THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 117, 15 February 1928, Page 16

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By

“The Watcher.”)

It was found necessary to destroy Ark Royal, who was kicked at tlie post in the Wellington Cup last month. Since the mishap lie has been in charge ol the Trentham trainer, W. Young. In the spring .Ark Royal defeated Eulalie, in the Dunedin Guineas. He appeared to turn a hit unreliable, but it had been the intention of his owner to geld him, and he might have turned out a very useful handicap horse, for the Kilbroneys improve with age.

C. Goulsbro will ride Joy Bird in the Wanganui Cup. Goulsbro, by the way, has left J. W. Lowe at Trentham, having completed his term of apprenticeship.

'lareria is coining into favour for the Wanganui Cup

Hypanna’s withdrawal from the Wanganui Cup has left some early backers lamenting. No doubt some of the autumn handicaps were more attractive to Air. Kemball than racing his horse confi U.Y on hard tracks under welterv.c ,iits..

The absence of Jlynanna from the Wanganui Cup field reduces it to an evenly balanced lot. Mandane is the only one with pretensions to class. It is not unusual to find such races very hard to pick, much harder than a field of high-class performers. Eden Hall, fourth in the Auckland Cup, and Yoma, are the only two that have tried to win beyond a mile and a half with anv degree of success.

Paganelli to date has not shown partiality for a six furlong journey, but at Auckland on December 28, he carried 8.1, and ran second to Cimabue, 8.3, with Paperchase, 7.10. third. The field was not strong, and the form was quite fair, although Cimabue won by two lengths. Wanganui course is easier to sprinters, as the turn helps them considerably, and it also ends in a short straight. Good beginners well placed, coming into the straight ntWanganui. all hold a big advantage, and Paganelli, although he may not win, should be able to run out six furlongs very well there. The condition of the Trentham trainer, 11. Telford, who is in private hospital at Wellington, where he was operated on last week, showed great improvement yesterday. During Telford’s illness, Jov Bird is being looked after by J. Hughes, who will take her to Wanganui.

Tripaway ran two good races at wingatui for her Oamaru owner, Mr. €). R. Wise, and she has evidently struck form. It is probable she may race at the. Wellington autumn meeting, and wili then bo taken to Ellerslie to contest the Great Northern Oaks.

The dead heat registered by Full Feather is the first Sir George Clifford's colours have ever scored in a race.

Mr. J. A. Ainge. Mr. L. C. Hazlett, and the late Sir George McLean, hold the distinction of being the only Dunedin owners who have won a Dunedin Cup with a horse of their own breeding.

Thorndale would have paid a dividend ia the Jockey Club Handicap at AVinatui, if he escaped the knock he received half way through the race by Satrap, when the latter was rushed past the field last to first in the course of a furlong (says the “Press”). The stewards held an inquiry into the incident, after the race, when D. Cotton admitted that Satrap collided with Thorndale, but said such was accidental, as the horse slipped as he ranged alongside Thorndale. S. Wilson, rider of the latter, said the ground was'very slippery, and considered ’he happening was accidental. The stewards decided to accept the explanations, and no further action was taken.

Prior to the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting last week, Sir George Clifford had won 598 races during his lengthy career as an owner, and as his horses won two races outright, with a dernl heat in another, during the two days of the Wingatui meeting, he has nowpassed the 600 mark.

A notable figure at AVingatui last week was that of Mr. A. S. Smith, who has seen every Dunedin Cup run since Lurlino scored in 1874. Mr. Smith saw Hermit win the Derby, and lias entertained a keen interest in the sport ever since he saw the famous classic decided in 1867.

Night March, who dead-heated with Full Feather at Wingatui on Saturday, is a half-brother by Night Paid to Full Swing and Brightling, and like them was bred by Messrs. Kain Bros. He is built on solid lines, and can be labelled as one of the best of the southern-owned two-year-olds seen out .this season. A successful career as a three-year-old seems in view for him.

