THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 114, 11 February 1928, Page 14

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.”)

Aropeta, who scored bis first win al zN’ew Plymouth on Thursday, is a live-year-old gelding by Cynloi from Rapture, a mare by Kilbrmiey from Ambrisian by SI. Ambrose—Neva, by Stepniak, tracing back to the King Tom mare Mermaid. It is a well-known family, which has provided many good gallopers. Neva, for instance, was the dam of Danube. Aropeta, however, Ims taken a long time to win a race. He commenced his career in September, lltdl, when he ran in the Debutante Stakes at Wanganui, lie did not EH a place, but showed some speed. In six subsequent, starts be. was only once in a place, runnig second to Dai Eaton at the Wanganui autumn meeting. As a three-year-old ho started eight times, am! was never placed, while last season he did no racing, at all. This season he had had four unsuccessful starts prior to his win on Thursday.

Merxcis, who ran second to Aropeta on Thursday, is the first of the stock of the Absuid stallion Thespian to race. She is a two-year-old bay filly out of Commerce, dam of Itoyal Exchange, Laughing Stock, and Bourse. She was sold at the Treuthnm sales twelve months ago to Mr. John Gleeson, of New •Plymouth, for 125 guineas, and is raced on lease by her trainer, E. George. s"awl, who ran third in the race tinder discussion, is n four-year-old mare by Acre from Spanker, the dam of Blue Peter.

Not. many Absurds are asked to face over a distance. Thespian was great up to a mile and a quarter, and Parody was equal to winning over a mile and a half. The latter effort by one of Absurd’s progeny over a journey was Nincompoop’s fifth in the Dunedin . Cup. lie appears to have run a creditable race, but plainly the distance was beyond him.

The Hawk won the Taranaki Stakes twelve months ago, wit it 31b. more than ho has to carry to-day. Keremoana finished fourth, but this year the latter has come to his form earlier, and his form is better than The Hawke has shown.

In the Consolation Handicap at Trentham last month Thorndale ran llynanmi to a head, with Front bank fourth. Thorndale was giving I‘Tont Itank 111 b. At. Dunedin to-day, over the same distance. Front Hunk is asked to meet Tlmrmlalii on lib. worse terms. ■Thorndale failed in tlio Dunedin Cup. but the distance was palpably beyond him. lie was with the leaders entering the straight, ami if bo ropcatls his Trenthani form he should be hard to beat.

Arikiwai gave Wayward 151 b. in the Douro Cup, and was well beaten. On tile concluding day they did not meet, but Wayward won and Arikiwai was beaten l?y Greengrocer. Wayward appears very well in at Dunedin to-day, at only 71b. above the minimum, and receiving 121 b. from Arikiwai.

Miss Mercia led in ths Nolan Cup till well in tho straight, and finished close to the leaders. i?he ran another good race at New Plymouth on Thursday, and might lead her field home shortly if she improves at all.

Ballymoy II is gradually getting back into racing condition once again (says an Auckland writer). She has been indulged in a fow sprinting tasks lately, and by tho manner in which she has shaped will have to bo reckoned with m sprint races during tho autumn meetings.

Tho ex-North Islander Eoyal Land, who lias raced a long way below his best form since his arrival at Riccartou, will be tried as a hurdler. Earlier in the season the Acre gelding showed great promise, and alter lie won tho Seafield Handicap at the. Wanganui spring meeting, defeating niuong others Thaw, Joy Bird, lioyal Game, Le Choucas, and Lausanne. much was expected Of him. However, the hard tracks knocked him right out, and subsequently ho lost all form. J. B. Pearson now has Royal Land in excellent condition to stand up to a jumping preparation.

1). Morighan, who was training for a long time in the Taranaki district, has decided to take up his residence iu Auckland, and will commence as a public trainer.

\V. Paterson has decided to shift from Ellerslie to Alalamata, and took his team, consisting of Aliss New Zealand, Catonian, Levenside, and Royal Lad (a brother to lloyalform) there on Wednesday. For a long limo ho had charge of Alessrs. John and Janies Paterson’s horseS, and did well with Surveyor, Pelham, Royalform, and Uralla.

There are all sorts of ways in finding winners, but in the long run those who stick to poundage and the common-sense pros aud eons of form last longer than t he street-corner punter, who is influenced by every wind that blows (says tho Dunedin writer, “Sentinel’’).

While Cohesion cannot rank in tho first flight of handicap horses ho was prominent in his races at the Auckland summer meeting, so that Atareria’s performance in giving him a stone and running him to a neck at Gisborne on Thursday merits attention. Atareria seems to be steadily improving, and when he next races in more pretentious company it: will bo interesting to see flow ho shapes.

