DERBY AND OAKS PROSPECTS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18176, 8 June 1927, Page 2

DERBY AND OAKS PROSPECTS.

FRENCH HORSES AT CHESTER. LONDON, May 5. The immediate sequel to the Two T housand Guineas jvas a ‘'call-over” of the Derby card at the well-known Victoria Club. Jn what little betting took place, Call Boy was made favourite, with Sickle and Adam’s Apple in close proximity. At the moment it is on the cards that Call Boy will run for the New market Stakes, one mile and a quarter, and as the strength of his opposition will not be very considerable, it will no doubt give him a bright opportunity to “advertise” his Epsom prospects. Readers abroad will know the result of this race before mv notes appear in print, but even if Call Boy has scored—as I anticipate he will—then it must not be taken for granted that his Derby claims are established beyond dispute. I have not known a race produce 1 more discussion than that for the Two T housand Guineas. Some, people think that Call Boy was unlucky, and ought to have won or, alternatively, that lie would have done so had his eyes been opened m public first. Others think that Sickle was the “moral” winner, in that lie -was going best at the finish, and obviously staying on, while mammore contend that Adam’s Apple did '™ s asked by his jockey in splendid fashion. Shian Mor, who ran well in the race and actually finished fifth, went almost straight on to Chester for the \ ase, one mile and a half, but he made a very poor show in that race and did not by any means confirm the E °n’L o1 TT mor V! le created at Newmarket. The Hon G. Lambton caused some interest after the Two Thousand GuineaSJ7*fSf,rt“* that ,le had heard j people say that Adam s Apple may be - touched m his Wind. Up to the 'mo-j merit Mi Lambtons statement has not 1 b *f n bllt ,10 doub ‘ Cottrill, I who trains the horse, has his own op- I t ' m ' S j C y*" s .*n regard : to the future, ? hV S ri^ P o e ’ He h3s book <= d T. Leach to ride the colt at Epsom, and thus dispelled early rumours that D rfc“ lSht bave the mount there. 1 , F ' ' vho now controls the ! fortunes of Stanley House, is convinced, I I undei stand, that Sickle will have im:

proved a lot by the day of the Derby, Money Maker is busy over full stretches at Newmarket, and is still a “rough otttsider” for the Blue Riband. 11. S. (Atty) Persse, the clever Stockbridge trainer, has not yet disclosed his hand, but I am sure he will need a better one than Damon. Perhaps he has it in Treat of Kincardine. The latter is a particularly promising colt that has not been hurried. I realise that my Derby final should be given in this message, and therefore suggest that the really safe and eminently prospective wager, win and place, is Sickle. I hope, indeed, that he will follow in the footsteps of Sanso- ! vino, and credit Lord Derby with his second Epsom classic to atone for the sorry display of Colorado last year. Cresta Run, the One Thousand Guineas winner, Beam and Composure (both trained by the man who has charge of Sickle), Endowment, Book Law, and Mousme appear to be the likely fillies for the Oaks. The Clarehaven filly won very easily at Newmarket, but I question whether she will relish the mile and a half at Epsom. More to m3’ liking here are Book Law and Beam ’ and, as Lord Astor’s luck in the Oaks is notorious, it may be best to bank on this good fortune and back Book Law, who did not shine particularly at Newmarket. but impressed me as one likely to appreciate the added distance. Beam gets slow off in her races, and this is a handicap. She is, I know, considered a bit better at home than her stable companion. Composure, and it would be a delightful thing if Stanley’ House carried off the classic double at Epsom. Beam, by the way is owned by Lord Durham—not Lord Derby-. The French horses. Dark Japan. Dark Hillock, and Bamboula, occupied the leading positions at the finish of the Chester Cup. It was yet another instance of the stamina bred in French strains, for the trio had behind them some of our very best stayers. Pea-

