SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20643, 15 February 1929, Page 7

SPORTING.

RACING NEWS. FIXTURES. February 16.—Dunedin Jockey Club. February 16. —Wanganui. February 16, 18.—Te Aroha. February 20, 21—Woodville. February 20, 21. —Gore. February 23. —C.J.C. February 27, 28.—Dannevirke. February 28, March 2. —Marlborough. February 28.—Waiapu. March 8, 9.—Napier. March 14.—Waimate meeting. March 16.—Oamaru meeting. By Sentinel, Nightmarch, the winner of the Dunedin Cup, was bred by Mr George A. Kain and got by Night Raid from Marsa. by Martian—Nantes, by Stepniak. Nightmarch won the New Zealand Derby, in addition to showing other winning form this season, and has been steadily improved by A. M'Aulay since his owner purchased him for 1000 guineas at the conclusion of his two-year-old career. Pink Coat’s pedigree has been referred to on previous occasions,' but as a classic winner it will justify further reference. He is a big chestnut liberally ticked with grey, and has trained on well since he made a winning debut at the Oamaru summer meeting. The colt was sold by My J. M. Samson for 1000 guineas to his present owner, and was only parted with because Mr Samson had decided to take a holiday tour of the world. Pink Coat was got by Hunting Song from Red Edna, by All Red (winner of two Auckland Cups) from Edna May 11, by Playbill (halfbrother to Castor) from Puritan, by Positano (sire of four Melbourne Cup winners, and also the dams of two more) from Wood Nymph, by Musket, who sired two Melbourne Cup winners and became the grandsire of six others, Hunting Song, who was got by Hurry On, sired three Derby winners in Coronach, Captain Cuttle, and Call Boy, so that Pink Coat inherits a wealth of stamina on both sides of hia pedigree. The winner was turned out by E. J. Ellis, who has had charge of the colt since he was sold as a yearling, and the young mentor deserves every praise for the manner in which he conditioned and strengthened a big overgrown youngster. Gold Tinge has been galloping well on the track, but be collapsed before reaching the straight in the Champagne Stakes He is, as he proved in Australia, a better two-year-old than his display suggests, but he, nevertheless, ran considerably below expectations.

Pink •_ Note was always fairly well placed in the Dunedin Cnp, but perhaps made his run too far from home lie commenced a forward move at the fourfurlong post, and looked like coming on ■when he took charge after entering the straight. He had, however, nothing left to resist Nightmarch’s challenge inside the distance.

When Stealth ranged alongside Pink Loat at the distance in the Champagne brakes, it was thought that the former, who is a well-seasoned two-year-old, would outstay the overgrown colt. Pink Coat, however, proved his class and stayed on under pressure to win comfortably at the

Royal Saxon again failed to stay a inile and a-nalf, and faded out at the home turn when joined by Pink Note. apatu was badly placed in the Dun“yl'Pi and was running at the tail of the field up to four furlongs from home. Several cases of apparent interference took place at Wmgatui yesterday. Tembroney, Rotor, Star Raid, and Arrowy all got a bad passage, and there seemed to be some erratic steering in the Publican a Handicap. It has frequently proved to be a bad policy to run a three-year-old under a big weight amongst older horses, and this proved to be the case with Full Feather, who just failed to give 211 b and three years to Plying Mist in the Stewards’ Handicap. Still, his class and second to i XOn n ,° doubt inspired backers With the hope that he would win, and the colt came within an ace of doing so. Aussie ran a good race in the Publicans Handicap under difficulties, and his tom did not cause him to go out of fa^°- nr m? r the Hazlett Gold Cup. Rm Tin Tin was got by Some Boy II from Fairform, by Boniform—Satisfaire, by Birkenhead—Content, by Dreadnought.

They ran the first quarter-mile of the JDunedm Cup in 25see, three furlongs in dj Z-ssec, four in 48 2-ssec, five in 02sec, l m i n , 15sec, and eight in Imin 41 2-ssec. The first part reads fast, but the course is on the down grade to the seven-furlong post apart- from a slight wave near the distance post.

The remaining members of Mr J. M. Samsons gallooers Money Mine Money Peer, Tea Girl, Jazz Girl, and Colonel Quex, and the pacer Planet—are advertised for sale in this issue.

