RACING AND TROTTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24636, 18 June 1941, Page 3

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING NEWS By Sentinel ' FIXTURES June 2i;-Waipa R.C June 21 Ashburton County R.C., June 21 23.—Manawatu R.C fune 28 Oamaru J C June 28.—Dannevirke Hunt July s.—Havvke'6 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 Kanaitikei Hunt «

The Wellington Meeting-—Nominations for the Wellington Winter meeting are due on Friday next. Oamaru. —Handicaps for the Oamaru meeting are due on June 23, and acceptances the following day.' No Transport.—Two yearlings purchased for India last January are still at Trentham owing to lack of transport. ' Moorsotis.—-Advice has been received that Moorsotis, who was sold some months ago to go to India, recently won an important race. '\.

Doria.T-Sinde she finished racing for the present season Doria has been wintering well. She is being exercised on the roads, and so can be placed in training again without any loss of condition. Tudor.—Alter being out of the public eye for three years, Tudor is engaged at the Waipa meeting. Tudor is now 10 years old. and his last win was in the July Steeplechase at Trentham.

The Oamaru Meeting.—Good fields should be seen out at the Oamaru meeting if the usual percentage of nominations is found at the post. The nominations from Riccarton are rather . better than what might have been anticipated. A Rare Occurrence.—lt is reported from Melbourne that Coochtehar, a winner of the Mimosa Stakes at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day, died while spelling. She picked up-a germ, which, it is believed, affected the spinal chord and the blood stream.

In England.—Subscribers to the English classic races to be run in 1942 include his Majesty the King, Lords Astor, Derby, Glanely, and Rosebery, the Duke of Westminster, the Duchess of Norfolk. Miss Dorothy Page, and Sir Victor Sasoon

Kindergarten.—So many laudatory remarks have been printed about Kindergarten's lacing prowess that if the Australian handicappers accept them as correct his trainer will require an Archimedes, lever to get the weight on to his back. The weight adjusters may ladle out the lead according to the lead of the critics. Class.—ln referring to the nominations tor the Melbourne Cup, an Argus writer said: "It is just as well that New Zealand can provide us with horses of class If you. go through the nominations vou will find that thoroughbreds from the Dominion give the Cup field;its .tone. I heard one- knowledgable racing man express the opinion yesterday that the quality of the Victorian entries was probably one of the worst in the history of the great rape. " I wouldn't mind betting that of the 164 horses entered locally, only one. Lucrative, will get 9.0." he said.

The Loud Timbrel.—The New Zealand champion, Kindergarten, who has been nominated for all the principal spring handicaps in Australia, is due to arrive here next month. He is referred to in New Zealand as the greatest horse of the century, says a Melbourne paper, and a racing authority in the Dominion, in a letter to a friend in Sydney, recently wrote: "He is a bit on the plain side, but what a galloper! There has never been, one like him. It is extraordinary but remember the speed of Gothic, fullbrother to his sire. This chap has that, a remarkable temperament, extraordinary* really, and can stay." ■' . v Hawke's Bay Incident.—The demonstration against Cherry Plum, winner of the Hawke's Bay Steeplechase on Saturday.. recalls an extraordinary incident which occurred in the 1919 race. After the first round all the horses had either fallen or run off with the exception of Styrax. who had a lead of fully a mile and only half a mile to the winning post, when he baulked at the sod bank. In spite of all efforts of the rider, R, Hunt, the Taranakiowned gelding could not be persuaded to negotiate the bank. By this time F Flynn had remounted J. Deerey s mount, Bon Reve, but when doing so was advised by Deerey. who was unable to mount his Own horse again, to grab an onlooker s overcoat, as Deerey was much heavier -Flynn. i-However, .the latter took no heed and set off to overhaul the baulking Styrax and continue on an easy winner. On returning to the birdcage, Flynn, on being placed on the weighing .machine, could not draw the weight, so was disSualifled. Officials had then to wait until le next horse arrived, which was Polthogue. who had been remounted by &. Copestake. ; His weight was declared correct, so the race was awarded to him. Some of those who saw that race 22 years ago say that Polthogue went only two and not the specified three rounds —, A Name.—The New Zealand Stud Book and Turf Begister contain many of the worst examples of nomenclature that can be found in any part of the racing: world. It is fully recognised that at.times an appropriate name cannot be found, but that does not furnish excuse for some of the names registered. Before applying for a name, it is necessary to search the Stud Book and Turf Register to if it has already been claimed. Some vpnrs ago the name Golden Corn was applied for f£ a filly from Waving Corn .A search of the Stud Book and Turf Register did not reveal a Golden Corn in the index, and it does not appear.in recent registrations The writer recently appled for Golden Corn for a Buy by, Irish Lancer from Waving Corn, and was in - -formed that the name had alr «?£ y „S claimed. Another*fairly exhaustive search did not reveal that name. Proposed names for the Corn filly are Ceres (Goddess of the Corn and Harvest), Golden Grain. Gold Cop, Corn d'Or. fickle. J Rustle, Sheaf. Swaying. Grainy, Gramum. or Cornucopia. ,

