RACING.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 15314, 15 August 1923, Page 9

RACING.

4 SEASON'S FIXTURES.

New Zealand. August 14—N.Z. Grand National Steeplechase. August 16. —N.Z. Grand National Hurdle' Race. Aug. 18—Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club Aug. 25—Pakuranga Hunt Club. Sept. I—North Taranaki Hunt Club. Sept. s—Marton J.C. Sept. 6—Rangilikei Hunt Club. Sept. B—Otago Hunt Club. Sept. 13 and 15—Wanganui J.C. Sept. 21, 22—Ashburton County R.C. Sept. 22, 24—Avondale J.C. Sept. 22, 24—.Otaki-Maori R.C. Sept. 27, 28—Geraldtne R.C. Sept. 29—Manawatu Hunt Club. Sept 29 —Napier Park R.C. Australia. September 29 —A.J.C. Derby. November 6—Melbourne Cup. England. September 12—The gt Leger.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS, "Exile," Horotlu —Prosperity won only .' one race last season. That was the Brackendale Welter Handicap at the ~ Hororata R.C's. meeting at Riccarton on March 24. "Anzac," Waitoa. — (1) Royal Abbey carried 11.12 when he won the Panmure Hurdles at the Auckland Winter Meeting.- (2) Tama-a-roa started nineteen times and won three ■races last season, y? "Sulky.'Tlamillon.—(l) Trix Pointer's W' toes-t mile was covered in 2min. 9 2-ssecs. (2) Lady Swithin did not win a race last season. (3) W. Kerr and A. G. Wilson have each two wins in the N.Z. Trotting Cup.

OAKLEIGH'S Q.N. STEEPLES.

The success of the Gordonton-owncd and Ellerslie-trained candidate OakJeigh, in the Grand National Steeplechase at Riccarton yesterday, would be appreciated by all lovers of a game and proficient jumper. In connection with yesterday's race there were many hailing from all parts of the Dominion, so Oakleigh -had the distinction of justifying the confidence reposed in him as favourite for the race, which ■pfosition"'he had maintained 'practically ifrom the issue of the weights. To so effectively carry 12.0 over, the big Riccarton country on a test extending to 3J miles is something of distinction, "and Messrs Peach Bros, have every reason to feel proud of their double Grand National winner. When Oakleigh succeeded in the race of 1922, the St. Amans jumper had 10.7, and carved out the journey in 6min. . 55 His time this' year was somewhat in advance of the figures of 12 months ago, but the extra 211 b and the nature of the going yesterday are important factors in that assessment. To be runner-up and winner of "the Wellington Steeplechase in 1922-23 and to annex two Grand Nationals in the dual term must go, down as among the really great performances in the *, history of the New Zealand turf. Even V* more" remarkable, perhaps, is the fact ■that a horse bought for £7—as Oak- .-'» lefch was in the ring at Hamilton—'has ',,■ ' stake-money extending to £ M)00 attached to bis record.

BEAUFORD AND GLOAMING

THEIR MEETINGS NEXT MONTH.

a A match between Beauford /and Gloaming would be a tremendous draw but in view of the fact that they will probably meet in the Chelmsford Stakes at TattersalUs Meeting, the Hill Stakes at the Rosehill, and the Spring Stakes " and Graven Plate at the A.J.C. Meeting, I fail to see'where a match is necessary (writes "Cardigan" in the Sydney Arrow.) ,'..,_ By the time they have raced in these four races, possibly one or the other will be feeling a little weary, just as they were last year. Beauford has never been a robust horse, and while he may be improving in that respect with age, four, or, at the most, Ave races —as presumably he will have a run at Newcastle in the special veight-for-age race—might find him out. In a few weeks' time we will«be worrying what to back when the two •champions meet. Of course, thire are others that might have to be ronsidered, such as, Rivoli, David, .The Cypher, Kingslot, and maybe Rapine; but until they prove their ability to beat the champions their supporters will be able- to obtain good prices about them. I suppose Beauford will be favorite the first time they meet. Hut a lot depends on his progress, .is Mason \\>:\ see to it that Gloaming is forward in condition, as already his work is sufficiently attractive to make it sure that he will run a great race the first time he is produced. It is remarkable that,'| although The Welkin sires so many fast horses, they require a lot of work to bring them to their best. Gloaming has to be keptup to the collar' for week's before the races; and Furious is another. Greenstead also had to be given a lot of work, and I can call to mind several others by the famous Melton stallion that required a deal'of work to bring them to their top. % Gloaming is a year older than Beau-- ' ford, and has done considerably more racing than the Newcastle horse, and ten times as much travelling. Still,iwith v all his racing, he has been very carefully nursed; and, being a gelding, there is no reason why he should not reproduce his old form. Beauford should be just about.coming to the zenith of his form, and he has been even more carefully treated than his famous rival. Killick was always a quiet man with his horses, and never believed in knocking them about. It is worth noting, when discussing the prospects of Beauford and Gloaming, that jockeyship will play a big part, just as it did last year. However, Young will no doubt have benefited by the experience, and he should have a very fair idea of the best way to ride Gloaming. There is really only one way to ride him, and that is to dwell on the pacemaker, whether it is Beauford or anything else, until well into the straight, and then make haste for the post. That was the way in which he won both of his races last Spring, \ and it cannot be improved upon.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB,

