TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 6, 10 August 1910, Page 13

TURF GOSSIP

By

WHALEBONE.

FIXTURES.

Aug. 9, 11 and 13—C.J.C. Grand National Oct. 12, 15 — Auckland Trotting Club Spring Sept. 17, 21, and 24—Avondale J. C. Spring. Nov. 19, 23—Otahuhu T.C. Spring. Dec. 27. 31. Jan. 7 — A.T.C. Summer ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. ''Dreamer.” — (1) There are several owners with the colours you mention: Messrs H. W. Sleddon, W. H. Broadbent, L. G. D. Ackland, J. Molloy, R. Nairn, and E. A. Laurent. (2) Lionheart now races in the nomination of Messrs W. C. Howan and W. F. Gray, and his colours are chocolate and white stripes, scarlet cap. Research was scratched for the New Zealand Cup at 9.30 a.m. yesterday. Auckland owners are not represented in either the Hastings Stakes or Hawke’s Bay (Guineas. Among the winners in England last month was the filly Bangle, by the Australian horse Aurum 11. The Auckland horse Le Beau Is reported to be getting through a lot of schooling work in good style at Riccarton. The Porirua team for the C.J.C. National Meeting will consist of Waione, Tauira, Lovell, Pakau, St. Felix, and Bourbon. Returned visitors from Australia state that the pony Mahinga failed to get under the 14.2 standard for “Wren’s” Thousand. A Press Association wire states that Wet Day has been scratched for the New Zealand Cup. From Cambria Park, comes the first foaling of the season, Crecy, by Hotchkiss — Crescent, producing a filly to Stepniak. After a few weeks of hacking about the roads. Lochbuie has made his reappearance on the racks at Ellerslie. The little sou of Cyrenian is at present carrying a lot of condition. L. Wilson, the well-known horseman, jyvho has been recuperating in Auckland for some weeks, after his recent accident, has made a good recovery, and returns to Napier shortly. The Ellerslie trainer F. Macmanemin left for the South by the Main Trunk express on Saturday evening, and Intends visiting Christchurch for the C.J.C. National Meeting. The contractor for the new stand for the Avondale Jockey Club is making good headway with the work, and there should be no difficulty in having everything completed well within the specified time. In addition to the ifst of horses in work fit Ellerslie, under licensed trainers, Mr H. Tonks has a gelding by Rambler anti Mr Theo. Bowling Antarctic working under their personal supervision. The Soult colt Elysian has rejoined D. Moraghan’s team, but, so far, has been restricted to walking exercise. The crack looks very lusty on it, but has not grown or thickened out to any extent during his spell. The Bluejacket gelding Dunborve, which had to be spelled just before the A.R.C. Winter Meeting, owing to influenza, has made a good recovery, and has resumed work again at Ellerslie, under F. Stenning’s charge. The latest aspirant to jumping Igmours is Miss Explosion, and on Thursday morning she was sent a round of the schooling hurdles, in company with Whataroa, giving a very satisfactory performance for a beginner. The racecourse staff, under the caretaken, Mr C. Hill, have made wonderful progress with the laying of the water around the Ellerslie course, and the work should be completed before the end of next week. The gelding Monocle has been leased by ft patron of P. Conway’s stable, and is how under that trainer’s charge at Ellerslie. The same trainer has had an addition to his team in a two-year-old’ gelding, by Rambler — Jess. According to cable advice received In Sydney, Bayardo started one of the hottest favourites on record for the Goodwood Cup, and it was the proverbial pound to a

shilling on him. while both the Magic, which won. and Bud, which ran third, were at any price.

Mr “Bill” Lyons, who has been ill for some time past, celebrated his 60th birthday recently, in his native village, Parramatta. Since leaving rhe hospital another operation was deemed (necessary, but Mr Lyons’ friends will be pleased to learn that he is getting on splendidly.

The annual report of the Australian Jockey Club shows that the year ended with a profit of £11,340. The stakes distributed amounted to £58,682, and the added money to £44,950. The added money to be given for the present year is £50.850, while a further sum of £2OOO is provided for the Derby of 1911, and the Sires’ Produce Stakes of 1912.

At Mr W. E. Bid-will's private track at Rototawai, J. Farmer, trainer, has five horses in work. Provocation, which is now a four-year-old, looks wonderfully well. The two three-year-olds, Tribulation and Inspection, are members of the team, and also a couple of two-year-olds, Ovation and another. It is not definitely fixed when any of the team will first sport silk, but probably it will be at the Wanganui Spring Meeting.

