WELLINGTON RACES

Taranaki Daily News, 14 July 1928, Page 4

WELLINGTON RACES

FINAL DA>S PROSPECTS REVIEW OF FIELDS ENGAGED. THURSDAYS FORM AS GLIDE. (By ‘Hurry On.’’) The Wellington Racing Club's winter carnival will conclude to-day and, with the first two days’ form to guide them, punters should be well on the mark, though the fields are again very open. TALAVERA HURDLES HANDICAP., One mile and ahalf.

After his easy win on Thursday, Quincoma is sure to be well backed, and the son of Quin Abbey is picked by good judges as likely to attain high honours over the small sticks. Sir Moment, who seems to he on the improve, is likely to prove his most dangerous opponent. Starshell ran a fair race in open company the first day. Chiekwheat and Waltzer have been schooling well and Red Bank and Good Sport went good races on Thursday. Hymgreat is a horse of moods. Lady Passenger at her best would be dangerous, but probably backers will go for Quincoma, Sir Moment and Starshell.

This is a weak field and Mark Mint, on his showing on Thursday, is likely to be at a short price. Consent’s third in the Trial Plate will not be forgotten. Anotlrer two-year-old in Dancing Star has plenty of pace and might cause the favourite a lot of trouble. CROFTOX HANDICAP.

This race is very open, but on her finishing run on Thursday Marjoram is sure to come in for heavy backing. Maui also went a great race, only fading out in the last-bit, and the race would probably improve him. Hing Mart is also all the better for an outing, and he might be capable of repeating his success. Pangolin is another Who has shown good form. Gold Cure would appear to have his full share of weight, but he is an improving sort. The Mug can gallop and ran a fair fourth on Thursday. Backers will probably fancy Marjoram, Pangolin and Matti.

This is the big event of the day, and it has attracted a good field of classy hurdlers. Nukumai, last year’s winner, is in his right place at the top of the handicap, and, despite his big weight, the son of Machined should go a great race, for he is a great fencer and is Very fit. Bed Fuchsia is the most improved hurdler in the country and has done everything asked of him this season. He is an accomplished fencer and stays on well. Perle de Leon will be coupled with Gaze, and will probabiy start favourite, as the latter’s form on the first day was very impressive and he stays on well. Kawini has only a plodder’s chance. Beau Cavalier may be in the lead for the greater part of the journey, and will take a lot of heading off. Aberfeldy will probably be troubled by the distance. Mia Bella has a number of admirers, but she will have to improve to have a winning chance. Kaikahu stays on, but has not much recent form to recommend him. Nucleus is a good honest mare who should go a great raee, but the distance may prove too far. Kilburn can stay and he is improving. Kauri Park is strongly fancied by some. He is a good feneer and gives the impression that a distance will suit him. Of the others on the minimum, Patuki impresses most. He was going well when he fell two furlongs from home in the Vittoria Hurdles, and he won the High-weight Handicap. This race is very open, but Gaze, Nukumai, Kauri Park and Patukr may be well supported.

Black Mint was unlucky in the Parliamentary, and, despite his weight, he may be handy at the finish. Taboo, if started, will probably be favourite and may take some beating. Day Guard must always be respected in this company. Star Ranger can hardly be ready. Queen Arch is nicely weighted considering her recent performances. Monaghan should go well, as he has licen running on in each of his starts. Horomea will probably be improved by her race the first day . Beaumont was solidly supported the first day, and though he faded out in the straight he might go better to-day. Huikai and Bonogne have done nothing to recommend themselves. Kilmiss js a great mudlark and the distance should be to her liking. Avro’s tine showing the first day will assure him solid support. Gardant can be passed over, but No Favours should go well. Fairy Herald won this event last year, and he revels in the mud. Summed up, Taboo, Queen Arch and Monaghan may be prominent, but Avro may bring oil a surprise. JULY STEEPLES.

