RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22518, 28 September 1938, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

KUROW J.C.ff

ACCEPTANCES Ip trim association rtuspi.) OAMARU. SenLber 27. The Kurow Jockey Club h«received fh* following acceptances forjib annual nc« meeting on .Saturday:— Be 22-20 p-m. II" HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, flitts. Nine furlongs. SR crt

TURF GOSSIP

Reminders Nominations for the principal events at the' Canterbury Jockey Club’s metropolitan meeting will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, when: an acceptance for the New Zealand Cup will also be due. - ...

Nominations for ‘the-Wellington'Rac-ing Club’s spring meeting will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, when a forfeit for the Wellesley Stakes will also be due. . Nominations for the Gore Racing Club’s meeting will close at 6 p.m. on October 3.

Acceptances for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting will close at 5 p.m. oft Friday. Quiet Morning at Riccarton A dense fog prevented the timing of any gallops in the early -morning work at Riccarton yesterday. Wild Chase and Trench Fight were sent six furlongs at a strong pace, and the remainder of the Chokebore active brigade were restricted to useful work only. The fog lifted after the interval, but there were not many serious gallops, as most of the horses due to race at Kurow and Wingatui were raced at the Geraldine meeting last week.

Team for the South H. Nurse intends-to take Financiere. Kilrobe, Palmyra, and Rousseau to Kurow. The first-named three will race there, and Rousseau will accompany Kilrobe and Palmyra to Wingatui. while Financiere will be sent home from Kurow., Rousseau has not raced for some time, but has been in steady work, and present intentions are to continue his New Zealand Cup engagement. Yesterday he was seen to advantage in a gallop.over seven furlongs with Palmyra, and should race well at Wingatui. Right Again Dictate, who has had an easy time since the Grand National .meeting, was sent five furlongs yesterday with Financier©, the pair racing abreast throughout in good time. Dictate is due to have his next racing at Trentham. It was hoped he would have had a preliminary at the South Canterbury fixture, but its postponement will mean that he will not have a race before Trentharri. His owner, Mr M. O’Brien, will leave Wellington to-morrow for Sydney and Melbourne, and hopes to return in time for the Wellington mbeting. Disdain

• The three-year-old filly Disdain has been under offer during the last week to an Australian inquirer, but no business has been transacted. The filly is going along steadily in her work, and will probably be given a race at the Banks Peninsula meeting on October 29 as a preliminary to more important engagements at the New Zealand Cup gathering. In Good Order

Among those given strong work yesterday were Kinnoull and Grey Honour. The former did not suffer any ill-effects from his hard race at Ashburton, and is expected to be in good order for the Wellington meeting. Grey Honour, who has previously raced well at Trentham. is booked for another trip next month. He is in great heart, at present, and yesterday gave his trainer-rider, D._ Cotton, a busy /half-hour before he could get him settled down to serious business. Haerepo’s Brother A two-year-old brother to Haerepo is beginning to shape satisfactorily, ibid in some recent sprints ,at Riccarton has shown his ability to gallop. He is better grown and more attractive looking than Haeropo was at the same stage, and the youngster should dp good service for his owner-trainer. P. V. Mason. , The dam of this pair, Azalea, last week produced a filly foal to Nightroarch. Promising Filly Mason is also busy with Mr A. Louisson’s two-year-old filly. Stylist, by Nlghtmarch from Pride, She is a solidly-built youngster, and is not to be hurried.

