RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20101, 3 December 1930, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES. l>*cembox 5, 6—Taumarunui R.G, "December 6—Ashburton County R.O, December 9, 10—Woodvillo District J.C. December 13—Waipa K.C, December 26—Waipukurau J.C. December 26, 27—Westland R.O. December 26, 27—Taranaki J.O. December 26, 27—Dunedin J.C. December 26, 27, 29—Manawatu R.O. December 26, 29, January 1, 2—Auckland B.C. Dumber 31, January I—Greymouth J.O. TROTTING FIXTURES. December 13—In ew Brighton T.C. December 20 —Hawkc'e Bay T.O. December 26—Ashburton T.C. December 26—Gore T.C. December 26, 27—Wcstport T.C. December 26, 27—South Wairarapa T.C. December 27, 30, 31—Auckland T.C. December 30—Winton T.C. December 30—Itcefton T.C. TURF GOSSIP. Aemmders. Nominations for the Auckland (5 p.m.), Waipukurau (8 p.m.), Taranaki (9 p.m.)> Dunedin (5 p.m.), and Manawatu (9 p.m.) Meetings close on Friday. Acceptances for tho "Woodville Meeting will be due on Friday. Sfswne Duplicated. A fortnight after Autopay, by Paper Money from Trebelli 11., won the Stewards' Handicap at Eiccarton, a division of tho Two-year-old Handicap at Epsom (Vic.) was won by a colt named Auto Pay, by Tea Tray from La Paix. Duplication of the names of horses registered in the Commonwealth is prohibited under the Australian rules of racing. Xt often happens, howevor, that a New Zealand thoroughbred receives the same name as an Australian horse and vice versa. Such olashes ought to be avoided wherever possiblo, and the name of Auto Pay should never have been granted for the Tea Tray colt who, incidentally, wag sold by Mr J. G. Duncan, of Elderslie Stud, at the Melbourne yearling sales last autumn, for 140 guineas.

titood Xooka and Breeding. T. H. Gillett has a recent addition to Ms stable in a three-year-old gelding by Jfaladin from Divinia, by Sylvia Park from the Carbine mare, Mongonui. Divinia is the dam of Charlatan and Punchestown, and her latest representative looks likely to do her further ltonours, as he is exceptionally well grown, and has everything to recommend him. He was bred by Mr E. Hay, in whose colours he will race probably in the latter part of the season. ! Not Dono Yet. To Awhina was on the tracks at Ricearton again yesterday. Her trouble ku fortunately not turned out as serious as at first anticipated, and 14, Ellis prevailed upon her owner to give her another trial before placing her in retirement. She is to be kept pottering about the tracks for some time, and ■will be given every opportunity to get thoroughly sound before being called upon for any serious tasks. Hampden, winner of the JVursery Handicap at Feilding on Monday is a half brother, by Tea Tray, to Te Awhina, and was purchased as a yearling by his present owner, Mr P. Bristol, of Wanganui, for 140 guineas. Ktecarton Track Notes. The early morning work at Bleoar* ♦on yesterday morning was interrupted to a certain extent by some heavy showers, and a few of the trainers delayed their operations until after the breakfast hoar. The inside of the trial grass provided good going, while the plough, which was in equal demand, was on the slow side, as a result of the rain.

On the Grass. Spoon strode over a circuit, oovering 4iie last half milo in 51^sec. Krst Sight gave every satisfaction in galloping six furlongs in lmin 19sec. pulled up quite sound, and is booked to raee at Ellerslie. Pharaoh and Jael were responsible for a, pleasing effort in recording lmin 50 2-sseo for seven furlongs. Both will be useful stake-earners later. Giggleswick held Weathcrly ajaf« throughout a six furlong task, takiiie latin 19 8-ssec. Coroner and Shatter finished together .a% th# «nd of five furlongs, taking 1.3. These two Shambles geldings can be expected to do good service for I*. D. Jones this season. Lord Thomond and Painkiller were on ; terms after completing half a mile in 51 S-saec,. time that was also credited to Knockany. Miss Mercia showed good form by covering the same ground in 50 2-5. Eton Hall finished in front of Arrowmir at the end of seven furlongs Txrn in lmin 33sec, but the latter could have done much better. I/ocksley and Paryaia executed a similar performance. Bulolo was not asked to do his best in galloping half a mile in 52 3-ssec. Night Recital was credited with the fastest half-mile of the morrning, taking 49 3-ssec. He is to be ridden by R. Coveny at Ashburton. Nightcap and Rapina ran four furlongs in 51sec, and Appeal and General Assembly recorded 51 l-ssec for the same distance. The Rossendale two-year-old Eclair impressed by beating Tres Sec over half a. mile in 50 2-ssec. Gallant (Paladin —Wink) and Juniper ■printed three furlongs along the back in 38sec.

On the Plough. Footfall was going much better than Ramo at the conclusion of a useful mile task executed in lmin 48sec. The former did his work exceptionally well and will be in favour for his Ashburton engagement, in which he will be ridden bv D. O'Connor. The West Coast-owned Coll, by Lord Quex from Hollywill, dam of Llandudno, strode over half a mile in 53sec, and' like work was done by Proud Knight in 51«ee, Lovetto 52sec, and Compris and Invictus 53sec. Count Cavour was given a serviceable mile task, taking lmin 47sec. Gay Crest and Desert Song were together throughout a seven furlong journey traversed in lmin 33sec. Gustavo and Hounslow were not extended to cover the same ground in lmin Z6tec. The former is not far from his best again. Of the Chokebore team, Ball Dres3 and Owlsflight ran six furlongs in lmin 19see, and Straightcourse, Porlock, Full feather, Sharp Thorn, Sailor's Love, and Umpire were restricted to useful work. Don Jose comfortably covered seven furlongg in lmin 35sec, and Silver Coot aad Pixie Gold each sprinted half a mile. was given a couple of *wia4i the reverse way, at an easy "with a sprint down the straight.

