WINGATUI MEETING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24627, 7 June 1941, Page 3

WINGATUI MEETING

THE FIELDS FOR TO-DAY BOSWELL IN FAVOUR The Dunedin winter meeting will be concluded to-day, and the final 1 ' card, with a readjustment of the weights should produce some good racing. Unfortunately, the weather is not at all promising, and if rain should continue the going wjll be on the very soft side. If the rain is not serious, the going will be soft, but easier than for the first two cards of the meeting. The state of the going may be more responsible for results than any change in the alterations of poundage. .

Mungatoon has 151 b more to carry in the Greenfield Hurdles than he won under in the Otago Hurdles. He meets Half and Half, the winner of the June Hurdles, on 111 b, and Waka on 31b better terms than in the June Hurdles, in which they filled the places. Judged by the runaway manner in which Mungatoon scored on the first day and his superior form on the flat to Half and Half and Waka the Musketoon gelding reads well treated in the Greenfield Hurdles. Mungatoon hit a hurdle on the second day and the loss of ground deprived bim of finishing second. Some newcomers figure in the field and the best of them may be Islay Downs, who has been shaping well in his schooling. In the Electric Handicap Milton Abbas meets Royoney on 31b better terms than when they finished in the places behind Bashful Lady. Invincible and Paladeo finished next to the placed lot in the Trial Stakes. In the Empire Handicap Rebel Mate meets Boswell on 41b better terms than when he won the, Winter Handicap. Withdrawal, who was third in the Winter Handicap, meets Rebel Mate on 61b better terms. Nightcalm comes in on 101 b, Phalanx 111 b, Gold Flight 91b, Top Row 91b and Master Hotspur on 91b better terms with Rebel Mate than in the Winter Handicap, which did not give a correct line to form owing to the long delay at the post. Moneymore may be improved by his race on the first day. Those more likely to be in favour are Boswell, Rebel Mate and Withdrawal. The field for the Domain Handicap contains winners at the meeting in Johnemby and Kohara, and placed horses in Gnohlll, Big Joe, Lady Don and Royoney. Big Joe meets Johnemby on 81b better terms than in the Southern Handicap. Sheeny, who was fourth, meets Johnemby on 91b and Big Joe on lib better terms. Kohara was fifth and meets Johnemby on 111 b, Big Joe on 31b and Sheeny on 21b better

terms. The figures suggest that Big Joe. Johnemby and Kohara will be in favour. The field for the Dunedin Steeplechase contains two brackets in Slayer and Whirr and Surcoat and Pride o' Central. Slayer nas not appeared, but he seemed to be well forward at Riverton and pulled up well after a school at Wingatui. Surcoat is meeting Whirr on 261 b better terms than in the Otago Steeplechase and on 131 b better terms than when the former came down on the second day. The best 01 the lightweights appear to be Golden Glow and Astral Flame. The latter beat Panara on the first day and should do so again at the slight difference in the weights. No. 1 bracket will be in demand and Surcoat selected as most likely to give it trouble. The difficulty attached to the King George Handicap is to pick a starter a? Rebel Mate, Boswell, Peony Rose, St. Cloud, Secret Flight and Straightdell claim other engagements during the day. Secret Flight won over a mile at Riverton and on her win at Timaru over six furlongs meets Boswell on 4|lb better terms over an extra two furlongs. Royal Lancer did not appear to be at home in the going on Monday and Rebel Mate may start in the Empire Handicap. Cherokee has been consistent but unlucky, and for her two defeats at the meeting she has been raised from the 7.11 carried in the Birthday Handicap to 8.5. Peony Rose may beat Cherokee over the shorter distance, but one is at present in a quandary about the strength of the field. At present Boswell and Secret Flight may be most in demand. A good deal of uncertainty is also attached to the Tainui Handicap,' but Strio and St. Cloud may be favoured, with Gold Flight or Flame Queen also in the .market. The Aldworth Handicap will conclude the meeting and those most likely to receive support are Taxpayer. Mosgiel and The Joker.