There will be a small field at Riccarton next Saturday for the Middle Park Plate, this old-established race having dwindled down to a quartet of two-year-olds. Prior to the Dunedin Champagne Stakes, there seemed a prospect of a good contest, but. Goblin Market disposed of Full Feather so decisively at Wingatui that the victor appears to have the measure ot his rival. Goblin Market may not have matters all his own way, however (says the Christchurch “Star”), as Chide has useful credentials. In the Spring Nursery Handicap, run at Kiccarton in November, Silver Paper won from Silver Bule, with Chide, 7.11, close up third, while Goblin Market, 8.0, was behind them. Goblin Market has improved since then, but against his improvement is the fact that he lias to concede 171 b. to Chide in the Middle Park Plate.

The two-year-old Silver Paper has been sent back to Southland, where he will have a spell for a few months. It is bad luck that leg troubles have necessitated the cancellation of his autumn engagements, as his early form suggested that he would be a candidate tor the highest honours later in the season. It is hoped, however, that he will develop into a high-class three-year-old. \ The stewards of the English Jockey Club recently expressed themselves against (he running of unfit horses. While they were about it, they might have told trainers that when it came to

running a “dead ’un,” heavy shoes were not even as respectable (says “Pilot," in tlie "Referee”). In Australia the stipendiary stewards attend to the latter point, but it is not unusual to see unfit horses raced by some of our so-called “pillars of the turf.” They and their immediate triends may know the horses are not sufficiently forward in condition to win, but that does not prevent some of the public losing on them, in tlie belief that tlieir owners would not countenance starting them unless they thought they had at least a possible chance of success. Unfortunately, owners who should avoid anything to which exception could be taken do not always adopt that course.

In South Africa in December, when Mr: Oliver Davis, secretary of the Durban Turf Club, and his son, Mr. J. Davis, were flying to Johannesburg fertile big meeting, the machine crashed. Mr. Davis was killed, and his son severely injured. The machine was (lying low, owing to Mr. Oliver Davis’s weak heart, and it is believed it struck the top of a frill which was not seen owing to fog.

