RACING AND TROTTING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20668, 5 March 1937, Page 6

RACING AND TROTTING

On and Off the Track A BUDGET OF NEWS AND VIEWS FIXTURES Racing: March 4, 6—Napier Park R.C. March 6—Banks Peninsula R.C. March 6—Franklin R.C. March 6—Rangitikei R.C. March 11, 13—Wellington R.C. March 12, 13—Cromwell J.C. March 13—Birchwood Hunt Club March 13, 17—Ohinemuri J.C. March 19, 20—Pallia tua R.C. March 20—Stratford R.C. March 20—Otautau R.C. March 20, 22—Westport J.C. March 20, 22—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 27—Greymouth J.C. March 27—Tuapeka County J.C. March 27, 29—Auckland R.C. March 27, 29—Feilding J.C. March 27, 29 Wairarapa R.C. March 27, 29, 30—Riverton R.C. March 29, 30—Canterbury J.C. Trotting: March 5, 6 —lnvercargill T.C. March 6—Wellington T.C. March 13—Wanganui T.C. March 13—Tirnaru T.C. March 17—Wyndham T.C. March 18 or 20—Wyndham T.C. March 27, 29, 31—Metropolitan T.C The first race at Motukurara tomorrow will start at 12.30. Shrewd has been recommissioned at Hastings after an absence of over three years. He is now twelve years old. Marsceres promises to be in strong demand for the Invercargill Cup today. Win and place machines will be operated at Invercargill to-day, and at Wellington and Motukarara to-morrow. On the Hastings track on Saturday Blue Garter bucked two riders off and took half an hour in being coaxed to gallop. In winning the Herries Memorial Cup at Te Aroha, Master Brierly equalled the record for the race (2.17 2-5) which he established three years ago. For taking a wrong position at the barrier for the Waihou Handicap at Te Aroha with Impasto, on whom he won the race, A. E. Ellis was fined £3 by the judicial committee. F. J. Smith’s team for Wanganui consists of Levity, Frank Best, Mountain Flight, Accel, Ann Pointer and Cash Down, the last-named being a novice by Frank Worthy from Florrie Bingen.

Ashaway, winner of the Centenary Cup at the Clifden meeting, and of the Winton Cup, is still eligible for hack, events, and even if he won the £6OO Riverton Cup he would be qualified to run in the Champion Hack Handicap later in the meeting.

In connection with the Te Aroha meeting, it is interesting to note that totalisator turnover for the first day of £53,370 exceeds those of New Zealand Cup day at Riccarton (49,737) and Wellington Cup day at Trentham (£49,737).

Martara has been accepted for both the Rangitikei Cup and the open sprint on Saturday, and though his chance might be better in the Cup it is probable that he will do his preparatory race for the St. Leger Stakes next week in the shorter event at Bulls.

Apparently a season at the stud has not impaired the speed of Diatomous to any extent, for he showed in front throughout the greater part of the sprint event the first day at Te Aroha, and eventually finished fairly well up. The Diacquenod horse is now going down in the handicaps.

The handicaps for the first day of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s meeting, which were to have been published on Monday, were withheld. No reason has been stated, but it is possible that the weights are being held in abeyance until after the Franklin races on Saturday.

The Winton Steeplechase winner Faculties has not been entered for the Great Western : teeplechase at Riverton, but will probably be seen in action over shorter distances on later days of the meeting. Faculties is a comparatively green ’chaser, and the policy adopted is a wise one.

When trained at Ellerslie Huntingmore was boomed as above the average because of his brilliant trials, but in his few races he failed to measure up to expectations. A few weeks ago, he had a change of scene, entering A. Cook’s charge at Te Awamutu, and apparently the move benefited him. for he won well each day at Te Aroha.

The Mantle stable apprentice, T. Lorigan, has a great record in connection with Lady Kyra, for in four mounts on the Lord Warden mare he has been a winner on every occasion. It is unfortunate for Lorigan that his

weight limits his opportunities, as he shows judgment in his riding and with more race practice would do well. Friesland must have been the hottest favourite ever to have contested the Opunake Cup. At one stage in the betting he was carrying just on twothirds of the totalisator. As a result many went off him in an attempt to secure the second dividend, but he eventually wound up carrying three and a half times as much money as the second favourite Tahurangi. It will be interesting to see how the three-year-olds, particularly Wild Chase and Martara, will be rated in the Great Autumn. They are recognised as the best of their age in their respective islands, and some northerners declare that Martarma is superior to the Riccarton colt. Martarma has not, however, any form comparable with Wild Chase’s Dunedin Cup win, and it seems inevitable that there will be a difference in their weights.

Mrs S. L. Parsons, of Wanganui, owner of Jonathan, has decided that the horse’s racing career shall terminate, and she lias presented him to his trainer. A. Cook (Te Awamutu) to be used as a hack. Jonathan was a fine performer at his best, his victories including the A.R.C. Easter Handicap, and the Railway Handicap. He won the latter event with 9.12, which is the highest weight carried to victory in that race. In the spring Mrs Parsons lost the services ol that fine three-year-old Gallio.

