RACING NOTES

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 164, 24 May 1940, Page 8

RACING NOTES

(By Zetland) Charade Fancied. Reports are to hand from Hawke'fc I)a3' that the successful hurdler Charade is noAV nearly at the top of licr form, and that her chance? in the Great Northern are being high-* ly assessed by Hastings enthusiasts. Baldric Training On. One of the best jumpers seen qju# at E'llerslie this season is Baldric, who is consistently clearing the schooling obstacles in a manner highly gratifying to his connections. A Capable Hurdler. Knight of Australia is getting through a strong preparation at Ellerslie, and is now much in favour for the Great Northern Hurdles. That he can handle fairly heavy going is greatly in his favour. Expert Riding. The toprank cross: country candid date, Clarion Call, is to be ridden in liis northern engagements by Ashley Jenkins. He will therefore not be adversely affected in respect to the horsemanship displayed. Bronwen's Sister. Veralum, a three year old full sis* ter to the sprinter Bronwen, has again joined Hector Gray's team at Takanini to be prepared for spring events. - The Four Year Old Division. The Dozer, who won the Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase at Pukekohe, is one of the four year old division. Day by day he is advancing in favour for the Great Northern Hurdles. Four year olds that have been successful in this important event in a period of over 30 years are St. Simon, Caraher, Merriwai, Wimmera, Te Onga and Poanui. Change of Location. Heroic Maid, previously trained at Matamata, is now a membejr of H. Dulieu's stable at New Plymouth. She has a lot of leeway to make up, but is likely to make good in due course. Aptly Named. Flying March is the nanje chosen for the two year olcl filly by Flying Prince —Marchaway by Lapidary from Lady March, a full sister to Queen March. Leaving for Australia. H. N. Wiggins has now definitely decided to ride in Australia and is making arrangements to leave for Melbourne in June. His principal rides will be for the Lou Robertson stable in Melbourne, which shelters several high rank performers. Leading Sires. The leading sires this season are as follows: Beau Pere (now in Australia) £23,537; Vaals (Otaliuhu) £16,419; Hunting Song (Hamilton) £16,129; Siegfried (Canterbury) £14,261; Foxbridge (Cambridge) £8670, and Night March (Christchurch) £7735. The Beau Pere total is the highest registered since 1925. The Auckland province has a substantial lead this year, with the ex-Wan ganui sire, Beau Pere,„ not now in New Zealand.