RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20263, 24 May 1929, Page 16

RACING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES. RACING. Way 25—Asliburton County Racing Club June 1. 3—Otaki Maori Racing Club. June 1, 3, s—Auckland Racing Club, Juno 1. 3. 5 Dunedin Jockey Club. June B—Egniont Wanganui Hunt. June 14. 15—Napier Park Racing Club June 2i. 22—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. June 20 , 22—South Canterbury Jockey Club June 29 Waverley Racing Club. TROTTING. June 1. 3 —Canterbury Park Trotting Club. June 1, 3—Hawke's Bay Trotting Club. June 'i2. 2!— Auckland Trotting Club (ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. " Inquirer "—The total payments to enable Ip. horso to compete in the Great Northern Steeplechase is £3. The stake of £2OOO attached to the race is apportioned as follows:—First horso, £1100; second, £100; third, £2OO. NOTES BY PIIAETON. THE GREAT NORTHERNS. The shape matters will assume when the "acceptances for the Great Northerns close this afternoon, it is hardly necessary to etate, i 3 awaited with keen interest. A pricking off of the card, however, leads to tho impression that the number that will bo found engaged in each of the two big races will be very satisfactory and that all the horses held in popular esteem will be included as acceptors. The number of 'horses that are likely to claim tho double engagement i 3 popularly ticked off as eight. KAWINI. IE there is any horse racing in this Dominion more deserving than another entitled to have his name enrolled as a winner o£ an important jumping event, that horse. I think it will be.freely admitted, is Kawini. for ho has filled the role of runner-up on bcvera 1 occasions. The following is a list of tho races in which Kawini has finished in second place: At Sis Years. Swanson Hack Welter, won by Ripon Abbey. Brighton Hurdles, won by Archibald. Autumn Steeplechase, won by Mahgaloire. Great Northern Hurdles, won by Landbird. Great Northern' Steeplechase, won by Dick. At Seven Years. Grand National Steeplechase, won by Peter Maxwell. Winter Steeplechase, won by Tuki. Wellington Steeplechase, won by Beau Cavalier. At Eight Years. Winter Steenlecha.se. won by Glendowie. Wellington Steeplechase, won by Pouri. At Nine Years. 'Grey Lynn Hurdles, won by Llewellyn. Raglan Hurdles, won by Cybele. THE HAWK. The racing career of The Hawk is inrested with so many interesting incidents thai his reappearance under silk is always viewed wilh a special degree of pleasure. Tile veteran lias been brought up to Auckland with a view to fulfilling engagements nt the approaching winter meeting at Ellerslie. and he may therefore be expected to figure' among the acceptances for the Cornwall Handicap, in which race he has been awarded 9.3 The Hawk being now in his tenth year he has reached an age ■when the old brilliancy will have waned. However, as bearing on tho impending mile and a-quarter race at Ellerslie. and The Hawk's engagement in connection therewith, it will be a3 well to remember that he beat all his field with the exception of Vertigero for tho Wellington Cup last January, and tho milo and a-lialf attached to that race was compassed in 2.32. with the veteran only a length and a-half away from his Australian-bred rival. With the going •to his liking on Juno 1 Tho Hawk may bo expected to take a hand in the settlement of the Cornwall Handicap. •' AMERICA'S HOPE." The pronounced defeat registered against Reigh Count in a minor race run at the LingSeld Park meeting iast month must be accounted to have dimmed the prospects of tho American-bred colt playing the attractive part in the Ascot Gold Cup the particular race said to be the quest of bis owner—for the opposition for the two miles and a-half weight-for-age race promises to bo of the strong order. In a reference to tho American colt's defeat in the Lingfield Handicap, a London writer remarked: —" Reigh Count was beaten a long way from home, ar.d a glance at him in the paddock did not- leave the impression that lie failed because ho was noticeably unfit. He may, of course, want very much longer time in the country, and, if so, a marked advance on this showing could be looked for, but ho cannot be taken seriously as an Ascot Gold Cup horse. He does not look the part of a high-class stayer. Rather would he adorn a Royal Hunt Cup or Stewards Cup field, and then not necessarily with topvcight." MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. The rising two-year-olds bred and owned by Sir George Clifford sent to Riccarton to bo trained there this year number eight. It is stated that Mr. F. Ormond, owner of Toxeuma, was recently approached to put a price on the Arrowsmith gelding. The Hawko'a Bay sportsman, however, replied that Toxeuma was not for sale. Tho overture, it is understood, came from an Australian quarter.

