Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 641, 18 April 1929, Page 12

Turf Notes

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"EARLY BIRD"

Steeplechase Only Beau Cavalier was entered far the Marton Steeplechase only, and not for the Hurdles and the principal flat race, as shown in the nominations published yesterday. High Disdain Fit Star performance among sprinters at Randwick last Thursday was credited to the New Zealanders High Disdain and Moorgas. They ran half a mile in on the middle grass and nothing else came within half a second of this ; time on the same track. High Disdain hasn’t raced in Sydney yet, although he has been in Sydney for some considerable time. Probably be did not reach his best form in time for the autumn carnival, but is in the Chairman’s Handicap with 10.2 at the Wagga Gold Cup meeting this week. He finished up last season with a win

under 9.3 in New Zealand, and is regarded as a sure winner during his stay on the other side. Good Blood The black yearling by Tippler from Sweet Form, bought by Mr. R. M. Greenslade in Sydney; traces back to (’lore, the grandam of Abercovn, who was one of Carbine’s greatest rivals on the turf. The youngster has two strains of Musket, and through Polymelus links up with Juiver, a sister to Musket. Tippler, the sire of the youngster, was a fairly smart two-year-old, as he won three races and also gained a place in three more. Tippler was got by Polymelus—Sippet by Swynford—Snip, by Donovan. Multiform. who sired the dam of the youngster, was one of the best racehorses ever seen in the Dominion. J. Lowe’s Turn The veteran Trentham trainer, J. Lowe, took four horses to Masterton, and three of them in Glare, Hunting Call and Quantum earned stake money. 1 Glare finished first and third in his ; races. Hunting Call second, and Quan- ' turn second in each of his attempts. | The only failure was the Martian mare Battle Torque. Glare, who, like Quantum. is an Australian purchase of Howe’s, is by Australian Sun from Lady Travancore by Flavus from Sea Moon by Nelson. Glare registered a pleasing performance, for lie gave the field a good start and finished on particularly well to win. Quantum was a trifle unlucky on the first day, but was fairly beaten by Hast Crust on. Saturday. Hunting Call, who is a halfbrother to Royal Blood by Hunting Song, looks sure to be a good performer next season, for he has done very little racing. These horses will now go out for a spell. Work at Marton

On the Marton tracks on Tueseduy morning, writes the correspondent of tlio “Chronicle,” the advent of the steeplechase season was marked by a line performance by Banjuke (H. Jarvis) and Mandate (C. Anderson) once round over the steeplechase country, both giving a great display of jumping. It was Mandate’s first appearance over big jumps and he gave a very promising display for a beginner. Alaric (H. Jarvis) and Nucleus (H. G. Morris) went once round over the hurdles, both jumping well, lvilbrook (F. Anderson) and Brigadier Bill (F. Corlett) were restricted to solo rounds over the hurdles. the latter jumping in his usual bold style. Warfille (H. G. Morris) fenced proficiently once round over the hurdles. A number of others- did useful work on the grass track .including Vast Acre, Red Lane, a Quin Abbey filly, Nasselle, Earl of Aslilea, and Spearform (Greyspear—Merriform). Labour Day

The dispute between the Waikato IT u lit Club and the Waikato Racing Club in regard to the Habour Day date flourishes like a hardy annual. From indications it is apparent that the present Government will have an experience of this purely domestic dispute, and, what is more, it is understood that the Hunt Club is once again certain of Ministerial support, even though the Government has changed. There is likely to be a little more lieat generated this time if the signs and portents can be read aright, writes “Vedette,” for not only does the Hunt Club object to the Dates Committee or the Waikato Racing Club attempting to take its day, but now it is prepared to launch a counter-offensive and object to the Waikato Racing Club racing on days close to Habour Day. It is to be regretted that this matter keeps cropping up. for dissensions in the racing ranks must but naturally play into the hands of the opponents of racing, and there are some of these even in Parliament. May Do Still Better Starboard Higlit is an aged gelding, but it is doubtful if he was ever better in his career, and it is not too much iq expect him to beat better fields than those ho downed at Masterton, He showed an extraordinary amount of pace on each day, even allowing for the fact that the opposition was not strong. In addition, he had an interrupted run over the first two fui longs on the opening day. occupying innumerable positions in the fiejd before finally he rushed into the’ lead and staved there. F. Higgott has a happy knack of getting a horse of this type very well, and the chestnut may not have done winning yet by a long way. Beacon Light’s Injury

The well-known gelding Beacon Higlit was badly kicked on a front tendon when at the post for the Riverton Gold Cup event, and was therefore unable to compete again at the meeting. The injury was received where the son of Boniform and Simper would least stand the strain. Promising ’Chaser

Several offers have been made for the crack Western district steeplechaser Snowfall, by Balboa —Martian Nell, by Martian, but so far no business has resulted. As his ownertrainer will be unable to spare the time from his winter trooping ventures, he cannot campaign the winner of four cross-country events on end at the D.J.C. winter and Grand National fixtures, and is therefore not averse from parting company with his smart jumping proposition.