World's Richest Race. Further particulars arc available regarding the Agua Caliente Handicap, run in Mexico, in which, as stated last week, it was intended by Mr D. J. Davis to run Phar Lap. The Agua Caliente course was opened on Christmas Day, 1929, and it is stated that it cost 2,000,000 dollars (£.400,000) to construct. Races are hold every day (except Mondays) from Christmas Day to April Ist. The track is only two miles from the famous Tijuana course, and is 18 miles south of San Diego. The place is given over to sports and amusements. There are a golf course, a casino, dog racing, surfing, etc. It is here that the richest golf purse (£2000) in the world is competed for. The links are in charge of the famous player, Leo Diegol. The Agua Caliente Handicap, which was to have been Phar Lap's mission, is tho richest race in the world. It is guaranteed to be worth 100,000 dollars (£20,000) to tho winner. It is run on March 22nd, and is over a distance of one mile and a quarter. The track, which is oval in shape, is one milo in circumference, and is of sandy loam. Grass tracks are not used in Mexico. Tho Agua Caliente Handicap was instituted this year when a horse namod Victorian was successful. Tho nomination is 100 dollars (£20); first acceptance on March 15tli, 100 dollars; with an additional 1000 dollars (£.200) final acceptance. Tho club adds 100,000 dollars (£20,000) to tho prize, of which 82,500 dollars (£16,500) and all the entrance and acceptance fees go to tho owner of the winner. Tho second receives 10,000 (£2000), third .5000 (£1000), and tho fourth 2500 dollars (£500).

TROTTING NOTES. Track Open. The Now Brighton Trotting Club'B track will be open on Saturday and Tuesday for horses engaged ft tho Summer Meeting on December 13th.

G.N. Derby Candidate. Red Shadow's chances in the Great Northern Derby will not bo considered now as second to those of Arethusa, for the Travis Axworthy colt won three races at the Forbury Park Meeting like a really good one. In putting up a track record )f 3min 20 4-sseo for a mile and a half, Red Shadow registered a great performance, and won his races in the manner of t> champion. A well-grown colt, ho is bound to improve in the next few weeks, and if the final payment for the Great Northern Derby is .ado for him he is bound to dispute favouritism with the Wrack filly, Arethusa. Not Always Reliable. Avenger won the big race at Forbury Park on the opening day on his merits, and though he was probably ready at any stage to retiro from tho fight, his trainer, Free Holmes, kept him up to his work so well that ht was not allowed to take his mind off tho task ahead of him. If he would do his best all the time, Avenger would probably be one of the best performers in the Dominion. | A Promising Filly. | Mr Geo. McMillan, of Auckland, was not a visitor to Forbury Park, but ho ' must have been doubly pleased with tho success of his Ally, White Satin. She trotted like a champion from start to finish, and she appoars to have developed into a fine stayer. White Satin is likely to reach the very best company.

Failed at Forbury.

Steel All was well fancied for his engagements at Forbury Park, but his form altogether was not up to the average. Ho may have trained off, as a result of his recent hard racing. A Change of Fortune. G. Caddy drove Great Chenault on the opening day at Forbury Park, but his recent accident has left him with one arm to work with. It was not surprising to find him quite incapable of handling the three-year-old, and it was only natural that some other driver should be chosen on the second day. J. J. Kennerley was given the drive, which was a comfortable one. Great Chenault is a good colt, and should win a number of races before the season closes.

WORLD'S BIGGEST WINNER.

RETIRED TO THE STUD. Gallant Pox, money-winning champion of the American turf, has run his last race, though still a three-year-old. He will be placed at stud duty in Kentucky. , Gallant Fox is one of the most remarkable thoroughbreds in the history of racing. No horse ever raced over such a strenuous series of gruelling races in such a splendid manner. He closes his career with total earnings of £68,368, compared to Zev's earnings of £62,000, the previous money-winning record. Ksar, the French champion, won £69,862 in stakes, but his winnings were computed on the basis of the franc being worth 20 cents, whereas it was worth only eight cents at the time the stakes were won. Accordingly, Gallant Fox's winnings have been accepted officially in the "United States as a world's record. Gallant Fox, after a mediocre record as a two-year-old, swept through all the big three-year-old stakes this season, including the world-famous Kentucky Derby. _ The remarkable thing about his record is the fact that he was placed in training in March and won his final classic in September. No star in the history of United States racing has ever stood up under such a gruelling. Australian record money-winners, it will be realised, seldom set new figures before they reach the age of five or six years. And the prize money is no bigger than in Australia. The famous French stallion, Epinard, who won glory by hia unsuccessful match-race against the American horse, Zev, some years ago, has just arrived in America from his second westward trip across the Atlantic—this time sold for service in an American stud. Since quitting the track in France Epinard has sired many colts, but not one O- them has ever shown class at distances greater than 1000 yards. His offspring are fast over that distance, but have seldom won races at a mile or more.

STAKES REDUCED. V.R.C. NEW YEAR MEETING. (Received December 2nd, 8.15 p.m.) MELBOURNE, December 2. The Victoria Racing Club. has reduced the stakes for the New Year's IMy Meeting £llOO.