THE TURF

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 18 November 1927, Page 2

THE TURF

RACING FIXTURES Nov. 19—Levin R.C. Nov. 23—Ashhuist-Poliangma R.C. Nov. 26, 28—Takapuna J.C. Nov. 30, Dec. I—Feilding J,C. Dec. 2, 3—South Canterbury J.C, Dee. 7, B—Woodville J.C. WOODVILLE DISTRICT JOCKEY CLUb. NOMINATION DATE. Horseowners and trainers are :e--ninidea that nominations lor all events or the Hoouville District Jocxey Club's summer meeting will close with the secretary, Mr. VV. A. Lyon, to-mgnt. rnday, November 18, at 9 o clock. ASHHURST DIVISIONS. Pairr.eistoii North, Nov. 17. The loliowing mvisions have been declared lor me Ashiiuist-l’olia.iigiiia races:— Maiden Stakes, live furlongs.— Fiist ilivisioil: Koyai Black, Bisora, jmay Raven, Lethal, Sinning Star, i.ecnanip, lom Byrne, Hodren, Scintillate, Mint Belie, Littlegieen, Rash. Second Division: Broad Acre, Cornhifi, Alnsogue. Air Force. Aurora Borealis, Badioli, Card Trick. Merry Mixture. Corbel, Aiiurville. Miss Boniionn, Waifilie. Siberia Hack, six furlongs.—First Division: Vast Acre, Arch Arrow, Lady Cynthia, Hypnotic, Miss Pat, Expense, Miss Mercia, Grey Mist, Royal Elm, Plying Snot, Toni Byrne, Royal Time. Hinehohoro, Plane. Second Division: Imitation The Raider, Silver Tray, Mandarine, ■ .Marsurd, Powhiri, Carrigallen, Mandy. Shining Star, Maui, iiissac, . Heather Blend, Borsefine i These divisions are being run in | the event of more than 19 starters in the Maiden, and 17 m the Siberia Handicap. Twenty pounds will be added in stakes to both races for second money. TRACK NOTES AND GOSSIP. The Cape Horn foals in this district are favourably commented upon. | Sarah Grand’s is a model, and is as ■ fat as a seal, with u back as stout as that of a Clydesdale. Mr, W. G. Stead is sending a ■ cviiple of his I>eigliton two-year-olds 1 to compete at the Woodville meeting.

Othon has sufficiently recovered from his bruised heei to resume work. The Nassau gelding will shortly be put to hurdling. Starland, Tarleton and Erie, all lair junipers, are also gets of the William the Thud horse.

Excess from the ’Meadows is the only representative from these parts engaged at Levin to-morrow. The Kiibroney — Fulsome three-year-old gelding ran a most creditable fourth in the last Hawke's Bay Guineas and. having impressed since then, will have a host of admirers in the sevenfurlong hack at Levin. where the class cannot be considered the best.

W. Griffiths arrived back on Wednesday from Wellington with White Fang and will in future train the Gilborne-owned son of Polydamon and Natalite. This gelding’s last performance, when he won at the Melbourne Cup meeting over ton furlongs in 2mins. 4Jsees., stamps him as a first-class handicap horse, ■Watchman has been leased by W. Clifton, who intends racing the Feramorz gelding over fences. • * •

This writer has been called to task for stating that Bennanee was not a stayer. The paragraph I wrote previously to the New Zealand Cup was to the effect that personally the writer was prejudiced against this gelding on account of his dam being a daughter of King’s Guest. Granted that Bennanee can otherwise boast of a stout pedigree going back to proved strains of stayers, the reason for a bias against King’s Guest is that he failed to get stayers, being brokenwinded himself, as well as being a son of Bill of Portland, who also was a roarer. Bennanee may yet prove a stayer, but as far as the New Zealand Cup is concerned I have the best of the argument, as at five years old. with the minimum weight, he failed over the final stages. It was but an opinion, which to date I have no reason to change. Should the occasion arise I will be the first one to admit wronful judgment. AU going well, the son of Catmint will take his pltce in the Auckland Cup next month.

Red Fuchsia created a most favourable impression at the New Zealand Cup meeting, many offers being made for him, one as high as 1(K)O guineas, hut all were refused. On this he must be voted about the best of All Red’s progeny.

Apropos of the paragraph appearing in these columns some short while hack aneiit the noil-success of any gelding in a two yenr-ohl event up to Trentham races, it is further stated that even yet not one has won a race.