TROTTING NOTES By Sentinel FIXTURES June 21.—Ashburton County R.C (two events). June 28-Oamaru J.C, ttwo events) July ?6. South Canterbury . H.C (one event) August 9. 13. 181-N.Z Metropolitan T.C August 30.—Auckland T.C At Oamaru—Good fields , have been nominated for both the light-harness events on the Oamaru card. Penalised.—For his double win at Greymouth. Native Man has been penalised 48 yards for the Lyndhurst Handicap at Ashburton. He is also engaged in the Winchmore Handicap, a 3min 38sec class race To start he will be -giving away 12 yards on his 3min 39sec assessment. A Young ' Pacer.—Sultan's Pride.' who started in the June Handicap at Greymouth on Saturday. Is a three-year-old gelding bv Wrack from Eileen Dillon and fs trained by M. Holmes. He is a halfbrother to useful performers in Agility, Arklow. and Realeen. and is reported to have speed above the average. Eileen Dillon was got by Harold ?l»on.-B r lghtor, Girl by Young Wild wood from a Hatta mare.

Automatic Handicapping—The automatic system of handicapping may have its faults but results win supporters. For instance, a feature of the season's racing has been the big number of wins secured bv a few horses. Allie Audubon is at the too of the list with eight wins, and Sen follow Dark Hazard six and Bush Laddie and Jock McGrath with Ave each. Horses converted from the nac ng gait aeain won their share, and these included Dark Elite Rey (3). Chateau (2). Danzle Guv Inquisition and Mohican

Trotting Dates.-A list of racing dates applied for by the different clubs, in New Zealand has been received by the Trotting Conference, and this will be placed before the Dates Committee at Wellington on JUlv 7. There will probably be a number of alterations before the list goes before conference, for in several ewes more than one club in the same district or dependent upon the same hArses have applied for the same dates. The WBMMufand Manawatu Clubs haw armlied for September 13 and 17. tne fatter club on condition that an extra Mrmit is granted. The Reefton Club hdu aroUed for January -3 and Greyrnouth for Jan arv 3 and 5, and Wellington for Januarv 29 and 31 and Forburv Park for Janu|s 31 and February 2. While, the two

last-named clubs are far apart, both de. pend upon Canterbury horses to make their racing. Another clash, on March 21, will have to be avoided, for this date has been claimed by Thames and Cambridge, both in the Auckland district. The difficulties, however, are not insurmountable, and the Dates Committee will be able to suggest the right allocation of racing days. RICCARTON NOTES (Special) CHRISTCHURCH, June 17. This was the wildest morning we have had at Riccarton during the present winter. Following showers of rain, hail and snow during the night the conditions were fine when" the first of the trainers arrived at the course this morning. A little latei there was a downpour of rain, succeeded by sleet and then snow, with a cold southerly wind, and there was no improvement till the close of training. The No. 9 grass track was open foj last work and many of the candidates for Asliburton were galloped, but the work was of little interest,. I timed a couple of horses i over three furlongs, but with nothing better than 45sec it was not worth continuing. There was plenty of strons work, without any attempts at trials. Waka was lame after his school -ovei three brush fences yesterday, and his prospects do not look bright at present. The attempt to stage a comeback with Ponty may have to be abandoned One of his legs has filled, and R. Register has eased him up. He will communicate with the owner, and it seems probabje the Rosenor gelding will be sent home to end hisdays as a station hack. Knight Commander went well in a spin over five furlongs a few days ago, and looked a good prospect for early races Unfortunately he ricked himself, and E. C. Parker has had to rest film The trouble is in the hindquarters, and a apod spell may.be necessary. M. B. Edwards was down from Valdhurst this morning with Gunga Din, and he was allowed to stride along for a few furlongs. He .is a three-year-old by Salmagundi from Coalpit, and though he has had no race experience, he may turn out useful later on, as he looks a good sort T. H. Gillett Intended to give Alias a race at Ashburton, but as he was backward, having had an easy time during his trainer's absence in Auckland, he will be reserved for something a little later. So far he has been a disappointment, a third being his best effort in 13 starts tills season, but he has shown occasional glimpse* of stamina

