RACING AND TROTTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24635, 17 June 1941, Page 3

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING NEWS By Sentinel FIXTURES June 21,-Walpa R.C June 21 —Ashburton Count.v R.C June 21 23.—Manawatu R.C June 2ft Oainaru I C June 28.—Dannevlrke Hunt. July s.—Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club. July 8, 10. 12.—Wellington R.C July 19.—Manawatu Hunt July 19.—Waimate District Hunt Club. July 26.—South Canterbury Hunt Club Julv 26—Rangitikei Hunt Ashburton.—Acceptances are due to-day for the Ashburton meeting. Back Again.—Ashley Reed has been granted a renewal of his jockey’s licence An Appeal.—An appeal in connection With the Norse case is to be heard to-day Remounts.—The Otago Remount Committee is advertising for applications for remount stallions. Duncannon.—After being oft the scene since the early spring, Duncannon is again in Work. During the spell Duncannon was added to the list. Dusky Bay.—The two-year-old Phaleron Bay Ally Dusky Bay had previously started in seven races without gaining a Slace. Gipsy Love, her dam, was got by [untlng Song—Mountain Signal, bv Mountain Knight Allegretto.—The Bay ot Plenty Steeplechase winner Allegretto Is an aged gelding by Day Comet—Lady Faithful, He started twice last season and won Hip Corbett 'Steeplechase at Matamata Haughty Lad.—After eight unplaced starts. Haughty Lad won a double at the Greymouth meeting. He Is a rising four-year-old colt by Winning Hit from Disdainful, and Is a brother to Haughty Winner. Cherry Plum.—A mixed reception greeted Cherry Plums success in the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase. Cherry Plum has been showing signs of Jameness He is a five-year-old gelding bv Beau Pere —Cherry Pie, and a half-brother to Jack Horner. Beau Pere m Demand.—Beau Pere s •American list this year filled very quickly, and in April bookings were being taker, for next season. His fee Is by private arrangement Beau Pere Is at L. B. Maver’Elbee Farms, Perris Valley, California Popular Official.—About 250 people wercpresent at the presentation function tendered to Mr and Mrs P. D. McNab. A valuable grandfather’s clock was presented from those who organised the function, and the C.J.C handed him a cheoue for £250 Blrkology.—A horse doing well over fences is Birkology, with four wins. He Is an aged gelding by Psychology—Birkdale, by Birkrole—Barcarole, by Martian, and so related to Soldiers’ Chorus. Tannhauset Cherubini and Rossini The English Derby.—The English Derby is to be run at Newmarket to-morrow, and the Oaks the following day. The original races were dropped, and when fresh entries were taken last year the Derby closed with 65 and the Oaks with 54. On the opening dayr of the flat-racing season at Lincoln on March 26 Gordon Richards won the first race on Snapdragon S Raphael’s four-year-old Gloaming, a gelding by Dastur, beat 18 other runners In the Lincolnshire Handicap the same afternoon He had never previously won a race. Gloaming cost 2500 guineas as a yearling, and is trained bv BP-vear-old G Lambton ■

