NOTES AND COMMENTS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19433, 20 October 1925, Page 4

NOTES AND COMMENTS

Gay Comet, who performed well in hack events at the country meetings last season, will in future be trained at Ellerslie by C. Coleman. On one occasion last autumn Gay Comet ran well in a seven-furlong open event at Ellerslie and, as ha is still a hack, should win more races this season. W. Jones has been engaged to ride Phoenix Park. Oreum, Motley. Royal Mint, and Lackland at the Wellington Spring meeting.

Count Cavour has not been set any severe tasks since he returned to Riecarton from the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting, but, states “Argus,” he looks none the worse for his exertions, and T. 11. Gillett will soon have him moving along again in fast work to complete his preparation for important engagements at Riccarton next month. His admirers need not be alarmed over his disappointing form at Wingatui. as he ha s * never been partial to soft ground, and he will be a different horse on the firm track that is likely to be available at Riccarton. Tiff has been on the easy list since he returned to Riccarton from Wingatui. The Martian gelding has been unlucky throughout his racing career, and a break in his present preparation must seriously affect his prospects for approaching engagements. Gladys Lillian, winner of the fillies ’ division of the Maribyrnong Trial Stakes at Flemington early this month, is by Swift Flight from Cherry Roe, by Penury—Erey Roe. Swift Flight is an English horse standing in the Auckland Province. He is by St. Martin from Maxima, by Ayrshire, and was foaled in 1917. Glentruin seems to be going along all right at Riccarton, for she is reported to have galloped over three furlongs in brilliant style last week. If she is anything near her best form at Riccarton next month she will carry some confidence. Air R. A. McKenzie was unfortunate having his nominations for the Wellington Racing Club’s meeting missed. As a result, Sun art and Clandhu may be short of a couple of much-needed races before they visit Riccarton next month and neither of them is likely to be at his best by New Zealand Cup day. Rapine will attract a lot of attention at the Wellington Raring Club’s Spring meeting. Taking a line through his form in the Avondale Cup, in which hr finished fourth, it seems only a question of health for this good Martian gelding to win some big stakes during the next few months. Penman is now in evidence at Trentham. where he is being get ready for his engagements in connection with the Spring venture of th*' Wellington Racing Club next Saturday and Monday. Marchaway is the name that has been selected for the two-year-old sister to Queen March and Lucius. Another relative is that sterling performer, Te Kara, who is a half-brother by General Latour.

Rational, who, during his two and three-year-old period on the running path, captured stake money amounting to 5465 sovs., and who was seen out in action at the Whangarei meeting, but had no luck, was offered for sale after the meeting, but the best offer was 250 guineas, and the son of Absurd and Cowl did not change ownership.

The total of the A.J.C. Derby stake, including breeder’s premium of 400 sovs., was 9323 sovs. Of this sum the owner of Manfred collected 6523 sovs., and one of the overhead charges in connection with the matter was £326 3s that W. Duncan received for his jockey’s percentage for piloting the winner, which works out at about £135 a minute. The Southland crack Listening Post was obviously not nearly at his best when he raced at the recent meeting at Wingatui. yet he put up a fine performance in the Mosgiel Handicap. There is some talk of sending him to Auckland for the Christmas meeting at Ellerslie. t. upidon broke down badly on Wednesday morning and is r.ot likely to be seen the course agalo. A cable from London states that the King has sold five racehorses for 2140 guineas. Mr J. B. Reid, the New Zealander, purchased Weathervane for 620 guineas. Weathervane as a two-year-old in 1923 won the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot, and is a high-class horse. He is by Lemberg—Vain Air. F. Ponton, a pony jockey in New South Wales, met with a peculiar accident recently. He had the mount on Alzone in the Flying Handicap at Pokolbin. Just as the barrier rose Ponton noticed that one of the other horses in the race, which was alongside his mount, had its mount wide open. The jockey ducked his head to miss the animal, but just as he did so Alzone swerved, and Footon's head loged in the open mouth. Although he wore a skull cap. the teeth pierced it, and inflicted several cuts. Penton was treated by the ambulance, but was not in a fit state to ride during the remainder of the day.

C.J.C. MEETING STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. RICCARTON’S BIG SPRINT. [Per Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 19. In connection with the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Spring meeting the following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. E. Henrys:— STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. (Of 1500 so vs; six furlongs.)

LABOUR DAY MEETINGS

GORE ACCEPTANCES. [Per Press Association.] GORE, Oct. 19. Pukerau Hack Handicap, of J2O sovs. Bix furlongs.—Sweet Melody, 9st.; John Bradbury 8.9; Corn Money Sst 71b; Queen Balboa Bst 51b; Miss Winkie Bst 31b; Soldier’s Hope 7st 131 b; Bonnie Lake 7st 101 b; Quickform 7st 91b; Bran Pie 7st 81b; Bilbo, Divinal, Frivol, Gipsy Maid, Glenboa, King Cup, Receipt, Similitude, Vogue 7st 71b.