Returned to Action Haughty Winner is once again in active work after an easy, time since the Wellington winter meetmgjn July. Shortly after returning from Trentham he contracted a split heel, trouble spread up the leg. long and patient treatment. The Wei llngton-owned gelding was not to put on much surplus condition, and will not require much work to be ready to race' again. This will not be until November. Attracting Attention A two-year-old colt, All Night, -by Nightly from Clorane, an Austrahanbrld mare by Rosewing from Belcaire. has joined E. Parker’s- team at Riccarton. He can boast of plenty °f size, and closely resembles his sire. Both Belcaire and Clorane were trained by F. D. Jones for the late Mr H. a. Knight, who disposed of Clorane to Mr Fleming, breeder of All Night. 'jumping Mood . _ Sky Pilot has been selected as the premium stallion for remount breedina in the Malvern. Selwyn, and Tawera counties in Mid-Canterbury. Sky Pilot is by Day Comet out of the Stonyhurst-bred mare Swoopaiong. Day Comet sired Double Chance, the winner of the Grand National Steeplechase at Alntree. and also two winners of the New. Zealand Grand National Steeplechase,- m Wiltshire and Aurora Borealis. Sky Pilot showed good form over country himself, winning two steeplechases at Ellershe last year, and as he is an exceptionally good type of horse, should have a successful career at the. stud, particularly as a sire of jumpers.

A Serlepi Loss * The death of the brilliant Sydney colt Pandava was caused by' haemorrhage • of the lungs. He hatf galloped half a’ . mile in the morning with a beautifully smooth action in the early part of the trial, but later did not go so well, and the jockey was astonished to find that blood ; was coming from Pandava’s nostrils. As soon as Pandava returned to his quarters he was examined by Mr V. E. H. Davis, veterinary surgeon, who prescribed treatment. Pandava settled down to his breakfast and did not seem seriously 111, but later in the morning he collapsed and died. A post-mortem examination- revealed that death- had been caused by pulmonary haemorrhage, the lung cavities.being filled with blood. G. Price, who has ridden and trained . many brilliant beginners in his time, thought that Pandava was the fastest, horse from, the barrier ever to be in his care.

Winning. Sires in Australia This winnings of the stock of the most successful sires represented m Australia last season were as follows: Heroic £54,638. The Buzzard £31,067 Spearfelt £ 29,072, Chief Ruler £26,836. Manfred £24,355, Hunting Song £20,543, Pantheon £19,636. Lord Quex £ 17,582, Gay Lothario £ 16,528, Baralong £15,409,' Beau'Fils £15,002, Brazen £14,734. Windbag £14,462, Beau Pere £13,235, Bachelor’s Persse £11,349, and Llmond £11,303., TheKing’s Fear lings ■...■■• Five yearlings, . three of ;:them fillies, have been selected. to 1 carry the King’s colours next sdasoh, which commences oh January 1. V The fillies include Great Truth, a daughter df Bahram and Frankly, and Judica, a bay filly by Easton out of 'Judith, dam of Jubilee arid Cosmopiolitan. The colts to go into training arp Helios, by Hyperion from Foxy Gah and Voyager, by Colombo from Polish Air. Three, other yearlings bred by His Majesty, including colts _by Loaningdale and Orpen, will probably be sold' at* auction. - * ; * : "' i

TROTTING NOTES

Reminder Nominations for the New Zealand Trotting Cup will close on Friday at 5 p.ra. Methven T.C. The Methven Trotting Club has al ways received well-deserved support from owners and trainers, and the acceptances received for Saturday s meeting may constitute a record. From a financial point of view the result is entirely satisfactory, and the money received in nominations and acceptances should form the basis of a very substantial profit. Many of the horses engaged are unknown quantities and possibly the maiden faces may show up one or more horses that will rise to good class. Many pacers and trotters that have shown early form at Metrv ven have later performed with credit on metropolitan courses. Special tram arrangements have been made, and with fine weather a record crowd may be expected. The Trotters

