THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 56, 30 November 1926, Page 14

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By

'The Watcher.”)

Acceptances for all first day’s events at the Woodville summer meeting will close on Friday at 9 p.m. The telegraph office at Woodville closes at 8 p.m Nominations for all events at the summer meeting of the Manawatu Racing Club, and first forfeits for the 21st Palmerston North Stakes, will close on Fridav at 9 p.m. Acceptances for the first day of the Wellington Trotting Club’s summer meeting will close on Friday at 8 p.m. November has been a very wet month in the Rangitikei district, and with the downpour of the last few days the Feilding track, at best, will be soft for’to-day’s racing, and may possibly be on the heavy side The fields for to-dav are large, in some cases much tod large for convenience, causing in one instance a division. Ihe course is also a tricky one for backers, and, all things considered, they will be lucky if they succeed in holding their own by the end of the day. The top of the handicap in the Waituna Hurdles represents good class. Nukumai has a substantial weight, but he is very well, and against stronger opposition at the New Zealand Cup meeting carried the same weights practically with distinction. He meets Enare on 51b. better terms now, but, provided the latter can handle soft ground, Nukumai should find him very troublesome. When purchased from J. McConibe the connections of Enare were advised that lie was no good except on top of the ground. However, O Cox has an idea that Enare can go in any fair going, and it should not be too troublesome to him under to-day’s conditions The pair may prove the best of the topweights. Some, of the lightweights present possibilities, but on their showings to date they are not in the same class as Nukumai and Enare, even at the difference in poundage. White Ringlet, having won at Ashhurst, is ineligible for the Aorangi Trial Plate. The field is quantity without quality, and much will depend upon riders and post positions. Resinous has good form, if he is able to produce it, and General Wai has been remarkably consistent lately. Sky Point ran third to Quillfire and Argue at Waverley, and I’owbiri is another who has filled places recently. With 18 standing their ground in the Feilding Cup there may be the same trouble in the running as occurred at Levin. In spite of the fact that Gleuross has not raced since he won at Trentham in July, there is not much need to worry about him being fit to do his best. With L. G. Morris in the saddle he will be ably assisted in his. task, and Feilding is a course where he invariably runs good races All the topweights are more or less fancied by their connections, but Gleuross should hold them safe down to Euphonium, except, possibly, Mimetic, who is now being tried over a distance. Euphonium has improved greatly since O. Cox took him over, and at Waverley last month he ran two great races. With luck to-day he should be in the picture. Kilfaire ran third last year in the. same event, and his recent form has shown that he is in good order. If any of the lightweights are to show up they may be Peueus or Joy Bird. Even with the Kowhai Handicap divided the task of backers is no easy one. Bisox and Raukura may show up in the first lot, and in the second Flying Shot and Te Koroke The Feilding Stakes promises to be a remarkably brilliant race. The class of competitor is the very best. Lysander will, no doubt, be the public fancy if he starts, even with his penaltv, but with the rain that has fallen he may decline his engagement. In any case, be will find no mean opponents in Lady Cavendish and Limited. Orchid was in the van in the Stewards’ Handicap at Riccarton for half a mile, and on the Feilding course it is possible that he will run on better. Merry Jest has been disappointing lately, but she will be well supported to-day. Of the lightweights Nine of Spades and Bonogne may show up. There is a field of 21 in the Fitzroy Handicap, and possibilities are endless. The way things are at present in the horsemanship line anything might occur, but speedy ones like Beth, Taunadice, and Jazz Baby may show up. In the Kiwitea Handicap form draws attention to Bonhomme and Monaghan. Amongst the light-weights Bennanee may be prominent. At the close of last racing season it was mentioned how successful Trent-ham-trained horses had been, their stake earnings amounting to over £30,000. With only three months of the present season, expired, horses at the Wellington headquarters are well on the way to emulate the deeds of twelve months ago. The best winners have been Star Ranger in the Mitchelson Cup, Grand Knight in the Criterion Handicap, and Fool’s Paradise in the Jockey Club Handicap (preceded by the Shorts Handicap at Trentham), and Laughing Prince tn the A R.C. Welcome Stakes. In addition, Royal Game', Frenzied Finance, Lady Passenger. Black Mint, Buoyant, Ardfihnan, Cerf, Bonideer, Misgovern, Gauntlet,, Kilmezzo, Tanadees, and Indian Sage have all been winners . Place money has also been won by the majority of these horses as well as others Tanadees has been very unlucky. He won the Masterton Cup, but his second placings include the Marangi Handicap at Wanganui, the Avondale Cup, and the C.J.C. Metropolitan Handicap. The Hawk, Mimetic, Decoy Bird, Bennanee, Nine of Spades, and another were walked over from Woodville and joined a special train from Asbliurst, and proceeded to Feilding to fulfil their engagements.

