RACING AND TROTTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23857, 11 July 1939, Page 15

RACING AND TROTTING

WAIMATE HUNT ACCEPTANCES TO-DAY

EASY WINNERS AT TRENTHAM

MARKED INCREASE IN SUPPORT

RACING NEWS

honours in the Ellerslie event in 1934 and 1939. the Grand National in 1934 and 1935. and the Wellington Steeplechase also in 1935. A Great Sportsman

By Sentinel

FIXTURES July 15.—Hawke's Bay Hunt Club July. 15.--Waimate District Hunt Club July 22.—Rangitikei Hunt Club. July 22.--South Canterbury Hunt. August 8. 10 12.—Grand National meeting Acceptances Acceptances for the Waimate Hunt meeting are due to-day. Ellanui Ellanuii, the winner of the Highweight Handicap and second in the Winter Hurdles, was got by the local stallion Te Monanui. Courtyard Probably the last has been seen of Courtyard on a racecourse, as it is understood that he will be thrown out of training. Fireguard It is doubtful if Fireguard will be produced at the Grand National meeting. He was still lame on Saturday and inclined to carry one of his hind legs. Owners llnjured Messrs S. Findlay and J. M. Smith, of Auckland, joint owners of Survoy. were injured in a motor accident on the Hutt road early on Friday morning. Mr Findlay suffered bruises and i cuts, and Mr Smith received severe concussion. Survoy Survoy has raced six times over country for three successes, and his record to date is 10 wins and 8 placings in 62 starts, for .£3070 in stakes, of which £2575 has been earned in his nresent ownership. Fleet Street The smart sprinter Fleet Street carried 8.9 on the first day at Trentham and 9.5 on the last day. The Increase of 101 b plus two hard races found him beaten a long way from home on the third day. Voiceless A filly by Hunting Song from Stagefright has joined A. E. Didham's stable She was purchased during the Wellington meeting and was got. by Limond from Tivoli, by Absurd from Roscommon. When singers suffer from Stagefright they generally become Voiceless. '. ■.■•''• .'...'"-'.'. \ Battlefla* , Battlefiag, the dam of Slayer, was got by Martian—Lady Kinloch. by Menschikoff—Lady Melton, by BUI o' Portland—Litigant, by Martini Henry— Leonie, by Yattendon. Her first foal was Battlemorn. and then came Slayer, Flagman and Flying Flag. After producing Flagman, Battlefiag was sold to Mr G. A. Kain who sent her up for sale at Easter. She was foaled in 1923. and so is getting on in years." . • ~ •.;•/■ .Ned.'Cuttle ', It is very, seldom indeed that under fcny conditions a winner strides away to score sso full of-running and by such a large margin as Ned Cuttle did in a field of 21 that lined up for the Winter, Oats. He drew 17 at the barrier and finished fairly wide in the straight, and much better than those running in the chopped up going nearer the rails. Ned Cuttle is a half brother to the Southland horse Bay Duke. A Winning Double The stable double. Green Cape and Giant Killer was backed to win £50,000 according to a statement made in a Sydney paper prior to the meeting. The trainer of both horses made no secret of the confidence he had in them. The Australian market and th<» possibility of successfully exploiting it has always been a most magnetic lure to New Zealand owners and is the chief factor in putting a price on yearlings at the national sales.

Sir Abe Bailey, 74-year-old South African millionaire sportsman, lay in bed at his home in Bryanston square after seeing his horse, Caerloptic win the Ascot Royal Hunt Cup. He said: "My greatest ambition is to win the Derby before I die. It is a terribly hard race to win—l have had a second But I don't stop trying. I lost the biggest bet I have made for 20 years on the Derby, but I got it back again My run of bad luck Is ending." This year was Sir Abe's fiftieth Ascot With both legs amputated, he sat in an invalid chair in the Jockey Club stand " I was able to see the race quite well and it was thrilling. Thev told me that it was a popular win. I did not know, because after my horse won 1 came home. I started racing 52 vean ajro in South Africa. That was before I worked my way from my father'* store in Pretoria to Barbertbn. T remember a tramp comine along to the store, and I gave him a drink. He said that a rich strike had been made and that they had called it Sheba. I left the store and set out at once for that gold strike. I, own it to-day'' Sir Abe Bailey hoDed to have success in this year's Derby with Fairstone but he was not placed. Fairstone won at Ascot.

