SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22731, 6 November 1935, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Handicaps are due on Friday for the Southland Racing Club Spring meeting on Nov. 23.

The stakes for Winton J.C. meetifig in January will total £1670 (including trophy values). ’

K. Voitre won V.R.C. Derby on Feldspar and Melbourne Cup yesterday on Marabou.

Trainer L. Robertson, ex-New Zealander, trains Feldspar, Garria, Marabou, and many others.

Kemal Pasha has been galloping very well on the tracks since reaching Riccarton.

The Whangarei Racing Club’s meeting will open to-morrow and extend over Saturday.

Only six New Zealand-bred horses have ever won the famous Melbourne Cup.

Maoriland’s Melbourne Cup winners: Martini-Henry, Carbine, Apologue, Sasanof, Night Mqrch, Phar Lap.

Nigger Minstrel’s son. Jolly Beggar, is expected to race well at the New Zealand Cup meeting.

When Davolo won at B.P.R.C. meeting on Saturday he returned the biggest price of his career.

M. Kearns, an apprentice notched his first success when Tooley Street scored on Saturday.

Good Native sportsman Mr H., Rama owns Tooley Street, who won his first race on Saturday.

Arctic King and his half-brother, Arctic Star are to be relegated to the paddock for three months.

At B.P.R.C. meeting starter P. D. McNab did not bother about one bad horse, but left him standing back.

Nocturnus, who won for his trainerjockey A. S. Ellis on Saturday, raced for Mr G. J. Barton.

At present the New Zealand Cup field numbers 17, as against 16 starters for last season.

Quite Soon is in condition to win a race at the New Zealand Cup meeting opening on Saturday.

Final nayments in connection with the New Zealand Trotting Cup close to-morrow.

Steeton, carrying 7.1, won the New Zealand Cup by two lengths last season in 3.25 2-5.

The V.R.C. Oaks Stakes, of £2OOO (ljm.) will be the attraction at Flemington to-morrow.

At Banks Peninsula meeting on Saturday win and place tickets were issued at the same window.

A prospective field of ten for the New Zealand Derby Stakes (lim) exceeds all expectations.

Hitherto raced more as a sprinter, Plato will now face twelve furlongs in the N.Z. Derby.

It is reported that R. Beale will handle Polydora in brush hurdles races at the Cup meeting.

Caliente is classed as first fancy for the N.Z. Cup, with Cuddle, Fersen and Kiltowyn next.

N.Z. Trotting Cup followers of War Buoy say he will be better suited by Addington clay than the grass track at Oamaru.

With a field of 25 acceptors eligible, the C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap should furnish one exciting straight six event.

Local horseman A. J. Peart leaves for Riccarton on Friday to pilot Monastic in the brush'hurdle races at N.Z. Cup meeting.

The Melbourne Cup fixture will continue at Flemington to-morrow and termmate on Saturday next—fourth day.

In addition to jumper Monastic, A. J. Peart will probably ride Horn’s Reef when required at C.J.C. meeting.

Local apprentice C. T. Wilson had five rides—all the events available—at the B.P.R.C. meeting on Saturday, winning on Tuirau.

Tunneller was a fair fourth to Davolo, Cranford and Knockfin in the open sprint event at B.P.R.C. meeting last week.

Difficulty was experienced in carrying out win and place betting at the Banks Peninsula R.C. meeting on Saturday and the totalisator closed half an hour after advertised time for the final event of the meeting.

A full field of 25 acceptors for the C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap, on Saturday next, promises a race difficult of solution where backers are concerned, but it is expected that Silver Streak, Variant, Knockfin, Bon Tray and Viking will not be overlooked. ,

A Stewards’ Handicap candidate who appeals to the writer as likely.to run well in the straight six or some other event at the N.Z. Cup meeting is the Iliad juvenile filly Penelope, a rare mover and very Laid galloper by the way.

Under the heading, “Would Have Meant a Small Fortune,” Sydney Referee of a recent date remarks:—“Had Palady won the Novice at City Tattersail’s meeting at Randwick on Saturday last, instead of finishing second to Autoland, his party would have collected a small fortune. Palady was at a long price, and was the medium of a solid first-up wager. In addition, he was well supported on the win totalisator. Palady is trained by W. Stone, and had shown him a good trial.” At Palady’s next start, a few days later, the son of Paladin—Lady Anomaly proved successful, but it is safe to say that the members of the ring were awake to the situation and did not quote extended odds. At the same time, Maorilanders recently returned from Australia state that Palady is an improving galloper likely to do good service for his Otago owner and ex-Inver-cargill trainer.

