SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22474, 9 November 1934, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

The N.Z.M.T.C’s. Trotting Cup fixture will conclude at Addington this afternoon.

Southland pacer Satin King broke .down in the Hagley Handicap (14m.) on Tuesday.

The Victoria Racing Club’s Spring meeting concludes at Flemington on Saturday.

K. Voitre won his first race in Victoria yesterday and impressed the onlookers.. -

Marcus Cicero will be added to the list and turned out until early next season.

McHeath, by Lord Quex from Polly Peachum, 4yrs, has joined J. S. Shaw’s racing stable.

Light betting on N.Z. Oaks and Canterbury Cup brought down the C.J.C. wagering average on Wednesday.

With one day to go on Saturday, the C.J.C. totalisator increase for the Cup meetijCj* totals £7698.

Sporting Blood gave local rider L. J. Ellis his first success in the N.Z. Derby classic.

Following on his break down pacer Satin King will enjoy a lengthy paddock spell.

Korokio jarred a joint on Riccarton tracks on Tuesday and will not be raced to-morrow.

For the current season L. J. Ellis has 29 wins, K. Voitre 23 and W. J. Broughton also 23 wins.

It is reported that The Smuggler struck trouble in his race at Riccarton on Wednesday last.

Indications point to Tauramai being supported for the Stonyhurst Handicap on Saturday.

The smart South Canterbury youngster, Silver Coat, may may run at the C.J.C. races to-morrow.

The fact that Nightly won C. B. Fisher Plate (ljm.) makes amends for his Melb. Cup running.

Australian exchanges state that Walla Walla is to be definitely retired from the race track.

The unbeaten War Buoy may be raced at the Forbury Park Trotting Ciub’s Spripg meeting.

Polydora appears to be racing into seasoned condition at Riccarton ana a win may come her way shortly.

The Free-for-All (harness), £4OO, to be decided at Addington to-day will be paced over one mile and a-quarter.

The Southland R.C’s course proper is in very fast order at present and the time test is apt to prove misleading.

With seven wins at the current C.J.C. Spring meeting, L. J. Ellis is now leading jockey on Maoriland’s honours list.

It is not surprising to find Rogilla withdrawn from V.R.C. engagements, as he appears to require freshening up.

Claimed to be a two-mile performer of merit, Polydora may have an opportunity to make good in the Auckland Cup.

Square-trotters will be catered for at Addington to-day by the Dominion Handicap, £6OO, class 3.24 (one mile and a half).

The essential time figures were not cabled from Melbourne for Walla Walla’s success in the Free-for-All Championship.

His driver E. C. McDermott, informed a Christchurch Times writer that Indianapolis “went as if he were a bit sore for the first three furlongs of the N.Z. Trotting Cup contest. The horse was inclined to hang out at the turns, but otherwise he had a nice clear drive.”

For the three days of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Spring meeting already disposed of the totalisator investments amount to £79,537 10/-, as compared with £71,839 10/- last year. For the three days the win machine handled £32,973, and the place totalisator recorded £46,564 10/-.

When he won the Epsom Handicap at Riccarton on Monday, Invercargillowned Red Boa displayed courage of a high order. Rebel Star essayed to win all the way over the mile, but Red Boa tackled him in the run home and fairly worried him out of the stake to give A. E. Ellis his first win since he. resumed riding, Balboa’s son is trained by E. J. Ellis at Washdyke.

To be decided on Saturday of next week (Nov. 17) the Williamstown Cup, £3OOO, with a trophy valued at (llm.) will be the last of the four valuable Spring Centenary Cups vo be run in and found Melbourne. On the same programme appears the Rawdon Stakes, £BOO, for two-year-olds (6f.) and four other events, all carrying stakes of £250 each .

The New Zealand-bred colt Rollovant, who is reported from Melbourne to be under offer to an Australian owner raced last season for Taranaki mentor J. Fryer. He is a promising galloper by-Hunting Song from Carniola, by Autumn (Autumnus) from Serbia, by Multifid (Multiform) from Lady Cuisine, by Cuirassier (brother to Trenton). There are good races to be won by Rollovant if secured for West Australia, as proposed.

