THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 45, 17 November 1926, Page 16

THE RACING WORLD

(By “The Watcher.”) Nominations for all events at the summer meeting of the Woodville District Jockey Club will close on Friday at 9 p.m. The Woodville telegraph office closes at 8 p.m. A report is being widely circulated that Mr. Gaisford refused five figures for Commendation last week. After the Avondale Guineas and Hawke’s Bay Guineas, Mr. Gaisford received cablegrams from Sydney and Melbourne asking him to put a price on his gelding. He was not anxious to sell, so with a view to keeping the horse he replied that the price was 10,000 guineas. That is the only time that five figures has been mentioned in connection with Commendation. Mr. H. A. Knight returned from Melbourne yesterday with his gelding Limerick. Trainer F. D. Jones also returned. According to Mr. Knight, Limerick mav be put by till the autumn, in which case he will miss the Great Northern Derby. While the horses were in the birdcage prior to the Cressy Handicap at Riccarton on Saturday, Lady Desmond lashed out and caught the Riccarton trainer F. P. Claridge. Claridge was fortunate that the full force of the kick was received on his field glasses, which were in the case and hanging over his shoulder. As it was he received a severe shaking. Sunnv Loch, who ran second in the Welter Handicap at Riccarton on Saturday. has not won a race since he scored in the Thompson Handicap at T rentham in the autumn of 1924. Nadarino was unlucky to strike Centrepiece in each of his starts at Riccarton. Nadarino, however, is very well at present, and he may soon re- - cord a win.

Commendation placed Mr. W. H. Gaisford at the head of winning owners at the New Zealand Cup meeting, his stake earnings being £lBBO. Count Cavour was second for Mr. J. S. Barrett with £1670, and other owners to win four figures were: Messrs. R. A. McKenzie £l5OO, A. B. Williams £l4OO, A. FI. Fisher £lO5O, and V. Riddiford £10)0.

A great feature of the programme at Riccartou last week was the cutting out of the races down the sprint course as ■far as possible. Apart from the races for two-year-olds which are unavoidably confined to sprints, there were only two races run over this course, and they were the Stewards’ Handicap on the opening day and the Cressy Handicap on the concluding day. The result was a particularly well balanced programme which gave the public a , much better view of the racing. Hacks were made to run at least seven furlongs, yet the fields were large enough for excellent contests. Concluding events were run over nine, eight, seven, and ten furlongs respectively, a welcome change from

the five-furlong scurry on some programmes. The example of the Canterbury Jockey Club in this respect is earnestly commended to the stewards of the Wellington Racing Club when framing their future programmes. When Mr. O. R. Falkiner decided to race Fool’s Paradise at Riccarton on Saturday he had to borrow Mr. E. L. Riddiford’s colours, as he had no set of his own with him. Mr. Falkiner was duly fined £1 according to the rules effacing. Some people considered it discourteous to the visitor, and it certainly appeared a case where the rule could have been relaxed. Leighton was the best two-year-old of his year (1920) in England, and although the first of his progeny are only two years old, he has already been represented by a' couple of good winners In addition to the two fine performances of Cimabue, Diorama won the Canonbury Stakes at Randwick last month. Diorama is out of Gold Painting, the dam of Imitation.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

■ Count Cavour’s win in the New Zealand Cup was a surprise to Sydney racing men after his form there. They were evidently unacquainted with the fact that he had freshened up considerably in his home quarters. Matters are fairly quiet at Trentham, the horses engaged at Levin being the only ones to do fast work yesterday. The majority of them sprinted four furlongs on the tan. Humoresque and Roval Pointer ran the distance in 49 3-ssec., Modern and Indian Sage in 50sec., Black Mint and Cerf in 50 3-ssec. Thedolite and Kilmezzo and Outfit and Tannadice in 49 3-ssec. Matu and Misgovern were better than Ardfinnan over a mile in Iniin. 45sec. The track was fast. The well known dam Hupana, owned by Mr. Mason Durie, of Aorangi, was destroyed last week by mistake. The aged dam Tiraumea, mother of Takaroa, a mare of some twenty summers, was in failing health, and Mr. Durie decided that she should be shot. Tiraumea was running with Hupana, and the man who was commissioned to dispose of Tiraumea, shot Hupana instead. Hupana, when owned bv the late Mr. E. Short, won several events, and was the dam of Miss Hupana, also owned by Mr. Durie. Hupana was bred by Mr. W. McA. Duncan in 1913, and being by Advance from Tahua, was half-sister to Tamatete and Tukia. The mistake entails a severe loss to Mr. Durie. M. McCarten, who won the Maribvrnong Plate on Royal Feast and the V.R.C. Handicap on The Banker, has returned to Sydney. He has accepted an engagement to ride in Sydney, and within the- next few months intends to take a firing trip to New Zealand to arrange his business affairs, before permanently settling in the New South