A Good Taproot Majority's pedigree has been referred to on a previous occasion, when he strolled home at the Wellington spring meeting. He was got by a little-known sire in Mmtleaf. but the latter lacks nothing on the score of breeding. Mintlear was got by Catmint from Pofona by Potoa—Latona. by Phoebus—Apollo, from Antelope, by Apremont—Miss Kate, and hence belongs to the same family as Phar Lap. Catmint was got by Spearmint—Red Lily, by Persimmon—Melody. Belle Star, the dam of Majority, was got by Lucullus—Starella, by Day Comet or Archestown—Monella. by Monoform—Amorelle, by Phoebus Apollo from Lady Gertrude, a gem of the late Sir George McLean's Wamngton Stud. Lady Gertrude produced 17 foals. She went to the stud in 1885 and in 1900 was sent up to Auckland on a visit to Hotchkiss. When 18 years old she produced four foals in Auckland and died in 1907 Her best known foal was Euroclyddn, who won the New Zealand Cup.- Derby and Canterbury Cup in 1893. She has bred on through her daughters, and one of the best of her descendants is Majority, who put up a remarkable performance pn the final day at Trentham. Majority is -a well-grown and powerfully-built gelding, and by no means at the end of his winning list. A Marked Change j 95 e ,.? f the most discussed subjects in Wellington last week was the strong support accorded Ned Cuttle for the Winter Oats, which he won clearing out from the rest of the field. On the first day in the Whyte Handicap Ned Cuttle carried £65 10s to win and £l2B 10s for a place. In the Winter Oats Ned Cuttle carried £646 to win and £632 for a place. He jumped from 17/19 to 1/1 and the remarkable change in the betting created a lot of talk. In the Whyte Handicap Ned Cuttle drew 17 at the barrier and finished close to the placed lot when making up ground. A stablemate in Majority also came in for strong support for the Onslow Handicap. He started 12/12 on the first day, when he drew 20 at the barrier, and after being handy to the leaders as they came to the turn, dropped back. In the Onslow Handicap he drew seven in a field of ten, and starting the hottest favourite at the meeting," won comfortably. There was a very strong tip abroad for both Ned Cuttle and Majority after the declaration of acceptances on the previous day as they were linked and strongly supported. This no doubt contributed to the strong support on the totalisator, as the public seldom neglects to follow a strong lead, alhough it may not come from the stable. It is doubtful if a stable should be asked for an explanation in regard to the support of a horse, as an owner or trainer cannot be reasonably expected to control public opinion. There are occasions, however, when a stable would welcome a question in order to qlcar away any suspicion that might arise in connection with the running of a horse, and this appears to have been one of them. Ned Cuttle had not been raced prior to last week since February, and Majority since January 3.

Australian Commissions Two commissions were sent over from Australia tc purchase Beaulivre. One went to 2600 guineas am" the other to 2800 guineas. The last-named representative went to 2850 guineas, but another 50 guineas secured the colt. It is generally considered that a horse at such figures costs too much to race in New Zealand. Making; Good

The former Auckland light-weight jockey, N. Vaughan, has attracted the favourable attention of racing men in the brief time he has been riding in England. According tc the latest files he was placed fourth on his first mount; in his second ride, at Yarmouth, he was beaten a short head both his mounts carrying the colours of J. Bell, the Newmarket trainer. On his third mount, an outsider. Musque Robin, owned by Lord Durham, he was runner-up to Chale Bay, ridden by G Richards. One observer stated: "Musque Robin's little-known rider N. Vaughan, did distinctly well against the champion, G. Richards, whose vigorous riding made all the difference." The Final Flutter