A very interesting feature of the day at Wingatui yesterday was the appearance of Limerick under silk after the Publicans’ Handicap had been decided. The crack was greeted with applause as he came _on to the track, and under a light weight he cantered down to the six-furlong post. He broke away about 100 yards before reaching the post and then ran along in 13 4-ssec,' 26 2-ssec, 39sec, 52 3-ssec, and came home at increased speed to conclude in Imin 17sec. He was not asked to extend himself in the early part of the gallop, but was kept swinging along as he came up the straight, and was doing near his best over the flnal_ furlong. Limerick looks a bit on the big side, but pulled up well, and the rousing gallop will help to tune him up for his task in the Hazlett Gold Cup.

Meidow Lark might have made a better show in the Publicans’ Handicap with a more experienced pilot in the saddle. Paperehase never emerged from the crowd in the Publicans’ Handicap, but she should be improved by her race. .. Rapier began on the vails in the Publicans’ Handicap, and appeared to get cut out. He was several lengths away shortly after the start, and did not show anything like his best form. Both Black Duke and Overhaul shaped as if they, will be improved by their racing at Wingatui yesterday. Both horses were closer up at the finish than at any other part of their races!. Toawai got badly away at the start of the President’s Handicap, and, after running at the tail of the field along the back stretch, did not improve his position to any great extent in the run home.

Tembroney appeared to be the unluckiest horse that ran at Wingatui yesterday. Paquito, the winner of the Trial Stakes, was got by Thurnham from Madrid, the dam of Malaga, , who ranks as a winner of the Auckland Cup.

Umtali ran in the ownership of Mr J. Black when fie ran in the Trial Stakes, but will remain in F. Shaw’s stable.

The Rangitero gelding Teremoana, who ran third in the Douro Cup, has been sold to go to Australia.

Avant Courier (by Valais—Courante), who was bought when a yearling for 6500 guineas by the Melbourne sportsman, Mr E. M. Pearce, has been leased for a period of two years to the trainer, A. E. J. Austin, and he will be 1 raced in Queensland. Though Avant Courier has failed to develop the form fondly hoped for, he registered at least one noteworthy feat when he defeated Trivalve in the Caulfield Guineas. At the auctio'n sale of Mr “ J. Baron’s ” horses in Sydney recently, Magnifico (by Magpie—Charleville), the two-year-old brother to Wihdbag, was included in the catalogue. The officiating auctioneer boldly stated that he would not start the colt for a bid of less than 2000 guineas. There was no response, and Magnifico went out of the ring unsold. Mr Baron paid 4000 guineas for Magnifico as a yearling, and it is held to be quite certain that the colt will not be raced at two years old.

The Great Eastern Steeplechase, run annually at the Onfcaparinga meeting on Easter Monday, holds a place with the noteworthy cross-country events of the Australian turf. Last year the New Zealand owner-trainer, W. Garrett, journeyed to South Australia with Sir Rosebery, in the hope of furnishing the winner, but his horse met with a mishap a few days before the i*ace coming up for decision, and as a result he had to be withdrawn. It is stated that the Auckland-owned Glendowie is likely to figure among the nominations for this year’s Great Eastern Steeplechase.

TROTTING

FIXTURES. . February 16.—Wellington T.C. February 23. —Kaikoura T.C. February 23, 27. —Otahuhu T.C. March 1. —Marlborough T.C. March 2.--Waikato T.C. March 6. -Manawatu T.C. March 0. —Timaru T.C, March 13. — Wvndhatu T.C. March 14.—Waimate (two events). March 16.—New Brighton T.C. March 16, —Oaniaru J.C. (two events). March 21, 23.—Northland T.C. March 23. —Thames T.C. March 21. 23.—Wanganui T.C. March 30.~Takaka T.C. March 30, April I.—Hawera T.C. April 3.—N.Z. Metropolitan April 6.—Taranak. T.C. April 20.—Ashburton T.C. April 20.—Te Aroha T.C. April 27.—New Brighton T.C. May 4. —Cambridge T.C May 0, 11,—Forbury Park T.C. May 18. —Oamaru T.C . June 1 3. —Hawke's Bay T.C. •Tune I, 3. —Canterbury Park T.C. June 3. —Ashburton T.C. . June 22, 20.—Auckland T.C.