ASHBURTON ACCEPTANCES (P.A.) ASHBURTON. June 17. The following are the acceptances for the Ashburton meeting on Saturday:— 11.45: Hinds Hurdle Handicap, of £125 One mile and a-half and 100 yards.—-Sir Frederick 11.6, Survoy 11.5, Mungatoon ,10.1. Ponty 9.13, Donadea 9.12, Fundy Bay '9.11, Night Dress 9.7, Dropped Catch Ren Dragon. Prince Ruenalf 9.0. 12.20: Novice Stakes, of £9O. Six lmlongs.—Royoney, Myraid, Anchusa. Rangemore, Highland Dance, Frontiersman, College Girl, Thoraide, Rebel Lady 8.10, Leander. Lord Dundas, Solerity, Lady Nottava. Gunga Din, Square Cut, Lunaria 8.0. j 1 p.m.: Lyndhurst Trot Handicap, oi £lls. Class 3.43. One mile and a-half.— Canister, Countless, Erin's Empress. Jesse Gentry, Keewah, King Axworthy. Le Compte, Navy Lass, Princess Maritza, Ordnance, Sailor's Fahcy, Star Performer, Warline, Western Boy. All Serene scr, Serapeum 12yds bhd. Swagger Jack 24. 1A0: May'fleld. Hack. Handicap, ot£ 140 One mile and a-quarter.—valcron 9.0, Greenbank 8.8, Scarteen *.5. Nightglass 8.4, Princess Minerva 8.3/ Roman bon 7.13, Good Health 7.12, Lights put 7.11 Parchment 7.10, Ryetown, Ayenal i.l. •215: Dromore Hack Steeplechase Handicap, of £l5O. About two miles and a-quarter.—Recollection 11.5, Guste 10.13. The Sandwichman 10.1, Superex 10.0 Panara 9.8. Golden Glow 9.5, Waka 9.0 2.55: Moreton Hack Handicap, of £lO5 Six furlongs.-Treasurer 91. Atreus 9.0. Ann Mie 8.11, Big Joe 8.10, On Call 8.7. Haughty Lad 8.2, Blue Coat 8.1. Star Wink, Citizen? Jolly Time, Miss Tasta. Force Comedy Hit, Camphor 8.0. , 3.30: Maronan Handicap, of £l4O. Seven furlohgs.-Haughty Winner 9.12.' Last Refrain 9.1. Boloyna 9.0, Cymric 8.12. Lazybones 810. Waitoru 8.9, Flame Queen Gold Flight Auctor 8.5 Roy Bun 8.3. Gay Parade 8.2. Top Row 8.1, Kilrobe, Sham Boy, The Wrecker 8.0. . ~„■ 4.10: Winchmore Trot Handicap, oi £125. Class 3.38. One mile and a-half.—Bed-rock. Dan's Pride. Great Waitaki, Jack s Pal. Manpower, Native Man, Recluse, Straight, Jack Zinoro scr. Black -Label 12yds bhd, Danzie Guy J 24, MervynDerby 36. Yon Yan 48,. ' ; ' the~ljorse case APPEAL; UPHELD (PA) CHRISTCHURCH', June 17. The Canterbury District Committee today heard an appeal by Mr G. H. Paul against the decision of the South Canterbury- Jockey Club" in disqualifying his horse, Norse, winner of the Duke of Gloucester Cup. decided at Washdyke on May 15, on the grounds that Paul, who rode the h6rse, did not hold a gentleman rider s certificate. After hearing C. W. Webber, who appeared as counsel for Paul, and C L. Orbell, who appeared on behalf of the South Canterbury Jockey Club, the committee decided to allow the appeal, and in doing so held the opinion that Pauls gentleman rider's certificate was granted to him bv the Racing Conference on April 18 last. • ■ A The decision means that the winning stake for the Cup, amounting to £lO5. will now be payable to Paul, and the cup and the miniature received by him. but which he had to hand back when the horse was disqualified, will be returned +o him.