Racing and Trotting.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17780, 25 February 1926, Page 2

Racing and Trotting.

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Nominations for the Timaru Trotting Club’s meeting, to be held on Saturday, March 13, will close at nine o’clock to-night. Acceptances for the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s meeting will close at sis o’clock to-morrow evening. • • • » Sir Charles Campbell’s two steeplechasers, Tigerland and Whipcord, will arrive at Riccarton to-night, to be trained by F. P. Claridge for winter engagements. * * * * The imported mare, Celerity 11., was unable to race last Saturday owing to a slight mishap. T. 11. Gillett has decided to spell her for a few weeks, and as the season is well advanced now ! it is probable she will not be raced again until the spring. This policy of patience should be well rewarded. 4= * * * Ert Route is still a member of R. Longlev’s team and he will remain I with that trainer, who has done well with the Advance gelding since he has been at Riccarton. * * • * F. P. Claridge has Gay Queen in commission again. She will probably have a race at Motukarara next week, but she cannot be at her best so early, i * * * * TRe trouble which necessitated a spell for Paper Rose has been located in the knee. She has been blistered and will have a good rest. * * * * F. Christmas expects to have Jubilant in work again next month, following on a spell of two months, and he will then get her ready for races late in the season. 4c sfc 4« * . . Kilris has been recommissioned by F. P. Claridge, who hopes to have her ready to race by Easter. * * * * T. 11. Gillett is keeping Count Cavour and Glentruin on the move, but without setting them any serious tasks. In the meantime, the}' are both in good health and can soon be ready to show good form again. m * * * Centrepiece is working along steadily. He is quite sound and it is hoped to have him in racing condition for some of the late autumn meetings. * * * * The committee of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club has fixed up a contract -with Mr W. H. Macdougall to run the totalisator at its meetings for a further period. ***** Roseday pulled up lame after his race at Gore yesterday and it seems doubtful if this good horse will last much longer.

Horomea is a mare well in the limelight nowadays, and she has carried large sums of money in her recent essays, 'writes “ Vidette.” She was unlucky to be beaten at New Plymouth, but one could hardly ascribe only bad luck to her defeat at Wanganui. Certainly she was slow away, but she faiK ed to show any of her customary dash in the concluding stages. Perhaps it may be as well to suspend judgment on her. * * * * According to North Island reports, Comical is in good order for the peridd ot* the season, and with any luck at all will hold his own among the jumpers later on. * * * • Ngata might have been raced at Wanganui if the rafrls of earlier in the month could have been foreseen. As it was. Mi J. Bull was not inclined to take any risks with his good gelding, who will be seen out again later on. At present he_ is in good health. * ■ • • • Recent files from Australia show that Top Gallant carried the welter weight of lOst 21ta when he won the FuturityStakes at Caulfield on Saturday. Fujii san. the runner-up, had 9st 101 b and - Manfred 9st 01b. * # * * The three year-old filly Mandane susI tained a slight cut on a leg at Ellerslie during the holiday racing, and she had ! the bad luck to get it infected.. She • had a very bad leg for some time, but it is now all right, and she has resumed work at Fordell. It was bad luck for . Mrs Blackmore to iose the. services of this fine filly at the height of the season. but if she can be brought back to her form her presence will make the autumn classics and handicaps very in- . teresting. • * * * I After seeing Income win the \\ anga--1 nui Clip, the Taranaki writer “ Historicus,” formed the opinion that the geld- • ing was capable of doing a little better |if asked. This was p: oved correct by the decisive manner in which Income came from the back and won on Sati urday. If the hard rating has not got 1 to the bottom of the old fellow further races may come his way. * * * * The Wanganui Trotting Club has had another bad run, and the. general opinion is that the meeting just concluded is the last the club will hold, writes “ Carbine ’’ in the “ New Zealatid Times.” Chief interest seems to be 1 taken not in the dying club, but the bone which is going to be left —the club’s permits. The Wanganui Racing Club desires the two days to convert into racing days, and it is said that this institution is willing to take over the liabilities of the Trotting Club. Opposition comes from outside trotting interests. who argue that these are trotting permits, and should remain so. Wanganui’s answer is that they are permits for the Wanganui district, and should be kept in the district, even if the nature of the sport which they provide is changed. * • * • _ That fine pacer Minton Derby looks to be quite sound again, and as he has done a fair amount of work, he should not be long before he is returned a winner. * • * * The trotter Audalie is now being trained by E. C. M’Dermott at Addington. • • • •. . The trotter Lady Fan is now in E. Berry’s charge. The Addington trainer is getting a useful team together. * * * * Gleaming looks well, and gave evidence in his last race at Addington that he still retains some of hi 9 brilliancy. He is in regular work at headquarters. The trotter Fancy Pronto has a good turn of speed, and if she settles down properly to her work W. J. Tomkinson will soon win a race with the Austra-lian-bred mare. if- * * * The young trotter Betty' Lane continues to please by her work at head quarters. She is well mannered, and does all that A. Cox asks of her in good style.