FIELDS AND PROBABLE FAVOURITES

RACING NEWS

By Sentinel

FIXTURES June 7.—Auckland R.C. June 7.—Dunedin J.C. June 7.—Hawke's Bay J.C. June 14.—Bay of Plenty R.C. June 14.—Hawke's Bay J.C •Tune 14.—Greymouth J.C Tune 21.—Waipa R.C June 21.—Ashburton County R.C. June 21. 23.—Manawatu R.C. June 28.—Dannevirke Hunt June 28 Oamaru J.C Slayer.—When Slayer ran at Riverton he carried 12.6, and finished fourth. Taurangi —lt is reported that Taurangi will be placed in training again in the near future. Limbohm.—After his race in the Century Hurdles, it was decided not to send Limbohm up to the Auckland meeting. A FaU.-rWhen Tidewaiter fell at the first flight in the Great Northern Hurdles his rider. A. E. Ellis, injured a shoulder. Clarion Call.—lt is reported that Clarion Call may not be seen out during the winter season. He developed soreness, which called a halt in his training. Hawke's Bay Meeting.—At the Hawke's Bay meeting to-day (win-and-place betting) the starting times will be: 11.30, 12.15 1 p.m., 1.45, 2.30, 3.15, 4 p.m. A Collapse.—G. Ridgway, the rider of Streamline in the Great Northern Hurdles, collapsed after weighing in. Streamline was defeated by a nose. Ridgwav won on Arctic Dawn and Streamline on the second day of the meeting. Falls.—Seven falls took place on the first day of the Great Northern meeting. Tidewaiter Gold Spot. King Rey, Glen Abb. Prival, and Very Glad fell over jumps, and Bronze Emerald fell in the Jervois Handicap. None of the riders were seriously injured Grand National as Usual.—The Grand National will be run at Riccarton as usual tills year, said the chairman of the Canterbury Jockey Club (Mr A. S. Elworthy) at the annual meeting of members Mr Elworthy was replying to rumours that the August race meeting would not be held owing to military occupation of the racecourse. He said the course would not be reauired by the authorities at that time. • Royal Chief.—The well-performed son of Chief Ruler and Modiste 11, Royal Chief, is announced to stand the coming season at the Mount Barker Stud to replace Paper Money. Inquiries.—Following the running of the first division of the Jervois Handicap at Ellerslie the stewards held an inquiry into the running of Arctic Dawn. The explanation that he got his tongue over the bit and became unmanageable was accepted. Another inquiry was held regarding interference suffered by Foxsen in the Cornwall Handicap. This was found to have been accidental, no blame being attachable to any of the riders H. N. Wiggins, rider of Valmint, was fined £5 for anticipating the start in :'ne Cornwall Handicap. The Monarch.—ln his last 16 starts The Monarch has won five times and has never been further back than fourth. As a result of the manner In which he shapes in a race, The Monarch is regarded as a stayer. He was got by Croupier— Kiltruda. by Kilbroney—Atruda, by Joculator—Ermengarde, by Charlemagne ll—Watershoot, by Royal Artillery— Nemphar, by Apremont. Araboa. —At the Riverton meeting Araboa won twice on the fiat. The second time he beat Waitoru and Strip over seven furlongs in the Farewell Handicap. In the Tainui Handicap Strip meets Araboa on 41b better terms at a higher scale of weights. In the meantime Strip has improved, and appears to bt free from the tendency to bleed.

ance by the time the horses reach the post, and the same remark applies to the lainui Handicap. It is safe to assume that owners will endeavour to select the easiest task for their horses, and no doubt judicious inquiry will be made before reaching a final decision. In the event of- St. Cloud and Peony Rose going out of th* Tainui Handicap, Flame Queen would come into consideration on her fourth to Boswell, Strip and St. Cloud in the Members' Handicap.

