THE TURF

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 3 December 1927, Page 2

THE TURF

RACING FIXTURES Dee. 2, 3—South Canterbury J.C. Dec. ", B—Woodville J.C. Dee. 10, 12—Taumarunui R.C. Dec. 17—Oamaru J.C, Dec. 17—Waipa R.C. Dec. 26, 27—Dunedin J",C. Dec. 26—Waipukurau J.C. Dec. 26, 27—Westland R.C. Dec. 26, 27—Taranaki J.C. Dec. 26, 27. 29— Manawatu R.C. Dec. 26, 28, Jan. 2 3—Auckland II C Dec. 30, 31, Jun 2—Greymouth J.C. Dec. 31, Jan. 2—Hawke’s Bay J.C. Dec. Hl. Jan. 2—Wairninpu R.C Jan. 2—Waikouaiti R.C. Jun. 2—Wyndham R.C. Jan. 2, 3—Stratford R.C. Jan. 2, 3—Marton J.C. SOUTH CANTERBURY ill IC S. FIRST DAY. Timaru, Dee. 2. The South Canterbury Jockey Club's summer meeting was opened to-day in fine weather. l There was a good attendance. The tote handled £11,585 10'-, compared with £11,719 for the corresponding day of last year. Late results Tvcho Hack Handicap —4 Money Mine (S. Wilson) 1, 6 Donne 2, 3 Solgcle 3 Also ran: 5 Royal Tractor, 2 Bronstell, 7 Attract, 1 Wild Work, 9 Proliliman. 8 Lady Swinton. Won bv one and a half lengths. Time, 1113 2-5. President’s Handicap.-—3 Battle Colours (A. Eastwood) 1, 1 Gay Son 2, 5 Lucy Lickett 3. Also ran: 2 Nincompoop, 6 Margaret Birney. 4 Ophir, 7 Flaming Ray, 8 Carmine.

Won by two and a half lengths. Time 1.4 Q 2-5.

