Durf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 774, 21 September 1929, Page 14

Durf Notes

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“EARLY BIRD”

Racing at Hastings The spring meeting of the Hawke’s Bay J.C. will be held next Saturday. A.R.C. Spring Meeting c Handicaps for the first day of the Auckland spring fixture are due on Tuesday, and acceptances close at 5 p.m. next Friday. Avondale Final The Avondale meeting will be brought to a close next Monday. Acceptances for the second day close tonight at 9 o’clock, and these, together with a review of the fields, will be published in the Sports Edition of The Sun a few minutes after that hour. Metropolitan Favourite Nlghtmarch was favourite for the A.J.C- Metropolitan Handicap when the last mail left Sydney. New Arrivals Mr. F. Stonex’s brood mares. Solitudo and Cradle Song, have foaled colt foals to Gammon and Kilmroney, respectively, Gammon is an unknown quantity, being an unraced three-year-old by Romeo from Akahaj*. Pink Coat to Come „ Accommodation has been booked at Ellerslie for the Southern three-year-old. Fink Coat, and it now seems definite that he will be* brought North to contest the Great Northern Guineas an ; event in which he will be ridden by A. Ellis. Fink Coat is to contest the Farewell Handicap at Ashburton today, and no doubt his running in that race will provide some line on his prospects. Changed Hands Mr. W. Quirk has sold Captivate to a patron of S. O. Ware's Wingatui stable. Captivate is a three-year-old by Grandcourt from peg o' My Heart, iio started eleven times last season, his best performance being to run third to - a . n< * I>esert Hong at the south Canterbury summer meeting.

For Charity The London Stock Exchange Sweep on the Derby resulted in £IOO,OOO being distributed among various hospitals and charity organisations. Bad Outlook

Some of the racing clubs in England are reducing the cost of admission. Free race books went with a recent meeting.

Ellerslie or Dunedin? While F. Christmas, of Riccarton. has made preparations for racing Red Heckle and Flair at the spring meeting of the Auckland Racing Club, he has not definitely decided on a trip to Ellerslie next month. He will leave Flair in the Dunedin Guineas, and will be guided by circumstances which race he will start her in. If Flair goes to Auckland, it is almost certain that Re<l

Heckle will accompany her, but if the Dunedin programme is carried out, the four-year-old is not likely to be raced till later. Telling the World An exceptionally good gallop at Wanganui on Saturday morning was broadcast all over New Zealand in an amazing manner. There were two newspaper representatives on the course, but as both were disinterested because of the time of the day and the time of publication of their respective papers, nothing could be laid at their door. It was a revelation how news travels in these scientific days. What is more to the point, the horse won. Gratifying The announcement that a profit of over £6,000 resulted from the Auckland Trotting Club's Earthquake Relief meeting naturally raises the question as to what opponents of racing have done in any Maori land provincial district for this deserving object, asks “Sir Mod red.” This generous response nvide by the trotting people of Auckland and the general public is directed to the attention of persons who continually interfere with the rights of others and as often as not fail to rise to the occasion when disaster overtakes their fellow countrymen. A Good Throe-Year-Old There is no doubt that Admiral Drake is a solid three-year-old. He ran two fine races at Dannevirke under the winter scale and was not disgraced when he finished second to Eaglet and Laughing Prince last week, writes “Vedette.” B. Anderson, who has had the mount In all his races so far this season, is not In the forefront of New Zealand Jockeys .and his riding hardly warrants any bouquets. The first time there is a change of horsemen the Admiral should not have to strike his flag. For Monday's Racing The Sun's travelling turf correspondent writes: - A large number of Waikato horses are engaged at the Avondale meeting, but the majority of them will be racing fresh and may require a race or two before they* are at their best. Kaha let his supporters down badly at Marton and is evidently a rather unreliable customer. However, he was badly left at the barrier at Marton. He is an extremely bad track horse and it is difficult therefore to get a line on his immediate prospects. He is not engaged the first day, but will in all probability be taken up for the second day's racing. He can scarcely be recommended, but if in the mood is capable of springing a mild surprise. Ruling Chief. the three- year-old representative of Tinker’s establish ment, will accompany Kaha in the event of the trip being made for the second day. The Chief Ruler youngster has not had very much fast work, and, as he Is a large-framed, somewhat overgrown sort, he will requires racing before being seen at bis best. . .yiwmiMrt 'MO probatdy oa band w Up fcoKßn oo tbe second day at-

