RACING NEWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24868, 14 April 1944, Page 5

RACING NEWS

ELLERSLIE TRAINING FORTUNE'S SMILE GOES WELL BY ARCHER An attractive seven furlongs in 1.30 by Fortune's Smile (Hunter) was the outstanding gallop at Ellerslie yesterday, when some interesting; work was performed in preparation for the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting on Saturday. The disappointing Belle Renarde (Hunter) was responsible for the best half-mile when she recorded 49 l-6s. The galloping took place on the No. 1 grass and the going was soft after rain the previous day. There was a dense fog when the gates opened and it was impossible to time some of the early workers, which included Te Hinemoa. Exeter and Olga's Pal. Te Hinemoa appears to have come through her races at the Easter meeting without any ill-effects and should strip in good order for the Foley Memorial Handicap on Saturday. Fortune's Smile went very fast in the early part of his gallop, and, after running the first three in 38s, ran on strongly to complete the seven furlongs in 1.30. He seems to be improving with every race. Neenah jumped away in front and had no difficulty in leading Beau Leon over six furlongs in 1.18 4-5. Neenah is very bright and muscular Expanse and Town Survey beat Aguilo over seven furlongs in 1.31 3-5. Expanse looks improved after his Easter racing and Town Survey is also very well. Belle Renarde went with a lot of dash over four furlongs in -19 l-ss. She is a very free worker, but her form in public has fallen far short of expectations. It should not be for lack of condition if she fails to race well on Saturday, as she is full of muscle. Red Warden (C. Markwick) easily beat Harris Tweed (B. Markwick) over seven furlongs in 1.81 3-5. He is another good track galloper who has proved a disappointment. Mercurial and Tiger Tan sprinted four furlongs in 49 4-os, They finished together with little between them. Mercurial going nicely for a maiden. Mercurial is in the Dominion Handicap on Saturday. Other gallops were:— Four Furlongs.—Transmitter beat Home James, 51s; Phaleron Sign and Vcrus, 50 4-ss; Lord Dink, 50 3-ss; Saffron Walden beat Blueberry, 525• Dinky Di and Eslnonde, 49 4-ss.

Five Furlongs.—Yes Tor and Verdant. 1.6; Sir Dingle, 1.5 2-5; Mr. Rose and Bramble Song, 1.5 4-5; Lo Zin and Princess Doria, 1.4 4-5; Colonel Vaals and Theology, 1.5 4-5; Lagenia shaded Tough Guy, 1.5 2-5; Gentry, 1.4 3-5; Swift Quarry and Roman Duke. 1.5: Treasure Island, 1.5 3-5. Six Furlongs.—Bournemouth. 1.21 2-5; Kinsman and Soutane. 1.23 ; Black Musk, 1.21; Constitution led Lysander's Last, 1.17 3-5. Seven Furlongs.-—Watchett led Dependable, 1.30 4-5; Funny Fox, 1.33 4-5; Grey Salute and Foxstar, 1.34 1-5. Once Round.—Our Nation, 2.3 3-5; Willow Wood led Conquistador and Night Comedy, 1.59 3-3, last six furlongs 1.23 3-5; Surpee'n, 1.59 1-5. There was a good deal of jumping over hurdles ana among the horses schooled were Sir Isaacs, Brome, Wildore, Diagonal, The Cardinal, Hessketoon, Classic, Prince Rewa and Bronze Knight, AUCKLAND TROTS HANDICAPS FOR APRIL 22 (P.A.) CHPJSTCHURCH. Thursday Following are the handicaps for the Auckland Trotting Club's Patriotic Meeting at Epsom on April 22: ARMY HANDICAP, of £200; trotters; limit 3.45; 1% miles.—Arabin. Etta Girl, Golden Journey, Journey's Pride. Little Hero, Red' Crest, Songbird, Steel Sword, William, limit; Otawa Lass, Silver Plane, 24yds bhd; Stirling Maid, 36; Highrate, 48; Audrey's Last, 96; Silver Countess, 120. . ROYAL NAVY HANDICAP, of £225; limit 4.54; 2 miles.—Albert Tracev, Aranui Jack, Athlone Direct, Bill Ova, Cam Derbv, Flash Light. Heliooolis. Kallula. Kewpie's Pride, La Diamond, Medical Student, Mihini Tere, Press Gang, Rita Grattan, limit; Clive Brook, Cyone Maid, Lady Moness. Lough Derg, Sir Victor, 12yds bhd. ROOSEVELT HANDICAP, of £250; limit 3.34; IVz miles. —Axminster, Bluestock, David Derby, Diamond Trust, Gallant Navy. Katoomba, Magic Task, Mirage, Modern Jewel, Sir Volo, Syncopate, limit; Gallant Maid. Kewpie's Crown, Rockfel. Sonja Henie, 12yds bhd; Mighty, 24; Sandiways, 36. UNITED NATIONS HANDICAP, of £500; limit 3.24; 1% miles.—April Direct, Cyone Girl, Neutrality, limit; Alcazar, Betty Boop, Hillcrest, Parauri, True Guide, 12yds bhd; Black Label, 24; Davey Day, 36. STALIN HANDICAP, of £325; limit 3.29; lYa miles.—Lynn Key, Native Man. Proletarian, Sandiways, limit; Flower Potts, Peter's Find, Stargum, Volo Senwod. 12yds bhd; Channel Fleet, 36; Oregon, 48. AIR FORCE HANDICAP, of £300; trotters; limit 3.37; 1 % miles.—Audrey's Last, Journey's Pride, Little Hero, Stirling Maid, limit; Imperial Jade. 12yds bhd; Silver Countess, 24; Paul Parrish, 36; Modest Maid. 48; Dick Redmond, 60. CHURCHILL HANDICAP. Of £250; limit 2.57; 1y 4 miles.—Athlone Direct, Axminster, Bluestock, Certify, David Derby, Don Acron. Gallant Navy, Heliopolis, Jewel's Eyre, Katoomba, Lad.v Moness, Lough Derg, Magic Task, Mirage, Rita Grattan, Sir Victor. Sir Volo, Syncopate, limit; Gallant Maid, Kewpie's Crown, Mighty, Rockfel. Sonja Henie. Stylish Boy, 12yds bhd. CHIANG KAI-SHEK HANDICAP, of £350; limit 2.50; 1% miles.—Channel Fleet, Kewpie's Jewel. Proletarian, Stargum, Volo Senwod- limit; Bav Machine. Neutrality, Oregon, Shadow Son. 12yds bhd; Alcazar, April Direct. Betty Boop, Black Label, Cyone Girl, Equipoise, Hillcrest. True Guide, 24. Acceptances close on Monday at 5 p.m

