SPORTING.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 8 October 1926, Page 3

SPORTING.

KUROW JOCKEY CLUB. 'another WET RACING DAY. ' The Kurow Jockey Club’s annual meeting, which was held on the picturesquely situated course in Upper Waitaki yesterday, once more was marred by uncongenial weather conditions. Not a great amount of rain fell during the day, but the outlook was gloomy, and the thread of bad weather had a prejudicial effect on the attendance, which was smaller than usual. 'As a result there was a considerable shrinkage in the totalisator turnover, the investments for the day, £6119 10s, showing a marked decrease on the figures for last year, which were £7486. The course was effected by the rainfall, but was never sloppy, and the going was always safe. The principal event was won by Heather Lad, owned by Mr J. Lindsay (Dunedin), and trained at Oamaru by J. Ross. The same combination also accounted for the Hakataramea Welter with John Bradbury, and just failed to complete a treble with Solrose. The steeplechase was annexed by De Cruse, who is owned and trained by a lady. The trotting events were contested by poor fields, and made it evident that there was no solid ground for the contention advanced a couple of years ago that trotting would be more popular than the sister sport in the Kurow county. Mr A. D. Mclvor, who used an elastic strand instead 'of a lever-operated barrier, got his fields away with remarkable promptness, but on some occasions seemed to catch some of the riders unawares. In the Novice Plate, run this year over a mile, Cornstalk was installed a £ls better favourite than Bachelor Gay, with Royal Fashion (carrying 81bs over), third choice. Bachelor Gay led round the curve from Lady Dilatory, Clarenson, Royal Fashion and Cornstalk. Going along the back Lady Dilatory drew out two lengths from Bachelor Gay and Clarenson, who were followed by Cornstalk and Royal Fashion. At the bend the order was Lady Dilatory, Cornstalk, Clarenson, Bachelor Gay. Clarenson led into the straight from Cornstalk, with Sir Roy coming fast on the outside. In the run home, Sir Roy took charge and won comfortably by nearly a length from Clarenson, who was half a length in front of Cornstalk. Bachelor Gay was fourth, another length away. When J. Beale’s name was posted }on the jockey's board, John Bradbury was quickly established favourite for the Hakataramea Welter. Ronald and Jarretiere, both winners at Orari, were in most demand of the others. The field was despatched promptly, and Dubious and John Bradbury (from the inside) and Ronald were soon clear of the others. At the back Jarretiere, who had drawn wide out and dwelt slightly at the start, raced Into third position behind Dubious and John Bradbury, Ronaki being at the head of the others. Four furlongs from home the order was Dubious, Jarretiere, John Bradbury, Gay . Juliet. Jarretiere was first into the straight, but , swerved out and was soon supplanted by Dubious, Ronaki and John Bradbury. A great finish between the three leaders resulted in John Bradbury defeating Ronaki by a head, with Dubious only another neck away.' Gay Juliet, Cornflower and Jarretiere were together, three lengths further, away. The Kurow-trained bracket (El Caron and Woodpointer) was the popular pick for the Waitaki Trot, with J. Henderson’s Kid Logan a good second choice. Pando Pointer and Morven Lass made play from El Caron, with Woodpointer close up. Morven Lass stayed with Pando Pointer for a mile and then retired, leaving El Caron to accompany Pando Pointer round the bend. At the home turn Pando Pointer and El Caron were just in front of Woodpointer, and the trio fought out a good finish. Pando Pointer stayed on best and won by two or three* lengths from El Caron, who beat his bracket-mate by a neck, positions which probably could have been reversed. Patch Junior was fourth, half a dozen lengths away. Kid Logan seemed unable to act on the slippery grass, and never flattered her supporters. Some interest attached to her as she is a half-sister to Waitaki Girl.

