THE SPORT OF RACING

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11664, 31 October 1923, Page 10

THE SPORT OF RACING

HEW ZEALAND CUP END STEWARDS

LATEST NEWS FROM RICCARTON

CENERAL NOTES AND COMMENTS

FIXTURES Oct. 31—Birchwood Hunt Annual. Nov. 3—New Zealand Cup. Nov. 3 and s—Auckland R.C. Spring. Nov. 3,3, 7, and 10— Canterbury J.C. Metropolitan. Nov. 10—Upper Clutha R.C. Annual. Nov. 10 and 12— Hamilton R.C. Annual. Nov. 14 and 15 —Winton J.C. Annual. Nov. 14 and 15—Pahiatua R.C. Annual. Nov. 21—Ashharst-Pohangina R.C. Annual Nov. 23 and 24—South Canterbury J.C. Spring Nov. 28 and 30—Feilding J.C. Spring. Dec. 8— Buy of Plenty J.C. Annual. Dec. 12 —Danncvirke R.C. Summer. Dec. 26, 28, Jan. 1 and 2 —Auckland R.C. Summer. Jam 1 and 2 —Wairarapa R.C. Summer. THE N.Z. CUP (By "Carbine.'”) The final payments for the New Zealand Cup having been made, a good idea is now obtainable as to the field that will go to the post on Saturday. Eighteen remain in, but it would occasion no surprise were one or two more to drop out before tho day of the race-. It was fairly well-known that Mark Time and Admiral Codringtan would not start, and it would have come as some surprise had Insurrection, Prince l’erouz, Helen Rufus, Alabama, and Counter Attack had tho final payment made tor them, as their recent form did not warrant it. Sunart ran well at Wellington, but did not read like a Cup proposition. Crown Star seemed to have a chance among the lightweights of making a fair showing, but he did not look like a winner, and it was a wise move to drop him out. What one would like to know is where some owners get the money to keep horses in races so long. Of those left in several are not in any great request. Deucalion bled on Saturday and this will send him back in the market. Little River, Kilbird, Kilgour, Happy Warrior, Auckland and Dame Straitlac© have not shown yet that they can go two miles. At the head oi tho handicap is Scion, last year’s winner. He has a big weight, 9 si one, but is a great stayer -and is in excellent trim. Ho should run a good race. Roseday’s success is generally expected in the southern portion of the South Island, and the Solfrino gelding has admirers all ovur New Zealand. He is a good horse and may be one of tho hardest ones to beat. Royal Star, a previous winner of the race, is out of favour with those who have seen his track work. Palestrina has a chance, and so has Vagaboid, who won at Masterten and is a proved stayer. Muraahi, who showed last year that ho could stay, has a very j handy weight, and won herd held at Waverley just recently. He has u | strong claim to the favour of investors, i Quest is a better horse than ho is given j credit for being, and he may run surj prisingly well. Pilliewinkio, on his i Wellington form, must be very hard to j dispose of. Ho finished very fast in i each of starts here and gave the im- ; prossion that a long journey would suit jhira. A good word is given by southernI ers to Kukume, but tho lightweight is j not known in this island at all. Pillie- ! winkie, Roseday, Muraahi and the Riddiford bracket are all entitled to good followings. , THE STEWARDS’ HANDICAP j Seventeen have been left in the Stewlards’ Handicap. The defection of the i topweight, Thespian, should not have ! caused surprise, as the Absurd horse ran I badly at Trentham. Konmore could ! not win in hack company at Trontbam I and G.\y Juliet’s southern iorm has not | been good, and either would have been at a very long price ii left in. The oilers dropped out are Battle Scene, ( himern, Silver Teak and Laughing •oel:. The present favourites for the I or ar? Rational and Lady Fingers, and I i'.v that Glentmin has galloped well i tho tracks she will increase in fav- • ur. It is a fine field, and Razzle Dazzle, Tnkia, Murihaupo, and Lovosign, in ad- . fjiiion to the favourites, look suro to igo well. NOTES ANO COMMENTS was stretched out over a mile and a half the other morning and registered a very satisfactory performance. i Kukume pleased greaily by the manj nor in which the reeded oft a mile with Pilliewinkie. The Derby candidate, Ballymena, is causing F. ]>. Jones considerable anxiety at present. ,He was lame on his arrival homo from Sydney as a result of a fall on tho Wellington wharf, injury being caused to a hip. When galloped at Riccarton on he cut one of his hocks, which lie injured again on Saturday. Deucalion was bleeding when he pulled up after galloping at Riccarton the other day. l\ ith Glentmin and Murihaupo engaged, F. D. Jones’s stable is strongly represented in the Stewards’ Handicap. According to present intentions both of them will go to the post, and no surprise would bo occasioned if cither of them won. Malaga, who has been doing steady Paco work for some time past, has been fired and he will be given a further long spell beforo racing again. Humboldt uid vorv well during F. D Jones s absence in Sydney, and he should be ready to race very soon It is probaWp that he will he tried *s a hurdler. Nominations tor the Ash hurst meeting close at 9 p.m. to-day. The telegraph office closes at 8 p.m. The two-year-old filly Watcrmint by Groyspear from Watersprny, the dam of Pilliewinkio, has done no work since ; she returned from the Dunedin wretimr She »s all right, but R. W, King decided not to race her again until e -ho is a three-year-old.