There is no more popular all-round sportsman in England than Lord Lonsdale. and on the occasion of his golden wedding which will shortly be celebrated, he and the Countess of Lonsdae are to be the recipients of a suitable presentation. It was at first intended to restrict subscriptions to certain sections of the community, but this idea has been disregarded, and, at latest, they were being sent in from other countries, as well as England. Subscriptions are limited to a guinea, and the Earl and Countess have expressed the wish that the fund shall be devoted to the endowment in their names of a hospital or convalescent home for incapacitated sportsmen. That suggestion will be appreciated. Names of all subscribers will be inscribed on the presentation volume. WANGANUI TRACK NOTES By Telegraph.— pmss association. Wanganui, February 14. The weather was again fine for the training operations this morning, witli the promise of a scorching day. Not all the visitors have arrived yet, but the trainers who were at the Taranaki meeting are loud in their praise of the tracks, which have greatly benefited owing Io the heavy shower on 'Sunday morning. Prior to this they ' had been watered for three nights. The I difference was noticeable this morning, when several fast gallons were witnessed. No. 1 grass track was available for fast work. Covent Garden, with a. light-weight, and White Ringlet (Barry) were sent five furlongs, the former doing the better and moving well within himself. The first furlong took 12 3-ssec., the quarter 24 l-ssec., three furlongs 3G 2- and the full -distance was covered in Imin.. 2 l-ssee. Lysander, with a light-weight up, covered six furlongs in Imin. 15 2-ssec. The first furlong took 12 3-ssec., and the next three 36 2-ssec., making him register 49sec. for the half-mile. He is well. Service suffered by comparison when she moved slowly over four furlongs in 56sec. Double Mint, King Mart, and Orbit (from C. Gordon’s stable) were associated in a five-furlong sprint, in which King Mart got all the worst of the start and was alongside Double Mint at the end in Imin. 4 l-ssec. Civility was given her first fast four furlongs, occupying 49 2-ssec. on the journey. The first furlong was covered in 12Jsec. She pulled up well. Damaris finished well ahead of Our Jack and Hallowmoon over six furlongs. The first furlong took 13sec., two furlongs 25 3-ssec., and the half-mile .49 3- Damaris registered Imin. 17sec. for the full journey, with Hallowmoon well back. Marcia went four furlongs by herself in 50 2-ssec., the first furlong taking 12sec. and the second 24sec. After breakfast War Wings and Vexillum were sent over five furlongs, which they covered in Imin. 4 3-ssec., the first furlong taking 13see., the quarter 25 ami three furlongs 37 2-ssec. Limosa and Ironic, both wide out, had a five-furlong task, which the former got through in Imin. 6 3-ssec. Ironic took Imin. 7 3-ssec. The first furlong took 14sec., the first quarter 26 l-ssec., and three'furlongs 38 4-ssec., but Ironic took Imin. 7 3-ssec. Others doing useful work were Tioga Tea Miss, Greengrocer. Ladykiller, Sardine, Paganelli, Davi 1 Garrick, and Jamieson’s team of six. In addition to the sfratchings notified yesterday, Ned Kelly and Wenday were relieved of their engagements at 9 a.m. to-day, at which lime Hymgreat was also scratched. Lethal is another certain non-starter. WANGANUI SCRATCHINGS BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION. Wanganui, February 14. For the 'Wanganui Jockey Club’s meeting, the following scratchings were announced to-day: —Hurdles: llymgreat and Ned Kelly. Stewards’ Handicap: Wenday. All were scratched at 9 a.m. For the Flying Handicap Lady Cavendish was scratched at 5.20 p.m. WOODVILLE NOMINATIONS The following nominations have been received for the autumn meeting of tire AVoodville District Jockey Club to be held on February 24 and 25:— FIRST DAY. ORINGI HURDLES HANDICAP, of 130 bovb. One mile and a half.—Panorama, Modern. Ponjola, Matu, Polyphemus, Blue Peter. Sir Moment. Axle. MAIDEN STAKES, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Mark Mint, Aro de Vai, Timi Inihi, Shining Star. Golden Egg. Vindication. Sneerer, Keen, Skyrider, Ahalama, Braeberry, Tanokaha, lied Bank, Lady Haven, Fallow, Sambur, br. g. Boniform— Northern Rose, Molong. Rolex. Tragic. WOODVILLE CUP HANDICAP (open), of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter.Jov Bird. Ring Boy, Nucleus Capitulation. Blimp. Cimabue. Kilmiss. The Hawk, Twink, Waicullus, Othon, Oratrix. Black Mint. Bennanee. Novar, I’ouex, Huikai, Cohesion. Goshawk. Novar- liouex. Huikai. COUNTY HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs.—Arch Arrow. Vigilance. Helotis. Moa Bird. Aston. Grey Mist. ’Tanagra, Aropeta, Par Money. Little Queen. Lady Cvnthia. Orcades. White Ringlet, Maui. Fka. Le Champ, Handsome, Rameses, Chelone. Dreamy. Grand National, Hine Hohoro. RUAHINE HANDICAP (open), of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Ceres. Broad Acre. Lady Ideal. Enistle. Miss Pat, Birkie, Cosmetic, Arrow Lad. Crown Area. Coot. Dobbin. Arch Arrow, The Raider. March On. Mireusonta. SAPLING STAKES HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Five furlongs.—Australis. Millais, Spearmain. Mooregas, Amplifier, Tunbridge. Tea Miss, High Society, Flying Hero. Boston. The Earth. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (open), of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.-Lady Gay, Ring Bov. Wilderness. Bonhomme. David Garrick. King Midas. Duke Abbey, The Swell. Cool Card Kilmiss, Kilmoyler. Tresham. March On. Othon, Tiega. Phantasy, Keen, Lin Arlington. Vertigern, Crown Area, Broad Acre. Willow Wai. Koval Game. Goshawk. Cerf. Birkie. Cosmctic. VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile and a dis'ance.—Braeman, Talisker. Aropeta, Red Fucshia. Aurora Borealis, Some Lad. Fallow. Sandburr, Tintoretto. SECOND DAY. HOPELANDS HURDLES HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile and a ha'f.-Pano-rania, Ponjola, Hynigreat. Blue Peter, Axle. Modern. Matu. I’olvnhemus, Sir Moment. NOVICE PLATE, of 100 sovs Six fur-longs.-Mark Mint. Timi Inihi. Golden Egg, Vindication, Purseful. Maui. Tanokaha. Ladv Raven. Sambur. Molong, Rolex, Braeberrv. Aro de Vai. Shining Star Liloeh. Sneerer. Skyrider, Ahalama. Red Bank, Fallow, br. g. Boniform— Northern Rose. Tragic. AUTUMN HANDICAP (npe-i). of 250 sovs. One mile and a distance.—Joy Bird, Oratrix, Black Mint, Wilderness. Novar. Blimp. Itouex. Royal (tame. Kilniiss. Nucleus. Goshawk Twink, Doree, Arrow Lad. Othon. Tiega, Ring Boy. Bennanee. Capitulation. Duke Abbey, The Swell. Cimabue, Huikai. Cohesion, The Hawk. Epistle. Cerf, Waicullus, Lady

