RACING ON AND OFF THE TRACK

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23375, 5 December 1945, Page 7

RACING ON AND OFF THE TRACK

Dec. B—Canterbury J.C. Dec. B—Woodville J.C. Dec. B—Waikato R.C. Entries for all handicap events and final forfeits for the N.Z. Champion Stakes, 1945, to be run on Boxing Day, close with the secretary, Ashburton Trotting Club, on Thursday, December 6, at 8 p.m.—Advt. The new owner of Immediate is Mr J. Bennett, of Sydney. The New Zealand Oaks winner, Aletliea, won the McKelvie Memorial Handicap at Bulls on Saturday for the third time in succession. Three of the four races won by Caithness have been run at Riccarton. The sprinter, Ring Chief, trained by J. A. Rowland at Invercargill, may be tried as a hurdler. The breakdown of Psalm is reported to be less serious than was supposed, and there is a possibility that she may be trained again this season. High Play, who is now in charge of F. Manning in Melbourne, is to be turned out for a spell. Another Australian horse in F. J. Smith’s stable is On Guard, a four year trotter by Walla Walla. He won the trotting section of the New South Wales Derby last year. Pride o’ Mossburn has been sent back to Gore. The change in the weather came too late for him to benefit by it. It was not expected that Longsword would tackle the Fendalton with 9.12, but he would have added interest to the Canterbury Cup if he had remained for the third day. Kaitoa, who broke his back by a fall in the Rangitikei Cup, was by Man’s Pal from Satisfy, and was bred at Gladstone Park, Orari. Mr M. J. Meehan Is reported to be recovering nicely from the serious illness with which he was stricken two days after his arrival in Melbourne. Taking a line through Benbecula, Irish Note, was raised 101 b in the Fendalton for his Jockey Club Handicap win. This placed him within 41b of Golden Souvenir. Southland horses usually secure a fair share of the prize-money at Forbury, but last Saturday the province failed to win a race. Heliopolis was not taken to the front in the Reid Memorial as he had been on the first day at Claudelands, but he raced kindly in behind and won handsomely. Irish Note has not tackled a middle distance, but he has won three races over a mile, and his effort in the Jockey Club Handicap suggested that 10 furlongs would not trouble him. H. E. Russell, who raced two good horses, Mala and Golden Wings, in Sydney, has been out of the racing business for four or five years, but he is applying for a trainer’s licence in Melbourne. Chung Chong earned £lOOO for second in the New Zealand Cup, more than he would have received had he won one of the main handicaps at the Auckland meeting. In addition he is in the Auckland Cup a bit lighter than would have been the case had he won at home. Mr Morgan O’Brien, who died in Christchurch a few days ago, was at one time in business in Waimate. He was a brother of the late Mr Jeremiah O’Brien, of Oamaru. Mr M. O'Brien raced many horses, and owned one good galloper (Dictate), one good pacer (Prince Pointer), and one good trotter (Young Blake). It was supposed that Hippodrome needed a soft track to be seen to advantage, but he won easily on fast going at Ellerslie last week. The St. Andrews Handicap was his second good stake this season. Hippodrome is still trained by D. E. Cotton.

