THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 123, 22 February 1928, Page 16

THE RACING WORLD

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “

“Vigilant.”)

Acceptances for all events to be decided on the first day of the Dannevitke Racing Club's autumn meeting, close to-night (Wednesday), at 9 p.m. The Dannovirke telegraph otfice closes at 8 p.m.

Nominations for all events at the Napier Park Racing Club's autumn meeting, to be held on March 9 and 10, Will close on Friday next at 8 p.m.

The stewards of tlie Dannevirke Racing Club have arranged to have the course specially watered tor the coming Cup meeting next week. In the event of there being no rain meantime the frack, which has a good sole of grass, will be in first-class condition tor the two-day gathering.

It is to be regretted that both liartarma and Agrion, representing our best three-year-old form, are more or less under a cloud. Both of late have been showing signs of nnsoundness. and Marianna's trip Io Australia now is reported to be definitely cancelled. His absence in the New Zealand St. Leger will greatly weaken the field. Had Martarma been able to visit Australia, lie. won d have had to measure strides with Involve, the winner of hoth Derbies. . and also the Melbourne Cup. and it would have been possibly a good contest, as both horses are undoubted slavers. In the case of Agrion. he has been more or less unsound now for some considerable time, and really has not yet been tuned up for any three-year-old event ho has competed in.

Te Awhina proved herself much above the average hack form by the style ill which she beat her opponents in the Halswell Handicap at Riccarton last Saturday. She was always one ot the loaders,’and over the last furlong she cleared oway from the field, and won in a canter by three lengths.

Golden Armour, one of R. J. Masons team, was sent out a good favourite for the Halswell Handicap at Riccarton. Ho was in front for two furlongs, but was beaten into second place bv Te Awhina.

Treasury Bond, a two-year-old filly by Paper Money from Bo Peep, won a race in Melbourne this month. She was bred by Air. I. G. Duncan, and was purchased as a yearling by her present owner, Mr. H. Spry, for 200 guineas. The ex-New Zealander, V. O’Neill, is her trainer.

Silver Coot is not being unduly hurried at present, but he will soon bo bowling along again at a faster pace. His performance in running a deadheat in the Dunedin Publicans' Handicap was his first display of good form m a race this season. Having made a start, however, he may go on to further successes, as he is a very smart galloper. It is probable he will have his next race at Trentham next month.

Honeycomb, an imported horse, con. tested the Trial Stakes at Riccarton last Saturday, but unfortunately was slow to get moving. It was his initial lace, so no idea of his capabilities could be formed. At the same time she showeu a good deal of promise by putting in a strong run in the straight.

Phillipic was bred in New South Wales by Mr. P. Miller, and is by the ex-New Zealand sire, Demosthenes, from Ednaver, by Pistol from Allyerra, by Comedy King. He was purchased in Sydney as a yearling by R. J. Mason and was only raced once as a two-year-old, when he ran second to Satrap in the Autumn Nursery at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting.

First Sight, says an exchange, experienced no diliiculty in winning the Post Handicap at Riccarton last Saturday. He was not bustled in the early stages, but taking second place halt a mile from home, he had the race in safe keeping soon after the straight was reached. He has had a lot of hard races during the last couple of months, but he is improving all the time, and he will do well in good company later on.

Thorndale was set the task of winning the Midsummer Handicap from end to to end, and though ho was no match for Arikiwai at the finish, he hung on well to beat all the others. It was another attractive effort from a horse whoso consistent form has been one of tho features of the season’s racing in the South Island. Thorndale now runs out a mile and a quarter very solidly.

Wild Pigeon dropped back suddenly shortly after the dispatch of the field in the Midsummer Handicap on Saturday, and it transpired that one of tin, rider's feet parted with an iron, and ho could not get it back until the straight was reached. The Tresham filly finished on well, and with better fortune may have been more in the limelight, says a southern writer.

