Turf Topics.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume III, Issue 112, 15 September 1892, Page 6

Turf Topics.

[By

“Sir Launcelot.”]

The ex-New Zealand jockey H. Underwood, has been granted a rider’s license by the Australian Jockey Club. The New Zealander Little Shamrock, ridden by H. Cusdin, and carrying 7.11, was unplaced in the August Handicap, 6 furlongs, which was the opening event of the Sandown Park (Melbourne) Races on August 27. Sir Oliver’s brother Town Talk, who is owned by the Hon. W. A. Long, was the winner. Kapo, 9.10, ran second to W R.C. in the Hurdles, one mile and ahalf, and another old New Zealander got into the same position, in-the Selling Race, 5 furlongs, being beaten half a length by the The Shrew, 5.9. The Shrew is a full sister to Maddelina and Meg, and is owned by Mr. R. K. Maitland.

Is this another case of a New Zealander being “rung in?” “Daystar,” who contributes to the columns of the Sydney Referee, says :—“ By all accounts the trotting mare Anneaux d’Or has not retired to the stud, as was stated in print some weeks ago. It is reported she has turned up in Tasmania, and, according to an account received from the island colony, trotted under the name of Dosey. A correspondent informs me that she was protested against, and her identity was testified to by a former owner, who had possession of her during part of her New Zealand career. It is said her fetlocks were dyed, but she is a mare that could not be mistaken by anyone who had seen her once.”

According to Sydney files Liverpool, by King of Clubs—ldalia, who won the C.J.C. Welcome Stakes of 1883 for the Hon. W. Robinson, has been purchased by a New South Wales studmaster. The price paid was lOOgs. This seems little enough for a half-brother of Sir Modred, but Liverpool was decidedly a failure in this colony, and I have heard down South, on good authority, that he is not a sure foal getter.

Martini-Henry’s three-year-old son Donation was the hero of the principal event at the Sydney Tattersaß’s Club’s Spring Meeting, the Spring Handicap of 250 sovs., one mile and a quarter. He carried 6.10, and won by half a length from that veteran sticker Vespasia, 7.12. The Epsom Handicap winner, Daredevil, with 6.12, was among the unplaced division. The well-known Sydney metallician Mr. H. Oxenham has opened a £lO,OOO treble book on the Caulfield Cup, V.R.C. Derby, and Melbourne Cup. This year only 96 bookmakers registered for the paddock at Flemington as against 114 last year, and for the hiU 81 as against 134. Two years ago there were 139 each for paddock and Ir’l.

W. Weston, the whilom New Zealand bookmaker, the other day beat E. James by 268 points in Sydney in a billiard match, 3,000 up, spot barred.

The system of betting with lists and books on the racecourse has been recognised as perfectly legitimate in Belgium, and now the Court of Appeal has upheld against the Public Prosecutor the right to bet in offices. The betting agencies do not, therefore, come under the Gambling Act. The English Derby of 1894 has closed with 237 subscribers, and the Oaks of the same season with 215. The Australian sportsman, Mr. Daniel Cooper, has Jack the Dandy, Dumbarton, Norseman, and Glare engaged in the Derby, and his brother, Mr. W. Cooper, is represented by Bold Ben. For the Oaks Mr. D. Cooper has nominated Glare, Hautesse, Balm, a filly by Chittabob from Surprise, and a filly by Minting from Gallantry, and Mr. W. Cooper a filly by Royal Hampton from Lady Primrose. The Sporting Standard, in its last issue to hand, has the following about the doings of the team Messrs. M. and C. Hobbs recently sent over there :—“ Hobbs has Lady Zetland moving smartly, but her performances in public here have so disgusted her trainer that he has been seriously thinking of sending her back to New Zealand at once. Palliser does useful exercise, and Little Arthur has been going strongly, but moves rather sore and short.”

Mr. J. Malcolm’s fi n y by Captivator — Amazon, has been christened Captivity, and the filly by Captivator—Rangi Nannie.

