TURF TOPICS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LI, Issue 16921, 30 December 1925, Page 3

TURF TOPICS.

FIXTUEES^RACING. December 26, 29, January 1, 2—Auckland B.C. .lan. ! and 2—Hawke's Bay J.C. Summer. January 26, 28—Wairoa B.C. Annual. Feb. 4, G—Gisbornc R.C. Slimmer. Feb. 13, 13—Poverty Bay T.G. Summer Meeting. Feb. IS—Tolaga Bay J.C. Annual. Feb. 25.—Waiapu E.G. Annual. , March. 10—Opotiki J.C. Annual TROTTING. December 28, 30, 31—Auckland T.G. December 30—Inangahua T.C. December 30—Winton T.C. January. 1, 2—Canterbury Park T.C. January 2—Westland T.C. January 5, 6—Greymoutli T.C. January 16—Wellington T.C. The Bay of Islands Racing Club, with a one-day permit, is offering £SBO in stakes for its annual meeting on January 23. *• # * ft The four-year-old Haze, who started fifth favorite for the Auckland Cup, it is interesting to note, is in-bred to Musket on the dam's side. His dam, Scotch Light, was got by Wallace (son of Carbine) from Flash, who ranks as a daughter of Enfilade (son of Musket). * * * * Ngata is not regarded lightly by the handicappers, and Mr. J. E. Henrys gave kirn 8.11 to carry in the Manawatu Cup. This placed the nine-year-old gelding on a par with Enthusiasm, and it was somewhat surprising to note that the investors had made him first favorite. * * * * Sleet, who ranked as a double winner at the Woodville spring meeting, and won the Gillies' Handicap at Palmerston North, is a three-year-old daughter of Kilbroney and is out of the Multifid mare Suowlikc. When a yearling she was bought at auction by the Featherston sportsman, Mr. C. Elgar, for 325gns. * * * * The Comedy King colt Joy King, which ran third in the Great Northern Foal Stakes on Boxing Day, is a full Vrothcr to Mimetic, and cost Mr. A. B. Williams lOOOgns. when he bought him as a yearling at Avondale. Mimetic won the Foal Stakes last year. Joy King promises to develop with age into a. very fine racehorse, and in the meantime his win in the Criterion Handicap yesterday should sweeten the interval. * # * * . Another victory was added to the credit of the marcs when Lady Cavendish won the second division of the Railway Handicap on' Boxing Day. The Railway has previously been won by Cruciform (9.0), Lady Annie (7.9), Miss Winnie (7.4), Gipsy Belle (8.1), Culprit (8,4),' Tete-a-Tote (8.7), Nanna (7.10), Tigritiya (7.10), Statuette C 7.13), Silver Link (ftO), and Parody' (6.12). The failure of The Banker in the Auckland Cup, after going out second favorite, belied the promise of his New Zealand Cup form. L. G. Morris ' horsemanship was reckoned to be a point in favor of Count Cavour, but even so it was not generally expected that the Count would bo found running Rapine to a short head, while The Banker ran with the field. Haze was in very strong favor prior to the opening" of the machine, but drifted to the position of fifth place.

Mr. H. Chiskolm, who returned to Sydney recently after a visit to England, stated that an offer of 40,000gns would not tempt Lord Derby to sell the stallion Phalnris. The Polymelus horse stands at 400gns, so that there is a lot of money in him looked at from a financial standpoint. Bui Lord Derby breeds horses himself and naturally he would prefer to hold a horse whoso worth as a sire has stood the test. Descendants of Phalaris won stakes to the value of £38,903 in England this year. * * * *

The New Zealand Derby winner Runnymede, purchased recently by Mr. T. C. Trautwein, a, well-known Sydney sportsman, is to be trained by W. Keith. In a reference to the addition of the Now Zealand gelding to the list of Australian-owned horses, the Sydney Referee' remarked:—"No matter what Runnymede may look, his form is excellent, and, in view of the strong opposition he will strike in important races in Australia, his owner deserves a good win as reward for paying a high price for him."