SPRING MEETING PROGRAMME.

The Avondale Jockey Club's programme for the Spring Meeting, which will he held on September 22 and 24, is one which calls for the attention of owners and trainers. The principal event, tire Cup (li miles), is of 2000 sovs., Plumpton Handicap ( 1 mile ■ i furlong), of lOOOsovs; Flying Stakes Handicap (six furlongs), of 500 sovs. Nominations for the events enumerated will close on Friday evening, at Ti o'olock, with the secretary, Mr A. .1 Farquhar, P.O. Box 590, Auckland.

JOTTINGS,

There will lie trotting at Addington to-morrc'w and racing at Hiecarton on Thursday. The. Grand National Hurdles will be

■the chief attraction on the ißiecarton programme to-morrow. The Sydenham Hurdle race and the Lincoln Steeplechase are leading events on the closing day (Saturday) of the Grand National fixture.

Comedy Chief was started at Aldington on Saturday but did not get into the money. The Waikato trotting candidate was not accepted for yesterday.

Les Paddinglon, the winner of the Australian Steeplechase on Saturday, lias proved himself efficient at hurdling as well, so is a valuable proposition in the dual .capacity. It is stated that Vasilkov, the halfbrother to Sasanof, changed hands recently for 50gs. Ho has been taken to the South Island, and will in future be trained at Wingatui.

J. Townseud, the Aus.'.'aiian jockey, who rode Dry Toast to victory in this year's City and Suburban, scored the "hat trick" at on June 11th, by winning on Scotch Reel, Dumas, and Scullion.

Sirdar, a horse 20 years old, bred in Queensland, who served throughout the war on the Marne, won a jumping competition, open to the world, at the Aldershot command show. Argus, one of the horses P. Riddle had in New Zealand last season, was made a hot favourite for the flying Handicap (nine furlongs) at a trotting meeting held at Epping, Sydney, on July 30, but was beaten by a long neck by Lulu D.olly, to whom he was conceding sscc start. - The winner covered the distance in 2min 38;lsec. The New Zealand-bred horse False Alarm went near to earning a winning bracket at Caulfield on July 21, when Correct Trim to half a neck for the' Kambrook Trial Handicap (seven furlongs). As the winner was conceding his rival 121 b and a year, that serves to show that False Alarm is not yet in a position to elevate himself above the moderate division.

Router's Agency is informed by the Eastern Telegraph Company that "the cable messages scnt'in Router's service reporting the result of the English Derby reached their respective destinations in the following times: —Capetown, Jmin; Durban, lmin; Melbourne, limin: Sydney, 2Jmin; Bombay, ljmin; Calcutta, 4Jmin; Cairo, Hong Kong, 3min; Shanghai, Slmin. The Mentonc trainer, C. T. Godby, who has made several successful trips to Sydney, contemplates talcing eight horses for tho big Spring carnival. The sheet anchor of tho team will be Purser, who has won at his last two visits, while the Monk will be another. Evidently it is still intended to race him in the A. J: C. Derby.

That brilliant pacer, Minton Derby, winner of the Auckland Trotting Cup, made a successful appearance in Australia at the Epping, Sydney meeting on July 30th, by winning "the Epping Handicap (one mile and a half and 120 yards) from Bsec behind scratch. Minton Derby was the opening favourite, but receded in the 'betting, and started at a fair price. He is now trained by J. W. Kearns, and was driven by J. Gilray.

The- Auckland trainer E. C. Rae has had an unfortunate experience with his two steeplechasers Glenotus and Vociferate, both of whom met with mishaps during the last few days prior to the National. In neither case is the trouble regarded'as serious, but they could not be at their best this week, so Rae cancelled their engagements at the Grand National meeting and decided to leave for home.