R. J. Mason has bestowed the name of Bow Shot upon his yearling colt by Maxim—Rainbow.

Now that Mr. J. O. Evett has taken up his permanent residence in Auckland, would it not be a graceful act for the Auckland Racing Club’s committee to consider the propriety of increasing his salary, southern clubs by whom he is employed having done so ?

In our “ Turf Record” column will be found the full list of nominations for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Challenge Stakes of 1895. There have been 85 yearlings and two-year-olds entered as compared with 68 that were nominated this time last year for the race of 1894. Mr. T. Morrin is the principal contributor with 29, Mr. W. Douglas coming next with 13. The Hon. J. D. Ormond and Mr. Stead each have five, Mr. G. P. Donnelly four, and the Hon. G. McLean three. Nordenfeldt is responsible for the sireship of 16 of the entrants, Castor for 13, Torpedo for 9, Maxim for 6, Apremont for 5, St. Leger and Hotchkiss for 4 each, St. George and Daniel O’Rourke for three each, Vanguard, The Mute, Tasman, Chain Shot, Rubezahl, Ingomar, Nelson, Le Loup, Ariel, Artillery and Lochiel for two each; and Somnus, Trenton, Tetford, Albany, Cruiser, Gorton, Forerunner, British Lion, Wapiti, Son of a Gun, Armament and Forester for one each, while the progeny of Aida is returned as by Castor or Hotchkiss. Among those entered are brothers to Merrie England, Hippomenes, Gipsy King, Hakimana, Yattaghan, Wolverine, Pasha, Spinfeldt and Dilemma; half-brothers to Leopold, Nordenfeldt, Salisbury, Raglan, Francotte, Retina, Son of a Gun, Impulse, Pygmalion, Vogengang and Day Dream ; sisters to Strathmore, Crackshot, Scots Grey, Stepniak, Reflection and Ravenswing ; and halfsisters to Percussion, Inez, Miss Letty and Brigand. The same paper, in its issue of the 30th ult., thus records the first appearance at Caulfield of Mr. Gollan’s contingent recently sent over there : —“ On Friday morning two of Mr. S. H. Gollan’s new arrivals—Captain Webb and Bessie McCarthy—put in their first appearance at Caulfield. Captain Webb is a good-looking brown horse, and greatly resembles Jack’s the Lad, although not quite so much on the leg. Like Jack’s the Lad, The Captain is sired by Natator, and looks none the worse for his trip across. Bessie McCarthy is a two-year-old half-sister to Tiraillerie, by Ingomar. She greatly resembles her half-sister about the forehand, but has more substance and a bettor mi<lvu.e piece than Tiraillerie. A well-known New Zealand jockey named Lindsay accompanied them over, and will probably wear Mr. Gollan’s colours during the Spring Meetings.” Splendor, the horse that won for Mr. G. G. Stead the Payne Stakes, and was subsequently sold by him to Mr. F. Reynolds, of Tocal, New South Wales, appears to be making his mark at the stud. A Sydney paper reports that the proprietors of the famous Hobartville stud are so pleased with the appearance of the youngsters by Splendor from the contingent of mares sent by them in previous seasons, that they again patronised the beautiful chestnut this season, the following high-bred dames being now at Tocal on a visit to the son of Speculum and Bathilde:— Broadside (sister to Crossfire and Arsenal), by Goldsbrough—Powder (imp.); Amourette, by Grand Flaneur — Petrea (imp.), by Hermit; Electric Light, by Grand Flaneur- — Bengal Light (imp.) ; Tuscarora (sister to Sextant), by Robinson Crusoe—Sunshine ; Maddelina (sister to Meg), by Neckersgat—Meg Merrilies; Rosecleur, by Trenton—Rosedale (imp.) ; Goldlike, by Trenton out of Robinson Crusoe’s sister Aureola ; Hedge Rose, by Trenton —Tuberose ; Kalemina, by Gang Forward—Haidee; Meditation, by Yattendon — Reflection; Christine (sister to Legrand), by Epigram (imp.) —Legend (imp.) ; and the New Zealand-bred Clogs, by Leolinus (imp.) — Crinoline (imp.). Splendor’s dam Bathilde is half-sister to Zelle, the paternal grand dam of Castor.

