RACING AND TROTTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24400, 11 September 1940, Page 5

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING NEWS

By Sentinel FIXTURES September, 14.—Ashburton R.C. September 14 16.—Avondale J.C. September 19 21.—Geraldine R.C September 2l.~Martofi J.C September 28.—Kurow J.C. (at Oamaru) Seplembet 28 -FoXton R.C September 28 30.—Ohinemun J.C October 3. s.—Hawke's Bay J.C October 12, 14.—Dunedin J.C. October 12,—Otaki Maori R.C. October 12. 14.—Auckland R.C October 17 19—Masterton R.C The Kurow Meeting For the convenience ot patrons attending the Kurow,Jockey Club’s meeting at Oamaru on September 28, a special passenger train will leave Dunedin at 8.45 a.m.. arriving Oamaru 11.45 a.m„ connecting with special train for the racecourse, leaving Oamaru at 11.55 a.m. On the return journey the train will leave the racecourse at 5.11 p.m„ Oamaru 5.49 p,m.. arriving Dunedin 8.54 p.m Engaged at Ashburton Sovereign Lady has galloped many a mile in the five seasons she has been rac- ' ing, but during that time she has only had 36 races, a factor that has stood U. her Each season she manages to pay her wav. and. so far, has earned £274.1 the result' of eight wins, seven seconds, and four thirds. Sovereign Lady Is engaged in the Ashburton Handicap at the Ashburton meeting next Saturday, but it is only in recent seasons that she has raced awav from her home track. Rlccarton. Bred and raced by Mr G, Murray Avnsley, Sovereign Lady is an eight-year-old bav mare by Winning Hit from Liege Ladv. a Paladin mare bred by Mr J. F. Buchanan hi 1925 While there seems little chance thai she will show further improvement, Sovereign Lady should add to her winning list this season Line on Avondale Guineas The appearance of the three-year-olds Lou. Rosa. Phaleron. Gay Miss, Grandora, Marshall Hall, find Queen City in the Flying Handicap at Avondale should invest the race with Interest, for the event is likely to furnish a line upon the Avondale Guineas on the second day Of this lot, Lou Rosa and Gay Miss are the only two handicapped at over weight-for-age. but their form last season was impressive. It Is possible, however, that the favourite will be Llandaff. who was hot produced at Ellerslie last month, owing to the soft track Scraps Of Paper

Commenting on the Seizure of French thoroughbreds by the Germans, the wellknown English writer, “ Rapier,” says:— “ I do not believe that any real profit will accrue to the enemy. Nobody will take the slightest Interest in German bloodstock after the war. because nobody will'give, the slightest credence to pedigrees of any horses which have been in German or German-occupied territory As far as racing and breeding are concerned. Germany is bevond the pale, nd I see no option for the trustees of the Stud Book but to exclude rigidly all stock which cannot be proved to have been out of reach of the enemy.” German pedigrees will be scraps of paper. Orelio Working Well Again working with all his former dash, the Limond colt Orelio is pleasing trackwatchers, and he should be seen to early advantage. Orelio did not do quite as well as expected in o open sprint company in the autumn, but possibly he was not quite at his best at this stage of the season, and now that he has had the bene-, fit of a respite he should resume racing with renewed vigour and has excellent prospects of reaching a very high place among the sprinters. Namara

The dash being displayed by Namara in his most recent tasks suggests that the Lackham horse will not be long in reproducing the good form he displayed last autumn. Namara was very consistent last season and but for the fact that he suf: fered a couple Of setbacks when at the top of his form his record may have been even more imposing. Young as handicappers go, Namara should be destined to reach even greater heights when his powers are fully developed. He is to make a reappearance on’ the second day of the Avondale meeting. Birthday Boy Another attempt is being made. to produce Birthday Boy for late spring’ and summer racing, and the Limond gelding is in fine order after his enforced respite. It is questionable whether he will stand a great deal of racing, as he has gone amiss on a couple of occasions, but there is no doubt that he would still prove a force to be reckoned with In handicap events should he, survive a preparation. ’ The Neyv Starter The well-known trainer L. G. Morns has , been appointed . starter for the Hawke’s Bay Club. That means that he will be unable to race horses there. Morris is not the first licensed trainer to hold such an appointment, as R. E. Hatch acted for some West Coast clubs. The Rules of Racing debar the holder of a trainer's licence from acting as handicapper. but do not place any restrictions on him so far as starting or even judging are concerned. Brother to Anita Foe