Wales capital. McCarten proved hintself a brilliant horseman while in Melbourne, and made many friends, owing to his gentlemanly behaviour (savs the "Sporting Globe”). McCarten will have pleasant recollections of the Maribyrnong Plate in the years to come. lie had his first ride over the straight course at Flemington when he piloted Royal Feast in the Plate, and it ended in victory. New Zealand has sent us many front-rank riders in the last ten years or so, and McCarten can claim a place among the best of them. Smart in getting off the mark in sprint events, he also is at home when it comes to a distance. McCarten is not exactly a light weight as jockeys go, but he is not likely to lack opportunities, as be can go to scale at a handy weight. At a committee meeting of the Manawatu Racing Club last week, it was decided to purchase an area of 23 acres from Mr. Alan Strang which adjoins the course. The addition of this area to the club’s valuable property will permit of the making of track extensions in the future, also of an extra road frontage to the course if so desired. F. E. Jones headed the list of winning riders at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting, with five wins, three of which he secured on Saturday. B. FI. Morris was second with four wins, while R. Reed, L. G. Morris, and R. J. Mackie were successful twice. Joekeys with one win were: O. Cullum, C. Eastwood, D. Cotton, F. C. Porter, N. C. Dwyer, P. Powell, E. Shaw, FI. Lee, A. E. Ellis, J. Barry, F. Voight, T. Butterworth, J. Law, C. Emerson, L. A. Pine, L. Manson, and T. Green. It made a Wonderful difference to Spearfelt’s price in the Melbourne Cup when it was known Cairns was to ride him (says the "Referee”). Almost up to the last moment Young fought for the ride. He was annoyed at what he regarded as the off-hand manner in which lie was treated. In his opinion the horse had a good winning chance, despite his failure in the Melbourne Stakes at a shorter distance, and, apart from the monetary side of the business, the possibility of being among those successful in a Melbourne Cup appeals to any jockey. Young was eventually the gainer of nearly £soo—the equivalent of a winning mount—but still he was somewhat unhappy that he had been deprived of the possible opportunity of landing a 'Melbourne Cup. Ashley Reed has good reason to remember Bard of Avon (says a Melbourne writer). That horse defeated him by a narrow margin when he rode Frances Tressadv in the Metropolitan,

at Randwick, last year. . Bard of Avon did not win a race again until this month, when be captured the Williamstown Cup, beating Reed’s mount, Star d’Or, by a short half-head. Thus Bard of Avon has stood in the way of Reed gaining a certain amount of fame ana finance on two occasions. In each race Reed's mounts suffered ill-luck. Bard of Avon made most of the pace in the races, and Reed just failed to catch him. In the Metropolitan Frances Tressady had to make her run around the field, while Star d’Or came through on the inside in the Williamstown Cup. Star d’Or was unlucky, inasmuch as he would not seize the opening on the rails when it presented itself. He had to be "driven” through by his rider. The Railway Department’s advertisement in connection with the issue of cheap fares and train arrangements to the races at Levin on Saturday appears in to-day’s paper. It is anticipated that the special train provided to and from Levin at a suitable hour for race patrons will be much appreciated.

