THE SPORT OF RACING

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11660, 26 October 1923, Page 8

THE SPORT OF RACING

RESULTS AT THE POVERTY BAY MEETING

SPRING HANDICAP WON BY MUSKETQQN

GENERAL NOTES AND COMMENTS

FIXTUREB October 27 —Poverty Bay Turf Club Spring. October 27—Carterton R.C. Annual. October 31—Birchwood Hunt Annual. November 3—New Zealand Cup. November 3,5, 7, and 10—Canterbury J.C. Metropolitan. November 10—Upper Clutba B.C. Annual. NOTES AND COMMENTS (By "Carbine.”) The outside of the course proper at Trentham was open yesterday, and some of the horses intended for the New Zealand Cup meeting were galloped. Scion and Quest went a mile. Quest went particularly well, and had an advantage over his rival all the way. Rational, who has not done much fast work since arriving at Trentham, was sent once round at a good working pace. Auckland and Bodyguard took 55sec to cover half a mile. Martinique and Bayana did slow work. Kilmar was on the tracks, but was not asked to do much. F. Tilley's team for the C.J.C. meeting went south after racing: at Trentham, and Tukia, Enthusiasm and Inferno are now located at Riccarton. Pilliewinkie, Keniuore, Relic, Ardour, Many Kettle, and Bon Spec, who raced at Trentham, have returnee to Riccarton. Ladyfingers was shipped south| last night. * Sunart ran a good race all the way in the Champion Plate, and a stake should come his way soon. Rouen was well fancied for hie engagement in the Levin Cup, but he did a very unimpressive preliminary, and in the race was at the tail of the field most of the way. In the straight he moved up fairly well and finished fifth. After the injury of Lamarock’s rider on Monday the colt was withdrawn from his engagement, and money invested on his chance was returned. The W.R.C. was not bound to return the money, and an authority says the action was contrary to the rules of racing. A mistake of 5s 6d was made in the dividend announced on Cushat in the last race, run at Trentham on Tuesday, and before the error was discovered some of the ticket-holders had been paid out.

Last Crust ran a good race in the McDonald Memorial Welter on Tuesday. He can be improved somewhat yet, but ho does not shape as though he will stay.

Alaric ran three fine races at Trentham and he will be heard of again. Hall Mark may turn out useful. He gave an excellent showing on Tuesday, and was beaten only in tbe last few strides.

One of the best gallops done at Trentham prior to the meeting was by Ares, but in his race the Martian gelding ran last. He need not be absolutely written out, however, as he looked as if he was open to improvement, so may do tetter later on.

Lady Fingers won so well at Masterton and Trentham that she must be given a great chance in the Stewards', even with a rise in the woights.

Kenmore was backed by his connections very confidently at Trentham. but he was beaten in both his starts. The field was very big on Saturday and he got a bad run, but on Monday ho hod every chanco and was not good enough on the day. Quest is a better sort then ho is given credit for being, and may run a bettor race in the New Zealand Cup than he is expected to. Star Ranger disappointed at Trentham, and if the form shown was his best one wonders why ho was taken to Australia.

Kilbrernan is a nice filly and the sister to Kilboy ran attractively at Trentham.

Kalakaua is improving, but still looks a bit green. He was well backed on Tuesday, but in the run along the back was nearly down, and appeared to get on the heels of something in front of him.

A turn at hurdling hoe done JOonmark good Previously he did not stay well, out on Tuesday he went to the front soon after the start of the Lake Handicap and he stayed there all the way. When challenged! in the straight he easily held off tho opposition.

Gamecock was none the worse for his fall at Trentham on Monday. He is not going back to Riccarton in the meantime, but will be sent to his owner's station in Marlborough, where he will be spelled for a few months. Probably he will be tried as a steeplechaser next winter. It is understood that G. Tones, who recently returned from Australia, will set up as a public trainer at Cambridge. He already has charge of Mr G. L. Stead's horse*?, and should not lack opportunities! in the north. Father’s Voice, the Aboard—Shrill colt, leased by Lady Jellicoe from Mr W. G. Stead, wa* reported to bo in rather a bad way or. Saturday. Motley, the smart Absurd two-year-old. wbo won tlie Rooencoth Handicap at Trentham on Saturday, is under orders for Ellorsne. She will be accompanied by Veil, who is expected to- run well at the Auckland Racing Club's spring meeting. Tarleton is back again in Auckland, but as he has been allowed to forfeit his engagement in the Great Northern Guineas, it is probable that he is in need of a spell. Gazeworthy, who won at Trentham on Tuesday, is in the Stewards' Handicap with 7.9. That is but 41b more than she carried last year, when, with A. Reed up, she carried 61b more than her original handicap, which was 6.13. As a result of his success in the Pearce Handicap at Trentham. Pilliewinkie will have .to put up slb penalty in (he New Zealand Cup, which will bring his weight uo to 7.8.

