RACING NEWS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8191, 5 August 1912, Page 10

RACING NEWS

FIXTURES August 13. 15. 17,— Canterbury J-G . August 29—Amberley Steeplechase Club. September 4, s—Marton5 —Marton J.O. September 12. 13—Aabburton County R.O. September 23, 24—Otaki Maori E.C» September 26. 23 —Avondale J.C. September 26, 27—Ocraldino R.C. September 26, 28 —Wanganui K.C. NOTES AND COMMENTS (By *’Tho Judge.*’) Mr 11, Taklo. of Dannevirko, baa been appointed secretary (o tbo Dannovarke Racing Club in succession to Mr J., bpiere Freeman, who had to relinquish his position owing to ill-health. The steeplechase meeting of ill© Mana- , watu Hunt is to take placo at the M.B.Uracecourse at Awapuni on Wednesday next. A good class of hunter is engaged, and there is every prospect of an enjoyable outing. The Foxton Bacing Club appointed Mr L. Proctor caretaker of the racecourse. Air Proctor is well suited for the position, having been connected with horses all hie lifo. Ho trained Lochado, who won the 1902 Hawke’s Day Steeplechase. Some interesting items appear in the V.R.C. report nnd balance-sheet, which nos just been issued. During the last twelve months tho club disbursed £63,275 in stakes, and the year's operations show a surplus of £13.986. The profit on the spring meeting was £20,402. and only three meetings—the autumn, August and October fixtures —resulted in a loss. Additions ana alterations to tho course about to bo undertaken will involve an expenditure of £25,t00. Tho Government license foe and tax for tho twelve months amounted to £4729. Under tho heading of salaries are —secretary £IOO3. bandicapper £750, stipendiary stewards £975 (of which other clubs contribute £456). starter £250 and Judge £253. The club’s credit balance on June 30th was £43,337. Mr H. Brinkman, the well-known trotting bandicapper, has not been enjoying the best of health of late, but he is now on the high road to good health. Tho Australian Jockey Club recently received applications from 514 bookmakers and 527 bookmakers' clerks. Evidently laying 'em is still a profitable calling in New South "Wales. A. AI. Wright, the Foxton owner-trainer, is due to pass through Wellington on Wednesday next with Tho Bover, who claims engagements at Riccarton. The son of Advance and, Polly Perkins is reported in capital tnm. Morohiko has been leased by Mr H. M. Campbell, M.P., from Mr H. Hassall, and will run in his new lessee's interest at tho Grand National meeting. Evadno, half-sister to Theodore, Sublime, and Diavolo, who Is wintering at hei owner's (Mr P. Neaglo) place at Meanee, has filled out into a fin© type of thoroughbred, and will go into active work at the end of this month. J. Mann has leased Walpureka to Mr W. J. Douglas, and the mare will carry the black jacket and heliotrope at Biccarton next week. Mr F. Crossloy, veterinary surgeon, leaves for Te Aut© to-morrow to operate upon the Eonown—Eland filly Axis for "roaring” troubles. Some critics are selecting Bourrasque to earn distinction as a hurdler. The Sou'wester gelding is engaged in tho Trial Hurdles at Biccarton. A. Shearsby has put Makara into work at Awapuni, The St. Clements gelding bears a very healthy appearance. Papamarama, who has been leased by the Awapuni trainer, E. Watson, will be given his first run in his new lessee’s colours at the Manawatu Hunt meeting next Wednesday. Tho "Highden” stable will be represented bv Lockwood and Oakum at the Manawatu Hunt meeting. Master Theory is still very lame, and is a doubtful starter at Biccarton. Royal Arms and Paritutu have done BDme excellent training work since reaching Biccarton. Some critics are selecting the latter to put up a big fight in the (Grand National Steeplechase. In all probability J. Williamson, the [Auckland trainer, will take Hautere and •Okaihau to Sydney at the conclusion of the Grand National meeting to compete in steeplechasing events at the A.J.C. spring meeting. Owing to Frank Wootton's suspension for reckless riding, says a Press Association cable message from London, Mr Wootton abandons training, and sells his horses in October.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES SPECIAL TO THE "TIMES." OHBISTOHUECH, August 3. There was a large number of spectators present at Biccarton this morning, notwithstanding that rain was descending in torrents. Some interesting work was accomplished. Training was restricted to the outside of the grass trial track, but the heavy nature of the going prevented any fast times being put up. Medallist left four furlongs behind m 51 sec, pulling up very fresh. Gnome and Query took Imm Z4seo to leave six furlongs behind, the pair finishing together. Mumura, a Winter Gap candidate, covered a mile In 2min Cisco. TJmeraboy easily beat Grand Slam over six furlongs, the last five being left behind In Imln 15seo. Baffles and Parallel finished together In front of Myall in a mile, which took 2min Bill ran four furlongs in Imln Iscc, and appeared to relish his task. Bucoo was not extended in running five furlongs in imin 14 3-ssec. Mount Victoria, who appeared in tip-top trim, was restricted to three-quarter pace on the tan, moving very freely. Waipnreka (J. O'Connell) and Waikaraka (F. Waddell) were associated in a round over hurdles. The latter fell at the fourth hurdle, but was remounted and afterwards Jumped well. Waipnreka fenced in excellent style. Mangaroa ran a creditable four furlongs in 55sec. pulling up very fresh. Colleen Mary, who is on the improve, was not asked to do. her best. She left six furlongs behind in Imin 27 l-ssec. Firmhold and Mango ran home together from tho five furlong post, leaving the Journey behind in Imin 131-Sseo. Taiaha, looking very fit, was restricted to once round at a useful pace. G. Delaney sent Silver Cluse for a circnit at half-race. The chestnut is in excellent trim. There was not much to choose in a halfmile sprint between Armstrong. Clanmena and Gunflash, the trio finishing close together in 57sec. , , , Sliver Blaze. Lugeon and Shillelagh were companions in a round over the steeplechase fences. The former gave an excellent display, whilst the other pair also got round safely. , Continuance, moving very well, left five furlongs behind in Imin Uisec. Salute beat Prosper by a small margin over six furlongs which took Imm 25sec to negotiate. Salute’s performance was a good one, as she had all the worst of the Tnl Cakoban skipped over four furlongs very attractively. La Eeina d’d useful work. Black Northern («. Thompson) and Paisano (G. Jones) were indulged in a round over the hurdles. Paisano gave a s-londid exhibition, both in Jumping and galloping. Black Northern’s display was disappoint : ng. as he refused at two fences ard screwed very -mdly at several others. Manx (V. Coleman) was responsible fo' some good work over the steeplechase ■course. , , , Bully and Gmrtcen ran four furlongs in White Cockade and Uranium finished tocither at the end of a mue, ran in Imln