FEILDING HANDICAPS BY TE‘>EGBAPn. — PRESS ASSOCIATION. Christchurch, November 16. For the first dav (November 30) of the Feilding Jockev Club spring meeting, the following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. E. Henrys: WAITUNA HURDLES HANDICAP of 300 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.— Nukumai, 12.11; Koauau, 11.3; Enare, 11.2; Star Shell. 10.7; Carawock, Comedy Prince, 10.3; Peneus. Sottano, 9.13; Little River, 9.12; Killoch, 9.10; Bonecto, Gauntlet, 9.2; Matu, Elvaette. 9.1; Gareon, Tamakana, Tempean, Sir Pam, Roman, Taitaiata, Gurnion, 9.0 FEILDING CUP HANDICAP of GOO bovs. One mile and a quarter.—Glenross, 9.0; Civility, 8.11; Merry Day, Mimetic, 8.9; Euphonium, 8.5; Star Ranger Indian Sage, 8.4; Diogenes, 8.3; Peneus, 7 13; Avola, 7.9; Novar, 7.6; Olympic, 7.5- Killoch, Kilfaire, 7.4; Glengariff, 7.3; Killocra, Perl de Leon, Star Area, Modern, Joy Bird, Mint Leaf, 7.2; Mali Jong, 7.1; Penman, Allmarimba, Sunshot, Road Hog, Kareao, Pantier, Othca, Beninure, Panart, 7.0. KOWHAI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Royal Mint, 9.9; Great Dav, Sottano. 9.3; Lady Anstruther, 8.13; Elysinnor, 8.12; Wilderness, Bisox, Lin Arlington, 8.11; Cerf. Flying Shot, 8.9; Bank Draft, Pataga, Vertigern, 8.8; Te Koroke. 8.7; Pangolin. 8.6; Alloway, Panart, Asleep, Raukura, 8.4; General Wai. 8.2; Vivo, 7.13; Anchor, Foreign, 7.12; Molto Rising Star, Mint Bov Mountain Star Petal, Ladykiller, Condamine gelding, Tea Leaves Merry Ann, Dominion Rose, Fiery Comet, Conviction, 7 11. FLYING HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six furlongs.—Orchid. 9.0; Deluge, 813; Nndarino, 8.8; Inferno, 8.8; Merry Jest. 8.1; Decoy Bird Avola. First Acre, 8.0; floval Damon 7.11; Bcnzora, 7.9; The Lninb, 7.5; Nine of Spades, Bonoguc. 7.4: Lady Bentinck. 7 3; Epistle. Penman Gold Box, Birkie, Standard, Quillfire, Aeriform, 7.0. FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Black Mint, 9.1; Quillfiro, 8.0; Horomea, 8.11; Spode, 8.5: Bank Note, 8.2: Polonaise. 7.13: Royal Elm. 7.11; Te Koroke. Bank Draft. Belli, 7.9: Hypnotic. Tannadice. Orcndes. 7.8: Tip Tree, Sea Star. Plain Sailing. 7.7; Snvcna. Alloway. 7.6; Acred, 7.5; Merle. Hymcstrason, Addlepate. Jazz Baby, 7.?: Guadilquiver, 7.3; Royal Land, 7.2; Lieutenant Bill. 7.1: Calluna, Lethal, Branson, Some Lad. Grand Lupin. Hytnill, 7.0. KTWTTEA HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile.—Polyphemus, 9.9; Olympic, 9.2; Glengariff. Beaumont. 9.1; Star Area. 9.0; Killocra. 8.13; Killoch. 8.11; Kilfaire, The Lamb, Alnric. 8.10: Modern, 8.9; Mali Jong. Hynanna S.B: F’.narc. 8£; Sunshot. Alhnnrimba. 8.5; Royal Mint. Afisvoverii. Bonhonimc. Santnnio, 7.13; Road Hog. 7.12; Kareao, Newbury King, Monaghan, Bennancc, Kilmiss,

Pantier, Red Bob. Mountain Top, BayDighton, Othon, Asleep, March On, Panart, 7.11. ASHHURST-POHANGINA ACCEPTANCES -« BY TELEGRAPH.—PBESS ASSOCIATION. Palmerston North, November 16. The Aslihurst-Pohangina Racing Club has received the following acceptances for November 24: — HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 130

longs. All 9st. Miss Pat Truney Hats Off Powhiri John Nod Vexatious White Ringlet Kilmezzo Del Sarto Colarino Eloquent Due Molto Elicit . Gordon Swift Lady Cynthia Teremoana Whakaliihi Bissau Plane Ranee