Goblin Market and Rigmarole were Loth purchased at the Trentham sales last year at 725 guineas and 425 guneas respectively. The former has turned out a good proposition, his stake winnings amounting to .£lOBO, while Rigmarole has returned £lO as a result of the second in the Lagmhor Plate at the Ashburton meeting last month.

The Tractor—Whiplash gelding Camieader is iu nice condition at present, and is expected to redeem himself for his failures at the last Trentham meeting. In most, of his races he has been finishing well, so that he. may possibly be suited by a longer journey.

The Auckland owner-trainer, W. Garrett, contemplates a visit to Australia with Sir Roseberry. He may go to Adelaide, for the Great Easier Steeplechase, or as an alternative he will be at Randwick for the cross-country events at the Australian Jockey Club’s Easter raciug.

An interesting fact hearing on the breeding of The Hawk, who is entered among first foals, is that, his dam, Sparrowhawk, was put to the stud at two years old. Sparrowhawk (then known simply as tho Land League- Hungry Bird filly) figured among the yearlings sent up to auction in England on July 5. 1916, and she was bought for the comparatively small sum of 75gns. on account of the late Mr. J. F. Buchanan. In producing The Hawk in her first

season Sparrowhawk won fame straight away, ami, as her son lias won over 4122.000 in prize-money. Sparrowhawk holds a good place among stud mares. Crown Area, who has an engagement in the Ruahine Handicap at the Woodville meeting next Friday, was rather disappointing at the last. Trentham meeting. It was in Hie autumn of last year that Crown Area reached the top of his form, so possibly better results can be looked to from him at any timo now. The North Island Challenge Stakes, to be contested at the coining Wellington autumn meeting, looks as if the two-year-olds this year will be very hard to dispose of. The presence of Prince Humphrey, Goldiu Market and Staghunter will make it a stiff proposition for the elder brigade, which possibly will include Reremoana and Kiosk. Gascony was successful last year, and his weight included a 141 b. penalty. As Prince Humphrey and Goblin Market have been showing staying qualities it. should not be a hard tusk for them to run out. a strongly-run seven furlongs. The question of weights is one over which there has been much controversy. An English writer says that the late Mr. George Thompson, one of Hie best amateurs the turf ever had. won a match at York when he was eight years old, his weight being then 2st. 13lb. When George Fordham won the Cambridgeshire on Little Daniel he only scaled 3st. 131 b., and won the Chester Cup on Epaminondas at -Ist. 101 b. Frank Buckle rode under Ast. at first, and the celebrated Chifney also accomplished this feat as a lad.

According to an Australian writer, H. Cairns’s one recreation outside of horseracing is motoring. Motor-cycling was his early introduction to this kind of sport until he met with painful injuries. Now lie drives a racing car. He likes to go at a fast pace, but being an expert driver, he steers clear of all danger, but riding with him you get fiouij thrills. At a down-the-line meeting one day an acquaintance asked him for a ride home. When lie got on that long, straight Nepean Road Ilughie “put his foot on it.” His passenger got very nervous, and all his pleading to go slower only made Ilughie go faster. He told him not to lie frightened, for if anything got in the way he could pull up in 20 yards, when they were approaching the Moorabbin railway gates the friend said: “I’ll bet yon a sovereign you <an’t pull up in 50 yards.” “Done!” said Ilughie, and pulled up in half that distance. "Thanks,” said the friend, letting himself out of the car, "I am going home by train?'