By Sentinel. The Invercargill Trotting Club’s programme attracted an excellent response from owners, and if a lengthy list of nominations can be accepted as a reliable criterion, success seems to be assured. , The ordinary patrons of racing and trotting ate apparently “ the little children ” of the sporting world and must be kept in blin i ignorance of certain things until taughl by bitter experience. The result of inq' liries, some slight idea of the evidence tendered, and a mild report of the why and wherefore is evidently rather too unpalatable food for the racegoers’ diges£*v o organs, and hence they must be withheld from the “little children” of the sporting world. At the recently-held committee meeting of the Forbury Park Club, one of the committee apparently squashed further discussion on the demand that more information should be supplied to the public concerning the result of inquiries by stating that “when a jury came back to court after deliberating, it simply brought in a verdict of guilty or not guilty. It gave no explanation for its findings. Such a statement, coming from the quarter it did, can only be characterised as illogical. The evidence on which a jury bases its verdict is heard in open court and published with every necessary detail in the newspapers so that the public knows all about the ease. On the other hand, “ star chamber methods are adopted by vacing and _ trotting clubs, but very frequently official knowledge and information are withheld, whilst at the same time it may be common talk in sporting circles The public should certainly have been .old that Bonnie Belmont ran without foeweights in one race, and wore them in another. Evidently the fact was common property, and hence the betting. With six horses nominated for the Otahuhu meeting, W. J. Tomkinson’s pations have been liberal subscribers. Of those nominated, Mr G. J. Barton, of Dunedin, owns Rose Marie, Happy Rosa, and Tonic; Mr M. O’Brien, of Christchurch, has Prince Pointer; Messrs Armstr ng and Johnston will race Logan Park, while Tomkinson owns and trains Glideaway. The Addington trainer will have Rose Marie, Happy Rosa, Elzear, and T ogan Park racing at Wellington on Saturday, after which (says the Press) they will be joined by Tonic and Glideaway and will proceed to Otahuhu. There have been few more consistent racehorses during the past few years than Bonny Logan, now racing in the nomination of Miss P. Norton, and trained from the start of her career by Free Holmes, who not only bred her, but imported her sire, Logan Pointer, and dam, Bonilcne. Bonny Logan was foaled in 1919 and (says the Press) has been raced consistently since she was two years old at which age she started five times for a win and a fourth and £135 in prize money. Since then she has been a regular stakeearner for her connections, as the following will show:—At three years she engaged in 18 races for five firsts, seven seconds, and two thirds, worth £1738; at four years, 17 starts, one win, six seconds, one third, and £950; at five years 15 starts, one win, four seconds, three thirds, and £648; at six years, 15 starts, three wins, three seconds, three thirds, and £957; at seven years, 17 starts, two wins, four seconds, and £770; at eight years, 19 starts, one win, four seconds, two thirds, and £800; at nine years, 16 starts, three seconds, two thirds, and £515. In eight seasons’ racing Bonny Logan has started in 122 races for 14 wins, 3 seconds, 18 thirds, and one fourth place to which prize money was attached, and her winnings amount to £6515. For a long time Bonny Logan was regarded as a sprinter pure and simple, but of late she has been engaging fn two-mile races and has -shown distinct improvement in stamina. There are few mares that have done as much racing as Bonny Logan, and fewer still that hay's shown such consistently good form. *,

Reports from the north state that Prince Pointer will not fulfil the engagements made for him at either Welbn-uon or Otahuhu, and his absence from the fast class races at Hutt Park on Saturday will rob these events of a good deal of interest. The black stallion i* in good order, and Tomkinson will keep him doing useful work in view of events later in the season.

The Timaru Trotting Club has issued the programme for its second summer meeting, to be held on March 9, and owners will find .excellent opportunities provided in racing for good stakes. The principal event is the Timaru Trotting Cup, and with the race confined to horses that can do two miles in 4.36 or better, there should be a big list of nominations. The handsome prize of SOOsovs is attac' cd to this race, and other events on the programme include the Kingsdown Handicap, of 120sovs, for unhoppled trotters, one mile and a-half; Trial Handicap, of 120sovs, one mile and a-half; Seadown Handicap, of 150sovs, 3.36 class, one mile and a-half; Temuka Handicap, of WOsovs, for unhoppled trotters. 4.55 class, uvo miles; Washdyke Handicap, of ISOsova, 2.52 class, one mile and a-quarter; Fairlie Handicap, of 160sovs, 4.46 class, two miles, and Wai-iti Handicap (in saddle), of 160sovs. 2.19 class, one mile. Nominations for all events close at 9 p.m. on February 21, handicaps will be declared by Mr George Paul on March 1, and acceptances fall due at 9 p.m. on March 4. At the recent Epping meeting there was a remarkable _ outburst by the public against the driver of Winnhampton after the finish of the Glebe Trotters’ Handicap (records a Sydney exchange). The mare was strongly supported by the public, but prior' to the start a good price was offering, while Marcus Pride was installed favourite, finally firming to odds on. During the race spectators scouted to-the driver of Winnhampton to ‘"let her go,” and when the mare gave promise of overhauling the leaders she broke, compelling the driver to ease her until she regained her stride. When the horses returned to the enclosure the crowd rushed to the railings, where a view could be obtained of the drivers going to the weighing room. A noisy demonstration followed as A'. J. Anderson, the trainerdriver of Winnhampton, left his sulky. Cries of “ Rub him out,” and “ No race,” with a storm of hooting, assailed >be driver, who ignored the disturbance. Subsequently the New South Wales Trotting Club stewards reported that VV. Nevin, owner; A. J. Anderson, trainer-driver, and the mare Winnhampton were disqualified for six months. Bookmakers made a demonstration before the start of the first division of the Flying Handicap. Goonambula while doing his preliminary burst a blood vessel and was withdrawn. He was not in the starter’s hands, and the stewards ordered a notice to be posted, stating “Betting to stand; all bets on Goonambula returned.” This did tot meet with the approval of the bookmakers, and many for a time declined to return money invested on Goonambula. The start of the race -was delayed, but the bookmakers later obeyed the stewards’ instructions. The withdrawal of Goonambula reduced the field to four, and the prices were lessened. Backers, however, failed to forecast accurately the result, as the odds-on favourite and the second selection filled the minor places.