TROTTING NOTES

By Sentinel

August 5,9, 11.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. August 26.—Auckland T.C. September 2.—New Brighton T.C. September 20, 23.—Wellington T.C. September 30,—Methven T.C. October 7.—New Brighton T.C. October 12, 14.—Manawatu T.C. (if fur- _ ther permit available). October 21. 23.—Greymouth T.C. October 21, 23 or 25.—Auckland T.C. October 23.—Oamaru T.C. October 25, 28.~Wellington T.C.' October 25, 28.—Invercargill T.C. November 7. 9. 10.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. November 23, 25.—For bury Park T.C. Dates to be approved by New Zealand Trotting Conference.

..The large crowd at Trentham on the final day of the meeting braved the rain and the heavy going and stormed the totalisator with undaunted courage. The windows were closed with long lines of disappointed punters shut out. but nevertheless thev succeeded in placing £13,162 in support of their opinions on-the last race They put £2375 10s on the favourite El Meynell, who did not gain a place. 'They played up £l2Ol 10s on Wagner who started favourite, and thanks to A. E. Didham his'mount made a dead heat with Centrepoise after the latter appeared to have the race won a few strides from the post They averaged over £IO,OOO a race, and as a good deal of money was shu' out during the day the total for the meeting would have been well over £200,000 if all the intending investors had been accommodated. Successful 'Chasers

Improving It is reported that Mr A. J. Rattray has made good progress towards complete recovery from an illness necessitating a serious operation. Mr Rattray has been secretarv of the Metropolitan Trotting Club. Canterbury Park Trotting Club and New Brighton Trotting Club for very many years. A Great Improvement The mile races at Addington start near the home turn and horses drawn on the outside of a big field have all the worst of the deal. This was recognised some years ago and it is intended to improve the track so that there will be a straight rjm from the mile post The proposed improvement may wield a great influence in connection with speed trials over a mile. A Popular Win Mr J. H. Williams scored a five to one victory over his opponent in the election for president of the Metropolitan Trotting Club. It is understood that Mr Simes, who stood for election, was supported by the Owners and Breeders' Association, which also ran three candidates for seats on the committee but received meagre support An opinion is abroad that there was a feeling of resentment against an opponent being put up to contest the presidency as Mr Williams, although in bad health has been a strong personality and has done a tremendous amount of good work towards the Drogress of light-harness racing.

Four steeplechasers have been successful in the Great Northern and Wellington Steplechases in the same year. Although both races were instituted in 1885, it was not until 20 years later that the feat was accomplished for the first time and the winner in 1905 was Kaitere, who carried 11.0 at Ellerslie and 11.12 at Trentham In 1921 Coalition went further annexing the Great Northern under 12.5 the Wellington Steeples under 12.11 and the Grand National, which he had won the previous season, carrying 12.7 on the last occasion Six years later Beau Cavalier added his name to that of Coalition as winner of the great iumpIng treble his resDective weights being ?.7. 10.7, and 11.7 In view of his easv vin on Tuesday Survoy will be supoorted to win the Grand National SteeDles if he continues his Riccarton engagement next month Although they did not caoture (says the Auckland Herald) all three events in the one year the records of Billy Bov and Valpeen are worthy of mention. Billy Boy won the Wellington Steeples in 1932 and 1934. the Grand National in the earlier year, and the Great Northern in 1936 Valpeen secured the

