THE TURF

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20108, 29 March 1928, Page 4

THE TURF

FIXTURES March 28, 29—Southland R.C. March 24, 26—Westport R.C. Autumn. March 30, 31—Masterton R.C. Autumn. March 31—Hororata R.C. Annual. March 31—Whangarei R.C. Autumn. April 7—Tuapeka County J.C. Annual. April 7, 9—Auckland R. C. Autumn. April 7, 9—Feiiding J.C. Easter. April 7. 9—Wairarapa R. C. Easter. April 9—Kuamara R. C. Autumn. April 12—Westland R.C. Autumn. April 14—Greymouth J.C. zXutumn. ipril IS, 19— Manawatu R.C. Autumn. April 21, 23—Marlborough R.C. Aprii 28, 30 Waikato R.C. Autumn. May 3. s—Nelson J.C.' May 17, 19—Wanganui J.C. Winter. NOTES AND COMMENTS Nominations for all events at the autumn meeting of the Manawatu Racing Club on April IS and 19, and first forfeits for the Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes and the Manawatu Stakes, will close on Friday at 9 p.m-

Mister Gamp, who changed hands recently, will not go to the South Island, as was expected, but will remain ar Awapuni, and continue to be traiped by J. p. Coyloe. His new owner is Mr E. W. Coilins, a brother of the former owner. Mr Collins also races Arrow Lad.

Prince Audo, who figures among the acceptors for the Eastbrook Handicap at the Wanganui Trotting Club’s meeting to-day, has a good deal of speed, but unfortunately he does not go too steady in races. When Prince Audo can control his speed properly in a race he will win a good stake.

Modern, who has given fair displays in her efforts over obstacles recently. was successful in the hurdles at the Rangitikei fixture. Modern is engaged at Masterton on Friday, and should be first into the birdcage again.

At the Melbourne bloodstock sales held during the autumn meeting of the Victoria Racing Club, 127 lots made 19,035 gns.

.Midnight Sun, who won the New Zealand Cup in 1912, and was also placed in the same race in 1913, was recently represented by a winner over hurdles in Australia. An American exchange says .hat the trainer Durnell is building a steel and concrete stable on the site adjoining Churchill Downs- It is the most modern stable round Louisville, and, though it will accommodate only twenty horses, is costing £16,000. The Marlborough Racing Club has issued the programme of its Autumn Meeting, to be held at Trentham 21st and 23rd April. The Waterloo Cup, of 300 sovs., one mile and n-quarter, and the Autumn Handicap, of 200 sovs., six furlongs, are the principal events. Mr J. M. Griffiths is running the meeting, and nominations close at the office of the Wellington Racing Club, as well as at the -Marlborough Club’s office, on Friday next, March 30. King Balboa won the North Otago Cup from end to end, and was never fully extended at any part of the race. Heather Lad finished second after standing the leader up four or five lengths over the last six furlongs, which King Balboa ran in Imin. 15scc.

Laughing Prince was not in the New Zealand St. Leger, but he may (make matters for Satrap in the Great Northern St. Leger, though the Riccarton representative should outstay his rival-

The programme of th© Egmont Racing Club’s Winter Meeting on May 10 and 12 is acknowledged from the secretary, Mr E- P. Cox. The Egmont Steeplechase, with a stake of 400 sovs., is the main prize, the M‘Rae Memorial Handicap of 300 sovs., one mile and aquartor, being the principal flat race. J he stakes are good and the programme is an attractive one. Nominations close on Friday, April 25.

The yearling full-brother to Discourse (Gasbag—Ladify) has been christened Jami to. Like his brother he was bred and is owned by Trainer F. J. Carmont, of Foxton

Ladify has been a shy breeder of late, as there was no production by her after foaling Discourse until Jamito came to light.

It is understood that Hynanna is pretty certain to be at Riccarton at Easter. At his best he is in the top

The Trentham trainer, H. B. Lorigan, is expected at Riccarton for the Easter meeting, with Cimabue, Oratrix and the two-year-old Concentrate-

It was thought that with the arrival of autumn and the sting leaving the ground, it would have been possible to race Piuthair again. T. Llovd. who was at Trentham last week, stated that hopes in that direction have not been fulfilled, and the Kilbroney mare is now in the paddock and will not bo trained again for a while

The brilliant form recently display cd in Melbourne by the ini

ported horse Gothic has naturally won the greatest praise from the critics. Gothic was got by Tracery from Sundrella. by Sundridge from Yalta, by Winkfield’s Pride from Malte, by JSt. Simon from Mischief, bv Hampton. Tracery was got by Rock Sand, bv Orme from Topiary, a sister to The Wag, the sire of Kilbroney.