RICCARTON NOTES (Special) CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 4. There was a fair amount of fast work at Riccarton. this morning, most of it on the outside of the course proper. Leighmond reeled off a mile in 1.43 4-5 and Lowry Bay beat Alcyone in 1.45, the last half mile in each case in 51 2-5. Benbecula did the best trial over seven furlongs, his time being 1.30 2-5, the last half mile in 49 4-5. Centime followed in 1.31 2-5, Thornbridge in 1.32 1-5 and Silver Sal beat Tropical Night in 1.33 2-5. Beau Cheval beat Burberry by half a length over six furlongs in 1.15 4-5, the last half mile in 49 1-5, Gamble being three lengths back. Lance Wing was half a length in front of Royal Chorus in 1.16, the last half mile in 49 1-5. Wild Ribbon got up to beat Record Voyage over five furlongs in 1.1 2-5, the last four in 49. a smart effort. Martial Note was clear of Ration in 1.2 1-5, the last four in 49 1-5. Big Top was beaten off. Royal Victor and Kashmiri took 1.4 1-5 for five furlongs, but came home well in 49 4-5, a performance which Air Lord and Appeasement equalled. There were some smart half mile sprints. Privilege beat Blue Tie in 48 3- and Prana was in front of Lord Robin in similar time. Montezuma broke away in front of Detain and had a neck advantage at the post in 48 4- while Lakhnau led Superlative all the way in 49. Fading Light beat Cloud Song in 49 2-5. while Royal Anne and Rahine were well matched in 50. On the plough, most of the work was of an easier nature. Red Prize did a working gallop over a mile, the last half in 53 2-5. Erratum ran seven furlongs in 1.32 2-5 and Olga’s Choice beat Pandosto over six in 1.19 2-5. Lord Advocate took 1.6 1-5 for five, after Nurnie had registered 1.4 4-5. Robert went carefully in a school over four hurdles. Three Southland horses, Sing Sing, Pride of Mossburn and Te Anau Lady, have been sent home, while Longsword is booked to leave to-night for the North island. W. J. Broughton has gone home and he will be riding at Woodville on Saturday. WOODVILLE J.C. ACCEPTANCES (N.Z.P.A.) PALMERSTON N., Dec. 4. The Woodville Jockey Club has received the following acceptances for its meeting on Saturday:— PAPATAWA HURDLES, of £200; 13 furlongs.—Poutu 10.10, Blue Title 10.2, Gay Rouen, Norse 10.1, Peach King 10.6, Tracer 9.9, Caelus 9.3, Odtaa 9.2, Merger, Nightward, Ring Scarf, St. Nat 9.0. NOVICE STAKES, of £150; weight 8.11; 6 furlongs.—First division: Amuri, Balcastle, Broiefort, Prince Ceremonious, Grey Donne, Invermay, Jolly Goodfellow, Komo Lord Bradbury, Oemo, Persuade, Preste, Robeology, Royal Award, Scholar Bill, Theioway, Tukumaitu, Village Girl. Second division: Astrope, Balcherie, Buldana, Cock Robin. Eagle Crag, Il Corona, Natalie Jane, Prefa, Bampant, Rockonui, Sailor Boy, Smile, Speed King, Offshoot Tula, Valliere, War Robe. King's Sceptre. GOTHARD HANDICAP of £400; 11 miles.—Duality 9.2, Alethea 8.13, Rink 8.12, Glenfalloch 8.10, Theolateral 7.8, Phoenix 7.7, Treasure Tee 7.3, Bay Robe, Beau Jewel, Broker's Dream, Pink Bonnet 7.0. JUVENILE HANDICAP ,of £175; 5 furlongs.—Malanui 8.10, Karachi 8.3. Signatory 8 0. Bramerton, Court Crier, Flying Robin, Selas 7.12, Argumentative, Next Best, Willow 7.7. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of £250; 6 furlongs.—Royal Heir 9.1, Lord Theo 8.11, Sir Bradbury 8.7, Tribal Night 8.0, Park Royal 7.2, Listen In, Pompit, Transmitter 7.0. GORGE HACK HANDICAP, of £175; 7 furlongs.—Gav Lena 9.6. Sir Wina 9.1, Behave 8.6, Gold Lad 8.2, Bezany 8.0, Cooraclare. Tire Saddler, Superium 7.12, Yarrow 79, Carnforth. Court Judge. Lair, Landfire, Registrar, Ring Scarf 7.7. KIRITAKI HACK HANDICAP, of £175; 6 furlongs.—Sir Wina 9.2, Theorist 9.0, Tintern 8.5, Twitch, Baruch 7.13. First Footing, The Saddler 7.12, Young Margaret 7.10, Broderie, Prairie Girl Baicherrie. Bigoted, Carnforth, Gay Corrie, Glen Urquhart, Ring Scarf. Teddy Lack, Tomahawk 7.7. STEWARDS PACK HANDICAP, of £200; II miles.—Pink Bonnet 9.0, Calm Courage 8.13, Battle Dance S.ll, Fame Bian, Matador 8.7, Gran-1 Coulee, Rota Parera 8.1. Gala Song, Master Gary 7.6, Gvnerio. Court </Hdge, Incline, Griffin, Just Barney, Magic Art, Newel Post, Rothnic 7.7.