During the last few weeks Hector Gray has had several additions to his team, and on Wednesday Mr - J. C. Edmunds’? bay colt by Defoe was added to hls‘ stable. A full brother to Anita Foe, the youngster is in first-class order for a preparation, but owing to his size critics are doubtful whether he would be seen to advantage until late In his two-year-old career. Noitaro, a speedy mare who has previously shown good form. Is nowbeing prepared by Gray, who has also received a four-year-old gelding by Vaals, while. Ascot Bloom and Dinkv Di have again joined the stable. In addition to the above-mentioned horses. Gray is working four two-year-olds, these being Minko (Ringmaster—Severe). Kawariki (Vermeer—Good Idea), Oouatia (FoxbridgeTeremail. and Eagle Hawk (Bronze Eagle —Lady: Billie).'the first-named pair having received a special preparation tor early two-year-old races. Verulam Silver Quex, Namara and The Dozer make 14. the complement of the stable, and when all have acquired racing condition it should prove a very formidable team Avondale Candidates The Rotorua trainer W. G. Stephens has reached Ellerslie with Kena and Desert Tide, who are engaged at the Avondale Jockey Club’s first spring meeting. Kena, who scored In the Parllamentary Handicap at Trentham in July is a mass of condition and should strip very fit to contest the Avondale Cud. in which he finished second to Tidewaiter two veers ago. and was unplaced last year. Desert Tid“ Is a three-vear-old chestnut fil’v bv Tiderace from Marion s Birthday. She ran on four occasions last season and at her fourth start finished - third to Air Plight and Kadina In the Juvenile Hand'cen at Awapuni tn December Oece r t Tide has a nice turn V sneed end she is a well-bred fiHv, hei dam Mnrfo"’s Birthdav. being bv Psychology from D'Dro. a full-sister to Desert Gold, bv All Black frbm Aurarius TROTTING NOTES . By Sentinel FIXTURES September 12.—New Brighton T.C. September 21.—Wellington TC October 5. Methven T.C October s.—Thames T.C October 12 —New Brighton I.C. October 26 28,-Greymouth T.C October 23 —Oamaru T.C October 26 28 or October 28 30.—Auckland TC November 2 Wellington T.C November 2.-Invercarglll T.C. November 12, 14 15 —New Zealand Metropolitan T.C . , ■ November 28 30. -Forbury Park f.C November 30 December 7 —Waikato I (_ By Wrack Manlan, who won his first race at Invercargill last March, won in May at Oamaru, defeating two acfUl trotters. Travel tone and Patti Nelson, the latter a member of R Townley’s team. Manian is a five-year-old by Wrack from Swiftest, who came from a family of good trotters Good Saddle Performer Happy Locanda, a son ot Happy , Voyage, was a useful pacer when trained In Southland and won two races last season In promising style, his success In the saddle

race at the Canterbury Park winter meeting being full of merit. Happy Locanda defeated two smart pacers, Gay Avon and Lady Milne, going 2min 12sec off a 2.16 mark on a dead track, Rlngtrue After going into R. B. Berry's stable last February. Rlngtrue raced fairly consistently for a win and four placlngs in 10 starts at the end of the season. He was beaten at Addington in April by ‘he greatly-improved JCsse Owens, but at his next appearance won the Ritchie Memorial at Forbury Park. Rlngtrue had little opportunity in Auckland to race at two miles, but last month at Addington registered 4min 21 4-ssec off 4.32 for third in the Queen Mary Handicap to‘ Great Divide and Dusky Sound. Kenworthy Kenworthy, one ot the best pacers, bred and raced in the Auckland Province, made his Initial appearance at Addington last month when, in the Selwyn Handicap, he finished third to Wee Potts and Quest, both of whom were in receipt of 12 yards. He was not placed in his subsequent races, but should be all the better for the racing Three-year-old Trotters The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club has decided to institute a race for three-year-old trotters. The first event will be tun at the club's Easter meeting In 1943 The stake will be £SOO, and the distance one mile and a-half. This is in addition to the New Zealand Derby Stakes of £IOOO. which is included in the November programme. For several years there has been persistent agitation for a race that would encourage the breeding of pure galted horses.