ARGUS.

RICCARTON NOTES.

Thursday. * The plough track was in fair order this morning, but most of the fast galloping was done on the number six grass. Proceedings were not very exciting, many of the horses who have no immediate engagements being on the easy list. Carnot covered six furlongs at a useful pace, while Precious covered three furlongs quietly and then ran home the last three smartly. Retrospect was given a working gallop over a mile. Serotina was to have had Sightseer as a mate in a sprint, but Serotina was left to run half a mile alone. Murihaupo and Zaragoza were companions in a useful six-furlong spin. Reonui was a little better than Cal citte and Kilcannich at the end of five furlongs. Charlatan did useful Work over six furlongs. He is coming along nicely and should be ready for winter jumping events. Sayonara and Armchair were both going on well at the end of six furlongs. Naughty Peter had Ethiopian as a mate in a useful six furlong spin. Bon Skirl and Miss Minerva sprinted half a mile attractively. Rebuke beat Glanalmond over six furlongs. Assmann and Peho kept together throughout a half-mile sprint, Gold Brick doing a similar task by himself. Tarleton beat Orifiamb in a half-mile sprint. Rapier and Some Fox were companions in a spin over five furlongs. Sun Up sprinted three furlongs without being asked to do his best. His Majesty and Ethiopian were schooled over the pony hurdles.

GORE RACES.

WINS CHIEF EVENT. (Special to the “ Star.”) INVERCARGILL, February 24. Following on very heavy rain overnight, tire weather was very bad for the opening day of the Gore Racing Club's summer meeting. Blinding showers of rain, accompanied by a high wind, prevailed until late in the afternoon, when the sun shone out at brief intervals. The attendance was fair, despite the inclement Weather conditions, and it was surprising to find that the gate receipts were only down £44. . The track was very heavy, making it difficult for the top-weight runners. The investments on the totalisator displayed a shrinkage of £1716, which was satisfactory under the adverse circumstances. For the Mataura Hack Handicap Pink Note was always first In order of selection, eventually carrying over four hundred chances more than Solzia, with Scottische (Emerson) one hundred tokens away next, but there was good support for Flying Mist (Martian— Trichas) and King Gup. Strathnaver was cut out from a good start. A little further on French Belle got a bump. Spear Maid and Pink Note ran in front to the far turn, where the former drew* out, Solzia being in third place. Spear Maid just led Pink Note into the straight. Pink Note, by Paper Money—All Pink (J. .Andrews), went on to win comfortably by a length from Solzia (J. Beale), with Spear Maid (T. Metcalf) a head off third and King Cup close up fourth. After a big gap came Schottische, Strathnaver and Flying Mist in a bunch. His connections were very confident about Pink Note. The gelding is prepared by J. Rutledge and scored nicely. Solzia, who is not yet at his best, just beat Spear Maid, *by, Greyspear—Marsinah, who is trained by A. M’Kay at Riverton. Flying Mist is a nice mover and ran a promising race for his first attempt in the colours of Mr J. A. Horner. Strathnaver was unlucky, getting a bad passage. From the outset of operations on the Racing Club Handicap, Mantua (C. Emerson) was always flnst in order of Selection, and at the close she headed Baldowa by about three hundred chances, with The Cheat about two hundred supporters further off, while Happy Days was also strongly followed. From a good start, The Cheat showed the way to. Geranial, after whom came Happy Days. They ran In this order to the back, followed at intervals by Beauty Light, Baldowa and Mantua, with Roseday in the rear. After leaving the far turn behind, Geranial ran to the front from The Choat. When heads were turned for home Geranial just led The Cheat, with Happy Days closing up. The Cheat joineff Geranial at the distance, and in a fine finish beat her home by a long neck. Happy Days (F. Voight) was three-quarters of a length off third. Then, after an interval, came' a bunch, with Beauty Light, Baldowa and Mantua in order. Roseday. who was last, pulled up lame. The race was run at a fast clip, considering the state at.f the going, and this fact probably accounted for the downfall of the favourites. The Cheat, by Clarenceu\—Subterfuge, Is trained at Wingatul by S. G. Ware for Mr J. M. Samson, of Dunedin. The winner, who was fancied by the stable, returned a fair price, while Geranial, who was the outsider of the field, gave a. nice return. Geranial ran a fine race until a few yards from the post. The race was finished in wet weather.