FIXTURES. November 17, IS —Winton J.C. November 20—Levin R.C. November 24—Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C. November 27, December I—Takapuna J.C. November 30, December I—Feilding J.C. December 4—Methven R.C. December 4 —Taumarunui R.C. December 8. 9—Woodville District J.C December 10, 11—South Canterbury J.C. December 11—Waipa R.C. December 16. IS—Dargaville R.C. December 27—Walpukurau J.C. December 27, 23—Westland R.C. December 27. 28—Taranaki J.C. December 27. 23—Du -din J.C. December 27. 28. 30— Manawatu R C. December 27, 29, January 1. s—Auckland December 31. January 1 4—Grey mouth J.C. 1927. January I—Waikouaiti R.C. January I—Wyndham R.C. January 1, 3—Hawke's Bay J.O. January 1. 3—Stratford B.C. January 1. 3—Marton J.O. January 1, 3—Walrarapa B.C.

sovs. One mile and a half. Killoch .. ...10 2 Blood Red ... 9 0 A 10 ... 9 9 Polyastra 9 0 Good Mark .. 9 8 Empire Camp 9 0 Garzon ... 9 ,) Gurnion 9 0 Tamakana .. 9 1 Merry Sarto .. 9 0 Ternpean . ... 9 1 Sometime 9 0 . . 9 1 Risk 9 0 MAIDEN STAKES, of 100 sovs. Five fu

POHANGINA HANDICAP, of 180 Six furlongs. SOVS. 7 7 Polyphemus Gold Box ... Penman .... Allmarimba .. Prince Hal .. 9 0 Morose .... 8 1 Kirkin 7 7 7 7 0 0 8 1 7 12 7 11 Arataura Bonideer .... KOMAKO HACK HANDICAP, of 130 SOVS. Seven furlongs. 2 Harbour Light 9 0 Bent 7 Ian Arlington 8 3 Rising Star .. 7 1 Gardant 8 2 Petal 7 0 Salamis .... 7 13 Kilmezzo 7 0 Bank Draft .. 7 13 Some Lad ... 7 0 Partaga 7 13 Tea Leaves .. 7 0 Merle 7 0 Take Take .. 7 0 General Wai 7 5 Conviction ... 7 0 Peggy Ford .. 7 2 ASHHURST CUP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Merry Day .. 9 0 Road Hog .. 7 0 Nuknmai 7 12 Penman .... 7 0 Kilfaire 7 9 Othon 7 0 Mah Jong 7 7 Misgovern 7 0 Killoera 7 7 Pantier .... 7 0 Santon io 7 1 Stream .... 7 0 Sunshot .... 7 0 Pangolin 7 0 SIBERIA HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs. Horomea 0 0 Addlepate .. 7 7 Harbour Light 8 13 Royal Land .. 7 2 Wilderness .. 8 4 The Bolter .. 7 1 Cerf 7 13 Bent 7 1 Bank Draft .. 7 12 Molto 7 0 Partaga 7 12 Twink 7 0 Volnlane 7 7 Propellor 7 0 RAUMAI HANDICAP of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. Killoera 9 1 Agitato .... 7 9 Prince Hal .. 8 9 Arataura 7 8 Askari 8 2 Lin Arlington 7 7 Morose 8 1 Monaghan 7 7 Misgovern 8 1 Aeroform 7 7 Birthmark .. 8 1 Stream .... 7 7 Blonde .... 8 0 Mountain Top 7 7 Newburv King 7 13 March On .. 7 7 MAN'AWATU GORGE HANDICAP of 130 sovs. One mile. Bonhomme .. 9 9 Boy 7 7 Sottano 8 13 Jazzy 7 7. Brigadier Bill 8 13 Vexatious 7 7 General Wai 7 12 Takaroa .... 7 7 Capitulation . 7 7 Conviction .. 7 i Peggy Ford .. 7 I Gordon Swift 7 7 Mountain Star 7 7