THE SPORT OF RACING

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11655, 20 October 1923, Page 11

THE SPORT OF RACING

WELLINGTON MEETING OPENS TO-DAY

A REVIEW OF THE FIELDS

The Wellington spring meeting will ho opened at Trentham to-day. The prospects for a fine day are bright, and the oourso will be in good order, though a trifle slow. The programme is as follows: TAITA HANDICAP, Of 350 so vs; five furlongs. st lb 6t lb

TRACK WORK AND GENERAL NOTES

To start at 12.1 p.m. Several horses will be backed in this race, among them ,£risiina and Lamorack. Orishna n\ay be the hardest to beat. WAINUI HANDICAP,

Starts at 12.41 p.m. If Suggestion were a little more forward he would be sure to wind Tip favourite, and as it is he will cerry a lot of money. He ought to run well, and so should Listowel. Lower down the list are Crown Star, Helen Rufus and Lady Ben, all of whom are entitled to respect. RIMUTAKA HANDICAP, Of 350 sovs; seven furlong 6. Alabama 9 10 Black

Starts 1.26 p.m.—Star Ranger is well just now, and if he was good enough to take to Australia ho should stand a chance of winning a race at the meeting. Last Crust will be improved by his Masterton outings, and Black Ronald appears to be coming right W.R.C. HANDICAP, Of 1000 sovs; eleven furlongs. J. Pnterwon,s oil h Surveyor, aged, by Nassau Pedometer, 9.2 (R. S. Bagby). . R A. McKenzie's b g Sunart, aged, by Sunny Lake—Latcnet, 8.10 (A. Reed). R. Hcppner’s b g Rouen, aged, by Bezonian—Lady Laddo, 8.9 (G. Young). W. R. KembalFs br g Insurrection, 6yrs, I by Kilbroney—Rathful, 8.6 (P. Rayi nor). W. R. Kemball’s ch m Bonetter, aged, by Bonii'orzn —Brayton, 8.4 (C. Reed). IY. R. Kemball’s b g Vagabond, aged, by Martian—Gipsy Girl, 8.3 (C. Smith) J. B. Gaisford’s ch g Mark Time, syrs, by King Mark—By By, 8.6 (J. Barry). T. A. Duncan’s b m Enthusiasm, 4yrs, by Panmure —Martia, 8.5 (M. McCarten). Allen and Kirkpatrick’s br g Scotch Mixture, 6yrs, by Heather Mixture — Tapora, 8.4. A. F*. Booth’s br m Merry Day, syrs, by Merry Moment—Labour* Day, 8.2 (E«. S. Garrett). H. Hickey’s ch g Admiral Codrington, aged, by Gazeley—Ransyl, 8.1 (H. Young). JEJ. Riddiford’s br g Quest, syrs, by Martian —Trichaa, 7.20 (W. S. Bagby) F. W. Fitzpatrick’s b g Kilbird, 4vrs, bv Kilboy—Mocking Bird, 7.7 (F. McGovern). C. Elgars br g Zouave, 4yrs, by Martian '—Rose Red, 7.7 (D. R. Gunn). F. JO. Ross’s br g Arch Salute, aged, by Marble Arch—Salute, 7.3 (J. Doro-

broski). Newton King’s b h Stork, 6yrs, by Hallowmas—"White Crane, 7.1 (H. Wiggins). R. L. King’s br g Pilliewinkie. 4vrs, by Winkie—Water Spray, 7.1 (H. Burns).

Lochson 10 12 Sir Fanciful 912 Gamecock... 10 5 Blue Socks ... 9 8 Nukumai .... 10 5 Sir Roseberry 9 8 Comical 10 3 Cheer Dp ... 9 6 Fisher 9 13 Gold Star ... 9 5 Otauru Kid... 9 13 Kyoto 9 3