Bahram in America.—ln view oi the success of America’s crack Whirlaway (by Blenheim), who has won the treble, the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmon* Stakes, It Is Interesting to learn that another English sire, Bahram. also, purchased by an American syndicate from the Aga Khan at a reported price, of 250,000 dollars last year, did not do as well physically as could be wished after his arrival In America In consequence all subscriptions to him for this yeai were cancelled He was to have had 40 mares, of which 29 were owned by members of the syndicate. All going well, he will have his first American season next year. Bahram, whose wins included the Two Thousand, Derby and St. Leger had his first stud season in England in 1936 and his winners of last year included Turkhau—lrish Derby and Yorkshire St Leger. TROTTING NOTES ..By. Sentinel "... FIXTURES’* June 21. —Ashburton County B-C (two, events). June 28-Oamaru J C (two events! July 26. South Canterbury H C (one event) August 9. 13. 15.—N .2. Metropolitan T.C August 30 —Auckland T.C Shadow Rose.—J. Bryce’s team includes Shadow Rose, a sister to Shadow Maid M. Holmes.—According to reports M Holmes is still confined to hospital, with nine wins he ranks as the most successful driver of straightout trotters during the season Snndocfc.—The death Is reported of Sundock, the dam of Toorak, Jack Bond, Gleam and Positive. Sunddck was got by Sungod—Doch-and-Doris. by Beltman A Change.—As a result of W. A. Thomas being called up for military duties. Gold Bank, Embargo,' Crown Peak and Direct Bell have been transferred to J, Fraser’s stable at Ashburton. Delegates to Conference.—Messrs .A L Matson (New Zealand Metropolitan), A. Rose (Canterbury Park), and B J. McKenna (New Brighton) will represent the three Christchurch clubs at the annual Trotting Conference In Wellington next month Grants by Trotting Club.—At a meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club last week, It was decided to give £IOO to the Plunket Society and £IOO to a fund for the erection of a Soldiers’ Hall at Hanmer Springs, RICCARTON NOTES GOOD JUMPING (Special) CHRISTCHURCH, June 16. Some jumpers provided the interest In the work at Rlccarton this morning. Night Dress (A. Leach). Rebel Star '(1 Walther) and Dropped Catch (C. Stokes) were mates over four hurdles. The pace was sound all the way and Night Dress after giving a very attractive display, outjumped Rebel Star at the last flight, with Dropped Catch a couple of lengths further back. The last-named pair though not so good as Night Dress, both shaped well C Stokes had his first Jumping experience on Dropped Catch. He gave a.creditable exhibition and he may have ‘he mount In the hurdle race at Ashburton. Recollection (A Leach) and Waka (M Billlngton) were schooled over the three brush fences in the straight. Waka pot over safely, though he was slow at the obstacles, being outjumped by Recollection. who gave one of his customarv dash Ine displays

Ponty jumped four hurdles In good style It Is not certain that he will be a starter at Ashburton on Saturday, One of his legs is causing trouble and he mav not stand up to much more racing. Jewish Lad has not done as well as could be wished lately and he may be allowed to miss his steeplechase engagement at Ashburton

Nightglass figures in both the nack races at Ashburton, but the present Intention is to start her over a mile and a-quarter, in preference to the sprint. A similar programme may be followed with Parchment, the English-bred horse who has joined C. C McCarthy's team Leander. who will have his first race in the Novice Stakes at Ashburton, is Mi J. M. Samson’s Iliad—Cleaner two-year-old. He has shown some promise in his work and R. Wilson has him looking well OAMARU NOMINATIONS (Special) OAMARU, June 16. Following are the nominations for the winter meeting of the Oamaru Jockey Club on June 28:— Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, of £l3O. Two miles.—Remembo. Made Money, Night Scout. Superex. Santoft, Waka, Panara, Young Squatter, Recollection, Valens, Crack o’ Dawn. Combat, Point Blank. Prince Flaneur. Gay Boa, Dropped Catch. Oamaru Trot Handicap, of £.130 One mile and a-half.—Great Deceiver. Best Seller, Navy Lass, Glenlris. Erin’s Empress, Wandle Chimes. Sultan's Pride, Military Maid, Le Comte, Ordnance. Star Performer, Swagger Jack, Integrity. Rollicking Rey, Bright Lass, Princess Maritza, Sailor’s Fancy, Serapeum, Conflagrate. Prince Grattan. Wmtei Handicap, ol £l5O Seven furlongs. The Wrecker, Gold Flight. Withdrawal. Ga> Parade Airline. Top Row, Haughty Winner, Areas, Sham Boy, Islay Downs, Petersham, Taxpayer, Secret Flight, Nightcalm, Waltoru. Burnside Hack Handicap, ot £l2O, Six furlongs.—Lady Don, Bright Form, Force, Camphor. Mosglel. Pink Dart. Astaire, On Call, Parchment, Citizen. Big Joe. LawCord Lass, Good Fortune. Moneymore. Kohara, Jolmembv Milton \bbas, Papette Gold Don

Grange Handicap, oi £175. One mile and a-quarter.—The Wrecker. Strip. Gay Parade. Airline, Cymric, Lazybones. Last Refrain, Sheeny, Islay Downs, Combat, Secret Flight. Cherokee.

