RACING AND TROTTING

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17345, 27 September 1924, Page 7

RACING AND TROTTING

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TO CORRESPONDENTS. Crib— Tu two handed fire-card eribbage, it a player cannot play a card to make 31 or under, his opponent scores one for a go.” It. is reported that Mr I. G. Duncan, of the Waikanne Stud, is sending Sun Rird to Australia to lie mated with Comedy King. Sun Bird, by Martian Mary of Argyle, by Grafton, is a sister to Ardenvhor, Mascot and Esper--41 nee, and already she lias produced a winner in Sunshot, by Kilbroney. There was considerable merriment in the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon, writes “Carbine” in tlie “New Zealand Times,” when the A to L Petitions Committee reported in logard to two petitions about gambling that it had no recommendation to make, ns a question of policy was involved. One was from J. .1. Goodwin and thirty.two others, of Hawera, asking for the licensing of bookmakers; the other was from various petitioners asking that no extension of gambling facilities be permitted by legislative enactment. No member of Parliament seemed eager to start a discussion on such a thorny subject, and both reports were adopted. Sydney papers now to hand state that Gloaming started an odds-on favourite for the Chelmsford Stakes, won by Heroic. There was an inquiry after the Gladstone Handicap at Geraldine yesterday into a complaint by F. Yoight, the rider of Heraldry, that Sun Up (C. Emerson) had interfered with him soon after tbo start, causing his mount to drop back several lengths. The evidence was conflicting, and the judicial stewards decided to take no action. Guncase has again changed owners, and ho raced at Geraldine yesterday in the ownership of Mr H. Mountney, in whose colours Mandrake won last season. It is reported that Mountain Lion has been purchased by Mr P. Delargey, the owner of Kilfane and The Harp. '-handre, who figures among the acceptors for the Novice Plate at Kurow, is not eligible to run. on account of liis win at Geraldine on Thursday. Happy Warrior has incurred a penalty of 71b in the Kurow .Handicap, and Shandre has earned 7lb extra in the Publicans’ Handicap at the same meeting, in each case for a win at Geraldine. Kerry Star looked as if he was certain to fill second place in the hurdle jMce at Geraldine yesterday, but his rider did not jiersevere over the last few strides, apparently thinking that lis position was safe, and Soyonara, finishing strongly, beat him by a neck. r l lie judge’s decision did not please a section of the crowd, but others near the winning post agreed with tlie official placing. Moorland lost a lot. of admirers by his poor showing on the first day at Ashburton. He ran much better next day, and improved still further in each outing at Geraldine, where lie won twice. His effort yesterday was easily his best, as he beat Lor Ambus and The Harp much more easily than on the previous day, though lie was meeting them at a great disadvantage in weight.

G. Emerson is riding in fine form at present. After piloting four winners ■at Ashburton, he went to the Geraldine meeting and scored a similar number of successes—two on Moorland and one each on Clareina and Sun Up. Songbird has suffered no ill effects from his two hard races at Ashburton, and ho may be given another run at Kurow next week, after which lie is booked for Wingatui and then for Ric~ carton. Tlie Kilbroney horse thrives on plenty of racing, so that if he goes on all right h© should be ready to show his best form over seven furlongs and a mile at tlie Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting in November. Saxette, who won the Wainui Hack Handicap at Geraldine yesterday, is a three-year-old filly by imported Sax by, who died about a year ago, liefore he had received a fair chance at the stud. Saxette’s dam, Pretty Lill, is by Welbeck, from Beauty Sleep, by Medallion from Siesta, by Traducer from imported Hammock. Welbeck, a high-class three-year-old in his day, was by Perkin "Warbeck 11. from Reverie, by St George from Hammock. Saxette lias frequently shown pace in her races, but prior to yesterday she had failed in stamina. • • Gorgeous stopped badly at the finish of the Wainui Handicap at Geraldine yesterday, and on this form a five-fur-long journey is her limit, even in moderate company. Clareina was made a warm favourite for the President’s Handicap at Geraldine yesterday. She seemed to be sore when doing her preliminary, but sho went quite freely in the race, and won easily. Happy Warrior did not begin well in the President’s Handicap at Geraldine yesterday, and he never threatened danger. There was an exceptional finish for the Wainui Hack Handicap at Geraldine vesterday. Saxette, Shandre, Gold Brick and Elba flashing past the post almost in a line. The winner, Saxette, appeared to meet trouble early in the contest, while Shandre, who finished second, was slow to get going, and only appeared on the scene in the straight Heraldry was unlucky in her race at Geraldine yesterday, as she met trouble soon after the start, when she was going well. Prosperity scored a very comfortable wm in the concluding event at Geraldine yesterday. He was not well placed early, having started wide out, but he was one of the front lot three furlongs from home and from that point he had the race well in hand. Prosperity was a good two-year-old, who subsequently lost form, but he is now racing very consistently, and further successes can be looked for before the season is much older. Kilfane again performed badly in his race at Geraldine yesterday. The Tinwald Handicap, on the first day at Ashburton, seems to have settled him in the meantime. Sun Up added to his reputation as a smart three-year-old by the easy manner in which he disposed of a big field in the Gladstone Handicap at Geraldine yesterda\*, when giving away a lot of weight to all his opponents. He will soon be winning in open com-