Kawini appears to be just a steady plodder and should go well, but that is all. Comical should go well as the country will suit him. After his fine showing in the Trentham Hurdles there will be plenty of support for Brigadier Bill, and the All Red horse may take a lot of beatinc. He made a poor show-

ing> in the Great Northern, hut was going well the last day when he fell half a mile from home. Tnki won this race last ydar, and he may be knocking at the door again to-day. Radiate will possibly be troubled by the distance, but Matu stays on well and, favouredby his light weight, he should be close jat the finish. Pasein’ Through has a j jumper’s chance. When the bells have j eeased ringing it will probably be found j that Brigadier Bill. Tuki and Matu have i most supporters. ONSLOW HANDICAP.

_ • I King Lu is a horse in form, and so is j Taboo, and they seem likely to carry i the money again. Duke Abbey seems, | just good enough to get beaten. Monaghan, if reserved for this nice, should ibe prominent. Oration’s form at the meeting has been puzzling, but he might make amends to-day. He ran second to Sun Up in this race last year. Decoy Bird does not appeal, but Chelone might improve on Thursday's showing. Catkin ran a good race the first day and might be dangerous. Kilperon and Ronaki have outside chances only. King Lu, Taboo and Oration should all bo capable of giving their supporters a good run.

e As he has come all the way from the Waikato for this race the public will probably make Orchuß favourite, but in Callanmore and Mark Mint he has two smart hacks to deal with. Meadow Lark was heavily supported on Thursday and may improve to-day.

RANDOM NOTES. (By "Hurry On.”) The Bisogne mare Bisox showed great promise as a three-year-old when she won the Maiden at the North Taranaki Hunt dub meeting in her first start and followed this up by beating a good field of hacks pointless at Wanganui. She then ran second in a seven furlong hack at Trentham, but subsequently lost all form. However, this autumn she started to fulfil her early promise. A win at Wanganui and another at Otaki put tier out of hacks. She made her first appearance in open company on Wednesday in the Whyte Memorial and ran a good race, and followed this up by dawning a well 'backed runner in Nukumai in the Parliamentary Handicap on Thursday. She is credited with winning well with a nice’ rim at the right end, and there is no reason why she.should not go on with it, as she is- a very fit horse at present. # « e * Last year old Nnkumai won the Whyte Memorial, the Parliamentary and the Winter Hurdles. This time he has filled second berth in the first two events and it remains to be seen whether he will fill a similar position to-day in the hurdles. » * * * Kawini added another to hrs already big list of seconds, but it cannot be said that he was unlucky on Wednesday, as his Only ehafiice lay in Pouri falling. The son of Formative was a very tired horse at the finish of the race. # # * # Maunga also added to his list of falls, but this time the Mountain Knight gelding did not buoy tip his supporters’ hopes at all. He put . them out of anxiety early by parting with his rider at the first fence. One trembles to think what he has cost punters in the last twelve months. In his last nine races over the big country he has scored one first, one fourth and seven falls, and as he only paid a. little over even money when he won his followers must have quite a lot of leeway to make up. * s =» ’ * Royal- Mint went a great .race in the Parliamentary’- Handicap, and it was only the lack of racing condition that beat him. However, his outings will benefit him and lie will be m great fettle for the richly’ endowed spring handicaps. « * * * There was plenty of good money for Patuki in the Vittoria Hurdles on Monday, but he fell when going well about iha-Jf a mile from home. However, when .he was produced in the Highweight Handicap he was allowed to go out paying a good price and, coming with a niee run in the straight, he won nicely. A good hurdle should come his way' before long. » # * * Ernie Warner is given credit for riding a very’ daring and skilful race on Pouri in the Wellington Steeplechase When he clearly outrode Sammy Henderson-. It is well-known that- Beau Cavalier is done for as soon as he is headed, but hie great pace. on the flat and his big, fast, jumping, makes it very dangerous and difficult to go up to him, as the rider of Mannga in the Grand National of last .year found to his sorrow. At hrs first attempt the Beau out jumped his rival and Pouri was nearly down, but, coming to the next jump Warner had-his mount half a length in front and the Beau blundered, leaving Pouri well out in front. It was a daring bit of work, but it succeeded, and if it had failed everyone would probably have been blaming the rider for his poor judgment. ALLO-CATIOM OF FIXTURES. DATES FINED BY CONFERENCE. By Telegrafh.—Press Association. Christchurch, July 13. Dates for totalizator meetings have Ireen fixed by the racing conference as | follow:—i Dannevirke Racing Club, August 2). Dannevirke Hunt, August 30. Marton Jockey Club, September 5. Taranaki Hunt, September 1. Kurow Jockey Club, October C. Oamaru, December 14. Manawatu Hunt, September 19. Waikato Racing Club, October 26 and 24. Winton, November 14 and 15. Ashhurst-Dohangina, January 22. Cromwell, November 16 and 17. Thamee, January 12 and 14. South Canterbury, November 23 and 24. Woodville, December 12 and 13. Otaki-Maori, November 23 and 21. M&eterton, April 12 and 13. Vincent, January 5 and 7. Wairio, January 12. Taranaki, February 7 and 9. Egmont, January 31 and February 2. “ ’ Canterbury Jockey Club, February 23 Weedville, February 20 and 21,

