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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22202, 31 August 1935, Page 11

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DERBY COLTS IN ACTION THREE WINS RECORDED SUCCESS OF YOUNG IDEA Several candidates for the A.J.C. Derby have already been seen in action in minor races in Victoria and successes have: been scored by . three colts whose future is viewed in a promising light. Feldspar, by Thracian —Quartz, registered a pleasing performance when he won the Malakoff Stakes, nine furlongs, at Can I field on August 3. The Chanter, by Windbag—Even Song, was the ne.\t' one to win, also at Caulfield, his success being gained in the Chatsworth Plate, one mile, in which he beat a good liaid. Young Idea, by Constant Son —Persuasion, who was the outstanding two-year-old performer last season, and whose right to the position of Derby favourite has. never been, questioned, made a successful reappearance at Williamstown last Saturday, when ho defeated the doughty Hall Mark in the Underwood Stakes, run at weight-for-age over a mile and 55 yards. There was only half a neck between the three-year-old and his five-year-old rival, but tho fact that the race was solidly run entitles it to be regarded as a good test, and Young Idea is sure to remain a warm favourite for the Randwick classic.• • ,

TII9 Hobartville Stakes, seven, furlongs, to be run at Warwick Farm today, is expected to attract a good field of three-year-olds, the New Zealandbred pair Homer, by Iliad —Quadrilateral, and Maestro, by Siegfried— Polonaise, being included in the acceptances. SYNAGOGUE IN AUSTRALIA 1 •t \ f SPRING ENGAGEMENTS The New Zealand-bred horse Synagogue having been accorded substantial support for the Epsom Handicap, one mile, to be run at Randwick in October, much interest will be taken in his form. With 8.11 tho four-year-old son of Rabbi has his full deserts, but some keen critics give him a good chance. His dead-heat with Heros in the Caulfield Futurity Stakes, seven furlongs, last February was a satisfactory performance, for the race was run in the fast time of 1.25. He was in receipt of 171b. from his six-year-old rival, and it could be argued that the honours were on the side of Heros. Synagogue subsequently won a good race over a mile at Flemington, carrying 9.4 and winning nicely in 1.38J.. Synagogue's other engagements in important spring events are as follows: Tho Metropolitan, 8.7; Caulfield Cup, 8.13; Melbourne Cup, 8.8. THE TETRARCH'S PROGENY

TWO HIGH-PRICED FAILURES A fair percentage of The Tetrarch's progeny sold at high figures as yearlings pPoved good winners, but quite a number were pronounced*failures. Two who can be specially cited under, the latter heading are Blue Ensign, who was sold for 14,500 guineas, and Fete for 12,000 guineas. Blue Ensign, bought by Lord Glanely, contested only one race, in which he ran unplaced, and after several seasons at the stud he was sold for £B9 ss. Fete, who was bought by Sir Victor Sassoon, did not win a single shilling for her owner. «- • Sarchedon, a son of The Tetrarch, was made the subject of much eulogy when imported to Australia and there was spirited competition for the initial batch of his progeny.-when submitted at auction in 1925, 33 lots realising 16,935 guineas. Five colts included in the collection were sold for 7100 guineas. Dimmer, one of the number, who was bought for 1550 guineas, was raced in Auckland, but proved a pronounced disappointment and was eventually drafted to Gisborno, where he raced in hack company. TAURAMAI'S CONDITION SIGNS OF LAMENESS (Received August 30. 10.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, Aug. 30 The New Zealand gelding Tauramai is showing signs of lameness. He will start at Warwick Farm to-morrow and if his condition does not improve will be sent back to New Zealand forthwith. Arachne has been withdrawn from all spring engagements owing to muscle trouble. Diatomous has been withdrawn from the Epsom Handicap. SUCCESSFUL SEASON BAY OF PLENTY JOCKEY CLUB fBY TELEGRAPH OWN CORRESPONDENT] TAURANGA. Friday A very satisfactory position was disclosed at the annual meeting of the Bay of Plenty Jockey Club, the president, Mr. J. Tanner, presiding over an attendance of 60 members. The president said the last race meeting was ihe most successful in the history of tho club, resulting in a profit of £997. The committee was of opinion that the time had arrived to decide upon a definite and comprehensive scheme in respect to +l f) erection of grandstands and other ■ .eessarv buildings. Unfortunately the finances would not permit of the early completion of any major building scheme, but ho subscribed to the view held by the committee that immediate attention should be given to the adoption of a plan and that the work should bo proceeded with from time to time as funds permitted. Officers were elected as follows; Patron, Hon. C. E. Macmillan (reelected); president. .Mr. .1. Tanner (reelected); vice-president, Mr. T. Monctir (re-elected); lion, treasurer, Mr. .T. A. Guinness: committee. Messrs. W. Tanner, K. »T. Ronnie, R. Wallis, 11. E. Hiding. A. E. Newsham. T. Shenpard, H. Watkinson, E. L. Broad, W. A. Patterson, A. Tutchen, W. L. Davoren. J. T. Heald. WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB MR. REID ELECTED PRESIDENT [FROM OTTR OWN CORRESPONDENT] HAMILTON. Friday Tho new committee of the Waikato Trotting Club held its first meeting last evening and unanimously elected Mr. R. T. Reid president for the ensuing year. Mr. W. T. C. Christie was elected vice-president. It was decided to apply for Saturday and Monday, October 19 and 21, as tho dates for the spring meeting, and in tho event of October 21 not being available to apply for Thursday and Saturday, October 17 and 19. The outsido total isator hotise is to be renovated and put into working order for the meeting and a charge of Is 6d for both men and women is to be made for admission to the outside enclosure. The win and place betting system is to bo continued.

The question of relieving the eunrntitora, Messrs. H. W. Burch and J. Fraser Smith, of liability in connection ivit.li the bank overdraft was referred to the finance committee.