Goosestep carried almost half the money on the machine in the Kurow Handicap, with the Cambridge bracket in slightly better demand than Heather Lad. Rosenor streaked to the front and led past the stand five lengths clear of Monoxide. At the six furlongs post the English horse had drawn out eight lengths from his- bracket-mate, who was three lengths in advance of Prompter. Half a mile from home Monoxide had reduced Roaenor’s advantage to four lengths, and Goosestep had moved into third place. At the bend Rosenor was about three lengths ahead of Goosestep, with Heather Lad moving up. Goosestep. and Heather Lad ran past Rosenor at the home turn, and after a short, sharp tussle, Heather Lad disposed of the favourite and came on to win by two good lengths. was eight lengths behind Goosestep, and a couple of lengths in front of Monoxide. Goosestep’s effort was a disappointing one for a Cup candidate, as Heather Lad, although fully extended, had the Coaster well beaten over the final stages. Rosenor displayed a great burst of speed, and should not be long in winning a sprint event. Only five contested tile Waitangi Steeplechase, for which Mainspring was entrusted with about £l3 more than Tigerland. At the end of two furlongs Mainspring was leading from Tigerland, but he ran off at the third of the treble, leaving Tigerland and De Cruse in charge. Tigerland bungled the water jump and brush at the back, leaving De Cruse and Goodform at the head of affairs. At the stand the second time De Cruse and Goodform were together, with Mandrake and Tigerland close up. De Cruse drew away at the post and rails at the back, but Goodform was upsides with him again at the bend. De Cruse carried Goodform out wide at the junction with the main course, and after a slogging finish, appeared to be winning by over a length when he swerved out and crossed Goodform. Eventually De Cruse won by a length, with Tigerland three lengths further away, and Mandrake next. An inquiry was held into the riding of De Cruse, on a protest by the owner of the second horse. After lengthy consideration, the objection was dismissed, the stewards holding that the riders of both horses contributed to the cross. Solrose and Royal Game dominated the wagering on the Publicans’ Handicap. Solrose went to the post without the penalty incurred by her win at Orari, but was brought back in time and weighed out correctly. Sweet Melody led off from Royal Game and Solrose, and at the end of three furlongs the order was Sweet Melody, Solrose, Polly Flinders and Royal Game. Sweet Melody raced into the straight from Solrose, and after a spirited contest, won by a neck from the favourite. Royal

Game was three lengths away, a head in front of Coch-y-bondhu. Sweet Melody gave C. Gieseler his first win for the season. At this meeting last year he won five races. Starina was always favourite for the saddle trot, but gave her backers a fright by jazzing at the start. Royal George was the only one of the quartette to begin well, and at the end of two furlongs was 50 yards in front of Patch Junior and Starina. Starina gradually reduced the gap, and heading the ancient grey at the bend, came on to win by two lengths from Patch Junior, who was nearly a hundred yards in front of Royal George. Scottish Maid . never settled down, and was always at the tail of the strung-out field. The trotting events were not productive of the usual enthusiasm. Clontarf had most supporters for the Belfield Handicap, but Corn Rigs, Arpent and Dancing Days all had a strong following. Master

Sandstone got the best of the start, from which Dancing Days’ rider seemed to be least prepared. The Southlander was well clear going up the back, and at the bend was showing a length of daylight from Arpent, Corn Rigs and Clontarf, who were in line. Arpent joined the leader at the home turn, and once in the straight took charge and came on to win handily by a length and a half from Corn Rigs, who defeated Master Sandstone by a length for second money. Dancing Days and Clontarf were together half a length further back; Details are appended:— NOVICE PLATE, of 120 sovs; 1 mile. 3 A. McAulay’s b g Sir Roy, 3yrs, Clarenceux —• Hornbeam, 8.6 (F. E. Jones) 1 5 J. Thistleton’s ch g Clarenson, aged, 8.5 (D. O’Connor) . . 2 1 H. Acton-Adams’s br g Cornstalk, 4yrs, 8.5 (A. Eastwood) 3 Also ran—7 Captain Sarto (J. MeChesney) 8.5, 2 Bachelor Gay (W. Cooper) 8.5, 6 Lady Dilatory (T. Metcalf) 8.0, 8 Holborn (J. Beale) 8.0, 3 Royal Fashion (T. Humphris) B.S. Won by threequarters of a length; third half a length away. Time, lmin 47sec.