MANGAPAPA HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Five furlongs.—Arch A.rrow, Shining Star, Cavity. White Ringlet, Airforce, lanokalia, Le Champ. Grc.v Mist Tanagra, Silver Tray. Par Money, Maureen, 'the Raider. Hine Hohoro, Urcades, Vindication, Vigilance, Helotis, Moa Bird Aston, Luarne, Sambur, Rameses. Ltielone, Dreamy. Lady Cynthia. Hyuiestrason. br. f. itangatiro—Sir Laddo mare. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP .open), of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. Orcades, Wilderness. Lin Arlington, Broad Acre, Lady Ideal. Kilmoyler. The Raider. March On, Mireusonta, Sarchee. Royal Ceres, Crown Area, Coot, Handsome. Misb Pat, Birkie, Cosmetic. Arrow Lad. DEBUTANT STAKEb HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs. Australis, Millais High Society. Spearmain. Flying Hero Boston, The Earth. Juggle, 'lea Miss Agreeable. Mount Shannon. Gratton. Mooregas, Amplifier. Gold Bag, Kinross. " MAIIARAHAHA HANDICAP topeu) of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.-Lady Gay, Ring Boy. Phantasy, Keen. Lin Arlington. David Garrick. King Midas Broad Acre, Willow Wai. Cerf. Lady Cynthia. March On Waicullus. Tiega. Black Mint. De Luxe. Bonhomnie, Etta, Vertigeru. Crown Area, Coot. Cool Card, Tresham. Birkie, of 130 sovs. One mile and a distance.—Timi !ni,hi. Spearmiss Some Lad, Talisker, Fallow. Sandburr, Red Fucshia. Tiutoretta, Braeman, Vigilance, Maui, Tlie Swell, Aropeta, Grand National. Frisco .luck. Aurora Borealis.