TROTTING NOTES

By Sentinel

FIXTURES June 7, ».—Nelson T.C. June 14.—Greymouth J.C. (two events). June 21.—Ashburton County R.C. (two events). June 28.—Oamaru J.C. (two events). Starting Times.—At the Nelson meeting (single-pool betting) the starting times are as follows:—12, 12.40, 1.20, 2 p.m., 2.40. 3.20. 4 pjn. Gold Bar.—ln 17 starts this season Gold Bar has won eight times and been nine times in the money. He has won £2IOO in stakes. Captain Bolt has probably finished racing. By Peterwah from Medway. Captain Bolt won many races for Mrs E. Berryman. One of his best performances was his defeat of Sea Gift in a match over a mile and a-half at a matinee meeting at Addington. He registered the excellent time of 3min 14 3-ssec. Royal Worthy, who is regarded as one of the most promising trotters in the country, is a six-year-old bay gelding by Frank Worthy from Royal Serene, 2min 12 l-ssec a fast but rather erratic pacer by Realm, 2min 3 4-ssec, from Placid, by Calm (Wildwood Junior—Gertie). Realm was a Ribbonwood horse, and he was a fine performer for the late W. J. Tomkinson. Placid also produced Real'Huon. Long Spell.—Statuette will not race again for several months. She will be looked after during the winter by her trainer, F. C. Dunlevey, and then given a thorough preparation for suitable events later on. She is an attractive three-year-old by New Derby from Native Queen, and was bred by her owner, Miss A. Norman. She began racing in November last and in the meantime she contested eight events for two firsts, two seconds and one third, and has won £4OO in stakes

AUCKLAND MEETING

(P.A.) AUCKLAND, June 6. Following are the divisions in the York Handicap:—First division (stake £550): Kentucky 9.5, Foxsen 9.1, Monte CrSsto 8.13, Gladynev 8.10, Te Kawitl 8.7, Gold Vaals 8.4, The Cardinal 8.0, Royal Appellant 7.13, Young Paddon, Flying Acre 7.12, Valmint 7.10, British Talent, Ivy Willonyx, Philemup, Trig Station. Mysito, Venture 7.0 Second division (stake £550): Merry Vaals, Clipper 8.13, Cornish 8 8 Our Jean 8.5, Radiant Vaals 8.2. Sir Cameron 8.0, Greek Queen 7.13, Black Majesty 7.12. Lcvaals 7.10, Tellsom 7.9, Vaalse, Hunte. Veritable, Erlick, Royal Message 7.0. The divisions will be the third and fifth races on the programme. The comnletc order of the programme is:—ll.3o- Tamaki Steeples. 12.10: Orakei Hurdles. 12.55: York Handicap (first division). 1.40' Winter Steeples 2.25: York Handicap (second division)., 3.5. Campbell Hurdles. 3.50: Visitors Handicap. 4.35: Fitzroy Handicap.

Sky Blue,—The win of Esperance Bay in the Great Northern Hurdles serves to draw attention to the carelessness in allowing a mare to race under the name of Sceptre, one of the most famous names in racing. Sky Blue was got by Sky Rocket, a son of Sunstar—Maid of the Mist, by Cyllene from Sceptre. This means an undesirable duplication of Sceptre, and should not be allowed. The Sceptre racing in the North Island was got by Bulandshar. Possible Change.—Fields mayvalter considerably at Wingatui to-day from what appear at present Rebel Mate and Boswell may drop out of the Empire Handicap, and in their absence Nightcalm and Master Hotspur would come into favour. The field for the King George Handicap may also change in appear-

RICCARTON NOTES

NOVICE JUMPERS (Special) CHRISTCHURCH, June 6. A couple of novice jumpers from the team of R. Wilson provided the main interest when they were schooled over the pony hurdles this morning. In each case W. Nelson was the rider. Lewton was first out, and he went twice over the obstacles, which he cleared without any trouble. There Is no doubt as to his jumping ability, and he will be tried soon over the big hurdles, with steeplechase fences to follow later. The main trouble with him at present is that he is a hard puller, and he may he difficult to control. Rebel Star also went twice over the pony hurdles in attractive style. Having gained plenty of confidence while being educated over the small obstacles, he should find no difficulty over the big hurdles, where he will be tried next week. It is intended to nominate him for the hurdle race at Ashburton. Paper Note was lame after her race on the first day at Wingatui, this being the explanation of her early return home. The Paper Money mare will need a long spell, which is unfortunate for her connections, as R. Register had her in good order, and she might have got some money very soon. R. Register, who brought Paper Note back from Wingatui, went south again to-day. to ride Combat and Superex in their jumping engagements to-morrow. Two yearling colts, the property of Mr D. Grant, are expected to arrive at D. Cotton's stable this evening. One of them is a brother to Density, by Pink Coal from Denise. The other is by Lang Bien from an Ellangowan mare, who was imported to the Dominion about two years ago and purchased by Mr Grant at auction. . , The ground at Riccarton is drying up well after the rain earlier in the week, and, with the return of the riders from Wingatui, there should be a lot of jumping next week. Night Dress and Recollection are two horses who are due for some schooling.

