RACING NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22459, 2 October 1936, Page 6

RACING NOTES

RACING, October 3.—Kurow J.C. . October 3.—Otaki Maori Racing Club. October 3, s—Taumarunui Racing Club (at Paeroa). . October 8, 10.—Dunedin Jockey Club. October 10.—Dannevirke Racing Club (at Waipukurau). . , _ . ' October 10, 12.—Auckland Racing Club. October 16, 17.—Masterton Racing Club. October 17.—South Canterbury Jockey (at Avondale). _ . October 22, 24, 26—Wellington Racing 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 ciub.

THE KUROW MEETING The Kurow Jockey Club will hold its annual fixture at Kurow to-morrow afternoon, and it is reported that the club’s course, favoured with plenty of rain this spring, has never been in better order. The first race is set down to start at 12.30 p.m., and, though the fields are small, they are big enough to provide interesting racing. # The following should be fancied in their respective engagements:— High-weight Handicap, 9f.—Royal Gallant, Ada, and Poniard. Trial Handicap, 6f.—Rousseau, Brevity, Wine Card. Waitaki Harness Trot, lira. —Cerebus, Silver Laddie, Glencree. T. A. Munro Handicap, 6f.—Silver Slipper, Silver Lark, Stratosphere. Kurow Cup, lira. —Polydora, Queen Dorothy, Rona Bay. Hakataramea Harness Trot, lira. — King Drusus, St. Lyria, Master Garry. Novice Plato, sf.—Rousseau (if reserved), Last Dance, Lord Nuffield. Gillies’ Handicap, 7f.—Silver Lark, Silver Slipper, Pink Paper. AN A.J.C. DERBY CANDIDATE Shakespeare, who won the Rosehill Guineas, is a particularly good type of colt by Tippler from the Brakespear mare Spear Thrust, and he gives the impression that he will develop into a really good stayer. Of course, it may be held against him_ that he is by Tippler, who is not a sire of stayers (says the ‘Australasian’). Nellie’s Tip would be about the nearest approach to a stayer among his progeny, but there are exceptions to every rule, and Shakespeare won the Guineas in the style of a true distance horse. At the post Shakespeare was kicked and received an ugly wound below the stifle, but fortunately the injury was not serious, and it did not affect the colt’s speed. Jumping away well, Shakespeare was able to take up a good position on the rails soon after the start, and he settled down behind Talking, Royal King, Grand Boy, and Peanut. Shakespeare had sufficient pace to be able to hold his position, and his rider (R. Parsons) did not attempt to move him up until

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October 28.—Waikato Hunt Club. October 29, 31. —Poverty Bay Turf Club. October 31.—Banks Peninsula Racing Club. October 31. —Rangitikei Racing Club. November 5, 7.—Whaugarei 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. —Greyraouth 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.

approaching the home turn, where Talking was clear of the field. Billy Boy followed Talking into the straight, but soon afterwards Shakespeare ranged up 6n the outside, and he caught Talking with a little less than a furlong to go. Talking fought on well, but Shakespeare was a little too strong for him, and defeated him by half a length. According to Parsons, Shakespeare began to “ loaf ” as soon as he headed Talking, but that cannot he taken as a bad sign. Some of our best stayers have had that peculiarity, and when Parsons hit Shakespeare with the whip the colt went on again. So now Shakespeare is spoken of as a serious rival for Gold Rod in the A.J.C. Derby, and those who backed him for the Melbourne Cup are on good terms with themselves. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB The monthly meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club was held yesterday, and was attended by Messrs A. C. Hanlon (chairman), L. C. Hazlett, F. Tyson, A. N. Smith, B. S. Irwin, W. J. Goughian, L. Potter, W. P. Edmond, J. A. Cook, and Dr Batchelor. It was resolved to give lOgs to the Otago A. and P. Association towards prizes for the jumping events at the summer show. A similar amount was given to the Birchwood Hunt Club. A letter was received from Mr A. O. Weilwood, the club’s judge, regarding improvements to the new judge’s box at Wingatui. Mr Wellwood’s suggestions were discussed, and it was resolved to go into the matter fully with him at the spring meeting. An opinion was received from the club’s solicitors concerning the effect of recent legislation on the salaries and wages paid to the club’s officials. An application from the Masonic fraternity for the use of the grounds and tea rooms on the afternoon of Thursday, November 26, was granted. The Secretary reported that the club had been cited as one of the respondents in the Clerical Workers’ Union dispute, and it was resolved to apply for exemption from any award made in connection with the matter. Arrangements for the spring meeting on October 8, and 10 were completed, and other business of a routine nature transacted. One resignation was received and four now members elected.