TOPICS OF THE TURF

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 642, 21 December 1932, Page 12

TOPICS OF THE TURF

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ACCEPTANCES close to-morrow for the Waikouaiti and Oamaru meetings, the time being 9 p.m. in each instance. * * * 5>S Acceptances for the Wyndham meeting close at 5 p.m. on Friday. Acceptances for the Wairarapa meeting close on the same day at 8 p.m. * * * * Don, of Australia, might be interested at present to learn that the grandsire of the New Zealand two-vear-old Bradman is Mvstification. * * * * Locksley, who has been trained by E. Scoullar for Mr H. Shaw, has been sold to Mr G. Logan, of Riccarton. The new owner intends to train the Arrowsmith gelding himself. DISQUALIFICATION’ “ BOOM.” In three days, seven people connected with the ownership of horses, two trainers, two jockeys, an apprentice rider, and three horses have been disqualified by the New Zealand .racing authorities for terms ranging from a year to three years. Three separate cases were concerned, and it is some consolation to reflect that in only one of the trio was the running of horses in a race involved. The punishments certainly suggest that the racing administrators in the Dominion are on the alert. AWAPUXI BOUND. With H. Cutts in Auckland with Fast Passage and company, D. Marks will have charge of Fleeting Glance, Drumfire and Silent Flight on their North Island trip. These horses will be shipped from Lyttelton to-morrow evening, when F. Christmas will also leave with Red Heckle. THE RAILWAY TOP-WEIGHT. The Auckland Railway Handicap has dwindled down to a dozen runners, with possible defections between now and the day of the race. This is going ' to assist Cadland, who requires time to settle down before he is asked for his final run. says the Wellington writer, “ The Watcher.” In the Stewards’ Handicap at Riccarton, Cadland had a big bunched field in front of him in the early part of the race, there being fifteen starters, and he was not sighted until the final furlong and a half. A similar bunch in front of him on the turning course at Ellerslie might seriously prejudice his prospects, but brilliant beginners like Tea Trader and Golden Wings can be relied upon to keep the field from bunching, and Cadland’s chance should be much better now than it looked prior to the acceptances. Cadland has done well in his preparation since winning the Stewards’ and L. G. Morris is pleased with his condition and prospects. ANOTHER BY SURVEYOR. On Top, the winner of the hurdle race at the Waipa meeting, has had a varied career. On the flat he was a good performer, but suffered from unsoundness, and he was transferred from Auckland district to Riccarton, where he was trained for a time by R. Berry. On Top is now back in Auckland in the stable of H. Gray. He is a six-year-old gelding by Surveyor, all of whose stock when tried at the jumping game have made good.