“Though the connections of Roseday deny that they have supported the gelding for the New Zealand Cup. he and Palestrina are the ruling favourites locally for next month’s race/'—Christchurch "Sun.”

At the Motukorea Stud the Englishbred mare Miss Girona is reported to have foaled a very fine filly to Tea Tray. Loyal Irish is back again on the tracks at EUerslie, looking little the worse for hi* unsuccessful trip to Australia. He will probably be racing at ‘the A.R.C. meeting next month. D is reported that Koatane is amirs and will not make the trip to Riccai'on next month.

In a reference to tho brilliant Rivoli, th»i Sydney “Sportsman” has the followins; “When two years old Rivoli was ridden about as a hack by his owner, Mr.; J. 11. R. Baines, of Canning Downs. Mrs Barnes is an excellent horsewoman, an 1 has undoubtedly a gift in handling young horses. It was only a chance that Rivoli over saw a race-track, as hr* was such a nice hack that he was nearly kept, for that business. If this course had been followed, a Derby winner and Craven Plate winner would have been wasted”

Mary Bruce, winner of the Great Northern Steeplechase, is said! to have done well in her preparation lately, and looks all the- better for the race she had at Avondale. If present intentions are carried out, her next mission will be the Onchunga Steeplechase at the Auckland spring meeting.

Wiiting in the "Referee” recently ar.ent the Melbourne Cup,, “Pilot” remarked : — rr lf Dr Lang were rehandicap the whole of the Melbourne Cup field it is probable he would raise Heir Apparent paore than most. That horse has only 71b more than when he ran second in the Sydney Cup, and his iecent form has been good. The indications are that Heir Apparent will bo quite at his best for the Melbourne Cup. No doubt David will run wel-l with 9.10, but on Randwick Plate form he has no pull over either Rapine or Rivoli.” With the trouble that arose over the scales at the Takapuna course last March, writes “PEaeton,” it was only to be expected that the committee of the T.J.C. would move in the matter in a pointed manner, in order to establish the necessary confidence and accuracy of the weighing apparatus used on their course under all conditions. The "scales” were submitted to a complete overhaul at the hands of the expert sent from Christchurch, and last week underwent a most searching test in the presenco of the inspector of weights and measures an 1 of Major Coyle and the secretary, ,Mr R. Wynyard. The scales were tested from 6.0 to 14.0, and the records in every instance were accurate to the complete degree. N.Z. CUP MEETING MARK TIME SCRATCHED. Prps* A««v*iation. CHRISTCHURCH, October 23 Mark Time was scratched at 11.40 a m. cor the New Zealand Cap. ROSEDAY A STARTER. DUNEDIN, October 25. Tho owner of Roseday has decided to send the horse to Riccarton for the New r Zealand Cup in preference to the Auckland meeting. TROTTING The latest track work at Addington, according to the Christchurch “Sun,” is as follows: Native King gave a pleasing display over two miles, the last half of which was reeled off at a solid gait. Nelson Bell got over a mile and a half but. marred hie display by several breaks. Tommy Direct was responsible for a solid mile in saddle. Emperor went a mile and a quarter nicely, while Paul Dufault got over a useful task without the hopples. Snowshoe jumped away from the twomile post and was just going his first mile at a leisurely gait. Then the speed was put on, and he reeled off his last eight furlongs in 2inin 14sec, the full journey taking 4min 41sec. Realm joined in at the end of a mile and kept with his companion all the way, the pair finishing on terms. This was the best piece of work Realm has done this season, and shows that he is regaining form. Gay Wilkes and Glen Mavis got over « mile nicely in 2min 19 2-ssec. Harry Audubon and Bismurate got to the end of a mile in 2min 17sec, the pair finishing on terms. Trix Pointer had Lady Joan as a companion over a solidly-run mile and a quarter. They wound up the last mile in 2min 14sec. both finishing nicely. Sir Henry (in saddle) got a big oreak on the former pair, and they had not caught him as the post was reached. Star Queen, who is particularly well at present, was responsible for a solidlyrun mile and a quarter. Bonny Logan and Willie Lagan went a mile in company without being required to do their best. Downfall and. Kean John got through a useful task, though the latter was again on bad behaviour. Eric Rothschild's work was a mile and a half at three-quarter pace.) Sir Anthony created a favourable impression by reeling off two miles in 4min ilsec. He trotted evenly all through, and did not make a mistake. Vilo, with her trainer in the sulky, was given a solid work-out. She reeled' off her first mile at almost top, and came over the last mile in 2min 12 $-ssec, finishing well. Red Heather was her pacemaker for the first part, and after getting a big break he aid well to finish with tho Cup candidate. POVERTY BAY RAGES MUSKETQON WINS SPRING. FLYING TO BARRIER. Pei* Press Association GISBORNE, October 25. The Poverty Bay Turf Club's spring meeting opened in fine weather. The course was jn first-class order, the going good and the totalisator investments were J 512,528, compared with .£12,366- last year. Results: — JUNCTION HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; six and a half furlong*. Westerner, 8.11 (Sinclair) 1 Barrier, 9.12 2 Tatau Tatpu, 9.8 *..•.«».•••••• 3 Also started —Mosthenes 8.3, Miss Roseland 8. Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 23 l-ssec FIRST HURDLES, Of 150 sovs; one mile and three-quarters. General Raven, 11.5 (R. Olive) 1 Patetonga. 9.2 2 Silver Stride, 10.1 3 Also started —Diamond Nap 9.9, Eau de Cologne 9, Whispering Sam D, Birka 9, Garzon 9. Won by two and a half lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 3min 23sec. ROSELAND HACK, Of 130 sovs; six furlongs. Startle, 8.6 (H. Goldfinch) 1 General Carrington, 7 2 Cairo, 7.12 3 Also started—Mark Over 8.9, Koodoo 8.9. New Moon 8.2, Kingly 7.7, Fort George 7.4, King’s Up 7.4, Kingi 7, Pita 7. Won by half a length, three length* between second and third. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. SPRING HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs; one mile and a quartei. Musketoon, 8.1 (W. Ryan) i Kahikaten, 8.3 2 White Hope, 7.6 3 Also started—Heather King 7.12, Whangko 7.7, Many Colours 7. Won by a length, five lengths between second and third. Time. 2min 43sec. WELTER HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; seven furlongs. Miss Roseland, 8.13 (Dixon) ... 1 Queen's Up, 9.10 2 p Pr U lx—. *8 3 Also started—Martini 9.10, Lord Muskerry 8.11. by three-quarters of a length.