Maiden Tinto.—l Martaruia (C. Emerson). 1,2 Wayward ,2, 4 Princess 3. Also ran: 6 Fairness, 3 Malmsey, 5 Money Mart, 8 Claret Cup, f St. Nicholas. Won by two lengths, Is me, 1.13 2-5. Kerrytown fluflc Handicap.—3 Hoylake (C. Emwrsrm) 1, 4 Fair Exchange 2, 1 Monse* Peer fi. Also ran: 7 Happy Queen, C Jarretiorre, 8 Exide, 6 Quarterdeck, 9 Saxette, 5 Rhondda. Won bv two and a halt lengths. Time, 1.27 2-5. Flying Handicap.—l Uoney Order (!<’. t'. Porter) I, 3 Baldown 2, 9 Rob 3. Also ran : 8 Stormy,, 2 Receipt, 7 Moorland, 6 Sagitarius, 5 ,!’°M Brick, Il Millie, 10 Kenmore, 4 Silver Coot. Won by two lengths. Tune, 1.12 1-5. AUCKLAND FIRST FORFEIT’S. Auckland, Dec. 2. , After declination of fit st forfeits, the following remain in the G.N. Dolby, one mile and a hall. —Golden Wedding, Satrap, Singleton, Ark Roval, Thaw, lluanui, Don Jose, Agrion, In the Shade, Laughing Prince, Great Charter, Ti Tree, Ten, Wild Pigeon, Cimabue, Martarma. G.N. Foal Stakes, six furlong.-:.— Childsplay, Episode, Freehold 1 rodice, Pure Gold, Marion’s Birthday, Prince Humphrey, Raasay, Staghunter, White Wings, Ridgemount, Amplifier. Roval Stakes, six furlongs.—Ark Koval, Childsplay, Paganelli, Episode, Freehold, Agrion, Eulalie, Golden i Armour, Prodice, Pure Gold, Marion's | Birthdav, Gascony, Prince Hum- I phrev, ‘ Raasay, Patadawn, Stag- i hunter. White Wings, Ridgemonnt, | Pari, Amplifier, High Finance. HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB, i \ meeting of the committee of the | Hawke's B.iv Jockey Club was at- ; tended by -Messrs. IL A. Russell, i (chairman), G. Ebbett, ,1. H. Cole- ; iburne. T. H Lowry, J. Landels, M. ; I Greenwood, O. Nelson, J. A. Mac- ; farlane, H. R. Campbell, 1. A. Mor- • rin, and G. D. Beatson, ' . June 4 was approved as the date i for the second day’s racing of the I Hawke's Bay Trotting Club. The Sports Protection League wrote I regarding the Ginning Bill, and gav.e ■ j information on the question of tax- . ation. The question of raising the racecourse was reported upon, and it was : resolved to leave the matter to the Course Coniniittee, It was decided to leave the question of a sand roll on the steeplechase course to the Course Committee also. The following new members were elected:—Messrs. A. Balfour, C. Gardner, J. R. Gillespie, F. Hildreth, W J. Irwin, J. C. Gordan, M. H. Judd. A. L. Kendell, C. D, Kennedy, L. M. Pattullo, A. Potter, R. Pullett. F. G. Smith. A. Stead, D. Watters, E. C. Woodward. I Accounts were passed for payment subject to the approval of the treasurer. H.B, DISTRICT’ COMMITTEE, The Hawke’s Bay District Committee met yesterday afternoon, and the following members were present:— Messrs. H. A. Russell (chairman), J. H. Colebourne, G. Ebbett, P. F. Wall, and G. D. Beatson. llie New Zealand Racing Conference advised the granting ol various licenses, and wrote in reference to the titles of races on club programmes. Various clubs wrote regarding the election of the judicial committees acting at a race meeting. An apprentice who had terminated his employment is to be directed to obtain official confirmation. It was resolved to recommend that payment to a trainer who is in illhealth be continued for one month. Applications for licenses are to be forwarded to the Racing Conference to be dealt with. The programme of the Napier Park Racing Club (Autumn), Poverty Bay Turf Club, and Daunevirke Racing Club were all approved. WOODV IDLE IM PR« V EMEN TS The Woodville Jockey Club’s latest improvement is a commodious and well-furnished ladies’ room, 22ft long by 12ft wide, tastefully panelled and well-lighted. It is entered through tho ladies' clonk-room on the south side of the tea-kiosk, and is replete with full length mirrors, while n lew restful chairs and a settee make provision for tho waiting and the weary. The room has been very ingeniously devised to utilise space without addition to the building, while at the same time the tea-room service, has been made more convenient. It is to be hoped that Indies will make full use of this room. WOODVILLE ACCEPTANCES. Woodville, Dec. 1. Acceptances for the Woodville Jockey Club’s meeting have been re ceived as follows :— Mangautua Hurdles, li mile—Red Fuchsia 11.5, Mister Gatnp 10.9, Bright Dav 10.5, Star Area lu.s,. Polyphemus 10.3, Revel 10.2, Othon 9.10, Braeman 9.3, Chrissarto. Panorama 'J-6, Sir Moment 9.5, Lady Faye 9.4. Hyama 9.0. Triai Stakes, 5 furlongs.—Eliminator, Tragic, Skybird. Indilihl'o, Knhu Ariki, Speanniss, Chelone, Sky Rider. Moutoa King. Tigerlass. Cloyne, Hinekatorangi, Air Force. Royal Picture, Curd Trick, Mendip, Daintv Ways. Cornhill. Sambur. Mark Mint. Greengrocer, Gunpowder. Red Bank. Scintillate. Woodville Handicap. 11 mile.— Grand Knight 9.9, Bennnnee 8.9, Royal Game 8.3, Cimabue 7.13, Kilmiss, Anolo 7.12. Joy Bird 7.9.

WaicuUus 7.5. Novar 7.2, Wild Pigeon 7.1, Gaze, David Garrick. Tintoretto 7.0.

Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Miss Pat 8.12. Aston 8.11. Panther 8.9. Keddar 8.8. Merle 8.5. Eka 8.4, Lucky Days 7.13. Some Lad, Mon Mint 7.11. Hypnotic 7.10, Rauknra 7.9, Courageous 7.8. Marsurd 7.7, Expense. Ring Boy 7.6, Rotowhero 7.1, Flying Shot 7.3, Arrow Boy 7.2. Helotis, Hinehohoro. Veronese 7.0. Oete Handicap. 6 furlongs—Royal Damon 9.5. Piuthair 8.10 Arrow Lad 8.3, Sarchee 7.12. Epistle 7.9, standard, Imitation 7.6. Willow Wai 7.5. Deluge 7.4. Starboard Light 7.3, Gold Box 7.1.

Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs.'— Ridgemount 9.3. Tea Miss 8.5. Chit 8.0. Flying Hero, Contented. St. Melba. Marion’s Birthday, Australis 7.9. Shot Silk 7.8 The Earth. Millais. Degree 7.5. Moutoa Treasury, Briar Root 7,3. Borough Handicap. 7 furlongs.— Royal Game 9.10. Tiega 9.3 Horomea 9.0. Joy Bird 8.12, Epistle. Bright knight’ 8.10, Snperh King 8.8, Othon 8.4, Partaga 7.13. Phantasy. Coot, Vigilance. Inner Harbour. Lndv Gay. Tanagra, Grand National. Moepni 7.11. Whnrifi Handicap. 1 mile and a distance. ’ Kalos Rising Star 8.12, Henna 810 Catkin 8.7, Vigilance 8.5. Liinosa 8.0 Twink, Butterscotch 7.9. Atareria. Archon 7.8. Mandarine 7.7, Vexatious. Jeniidar 7.5, Volplane, Gordon Swift 7.1. Minter. Calitlie

TROTTING. WELLINGTON ACCEPTANCES. Wellington, December 2. The following acceptances have Iwen received for the Wellington Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting on December 10, at Hutt Park: — Trial Handicap (harness), 3.42 class; If mile.—Sir Arthur. Golde.: Morn, Welcome Pearl, Pageant, Theckla, Boy Henry, Tracey Bell, Eoineston, Homelight, Norwester, Bankhead, Shirley McKinney. Neerson, scr; Mary Brown, 48; Dooard, 60 Nai Nai Handicap Trot (harness), 3.36 class; If mile. Hardy Grattan, scr; Little Johnnie, i‘2; Lady Fan, 21; Native Star Swiflbine. 36; Nelson McKinney, 48; Tamerlane, 60. Railway Handicap (harness), 3-36 class: 1} mile. Gioroe the Fourth, Royal Authoress, Tetanus, Steel Wire. Norwester, scr; Wee Gus, Jacky Audubon, 12; Item, 24; Exclusive, Vestas. Logan King, Patsy Phagan, Syrin'-a 36; Lincoln Huon. Dillon Gold, 60. New Zealand 'I rotting Gold Cup Handicap (harness), 4.34 class; 2 miles.- Pan Y’all, Stunt Artist, Menember. scr; Eilk I bread. 12; William rhe Great, 2f; Bonny Logan. 36; Harold Thorpe, Logan Park, Fight Ever. 48; Almriri, 108. Sharpe Handicap (saddle), 2.18 class; 1 mile.—Epigram, Ajax, scr; Pointaleiia, 12; Kotuku Jack. Caprice, 24 Bingen Lad. 36; Hue Coronado. 48; Logan Chief, 72. YVilford Handicap (harness). 4.48 class; 2 miles. —Miss Leda. Hardy Grattan, scr; Little Johnnie, 12; Swiftbine Native Star. 36: Nelson McKinney. 48; Nounnahal, 60. Middle Class Handicap (harness), 1.50 class; 2 miles. —Crusader, Donat'd. Tetanus, scr; Rose Ixrgan. 12; Jacky Audubon, Glenaray, Logan King, 24; Patsy Phagan,, Chinin' Vestas. 48; Lincoln Huon, 60; Dillon Gold, 72. Electric Handicap (harness). 2.46 class; Il mile.—Hue Coronado, scr; Logan Park, scr; Talent. Bfentloc, Fight Ever. 12; Black Admiral, Queen’s Own. Logan Chief. 42; Prilnce Pointer, 60.