From the detailed report of yesterday’s proceedings at Addington, published elsewhere from the pen of the Special Correspondent of this paper at the scene of action, it will be noted that the experiment of giving sectional prizes for the race leaders at one mile and a mile and a-quarter m the Free-for-All (two miles), won by Harold Logan, proved to be successful. The NZM.T.C. will probably continue to present two-mile races of this class and permanently adopt the happy suggestion of sectional prizes as advanced by Mr J. R. McKenzie.

Christchurch Times reports:—Among the vistors to Christchurch for the racing carnival is Mr Maurice Evans, who spent most of his life in North Otago, though in recent years he has been hving in retirement in Wellington. He was a successful trainer for many years, at a period when there were many horses in training in Oamaru. He prepared Tsaritsa when that smart Stepniak mare was winning good races for Mr A. A. McMaster early in the century, while he owned Oiyoi, whose successes included the Dunedin Cup. Mr Evans looks so hail and hearty that it is hard to credit that he can go back much earlier in his recollections of racing at Riccarton than the first New Zealand Cup, which Tasman won in 1883. , , . . “Mr Evans, referred to by our Christchurch contemporary, lived in Southland for a number of years and in partnership with R. Galt, who died some months ago, in Melbourne, trained a large string of horses in Invercargill for the late Mr R. Blackham and other owners, including the late Mr T. Sur-

man. During the period referred to Mr Evans rode many winners at Invercargill, Wyndham, Winton and on the goldfields. Among the horses prepared by the partners on the old Queen’s Park track here were Puck (Winton Cup winner), Gaiety, Solitude, Success, Streamlet, etc, Maurice Evans was a good horseman in his day and a gentlemanly, well-educated citizen on and off the racecourse.

The cableman announces that two of A. D. Webster’s team, Wheriko and Perfect Idea are on their way back to New Zealand from Victoria. Wheriko is a four-year-old horse by Night Raid from Satisfaction, who was purchased as a yearling at Trentham in 1932 by H. R. Telford at 450 guineas on behalf of Mr E. A. Connolly, of Melbourne. He promised particularly well during his early career, but subsequently proved to be disappointing and was passed on to A. D. Webster at a bargain price and later scored in modest company for the Otakl owner-trainer. In the event of failure to recover racing form Wheriko might develop into a useful sire. Described as a pony, Perfect Idea, a well-bred juvenile gelding by Lord Quex from Lady Bull, won and raced well for Webster in Victoria this season, and is probably returning home to Otaki to be spelled.

There was a brief period of excitement at the S.R.C. course yesterday morning when Valiska, who has just been taken up again following on a spell, when he was added to the list, took fright owing to his saddle slipping, dropped his rider when at walking exercise and broke away attended by Clatter, who had been on the lead. The pair escaped from the racecourse, galloped down Racecourse Road, made safe turns on the bitumen at East Road comer and travelled in the direction of home quarters on F. W. Ellis’s property. Clatter, the more leisurely of the pair, reached his stable by the driveway, but Valiska continued on and was eventually secured in Tay street in Invercargill. The former was unscathed, but Valiska sustained a few speedy cuts and tore a shoe off by the way. Both geldings were brought back to the tracks to complete their morning tasks. It was fortunate that neither horse fell on the glazed surface of the main highway.

