RACING & TROTTING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20097, 2 May 1935, Page 11

RACING & TROTTING

On And Off The Track \ BUDGET OF NEWS AND VIEWS FIXTURES Racing: May 4, 6—Hawke’s Bay J.C. May 4, 6—Westland R.C. May 4, 6—Egmont J.C. May 6—Dunedin J.C. May 11— Amberley R.C. May 11, 13—Nelson J.C. May 16, 18—Wanganui J.C. May 17, 18—Marlborough R..C. May 17, 18—Southland R.C. May 18— Ashburton County R.C. May 23, 25—Te Kuiti R.C. May 25 —South Canterbury J.C. Trotting: May 2, 4—Forbury Park T.C. May 4, 6 —Cambridge T.C. May 11—Oamaru T.C. May 11, 13—Waikato T.C. May 16 —Marlborough T.C. June 1, 3—Canterbury Park T.C. The first race at Forbury to-day is to start at 11.45. The Birchwood Hunt meeting resulted in a profit of £147. Indianapolis has won £3190, in adlition to two gold cups, this season. There will be two place totalisatovs at Forbury to-day, one paying 75-25, and the other three equal dividends. Official sanction is announced for the postponed Methven meeting to be held on Monday next. Only seven horses have been nominated for the Southland Cup, and three of these have been entered for the Tradesmen’s Handicap. Excitement, sire of Australia’s champion two-year-old filly Bimilla, is by Hurry On, sire of Hunting Song and Lord Warden. Unseen is suited by winter going, and he should start favourite for the Farewell Handicap at the Dunedin Jubilee fixture. The totalisator at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s four race meetings this season handled £272,339, as compared with £267,161 10s last season, and £204,941 in 1932-33. Knock Out gave 141 b. and a beating to Sunee at Awapuni last month, and if she would reproduce that form she would be hard to beat in the seven furlong race at Dunedin on Monday.

Black Duke's 11.11 in the May Hurdles is only 41b. more than he carried to victory at the Dunedin Cup meeting, but the old fellow has had a "leg” since then and may be short of a race.

Instability cost Princess Onyx first place in the New South Wales Trotting Derby. She shied at the start and lost nearly a hundred yards, and finished only a length behind the winner.

Although Mr E. E. D. Clarke dispersed his Melton Stud, he has no intention of dropping out of racing. He has eight horses in J. Scobie’s stable, and will be a buyer when more are required.

While the mile and a quarter races at Invercargill show a falling off in entries, this is counterbalanced by an increase in the nominations for the open sprint events, which are well above the average of the last year or two.

Last season the Aucklander F. J. Smith established a record by training over 50 winners. That is unlikely to be beaten this year, but F. C. Dunlevey has a chance of going close to it, as to date he has turned out 30 winners, and there are three months yet to go.

Whipknot, who gave himself a knock in the Great Western Steeplechase, has made a good recovery, and, all going well in the meantime, will be a starter in the Celebration Steeplechase at Wingatui. Some of the other horses which fell at Riverton are not included in current lists of entries. Master Brierly must have been pretty highly tried in private for the A.J.C. meeting. He is in the same stable as Peter Pan, Australia’s best stayer, and this horse was started in the mile race on the day Master Brierly won the Cumberland Plate, and was withdrawn from the A.J.C. Plate, which Master Brierly also won. “I used to be proud of the Riverton Steeplechase course,’ said an owner whose horses have won the Great Western Steeplechase on more than one occasion, “but nowadays it is a very poor test for jumpers. I walked round the course with a foot rule prior to the recent meeting, and was amazed to find how ridiculously low the fences had been cut.” (Dunedin "Star”). Kilbroney, who died in 1932, was 23 years old when he sired the Auckr land St. Leger winner Kelly. Thd stock of the Irish-bred stallion have won stakes totalling approximately £226,000, and Kilbroney mares are frequently producing winners or producers of winners. Probably the best horse sired by Kilbroney was Kilboy, who won the A.J.C. Derby, and was considered a certainty for the Melbourne Cup when he went amiss, leaving the stable’s second string Sasanof to capture the big race. Kilboy returned to New Zealand and won the Great Autumn with 8.10 on a light preparation, the highest weight carried by a three-year-old winner of the race except Merrie England, who carried 9.1 back in 1890, but took 2.391 to run the distance. Kilbroney was essentially a sire of stamina, and his influence on New Zealand bloodstock is likely to be apparent for some time to come.