Many Colors must be affording Ins owner a great deal of satisfaction of late. His decisive win at Woodville, followed by a sterling performance at Awapuni, where he beat Highway in a thrilling finish, make him out a really good hurdler. Highway carried 41b more than on the occasion of his victory at Takapuna, and there seemed some doubt as to whether the Gisbornc horse could stand in the company of Sir Fanciful and Santiago. The event proved his competency, however. H * * * * In connection with the victory of Star Stranger in the Queen's Plate tit the A.R.C. summer meeting, tho sale by Mr A. J. Toxward to Mr A. B. Williams of a yearling full-brothor to Star Stranger is of interest. Mr. Williams' habit of following proved strains has been noted before. Martian, sire of Mr. Williams' new purchase, also sited Rapine, winner of th.e Auckland Cup, and the Metropolitan Handicap at tho Canterbury meeting in November, and the recognised distance champion of the Dominion.

When Clariuda led the held home in the decision of the Woodvillo Cup on the 9th inst., s'ho interrupted a fairly long string of defeats, for sho had not won a nice since she- got home first in the Autumn Handicap at Woodville last February. Clarinda was thought to have a good chance of capturing tho Great Northern Oaks at Ellershe last autumn .but to the discomfiture of a largo circle of admirers her fate was scaled a good way from tho winning post and the best she could do was to finish fourth. Her victory

in the Manawatu Cup indicates continued improvement. >i '.i * * Apart from the natural disappointment when a well-supported candidate stays at the post, keen regret must have been felt at Ellerslie on BoxingDay, when Commendation failed to move away with the field. His public form fairly entitled him to the position he held on the machine, but Lysander Avas looked upon as a rival who would thoroughly test Commendation's powers. The good finish between Lysander and Royal Te* would not compensate for the promise' of a battle royal between the first and second favorites.

A UCKLAND MEETING. GREAT RACE FOR SUMMER CUP. ELECTRIC HANDICAP TO GLENTRUIN. (Per l*ress Association >1 AUCKLAND, last night. For the second day of the Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting there was an excellent attendance. The totalisator put through £81',329, compared with £83,327 on the corresponding day last year. This year there were only seven races, against eight last year. In the Summer Cup, won by The Thorn, with Fool's Paradise second and Royal Divorce third, Fool's Paradise and The Thorn were in front throughout, with Ruapapa, Siaosi and Automne prominent. From the distance Royal Divorce made a good effort, but The Thorn won by half a length from Fool's Paradise, with Royal Divorce one and a-half lengths away third. The following arc the concluding results:— K

Electric. Handicap: 9 Glentruin (Goldfinch) J, 12 Black Cat 2, .1 Nincompoop 3. Also started: 4 Fhfelli, 2 King Merv, 3 Civility, 7 York Abbey, 10 Pelham, 8 Mimetic, 6 Cawnpore, 13 Dan Quin, 2 Prince Abbey, 14 Appellant, 11 Ballymoy 11., 12 Master Doon. Nincompoop led into the straight with Black Cat, King Merv and Finelli next. Glentruin came fast from the distance and won by a neck from Black Cat, with Nincompoop half a length away third. Time, 1.13 4-5. Blanket Welter Handicap: 2 Tall Timber (R. Reed) 1, 9 Transformer 2, 5 The Lamb 3. Also started: 7 Glenross, 3 Gala Day, 1 Sun Up, 14 Gold Jacket, 4 Ring the Bell, 10 Charlady, S Princess Ronnie, 12 Alfort, 19 Peter Maxwell, 11 King Smock, 15 Tactician, IS Uralla, 13 Aberfeldy, 17 Drawbridge, 20 Gold Fern, 21 Queen Emerald, 13 Wedding March, 6 Sir Archie, and 16 Attractive. Sun Up led into the straight from Alfort and King Smock. At the distance Tall Timber came through to win by a head from Transformer, with The Lamb a neck away third. Time, 1.39.