It is interesting to note that Martarma (winner of the Great Northern Derby) and Satrap (winner of the New Zealand St. Leger) were included in a collection of seven yearlings sent up to auction from the Kinloch Slud by the late Mr J. F. Buchanan, in the spring of 1925. Martarma was sold for 800 guineas, but Satrap only realised 150 guineas.

The Auckland gelding Sir Archie, ■who sustained injuries in a railway accident when returning from the Franklin meeting, is doing as well as can be expected, though he appears to be suffering to some extent from shock. It is to be hoped that this promising gelding ’s racing career will not be impaired as the result of the accident.

Moorland was purchased recently from D- Campbell by J. Beale. The Finland gelding has since been disposed of to the West Coast owner, Mr J. Wilson, a patron of Donnellan and Shanahan's stable, and he has gone to the West Coast.

Vivo, who accounted for lhe Rangitikei Cup had only once previously been returned a winner. Her appearance in the Cup made her fourteenth start for the term. SOUTHERN CIRCUIT OPENS SOUTHLAND AUTUMN MEETING CIRCULATION TAKES THE CUP STEEPLES TO TUKI [ Per Press Association. ] INVERCARGILL, March 28. The first day of the autumn meeting of the Southland Racing Club was held in dull but fine weather to-day, with a large attendance. The track was holding after recent rains. Tne tote handled £13,741 against £12,032 for the first day last y</ar. Results:—

Roslyn Handicap of £l5O, six furlongs: 1 Camisaider 9.0 (F. Voight) 1; 2 Coomassie 8.6 (L. J. Ellis) 2; 5 Ace of Hearts 8.0 (Mr J. Langford) 3. Also, started 7 Carinthia (7.8) and Red Enui (7.2). coupled, 2 Red Racer (7.7). 9 Arrowy 7.11. 4 Traction 7.9, 6 Fenham (7.101), 10 Vinegrove (72J), 11 Attractive Lady (7.9 j 8 Caraniba (7.13). Won by p .ength, and three quarters of a length. Time: Inun. 17 l-ssec.

Juvenile Handicap, of £l5O, six furlongs: 1 Rin Tin Tin 8.8 (A. E. Didham) 1,2 Night March 8.10 (B. Brodie) 2, 5 Cupid'’ s Dart 8.2 (C. Eastwood) 3.

Also started: 4 Some Rose 9.0, 7 Slanther 7.9, 3 Red Sea 7.6. 6 Money Mint 7.1, Won by one and a-half lengths; one length. Time Imm 17 4-sscc.

Flying Handicap (Of £225; six furlongs)

3—CELERITY II 8.12 (A. E. Didliam) 1 1— BLACK DUKE 9.0 (J. Andrews) 2 2 KING BALBOA 8.9 (L. J. Ellis) 3

Also started: 6 Baldowa 8.7, 4 Ovendrawn 7.12, 5 Frivol 7.0. Won by a head and half a head. Overdrawn was fourth. Time: Imin. 16 4-ssec. Southland S'e-spiechase (Of £215, about three miles) 4—TUKI 11.13 (E. Mackie) .... 1 1— MAUNGAMOE 10.2 (A. Youngman) 2 2 SCAMP 11.2 (A. J. Peart) .... 3 Also started: 6 Ranui 10.2, 7 Blazing Light 9.9, 3 Royal Fashion 9.4, 8 Soldier’s Dream (9.10), 5 Hylotis 9.0. Won by five lengths and two lengths. Ranui was fourth. Time: G min. 17sec.

Southland Cup Handicap (Of £350; 1$ miles)

4 CIRCULATION 7.13 (S. Wilson) 1 1 — OVERHAUL 8.4 (A. E. Didbam) 2 2 QUEEN BALBOA 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) 3 Also started: 3 Bilbo 8.9, 5 Heather Laid 7.12;}, 8 Lucy Locket 7.8, 9 Equerry 7.0, 7 Spearmaid 7.0. Won by half a length and one and a-half lengths. Tintoretto was fourth. Time: 2min. lOsec.

New River Harness Trot, of £l9!* sovs, two miles: Hush A Bye 12yds. behind 1; 2 Sunshower 24yd 2, 11 Coldstream Guard, limit 3. Stewart Island Handicap, of £l5O seven furlongs; 2 Latin Quarter 7.7 (F. J. McKay) 1; 7 Strathnaver 7.12 (J. Andrews) 2; 5 Takaka (L. J. Ellis) 3.

