TURF TOPICS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 94, 29 November 1939, Page 8

TURF TOPICS

(By Zetland) A TRAINER'S TROPHY 1 The Waipukurau Racing Club has • decided to allot a trophy, valued at £10, to be given to the best trainer's performance at its Boxing Day meeting. As a rule trainers recognitions arc few and far between, the majority of racing institutions overlooking the fact that the work of the trainer is an integral part of the sport. AUCKLAND CUP AND RAILWAY Weights for the Auckland Cup and Railway, generally known as "the double" are due to make their appearance on Thursday next. A NEW SUIT Overheard at Te Rapa: First Punter, "What are you backing?" Second Punter, "Monte Cristo for a place. - ' First Punter, "Why not for a win?" Second Punter, "I've just got a new suit, and I don't want to bulge the pockets so early in the day." ! A SPEEDY JUVENILE The Te Aroha owned Col if ox, a two year old full sister to Foxmond, made her debut at the Waikato meet ing. On the second day in the Ruakura Stakes in a field of 20, she left the barrier last, and entering the home turn was still in the rear division. Brought right on the outside she showed a fine dash of speed, and after overhauling at least ten of the better placed contestants Avas eased up as pursuit of the leaders Avas deemed to be fruitless. THE IMPROVING LLANGOLLEN Llangollen's best performance this season. Avas registered at Te Rapa on the second day Avhcn she ran second to Our Jean in the Kirikiriroa Handicap, the six furlongs being travers ed in 1.12 1-5 a course record. It is now likely that The Ace representative Avill be specially prepared for the Auckland Cup., WELLINGTON CENTENNIAL CUP 1 The AAvapuni trained Our Bill is undergoing a strong preparation in view of the Wellington Centennial • Cup of £3000. He is particularly - partial to the Trentham course, otli- - erwise he Avould haA'e been among - the starters in the Auckland Cup on Boxing Day. THE PURCHASE PRICE Last Aveek it Avas duly reported that the price paid for Gold Salute by the Sydney sportsman, Mr Alan Cooper Avas £10,000. It is now stated i that the amount Avas £3,700, ins creasable to £10,000 if the Lord "Y\ ar--5 den representatiArc Avas successful in • winning the V.R.C. and A.J.C. I Derbies and the Melbourne Cup. f N.Z. CUP WINNER r Negotiations a.rc in progress where I by Yours Truly, the New Zealand Cup Avinner, may be purchased by a I well known Sydney sportsman. If the sale is concluded, the purchase price will then be made known. A THRILL FOR ELLERSLIE Information has been received to the effect that Beau Vite is to contest the Great Northern Derby on s New Year's Day and Avill meet the New Zealand champion Beaulivre. ' If the clash does eventuate very wide . interest will be evinced by many j thousands of sportsmen throughout the Dominion. CLASSY TWO YEAR OLD Competing at Te Rapa on the second day Avas the typically stylish colt Royal Descent, a half brother to Mazir, and the 7000 guineas High Caste. Especially Avell grown, ot handsome appearance and plenty of quality, he Avas greatly admired by 1 many sportsmen when he made his appearance in the bird cage. hen ' he registers his first victory it is quite on the cards that urobable buyers will be very rumcrous, and probably his owner-trainer Mr A. J. v MeGovern, of Te Awamutu, will slioav L little signs of nervousness when announcing" the sale price. i