Mr. Gordon Scott, a young sportsman, has been fortunate enough to receive as n gift a very fine threv-

year-old filly (by Hal Junior) from Mr. J. H. Lloyd. Many gift thoroughbreds on record show some fair performers, so here is hoping that Mr. .Scott will make a successful debut as an owner.

The recent rains have had a most beneficial effect on the local tracks which are now in consequence in great order. On Wednesday and Thursday morning all fast work by those claiming nearby engagements was done on the course proper.

Over six furlongs Epistle, giving away a stone, beat Hypnotic comfortably in I.lB}. The former mare looks in the pink, even being in th c fashion of having her mane shingled. * s •

Chaitrafine finished strongly at the end of half a mile in 52}.. She is booked to race next at Feilding.

Purseproud might have done better for his six furlongs in 1-25. The big Polydamon gelding, since his last race, seems to have lost a great deal of his pace. « » •

Sar.dburr. although taking 52J for half a mile, did it easily. He is not engaged at Ashhurst, but a hoise with a similar name, Sambur, is.

Queen’s Choice and Essential tan seven furlongs, the last six taking 1.29, with tile former goin r best. * * * Royal Damon made light work of a mile working gallop. He will take his place in the Ashhtlrst Cup despite the dissatisfaction of his party at the weight awarded.

Tom Byrne went well over four furlongs in 52jsecs. Will his Asnhurst running prove Waipawa form al] wrong? The full brother to Huilrai is a bad traveller.

Jen and Nightwitch sprinted down the straight. Nightwitch has the appearance of developing into a useful sort.

Torquil. with the Absurd filly Dark Girl for a companion, sprinted half a mile in 52|.

Butterscotch was restricted to a six-furlong working gallop, running the last four in 53j.

Clarendon, bv himself and not extended, did half a mile in AM. This colt, being of the gross kind, will do better on racing.

Liaison beat Marsurd over threequarters of a mile in 1.20 J. going away from the Absurd filly the last lialf-furlong. ,» « • Minter beat Royal Court over five furlongs in 53 1-5, but it was not until the last bit that the elder horso got the best of matters.

Abisogne was of little use to Royal Time at any part of five furlongs ran in 65secs.

» « « 'Raasay. never at top, went three furlongs in 40. This was his first run along since Wellington.

# * • Topere and High Society proved quick learners at the barrier for their first trial at it.

Monetize nt the end of two rounds slow work brushed over the last furlong in 11}.

Gannymede appeared to revel in his pace work as did Lipsol.

Kalos returned from Riccarton a much improved horse and should be at his best by Feilding. « - * Moa Bird (Lord Quex —Woodhen, imp.) since arriving at Greene’s stable from Woodville has in condition improved considerably, and when next raced will have a much better chance to show up than in the past.

Maunga’s half-brother by King Soult is rapidly getting into shape. He is a neat, clean mover when m action and is a decidedly promising sort.

Since winning at Waipawa Patuki has been in tha paddock, remaining there until next autumn at least. W w # Dreamy, the half-sister, by Absurd, to Morose, although frequently filling minor places, has yet to win a race. She is galloping well enough at Greenmeadows to suggest her turn is not far off.

Tea Miss has practically recovered from her mishap in the C.J.C. Welcome Stakes. This filly did not have the best of luck at Trentham or Riccarton. She is engaged in the Feilding Stakes.

Liasanias, the half-brother, by Tea Tray, to Duo. also in Donovan's stable, has not yet raced owing to a cold, of which he is, however, now totally rid. This two-year-old is a handsome colt.

Fera has a fine filly foal to Leighton. Mr. C. P. Haldane has yet to breed a colt foal. » » • Since winning the Waipawa Maiden Expense has done well. Her next appearance in hack company is being awaited with interest. The English bred colt (born in New Zealand) Cobham, by He from Skydream, in work at Ngataruwa is reputed to he a gool galloper, hut Ims not yet been seen in public, due no doubt to him not being a three-year-old until about April next.

Decoy Bird, who races at Levin to-morrow, is now owned and trained by J. McLaughlin at Trentham.

When here he proved expensive to local betters more than ever, especially when he won and lost the race through crossing at Napier last autumn.

Mr. O. Nelson’s show jumper Blue Moon won six first prizes at the Canterbury Royal Show, including the Royal Champion Leaping Competition.

DIVOTS. (Dug by “The Delver.”)

To-day (Friday) are due Takapuna acceptances, by 5 p.m., and Woodville nominations, by 9 p.m., the telegraph office closing at 8 p.m. • # •

It is understood that the Otago trainer, E. J. Ellis, is severing his connection with Mr L. C. Hazlett, and that he will probably set up as a public trainer at Riccarton.