u^r scratching of Mark Time has left M. MeCnrten without a mount in the Cup, while 11. Young is also fmo through tlho decision not to start. Adiriral Codrington. Three previous winners of the New Zealand. Cup—Vagabond (1919), Royal Star (1921) and Scion (1922)-ar© engaged m this vca. s race.

The ire U-known southern starter Hr A. D. Mclvnr, was a visitor to Trenfor tl,e ro cent meeting of the Wellington Racing Club. ll e obtained permission to go to the start, an.l dcvo ~ , hia holiday to studying tho methods of Mr C. O'Connor at tlie harrier.

An interesting item of stud news from South Australia is that the New Zealand mare Probation has foaled a colt to imported Lucknow. According to an Auckland writer, q valuable collection of thoroughbreds was brought to Auckland by the steamer Nnrdana, which arrived from Liverpool on Thursday evening. The collection, which was imported by Dr W. C. Ring, numbers six—five colts and a filly. The yearlings were sired respectively by Sky Rocket, Rock Flint, Hnp.sburg, Count Anthony, Sonning, and Royal Canopy. Several weeks ago it was discovered that all was not well with the two-year-old gelding Solar Rays (by Day Comet— Lady Penury), which was being trained at Ellerslio by J. Williamson for Mr H. R. McKenzie, and the youngster was put out. of commission. The gelding gradually got worse, says a writer in the Auckland "Herald,” and, as the case was regarded as hopeless, the animal was destroyed on ’Tuesday last. It is thought that tho ailment with which the gelding became affected was meningitis.

According to a Sydney authority, Mr R. C. Hungerford is using his best endeavours to make the trotting game in the west as clean as he can. Following his disqualifications at Dubbo, he got busy at the Bathurst meeting, where he sent C. J. Martin (driver), Roy Burden (owner), and the mare Brron Lady out for six months for alleged improper practices in the second division of the Farmers’ and Tradesmen's Handicap.

The Martian mare Marsinah, which was purchased from Mr H. A. Knight by Mr P. Miller, owner of the Kia Ora Stud, New South Wales, foaled a filly to Boniform shortly after arriving at her new home. Mr Miller also bought another Martian mare recently in Soldier's Love, a daughter of tho English--rrecl mare Leiehep, by Cock-a-Loop— Herb of Grace, by Spearmint. ‘'The high quality of eXw Zealand pasturage has on many occasions formed the subject of eulogistic remarks in many places beyond tho Dominion, and, from what I can learn, it would seem that at least one Australian sportsman •—Mr fibl Green—contemplates acquiring a property with a view to rearing stock here,” says a southern writer. No decision has yet been arrived at in regard to the particular locality Mr Green will select, but it would seem that if a Sjrtion of a well-known estate in Hawke’s ay can be acquired, that district may be the point for operations. Mr Green recently purchased several yearlings in England, and, in addition to brood mares in foal, and, in the event of a suitable property being secured, these animals will, I am informed, probably be sent across to New Zealand/' From Canada there is word that the Act of the Ontario Parliament prohibiting the publication of news concerning betting on races has been declared ultra vires in tlm Toronto Police Court. The summonses issued against newsagents were dismissed. An appeal to the higher courts is expected. "Sir Modred,” in the "Southland Times,” writes: It is reported that, owinnr to rumours and some of the circumstances the identity of a recent light harness winner in the 60uth is exercising the minds of the officials of a racing club not 100 miles from the capital of the Eastern district of the home province. The animal referred to won handsomely after meeting with interference earlv in a short race, and returned a price running into large proportions. The horse was not produced again at the meeting. It is stated, so far as the flub is concerned, it has been unable to locate the whereabouts of the animal and Us I owner-trainer. Jt is alleged that a party, i who can be identified, took a large sum : in cash cut of the totalizator as a result of this pacer’s victory. The horse was described ns a maiden performer, and it doe- not appear to have been known where it was claimed to have been trained. Further inquiries ar© being actively prosecuted as to the pedigree furnished with tho entry, and other details. Eunuch was seen of the horse by expert watchers ©f its success to make them realise that, rightly or wrongly described, it is a very smart pacer. With the passing of the .whole of the Imperial Romanoff family in the terrible revolution in Russia in 1917, there is now no Cesarewitch, but there is no move to change the title of the long-distance handicap that has been contested annuallr at Newmarket since the year 1839, and which years back was so named as n compliment, to tho heir apparent to tho Russian throne. When, ns many times happened, the Russian . beat was giving the British lion a deal of trouble. e s pecial'y by reason of his incursions on the Indian border, there was many a caustic comment on the Jockey Club retaining the Cosarewitch Stakes, but the agitation for a change of title never found much favour in high places, and though, as before remarked, the Cesarewitcl. is only now a memory, the race bearing the title remains on the English calendar.