WalKaura Hot, ot £L3b One mile and a-quarter.—Silver Flash, Ben Travis, Loyal Emblem, Straight, Jack’s Pal. Gleniris, Lisette, Sultan’s Pride, Dan’s Pride, Le Comte, Ordnance, Chelidon, Recluse, Glenlee, Diviner. Mirage, Narvik, Colleen Travis, Yon Yan, Trevathan, Princess Maritza, Manpower, Serapeum, Conflagrate, Zinoro, Prince Grattan. Farewell Hack Handicap, oi £125. Seven furlongs.—Lady Don, Royoney, Mosgiel, Invincible, Astaire. Parchment, Big Joe, Lawford Lass, Treasurer, Moneymore, Kohara, Johnemby, Taxpayer, Milton Abbas Valcron, Gold Don, Norse, Roman Son MANAWATU ACCEPTANCES (P.A.j PALMERSTON N-„ June 16. Following are -the Manawatu acceptances : 11.30: Ngata Hack and Hunters’ Hurdles of £l5O. One mile and a-half.—Pekoe 10.13. Gay Mimic 10.7, Malacca 10.5, Olympus 10.4, Ruatiti, Young Charles, Cusinier 9.9, Regicide 9.7, Colibri, Son and Heii 9.2, Selkirk, Cartoonist, Haile Selassie Jeanne, Jungle King, Lacan 9.0. 12.5-. Rangitane Plate, of £125. Six furlongs.—Ata Puwhero, Cloverlea King Golden Acre, Hikorangi, Manahau, Merlac, Midvane, Rangitikei, Rich Blood Ringless. Salvation, Sir Rodney. Sly Girl Sporting- Sister, Swell Change 8.10, Ara Athenian, Bendemeer Blue Lagoon Broker’s Dream, Deolali, Elgin, Greek Effort, Milly Malone, St. Felicien. Self Preservation. Spliced, Te Awe Awe 8.0. 12.45: Manawatu Steeplechase, of £450 (including £SO trophy). About three miles.—Birkology 10.13, Riotous 10.10 Dozie Boy 10.5 Cherry Plum 10.3, Lady Callaghan 10.2. Ruling Star, Game Pit 9.12, Brigadore, Manteau Master Hecto--9.0. 1.25; Manawatu Winter Cup jl £3OO One inile and a-quarter.—Du Maurier The Monarch 9.6, Gladynev 9.5. Aurora's Star 8.12, Trench Law 8.9, Gaelic Song 8.6, Filbert, Laughing Song 8.0. 2.5. Rangitlra Hurdles, of £250 One mile and three-nuarters, —Foxiana 10.13, Mataroa 10.10, Great Quex, Tidewaiter 10.2, Travail 10.0. Limbohm 9.11, Student Prince 9.9, Seera 9 7 Majority 9.6, Hot Shot. Selkirk 9.0, 2.45; Ruahine Hack Handicap, ot £l5O Six furlongs.—Sceptre 9.7. Hasten 9.5 Miss Dainty Dell 9.3. Ringling 8.11, Squeers 8.9, Queen Cardlne, Ohmaha 8.8. Lucky Lulu Deflaticn, All Bunsby 8.6, Ocean Breeze 8 4, Leighon Rei 8.3, Auburn Lad, Colerica, Distress Signal. Fox Tower Rich Blood 8.0. 3.25: Rongotea Handicap, ot £2OO Seven furlones. —Noble Fox 9.12. Augment 9.9, Roval Star- W, 9.7. Gayest Son 9.1. Diana Tetrix 9.0. Winsom- Lu 8.10, Night Eruption 8.8. Battlegain, Screen Star 8.6 Trig Station 8.3, Lutanist. Valerian, Colincarrics Star Zone. Brazil 8.0. 4.5. Mangawhata Hack Handicap, o) £175 Seven furlongs.—Hasten, Catanach Etruscan 9*. Tau-Uru, Kinkajou 8.11, Val Pore 8.8. Moderate. Queen Cardlne 8.6 Stella Lux 8 5, Ocean Breeze 8.3. Awchnc Caution. Cc lo rica. D»brctts. Fox Tower Kanui Tc Pai Little Mareot Minvaa' Night Ray 8.0 ' f