Rob (J. Cotter) was a pronounced first fancy for the Longford Hack Handicap, carrying about one hundred and fifty chances more than Paris (F. M’Kay), with King Balboa (L. Hunt) one hundred supporters away third selection, but there was good money also for Receipt, Rippling Lake, Bran Pie and Frivol. A good start took place in the rain. Clothilde and Arrowmir made the pace from King Balboa. There was little change to the straight. Clothilde was first to turn for home from King Balboa. Then came Frivol and Receipt at the head of a hunched field. Clothilde was beaten at the distance, where Frivol shot to the front, while Receipt and Blue Dragoon came out from the bunch. Drawing awav, Frivol, by Absurd—Week End (R. 11. Burns), won by three lengths from Receipt (F. Voight), who beat Blue Dragoon (W. Anderton) by a head. Rob was a head off fourth, followed by King Balboa, Bran Pie and Warseer. The winner is owned by Mrs W. M’Kenzie and Is trained by the trotti.ng mentor J. R. Waite at Tapanui. At one time frivol was very uncertain, but he has raced successfully this season, when prepared away from crowded tracks. The unlucky Paper Monev three-year-old, Receipt, ran a good race, just heading Blue Dragoon, who came fast In the run home. Rob was well back-over the early stages of the race, but put in a very fine run from the home turn. Paris got into a bad position early. Arrowmir displayed pace to the straight, but did not stay on, while Clothilde ran an encouraging race to the distance. , ibvercargin-trained Red Admiral (A. Lellan) was about thirty chances better first fancy for the Riversdale Trot Handicap oyer Stockade Junior, by Stockade—The Bronzewing, coupled with First Water (Pringle), while Hylas was sixty supporters away in a good wagering pool. Joy Chimes lost his chance at the start and Grey.stonetangled when well clear. First Water and Stockade Junior drew out in company, and led to the straight. They raced round to the hack again together, with the former on the rails. Approaching the straight. Stockade Jnr. shewed the way by a narrow margin to First Water, after whom came Bricklaver. Stella Maris, Ding Dong Bell and Firelight. When leading at the distance. Stockade Jnr. left his feet, enabling Ding Dong Bell and Firelight to go after First Water. In a great finish Firelight, by Matchlight—Wallace L mare (H. S. Peart) won by *threoquarters of a length from Ding Dong Bell (J. Walsh), with First Water (A. Pringle) half a length off third. Then came Stockade Jnr., Stella Marls and

My las, In dorse order. Stockade Jnr. the good going, paced a great race. There wa? mild wagering on the Jumper's i? lat handicap, jvapuna, by baxby—Lady Symons (A. xiullivtsnj, trained by F. Snaw, at Wingatui, was about two hundred and fifty efianees Migriburn, who- were equally supported. ivapuna and sw'unasnore maue me running to the straight from Sqidier’s Pride. At tile distance Swniiasnore was beaten. Soldier's Pride tackled tne favourite, and going oil. Soldier s Pride, by Soldiers' Chorus—Turret (W. Anderton) beat Kupiina (Kutnven) by a length, with Navy cut (F. MKay) two lengths off third. Then came xm&tlecroivn and Tne whiner, who is owned by the Riverton partnership of trainers, Hymers and _vi A*ay, is an improved gelding, and he should win a hurdle race later m tne season. Ivapuna is a four-year-old gelding wno was tuougnt to be almost unbeatable in the company in which he co'mpeted. i« c.v the Croydon Handicap Lava (C. Emerson) was lavishly,^ carcnances more man j- rancaiue, with All Style third selection, trom a perieet