Messrs T. M. Burke, R. Bradfield. F. McGrath and J. J. Savage (reports The Australasian) comprised a deputation representing the Victorian Breeders, Owners and Trainers’ Association which waited on the V.R.C. Committee recently and urged that a rule should be included in the Australian rules of racing to allow a trainer to take a percentage of the riding fees earned by his apprentice. Speakers stated that such a practice was in vogue in England and New Zealand. Trainers went to considerable trouble to educate the boys as riders, and, in addition to compensating them for their trouble, such a rule would induce more trainers to take apprentices.—The chairman of the V.R.C. (Mr H. Alan Currie) promised to bring the request before the "conference of the principal racing clubs to be held in Melbourne during Cup week. He said that if such an agree : ment was made between a trainer ana

the parent or guardian of a boy no exception would be taken to it by the committee.

It is of interest to learn that Art, winner of the Moonee Valley Gold Cup, of £3OOO and gold cup of £2OO (lm. 4t fur.) on October 26, ranks as a West Australian visitor to Melbourne, as trained by his owner Mr V. H. Braham. Art won several races in Perth and Adelaide last season, but he was not equal to gaining a place in the last Adelaide Cup with 7.12, so he did not make much stir when brought to Victoria again—he originally raced in Melbourne in other hands. As the result of scoring in the Werribee Gold Cup a few days previously Art was sent out first favourite in a big field for the Moonee Valley Gold Cup and won cleverly, after leading all the way. His starting price in the ring was within a few points of double-figures and his win and place quotes were also substantial despite his position as first selection. He is a five-year-old horse by High Art (imp. and son of Gainsborough—Whitetor, by Torpoint, son of Trenton, from Lily of the Valley, by Martagon, sire of Martian). Then his dam, Broken Melody, was got by Brakespear (son of Spearmint, by Carbine) from Sopra, by Positano (St. Simon) from Soprano, by Goldsbrough from Melody, by The Barb from Mermaid (great taproot mare in Australasia). It will thus be seen that the influence of New Zealand blood is strong in the make-up of the latest Moonee Valley Gold Cup winner. This is the valuable event won by Southland sire Nigger Minstrel’s good son, Peter Jackson, in 1933.

