RACING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22458, 1 October 1936, Page 8

RACING NOTES

RACING. October 3.—Kurow J.C. ‘ ; October 3.—Otaki Maori Racing Club. October 3, s.—Taumarumii Racing Club (at Paeroa), . , October 8, 10.-r-Dunedin Jockey Club. October 10. —Dannevirke Racing Club (at W October* U o!‘ 12.—Auckland Racing Chib. October 16,' 17.—Masterton Racing Club. October 17.—South Canterbury Jockey October 17, 19.—Dargaville Racing Club Club. _ . , October 24, 26.—Gore Racing Club. October 28.—Waverley Racing Club. _ October 26.—Waipawa County Racing Club (at Hastings). , , October 26.—North Canterbury Jockey Club. AT WIKGATUI THIS MORNING The past few days have made a great improvement to the course proper at Wingatui, and yesterday’s sunshine and drying wind left it in good order. The weather has only to be average between now and next Thursday for the track to be in first-class order for the opening of the spring meeting. Grand Finale was doing better than Lumiere over six furlongs on the grass track, the first two along the back taking 26sec. , ~ Vantoon and Isadore were together at the end of six furlongs on the grass in Imin 22sec. Travenna, who looks very well, ran the last three furlongs on the tan in 41 l-6sec. „ „ . ~ The Jeweller took 42 3-ssec on the grass to run three furlongs. Pink Del finished better than Cheap Money over half a mile in 61 4-ssec. Golden King and Toreador ran a mile, the last five furlongs on the grass taking Imin llsec, and the former finished much the stronger. Linguist, who looks a little in the rough, took 67 3-ssec to run half a mile on the grass, ■ and was stopping over the last half of the journey. Pink Paper ran half a mile in 52sec on the tan, and will go to the Kurow meeting. Gold Flaire and Gusto, both two-year-olds by Gustavo, ran half a mile in 52 2-ssec. THE RIGHTS OF GWNERS The effrontery of some people who hack horses is truly amazing (quotes the i: Australasian ’). It was quite seriously suggested in Sydney last week that the A.J.O. Committee should he petitioned to force the owner of Pamelus to start his hors© in the Epsom Handicap. All that the sponsors of the idea could urge in its favour was that they had backed the horse and were entitled to a run for their money. Apparently the owner had no rights at

[By St. Clair.]

October 28. —Waikato Hunt Club. October 29. 31.—Poverty Bay Turf Club. October 31.—Banks Peninsula Racing Club. October 31. —Rangilikei Racing Club. November 5, 7.—Whangarei Racing Club. November 7.-—Hawke's Bay Racing Club. November 7,9, 11, 14,—Canterbury Jockey Club. TROTTING. October 3.—Methven T.C. October 10.—New Brighton T.C. October 17.—Waikato T.C. October 24, 26.—Auckland T.C. October 24, 26.—Greymouth T.C. October 26. —Manawatu T.C. October 26.—Oamaru T.C. October 31. —Wellington T.C. November 10, 12, 13. —New Zealand Metropolitan T.C. all in the horse. Many people seem to labour under the delusion that every racehorse is public property, and contend that owners should study the interests of backers instead of their own. A horse does not become public property until it reaches the racecourse, and until that time an owner may do as he pleases with it, so long as he does not transgress any of the Rules of Racing. Because people rush into betting shops and clubs and take the cream of the market about a horse they do not acquire proprietorial rights in the horse, nor does it give them the right to dictate to the owner whether he shall or 'shall not start it for the race for which they have backed it. Dukes, the owner-trainer of Pamelus, was not influenced by the suggested petition to the A.J.C. Committee, as he scratched Pamelus for the Epsom Handicap and the Metropolitan. The incident recalls the case of Peeress, in New Zealand, in the early ’seventies. Peeress was a hot favourite for the Canterbury Cup, but a few days before the race was due to be run Peeress was sold for £BOO, of which the bookmakers found £SOO and the remaining £3OO by W. Walters. She was then scratched. At a meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club Walters and Peeress were disqualified for life from running at Canterbury Jockey Club meetings. The case was subsequently submitted to Admiral Rous, who was then practically the dictator of the English turf, for his opinion concerning the action of the Canterbury Jockey Club Committee. He expressed his views in the following letter; — ‘‘Your letter of January 11 has just arrived. _ To your question—ls there any racing law in England justifying the C.J.C. in disqualifying Peeress from ever running again for any race in New Zealand, the judgment being grounded on. the suspicion or fact that she was bought by the bookmakers who laid agamst her for the cup to rob the persons who backed her ? My answer is;— There is no racing law in Europe to justify the verdict. The English Jockey Club can warn off every racecourse the offenders in an outrage, but they cannot disqualify a horse unless he has fraudulently run or been entered to run ior any race under a false description. Therefore, by no existing law can a horse properly entered for a cup, plate, or sweepstakes be disqualified unless he is named by, or belongs to, a defaulter; and no turf club can make rules to justify the proceedings of the C.J.C. violating the law which protects private property. Every man has a right to do what he pleases with his own, provided he is within the precincts of the law, and I am at loss to comprehend by what rule the C.J.C. disqualified Peeress. _ Out of evil good may arise. This will discourage betting and teach young men not to back a horse till the number is up. As I have known New Zealand as far back as 1827, when I commanded the Rain- [ bow, I am much interested in the colony.—H. J. Rous, 13 Berkeley Square, March 30, 1873.” JOTTINGS Hands Up, a winner at Hawkesbury on Saturday, is a half-brother by Night Raid to Red Manfred. Happy Landing who was allotted 121 b above the minimum in the Melbourne Cup, is on the lowest line in the New Zealand Cup weights. The V.R.C. handicapper placed 121 b between Silver Ring and Queen of Song in the Melbourne Cup. _ln the New Zealand Cup, Silver Ring is called upon to concede 18lb. Acceptances for all events for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club will close to-morrow at 5 p.m.. Forfeits for M'Lean Stakes and Dunedin Guineas are due at the same time.

