RACING

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10615, 14 June 1920, Page 8

RACING

FIXTURES. June 18 and 19—Napier Park E.C. Winter. June 23, 24, and 26—Hawke’s Bay J.C. and Hawke’s Bay Hunt Winter. NOTES AND COMMENTS (By "Carbine.”) Napier Perk acceptances close to morrow. Those who saw .the racing on the concluding day of the Auckland meeting, say that Hyllus'a win in the York Welter was almost solely due the good horsemanship of Hector Gray. Gray camo from well back, and, riding one of his best' finishes, got his mount up to win'by a head. An English paper says; “The Turk 11., who waa second to Troytown in the recent Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase, was at • one time •in ‘a livery stable, and was let out at £2 a day aa a hunter.” j* , . ' Big money was won at Ellerslio over the successes of Glen Canny. The descendant'ef Carbine was ridden by the Trentham horseman, C. Reed, in his engagements.

Trainer,H. Eva waa acting for Mr J. Molloy when he bought Golden Bubble at auction for 500 guineas. Lochella is the only horse who has won the Grand National. Steeplechase and the two Great Northerns. Borcola and Waimai both won the Grand National Steeplechase and the Great Northern Steeplechase.

When Mangamahoe was knocked down for 700 guineas at Auckland ■ the. other day, it waa to the bid of Mr F. Potts. There was an impression he would race in his old owner's name on the final day of the meeting, but he raced in the ownership of Mr Potts. As truth is stronger than fiction, fact is funnier than farce, and .the spectacle of labour unions striking in sympathy with jockeys who remain, at work is more farcical than anything C. Chaplin ever regaled the picture spectatorates with. To touch the merits of the case means to tabkla a long job, and it may be better to take the position as we find it to-day. The jockeys can get almost everything they want except recognition of the association. The riders are not solidly behind the association, and as dissension is weakness, it might be well for the jockeys to get what they can by channels other than the association. If their requests are met they could afford to allow the demand for recognition of the present association to take a back seat awhile. If this were done and some consideration were shown by the Racing Conference to the suspended riders the present nonsensical affair might become a thing of the past. Ultimately, , recognition of an association representative of the riders ought to be given, but to press on along the path now being trodden seems unwise. The Eangitikei jumper, Omabu, ran a good race in the Winter Steeplechase at tillerslie and Slowcoach only outstayed him in the last bit, Omahu was in front at the last fence,' but in the run from there to the judge, Slowcoach won by a length. Wolaroi is returning to Sydney at an early date in order to be trained for the Spring meetings (says’ -the “Referee”). The leg that brought about his retirement is seemingly sound again, and his owner is hopeful he will stand another preparation. Westcourt, who has not yet recovered from the lameness resultant on his breakdown at BosehiU is to be sent to Mudgee, and will do stud service at Earunderie during the coming season. ■ .

The Great Northern Steeplechase was a very unlucky one for J. Williamson, for in. addition to losing Garryowen, .No Surrender, in which he has a half interest,. broke down so badly, that it will be some time before he, ever races again, if ever. The Bllerslie country has been a disastrous one for the traiiner named, for Garirowon is the third horse he has lost while racing in steeplechases at headquarters, the other two being Hautere and To Onga.

