairly over the pony hurdles. Kaniebemeha (H. Dulieu) and Master Doon (F McGovern) wore associated in a bout over six hurdles and both fenced well, although Master Doon hit the In at fairly hard. Clockwork (R. Olive) jumped a couple of hurdles cleanly and then did useful work. Satisfactory progress toward recovery is being made by Beau Cavalier, who has been on the easy list with an injured foreleg. Loss of work Bince he met with the mishap hug seriously prejudiced his prospects at the coming winter carnival and, although ho is beginning work again this week, he can scarcely be at his best next month. Whether ho will run in the Great Northern Hurdles will depend on how he fares in the next fortnight. There has been nothing special about the latest track doings of Zircon, but he has been accomplishing plenty of long, strong work and is very muscular. The chestnut infused plenty of dash into his task while- working soundly yesterday and all going well in the next fortnight he should be in great order to contest the Great Northerns next month. W. Garrett, who trains Zircon, won the big jumping double in 19-25" with Sir Roseberry, who also won tho Steeplechase ir 1024. The Takanini-trained horses, Le Cboucas and Mithra. have been sent to Wanganui to race at the coming meeting there. They are both engaged in the Connolly Handicap, and or® also in tho leading handicap ou the second day. Le Cboucas and Mithra are very well and may race prominently if the ground i<> not heavy. Neither is at home in the mud and their prospects will depend on tha state of the going. Le Cboucas would be a difficult horse to beat in the Connolly on a. reasonably dry track. Another pair of northerners in Value and Cybele will probably also be on hand to keep their engagements at Wanganui, where Value is in tho open splints and Cybele in the hack hurdle events. Loomb's charges have recent winning form to tecommend them, both having won at their last start, and therefore they can bo expected to perform creditably. Value is ]eported tt. have been sprinting well at le Awamutu. Auckland horsemen in IT. Wiggins. H. Dulieu, L. Dulieu and F. Foster will be riding at Wanganui. L. Dulieu will steer Roman Abbey and-Ripon Abbey: 11. Wiggins will be oil Goodwill and Hopwood; and 11. Dulieu will pilot Gala Day. The Australian horse Magdaff, who was sent across from Sydney a few months ago to be operated upon for respiratory troubles by Dr. W. C. Ring, has been taken in hand by J. Williamson, on whose property he has been spelling in the paddock. Magdaff is a fine galloper when in form, and it is to be hoped that the operation lie has had performed will benefit him as much as i< has done some other horses. When L. Watson rode Harbour View into second place in the Ramarama High-weight Handicap at Pukekohe. he was having his first ride since returning from Sydney about a fortnight ago, Watson has been more successful in jumping events than on the flat and n« th»re arc always chances for jumping ridem at this period of the year, he should receive opportunities to display his ability over tho fences at the coining meetings. Lost year Paitonu won tho Davidson Handicap at Hawcro and then at his next start won the Empire Handicap at Wanganui. Last week the chestnut again accounted for the former event and it is anticipated that he will also be seen to advantage at the coming meeting at Wanganui. where ho may run in the Connolly Handicap to-morrow, instead of being reserved for the second day, ns he was twelve months ago Paitonu revels in soft going and usually does well in the winter months. Jf the track at Wanganui is not too heavy to-morrow, Reremoana may take a lot of beating in the Connolly Handicap. A mile might be more to his liking than a mile and a-quarter, but 110 should run the distance solidly with all his weight. His superior class will be a faotor in his favour and unless tho conditions are against him it is more than likely that he will command a strong following. After winning (he Egniont Steeplechase last year, Brigadier Bill went on to win the Wanganui Steeplechase the following week. Apparently Brigadier Bill has struck his true form again, as lie ran second in the Egmont Steeplechase and won the Adamaon Steeplechase at liawera last week. With lib less than he carried to victory twelve mouths ago he will be on hand to contest the Wanganui Steeplechase again to-morrow and he appears to have an excellent chance of winning for the second year in succession. On the strength of his second at Hawcro. last, week Mister Gamp is