Wild Chase had his first serious sprint on Tuesday (says the ‘ Press 1 ) since returning from Wanganui, and after covering half a mile in an attractive manner he pulled up and walked off very satisfactorily.

The tracks at Invercargill are still in a very heavy state, and any work of a fast nature is out of the question (reports the ‘Southland Times 5 ), With the Gore meeting only a month away a spell of fine weather is needed.

Black Friar, a New Zealand colt, who was injured en route to Australia, has made a satisfactory recovery, and although he will not be able to start in the A.J.C. Derby, he will go on to Melbourne. His trainer, J. Fryer, hopes to be able to run him in the Victoria Derby.

T. P. Pankhurst, who had been at Orari since the Grand National, has returned to Invercargill with Fog Peak and Triple Cone. Darien was left at Orari on account of an injury he received on the first day.

The Marton Club considerably curtailed the issue of complimentary tickets for its meeting last week, but in spite of a midwinter blast the attendance was satisfactory, the totalisator investments increasing by £3,680 and the gate receipts by over £IOO. Mr Yoitre, of Palmerston North, has received a cable from his son, Keith Voitre, who sustained a broken leg at

Moonec Valley on Saturday, stating that ho was cheerful and well, and that the break is a clean one below the lelt knee.

When Air Flow reared prior to the start of the Addington Handicap on the third day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s recent August meeting she injured herself, and despite veterinary treatment sho will not be able to race at the November meeting at Addington.

A. M'Aulay will take Southdown and Brevdy to the Kurow meeting, and in all probability will leave Brevity with his owner, who lives in that district. Brevity has at times shown marked promise, both on the flat and over hurdles, but has failed in most of his races, especially in hurdle events.

If Gold Rod should win the A.J.C. Derby he should also be equal to adding the Victoria Derby to his score, though his owner, Mr E. J. Watt, has already experienced disappointment with the ijwo races. After winning the 1914 A.J.C. Derby his colt, Mountain Knight, appeared a certainty for the Victoria Derby. He was sent out favouritc, but was not himself, and, far from winning, he was one of the first horses beaten.

The Encourage Slakes, which Cerne Abbas won at the Kensington Meeting yesterday, carried a stake of £l2O (£9O to the winner), and was for horses that had not won a flat race (unplaced, maiden and novice races excepted) to the value of £SO to the winner at the time of starting. The distance was a mile and a-quarter.

Greek Shepherd was the biggest winner among the Dominion’s three-year-olds last season, but in the New Zealand Cup he has received only 8.5, 91b below weight for age. Silver Ring has 51b more than the scale weight, and apparently Mr Henrys ranks Greek Shepherd as a non-stayer.

P. J. Smith, the well-known Auckland trotting mentor, has made_ application to the New Zealand Racing Conference for a trainer’s license, and the King Lu three-year-old filly, Queen Brierly, will receive a preparation for racing under his guidance. Smith took two pacers to the Waikato Meeting, and won a double with each of them— Spessiva and King’s Guide.