DIVOTS. (Dug by “The Delver.”) Next week acceptances for Taumaruiiui and nominations lor Waipukurau are due on Monday, llie latter by 8 pan. On Friday nominations have to be in for the Hawke’s Bay, Marton and Stratford Meetings, also acceptances for Waipa. W. Rayner intends takilug Mask, Thaw, Lysaiider, and Episode to Ellerslie at Christmas time. L. G. Morris had a field day on the first day at Feilding. riding four winners, including the division winner. Vigilance. The others were Ruanui, Broad Acre, and Vast Acre. On Thursday he added another win on Ruanui to the tally. Lysander showed his old brilliancy in the jump-out in the , Feilding Slakes, for he was actually hist away, although he lost his position before they had gone very far. He was fourth at the end, and one turf writer suggests that seven furlongs or a m«le will suit him better. Silvermine was having his first race of the season when he went under to Kiosk in the Feilding Slakes, and it was suggested that had ho but had a previous outing in pubilic he might have won. This opinion gained some practical support when the Catmint gelding won nicely on Thursday. In him Mr Alexander has something that may yet rival the record of his dam, Silver Link. » » « Vigilance is said to have finished with rare courage after not being too well placed in the middle stages of her race at Feilding on Wednesday. At the same time, it is possible that Some Lad, who finished same time. Some Lad. who finished just behind her, may have been a little unlucky to be beaten, for it is understood his saddle was slipping in tho straight. Mr G. M. Currie started a brace of fillies in the Nursery at Feilding on Thursday, Episode (Liniqml— Homage) and Curtain (Thespian— Cowl), the former proving the winner from start to finish, but the latter not being forward at any stage. Episode had had the advantage of a previous start at Avondale, but ner stable companion was making his first bow to the public.

Episode’s dam, Homage, w by Absurd from Eulogy, who has given the turf some good performers in Humbug, Epitaph, and Eulalie, all by Absurd, and Commendation, by Limerick. Homage herself was raced only as a two-year-old, start’nj' half a dozen times for a first and a second planing, her success coming in a juvenile handicap at Martouj when, under 6.13, she beat Civility 8.11 into second place. Though by Limond. Episode is su'd to show a good deal more of the Absurd type both in conformation and style of galloping.

Te Atinwa, who got second to Episode, is one of Cheif Ruler’s first crop of foals, his dam. being the Bezonian mare Wake Ip. whose distaff pedigree runs back to Australian Nightmare, dam of Wakeful. He runs in the colours of Mrs W. j). Graham, owner of Te Monauui.

Raised a stone on the minimum weight he curried to the front in the hurdle race on Wednesday. Mister Gamp failed to run into u place on Thursday while Pouri. who ran second to hdn on the earlier occasion, bore his extra “lb to victory. At least one writer, “Early Bird,’’ thinks the first day’s placing might well have been reversed had it not been that Mister Gamp went over on to Pouri after crossing the last fence, thus impeding his final run. On the second day the distance was two furlongs shorter, and Pourt was nursed more carefully for a finishing run.

Whatever chance Arrow Lad had in the Flying Handicap on Wednesday is said to have been badly prejudiced by his nearly coming down at the turn lor home. On Thursday, with no such misadventure coining against him he finished within a length of a proved good one in Sil-,-ermine, whose time was slightly better than Covent Garden's on Wednesday,

Though The Lamb did not get into a place U 1 either of his races at Feild<ug, reports state that he gave indications of not having forgotten how to gallop. He had only one previous race this season, at Waverley in October, and he may i>e worth watching lor Taranaki holiday engagements.

Star Area is spoken of as having jumped really well lor a novice in the hurdle race on Wednesday, when he finished third. Ou Thursday, However, though galloping well, his jumping was not so clean, and a blunder in front of tfie stand altogether spoiled his prospects With more experience he should do well in ins new departure..

Though Kilmiss. as favourite, had run quite a good race into second place beliind Ruanui over 81 furlongs in the High-weight Handicap on Wednesday, the public were evidently not very much impressed with the performance, probably underrating Ruanui’s form. In any. event, Kilmiss was allowed to go out very poorly hacked for the St. Andrew's Handicap, one mile and a distance, on Thursday, and when she won her faithful followers collected a divi.de id that did not want a great deal to run into dotible figures. • • • On the other hand. Ruanui, who had actually provided a double-figure return to his backers on Wednesday, was on Thursday backed into the position of second favourite in a seven-furlong event and duly won, but at about a third of his earlier odds. The Thorn's half-brother, by Limond, has seemingly “struck form,” and on his breeding there is no reason why he should not aspire to bigger things yet.