Some well-bred horses purchased by Mr. W R. Wilson and Mr. W. McCullough in England have arrived in Melbourne. They comprise : — Bright Eyes, by Arbitrator out of Bright Beauty, with a filly foal by Coracle ; Bonnie Rosette, by Barcaldine out of Bonnie Rose ; Rugely,by Beaudesert out of The Inch (own sister to Craig Millar, winner of the St. Leger), with a bay filly by Sir Bevys (Derby winner) ; Kate Dalrymple, by Childeric out of Kate Craig ; Lady Beau, by Beau Brummel out of Lady Fair, with a foal by Sir Bevys ; Marden Lass, by Beaudesert out of Cornelia ; and a colt named Pilgrim’s Progress, by Isonomy out of Pilgrimage. Bonnie Rosette is the property of Mr. W\ R. Wilson, of St. Albans, and all the others are consigned to Mr. W. McCulloch, who is establishing a select stud. A two-year-old filly named Silvery, by Sterling out of Siluria, which was coming out to Mr. W. R. Wilson, and for which he paid 310g5., was unfortunately lost in a gale in the Bay of Biscay.

The greot three-year-old “gun” Autonomy lost a good deal of his reputation last Saturday when he suffered defeat in the weight-for-age Spring Stakes on the opening day of the A.J.C. Spring Meeting, finishing third to Bungebah. However, Mr. “ J. B. Clark” ran first and second in the A.J.C. Derby with Camoola and Arquebus and won the Trial Stakes with Uhic. The Epsom Handicap of 1,000 sovs., one mile, was won by Dare Devil, 6.12, with Kilmock, 6.6, second, and Shamrock, 8.0, third Mr. “Clark” annexed the Oaks on the second day (Tuesday) with Trieste, who did him such service as a two-year-old, but though Arquebus went out first favourite in the “ Metrop.” he could not get a place, the race falling to Althotas, 7.10, with the veteran Vespasia, 7.5, second, and the Hawkesbury Handicap winner, Selkirk, third. The Workman, Florrie and Impulse were among the 22 unplaced ones, and the latter was backed for £ s. d. in Auckland. The time was 2min. 36|sec., and Althotas won by a length.

The stock of Sir Modred and Darebin still keep up the good name of the Australian thoroughbred in America. At the New York Jockey Club Spring Meeting three horses by Sir Modred were successful, viz., Fairplay, Dr. Hasbrouck (twice), and Shellback ; Masterlode, by Sir Modred or Kyrle Daly, won a race; and Darebin claimed two winners in Julien and Kilkenny.

Mr. Stead has been a bit unlucky with the foalings at his stud this season. The other day his mare Marion foaled a filly to Maxim, who died soon after birth, and similar ill fortune attended him with Siesta’s progeny, for the dam of Day - Dream produced a colt foal to Maxim, but the youngster died shortly after birth.

A meeting of the members of the Auckland Coursing Club is convened for to-night, at the British Hotel.

Ingorina, the son of Ingomar and Hipporina, is advertised for sale in another column. This horse has been a consistent performer, having won several races under decent weights in the Auckland district, and being now in training is ready for any purchaser to take up at once. Mr. J. Gallagher of the British Hotel will furnish any intending buyer with particulars as to price, etc.

The Auckland Racing Club’s committee meet to-morrow for the consideration of programmes.

La Fleche reversed her Derby running with Sir Hugo by beating him a length in the Doncaster Leger, and her stable-companion, Watercress, was third. Orme, who was a supposed “pot,” could get no nearer than third.