Also started: 4 Flying Mist 9.0. 3 Money Mine 8.2, 1 Battle Flag (7.11). 6 Soizia (7.9), 10 Jarrictiere (7.7), 9 Felony (7.2), 8 Princess Mafalda, 11 Piton (7.0), 12 Gayoma (7.95). Won by a head, third horse half a length away. Time: Imin. 30soc.

Tradesmen’s Handicap, of £lBO. one mile: .1 Apache 7.75, (F. J. McKay) 1; Miss Winkie, 7.0, (D. Kerr) 2; 2 Schottisc-he, 7.5 (L. J. Ellis) 3.

Also started: 3 Fairy Herald 8.5, 7 Doleful Ditty 7.1, 5 Soltoe 7.0, 8 Kilbarry 7.0, 6 Brightling. Won by a neck and four lengths. Time: Imin. 43 1-5 sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY 1 Per Press Associatron. J INVERCARGILL, March 28. Following are the acceptances for the second day of the Southland Racing Club to-day. Myross Hack Handi</>p.—Camisader 9.9, Monry Mine 8.8, Coomassie 8.8, Red Racer 7.12, Cupid’s Dart 7.12, Carinthia 7.11.

Winter Oats Handicap.—King Balboa 9.2, Overhaul 9.0, Wingatui 8.7, Heather Lad <8.7, Overdrawn 8.7, Lucy Locket 8.3, Fairy Herald 8.3, Apache 8.3, Schottische 7.6, Brightling 7.0, Flying Mist 7.0.

Invercargill Steeples.—Scamp 11.9, Mangamoe 11.0, Frenchman 10.6. Nyanza 9.10, Royal Fashion 9.6, Greenstone 9.6, Flag Lieut 9.6, Hylotis 9.4. Bluff Handicap.—Flyin gMist 9.4, Latin Quarter 8.10, Strathnaver <8.9, Soizia <8.5, Takaka <B.ll, Jarratierre <B.ll, Felony 7.12, Princess Mafalda 7.11, Piton 7.9, Nayoma 7.7. President’s Handicap.—Booster 9.5, Baldowa 8.5, Valdamo 7.7, Miss Winkie 7.3, Some Rose 7.0, Frivol 7.0.

Awarua Handicap.—Queen Balboa 9.1, Overhaul 8.8, Heather Lad 7.6, Tintoretto 7.2, Soltoe 7.0.

HORORATA RACING CLUB

ACCEPTORS FOR SATURDAY. [Per Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, March 28. TRIAL PLATE. (Of 80 sovs; weight Bst.; five furlongs) Amor Star Stranger 11. Lovedark Merivale King’s Jester Cynelli Weather Raid Bowser Evening Malmsey Thurso Bangor BANGOR HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP. (Of 90 sovs; one mile.) Tarleton . ..10 5 Moratorium 9 8 The Harp .. 913 Radiac .. .. 9 2 HORORATA CUP HANDICAP. (Of 150 sovs; 1% miles.)

RACING IN AUSTRALIA A WIN FOR ZARAGOZA. (A. & N.Z.) SYDNEY, March 27. The Menangle Park Hundred, one mile, resulted:— Zaragoza, (Nassau Madrid) 8.7 1 All Home, 8.7 2 Prince Colugo, 8.6 3 Seventeen started. Won by a length. Time,

Thorndale Sir Roy 9 9 9 2 Battle Colours 8 2 Lancer .. .. 7 9 Assurance 8 8 Starflight . 7 5 SANDOWN HACK HANDICAP. (Of 90 sovs; six furlongs.) Sky quest 9 0 Fair Exchange 7 10 Scoff 8 T3 Motor Smash 7 3 Greyfinch 7 11 Waihemo . . 7 0 BRACKENDALE HANDICAP. (Of 90 sovs; seven furlongs.) Sagittarius . . 9 1 Heisler . . ., 7 7 Hoylake .. .. 8 4 Cross Bow .. 7 7 Polydectes .. 8 3 RACECOURSE HILL HACK HANDICAP (Of 90 sovs; six furlongs.) Scoff .. .. 9 4 Sea Gay .. .. 7 3 Greyfinch 8 3 Star Fair Exchange 8 2 Stranger II. 7 0 Malmsey 7 9 Evening King’s Jesrer 7 7 Sacrifice 7 0 Lytup 7 6