The New Zealand-bred gelding Anticipate (by Elysian—-Bye Bye), who was transported to Western Australia some time back, won a race over a mile and a-quarter there recently, but, as he only carried 7.2, the performance was not invested with much merit.

The appliances on most of the leading Tacecourses in South Africa for timing races are on the complete ecale. " The electric timing clock," remarks a recent visitor, "is f*et going by tho starter pressing with his foot a lever that releases the tapes, and the clock is stopped by an electric beam-ray when the lending horse passes the winningpost." Under such a system, it is contended, perfect accuracy is assured.

Advices to hand from Hawke's Bay state that Star Stranger, who had to be sent into retirement last spring as the result of o leg ailment having come against him and vrho has not been raced in the interval, is Again in work at Ngalarawa. 11 is to bo hoped that Star Stranger will stand a thorough preparation, for, having run two miles in 3m 02}s under weight-for-age conditions, he holds a plane with Uio beßt stayers of which the Dominion can boast.

Tho " westernising" of Japan seemn to have reached the stapro when she wants to prow racehorses as well as chrysanthemums. So as to fill a recent order from Japan. Mr. George Kiss has recently shipped from Sydney three brood mitres to the Land of the Rising Sun. Those mares were bought nt recent sales in New South Wales and each is in foal and has a foal at foot. This is not the first consignment of Australian thoroughbreds consigned to Japan, and it is held to be Quite possible for Australian stock to obtain marked prominence there. A.R.C. WINTER MEETING. ACCEPTANCE DAY. The programme in connection with the Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting will require further attention at tho hands of horaeowners to-day. acceptances closing at 5 p.m. with the secretary. Mr. W. S. Spence, for tho following events Great Northern Hurdlo Race, Great Northern Steeplechase, Cornwall Handicap, Green Lane Steeplechase, .Torvoia Handicap, Penrose Hurdle Race, Hunt Club Hurdle Race and Members' Handicap.