This season the conditions for the Jumpers’ Flat Race at Riccarton stipulate that the event is for horses that have competed in at least five steeplechases or hurdle races in New Zealand; to be ridden by professional hurdle race or steeplechase riders, •who have ridden in not less than five of such races in the preceding two years. This will mean that White Cockade, Mahuta, and several other Grand National candidates will not be eligible for the race.

According to a Wellington writer, Bobrlkoff had a fit of bad temper on the training track at Hastings a day or two ago. He was being ridden by a stable boy, and, in company with Dan Leno, was sent for a half-pace gallop. At a certain spot he stopped and refused to budge. His trainer, F. Davis, then got into the saddle, but no amount of persuasion would induce the Finland gelding to pass the spot, and eventually he had to be taken home.

The Auckland horseman, A. Julian, who had his collarbone badly broken when Audax fell at "Wellington, has returned to Auckland, but it will be some time before he will be seen In the saddle again. The watch and whip presented to Julian In recognition of his success in heading the list of winning cross-country horsemen in new Zealand for the past season, are really handsome trophies, and much above the ordinary article presented on these occasions.

Everything has been settled, and D. Moraghan left on Monday by the Wlmmera for Sydney, with Master Soult. The local champion is at present in great heart, and will need very little galloping to fit him for his engagements on the other side. Nothing has yet been definitely decided as to who will have the mount on Master Soult. An effort was made to secure W. H. McLachlan’s services, but that horseman has been retained to ride Aborigine lu his engagements, and could only accept the mount when that horse was not engaged. There is every probability that the Auckland horseman. B. Deeley, will journey across and ride Master Soult at the A.J.C. Spring Meeting, but as mentioned above, nothing definite has yet been decided.

It is definitely decided (says “Glencoe”) that the Fordell mentor, F. Tilley, will leave for Sydney on August 19, and will take with him Milan, Lady Lucy, Ecpiitas, and Master Laddo. The first named has been backed for the Melbourne Cup by her owner, Mr. F. Preston, so it may be anticipated New Zealand will be well represented with Milan, Lady Lucy, and Master Soult to do battle for the Dominion. Equit as does not stay too well, and will probably be kept to middle distances. As regards Master Laddo, it is not known how the half-brother to Frisco will shape or what distances will suit him, for he raced very little last season, but Tilley evidently holds a very high opinion of him, as he took him to several meetings to get him accustomed to travelling, and the racecourse excitement, etc.

A Press Association wire from Dunedin states that the following horses remain In after the declaration of the first forfeits for the Spring Meeting:— Dunedin Stakes.—Aerial, Phobos, br c, by Canrobert —Daringdale; Masterpiece, Terebinth, Counterfeit., Fougasse, b c, by Crichton —Invicta, b f, by Klleheran—Crimen, b c, by Pallas—Red Peony, Stonecutter, Bold Venture, Star and Garter, and Bellah. Autumn Meeting, 1911.—Champagne Stakes: Phobos, br c, by Canrobert—Da rhigdale . Masterpiece, Swordplay, Terebinth, Counterfeit, Periwinkle, Avarice, Dairymaid, Eggshell, Dongabba , Khamsin, br c„ by Crichton—lnvicta, br f, by Kilcheran—

Pollava, b f, by Klleheran—Crimea, b f, by Clanranald—Happy Valley. b c, by Martian - —Greek Maid, b f. by Stambrose —Shepherdess ; Stone Cutter, Bold Venture. Prince Eddie, Star and Garter, br f, by Martian — Clyte.

The Cambric Park Stud Companv notify breeders that their stallions, Stepniak. Obllgado, and Hierarch, will be at the services of breeders again this season. Stepniak, which is to stand at a fee of 30gs, is to be limited to 30 subscriptions. and breeders would do well to make early application. Stepniak is the most successful sin* in New Zealand, and during the past season his progeny won £12,903, which makes the total won by his stock just on £lOO.OOO- a marvellous record. Nordenfeldt, the sire of Stepniak, was considered one of the best horses that has ever been seen on the colonial turf, and when submitted to auction, realised 5600g5. His dam. Steppe, is

out of the same mare as the Derby winner, Hermit, and was also dam of Ryegrass, Tartar, Leeds, Russley, Lady Nor ch, Too Soon, Mahaki, Stepfeldt, and She, the latter being dam of the flying Bobadil. A glance at the extended pedigree of Stepniak will show that he combines all the strains which should nick well with Soult mares and breeders, must be accounted lucky in being able to secure the services of the celebrated son of Nordenteldt.