B. H. Brodie will be riding at the Dunedin, Waikouaiti and Oamaru meetings. He has definitely arranged to ride Gold Paper. Fair Weather and Water Polo at Wingatui. He sje sfc sje Kakara, who was sold recently bv G. Murray Aynsley, has been sent to Wingatui. where she will be trained in future by S. G. Ware for Mr G. J Barton. MAY BE GOOD. Weather wise, the winner of the Waipa Plate on Saturday, is a two-year-old bay colt bred by Mr I. G. Duncan, owned by Dr W. C. Ring, and he has been trained by H. Gray. He is by Weathervane from Sennight, a half-sister by Day Comet to Economist and Pillow Fight. The Auckland writers have had a good word for Weatherwise for some time past, and he should get some more money at the Auckland meeting. Weatherwise, although shown in the Stud Book as bred by Mr Duncan, went up at the last yearling sales on behalf of Mr H. M. Reeves, of the Hororata Stud, and he fetched lOOgns. He is the first foal of his dam to live. In 1928 a filly by Tea Trav died, and in 1929 she missed to Paper Money. * * * * Battle Hero, who was impeded in his race at Riccarton on Saturday by an injured heel, will not fulfil engagements at Waikouaiti and Oamaru. but may race at the Reef ton meeting. PRESSMAN MARRIES OWNER. A “ racing ” wedding was celebrated in St James’s Old Cathedral, Melbourne, on December 16. Miss Frances Dorothy Shell, owner and trainer of Precocious, winner of the 1932 V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase, was married to Mr Frank H. Dexter, sporting editor (“ Doncaster ”) of the Melbourne “ Argus.” Miss Sheil is a daughter of Mr E. V. Sheil, a pastoralist and racing owner-breeder. Mr Dexter is a son of Mr Jack Dexter, well known to many New Zealand racing folk as “ Pilot,” of the Sydney “ Referee.” GOLD TRAIL’S DEFEAT. Teels led from end to end to win the Te Awamutu Cup on Saturday. She was out in front almost at once, and she showed the way past the stands to Eager Rose, Red Sun and Te Hoia, with Trishna running up ahead of Great Emblem, Gold Trail and Antique, who was in on the rails. Teels and Eager Rose were together in front along the back about a length clear of Red Sun and Trishna. with Great Emblem, Te Hoia, Gold Trail, Antique and Speedmint following. Gold Trail and Antique moved up slightly after passing the half-mile and the leaders began to bunch at the top. Teels, Eager Rose, Trishna and Great Emblem were almost abreast entering the straight, with Gold Trail, Antique and Red Sun next. In a great race home Teels prevailed by a length from Trishna, who beat Eager Rose by a nose. Gold Trail was right up on the rails fourth, with Great Emblem almost in line fifth. Next to finish were Gay Idea. Antique, Speedmint and Te Hoia. Teels was ridden bv R. Horne, who is one of the jockeys disqualified in the Dargaville inquiry. * He * * W. H. Jones intends to ride at the Dunedin, Invercargill and Wyndham meetings.' His engagements so far are for Dulen and Starshooter at Wingatui, and Steeton and Lady Topsy at Wyndham. FOR THE SOUTH. S. Barr will race Starshooter, Niggerhead, Royal Sceptre, Silver Sight and Counterplay at the Dunedin meeting and the four first-named horses will go on to Wyndham and Invercargill. Counterplay may also continue the journey for education, though he will not be raced after Wingatui. J. W. Tennings -will do the same circuit with Tip Tree and he will do most of the riding on Barr’s team. F. D. Jones s apprentice, A. Russell, may also accompany Barr, in which case he will handle the light-weights. FOR WEST COAST. H. Nurse has been out of luck so far this season, but the work of his team suggests that the drought will break in the near future. His team for the West Coast comprises Ringing Cheer, Polvdora, Scarlet Pimpernel and the Hunting Song—Love Token filly. BELVOIR RESUMES. Shatter has resumed work, but as the injury to his fetlock is not yet healed, his tasks will be very light for the present. F. D. Jones has again taken up Belvoir, who since he last raced has been operated on for throat trouble. * * * * Mr F. J. M’Manemin has decided not to rehandicap for their Ellerslie engagements any of the horses who won at Te Awamutu on Saturday. These include the Cup candidate Teels and the Railway Handicap candidate All Humbug. HORSE STUNNED. When Vandyke lay on the ground for some minutes after falling in the Pirongia Hurdles at Te Awamutu on Saturday it appeared as if he was severely injured, but he eventually regained his feet and returned to the enclosure. He appeared groggy when he came in, and it is probable that ho stunned himself by the force of his fall. Should the Tuapeka County Jockey Club not use its permit on Easter Saturday, it is probable that the Waikouaiti Racing Club will apply for the date. VOLT MON D RETIRED. Mr P. A. Swney stated on Saturday that Volimond has been turned out, and will do no further racing. Volimond is a seven-year-old mare by Limond from Tivoli, and she may have had a better record than she possesses only for mishaps and other troubles that affected her. At her best she was a very capable performer, her victories including the Takapuna Plate and the Alison Cup. Her winnings amount to £2045. M. Kirwan, W. Pascoe and A. Messervy will be riding at the Westland Racing Club’s meeting. * * * *

Sharp Thorn ran a poor race at Riccarton on Saturday, and he will not meet any of his holiday meeting engagements.