SUCCESSFUL STABLE R. J. HUMPHREYS'S TEAM (Special to Daily Times) CRISTCHURCH, July 10. Pacers and trotters trained by R. J. Humphreys this season have won £7878 in stakes. Blair Athol heads the list with £2400, of which he has earned £I9BO since being trained by Humphreys. During tht season Blair Athol registered four firsts, three seconds and three thirds in 13 starts. Since his last success he has enjoyed a good spell, and is now in perfect health to receive a preparation for the several big contests which will come up for decision during the spring and summer periods. He is quite sound, and is eligible for the New Zealand Trotting Cup. One of Ihe younger candidates, he is capable of enough improvement to be regarded as a prospective winner. Cantata scored three firsts, one third, and one fourth, and earned £1025 before she went lame, due to a mishap in a paddock She, too, has had a good spell, and the injured leg has responded to treatment. She is now in regular work with a view to contesting suitable races at Addington next month. Donald Dhu has also done well under Humphrey's guidance. -Jn eight starts he was six times in a place, his record being three firsts, one second and two fourths. For his owner he has earned £935 in stakes. Donald Dhu has developed into a powerful-looking gelding, and being a good stayer, should win his share of prize-monev during the next 12 months. Acuity also did well She was first nome in four contests, and was once third, her contribution in stakes being £635 She has settled down a lot this year, and her success over two miles at Forbury in 4min 27sec was full of merit. She is a robust mare and one that should go on to qualify for good class.