WEIGHTS FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY. AUCKLAND, last night. The following arc (he weights for the third day:—

Ellerslie Handicap: Horomea 9.0, Shining Armour B.l*l, Pogaway 8.9, Mosaic 8.8, Lapidary 8:6, Nippy 8.5, Miss Vera 8.3, Waltzer 8.2, Exactly. Woiiday 8.0, Gay Comet, Nucleus, Dal Eaton 7.13, Closefiro 7.11, Seat, Cur-' raghiHore, Chairman, Constellation 7.4, Killute, Rahcpoto, Quincoma, Golden Autumn, Cocoanut 7.3, Sulla, Atcheiio, Bigarro, Brushwood Boy, Danac, Dark Spot, Elmestra, Everest, Festina Lente, Golden Krist, Haugawdra, Holymond, Homai, Judge's Box, Luxurious, Marble Mount, Master Noel, Mavcelish, Scot Free, Serarig, Thursby, Tintoretto, Wiltshire, Winsome Boy, Appellant, Snow Smock 7..0. New Year Hurdles: Sir Fanciful, Peter Maxwell 11.7, Lueullont ILO, Askan 10.10, King's Guard 10.9, Merry Singer 10.7, Eonmark, Passin' Through .10.0, Kawa 10.5, Prince Rufus, Crpwn Coin 10.2, Peter Amans 9:12, Tinokaha 9.9, Kendal 9.7, Miss Melva 9.4, Black Cruiser 9.3, Archibald, Pendennis, Chirrup, Ngntoa, Colonel Abbey, Bright Light, Bahadur, Avdath, Pepin 9.0. Midsummer Handicap: Joy King 9.13, Limited 9.10, Royal Tea 9.0, Ngavvati 5.12, Tea Bell] Kiosk 8.7, Flying Juliet 8.4. Claims, Automaton 8.3, Helen 7.13, Seatowii 't.Vl, Decoy Bird 7.5, True Blood 7.5, War Officer, Sir Kay, Arateria, Dark Prince 7.3. Romeo filly, Eileeii, Lady Desmond, Gold Beauty, Dimmer, Marekaway, Cliamour, Capella .Abbey, Romney, Arch Arrow, Value, Thraulneedle, Saucy Lass 7.0.

i A.R.C. Handicap: Count Cavour 9.8, The Banker 9.4. Musketoon 9.3, ListenPost 9.2, Royal Divorce 9.1, Te Monanui 8.11, Surveyor 8.9, Ngata 8.5, Deucalion 5.4, Star Stranger, Ruapapa 8.3, Muraahi 8.2, Polonett 7.13, Clarinda 7.11, Fool's Paradise 7:10, Town Bank 7.8, Kilfare 7.7, Tarlcton, Trcs■bnm, Glencoss 7.5, Star Ranger, Spoony 7.2, Haze, Gala Day 7.1, Mimetic, Royal Present, Kilfaire, Automne, Barometer, Beacon Light, Boomerday, Cureafovm, Desert Glow, Dubious, Far North, Gauntlet, Glen Canny, Gold Jacket, Kamehameha, King Smock, Malaga, Nippy,, Passionate, Phoenix Park, Ring the 8011, Shining Armour, Snow Smock, Steel Bar, Sunshot, Tall Timber, Tiega, Tinopono, Transformer, Tresillian 7.0. Newmarket Handicap: Reremoana 10.5, Glentruin 10.0, The Hawk 9.13, Hipo 8.6, Deluge. Finelli, Tukia 8.4, King Merv, Orchid BV.S,8 V .S, Civility 8.1, York Abbey, The Lamb 7.13, Black Cat 7.10, Nincompoop, Gold Acre 7.8, Pelham, Cawnpore 7.7, Mimetic, Siaosi, Nancy Lee 7.6, Automuc, King Lu, Oyition* 7.4, Dan Quin; Sun Up 7.2, Ring the Bell, Archeeii, Air Queen,Ballymoy If., Day Guard, Le Choueas, Letter of Credit, Master Doon, Prince Abbey, Quinette 7.01 Glasgow Handicap! Lady Ridicule 10.8, Hipo { M, Finelli 9.1, The Lanib 8.1*3, Glenross 8.12, Black Cat 8.10, Broadwood 8.9, Pelham, Fool's Paradise, Tall Timber 8.7, Nancy Lee, Siaosi 8,6, Automne 8.4, Joy Ride, Arch Amic, Sun Up 8.2, Royal Present 8.0, Archeen, Prince Abbey, Horomea 7.12, Ring the 801 l 7.11, Charlady 7.9, Princess Ronnie, Master Doon 7.8, Egyptian Flower, Suatoher, Alio l ' l i-7> Exactly 7.-1, Sleepy Sol, lift. Mart a, King Smock 7.1, Uralla, Namutere, Barometer, Attractive, Currugbmore, Brushwood Boy, Chairman, Danae, Dorinda, Gold' Fern. Loyal Irish, Master Noel, Miss Vera, Rangatahi, Tactician, Wedding March, My Hobby, Quinette, Ripou Abbey 7.0.