Entries for the Derby of 1929 number 317, of which the King has nominated three of the yearling colts, which were lensed by him from the National Stud. They are Greywether, by Tetratema, out of Mary Mona; Croesus, by Diligence out of Enrichment; ami Garter Blue, by Phalaris, out of Royal Order. They are colts of very great promise. Greywether is a half-brother to the city and suburban winner, Warden of tho Marches, and tho other two are equally well bred. In addition to the three National Stud yearlings, the King has nominated two bred by himself at tho Snndringlinni stud. These are Glastonbury, by Friar Marcus, out of Stained Glass; and Citron, by Lenionorn. out of Vervaine. The biggest subscriber is, however, the Aga Khan, who has entered twelve. Next to him come Lord Dewar and tho French breeder, M. Edward Esmond, with nine each, while Sir Victor Sassoon has nominated eight. The Kings entries for tho Oaks are Yolanda, by Buchan out: of Yolando; ami Pica, by Gay Crusader out o p Picnrdv. Sir Victor Sassoon is easily the biggest subscriber to this race, his nominations numbering 13. The total of the entry for this race is 269. FIXTURES. Fell. fi. 11—Dunedin J.C. Feb. 9. 11—Taranaki J.C. Feb. 1(1. 18—Wanganui J.C. Feb. IS—Canterbury J.C. Feb. 22. 23—Gore R.C. Feb. 23. 25—Nelson J.C. Feb. 24. 25— Woodville District J.C. Feb 23—Waiapu R.C. Feb. 25. 27—Te Arolia J.C. Feb. 29. Mar. I—Dannevlrke R.C.

DUNEDIN ACCEPTANCES BY Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, February 10. The following acceptances have been received for the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting (Saturday):— SECOND HURDLES, of 105 sovs.

TARANAKI ACCEPTANCES BY Telegraph.—Press Association. New Plymouth, February 10. Tlie following acceptances have been received for tlie second day (Saturday) of the Taranaki Jockey Club's meeting:— OKOKE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 175

\ EXPECTED TO KUN WELL. Dominion Special Service. New Plymouth, February 10. Horses expected to run well to-morrow are: — Okoko Hurdles.—Airtight. Mokau Handicap.—Duly killer. Stewards’ Handicap—Kiosk. Taraiiaki Stakes. —Keremoana. Paul Memorial.—Eden Hall. Juvenile Handicap.—Miss Kausciu. Oinata Handicap.—Paul Lucerne. Track and weather conditions will probably be similar to Thursday’s. FIELDS AT ROTORUA Dominion Special Service. Rotorua, February 10. The track is in splendid order, and tho Rotorua Pacing Club should have a splendid opening to-morrow, as tho weather seems settled, and a large number of horses are at Rotorua. Mervelte has been sore, and is almost certain to miss her Cup engagement. Wedding March is another unlikely starter. Facing opens with the Hign-weiglit Handicap, in which Peketahi, Master Lu, and Wiltshire will find favour. Palmares may be a sound favourite for the Hot Springs Handicap, with Young Pretender and Oscar next in request. 1 Macroom may start in the six furlongs instead of the Mokoia Handicap, in which Matinee and To Koroke may be the prime fancies. The Rotorua Cup will be a good betting race. In the absence of the favourite, Mervette, Gala Day, Alonsoa, and Corinax, if started, will bo all well supported. , Takapuna form may make Winnington favourite for tho Waimangu Stakes, with The Dausant also having a good followCynthia N is likely to be a gcod favourite in the Geyser Hack Handicap if Corinax starts in the Cup. but if that gelding is reserved he will carry tho public confidence, and Micrometer may be best of the others. The Tourist Handicap presents a very open aptiearance, but Ballamoy II and Flying Juliet should put up a big fight for the prize. Le Choucas will be a good fancy for the Arawa Park Handicap if he declines his Cup engagement, but in his absence in this event. Matinee. Te Koreke, and Archeen all have chances. BRITISH TOTALISATOR BILL London, February 8. A single clause Bill has been prepared legalising tho totalisator. The operation of tho measure is limited to Britain, leaving Northern Ireland to deal with tho question locally. The Bill must be introduced by a private member, and a large number of members are balloting for it in order to increase its chance oi introduction. There is some objection owing to tho fact that the Bill does not apply to dog racing.—A.P.A. and “Sun.