ELLERSLIE TRACK NOTES PROSPECTS FOR TE AROHA Dominion Special Service. Auckland, February 21. The acceptances for Hie first day's racing at To Arolia are exceptionally good, and as usual the fixture promises te be one of the outstanding gatherings on the country circuit. Some fair work was recorded at Ellerslie on Tuesday, a number of those galloped being intended for competition at Te Arolia. Speechless alone ran seven furlongs on the course proper in Imiu. 34 4-ssec., the trestles being close in. This filly is very well, and is in favour for the champion hack race. Corinax and The Lover ran away from Piet over six furlongs on the course proper in Imin. 18 2-ssee., a good effort. The Lover was doing it very nicely al the end. He is looking and going better than he was before he succeeded at Hotoruiv Piet is not galloping up to his spring promise, but he may come along later. Corinax went pleasingly, and is in great order. He, however, is to be allowed to forgo his Te Arolia engagements. J. Williamson's team for Te Arolia will comprise The Lover, Piet, Claras, Bombardcr, and Palmares. Cunningham’s pair, idun and Alodest Boy, sprinted on the course proper. Idun is on the upgrade, and on Takapuna form will be fancied among, the maidens at Te Arolia. The two-year-old Gold Money continues to show improvement in her track essays. After running wide at the turn, she finished just in front oi Envoy, with Avoncourt several lengths behind at the end of half a mile on the course proper in 50 3-ssec. It was a good effort. She has had barrier practice, and may do a lot better than most youngsters of little experience when she faces the starter on Saturday. Envoy (Absurd—Bronze) also gave an improved display. He will race at Te Aroha, but may need sharpening up. S. Hodge lias arrived al Auckland to take over Air. T. Impey's team, one of which is Envoy. He is inspecting a place at Avondale to-day, and it is probable that he will settle there. Clarus, who makes a noise, showed up attractively in beating Palmares over half a mile in 49 4-sscc. on the course proper. Owing to his wind infirmity, however, it may be as well to leave him alone. . Palmares was not impressive, and certainly does not look anything but a moderale. Whakarite, who was lame last week, was again on the track, walking soundly enough, after doing pace work. His trainer says his trouble is caused by hitting himself. Ballymoy II is very bright. With a fair weight up, she ran six furlongs alone on the course proper in Imin. 19 sec., and did it comfortably. If beaten at Te Arolia, it will not be for lack of condition. Daylight is coming quickly. Half a mile in 50 3-ssec. was not a bad effort for one in work such a short time.

Princess Ronnie is slowly fining down. She is a glutton for work. After running a fast circuit on No. 2 grass, she was allotted further pace work Her next outing will be at the Franklin meeting. J. Anderton will takcu home Hone Heke and Roya Trek to Te Aroha( on Thursday. The latter was given barrier practice, and the pair then worked strongly on tho tan. Royal Trek is green, but Hone Heke is ready to show up again when the class is not too strong. J. Thorpe has been very patient with Welkne, who was in a poor way several months ago. He has brightened up wonderfully of late, and looks like returning to form in tho autumn.

IL Wiggins will go to Woodville to ride Moa Bird and Royal Time, and will then come back to Te Arolia, where his mounts include Dav Guard, Flying Juliet, Appellant, and Speechless. ( The two-year-old, Valqiiette, sprinted nicely with Winsome Girl, and is im••roving without being responsible for •nvfliing striking. She may accompany Ballymoy II to Te Arolia, but on anything she has recorded so far. she cannot bo selected as a likely winner. S. Henderson, who rode liaison when she won at Takapuna. will have the mount on that filly at Te Arolia. Gal,i Day and Abbey Dav were left at Rotorua after that meet in l ’, but will be taken to To Aroha for the coming fixture. They are, still under R. Brown’s earc.

Rnvnl Doullon is to reappear at To Aroha. She is a good mare, but may want a race after her enforced holiday. J. ’l’. Jamieson will have a big team at To Aroha. His first dev accentors arc 1.0 C'mncas. Ti Tree. Milhrn. A v ii’nincton. ''ootpad, Welcome Home, and Prince 01 to.

TE AROHA ACCEPTANCES (Uy Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, February 21. The following are Hie acceptances for the first <lav of the Te Arolia Jockey Club's meeting’ (February 25):— KLAKAKA HANDICAP HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and a half.

BANKS PENINSULA HANDICAPS (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, February 21. The following handicaps have been declared for the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s meeting on March 3:— MOTUKARAKA HANDICAP, of 100 SOVS.