MANAWATU RACES. TONGATOTOA TAKES CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. PALMERSTON N., last night. i The Manawatu Racing Club concluded a most successful meeting with a 'largo attendance. ' The totalisator put through £36,202, compared with £35,-

932 on tine third clay last year. The total for the meeting was £141,568, or £17,580 more than last year. The following are the concluding results : Clandeboye Handicap 3 Pinon (N. Trillo) 1, 1 Martulla 2. 6 Polyphemus 3. All started. Won by half a length; one and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.47 2-5. Christmas Handicap: 5 Tongatotoa (It. J. Mackic) 1, 6 Newbury King 2,2 Catcall 3. Asleep and Constellation were withdrawn. Won by two lengths; a neck between second and third. ■ Time, 1.28. Kiiwau Handicap: 6 Birkie (N. Trillo) 1. 1 Economist 2. 7 Birthmark 3. All stinted. A very eiose firish. Time, 1.14 1-5. Tiie judge evidently confused Birkie with Master O'Rourke. The latter was wide out and finished in a line with Economist, but was placed fourth. MARTON RE-HANDICArS. (Per Prrss Assuciation.i MARTON, last night. Tlio following to handicaps have been declared for the Marlon meeting:— Hurdles: Many Colors 12.4. Juvenile: Handicap: Note 8.13. Marton Cup: Ngata 9.5, Grand Knight 9.3, Clarinda 8-7. Dash Hack Handicap : Sleet 9.5. Railway Handicap: Miss Ilupana, Birkie 7.10. Kilperon. has been scratched for the Juvenile Handicap. ORE YMOUTH ACOEPTANOES. WELLINGTON, this day. Acceptances for the Greymouth Jockey Club's midsummer meeting, opening tomorrow, have been received as follows: —

Telegraph Handicap: Picanniny, Caliburn, Some Abbey, Prince Charleroi, Barleycorn, Cairn, Gaslight, Bonny Clan. Paroa Handicap: Lord! Leslie, Marble Bar, Hallownoon, Caliburn, Cornstalk, Probate, Hiero, Saxette, Cash Bo*. Grey Valley Handicap: Will Oakland, C'lareina, Para, Prince Ferouz, Chickwheat, Fresco, Caliburn, John Dix, Jubilant, Prince Charleroi, Rene Mavis. First Hurdles: Tenterfield, Uncle Dave, Cashman, Blazes, Lisogne, Caveroclc, Marble Slab, North Inch, Ellah. Electric Handicap': Picanniny Ayrburn, Deep Drive, Some Abbey, Flying .Master, Big Push, Fabrinade, Saxette, Voute, Gay Gauntlet, Seddon Snield, Gay and Good. Stewards' Handicap: Sartist, Para, Frivolous, Probate, Gay Gauntlet, Lybup, Bonny Clan, Grey Lass. Welter Handicap: Rapid Rose, Cornstalk, Hiero, North Inch, Gaslight, Blazes, Oriflamb, Maunu, Elixir, Ellah. Brunner Handicap: Lord Leslie, Booster, Goosestep, Chickwheat, Bonnie Gold, Prosperity, Rene Mavis, and Hiero.