Margaret Birnev, who was a disappointment at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting, has been rationing in good stvle on the track during the past week, a'ul she is expected to run well in the Methven Cup. Moorland has two engagements at Methven The Cup journey may prove too far for him, but if he is reserved for the Mount Hutt Handicap be should give a good account of himself, as lie is still a smart sprinter. Under the headings, "Has Maoriland

Slipped?” and “Randwick Duds Shine When Back Hone,” the Sydney “Sportsman” has the following in a recent issue: —“The victories of Rapine in New Zealand raise the question whether the standard of the dis tance horses tn the land of the moa is as good as it is generally believed to be. or as good as it was a year or so back Rapine was over here for the A.J.C' spring meeting, and, though he filled a couple of minor places, he was a hopeless case in every race he contested, no matter what the distance. Immediately the Randwick racing was over the son of Martian was rushed back to Maoriland, and it did not take him long, under the steadier of 9.6, to win one of the plums of the New Zealand turf. The fact that he won the Canterbury Cup suggests that the standard of New Zealand stayers is only moderate, and tins must be taken in conjunction with the win of Count Cavour a week or so earlier Like Rapine, Count Cavour was here for the spring racing, and, though he won one small race—the Hawkesbury Spring Handicap—he was a duffer against our distance handicappers, who are a poor enough lot. After his Hawkesbury win Count Cavour was started in the Metropolitan Stakes, but he couldn’t beat one horse home and was the last of the big field to pass the judge. The victory of Star Stranger in the Metropolitan somewhat atoned for the defection of his compatriots, but he had less than weight-for-age, and the bad riding of one of his opponent’s jockeys assisted materially in his success. It is a long, long time since an Australian owner sent across a good horse to engage the cracks of Maoriland on account of the heavy travelling expenses entailed in the land of shakes, but the victories of Rapine and Count Cavour in Town Hall company across the Tasman suggest that the venture would not be in vain.” Little by little the barriers created consequent on the Great War are being removed. The following is taken from “Horse and Hound” of a recent date: —“Following an agremeut recently signed betw'een Germany and her exenemies, nationals of the latter countries are in future to be allowed to ride or train in Germany, while German sportsmen, as well as German horses, will now be allowed to compete in Allied countries. The forthcoming race meeting at Baden-Baden, which before the war alwavs attracted French inter est, will see the reappearance of French jockeys in the saddle in Germany for the first time since the war. G. Vatard will be the first rider to have accepted a mount there, and he will be accompanied on the trip by the American jockey, F Keogh.”

AUCKLAND NOTES

TAKAPUNA CANDIDATES’ FORM DISCUSSED Dominion Special. Auckland, November 29. The conditions at Takapuna on Saturday were very bad; in fact, the weather would have been more than seasonable at a winter meeting in any part of New Zealand. Since the last meeting the course has Leen altered and but for Daddy’s Girl and Wedding March coming down in tl.< Tiri Highweight Handicap, the racing would have passed off without any mishap whatever. In similar circumstances on any course in New Zealand falls might have occurred, and seeing the work the'club has done recently in connection with the course, it came through the meeting very well. The racing was good, but it was a very bad day for backers, Wendy and Ruffles, second favourites, being the nearest to the public fancy to salute the judge. Arch Queen, who won the Melrose Stakes, 7s a six-year-old by Marble Arch and is trained by R Hall at Papatoetoe, who is good with either trotters or gallopers. Prior to winning on Saturday Arch Queen had done nothing of note. She was one of the first to hop out of the barrier, and was alwavs in the limelight throughout. Bahama, who was engaged in the Melrose Stakes, did not appear to be made enough use of in the early stages. He was giving the placed hordes several lengths start when half way through the journey, and then finished fourth. Bahama is verv consistent, and he will be in the money before long. Black Cruiser has not shown mucn form on the flat for a long time past, in fact, at the last Franklin meeting in a high-weight handicap he ran absolutely last. He has proved pretty fair over hurdles, and the going on Saturday was all in his favour, for the race was slow, and after taking charge in the straight he had sufficient in reserve to stall off Pouri. If the going had been firm, Black Cruiser would not have been placedRoval Form has been most unlucky in racing. At Thames he lell when leading, and at Ellerslie lie slipped at the last hurdle, when a certainty and came down. On Saturday he was always well in - the limelight but Jaded out at the business end, finishing third. Roval Form is a really good sort, and lie should beat more than beat him on the flat and over hurdles in the next lew months. Pouri was ridden anything but a good race in the Tiri Hii’h-weight Handicap at ,Takapuna on Saturday. He was last for a good portion of the wav, but during the last two furlongs was brought along. He was galloping over everything at the finish, atid the way he was handled, particularly at the closing stage, in which he seesawed about and got up in time to beat Roval Form for second place, was anything but pleasing. Properly handled, Poiiri should have won easily, and the stewards subsequently cautioned tlie jockev for careless riding. Namutere changed ownership a few days ago, and is now owned by the partv that race Nancy Lee, Messrs Todd and Porter. The latter also own Mosaic, who may run well on Wednesday. Namutere was alwavs prominent, but was beaten by that good little horse New Moon, at the finish