TROTTING GREYMOUTH HANDICAPS UY Telegraph.—Press association. Christchurch, February 14. The following are the handicaps for the Greyinoutli Trotting Club’s meeting on February 25:— EXPLORERS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 120 sovs. Twelve furlongs and a half. Queen’s Ferry ser. Bonnie Bingen scr. Great Abdallah ser. llaeranga Pai scr. Waiana ser. Solitude 12 Joan Dillon scr. Royal Audubon 12 Dillon Chillies scr. Mutagouri .. 24 Nurmi scr. Prince Audo .. 24 Danny Boy .. ser. Kanieri 24 Jackie Logan ser. Bessie Dillon . lilt Pageant .... ser. Naldera 36 Audubon .... scr. Great Triumph 72 AVriter scr. DL’NFDIN HANDICAP (harness), <:f 145 , sovs. Ten furlongs and a half. Vai Logan .. scr. Trespass .... 12 Meritor scr. Actor 12 Dorrie scr. Gohlen Dawn . 12 Pageant .... ser. Great Audo .. 24 Nurmi scr. Heroic 24 Allanora .... scr. Brigand 24 Andrey Dillon ser. Horatane ... 24 1 Ocean Locanda Boy . 36 Whispers scr. The Toff: .... 36 The Thistle . scr. Hard Knocks . 36 llaeranga Pai scr. Latest Fashion 36 lliise Logan .. 12 Sylvia Logan . 311 Bingen Wood 12 Billy Whizz .. 48 WEST COASTERS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 145 sovs. Twelve furlongs and a half. Rapalioe ... scr. Welcome Chancello Boy scr. Whispers 48 Itoyal Review set-. Cabin Girl ... 4S Page Bingen ser. Repute 48 Braitidcan .. set. Taipoiti GU Oeliley AVood set. Kitty Patch .. till Reverie .... ser. Connie Audubon 60 Homleeigh Girl ser. Lonesome ... 60 Merry Jigs .. scr. Wee Olga ... 84 Miss AVilkes . 24 Gulden Spray . Dll JUBILEE CUP HANDICAP (harness), ot 250 sovs. Sixteen furlongs and a half. Shadowland .. sei. Normahal .. scr. Sungleam ... ser. orphan .... scr. Peter AVHlrin . scr. Thorpie .... scr. Audltress .. scr. Royal Serene . scr. Vikota scr. Lincoln Huon scr. Chimer .... scr. Daytime 12 Kreisler scr. Henry Logan 12 Orcole ser. La Sonnette .. 12 Sahib ser. Acre 24 Ladv High Jinks ... 24 ‘ Matehlight scr. Jackie Audubon 48 Okoura .... scr. BRUNNER HANDICAP (harness), of 140 sovs. Fourteen furlongs and a half. Great Abdallah scr. Lightfoot .. ser. Roval Audubon scr. Vai Logan .... 12 Dillon Chimes ser. Greateaux ... 24 Audubon Lad scr. Sedmere 24 Dick Dillon -. scr. Naldera 24 Matagoure .. scr. Great Audo ... 48 Audrey Dillon ser. Marlindo .... 48 MINERS' HANDICAP (harness), of 135 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. Meritor .... scr. Rose Logan .. 12 Red Audubon scr. Glenaray .... 12 Dorie scr. Gohlen Dawn . 12 Beta Gay ... scr. Actor 12 Solitude scr. Bingen AVood 12 Audience ... scr. Trespass .... 12 Roachdale .. scr Dome 24 Bessie Dillon . scr. Lady Minto .. 24 Direct Tod .. ser. Hope Dillon .. 36 The Thistle .. scr. VISITORS’. HANDICAP (harness), of 160 sovs. Sixteen furlongs and a half. Taipoiti .... scr. Wee Olga .... 12 AVelconie Peter Fashion 48 Whispers scr. Gohlen Spray 48 Auillie '. scr. Transcrip .... 60 Connie Louisiana ... 60 Audubon ser. Pieter Hotnelelgh Girl set. Timmerman 72 Silurian 12 RL’STI HANDICAP (harness), of 165 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. Latest Fashion ser. Lady Royal Malclilight 12 Authoress ser. Sylvie Logan 12 Horotana ... scr. Vikota 12 Asset scr. Thorpie 12 Dusky Pointer scr, AVee Audubon 24 Avonwood ... scr. Audltress ... 24 The Toff scr. Orphan 24 Lndy Minto . scr. Logan laid .. 21 Billy AVliizz . scr. Lincoln Huon . 36 Kyiina scr. Royal Serene 36 Nonrnuihal .. ser. Sahih -18 Brigand scr. High Jinks ... 48 Heroic ser. Jackie Audubon 60 Peter Wi kin .. 12