WANGANUI ACCEPTANCES By Telegraph.—Press association. IVanganuL February 10. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Wanganui Jockey Club’s meeting on February lb.—

I IVA NG A NCI SC It ATCI UNGS. BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION. Wanganui. February 10. Gasconv and Knasay nave been scratched Cor tlie jacksoil Stakes at tlie Wanganui meeting. In 1926 the Harzburg stud sent, 11 scientifically bred youngsters from Germany to America for sale. It was agreed they were all that could bo desired, as tar as breeding, colour, and conformation were concerned, and they realised good prices. Between them they won two races last year—one of the value of AIW, and the other of .£2OO. Commenting on this, tho veteran American authority, Chas. E. Brossinan, wrote as follows: “No man can go into tho paddock and select what will be the best racehorse out of a bunch of yearlings, neither can anyone tell whieli of the untried sires or brood mares will prove tho best producers of speed : nd gameness. All these different theories of breeding are all very nice,' but the great trouble is none of them will work consistently. The mare best iiked may be a great disappointment, and another mere, little regarded, way turn out to bo a great producer. I have seen it happen that wav many limes in my lifetime, and it will continue to happen aS long as the horse breeding business exists/’ Mr. Brossman then had a dig nt theorists, and pointed out that, notwithstanding the contention tha mares lost their vitality and produced inferior foals after they had reached the ape of 15 or 16, some of America’s best horses had come from marcs of 20 or older. Again, however, that would bo tho exception. Bearing on stallions, Air. Brossinan noints out that: as so many got their best horses in their first season, when thov were neither fat nor flabby, there was good reason for supposing that best results would he achieved if they were always Lent in semi-racing condition. Alan o’ War. for instance, was a wonder in his first, season, and Mr. Brnssman is of opinion that if be were nut into light training, he would again head the list of winning sires. He argues that a pampered, flabbily muscled stallion is not ns likely to sire as rugged a pet of foals as ono that is hard, lusty, and vigorous, and it is difficult io gainsay that contention.

One mile ami a half. Koauau .... 11 4 Beauty Light 10 3 Jack o’ Coastguard .. 10 4 Lantern. . 10 10 Ked Heather. 10 3 Kapuna . 10 u Relic 9 0 WARRINGTON HA kDICAP, of 210 sovs. One mile. King Balboa 'J 7 Eyed Ova .. 7 12 Luminant . 8 5 Felony 7 12 .Money Peer . 8 4 Real Glad ... 7 8 Kotor 8 4 Lady M’Kenna 7 7 DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of 423 so vs. One mile and a quarter.Stormy Thorndale . . 8 8 Countersign . 7 11 . 8 2 Arikiwai .... Y 9 Satrap . 8 2 Front Rank . 7 (j Nincompoop 8 0 Heather Lad . 7 6 Queen Balboa 8 0 FLYING HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. Booster .... . 0 1 Silver Coot.. 7 8 Stormy .... S 0 Sudden Storm 7 (j Solrose . S (> Rob 7 0 Good as Gold 8 2 Apple Dighton 7 0 Circulation . 8 2 Money Mine. 7 0 HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 210 SOVS. Five furlongs. Kin Tin Tin. .92 Money Mint . 7 G Full Feather 8 7 Wine Tray .. 0 Night March 8 7 Tin 0 Dumblaue ,. 7 9 Kosette .... 7 u Red Sea ... 7 'J WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 170 Six furlongs. sovs. Spcaruiaid . Tripaway .. . 11 1 Carinthia .... 8 4 8 13 Traction .... 8 Skyquest ... . 8 12 Rhondda .... 8 J Quickforru . 8 6 Clarenson ... 8 0 HAZLETT MEMORIAL, of 4'15 sovs; ()ne mile. Limerick ... . !» 7 Countersign . 8 11 Nincompoop . 9 6 ABBOTSFORD HANDICAP, o£ 210 SOVS. . Seven furlongs. Arikiwai .. . 8 12 Wayward <s 0 Overdrawn . 8 9 Schott isehe . 7 9 Black Duke S 9 Lucy Locket . 7 y Wingatui .. . 8 7 Martis 7 7 Bilbo .... . 8 7 Bright Mark . 7 Gay Sonnet . 8 7 Blue Dragoon 7 I

