RACING AND TOTTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24405, 17 September 1940, Page 5

RACING AND TOTTING

RACING NEWS By Sentinel FIXTURES September 19. 21.—Geraldine R.C September 21.—Marton J.C September 28.—Kurow J.C. (at Oamaru) September 28 —Foxton R.C September 28 30. Ohinemun J.C October 3. 5 —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 Winning Rival Winning Rival was nicely handicapped at Ashburton but had nothing to spare at the finish Clinch The Avondale Cup winner. Clinch, was got by Appellant from Marble Bell, by Marble Arch —Miss Winsome, by Soult. Rehandicapped Rehandicaps for the Geraldine Racing Club’s meeting are as follows: Geraldine Cup: Roy Bun 51b: First Hurdles: Sir Frederick 101 b Baffles Baffles, the sire of Miss Baffles, the winner of the Avondale Stakes, was got by Blandford from Waffles, the dam of Manna. Baffles was sold as a yearling at 6000 guineas. Glenora Boy Glenora Boy, who ran second to Winning Rival at Ashburton, is a six-year-old gelding by Lord Warden from Full Swing, by Nassau, from Marsa. the dam of Nightmarch. Valcony One of the fastest sprinters to race in the Dominion in recent years was the Gascony—Valley Rose gelding Ben Brageie. who was sold to go to India, and it is Interesting to note that a two-year-old full sister to Ben Braggie will race this season under the name of Valcony False Impression It is strange how the idea persists in " foreign ” parts that the Ashburton track Is a small one. Actually there Is only one (Riccarton) in New Zealand that is bigger. There are two In Australia (Flemington and Morphetville, S.A.), which are about half a furlong greater in circumference. but the straights are considerably shorter than that at Ashburton.

Roy Bun A field of 16 went to the post last year for the Geraldine Cup, and Roy Bun 7.2 won from The Sandwichman 7.4 and Second Innings 8.10 in 2min 7sec. This year Roy Bun was re-handicapped to carry 8.0. Shikari

The poor display made by Shikari at Ashburton is doubly disappointing as it was hoped that he would make a strong candidate for the Dunedin Guineas. An analysis of the field against him shows that it could not b° considered strong. The betting indicated that Royal Chief, Willie Win, Passaform and Toura Koura were not fancied, but even so he could not finish in a place Improvement Tire mishap during the running of the steeplechase event at the Ashburton County Racing Club’s winter meeting prompted the club to widen the track from the straight entrance to some distance beyond the winning post. The outside fence has been moved back several yards, with a corresponding alteration in the fence separating the bircage from the course. The change was put to the test on Saturday, and there was no doubt about the work being welladvised. Lost Bloodstock

Prior to the occupation of France by the Germans the American breeder, A. B. Hancock, had made arrangements for the importation of Tourbillon, sire of Djebel, winner of the English Two Thousand. However, nothing has been heprd of Tourbillon since France’s surrender, and Hancock has now given up hope of ever seeing him. It is probable that Tourbillon, Djebel. and a fair proportion of France’s best horses will eventually be removed to Germany, if they are not already there. As Germany is reported to have continued racing throughout the war, additions to its thoroughbred stock will be welcomed. It is to be hoped England will eventually be in a position that will enable it to levy on the lot, if that procedure is considered desirable. Miss Bailies

After winning the Avondale Stakes. Miss Baffles was bought by Mr E. G. Brldgens, president of the Auckland Trotting Club, at SOOgns. Miss Baffles was got by Baffles from Tractrix, by Tractor—Gulzark, and cost 90gns at the Trentham sales. Qiilzark was got by Nautlform from Petrovna, a good winner In her day and got by Stepniak from Irene, a sister to Aileen. Both Irene and Aileen produced good winners, but cannot be traced in the Stud Book Royal Lancer When racing last season as a three-vear-old. Royal Lancer was second once and three times third in six starts. He won well at Ashburton, and on breeding may train on to win more races. He was got by Irish Lancer from Winsome Sister, by Some Boy ll—St. Regis, by Charlemagne ll—St. Regis, by Hotchkiss—St. Evelyn, by St. Leger—Lady Evelyn, by Perkin Warbeck from Pulchra, the ancestress of Multiform. Uniform, Cruciform, and other good winners.