TRAINING AT AUCKLAND WORK ON THE TRACK. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, October 30. Tho weather was fine for training operations at Ellerslie this morning. Tho principal work was dono on the course proper, outside three trestles. Broad vood did seven furlong’s in lmin 30 4-ssec, Fingoland six in linin 20 3-5 see, and Marble Bell and Glen Canny s«jven in Imin 31 4-sscc. Cawnpore, Day Guard, Muscari, Thurnrosao, end Thurenco finished in that order at the ond of four furlongs in 53 4-ss«n. Sollcrina did a round in 2min 16 4-5 see; l-’jmpry, King Pclliculo, and Suggestion covered seven furlongs in lmin 34 l-sscc. and Highland seven in lmin 33see. Merry Ann bent, Attractive over five furlongs done in lmin 8 3-ssce, and Surveyor had a slight, advantage over Pollam at the end of seven furlongs in 1 rain 34sor\ I’nvo, Cool Stimulants, and Alford covered five furlongs in lmin 7©ec, the firstnamed being in front. Son o’ Mine did four furlongs in 52 1- and Namutcro beat Piton over five iri lmin Bsec. Queen March got a break on a companion at tho start and finished in front at the end of six furlongs in lmin 19 2Nigger Minstrel boat Orizino easily over four, clocked at 52scc, and Sunny Ron beat Polini and Right and Left over .six furlongs in lmin 21 4-sspr Scntinella and Amiform finished ahead of Shebang and Uncle Jack at tho end of six furlongs in lmin 19 2-ssce. Stork, picked • up bv Take Take, ran tho Inst seven furlongs of a mil© in lmin 35 l-ssec. scratcitingr. AUCKLAND, October 30. Killocrn, Bugle Note, and Soliform nt.ro sen tolled for all events at tho Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting at 9 a.m to-day.

C.J.C. MEETING

TRAINING OPERATIONS. WORK ON THE PLOUGH. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, October 39. The weather was fine fer training at Riccarton. Outride the course proper was open, but a lot of work was done on the plough. On the course proper. Sunart and Soliform clocked the lest six furlongs of amile in lmin 12 2-5 s *c. Lucinette beat Dutch Clock over seven furlongs, timed at lmin 32 2-oseo. Palestrina beat Muraabi comfortably over a mil© and a quarter in 2min lfisec, and Enthusiasm just beat Scotch Mixture over tb© mile in lmin 43 3-ssee. inferno beat King’s Folly over five furlongs down the straight, and Ardour beat Gay Juliet over a mile in lmin 45 sec Pillicwinki© and Kukum© ran a mil© and a quarter, Deucalion going the last mile, and Bandalero the last six turlings. Pilliewinkio won easily in 2min 14 2-sseo. Killocra easily beat Miss O’Dille over half a mile down the straight. Polymnian and Red Wink ran a mile in lmin 4-1 4-ssec, and Tresham beat Jubilant over half a mile down the straight. Scorn beat Goosestep over seven furlongs in lmin 31 2-s©ec, and Starmist beat Spotlight over half a mile in 49 3-ssec. Wink sprinted a straight half mile, and Boadiceji left five furlongs behind in lmin 3sec, Fabrinad© taking lmin 3 1-5 sec. Count Cavour easily beat Leave over a straight half mile, and Dam© Straitlace beat Prince Ferouz <yver a mil© in lmin 43 2-ssec. Gamebag beat Hungry Hill over half a mile down the straight, and Orange Blossom and Frimeira did five furlongs in lmin 4 4-ssec, finishing together. On the plough Mireusonta was credited with five furlong© in lmin 3 2-ssec, and Wild Hind and Viewpoint with seven in lmin 32see. Razzle Dazzl© and Gold Light did a mile in lmin 44 2-osec, and Ballymena and Black Ronald, a mile in lmin oOsec, but were not extended. Glentruin. going easily alongside Lady Fingers, did six furlongs in lmin 16 3-5 sec, and Winning Hit and Top Score over the same distance were timed at lmin 17 3-ssec. Barn Owl did fire furlongs alone in lmin 4sec. lord Aehlea and Sir Roseberv easily btat Lord Nagar over seven furlongs in lmin 34 S-ssec. Warhue beat over a mile in lmin 46 4-ssec. Murihaupo, with Economist assisting over the last six furlongs, ran a mile in lmin 44sec. Tnkia did a half mile well in 49 l-ss©c. Zouave and Hall Mark fiv© furlongs in lmin 5 l-ssec, and Many Kittle the last six of seven furlongs i.n lmin 17 l-ssec. Sunny Loch took lmin 17 2-ssec over tho last six or’seven furlongs, Geranial joining in for five Turlongs and finishing in front. Falstafl jumped carefully over five hurdles. Likelihood easily beat Votist over four hurdles. MELBOURNE CUP THIRTY-TWO ACCEPTORS. DAVID TOP WEIGHT. (Received October 30, 8.40 p.m.) By Telegranh—A««n—Copyright MELBOURNE, October 30. Following are the final acceptors for j the Melbourne Cup, of ,£IO,OOO, to be mn on November 6ih (next Tuesday):—