Alter the Wellington meeting in January, there were complaints from visiting trainers that the course proper at Trentham had been rougher than it usually was for the racing. Much attention has been given to the track since the meeting, when jt cut up badly during the three days’ racing. After the hoof hples had been filled and allowed to settle, most of the course was dressed, and the grass has come away well. The track is likely to cut up a little next week after a race or two on it, but it should stand up to the racing a great deal better than it did in January, provided fine weather holds.

At the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s meeting to-morrow four defections from the acceptors for the Juvenile Stakes are necessary to allow one race, as the safety limit at the five furlong barrier is 19. If a field of more than 19 parade, the race will be run in divisions, the winners to receive £65 and second horses £5. The divisions are as follows: First—Arrowglen, Lameri, Knockando, Nolana, Primak, Skylass, Cocksure, Garonne. Great Bramble, Lisnacree, Mulatto and Solpit Second—Clubman, Haggis. Lustral. Pride of Central, Rosanna, Bonnie Agnes, Comus, Mercenary, Happy Night, Love Affair, Princess Roma.

The win of Friesland in the Opunake Cup was his fourth in succession, and he will* carry a lot of Taranaki money at Trentham next week. Friesland’s career is ar. interesting one. When O. Cox was in Australia several seasons back with Golden Hair, a studtaaster made a gift of a Friarsdale yearling to the Hawera trainer. At the time he was an unprepossessing colt, very small and pot bellied. It seemed that he was destined to be a poor gift. Cox, however, showed plenty of patience and kept him in training for almost eighteen months without starting. Early in the 1934-35 season the Hawera trainer again set out for Australia with a tream, but he had no desire to take Friesland, so he offered him for sale. Cox assessed him as worth £5O, but at this price he failed to find a buyer. Shortly after this Friesland commenced to strike form, winning at his third start. Since then he has proved a mode! of consistency, and has won more in stakes (£1763) than any other Taranaki performer during the past three seasons. RICCARTON NOTES PREPARING FOR MOTUKARARA Special to "The Timaru Herald.’’ CHRISTCHURCH, March 4. Following on overnight showers, track conditions were good for work at Riccarton this morning. Candidates for Motukarara and others booked for Trentham registered some useful gallops. On the Plough. Haughty Winner beat Lazybones over six furlongs in Imin 15 2-ssec, a smart performance, after the final three had been run in 36 2-ssec. Nightdress took Imin 3 l-ssec for five furlongs, and Mulatto beat Great Bramble in Imin 2 4-ssec. Top Notch stode over a mile, the last half in 52 2-ssec, Wild Chase and Paper Slipper doing similar work Rebel Chief was not extended over six furlongs. Tunneller went about a mile, the last seven furlongs in Imin 33 l-ssec, Orange Bud joining in for the last six. On the Grass. Comus ran three furlongs up the back in 39 l-ssec. Sunbeam and Silver Sight took Imin 18 4-ssec for six furlongs. Royal Chief accompanied Invoice over five in Imin 4sec. Pride of Central and In the Dark followed in Imin 5 3-ssec. Dictate and Fiord took Imin 4sec. Mercenary beat Garonne over half a mile In 49 3-ssec, Primak taking 49 4-ssec to beat Lustral, while Cyrillian did 51sec. Emissary went easily over half a mile in 53sec, Heloise taking 53 4-ssec and Cerne Abbas 53sec. The Wrecker took Imin 18 3-ssec for six furlongs. The Grasper covered seven furlongs in Imin 35sec, Gresham joining in for the last five. Great Star sprinted half a mile up the back in 50sec. Dropped Catch and Royal Llmond ran six furlongs in Imin 19 3-ssec, the last four in 52 3-ssec. Polydora drew out from Rousseau at the end of a mile in Imin 47sec. Cyclonic and Rose of Tralee were well matched over six furlongs in Imin 18 4-ssec. Joyous and La France took 51 2-ssec for the last four of five furlongs, Screamer beating Owlsgleam In 50 4-5 sec, while Lochain and Swordstick followed in 52 sec. Rotokino dashed over half a mile in 49 2-ssec. Maroha taking 49 4-ssec