Wanganui, February 14 and 16. Rangitikei, March 6 and 7. Manawatu, March 20 and 21. Southland, March 19 and 20. Oamaru, March 23 and 25. South Canterbury, April 26 and 27. Amberley, May 11. Waimato Hunt, July 25. Hawke’s Bay, April 19 and 20. It was resolved that the two available totalisator licenses and days of racing be granted to the Waverley R:reing Club and the Whangarei Racing Club for June 29 and April IS respeetively. It\was resolved that applications by the following clubs for totalisator licenses and days of racing in the season 1928-29 could not be granted, as there were no totalisator licenses or days of racing available for allocation: Stratford Racing Club, Franklin Racing Club, Ohinenrari J.C., Taumarunui Racing Chib, Waipa, Taranaki Jockey Club, Carteiton, Masterton, Nelson Jockey Club, Westland, Opunake, Bay of Plenty Jockey Club, Matamata, Levin, Toiaga Bay, Mahia Hunt Club, North Qmterburv, Mailawatu Racing Club.

CONTROL OF TOTALISATOR. ACTIVITIES OF BOOKMAKERS. Christchurch, July 13. The report of the racing conference committee said that totalisator investments etill showed a shrinkage but, if rumour were correct, there had been no diminution in the turnover of bookmakers, the activities of whom were still in strongest evidence. The dosing times of totalisators might be much more rigorously adhered to, continued the report. Owing to heavy, and seemingly undue taxation, the clubs were still suffering financially, and it would appear that many of the country clubs would shortly be out of commission. This was a subject that requiicd tne serious attention of both the conference and the Government. Amalgamation of some of the smaller clubs might relieve the situation to some extent and, incidentally, improve racing. HECTOR GRAY’S SUSPENSION. CONFERENCE REFUSES REMOVAL. Christchurch, July 13. An application from Hector Gray for the removal of his life suspension wa» declined by the racing conference today. Similar applications by L. H. Wynyard and W. Burnett were received. Hector Gray’s letter stated that he had received an offer from India to ride, but whether he would be able to do so rested on the conference. Since his disqualification he had played the game. He had learnt his lesson and would leave the country if the conference imposed that condition. He did not ask that tlie conference should grant remission in New Zealand but that it should give him a chance of earning a decent living in some other country. The matter was dealt with in committee and the application was declined. CLASH OF RACING DATES. Dl.-U’L'SSIriN BY CONFERENCE. Christchurch, July 13. Discussing dates at the racing conference to-day, Mr. Russell said that tlie dispute between the Waikato Hunt Club ■and the Waikato Racing Club had settled by agreement between the clubs. The agreement was for last year and this year only. The committee felt that it would be better to grant permanently the two ■floating permits’ that had resulted from two clubs giving up their permits, he said. Tire Minister of Internal Affairs had notified that the Government could not see its way to make the allocation of the two permits permanent. Mr. Russell said that it was a great pity that the Government had -come to that decision. It meant that two permits granted to Waverley and Whangarei this year would have to be fought over again next year. Dealing with the question of. a club racing away from its own course, the chairman said that the continual taking of country meetings to city courses was likely to arouse a strong feeling against racing generally. $ . Mr. Lowry asked if it was posssible to prevent the clashing of trotting dates with racing dates. The secretary said that whenever possible a dash of dates was avoided. The application of the Waikato Hunt Club that Labour Day, 1928, be allotted to it for its race meeting was' granted without prejudice, the committee being satisfied that this allotment was in the best interests of racing.' TARANAKI HUNT CLUB. The Taranaki Hunt Club will meet at Messrs. Paris Bros., Motunni, to-day. Messrs. Paris Bros’ property is situated on the Main North Road, opposite the Motunni hall, about three miles from Waitara. The country is ideal for hunting, being well fenced with good fences which have been prepared for the largl following which is anticipated will be present. The hounds will throw off as usual about 1 p.m.

