TURF-TOPICS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 4, Issue 308, 21 May 1941, Page 8

TURF-TOPICS

IN THE BALLOT Included in last overseas ballot Was the Trentham trainer B. V. Carruthers. There were also two Riccarton trainers, ,T. C. Tomkinson and R. Pentecost, as well as two Riccarton jockeys, M. Caddy and H. W. Hibberd. CUDDLE COLT The rising two year old Croupier ■ —Cuddle colt, whom T. R. George is to prepare for Mr R. J. Murphy, will probably be broken in during the next week or so. It is not intended to hurry him. PROMISES TO MAKE GOOD As the result of a bit of racing experience Nbrthlander is now infusing more dash into his work at Ellersliie. He is a big raking gelding, but a nice-actioned one, who gives ejvery promise of making good with age. F. E. McManemin is adopting a patient policy with the son of Sargon and is likely to be rewarded when the gelding is thoroughly seasoned. AN OLD TROUBLE Willie Win was showing signs of lameness during and after his race in the Ashburton Handicap, He> has had four races lately without showing form and Mrs J. Campbell has eased him up for a few days. Leg troubles have restricted the racing of Willie Win for a long time. IN FIRST-RATE ORDER Although not engaged at the Waikato meeting no fault can be, found with the condition of Kadina. P. Scally has the daughter of Croupier in great order at present, and more money looks certain to come her way before the season ends. There is no doubt concerning the speed of Kadina, and providing she can handle soft going there will' be plenty of races to suit hei during the winter season. HAS THE ABILITY During tlm short time that LI andaff has been in commission,, following a spell, he has done remarkably well, and it is doubtful if this proved galloper has ever been more solid looking than at present. As LlandafF is showing abundance oi speed in his work a profitable future should be in store for him. - - -3 PROGRESSING WELL The stablemnies Royal Message And Golden Bonnet are doing everything required of them under W. Kirk's supervision. As both these gallopers are partial to soft going they will have plenty of opportunities during the next few months. A CONSISTENT FILLY That consistent performer Softly I is being indulged in a spell—a wellearned one—as she has Avon fiv-j races within the last four months. As Softly is only a three-year-old further improvement can be expected of her in the new season. BAY OF PLENTY MEETING The winter meeting of the Bay of Plenty Racing Club, to be held at Tauranga cn June 14, offers a fine opportunity to owners to pick up a stake following the Great Northern meeting at Ellcrslie. The club has drawn up an attractive programme of eight events and will distribute £1400 in prize monej-. The chief events are the Opotiki Handicap, one mile and a quarter, and the Bay of Plenty Steeplechase, about two and a half miles> each of which carries a stake of £250. PRODUCES GOOD HACKS Almost every autumn T. R. George produces a back that wins them h? nearly unbroken line. The horse, too, is usually a three year old who ■>:is done very littie of account earlier. Two years ago there was Trebor (older than the usual rule), who won eight races in a heap/ five of them in succession. Last year the hack star was Trench Law, who won six races from the summer on nod included in his list the Taranak? Cup,, the Paul Memorial Handicap, •md the W.R.C. Silverstream Han-•li'-ip in a roAV. This year the rack who has catapulted into open ranks s Beau Cicl, avlio has won eight races already since January, seven •>f them in the. last two months. £

EXIT REBELLION The Day Comet representative Rebellion, owned by Messrs Mi O'Brien and S. Bennett, of ChristcliurcTi, contracted pleurisy last week, and despitei the careful attention of a veterinary surgeon,, passed away. He had been used as a lady's hack for a few weeks, and had just been re-commissionod in view of winter contests. SAFE FENCER Riotous is a veteran of some unusual achievements. He was a winner over hurdles as a four year old at his first attempt, and he was a winner over country next season at. his second attempt as a steeplechaser, the success being gained at Ellerslie. Besides this he won the Wan ganui. Steeplechase three times (1934, 1935 and 1939), and now he has captured two Egmont Steeplechases with a period of seven years between the wins. Now rising 13 years, Riotous, who has done all' his racing in the colours of his trainer, L. Knapp, has been a consistent performer with a record o[ 24 wins and 31 minor placings in 93 starts for £4731 in stakes. lie has been, out every season except one since he was three, and last season, in which he started only five times, was his only racing term in which he had not gained at least one success. THE LEAPING DEPARTMENT The latest to join the ranks of hurdlers in Auckland is the Lucullus gelding Sefrrof. He is speedy,, game and quite the right type for hurdling, while he handles heavy going in line style. MAY BE BETTER WITH AGE The Trentham trained Colfort, who was purchased in Sydney as a .vearling by Mr Walter Devon for 1000 guineas, and who has only been moderately successful on the turf, has just been re-commissiioncd by Albert Goodman. Hopes, are entertained that as a five year old he may justify the; high price paid for him over three years ago. HIGH STAKES For its winter meeting in July the Wellington Racing Club will give over £11,000 in prize money. FOR AUSTRALIA Arrangements are being made, to send Kindergarten over to Australia about the end of July. H. N. Wiggins, who is to ride him on the other side, will follow some weoks later, ft is intended to give the Kincardine colt a thorough preparation in view of the much coveted Melbourne Cup. CHANGE OF VENUE The Wanganui Jockey "Club will ! hold its winter meeting on May 31 fit Awapuni, as its course is still required for military training. TOP OF THE LIST The Cambridge owned Foxbridge is top of the Sire's List this season, his representatives on the turf having won 08 races, with prize money amounting to £20,820. BRED TO STAY i The chestnut gelding Comric, one of the recent aspirants to crosscountry honours, and who put, in quite a good performance at Pukekche this! month, is bred to staj\ He is by Surveyor from White Fox, by All Black—All B'ue by Merrivee from Blue Water by St. Leg'er. EXIT MIDLAND The hurdler, Midland, passe:! away last In. February last he suffered internal injuries from a fall at the Te Aroha meeting, from the effects of wh'ch he failed to recover. His place will be taken by Vaals Mac. and the owner also has King Or a in work. RACING FIXTURES MAY 24—Foxton Racing Cllib 31—Napier Park Racing Club 31—Wanganui Jockey Club 11—Dunedin Jockey Club