PAKURANGA HUNT MEETING.

WEIGHTS DECLARED.

' The following weights have been, declared by Mr F. W. Edwards for events to be run at the Pakuranga Hunt Meeting, which takes place at Ellerslie on the 26th inst:— *

Maiden Hunters' Steeplechase, about 2J miles.—Peer Rosa 10.13, Panchito 10.12, Extract, Gay Bobbie 'lO.lO, Rafferty 10.7, Stonewall 10.6, Aotearoa, Glentui 10.5, Konaka 10.4, Akros, Brown Heath, Darffley 10.3, Bovo, Dandy, Energetic, Irish Errand, Laddie Back, Mahura, Tulle, Whakamutu 10.0.

■ Hunters* Hurdle Handicap, H miles. —Sailor King 11.0, Kauri Park 10.7, Daddy's Girl 10.6, Hokernai 10.5, Panchito4o.o-, Lark Hall 9.12, Day Abbey 9.6, Akros, Husker 9.5, Auburn, Syndicate 9.4, Salvor, Fame, Freshman, Mahura 9.0. Sylvia Park Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Tinopono 10.12, Quaestor 10.4, Praiseworthy 10.0, Dancing Doll 9.11, Just Quietly 9.9, Opattoid 9.7, King Cheops, Arch Opal, Auriferous, Lord Thurnham 9.5, Bannock, Blanche Abbey, Cherry Ripe, Impostor, Te Tahi, Potoanui, Daphne Bruce, Douglas Latour, Drawbridge 9.4, Ellie, Fair Abbey, Finlay 9.3, Merry Ann, Piton, Pukemarama, Rarakau, Royal Fame, Titaness ! Uncle Jack 9.2, Finote, Gay Comet,.- Greyland, Gala Day, Larrikin, Libertas, Miss Egypt, Mount Eden 11., Penitentiary, Pompey, Queen of the Earthy Star Love, Sunny Roe, The Drifter, Uralla 9.0. JeMicoe Handicap, li miles. —Surjveyor 11.2, Royal Present 10.12, Unclcj Ned 10.7, Broadwood 10.2, Bute 1 Sound 10.1, Arch Laddie, Glen Canuy ; . 9.13 Tinohoro 9.9, Archie, Perfect Day'9.2, Tactful 9.1, Bedford, Brodick, Comedy Prince,' Marble Glass, Penona, Narrow Neck, Sycorax, Poteen 9.0. ■ ' ,

Pakuranga Hunt Cup, about 3 miles. —Hokemai 11.10, Sailor King 11.0, Tarakete 10.11, Lady Bruce 10.10, Radio 10.8, Kauri Park 10.7, Rosemont Northland 10.5, Waikawa 10.4, Peer Rosa 10.0, King Pellicule 9.13, Panchito.9.l2. Extract 9.9, Gay Bobbie, Rafferty 9.8, Kopaka 9.6, Aotearoa 9.5, ♦lay Abbey, Akros, Glentui, Darnley 9.3, Mahura, Tulle, Dandy 9.0. Auckland , Handicap, 1 mile.—King Pellicule 11.6, Tinopono- 10.8, Pretty Man 10.7, Senlinella 9.12, _ Narrow Neck 9.10, Dancing Doll, Smoke 9.7, Glenidlc 9.6, Pebble 11. 9.5, Opaloid 9.3 Gold Rain, Gay Comet, Aerofortis, Era'lf, Farndon, Mount Eden 11., Master Mick, Niblick, White Comet, Lady Kerman 9.0.

Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, 1} milos .—King Pellicule 11.9, Daddy's Girl 10.12, Kauri Park 10.11, Many Colours Manncen 10.5, Rahepoto, Gerstena, Husker 10.4, Day Abbey, Vice Versa, Syndicate 10.3, Arch Opal, Gay Bobbie 10.2, Fane, Freshman, Quin Abbey gelding 10.0. Chatham Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Pavo 11.12, Surveyor 11.5, Cool Stimulants 10.11, Broadwood 10.7, Nocturne 10.5, Illumination 10.3, Sheffield 10.2, Arch Laddie 10.1, Boomerday, Prince. Abbey 9.12, Musketoon 9.11, King Quin 9.10, Finelli 9.7, Jolly Princess 9.6, Sleepy" Sol, Tactful 9.2, Tactician, Master O'Rorke, Bedford, Bonny Canny, Gold Rain, Himpo, Jolly Gay, Just Quietly, Poteen, Quaestor, Shebang, Smoke Concert 9.0. Acceptances close on Friday next at 5 p.m.