RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20419, 22 November 1929, Page 11

RACING.

SEASON'S FIXTURES. ■ ;! ■ ■ - Kovemher 23-Levin Racing Club. November 23, 25—Te Kniti Racing Club. ."November 30, December 2—Tukapuna Jookey Club Uoveinbcr SO. December 2—Feilding Jockey Club. December 6. 7—Taumarunul Racing . Club December 14— Waipa Racing Club. December 18. 19—Egmont Racing Club. December 26 Alexandra. Racing Club. December 26, 30, January 1. 2-Auckland Racing Club. December 26, 27, 28—Manawatu Racing Club. December 26-Woatland Racing CluL December 26. 27—Tatanaki Jockey Club. December 2G. 28—D'-medin Jockey <t!lub. December 28, January I—Greymcatb Jockey Club. >' January 1. 3—Morton Jockey Club. January i. 2—Stratford Racing Club. January 1. 2—ll&wkc's Bay Jockey Club. January 2, 3—Southland Racing Club. January 9. 11—Thames Jockey Club. January 18—Bay of Islands Racing Club, tfaunary 18— Ngaruawtihia Racing Club. January 18, 2*l. 22—Wellington Racing-Club. January 29, February I—Takapuna Jockey Club.' February B—Matamata Raoing Clu'.i. February 19, 20—Rotorua Racing Uub. answers to correspondents. " Wsger."—The records published frtato |hat tho/ starters for tho Melbourne Cup uron by Sasanof numbered 28. " Wager."—Merry Mint's name figured fctnong the accrptnnccs for tho Members' Handicap published in Christchurch. " Curious." Pukehuia.—The figures inserted opposite the lmrocs names in the extract enclosed refer to the order of favouritism. A BARGAIN MISSED. ' CHIDE WAS FOR SALE. It is now probably history that not many months ago Mr. Aynsley had Chide on the market both in New Zealand and Australia at 1000' guineas, and there were some inquiries from Australia, but, owing to tho "dilatory nature of the negotiations. Mr. Aynsley withdrew the. gelding from sale (remark's " The Marquis" in tho New Zea3and Refe.ree). After ho won at Dunedin early last.month a Christchurch sportsman offered 3000 guineas, but this was turned down, as the owner stated the horse gave him mort pleasure for tho money and he may as well have a good galloper as anybody else. Another big bid from an Australian buyer .was also rejected. Three thousand' guineas was a largo sum to refuse, but'since then Chide has won £3325, including two gold cups, each valued at £IOO, so that Mr. Aynsley has every-reason to be pleased with his judgment. Chide .will probably next be seen out at the Auckland Summer Meeting, and, provided ie goes on well, ho will win more big money. [THE TOTALISATOR IN ENGLAND. OPTIMISTIC VIEWS. Asked by a Press Association.representative • for his views in regard tho totalisator, Mr. W. ,J. Davidson, secretary of tha English Racecourse Association, eaid: —" Attendances at meetings whero- the totalisator has been in operation have eliown substantial improvement and there is no doubt that the totalisator is giving s much-needed impetus to racing. Admittedly there is room for improvement in certain directions in Tegard to the facilities for ' tote' betting, and I am confident that all reasonable remedies will mako their appearance in due course. Members of this association are satisfied that a full development, of the new .stylo, of betting will be followed by a great improvement in racing in general. Our chairman. Sir Loftus Bates, is gratified with the attendances at meetings with which he is associated in the North where the totalisator. has been in operation, and he is confident that the development will be progressive/ when the benefits of improved facilities are available."

BLOODSTOCK LOTTERY.

YEARLINGS OR PROVED RACERS?

Following a decision as to whether it was better to buy yearlings or made racehorses, the world-famous Irish breeder. Mr. J. J. Maher. has taken a hand in tho conference and instanced the case of his sale of yearlings at Doncaster in 1926,. when the five sold for the then record aggregate of 145,500 dollars, or an average of 29,100 Hollars (says an American exchange). These all proved winners, and to date have necuied just over 155,000 dollars in stakes. The yearlings were:—Parwiz, winner of two races worth 21.955 dollars;- Silver Wedding, two races worth 2295 dollars; Franciulla d'-Azia, two races in Italy worth 15,400 'dollars; Royal Minstrel, five races worth 115,215 dollars; and Impala, one race worth 720 dollars. Parwiz was recently sold for £II.OOO, while Royal Minstrel cost John ■Bay £15,000.

Miscellaneous notes. END OF FRAUD CASE. * A report from Berlin states that a horse 'trainer named Sulzberger . has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for fraud in connection with tho purchase of tho racehorse Caligula, a son of The Tetrsrch, and winner of the St. Leger of 1920. It appeared that Sulzberger went to England in 3924 with instructions from German racing authorities to buy Caligula, but not to pay more than £25,000. He bought the horse for £15,000, and sent a telegram/purporting to be from Sir Victor Sassoon, owner, asking £22,000, which was paid. Tho accused divided the £7OOO profit Vith agents. , ' TRAINER OF NIGHTMARCH. On his /arrival at Wellington lust Tuesday ;'A. McAuley, tho trainer -of Nightmaroh. .was interviewed. Speaking of tho future, McAuley referred to Nightmarch's Auckland Cup engagement, but said that it was not definite that he. would be a runner. As jthings ptood, it looked very unlikely. There ..would not be rntich in New Zealand for Nightmarch now, and, all going well, .lie Vould no doubt return to Sydney with him Sn the autumn. There did not eppear any 'ierious opposition over there with the exception of Pliar I,a p. PAQUITO. In filling second place in the Melbourne Cup /contest Pnquito is considered to havo !fij'r'y reinstated himself, though .it is 'quite recognised ho had 110 chance with '!Jfightmarch. who conceded his five-year-old 'rival 111b. Though Pa<iuito only scored one Victory in Australia, he won ovor £3OOO in prize money, £2OOO of which was due to iiis second in the Melbourne Cup. Paquito is engaged in the Auckland Cup, but it will h* well to await a declaration that tho fion of Thurnham will bo raced at Ellerslic before concluding that he will figure in the big race set down for decision on Boxing Day. LIMERICK'S FUTURE.

Limerick, being completely out of commission. the future of the son of Limond nuist be left for time to reveal. This much is held to be quite certain thnt nothing Heed be. expected from Limerick until the 'autumn 'comes round.

MAUNGA'S HALF-BROTHER. "Miss 11. Douglas, who enjoyed some bu.cfcess in racing Maungu. is* credited with ogling a promising half-brother to the Sioiae named, in the shape of Kaokaozoo. ■ EHe ia credited with showing an aptitude iot jumping, and Bo may bo expected to ( *nake hia debut as a hurdler before long. jEookapzoa is by Kin? Soult, so that ho can ,iar claim to a strain each of St Simon and ' Mnaket on the eire'a aids