RICCARTON NOTES TRACKS DRYING (Special io Daily Times i CHRISTCHURCH, Sept, 10. The following are some of the riding engagements made here for the Ashburton meeting on Saturday.' L. J. EllisPleading, King’s Toast, Iceland Spar, Royal Chief; J. W. Jennings, Guilder, whiphandi A Messervy—Sweet Mystery, Glenora Boy, The Vulture, Ryetown, Rebel Star; P. Spratt—Green Gables, Wagner, Don’t Forget, Great Night, Shikari; C. T. WilsonWinning Rival, Nightglass, Prudent Prince, Willie Win; B H. Brodie. Jolly Time, Dinah Dhu; I). R. Mackie. Gay • Parade; J. Wadiey,- Sunnyland; G. Ridgway, Leopardstown; V. Barrington, Lord Midas; I. Walther, Sir Frederick: E. Baker My Ship: W. F. Ellis, Night Hawk. Scarteen is having an easy time for a few weeks, in the hope that he will pick up in condition, for he is a delicate horse, who does not thrive on normal treatment. An effort will be made to have him ready for racing at Riccarton in November, J. McLean intends to race Gold Don at Geraldine next week. Happy Night will be ready soon, but Great Swoop will need a little more time before he is forward enough. Mungatoon is back in work, but F, A Roberts will not give him much racing till the season Is well advanced. He has had a long spell since he accompanied Defaulter to Australia last spring. S. Barr has made another start with Sham Boy He has got over the injury to a joint, which prevented him from racing at Trentham in July, and he should be at his best again by November. The weather changed again for the worse at Riccarton this morning, a cold southerly wind being succeeded by frequent showers. The inside of the trial grass was in good order along the back, but heavier in the straight. Candidates for Ashburton got through useful tasks, but many horses were not doing their best.

Sovereign Lady ran a mile in Imin 50sec. Wagner took Imin 52sec. Great Night beating him easily over the last seven furlongs. The Wrecker ran seven furlongs in Imin 37sec, and Entail Imin 37 2-ssec.

Muffler registered linin 21sec for six furlongs, a performance equalled by Royal Chief, who had Sweet Mystery with him over the last five. These were the best over this distance. Winning Rival did Imin 22sec comfortably, and Settlement beat Prudent Prince in similar time. Blue Abbey and Iceland Star were well matched in Imin 23sec. Rebellion went well over half a mile in 50 3-ssec. Wild Coon and Kllrobe took 52sec, Skvrena and Ferriby 52sec, Don't Forget 53sec, and All Night beat Welsh Fusilier easily in 53 2-ssec. Nightglass took 54sec, and My Ship was too good for Gentility in 54 2-ssec. Shikari and Pleading did' the best half mile sprint up the back in 49 4-ssec. Lord Jilldos, Rebel Star, and The Vulture followed in 50 2-ssec, the first named staying on best over an extra furlong. Willie Win took 51 Night Hawk ran six furlongs on No. 6 grass track in Imin 21sec. Donadea and Recollection went, over four hurdles separately in good style. Top Rank and Waka. in company, did not please quite so well. ASHBURTON ACCEPTANCES (Per United Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH. Sept. 10. Following are the Ashburton acceptances County Hurdles Handicap, of £l2O. One mile and a-half and 100 yards.—Courtyard 10.11, Top Rank 10.8, Jewish Lad 10.7, Master Dingle 9.13, Land Raid 9.8, Sir Frederick, Sunnyland 9.3. Waka 9.2, Leopardstown, Arita 9.0. Novice Stakes, of £IOO. Six furlongs.— Royal Lancer, Gentility, Sweet Mystery, Pink Gauntlet. My Ship, Safe Light, Star Wink 8.4, Foxette, Platform, Bali, Pleading, Whiphand, Stylosa, Green Gables, Jolly Time, Wild Coon, Cesarlna 8.0. Selma Trot Handicap, of £llO. Class 3.43. One mile and a-half.—Ardgiass. Aurie's Star, Ben Travis, Canister, Castlebar. Clonard, Dandy Travis, Diiratc, Festivity, Hamarfast, Happy Man, Lady Denise, Marco Polo. Mickey Rooney, Nationalist, Ngarimu, Nllgau, Paddy Pointer. Itonaki, Rorqual, Salisbury, Surprise Potts scr, Wainoni Jack 12yds bhd. Hoyle 24, Jarrah 36. Ashburton Handicap, of £2OO. One mile and a-quarter.—Sovereign Lady 90, Swordstick. The Wrecker 8.3, Winning Rival 7.12, Settlement 7.10, Glenora Boy 7.8, Petersham 7.7, Entail, The Raker 7.5. Dunstan 7.0.