The Trotting Cup candidate Onyx is causing no anxiety to her trainer, as she was never better. J. Messervey worked her during the week at New Brighton, and the mare acquitted herself in brilliant style. She is nowmuch more robust in constitution and her careful trainer thinks she will show ever better than what she registered . last month at Addington. The Australian-hrerl pacer Alto Chimes, who is now under the care of F. Holmes, is going along nicely in his preparation, and he should he at his best in November for the New Zealand Trotting Cup and other big events at Addington. The three-year-old pacer Glenelg is training on the right way and will be raced at Addington in November and afterwards taken to Auckland for the Derby. Nelson Price has been very easy with him since his win at Addington last month, but the brilliant pacer will, no doubt, be given harder tasks in the near future. Another start has been made with Auguste Dillon, and the fast miler appears to he fairly sound. The pacer Tobermory looks big and well, but he has not kept too sound of late. He is now owned and trained, by Nelson Price, of New Brighton. Tobermory is a fast horse over a short course, but he is not a good two-miler. Royal Oak and Avenue .are now train ed at New Brighton. "While the* former looks somewhat rough and below bis best form, the latter appears to be particularly well. Quiver is an improving pacer, and. as he is a good, stayer, he should be dangerous in two-mile races. He is under the care of his owner, who works both at New Brighton and Addington. War Bond is looking at his best at present, and is a useful pacer over a mile course, especially in saddle. The pacer Prince Burlington is a regular attendant at New Brighton, but is not showing any improvement, nor is he likely to win a race. The big mare Olive Logan has a fine turn of speed and she should race well this season. She has not had much luck so far in her races. Amongst the mares booked to Sonoma Harvester are Sa.lix, Idol. Albertoria, Rainbow, Dalwliinnie. 0.T.C., Miss Florrie C and Florrie Audubon. Florrie Dillon has foaled a. colt to Sonoma Harvester, and visits him again. Bertha Dillon, after being beaten into sixth place in saddle on Thursday, scored a very easy win in harness at Geraldine, yesterday. The improved form was freely anticipated, and under favourable conditions she is likely to race prominently in other events. Pan Van gave F. G. Holmes a very comfortable ride in the Winchester Trot at Geraldine yesterday. He never looked in serious danger of defeat and he jogged home a very easy winner. The pacer Talent raced unluckily at the Geraldine meeting, filling second place in both the trotting events yesterday, after being third in his engagement the previous day. The worst feature was that he registered some fast times. Stream was finishing very fast in the Farewell Welter Handicap at Geraldine yesterday and she would win good races if only she could get going smartly. Roval Wink, a four-year-old halfbrother to Royal Star, had every chance in the Gladstone Handicap at Geraldine yesterday, but failed to run on and apparently he is only a modeThe clubs on the West Coast are commencing to prepare for the summer race meetings. The W estland Racing Club, Hokitika, has adopted a programme of £2OOO for the Christmas meeting, and the Reefton Jockey Club will give £1620 in January. These two clubs, as well as the Greymouth Jockey Club/ will include hurdle races on their programmes. The Reefton Trotting Club will give £BOO for one day's racing early in January. GERALDINE RACES. SECOND DAY. The conditions were dull and threatening; yesterday morning and it looked as if the Geraldine Racing Club’s meeting would be concluded in wet weather. After a light shower of rain the sky cleared and the day's sport was got off in fine weather, though the threatening clouds were again in evidence ; late in the afternoon. The attendance was not quite so large as on the previous day and the totalisator investments showed a shrinkage. Die amount handled was £11,952 10s, compared with £13,760 on the corresponding day last year, the total for tlie meeting being £26,209, against £27,606 a year ago. The fields in most of the events were again large and the racing was first-class. It was in every way a successful and enjoyable meeting. Tlie secretary, Mr J. Kennedy, with Mr H. H. Fraser as his able lieutenant, had everything in apple pie order dining both days, while the president, Air A. G. Macdonald, backed up by an energetic body of stewards, left nothing undone to ensure the comfort of the club's many visitors. Racing opened with the Hurdle Handicap, for which the field numbered six. Kerry Star was favourite, with Bellrock second choice, backers apparently erpecting a confirmation of the first day’s form. Kerry Star and Pomposo showed the way to Bellrock and Agnola in the early stages but at the end of half a mile Bellrock and Pomposo were together in the lead, with the other pair handy. Going along the back Sayonara also moved up. Pomposo was done with three furlongs from home, where Bellrock, Agnola and Kerry Star were in close order. Agnola ran to the front at the entrance to the followed by Kerry Star, while a little further on Sayonara took third place. Agnola wan not again troubled and he went on to win easily by a length. Kerry Star looked certain to be second, but his rider dropped his hands a few strides from the post and Sayonara, ridden out. beat him by a neck. Bellrock was three lengths away. Agnola’s performance was a great improvement on bis recent efforts, and he outstayed all his opponents. Had he run all his hurdle races like this he would have had a much better record this eeason. Sayonara. lost ground at most of the hurdles, but he was running in great* style at the end. It looked as if he would have been hard to beat had he been more vigorously bandied in the early stages. The scratching of Michigan left a field of thirteen maidens to contest the Wainui Hack Handicap. Gorgeous

