Racing and Trotting

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16940, 15 January 1923, Page 2

Racing and Trotting

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fixtures. January 16 lfi—"Wairoa Couuty Racing Club January 17—JIftnaw-tu Trotting Club. Jtnv : :r—Gtautau Tracing Club. i>—» Birch wood Hunt. Lnuary 20— Wairio Jockey Club. January 20. 22—b’oxton Racing Club. January 22. 22. 24 —Wellington Racing Club. January 27. 29—Taka puna Jockey Club. January 31. February I—Woodriile Jockey Club February 3 —Canterbury Jockey Club. February 7 P—Esrmont Racing Club. February 7, 8. 10—- Dunedin Jockey Club February 8, 10—(Hpbdrnr Racing Club February 15. 17—Taranaki Jockey Club. NOMINATIONS. January 15- F«rmrmt Racing Club. January Iff —Canterbury Jockey Club. January 19—Girborne Racine Club. January 26--Taranoki Jockey Club. Feb rim ry C—Dannevirke Racing Club. February 9—Tc Aroha Jockey Club HANDICAPS. ■ aniiarr 18—Woodville Jockey Club. January 25—Canterbury. Jockey Club. January 25—Dunedin Jockey Club. January 26—Fgrmont Racing Club. January 27—Gisborne Racing Club. February 9—Taranaki Jockey Club. February 19—Te Aroha Jockey ClubFebruary 19—Dannevirke Racing Club. ACCEPTANCES. January 15—Foxton Racing Club. January 15*—"Wairio Jockey Club. January 19—Takapuna Jockey Club. January 2-s—Woodville Jockey Club. January 31—Canterbury Jockey Club. January 31—Dunedin Racing Club. February 2—Gisborne Racing Club. February 2-Egtrc.nt Racing Club. February 10—Taranaki Jockey Club. February 23—Dannevirke Racing Club. February 26—'Te Aroha Jockey Club. The Licensing Committee of the Ne\v Zealand Racing Conference will meet at Wellington next week. It is imported that some important subjects will Cxo ti«*»cus&e<i. Mr A. Binxiie. who died in the Christchurch Hospital on buuday, ioilowing cm an operation, had spent tha tie ate/ part oi ms life among trotting norses .some years ago he was a wellknown trainer amT uriver, but more recently be had been engaged in the breeding side, and for several years he had filled the position ct stud groom to Air i . Holmes, at Riccarton. Nibbidard was saddled up for the Stewards’ Handicap at the Wellington i rotting Club’s meeting o a fcj.itu.-day but after going on the track the mare wa* found to be lame, and at the request of the trainer, she was scratchedThe Ben Lomond, who has been in A. Hendrickseiia stable for some time, has been returned to his owner in||dawke’s Bay. The pacer King Dillon, who has been 6oro for some time, is enjoying a spell in the paddock. li Cairns, who has been on a holiday trip to the Dominion, visiting his raiations in Wellington, will leave tomoriow on his return to Melbourne. Trentham reports credit Winning Hit with sprinting well. He is not an acceptor for the Wellington Cup but probably he nil] have a race over » shorter journey before the meeting is concluded. Muraahi was considered unlucky to be beaten in the Auckland Cup. a view that was confirmed by his form later in the meeting. It seems probable, therefore, that he will have to be reckoned with in the Wellington Cup. The Australian pater. Centreway, has left W. J. Tomkinson’s stable and is now a member of J. Bryce’s team. The three-year-old trotter, Audom inion. who showed such promising form at the West Coast holiday meetings a* to make him favourite for the New Zealand Trotting Stakes, has con iracted strangle- This is bad luck lor his owners, as it will probably mean forfeiting his classic engagement at Forbury Park next month. The Dunedin Jockey Cflub has secured an®exceptionally good list of nominations for the autumn meeting, to be held next month. Not only are they numerous but clas* is well represented. It was reported that owing to th« paucity of nominations the Wairoi Macing C'ub had abandoned its annua meeting fixed for Tuesday and Thurs day next. However, it has been de cided to carry on in the face of a certain heavy loss. There arc only thre< horses in the principal event on tb< opening day and two in another. A case is at present under review b\ the Auckland authorities, says a north Arfi writer, in which a rider accuses ar owner oi asking him to take hold o hi* horse, and when he. refused anothe. horseman was given the mount. Tin second horseman also had the questior put to him, but he also refused, and f little while after the last-named ride’ was accused of stopping the horse or his own account—sort of getting ever by the owner. At present it ig only th< hoy’s word against the owner, but tin matter is not likely to be allowed t; remain where it is. and the evidence c the second boy must be taken. 