RACING NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21360, 13 June 1931, Page 19

RACING NEWS

By Sentinel. Matu was fairly well up in the early stages of his race on the final day at Auckland, but faded into sixth place it the finish. Paris dwelt at some of his fences, but put in good jumps at others, when he 'won at Ellerslie. The northern critics predict that he will make a good ’chaser when he measures his fences correctly. Claremore created the impression at Auckland that he is likely to develop into a good winner over fences. Claremore's breeding in the Turf Register does not coincide with that in the Stud Book. Ac cording to the Stud Book, Waikohu pro duced Lady Waikohu to Cynic in 1924 and that is the only record of her visit ing the son of Henry the First. Clare more is returned as a five-year-old geln ing. ... % Some discussion has arisen over tne Wellington Racing Club spreading Pa winter meeting over seven days. It is now stated that the club is really holding two meetings, and will do so with the sanction of the Minister of Internal Affairs and in compliance with the Rules of Racing. That may be all right, bur what about the cost to owners and travelling expenses attached to over a week’s stay in Wellington? C. Gieseler. who has been appointed private trainer to Mr J. M. Samson s horses now to be trained at Wingatui, has achieved a great deal of success since he set up a stable at the local headquarters. As private trainer to the late Mr H. Friedlander he won the New Zealanc. Cup with Ardenvhor. and scored other success of minor importance. ■ When Mr Friedlander shifted to Auckland and soul his horses in training. Gieseler lost a New Zealand Cun winner in Royal Stai The team now going into Gieseler’s stable will supply him with plenty of opportu nity to saddle up winners, and, with ordinary luck, he should do so to the mutual satisfaction of owner and trainer. Mr J. M. Samson’s decision to 'make Wingatui his training headquarters us one of the most important moves in the history of local racing. It means the establishment of the biggest team ever trained for one owner at the course ana will in consequence infuse a great deal or interest into training operations and local racing affairs.. The team, or the. largest part of it, will arrive early next week and go into C. Gieseler’a stables, which can now accommodate 14 horses. Outside accommodation will be necessary The horses coming down next week will just about fill Gieseler’s present accommo dation, as some few which are ready to -race at the Timaru meeting will still remain in F.Trilford’s stable. Tuki will remain 1 in P. T. Hogan’s stable. _ Mr Samson’s team that will go into training at Wingatui will be principally comprised of the following lot:—Filly, by Weather vane—Lake Uru; filly, by WeathervaneArch Lassie; filly, by Paper MoneyLava; filly, by Paper Money—Sky Dream; gelding, by East Tor—Bellfern; gelding, by East Tor—Bluefern; filly, by Weathervane Cotillon: Princess Argosy (imp.), Haki—Little Spitfire; Anne Shakespeare (imp.). Spearwort— Encouragement; Lord Buchan (imp.), Buchan— Thracia; Lord Argosy (imp.), Argosy Miss Hazelbrook; b c t (imp.), Cygnus Kish-le-shee; Miss Tembaron, Weathervane—Temba; filly, by Hunting SongEloile d’Or; Solmuri, Solferino —Munhiku. Those that may remain in Timaru are Jock o’ Hazeldean. Royal. Limond. Silver Salyer, Colonel Quez, and Traylaval; but the final decision has not yet been reached as to what will in the meantime remain in F Trilford’s stable. In course of time, however, all the horses in training will join C. Gieseler’s stable. It is noticeable that the principal decline in entries is in respect of the classic races, and this is due to a great extent no doubt to the fact that in future “ classics geldings will not be permitted to compete. The new rule was adopted jointly by the V.R.C. and A.J.C., and, follows on the rule which is enforced in England. It is held by the authorities responsible for the change that races' known as “ classics,' under which heading are included the Derbies, were originally intended to reveal the best colts for breeding purposes, and that those intentions were to a great extent nullified by geldings being allowed to compete. Opinions differ on this subject, but the effect of the new rule will he closely followed by all students of the thoroughbred. , However, it was hardly expected that the entries for the'Victoria Derby would fall off to the extent of nearly- 300. The entries for the St. Leger Stakes have fallen off to almost as great an extent, and there are serious •decreases in the entries for the Maribynong Plate.’ Sires’ Produce Stakes, Ascotvale Stakes, and V.R.C. Oaks. Whether the fields for the events referred to will be seriounely affected is a matter for conjecture, but the chances are that there will be fewer contestants for the classic races in the future than in the past. According to reports, H. B. Lorigap is now giving Concentrate, Gesture, Cimabue, St. Roger, and Oratorian steady exercise. With the exception of Cimabue this lot claims Sydney engagements in the early spring. No definite arangements have been made regarding the trip, but all going well they may leave towards the end of July. If so, Waratah will most likqjy be added to the team. Ephialtes has been entered for some of the important races in Sydney in the spring, and the trip is on the cards. If he goes he will be accompanied by the two youngsters Mr Divan purchased at the last Trentham sales, mio are doing steady exercise daily, under the sup: rvision of A. E. Browue. They are the brown colt, half-brother to Limelight by Weathervane, from Stardancer, and the bay colt (first foal) by Chief Ruler from Comedy Queen. J. M'Laughlin is also busy with a couple of rising two-year-olds who are possibilities for Sydney in the spring if they turn out good .enough. They are the pair purchased by Mr John A. Taylor at the last sales. One is the three-quarter brother to Veilmond by Pombal. from Veil, and the other is the half-brother to Inferno and Jemidar.iby Lord Quex. from Ayah Twelve months ago when entries closed for the Melbourne Cup atad other important events of the spring, the, depression as we know it to-day was still more or less in its infancy (says the Melbourne Argus of June 3). To-day the crisis is at hand, and the entries, which closed yesterday, reflect the position to a marked degree. The decline is most noticeable in the entries received for the V.R.C. spring meeting, at which, of course, the Melbourne Cup stands out in bold relief. It is satisfactory to find that, although the aggregate entries for the spring meeting show a considerable decline those for the Melbourne Cup fall short of the figures for last year by only 24. What will trouble the minds of students of racing more than the decline in entries is tin falling away as regards the quality of the field. Apart from a select few. of which Phar Cap, winner of the Melbourne Cup last year, is in a class on his own the entries for the Cup this year are extremely disappointing, especially those nominated by Victorian owners. Look ing through the list one has a difficulty in finding any stayers of class apart from Phar Lap. and providing the champion stands up to bis work he should be able to account for any of the Victorian brigade, even at the weight he is likely to receive. In the last few years many studious. racing men have deplored the lack of really good stayers, and they will have ample excuse this year for repeating their arguments. The tendency these times is to breed horses capable of giving a quick return on their outlay, and genuine stayers are gradually becoming few°r and fewer. The total for the Melbourne Cup was 282 as against 353 in 1925. 347 in 1926, 284 in 1927. 270 in 1928, 325 in 1929. and 306 in 1930,