WANGANUI RACES.

RAPINE WINS CUP. (Per United Press Association.) WANGANUI, February 14. The weather was fine but windy for jb® , dav the Wanganui Jockey Clubs autumn meeting to-day. The handled £25,812, as against £23,0i6 for the first day last year an increase of £2736. Results;— MAIDEN RACE, of 175sovs. Six furl 0 i? R- Grace’s High Faintin’, 8.1 (B. H. Moms), 1; 3 B. H. Edkins’s Endorse, 8.0 (J. Barry), 2; 2 F. Ehrhorn’s Manca, 8.0 (R. J. Mackie), 3. Also started: 9 Otauru Lass 9.0, 10 Monoie 8.0, 11 Sambur 8.0. 5 Nasclle B.oi, 7 Cobham 8.41, 2 Vicella 8.0, 8 Speedway 8.0, 4/Uucluse 8.0. Won by three-quarters ot a length, with a length between second and third. Time. Imin 14 3-Ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 300sovs One mile and 110 yards.—4 L. A. Bradl -^ rea ' 8.8 (L. G. Morris), 1; 7 I. S. Easton’s Moutoa Treasury, 7,5 (A. Murray 1 1 2; O S. C. TonWs Partaga. 8.4 (B. H. Morns), 3. Also started; 2 Joy King 9.4, 1 Mendip. 6 Avro 7.6, 3 Keddar 7.9, 5 Hipo, 7.0, 10 t Vigilance 7.3 S Maui 7.0. Won by a head! with halt a length between second and third. Time, Imin 48 4-ssec.

WEST MERE HURDLES, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—l A. Svrae’s Elicit, 10.10 (A. McDonald), 1- 2 G Ryan's Glcngariff. 11.7 (A. H. Burt), 2; 3 J. L. MMillan’s Vexatious, 10.12 (W. Bowden), 3. Also started: 5 Diana’s Lad 10.10, 0 Atareria 10.10. 7 Vivo 9.7 4 Bonhomme 9.5, 8 Roburant 9.0, 9 Harrowgate 9.0. Won by two lengths, with a length and three-quarters between second and third. Time. 3min 14 2-ssee. VICTORY HACK HANDICAP, of 2aosovs. One mile and a distance.—6 E. W. Collinss Mister Gamp, 7,3 (T. Green), 1; 1 T. A. Duncan’s Cashier. 9.0 (L. G. Morris) and H. J. Bailey’s Gasnapper, 7.6 (T. Webster), dead heat, 2. Also started: 8 Acred 7.10, 6 Green Acre 7.0 3 The Warden 7.2, 4 Balloon 7.2, 9 Volplane 7.0, 10 Fallow 7.0, 2 Eoi Do Val 8.3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time Imin 57 3-ssec.

WANGANUI CUP, Of SOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters, 3 —A. B. Williams’s Rapine, ,9.2

0 i a i , ,r fR- Heed) 1 ud £ C 6 Toma, 8.13 (T. Green) 2 1 uneau s Laughing Prince, 9.5 (L. G. Morris) 3 A!so started: 6 Bright Glow 8.1, 5 1 -me Hade 7.0, 4 Hynanna 9.0. won by a neck, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Time, 3nun 0 3-ssec.