in strong favour for the Century Hurdles at Wanganui and promises to start one of the favourites. As it, was his first run over hurdles for some time. Mister Gamp should be all the belter for his recent outing and what beats him to-morrow should just about win. It is in favour of the chestnut that he is in with a handy weight in 9.10, with which he should run a very solid two miles. Tho manner in which Matu won the. Marlon Steeplechase favourably impressed the critics and it is expected that he will shortly lake higher honours as a steeplechaser. Matu certainly has the qualifications to make a fine performer over country and looks like being very troublesome to the opposition in the Wanganui Steeplechase, wherein he is nicely placed with 10.4. It is reported that A. E. Ellis may have the mount on Elicit in the Great Northern Hurdles. This report indicates that both Elicit and his slablemale, Red Fuchsia, will run in that event. It. also indicates that A. McDonald, who has been associated with the pair in their successes, mny ride Red Fuchsia. Some smart hacks are engaged in the minor events at Wangan.ui and among the number is G rand Acre, who figures as an acceptor for the fust division of the Purua Hack Handicap. After winning at Woodville and Awapuni in December, Grand Acre ran second to Moorgas in the Apprentices' Plate at Trcntham and would only have to repeat that form to take considerable beating to-morrow. Grand Acre is a three-year-old gelding by Acre-—Eli-nore, and, though lie has been defeated in his last few starts, hns probably yet to show his real best. A partnership hns been registered in the ownership of Prince Humphrey as between Mr. C. G. Macindoe and his trainer. J. T, Jamieson. Hitherto tho three-year-old has been raced solely by Mr. Macindoe, in whoso colours ho has notched some important successes. The bind leg that Prince Humphrey had injured at Flemington has healed well and. although it is a little enlarged, it is hoped that he will stand another preparation for racing. The Ricciuton-trained jumpers. Aberfeldy aud Whornclifle, have arrived in Wanganui, where they have engagements lo fulfil this week. As a result o£ recent racing Aberfeldy is very forward and should strip well, so that he is likely to prove ono of the hardest to beat in the Century Hurdles, an event in which he ran a good race last year. On tbe other hand Wharneliffe is considered lo be scarcely forward enough to display bis real form at present and therefore he may find the distance of the Wanganui Steeplechase rather tiring. Nevertheless it will not, surprise me to see Wkarncliilc make a decent showing.

CANTERBURY NOTES. RICCARTON TRACK WORK. CATERPILLAR IN FORM. CHARLATAN'S GOOD PROSPECTS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. The track work at Riccarton this morning was not particularly interesting. A number of horseß got through useful bisks, but few of them were naked to do their best. ' Kaikahu (A. J. Peart) was schooled over a round of steeplechase fences and gave another good exhibition of jumping. He shapes exceptionally well over the brush obstacles and looks certain to do well as a steeplechaser. Paper Boy hit out freely in a five furlong spin, while Amourette went over the same ground without doing her best. These two comprise G. J. fine's active division at present. They arc to race at the Ashburton and Duncdiu meetings and Paper Boy should earn some money as he is very well. HoneycomL showed great dash in a five furlong sprint. W. G. Hobbs has this imported horse in good order and he may win another race very soon. Sweet Refrain and Troth's were associated in a six furlong gallop, the former finishing in front after an attractive performance. She should pay her way at the Asliburton and Dunedin meetings. Malmsey, assisted by two mates at different stages of the journey, reeled off a smart mile. Sis* is coming on very fast and should pick up a stake before the end of the season. Caterpillar wos responsible for a brilliant half-mile sprint. She is in great fettle and looks certain to get some more money during the next few weeks. Briar Tnom and Solfello were companions in a six furlong gallop. Botli hor3es moved in good style. Countersign has made a good recovery from the lameness which prevented her from filling her Amberley and Oamaru engagements, and she is likely to race at Ashburton next week. Provided she trains on now she should pay her way during the winter as she is a good galloper when at her best. D. Campbell expects to leave next, week for Auckland, where he will have Battle Colours and Radiate racing at the Winter Meeting. Both these horses look in good condition for the northern trip. Charlatan is training on well in his preparation for winter racing and should be ready to show his best form very soon, lie is a finished jumper and should be equal to getting Bonio money in important steeplechases during the next few months. 