Mr Gaine Carrington, whose death occurred at Gisborne last week, was responsible for the importation of a number of horses. Polydamon provided many winners in various parts of the Dominion, while the progeny of Hunting Song have raced with success in New Zealand and Australia. Not only was Mr Carrington’s stud widely known, but his personality was appreciated by sportsmen, particularly by those in New Zealand who knew him best. He was connected with bloodstock breeding from his early days. Born in Taranaki 66 years ago, Mr Carrington went to the Gisborne district in his youth, and spent much time in breaking-in horses. Among those which he owned were Swordfish, Crackshot, Sarasen, Gazeley (imported), Multifid, Polydamon (imoortedi. Cynic (bought from Sir James Carroll), Colossus (imported), Hunting Song (imported), and Defoe (imported). Mr Carrington’s name will be kept green by Gaine Carrington, a Hunting Song horse named after him which won the Caulfield Cup and other good races in New Zealand and Australia.

The last crop of foals by Balboa is due to appear next spring, the Marco horse having done a good season before his death a few months ago. His name is likely to be kept green for some time, as his stock usually take time to mature and last well in training. “Prospects” for Forbury to-day:— Bayfield Handicap—Air Flow, Journey’s End, Renegade. Domain Handicap—Moana Tama, Prince Roydon. Embark. Beach Handicap—lraq, Grace McElwyn, Wise Guy. Ritchie Memorial —De Soto, Gold Salute, Doris Derby King George Handicap—Taxpayer, Craganour, Avernus. St. Clair Handicap—Journey’s End, Bosun. Leeway. Renown Handicap—Graham Direct, Kebo. All Sunshine. Flying Handicap—Craganour, Peter Locanda, Agile. REEFTON J.C. DOUBLE TO ROYAL GALLANT By Telegraph—Press Association REEFTON, May 1. For the Reefton Jockey Club’s autumn meeting the weather was wet and boisterous and the course heavy. The totalisator investments were £3791/10/against £4833/10/- last year, a decrease of £862. Results:—