The following corrections have to he made in the list of acceptances for the Kurow Meeting on Saturday:—ln the Waitaki Trot, Silver Laddie scr should be included, while in the Hakataramea Trot Locust, Suntress, and Cyrana should bo deleted and St. Lyria 48yds behind included. In the Novice Handicap Rebel Mate has 8.10, Ilinthyia 8.10, and Lord Nuffield 8.0. In the Gillies Handicap Silver Jest was not an acceptor.

The Sydney ‘ Morning Herald ’ sums up Derby prospects as follows;—“ Gold Rod is assured of favouritism at short odds for the Derby, and the form in recent weeks entitles him to the position. Mala’s second to him at Randwick gives the colt a chance, and Shakespeare must also be considered. Talking, Gustos, and Rob Roy seem certain runners. On form they should hold all other starters fairly safely, with Gold Rod outstanding.

Admiral Drake, winner of the Auckland Cup in 1931, was a good horse, probably the best stayer sired by Chief Ruler, not forgetting Gold Trail. His younger brother, Francis Drake, having his first race in the Juvenile at Marton on Saturday, created a favourable impression by the way he hung on at the finish. He resemblese Admiral Drake, and, if Saturday’s showing is a criterion of future form, he will be good. Francis Drake will go to Auckland for the spring meeting next month.

Granville was rated the best of this season’s American three-year-olds on latest advice. At Arlington Park (Chicago), on July 25, he won the Arlington Classic with 9.0 in 2min 3 l-ssec for the mile and a-quarter. There were 10 runners, and Granville beat Mr Bones by two lengths and a-half. First money was £5,6®, second £BOO, third £4OO, and fourth £2OO. Granville is owned by Mr W. Woodward, who also won the Arlington with Gallant Fox (sire of Granville) in 1930, and with Omaha, also a son of Gallant Fox, last year. Erebus, another winner at Marton, is one of the most peculiar horses in appearance at present in commission. He is a real red roan, with light patches over his hack and quarters, and in size he looks more like a cavalry charger than a racehorse. Nevertheless, he can muster up a Jot of pace over short courses. A five-year-old. he is a son of Diacquenod and the Hallowmas—Vivandel mare Vivarini, a granddaughter of Vivandiore, the grey ancestress also of Araunah and Grand Sport, so it is obvious from where he receives his remarkable colour. He is owned by Mr W. P. Alexander, who trains him himself at Waverley,

Meleray, the dam of Queen Dorothy, winner of the Belfield Handicap at Geraldine, is bred in the purple, being by Kilbrqney from Elysium, Elysium by Stepniak from Far Away, Far away by Bill of Portland from Happy Land. Stepniak mares were greatly sought after by students of breeding, Mr Sol Green making several purchases at the late J. B. Reid's dispersal sale several years ago. MeleTi - no property of Mr John Bulleid, is a fine type of brood mare, and is this year in foal to that very successful stallion, Iliad, so that the result of the mating will be looked forward ix> with much interest.

Ihe opposition of the President of Mexico to all form? of gambling has led to the closing down of the famous Agua Calionte racecourse, just across the border from the United States, and the million-dollar track is falling to ruin,” said Sir Colin Mackenzie, director of the Australian Institute of Anatomy, who returned to Canberra recently from a trip abroad. After making inquiries in America and Mexico, Sir Colin Mackenzie is of the opinion that Phar Lap’s death must ever remain an unsolved mystery. He is satisfied that no further information is available regarding the untimely death of the wonder horse, whose last triumph was gained on the lavish Agua Caliente course, which is no longer the magnet for thousands of wealthy Americans. Yesterday morning, while being exercised on the roads. F. Shaw’s team had some fast work that was not in the schedule planned in their preparation for next week’s meeting. A stray sheep suddenly appeared from the roadside and jumped in amongst Viking’s legs. That horse was being led by F. Shaw, who was riding Black Earl. The saddle on the latter slipped round, and Shaw was thrown heavily. A two-yoar-old. Forecast, Araboa, and another young one joined Black Earl and Viking in their career down the hill behind tho course. Forecast turned into his trainer’s right-of-way and threw his rider, who suffered a sprained ankle. Tho others continued on down the road towards Mosgicl. An approaching car frightened them off the road on to tho railway line. All of them cleared the cattle "stop and galloped fully a mile along the railway line before (hey wore checked by a bridge across a creek on

the south side of the Mosgiel station. They were then caught and led back to Wingatui. The extent of the damage to the horses was confined to Araboa. who had pulled off a shoo in the mad scamper, and he was sore this morning, having worn down his foot very hare. But Fred. Shaw was not so lucky. He sustained a nasty cut on the head that required medical attention, and in addition to a had bruising nil over is also suffering from an injured rib.