three lengths between second and third. No time was taken.

MAIDEN SCURRY, Of 115 sovs; five furlongs; Bsl. Stern Lady (C. France) 1 Princess Nata 2 Mangatoetoe 3 Scratched —Heatberleaf, Matin Bell. Importer fell. Won by three lengths, two and a half between second and third. Time, lmin 4sec Ryan, tho rider of Importer, was admitted to hospital suffering from concussion. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 150 rots; six furlongs. Barrier. 9.8 (J. O'Shea) I Jovial, 9.3 2 Civilform, 9.13 3 Also started—Crisis 7.4. - Won by a neck, three and a half lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; one mile. Koodoo, 8.10 (A. Dixon 1 Highway, 8 2 Chaplin, 8.5 3 Also started—Sweet Heather 9, Prowler 8, Moreau 7.9, Witmoreana 7, Fortissimo 7. Won bv half a length, a neck between second and third. Time. lmin.4ssec. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES The acceptances for the second day aie:— MATAWHERO HANDICAP, of 150 sc-vs, one mile—Tatau Tatau 9.9, Westerne.* 9.9, Queen's Up 9.6, Koodoo 9.5, Miss Roseland 9.3, Martini 9, Many Colours 8.11, Moethenes 8.6, Highway 8.1, Cairo 7.13, Lord Muskerry 7.12, Prowler 7.12, Perle de Leon 7.7. SECOND HURDLES, of 140 sovs; one mil*? and a half —General Raven 12.7, Whanoko 11.13, Silver Stride 10.4, Patetonga 9.9, Diamond Nap 9.9, Gaaon 9, Anxious Moments 9, Whispering Sam 9, Birka 9. JUVENILE STAKES, of 150 sova; five furlongs—Startle 9.2, Cuvier Light 3.4, Princess Nata 7.18, Tino 7.13, Maunga 7.13, Sangfroid 7.13, Matin Bell 7.13, Drawbridge 7,11, Whin Rook 7.6, Rowley 7.4. Radiate 7.4, Cohesion 7.4, Blue Jay 7.4. MAKARAKA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; one mile —Barrier 9.8, Musketoon 8.12, Kahikatea 8.11, Westerner 7.12, White Hope 7.11, Queen's Up 7.9, Heather King 7.9, Miss Roseland 7.6, Many Colours 7.

MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 115 sore, six furlongs—Stern Lady 9, Princess Nata 8.6, Mangatoetoe 8.1, Manu Pango 7.13, The Harp 7.13, Mixed Heather 7,12, Hinenui 7.11, Cuvier Light 7.11. Esquimaux 7.11, Pita 7.11, Fortissimo 7.11, Call Boy 7.11, Rehatiple 7.11, Importer 7.11, Only Hope 7.11. WALK AN AE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—Civilform 9.11. Jovial 9.9, Tatau Tatau 9.3, Koodoo 8.4, Startle 8.4, Mark Over 7. Crisis 7, New Moon 6.11, King's Up 6.7, Fort George 6.7. WAIMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 130 eovs; seven furlongs—Sweet Heather 8.12, Many Colours 8.9, Chaplin 8.6, Highway 8.3, Cairo Moon 8, General Carrington 7.6, Kingly 7.s,~Mo_reau 7.5, Wilmoreana 7, Oolgrove 7. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; six furlongs and a half—Civilform 9.12, Jovial 9.10, Kahikatea 8.13, Westerner 8.8, White Hope 8.6, Heather King 8.1, Miss Roseland 7.11, The Harp 6.7, Esquimaux 6.7, Manu Pango 6.7. METROPOLITAN TROTS THE' KEHANDIC APS. Per l-res*. Association. CHBISTCHUBCH, October 25. In connection with tho New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s spring meeting the following rehandicaps here been declared EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; two miles—Bari Derby 12yds bhd. EICCARTON HANDICAP, of 500sovs; one mile and five furlongs—Great Bingen 24yds bhd. Hayseed 12yds bhd, Cold-' water 12yds bhd. MIDDLETON HANDICAP, of 600 eove; two miles—Aerial Bingen 24yds bhd. VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; two milee—Linden 48yds bhd, Ccldwator 24yds bhd. V.R.C. MEETING TRAINING GALLOPS. By Telegraph.— Press Assn.— Copyright MELBOURNE, October 25. The weather was fine and the going good at Flemington. Rivoli, Comptroller, and Trentcourt galloped 11 furlongs on the grass in 2min the first nine furlongs in 2min li&ec. Shrapnel and Even Song covered seven furlongs in lmin. 33seo, and Duke Isinglass seven furlongs in lmin 32£sec, Oiaro (S. CracknoJl) did the beet six furlongs in lmin 16*sec. Ranine (Roy Roed) and Heir Apparent (K. Bastian) finished together over 10 furlongs in 2min ISJsec. Fred Power easily boat Prince Hugo over ten furlongs in 2min 15eec, and Backwood and Mokenbe galloped 10 furlongs in 2min 14isec, Graculus and Gungool 10’ furlongs in 2min 17eec. King Tngoda (A. Wilson) wont a mile and a half on the tan in 2min 45©ec, and Bitalli ran a mile and a half easily in 2min 49} sec, the last half mile in 52}sec. AT CAULFIELD. At Caulfield, on tho grass, Harvest King ran a mile in lmin 43sec, Helicopter assisting him over the last six furlongs in lmin 17sec. Stare (R. Medhurst) did tho best mile in lmin 42$seo. The Cypher (R. Medhurst) went better than David (J. Crowe) over nine furlongs in lmin 55sec. Accarak galloped 10 furlongs in 2min J&ises, Drongo nine furlongs in lmin 59j3ec, Suomi seven furlongs in lmin 41sec. and CJiffdale and Black Scot seven furlongs in lmin 34sec. Wynette did pace work. Flying Wynne, without shoes, did three furlongs in 87sec. Frances Tressady went a mile easily in lmin 4?isec. King of Mirth (J. Hopwood) galloped a mile and a half in 2mir. 43isec. Chouette sprinted the fastest, three furlongs of the season in 35$eec. Penshurst galloped 11 furlongs in 2min 35sec, Penitent a mile in Imm fiSsec, Happy Queen (G. Eaton) nine furlongs in 2mm 4sec, and Maid of the Mist (C. Boyd) nine furlongs in 2min lscc, the first five furlongs in lmin seec. RAPINE DOING WELL. By T «ii*n—*t*t» —Copyrirht. (Received October 25. 8.35 p.m.) MELBOURNE, October 25. Jefferd is pleased with Rapine's gallop to-day, and states the horse is doing well. Rapine is an acceptor for the Cox Plate, at Moonoe Valley, on Saturday. Easingwold, Purser, Whittier, and Harvest King are engaged in the same race. LATEST SCRATCHINGS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright (Received October 25, 9.45 p.m.) October 25. Knave of Hearts, Warwickshire, Danes Voe, Linguist, Valiant, Coll Bell, Isis King, and Brown Rajah have been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. All Sunshine, Career, Linguist, and Black Maple have been scratched for the Derby.