RACING AND TROTTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24326, 17 June 1940, Page 3

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING NEWS By Sentinel FIXTURES June 22.—Otaki-Maorl R.C. June 22.—Ashburton County R.C. June 22.—Waipa R.C June 29. Dannevirke H.C July 6.—Oamaru J.C July 6.—Hawke’s Bay H.C. July 9. 11. 13.—Wellington R.C. July 20 —Walmate District H.C. Acceptances Acceptances for , the Ashburton meeting are due to-morrow. \ The Oamaru Meeting Nominations are due to-morrow for the Oamaru Jockey Club’s meeting. Parchment The Imported Papyrus colt owned by Mr T. Coltman will race under the name of Parchment. Auctor The Balboa gelding Auctor is being schooled over hurdles. A Good Cause The Waikato Racing Club will hold a meeting on June 29 in aid of the Sick and Wounded Soldiers’ Fund. Recollection The Polazel gelding Recollection is shaping well in his schooling over hurdles. Travenna It has been decided to turn Travenna out of training, and W. Hancock will shift to Riccarton this .week with a Solicitorgeneral—March Off filly. Novice Hurdlers A number of novice hurdlers are likely to be seen out at tire Ashburton meeting. On their form on the flat about a stone marks the margin between them, but with the hurdles in. the way tilings may prove rather different. Form and Figures v When Joy Boa drew up to finish fourth in the Dunedin Steeplechase he was in receipt of 81b from Mount Val, who stopped badly at the finish of the race. In the Dromore Steeplechase, to be run at Ashburton, Mount Val is asked to meet his/victor on 61b worse terms. ■ Good News It is good news to hear that Royal Chief will be racing in New Zealand next spring and not in Australia. It is very interesting, indeed, to know that New Zealand can supply some of the leaders in the equine drama played in Australia, but it lessens interest in the big events on our own stage. A Glass of Wine Grace Darling won the Caulfield Cup, and her rider. Jack Williams, was one of the good riders of 50 years ago. He wasted hard to ride Grace barling in the Melbourne Cup. A friend who had backed Grace Darling to win £2OOO took Jack to the bar and ordered a bottle of champagne, thinking it would give Jack the necessary/’pep ” to see the . journey through. Jack told me (says E. Gorry) after the race that the champagne lost Grace Darling the cup and him a fortune. As Grace Darling was challenging Sheet Anchor, she made a grab at Sheet Anchor’s neck, and Williams was not strong enough to pull her away. A National Winner Shaun Gollin, winner of the 1930 Grand National, died suddenly in England last month, a few days after the death of his National jockey, Tommy Cullinin, who was serving In the R.A.F. Since his retirement he had-been ridden as a hack by his trainer,, Frank Hartigan, who had a great affection for the horse, Shaun Goilin is said to have been one of the very few racehorses whose father was officially unknown. He was believed to have been sired by a young colt who, while grazing, broke out of his paddock to join the marc Golden Day in another field. Padishah In connection with the plan to take Padishah to Melbourne, Mr J. Hennah was Informed that he could cross last week with the Chief Ruler horse, but there could be no guarantee that he would be able to. return as soon as the V.R.C. meeting concluded. But for the cancellation of this trip, Padishah would have contested the Wanganui Steeplechase. Now, unless he strikes a good track at Trentham he may not have a race over fences before the Christchurch Hunt meeting to attune him for the Grand Nationals. California , California, the golden State of America, is race-minded, a perpetual merry-go-round. i The horses run there all the time. Out of the 365 days which make a year, 237 of them are racing days in California. Race tracks are operated at Santa Anita, Inglewood, Del Mar, Tanforan, and Bay Meadows, and when the horses are not racing at any one of these five tracks, they are running at any one of the 25 agricultural fairs. In Los Angeles, home of Santa Anita and Inglewood, two of the biggest racing plants in the United States, there is an evergrowing feeling that unless there is a drastic change in the situation, racing will qease in that State within three years because Californian merchants and bankers are rising up against the tidal wave of betting. With tracks all over the State and one just across the border in Mexico—Agua Caliente—about the only people who are not given regular facilities for gambling on the horses are the residents of those year-round resorts— Alcatraz, Folsom, and San Quentin. A total of 2,454,220 dollars was given away in stakes and purses in California in 237 racing days last year. New York, with 183 racing days, distributed 2,168,055 dollars. Advice