HAKATARAMEA WELTER, of 145 sovs; 7 furlongs. 1 J. Lindsay’s br g John Bradbury, 4yrs, Paper Money—Ena, 9.5 (J. Beale) 1 2 R. C. Keeper’s b g Ronaki, syrs, 8.12 (B. Brodie) 2 6 F. Neligan’s b g Dubious, aged, 7.8 (T. Metcalf) 3

Also ran—4 Gay Juliet (F. E. Jones) 9.13, 5 Cornflower (Voiglit) 5.4-, 7 Fairy Tidings (R. Beale) 7.2, 3 Jarretiere (A. Eastwood) 7.9, Axle (V. Carroll) 7.2. Won by a head; same between second and third. Time, lmin 31 l-ssec. WAITAKI TROT, of 133 sovs; 1* miles. 3 R. A. McDowell’s b g Pando Pointer, syrs, Logan Pointer— Pandora, scr (W. Robertson) 1 1 F. Blanchard’s b g El Caron, svrs, scr (A. Smith) .. ..2 1 S. Hawthorne’s b g Woodpointer, 4yrs, 48 (Owner) . . . . 3 Also ran—4 Morven Lass (T. Wallis) scr, 5 Patch Junior (owner) scr, 2 Kid Logan (J. Henderson) scr, 6 Kanuknot (owner) 108. Won by three lengths; third a neck further away. Times, 3.46, 3.47, 3.43 2-5. Second and third horses were coupled. KUROW HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; . 11 miles. 3 J. Lindsay’s br li Heather Lad, syrs, Gay Lad —Heather Dew, 7.10 (W. Cooper) . . . . 1 1 J. J. Shanahan’s br g Goosestep, 6yrs, 8.0 (J. Beale) . . . . 2 2 A. Cambridge’s ch h Rosenor, syrs, 7.0 (T. Metcalf) . . 3 Also ran—2 Monoxide (N. Dwyer) 7.7 (coupled with Rosenor), 4 Promptor (W. Kerr) 7.1. Won by two lengths; eight lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 11 4-ssec.

WAITANGI STEEPLECHASE, of 135 sovs; 21 miles. 3 Mrs J. McKay's br g De Cruse, aged, Robert McCarthy—Stepniak mare, 9.3 (E. Mackie) .. 1 5 F. J. Conn’s b g Goodform, aged, 9.2 (R. McSeveny) . . . . 2 2 Sir C. Campbell’s ch g Tigerland, aged, 11.9 (T. Humphris) . . 3 Also ran— 1 Mainspring (E. Shaw) 11.1, 4 Mandrake (D. O’Connor) 9.5. Won by a good length. Time, smin 23 l-ssec.

PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; G furlongs. 3 J. A. Neilson’s b m Sweet Melody, aged, King Mark —Chantiers, 8.1 (T. Metcalf) . . . . 1 1 J. Lindsay’s ch m Solrose, 4yrs, 7.11 (N. Dwyer) 2 2 W. H. Ballinger's bile g Royal Game, 3yrs, 8.8 (J. Beale) . . 3 Also ran— 4 Coch-y-bondhu (R. Brodie) 8.11, 5 Polly Flinders (W. Cooper) 7.8. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec. DASH TROT, of 135 sovs; 11 miles. 1 G. Gray’s br m Starina; syrs', Harold Dillon —Satinwood M., scr (J. McLennan) . . . . 1 2 F. R. Legg’s b g Patch Junior, Gyrs, scr (F. E. Jones) . . 2 4 J. Ross’s g g Royal George, aged, scr (W. Paterson)' . . . . 3 Also ran—3 Scottish Maid (T. Wallis) scr. Won by two lengths; third twenty lengths away. Times, 3.12 3-5, 3.13.

BELFIELD HANDICAP, of 145 sovs; 5 furlongs. 3 G. J. Barton’s b g.Arpent, 4yrs, Acre—-Rene, 8.3 (W. Cooper) 1 2 W. Gardiner’s b g Corn Rigs, aged, ’7,8 (A. Didham) ~ 2 5 A. Chisholm’s b g Master Sandstone, aged, 9.0 (N. Dwyer) . . 3 Also ran—l Clontarf (D. O’Connor) 8.7, 4 Dancing Days (R. Beale) 7.3, 6 Dangle (T. Metcalf) 7.7. Won by one and a half lengths; a length between second and third. Time, lmin 4 2-ssec.