The ex-Riccarton-owned juvenile Radiant Star, by Hunting Song from Starlight, by Day Comet from Kai Araki, by Tractor (imp.) from Aral te Uru, by Birkenhead from Fair Nell, by Apremont from Idalia (imp. and a pillar of the N.Z. Stud Book), has not raced at the current V.R.C. Melbourne Cup meeting, but a recent report from Victoria states that there is nothing amiss with him. Purchased recently from Mr H. S. Higgs, of Christchurch, for 1700 guineas by Mr G. L. Scott, of Melbourne, the colt was inclined to be somewhat wayward on the tracks and it was deemed wise to treat him to a course of expert handling to which he is responding to work quietly on the tracks. When taken to Melbourne by J, Fryer, the well-known Taranaki mentor, Radiant Star was the central figure of a noted wagering coup, and, although he did not race too well later, no difficulty was experienced in securing a buyer for him as recorded. The Hunting Song three-year-old is a very smart galloper and it is surmized that the New Zealand party who accompanied him to Victoria found the venture a very profitable one in the main.

Originally decided over three miles, the distance of the Canterbury Cup was reduced to two miles and aquarter in 1870. In 1900 and 1901, also in 1928, the distance was one and three-quarter miles. In 1932 the distance was one mile and a-quarter, then in 1933 the course was set at one mile and a-half when Nightly scored in 2min. 40sec. In the contest of Wednesday last Sporting Blood set new figures for the race at the latter distance when he won in 2min. 33 2-ssec. It is instructive to record the fact that the Gisborne-bred, owned, and trained Sporting Blood cannot claim to have his pedigree enrolled in the New Zealand Stud Book. However, the winner of the Harcourt Cup (l-Jm.) in 2.81 at Trentham, and N.Z. Derby and Canterbury Cup at Riccarton is a wellbred and commanding colt got by Hunting Song from Gazi, by Gazeley, by Grey Leg (imp.). There is no available record as to Gazi having ever raced. It is a pecular fact that two classic winners of the current season, in Silver Coat (D.J.C McLean Stakes) and Sporting Blood (N.Z. Derby) are not eligible for inclusion in the N.Z. Stud Book. This is a striking example, seldom met with in any season of late years in the Dominion, of breeders careless enough or unable to trace the maternal origin of important winners. The family lines of Silver Coat, however, have been fairly well established and research may presently prove soemthing of a similar nature in connection with Sporting Blood.

Great interest will be taken in Maoriland in the announcement that a proposal to send'the South Australian cross-country performer Woodlace to New Zealand to compete at the Auckland R.C’s. Summer meeting of December-Janu-ary is under consideration. Ranking as a seven-year-old gelding by Backwook (imp. and by Bachelor’s Double) from Straightlace, by Almissa (imp. and by Ayrshire) from Royal Favour (imp.) the South Australian leaper has become a noted steeplechaser during the past twelve months and is classed as one of the best performers of his class in Australia. At the V.R.C. National fixture in July last he won the Steeplechasers’ Flat Race (2m.) in 3.431 and three days later accounted for "the Grand National Steeplechase, £1750 (about 3m. If.). He was also a winner in the State where he is owned and trained, while his performances in Melbourne will demonstrate the fact that he can gallop fast, jump proficiently, and stay on when necessary. It would create intense interest if the owner-trainer of Woodlace, H. Butler, could be induced to land his pupil at Ellerslie to meet Valpeen and other Maoriland jumpers at Ellerslie during the summer holiday season to race up the hill marking the A.R.C’s. crosscountry course. The Australian jumper is evidently in first-class fettle, as on Centenary Melbourne Cup Day this week he won the Cup Steeplechase, £750, at Flemington comfortably, carrying 11.10. It is unusual for racehorses from the Commonwealth to campaign in New Zealand, but, if Woodlace should cross over to Auckland in company with several Sydney flat racers, as already suggested by entry lists, to compete at Christmas and New Year time at Ellerslie, the A.R.C’s. Summer gathering will prove the most interesting of many similar attractive gatherings.