'i lie annual meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club will l,e held on Thursday of next week. The annual report of the committee records a further reduction of liabilities by over £4OOO. Although inclement weather was experienced on two race days the pro6l and loss account shows a profit of i'lilG 3s 2d after allowing for writing oft £'loßo lis 0d as depreciation 011 buildings and plant. THE WANCIANUI MEETING. NOTES FROM THE TRACK. [fiV TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION'. J WAXGANUI, Tuesday. Latest scratching.? for Vv'anganui races on Thursday and Saturday are:—All engagements: The Raider, at 12.5 p.m., and Royal Mint, at 12.10 p.m.. to-day, Purua Hack Handicap: Richfield, at 8.30 p.m. Rain fell continuously during training operations at Wanganui this morning. Wheimatonga was the fust out. moving over six furlongs in 1.19, Zarene and Bank Note covering half-a-mile in 50 l-ss. . Boyal Acre beat Warflnme over half-a-mile in 50 2-ss. First Acre ran six furlongs in 1.19, Second Thought taking 1.21, and Goodwill 1.17 3-5. Paul Lucerne was too good for Joy King in a round over the hurdles. Royal Elm gave a fair display over the big fences. Red Bank was a couple of lengths in front of Locarno after doing a round of the hurdles. However, the latter was going well within himself. Comical beat Aborfekly by three lengths at the end of a mile and n-half over the hurdles. Tiega shaped well in a schooling essay with Atareria. while Mandarine slipped and fell at the hencoop when doing a round over the big fences with Rangi Sarto. The latter jumped fairly well. Mister Gamp easily beat Novnr and Otairi ct the end of a mile and a-half over the hurdles, giving a good display. Overhaul jumped well in negotiating a round of the hurdles. Mountain Crag and Scrap were partners in a bout over the big fences, jumping safely. Trouble did better than Wharncliffe over the big fences. Red Fuchsia baulked at the first of (ho double in a schooling essay, but he was put at it again and then jumped faultlessly. Brigadier Bill and Puwhero did a couple of solid rounds separately. The former appears sore. ANOTHER IMPORTED SIRE. GAY SHIELD FOR WAIKATO. An important addition (o the list of Eng-lish-bred sires owned in Auckland will be made during the coming month. Wright, Stephenson and Company, Limited, report having sold to Mr. dive Matthews, of Hamilton, the six-year-old stallion Gay Shield, by Gay Crusader, from Cinna (winner of the One Thousand Guineas). Cinna is out of Baroness La Fleche, dam of many notable winners, including Spearhead, sire of Spearfelt, winner of the Melbourne Cup and Derby. Baroness La Flcche is by Ladas, from La Fleche, who was sold as a brood mare for 12,600 guineas, and proved one of the best inures the English turf has known. Five of her yearlings sold for the marvellous average of 17,000 guineas. The dam of Gay Shield is a, close relation to Grafton, champion sire of Australia for several seasons, John o' Gaunt, and Spearhead. Gay Shield is to be put to the stud in the Waikato district, and should be a great acquisition to Xew Zealand for producing stayers and middle-distance horses. The English-bred horse is due to arrive in New Zealand next month. A RICH FRIZE. FIRST MONEY £19,720. The Coffroth Handicap (11 miles), run at Tijuana (Mexico), ranks as the richest handicap event in the world. The race in question, run last month,. attracted a field of 22, and was won by the favourite. Golden Prince, a five-year-old gelding, who carried 7.7. and scored by a neck from the Kenlucky Derby winner, Naishapur, who conceded the winner 3lb. and two years in age. Golden Prince's win gave £19,720 to H. Unua, owner of the Snnspot stable, while Chaffee Earl got £IBOO for Naishapur's second. Third money was £BOO, and fourth £.300. As trainer of the winner, Unua received £IOOO from the Jockey Club, and the rider, J. Parmelee, a similar amount. As this was apart from Parmelee's winning percentage,• he had a very profitable race. Golden Prince boasts an English pedigree, for his sire, Golden Prince, was got by Polymelian (a son of Cyllene). whose dam, Miranda, is by Gallinulc (son of Isouomy).