ELLEKSLIE TRAINING NOTES SOME EXCELLENT SCHOOLING. BY ARCHER. Tho jumpers were again strongly in ovidcnco at Ellerslie yesterday and some excellent schooling was witnessed. Hurdles were erected on tho outside ot tho couiso proper and the steeplechase course was also open, so that trainers had every facility to school their charges. Tho ground is better than it has been for years at this time of the season, and of tho many horses who have been schooled this week only one litis fallen. Most of the flat performers worked on the No. 1 grass and some useful efforts were recorded, although few horses were extended. Details of tho work were as follows: NO. 1 GRASS. First to work were Hyde Park (W. Ryan) and High Pitch (B. NesbiU, who moved evenly ovei seven furlongs in 1.3b. Ihey were going nicely at the finish and are both in good order. Salamander covered a round in 2.1. Odin worked usefully over the same ground in 2.13. running the last four furlongs in 57 3-Gs. ' ' Thursby (light boy) jumped off ahead of Kawainga <J. Conquest) nnd still held a slight advantage at tho conclusion of a round in 1.57 2-5. They ran the last seven furlongs in 1.3G 1-5. Corinax was slightly in advance of The Lover and Sleepy Sol at the end of a round in 1.57 3-5 The last seven furlongs were run in 1.35 1-5 and the last four in 53 2-5s Vallar completed a useful task by running home over the last four furlongs in 52 2-5. A few smart sprints should tune this fellow up nicely for his coming engagements. AFTER BREAKFAST. To Money and Dark Prince were associated over six furlongs in 1.23 3-5. Lady a Boy and Mountain Guide, after running tho first two furlongs in 27 3-ss, completed the same distance in 1.22 1-5. Eager Rose accomplished a round in 1.59 1-5, runnings the last four furlongs in 5G 3-ss. Sho was assisted over last sis furlongs by Theodolite, who finished several lengths clear to register 1.2-1 for the sis furlongs. Bonny Day and Abbott's Delight covered a round in 1.59 3-5. Karamu was also sent once round and registered 2.2 4-5. Valsier and Respirator were on terms at tho conclusion of four furlongß in 51 3-ss. Valsier bears an improved appearance and way bo on the upgrade. Otranto beat Diamond Queen over six furloass in 1.21. Beau Cavalier negotiated a round in 1.59 3-5 and Comical worked soundly over a couple of rounds. Keddar and Black Duko "worked separately and both moved with plenty of free dom They are in fine order to lace and have evidently thrived on their recent racing Killute and Brampton were bracketed for six furlongs in 1.23 1-5. Neil and My Idea went nicely over four furlongs in 51s. Welkne wa3 timed to run six furlongs -n 1.20 -1-5. Bright Land encompassed a round in 2.0-4-5 and Kapuna did strong work. Dave and Palmares sprinted five furU.iga in I.G and were on terms at the finifch. Master Doon and Kamehameha were associated over a round in 1.58 4-5. Chclone was going comfortably while running a round in 1.58 3-5. RT'RDLES, COURSE PROPER. War Officer (T. Chaplin), Bizarro (F. McGovern), Tarrapeen (Butterworth) and Adjuster (H. Wilson) set out together for s. bout over four hurdles and all went well until War Officer blundered badly at the third fence and lost his rider. The others got round safely and finished in the order named. The fencing w.as only fair. Harbour View (L. Watson) pleased better than Blago (L. Husband) in a bout over four hurdles. Harbour View gave one of his best displays to date and is on the upgrade. Mister Gamp (A. Hobson) was sent oyer four hurdles and went in good style, although ho got in close to the last two fences and did not jump them as well as the first two. His effort was entirely satisfactory. • To Horea (3. Burgess), after jumping one of the hurdles in the middle, went over four hurdles with Master Clements (H. Joues). Te Horea gavo a fair display, but Master Clements did not impress.

Lady Spalpeen (J. Sharkey) and Golden Wedding (L. Husband) were responsible for a nice exhibition over four hurdles. Overhaul (H. Anderson) jumped four hurdles snfely. Marita (J. Sharkey) completed a similar task satisfactorily. STEEPLECHASE FENCES.

Sea Comet (E. Stanway), Vexatious (G. Robinson) and Son o' Mine (A. Hobson) went over the sodwall, double and stonewall twice. They all fenced safely. Son o' Mine giving the cleanest exhibition. Airtight (H. Pitcon) accompanied them the second time and made 110 mistake, although ho screwed about a good deal. Zircon (E. Garrett) and Clockwork (J. Burgess) were responsible for a fine display while leading Potoanui (J. Sharkey) and Kauri Park (H. Dulieu) over a round of the steeplechase course. They commenced at the sodwall, and, after going over the hill, camo up the middle the second time and finished up over the fence by the mile post. Kauri Park being pulled up just before reaching that fence. Zircon gave a particularly nice display and Clockwork also pleased. Potoanui fenced nicely, and Kauri Park, after being a little careful over the first few fences, improved as be went on. Timed from sodwall to sodwall. Zircon and Clockwork ran the round in 2.48 3-s—a good effort. Kilburn (A. Hobson) came up ovijr the sodwall, double and stonewall with Kauri Park the first time, when the others jumped the water-jump, but ho did not shape at all well. NOTES FROM THE TRACK. Among those out doing useful work yesterday was Bisox, who looks bright and well. She will be ridden in the Cornwall Handicap by R. Reed, who will also be on Kcddar in the Members' Handicap.