start Lava and iviarmont were ui'sC to break the lino. Going to the back All Siyie and lUarmofit cook up the running. Racing to* tne home turn, Marmuut was snowing the way to a bunched need. t rancaise ran to the front below the distance, and looked all over a winner, but Monoxide tnen cante with a fine run. Going on, Monoxide (F. Vthgnc) beat 1* rancaise (N. C. Dwyer) by two lengths, with Kiloarry (T. Metcalf) a lengtn and a quarter oft’ third. Then came Twinkle, Bloom and Marmont. Despite the comfortable win, ner returned a remunerative price.

Homer, trained by J. R. M'Murray, was always first selection for tne Electric Trot Handicap. Eventually leading St Thomas (E. Todd) by about three hundred and forty cnances, with Dolly Houi about seventy-five supporters off third fancy, but a number of other starters were followed to a fair extent. Kaihiku commenced well, and soon was leading Scottish Minstrel and Homer, wm,* were together. The three leaders cleared out from the field. Before the straight was reached, Scottish Minstrel was beaten. Kaihiku, in command at the distance, but Hoiner tackled him a little further on. More than holding his own, Mr D. Wendle’s Ilomer, by Our Thorpe— The Pigeon (A. Rattray) scored cleverly by three-quarters of a length from Kaihiku, by Harold Rothschild — Red Diamond (W. H. Muir), with Socialist (11. G. Peart) twenty lengths off third. St Thomas was fourth, and then came Scottish Minstrel and Trusty Child. Times—3min 52sec, 3min 55 2-ssec, 3min 54sec.

In the Summer Hack Handicap, Full Swing (C. Emerson) was made a warm first fancy, being entrusted with over six hundred chances more than Jolly Glad, while Courtly Hose Was about fifteen supporters away third selection. Divinial, Courtly Rose and Apache gave trouble at the start., ’ while Jacl* o’ Lantern stood up at the tapes, with Soltoe, as the t.wc* best behaved horses in the field. From a good start, with Divinial and Apache commencing from the rear, Jack o’ Lantern was first out from Obiigio, the pair being soon joined by Courtly Rose. Jack o’ Lantern led round the far turn, and showed the way to the straight to Courtly Rose and Jolly Glad, with the field closing up. Below the distance, Soltoe appeared on the scene, followed by Jolly Glad. Then Apache got up on the rails. Drawing away, Soltoe, by Soldiers’ Chorus—J Multoe (T. Metcalf), won easily by £pur lengths, Apache (F. J. M’Kay) getfing up to beat Jolly G-lad (A. E. Did - ham) by a head for second. Jack o’ Lantern was close up fourth, followed at intervals by Courtly Rose and Divinial. The winner is raced by Ills owner-breeder, Mr T. W. Taylor, late of Bluff, and is trained by J. Panlchurst, at Invercargill. The favourite, Full Swing, was never prominent.

OTAHUHU RACES.

DERBY'S FREE-FOR-ALL. (Special to the “Star.") AUCKLAND, February 24. The concluding day of the Otahuhu Trotting Club’s summer meeting was a day of surprises and accidents. There were two mishaps in the Dominion Handicap and one in the Farewell Handicap. Fortunately all of the drivers concerned in the accidents escaped serious injury, though several received very ugly falis. Racing commenced with the Suburban Handicap,„for which Nourmahal was a firm favourite, over twice as well backed as the second fancy, Kolmar. From the start Elsa Nore went to the front and made play from Red Dennis, Sweet' Memory and Nourmahal. Three furlongs from home Nourmahal had charge, but she failed to see it out, and it was left to Golden Gate, who went very soldily to finish well and win nicely from Elsa Nore. Anseline was close up third, with Nourmahal and Sweet Memory next. For the Newmarket Handicap Bingen Star was a strong order, over twice as well supported as the second choice, Toll Chimes. Backers of Bingen Star were soon out of their suspense, for he failed to leave correctly, as did Admiral Hood, Wrigley and Concertina. The field had not gone far before Florent and Toll Chimes were singled out, while Harvest Home, Respect and Koniniwood were in handy positions. Toll Chimes and Florent led into ' the Straight, but were' tiring, and Respect came through to win comfortably from Florent, who outstayed Toll Chimes. Harvest Home was fourth and Koniniwood fifth.