'Phe Randwiek trainer. J. Gainsford has received from a country patron th four-year-old Pageant, who, on breed mg, should be able to gallop. He i by Martian from Grand Opera, by Gips Grand from Ima, and consequent! brother to the well-known New Zealan performers, Soldiers' Chorus, Tamil a user, Cherubini and Rossini. Th nine foals thrown by Grand Opera, wer all by Martian. As a yearling. Pagesn was sold in New Zealand for 45 guinea*. At the dispersal sale of Mr J. B Reid’s FJderslie Sttrd, early in 1919 the English-bred mare Flowery Speech in foal to Kilbroney. fell to the com missioner acting for Mr "BED Clarke, owner of the Melton Stud i: Victoria, at 800gns Flowery Speec duly made a contribution to tbo Stir Book in the same rear in the shape o a <fo!t foal, and, when the youngster i auction went before the auctioneer i: Melbourne in the autumn of 1920 h fell to the hid of Mr S. P. Maokar. a 400gns. Under the name of Killie rrankie the colt, won the West Austra mn Derby on Boxing Dnv. and. as th winner's pert ion of the stake amount *d to £IOOO. he has proved a goo. peculation.

The Southland sportsman. Mr W. T. Hazlett. has* nominated his North Island-trained pair, Gold Light and Razzle Dazzle, for, the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting. llfizzle Dazzle figures in the Champagne Stakes. The stallion Elysinn. who died recently in Hawke’s Bay, was by Soult from the Cadogan mare Dreamland. He won marked distinction in the spring of his three-year-old career, his captures at that period including the Avondale Guineas. Champion Plate. New Zealand Derby, and Canterburv Cup He then soured of racing and his refusal to gallop was of such pronounced character that it was deemed Useless to go on with him. When Mr H- R. Mackenzie estblished the Ascot stud he bought Elysian and on the dispersal of that collection some four years back no one appeared to want Elysian. even it lOOgns. Elvsinn subsequently went to Mr H. Gaisford’s estate in Hawke’s Bay. The new stand at Trentham is getting on in a most remarkable manner, writes “ Sir Lancelot ” in the. *’ Evening Post,’’ and members. Press, trainers and owners will have ample seating accommodation. The top portion reserved for the public will not lie ready until the autumn meeting. A feature of the new stand that will be much appreciated is the accommodation now provided for owners with horses at the meeting. This has long been neglected on most racecourses, and surely owners are entitled to the best view possible of what their horses are doing. At Trentham all owners with horses at the meeting will be entitled to use the owners’ enclosure on the stewards’ stand, from which there is an uninterrupted view of the. whole racecourse. SOUTHLAND NOTES. (Special to the “ Star.”) INVERCARGILL, January 12. Silver Peak has departed for Wellington in tlm care of her owner, as b. Eh'is was unable to leave his team'hero, in view of the country circuit racing, when meetings will take place at Otautau (two) and Wairio. Master Hamilton has improved to a marked extent since he arrived her. from Canterbury to join J. Pankhurst’s stable. He is very nicely handicapped .it the Otautau and Vi airio fixtures Hd jumped as well as ever when tried out on the Southland Racing Club's tracks this week. War haven will not fulfil' bis "Wellington engagements. The son of Kilbroney v ill bo held in reserve for tin Dunedin ;.nd other southern autumn fixtures. In the meantime he is putting in useful work. In the Pink has been displaying symptoms of soreness during the coming week, but ic is hoped that ho will stand •ip to his races at the Otautau Birchwood Hunt and ’Wairio meetings next, week. The well-known pacer. Matty’s Boy, hat. been purchased by Air W Baird, ol Invercargill'. and has joined A. Mathieson’s stable here. Local track watphers will support Silver Peak for her Trentham on gageAUCKLAND RACING PARGAVILLE MEETING. (Special to the “ Star.”) AUCKLAND, January 13. Some time ago the country clubs which have one day’s racing during the season made an arrangement for Holding their meetings in groups oi two, on central courses. In conformity with this plan the Dargaville Racing Club's meeting was held to-day at Ellersiie, wl.