RACING NOTES

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 9, 11 September 1945, Page 8

RACING NOTES

fin don Amiss A report from Gisborne states that the brilliant grey has developed hock trouble, and his future racing career is regarded with some doubt. NOBLE FOX A paragraph has been going the rounds to the effect that Noble Fox has been retired from the turf. The news may be premature as track notes from New Plymouth last week stated he was among the candidates executing good work.. FOR HURDLING NEXT YEAR The Trausco gelding, appears to have had the edge taken, off his brilliancy is to be schooled over the. battens. He is the right type to make a proficient and next winter should be prominent among the open class jumpers. BACK FROM RETIREMENT The Otago owned Royal a New Zealand Cup winner who was retired from the turf over twelve months ago, has been again put into work. It is reported that lie is to be schooled over the pumps. If lie. keeps sound he will be a difficult candidate for the other timber hoppers to tackle with the pace on.

SISTER TO EVER ENGLAND Included in W. Brjce's Trentham team is a two year old full sister to the Foxbridgc gelding Ever England. The latter was too unruly at the starting barrier to exhibit his undoubted brilliancy, but the filly may be of a more docile nature. A FILLY- OF CLASS The Coronach—Krcmhild filly owned by Messrs Smith Bros, of Wanganui, has been named Glamor Girl. She is to have her first start this month in the Maiden Plate at the) Wanganui fixture. NOT FOR SALE •- Last week the Wellington sportsman, Mr R. J. Murphy, was asked to state a price for the Beau Pere— Cuddle representative Beau Cheval, but replied the horse was not for sale. The following day a cable was received from Australia with an offer of 2500 guineas, which was duly refused. STAYING IN N.Z. The Dominion's champion jockey W. J. was< offered the rides on Immediate in her Austral-* ian engagements but has decided to stay in New Zealand for the Spring racing. Sprinters Takanini possesses several very smart sprinters some of which promise to be prominent in their spring engagements. Those in trainer F. Smith's stable showing speed just now are Sweet Biscuit, Balmaeara and My Bonnie, and they appear to be intended for early racing. A DECIDED LOSS The Surveyor hqrse- Croupier, dropped dead at In.vercargill last week. His owner only effected his purchase a few weeks ago so has sustained a severe loss. Croupier's stock have Avon over £27 000 in - 'J stakes his principle winners- being High Play, Cherry's Ticket, Pay Roll Gamble The Raker The Moni » ? arch and Voltaire. NOT IN THE MARKET Inquiries were made a few days ago in respect to a price being put on Black Ace but the owners Messrs Pearce and Costcllo, plair | .l3 r state they have no idea of selling the colt. They are of the opinion that if he can win more races they would rather see the victories, registered in their own colours than under those, of some one who had never previously taken any interest in the thoroughbred.