The first event, the Drayton Handi : cap, will commence at 12.15 p.m., anc it presents a rare problem lor backers. Few of those engaged, have any I form to recommend them: but on the same track two years ago it will be remembered that Indian Scout showed some ability in his two races and finished third to Great Linnet and Lore Ernleigh, in the Drayton Handicap after registering- 3min 34sec, and was second to Guy Hugo m the Riverbank Handicap, of a mile and five furlongs in 3min 55sec. He is an eight-year-old trotter by Native King and when last raced was driven by P- Gallagher. From 3min 49sec in a mile and a half, he should have a chance. Judgment has a reputation that he has failed to live up to; but Syntax is a trotter of distinct possibilities. Lord Ernleigh. on 12yds should beat the other handicapped horses, Thor and Escalado. a winner at Timaru. and the finish may be confined to Indian Scout, Lord Ernleigh. and Syntax. An Unwieldy Field

A field of 27 horses may start in the, Westward Ho Handicap and no fewer than 26 of these occupy the limit .mark. In these circumstances the luck m the draw must play its part and the best horse mav not be the victor. Captain Potts, Coquette. Fragment, Glenholme. Marfax. Mazaire, Sterling Pointer, Super Jack, and Tinker will all have their admirers, and in a very open race the public may prefer the chances of Marfax, Fragment, and Coquette, but the luck of the draw must be a consideration. The Cup

The Methven Cup has drawn 14 acceptors of good even class, and it is a very open race. Philario and Dark Hazard, two good winner&at Hutt Park on Saturday, will again start from the limit, and again they look the pick of the field. There may be trouble cn the 12 yards mark, however, for here is Donor, who defeated Dark Hazard at the last Addington meetmg over a mile and a half. He is a pacer well above the average and has not yet reached the end of his tether. Ferry Post has a lot of speed, but possibly will find the two miles journey too far. Morewa. from D. Teahen’s ,stable is just the type for a race of this class. Colonel Grattan is a good, consistent pacer and deserves a win. and V, Iteming has him in capital order. It is an open race, but the early favourites are Donor, Dark Hazard, and Philario.

Quest in Favour Fine Art is set to give away 48 yards in the Avon Handicap, but in his best form this would not be a task beyond him. Panquitch is an in-and-out customer. but has a lot of .speed, and he will have: his work cut but to beat Quest, who has raced particularly well of late, and is improving, with every race. The best may prove to be Quest Fine Art, aqd Intrigue. Oasis

Oasis showed promising form at Geraldine. and he may further improye m the Mount Harding Handicap, in which he will meet a number of young, im proving pacers. Stylish Boy is solid and Mazaire will have support. Oasis may prove toOj good for both Stylish Boy and Mazaire.

Useful Fields A big field in the Riverbank Tro. will give a number of horses their second chance for the day, but Swift Guy has only to trot steadily to beat Kilmorick and Gentleman Joe. while in the S. G. Holmes Memorial, Fremont Ferry Post, and Lightning Lady appear to be the logical selections.

In Saddle „ The Mount Hutt Handicap, a-mile saddle race, will test the ability of horsemen, and with competent jockeys In the saddle, Jean D,rusus* Labourman, and Refund may be-, the best.

Success to Colours A further’success to the Royal stud was credited by the Beckhampton filly. Carouse, in the Byrkley Maiden Plate at Derby on August 31. The daughter of Mr Jinks was bought from the Hampton Court stud for 500 guineas. She runs in the name « Harry Cottrill, and is trained by P. Darling. ; Cosmopolitan gave a good account of himself in the chief race of the day, the Champion Breeders’ Foal Plate. Producing a brilliant burst of speed, the son of Sir Cosmo shaped like a winner for a long way, and eventually took third honours. Although not one of the competitors who made a stir in the betting. Cosmopolitan looked well, on parade, and it will be disappointing if he does not do further good service for Egerton House.