The Waikato horseman. H. F. Gilmer, is now attached to R. Hannon’s stable. Gilmer has been doing a good measure of riding lately, and as ne goes to scale at a light weight, should continue in demand. » • » W. McDonald, who at one time acted as private trainer to the late Sir Geoige McLean, and latterly as a public trainer at Riccarton. has had the AU Red gelding Koauau placed in his charge by Mr J. B. Gaisford. McDonald may set up as a trainer at Trenth->m. » * « After his unsuccessful Riccarton campaign, Stuart Waddel went on to Dunedin to seek spiritual consolation among some of his friends of other days—“elders o’ the Auld Kirk, ve ken.’’ No doubt by this time the spirit will have.moved them in sundiv places. He is expected back at Gieenmeadows next W’eek.

According to a Dunedin note. Mr C. Hazlett’s aplty-named three-vear-old Tractor—Take Down filly Dismantle. who raced promisingly in the earlier part of last season, looked light and ragged in condition when she went out to race on the first day of the New Zealand Cup Meeting, where her record was two starts ana two “left at the post.”

It is understood that a movement is on foot to secure several life members for the Dunedin Jockey Chib at £5O each, and so raise capital to complete the stewards’ stand.

Tai Kawhana. a four-year-old gelding by Bisogne—Lady Ora, was a starter in the Spring Plate at the recent Whangarei Meeting. He is trained bv F. E. Loomb at Te Awamiitu and is a half-brother to that god sprinter Benzora.

As accounting ?or occasional failures to show his- best form in his races, it is stated that Yoma is subject to recurrent attacks of muscular rheumatism. He has latterly, however, been pretty well free from this trouble.

Mrs M. G. Mclntosh’s five-year-old Polydamon—Natalite, gelding White Fang was returned to New Zealand this week from Australia, where he has been racing with fair success for nearly 12 months. He goes into «¥. Griffiths’ stable at Hastings.

An experienced judge in “Sentinel’’ of the Dunedin “Times,” opines that apart from Chiklsplay, the most likely-looking two-year-olds seen out at Riccarton were Staghunter, High Disdain, Concentrate, and Silver Paper. Staghunter won the Irwell Handicap with his ears pricked.

Mr W. H. Gaisford’s three-year-old Kiibroney—Fulsome gelding Excess, who ran a close second to Singleton at Napier Park and then ran a decent race behind Doree, Paleta, and Singleton in the Hawke's Bay Guineas, appears to be nicely placed in the seven furlong hack race at Levin on Saturday. Excess may not be high class, but the form he showed around here would suggest his holding his own in this field.

Mr W. T. Hazlett's threee-vear-old gelding Latin Quarter (Thurnham— Moulin Rouge) should win races this season. In the Stonyhurst Handicap on Saturday he got badly left when the barrier went up, but it was not long before he made up his ground and' was one of the leaders. He held his position till the straight was reached, and then retired.

King’s Guard is. says a Hamilton exchange, to contest high-weight events at the Takapuna Meeting. The Quin Abbey—Gipsv Lass gelding, who is a member of R. Hannon s team, had not had a race for twelve months until he was produced in the Bruntwood Hack Handicap at Cambridge on Labour Day, in which he finished second to Wenday.

Yoma and Bennanee. who fought out a stirring battle for supremacy ,in the Fendalton Handicap at Riccarton last Saturday, both trace to Carbine on the sire’s side. Yoma is a son of Campfire (son of Carbine), while Bennanee is by Catmint, hy Spearmint (son of Carbine). Tlie Hawk, Merry, Mint and Goshawk who were taken to Australia early ill the present season, are expected back in New Zealand at the end of the present month. According to the Auckland “Star,” Cameron has booked boxes for the three horses with E. J. Rae, Green Lane, and it is understood that he will be quartered there until after the Auckland Summer Meeting.

Archeen is reported to be training on well at Te Aroha in view of his engagements at the Takapuna Meeting. The Marble Arch gelding won the Cheltenham Handicap at the corresponding meeting twelve months ago, and with Gib less to carry fu that event this year he will have to be considered, for lie invariably runs his best races at the Shore, says the “Star.”

Christchurch exchanges announce that arrangements hare been made to hold a dispersal sale at the late Mr J. F Buchanan's Kinloch Stud Farm immediately following the

January bloodstock sales at Trentham. The stud comprises the English stallions Paladin and Diacquenod, and fourteen brood mares with foals at foot by Martian, Limond, Paladin, and Diaequenod. Tlie annual draft of yearlings will be sent to the Trentham sales.

