TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 2, 14 July 1909, Page 11

TURF GOSSIP

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RACING FIXTURES. July 17, 21, and 24 — Wellington R.C. Steeplechase July 29 — North Canterbury J.C. Sports Aug. 10, 12, and 14 — C.J.C. Graud National Sept. 2 and 3 — Marton J.C. Annual Racing at Gisborne to-morrow (Thursday) and Friday. The Saracen gelding Heathen was shipped to Sydney on Monday last. J. Deerey is to ride Scotty in his Southern engagements. At Trentham, J. Lowe has 15 horses in Work, W. Davies 9, ajid J. Ayres 6. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club’s Winter Meeting returned a profit of £295. Those who have seen Pikopo racing describe him an ideal type of hurdler. The ex-Australian jockey, F. Wootton, had the mount on Perola when that filly won the English Oaks.

Wheelara, by Phoebus Apollo—Chrysolite was among the winners at Kalgoorlie, West Australia, last month.

A handsome gravestone is being erected over the grave of Merriwee at Mr G. J. Watt’s Longlands station.

Haurangi will now have to carry 9.12 In l,. e . G.J.C. National Hurdles, his win at Gisborne earning him a 51b penalty.

There were no less than five double winners at the recent Gisborne meeting, one horse, Sublime, winning a treble.

Word from Melbourne states that the Sony Glenora reached the Victorian capital i splendid condition.

So far no official intimation has been received by the Metropolitan authorities as to an appeal being lodged in the Tauriki case.

Waipu was given a run at Moon.ee Valley, Which took place a week before the V.R.C. Grand National meeting, but made a very poor showing.

The gelding Inglis has been leased by a patron of W. Mobberle, and the son of Hotchkiss is now in work at Ellerslie under the charge of that trainer.

A good word comes from the South in favour of Wirrall, which it is stated will be ridden in his Wellington and Christchurch engagements by W. Young.

After a spell of a couple of months, ElyBian has resumed work again at Ellerslie. The son of Soult has filled out nicely, and the rest appears to have benefited him considerably.

The winner of the Wellington Steeplechase or the Wellington Winter Hurdles will be called upon to carry a 141 b penalty in the C.J.C. National Steeplechase or Hurdle Race.

During his visit to Hawke’s Bay, J. Twohill, the Thames trainer, purchased Commander, which ran second in the Hawke’s Bay Hurdles, the price paid, it is understood, being 150 gs.

C. Brown had a narrow escape from a nasty accident last week at Ellerswas riding Bully in a gallop, when the saddle slipped round, and he came off. fortunately he escaped without injury.

J- Twohill’s team, Capitol and Commander, fire the first- of the visiting horses to arrive at Trentham for the Wellington meet-

The double victory of Mozart at the Glsmeeting is pleasing to record, for the gelding halls from a stable which can confidently be said to be always after the goose.”

At the monthly meeting of the Wellington facing Club an application from W. J. P enc «r to have the disqualification recliucd from gelding Full Cry was de-

v ' ctor y of Te Aral in the Gisborne J? t earns him a Tib penalty for Grand National Steeplechase, and weight in the latter event will be raised *■ consequence to 10.0,

The following names have been claimed for the following rising 2-year-olds:—Filly, by Wairiki—Fishfag, “Bonnie Fishwife”; gelding, by Gluten—Catchfly. “Adherent”; filly, by Eton—The Dell, “Hamadryad.”

The Cunningham appeal case is to be decided by the Racing Conference at Wellington on Monday, 19th inst. Mr H. H. Hayr, secretary, will represent the Avondale Club, and leaves for the South on Thursday next.

The New Zealand Racing Conference notifies trainers and jockeys that applications for licenses for the ensuing season must be made to the secretary of the Metropolitau Club of their district not later than Monday, the 19th inst.

Before his victory in the Welter Handicap at Newmarket, England, the American colt, Sir Martin, and a colt named Edward, were purchased by Mr R. Winans for £15,000. Sir Martin started favourite for the English Derby, but fell.

Mr H. Reynolds, the patentee of the starting clock w’hich is in general use on trotting courses in New Zealand, has received an order from Mr J. 'Wren, of Melbourne, for a clock of -the same type for use for the Melbourne Trotting Club.

