NEWS AND NOTES.

NZ Truth, Issue 754, 29 November 1919, Page 10

NEWS AND NOTES.

Glentour is looking and going well at Awapuni.

War Baby will do better at Feilding than she did at Ashhurst.

Artilleryman carried No. 13 saddlecloth m the Melbourne Cup.

The Wellington Cup, to be run on January 21, will be worth £1500.

Messrs. W. G. Stead and W. Richmond returned from Melbourne last week.

Pardrangi is racing with bad luck, but his turn will come at Woodvllle on December 10, It is almost two year 3 since Zeus won a race, so his success at Ashhurst did not come out of his turn. H. Cairns, who has had a 'long run of "outs," won a race on Colonel Chutney at -Flemington on Cup day. Entries for all events at the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Summer meeting close on Friday, December 5 at 8 p.m. ' Russet came from a long way back at Ashhurst and got third place. He should do a lot better to-ds^y at Feilding. -Rose Pink ran a good race m the Ashhurst Cup, but the going was too heavy for her to concede 181bs. to Multaine. Battle Array is now commencing to look something like' himself, and will doubtless be given a run during the Christmas meetings. Returned visitors from Melbourne state that Hymestra is coming back to his beut form and they expect him to win a race hero very soon.

Esthoria was very costly to backers at Ashhurst. He was prominent into the straight, but then weakened and could only finish third, A new arrival at Trentham is the big geling Zephland by Finland — Zephr. I-Ie has gone into A, Goodman's stables and will be tried at. hurdle racing. Sir Fanciful was at home m the going- at Ashhurst and won the FlyingHack Handicap m good style. Later m the day lie put up a lOlbs. penalty and ran second to Momac m the concluding- event. He is now to be turned out for a spell. It jm tho general opinion m Sydney and Melbourne that Artilleryman was unlucky to lose the Y'.R.C. Derby. He was ridden by G. Harrison who had had a fall a couple of races earlier and was probably not fit to do his mount Justice. No jockey who gets a fall should be allowed to ride agciin the same day. Score 9of instances could be cited where riders have had falls and have ridden again the same day but knew nothing about the second race.

Machree was unlucky m both her starts at Ashhurst. There will be racing at Feilding today and Monday next. Acceptances for the Woodville meeting close on Wednesday next. Owners should note that nominations for the Stratford meeting close on Wednesday next at 9 p.m. with secretary A. Colemnn. Mr. W. R. Kemball, looking bright and well after his sojourn m Melbourne, was present at Ashhurst last week to' see his mare, Multaine, win the Cup. There died at Palmerston North last week a prominent sportsman m Mr. J. R. Forster-Pratt, who was for many years m Secretary J. M. Johnstone's office. Secretary A. Way, of the Marton Jockey Club, has an advertisement m this issue notifying that nominations for all events at the Summor mooting closa on Friday, December 6 at 9 p.m. Rose Pink tried to win tho Ashhurst Cup for the third time last week, but after a good race In which she carried 9.0 m heavy going she v/as beaten by a length by Multane, who was m receipt of 181bs.

The new owner of Lovelock is Mr. T. H. Lowry, who intends to breed from the full-sister to Nonce. It is an extraordinary thing about the progeny of Lovelorn that only Nones among tho fillies was any good.

Volito seems to be still of a very cranky disposition. When out m front m the Hack Welter at Ashhurst he bolted off the course and ran into a post. Luckily neither he nor 'his rider R. Reed were m any way injured.

While being taken' to the course for the Hack Welter, at Ashhurst, Elcullus got away from his attendant and galloped towards town. Luckily he was stopped before he had gone very ff-r. Pie was made a hot favorite nnd wen very easily.

■ Amongst the, visitors a<t the Ashhurst meeting were secretary A. Way (Marton Jockey Club), W. A. Lyon (Woodville Jockey Club), and E. Wanklyn (Foxton Racing Club), all of whom were busy securing nominations for their coming meetings.

While on the boat journey from Lyttelton to Wellington the crack colt Humbug got badly kicked by another horse, and one of his gaskins was very badly swollen. His trainer hoped that the trouble will pass off. after a few days' spell m the paddock.

That promising two-year-old, Right-and-Left, has been the subject of many inquiries from would-be purchasers. It is said that his owner has already refused twelve hundred guineas for him, and that nothing: less than fifteen hundred guineas will secure the Merry Moments youngster.

Recently the District Committee at Wanganui, on the suggestion of the Manawatu Racing Club, remitted the balance of the disqualification imposed, on W. Young, but later it was found that this was a matter that rested with the Racing Conference alone, so for the present the disqualification will have to stand.

Mr. James Bull has for some time past been contemplating a trip to England to see his father, who has been residing m London for many years past. I-Ie intended leaving early m tha new year, but his business arrangements will not permit of this, 'and he will probably spend another winter m the Dominion.

The Akitio sportsman, Mr. Frank Armstrong, intends; to lesve for England m February next. He will go via Honolulu, where he will spend a month to look after some interests he has thei-e. During his absence he will probably race one or two horses, particularly the full-brother to Golden Glade, at present an inmate of R. Gooseman's stables.