was a decided favourite with Shandre easily second choice, Gold Brick, Elba and Saxette being best backed of the others. These five provided a great contest, culminating in a wonderful finish, though they_did not come home in the right order to suit the majority of backers. Gorgeous was first to show out, followed by Saxette, Gold Brick and Mataipuke, but at the end of two furlongs Elba bad taken third place, behind Gorgeous and Saxette. A furlong further on Gorgeous and Elba had opened out a gap of three lengths from Saxette and Gold Brick, with Shandre closing up. Gorgeous and Elba led the other three to the straight., but a little further on there was not much to choose between, the five. Gorgeous was beaten a hundred yards from the post and the other four finished about in line. Saxette, on the outside, just won from Shandre, with Gold Brick third and Elba fourth, only half heads separating them. The performance of Gorgeous was disappointing, as she stopped badly at the end, and apparently she is not quite so good as was thought. Saxette, on the other hand, stayed on surprisingly well and on tin's form she should win more races. She met with a bit of interference early in tlie contest, so that her performance was even better than it looked. Shandre was decidedly unlucky. He got out slowly and be still had a lot of ground to make up when half tlie journey had been covered. Elba showed plenty of speed and just failed at the end. Gold Brick was another who vra.s stopping in the last few strides, but be stayed on much better than, previous day. He should win very soon. Jimmy Chimes was the only scratching for the Domain Trot Handicap. Ju a field of eighteen Hannui was a strong favourite, with Morning Glow, Talent and Winsome Melody best backed of the others. Haunui broke up at. the start, while Winsome Melody also went off badly, this pair being out of the contest early. Matagouri showed the way to Hard Knock, Bertha Dillon and Carbine Direct, who were joined by Talent after going about half a mile. Bertha Dillon headed Matagouri six furlongs from home, while a bit further on Talent took second I place. Bertha .Dillon was not again troubled, and she won easily by four lengths. Matagouri came on again iu the straight, but Talent beat him for second place by a length. Hard Knock was close up fourth, with Miss O’Neill, and Haunui next. The winner finished sixth in the saddle race the previous day, but she vent much better iu harness. She is a five-year-old by Huia Dillon from Bell Bingen, and she should win again before long. Talent paced a solid race, and is a useful sort, though not likely to improve much more. GiantkilJer was withdrawn from the .President’s Handicap, leaving seven runners. Clareina* was a warm favourite, with Happy Warrior and Kilfane next best backed. Guncase .and Printemps made the early running, followed by Clareina and Kilfane, with Happy AYurrior last. At tlie end of three furlongs Guncase bad drawn out two lengths from Printemps and C’la- | revna, who were together. At the home turn Guncase was still showing the way, while Clareina was second, with Printemps and AN aetea next. Clareina held her place to the end, winning by a length, while in a. great finish Printemps beat AN aetea by half a head for second place. Guncase, who was tiring, was fourth, with Happy AVarrior fifth. Clareina moved very scratchily in her preliminary, but Emerson kept her on the move