'Hie fine run Courageous made on Wednesday, when he secured his fourteen hackers a second dividend not for short of the half-hundred, was not altogether overloked by the public next day.’ The dividend he then earned as winner was not much more than a seventh of that he got on the first day.

As a race, says sn Auckland writer, the Feilding Cup was little short of a farce, for it was only a sprint home. The first five furlongs on a fairly fast track took a tick under 68, and they cut out the final five in 63. This was responsible in a large measure for the result, for the winner. Joy Bird, has

hitherto stopped at a mile. On this occasion the sprint over the last tour furlongs played right into her hands, and when she passed the post she was going as fast as anything behind her.

His Majesty’s colours were carried to victory in the Chievley Park (stakes, run at Newmarket last month by the filly Scuttle, a daughter of the Derby winner. Captain Cuttie.

The Kilbroney—Glen Helen gelding Exceller, who has been running some decent races round Sydney way, went up to auction last week and found a buyer at 350 guineas.

Like Lord Stradbroke. his predecessor in office. Lord Somers, the new Governor of Victoria, is entering the ranks of racehorse owners. His first venture is to be with the imported horse Fourth Hand. He is a brown horse, foaled in 1924, and is now a four-year-old to Australian time, although only a three-vear-ild under English reckoning. He is by Tetratema from Queen’s Double, by Bachelor's Double. Major McCalmont raced him as a two-year-old, when he won five races. He also raced him this year. Fourth Hand will be trained at Flemington bv J Scobie. trainer of Trivalve. Fourth Hand’s sire, Tetratema. won the Two Thousand Guineas for Major McCalmont, and his total stake winnings amounted to £21,778. His dam. Queen's Doifble. is a granddaughter of the mare Hornet, who was one of the fastest racehorses ever seen in England. There are thus chances that Lord Somers may have with JFpurth Hand as great success as 'Lord Stradbroke with Night Patrol, who won £lO,OOO for him.

Few jockeys, writes “Poseidon” in the Sydney “Sun,” can teach S. Cracknell anything about handling two-year-olds. His record this season in juvenile races is remarkable. He has been successful in this class at each of the five metropolitan meeting which have succeeded the spring carnival at Randwick, and at Menangle Park yesterday added another youngsters’ event to his belt. Cracknell started his run with a win on Style at Canterbury Park. Then followed victories oh Boorcello at Moorefield. Wedge Call at Rosehill, Booroello at Canterbury Park. Golden Music at Randwick, and Raisin at Menangle Park. Cracknell seems to have a wav with two-year-olds, and probably the secret’ of his success lies in his ability to jump them out of the barrier. Green youngsters do not provide armchair rides for any jockey, and the rider wno can exercise a sobering influence over them usually has a great advantage over his rivals.

Discussing Golden Music's win above mentioned, the same writer says: “The New Zealand-bred Golden Slipper was a failure on the Australian turf, but the value nlaced upon her as a brood mare was reflected in the keen bidding for her daughters at the Belltrees dispersal Sle in September. Four of her ughters were auctioned, and judging by Golden Music’s impressive win on Saturday. Mr Percy Miller secured a bargain when he bought that gelding’s dam. Golden Cello, for 230 guineas. Ble d’Or n daughter of Buckwheat and Golden Sliprr. was purchased on behalf of Mr K. S. McKinnon for 720 guineas, while Golden Shoe and Silver Shoe both by Wallace, realised 475 and 170 guineas respectively. Golden Slice was bought for New Zealand, where her dam gave much promise as a two-year-old. Golden Slipper was by Multiform from the Richmond mare Aura, from whom many highclasa gallopera have descended.”