Ritapapa. after his poor showing for several months past, both in New Zealand and Australia, was not seriously taken into consideration for the Alison Cup. However, he raced pretty well in the Hamilton Handicap at Te Rapa recently, and it looked then as though he might be coming 'ack to form. On Saturday he led from start to finish, and wa going as well at the end as at any stage of the race. Ruapapu might easily repeat the performance on Wed’"sday. desnite his s’eadier of 9.0. r, i the Alison Cup, Nippy, after doing his preliminary, was allowed to be withdrawn, and the stipendiary steward explained to the Press that this was on account of the going. On further inquiry from the secretary to-day. it was ascertained that written notice had been given by the owner to the secretary half an hour before the time appo ; ntvd to start (which was in compliance w : tb die rules of racing) of his intention to withdraw the herse, but he had not informed the trainer. Consequently Nippy did his preliminary only. He had not gone

to the post, and was not, therefore, in the hands of the starter. ‘Desert Glow ran pretty well for a good way in the Alison Cup. and it should not be long, with better conditions, before he shows his New Zealand Cup form. The weight seemed to anchor Master Doon, good and all as he is in the mud. Tresham showed up for a good way in the Alison Cup on Saturday, but finished absolutely last. This was not his t'-ue form, and supporters of the son o Tresady must not be down-hearted because he was beaten. He is sure to come good. Spoonv was practically always second in the Alison Cup, and, considering tlie conditions, did well Spoony should get on the winning list before verv long. Boonierdav ran a surprisingly good race in the Alison Cup, finishing third. The old horse was “paving some,” but the conditions were against the majority of the competitors, for tliev could not act in the heavy ground. Good reports have come to hand concerning Lorna Doon, the half-sis-ter to Master Doon, who won the two-vear-old race nt Takapuna on Saturday. Lorna Doon was always in the picture, and won with a good bit in hand. This is her first start, and, being by Tea Tray, she is likely to show to better .advantage in juvenile events this season. Arihana, the two-vear-old by Sir Dighton, who was purchased at the Svdney sales last April bv Mr. E W. Alison, jnr., of Ziuckland, had his first race at Takapuna on Saturday, and he went verv well, finishing fourth. With a little more experience he should win races The going was all against him, but lie ploughed through it in good style.. Ruffles is a good horse, and he won the Takapuna Plate on his merits. He looked well, and raced accordingly. Coming across the top be was bandy to the leaders, and had little difficulty in annexing the chief portion of the stnkc. Tinokoa bad everv chance to win the Takapuna Blate, but was not good enough under the conditions. The best he could do was to get fifth, after being well up till 'he straight •va« reached. .... , •|' rnt . Blood went well tn. the mud at T-d-amina on Saturday, and though lie had to go under to a good sort in

Ruffles, lie quite confirmed his Guineas running, when he was second to Lysander, and was removed from that position by the stewards. True Blood is a useful three-year-old, and is quite capable of upsetting some of those classed above him. On a dry track he will be much harder to dispose of.