OAMARU MEETING. The following are additional rehandicaps for the Oamaru Jockey Club’s meeting; Aldersyde Hack.—Sir Roy 7.4. Pukeuri Handicap.— John Bradbury 9.5. Grange Handicap.—Sir Roy 7.5. Oamaru Cup.—John Bradbury 7.8 Waikaura Handicap. Heather Lad 5.2. Flying Handicap.—Arpent 8.2.

FORM IN CRAVEN PLAin,. SYDNEY PRESS COMMENTS. By Cable—Preai Association—Copy rlfbV Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reecived 5.5 p.m., Oct. 7.) SYDNEY, October 7. The Sydney “Morning Herald” says the Craven Plate was one of the most interesting races run at Randwick course. When the barrier lifted, Windbag got away badly. Six furlongs from home, Valicare had so many lengths lead that she appeared to have everything her own way.

Munro, on Windbag, did not hustle his horse, and it was not till the half mile post was reached that he moved him up to third place, just in front of The Hawk. Windbag then, stride by stride, reduced the gap. Turning into the straight he was at Valicare’s heels. Approaching the distance Windbag was in front. A little later Limerick was taken to the rails in an endeavour to pass Valicare, who went out towards Windbag. It was a thrilling finish, in which the best horse won.” The “Daily Telegraph” says: “Valicare entered the straight first. For a moment it appeared as if Windbag would win comfortably, but the stern chase had an effect, and Munro had to bring the whip into play twice. After that Windbag appeared beaten, but his groat heart stuck to him, and he lasted out just long enough to beat Limerick.”

1 VVHANGAREI JOCKEY CLUB. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Press Association AVHANGAREL, Oct. 7. The following are the acceptances lor the second day of the Whangarei Jockey Club’s meeting:— KAURI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 5 furlongs-—Haririg 12.0, Dayguard 9.0, Chairman 8.3, Tutankhamen 7.13, Prince Abbey 7.7, Lady Lois 7.5, Newbury 7.0, Hangar 7.0, Delightmeut 7.0, Master Mind 7.0, King Multifid 7.0, Miss Lueullas 7.0, Koval Plight 7.0. MAIISDEN HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 6 furlongs—Dave 9.13, Highllown 8.6, Tckorake 8.3, Arch Arrow 7.12, Winsome Boy 7.11, Quinvardia 7.9, Luxurious 7.8, Quaistor 7.0, King Selwyn 7.0, Lady Spalpeen 7.0, Miss Lucullus 7.0, Master Mind 7.0, Kina Mangu 7.0, Scot Fr.ec 7.0, Aurn 7.0, Wee Marble 7.0, Joy Germ 7.0. POKOTI HURDLES, of 160 sovs; 1J miles—Wedding March 11.1, Glenidle 10.3, Royal Form 10.4, Advent 10.0, Flowing Bowl 9.2, Lord Bruce 8.9, Lady Arch 8.9, Hangawera 8.0, Day Beli 8.9, Master Noel 8.9, St, Lucas 8.9, Waiau Lad 8.9, Park 8.9, Merry Damon 8.9, Spoony 8.9, Eden Hall 8.5, Aurumavis 8.3, Barofetcr 8.0, Quineoma 7.9, Uralla 7.6, Boomerday 7.6, Charlady 7.6, Queen Arch 7.5, Goldfern 7.3, Muscari 7,2, Potoanui 7.0, Hurslv 7.0, Holymond 7.0. KAMO HANDICAP, of 100 soys; 7 furlongs—Lady Patience 11.2, lllingar 9.11, Thurnrosae 8.3, Waning Light 8.2, Delightmeut 8.2, Adjuster 7.8, Miss Lucullus 7.7, Wild Arch 7.3, Ma Boughal 7.2, Creation 7.0, Titoki 8.2, Schorr 8.2, Golden Ivrist 7.12, Festina Lente 7.10, Quinvardia. 7.9, Luxurious 7.8, Golden Autufi'n 7.7, Blue Sky 7.8, War Officer 7.1, Marble Mount 7.0, Waiau Lad 7.0, Quondong 7.0, Aurn 7.0, Lady Spalpeen 7.0. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs—Pavo 9.3, Hoariii 9.1, Day Guard 8.3,’ Dave 8.3, Nancy Lee 7.11, Chairffan 7.6, Truoblood 7.3, Prince Abbey 7.0, Lady Lois 7.0, Highilown 7.0, Newbury 7.0, Tekoroke 7.0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs- 1 mile—-Auraffavis 9.7, Zmcoma 8.13 Sleepy Sol 8.13, Uralla 8.10, Gold Fern 8.7; Potoanui 8.4, Thursby 8.0, Kendal 8.0.