prior to the start, and she moved freely enough in the race. She is only a handful, but sho is a very useful little mare up to a mile. Printemps was always well placed, but with a- good jump out Wactea would have beaten him easily. Guncase tired badly at the end, while Happy AVarrior was running on stronger, after a slow start. Kilfane ran another bad race, while Kukuine did not show up at any stage. The scatehing pen was busy in tlie Stewards’ Handicap, there being only three starters. The Harp, .Moorland and Los Ambus were fancied in that order. Moorland jumped out in front and led along the back, followed by The Harp, with Los Ambus two lengths away. They raced like this to the straight, where Los Ambus started to improve his position. Moorland held his lead to the end, winning by two* lengths, while Los Ambus wore 1 lie Harp down and gained second place by a neck. Aloorland seems to thrive on racing, as, following a wretched display on the first day at Ashburton, he has started three times, and his form has shown improvement with each outing. Los Ambus finished on well, hut Tlie Har]> scarcely worn; so well as I expected. He appears to have had enough for the present. Two scratchings left thirteeen starters for the Winchester Trot Handicap. For some reason M.’Nab was made favourite, with Pan A an, Nightlight and Talent best Hacked of the others. Morven Lass led Pan Yan, Bridget Lynn and Nightlight for about six furlongs and then retired, leaving Pan Yan in front. That was the end of the race. Talent took second place at the home turn, but Pan Yan beat her very easily by three lengths. Logwood was four lengths away, followed by Bridget Lynn and Fireman. The winner, who is a five-year-old grey by Brent Lor and a from Hedric, has a great burst of speed, and looks a candidate tor good mile saddle company. Talent ran his third good race at the meeting. and was very unlucky that he did not win a stake, especially as be had to go very fast. M’Nab was never seen on the journey. There were four scatcbings for the Gladstone Handicap in a field of nine. Sun Up was backed with great confidence, Brown Lady and Heraldry having most admirers among the others Cloutarf was first out, followed bv Heraldry, Sun Up and Royal Wink, while Brown Lady was slow to move. Before going two furlongs Heraldry dropped back suddenly. Sun T p joining Clontarf in the lead. Sun Up drew clear as they raced for the straight, while Brown Lady made a forward move, with La .Rove also closing up from further back. Sun Up had the race well in hand when heads were straightened for home, and he won by three lengths. In a good finish La wore Brown Lady down and gained second place by a head. Royal Wink was a fair fourth, with the n others strung out. Sun Up has now won twice, following on two seconds. This last performance was accomplished in impressive style, and he looks like developing into a good performer in open company before the close oP the season. I/a Reve. a three-year-old by Kilbroney from Somniform, was running well at the end, aftfr getting off slowly. It must have been satisfying to her connections, however, that she jumped out even fairly well, ’ as she has a. bad reputation in this j respect. Gartmore, who had a very bad reputation when trained at Trentham for Viscountess Jellicoe, is still a trifle wild and he was last to leave the mark. With a good start Browi Lady would certainly have been second.