The passing of Riccarton lightweight horseman A. H. Eastwood as the result of injuries sustained when Manetho fell with him in the C.J.C. Jockey Club Handicap on Wednesday, removes from the New Zealand turf a jockey who has borne an irreproachable character in public and private, a good husband and father, and a rider of the highest ability, capable of going to the scales at under 7.0. Always merry and bright, cheerful to a degree, in fact, the little rider of under 30 years of age was one of the most popular jockeys in New Zealand with his brother professionals among whom his death, will be deeply deplored—he was a shining example to old and youthful licenseholders of his dangerous; calling throughout Maoriland. On leaving school he was employed in a law office, but the progress made by his elder brother, Clifford H. Eastwood as

a jockey turned Arthur’s ambitions in a similar direction and he presently became known to racegoers as a very successful and promising indentured horseman. On completing his term of apprenticeship his success was continued and his best season was during the 1932-33 turf term when he piloted 47 winners, and his total successes up to the current week must have exceeded 250 wins. His victories in important events were many and ranged from Auckland to the Otago-Southland circuit. His best mount was probably Silver Scorn on whom he won the N.Z. Derby, N.Z. Oaks, Canterbury Cup, and other events, but he also gained a New Zealand Cup win on Fast Passage, two Dunedin Cup successes on Mount Boa and Vintage respectively, a C.J.C. Great Easter on Rebel Song, a Winter Cup on Mount Boa, Wellington Stakes in turn on Tenterden and Headlady, C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap on Silver Streak, and Grand Sport and many other less notable wins. Away from the racecourse he figured in another branch of outdoor sport, as he was a member of the Canterbury Rowing Club and became a noted coxswain. He steered the New Zealand eight that won the premiership of New South Wales, and in 1930 he was pilot to the N.Z. eightoared crew that raced at the Empire Games in Canada. Many Canterbury Club and interprovincial crews were also steered by Eastwood, who was known far and wide for his ability to guide and direct operations on the water in strenuous oared racing. A widow and two chidren are left to mourn the loss of a gallant homeloving breadwinner and the sympathy of the racing world will be extended to them in all sincerity. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY. (Per United Press Association). Christchurch, November 8. The following are the acceptances for the fourth day of the Canterbury Jockey Clubs meeting:— 12.20 p.m.

INJURIES PROVE FATAL. DEATH OF A. H. EASTWOOD. POPULAR RIDER. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 8. A. H. Eastwood, aged 30, married, with two children, the well-known lightweight jockey, died in St Georges Hospital early this morning from the effects of a fractured skull as the result of Manetho falling in the Jockey Club Handicap at Riccarton yesterday. . He had ridden many winners, including two New Zealand Cups. Eastwood was cox to the New Zealand rowing crew that went to the Empire Games in Canada in 1930.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS. SIR JOHN RETURNING TO SYDNEY. (United Press Assn. —Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, November 8. Sir John, Waikare, Journal and Bulldozer are returning to Sydney on Friday. Movie Star and Bigamy are remaining at Mentone in charge of F. Highett. MEDIAEVAL KNIGHT. PURCHASED FOR AUSTRALIA. (United Press Assn. —Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.40 p.m.) London, November 8. Mr John Dewar’s three-year-old Mediaeval Knight has been purchased for Mr Percy Miller’s Kia Ora Stud, New South Wales. TENNIS. SOUTHEND. A. grade.—Misses Lamont. Kelly, Holdsworth and McCallum; McCallum. Rigby. Fortune and Gray. __ C. grade.—Misses Boyce, Suttonr McCrostie and Stevenson; Larsen, Fox, Taylor and Wayte. ST. MARY’S. A grade.—Misses Mahoney, Fitzgerald (2). and Shepherd; Walker (2), White and "WelsTi. C. grade.—Misses Small. Gibson, Bramwell and Lyons; Stone, Marchant, Braxton and Lindsay. RUGBY PARK. C. grade.—Miller, Smith. Hardy and Norris; Misses Galt, Brien, Mclntyre and Butler. GEORGETOWN. A grade.—Mesdames Harland and Mehaffey, Miss M. Oughton. Mrs Anderson; G. Barnes, G. Smith, F. Henry, J. Henry. C. grade.—Miss M. Haydon, Mrs Tlmpany, Misses J. Falconer and J. Thomson; A. Breen, R. Warburton, A. Hobbs, R. McArthur. MAKAREWA. C. grade.—Misses D. Dennis, A. Hormaim, M. Hutton and M. Soper; A. Harvey, M. McKenzie, F. Waldron, J. McClean. Friendly match v. Wallacetown.—Leckie, E. Callaghan sen., M. Waldron, A. McClean, E. Callaghan jun.; Misses I. and C. Glennie, 'Mrs Young, Misses R. Hormann and J. Callaghan. INVERCARGILL. No. I.—Misses Rein. Cutt, Murdoch and Shand; Cockerill, Deaker, Shand and Lopdell. No. ll.—Misses Basstian, Rankin, Hallamore and Mackrell; Smith, Andrews, Rout and McDonald. MOANA. C. grade.—Mrs Stoneman, Misses Holloway, White and Frobarth; Peters, Frobarth, Gordon, Smith.