RAMPION’S OWNERS

“Smith’s Weekly” tells the following .story about the entry ol Mr J. Brien and his sou, (owners of the Derby winner Rampion) into the racing and breeding arena:— Mr Brien was a financier in a Sydney suburb, almost wholly unknown in turf circles, when he bid for a yearling by Maltster from Patrona at the 1908 sales at Raudwick. He got him for 310 1 i i,{:icas, and in less than ,a yeiu launched out upon his career of brilliant success, for the colt turned out to bo Malt King, who won the Sires Produce Stakes, the Metropolitan the All-Aged Stakes twice, the Caulfield Stakes, and numerous other events, and a total of over £12,000 in prize money. Among the horses he boat w ere Comedj King and Prince Foote (both Mo.bourne Cup winners). It was while Malt King was at the height of his fame that Mr Brien bid again at the yearling sales, this time for a colt bv Multiform from Wigelmar. He went to 700 guineas, then perhaps regretted his venture, for hearing later that Jack Samuel, a wellknown owner of the time, had been in the running, he offered to let him have the youngster at that bid. Jack Samuel, realising that ho would have had the, cold cheaply but for the competition, offered the sum of his last bid, 675 guineas, but Mr Brien woukln t sell at a loss and so kept him. The newcomer, raced as Beragoon, won at his rat start, the rich A.J.C. Breeders’ Plate, then the Cimcrack Stakes and Maribyrnong Plate, find the following season was the best three-year-old of his year, with victories in the Derbies at Raudwick and Flemington. , "Mr'Brien trained Beragoon himself and, learning as ho went, soon became a., shrewd authority on condition, who knew all the tricks of the profession, and it " was purely on his own judgment that he backed Malt King for a stake of £20,000 and landed it when that home won the Metropolitan of 1911-

Br Brien Isn’t given to talking about his profits from the turf, lint people who had a good idea of his winnings says that Beragoon King lifted the ■ best part of £50,000 out of 'the game. At the end of their careers he put both horses-and a number of mares into a.stud, which he left in charge of his son, settled in England, and for years avoided the temptation to go for further flutters on the turl. At periodical visits' to Australia he raced on a small scale, but for .a long time the turf rarely saw his colours. Each year the produce from his stud was sold, but in 1925 a colt bv Rossendfl'e from Royal Pot bad a 1500-guinea reserve. Perhaps even so early be saw ,in ibis Youngster the embryo champion. So he refused a bid of 1450, and when later the 1500 guineas was offered lie refused that, too. having decided to hep tlic colt himself.

STICKING TO GOOD THINGS. That youngster proved to be Bainpion, unbeaten to date (except when ho was left at the harrier once), a winner already of £IO,OOO. With Rampion has come Pantheon, bought in England, and that he should strike his real form coincident with Rampion’s seems phenomenal. He, too, is a great prospective stake winner, who appears to have a second to-none chance of success in the Metropolitan, worth £6OOO. Two thousand guineas is a big offer to turn down for a yearling which, for all that can be gauged with certainty at such immarure age, might, prove a complete dud. So the Briens deserve all their good fortune for their pluck in sticking to the opinion that Rampion was a good one. An offer of 5000 guineas before lie won the Maribyrnong Plate was similarly refused. And it"'took a stouter heart still when a further offer of £IO,OOO. made by Jim Haekett, of Sydney, and the Best Australian sportsman, P. A. Connolly, was refused.