Advice based on real knowledge and well-proved capability must always oe very welcome. E. Gorry was recognised as one of the best, horsemen of his day, when he rode against the famous Tom Hales and other front-rank riders who never lost when their mounts were capable of winning. Gorry has lately been reminiscing in a Melbourne paper, and his opinions about present-day riders and seats in the saddle are both interesting and instructive. Gorry says that if he were “ Controller-general of Racing ” the boys riding now would have to let down their leathers several holes. “ I have seen jockeys in action over a fair span of years, and I am prejudiced in favour of the, old-timers, who had better control of their mounts than most of the riders since the advent of the Sloan seat. Control is the factor that keeps interference down to a minimum. Accidents must be rare when riders can see where they are going. Fifty-odd years ago jockeys sat their horses in such a way as to give them full control, and they could see what was happening, not having their faces buried in the horse’s mane. It isn’t easy to look to the side or backwards when you are on a horse travelling at top speed, and few can steal that glance without getting a horse unbalanced. Of course, an occasional genius has shown up among the Sloan riders, -and it would be asking for a torrent of abuse to criticise such riders as Ron Cameron, Norman Godby, Jim Pike, Bill Duncan, Frank Dempsey and a few other outstanding jockeys of different times But didn’t Bob Lewis retain his original straight back seat and more than hold his own with the best riders in Australia for nearly 50 years? I venture to say that some of the boys riding to-day would not be able to see out a day’s racing if asked to ride in more than one long race. From what I have seen they finish more tired than their mounts, the reason being that it is a hard job trying to hold a horse together when the .whole strain has to be borne from the knees down. Present-day riders balance from the knees: the old school balanced from the thighs. To-day if a horse receives a slight bump it is invariably found that riders lose balance, and before they regain it their mounts have lost a length or two How many races have been won by half heads? Yearstago bumps were few, but if one did happen to get one little or no ground was lost because, as I said before riders had firm control. When horses stumbled with old-time jockeys they didn’t fly over,their heads; they held them up.

TROTTING NOTES By Sentinel FIXTURES June 22—Ashburton County R.C. (two events). June 29.—Timaru T.C, July 6.—Oamaru J.C. (two events). July 20.—Waimate Hunt (one event). July 27.—South Canterbury Hunt (one event). August 10. 14. 16.—Metropolitan T.C. -Millisle Millisle has been transferred from P. Gallagher’s stable to J. Young's at Addington. Gallagher won eight races with Millisle this season. Clay Pot The Jack Potts—Jessie Bells mare Clay Pot is regarded as one likely to show improved form next season. Minton Derby ■ The 1922 Auckland Trotting Cup winner Minton Derby is the leading sire for tiie season in New South Wales with 22 wins, his most successful representative being Dix Minton, who won eight races. Minton Derby, who is by Mambrlno Derby from Mignonette, was one of the outstanding pacers in the southern hemisphere. Robert Derby, sire of Lawn Derby, with 19 winners, is next, and Machine Brick, who won the Otahuhu Trotting Cup in 1926, follows with 14. A Dead-heat The King’s Park Plate, chief event at Gloucester Park, Perth, last month, resulted in a dead-heat for first between the New Zealand-bred pacers Tempest 48yds bhd and Kay Francis 36, with the favourite, Spot Dance, well back third. Tempest, who registered a 2mln lljlsec rate for the 13 furlongs, has now registered five firsts, three seconds, and eight thirds since going to West Australia, while Kay Francis has been successful on 13 occasions. Both pacers are similarly bred, being by Wrack from Logan Pointer mares. Pays His Way Plutus has had a busy season. He has travelled to Wellington