Nominations of New Zealand-owned and New Zealand-bred horses have been made for the following races: Melbourne Cup—Autopay, Catkin, Glare, Gallantic, La Justice, Phar Lap, Second Wind, Sir Roy. Waterline, Chief Joy, Chide. Corapris, Gallant Fox. Daleton, Gibsontea, Monoxsol. Peacemaker, Stately. Yali, Vielmond. Caulfield Cup.—Catkin, Glare, Gallan-

tic, King Mart, Mystic Peak, Phar Lap, Princess Betty, Sir Roy, Second Wind, Chief Joy, Dalston, Gallant Fox, Gibsontea, Havaspot, Nedda, Peacemaker. Stately, Vali, Vielmond. Australian Hurdle Race (V.A.T.C., August I)—Reonui, Attalad, Catkin, Afllrm. Australian Steeplechase (August 8) — Home 'Made, Reonui, Catkin, Affirm. Moonee Valley Cup (October 24) Catkin, Second Wind, Gallantic, Sir Roy, Mystic Peak, Glare, Waterline, Vali, Chief Joy, Concentrate, Ammon Ra. Veilmond, Peacemaker, Gibsoutea, Nedda, Havaspot, Gemlight, Stately, A.J.C. Handicap (October 3) — Crotvn Area, Gibsontea, Chide, Veilmond, Peacemaker. Gay Ballerina. Nedda, Bells of Shandon High Disdain. Stately. Gemlight, Havaspot. Waterline. Gesto, Chief Joy. Love Song, Eaglet, Havering. Gesture, Easter Time. Bay Acre, Movie Star, Hunt the Slipper, My Talisman, Autopay. Richfield. ' f-A.J. C. Metropolitan Handicap (October s)—Crown Area, Philippic, Gibsontea, Chide. Veilmond, Peacemaker, Dalston, Stately, Gemlight, Waterline Sir Roy, King March, Chief Joy, Vali, Love Song. Eaglet, Concentrate. Bay Acre, My Talisman, First Acre, Cessation.