FLYING HANDICAP, Of 65 sovs; 5 furlongs. 3 Arrowrose, 8.9 (L. J. Ellis) 1 4 Lady Nan, 8.8 (A. E. Ellis) 2 2 Capital, 9.4 (D. O’Connor) .. ..3 Also started—l Bon Tray 8.11, 6 Theatin 7.12, 5 Delium 7.9, 7 Nardoo 7.0. Won by six lengths, a length between second and third. Time —lmin 4sec. ALEXANDER HACK HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs; 1 mile. 3 Quebec, 7.8 (A. Messervy) 1 2 Rose Val, 8.8 (L. J. Ellis) 2 9 Pawky, 7.0 (Moore) 3 Also started—7 Zetes 7.12, 4 Gold Arrow 8.10, 8 Rothen 8.6, 1 Sisterina 8.5, 5 Latitude 7.5, 6 Imasurvey 7.3. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time —lmin 49see. PROGRESS TROT, Of 65 sovs (2.27); 1 mile. 12—Bobby Boy, scr (Lynch) 1 1— Tommy Boy, scr (Pascoe) 2 3 Erin’s Beauty, scr (Kennedy) . . 3 Also started—Alice de Oro scr, Brian Boru scr, Solario scr, Nonnie Wrack scr, Royal Time scr, Taxi Wrack scr, Broughshane 24, Great. Seaman 24, Beverley King 24, Treasure Bond 48. Won by two lengths, twelve lengths between second and third- Time —2min 35sec. IRVING MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 95 sovs; 11 miles. 2 Royal Gallant, 7.0 (A. Messervy) . 1 I—Korero, 8.6 (Ridgway) 2 4 Coomassie, 7.12 (E. Pinn) 3 Also started —5 Haere Tonu 9.1, 4 Giggleswick 8.0, 3 Earthquake 7.8. Won by two lengths, six lengths between second and third. Time—2min 18 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of 65 sovs; 65 furlongs. 3 Free Rose, 8.2 (L. J. Ellis) 1 4 Royal Sceptre, 9.9 (Harding) .... 2 I— Elgindale, 7.6 (A. Messervy) .... 3 Also started —2 Animated 8.11, 5 Gold Arrow 8.10. Won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Time—lmin 30sec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 65 sovs; 7 furlongs. 1— Golden Dart, 8.1 (L. J. Ellis) 1 2 Quebec, 8.6 (A. Messervy) 2 4—Pharaoh, 8.1 (Drinkwater) .. .. 3 Also started —3 Revision 8.6, 5 Rhea 8.0. Won by a nose, three lengths between second and third. Time —lmin 36 2-ssec. REEFTON TROT,Of 65 sovs (3.4); 11 miles. 2 Treasure Bond, 48 (Yeatman) .. 1 10— Alice de Oro, scr (Bennett) .... 2 9—Great Seaman, 24 (Lynskey) 3 Also started—Awa Dillon scr, Nonnie Wrack scr, Royal Time scr, Solario scr, Tommy Boy scr, Eastern Queen 36. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Time—3min FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs; 7 furlongs. I —Royal Gallant, 7.11 (A. Messervy) 1 4—Coomassie, 8.8 (Drinkwater) .. .. 2 3 Heather Glow, 8.10 (McCarthy) . 3 Also started—2 Colossian 9.7. Won by four lengths, a head between second and third, 'time—lmin 36sec. DUNEDIN J.C. ACCEPTANCES By Telegraph—Prese Association DUNEDIN, May 1. Acceptances for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s special meeting on May 6, are: HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; li miles.—Black Duke 11.11, Palmary 10.8, Lycidas 10.7, Hystride 9.0, Prince Tractor 9.0, Sunward 9.0. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; 6 furlongs—(First Division). —Song Boy 8.9, Ballad 8.3, Mary Pratt 8.0, Autumn Wind 7.11, Prince Boa 7.11, Darian 7.11, High Glee 7.11, King Vidor 7.11, Mount Val 7.11, Wynn 7.11. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; 6 furlongs—(Second Division) .—Foreign Star 8.7, Dissemble 8.0, Surgi 7.11, Diapason 7.11, Charming Lady 7.11. Te Ahurangi 7.11, Hauteur 7.11, Last Dance 7.11, The Jeweller 7.11, Poiazel-Contro-versy mare 7.11. WINDSOR HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 1 mile.—Manetho 9.9, Golden King 9.3, Dodge 8.11, Unseen 8.10, Milford 8.5, Mayam 8.2, Vocal 8.0, Look Smart 7.11, Royal Pal 7.9, Pala Melba 7.8, Braw Lad 7.7. KING’S JUBILEE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 11 miles. —Kemal Pasha 8.9, Grand Finale 8.7, First Song 8.7, Venite 8.4, Niglltform 8.1, Trivet 8.0, Toreador 7.11, Fair Weather 7.5. Ramo 7.0. Chhota 7.0, Amy Johnson 7.0. CELEBRATION STEEPLECHASE, of 175 sovs; 25 miles. —Membo 11.8. Royal Limond 10.5, Umtali 10.0, Red Lance 9.9, Ecclefechen 9.6, Graball 9.6, Royal Buck 9.0, Whipknot 9.0. BUCKINGHAM HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Silver Streak 9.3, Kemal Pasha 8.13, Cherry Queen 8.6, Hula Belle 8.5, Tizzy 8.0. Double Shot 7.11, Rin Tin Tin 7.11, Assemble 7.10, Meadow Lark 7.8, Master Anomaly 7.8, Travenna 7.7, Hystride 7.7. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Unseen 9.0, Moneygran 8.9, Daring Deed 8.8, New Note 8.0, Aro Arc 8.0, Royal Pal 7.10, Gold Fox 7.10, Call Money 7.10, Broken Rule 7.8, Wonderful 7.7, Braw Lad 7.7, Dressy 7.7, Colonel Crawford 7.7. HAWKE’S BAY J.C. ACCEPTANCES HASTINGS, May 1. Acceptances for the first day (May 4) of the Hawke’s Bay jubilee meeting, are:— 12.30.—RIVERSLEA HURDLES, of 70 sovs; li miles.—High Grader 10.13, Gold Mag 9.11. Cotfipld 9.3, Diamond 9.0, Victor Colima 9.0. Sabatini 9.0. Winter Sport 9.0.

I.IO.—POUKAWA MAIDEN, of 60 sovs; weight 8.7; 6 furlongs.—Dusky Crown, Royal Mimic, Snowball, Royal Feast, Sybil Song, Granvale, Unexpected, Melburn, Gay Gift, War Parade, Drumpeel, Hunting Cat. I.SO.— NURSERY HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 55 furlongs.—Plato 8.8, Happy Landing 7.10, Soho 7.7, Tupai 7.7. Lacquer 7.0, Begorrah 7.0, Mesurina 7.0.

