HAWKE’S BAY.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1397, 1 February 1917, Page 15

HAWKE’S BAY.

Local Representatives Notch Thirteen Victories at Trentham—Gold Shot’s Gisborne Engagements Form Up’s Promising Displays at Wellington Meeting—Chortle Reported for Sale. NAPIER, Monday. The local representatives who were seen out in acLon at Trentham were responsible for a deal of the cleaningup process as regards the stake money distribution, for the Hawke’s Bay-bred gee-gees captured thirteen firsts, or more than half of the number of events listed. The stay-at-home backers here all made money over the gathering, and on that account have pleasurable recollections of the 1917 summer meeting of the Wellington Racing Club. The Hon. J. D. Ormond has leased Hymeneas to Mr. J. O’Neill, of Hastings. Piro Piro is the name that has been selected for the foal son of Merry Moments and Carnelian. The youngster, who is owned by Mr. J. W. White, owner of Trials, is a half-brother to Projectile. Gold Shot, who had to be placed on the retired list for a short period through meeting with a slight misnap while competing in the Hack Scurry on the second day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s New Year meeting, is now all right again, and he has left for Gisborne. Provided he runs up to track form the son of Gold Reef should not return from his mission empty handed. Hymenestra, who scored so decisively in his three attempts at Trentham, was bred by his owner, the Hon. J. D. Ormond, at his breeding establishemnt at Karamu. On the dam’s side Hymenestra goes back to the Musket infusion, for his greatdam, Elflock, was a daughter of Nordenfeldt (son of Musket) and Elfin, and the latter was a daughter of Musket. It can therefore be seen that Hymenestra’s descent on the female side is marked by close inbreeding in the third and fourth removes. Apparently the consanguinity in those periods has had no damaging effect upon the powers of the Hon. J. D. Ormond’s colt.

Formative, who has been a long time overdue in the production of something ot a class —for he is such a beautifully-got stallion that good results were expected from him —has at last landed tne goods in Form Up. This three-year-old put up an attractive showing at Trentham, for out of three tries he landed the stake on a couple of occasions and a second placing came his way in tne other effort. Form Up is a halt-brother to Gold Thread (dam ot Gold Foil and Simonides), Auratus and Go±d Purse. Swinton, who proved victorious in both of the jewellery events at Wairoa, is a five-year-old gelding by Birkenhead —Camelot. He runs in the nomination of Mr. G. C. Ormond, whose father bred him. Backers of Swinton in his first victory had to wait a bit to get their dividends, as. an inquiry was held on the course into the running of the race, it was then adjourned to the evening, and after a wearisome sitting another put-off took place to the following morning, when the verd.ct went up to pay out on Swinton. They are extra fond of meetings, the stewards of the Wairoa County Racing Club, and they apparently took the opportunity of indulging in their weakness during the progress of their annual race meeting. D. Wilkinson is at present engaged breaking in several youngsters for Mr. G. P. Donnelly. A more w.se selection for this task than ‘•Donny” (as he is designated by his acquaintances) could not possibly be made, for he has patience and firmness in the handling of the baby thoroughbreds. In the early stages ot their education equines are either made or marred, and. it’s a certainty that if Wilkinson repeats his previous excellent work in this direction the Crissoge-bred young ’uns will be turned out finished in style. Chortle is reported to be for sale, and several would-be owners are apparently' anxious to become possessed of the Multifid gelding. so far no business has resulted from the enquiries made. Shaki is under orders to leave for Taumarunui, where he will be seen out in action at the annual fixture of the Taumarunui Racing Club. His connections had a good win over his victory in the Stewards’ Hack Handicap on the first day of the late Wairoa meeting. As he has not won a race since last Easter Monday, it can truly be said that the annexation did not arrive before its time. D. Munn, who has of late been kept well in the limelight through the wins achieved by Sea Lord, is at present an inmate of the Napier Hospital, suffering from rheumatism and some inward trouble. Galore, who finished second to Form Up in the Camp Handicap at Trentham last Monday, was bred at Longlands by Mr. E. J. Watt. She is a three-year-old daughter ot All Black and Orlay, and as a youngster was sold to her present owner, Mr. A. Cameron. Orlay is an Australian-bred mare, by Royal Artillery—Oralene, by Lochiel — Herbina, and, therefore, it is no fancy painting to assert that Galore can boast of strains of blood of the best. Mr. P. Duignan, the late owner of Bunting, is casting about for another gee-gee to carry his colours, and it is to be hoped that the wishes of so ardent a follower of the sport will shortly be fulfilled.