TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 May 1939, Page 11

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE

Views on Racing Facts and Fancies

CULVERDEN CONTINUES TO IMPROVE:

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Culverden continues to Improve in his schooling, and he should be capable of a good performance in a hack steeplechase early in the winter. He is retaining the condition which .seems to be all that is necessary for him to carry on to success. Debut Made. When Royal Choice and Lord Hereford won the hurdle race and steeplechase at Awapuni each was making his debut in that class of race. They will both be seen in action at Wanganui. Extra Day Requested. Both the Waikouaiti and Vincent Clubs have made application to the Racing Conference for an extra day. Each of these clubs run a very successful annual fixture, and should be content with their present allocation of dates. Blue Logan’s Breeding. It is stated that Blue Logan, a winner at the recent meeting at Forbury Park, descends from a draught horse mare on his dam’s side. Adioo Guy Mare. One of the mares purchased by the Tasmanian breeder Mr E. Tatlow, during his visit to the Dominion, is an Adioo Guy mare from the dam of VoIgda, who was sold to him by Mr W. R. Jones, of Riversdale. Bonnie Rollox. Another attempt is being made to resurrect the Australian-bred gelding' Bonnie Rollox, who has four unplaced performances., since he came to New Zealand over two years ago. He started -twice last season and twice during 1936-37. Jockeys for Ellerslie. The following riding engagements have been announced for the Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting; to be held at Ellerslie on June 3,5, 7:—J. F. Fergus, Royal Dance, Smilin Thru, Knight of Australia, Spinning Wheel; C. G. Goulsbro, Balinavar, Erndale; A. Jenkins, John Charles, Charade; D. Craddock, Adsum; H. Turvey, Chikara, Mustang; A. Sinton, Mai de Mer, Tupeotu, Tea Chat; H. N. Wiggins, Valmint, Marie’s Acre, Bronze Moth; G. Cameron, Round Up, The Trimmer; S. Tremain, Trevace, Aero King; G. Gilchrist, Silver Queen, Fleetwind, Jonathan, Tybalt; F. Foster, Right Royal, Little Briton, Agog. Melvanui; J. H. Mcßae, Pyrenees; R. W. McTavish, Valamito.

Maori Song's Form. The Hunting Song gelding Maori Song, who paid a big dividend at the Waikato meeting, won a double over six furlongs at the Wellington winter meeting in 1937 as a three-year-old. He then showed promise of better things, but although an occasional winner, never came up to his early promise. Maori Song's previous win was in May of last season. Steeplechase Candidates. Unless anything unforseen happens between now and June 5, it would appear probable that the Great Northern Steeplechase candidates around which most interest will centre will be John Charles, Allegretto, En Tour, All Irish. John Charles has only to school well over the Ellerslie country to be assured of a great following. Applications for Next Season. The Winton Jockey Club has applied for February 16 and 17 for its annual race meeting next season, and the Gore Racing Club for February 17 and 19. The Southland District Committee recommends that the Gore Club be granted February 24 and 26. Wellington Stakes 'lncrease. The stakes allotted to the Wellington Winter Meeting total £ll.OOO, an increase of £B5O over last year. The minor events have come in for special attention and the minimum stake for any race at the meeting will be £3OO. Disband Sold. It is reported that Disband has been sold to Mr D. U. Crosbie of Southland. Hyderabad Going Well. Hyderabad, has improved appreciably since last raced at Easter, and is training excellently at Hastings. Promising Novice. Ebb and Flow, a seventeen-hand gelding by Tidal, from the Lord Quex mare, Kahuariki, gave a very fine display at Hastings this week, for a novice, and later when sent over three of the steeplechase fences went even better.

AUCKLAND MEETING ACCEPTANCES FOR FIRST DAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, May 27. Acceptances, for the first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Great Northern Steeplechase meeting, to be held on June 3, 5 and 7, have been received. If starters in the Jervois Handicap exceed the safety number, the race will be run in two divisions, with £2OO. £35 and £l5 respectively for placed horses, but the totalisator will be opened only once. Betting will be win and place. Greenlane Steeplechase, about two miles and a half. —Hanover 11.6, John Charles 11.5, Survey, Wasp 10.6, London 9.10, Mahala, Bells of Bow 9.8, Mana, Car Leaf, Right Royal, King Stroud, Tea Chat 9.0. Jervois Handicap, seven furlongs.— El Meynell 9.10, May Song 9.7. Bronwen 9.6, The Trimmer 9.5, Raana 9.3, Spearford 9.2, High Delight, Ramleh 9.2, Melvanui 9.0, Kasplan, Midland 8.12, Spinning Wheel 8.9, Hutana 8.7, Veritable 8.6, Erlick 8.5, Thevace, Bronze Moth, Pasture 8.4, Prival, Vaalso 8.3, Aero Queen, Vaalstar, Master Vaals, Knightbridge, Son of the Soil, Boy Lu, Philemup, Silver Glow, Marheke, Nordic Song, Eka Pai, Fleetwind, Bonnybelle, Tahiti, Wild Acre, Maereana, Milanion, Ringshot, Kakarere 8.0. Penrose Hurdle Race, one mile and three-quarters. — Loombination 10.3, Knigh’t of Australia 10.0, King Musk 9.10, Electric Flash 9.7, Ureklaw 9.6, Cappy 9.6, Tutor 9.5, Little Briton 9.4, Irish Comet, Awhiowhio, Ellanui, Dark Rose, Mustang, Rajanya, General Riske, Anagram, Chikara 9.0. Great Northern Hurdles, two miles and a half. —Erination 11.11, Esteem 11.0, Charade- 10.11, Mio Lume, En Tour 10.1, John Charles 10.0, Bryce Street 9.12, Sporting Song 9.10, Royal Dance 9.9, Agog 9.10, Celtic Lad 9.6, Lady England, Inness Lad 9.2, Pyrenees, Gascyne, Adsum, Tutor, Chikara, Smilin’ Thru, Count Roussillon 9.0. Cornwall Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Round Up 10.3, Valamito 8.12, King Rey 8.9, Cheval de Volee, Gold Vaals 8.5, Balinavar 8.2, Galilee 8.1, Master Brierly, Royal Appellant 8.0, Tooley Street 7.13, Enge, Gay Rose 7.10, Royevrus 7.6, Jack Tar. Philcourt 7.2, Valmint, Black Musk, Du Maurier 7.1, Gay Rebel, High Tea, High Sea, Inver, General Ruse 7.0. Hunt Club Hurdles, two miles. — Kittle, British Sovereign 9.7, Green Label, Windsor Lass, Bridegroom, Tupeotu 9.0.

Members’ Handicap, six furlongs — Black Thread 10.8, Whirling 9.9, Maori Song 9.7, Royal Bachelor, Young Paddon 9.4, Prince Acre, Erndale, Bachelor King 8.11, Aero King 8.10, Jayola 8.8, Orwere, Gay Seton 8.6, Pocket Venus 8.5, Anion 8.4, Lady Meath 8.5, Mon Acre,, Surella, Tepoto, Mai de Mor, Aly th, Silver Quex. Ohmaha 8.0. Great Northern Steeplechase, about three miles and three-quarters.—Erina-tion 11.13. All Irish 10.12, Hanover 10.5, Mio Lume, En Tour, John Charles, Bryce Street 10.0, Sporting Song, Irish Comet 9.5, Power Chief 9.3. Smilin’ Thru. Allegretto, Pyrenees, Count Roussillon. Car Leaf. Survey, Gascyne, London, Adsurn, Electric Flash, Bells Ct Bow, Roxy, Kinkle 9.0.