RACING NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22631, 24 July 1935, Page 13

RACING NEWS

By Sentinel.

First Race The first race at the Waimate Hunt meeting will start at 12 noon. A Sure Starter Master Musk is reported to be a sure starter at the Grand National meeting. At Riccarton A. E. Didham is at present at Riccarton with Valarth and’Linguist, and intends remaining for the Grand National meeting. A Turning Track A smart beginner lias a big advantage round the turning track at Waimate, and the fact is worthy’ of note for those seeking. winners at Waimate. Slow Away . Wonderful is a slow beginner and one of the last to, leave in his races this season. He has been one of the last off in four or five' starts, and gets going when giving away too much start., Prospecting ' ’• As far as public form is concerned a moderate lot makes the field for the Hunt Cup Steeplechase to be run at Waimate. The ' race may, however, discover a steeplechaser. y Early Speed Paper Money four winners (Overdrawn, Scrip, Wealth, and Guarantee), British Empire (Control), and Pink Coat (Silver Coat) are the only winning sires whose progeny are again engaged in this year’s M'Lean Stakes. After an Encore

First View, who is engaged in the Novice Stakes at Waimate, won the same race at last season’s meeting and is eligible to start again. He is now four years old, and was got by Lord Quex from Bay View, by Leighton—Bayon.

The Trust Fund Since the inception of the Genera Trust Fund in 1903 claims totallin; £94,983 I7s 2d have been paid. The ad vantages of the fund--to owners and theii employees can be seen by the amounl paid in claims. Previous Winners’ ■ Two previous winners of the M'Lear Stakes are represented in the. entries just received for this year’s race. They an Top Score (1922) and Aspiring (i 928) Top Score’s filly by Day Comet is namec Top Notch.','- Aspiring’s colt by Rosenoi is named Fog Peak. Retired . ■ ■ . It has been deckled to retire Blatherskite to the stud. He is a black hpise by Paladin from the imported mare Blather, by Desmond (sire of Limond and Demosthenes) from Rob, by- Sainfoin—- ‘ Chimera, by Sheen, the sire of the dam of Martian. Danger in Dogs It is said that a dog running across the course in front of a horse at the Manawatu Point-to-Point meeting caused a fall. A severe penalty should be imposed on s owners who allow their dogs on a course. Splitting the Fixtures During the coming season the Southland Racing Club will break fresh ground 'in holding its race meeting. Instead of holding a two-9ay meeting towards the end of this season, a day’s racing will be held on November 23 and one on Mav 16. A Pleasing Response The entries received for the M‘Lean Stakes, Champagne Stakes, and Dunedin Guineas are very satisfactory,, and show an increase of 65 on the entries received last year. The figures are as follows: M’Lean Stakes 48 (29), Champagne Stakes 57 (36), Dunedin Guineas 69 (44). The Colonel Colonel Quex who is engaged at Waimate has been off the scene for some considerable time. He is now eight years old and his'" last win was in 1930-31, when be won a hack race at Timaru. The Colonel’s form makes him an officer amidst the rank and file, but apparently thought worthy of another attempt. A Likely Novice As a rule maiden hurdlers seldom see out a race, even after showing distinct promise in schooling. They go well over a few hurdles, but when earned tire over the final flight or two. Polydora’s class on the fiat may allow her to take plenty of time at Her hurdles at Waimate and help her to do well in her debut at the game. An Interesting List In the 48 nominations received for the M’Lean Stakes at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting 20 sires are represented. They are; Paper Money 7, Pink Coat 7, Lord Warden 4, British Empire 4. Rosenor 3, Philamon 3, Polazel 3, Winning Hit 3, Iliad 3, Day Comet. Limond, Valkyrian, Chief Ruler, Arausio, Nightmarch, Captain Bunsby, Rapier, Siblus, Blue Flame and Baralong one each. The last three are Australian sires. Success in the Saddle Following is a list of jockeys who have ridden 20 or more winners during the season; L. J. Ellis 92, W. J. Broughton

84, P. S. Atkins 76, N. 11. Wiggins 38, A. Messervy 37, B. 11. Morris 36, S. Wilson. 36, S. Anderson 34. K. Voitre 34 \ E. Ellis 32, R. Marsh 33, L. Dulieu’s'l, 0. Cameron 30, H. Goldfinch 29. R W. M'Tavish 27, R. Reed 25. W. E. Pine 25, W. Jenkins 24, N. R. M’Kenzie 23, H. Young 22, C. T. Wilson 21, J. H. M'Rae 21, J. Dooley 20, R. Horne 20, E. A. Leckie 20, S. Tremain 20. Violenta The Tea Tray—Lady Violet filly Violenta, engaged at (he Waimate meeting, started six times last season as a two-year-old and was placed four times. She was third to Red Dance and Brian Boru in the Trial Stakes at Oamarn and second to Air Pocket in the Novice States run on the second day of the same meeting. At Waimate she was third to Colossian and June the Third in the Trial Plate, and at the Waimate Hunt meeting finished third to First View and I Spy in the Novice Stakes. Paladin The imported stallion Paladin will again stand at the East Taieri Stud at the same modest fee as last season. His stock continue to do well at the stud, and during the Easter meetings he was represented by eight firsts, four seconds and two thirds.. One of his get in Tauramai

is according to the handicap for the Melbourne Cup rated as the best three-year-old seen out in New Zealand during the present season. Full particulars - will be advertised latter.

A Good Augury A particularly pleasing response has been received from owners to the invitation to nominate for the M’Lean Stakes, Champagne Stakes, and Dunedin Guineas. The nominations should supply a great boost to the Dunedin spring meeting it the youngsters meet with ordinary luck in training. _Hie nominations show an increase of Go over last year, and total 174, with the possibilities of more coming to hand in nominations taken in the North Island. The Grand Rational Meeting

The Grand National meeting taking place at Riccarton is a time-honoured fixture, which ranks second to none in popularity, and, in fact, some claim it to be the most enjoyable sporting gathering of the season. It stands clear on the Racing Calendar, and attracts sportsmen from all parts of the compass in the country. This year owners have supplied excellent nominations for the principal events, for which acceptances are due on Friday of this week. Nominations for the minor events close on the same day. " Wintered Well

That good . three-year-old Kelly is in regular work at Ellerslie, but so far his tasks have been restricted to trotting and cantering. He has wintered exceptionally Well, and, although he has not grown to any great extent, he is bigger and more robust than formerly. Kelly,, one of the most improved horses trained at Ellerslie during the present season, is endowed with brilliant speed and is also a good stayer, of whom the best has yet to be seen.