The Last Classic With both horses at their best, it is extremely doubtful if Cimabue could concede Gascony 41b. They are to meet at this difference in the Hawke's Bay Stakes at Hastings to-morrow, and j the fact that the course is a bit soft should swing the balance in Gascony's favour. Finishes On Although only a moderate. Clavers* has been noticed finishing on at the end of her races. The company the daughter of Mountain Knight is called upon to meet in the nine furlongs ITigh-Weight Handicap at Hastings to-morrow is of poor class, so that she should have little excuse if she fails. Smart Youngster A smart juvenile heading the list in to-morrow’s Hawke’s Bay Nurserv Handicap is Hunting Boy, who was backed for pounds, shillings and pence on Faster Saturday at Tauherenikau. Mackie fell off just after the start, and of course that was the end of the youngster’s chances. Reed is to have the mount on Hunting Boy to-morrow, and it would be no surprise if both horse and rider added to their score. In fact, despite the presence of some speedy two-year-olds, Hunting Boy should be able to muster up the necessary pace to down the opposition. An Outsider In one or two of his races recently in the province, Joy Germ has shown a good deal of pace, and on one occasion was rather unfortunate in being overlooked by the man in the box. That was at Pukekohe last month. Joy Germ figures in the Hack Sprint at Hastings to-morrow, but be is only one of 22 in the race. His early speed will be a factor in his favour in the early rush for positions, and if he cun finish on up the two furlong straight he ought to get in the money. If he does his dividend will be of ample proportions: First of all. to bring about | this result, a good rider at 7.0 will require to be found. Promoted It is not surprising to find Thrift in open company, for she is to contest the Autumn Handicap at Hastings tomorrow. In her last start in the hack ranks she won the Hack Cup at Feikling on Faster Monday, and although she had nothing to spare at the finish (the unlucky Atholspear and Thrift had left the field in the run home) she struggled on very gamely. That race was run over a mile and a. distance, and to-morrow’s journey is a few yards less. The Hastings course should suit Thrift admirably, but quite apart from this the fact that that astute trainer Fred Tilley is taking

this mare and Cashier to Hastings, his first visit there for very many years, is an event that will make the cognoscenti sit up and take notice. Toxeuma As Sprinter Has the racing over distances of late impaired the sprinting prowess or that good three-yea,r-old Toxeuma? This point may, or may not, be cleared up at Hastings to-morrow, for he is engaged in the open six there. It is perhaps significant that the same stable has left Millais in the Hawke’s Bay Stakes and Toxeuma in the handicap, and this in itself suggests that Millais is the better at the present time. However Toxeuma is so fit and seasoned that with a good run he should be able to hold his own with the class opposed to him at Hastings. Reminders Handicaps for the first day of the Waikato meeting are due on Monday, and acceptances close next "Wednesday at 5 p.m. with the secretary at Hamilton, or with Messrs. Blomfield and Co.. High Street, Auckland. Nominations for the principal events on the winter programme of the Auckland R.C. Great Northern meeting must be made by 5 . p.m. next Friday, April 19. Nominations for the winter meeting at Hawera of the Egmont R.C. close at 8.30 p.m. on Monday, April 22. For the one-day fixture on May 11 of the Franklin R.C. entries close at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 26, with the secretary, at Pukekohe, or with the secretary of the Avondale Jockey Club Auckland. Wanganui Jockey Club’s winter fixture nominations close at S p.m. on Monday, April 29. Beauford’s Brother Glengarry, a six-year -old brown gelding by Beau Soult from Blueford, a full brother to Beau ford, was sold in the Maitland saleyards last. Thursday for IS guineas. Still a Hack Although the three-year-old Great Star ran second to Cimabue in the Great Easter Handicap, lie is still eligible for hack company. He has been afforded a nomination at the Amberley meeting on Saturday week, and he may make his next appearance at that fixture. Frozen Tracks During the recently closed season under National Hunt Rules bad weather caused- a loss of 32 days and the dropping of about 200 races, with stakes of nearly a total of 30.000sovs. for which 5,000 nominations had been taken. The introduction of jumping races during the flat racing season is now being advocated.