The Cyrenian gelding Cymri badly overreached while working at Ellerslie last week, and had to be eased in his work in consequence. He will not make the journey to Wellington, and it is doubtful if he will be seen out at Christchurch.

The Rand, from which good things were expected on the flat, but which went amiss while contesting the Wellington Cup, won by Moloch, has been taken up again after a lengthy spell. He was tried over the big country at Napier Park recently, and created a very favourable impression.

It was noticed that the pockets of R. Marsh’s overcoat bulged considerably after •the Derby. Asked by a friend if he was carrying about a few “bottles,” the King’s trainer replied, “No, only a few telegrams.” The “Royal” trainer received hundreds of telegraphic messages of congratulations on •Minoru's success.

If one horse of the Auckland contingent looked a likely winner at Gisborne It was Wairaka, which duly won, the Trial Steeplechase on the opening day falling to his share. The surprise, however, was not in his winning, but in the price he returned, and layers generally will have cause to remember his victory.

One of the smartest rising two-year-olds at Randwick is a filly by Machine Gun from Zebra, by Tranby from Missie, by Welcome Jack, one of the crack sons of Traducer. It will be interesting to note how the blend of the two crack New Zealanders will figure during the coming season.

The Canterbury Jockey Club have increased the stakes for the coming season by £2440, making a grand total to be distributed of £30.240. The increases are divided as follows: Grand National Meeting £710; Spring Meeting, £1330; Autumn Meeting, £4OO.

The defection of Kiatere from the V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase came as a bit of a surprise, but according to a private communication received from Melbourne, the son of Castor was showing signs of soreness, and it will probably be found that this was the cause of his withdrawal.

The value of the Derby won by Minoru was £6450, and after- that race His Majesty the King headed the list of winning owners for the current racing season with a total of £14,077. Since that race, however, the King’s horses have gained further successes, and his winnings must now be close upon £20,000.

The St. Paul gelding King Paul is still racing on the other side, and at the last. Aspendale Park Meeting accounted for the principal event of the day. King Paul, W’hich still races in the nomination of J. Johnson, only had the feather weight of Gst lllbs in the saddle, but starting third favourite, won easily by a length and a-half.

Particulars of the mishap to Ataahua Show that the son of Mahakl was being schooled in company with Indian Chief and another. The last-named ran down a fence end swerved on to Ataahua, which came a terrible cropper. It is pleasing to record that Ataahua Is progressing favourably towards recovery, and there is every prospect of his racing again.

The Wellington Racing Club have received splendid acceptances for the various •vents on the opening day of their winter

meeting, and with 22 engaged in the Winter Hurdles, a great race should result. With Capitol, Scotty, Le Beau, Bully, Irish, Kremlin, and Pukenui representing Auckland, it will be extraordinary if a share of the prize money does not find its way North.

After the first forfeits for the Great Northern Guineas, fifty still remain in the event. A large number of Southerners still remain in, Sir George Clifford being represented by two, Mr T. 11. Lowry four, Mr E. J. Watt three, and Mr W. E. BidweP two, these being the principal outside contributors; while practically all of last season’s local two-year-olds still stand their ground.

Tn Germany the authorities are getting all they can out of the Totalisator, and with a view to increasing the receipts, have opened official offices in each town for the reception of commissions on race days. This means that German punters need never go near racecourses for the purpose of speculation, and is undoubtedly encouraging what cannot be regarded as other than the most sordid spirit of gambling.

When something approaching quietude was restored after the Derby. Wootton, the Australian trainer, was asked what he thought of the demonstration; he replied, “It is this that makes you British the masters of the world—your loyalty.” Joyner, the American trainer, cheered until he was almost purple in the face, and when at length he was able to speak he declared that neither he nor anyone else ever saw anything like it.

The King’s Derby win had the effect of putting a severe strain on the special telegraphic department at Buckingham Palace, and upon the secretarial staff. Commencing soon after the race was won. and continuing almost without intermission through the following day, telegrams- of congratulation have been received from all sorts and conditions of people, and were acknowledged. Very many of the messages were from overseas, and there is scarcely an Important part of the British Empire from which congratulatory messages did not come to hand.