penalty. TRAINING GALLOPS. Penshurst galloped the best 11 furlongs on the grass, in 2min 44sec, at Caulfield. King Carnival went the record nine furlongs on the grass, with Aspendale, in 2min 9sec. ,T. Rolfe rides Penshurst in the Cup. H Cairns rides King Carnival in the Derby, and E. Simmons rides him in the Cup.

METROPOLITAN TROTS

THE ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH. October 30. Tho following are the acceptances for the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s spring meeting:— SPRING HANDICAP (harness), of 309 eovs; one mile and five furlongs—Freeman scr, Queen Ida scr, Earl Darby scr, Laurier 6cr. Nelson Beil scr, Peter McMillan 24yds bhd, Kean John 24, Will Heb-j 24 Brigand 24, Okuti 36, Mat Patch 48, Thg Squire 48, Rose Peters 43, Solace 48, Pieter Timmerman 60. ST. ALBANS HANDICAP (saddle), of 300 sovs; one mile—Ben Mac scr. Beta's Greeting scr, Olive Huon scr, Prinzora 12yds bhd, Glen Mavis 12, Rorke's Drift 12, Admiral Hnl 12, King Karri 12, Ben Dillon 24, Phil Smith 24, Progress 34, Tobermory 24, Lear Dillon 39, Nelli© Scott 36, Nell Pointon 36, Star Queen 36. Elite 48. August Dillon 48, Xavier 60. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP, Of 3000 sovs; 4.30 or better; two mile© Trix Tointer ... sc yds Paul Dufault 6C bhd. Tatsy Dillon ... «© Acron 12 Whibpexing Albert Cling ... 24 Willie sc Snowshoe 36 yds Onyx 36 bhd. Taraire 48 Willie Lincoln 12 Vilo 43 Great Hope ... 12 Realm 43 EMPIRE HANDICAP (harness), 400 bovs; two mile©.—Prince Pointer, Transport, Vera Logan, Earl Derby, Dolly Dillon scr, Waitaki Maid, 12yds bhd, Eric Rothschild 12, Prince Burlington 12, Harold Burwood 24, Oaknut 24, Tete Peter 36, Lightnin' 48, Harry Audubon 60 RICCARTON HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs; one mile and five furlongs.— Cold Water, Brutu©, Coil, Tommy Direct, Willie Logan scr, Indra, Pinevale, Hayseed, Flora Golding 12yds bhd, Wild Thyme, Child Pointer, Lady Joan, Great Bingen, Silver Shoo 24yds bhd, Gleaming 36. MIDDLETON HANDICAP (harness), of 600 sovs; two miles.—Wonder Why, Tiny Moon, Peter Swift, Joyful, Red Oak scr, Theseus, Arran Lad 12yds bhd, Worthy Bingen, Mangauku, St. Anthony 86, Native King. Young Blake, Sunny Jim. Clonmel 48, Harold Child, Gay Wilkes, Marietta, Speculator, Marvin Junior 60, Lee Norris 96, Wild Lad 108. VICTORIA HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs; two miles.—Fashion Queen, Oratorio, Copa do Ora Junior, Cold Water, Tenoriffe, Ahuriri ©er, Logan Lou, Bismurnte 12yds bhd, Camrnie, lrvan 24. Royal Oak, Pinevale, Country-

man 36, Lincoln Huon, Princess Zoe, Event 48. Dixie Mac 72. HAGLEY HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Sir Henry, Stockade. Lognnwood scr, Don Wild, Tatsy Dillon, Pedro Pronto 12yds bhd, Snowshoe. Albert Cling 24, Realm 30, Logan Chief 4&

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