WELLINGTON GOSSIP. HORSES FOR. WANGANUI. NOTES ON HAWERA FORM. GREAT NORTHERN CANDIDATES. [FIY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] WELLINGTON, Tuesday. Mutu, Tcheka and Black Mint left Trenthnni for Wnnganui this morning. Main lias been schooling particularly well with Vindication for a male and he will not fail for lack of condition. A, Jenkins will vide him in (he Wanganui Steeplechase. Black Mint and Tcheka were galloped a solid seven furlongs yesterday and Tcheka finished in front. Black Mint is not n. good track horse, however, and possibly little notice need be taken of this. Both horses are in excellent order. Dainty Ways is now being trained by J. Ayres at Trentham. Tresham continues lo school well over hurdles. It is intended to give him a race over hurdles at Otaki and then he may go on lo Ilawke's Bay. lie is just the type to enter into calculations as a Grand National Hurdles horse. There is a. possibility that Seatown and Yoma will bo raced during the winter in Australia. Seatown is going 011 well in his work and may go to the Auckland meeting with Yoma, but nothing definite is known yet. Yoma is in excellent fettle and one race at Hawera sharpened him up considerably, bo that 011 the second day he registered quite a good effort. Seatown was not raced at Hawera. It cannot be said that the racinsr at Hawera suggested any great possibilities in regard to the Great Northern Steeplechase. Roman Abbey certainly scored rather well, but whether he will be equal to the smelling test over the hill each time at Ellerslie is another matter. Brigadier Bill does not. appeal for the same reason. Although beaten Uralla appealed more, for she has pace liiul was finishing very fast on Saturday after being a long way back. She is a type who may spring a surprise. Of the horses who have raced in these parts so far Mutu looks the most likely one. It is rather different in regard to the hurdle race, for Red Fuchsia and Mister Gamp, by their efforts at Hawera, earned great respect. Certainly both were beaten, but Mister Gamp should have won. and he may give a taste of his real quality at Wanganui this. week. This pair should certainly do well at Ellerslie. Richfield and Havering are two hacks that it should pay to follow in their next few starts. After Locarno had played with the opposition at Hawera on Saturday in the hurdle race his Auckland possibilities came under some discussion, but he is not in the Great Northern Hurdle race, for Mrs. A. McDonald has her stable most worthily represented with Red Fuchsia and Elicit. Locarno, however, is likely to be 011 hand before the Auckland meeting closes, for he is in the Remuera Hurdles and Campbell Hurdles, run on the second and third days. Royal Elm, only a six-year-old and a juvenile as chasers go, may develop into a, good one in this department. He was started twice at Hawera. On the first day he went into the first fence very fast and made a mistake, which was not surprising considering it was his first public appearance in a steeplechase. He was well schooled on the day between races and was produced again on Saturday. Through inexperience he did not jump some fences well, but he was patiently ridden, and his pace got hmi into second place at the end. The indifferent showing of Lady O.uex at Hawera on Saturday satisfied her owner that she has had enough for the time being and she is to have a well-earned spell. She should be a high-class sprinter next season. Booster should pay his way on the northern trip. The seven furlongs of the King George Handicap at Ellerslie should suit him. Royal Damon and Teri will not want for friends the next time tliey start in a mile race.