There was no particularly important aftermath on the Derby. Earl said Phaleron had tb jump over the prostrate jockey,

Martin (the rider of Sir Martin, which fell), while Herbert Jones remarked he did not really grasp he had won till he woke in the morning. After passing the post, so full of running was Minoru that he carried Joues into the pad dock, and not hearing any cheering Jones held the Idea that he was just beaten. “When they told me I had won,” continued the jockey, “I was delighted beyond all measure, and never shall I forget the scene on the way back to the weighing-room.”

The American Jockey Club has Issued an edict that everyone (except reporters) will have to pay an entrance fee to the grounds. This will apply to owners, trainers, and jockeys. The authorities consider that everyone making a living out of racing should contribute towards its upkeep, and so help to keep alive the sport which hrs almost received its death-blow from the Agnew-Hart Anti-Betting Bill. The entrance fee to the tracks this season will be 10/. Another announcement is that bookmakers will not be allowed to race their own horses and at the same time pursue operations in the betting ring.

According to reports from Australia, in the mishap to Ataahua, the Mordialloc stable had extremely bad luck when the New Zealander injured himself recently. The Melbourne “Age” reports a gallop which Ataahua accomplished a few days before his accident, as follows: —“Ataahua, who is trained at Mordialloc, recently performed a sensational gallop over hurdles. Ridden by F. Burn, he ran two miles and jumped nine hurdles in 3.481, with his shoes on. Starshoot attempted to accompany him during the last half of the journey, but was beaten right off. Taking into account the heavy state of the going, the gallop was an extraordinarily good one, meritorious enough to win a two miles race on the flat among racehorses, let alone hurdlers.”

The result of the V.R.C. Grand National Hurdle Race, won by Fossil, came as a bit of a surprise, for the son. of The Harvester was not even mentioned in these parts. Fossil, which is owned and trained by J. Scobie, was given a run at Moonee Valley, but his form was very poor, and an exchange, in commenting on his showing, stated he would need to improve a lot te have a chance in the big race. It is understood, however, that his party threw in for a good stake over the success of Fossil. The New Zealand representative. Waipu, never appeared to have a winning chance,

and as this is the son of Torpedo’s second failure mi the big Flemington event, it would look as if he were hardly up to national form. Bookmakers, Eitgliah and Australian, complain with g<*ud reason that betting, even on the Epsom, Derby, and Melbourne Cup, has been falling off greatly of late years, and it seems inclined to run itself Co a standstill before long. In Daniel O’Rourke's Derby £50,000 went into oue 'bookmaker's bag, and another satchel was shut on £40,000, the famous fielder, Davies, having laid the odds on both occasions. Mr Steel returned to Mr James Smith £OO,OOO as the first instalment of the (Rosebery commission when he won the Czarewitch. and our own brave old battler, Cor Joe Thompson, paid out £BO,OOO to • Sep. Stephen, under the verandah, who represented Chester’s owner, in 1877. It is teo much to expect we’ll ever see betting like this again in Australia, for I (says “Booudi”) doubt if we have the money, and we certainly have not the men. This latter fact may not be worth regretting, however, for “our boys” who hold the “ready” don’t seem to also hold the necessary nous to invest it safely. In addition to the list of rising 2-year-•lds, published last Saturday, has to be added the following:— A. ROBERTSON. Filly, by Soult—Princess Alice; filly, by Gluten—Avalanche; filly, by Soult—Wintome. I< STENNING. Gelding, by Obligado—Peace; colt, by Gluten—Catchfly; filly, by Wairiki —Miss Drury. W. GALL. Colt, by Salvadan—Solitary; filly, by Boult—Golden Sauds. In noting the effort that will be put forward at the forthcoming annual meeting of the New Zealand Racing Conference, to introduce the “stipendiary” system of control, an Australian writer remarks:—“There ’have been some such peculiar happenings at race meetings in Wew Zealand that the feeling in favour of the appointment of stipendiaries has increased among country clubs; but as the metropolitan clubs are said to be Still -of opinion they can conduct their meetings in proper manner without any such assistance, the odds are against the proposal being carried. Despite the objection of the metropolitan clubs, stipendiary stewards would have a beneficial effect upon many of their meetings if half we read in New Zealand exchanges is correct.”