Old England is very far from being a past number yet where the production of thoroughbred horses is concerned if we may judge from the prices realized recently at the Doncaster Yearling Sales, a few examples of which may be advanced as of more than passing interest in Maoriland. The list was headed by a Gainsborough colt, secured by Lord Glanely at 8000gns; second in order came a colt by Manna—Overmist at 5300gns, also to the bid of Lord Glanely. Then in order, colt by Bosworth —Optima, 4100gns; colt by Felstead—Ballyhurry, by Hurry On (sire of Hunting Song), 4100gns; filly by Salamis —Cinderella, by The Tetrarch. 4000gns; Caloptric, colt by Pharos, 4000gnsj colt by Gainsborough— Lichen, by Manna, 4000gns; colt by Winalot (Son-in-Law), 3500gns; filly by Fairway, 3600gns; colt by Singapore, 3500gns; colt by Winalot, 3000gns; filly by Feb, 3600gns; colt by Buchan— Glenabatrick, by Captain Cuttie, 3700 gns—the grouped youngsters quoted were secured by various owners, but Lord Glanely was the principal purchaser at the sale. Among the buyers were a number - of ladies, whose names are familiar on the turf in the Old Country, and H.H. Aga Khan and his son Prince Aly Khan were purchasers respectively. Tire 8000gns colt by Gainsborough claims as his dam Perce Neige, a half-sister, by Neil Gow to Winalot (by Son-in-Law), who is proving a great success at the stud. N.Z. CUP MEETING GALLOPS AT RICCARTON. TRACK ON SLOW SIDE. NOTES BY THE ROOK. Christchurch, November 5. It was dull and cold at Riccarton this morning. The fast work was done on the outside of the sourse proper. It was in good order, but slow. Nothing sensational was done. Fracas was first out. She was to have galloped nine furlongs, but owing to swerving into the rails, she did not get away until after passing the mile post. Her last half mile took 53 2-ssec. Heritage went smoothly throughout seven furlongs done in Imin 31 2-ssec with a fair weight up, the last half mile in 51 2-ssec. Haut Monde covered the same ground with a like weight up in Imin 32 2-ssec. He also looks well. Kow Tow, carrying a light boy, dashed over half a mile in 49 l-ssec, the best half of the morning. Brilliant, he does not hang on well as yet. Wild Chase and Paper Slipper sprinted down the Welcome Stakes course. Thev are in good order. Variant, who galloped on Monday, cantered round until half way down the straight, then ran fast to the turn of the straight. Hostis was given the same work. They are gallopers of class and will race well. Slasher and Tail Light finished well clear of Sky Pilot at the end of seven furlongs done in Imin 33 4-ssec, the last half, in 54 2-ssec. Ridden by small boys they were all out. Custos took 51sec to sprint half a mile. He could have done better. Girl Guide and Glowlight ran a mile together in Imin 46 l-ssec with featherweights up. Girl Guide finished the better. McHeath was too good for Sea Fox over six furlongs in Imin 16 4-ssec. Sea Fox is muscle sore all over. McHeath’s showing was good. . . Tooley Street ran a mile m Imin 47sec with a light boy in the saddle and could have done better. # Miracle was going easily a shade in front of Bereft at any stage of six furlongs done in Imin 17 l-ssec. It was a nice gallop for any hack. Jolly Beggar beat Glenavon easily over seven furlongs in Imin 34sec. He carried a fair weight. Tout Le Monde (A. C. Messervy) and Caliente (S. Wilson) were tried out over one mile and a quarter. Tout Le Monde was not carrying six stone. They ran together for six furlongs, then Tout Le Monde drew away and finished 10 lengths in front of his opponent. A. C. Messervy will ride him in the Cup. Caliente, who looks thoroughly seasoned, walks with a limn behind, before and after work. The last nine furlongs were run in Imin 59sec, the last half in 53 l-ssec with Tout Le Monde still going strong. It is a pity he is not reliable. Vintage and Kiltowyn galloped ten furlongs together with light .boys up. Vintage had the smaller rider. They kept together all the way. The first six furlongs were done in Imin 19 2-ssec and the full journey in 2min 14 4-ssec with Kiltowyn. going the better, both being all out. . . Rebel Star was given a working gallop over a mile with neck sweaters ol Big Dook, with a welter weight up, beat Vanestep (G. Humphries) easily over five furlongs, the last half taking 50 l-ssec, a smart performance. Vanestep is by Weathervane— Warstep. She favours her sire strongly and has not her dam’s speed. Southdown was easily too good lor Note Issue over five furlongs in Imm 6sec. . Bon Tray galloped seven furlongs m Imin 34sec with a fair weight up and could have done better. Grey Honour, who was transferred from F. Christmas’ stable on Monday to that of D. Cotton, ran six furlongs under a pull in Imin 20 2-ssec. Top Rank had to be held back to Moonbeam while they ran seven furlongs in Imin 36sec. He carried a big weight.' Guarantee beat Valarth over half a mile in 55sec. Chidden carrying over 8 stone galloped seven furlongs in Imin 34sec. He was brought home by Orris (D. O’Connor) over the last four, done in 53 4-ssec.

Silver Sight with a light boy up, galloped nine furlongs. The last mile took lmin 56 l-ssec. He was brought home by Quietly, the last half in 53sec with the Cup candidate going well. Wino, who was very sore after his tumble, was exercised on the lead. Rebel Chief, who has his off hind leg much enlarged and the hoof cut, was decidedly lame. He was given

walking exercise on the lead. He is a very doubtful starter in the Stewards Handicap. ' , Black Duke and Joppa were schooled together over the brush hurdles. They flew them in fine style. Later Monastic and Nocturnus were jumped over the same fences. Monastic gained more than a length at each fence. High Glee and Mount Vai were companions in a . working gallop over six furlongs done in Imin 23sec. They look well.

Emissary, who galloped on Monday, was trotted in the middle. This brilliant galloper looks in need of a race or two.

Tuirau, whose trainer reports her to be doing better than ever before, galloped nine furlongs with C. T. Wilson up. Always a bad worker she would not do better than Imin 47 3-ssec for the last mile, although she had her stablemates, Haste Away and Hine Ra, to bring her home. She will strip very fit on Saturday. A private watch made the time for the nine furlongs. Arrivals to-day were Walton Park, Chaste, Red Sun, Sunee and Arctic Star.