CANTERBURY J.C.

ACCEPTANCES (N.Z.P.A.) CHRISTCHURCH. Dec. 4. Acceptances for the third day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday are:— 11.2 a.m. PORT COOPER HURDLES, of £500; IS miles and 50 yards.—Prince Dolomite 11.0, Lunaria 10.10, Roman Son 10.9, Sandy Cape 10.2, Prize Ring 10.1. Lord Broiefort 9.5, Commemorate 9.2, Spanish Main, Robert, Palpitate 9.0.

11.42 a.m. ACORN STAKES, of £4OO ; 5 furlongs.—Palm Bearer 9.2, Privilege 8.3, Blue Tie 7.8, Naughty Lady 7.7, Lakhnau, Spiora 7.6, Battle Area, Winning Bat, Cloud Song, Royal Anne, Rahine 7.4, Prana 7.2

12.2" p.m. IRWELL HANDICAP, of £5OO ; 5 furlongs.—Faithful Pal 8.6, Blue Simon 8.3, Lord Robin 7.9, Graeme 7.8, Royal Tan 7.7, Fort Silver, Wild Knock 7.6, Hart Royal 7.4. 1.12 p.m. HAGLEY HACK HANDICAP, of £400; 7 furlongs.—Centime 9.3, Real Chase 9.1, Double Cross 9.0, Ration 8.6, Lady Chips 8.5, Koa Manu, Lord Elgin 8.2, Air Lord, Record Voyage 8.1, zuma 8.0, Peculate, Lex 7.13, Finalist, St. Joachim 7.9, Chain, Bath Slipper 7.8, Good Friend, Yasda, Wild Ribbon, Grill, Liquidate 7.7. 1.52 p.m. CANTERBURY CUP, of £1200; IS miles.—Lance Wing 9.4, Golden Souvenir 9.0, Miss Medley 8.9, Master Robin, Riverview, Thornbridge 7.12, Kashmiri 7.7. 2.37 p.m. FENDALTON HANDICAP, Of £1500; li miles.—Piccolo 8.8, Lance Wing 8.2, Lowry Bay, Beau Cheval 8.0, Benbecula 7.13, Hormuz 7.7, Royal Rae. Authentic 7.4, Silver Sal 7.1. Night Robe, Vafort, Honest Sal, Alcyone, Silver Rod 7.0. 3.22 p.m. STONYHURST HACK HANDICAP, of £600; 11 miles.—Red Prize 9.5, Royal Chance 9.3, Olga’s Choice 9.2, Bruce 9.1, Real Chase 9.0, Gold Lance 8.13, Beneve B.l2*Silver Rod 8.11, Royal Victor 8.9, Rahiri, Falconbridge, Loyal Lady 8.6, Lady Chips. Douglas Haig 8.3, Lord Elgin 8.0, Racket 7.12, Nightstalk, Western Front 7.8, Delinquent, Grill, Erratum, Belle Leonne, Nightchild, Tropical Night 7.7. 4.7 p.m. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of £1000: 7 furlongs.—Master Dash 8.7, Whackie 8.6, Tuis, Grand Forest 8.1, Lyndall 7.12, Lord Advocate 7.11, Martial Note 7.9, Atreus 7.8, Deprive 7J5, Gamble. Burberry 7.3, Nurnie, Whitley 7.0.

NEWMARKET SALES Top Price 10,500 Guineas (Rec. 7.30 p.m.) LONDON, Dec. 3. A sum of 10,500 guineas for a four-year-old colt, The Solicitor, was the top price at the December bloodstock sales at Newmarket. The colt was bought for the Palmerston stud. BOOKMAKERS FINED (N.Z.P.A.) HASTINGS, Dec. 4. Bets taken last Saturday on races at Christchurch, Auckland and Bulls resulted in J. B. Helm and George E. Morgan, both described as ‘small fry,” appearing before Mr J. Miller, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court to-day, when they pleaded guilty to carrying on business as bookmakers. Helm was fined £5O and Morgan £7O.