Says “Templar” in the “Weekly Press”: While the majority of racehorse-owners are methodical in their business transactions, there are some who are quite the reverse in their dealings with secretaries of racing clubs. One of them must have received something of a shock when he perused the list of nominations received for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National meeting, for a couple of entries forwarded by him were conspicuous by their absence. In a conversation I had with Mr Wanklyn I learnt that this particular owner, despite a timely hint, had sent along two entries, but mo cash being enclosed, they were both refused. It is a pity more secretaries do not take up a like stand. As matters are • t present, there are some owners continually nominating horses on credit, and if the weights do not suit they fail to send the fees along. This necessitates a good deal of trouble in collecting, for it is only when they start their representatives that the arrears can be forced out of them. Were all secretaries to make it a practice of stopping the credit of such men. they would be conferring a distinct benefit on each other.

The annual meeting of the members of the Huntly Racing Club was held in the hotel on Wednesday evening, Mr. J. Phillips presiding over a representative attendance. The balance-sheet for the year showed the income to have been £322 3/5 and the expenditure £3lB 0/0, thus leaving a credit balance of £4 2/8. This the meeting considered highly satisfactory, seeing that the heaviest expenditure must always be borne during the initiatory years of a club’s existence. Improvements to the course cost £lOl 2/10, while the stakes amounted to £fM>, thus accounting for the major portion of the expenditure. Officebearers for the following year wer© elec tel as follows: - Patrons, Messrs. W. F. Massey and H. J. Greenslade. M.P.’s; president, Mr. J. P. Bailey; vice-presidents, lion. Mahuta, M.L.C., Messrs. E. Bain, F. Bennett, A. Gall, Whin llimiona, L. B. Harris, Senr., Rata Mahuta, D. McKinnon* and Alex. McKinnon; secretary, Mr. A. A. Btewart; treasurer, Mr. C. Maxwell; auditor, Mr. C. Richards; committee, Messrs. T. Britton. J. Broadhurst, J. Brooks. T. •Edwards, 11. Lovell, J. Mclntosh. H. Peckham, and Wm. Spiers. The secretary was thanked for his efficient services, and the committee for valuable work done, the efforts of the officials having promoted two highly-successful meetings.

Mr A. E. Whyte, the up-to-date secretary of the Wellington Racing Club, writes me to the effect that the executive of the Southern Club, has derided upon a proposa to devote a portion of the prize money in re-eight-for age races to the breeder of the winner, ami also to certain A. and P. shows, to be given ns prizes for horse events. The resolution just carried adds 25Osovs to races the entries for which have already closed, and thia money Is not taken si way from owners, but is added by the chib. So far as New Zealand is concerned, the proposals nre quite original, and the Wellington dub Is to be congratulated on making a move which should be favourab’y received by owners mid breeders nlike. It Is often the case at year!big sales that a youngster picked up for a mere song, and on which the breeder loses considerably. Wins a number of important races, arid