To Race at Otaki It is 18 months since Dungarvan raced, and he is due to reappear in the seven furlong event at Otaki on Saturday. He has been in work for some time, and With Alunga did the best gallop over seven furlongs yesterday morning. Dungarvan is now a six-year-old. and he will need a bit of racing. '

Trentham Tracks - , Trentfiam-trained horses have not been conspicuous on the winning list lately, but with an improvement in -the weather, the tracks have recovered, and enabled more solid work to be done. The plough is again in use and better results are anticipated at forthcoming meetings. ' Accomplice Improves

Accomplice has improved with her race at Foxton, and although she is not a good track worker, she galloped well over six furlongs yesterday with the English horse. Royal Star 11. Royal Star II looks likely to be a useful racehorse, and has plenty of speed Telford is very pleased with, him so far.

Two-year-olds . ■ The- two-year-olds seen at Wanganui ahd Marton have not been impressive, and class has been lacking. Trenthan* has a couple of smart youngsters in Beau Vite, and the Beau Pere—Passbook colt. Unfortunately. Beau Vite did not get an opportunity of showing his pace at Marton, as he was left at the post. The Passbook colt is a solid customer, who will make his. appearance at Masterton. He is somewhat like Gay Son in appearance, and on whai hp has done so far, he has exceptional pace.

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OHINEMURI J.C.

DIVISION IN FIVE FURLONGS RACE

(rasas a, saootano* TSLSOXiX.) AUCKLAND. September 37. As the number of acceptors for the Kerepeehi Hack Handicap, 6f £l3O, five furlongs, at the Ohlnemuri Jockey Club s meeting on October 1 exceeds the safety number of 23 for five furlongs, provision is made for divisions as follows: —

WINGATUI NOTES | [THE PRESS Special Service.] DUNEDIN. September 27. There was a white frost at Wingatui this morning, but training was carried out in ideal conditions, and the plough track, on which all the fast work was done, was again in good order. McHeath was going better than Pilot’s Love at the end of five furlongs in Imin lOsec. . Moneyless ran six furlongs in Imm 22 l-ssec. . . ' , Hanlon finished just in front of Song Boy over six furlongs in Imin 18 3-ssec. ’ _ . . . Monipere and Night Wings finished on even terms at the end of ’ seven furlongs in Imin 34 3-ssec. His owner says the former is an unlikely starter on the first day of the local spring meeting, as he is dissatisfied with the weight allotted his horse. Night Wings, always a light-framed mare, has done well lately. ...... Roseman was going better than Straightdel at the end of six furlongs in Imin 24sec. Roseman has not yet made a complete recovery from the trouble that caused him to be spelled about a month ago. and puzzled his trainer by still showing spasms of lameness. „ The Slayer and Hunting Chorus were sent five furlongs, the last halfmile in 55sec. , The New Zealand Cup candidate valantua, who looks well, was let off with strong work on the inside grass track. Norseman, who is rapidly assuming racing shape, was sent a round at naifpace, and his stable-mate High Glee completed a circuit by running -he last half-mile in 50 2-ssec, travelling well within himself. Pink Robe, looking none the worse for her hard race in the Geraldine Cup, was sent a mile and a quarter. She was picked up by Adina at the seven furlong post, and the pair ran the next half-mile in 52 2-ssec, and the full journey in Imin 33sec. Pink Robe was going the better over the last fur* Ticking lighter for her trip to Geraldine, Alma was let off with light exerCl Lord Nuffield did not strike out well in a round and took 43sec to cover the last three furlongs. . , Araboa finished a head in front of Janet Gaynor at the end of six furlongs in Imin 19 2-ssec, easily the best gallop of the morning. Dissemble ran three furlongs in 44 3-ssec and was anxious to increase the pace all the way. _ _ A mare by Crusader in A. McDonald’s stable was sent out to school over three hurdles. She raced into the first, but got too close into it and turned a complete somersault,, landing on top of her rider. L. M. Drummond. Fortunately the caretaker had his car handy, but it was at least a couple of minutes before he could get the mare up and release Drummond., The latter seemed to be seriously injured and at once taken to the doctor at Mosglel, but beyond a severe shaking was not seriously hurt

“YOUNGER BLOOD

NEEDED”