The Sylvia Handicap was a great betting race, with Mars and Lenglen most in demand. Mars failed to strike a gait at the start, and practically took no part in the race. Golden Hope began well and carried on the running for about five furlongs. Then Anoziram took charge, followed by Lenglen, Golden Hope and Ruby Huon. Over the final furlong Lenglen outstayed Anoziram and beat him by half a length. Golden Hope being only a neck away third. Logan Rothschild, who was badly stopped when coming fast on the rails, was fourth.

All started in the Dominion Handicap, and Onyx wound up a slightly better favourite than Queen’s Own. Two mishaps occurred in the race and robbed it of considerable interest. The first happened early, for Glandore broke after going a furlong and queen’s Own collided with him, losing her driver. The second took place about five furlongs from home, when Jewel, who was right in behind the leaders, left her feet and brought down Bell Harold and First Carbine, also causing the rear division to lose ground. These accidents made the way easy for Nita Bell, who was always well up, and she won by three parts of a. length from Countryman. Dean Dillon wa., a fair third and All Bell fourth. It ig hard to say what would have happened if there had been no mishaps, but the chances are that the result might have been different.

A good favourite was found in Betty Moko for the Manukau Handicap, with Young Blake gecond in request. One of the outsiders, in Ngatira, sprung a surprise by leading throughout and wining by half a length from Young Blake, who lost ground at the start, but trotted faultlessly once he struck bis gait. Mutu was a fair third and The Tartar fourth. Betty Moko picked up the leaders in'- the first mile, but faded out at the finish.

For the Richmond! Handicap Peter Bingen was a firm favourite, with the others at good prices. Holly Boy and Wallroon went away in front, but Peter Bingen was soon within handy distance of them. Over the last few furlongs, however, he could make no impression. Wallroon stayed on well, and won by a length from Cardinal Logan, who was kepi a long way back and finished full of running. Holly Boy, who broke in the straight, was close up third, followed by Rock Hinton and Peter Bingen.

The Free for All was a great betting race, with Nelson Derby and Machine Brick at the head of the quotations. Logan Chief drew the rails, with Nelson Derby alongside him, and Sheik on the extreme outside. The start was most unsatisfactory, for Logan Chief and Acron were tangling when the word was given, and took no part in the race, while Machine Brick and Onyx were also mixing it and lost ground Nelson Derby hit the front immediately, with Sheik And Hue Coronado in close attendance. With six furlongs covered Nelson Derby was just showing out from Hue Coronado and Sheik. Two furlongs from home Sheik went up on the outside of Nelson Derby and they entered the straight together and several lengths clear of Machine Brick. In a groat race to the post Nelson Derby

stayed on to win by a head from Sheik, who beat Machine Brick by two lengths. Onyx was less than a length away fourth. Master Councillor was most in demand for the Farewell Handicap, but he never looked dangerous. Anoziram made play until reaching the straight, where Hugliie Wallace came through and beat him easily. Mulwaree was a fair third and First Carbine fourth. Huon Grattan and Kingsclere collided and fell before going two furlongs.