thousands of pounds in stakes, and the proposal* of the Wellington Club will be some recompense. The resolutions are as follows:—“That the stakes in the following races be increased as under: Wei'esley ♦Stakes, 1909, OOOsors to GGOsovk; Wellington Stakes, 1910. oOOsovs to 550sovs; Challenge Stakes, 1910, 600sovs to OOOsovs; St. Leger Stakes, 1910, 400sovs to 44Osovs; St. Leger Stakes, 1911, 40<>sovs to 440sovs. The increase to be devoted as follows, viz.: 7i per cent to go to the breeder of the winner, if bred in New Zealand, and 2| per cent to be distributed to certain A. and P. shows to supplement prizes for events calculated to encourage the breeding of horses, such events not to be confined to thoroughbreds. Any winnings under the above rule, which are not paid over, nor claimed in writing, within six months of the corresponding event, to revert to the club. Unless particulars appear in the New Zealand Stud 'Book, breeders must apply for their winnings under the above rule, which will not be distributed until at least four weeks after the event. The owner or lessee of the mare at the time of foaling the winner wPI be deemed to be the breeder. In the event of any disputes arising out of the distributions under the above rule, the decision of the stewards of the Wellington Racing Club shall be final.’’ i i db TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. CHRISTCHURCIH V Friday. An appreciable change in weather took place on Wednesday last, but subsequent frosts have kept the tracks at Riccarton very heavy. This has precluded anything in the shape of fast work, while there has been little jumping. A large number of locally trained horses have left pr are under orders for Wellington, to assist at the Trentham meeting. Kent is taking up Sweet Angelas mid Pronoun, but neither is quite forward enough to show to best advantage. Southern Cross and Inchbonny have left under R. Longley’s care, and the former is so forward that with ordinary luck he should pick up a stake. • Inchbonny, on the other hand, is backward, and if the going is heavy at Trentham,’ she can barely show to her best advantage. Valdimir is in commission again, and like the rest of Mr McDonald’s team, looks lusty and well. Martine, by Martin—Gipsy Maid, has been purchased by Mr Acland, but the filly still remains in Aynsley’s stable. All Cutts’ big team are going on the right way, especially Treadmill, who is looked on as being Sir G. Clifford’s representative in the New Zealand Cup. R. Derritt has an acquisition to his team in the shape of a bay throe-year-old colt by Handsome Jack—Orchestra, the property of Mr A. Boyle. The Seer is back at Riccarton, where he is being trained by R. Ellis, formerly associated with St. Denis. Wirral will have the services of W. Young in the Grand National Hurdles, for which he promises to start favourite. North-east at present rules as favourite for the Winter Cup. while Le Beau is as good a favourite as anything for the Grand National Steeplechase. G. D. Green w’ood’s horses. Armlet, in Epsom Handicap, and Form eden, Areina, and Lady Reina, in the Breeders’ Plate and Gimcrack Stakes, were scratched on Wednesday, so that R. J. Mason will not have any of his team at Randwick at the spring meeting of the Australian J.C. From this it is almost certain that Mason will abandon his proposed trip to Australia. Golden Way, one of Mr J. C. N. Grigg’s representatives in the New Zealand Cup, was scratched for that event on Thursday. He is reported to be amiss. Mr G. P. Payne has purchased the four-year-old horse Goldbeater, by Clan Ranald —Goldleaf. and the two-year-old filly by Pallas—Supper Dance, and they were shipped to Australia yesterday. 4 4 4 AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. After the declaration of the first forfeit the following horses remain in THE GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, of 550sovs. One mile. E. W. Alison’s br c, by Soult—Brown Rose E. W. Alison’s br £ Elegance, by Seaton. Delaval —Antelope J. Nelson’s b c, by .-Soult— Apparition J. Nelson’s b c, by Seaton Delaval — Jeanie Deans V. L. Bagnall’s b c, by Seaton Delaval — Eve W. E. Bidwell’s h c Provocation, by Birkenhead —Stepfeldt W. E. Bidwell’s b g Expansion, by Birkenhead—lmmersion 8. Bradley’s b c First Wairiki, by Wairiki—Leo .Delaval S. Bradley’s br f Ripple, by Wairiki—Volee Trustees Mrs A. M. Coombe’s b c Elysian, by Boult—Dreamland Trustees Mrs A. M. Coombe’s b f Tetrazzini, by Soult—Miss Annie 11. .L. Cleland’s b c Monsieur Soult, by Soult—Lady Emmeline F. W. Arnold’s b g Excalibur, by Eton— Tournament F. Ross’ br c Fleet Arrow, by Eton —Rapid F. Ross* br f Salute, by Soult—Lady Musket Sir Geo. Clifford’s b c Broadsword, by Clanranald—Safeguard Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch c Sharpshooter, by f’lanranald —Weathereye J. J. Craig’s b f Sea Elf, by Seaton Delaval —St. Evelyn J. J. Craig’s b f by Menschikoff—St. Margaret ta H. Galaford’a br f Rauparo, by Kilcheran— Moreze H. Gaisford's b c Tawhakl, by Menschikoff —Armilla W. Cooper’s br f by Kilcheran—Sombre Ryan and De Groen’a br g Tuku Tuku, by Kilcheran—Spun Gold J. Ellie’ c. by Red Gauntlet—Spring Gun J. Ellis’ c Optimeform, by Multiform—St Ouida