Starts at 2.51 p.m. The top-weighta seem to have none the worst o£ matters, and Lochson, Gamecock, Nukumai, and Comical should go well. Comical ia not as experienced as the others, but is a promising addition to the ranks of the ; jumpers. WELLESLEY STAKES, Of 1000 sovs; five furlonge. G. M. Currie’s b f Motley, Absurd —Pen non, 8.2 (P. Rayner). H/ E. Jones's bik t Lady Isinglass, Absurd —Cowl, 8.2 (A. Reed). W. Me A. Duneun’ft ch e Ab surd—Tahua, 8.7 (M. McCarten). A. McDonald's cr c hiiocta, Kilbi*oney — Puttee, 8.4 (R. S. Bagby). F. S. Easton’s br f r \louus:. Kilbroney Lady Laddo, 8.4 (A. J. McFlinn), G. F Johnston’s br f Pout litre, Martian —Revelanto, 8.2 (C. Brown). Chas. El’.'n; s Ur I M»-\ (> Ui"«\ .Toculator—Krtnengarde, 8.2 (J. Oluon), E. Rulditnrd's b • • Foot’s Paradise, Absurd—Mascot, 8.7 (A. Oliver). W. H. KembalFs b o Solfraid, Solfenno —Raid, 8.4 (C. Reed). Starts at 3.31 p.m. —Kilochra, Motley, and Padonna ore sure to carry a lot of money. SHORTS HANDICAP,

Starts at 4.11 p.m. Good sprinter*? always have a great chance at Trentham, and for that reason Thespian, and Rational must be considered. Mireusonta, Gold Light, and Tukin may be handy, and Lady Fingers looks the be6t of the light-weights.

OCTOBER HANDICAP, Of 350 sovs; six furlonga.

Starts at 4.56 p.m. The field is so big that anything might happen in the race, and it is certain many of the competitors will have no chance from the start. Laughing Stock, KiVris, Refrigeration, and Aiaric have a lot of pace, and any one of them who gets out well will take catching. Royal Divorce and Soltano have been working well.

YESTERDAY’S GALLOPS

Most of the work at Trentham yesterday morning was done on the inside ° Lady Ben, accompanied by - Tinohari, ran half a mile in 52sec. Royal Divorce and Glaive were responsible fo * the same time over the same journey. Suggestion lan three furlongs in 88see. Sunart and Cleasanta were sent six furlongs, which took them lmin 24sec. Tukaia'a time for half a mile was 52 l-osec. Sutveyor and Pelham did half a mile Bugle N«fce got to the end of half a mile in 52 l-ssec. Enthusiasm was on the track and was worked. Padoniwi took 54seo for four furlonge Mireusonta did three furlongs in 38sec. Sir Ihosebery jumped three hurdles fairlv w*li. Razzle Dazzle and Gold Light both v’orlied. Kilochra and Crishna ran along for three furlongs, the former going a little t'h» better of the pair. Comical and Bagdad did six furlongs in lmin 3Gsec. finishing together. Tanades and Paula ran down from the three furlong disc in 89£sec. Admiral Codrington was five lengths too good for Stork in a run over seven furlongs. Admiral Codrington’s time was lmin 88£sec. Stronghold went nicely in a run over six furlongs in lmin 24sec. Gaze worthy and Soltano ran half a mile in 53 l-ssec. Hipo cantered the best part of a round and sprinted the last furlong, going well. Kalakaua went half a mile in 53 8-ssec.

LATE SCRATCHINCS

Sunny Loch and Geranial were scratched yesterday from their Wellington engagements.

NOTES AND COMMENTB

Many Kittle, Pilliewinkie, and Gamecock arrived from the south yesterday morning. ” N C. Brown is to ride Scion in the Wainui Handicap. P. Rayner will have the ride on Insurrection in the big handicap. Kilmar wilj be ridden in the Taita Handicap bv J. Dombroski. H Cutts is not bringing his horses to the Wellington meeting, and has cancelled the accommodation arranged for. J. Barry will be on Mark Time in the W.R.C. Handicap. Martinique will be ridden by J. Dombroski. So many horses have eccepted for the October Handicap that there will he twelve brackets in the race. This is the clay to look on. The tote will still be open on Monday and Tuesday.

