RACING ON AND OFF THE TRACK

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVII, Issue 23113, 30 January 1945, Page 2

RACING ON AND OFF THE TRACK

Mr P. E. Brennan, of Paeroa, died last week. He was the owner of Kentish, Cornish and Yorkish, three well-known Auckland gallopers. The brood mare Salford (served by Lo Zingaro) was bought by Mr J. E. P. Cameron for 230gns. Provision had to be made for three divisions in the Hinuera Handicap at Matamata, and for two in the Railway Hack, Putaruru Stakes and Okoroire Hack Cup. There is thus a possibility of 13 races, and a probability of 11. Mr S. J. Newlands, owner of Gigli, outbid all opposition for the colt’s half-brother by Foxbridge, going to 1500gns. to secure him. Mr J. T. Cheesman, owner of Bridge Acre and Al-Sirat, was not a bidder for their full brother.

A change of riders did not do much for Glenfalloch. He was closer up in the early stages of the Patriotic Handicap, but no nearer the front at the finish. His New Zealand Cup run has been his best for the season. Vafort gave further evidence of stamina by racing from last to first to win the Kaitoke Hack at Trentham. His two successes have netted nearly £BOO, so that he has earned his way out of the hack class. The field he beat was a moderate one, but the Broiefort gelding should have a reasonable chance in provincial middledistance handicaps. Typhoon’s 2.291 in the Patriotic Handicap at Trentham will go on the books as a Dominion record, replacing the figures of Argentic and Lou Rosa 2.30. Many years ago Compris was credited with 2.29 at Trentham, but this and other records were expunged from the records on it being discovered that distances had been inaccurate. The Auckland contingent failed completely at the Wellington meeting. Its numbers were negligible on the third day, but on the two preceding days many of the North’s best horses were competing, and it was extraordinary that not one of them secured a place. The left-handed going was strange to most of them, and possibly “hey were feeling the effects of the summer racing at Ellerslie. Another explanation may be that Auckland form was over-estimated, and that they were weighted in excess of their capabilities. Although confirmation cannot be obtained, it is reported in Wellington that the brother to Bridge Acre and Al-Sirat purchased last week at the record figure of 3000gns. was bought on behalf of Bing Crosby, the wellknown American crooner. Meanwhile the colt has gone north to A. Winder’s stable at Te Rapa. During his career Lambourn has paid some large dividends, both win and place. His first win was registered in the Hopeful Stakes at Wellington, in which he was 6/7 in a field of 10. At three years he scored in the Te Mahanga Handicap at Hastings when 9/10 in the betting and returned a win dividend of over £3O. As a five-year-old he paid a nice place dividend when he finished second to Classform in the Woodville Handicap. In his sixth year Lambourn won the Pahiatua Cup and paid over £3O, while this season he won the Waiohiki Stakes and paid over two score. In the Wellington Cup his dividend exceeded a century. Lambourn has contested 53 races for nine wins and 13 minor placings. and his winnings total £6172, of which £3425 has been credited to Mr J. T. Bridgman who bought him four months ago. Until the Foxbridge-Ann Acre colt made 3000gn§. last week, the record price for the National sales was 2400gns. paid for Zetes (Limond-Waterwings), a brother to Agrion. and for Oratorian (Hunting Song - Oratress). Neither proved to be of any account. Limond Lad (Limond-Veil), a brother to Vellmond, who realised 2100gns, was only moderately successful in South Australia. Murmuring (Bulandshar-Tea Tattle), 2Qoogns„ has won only one race in Melbourne. Anstey (FoxbridgeAdministration), half-brother to Lord Chancellor, also is in Melbourne, but is only two-years-old, and may yet distinguish himself and return the 2000gns. he cost. Honour (LimondHomage), who brought 2300gn5., won a Welcome and a Derby for Mr G. D. Greenwood, and so far has been the most successful of the Dominion's highest-priced yearlings.

WELLINGTON T.C

ACCEPTANCES (N.Z.P.A.) WELLINGTON, Jan. 29. Following are the acceptances for the Wellington Trotting Club’s Patriotic meeting at Trentham on Saturday. 11.45 a.m.

11.40 a.in. ARMY HANDICAP, Of £225 (3.49); 1.'. miles. Bancor scr Ripley scr Bel Esprit scr Royal Dale scr Frank Scott scr Playful 24 Lord Grattan scr Hidden Note 36 Maman uas scr Maximum 36 Port Bowen scr Great Worth 48 Probable scr Strummer 72 Resolve scr 12.27 p.m. UNITED NATIONS HANDICAP. Of £225 (3.43); 11 miles. Atawhero scr Nellie Fraser scr Ayisha scr Orient Girl scr Chedworth Lass scr Pony Express scr Cry Baby scr Red Setter scr Dillondale scr Reidwln scr Dominator scr Sand Maid scr Gold Rosette scr Suzy Lee scr Great Belwin scr Ursula scr Limerick Pride scr Plunder Bar 24 Lodestone scr Infuser 48 Margaret Hall scr Top Line 60 Mytax scr 1.9 p.m. ROOSEVELT HANDICAP, Of £30( (3.34); 14 miles. Castlebar scr Short Wave (T) scr Cold Steel scr Sunny Glen scr Gallant Navy SC’’ Volusta scr Max Baer scr Vimy Ridge • 36 1.51 p.m. CHURCHILL HANDICAP. Of £400 (4.42); 2 miles. Communique scr Dunstan Direct 12 Loyal Peter scr Terry O’Shea 12 Warform scr Modern Parrish 12 Bel Hamed 12 Scotch Music 60 2.33 p.m. NAVY HANDICAP. Of £225 (5.7); 2 miles. Bancor scr Royal Dale scr Bel Esprit scr Playful 24 Lord Grattan scr Hidden Note 36 Mamanuas scr Maximum 48 Port Bowen scr Great Worth l2 Probable scr Strummer 96 Resolve scr 3.15 p.m. AIR FORCE HANDICAP. Of £225 (3.25) ; 11 furlongs. Atawhero scr Margaret Hall scr Avisha scr Mvtax .scr Bean Bingen scr Nellie Fraser scr Biwln scr Orient Gul scr Chedworth Lass SCI’ Pony Exore-s scr Cry Baby scr Professional scr Dillondale scr Red Setter scr Dominator scr Red Sally SCI - Gold Rosette scr Reidwin scr Great Belwin scr Sand Maid scr Limerick Pride Suzy Lee scr Little Trevor SCI’ Ursula scr Lodes.t one j-'cr Plunder P>ar 24 Maulesh scr 3.57 p.m. U.S FLEET HANDICAP. Of £250 (3.38); I* miles Ann Scott scr Top Line scr Dillondale scr Bonny Bridge 12 FuJwood scr Brass Buttons 12 Infuser > scr Cvone Maid 12 Jervis Bay scr My Lady Luck 12 Margaret Hall qrr Tech nique 12 Steamboat scr Castlebar 48 Sy plan d SC* - 1.39 p.m. VICTORY HANDICAP. Of £350 (3.10); 11 furlongs. Cold Steel scr War term scr Communique scr Bel Hamed 12 Loyal Peter scr Dunstan Direct 12 Lucky Gem scr Modern Parrish 12 Volusta scr Loval King 60