2.3O.—HAWKE’S BAY CUP, of 150 sovs; 11 miles. —Cuddle 9.6, Red Manfred 9.6, Inflation 8,10, Curie 8.10, Speed 8.3, Big Dook 7.7. Sunny Sky 7.5, Gainsfid 7.5, Round Score 7.0, Shirred Ribbon 7.0, Peggy’s Joy 7.0.

3.IO.—HERETAUNGA HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 9 furlongs.—Contact 9.0, Warvane 8.10, Shirred Ribbon 8.4, Memnon 7.13, Hukemanu 7.13, Collision 7.13, King’s Lancer 7.12, Anemometer 7.12, Queen’s Pride 7.11, Shinanikida 7.10, Peggy Defoe 7.6, Lady Wessex 7.6, Mercian Lass 7.5. Count Willonyx 7.5. 3.SO.— AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Contact 8.13. Hunting Star 8.3, Sunny Maid 8.3, Alby 8.1. Passion Flower 8.0. Maine 8.0, Royal Banquet 7.13, Hukemanu 7.11, Swift and Sure 7.11, Abbey Feale 7.10, Silver Song 7.9, Monarchy 7.8, Father’s Choice 7.5, Greenore 7.5, The Grasper 7.5, Quaint 7.2, Jazz King 7.2, Bonnie Song 7.0, Joy Stick 7.0. 4.3O,— HAVELOCK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Good Hunting 9.0, Mercian Prince 7.10, Coronilla 7.6, Tahoma 7.3. NORMAN CONQUEST WINS AT KENSINGTON United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received May 1, 9.55 p.m.) SYDNEY, May 1. At the Kensington races to-day the Highweight Flying Welter Handicap resulted: Norman Conquest, 8.13 (Eastburn) 1, Omagh, 8.10 (Knox) 2, Lady Baeda, 9.11 (Marsden) 3. Sixteen started. Won by a neck. Time—lmin 85sec. Cockpen finished fourth in the Encourage Stakes. MINIATURE RIFLES HILTON CLUB The Hilton Miniature Rifle Club opened the season on Monday night with a practice. The following were the best scores:—H. Jones 79, R. Meredith 79, L. Beattie 79, F. Hawke 78, R. Palmer 78. A. Scott 77. T. Beavan 77, P. Brenton 76, E. Johnson 75. D. A, Scott 75, A. Johnson 75, C. Johnson 75. TIMARU RAILWAY CLUB The following were the highest scores at this week’s shoot of the Railway Miniature Rifle Club:—J. W. Maloney 78, W. F. Scott 78, R. J. Frew 78, G. A. McLean 76, R. S. Gribben 76, W. Whitley 75, R. Whitley 75, D. Parsons 75, J. Brown 74, A. Bradley 74, J. McDowell 74, E. Shrimpton 73, M. J. Fitzharris 71, G. Graham 70. WEST END CLUB There was a good attendance at the weekly shoot of the West End Miniature Rifle Club. C. Blackwood won the weekly button from Miss D. Jackson after three shoots-olf. The following were the best scores off the rifle;—Miss D. Jackson 79, C, Blackwood 79, G. Heslop 79, R. Tate 79, Mrs Tate 78, F. Wakefield 78, F. Ward 78, J. Hull 77, H. Currie 77, J. McKay 77, F. Knight 77, J. Chapman 77, A. J. Jackson 77, J. Ewing 76, D. Stewart 76, T. Currie 75, W. Ward 75, F. Dephoff 74, Miss C. Currie 73, Miss H. McKay 73. J. Seaton 73, D. Freeman 73. GLENAVY CLUB The following were the highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Miniature Rifle Club: C. Fleming &0, J. Furdie 79, H. Fleming 78. G. Hamilton 78, D. McCulloch 78, B. Duff 77, S. Maitaroa 77, N. Andrews 77, R. Hollamby 76, J. Paul 76, Wm. Devlin 76, N. Gibson 76, G. Todd 75, J. McCulloch 75, J. Brown 75, L. Dasler 75, D. McLean 75, D. Brown 75, A. Cuthbertson 75, C. J. Dugdale 75, Wat Devlin .4, R, Cochrane 74. N. Fleming 74, A. McCulloch 74, E, Wilson 73-