BIG RASE TO-DAY

PAPYRiDS IN FINE FORM DON' ~ HUE ENTHUSIASTIC. Australian, and N.Z. Cable Association (Received October 19, 7.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, October 13 Papyrus, with Steve Donoghue up, received his final working to-day, going a mile and a furlong in lmin 51 2-ssec. showing no signs of fatigue. Donogliue is enthusiastic over Papy rus’s endurance, which is evident from the fractional timing over the successive furlongs. Donoghuo rode an easy saddle, as though cantering and seemed to hold the horse in, while Papyrus seemed eagei to go fastei. Zev will canter lightly at to-morrow's final workout. CONFUSING RUMOURS. Later. Many rumours are current, making the preliminary situation of the Zev-Papyrus raco quite confusing. Mv Own, who has been racing in Maryland, was suddenly ordered' to be brought to Now York by special train. Admiral Grayson, the owner, declared ho was unable to understand the Jockoy Club’s purpose. Belmont Park, where tho race will be held, is a rumour-factory. It is said that Zev may bo withdrawn and My Own substituted. OWNERS AND TIPSTERS JOCKEY CLUB’S NEW RULE. Australian and N.Z. C*Mo As«octaHon. LONDON, October 18. Lord Jersey, addressing the Jockey Club, said that the stewards were proposing a new rule in order to deal with the practice which some owners occasionally adopted of running thir horses in connection with the business of advertising tipsters. The new rulo declares that any owner who by advertisement, circular letter, or other means, offers information concerning his own or other horses, or con-, nives at such a practice, is liable to dis qualification.

Inferno * 8 2 Slump , 7 n Wee Marble 8 2 Bubbly , V n Panart 8 2 Kilmar . 7 u Voitore 8 2 Kilorum 7 li Kiki ii Crisbna ...... 8 0 Twink 7 n ... Paula 8 0 7 13 Kilbrennan... 7 ii

Of 400 60VS ; one mile. Scion 9 8 Crown Star 8 0 Oleasanta .... 8 11 Lady Ben ... 7 11 Listowel 8 9 •Happy Days 7 10 Little River 8 8 Counter Martian Mi-ss 8 7 » Attack 7 10 Suggestion ... 8 5 Bagdad 7 7 Printemps ... 8 5 Whipping Helen Rufus 8 3 Boy 7 7 Bonny Aeriform 7 7 Heather 8 3 Lady Ardour 8 1 ICotiripo 7 7

Mountain ' Ronald 7 0 Signal 8 8 Mountain Soliform ../t.. 8 8 Crag 7 0 Viewpoint ... 8 a Tinohari 7 u Star Ranger 8 3 Penelophon 7 0 Last Crust ... 8 1 Submerge .... 7 0 Auckland .... 7 13 Glaive 7 0 Nukumai .... 7 11 All Gold 7 0 Cushat 7 11 Relic 6 12 Gluement ... 9 Stream 6 9 Vindictive ... 7 8 Bonomel 6 9 7 7 Redsome 8 9 Basso 7 3 Parearau 6 9 Blothenes .... 7 1

Starts at 2.11 p.m. A very open race. The favourite may he Kilbirtl or Mark Time. Both have recent form to recommend them, and. nothing is going better in his work than Kilbird. It is against him, however, that he is not an easy horse to ride. Ho will pull very hard, end may beat himself before the end of the journey. Bonetter will be in the Taarket, but Merry Day should hold her safe if she is forward enough. This is a little doubtful, as she was on the big "ude at Masterton. The top-weight, 'htrveyor, is tc really good horse, and he •oo.ks remarkably well. FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 400 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.

Of 500 sov6; si; s furlongs. Thespian 9 9 iiazeworthy ... 7 8 National 9 5 Backsheesh... 7 2 Many Kittle 8 12 Hipo 7 0 <5old Light... 8 12 Waipatu 6 11 Mireusonta ... 8 8 Lady Fingers 7 2 Sunny Lock 8 tt Valley ltose... 6 9 7 13 6 7 Still Sea 7 9 Diamond Rin£ 6 7

Kenraore 9 2 Piquant 7 0 Elvaette 9 0 Heatlicote ... 7 0 Soliform 8 7 Tinohari 7 0 Laughing Pelham 7 0 Stock 8 7 Geranial 7 0 Misgovern 8 5 Martinique ... 7 0 Refrigeration 8 5 Treadwell .... 7 0 Kilris 8 3 boltano 6 12 Alaric .... 8 3 Bright Eyes 6 12 Atapo 8 0 Hall Mark ... 6 12 Bugle Note ... 7 12 Black Head... 6 10 Strongholt ... 7 7 Axle 6 10 Hytinue 7 7 Idanoe 6 10 7 5 Bene Mavis 6 10 7 3 Solrino 6 10 Royal Divorce 7 2 Holloa 6 10 Anticipate ... 7 2 Entre Nous 6 10 K.ilminster ... 7 2 Radiac 6 ll> Imperial Sparlr