RACING NOTES

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 18, 26 October 1943, Page 8

RACING NOTES

THE WONDER HORSE REVJEW OF KINDERGARTEN'S CAREER New Zealand's "wonder horse was ]jreel by his owner,, Mr E. Fitzgerald, at Gisbornc. His extended pedigree reads: —- Kindergarten, br e, by Kincardine from Valadore by Valkyrian I'roni Adornment by The Nut from Elegance by Seaton Delaval from Antelope by Apremont from imparted Miss Kate (2) by Adventurer. His sire Avas bred in England in 1924, and his dam was bred by Mr S. G. Lindsay in 1927, and was ten 3*ears old when Kindergarten was foaled. Adornment is still alive at the age of 19, and is owned by Mr A. H. Long. She is quite, blind. Elegancc died in 1928 at the age of 22. Antelope died in 1908 at the age of 25. Miss Kate died in 1899 at the age of 20, after producing 15 foals. Kindergarten comes from very hardy and long-lived stock. A Remarkable Temperament Kindergarten is a freak in almost every way. His temperament is extraordinarily placid,, and yet he is most courageous and never acknowledges defeat. He. is that very rare thing, a double rig, or to use tlie veterinary term,, a "double crypt orchid." He appears to combine the couragc of the stallion with the even temperament of the gelding. His rise from obscurity has been remarkable, and it is almost unbelievable that lie was beaten in a hack race at Avondalc. Kindergarten started six times as a two year old, and won three races. He was trained by I. T. Tinsley. and in his winning efforts was ridden tAvice by G. R. Tattcrsall and once, by O. Evans. Kindergarten's Complete Record The following is a complete record of Kindergarten's performances to date. At Two Years -• £ Unplaced Avondale Stakes, 4 furlongs, 8.0; Lovaals, 7.10 first —• Unplaced Avondale. Nursery Handicap. 4. furlongs, 7.13; Payette, 7.12%, first .. .. — Won Hastings Stakes, 4 furlongs, 8.5, two and a half lengths 205 A Von Poverty Ray Juvenile Stakes. 5 furlongs, 8.0; neck 75 Won Poverty Bay G. B. Oman Memorial Stakes, (> furlongs, 8.1%; three lengths S5 Unplaced Oliinemuri Karangahake Handicap, 5 furlongs 8.5; Belle Femmc, 7.2 first .. At Three Years: • Third Avondalc Henderson Handicap, 0 furlongs, 8.2; Monte Cri.sto. 8.12, first .... 35 Second Avondale Spring Han- J dicap, (i furlongs, 8.3%; Cain! a Boy. 8.0 first 35 Second A.R.C. Gordon Handi- I cap. 0 furlongs, 8.8; Du-A-acli. 7.8„ first 33 Won A.R.C. Normanby Handicap, 1 mile, 8.13; one and a half lengths 250 Won A.R.C. Alison Cup. 1% miles,, 7.1; neck 450 Won A.R.C. Christmas Handicap, 1 mile, 8.4; head .. -. 350 Won G.N. Derby, 1% miles, 8.10; Lou Rosa, 8.10, second 1400 Won AVellington Cup, 1% miles,, 8.0, Belle Cane, 7.10% second; three lengths .. . • J2OO Won N.L Challenge Stakes. 7 furlongs, 9.0; four lengths 500 Won N.Z. St. Leger, I*4 miles 8.10, one length 300 Won AAvapuni Gold Cup. 114 miles, 8.1; three lengths . . 3G5 Won A.R.C. Easter Handicap. 1 mile. 9.11: head 1000 A Von G.N. St. Leger, l : ]i miles 8.10: neck 13 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third, 3 times unplaced. Stakes won. £7095. Retired The llangitikei owned mare,,Blaek Rube, quite a successful performer during the past two seasons, has been retired from the turf. The Auckland Cup Auckland Cup nominations number 57. Acceptance day Avill doubt ' less prove that fullj' a third of the entrants need not have been entered for it is a race for stayers ol merit. Class is best, represented in the list by Kindergarten,, Lou Rosa, Lord Chancellor. Happy Ending, Piastre, Royal Lancer, Gladynev Balt'.edress, Yogi and Rakanui. Sur prise entries include Sky-elonna an the hurdlers Town Survey and Lapi darian.

Now at Riccarton The successful Canterbury rider, L. J. Ellis, has taken oA'er A. McAulay's Riccarton stable. Avhere he is to start training operations shortly. He will continue to ride during the season. A Valuable Mare Mr J. C. Fletcher, of To Kau-> whata, had the misfortune last Aveek to lose the English imported mai;e, Canvasser, Avho died after a short illness. Her yearling by imported Coronach will be offered at the National Sale in January next. Royal Star Out The attempt, to train Royal Star IT. at Hastings is not to be persevered Avith. This Avee'k he is to be taken to Pukekohe by trainer Sid McGrael and Avill be used as. a hack and perhaps as a schoolmaster for juvenile aspirants for turf honours. The N.Z. Oaks The Dunedin Guineas Avinner, Royal Flight, is now being looked upon as a probable winner of the N.Z. Oaks. Exit Not Out The scacu year old Winning Hit gelding', Not Out, had to be destroyed last Aveek as the result of a severe leg injuiy. Among the races Avon by him Avas the C.J.C. Stewards Handicap, which is ever Avon by sprinters of real merit.