Mr. T. H. Lowry is endeavoring to complete arrangements to sail for England some time m April. His present intentions are to reside there for some years, and immediately on his arrival m the Old Country he and F. Davis will look about for some suitable horses to carry the colors of the Okawa sportsman. It is quite on the cards that C. Emerson, who leaves here next week, may ride for Mr. Lowry- in the Old Country. «

Those contemplating- doing lh<rWesl Coast meeting- during the Christmas holdiays should bear m mind that secretary D. J. Evans, of the Westland Raring Club, will take nominations up till 9 p.m. on Friday, Desember 5. Secretary M. J. Fogarty, of; the Greymouth Club, will close his list of nominations on Saturday, December 13 at 9 p.m., and the Reefton entries can be made with Secretary Irving' up till Monday, December 15.

The Ashhurst Club was again \infortunate enough to strike bad weather for its meeting last week De-. spite this the public rolled up m 'arge numbers, and the tota.Usa.toi nancilecl over £20,000, which is a bir; increase on last year's figures. The arrangements for the meeting 1 were m the hands of the president, Mr. P. Hanlon and secretary A. W. Trass, and everything went off well. Owing- to the late arrival of a special train with several oC the horses the hurdle race was put back a quarter of an hour, but beyond this the events were got off well to time.

In sporting circles the Licensing question is still much debated. The general idea is that the Conference gaining control is not the assured thing that some people seem to think. The opponents to ftie new scheme consider they are strong- enough to keep matters as they are at present, but there is some talk of a compromise and they will . agree to support the amendment to give the Conference power to issue the license providingthe- committee appointed is elected by the whole Conference with a secret ballot. It will be interesting to see what will be the constitution of the committee if it is elected m this fashion.

There is considerable speculation amongst sportsmen as to what will become of Desert Gold during- the absence of her owner m England. Mr. Lowry intends keeping up his breeding establishment m Hawke's Bay, so Desert Gold will now be spelled Jn tin* paddock for the rest of the season, and next winter she will be sent to Sydney on a visit to' the imported Martagcn horse, Buckwheat. This is the horse that all Australia and indeed New Zealanders are now raving- about, and he is expected to quickly reach the top of the tree as a sire. His list for the present season and for next season, too, is full, but no doubt m the case of such a high -class performer as Desert Gold an extra nomination can be secured.

The brood mare, Lady Phyllis, arrived at Trentham last week on a visit to Treadmill.

Esperance knocked 'herself m her box some time back and at present her trainer is not doing much with her. The trouble is not serious.

Preface has been entered for the hack hurdles at Feildlng and "Wpodville, but so far lie has not: been schooled over fences, so probably he will not start. Rao da, the half-sister of Sasanof, is now commencing: to show a bit of pace m her work and she will probably be given a race at Tauherenikau at New Year. Fortune Teller who developed shin soreness some time back, is now herself again and may be given a face m the Maiden Plate at Woodville next month. The many friends of the veteran trainer, J', Morris, will regret to learn that he has been compelled to enter the hospital at Wanganui to undergo a rather serious operation. Mr. H. Whitney will be represented at the West Coast meetings during the holidays. His team will go south m charge of H. Lowe, who will ride the horses m their engagements. There is one coux^se that Jean Laddo regularly races well on and that is Ashhurst. Last week she won the Pohangina Handicap and repeated her performance of the. previous year. J. Ayres will send Battle Song, Bonny Maid and Sonnino to Auckland to race at the Cup meeting. Ayres has been sick m bed since his return from the Xew Zealand Cup meeting but he is mending fast.

Splendid entries have been received for* the Manawatu Cup meeting. Owners should note that acceptances close on Tuesday, December 9 at 9 p.m., at which hour final payments for the Palmorston North Stakes are also due.

There was o. bit of bumping during the running- of the open sprint event at Ashhurst, and Matatua m particular got anything but a good run. The greasy going would m a measure account for this, and probably some of the younger riders were unable to keep their mounts together.

Substantial Increases have been made m the stakes to be raced for on the West Coast during the Christmas and New Year holidays, and all classes are catered for. Hurdle races have been included after a long lapse, and as the stakes for this class of racing are substantial a good outing fs anticipated.

After many disappointments, Sir Fanciful found the going to his liking, and vigorously handled by A. O'lliver, he won the Hack spxint at Ashhurst last weok, ho seemed a trifle lucky to defeat Paororangi, who did not make a good job of the home turn. Both the winner and runner-up paid surprisingly good prices owing, to the strong support accorded Kyoto, who. however, failed to run well and at no stags was he m the fighting line. s For the Summer meeting oC the Southland Racing Club £4000 will be given m stakes. The principal events are the Invercargill.Cup of- £IOOO, and the Flying Handicap of £400. Nominations for all events close on Monday, December 8, at 5 o'clock. Owners who intend doing the Southland meetings should note that the "Wyndham Club will race on January 1, the Southland Club on the two following days the "Wairio Club on January 21, and the Otautau Club on January 22.

Nominations for the Westland Racing Club's Summer meeting at Hokitiki, opening on Boxing- Day, close with the secretary on Friday, December 5 at nine o'clock. Those intending to nominate horses should remember that the telegraph office closes at 8 o'clock. Reports from the coast indicate that the course is m excellent trim for the meeting, while the appointments generally on the Hokitika racecourse are very complete, comfortable and convenient. "Visitors will find the meeting a very pleasant one to patronise.

Gold Problem is not getting any younger, but each year he wins enough to pay his way. Pie never seems to get any more weight, which is a lucky thing for his owner, a good sportsman, who resides m the Manawatu district. Generally, the chestnut gelding is not at home on anything- but hard going, but last week he won on heavy going and defeated a very hot favorite m Esthonia m the Open Welter. The last-named had galloped very well on the tracks and showed a lot of pace m the race, but probably the goingbeat her at the finish.