“You get a racehorse or two. and you Will soon find whether it is an easy thing to win races when you want to, and whether horses are run true or not,” said Mr Buick, in reply to an Interjevtor, in the House of Representatives yesterday. “When our jockeys are not interfered with, and our trainers are not interfered with, and our horses are not Interfered with." you will get a straight go every time. We have had it before, and we will get it again. The totalizator is an honest machine, which gives an honest go to all who feel inclined to have a modest plunge.” Needless to say, Mr Buick was attacking the bookmaker and defending the totalisator.

The Auckland Racing Club’s annual meetlug passed off very quietly, and there was no discussion on the report or balancesheet, so that, evidently, members are satisfied with the existing state of affairs. Mr E. D. O’Rorke was to the fore again with suggested Improvements, and. as at previous meetings, advocated a progressive policy. His .advocacy of the two-year-old track has borne fruit, and the matter is engaging the attention of the committee. Another new’ idea is the erection of smaller steeplechase fences for the schooling of horses, and in this Mr O’Rorke will have the support of all practical racing men. As Mr O’Rorke pointed out, many a good horse is spoilt by being asked to jump the big fences before he understands the game, and although he always advocated the hunting field as the best place to school a horse, still numbers of owners were unable to take advantage of that opportunity. Mr O’Rorke has had a long experience with jumpers, and his opinion on these matters should carry a bit of weight, and probably the committee will see their way clear to adopt his suggestions, which they certainly should do.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Auckland Metropolitan Committee was held last night, the Hon. E. Mitchelson presiding. Licenses were granted as follows:— Trainers: D. Bannatyne, P. Conway, Koss Heaton, G. Malcolm, P. McLaughlin, T. O’Connor, F. B. Ross, W. J. Tozer, C. 11. Whale, E. Wylds, Henry Barr, 11. French, W. G. Irwin, D. P. Moraghan, F. J. McManemin, W. Orange, William Sharp, James Twohill, J. Williamson, S. Hodge, W. J. Bowden, P. Jones, R. McMiken, F. Stenning, P. G. Walker, John Winder, W. Gall, C. W. Coleman, R. Hannon, C. Kelly, J. McHugh, E. J. Rae, W. H. Windsor, T. A. Williams, John Chaafe, jiinr. Jockeys: Herbert Barr, F. B. Collins, A. J. Feeney, W. M. McKinnon, F. L. Speakman, John Chaafe, junr., B. Deeley, A. Eriksen, J. O. E. Jones, A. J. Julian, Mark Ryan, T. Perry, James Brady, J. J. Conquest, F. Howard, A. McMillan, junr., J. J. Roach, AV. H. Windsor, P. Brady, A. 11. Cowan, M. Fraser, J. 11. J. Percival, C. 11. Scott, J. M. Buchanan, M. Deeble, B. G. Greenwood, Percy Major, F. T. Phillips, IL E. Sparkes, E. C. Browne, C. J. Percival, L. 11. Coleman. Apprentice jockeys: A. Bowden, W. E. Percival, R. W. Brown. Joseph Ross, V. B. Collins, G. Tv. Stenuing, J. B. O’Shea, Henry Stockley. Gentlemen riders; 11. G. Dingle, D. B. Gorrie. The programme of the Waikato Hunt Club’s meeting, to be held on September 10, was passed. 4 * * RACING STATISTICS. CIIRISTCIIVRCII, Tnesda y. “Pentagraph,” of the “Referee.’’ has brought out his annual budget of statistics bearing upon the New Zealand turf. The principal figures under the respective headings arc as follows: — WINNING SIRES. Soult, by St. Simon (54) £lOl4 Stepniak, by Nordenfeldt (56) .... 12,'.)<►.'» Birkenhead, by Orme (48) 10,514 Merriwee, by Bill of Portland (35) 8.352$ Menschikoff, by Stepniak (19) 6,0724 Finland, by Bill of Portland (16).. 6,962$ San Fran, by Gozo (25) 5,629 St. Paul, by St. Leger (20) 4,980 Seaton Delaval, by Melton (18).... 4,387 Leolantls, by Leolinus (16) 4.373$ Multiform, by Hotchkiss (16) 4,138$ Clanranald, by St. Leger (12) 4,067 Gold Reef, by Bend Or (14) 4,(Midi I’llgrim’s Progress, by Isouomy (15) Obligado, by Orville (21) 3,360 Advance, by Vanguard (10) 3,331 The figures between parentheses Indicate the number of winners of placed money each sire is responsible fur. WINNING HORSES. Formby, by Birkenhead £2.610 Elysian, by Soult 2.217$ All Red, by Stepniak 2,07 ft