WOODVILLE RACES

OREUM WINS CUP. (Special to the “Star.”) WOODVILLE, February 24. The chief event at the Woodville Jockey Club’s meeting to-day was won by Oreum, a daughter of Desert Gold, in runaway . style, and the open sprint fell to Polyphemus, who also won easily. The day was fine and the going perfect. The large crowd present did net bet freely, and the totalisator receipts fell from £18,838 last year to £17,594. A bad fall occurred in the Maiden Plate, but it was reported late in the afternoon that the riders concerned were not at all seriously injured. A. Weaver, the rider of Sir Lucullus, had his ribs hurt, and M’Hugh, rider of Raca, sustained slight concussion. The stewards found that the falls occurred through Sir Lucullus getting on the heels of Paraki, and that the occurrence was accidental. The Trentham gelding Matu was made a good favourite for the Oringl Hurdle Handicap, but ’ though he ran a good race all the way, a bad jump at the last fence ruined whatever chance he had. Purseproud led for about a mile and passing the stand had a break of ten lengths on the field, prominent among the others being Banjuke, Matu, Suspicion and Asleep. Purseproud was done with along the back, and Banjuke and Matu went on in the lead. Crossing the top. Asleep and Suspicion were ’in behind them, and in the run up the straight Asleep beat Banjuke by a neck, with Suspicion a length and a half away third, and Festival a good fourth. Matu was fifth and Sir Wai sixth. Banjuke gave a great exhibition of jumping. Lampyre was backed down to a short price for the Maiden Plate. She drew the rails, and ran in behind the leader. Wanderlust, to the turn. Wanderlust drew out in the straight, and won easing up by half a length from Lampyre Hypnotic. La Crecy and Bennance were next. Sir Lucullus and naca fell at the bottom of the straight. Oreum, who had done a particularly good gallop just prior to the meeting, had a runaway victory in the Woodville Cup, for which Novar Was favourite. Oreum took up the running from the rise of the barrier, and led through the straight from Good Sport, Opa, Novar, Imperial Spark and Many Colours. Oreum increased her lead, and along the back she was about eight lengths out from Good Sport, with the others some lengths farther back. Novar worked his way to the head of the others, and set out after Oreum in the straight, but the mare went away

again, and won by four lengths. Opa was a poor third, and Good Sport was fourth. Oreum is a daughter of the great Desert Gold, and her sire was King John, who was drowned in the Wellington Harbour. She has shown great galloping ability In private, and to-day she reproduced it with the colours up, and scored a hollow victory. The Country Hack Handicap was a good betting race. Nastori wound up a better favourite than Nadarino and Salamis. Nadarino caught the jump out, but Bonider soon ran to the front, while Idle Talk and Bank Draft were among the next division. Nadarino Waited behind the leaders to the straight and then went on to win in simple fashion by a neck from the fast-finish-ing Epistle, who was just ahead of Bonideer and Bank Draft. Joyeuse finished well in fifth place and then came Lady Ideal. Nadarino has won thrice on end and should win again.

Kaiti carried the big money in the Ruahine Handicap, but got a very bad run. Kaiti, Merry Jest and Peneus were the early leaders, but Polyphemus led into the straight, by which time Kaiti had disappeared into the ruck. Polyphemus, going well all the way, won by two lengths from Kaiti, who came again in the straight and beat Merry Jest for second place by a neck. Papaponga was a close fourth. Although Polyphemus won easily, Kaiti was very unlucky in the running, and Merry Jest left the impression that she will not be long now.

The Sapling Stakes was easy for Spode. R. Reed got the Trentham filly out of the barrier quickly and had a three lengths advantage over the first furlong. Comedic and Magna Charta moved up fast on the bend and Comedic led into the straight. . Magna Charta took charge in the straight, but the more seasoned Spode wore him down and won easily by half a length. Comedic was half a dozen lengths away third and Lackland was fourth.

In the indifferent field which contested the President’s Welter Handicap, Willow Wai was a solid favourite. Willow Wai got to the front as soon as the field settled down and led to the straight from Crown Gem and Westbroke, with Battle Knight in the rear. All Marimba came at Willow Wai in the straight, but did not last long, and then Westbroke ranged up alongside Willow Wai. A great finish ensued. Wfestbrolce was in front for a while, but Willow Wai came again and Barry shot him forward in the last stride to win by a head. All Marimba was a couple of lengths away third and Filette was fourth. Barry, who has been out of luck for a while, was seen to advantage on the winner. Even with half a dozen scratchings from the Victoria Hack Welter Handicap, a big field was left to go to the post. Indian Sage touched a remarkably short price on the machine, and next in demand were Red Fuchsia and Tiega. Charleston was the first away and he led along the back from Royal Mint, Tiega, Break o’ Day, Inoe and Indian Sage. Red Fuchsia and Indian Sage improved their positions crossing the top and when the field was straightened up for home Tiega took charge. The most serious challenge came from Indian Sage, Tiega having to be ridden right out to win by a neck. Royal Mint was a fair third and Strongholt fourth. Then came Rowley (who looked very big), Plnthair and Red Fuchsia.