D. H. Lewis’ b c Rangiora, by St. Hilda—< Orini H. R. Mackenzie’s b c Royal Scotland, by Seaton Delaval—lxidy Hester Mr High den's br c Boanerges, by Pilgrim’s Progress— Parera Mr Highden’s b c Polymorphous, by Multiform —Rumour Mr Highden’s ch f Celeano, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Aello W. Sheehy’s br f Pilgrim’s March, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Stepaway G. Baldwin’s br f, by Kilcheran —-Purity R. Millett’s b c Hyperion, by Soult—Thea D. McLeod’s b f Kakama, by Soult—Winsome D. Stewart’s b c St. Amans, by Soult —Lottie C. J. Parker’s br c Fort William, by Soult —• Simin ia R. E. Price’s b c Electrakoff, by Menschikoff—Electra J. R. McDonald’s ch c Kina, by St. Ambrose—Seashell Tooman and McHugh’s br g Admiral Soult, by Soult—Pansy J. Twohill’s b g Impulsive, by Soult—St. Edith Dawson and Waller’s br f Fighting Fish, by Soult—Caller ’Ou E. J. Watt’s br c Maori King, by Merriwee —lndian Queen E. J. Watt’s blk c Bally Shannon, by Merriwee—The Shannon E. J. Watt’s Kilindini, by Kilcheran—Mosqueterle T. 11. Lowry’s b c Multiple, by Multiform—• Soult Girl T. 11. Lowry’s blk f Glissade, by Soult— Lissa d urn T. 'H. Lowry’s br c Merriwa, by Merriwee—< L.\dy Helen T. H. Lowry’s b f Ambala, by Stepniak— Ranee Nuna G. P. Donnelly’s ch c Golden Water, by Gold Reef—la J. McLaughlin’s eh g Morleykoff, by Menschikoff—Kilmorey 4* 4' 4* GISBORNE STEEPLECHASE MEETING. FIRST DAY. GISBORNE, Thursday. The Gisborne Racing Club’s Steeplechase Meeting was opened to-day in fine weather, except for a few showers, and a good attendance. The totalisator handled £4027, as against £5024 for the corresponding day of last year. Ten bookmakers were licensed. The results are:— Hurdle Race.—Haurangl 1, Te Rahul 2, Reservoir 3. Time, 3.27. Maiden Hack Handicap, four furlongs.— Sublime 1, Masonic 2, Fort William 3. Won easily. Time, 525. Flying Handicap, six furlongs..—Peart Reef 1, Munga Motio 2, Pluck 3. Time, 1.19 2-5. Park Steeplechase, three miles.—Te Aral I, Mozart 2. The only starters. Won easily all the way. Time, 6.29. Hack Flat.—Baldos 1, Lloyd’s 2, Bravery 3. A good race. Won by a length. Time. 1.34.

Trial Steeplechase, two miles. —Wairaka 1, Te Kainui 2, Te Kohau 3. Time, 4.7. Winter Oats Handicap, one mile and a distance. —Gladsmuir 1, Spate 2, Paisano 3. Won all the way. Time, 2.5.

SECOND DAT. GISBORNE, Friday. The Gisborne Racing Club’s Steeplechase Meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather, and before a good attendance. The totalisator returns for the two days amounted to £9590, as against £10,555 for the corresponding meeting last year. The results are:— Hurdle Race, two miles. —Te Aral 1, Re. fiervoir 2, Haurangi 3. Won easily. Time. 4.0. Maiden Hack Handicap, four furlongs.— Sublime 1, The Raft 2, Raumeria 3. Won easily. Time, I.G. Waikanae Handicap, seven furlongs.—Bab dos 1, Pearl Reef 2, Lloyd’s 3. Won by half a length. Time, 1.35. Te Hapara Steeplechase, two miles and a-half.—Mozart 1, Te Kainui 2, Te Kohau 3. Won by a length. Time, 5.40. Hack Flat Handicap, six furlongs.—Sub. lime 1, My Darling 2, Ardfert 3. Wou by half a length. Time, 1.20. Final Steeplechase, two miles.—Mozart 1, Waiohika 2, Atanui 3. Won easily. Time. 4.11 J. Farewell Handicap, one mile.—Glads, muir 1, Continuance 2, Spate 3. Won all the way. Time, 1.49.