TAKAPUNA ACCEPTANCES BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION. Auckland, November 29. Tho Takapuna Jockey Club acceptances for the second day (Wednesday) have been received as follow:—

TAUMARUNUI REHANDICAPS BY TELEGRAPH - I'UES'I ASSOCIATION , Auckland, November 29. The following rehandicaps have been declared for the Taumarunui Racing Club’s meeting on December 4:— BANGIAWA HANDIOAP.-New Moon, 8.0. TAUMARUNUI CUP-New Moon. 7.6. FIXTURES. November 27, December I—Takapuna J.C. November 30, December I—Feilding J.C. December 4 —Meth ven R.C. December 4—Taumarunui R.C. * December 8, 11— Wellington Trotting Club. December 8, 9—Woodville District J.C. December 10, 11—South Canterbury J.C. December 11—Wnlpa R.C. . December 10. 18—Dargaville R.C. December 27— Waipukurau J.C. December 21. 28—Westland R.C. t December 27. 28—Taranaki J.C. December 27. 28—Du ’din J.C. December 27. 28. 30— Manawatu R C. December 27. 29. January 1. 3—Auckland R.C. December 31. January i a—Greymouth JO. 1927. January 1-Waikouaiti R.C. January 1- Wyndham R.C. < January 18. 20 Wairoa R.O. January 20. 22. 24 Wellington R.O. January 21. 22- Foxton R.O. January 26. 27* Pahlatua R.O. January 29. 31 Takapuna R.O. January 22 Ba.v of Islands R.O. January 1, 3—Hawke’s Bay J.O. January 1. 3—Stratford R.O. January 1. 3~ Manon J.O. January 1- 3- Wairarapa R.O. January 3, 4—Southland R.O. Ja-nuary 7. 8 Reefton J.O January 8 or 15—Waipapakaari R.O. January 8. 10 Vincent J.O. January 15— Wairio J.O.

VAUXHALL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. Arch Queen 8 13 Abbey Lay ... 7 7 Adjuster 8 8 War Officer .. 7 7 Quoudong Luxurious 8 7 Harbour View 8 5 Te Kawana .. 7 7 7 7 Cantab 8 2 Waitekcho- ... 7 7.:< Bahama 8 1 King Selwyn 7 7 A nolo ........ 7 13 Creation 7 7 Bold Front ... 7 11 Queen Rewa . 7 7 Alonsoa 7 9 Ballachulish 7 7 Kyngzone 7 9 Acushla 7 7 KAWAD HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Eleven furlongs and 40 yards. Black Cruiser 11 7 Kamehameua 9 0 Passionate .... 11 7 Hangawer.i ... 9 0 Royal Form . Pouri 10 1 Sea Comet ... 9 0 9 11 Fair Abbey ... 9 0 Pentagram ... 9 6 STANLEY HANDICAP, of. 250 sovs. Seven .Delialitment . furlongs. 9 9 .Maveelish 8 8 Judge's Box . 8-' 5 Luxurious 8 2 Archeno 8 0 Newbury ■' ...... 8 0 Valkon 8 4 Blue Sky - 7 9 Adjuster 8 3 Bizarro 7 7 CAUTLEY HANDICAP, of <100 sovs Six King Merv .. ■ furlongs. 8 12 Arch Arnie ... 7 4 Arclieen —... 8 .7 Heisler 7 3 Nancy Lee , ... 8 1 Dobbin 7 0 Hoariri 8 1 Tutankhamen 7 0 Pavo ....... 8 1 Claims 7 0 Tea Bell ...... 7 13 King Emerald 7 10 Te Koroke 7 0 Ruffles ......... 7 0 ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP, of 700 sovs. Nine furlongs. Ruapapa 9 0 Aurumavis — 7 4 . Master Doon 8 10 Boomcrday ... 7 1 Nippy 8 2 Queen Arch .. 7 1 Town Bank ... 8 1 Muscari ...... 7 0 Spoony 7 12 Transformer . 7 0 Charlady 7 11 Rahepoto ...... 7 0 Princess RonWendy 7 0 nie 7 9 .Thursby 7 0 7 R RAKINO HANDICAP. of 500 sovs. Five furlongs.' Hign Finance 9 3 Exalted 7 4 Lorna Doon .. 8 2 Golden WedAuriculus 7 9 iding 7 0 Arihana 7 5 PUPUKE HACK HANDICAP, of 250 BOVS* Nine furlongs. Delightment .. 9 8 Quondong 8 2 Golden Krist . 9 7 Star Comet — 7 7 Quinsilia 8 4 Salamander ... 7 7 Schorr 8 .2 NGATARINGA HANDICAP, oE 450 sovs. Seven furlonga Dave 9 3 Ring the Bell 7 9 Le Cho-ieas . 9 2 Heisler 7 8 Archibald 8 4 True Blool ... 7 7 New Moo -1 8 4 Muscari 7 7 Namutere 8 0 Ural) a 7 7 Aurnmavis .... 7 13 Prince Abbey 7 •7 Arch Arnie ... 7 11