and Dunedin, and has contested 18 races without gaining a win. He has, however, been eight times in the money, his record being three seconds, three thirds, and two fourths, for which his owner, Mr W. J. Gudsell, has received' £BSO. Last year the son of Nelson Derby and Fanny Logan appeared In 20 contests for three wins, five seconds, and two fourths, his stake winnings being £2llO. During the 1937-1938 period he won eight races, and w'as twice second and twice third in 18 starts. That season he won £1135 in stakes, making his toTal winnings £4095 for the past three years. He was foaled In 1931, and was bred by Mr A. R. Gudsell at Ashburton, Early his career he entered C. S. Donald’s st j*hle at Belfast. A patient policy was adopted with him, It being realised that his physique required time to enable ’dm to strengthen sufficiently to carry his speed. That the policy was a wise one is shown by his record of succcesses during the past three years. HAWKE’S BAY MEETING STEEPLES TO DOZIE BOY (Per United Press Association) HASTINGS, June 15. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club held its second winter meeting at Hastings in dull, wintry weather. The track was in good order. The totalisator handled £13,222 compared with £14,870 last year. The total for the meeting was £23,715 10s compared with £26,531 10s, a decrease of £2816. Following were the results;— Hastings Trial, of £IOO. Six furlongs. —ll Roeon, 8.0 (Marsh), 1; 1 Grand Fair, 8.7 (Morris), 2; 2 Oraiti, 8.7 (Atkins), 3. All started. Won by five lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. Hawke’s Bay Hurdles, of £250, One mile and three-quarters.—6 Limbohm. 9.0 (Jarvis), 1; 1 Soho, 11.7 (Mr G.. G. Beatson), 2; 5 Lovelilt,' 9.5 (Caveney), 3. Scratched: Blue Tiger, Red Cockade, Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 16 l-ssec. Havelock Hack Handicap, of £125, Six furlongs and a-half.—6 Etla, 8.3 (Atkins). 1; 2 Flying Flag, 9.1 (Mudford), 2; 4 Proclamation, 9.3 (Morris), 3. Scratched; Vascones, Chandlery, No Wonder. Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 21 3-ssec. June Steeples, of £2OO. Two miles and a-half.—3 Dozie Boy, 9.3 (Kerr), 1; 1 Small Boy. 12.5 (Shield). 2; 7 Master Hector, 9.7 (Hayes), 3. Ail started. Won by two lengths and a-half, with 30 lengths between second and third. Time. smln 3sec. Corinthian Plate, of £IOO. One mile and a-quarter.—3 Doctor Defoe, 11.0 (Mr M. Power), 1; 1 Klncarole, 10.9 (Mr H. Dods), 2; 5 Lacan, 10.7 (Mr H. Blundell), 3. Scratched; Queen’s Dream, Tolaga, Tigreterre. Time, 2min 12 3-ssec. Rotopai Hack Handicap, of £125 One mile.—l Noble Fox, 9.3 (Atkins)', 1; 2 Gay Laura, 8.3 (Wiggins), 2; 5 Kinkajou, 8.3 (Campbell), 3. Scratched; Dunmanway, Shani. Won by two lengths, with a similar distance between second and third.’ Time, Imin 42sec. Final Handicap, of £l5O. Six furlongs. —3 Vascones. 8.8 (Marsh), 1; 7 Royal Star 11. 8.4 (Anderson), 2; 4 Endorsement, 9.8 (Tattersall), 3. Scratched: Smiling Personality, Hunting Mint, Gold Ballad. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 14 3-ssec. RICCARTON NOTES GOOD JUMPING (Special to Daily Times) CHRISTCHURCH, June 15. The weather was cold at Riccartoh this morning, following a frost. The No. 9 grass track was holding, and times were slow, but many candidates for Ashbiir- ' ton strode along in useful tasks. The jumpers added to the interest. From this angle it was the busiest morning experienced this winter, and there were some attractive displays. The Wrecker was an early worker, but he was not at top over any part of a mile He is very well. St. Cloud was much too good for Ferrlby over three furlongs in 38sec. Settlement and Prudent Price took Imin 22sec for six furlongs, tne last three in 40 2-ssec. The ground in the straight is heavier than along the back, so they finished very well. Cottingham had Dividend as a mate in a working gallop, the last mile being done in Imin 54 2-ssec. Donadea was two lengths in front of Guilder over five furlongs in Imin 6 3-ssee. Donadea is an improved gelding, and very well. Disdain registered Imin 18sec for six furlongs. This was the best of the morning, an honour that is not new for this mare. , , „ . Wardress and Synthetic reeled off six furlongs in Imin 19sec. They ran the first three in 38 l-ssec, and they were going comfortably at the finish. It was good work for both horses. Counterlunch and Big Joe took Imin 21sec for six