Most of the horses to jump yesterday were sent over the hurdles on tho outside of the course proper and the only ones to use tho hurdles were Te norea, who later schooled on the course proper, and Automne. The latter jumped a couple of hurdles boldly and is improving in his fencing.

ET Dulieu has been engaged to ride Man'gani in the Great Northern Hurdle Race. He has also been booked to ride Kauri Park. Abbott's Delight and Hoariri.

The Great Northern Steeplechase candi date Glcndowie was a visitor to Ellerslio yesterday and was indulged in useful work on the sand. Tho Lucullus gelding is in good heart, and. nil going well in the mcaiv time, will lie on hand to make another bid for victory in the big cross-country event on Monday week. No rider hns yet been announced for Glcndowie, although thero should bo no doubt about the services of a capable horseman being obtained.

Although his display wan not entirely free from blemish. Mister Gamp acquitted himself well in his schooling task yesterday and ho is likely to continue to remain in otrong favour for (lie Great Northern Hurdle Race. The manner in which he reeled off some strong work after jumping was distinctly pleasing and thero is no doubt that he is a thoroughly fit horse.

Undoubtedly the best exhibition of fencing at Elleralic yesterday was that of Zircon, who was responsible for an attractive display over the Bt'ieplechase fences. ITo jumped overy fence alike and was bowling along in great style at the end of his work, Ho is a better horso now than at any time since he lias been racing over fences and should run good races in the Great Northerns.

Favourable reports are to hand regarding the way Kawini is progressing in his prcpar ation for the Great Northerns and it, is expected that ho will strip a very fit home. Kawini is a solid customer, who rarely runs a bad race, and may prove difficult to beat in both the hurdles and steeplechaso«

CANTERBURY NOTES. ASHBURTON PROSPECTS. [I!V TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CHRISTCITURCn, Thursday. Mr. J. S. Barrett intends to send Wharncliffe to Wingatui to compote in steeplechases at tlio Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting early next mouth and he may have Charlatan as a mate. If Wharnclifle shapes well over tlio Wingatui country ho will be shipped to Melbourne to race in the Victoria Racing Club's Grand National Steeplechase. As this race will be run early in July, there will be amplo time for the Thurnhani gelding to return to Riccarton for the Grand National meeting in August Magna Charfu is making a wonderful improvement as a hurdler. lie jumped five flights in brilliant fashion this morning and if ho goes on the right way he should bo a winner of a jumping race very soon. Malmsey was responsible for a brilliant mile at Riccarton this morning and she will be hard to beat in any race she starts in at Ashburton. Iter stable-mate. Caterpillar. reeled ofl another exceptional fivefurlong gallop and looks like getting some money in sprint events at. the Dunedin meeting. The two-year-old Miss Nightraid put up a very smart half-mile gallop. With a fair jump out from the barrier Bhe should bo prominent in the Maiden Plate at Ashburton. Bonrose is showing great brilliancy ui her track work and will have to bo reckoned with in the EifTelton Hack Handicap at Ashburton, in which L ,T. Ellis will have the mount. Kaikahu gave another first-class exhibition of jumping this morning, when ho was schooled over a round of tho steeplcchaso fences. lie Ins taken to brush fences Quito naturally and looks a great prospect over country. Evening struck herself while galloping a couple of days ago. Sho has been on the easy list since and it is not cerfain that she will race at Ashburton on Saturday. Winsome Boy has developed lameness and though it may not prove serious it may interfere with his immediate engagements. CANTERBURY CLUB. A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday. ■At the annual meeting of tho Canterbury Jockey Club tho president, Mr Georgo Gould, said the club had had a successful year. Two wet days had interfered with the totalisator returns, but tho club had como out on tho right side and would be able to write f-1000 off improvements.