RECORD PRICES SYDNEY YEARLING SALES SYDNEY. April 13 An all-time Australian record was established at the yearling sales yesterday, when an average of 033 guineas was realised. For the two days the average was 56:2 guineas, which exceeds the records established in New Zealand this year. For 130 yearlings 82.335 guineas was paid to-day. Top price was 4500 guineas, for a filly by Golden Sovereign from Feminist, which was knocked down in the name of Trainer G Johnson. This is (he highest price ever paid for a yearling filly at an Australian or \>u Zealand sale. Twenty-eight youngsters brought 1000 guineas or more. The Tarwyn Park Stud where Golden Sovereign stands, sold 11 lots nt an average of 1325 guineas. The Kia Qra Stud, owned by Mr. Percy Miller. was vveli up with 16 lots, averaging; 1075 guineas Top price in this draft was 1550 guineas st Aubins Stud averaged 1442 guineas for si\ yearlings. All but one of six brought four figures ranging up to 2100 guinea* The Robartville Stud sold four Felcrass at an average of 1137 guineas, and a draft from the Lyndhurst Stud. Queensland, averaged 1100 guineas. The principal sire averages for the day were:—Golden Sovereign, six at an average of 1900 guineas; Agincourt, seven at an average of 1007 guineas; Midstream, six at an average of 1133 guineas; Manitoba, five at an average of 1307 guineas; Genetout. two at an average of 1650 guineas; Felcrag. four at an average of 1137 guineas One more day's sale remains. SHOCK FOR BUYERS HORSES TO STAY IN SYDNEY (Reed. 11.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 13 The yearlings, bought at the record sales this week cannot be taken away from Sydney by rail or road. This announcement to-dav by the Minister of Transport. Mr. Ward, * provided a shock for buyers. Thirty highpriced yearlings had been sold to Melbourne buyers, including the 2100 guineas Ajax colt. "No provision whatever is being made to transport any of these yearlings either within the State or between States," said Mr. Ward. Special provision was made to enable yearlings bred in the country to be brought to Sydney for the sales so that there would be no discouragement of breeding. However, the condition was laid down that the yearlings could not be taken away from Sydney again and must be raced here. There will be strict policing of the transport regulations to ensure that there is no infringement. .Anyone attempting to get horses to Melbourne by road or rail will be liable to prosecution. RIDING ENGAGEMENTS Riding engagements for the Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting at Ellerslie on Saturday include:—J. Bagby, Saffron Walden. Richelieu. Alt-ess, Merry May, Winstake. Constitution; E. V. Dye, Olga's Pal. Royal Glory. Te Hinemoa. Cracroft; M. Coon, Nesnah; T. Hunter, Fortune's Smile; I. Galvin. Kitty Green; W. Hooton, Landve.vor, Gaelic Salute; J. Williamson. Broielov Tweedsmuir; G. Cameron. Nepeta; M. Ritchie, Surpeen; B. Markwick, Fine Kin, Bournemouth, Kinsman, Home James, Harris Tweed. Soutane; T. Williams. Hessketoon NAPIER MEETING (P-A.) NAPIER, Thursday The Waikanao Maiden at the Poverty Bay Turf Club's Autumn Meeting at Greenmeadows on Saturday has been divided into two separate races as follows: FIRST WAIKANAE MAIDEN, of £110; 0 fur.—Greek Honour, Whangai, Alondi, Zingari Song, Bonnie Crown, Straight Drive, Roto Parera, Martian Abbey, Sharpura. Joy Bay, Fame Bian, Sporting Pal, 5.7. SECOND WAIKANAE MAIDEN, of £110; 6 fur.—Dark Morning, Gr-ey Morn, Dashup, Yarrow, Sandy Cape, Quaint Song, Affable, Peter's Girl. Kincrop, Jingle Jangle. Royal Signal, 8.7. The order of races i 5:—11.45, Poverty Bay Hurdles; 12.30. Turanga Hack Handicap; 1.10, First Waikanae Maiden; 1.50, Gisborne Handicap; 2.30, Second Waikanae Maiden; 3.10, Nursery Handicap; 3.55, Taruhoru Hack Handicap; 4.40. Waimata Hack Handicap