, Laughing Prince was a firm favourite, with Yoma and Rapine next. Bright Glow went out as pacemaker from Laughing Prim: and Yoma. As they passed the six furlongs post Bright Glow was three lengths ahead af Laughing Prince, who was followed by Home Made and Yoma., with Rapine last. Yoma led into the straight 4 from Bright Glow, with Laughing Prince next, and Rapine coming up fast on the outside. A good finish ended in favour of Rapine, who won by a neck - from Yoma, the latter beating nrr Prince by two lengths and a-half. Bright Glow was fourth, and Home Made next, with Hynanna well back, having broken down. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Five furlongs.—l Mr A. Duncan’s Glenartney, 8.2 (B. H. Morris), J- 3 Pohe Titu’s Monaloff, 7.2 J (T. Metcalf), 2; 4 m J I. Bridgeman’s Courtlike, 7.13 (E. A,so started: 2-Becky Sharp II 7.5, 6 Alloy 7.5, 5 Crash 7.5. Won by two lengths, with the same distance between second and third. Time. Imin 3 l-ssec.

PETRE HACK HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—l W. M‘A Duncan’s Freehold. 9.3 (L. G. Morris), 1; 6 J. E. Palmer’s War Flame, 7.1 (T. Webster), 2; 2 W. K. Kemball’s Miss Ransom, 8.7 (L. Daly), 3. Also started; 3 Lucky Bag 7.10, 7 Potency 7.0, 4 White Ringlet 8.3, 5 Monsogne 7.7. Won by a neck, with half a head between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 350sovs. Six furlongs.- j J. M. Durie’s The Raider, 7.3 (T. Metcalf), 1;. 3 H. Murphy’s Cimabue, 9.3 {T. Green), 2; 1 W. G. Emeny’s Lady Quex. 8.8 (L. George), 3.' Also started: 5 Gold Dawn 7.0, 2 Lysander 8.5, 4 Vast Acre 8.5. Won by a length , and a-half, with ci head between second and third. Time, Imin 12 4-ssec.

SECOND DAY’S HANDICAPS. (Per United Press Association.

WANGANUI. February. 14. The following handicaps have been declared for the second day of the Wangaiuii Jockey Club*B meeting— Okoia Hack Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and a distance.—Mister Gamp 9.0, Coolmint 8.6* Roi De Val 8.5, Kawhakina Gasnapper 8.3, Acred 7.13. Onward 7.7; Balloon 7.4, Kilorell 7.0.

Harrison Handicap, of SOOsovs. Eight furlongs and a-half.—Joy King 9.2, Partaga 8.5, Blimp 7.13, Keddar 7.9, Avro 7.8, Cashier 7.7, Hjpo, Maui, Vigilance, Imperial Spark, Limosa, Seastar, Bonhomme 7.0.

Jackson Stakes, of UOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Paganelli, Lysander, Cimabue, The Hawk, Gascony 9.0, Hunting Cry 7.0, Monoloff 6.11.

Fordell Hurdles, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Elicit 11.9, Royal Acre 10.8, Atareria. Diana’s Lad 10.7, Vexatious 10.2. Puwhero 9.7, Polyphemus 9.6, Vivo 9.4, Bonhomme 9.2. Lin Arlington, Grand Lupin, Harrowgate, Roburant

Autumn Hack Handicap, of 200sovs. About seven furlongs.—Cashier 9.3, Grand Acre 8.3, Coohnint 8.5, Eoi De Val 8.3, Acred 8.2. Gasnapper 7.13, High Falutin’ 7.11, Thrift 7.8. War Flame 7.5, Monsogne. Green Acre 7.3. Vinella, Otauru Lass, Cobham, Volplane, Vaucluse, Monoio 7.0.

Earle Stakes, of 500sovs. One mile and a-half.—Rapine 9.10, Laughing Prince 9.6, Yoma 0.3, Bright Glow 8.0, Star Area 7.10, Orazone, Blimp 7.3, Mendip, Limosa, So vena 7.0.

Matarawa Hack Handicap, of 200sovs, Six furlongs—Freehold 0.11, Grj-nd Acre, Coolmint, Calapat 8.8, Havering 7.12, Lucky Bag, Shining Star 7.7, War Blame 7.6, Green Acre 7.5, Endorse 7.3, Potency, Naselle, Speedaway. Golden Flower, Rib let 7.0.

Farewell Handicap, of SSOsovs. Six furlongs—Cimabue 9.6, Joy King 9.0, Ridgemount 8.8, Vast Acre 8.2. The Raider 7.11, Keddar 7.8, Royal Duke 7.5, Gold Dawn 7.0.