The harbourmaster at Greymouth reported to the board recently that the bar during the past montli has been I iii a worse state than at any time for ' the past 15 pears (reports the “Argus”), i The average depth .-q the bar was 18ft., and in the river it was 20ft. J

DANNEVIRKE WEIGHTS The followli g handicaps have been dedared by Mr. 1. E. llenrys for the Dannevirke Racing Club’s meeting (first day), February 2’J HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile anil a quarter. Lady Gay . 10 8 .Merry Singer. J 10 5 Panorama .. 9 8 Red Euchsia. Braenian .... Son o’ Mine . ’•) .» Goldpiee? .... 0 «> 10 1 Aro de Vai .. 9 Revel 10 0 Panjula .... 9 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six iurlongs. Crown Area .. ‘.’oval Damon 6 9 7 Kilmoyler .. 7 0 Epistle 8 Id Miss Pat 7 0 Arrow Lad ... 8 13 Lin Arlington 7 0 Dobbin 8 9 Lady Ideal .. 7 0 Goshawk 8 8 .March on .... 7 0 Mirensonra .. 8 5 Birkie 7 0 Broad Acre.. 8 0 Moepai .... 7 0 Cosmetic .... 7 13 TAHORAITE HACK HANDICAP, of 120 SOVS Seven iurlongs. Discourse ... 9 0 -Maui 7 Tanagra .... S 8 Molong .... 7 Vigilance ... S 8 Gordon Swift. 7 1 Hypnotic ... Hinekatorangi 8 5 llinehoro .. 7 7 11 Timi Diihi .. 7 9 Aropeia. .... Aurora 7 10 Keen 7 0 J azzy ...... 7 0 Borealis 7 (5 Golden Eg s .. 7 0 Borsnliuo 7 5 Lady Raven . 7 0 Little Queen . 7 2 fallow 7 0 DANNEVIRKE CLP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. I'he Haws .. .) 11 Perle .le Leon 7 7 4 'rat r* n' ...... 8 9 Capitulation . 7 7 Bon mi nee .. 8 8 Kilmlss .... 7 Waiciilius ... 8 (> Gaze ' ...... 7 4 Royal Game . S 3 Ring Boy .. 7 4 Cohesion .... Goshawk .... b 3 Twink 7 1 8 2 Nucleus .... 7 Duke Abbey . 8 2 Wilderness .. 7 0 lluikai 8 1 Tintoretto ... 7 0 8 1 Othon 7 0 Arrow Lad .. 7 11 Red Fuchsia. 7 0 Blimp ..... 7 9 Braeman ,. 7 0 Cosmetic .... 7 8 ORINGI HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six iurlongs. Chelone .... 9 0 .Moa Bird ... 7 10 Lailv Cynthia 8 U Tom Byrne .. 7 5 Tanagra .... 8 9 Borsaline .... 7 Ramesis .... Silver Tray.. 8 3 Grey Mist ... 7 .8 3 Northern Rose 1 Air Force ... 7 12 gelding 7 1 Dreamy .... 7 10 Maureen ... 7 0 Marsurd .... I 10 RAKA1ATAI HANDICAP, of 150 yo\ s. Seven furlongs. Tiega 10 1 Henna 8 () Koval Game . 9 5 Willow Wai.. 8 ■. Tresha’in .... 9 2 The Swell .. 8 (’erf 8 11 Othon 7 q Lipsol 8 10 Phantasy ... 7 n Bonhomme .. Kilmlss .... Broad Acre . 8 9 Our .Jack .... 7 n 8 8 Moepai .... 7 9 Wilderness .. 8 8 March Ou ... 7 9 MAKIRIKIRI HACK HANDICAP, o J 20 sovs. One mile. Gnd. National 9 0 Gordon Swift 7/ :o Sandburr .... 8 12 Panorama ... 7 10 Braeman Some Lad .. 8 10 .Tazzv 7 9 8 9 Panchito 7 Aropeta .... 8 5 Sometimes ... 7 i) Royal Time . 8 2