Lady Lucy, by Seaton Delaval .... 2.010 Sedition, by Soult 1 'm;:» Danube, by Martian L9OO Gold Lace, by Goh! Reef 1.590 Eady Medallist, by St. Alwvn 1.760 Armlet, by Menschikoff . i.igio Aberbrotbock, by Papakura !.<:*(> Ringdove (imp.), by Dollar *.. 1,575 Penates, by Ruenalf 1,475 Polymorphic, by Multiform 14.69 Bobrikuff, by Bill of Portland 1. Madam Madcap, by Treadmill .... 1.325 Crucinella, by San Francisco 1.3(»» Milan, by St. Ambrose 1.29(» WINNING OWNERS. Sir George Clifford iCanierbury) .. £7.771 Hou. J. I). Ormond iHawke’s Bay) 6.493 j Mr G. D. Greenwood (Canterbury).. 5.195 Mr E. J. Watt (Hawke’s B.r>) ••• 4.660 Mr T. H. Lowry (Hawke’s Bayi .. 3,627 “Mr Hlghden” (Wellington) ...... 3,3’28 Mr J. Buckley (Canterbury) 3.093 Mr F. Hall (Gisborne) • • 3.055 Mesdames Foss and Steuart (Auckland) 3.052 Mr J. 11. Prosper i Wellington) 2,565 Mr F. Preston (Wanganui) 2,320 Mr J. C. N. Grigg (Canterburv> ... 2.127 Mr F. Tilley (Wellington* . . 2.070 Mr D. Buick t Wellingrotn 1,913 Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead (Can terbury) 1.900 Mr Middleton Melro.se (Wellington) 1,748 i ir 4 HORSES IN TRAINING. With the start of the new season, the strength of the various teams, under the different trainers at Ellerslie, should be interesting. They are as follows: — F. MACMANEMIN. Apollon. Poictiers. Ngapnka King William. Ashby. II is Highness Sea Elf, Dogger Bank, Minstrel Delegate, Royal News, Wenonah Maxwell. Echo. Ilnku And the 2-year-olds Kaween. Elarfleur, TianquiL, Obligado Sprite filly, and Monofo'in — Latona Lilly D. MORAGHAN. Master Soult. Master Theory Admiral Soult, Master Jack, Maykoff Antoinette, Elysian Soult — Meriymaid colt Hieiarrh — Tournament colt, and Seatou Delaval — Alicia colt T. A. WILLIAMS. Waiari. Dawn, Cavaliero, St. Maria Peggy Pryde, Westerly Pony, by St. Paul Colt, by Soult — llarpizt Gelding, by Cuirassier Reproach W. GALL. Coromandel Bluelight. Solus. PatHcia Goodwin Sands, Alma Rose, Miss Folly Colt, by Motlti — Parihaka A. ROBERTSON. Puhi, Advocate, Kakama Princess Soult. Tamainupo, ITaldane Miss Winsome. Malwa P. CONWAY. Whataroa, Wcllcast, Miss Explosion Ambrosada, Monoclp Gelding, by Rambler — Jess J. WILLIAMSON. . First Barrel Scot< h, Alameda Black Northern. Coudamine Royal Irish, Cnshla Machree F. STENNING. Freevata, Dunborve, Pairawaatu Obsidian Gelding, by Gluten — Cobweb, Oboe D. BANNATYNE. Spectre, Bully, Monolope Colt, by Spalpeen Epingle Colt, by Gladstone — Aleger C. COLEMAN. Luscombe, Michaeloff. Miss Wairiki Mare, by Tx?olantis <'Oit, by Gladstone — Victoria J. RAE. Duma, Uenuku, Vivace, Warden P. JONES. Waiotahi, Rimlock, Miss Stella, Perhaps W. SHARP. St. Tarra, Don Quex, Lady D<»t Noteorini J. CHAAFE. Prophet, Handsome Paul, Prophecy W. TOZER. St. Ada, Light Blue, Sea toilette R. HALL. Sabre, Parawai, Maroou and II la. k F. PORTER. Kilsyth, Te Aral, Kauparnha F. MALCOLM. Loch Fyne, Kremlin, Lady Patricia G. ABSOI.UM. Waimangn, Santa Rosa. Hamadryad T. O'CONNOR. Harry Lauder, Captain S<m'.t e Columbia G. WALKER. Muskewai, Fideles W. MOBBERLEY. Sir Artegnl, Cloudy Morn K. HEATON. Lady Frances, Bonnie Fishwife S. HODGE. Wild West W. G. IRWIN. Lochbuie 8. MORROW. Lady Betty. AT TAKA PEN A. A. BLACKFORD. Tui Cakobau, Lady Reina, Taka