■ Chatmos Hack Handicap, of £l2O. c!ix furlongs.—Gay Parade 9.3. Retrogression 8.12 King’s Toast 8.8, Don't Forget 8.7. Night Glass 8.4, Dinah Dhu 8.2, Lord Midas 7.13, The Vulture 7.9, Muscatine, Airline. Lady Magellan. Night Shift Royal Refrain 7,7. Penscroft Hack Handicap, ot £l2O. One mile —Prudent Prince 9.4. Iceland Spat 9.0. Great Night 8.7, Dranoel 8.1, Grey Silk 7.l3„Ferriby 7.10, Ryetown 7.9 Blue Abbey Muffler. Gay Thread, Kficato 77.

Spring Handicap, ot £l4O. Seven furlongs.—Royal Chief 9.10. Willie Win 9.3, Toro Koura 8.9, Thermidor 8.6. Passaform 8.2 Shikari 7.13, Rebel Star 7.7, Roy Bun, Night Dress 7,6 Night Hawk 7.1, Rebellion 7.0. Rakaia Trot Handicap, ot £l3O. Class 3.38. One mile and a-half. —Braw Lass, Burt Scott Erin's Lad, Jarrah. Mortlake, Oasis, Pursuit, Silver Grattan, Swift Lady Talak, Wainoni Jack scr, Clive Brook 24yds bhd, Panquitch, Star Ace 36. SOUTHLAND YOUNGSTERS (Special to Daily Times) INVERCARGILL, Sept. 10. Heavy rain fell throughout last night, and the grass tracks were closed at Invercargill this morning Pace work on the cinder track was the order of the morning’s work. The weather is bright and sunny to-day, and the tracks should be available to trainers to-morrow. A newcomer to headquarters this morning was a well-grown two-year-old chestnut filly by Salmagundi from the Woodend—Glentruin mare Glentruin’s Daughter, thus a half-sister to Baltruin. The youngster is one of Mr W. E. Hazlett’s team, which now includes three two-year-olds, all beng by Salmagundi. The two-year-old filly by Paper Money from Cupid’s Dart (dam of Foxlove) has been showing signs of a cold, and has been turned out. She was engaged in the McLean Stakes, but she is only a pony and it is unlikely that she will be raced this season Her place in F. W. Ellis’s stable has been taken by the four-year-old Full Feather gelding Lucky Feathet who has done well during his holiday. The Nigger Minstrel—Thornton gelding in F. W Ellis’s stable has furnished into a solid type of three-year-old. Melodist, by Nigger Minstrel from the New Zealand Cup winner Stceton, has also growr and built up nicely during her spell These two novices are being prepared for the spring meetings, and both may make their debut at Gore next month. They showed much promise when in training as two-year-olds, and the Steeton filly reminds one very much of her dam Both are first foals The one from Thornton will carry the colours of Mr V. Baird who had much success a few years ago with Cough and other good gallopers. The Steeton filly is held on lease by Mr James Dick, of Invercargill, who is a young newcomer to the ranks of the owners.

Sir Denis has been put into work again by R. E McLellan. The Irish Lancer gelding was pottered about on his owner’s station for several weeks before being brought in, and is in splendid order to start on a preparation. Last season he had five races and won the novice race at the Wairio meeting at his last appearance. He is a four-year-old half-brother to Milford.