Still another of “Poseidon's” notes: ‘lf Roseendale’s two-vean. olds keep on winning as they have in the last few weeks his stock will be as keenly sought at yearling sales as the progeny of Valais have been in the last couple of years. Al eadv this season Rossendale has sired five two-year-old winners, vil.. Ramulus. N'arkv. Black Douglas, Golden Music, and Raisin. The last-named put up a distinctly promising performance at Menagle Park yesterday, as after running very greenly she cut out the straight four furlongs in 48|. Like Golden Music she is owned by Mr A. G. White, and trained by J. Barden. Mr White has done well with the foals of her dam, Dessert, who in 1921 produced Loquat, and in 1923 Quince. The mare could gallop herself, and when trained by Dudley Allsop carried the brown and white hoops in several »• c se- "

Sir George Clifford has passed on two of his active team to other owners. The three-vear-old filly Scrambler, bv Panmure from Scrimmage. has been bought by R Adamson, who recently moved from the

West Coast to Riccarton. The four-year-old mare, Green Cloth, by The Ace from Equipment, has been sold to the Dunedin sportsman, Mr. G J. Barton. Green Cloth, who is a sister to Centrepiecq, has shown some speed on the tracks and, though she has been a disappointment in her races so far. she should pay ter way this season.

The New Plymouth trainer, E. George, is still located at Ellerslie with his three horses. Hipo. Mint Leaf and Nastori. The horses referred to are entered for the Taumarunui meeting, but nothing definite is yet decided as to whether they will be taken to that fixture or otherwise.

. “Early Bird” is of opinion that Paitonu should have won the Feilding Cup. He writes: “Paitonu. the hot favourite in the Feilding Cup, finished last, and were the race to be run over again he would most probably win. He was not handled to the best advantage, for he was lighting with his rider all the way. Before the start he was very much on his toes, and at the end of the first couple of furlongs his head was Continually in the air, through his diminutive pilot hauling him in. It would have been better to have given Paitonu his head, for it could not have been worse than it was. with the favourite tailing the fiield at the finish. Paitonu is almost certain to do better next time out.” However, Paitonu’s next time out was next day,, when he did no better than finish fourth.

Limosa, who won the middle-dis-tance hack race on the second day at Feilding. is one of the Lnnond breed, her dam being Hopeite, by Martian— Hope Diamond. She commenced racing ns a three-year-old last season, starting three times without getting into a place. This season she had been out on four previous occasions, putting only a second and a third placing to her credit.

Licinius, who had run more promisingly than hitherto in the Feilding Stakes, was going well in the sixfurlong race on Thursday when, nt the distance, he lost his rider, apparently through trying to squeeze through where there was not room. The jockey escaped unhurt, although he was lucky to do so.

The Raider, whose chance on Wednesday was made almost hopeless through his dwelling badly at the start, still finished close up. 4This does not seem to have been noted by the investing public, for on Thursday, when he won he paid a quite handsome single-figure dividend though coupled with Igidy Cynthia. The Raider, who does not appear to have started racing till this season, 1S K four-year-old gelding by Warplane from the Advance mare Hupana, dam of Miss Hupana. His only previous success was gained when, ac Marton, he made his first public appearance m the Novice Stakes and as the outsider of the field paid an even better dividend than last Thursday.

Three of Canterbury’s rank disappointments so far managed to get on the winning list at Washdyke yesterday. These were the three-year-old Paladin—Watersprav gelding Arikiwai. the three-venr-old Martian —Per Arma colt Martarma. and the four-year-old English colt Hoy la Ito, bv Poltava—Loch Ahoy. The firstnamed scored his sole previous success in an £BO Novice Stakes at Ashburton in July of last year, while neither of the others has hitherto managed to push to the front at all, though often expected. Whether their respective successes yesterday spell improved form or merely poor opposition has yet to be proved by subsequent performance.

“The modern boy rides with too short a stirrup. Of this I am absolutely certain, as I can speak as an old horseman,” said the Rev. Jasper Calder when conducting the serwoo at the graveside of the late R. H. Reilly, the jockey who was accidentally killed at Takapuna on Monday. Mr. Calder said that during the last four or five years the deaths of four jockeys had occurred in Auckland, and another fatality had now been added to the toll. The percentage is too great, and We shonld not allow it to go on if it is within our power to stop it. He said the use of the short atirrup. particularly* in two-year-old races, did not give the rider proper control over his mount. He considered boys should he encouraged to ride with leathers let out at least four or five holes. In appealing for the support of racing bodies and public opinion in encouraging such steps that would tend to reduce the risk of life, Mr. Calder said fatalities should not be allowed to continue without n protest. The lives of jockeys should he considered above all things in racing