For three firsts and one second Special Edition's owner received £IOOO His principal success was the New Zealand Futurity Stakes, in which he established a new record for three-year-olds over one mile and five furlongs. He has wintered satisfactorily, and shnuV develop into a high-class pacer. Another good winnei ii Windsor Lass, which was purchased for £ls During the past 12 months she has won five races and has been once third in eight starts, her winnings amounting to £720. Loyal Pat competed in fiv*» races for one first and two seconds. He is a big gelding by Grattan Loyal from Pat Dillon, and although he collected only £314 in stakes this term, he is the type of pacer that will be well served by age, and an improvement in stair'"a can be anticipated next year. Other horses to contribute to Humphreys's good year were Mystery Yet. Sonoma King, Lynwood, Jane Worthr and Three Tens.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING HANDICAPS FOR CHIEF EVENTS (Per United Press Association) PALMERSTON N., July 10. Following are the handicaps for the principal events at the C.J.C. meeting: GRAND NATIONAL. STEEPLECHASE. Of £ISOO. Three miles and a-half. st lb st lb Erlnatlon .. 11 10 Gold Wren 912 Padishah .. 11 5 Red Sun .. 911 All Irish ..11 2 Manawatu ..9 7 Survoy .. 10 13 Iddo .. .. 9,5 Riotous .. 10 10 Lord Black Banner 10 10 Hereford 9 .1 Santoft .. 10 5 Burwood ..9 2 Power Chief 10 4 Smilln Thru 9 2 John Charles 10 3 Pandine ..90 Slayer .. . 10 3 Wexford Silver Sight 10 2 Bridge ..9 0 Courtyard .. 10. 2 Lactose .. ..90 Cottingham 10 1 Culverden .. 9 0 Entour .. 10 0 Tom Cat ..9 0 WINTER CUP, Of £775. One mile. Catalogue .. 10 3 Mishna .. ..8 7 Majority .. 10 2 Monipere ..8 6 Dungarvan 912 Ponty . ..8 5 Black Thread- 911 Yours Truly 8 5 Royal Lazybones .. 8 5 Appellant 9 5 Grey Honour 8 4 Haughty El Meynell . 8 4 Winner ..9 5 Rollicker ..8 2 Nightcalm ..9 4 Settlement .. 8 J Ned Cuttle 9 4 Night Dress 8 0 Spanish Lad 8 7 Silver Streak 9 3 Roy Bun ..80 Alma .. ..9 3 Waitaka ..8 0 Lady Montana 9 2 Matoru ..80 Gay Chou 9 2 Balmenter .. 8 0 Trench Fight 9 1 Aureus .. ..8 0 Maori Song 9 1 Gay Rebel ..8 0 Whirling .. 9 0 Good Mea Mea .. 813 Passage ..8 0 Dictate .. 812 Wild Talk ..80 Second ' Wagner ..8 0 Innings .. 812 The Wrecker 8 0 Royal Ruling Spy ..80 Bachelor .. 811 Skyrena ..8 0 Mungatoon .. 8 11 Gironde ..8 0 Fleet Street 811 • Spartan ..8 0 Tidewalter ..8 9 Proclamation 8 0 Lord Te Ore .. ..80 Cavendish 8 8 Cherry Kathbella ..8 8 Picker ..8 0 GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES, Of £1025. About two miles and a-half. Charade .. 11 8 Ellanui ..9 4 Padishah ..11 7 Journet ..9 4 Erination ..11 5 Pink Robe ..9 3 King Rey .. 10 10 Innes Lad ..9 3 Travenna .. 10 7 Royal Dance 9 3 Courtyard .. 10 4 Ponty .. ..9 2 Silver Sight 10 3 Power Chief 9 1 Fireguard .. 10 1 Celtic Lad ..9 0 Survoy .. .. 10 1 Last Link ..90 Recollection 10 1 Vantoon ..9 0 Red Sun .. 10 0 Araboa 1 ..9 0 Cottingham 9 13 Lustral ..9 0 Peter Misurina «. 9 0 . Beckford .. 912 Tutor .. 7. 9 0 The Sand- All Blood ..9 0 wichman .. 9 9 Ureklaw .. 9 0 Agog .. .. 9 7 Awhiowhlo -- 9 0 Dividend ..9 7 Far East ..9 0 Disturbed .. 9 6 Bit o' Blue 9 0 Aussie Ra .. 9 5 Coil .. ..9 0 Silk Sox ..9 4 SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT NOMINATIONS RECEIVED <Per United Press Association) TIMARU, July 10. Following are the nominations for the South Canterbury Hunt meeting on July 22: Hadlow Hurdles, of £l2O. One mile and a-half.—Bit o' Blue, Ballad. Contract. Dropped Catch. Fireguard. Gas Mask. Henry Dawson. Last Link. Metal Bird. Mount Val. Ponty. Pareora Steeplechase. of £6O. About two miles. —Guapo, Golden Glow. Henry Dawson, Harkaway, Macalpein. Liberate. Newly Rich. Panara. Sporting Lass. Valmy. South Canterbury Steeplechase, of £2OO. About two miles and a-half Black Banner Burwood, Culverden, Chile. Cottingham. Contract. Courtyard. Silver Sight. Sunny Comet Top Rank. Tomcat. Levels Hack Handicap, of £IOO. Six furlongs.—Airdrie. Chief Lama, Donadea. Doctor Duthie. Dancing Flame Foxy. Flame Queen. Great Memory Lawford Lass, Lisnacree, Lady Rosette, Neptune. Ohmaha, Prince Flaneur Red Dragon. Sir Gladsome Sportsman Trasimene. Withdrawal. Washdyke Trot of £llO. One mile and a-half— Allen Wrack, Brown Tap Ben Wyvis Correct. Huia Potts Lyrola Macgregor, Marie's Pride. Nelson McFarlane Straight. Sabu, Twist. Tinv Axworthy. Undaunted. Violet Potts. Teschemaker Memorial Hunt Cup SteeDlechase of £l3O About two miles and a-half. —Burwood. Big Brian EI Caballo. Golden Glow. High Speed Macalpein Night Wind. Panara. Ouinopal. Sunny Comet. Pentlow Hack Handicap of £llO One mile and 35 yards.—Airdrie Captain Bruce Comus Countervane. Doctor Duthie, Dranoel Dancing Flame, Flame Queen Gas Mask. Hunting Chorus Jericho Jane King Icel Lord Ouven. Pilot's Love. Claremont Handicap, ol £l4O. One mile and 35 yards.—Astral Flash. Balmenter Cerne \bbas. Gay Rebel Jan Ridd Lady Middleham. Lisnacree Lazybones. Ladv Graceful. Nightdress Potent Spanish Lad. Sir Hugh. Silver Streak. Settlement Silver Slipper. Travenna