UNBEATEN FILLY

TIFFIN IS THE FASTEST EVER ENGLISH RACING Hunter’s Moon, who ran a disap- ! pointing race in Trigo’s Derby, was regarded as a certainty for the Gratwicke (Produce; Stakes at Goodwood. The race is confined to three-year-olds, and is run over a mile and ahalf. The betting was slight odds on Hunter's Moon, the most fancied of the others being Aloe and Tom Peartree. In a great finish, the favourite only beat Tom Peartree by a head in the very slow time of 2.42. Hunter’s Moon (by Hurry On from Selene, by Chaucer) carried 9.6, and was ridden by T. Weston. The second horse is by Gainsborough from Soubriquet. Alcester. who finished third, is by Rochester (sire of the AJ.C. Epsom candidate. Ruffler) from Advantage. The winner was bred by his owner. Lord Derby, and he is trained by Frank Butters. Son of Blue Ensign At the Hurst Park meeting last month. Lord Glanely’s chestnut colt,; Somerset, won the Hurst Park Stakes for two-year-olds, run over five furlongs. The winner is by Blue Ensigii

from Somerset Lassie, by Quantock. He was bred by his owner. The brilliant filly, Tiffin, added to her record at the Goodwood meeting, when she scored in the King George Stakes, six* furlongs. This was her eighth successive victory. She has yet to be defeated. Tiffin carried 8.11. She is by Tetratema (leading sire of the day), from Dawn-wind, by Sunstar, and is owned by Lord Ellesmere. Lord Derby's Pladda was second, and Mr. J. B. Joel’s Tag End third. Tiffin was bred by Sir John Rutherford, and is trained by F. Darling. Aga Khan’s Win The rich Ham (Produce) Stakes, six furlongs, for two-year-olds, was given by H. II- the Aga Khan’s Ann Gudrnan, by Stratford, from Flying Home, by Flying Orb. She carried 8.10. The favourite was Fair Isle, a ful-sister to Fairway, by Phalaris from Sea pa Flow, but she was beaten into second place. Anthurium. who is also by Phalaris, was third. The winner was bred by Mr. J. W. A. Harris, and is trained by R. C. Dawson. Tiffin won the King George Stakes without ever being extended. She ran the race in faster time than was made by the winner of the Goodwood Stewards' Cup over the same distance. “Sporting Life” says:—“Tiffin displayed her usual whirlwind-like speed in the early stages of the King George Stakes. “They came bowling down the hill in Indian file, with Lord Ellesmere’s charming filly four or five lengths in front. “She won, pulling up, without an effort, Pladda doing well to beat Tag End, who could never get on terms with his two rivals. The Fastest Ever “Tiffin is probably the fastest filly ,of all time over six furlongs, though Mumtaz Mahal could go a race pace for five furlongs. When she broke the time record over that distance at Newmarket, she had a hurricane of a following wind. “We hope now that Tiffin will never be beaten. She is never likely to meet her equal, and her trainer, Fred Darling, is of that opinion. “Those sticklers for the Irish limestone soil may be reminded that Tiffin was rearer at Reg Day's Terrace House Stud at Newmarket “Such great horses as SL Simon. Desmond, and Ba.ya.rdo were also bred within a mile or so of the famous Cambridgeshire town.” The reputation of Mr. Jinks (who failed to stay in the Derby) sustained another blow' at the Good-wood July meeting. In the Sussex Stakes. one mile, for three-year-olds, he was a hot favourite, and started at odds on. He missed a place and finished fourth. The winner wa* the Aga Khan’H bay colt, Le Phare, by Phalaris from Eagle Snipe, by White Eagle. He carried and wag ridden by oeary. Tho race wo« run in 1.40 2-6. Point Duty (Grand Parade—Pinprick) was second, and Osiris, by the Derby winner. Papyrus, from Most Beautiful, was third. Osiris is regarded as a likeiy stayed. Mr Jinks Uad th* worst of tbc weight, Wanted m. t*»t too mb a gkMggr stern* OoSSZ