-irt thf Bay of Islands Racing Club as ill race on Monday. Pii.<«-*orgs opened with the Horehore Hurdle Handicap, for which there were eleven starters. Miss Melva was a good fa%ourite. Hereto a. Dead Sweet and Polthogue also meeting fair support. Granga led over the initial obstacle, but racing past the stand Reretoa was a couple of lengths in front of Miss Melva and Peter Amans. Going down the back stretch Reretoa established a good lead. Oranga challenged entering the straight hut fell at the last hurdle, leaving Reretoa to win comfortably from the favourite. Dead Sweet and Mimiwhangata also fell and Wish Wynne was pulled up. A great field of thirty-two started for the Ruawai Handicap. Dancing Doll was favourite, while good support was forthcoming for Malatour, Llanelly, Lady Frederick. Polini and Smoke Concert. * Elstow was first to break the line from the barrier, but Winning Lass and Utakura soon rushed to the front, Nocturne and Dancing Doll also being prominent. A great finish from the distance, and Winning Lass drawing out to win from Nocturne and L’takura. who ran n dead heat for second, just in .front of Dancing Doll. It was a surprise win. for the DaTgaville-owned horse was one of the greatest outsiders in the race. Of nine starters for the Hobson Handicap Finelli -claimed most support while Namutere, Golden Dream, Royal Blood and Golden Bubble were backed as mentioned. Finelli was first away and led to the distance, where Royal Blood, who had been handy all the way. threw out a challenge and went on to win nicely. It was a good performance on the part of the top-weight, who is in great form. Golden Bubble got up third at the finish hut he had no chance with the other pair. The Finlayson Handicap attracted eleven youngsters. Muria being the popular choice, with White Comet, Sleepy Sol and Pompey also fairly well supported. Muria led from the barrier. closely attended by Sleepy Sol and Monday. Muria was first into the straight and looked like winning but tired at the distance. A good tussle up the straight saw* Sleepy Sol draw out to win in good style. The winner promises to be useful. He comes at the right end of his races. His dam, Solitudo, was a good performer in the pony ranks many years ago. Tlie Dargaville Cup attracted twelve starters, Refinement being made favourite. with Royal Present, "Broadwood, Boomerday and Perfect Day all well supported. Nightraider was quickest to begin, but Broadwood soon went to the front, followed closely by Infante.

Loyal Irish and Perfect Day. Racing down the back stretch Broadwood was well clear 6 !' Loyal Irish. Infante and Perfect Day. with Boomerday heading the ruck ar.d Si j* Otway last. Entering the straight Broadwood was well clear of Infante "and Loyal Irish, but at the distance Loyal Irish made bis effort and went on to win after a good tussle. Boomerday came well in the straight and just beat Refinement for third. Royal Present was well backin the early stages but finished fifth. A field of eight paraded for the Awakino Stakes, Cool Stimulants being first choice with the public. though A mi form was almost as well backed, others well supported being Emerald Hill and Crowhurst. Bute Sound jumped into the lead from the barrier, followed bv Emerald Hill, Tressor and Miss Luoullus. Entering the straight Cool Stimulants was with Bute Sound; but at the distance Amiform came along with a well sustained run, and won decisively. Emerald Hill finished fourth, just behind Bute Sound. The Tnngihuia Handicap attracted fourteen runners. Flying i/Innet being favourite, with To Akitai. Elsie Aroha and Potoa Queen, meeting fair support. Golden Glass and Narrow Neck led from the harrier, with Te Akitai and Sans Gone bandy. Going down the back Narrow Neck went to the front, and he was never troubled. In a good finish for the places To Akitai just beat Golden Glass over the last half furlong. Election was a good fourth. Ten horses started for the "Welter Handicap. Bitholia being favourite, with Archie, Gold Jacket. Pentagram and Peter Maxwell all well fancied. Pentagram was first to show out. with Peter Maxwell and Bitholia in close attendance. The field entered the straight well bunched, ‘and at the distance half a dozen had chances. A great tussle to the winning post sau Pentagram get the verdict by a bead from Gold Jacket, who was finishing verv fast. Archie was fourth. just