Polydora had Land Raid for a companion in a working gallop over seven furlongs. She went boldly but Land Raid is slightly lame in front. Knockfin and Cranford, carrying light weights, went five furlongs on the No. 6 grass. Cranford jumped away in front, but Knockfin soon passed him and finished well clear. Their times were.—Knockfin Imin 2 2-ssec, Cranford Imin 4 2-ssec. Cranford was not knocked about when pursuit was hopeless over the last three furlongs. Sir Hugh sprinted half a mile in 50 4-ssec and Pelmet covered the same ground in 50sec. She finished well and is looking in great order. Argentic (S. Wilson) and Kemal Pasha (J. Jennings), these riders will be up in the Cup, were sent ten furlongs together. They finished abreast all out in 2min Msec, the last nine furlongs in Imin 59 4-ssec. Tunneller and Colleen Ogue ran six furlongs in Imin 18 3-ssec while Gaysome refused to jump away until she was ready. Silver Streak and Davolo ran the last four of five furlongs in 51 3-ssec, a time they could have improved upon. Greek Shepherd was easily too good for Dover Patrol over seven furlongs in Imin 33 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP GAYSOME SCRATCHED. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 5. Gaysome was scratched for the Stewards’ Handicap at 11.40 a.m. WINNING ENGLISH JOCKEYS RICHARDS AGAIN HEADS LIST. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, November 4. Gordon Richards rode bis 200th winner for the season and now heads the list of winning jockeys for the ninth consecutive season. He has ridden 1824 winners. HAWKES BAY JOCKEY CLUB ACCEPTANCES RECEIVED. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, November 5. The following are the acceptances for the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s meeting on November 9.—

TRIAL STAKES, £7O. All 8.0. Five furlongs. Tidal Song Morning Quest Drumpeel Forum Heloise Black Magic Foreign King Master Cyklon First Chapter Peter Beckford Refrugent Soho Hard Times Gibbs Girl

CRICKET FREAK DECLARATIONS. WELLINGTON DISCUSSION. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, November 5. Freak declarations, where the play is restricted to one day, were discussed by the Wellington Cricket Association when it decided to ask all clubs to indicate by Thursday whether they would agree not to resort to such tactics on Saturday. Advice was conveyed to the meeting that two clubs had announced their intention of declaring their first innings closed after one ball, which would be allowed to go for four byes in order to attempt outright wins next Saturday, play having been postponed last Saturday on account of wet weather. Members agreed that clubs could not be compelled at present not to indulge in freak declarations, but indicated that it was not desired that the practice should be adopted. It was then decided to ask clubs not to resort to freak declarations, but to abide by an understanding—that in a one-day match a first innings would not be declared till after an hour of batting. BOXING w. pasco"engaged. BOUT WITH NICOL. Advice was received by the Southland Boxing Association yesterday that W. Pasco had accepted the offer to fight Ray Nicol at Invercargill. He will probably meet other heavyweights during his visit to Invercargill. The Pasco-Nicoh bout will take place on Monday, November 18, and will involve the vacant heavyweight title. Pasco is expected to arrive in Invercargill early next week. His second opponent will probably be Vai Luttrell, the Hawkes Bay heavyweight.

12.30 p.m. TOMOANA HURDLES. £80. One mile and a-half. Jazz King 10 2 Royal Shift 9 9 Manifesto 9 12 Joumet 9 4 Isms 9 11 Thrasher 9 0 1.10 p.m.

1.50 p.m. NURSERY HANDICAP, £80. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Patricia Holin 8 5 Essex 7 9 Mohua 8 3 Chat 7 7 The Bigot 8 3 Silver River 7 7 Gay Doll 8 1 2.30 p.m. SPRING HANDICAP, £100. One mile and a•quarter. Slippery t 9 5 The Grasper 7 4 Speed 9 5 Tres Sec 7 2 Maine 7 9 Shirred Ribbon 7 0 Unexpected 7 5 3.10 p.m. GLEN ARA Y HANDICAP, £80. One mile. Maine 9 0 Pokeha 7 5 The Grasper 8 8 Royal Dash 7 2 Contact 8 6 Granvale 7 2 Royal Feast 8 2 Sybil Song 7 0 Snowball 7 13 Royal Garter 7 0 Mesurina 7 9 Monarchy 7 0 Peggy Defoe 7 5 3.50 p.m. FLYING HANDICAP. £80. Six furlongs. Slippery 9 13 Lavina 7 2 Souchong 8 3 Il Duce 7 0 Sunny Maid 7 8 False Secret 7 0 Cawbeen 7 8 Purse 7 0 Gasman 7 6 4.30 p.m. LITTLE FLAXMERE HANDICAP, £80. Six furlongs. Gasman 9 3 Huntette 7 11 Hest 9 1 Blygain 7 7 Lady Cheval 8 4 Silver Song 7 4 Blue Garter 8 2 Hard Times 7 2