"Whalebone" touches on a point that has occurred to many who did not see the race" Did Locholla win the Great Northern Steeplechase easily? That was a question freely asked after the excitement over the event had cooled down, and the race could more reasonably be discussed. Personally I hold the opinion that the son of Grafton Looh could not have gone much bettor, for though Podding appeared to be sitting fairly straight to the last \ fence, , Slowcoach stuck to his task so gamely that the rider of. LocheJla was undoubtedly hunting him along from the.last obstacle to the winning post. Loohella was set a pretty severe task, and his connections must have had wonderful confidence in his powers if they instructed Feilding to,ride the race he did. As things turned out Loohella had the luck with him, for according to the views hold by tbe writer, Gnrryowen, Gladful, Oniahii, and Peneton were all going well when they came to grief, Garryowen especially, the latter from' the stand looking to have the measure of Slowcoach, which put up a good fight with Loohella. The perfect condition of the last named stood to him in the final struggle, and enabled him to wear down his leas seasoned opponent, over the last few furlongs, and add his name to the list of the select few that have won the'Northern double, and also succeed in winning at the first attempt over the Ellerslie course." GISBORNE RAGES CONCLUSION OF MEETING. DECLINE On”TOTALIS ATOR ■ ■RETURNS. PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. . GiISBORNE. June 13. The Gisborne steeplechase meeting was concluded in showery weather, which affected the attendance. During the night heavy rain fell and the course was heavy. The totalise ter registered .£14,002, as against .£19,352 last year. The total for the two days was .£25,875, compared with .£36,348 last year,’ a decrease of J 810.474. Results:- ■ . . GISBORNE HURDLES. Of 200 sovs; one mile and three-quartera. Cymer, 11.8 (Tricklobank) 1 Crosswords, 10.8 3 Hold Pox, 9 3 Also started.—Lord Ainslie 10.8. Won by a head, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 24sec. MAIDEN HACK, Of 130 sovs; five furlongs. Anata, 10.1 (E. Manson) 1 Whanoko, 9 2 Waikohu, 0.5 3 Also started.—Mannikin 9.2, Dcmlonc 9, Queen's Up 9, Jovial 0, Flywheel 9. Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third horses. Time, Irnin 6sec. WAIKANAB HANDICAP. ■ Of 200 sovs; one mile. Patetonga, 0.3 (Jennings) 1 Gazique, 12.6 2 Persian King, 9 3 Also started. —Cleft 11, Orateur 9 8, Acquittal 9.6. • Won by a head, the third horse two lengths further away. Time, Imin 48sec. Acquittal fell and broke a fetlock and had to be destroyed. The rider (Lowe) was uninjured. TE HAPARA STEEPLES. Of 230 sovs; two miles. Fagot. 9.7 (Fitzgerald) i ' Brunswick, 11.7 (Tricklebanfc ... 2 These wore the only starters. Bruuswiav fell, and tiro rider received au in-

jury to his collarbone. Allan Stevens, the clerk of the course, rode to the hurdle, mounted Brunswick, and set out for second money, but when half the distance was over Rigney mounted Brunswick and finished the race. At a. meat, ing of stewards it was decided that no money should be-given, to Rigney, as the horse was mounted for the third time without the second rider being thrown. The stewards commented on the sporting action of Rigney in mount, ing Brunswick to finish the race. No time was taken. SECOND HACK HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; six furlongs. Tieke, 10.3 (Sinclair) 1 Witanokw, 9 ” Glengyle, 10.10 ’• 3 Also started.—Orawia, 11, Over Thais 10. Anata 9.12, Thebes 9.5, Mannikin 0. Munxix 9. Pohebe 9. . , ' Won by two lengths, with third horse a length further away. Time, Imm 19sec. TUBANGANUI STEEPLES, Of 200 sovs; two miles. Gay Boy. 10 (Fitzgerald) 1 Juan, 10.10 3 Fagot, ’ 9.7 - 3 ; Also - started.—Brunswick 11.13, Chainman 9.7. . ■ Won by two lengths, wrth eight lengths' between second and third horses. Time, 4min 21sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; six furlongs. Actifid, 10.7 (Griffiths) 1 Persian King, 9.3 2 Orawia, 9.12 - 3 Also started.—Liotiskin ' 10,13, Dribble 10.13, Prince Randall 9.3, S-haki 9. Won by half a length with third horse a’ length away. Time, Imin 19 sec. AUSTRALIAN RAGING EX-NEW ZEALAND HURDLER . SCORES. , By Telegraph—Press . Assn.—Copyright (Received June 13, 5.5 p.m.) , MELBOURNE, Juno 13. . The Wihdarra Hurdle race resulted Beltane, 1: Sandule, 2; Oriens, 3. Won by a length. .Time, 3min.47!scc. ALBION PARK CUP.' (Received Juno 13, 11.30 p.m.) BRISBANE, June 13. The Albion Park Cup resulted:—The Whalen, 1: Soldiers’ March, 2; Joqula. tor, 3. : Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 23Jseo.