TURF-TOPICS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 272, 17 February 1941, Page 8

TURF-TOPICS

RACING NOTES SALES NOT SO ATTRACTIVE SETBACK TO N.Z. MARKET The Sydney Herald states that sales of New Zealand gallopers to Australia are not now as attractive as formerly. A rc-cent offer of £5000 for one galloper was turned down on the grounds that of the sum received the owner would be called upon to pay more than half to the Government by way of special taxation-.

PROMISING APPRENTICES BENEFIT FROM RIDING SCHOOLS A feature of the racing in the central and southern portion of the North Island in recent months has been the splendid performances in the saddle of three apprentice jockeys—W. L. Aitken, D. W. Redstone and J. Williamson. No doubt each of the riders mentioned is now revealing the benefit derived from attending the newly established schools for apprentices at Hastings and Awapuni. Aitken is indentured to the master of the former school, S. Reid, while Redstone is under, the, guidance of L. G. Morris, tutor at Awapuni, and Williamson serves under another Awapuni trainer, L. Knapp-.

KENTUCKY CHANGES HANDS TO BE TRAINED AT ELLERSLIE The Vermeer—Lady Lois colt Kentucky failed to find a buyer when offered at Trentham recently, being passed in at soogns. An inquiry was made for him later by a Riccarton trainer, but it is understood that Mr M. J. Moodabe has sold him to a patron of E. George's stable at Ellerslie.

Kentucky has hall some solid racing and has five successes to his credit and a number of minor placings.

OFF TO SYDNEY Proud Fox,, who is to accompany Beau Vite to Australia, left Talcanini for Wellington last Monday. HALF-BROTHER TO SHY Sir Reynard, one of the latest additions to R. S. Bagby's stable, is a two-year-old by, Hunting Song from Stage Fright and is therefore a halfbrother to that good performer Shy. He has only been given light tasks since coming to Lllersrie and may be seen in action before the two-year-old season is over. CLASSIC RESUMES Classic, who has rqsumed work again under I. Tucker at Filers]ie, has benefitted very noticeably by his spell and should be ready to race at some of the autumn meetings. He was succossfui at Ellerslie in the spring and was in the money on other occasions. When this four-year-old is again seasoned he should not be hard to place to advantage.

HAZLFTT GOLD CUP For some years past the field for the James Hazlett Cold Cup, run on Lhe second day of the Dunodin Cup meeting, has included such an outstanding performer that a great deal of interest in the race has been robbed. Though only nine have been engaged in this year's race, including Roj-al Chief, who Avon it two years ago, there is no outstanding performer likely to spoil the contest. Royal Chief, on his recent races is apparently on the down grade (saj r s "Sentinel"), and, with recent winners such as Doria, Lord Nuffield, Schoolgirl and Winning Rival engaged, the race bears a much more open appearance.

ALL RIGHT AGAIN Schoolgirl, who was found to be suffering from kidney trouble after her run in the Summer Handicap at Trentliam, is all right again and is being kept going with a view to racing at the Dunedin meeting. G. G. Humphries intended spelling her after Trcntham. In the Wellington Cup Schoolgirl made a bold showing and she should. race well in any races chosen for her in the south. CONDITION OF COROT Since winning at the Whangarsi meeting last December, Corot lias not done a great deal of racing, his best performance since being a third to Wildore and Maxown in the Hack Cup at Thames last month. He is doing everything required of him at Ellerslie in a satisfactory manner, and he will probably be next seen out at Te Rapa and Te Aroha. Although a bit on thq small side, Corot has any amount of pace, and it is very doubtful if the best has yet been seen of him. GLADYNEV'S .NEW OWNER Gladynev, who was purchased at the recent National Sales by tha Bulls trainer A. E. Neale, is to carry the colours of the Wellington sportswoman,, Mrs S. Levin, who previously. raced Pahu, Lustral and others. No definite plans have beejj laid out for Gladynev itf, the moment, but he is in light work and in all probability he will be given a special preparation for one of the metropolitan handicaps later in the season.

YEARLING AT RICCARTON A couple of fresh two j'ear olds from the Stony hurst Stud have arrived at Riccarton, where H. and A. Cutts will break them in, as a preliminary to getting them ready for racing in the interests of the estate of the late Sir Charles Clifford. One of the newcomers, Court Dress, by Nightmarch from Ball Dress, , is n brother to Nightdress. The other is a gelding by Foxbridge from Babel, by The Ace from Scrimmage. They are a well-grown pair, who should develop into good three year olds. HAVING A SPELL Laughing Song, who, up to tho middle of January, had had rather a strenuous three months' racing, is now quickly recuperating while enjoying a holiday in the paddock (says a Hawke's Bayi writer). This Laughing Prince—Royal Song mare is bettor suited to winter tracks, so on form might win a good handicap this late autumn or winter. Stolen Coat, from the same stable, is still running out and doing well with her let-up. Uganda, also from W. D. Young's, is being treated to a spell too. Sunny Knight, who lost form last December when he contracted a cold, is another Hastingstrained performer being subjected to a spell. This Gainscourt gelding has only to come right and gain the required racing experience to make the grade, as he is a galloper decidedly above the average. MAY COMPETE AT NEW PLYMOUTH Pay Roll, the'best two year old filly of the present season, has not raced since; finishing unplaced in the Wellington Stakes. Most likely her next public appearance will be in the T'aranaki Stakes at New Plymouth next month.

RACING FIXTURES FEBRUARY 14, 15—Win ton Jockey Club 15—Tolaga Bay Jockey Club 15—OpUnake Racing Club 15, 17—Waikato Racing Club 20, 22—Dunedin Jockey Club 22—Waiapu Racing Club 22, 24—T'e Arolia Jockey Club 22, 24—Woodville District J.C. 22, 21—Westland Racing Club