behind Gold Plane. WELLINGTON TROTS. MOD F.R A TE SPOR T. The Wellington Trotting Club had firm w«atlmr for its annual meeting on northerly wind blowing, which made matters unpleasant. There was a capital attendance, the gate receipts being n record for the club. The racing was only fairly interesting. The fields were of good size, but they did not produce good contests or close finishes. Mr H. Reynolds acted as starter for the club, and his patent barrier was used, which worked well all day. The meeting was only fairly well managed. a bad feature being the great loss of time. The last rare was timed to start at 5.25 p.m.. hut it was some time after six o’clock when the dispatch took place. 'Hie track was in good order. It was very dry. and the grass was slippery. several of the horses being unable to operate upon it. Some attention should he paid to the corners, and ii they were well banked it Would Cut*? Lad, v bo won the Trial Handicap. is a useful sort, owned by Mr H. Jones, of Hastings, who drove him. Cute Lad went away very badly, and must have lost quite fifty yards before fie got going. t lien set. out tor the leaders, and quickly gathered nn his field. His driver kept behind the leaders when going along the back the last time until the bottom of the •straight, when he went right away, and won pulling up. The winner was bred by Mr J. Piper of Pahiatua, and is by the Jewel Chimes horse Brown {•‘car!, from Cute, a mare who was raced by the late M. Edwards. Miss Bobs did not pace at all steadily, although she showed a good deal of speed. Guiding Star, by Logan Pointer— Marie Corelli, went well for a mile and then stopped very quickly. Percy Dillon, who was very sore, was pacing well in the concluding stages. Fireman was favourite for the Borough Handicap, but lie and Daisy Dillon both dwelt a long time on the mark. When they did strike their gaits they both paced very fast, but over the last quarter of a mile they tired badly. Pearl Coronado, who is locally trained. went away very last and was early in a good position. She stayed out the journey, convincingly and won easily. The winner is trained by S. M. August at Fetone. She is a quality looking mare and a good but she has a bad reputation at the barrier. Lndv Logan did not go at all well. Had Daisy Dillon gone off well she would have gone close to winning, as she showed a lot of speed and paced attractively. There were some very promising trotters in the two mile race, in harness, and it was a capital contest between four till a quarter of a mile from home. It is a long time since I have seen such a good lot of young trotters in a Pete Peter, from the back mark, had got within a few lengths of the leaders with a round to go, and he eventually won rather easily. Pete Peter is by Petereta, and is owned in Nelson. He showed good form during the Christmas ami New Year racing on the West Coast. Peter Dean began badly and after going about half a mile broke badly, losing more ground. Once he settled to his gait the son of Petereta. and Ivy Dean trotted a fine race. He is only a pony in size but he is a solid and good little trotter. He was unlucky in not going away right. The Aucklander. Fairbairn. was in front early and finally finished third, but she did not seem to have enough speed to maintain her advantage. Nelson Bell, as was to be expected, began slowly, and it took him some time before he settled down to solid work. He showed all his speed and began to overhaul the neld when he broke and dropped back. He was slow to strike his gait again and then made another mistake. It looks as though Nelson 801 l wants a lot more racing. "Reiman gave a very bad exhibition. Grace Grattan would not settle down to trot at oil White Lupin went a fair race. All started for the Cup. and Bryce’s bracket. Ahuriri and Taraire. was the favourite choice. it was a fine race till five furlongs from home. when Taraire. who was in the lead. was challenged by Pitaroa. and the two ol&ared right away from the field, having the finish to ihetipselvetj. Taraire kept in front and finally Pitaroa. died nwn.y, being beaten by about four lengths. Lotona was twelve lengths further back. Taraire was a. very unlucky pacer in the oarly stages of his career, as up till October of this season be had not won a, race, but by racing into places had recorder! fast time. He is a solid little pacer by Four Chimes from Mun-