SUBURBAN HANDICAP, £200. One mile. Semper Palatinate 9 0 Paratus 11 2 Sky Rover 9 0 Cottingham 10 3 Wino 9 0 Heather Glow Hounslow 10 10 1 1 Vitaphone Streamline 9 9 0 0 Revision 9 13 Hostile 9 0 Honest Maid 1.0 p.m. 9 7 Chaste 9 0 SEYMOUR HANDICAP. £200. Seven f urlongs. Dollar Prince 8 9 Maroha 7 1 Haere Tonu 8 8 Silver Step 7 1 Colossian 8 7 Golden Dart 7 0 Quite Soon Tuirau 8 0 Secret Paper 7 0 8 0 Consummation 7 0 Elbanor 7 6 Owlsgleam 7 0 Bella Rosa 7 3 Tunneller 7 0 Invoice 7 2 Knowledge 7 0 Madam Pompadour 1.50 p.m. 7 1 First Course 7 0 MEMBERS HANDICAP, £200. Seven f urlongs. Cricket Bat 8 13 Silver Streak 8 3 Red Boa 8 4 Mobile 8 0 Cranford 2.30 p.m. 8 3 PIONEER HANDICAP. £250. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Silver Coat 9 1 Round Up 7 1 Kinnoull 8 8 Bun Fight 7 0 Penelope Honour’s Lad 7 9 Hororata 7 0 7 5 3.10 p.m. METROPOLITAN mile HANDICAP, £600. and a-half. One Vintage 9 0 Some Shamble 7 8 Gold Trail 8 9 Signaller 7 7 Polydora Red Manfred 8 8 8 8 Silver Sight Great Star 7 7 0 0 Davolo 8 5 Rebel Star 7 0 Sweet Agnes Walton Park 8 7 2 11 Cough Red Racer 7 7 0 0 Southdown 7 9 Nightform 7 0 Might 3.55 p.m. 7 8 OTAIO PLATE HANDICAP. £250. One i mile and a i quarter. Sea Fox 9 4 Quite Soon 7 11 Scratchmere Scar 9 4 Importance Hunting Go 7 7 11 10 Tnnt 1e Monde 8 8 Sibella 7 8 Strong Light 8 3 Earthquake 7 8 Heather Glow 8 3 Pink Lapel 7 7 Sungem 4.44 p.m. 8 2 STONYHURST HANDICAP, £200. One mile. Synagogue Tauramai 9 8 5 8 Hostis Knock Out 7 7 7 5 Wonderful Master 7 10 Trumpet Blast Gas Mask 7 7 5 0 Reynard 5.25 p.m. 7 10 CRESSY HANDICAP , £225. One mile. Red Boa 9 3 Kemal Pasha 8 0 Synagogue Ranelagh 8 8 13 13 Cleaner Monastic 7 7 7 7 Sam Smith 8 11 Quietly 7 7 Rocket 8 6 Grecian Sea Fox 8 5 Prince 7 7 Gaysome 8 4 Wise Choice 7 7 Fairweather 8 1