Quincoma 10 13 Hymgre&t 9 4 Sir Moment 10 7 Red Bank 9 Star Shell 10 1 Olympic 9 2 Lady (rood Sport 9 2 Passenger 9 13 Erin-go-Bragh 9 0 Chickwheat 9 12 Wheel 9 0 WaMzer 9 12 Kuby Ring 9 0 Lady Gay 9 11

NOVICE HANDICAP. Mark Mint 10 4 Battle Torque 9 fl Consent 9 11 Tripos 9 € Historic d 6 Dancing Star 9 0 Tea Hose 9 3 Veronese 9 0

Seven furlongs. "Mani 10 10 Grand King Mart 10 6 Notional 9 4 Teri 10 5 Ci avers » 3 darintiria 9 13 The Mug 9 0 Pangolin 9 13 Handsome 9 • Gold Cure 9 13 Full Mart 9 0 Rotorfiero 9 9 Volplane 9 0 Marjoram 9 4

WINTER HURDLES. Two miles and a quarter. Nukumai 11 15 Kilburn 9 S Red Fuchsia 11 4 Pajtuki 9 0 Beau Cavalier 10 2 Kauri Park 9 0 KaMni 19 ■> TroiJus 9 0 Aberfeldy 10 1 Vexatious H 0 Gaze 9 13 Bracman y 0 Mia’ Bella 9 8 Panorama 9 0 Neucleus 9 3

WINTER OATS. One mile. Blavk Mint Il 2 Hulk al 9 2 Taboo 10 11 Bonogne 2 Day Guard 9 10 Kilmiss M 0 Star Ranger 9 9 Avro 9 0 Que* n Arch 9 5 Garda nt 9 0 Moimghan 9 5 Rules 9 0 Horomea 9 5 No Favours 9 0 Beaumont 9 3 Fairy Herald 9 0

-About three miles. Kan ini 10 10 Tuki JC 5 < ."rtltieal 10 9 Badlate $ <J B.ijfaditr Matu i e BH1 io e Passin ’ Through 9 0

Six furlongs. King Lu 11 5 Decoy Bird fr 3 Taboo 11 1 Chelone 9 Duke Aibbey 10 4 Catkin 9 2 Monaghan n fi Kilperon 9 0 Oration V 5 Ronaki 9 0

KIA ORA HANDICAP. Mark Mint Five furlongs. 9 2 9 12 Meadow Lark Callamore 9 I‘2 inflame 9 0 Ordius 9 5 Arrow Boy 9 0 Grey Mist 9 4 Vindication S 0 Greyfinch 9 2