. uta and is n great slayer. He had to sUck to his work to beat Pitaroa. but he never faltered and the elements were not in bis favour. Pitaroa went another consistent race. 1 he Auckland-owned pacer has been vei v unlucky this season, though he is putting up a record for place money earnings. He looked in rare buckle and was well handled bv J. Shaw, his trainer. The rest of the field were outclassed. Hayseed went away well hut broke up badly Progress did not go off right hut sh » was quickly rushed to the front, covering a lot of ground. With a round to go the Nelson-owned mare was hope lessly beaten. ft vmpa thy and Peter Mac both failed to leave the mark. Ahuriri was pulled up when going well, with almost a round to go There was a field of eight for the Wellington Handicap, of two miles. *o harness, and it- was a good race between Waitarere and Change, the first '* " ,KM ' ,,ipareiitl ' The winner is owned by Mr Thorap son. of Wellington, but is trained at Hawera. She is » duality looking mare by Hal Zoloek from Waterfall, by Wildwood Jr from Myrtle Girl, and is a really solid and brilliant pacer. Change, who looked sore, did not pace at all steadily and although M’Dcrmott’s horse had the speed of the winner he did not pace evenly enough to maintain his lead. 1 thought M ’Demioty would have dene better had he allowed Change to go instead of keeping her with Waitarere. In the straight Change came awav and had a good lead but he broke badly and was beaten in the last fifty yards. Mir:- Babs paced better than in the first, race and stayed out the journey well. Half a mile from home it looked ns though Blair Audubon would beat the front pacer but he did not sustain bis effort- and was beaten in the run home by Miss Babs for third place. Jimmy Chimes went away badly at the start . Zoloek Palm made verv little impression on the leaders and his pacing seemed to he laboured. Flyaway and Doris Dillon never looked like having any chance of success. Although Locanda Jack was verv lame, owing to falling on the road whilst being taken to the course, lie won the mile saddle event in convincing style. the winner did nor

begin as fast as some of the others, but he put in a great run three furlongs from home, which carried him to the front and from that out he had no trouble from the rod, of the field. The injury to Looanda Jack is not a serious one arid it should not be long before he is well again. He is a use. Jul pacer, who should further improvo. Macushla had every chance, as she uas well clear of the field in the earlv part but failed to stay. Lady Logan did not go at nil impressively, as after a good beginning she faded out quickly. Miss Havoc is a long way from her best form. hi a. field of nine for the Petone Handicap, a mile and a half race for trotters, in saddle. Meritorious wan conceding 108 yards, but before halt the distance had been covered the back marker was in front and going on won easily. It was one of the worst races I have seen during the last ten years. The class was' 3min o6sec, but although in such a slow race a good deal faster time might be expected, nothing in the race went os fast a* handicapped. Ivelman. as in his other race, would not settle to his gait until the la*»t quarter of a mile. Lynx showed no speed at all and White Lupin performed very indifferently. May Rota went away with a big lead in the first half of the distance and then stopped. After the race Kelman was disqualified for third place for galloping near the winning post and his rider, 'S. \\ it hers, was severely cautioned. The mile-and a quarter race provi-i----od the best finish of the day. When the order was given Aliuriri would not gr away and lost more than fifty yards. He seemed hopelessly out of the race hut once he got- going he put in a great run. gathered up his field at the back and then raced Pitaroa home, only t o Buffer defeat bv a narrow margin, ft was a brilliant effort on tlie part of the three-year-old. Pitaroa. who has raced most con sistently. was at last rewarded with a well deserved win but he had to be hard driven at the end. Tauhinu for once did not get away well and this cost him his position, but he- got to the front at the end of half I a mile, failing afterwards to sustain his run. Brown wood broke up badly, butDolly Dillon went a good race. Progress, as in the Cup, showed a lot of speed hut went very wide all the way.