For the past season or two the Railway Department has catered for owners and trainers patronising the Auckland Summer Meeting with a special horse train, which has nroved a great convenience. Arrangements are being made on similar lines this year, and the train' is due to run from Thorndon about December 15. Carriage accommodation for trainers and attendants will lie available, and it is expected that by that time the proposed new rates for both atendants and racehorses will be in force, thus ensuring a considerable saving m freight.

Mr C. G. Dalgety’s horses raced very consistently but with bad luck at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Meeting. They failed to win a race, but they earned £OB5 as a result oi being placed six times. Footfall was the chief contributor. He was in the money each day—third in the New Zealand Cup. third in the Metropolitan Handicap, second in the Canterbury Cup, and third in the Stead Gold Cup.

Wedding March, the winner of the Great Northern Hurdles last season, is in work again at Cambridge. The Quin Abbey—Uranium gelding has not raced since the Wellington Meeting in July. It should not be long before he is back to near his best again. Wedding March has been weighted for the Tiri High-weight Handicap and the Alison Cup on the opening day of the Takapuna Spring Meeting.

Tlie three-year-old Don Jose, winner of the Stonyhurst Handicap, has a reputation for speed on the training track, but prior to Saturday he had been a disappointment in his races, his best effort being a second. There has been a feeling for sonime time, says the Christchurch ‘‘Star,” that he would not show his best with the colours up, and for this reason the small field in Saturday’s race was something in his favour. His dam, Michaela, a winner of the Stewards' Handicap, did not reach her best till late in her raeng career, and possibly Don Jose will improve a lot with ace. ...

The Kilbroney gelding New Moon, who then carried Mr G, Gillett’s colours. effected a surprise when he led the field home in the Borough Handicap at Takapuna las* Spring. New Moon, who now races in the interests of Mr F. Baker, of Hamilton, figures in the game event this vear. lie has 7.13 for the coining occasion against the 7.2 he caried to victory last season. New Moon won the sprint event at the recent meeting of the Waikato Hunt so that his early season form is promising

Valkon is likely to be .indulged in some further racing over a middle journey this season, says the “Waikato Times.” The Valkyrian gelding started off the new term in sprint events at Te Rapa, where he won in very decisive style from a field of useful class on the second day of the Waikato Meeting. In the Members' Memorial Handicap (one mile and' anuarter), at Cambridge, two days later, Valkon finished second to Mosaic. The latter, who subsequently won the Goldfields Cup (one mile and a-quarter), with 7.11 and ran thin: in the Thames Plate (one mile) with 8.10, was in receipt of 71b from Valkon at Cambridge. If the pair come together in the Alison Cup. Mosaic will have 9-0 and Valkon 8.3, so that the 181 b in Valkon’s favour compared with their latest meeting, should give the latter, so far as Mo saic ,is concerned, the opportunity of wiping out his two lengths’ defeat on labour Day.

The late Sir Robert Jardine, a wed known breeder and sportsman who died in England recently, left bloodstock valued at £119,211, and greyhounds worth £2412. « <* « The treble St. Leger winner, Belgamba, was shipped last week from Melbourne to India, where he will do stud duty. Belgamba has not raced in Australia for a long time.

* * * Trivalve, the Melbourne Cup winner, has won £24.515 in stakes as a result of five wins, two seconds, and three thirds. Trivalve will not race again until the autumn. * * . The Seremond—Molly's Robe gelding Mollison is given wide credit for being the best two-year-old that has so far graced the scene in Australia this season. Seremond is a grandson of St. Simon. On each side of his pedigree Mollison can boast of a strain of Bend Or. so that there is some reason to anticipate that he will have a good record as he ages. A. Reed, who has done the chief riding for Mr. Sol Green for some months, will not ride that owner’s horses in the future. Reed does not intend to attach himself to any particular stable. When he first settled in Melbourne he held a retainer from Mr. A. T. Creswick. He is riding in good form at present, and was successful on Ragazo at Williamstown this month.

H. Cairns intends leaving Melbourne for New Zealand next month. He has not definitely decided upon the date of his departure, but he will arrive in time for the big meetings at Christmas. He has been engaged to ride Commendation and the horses trained by J. M. Cameron—The Hawk and Merry Mint—in their engagements. Cairns will return to Melbourne in January.