TROTTING NOTES By Sentinel FIXTURES September 21.—Wellington T.C. October s.—Metbven T.C Octobei s.—Thames T.C October 12 —New Brighton t.C. October 20. 28—Greymoulh T.C. October 28 -Oamaru T.C October 26, 28 <u October 26 30.—Auckland T.C November 2 Wellington t.C. November 2.—lnvercargill T.C. November 12, 14 15 - New Zealand Metro politan T.C. November 28 30. -rorbur.v Park T.C. November 30 December 7.—Waikato T.C False Favourites Form is apt to be tricky In the early part of the season, and at Ashburton a favourite did not reach a place In either of the light-harness races. , Braw Lass ■ At Ashburton Braw Lass won in 3mln 22sec from a 3.38 mark. Last season she won at Oamaru in 3min 21 2-ssec from a 3.42 mark. The Stud Book The shelving ot the Stud Book draws attention to tire fact that neither of the winners at Ashburton nor their dams figure in the records. Shaun Aroon A recent addition to J. B. Pringle’s team is Shaun Aroon. by Wrack from Dame Winnie, the dam of Stormtost. Agility, previously trained by G. W. Smith, has recommenced work, tills time under the care of W. Crookston, Smith Is now attached to C. S. Donald’s stable, and since the beginning of the season he has been associated with the victories ot Captain Bolt at Addington and Ferry Post in the principal race at New Brighton Francisco At the West Australian Trotting Association's meeting on August 31, Francisco by Jack Potts, making her first appearance in Australia, won the Kununoppin Handicap. 2,21 class. Francisco, now owned by Mr J. P. Stratton, president of the West Australian Trotting Association, was previously trained by M B. Edwards at Yaldhurst. A brilliant filly, Francisco did not always leave the mark correctly Other recent winners in Australia include Ayress, by Globe Derby—Ayr, and Lady Marigold, by Travis Axworthy—Lady Boronla. THE AVONDALE MEETING BEAU LEON WINS GUINEAS ROYEVRUS BEATS OUR JEAN (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Sept. 16. The Avondale Jockey Club’s spring meeting was concluded In overcast and rainy weather which later Improved, the track cutting out. The attendance was fair, and the totalisator for the day handled £42,258, agalrtst £37,226 last year an Increase of £5032 10s. For the meeting the total was £107,110 10s, against £86,701 10s last vear. an increase of £20,409 After an inquiry by the Judicial Committee, it was stated that the rider of Our Jean in the Plumpton Handicap. McTavish, had made an error of judgment in not improving his position between the six-furlong post and the turn Into the straight, and it was the opinion of the committee that he should be cautioned. Following are the results:— GREY LYNN HURDLES, Of £250. One mile and three-quarters. 3/4—Small Boy, 11,2 (Burgess) . . I 9/9—King Musk, car. 9.3 (Kowhai) .. *2 7/7—Knight of Australia, 10.8 (Ritchie) 3 Also started: 2/2 Black Musk 10.10, 1/1 Hessketoon 10.9, 6/5 Lapidarian 10.1, 4/3 Racewhip 10.0, 8/8 Agog 9.9, 10/10 The Trimmer 9.0, 5/6 Day Wind car. 9.0 J. Won by two lengths and a-half, with a head between second and third. Time 3min 19 3-ssec.

MAIDEN PLATE, Of £2OO. Seven furlongs.