The meeting was brought to a close with the Farewell Welter Handicap. Giantkiller was withdrawn, leaving a field of nine. Prosperity was made a .strong favourite, and after him AH British, the Zero Hour-Stream bracket and Mountain Lion were well supported. Petunia led Paddy’s Hope, Zero Hour and All British into the hack stretch, where Prosperity and Mountain Lion were handy Paddy’s Hope headed Petunia, five furlongs from home, and a hit further on Prosperity took third place. Racing for the straight Prosperity ran up to Petunia, who was then in trouble, while Stream and Mountain Lion made a forward move. Prosperity was not troubled over the last furlong, and he won easily by a length from Stream, who finished fast and heat Mountain Lion hv a- length, with All British two lengths further back- Prosperity had been racing consistently, but with bad luck, so his win was well earned. He will pay for watching, as he is very well. Stream seems unable to jump out smartly, and th?s is a serious handicap. Once into her stride she can go fast, and she may win a mile welter before long. Mountain Finn is racing consistently, hut he is not quite so good as he seemed likely to prove. HANDICAPS. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. following handicaps have been deOOTOBER, WET,TER HAX PTCAP. Of 225 wivs. One mile.

THE CYPHER. SCRATCHED FOR ALJj ENGAGEM ENTS. By Telegraph—Press Association—copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association SYDXEr, September 26. The Cypher has been scratched for all his engagements at the spring meeting oi the Australian Jockey Club and for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups. This is the outcome of springing a tendon three weeks ago. Hig owner, who is acting upon the advice of the trainer and the veterinary surgeon, states that the horse hamade a good recovery, but the seat ol the injury is there, and it might mean a complete breakdown if training was persevered with. It. is understood that the horse’s leg will be blistered and that lie will be treated to a spell before he is trained again.

Boa.dicea 10 lb 3 Last Dart, st lb Happy S 9 8 King Sol R Prince Ferouz 4 AH British s <t unease 9 Top Score Pri n "temps * 12 San Corn Jtig-g 8 Avispado Vasilkov 8 11 Tiff 10 Golden King * * < a rt.oon H 1 Si ra lt.1 a os Luoinette 8 .q n K 1 1 harry 8 8 St rea m 8 0 MATIN Of 225 1ATUA HANDICAP. ovb. Seven furlongs. st lb Last Dart 9 fi Wensleydale 7 9 Oa.r pen tier 9 Footfall 9 o Cbick wheat Waetea 8 Hurrly Gurdy Te .A nan Lac 8 5 Apple 2 Lighten 7 2 Hairy Kins 8 Ophir Heather Lad Z 10 April Monoxide 7 8 Retrospect 7 0 Dazzling: Light 7 . Salerno 7 0 T A TOM A Of 200 soy St HANDICAP, s. Six furlongs, lb 10 7 Rene Maris q Poya 1 Wink 13 Full Swing Hurdy G urdv 8 Sidelight 11 Gay Queen R 2 len.pe . La T?.evp , 11 Apple High ion 8 2 9 Winkle . Bonnie Olive 9 Tommy Dodd 8 Mareb Cvfr 8 fi Monoxide 8 Winkle's Up, Tione a 6 Lady Balboa .9 0 8 Full Choke Salerno T.TjEC Of 300 8 5 TRIO HANDICAP, sovs. Six furlongs st lb Songbird Baldo^va 8 12 Bloom 7 9 Wild Hind 8 7 Moorland Ecuador 8 7 fi Count Cavout 8 7 Mantua . 8 4 Paddy’s Hone 7 Haven n a 8 •I Escarpment 7 0 MOSGTEL HAXDTCA P, of 40Q One mile and a quarter, lb lb 9 Mantua Limelight Palestrina . :> 4 Prince Winning Printemps IT it Ktlfane * 7 Mountain 7 Lion 0 Tnrltnn Boadicea Ba ldowa 8 0 Tiff Zero Hour . 7 Winkie 7 Sandstone 711 SPRTNG HURDLE: HANDICAP. of 200 sovs. One mil© and three-quarters. st lb French man U Silent King 12 Fabriano Frisco Ma! 1 1 0 7 Osier man . Mandrake Matatua :i o 5 Orange R Bitters 8 0 Strathgrlass