In our last issue was announced the result of the art union projected in aid of the widow and family of the late jockey W. Gifford. Two of the prizes went to Auckland sporting people, and considering that Clifford rode Morion for Mr. Bobbett when he won the Great Northern Derby, it was perculiarly appropriate that the Thames sportsman should have won the prize of the deceased jockey’s colours. Both the winning Auckland tickets were sold by Mr. J. Gallagher of the British Hotel, who has received from the trustees of Clifford’s estate a letter acknowledging the kindly interest he took in the affair.

The Egmont Jockey Club announce by advertisement in this issue the full conditions of their Sires’ Hack Produce Stakes for the year 1896. The added money is 200sovs, and in addition there is a cup of the value of ssovs. This stake on its initiation last season filled so well that we may expect a similar result when the nomination list closes on October 29th.

The secretary of the Gisborne Park Racing Club advises me that that Club’s Spring. Meeting has been fixed for November 9th next, and their Summer Meeting for January 18 and 19.

Three new ‘ 1 Sires of the Season ’ ’ advertised in this issue are Raglan, by Cap-a-pie—Te-nambra ; Hippocampus, by Dainty Ariel—Fanny Fisher ; and Eros, by St. George—ldalia. Both w’T form the subject of a special article in these columns later on.

M-. Budge brought over with him by the ’Frisco mail boat last week a young American trotting stallion called Albert Victor, who is about 18 months old, reckoning by American or English time. He was, I understand, bred by Mr. Haggin, who now owns Sir Modred and Darebin, and is by Albert W. (son of Electioneer) .

The Onslow Trotting Club’s Spring programme is issued as a supplement to this week’s Sporting Review. The date of the meeting is October 15 th, and the added money devided among seven races, the best of which is the Onslow Trot of 80 sovs., one mile and a half.

It appears that Radleap, Mr. Miller’s great steeplechaser, had a narrow escape of losing his life when a foal, as two days after birth he fell off a bridge 30 feet into a creek at Broadland’s, Bacchus Marsh. He was quickly extricated and carried in the arms of a groom to a place of safety, but he did not recover from the accident for several days.

In our last issue we alluded to the forthcoming boxing match between the well - known local exponents of the art—O’Brien and.Paltridge. The stakes are a purse of £2O, and the winner to receive all the gate money. The prices of admission have been fixed at the moderate rate of 3s. and 25., and there should be a large gathering to witness the exposition of boxing given by or" two local men.

By advertisement in another column it is announced that the annual general meeting of the members of the Auckland Tattersall’s Club wrll be held at the Club’s Rooms, Swanston-street, on Tuesday, the 27th instant, at 8 p.m. . The business for transaction at the meeting will be to receive the report and balance-sheet and elect a committee and auditors for the ensuing year.

Dudu, Rosebud, Cajolery’s sister Adulation, and Marlborough’s dam Farewell, are among the visitors to Medallion’s harem this season. Mr. Gollan sends Tirailleur’s dam Florence Macarthy and Sir Modred’s half-sister Fair Nell, and of course he will be visited by all Mr. Stead’s mares, comprising Siesta, Enid, Marion, Sapphire, Auray, Corolla, Flattery, Take Miss, Burlesque, Aqualate, and Iris.

Nellie, the dam of Wilga, Yarran, and Etra Weenie, has foaled a colt to Trident (winner of the A.J.C. Derby, V.R.C. Derby, and Australian Cup).

Since he took part in the A.J.C. Derby, Aster has been round Australia. When Mr. Donald Wallace disposed of the son of Newminster and Estella he was purchased by Mr. Rotton, who took him to Western Australia, where he won several races ; subsequently he went on to Port Darwin, whence he was shipped to Sydney in the steamship Tsinan. Aster, who was accompanied by an unnamed colt, was landed in good condition, although rough weather was experienced during the passage.

There arrived from Christrhurch last week, en route to Fiji, a three-year-old colt by Hercules (son of Ravensworth) out of Countess. I saw him in his box at Pullan and Armitage’s stables shortly before he was shipped to his new home on Monday, and 1 found him to be a hardy brown in colour with plenty of quality, and though a bit lacking in substance behind, he will fill out in that respect as he grows older. He was highly commended in his class at the Agricultural Show in Christchurch lasr year, where I well remember seeing him.