4-sscc. , . Tfautero (J. Deere?) and Armagh (A. J! -Flynn) went a round of the big country, l>-*h jumping well. Mira and Sea Queen finished together at the end of a six furlong spin, the last fire being covered in Imin Uisec. These

two Winter Cap candidates have improved considerably since . reaching headquarters. Crosble covered the last six of seven furlongs In Imin 31seo. Orton loft four furlongs behind in 66J see. Abilitv took Imin 4 l-sseo to cover the same distance. Simon Pure (K. Coker). Mulverln (J. Anderson). and Daylight Bill (L. Hegartov) were exercised over several flights of hurdles, the first and last-named going very well. Bavlight Bill has improved considerably of late* and now jumps particularly well. Te Tua and The Gunner were sent over the Steeplechase fences, both jumping 1 safely Icel gave a very indifferent display in negotiating a round of the hurdles. His jumping was very slow and uncertain. The racecourse has received a thorough ; soaking with the continued wet weather, and the prospects for the Grand National 1 do not appear too bright at present. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB. HURDLES WON' BE UXBRIDGE. WIMMERA SECOND. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Deceived August 4, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, August 3. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s Steeplechase meeting was commenced today. The following was the result of the AUSTRALIAN HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 1300 sots; three miles and a hall. Ices ninety-two yards. Mr IV. Moffat’s b g Uxbridge by Sir Tristram —Modalet, syrs, 10.7 (Cameron) Mr E. J. Watt’s hr g Wimmera, by Merriwee—Mousquoterie. 6yrs, 10.7 (O’Neill) 4 Mr W. H. Mate’s hr g Warwidgerie. by Acumen —May Mom, aged, 9.11 (Stuart) -5 Also started—Arquebnse 11.13, Forest Prioce 10.13, Lord Desmond 10.11, Monarch 10.11. Wingarara 10.9, King’s Ransom 10.3. Lion 10.3, Tundulya 9.13, Plash Jack 9.9. Light Ballast 9.3. Zal 9.3, Cannon Wheel 9, Rogue’s March 9. Cullinan 9. Ballista 9. Black Native 9. From the start Wimmera showed the way j TP n Light Ballast. Ballista, and Wingarara next. At the turn Ballista took the ead, followed by Wimmera, Warwidgerie and Wingarara in that order. Entering the straight the second time the order was Wimmera, Ballista. Lion, Black Native, and Uxbridge. In front of the stand Zal and Xiion fell. Wimmera was now leading from Ballista bv six lengths. Flash Jack fell in the straight and Monarch came down at the back. Uxbridge came along, and forging ahead joined Wimmera at the 1 hurdle, raced him home, and got past the post a neck to the good. Warwidgerie was live lengths away. Time, 6min 353scc. [Wimmera appears to have run a capital race. Uxbridge has some excellent races to his credit, hut his latest success is the best event he has won so far. Wimmera won the Leamington Hurdles at Caulfield on the 21st ult., when carrying list lib. and some critics were complaining at Lis being so leniently treated with lOst 71b cn Saturday. Evidently Mr Watt’s hurdler had enough to carry on this occasion, as ho was not equal to winning.]