Gore Cup, of 275 sovs. One mile and a quarter. —Listening Post 9st 101 b; Ravenna. Kilfane, Bst 101 b; Heather Lad 7st 61b; Bonena 7st 21b, Salerno 7st. Waimea Hack Handicap, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Cornflower Ost 21b; Taboo Bst 71b; Navy Cut, Flight Bst. 31b; Boughleen Dhoun Bst 11b; Soldier’s Hope, Hungry Hill 7st 121 b; Roman Archer 7st 91b; Warseer 7st Sib; Red Fray, Jack o’ Lantern, Margaret Birney, Sunny Gold 7st 71b. Flying Handicap, of 145 sovs. Six furlongs.—Hall Mark Bst 121 b; Corn Rigs Sst 71b; Set Sail Sst 31b; Apple Dighton Sst; Bugle Note. Guncase 7st 101 b; Sweet Melody 7st 71b. Eastern Highweight Handicap, of 140 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter.— Penury Rose, list 71b; Soldier’s Pride 10st 41b; Royal Admiral lOst 21b; Navy Cut, lOst 11b; Fairy Ring, Sporting Girl 9st 121 b; Ngarata 9st 51b; Blazes, Blazing Light 9st 21b; Grand Fleet, Herbert 9st.

Murihiku Handicap, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Happy Days 9st 51b; Warhaven 9st 11b; Comic Song Sst 51b; Valdamo Bst 41b; Tommv Dodd Sst 21b; Bright Mark Bst 21b; Guncase Bst: Marmont 7st 61b; Francaise 7st 51b; Kilbarry 7st 21b; Hurdy Gurdy

WAIPAWA ACCEPTANCES [Per Press Association.! NAPIER. Oct. 19. Jumpers’ Flat Race, of 120 sovs.; one mile and a-quarter.—General Carrington 11.9. Demagogue 11.3, Toa Taua 10. 13, Kaotane 10.10., Suspicion, Good Mark 10.6, Fort George 10.3, Mosthenes 9.4, Blue Star. Betty Binns 9.0. Waipawa County Handicap, of 200 sovs.; one mile.—Tuahine 9.0, Admiral Cndrington 8.13, Arch Salute 8.11, General Carrington 7.13, Tari 7.12, Lady Joyce 7.11, Malatour 7.2, Crown Gem and Crown Reel 7.0. Welter Hack Handicap, of 85 sovs.; seven furlongs.—Copper Nob 8.13, Velvet King 8.8, Polyastra 8.7, Whariti, Crishna 8.6, Araby 7.13, Tongatotoa 7.12. Bonny Louisa. Waitaunaha, Humorist 7.9, Crown Seal, Betty Binns, Mountain Echo 7.7. Epsom Handicap, of 70 sovs.; one mile and a-quarter. —General Carrington 12.13, Good Mark 11.11, Velvet King 11.10, Araby 10.13, Mosthenes, Humorist 10.11, Logis 10.8, Blue Star, Master Felix 10.7. Railway Handicap, of 100 *sovs.; six furlongs.—Tari 9.0, Malatour 8.3, Crown Gem 8.2, Tino Maunga 8.1, Minstrel Boy 7.8, Merry Imp 7.4, Crown Reel 7.0. Hack Flying Handicap, of 80 sovs.; six furlongs.—Minstrel Boy 8.10, Velvet King. Merry Imp, Purseproud 8.6, Fort George 8.5, Whariti, Crishna 8.4, Tongatotoa 7.10, Coot 7.9, Waitaunaha 7.7, Merekara, Imperial Rose, Tea Leaves 7.5, Wilmoreanu 7.4. Maiden Plate, of 65 sovs.; five furlongs.—Sandy McGregor, Accumulator, Walkina, Eventide, Logic, Royal Damon, Imperial Rose, Epistle, Windy Night. Wairapo, Maungaronga, Sartoma, Kara, Golden Egg, Essential, Trance, Hakuwai, Merry Wanderer, Carringalien, Earl of Ashby 8.8, Sweet Chimes 7.0.

Novice Stakes, of SO sovs.; six furlongs.— Martona, Maun garonga 9.0, Coot, Epistle 8.9, Sandy McGregor, Wilmoreana, Mysturn, Royal Damon, Mahjong, The Lodge, Golden Egg, Tea Leaves, Carringalien, Earl of Ashby 8.4, Walkina, Eventide, Wairipo, Sartona, Raca, Trance 7.13. NORTH CANTERBURY ACCEPTANCES t Per Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, Get. 19. High-Weight Handicap, of 130 sovs.; one mile.—Enare 10.9, Goosestep 10.6, Gold Spinner 10.1, Gay Life 10.1, Rigel 9.8, Royal Dispatch 9.7, Bonatic 9.4, Gold Step 9.4, Horatius 9.0, Winkie’s Rebel 9.0, Windshield 9.0, Solfello 9.0. Rangiora Cup. of 300 sovs.; one mile and a-quarter.—Count Cavour 9.6, Deucalion 9.4, Tarleton 8.13, Chickwheat

8.5, Clareina 8.1, Rapier 7.3, Lucinette 7.0, Jubilant 7.0, Kukume 7.0, Ferino 7.0, Retrospect 7.0, Bonomel 7.0, Jarretiere 7.0. Oxford Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs.; six furlongs.—Goosestep 8.9, Zaragoza, 8.8, Corinthic 7.9, Grey Lass 7.3, Voute 7.2, Cornstalk 7.2, His Majesty 7.0, Lytup 7.0, Gas Light 7.0. Flying Handicap, of 170 sovs.; six furlongs.—Finora 8.9, Economist 8.8, Lava 7.9, Ayrburn 7.8, Gold Town 7.2, Fahrinade 7.0. Welter Handicap, of 150 sovs.; six furlongs.—Sunny Loch 9.12, Sartist 8.11, Will Oakland 8.9, Some Kid 8.3, Viewpoint 8.2, En Route 7.10, Zaragoza 7.8, Prince Cflarleroi 7.7-

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