OWNERS’ AND BREEDERS’ CRITICISM The president, Mr R. E. Hall, at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Owners' and Breeders* Association, expressed dissatisfaction with the present control of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club and Canterbury Park Trotting Club. There were many men occupying executive positions, he said, who were well,. past i their , prime, and he would not be , satisfied until the Owners’ and Breeders’ Association could run Its own ticket‘lor these executive positions on clubs and eventually would have a majority on the committee. .. ’ Younger and more energetic members were badly. and these members should be men who had had active connexion with the sport. The remarks were supported by the Hon. G. H. Hunter, M.L.C., who said that younger blood was necessary, and by Mr C. L. Rhodes, who said the attendance at the annual meeting of members of the Metropolitan Trotting Club was nbt encouraging. It was quite plain that younger and . more virile members were necessary for the progress of trotting.

si. lb. f J|* Song Boy ..10 2 Darecoug; The Mas- Toreadojg9 5 9 2 querader 9 12 Contrae®. . 9 0 Aiby ..9 8 Peter fgish 9 0 Ballad ..97 13 pan. — fik~ TRIAL STAKES, of £75. SSHWi weiehts. Five furlongsipf! Gusto Rebe||k 1 | 1 | r Sportsman Ladttfflfafi ■ Ramembo FreCGaurse Scotch Queen 1' or fl^Ura 14# p m— J|‘. WA1TAKI TROT, ot £a|ffi| 3mln 43sec class. One mile aniii lulf Charles Russell scr Waqpi. Chimes scr Devotion .. scr Ceran 12 Oreat Wrack .. scr MaiS Cirrv 36 Jmty Parrish scr Parishioner .. scr fp|!T .. 48 R29 pjBu— ; KUROW CUP. of £140. m ii e and a quarter,.^; »*• lb - Petersham .. 8 4 Dunafta Pink Kobe .. 7 11 7 6 «•» pan— HYDRO HACK HANDICAP, of £85. furlongs^*., - st. lb. Kilrobe ..9 0 Seven st. lb. 8 2 Thermidor .. 8 10 Bfattny 7 a Illthyia ..8 9 MMfer Dingle 7 7 pV^TT LW p.m. — f K.i T. A. MUNHO HANDICAP, of £100. Seven furlodMiJ 1 st. lb. -p-F'* st. lb. Janet Gaynor 9 O.tAlbr 7 7 Bwordstlck 8 3Ballsd 7 7 ■one Boy .. 8 Sail Sr f - 7 « A* pan-— . HAKATARAMEA TBOT. of £85. 3min Mae class. One .MOt/and a quarter. Ayacanora .. scry Handle Chimes scr Charles Russell scci:.JUaek Thread Lord Worthy scr Csrcbus scr . 12 Parishioner .. scr Master Garry ■ 36'Waters .. MR tpsift' id 9Jm— - ClIXIKS HACK ttittCAP, of £86 Six tmeam. 'it ib. Financier* .. Maori Maid 7 8 Thermidor l^t'Cndplaycr 7 7 Adlna .. » 1 Prince Gipsy Fair .. 7 13 Flaneur 7 7 Flaina Queen T '• Remembo - 7 7

FIRST DIVISION st. lb. st. lb Little Ruse 9 0 Tririri 7 10 Maxam 8 7 Rackle 7 10 Ngawiri 8 4 Misora 7 10 Orwere 8 2 Bronze Step 7 10 Phiakuo ., 8 2 • King Stroud 7 10 Poland 8 0 Sir Robin .. 7 10 Gold Petal 7 10 SECOND DIVISION Frontlno 8 10 Hempton .. 7 10 British Nlthmount .. 7 10 Nation 8 5 Wild Acre .. 7 10 Abbess of Silver Lance 7 10 , Whitby 8 2 Gay Hussar 7 10 Silver Cloud 8 2 Forest Lake 7 10 Corato 8 0 Miss Tidal .. 7 10