RACING AND TROTTING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21624, 9 April 1940, Page 9

RACING AND TROTTING

ON AND OFF THE TRACK A Budget of News And Views FIXTURES Racing: April 11, 13—Hawke’s Bay J.C. April 11, 13—Oamaru J.C. April 12, 13—Whangarei R.C. April 13, 15—Nelson J.C. April 20—Waimate R.C. April 20, 22—Marlborough R.C. April 27—South Canterbury J.C. May 2, 4—Egmont R.C. May 4 —Southland R.C. May 4—Franklin R.C. May 4—Amberley R.C. May 11—Ashburton County R.C. May 11—Otaki Maori R.C. May 11, 13—Poverty Bay Turf C. May 16, IS—South Canterbury J.C. May 16, 18— Manawatu R.C. May 18, 20—Waikato R.C. May 25—Foxton R.C. Trotting: April 13—Cambridge T.C. April 17, 20—Wellington T.C. April 27—Auckland T.C. April 27—Westland T.C. Roy Bun has been rehandicapped to 7.13 in the Nelson Cup, and to 8.2 in the Newman Handicap. Raceaway has been rehandicapped to 8.10, and Pink Dress to 8.8, in the Parkside Handicap at Oamaru. Duncannon, who finished second in each of his last six starts, has been sent out for a spell. The new owner of the Futurity winner, Betty Boop, is. understood to be Mr R. T. Reid, of Hamilton.

Cambria Park, sire of the smart three-year-old Llandaff, never raced. He is by Kilbroney from Tact, by Obligado, and was foaled ten years ago.

It is considered unlikely that Blair Athol (3.11 3-5) will race again. One of his knees is giving trouble and it is doubtful if he will stand training. The South Canterbury Jockey Club has applied for the following dates for the 1941-42 season:—October 19, April 26, May 22 and 24.

Wrack has been dead (and out of the Dominion) for some time, but he was represented by three winners at Ashburton.

Proletarian, who has been in J. Fraser’s charge for some time, is to return to I. Morrison’s stable at Auckland. Proletarian goes well in private, but has not been a good horse in public.

The smart Auckland pacer Peter Smith, winner of five races during the last year, has been sent south to be trained by L. A. Maidens. The trotter Waikato Prince will go into the Winchmore stable shortly. Mr F. W. Hughes, the purchaser of Nightbeam, is a prominent Sydney business man who has been a good buyer of New Zealand horses in recent years. His first venture was Rival Hit at 2000gns.

One of the most likely of the lesser lights among Auckland two-year-olds is said to be Gay Rosette. This Whirlwind filly is claimed to have been unlucky in her two races at Avondale, and is confidently expected to do better.

All Irish gave an encouraging display in the hurdle race at Avondale, being beaten by a nose for second under 11.5. He appeared to be well forward, and will be at his best for the early steeplechase this season. Beau Leon was expected to win the Debutant Stakes at Wanganui in September, but it was not until his twelfth start (at Avondale last week) that he was returned a winner. He has usually finished well, and perhaps will do better when raced over longer distances.

Classaform went into the sale ring at Awapuni under a reserve of lOOOgns. Bidding stopped at 875 gns, and the mare next day won a £315 prize. Tidewaiter was passed in at 425gn5., but subsequently, was sold to go into H. Dulieu’s stable at 500gns. Prior to the running of the Sydney Cup,, the Randwick track was liberally watered, and there was an outcry that this had placed the topweights at a disadvantage. This was not borne out by the result as the three most heavilyweighted horses—Mosaic, Royal Chief and Maikai—filled the places. The Southland Racing Club has decided to hold a meeting (on the Clifden permit) on May 18 in aid of patriotic funds, but it is understood that this date has yet to be confirmed by the Conference. The date clashes with that of the South Canterbury meeting and this club has lodged an objection with the Conference.

About the most promising hack produced in Auckland lately is the Cambria Park colt Llandaff. This three-year-old made his first appearance in the Royal Stakes at New Year, and ran creditably. Since then he has started thrice and registered three easy victories, and he will be backed in open company.

The Whangarei owner Mr C. R. Powell (who was in the news some years ago) has two promising hurdlers in the brothers Enjoyment and High Delight (both by Delightment from Exalted). Delightment broke down when winning a Mitchelson Cup. Enjoyment has registered a second and three wins in.four starts over hurdles, and High Delight two seconds (one to Enjoyment) in two outings.

J. Purtell, Victoria’s leading apprentice, who was only one win behond H. Badger, will have to wait for at least a month before he can hope to take the lead in the winning jockeys’ list. At Flemington he was suspended for riding in races for one month for allowing Swettenham to crowd Gay Invader, Glengold and Manu Forti in the straight in the Point Cook Trial. As a result of the crowding Manu Forti fell. At a meeting of the Trotting Association, Mr J. R. McKenzie advanced a proposal that has a good deal to recommend it. He emphasised the need of more opportunity for C grade drivers, and said that the class of boy required for the sport was being given little encouragement. In the galloping sport apprentices were encouraged. He would like to see a remit presented to the next Trotting Conference making it compulsory for every club to include on a day’s programme a race for C grade drivers. After some discussion it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the licensing committee to draw up a report for presentation to the next meeting of the board.

During the first six months (to Jan. 31) of the season, the stock of Jack Potts had won 63 races and been second 62 times and third 31 times, their gross earnings totalling £17,651. Since then the figure has reached about £19,000, and the American horse is in an unassailable position on the list of sires. Among his important winners this season have been Lucky Jack. Fine Art, Marlene, Pot Luck, Betty Boop, Three Tens, Lightning Lady, Horse Power, and Red Flush, and others include Belfast Jack, Francisco, Blaydon, Poker Face, Great Blaze, Acuity, Wee Potts, Accountant, Wishful, Revision Lady Carol, Pamelus, Club King, Rerekohua, Labour Day, Jackaranda, Honestus, Repose, Albertini, Molly Direct Tsana, King’s Jubilee, Zingarrie, Great Ayora, Golden Miller, Kilrea, Chili Bean, Clock wood. Blaze Away, Durability and Waikari Jack. NIGHTBEAM SOLD AUCKLAND, April 8. The sale of the two-year-old colt Nightbeam for more than £2OOO by Mrs W. D. Graham, of New Plymouth, has been completed. He will be shipped to Sydney this week. The purchaser is Mr F. W. Hughes. Night Pilot, who is also owned by Mrs Graham, will go to Sydney to be trained for her by F. McGrath. Nightbeam, a bay colt by Nightraid from Lady Burleigh, a Paladin mare, was bought as a yearling for 325gns by Mr W. D. Graham. Nightbeam has done well this season, his successes including the Great Northern Champagne Stakes.