TRACK AND STABLE

Taranaki Daily News, 27 November 1934, Page 4

TRACK AND STABLE

COLUMBO FOR THE STUD

ILLUMINATES GOOD RECORD.

FAILURE OF GOLD GLEAM.

(By “Hurry On.”)

The Hawera-owned and trained Gold Gleam, with W. E. Pine in the saddle, was sent out favourite for the Mako Mako Hack Handicap at Levin on Saturday. Jumping out well he had every chance but was well beaten into fourth place at the finish. The race, however, may improve him.

Out For a Spell. Golden Hair is to be turned out for a short spell om-her owner’s property at Bushy Park before being taken in hand for her autumn preparation.

Not His True Form. On the strength of some smart gallops at New Plymouth Sporting Song was well fancied for the Maiden at Levin. He was never in the picture, however. This is not his true form and the three-year-old will do better shortly. Fast Track.

The track at Levin on Saturday must have been fast, judging by the times recorded. Eminent ran the mile and aquarter in the handicap in 2m. 6 4-55., Slippery the seven furlongs in the McDonald Memorial in Im. 25 4-55., and Abbey Feale the five furlongs in the final race in 59 4-ss. In Java.

The former New Zealand horseman W. Bagby is now doing well in Java as a trainer and rider, according to recent Dominion visitors to the Dutch East Indies. He is one of the _ leaders in his profession there and is highly respected. His field pf action includes both Java and Sumatra. Not For Saleh

It is reported that Mr. F. Hall was asked recently to put a price on Rebel Chief, who won two of the minor events at Ricparton so impressively. The reply, however, was that the Robespierre gelding was not for sale. He may soon add to his winning record. Likely Colt.

The two-year-pld colt.Lobengula, by Night Raid from Zany, was shipped to Melbourne by the Wanganella on Thursday. He will go into the stable of J. Holt. He is a very big colt, with a massive frame like Phar Lap, and it is hoped that by following a patient policy and giving him time he may develop into something out of the ordinary. He was purchased at last January ' sales by Mr. K. Austin for 750 guineas. Son of Oratress.

Biologist, who won the Maiden at Levin on Saturday is a three-year-old by Diaquenod from that good mare Oratress. Though the opposition was not strong Biologist won in easy style and is evidently a smart galloper.

Blandford Sire Arrives. Bulandshar, the first son of the great sire Blandford to be imported south of the line, arrived in Wellington from England by the Rangitane on Thursday, and he created a very favourable impression. He is a beautifully-modelled bay, with black points, and stands over 16 hands. Bred by the Aga Khan, and now six years old, he was recently purchased by Mr. F. Ormond for the Karamu Stud, Hastings. He has come fresh from racing and has voyaged splendidly.

First And a Second. The Kaitaia owner-trained W. H. Maria appeared likely to win both two-year-old events at the Takapuna meeting with Triune and Velocipede. Triune did his part on the opening day, though it was only by a head that he defeated Link Divine. Yesterday Velocipede was served up a hot favourite in the Rakino Handicap, but though he ran a solid race he ran into a hot proposition in Dubarry and had to be content with second place.

New Record Established. There are not a great many one mile and three furlong races in either New Zealand or Australia, and for years the record for the distance has been established at Trentham, where there is a big race over that distance at practically every meeting. Glare established new figures when he ran 2m. 16±s. in the Autumn Handicap in 1930. This record, however, was lowered at Caulfield, Victoria, on Saturday, when in the richly endowed Consolation Stakes Burlesque recorded -2m. 15Js. for the eleven furlongs. Glare was sold for a big price to Australia after establishing his record, but proved a complete failure, never winning another race.

An Improved Hurdler. The New Plymouth-owned and trained Illuminate made the northern hurdlers appear very ordinary at the Takapuna meeting at Ellerslie. He was taken to the front at the start on both occasions, and stayed there to the end, never giving the opposition a chance over the final stages. He has improved wonderfully since joining J. O’Neill’s stable and has now won four times in his last five starts—a fine record of consistency.

Retired To the Stud. Colombo has been definitely taken out of training and retired to the stud of his owner, Lord Glanely, at Exning, Newmarket. His fee has been fixed at 300 guineas. By Manna out of Lady Nairne, Colombo was unbeaten as a two-year-old, and during the season he won £17,130 in stakes. This year he won the Craven Stakes and Two Thousand Guineas. The supposed “good thing” for the Derby, he-was beaten into third place by Windsor Lad and Easton. An injury to a knee prevented his running in the St. Leger. In all he won nine of his eleven races and £26,2.27 in stakes. Point of Law. * A curious position has arisen in Australia concerning the Australian rules of racing, because of an objection raised by Mr- D, O’Mara at Brisbane last week before the Queensland Turf Club committee. Mr. O’Mara was the defending solicitor for the jockey E. Tanwan, who had been suspended for two months for alleged interference. Tanwan was charged under rule 185, which is identical with Australian rule of racing 121, and in all the Australian States. this is the rule under which cases of interference are dealt with. Mr. O’Mara contended that Tanwan could not be dealt with under this rule, which strictly related to horses. The committee upheld the appeal. Stewards have been acting, under this rule since the new racing season began in August, and. therefore those who have been suspected have probably been improperly charged, and in effect should not have been liable to suspension. The decision is likely to lead to confusion, especially as last month there were two cases in Adelaide where the appeals were upheld on grounds that the jockeys were charged under the wrong rule. At present no jockeys in Brisbane are under suspension, but in Sydney J. Pike is under two months’ suspension, and was in all probability dealt with under the disputed rules.

Racing Fixtures. November 30, December 1; Feilding J.C. November 30, December 1: Winton J.C. Decembei’ 1: Ashburton County R.C. December 6,8: Dargaville R.C. December 8, 10: Woodville D.J.C. December 15: Wellington R.C. December 15: Waipa R.C. December 15: Hororata R.C. December 26: Waipukurau J.C. December 26:, 27: Taranaki J.C. December 26, 27: Dupedin J.C. December 26, 27, 29: Manawatu R.C. December 26, 29: Westland R.C. December 26, 28, January 1,2: Auckland) R.C. January 1: Waikouaiti R.C. January 2: Oamaru J.C, Trotting Fixtures. December 8: Nev; Brighton T.C, ' December 8: Te Aroha T.C. December 26: Gore T.C. December 26: Wairarapa T.C. December 26: Ashburton T.C. December 26, 27: Westport T.C. December 27, 29, 31: Auckland T.C. December 29: Winton T.C. January 1,2: Canterbury Park T.C January 3: Westland T.C. January 4,5: Greymouth T.C. January 9: Reefton T.C. January 12: Wellington T.C. January 19: Timaru T.C. January 26: N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. January 31, February 2: Forbury Park T.C.