AVAIREAVA HANDICAP TROT (harness), of .100 sovs.; 3.42 class. One mile and a-half. Peter White .. scr. Dice scr. June scr. Audubon Lad . scr. Nordica scr. Prompter scr. Lifebuoy .... scr. Robert Guy .. scr. Prince Audo . scr. Floriue Pointer scr. Rongonul .... scr. Peter Daunt .. scr. Bushlight ... scr. Dick Logan ... 12 Writer scr. Prologue .... 24 Lady Baronin, scr. Greateaux ... 24 Pageant .... scr. Tannhauser ... 24 Rose Marte .. scr. Routine 3G Accumulator .. scr. Master Don ... 48 Roy scr. Actor GO Direct Chimes, scr. Sylvie Logan .. GO .loan Dillon ... scr. Lady Brent ... GO Kelburn scr. General Bingen 136 Brook Pointer scr. WAIHORA HANDICAP TROT (harness), of ltd sovs.; 5.0 class. Two miles. Peter AVlilte .. scr. Matngnuri .... 24 Lifebuoy .... scr. Kanieri 24 Brown Logan, scr. iveiburn 36 Pageant scr. Lady Baronia . 36 Rose Marie .. scr. Molly Audubon 36 Maliara scr. Dick Logan ... 48 Joan Dillon .. scr. Routine 72 Zulu Lad scr. Master Don ... )H> Florrie Pointer scr. Pretty Pointer. 120 Peter Daunt .. scr. Hope Dillon .. 120 Danny Boy ... scr. ( AVOOD VIL DE A COE PT A N CE. BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION. Woodville, February 21. Vindication should be included in the acceptors for the Maiden Stakes on the first day of the Woodville meeting. Ctmabue was wrongly included in the acceptances tor the Woodville Cup. the mistake being caused by an ambiguous telegram.

Uralla .... Red Comet . 10 . 10 3 Scat York Abbey. 9 9 8 1‘otoanui . io 0 Lady Spalpeen .» . JO O Ring I’utoa .. 9 0 Gold Hain . 9 9 King Amans. 9 0 Lady Cimra u U Raitikiki ... J u WAIT'D A IAN DI CAP. of 130 so vs. Seven furlongs. High Tide . 8 11 Foxhound ... 8 6 Te Waka . S 10 Glenstar .... 8 G Thanks ... . 8 I J dun 8 6 .Cybele . 8 Roya Trek . 8 6 Luminary . 8 t) Liona s 4 > Gold Hart . . 8 u Kasova .... 8 II Lucilius .... () 1 ’art ial Eclipse s . > Cloudbank . 8 6 Rose Arch .. 8 JUVENILE HA Five N DICAP, of 200 so VS. furlongs. Prod ice 9 4 Envoy ...... 0 Mit lira .... . 9 0 Footpad .... (J Avancourt .. 9 0 Gohl Money . 7 0 Katerina .. <S 0 Wild Mint .. 7 u Winnington . i 10 Yalquette i 0 Te Apuraug i 1 > Lucky Rose . 0 Horokio . 7 . 1 \ alkyrite ... 7 (1 Fern den lliata . 7 3 Mochau .... i 0 SI1AFTESBU 200 RY so vs. BACK HANDICAP, Six furlungs. of High Bose u 0 Wee .Marble . 8 2 W’aitzer 9 0 1 Ione Jleke .. 8 King Arch 9 0 Ladies’ Boy . 8 Ripon Abbej . 8 13 Taurimu .... b Biilikins ... 13 Menace 12 Abbey Day . 8 10 Air King 12 Wlrnka King . 8 10 Turiculus i 12 Orchus .... Liaison 8 Queen Comet. Young 11 Value . 8 (> Pretender 7 9 Marble King 4 Welcome Home 7 8 Quinsilhi •> Appellant 7 8 Flitter . 8 - Bombardier . 4 l HERBIES M Une CMOR1AL CUP. of (550 mile and a quarter. SO VS. Pegaway ... 9 0 True Blood .. 7 7 Desert Glow 8 9 Mafinee .... 1 Transformer . 8 4 Day gua rd ... 7 Le Choucas. . 8 0 jiarakau 4 1 Gala Day .. . i 11 Queen Arch.. * 0 WAIHOU HANDICAP, of 300 SO VS Six furlongs. Nancy Lee . 9 2 Bally moy II. 7 5 Paganelli . 0 0 Pelham o Vaicon 4 Kingtield 7 Tea Time . . 8 1 Royal Doulton 7 •» Ti Tree .. . 7 13 .Mac room 7 Flying Julie . ‘1 8 Romford .... 7 0 Daylight ... . 7 4 Berinthia 7 0 Town Bird . . 7 7 Prince Otto .. 7 u Buttles 7 7 Regent 7 0 CHAMPION HACK HANDICAP CUP, of 300 so vs. One mile and a quarter. .Micrometer . 8 5 Arch Queen . Y •> Piet . s 1 Schorr 7 0 The Lover 13 Nassock .... 0 Lord Ab be j Speechless . ’. 7 JO 10 -.ojus ter .... Lord Th urn ham 7 0 Star Comet . <7 7 0 Pekatahi . 7 7 Pukerimu ... 7 0 Master Lu .. . 7 2 Glenstar .... 7 0 HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP, of 250 One mile. SOVS. Gala Day . 8 11 High Pitch . 7 8 Branson . ■ 8 11 Barometer ... 7 4 Town Bank . 8 y Lord Star ... 7 u Quineoma . 8 7 Regent .... 7 0 Te Koroke'. 8 4 Clarus .... 7 0 : < < > s 1 . 8 3 Ballachulish. Y 0 Bright Day . 7 12 Romford .... 7 0