During the four days at Flemington Sydney horses went part of tlie way towards avenging tehmselves for the stakes they lost to the Victorians at Randwick, but a full toll was beyond them. Melbourne horses won over £17,000 at Hie A.J.C. Spring meeting, but Sydney horses brought back only £6813 from Flemington.

Sun King, who won the Queensland Cup last Saturday, furnishes another illustration where patience has been rewarded. At two years olu Sun King failed to win a race, and at a year older he was beaten in 11 of the 12 races he contested, while last season he failed to gain even a place in any of the six races he contested. Sun King, has, however, evidently developed the true staying quality, for he was credited with compassing the two miles attached to the Queensland Cup in quite fair time. Sun King was bought when a yearling for llOOgns. by a commissioner acting for the Queensland sportsman, Mr M. Rvan.

Counting up his successes when leaving the course after the Melbourne Cup, Scobie found that he had won six cups in the last six years. And in discussing these successes, he remarked that he considered that one of the “best things” he had ever had for the Melbourne Cup was Stand By, who was beaten by a head by Beckwood. Stand By had shown Scobie a trial that he considered “unbeatable.” The Lanius horse carried R. Lewis and ran a mile and a-half on the course proper outside the barriers in 2.37 J. The last half mile took 51, and the last two furlongs 25. As everybody knows, Stand By developed leg trouble on the morning of the race. Many considered he could have won the Cup in spite of this but for running into difficulties at the turn.

There is nothing highly-strung about Trivalve (writes “Pilot”). On Cup day there was a big crowd in front of his stall from the time he arrived on the course. He took not the slightest notice, an occasional yawn suggesting he would not fairly wake up until he went out for his race. On the other hand, his stablecompa'nion, Star d’Or, who was in the adjoining stall, was somewhat nervy, but then English-bred horses are generally affected to a greater extent in that direction than our own. J. Scobie told me Trivalve’s two runs did not affect him in the least, but afer his Cup win he decided he had .done quite enough for the meeting. As the V.R.C. and A.J.C. St. Legers look good for Trivalve, his earnings for the season promise to total a least £29,000. Sydney racegoers are already looking forward to a meeting between hi”, and Limerick in the Cumberlani. Stakes and A.J.C. Plate; As a three-year-old Windbag won both th<se races, and a similar performance may not be beyond Trivalve, even though Limerick will be a hard nut to crack.

When J. M. Cameron’s four-year-old Magpie—Fadtlinia gelding Goshawk carried Wst. 21b. into first place at the finish of the first division of the Maiden Welter Handicap, Bst. 71b. minimum, at Rosehill (Sydney) last Tuesday week little better odds than level money were on offer about his chance shortly before the start. It would therefore seem that a good deal of risk would have to be taken in order to secure anv substantial wagering win. The full stake for the event was only £3OO. which would have to be apportioned between the two divisions in which it was run. Goshawk, who was running fourth at the half-mile, took charge at the distance and won by a length, cutting out the seven furlongs in 1.271 On a course that would probably not be at its fastest, a s th e meeting had to be postponed from the previous Saturday on account of heavy rain.

In contrast with Goshawk’s short price. Mr. A. Trevor’s five-year-old Acre—Oka gelding First Acre, under charge of the Foxton trainer. A. O. Webster, was at highly remunerative double-figure odds when at the same meeting, carrying 7st. 21b.. he went out for the Flying Handicap, 250 sovs., six furlongs. In the race First Acre made a fast run from the distance and won by three-quarters of a length, time 1.14

Discussing the race just mentioned, the Sydney “Herald” says it was full of surprises. Firstly, the improvement in the display by First Acre, who won the race in stylish fashion, was unexpected by the majority, while the total failure of the favourite, Lile Queen, and the almost sensational backing of The Hawk were other features that at the outset were not generally ancipated. Lile Queen monopolised the betting for some time, but there were insistent inquiries for Chris, who was made second elect. The Hawk, top-weight with 9st. 91b and ridden by J. Pike, was quoted at 10 to 1 early, but as there was no move to support him the price lengthened to 20 to 1. (t was in the last few minutes that commissioners interested themselves in him. and towards the close some bookmakers were unable to offer better than 6 to 1, although in other places 8 to 1 was available. Leaving the machine smartly. The Hawk was with the leaders early, but inside a furlong he was losing ground, and was not afterwards dangerous. “The Hawk,” adds the Sydney naper, “seems to be failing rapidly. J. M. Cameron was particularly hopeful when he brought him across for the spring meeting but age is evidently telling on the old fellow.”