CURTAILMENT OF RACING

VIEW OF OWNERS AND BREEDERS (P.A.) AUCKLAND, June 8. Confidence in the ability of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr W. E. Parry, to determine impartially whether racing should be curtailed if the necessity arose was expressed to-day by the executive of the New Zealand Racing Owners, Breeders and Trainers' Association. It was decided that if it were found necessary owing to the war situation to make a reduction in the number of racing days in the Dominion the association would co-operate with the Minister of Internal Affairs through the New Zealand Racing Conference in meeting equitably such a contingency.

11.30— GREENFIELD HURDLES, Of £175. One mile and a-half st lb Combat .. 19 10 Kippen Mungatoon .. 10 1 Islay Downs Half and Half 9 13 Merry Simon Waka .. .. 9 4 Prince Made Money 9 0 Ruenalf .. Sir Hugh ..90 Rosaleen Dhu Monipere 9 0 Remembo .. st lb 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 O Mungatoon Half and Half Islay Downs 12.8— ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of £120. Six furlongs. Papette 9 0 Decamp <».'- Milton Abbas 8 13 Flippant Royoney ..8 9 Invincible .. Paladeo .. 8 8 Pink Dart .. Paper Whistle 8 3 8 8 8 8 3 3 3 3 Milton Abbas Royoney Invincible 12.46— / EMPIRE HANDICAP, Of £175. Six furlongs. Rebel Mate 10 3 Top Row .. Boswell .. 9 13 Master NIghtcalm ..9 2 Hotspur .. Phalanx ..8 6 Withdrawal Gold Flight 8 6 Moneymore 8 8 8 8 J 1 1 0 Withdrawal Rebel Mate Nightcalm 1.24— DOMAIN HANDICAP, Of £175. Seven) furlongs. Johnemby .. 9 0 Lady Don .. Gnohill ., 8 13 Kohara Gay Lancer.. 8 12 Palmar Sheeny .. 8 12 Paper Big. Joe ■.-.. 8 10 Whistle .. Confidant 8 6 Royoney 8 8 8 8 8 2 1 0 0 0 Big Joe Johnemby Kohara

2.2— DUNEDIN STEEPLECHASE. Of £250. About two miles and a-quarter Slayer .. .. 12 7 Golden Glow Whirr .. .. 10 12 Attire .. Surcoat .. 10 9 Panara Pride o' Polar Star Central ..9 7 Prince Gay Boa ..9 6 "laneur Astral Flame 9 2 9 9 9 9 9 1 0 0 0 0 Slayer-Whirr bracket Surcoat Golden Glow 2 40 i. KING GEORGE HANDICAP, Of £200. One mile. Royal Lancer 10 5 St. Cloud .. Rebel Mate 9 5 Aravane Boswell ..9 4 Secret Cherokee ..8 5 Flight Peony Rose 8 5 Straightde] 8 4 8 0 7 12 7 8 Boswell Secret Flight Cherokee :U8— TAINUl HANDICAP, Of £175. Seven furlongs. Strip .. .. 9 7 Phalanx Araboa ..8 1 Gold Flight St. Cloud ..9 0 Straightdel Peony Rose 8 13 Top Row .. Lazybones 8 9 Flame Queen Secret Flight 8 9 Auctor .. .. 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 5 2 0 0 0 Strip St. Cloud Peony Rose 3.56ALDWORTH HANDICAP. Of £200. One mile and two furlongs and a-half. Royal Money 9 11 Waka .. 8 1 Taxpayer ..9 2 Shantyman 8 0 Mosgiel .. 9 1 Ackemma ..80 Valcron .. 8 13 Parlance ..8 0 Raroa ... .. 8 10 Safe Light .. 8 0 Tissue ..8 8 Georgia ..8 0 The Joker .. 8 6 Hoiho Lights Out 8 2 Tinopai ..8 0 Taxpayer Mosgiel The Joker