H. Goodman, who trained Day Dream during her two-year-old career, has received a letter from J. E. Bonham, Lord Onslow’s groom, who took the flying Albany—Siesta filly to England. I quote the letter from “ Mazeppa’s ” notes in the Otago Witness :—“~NLy not having written before has been owing to my anxiety to get the little filly Day Dream home and handed safely to her trainer. That, lam pleased to tell you, has been done. I took her down to Newmarket on Tuesday last. We had an extremely rough passage round Cape Hom. The vessel’s steering gear carried away, and it was just by a bit of good luck that the boxes and horses were not swept away. The captain told me that that was quite what he expected to see. Any way the mare was lucky enough to escape. She was strained badly at the time, but I fomented her day and night, at first with hot water, and then when the inflammation subsided, with salt, and I am pleased to say that I gave satisfaction with my charges. I kept them both in London for about a fortnight to get them settled, and then took Day Dream to a trainer named Leader. I stayed at the stable two days, and saw the filly out with the other horses. Leader has about forty in training. He told me he liked the way the filly moved herself, and thought she might turn out aU right. I was very sorry to give her up. I had got very much attached to her. She was such a kind, good one to look after. She never once went wrong nor even off her feed. I believe she is to run at Doncaster about Leger

time. Mr. Guthrie has just bought another filly (byGalliard) for 1,050g5.” The Melbourne correspondent of the Otago Witness, writing of the principal nags in training at Flemington and Caulfield, says: —“Walter Hickenbotham’s team claims premier attention from the fact that he has got a couple of celebrities in Titan and Antaeus. The former is in great heart, and last Thursday fairly reveHed in a two-mile burst, pulling up as sound as a beU, and as ‘ strutty ’ as a peacock. The ‘ horsey ’ division are backing him for the Caulfield Cup ; and that may be his dart after all. Nevertheless no one can deny that he is undergoing a Melbourne Cup preparation at present. Antaeus is as bright as a star; and is a particular pet of mine for the big mile and. a-half handicap of the spring. * * * Malvolio and Correze generally travel in company, long three-quarter pace being their apportionment. Ike Foulsham is not rushing G’Naroo, his stoutest task up to the present being half-a-dozen furlongs at threequarter speed. Malolo and Meli have v Intered splendidly, and swing along in a very tradesmanlike manner; but Wild Rose is slightly indisposed at present, and will doubtless be treated to a well-earned rest. Dundas —the dark Dundas —the horse that was over and over again in Wally Clifford’s road, when he wanted to get into position with Glenloth in the last Caulfield Cup—keeps pegging quietly away, but getting there aH the same. Keep an eye on this fellow—and you will never regret it. Talking about Glenloth reminds me that he, too, is greatly in evidence on the classic heath of a morning, looking blooming and moving along very freely. And now I come to the Great Unknown —that is, so _ far as Australian racecourses are concerned. I allude to Ttraffieme-Well, I honestly think that during the spring we shall see the son of Musket and Florence M’Carthy as he really is, at last. I am not one of those who run away with the idea that Tirailleur has been systematically raced ‘judiciously’ (to put it mildly) since his arriva’ in Australia for the wholesoul purpose of getting him into a big handicap at a light weight, and bringing off a big coup. At the same time lam not ass enough to kid myself that he has always been play’ng for keeps. But aH the same for that, I don’t believe that Tirailleur has ever been properly acclimatised previously; and another thing, the ill effects of that contretemps on the overland journey took a long time to recover. But he is ‘ rybuck ’ now, and the style in which the money is being filtered on (£l,OOO to 40 being accepted yesterday) accentuates the fact. Half and three-quarter pace work has been meted out to Tirailleur, Culloden, and Sternchaser, Percy Martin’s charges being further strengthened towafds the latter end of last week by the arrival of Captain Webb and Bessie M’Carthy.”