NAPIER PARK R.C. KING’S LANCER WINS CUP By Telegraph —Press Association WELLINGTON. March 4. The Napier Park Racing Club’s meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The totalisator returns were £5626. against £4052/10/- last year. Results:*— OMARUNUI HIGHWEIGHT Of £100; 11 miles. 3—Red Rufus, 9.12 (A. Jenkins) .. 1 1— Royal Routine, 9.12 2 2 Lady Wessex, 9.3 3 Also started: 4 Lord Hereford 9.7, 5 Count Willonyx 9.0. Won by a short head. Time—2min 9 2-ssec. REDCLYFFE HACK HANDICAP Of £100; 1 mile. 1— Wananga, 7.12 (S. Anderson) .. 1 s—Agog. 7.7 2 3 Trailer, 7.10 3 Also started: 2 Hamarin 8.2, 4 Parry 7.7. Won by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time— Imin 38sec. SAPLING STAKES OF £100; 5 furlongs. 3—Son and Heir, 3.1 (M. Gilmore) 1 2 Screen Star. 8.2 2 I—Only One, 8.5 3 Also started: 10 Star Lad 7.12. 9 Golden Memory 7.12, 6 Mahutai 7.12, 5 Airini 7.11, 8 Etzel 7.9. 4 Day Cloak 7.7. 7 Tullamore 7.7. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. NAPIER HACK CUP Of £215; 11 miles. 1— King’s Lancer, 8.8 (P. Atkins) .. 1 s—Soho, 8.6 2 2 Gay Hunter, 9.4 3 Also started: 4 Lucullus Lad 8.10. 3 Blue Garter 8.8. 6 Black Fox 7.7, 7 Mahaanui 7.7. Won by three lengths, three lengths and a half between second and third. Time—2min 7 4-ssec. MAIDEN SCURRY Of £6O; weight 8.7; 5 furlongs 3 Nelumbo (P. Burgess) 1 I—Nereus 2 4 Top Hat ’ 3 Also started: 2 Asset. 5 Gaelic Song, 8 Grey Molly, 9 Claver Court, 7 King’s Hope, 6 Allmetic. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time—lmin 12 4-ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP Of £130; 7 furlongs. 3 Pennycomc-ouick. 7.12 (J. Kellett) 1 I—Sir Nigel, 8.6 2 2 Session Flower. 9.0 3 Also started: 4 Lavina 8.10. Won by a length, a head between second r..id third. ESK HACK HANDICAP Of £100; 6 furlongs. 1— Tycoon. 8.13 <H. Young) 1 2 Royal Minstrel, 8.5 2 4 Quake, 8.12 3 Also started: 1 Jazz Boy 8.11 (bracketed with winner), 5 Seyfried 8.1, 7 Recitation 8.0, 6 Mohua 8.0, 3 Hunting Step 7.7. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Hunting Step fell and the rider, C. Goulsbro, was injured. Time—lmin 14sec INVERCARGILL T.C. TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME 12.45 p.m. MAIDEN HANDICAP Of £llO (3.43); IS miles. Gracious scr Samara scr Prince Dazzling Sun scr Charles scr Seascape scr Happy Morn scr Drumbunnif scr Reconnoitre scr Huia Chimes scr Ghandi scr Franc Sol scr Aqua Bond scr Sunny Drive scr Direct Bell scr Oasis scr Voloma scr 1.25 p.m. MONOWAI HANDICAP Of £llO (3.49); li miles. Winnow scr Native Bob Wilkes scr Kowhai sci Silver Swift Guy scr Mountain scr Black Peter scr Edwin Bingen scr Hatrack scr Benjamin scr Betty Drusus scr Travel tone scr Native Ruler scr Beatrice Jean Ballin 24 Bingen scr Appomatox 48 Dalaruan scr Parrish Blue Logan scr Chimes 144 2.5 p.m. THOMSON HANDICAP Of £l4O (4.53); 2 miles. Silver Guy scr Pola Negri • 24 Bright Voyage scr Red Pigeon 24 Silver Laddie scr Erin’s Chief 36 Seaward de Desert Cloud 36 Oro scr Nell Grattan 36 Frisco Silk scr Stalwart 48 College Boy 12 Mountain Lad 48 Overproof 12 2.45 p.m. INVERCARGILL CUP Of £250 (4.47); 2 miles. Tawny scr Night Voyage 12 Blue Spark scr Sun Gold Salute scr Worshipper 24 Vologda scr Marsceres 24 Moko Child 12 Erin's Fair 24 Belle Grattan 12 Leitrim 24 Harold Guy 12 3.25 p.m. CRESCENT HANDICAP Of £135 (3.39); li miles. Happy King scr Silver Laddie 12 Sinbad scr Joan Dewey 12 Grand Meteor scr Guywin 12 Chevalier scr Walter Gay 12 Coherto 12 Direct Thorpe 12 Vinola 12 St. Lyria 12 Capri 12 4.5 p.m. TRAVIS MEMORIAL HANDICAP Of £llO (3.46); 14 miles. Winnow scr Annie Moko 12 Edwin Bingen scr Lee Boy 12 Dalaruan scr Bellerina 24 Native Blue Blood 36 Kowhai scr Golden Black Peter scr Bingen 84 Gipsy Lee scr Parrish Jean Ballin scr Chimes 108 Appomatox 12 4.45 p.m. TAKITIMU HANDICAP (Saddle) Of £llO (3.5); 11 miles. Fortune King scr Capricorn scr Lady Ita scr Migrate scr Crown Peak scr Dolores Silk 48 Budge scr Master Potts 48 Vice Regal scr Bonnie Samara scr Brydone 48 Lady Bounce scr Nelson’s Guy Azaleas scr Fortune 48 5.20 p.m. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP Of £l4O (2.58); li miles. Suncup scr Roan Duke 12 Embark scr Harold Wrack 24 Silver Laddie scr Vologda 24 Worthy Claire scr Belle Grattan 24 Waipahi 12 Erin’s Boy 24 Weary Voyage 12 (Continued on Page 11)