RACING NOTES

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 95, 24 August 1942, Page 8

RACING NOTES

PARCHMENT AT OTAHUHU The imported English bred lior.sc, Parchment, by Papyrus, has been retired from the turf, and is now located at the Wardella Stud, Qtahuhu TO BE RETIRED News from Sydney is to the effect that the Wellington owned Beau Vite is to be forthwith retired from the turf, consequent upon a doubtful joint interfering Avith a strong preparation. BIG PRIZE MONEY For its one-day meeting at Ellcrslie on September 12 the Avon dale Jockey Club has allotted prize money amountng to £2875. The A\ r ondale Guineas Avill be Avorth £f>oo and the Cup £700. THE VALUE OF SCHOOLING Asked after the victory of Fixiana in the Wellington Steeplechase lioav the horse would manage the bigger obstacles at Riccarton, his trainer, SnoAv Morris replied: "Quite alright, for I hunted him as a three year old, and he jumped every thing proficiently." History records that Foxiana Avon the Grand National which success amply proved the A-aluc of schooling OA'er big obstacles. AN EXTENDED SPELL General Ruse, aa'lio finished up sore after competing -in the Thames Steeplechase, is to be turned out for some mouths. If he makes a good recovery he will again be among the cross-country performers next autumn and Avintcr. A FINE STAYER The result of the Grand National Hurdles Avas of more interest than usual to sportsmen of this district, inasmuch as the Avinner Renascor, is by Mr R. B. Hines' Musketoo'n, whose stock maintain a av inning sequence both on the. flat and oA'er the obstacles that is notably creditable . THE WINNING CLASS Included in R. S. Bagby's Ellerslie team is the two year old bay colt l>3 r Bulandshar from Rulctte, therefore a full brother in blood to High Caste, his dam being a sister to The Begum. He is of splendid development, built on massiA'c lines. On account of his size lie aaIII not be hurried in his preparation, and may only be raced Aery lightlj' as a two year old. THE LINE GOES ON * The Paeroa Avinner, Joy Musk, by Musketoon—Pleasure Craze, trained by J. W. Cathro, of Matamata, is a half sister to defunct StokoAvski. The lilly handles the hea\-y going, in fine style, and should again to beard of. THE ELLERSLIE FIGURES Of the Ellerslie trainers in the 1941/42 season R. S. Bagby topped the list Avith thirteen Avinners. D. Arnott was second AA'ith six and E. George next Avith five. A SERIES OF WINS I Bashful Lady, by Paper Money— Lady Blissful, Avinner of the Winter Cup, has a A r ery fine record of wins, for she has been successful seven times in her last eight starts. APTLY NAMED OAvned-trainer J. H. Jefferd has named his Vermeer-Rose Latour coit Virtuoso, and for the lilly by Phaleron Bay—Martial La sty. the name of La Serensa has been selected . CHANGE OF VENUE Circumstances have forced the Wellington Trotting Club -to A'acate Hutt Park ami the club Avitli two days in September, one for a patriotic meeting, is endewouring to get permission to stage the gatherings at Trent!) a in. LIKES HIS HOME COURSE In the spring of 1911, Hogarth Avon a race at Paeroa, Avhere he is trained. On Saturday last he Avas A'ietoriou.i on the same course, bift he has yet some distance to go before lie. can be termed a payable proposition, a.s during' the past season lie was unsuccessful on fifteen occasions. RACTING FIXTURCS | - ____ Sept. 12: Avomlal'j J.C.. Sept. 2G: Ohinemim J.C. Sept. 'J(k ;5.C,. Sept. 20: Fovlorj It, C.