furlongs, after doing the first three in 38sec. Counterlunch, who is very well, could have done better. Raceaway easily beat Rebel Star over six furlongs in Imin 20 2-ssec, the first three being done in 38 2-ssec. Grey Honour took Imin 7 4-ssec for the lasi five of six furlongs, but he was going easily. Haughty Winner was much too good for Dranoel "over five furlongs in Imin 9sec. while Prediction finished half a length in front of Trench Fight in Imin 7 3-ssec. Prediction looks on the way to improved form. Skyrena ran five furlongs in Imin 7 l-ssec, beating Rebel Chief by a big margin. Four hurdlers set the ball rolling for the jumpers. Studley Royal and Waka kept close company over six nights, but (ho former seemed to be travelling comfortably at the finish, and his was much the more impressive display of jumping Testator followed along a dozen lengths in the rear, but held his position all the way, while he jumped well. Lifeguard the fourth horse to school, set the pace over the first two flights, after which he was pulled up, as his saddle slipped. Later he set out for a round by himself, buf he did not please nearly so much, though he got round after falling at the first flight. Aggravate and St. Cedric jumped four hurdles at a sound pace. Aggravate made friends, finishing particularly well over the last obstacle. Chanteur jumped a little better than Shangrl La in a run over six hurdles. Top Rank and Culverden were mates over five steeplechase fences. It was an attractive exhibition, both horses jumping well, with Top Rank specially impressive. The Southland pair Surcoat and Bally Brit treated the spectators to a good display over eight fences. ( They went at a sound pace, keeping close company for the first five, after which Surcoat tirco

a little. Bally Brit holding him comfortably in the closing stages. Both jumped very well. Flashlight and A. J. Martin’s Day Come! gelding were mates over eight fences. The pace was solid, and both jumped safely throughout. The Day Comet gelding showed to the greater advantage, and he looks like developing into a useful sort over country, for, though he has never raced, he’is a very good jumper, as a result Of his experience in the hunting field. Bright Red jumped in good style over eight fences. Full Back followed him over the first three and then ran off He was afterwards tried by himself, but his display was not good, and he finished up by refusing to take on the double. According to their trainers, In the Dark and Courtyard will not fulfil their Jumping engagements at Ashburton. WAIPA ACCEPTANCES The following acceptances tor the Waipa Racing Club’s meeting, to be held at Te Awamutu on June 22 have been received: — Andrew Kay Memorial Steeplechase, of £2OO and trophy valued at £25 About two miles and a-quartcr.—Bells of Bow 10.12, Bay Dawn, Tutor 9.9, Sockettes 9.3, Semiarch; Fat Boy 9.2, Postscript. British Isles. Etcetera, Okauia, Little Scotch, Hikakingi, Allmetlc, Romani 9.0. Arapuni Hack Handicap, of £l3O Six furlongs and a-half.—Monte Cristo 9.2. Miss Valerie. Rose Acre. Pasture 8.11, Trig Station, Hunter’s Night 8.10, Glenbevan 8.9. Lady Clorane 8.6. Star Vaals 8.5. Rival 8.3, Auburn Lu, Gas Acre, Mingle, The Ugly Duckling, Preux Chevalier. Cachucka, Loch Acre, Acquest, Wlndcrcss, Acre’s Beauty, Phil Vaals. Miss Eureka. Joan Peel, Tahiti, Expellent 8.0. Woodstock Stakes, of £275 One mile and a-quartcr.—Cheval de Vole? 8.9, Jack Tar 8.5, Erndalc 8.3, Erlick 8.2, Bronze Moth 7.12, Hot Box 7.11. Very Glad 7.8. Silver Cloud 7.2, Jayola. Prival, Philemub, Armacourt, Susan 7.0. W. G. Park Steeplechase, of £3ao and trophy valued at £25; about two miles and a-half. —King Rey 11.9, Forest Glow 10.8, Lucldus 10.7. Biform 10.2, Dauber 9.13. Floodlight 9.8, Smiling Thru 9.7. London, Sockettes 9.0 Orakau Hurdles, ot £2OO. One mile and three-quarters.—Full of Scotch 10.13, General Ruse 10.12, Simint 10.8, Hessketoon 10.5, Lapidarian 10.4. Race Whip 9.8, Pyrenees 9.5, Rarotonga. Mai de Mer. Stokowski, Hutuwal 9.0. Paterangi Handicap, of £l3O. Seven furlongs.—Orate 9.12, Brazen Bold Eriick 9,6, Besiege 8.11, Te Takina 8.9, Young Paddon, Te Monowai. Flying Acre 8.6, Mon Acre, Town Section 8,2. Hutana. Surella. Paddy the Rip 8,0 Hairini Handicap, ot £l5O. Nine furlongs.—Mio Fralollo 9.6, Acreman 9.5, Gaine’s Choice 9.2, Kaspian 8.8. Bronze Trail 8.5, Rival 8.3, Romani, Nuipapa, Joan Peel, Cheval de Bataille, General Riske, Gay Bell 8.0,