Bm HWDOO HUNT

ANNUAL RACE MEETING f*r&a.s Association INVERCARGILL, Today. The following handicaps have been declared tor the Kirchwood Hunt Club s annual meeting on October 2: Hunters' Hurdles, of u Kihane, 10.7, Armchair. 1 (LifPariideTi u'~ Glarenson. Gong, Fairy Herald. W*Arrloi French Fleet. Arfamo, W artial Wallace Hack Hanotcap, of £7t>- six furlongs. Red Boa, 3.2; twine Form’ 8 3 Insolence, 8.1; Crossbow, 7.12- Puk«maori, <-11; Abbeville, Cortor, Baby Bliss honance, Some Maid. Cossack Chit?’ B< r^ a iL* Bac^ lor Boy, Jack a uandy 77' A?w, rdne v r N1 «" lorial Hunt Steeple’s, of i.llO, about 2j miles Bnowfall, 12 4Andy, 11.8; Thistlecrown, 10.13; Toa Taua 10.0; Calibration, Squatter, 10.7. President’s Handicap, of £74; 1 mile— Some Bose, 9.0, Speed Bight, 8.9; Wayward. 8.4; bpean Bridge, Carnot, 8.2; Huch Gear. <.9; Jbquerry. Toa Taua, 7 7 Hunters' Fiat, of £76; 1* miles.—The IBS. Kilfane, 11.4; Armchair. 10.4: Parader. French Fleet, 10.2; Clarenson, Barn Door. Martial Law, Traho, Gone Arfamo. 10.0 Otautau Saddle Trot, of £7O; 1* miles. —Baby Joan, Honest Nell. Georgette. Bunk. Zepp, Petlock. .Evening Sun, Erin's Pet, Southern Light, Cathedral Spire. Boy Blue. Prairie King, limit; Baker Girl Larsen. Sunspot, 12yds behind; Matlock*. Bank. 36yda. Master Jack, 48yds; Turl Chimes, 60vds; Erin's Fortune, 96yds. Birchwood Hack Steeples, of £7O--2 miles.—Andy, 11.8; Thistlecrown! 10.10; Terehu, 10.7; Toa Taua, 10.4; Balvasoo. Mananui. Squatter. Appolyn. 10.0. Kennels Hack Handicap, of £7O; six furlongs.—Red Sea, 9.0; Attractive Ladv, | 8.3: Insolence, 8.2: Crossbow. 7.13: Puke- ; maori. 7.11; Aranoah, Leading Boy. Calham, Baby Bliss, Blrdwood, Bopax, 7.8.

