ENGLISH NOTES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16330, 20 January 1921, Page 3

ENGLISH NOTES.

(Special to the “Star.”) LONDON, November 15. It is gratifying to know that racing in England is'gradually reverting to the normal conditions which characterised its pre-war existence. Satisfactory evidence of this is furnished by the entries for the classic races of 1922, which, obviously indicate, the serious intentions of the principal owners. There Is. a most healthy appearance in the comparison of the entries for 15)20. 1921 «»nd l!»L'2, for there is a. noticeable increase from year to year. Let the iigurea. speak for themselves. 1920. 1921. 1922. Tv.o Thousand Guineas 114 156 233 One 'Thousand Guineas 106 159 211 Derby . . . 260 350 381 Oaks . . . 210 290 376 St Leger . . . 197 323 327 Entries lor the classic races of 1920 were made before the great- upheaval had subsided, and at, a time when it i'as difficult for the most enthusiastic breeder to concentrate his attention upon the industry. 'The relief produced by the cessation of hostilities is reflected by the substantial increase in the figures for 1922. Four entries have been made for the Derby on behalf of the King, and other prominent, owners who hare entered several candidates for this great event include Sir Abe Bailey nine, Sir James Buchanan seven. Ix>vd L>orby five. Lord Gtanely (of Grand Parade fame) five. Air J. B. Joel six, Air S. B. Joel eight. Mr L. Mantaebeff (a Russian owner) ten from France, Lord Rosebery fire. Mr James "White six. Reference is only made to these figures to convey some idea of The lines upon which the sport is recovering from I,lie severe handicap imposed by the period 1911-19.. When the PrtYtCe of Males was making his tour thrpugh the overseas dominions. lie was-presented with an Australian horse M -Uhxped Kinlark. who has been safely landed in .England, and is very highly pr*B<£d by the popular heir apparent. are wondering when the Pnriee-’d* going to take an active part in 7lj£\jSport. Although no official announcement has been made, it is doubtful whether he will appear in the role of racing owner so long as King George takes such a prominent part in the sport. Nevertheless, the accession of the Prince to the rank of owner would be immensely popular, and niavf>i* Kinlarlc. who is n fine type of the Australian jumper, will he given a preparation with a view to competing >n the Grand National. The late King Edward non his first Dcrbv m 1896; lour years before. Ambush IT. was pnvchasrd on his behalf and won the Grand National. Possible the Prince* Will hr hailed as the owner of the National before lie seriously takes fin flat racing:. A\ bat. scenes of enthusiasm would prevail if such hopes Were realised in the near future! Of .course ive shall never hear the last concerning the various fortunes which were lost through the cancellation of the Cambridgeshire. Since the convincing victory achieved by Square A lea sure in the Liverpool Cup. w ith. a substantially heavier burden than he would have had to shoulder in the Cambridgeshire, the subject lias been inflamed. Alany people had Square .Measure linked up in a double with, the successful Bracket and naturallv they are fully entitled io bemoan their fate. Jt is nor even unlikely that some of the miners are regretting their action which necessitated the temporary stoppage of racing. It is well known that the miners dearly love to have a flutter.” and rainy of. them had cherished hopes of bringing off the double. It serves no useful purpose to suggest that Square Al ensure would not have'lost the Cambridgeshire. Mis Liverpool victory, however, was most impressive and certainly stamped him’ as one ot the best handicap performers of the season. Don.oghue was released lor .Prince Herod by Air James White, who handsomely recouped himself through the medium of a characteristic wager. Donoghoe has o great affection for Square Measure, and he was stinremely confident in the abilitv of the horse io win despite bis weight. The subsequent defeat of Fancy Alan by' Corn Sark would merely serve to strengthen the conviction of those who considered Square Measure ns certain, to heat Fancy ?J;in in the Cambridgeshire. But ther»* you are, all argu-

ments must, obviously be. based on theory, so the subject can fie left to the interminable discussion which will never loud to a satisfactory condu-

it is regrettable • .to have to record the death of Madame Varipati. one of the principal lady owners on the English turf, the more so because the circumstances surrounding her death were of a tragic character. She was motoring with her husband and some friends fo Xcwmyrkct. where her string <f horses is trained by Otto Aladden. and Hie car turned a complete somersault through one of the back w heels coming loose. Mr Varipati was not seriously imrt. hut his wife was killed almost instantaneously. The best of her horses was Gloneski. who was a smart two-yeor-old, although not having quit© fulfil'eu the early promise. T ha.ve already received numerous inquiries concerning the Calcutta Turf > *LJ> sh*ee.pctake m i the DerbA for 1923 The absolute genuineness of this undertaking is undoubtedly responsible tor such vast, numbers of people being anxious to obtain tickets, but many are disappointed because of their inability to purchase them If I can h© of anv assistance T will reply to any correspondence received.