sovs. One mile ami a half ami 100 yards. Powhiri .... 11 4 Elysianor .. y 7 San Peru ... 10 T> Hymgreat ... 9 Airtight 10 3 Plowing Bowl 9 u Mount. Bell . 10 1 Royal Plight. 9 0 MOKAU HACK HANDICAP, of 177 sovs. One mile and 100 yards. The Swell .. 9 0 Miss Mercia . 7 7 Ladykiller ... 8 2 Flying Shot... 0 0 Always 7 8 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Six furlongs. Kiosk 9 2 Melissa .... 7 Ladv Sareiiee .... 0 Cavendish 9 2 Seastar .... 7 (J Oration .... 7 10 OreadvK .... n Tip Tree .... 7 'J Qullfire 4 o High Finance 7 5 FOURTEENTH TARANAKI STAKES, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. Reremoana .. 9 3 High Finance 8 4 The Hawk .. 9 0 Te Atiawa ... 7 (1 Lady Tea Miss .... 6 11 Cavendish . 8 JI I PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP. if 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Eden Hall .. 8 10 Tlega 7 13 Yonia 8 10 Orazone .... 10 Transformer 8 2 Manly 7 Mint Leaf.... S 2 Wenday .... 7 0 FRENUI ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. Cadenza .... 8 7 Yawl 8 Mollah .... 8 7 Resinous .... 8 7 Alan Brae.... 8 7 Niazona .... 8 7 PAR1TUTU JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Five furlongs. Gold Dawn .. 9 5 Fermanagh .. 7 6 Tea Miss .... 8 12 Lady Quex .. 7 3 Miss Ransom 8 1 Merxeis Te Atiawa ..7 0 Calapat .... 4 - ■LMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 173 sovs. six furlongs. Ned Kelly ..9 7 Dimmer .... 7 7 Gold Dawn .. 8 lit Mendip 7 . > Paul Lucerne 8 111 Farndon .... 7 ■ > Onward .... 8 0 Patrolet .... 4 0

MAIDEN PLATE, of 150 bovb. Six furlongs. _ „ Beilina f . 8 0 Vexilhuin ° u Double Mint Hosiery Gasnapper .. . 8 0 War Wings ... o u . 8 0 . 8 0 0 0 Q Rangiutu King Mart .. . 8 0 . 8 0 Merxcis — § 0 STEWARDS HANDICAP, of 500 bovb. One mile mid 1W yarns. Civility . 9 0 Manly • 7 Ruanui . 8 5 Waicullus — ‘ Hipo ........ ‘ TipffiL . 8 1 Gleiigariti * Hullownoon ... / Weuday ‘ Paitonu Daniaria . 7 12 . 7 I! S IJnilPY . 7 9 WESTMERE HANDICAP HURDLES. of 200 go vs. One mile and three-quarters. Nucleus Ned Kelly .... . 10 io . 10 7 uCil Elysianor ...» -j 7 Pink Rose ... . 10 5 Hyingreat 9 Matu . 10 5 Kilburn 9 0 Sau Pedro ... . 10 4 VICTORY HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a distance. Royal Aero .. 8 13 Some Lad * Sovena < 2 Capitulation . 8 5 Discourse .. 7 12 Harryaiidu ...- < 0 Ladykiller ... Whisogne .. 7 8 _ 7 7 Aropeta 7 0 WANGANUI CUP, of 6C0 sovs. One mile aud three-quarters. joy Bird i Atareria < . ivni uarriek i Hyuanna ..9 6 7 Eden Hall ... .. 8 3 3 Yom a .. 8 2 3 Mandano .. 8 1 Henua 7 Mint Leaf .. . 7 11 U JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Five furlongs. . . Freehold .. 8 10 „*v*.able / 0 Tea Miss .. 8 6 Egeria - < 0 Flying Hero ‘nss nansom . 8 4 . 8 1 .. 7 8 Gold Hag ...... i Time Will Tel* 7 0 u Banket ... Lady Quex —. > u Moorgas .. 7 4 Calapat < 0 PETRIE HACK HANDICAP, of 175 bovs. Six furlongs. Paul Lucerne 9 o Kawhakina .... < 9 Pulydectes .. 8 12 F.kn 7 9 War Flame ... V The Raider . .. 8 11 6 Kiug Midas .. 8 ItLe Champ 7 0 Helotis .. 8 If Resinous ‘ u Gold Dawn . .. 8 4 Dimmer / 0 Litnosa Vigilance .. t 0 ... 7 13 White Ringlet 7 Lethal 7 0 0 FLYING HANDICAP, of 350 bovb. Six furlongs. Kiosk Paganelli .... ..9 3 ... 8 8 Oration « 9 High Finance 7 6 Lady Melissa I Covent Garden 7 3 Cavendish .. 8 b Limited .. 8 a Tip Tree 1 0 Shirley .. 8 1