ROSEHILL GUINEAS

BEARING ON THE RICH AJ.C. DERBY

| The Rosehill Guineas. decided nt • Rosehill this afternoon, will no doubt j see the New Zealand colt, Phar Lap. ; I a solid favourite after his excellent seci end to Mollison last Saturday in the Chelmsford Stakes, run over the Guineas distance, nine furlongs. Writ- . Ing a few’ days before last week’s fine ; showdng by Phar Lap. “Pilot,'* the t well-known Sydney writer, penned the j following: The Rosehill Guineas should be a very fast race. As Holdfast scarcely { did as well as expected when ridden a waiting race in the Hobartville Stakes, it is probable he will be allowed to make full use of his pace from the time the field settles down. Even if he Is. it is certain he will be unable to get far away from Park- j wood. The latter proved his brilliance , last week when he kept Mollison on j the move for six furlongs in the War- j wick Stakes, and contributed to his defeat. Why He Stopped The fact that he chased such a great galloper to the turn caused Park wood to stop in the run home, and he was passed by Phar Lap. to whom he was. conceding only 61b. This somewhat* discounted Park wood as a stayer, asj in his two previous races Phar Lap* 'had £afle<f with light-weights.. * Parkwood’s trainer, however, was* well pleased wfth ’him. In reply to* a query said r*— J ,J We -haven’t tried him yet, but it. was good" fortn to stick to Mollison long as he did “ , He Park wood to show to i greater advantage than on Saturday j last. Another for Speed ; Topper is also in this race, and as • he did better at the finish of the Ho- j bartville Stakes than Holdfast, after j the latter caught him. the extra quarter mile should give him a first-class chance of again beating Mr. Gahan’s gelding. It is probable that he, too, wdll be one of the leaders throughout, and he. Park wood, and Holdfast should test j each other's speed. This should help Comanche, who will do better at nine furlongs than the •; seven of last Saturday, and is likely ! to come along when the speedier com- j petitors are getting tired. i He was second last at one stage of { the Hobartville Stakes, and at the j home turn was still a long way from • the leaders. In the run to the winning- J post he made up a lot of ground, anti j though the books have lengthened hi* ; Derby price, nothing in the Hobartville i ran more like a probable stayer. Fancied in Melbourne Carradale may be a runner, and if j he has made the improvement re- f ported he should give a good account ] of himself. He is expected to stay, I but on two-year-old form he was be- • hind Comanche, and there Is no certainty he has improved to a greater extent than the latter. Goldminer's form at Warwick Farm did not give him a look-in, and W. Tindall is likely to trust to Woodpera, who may stay fairly. Pentheus will be better than last week, but if Parkwood, Holdfast ami Toper start chopping at each other early in the piece, it will help Comanche to success. Phar Lap Is another that may have a say in the result. He did well to finish almost level with Winalot in the Warwick Stakes, and was running on. Hoodoo on the Winner Mollison won last year's Hobartville Stakes and Rosehill Guineas, and was beaten in the L>erby by Prince Humphrey. The latter was third in the Hobartville, and they did not meet in the Guineas. The difference between the nine furlongs of the Rosehill Guineas and the mile and a-half of the Derby has brought about the undoing of many horses in addition to Mollison. On the ; other hand, several Derby winners . were beaten in the Guineas. These Included the head-heaters, j Richmond Main and Artilleryman, Cfctighe, Rarapion, Wolaroi. Cupidon, and Rlvoll, the last-mentioned two not even getting a place. Reversed the Form When Wallace Isinglass won the i Guineas he finished so brilliantly that the Derby looked a certainty for him. but, though backed down to odds on, he was fairly beaten by Cetlgne. Furious and Caserta were also Derby favourites in their respective years, prin-i cipally because of success in the* Guineas, and neither won. Guineas winners in Woolerina, Beau Soult. Carlita, Woorawa, All Sunshine, and Amounts were unplaced in the Derby. Winalot, like Mollison, was defeated by a Guineas non-runner. This was Trivalve. Biplans Won Both Biplane was the only horse successful In each race, and in his year both were run at Rancfwlck. The Rosehill Guineas was first run In 1910, and the following is a list of winners of that race, as well as the A-J.C. Derby of the corresponding

years: GUINEAS DERBY 1910— Electric Wire Tanaml 1911— Woolerina Cisco 1912 Burr! Cider I®li—6eau Soult Berapoon 1914 -Carlita Mountain Knight 1915 Wallace Isinglass Cstigae 1916 Wolaroi Kilboy 1917 Biplane Biplane 1918— Woorawa Gloaming 1919 Elf acre Artilleryman Richmond Main 1920 Wlrraway Sailtros 1921 Furious Cupidon 1922 Caserta Rlvoli 1923 All Sunstiine Ballymena 1924 Nigger Minstrel Heroic 1925 Amounla Manfrgd rOsstm An AfaiMitii w/rrwMo. nfag is aet is tki Aoiohltt am win the Kajidwick race. He is reported to have done well during the winter, and it is certain Comanche has gone on the right way. Half-way down the straight Honour looked an easy winner of the Sires* Produce Stakes, but Comanche, after being a long way back at the bend, ran him to a short head. Although Honour has great pace there seems a doubt whether he will stay. It will be necessary, in order to beat Comanche, for one. Nedda is another omission from the Guineas, but the Victorians. Parkwood and Carradale, are in it. J, Scobie is credited with holding a high opinion of Carradale, but though that colt won the Easter Stakes, it cannot be overlooked that he was behind Honour. Comanche and Nedda in the Sires' Produce Stakes. Improvement in him will be necessary in order to beat the Sires' Produce Stakes place-getters, and until he again races it will be indefinite whether he has made greater improvement than either of that trio. Parkwood’s pace is sure to put him a long way in the Guineas, but. going on two-year-old form, Comanche, if he fails at Rosehill, is one that would be picked to show improvement in the Derby.