Five furlongs. Solgele .... Te Awhina .. 9 9 Sea Gay .... 8 0 9 8 Synonym 7 7 Scoff p i> The Viscount. 7 Fair Exchange 8 (i Weather Raid 7 5 Amor 8 •j Merivale .... 7 Court Jester. 8 a Proud Knight — Great Star .. 8 4 Corsetiere ... 7 — King’s Jester 8 , i Silver Arc .. 7 Rigmarole ... 8 ** Star Raid .. 7 0 PENINSULA CUP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Rapier 10 13 Hoy lake 7 4 Thorndale .. 8 J1 Phillipic .... 7 4 Arikiwai 8 9 Margaret Satrap 8 7 Birney 7 3 Sir Roy .... 8 Ophir ('ounterslgn. 8 .1 Carnot 1. Assurance ... 7 12 Moratorium . 0 Magna Charta 7 12 TARAWERA hack HANDICAP, of 100 so vs. Nine furlongs. Luminant 10 4 Lancer .... 9 8 No Response. 9 8 Salamat .... 9 0 Greyfinch 9 8 AIIURIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Te Awhina .. 9 0 Rina Maunga 7 8 Sky Quest • ■ • 8 13 Motor Smash. 7 7 Amorist .... 8 11 Greylinch 7 7 Scoff 8 9 La neer 7 7 Shalimar 8 9 Solfello .... 7 7 Jarretlere 8 6 Star Crossbow S 1 Stranger II 7 7 Amor .... 7 9 K11 box 7 Fair Exchange 7 9 Honeycomb . 7. 0 Court Jester. 7 9 FORSYTH FL YT X’G HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Magna Charta 9 0 Finora .... 7 5 Single Spear. 8 9 Spode 0 Moorland .... 8 8 Heisler .... 7 0 KINLOCH HANDICAP, of 100 Seven furlongs. sovs. Sagittarius . 9 0 Finora 9 Rascal 8 13 Economist .. 7 s Moorland ... 8 12 Luminant 7 7 The Harp .. 8 1 Some Abbey. 7 Margaret Birney.. Moratorium . 7 i 7 13 Spode 7 7 Don Jose 7 12 Projector 7 7