cock. the northern trainer, was sweet on the chanrc of Border Minstrel, but he did not shine. Perhaps we can anticipate a brighter show when the Northumberland Handicap-—the Pitmen's Derby—comes along later on T. tor one. do not intend to miss the northern colt, while Templestowe is a stayer we can bank upon to recover Chester losses. No really good two-year-olds have been seen out Tip to date this season. Kopje—one of Gilpin's and Thackeray —from Wootton’s Epsom establishment —are no doubt the best, while Clang, owned by Sir Chas. Hyde, is a useful filly also. I expect, however, they will be eclipsed by something we shall see at the next Epsom meeting, or at Ascot later in the month of June. The racing forces at present are talknig of nothing but the totalisator. This, of course, is because of the Jockey Club’s desire to make betting contribute something towards the Sport of Kings. While I am not a keen supporter of the tote. I shall delight, with others, if its possible or mooted inception does anything to wake up our bookmakers, who. as a class, are seemingly unable to think for themselves.

FORFEITS.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. After declaration of forfeits, the following horses remain in the Great Northern Trotting Derby, to be decided at the spring meeting- of the Auckland Trotting Club:—• GREAT NORTHERN DERBT (in harness), of 1000 so vs. For three-vear-olds. One mile- and a half. Mr J. Westerman’s b g, bj’ Logan Pointer—Dollar Princess. Mr D. Campbell’s b c by Logan Pointer Teresa Sylvia. Mr S. Rlonian's b c, by Logan Pointer— Child wood. Mr B. Edwards’s br c, by Man o’ War— Canzonetta. Mr Tt. Jarden’s c\ by Author Dillon— Mr G. E. KlngT'eh f, by Harold Dillon —Olive Wood. Mr. Owen Evans’s b gr, by Matchlight— Mr G. J. M’Gloln’s b c, by Sonoma Harvester —Eileen. Miss F. Johnstone’s b f, by Homeleigrh Dick—Amarona.

Messrs Duncan and g f, by Son* oma Harvester—Louie Drift. Mrs Swcetapple's blk g, by Man o* War —Air Raid. Messrs M Kendrick Pros s eh f, by Blue Mountain King—lntaglios. Mr J. R. Corrigan s br c, by Nelson Bingen— Miss Spiers. Mr J. R. Corrigan’s br f, by Man o’ War —-(jueen Chimes. Mr K. R. JDavis’s b g, by A 1 Mack— Mr W. X. Paul’s b c, by Peter Moko— Wild Pirate. Air Victor Casej’s b c, by Ballin—Theda Bara. Air W. J. Duffln's b f, bv Alan o’ War— Paralta mare. L. A. M'Neill's ch g, *> OlAako—Princess Min to. Mr R. c. Fiskcn’s ch f, by Peterwali— Ena Bell. Mr R. C. Fisken's b f, by Peterwih— Ami Dillon. Mr F. Richardson's b c, by Real GuyLady Morland. Mr M. Duncan’s ch f, by Ballin—Priscilla Dean. Mr M. Duncan’s ch f, by Ballin—Rosa Belle. Mr C. E. Lindsay’s b r. by Sonoma Harvester—Flossie Dillon. Mr R. Ward's b g, by Sonoma Harvester —Gwenchiid. Mr W. N. Martyn's br g, by Sonoma Harvester—Gold Coin. Messrs T. Robertson and L. P. Ford's hr f. by Author Dillon—Nell Pointer. Mr M. O'Brien's b c, by Logan Pointer —Lady Superior. Mr A. Harvey’s br c, by Logan Pointer —Dimness. Mr J. Anderson's b c, by Author Dillon —Fransetta. Messrs Averill Bros.’s light b g. by Man o’ War—Victor Royal mare. Mr J-f. J. Delargy’s b g, by Nelson Bingen—Frances Derby. Mr J. Westerman’s b f, by Logan Pointer or Rey De Oro Doraldina. Mr A. Mendricksen's Happy Voyage— Wee Enid. Mr A. Hendricksen's br g, by Real Guy —Eden Child. Mr W. Warren’s ch c, by Author Dillon —Nonnle.