5/3—Glen Connell, car. 8.3 (Cleaver) .. 1 1/I—Venture, 8.2 (T. Green) 2

6/s—Foxola, 7.11 (Wiggins) 3 Also started: 18/18 Mimax car. 8.3, 16/16 Bide-a-wee 8.2, 4/6 Horeke 8.2, 3/4 Airport 8.2. 14/15 Rajanya 8,2, 11/11 Tea Blossom car. 7.12£, 20/20 Natal 8.2. 7/7 Pleuron 8,2, 9/8 Marinota 8.2, 19/19 Village Green car, 8.11, 13/12 Kaalooa 7.11, 8/9 Ladv Pay car. 7.11 £, 2/2 Volifox 7.11, 15/14 Goldrace 7.11, 21/21 March By 7.11. 17/17 Acre's Beauty 7.11, 10/10 Mia Regina car 8.0 12/13 Pretty Model 7.11 Won by two lengths, with three-quar-ters of a length between second and third. Time. Imln 31 2-ssec NURSERY HANDICAP. Of £250 Four furlongs. 13/12—Cambria, 8.0 (T Green) ~ 1 10/9—Panonl, 7.8 (Brown) 2 2/2—Funny Fox. 7.8 (Dye) 3 Also started: 8/10 Silver Clarion 8.0, 3/3 Transmitter 8.0, 9/9 Route March car. 8.01 18/18 Third Degree 8.0, 17/16 Gayjax 8.0. 14/13 Old Mac 7.13, 11/11 Hogarth car. 8.0 6/5 Colombo Bay 7.9, 15/15 Auto Lass 7.9, 16/17 Burford 7.9. 1/1 Minko 7.9, 4/4 Greenock car. 7.13, 7/3 Nuna 7.8, 5/6 Declaim 7.8, 12/14 Bright Lady car, 7.9. Won by a head, with a length between second and third Time. 50sec PLUMPTON HANDICAP, Of £450 One mile and a-quarter. 1/2—Royevrus 8.8 (McKenzie) .. .. 1 3/3—Our Jean, 8.2 (McTavish) .. .. 2 2/I—Sly Fox. 8,3 (Mudford) . .. , 3 Also started: 7/7 Flood Tide 8.6, 6/6 Gamos 7.8. 5/5 Flying Acre 7.11. 4/4 Kena 7.9 9/9 Valamito 7.6, 12/12 Eastern Heir car. 7.4, 10/10 Coronation 7.0. 11/11 Jayola car. 7.43, 8/8 Kilcash 7.0, Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third Time. 2mln 10 2-ssec. AVONDALE GUINEAS. Of £450. One mile. 2/1 —Beau Leon, 8.10 (Cameron) .. .. 1 4/4 Lou Rosa, 8,10 (Goulsbro) .. .. 2 5/s—Sir Cameron. 8.10 (D Green) .. 3 Also started; 6/6 Grandora 8.10, 303 Phaleron 8.10, 8/8 Rich Blood 8.10, 1/2 Marshall Hall 8.10, 7/7 Happicoal 8.5, Won by a length and a-half. with a neck between second and third Time Imin 44 3-ssec. SPRING HANDICAP. Of £2OO. Six furlongs, 5/4 Calula Boy, 8.0 (Gilchrist) .. .. 1 1/I—Kindergarten, car. 8.3 i (McKenzie) 2 4/5 —Hunto, car 8.3 (Hain) 3 n/n ]s £ . stal l e , cl , : 3/2 Gree k Queen car 9.3. 7/9 Lstro 8.11, 2/3 Chain Acre 8.8. 9/7 Mysrto 8.8. n/ll Fairfield 7.10, 12/12 SlcgUnde 7.7, 13/13 King Louis car. 7.72, 8/8 £ r ?.f ** ar ' 7 - 14/14 Onetea car, 7.0, 6/6 Gold Money Song car. 7 I, 10/10 Monev Spinner 7.7. Won by three lengths and a-halr, with a neck between second and third. Time. Imin 16 3-ssec PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £3OO Six furlongs 6/4—Erndale, 8.2 (McTavish) .. .. 1 2/2 —Blonde Princess, 8.1 (Mudford) 2 10/10—Valimcen, 7.9 (Long) ~ . 3 Also started; 15/16 Namara 8.9, 7/7 Brazen Bold car. 8.1, 14/14 Clipper car. 7.11 J, 3/3 Sebrof 8.1, 4/6 Olympus car, 7.2, 5/5 Foxmond car 7.5, 1/1 Llandaff 7.8, 8/8 Brazilian car. 7.7 J, 12/13 Sunola car. 7.1, 9/9 Priva! car. 7.4 J, 15/15 Inver 7.0, 13/12 Selwyn car 7.6 11/11 Lovaals 7.0. Won by a head with a neck between second and third Time. Imin 16sec. NEW LYNN HANDICAP. Of £250 One mile, 8/B—Milanion, 8,0 (Vaughan) .. .. i 10/10—Hunting Bee, 8.3 (J Mclnally) 2 14/14—Valdene. car 8.6 J (Peters) . 3 Also started; 3/5 Esquire car. 9.2, 9/8 Hunter's Night 9.2 12/11 Gain’s Choice car, 8.10, 2/2 Joan Peel 9.0, 5/6 Odtaa 8.13, 1/1 Don Quex car 8.7, 13/12 Rex Maitland 8.8, 4/3 Native Chief car 8.1, 7/7 Bronze Emerald 8.0, 6/4 Miss Valerie car 8.01, 17/14 Gas Acre 7.12, 11/13 Rival car. 7.12, 15/16 Valley Maid car. 7.9, 16/17 Pertinax car. 7.7 J, 18/19 Veyana 7.7 19/18 Korotangi car. 7.4. Won by. a length, with a similar distance between second and third Time Imin 44 l-ssec.

RiCCARTON NOTES WINTRY CONDITIONS (Special to Daily Times) CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 16. There was another wintry change In the weather over the week-end. Light rain fell yesterday morning, light drizzling showers during the day leading up to a downpour last night. The rain had cleared off this morning, but a cold southerly wind made the conditions very unpleasant. It was a quiet morning at the course. The ploughed track, which was in use at the end ot last week, was out of action again, while the sand was heavy, with lot of water lying on it in parts. Only a few of the trainers took then teams to the course, and they did only light tasks, while most of the horses wengiven walking exercise on the roads As a result of wins at Ashburton, Hoy Bun lias been rehandicapped from 7.9 to 8.0 in the Geraldine Cup. while Sir Frederick has been raised from 9.5 to 10.0 m the First Hurdle Handicap Summer hours started oilicially this morning on the Riccarton tracks, and s few of the trainers will be out for galloping soon after 5 o’clock to-morrow Others, however, will wait a little longe> before they take on the early hours Astronomer, who has been on the easy list for some time, owing to Injuring himself in a fall, has done a lot of road exercise In the last week or two. and Mr D Spence expects to have h -n back on thv track soon. Nearly 20 norses from Riccarton have been nominated for the Kurow meeting, to be held at Oamaru next week. Among them will be the first of the Riccarton two-year-olds to race this season. This is Verlagia, a chestnut colt by Vermeer from the Chief Ruler mare Pelagia He has shown some speed, and he Is verv forward. Wardress has Deen off the scene tot the last week or two. She was in a‘bad way following a sudden attack of some Internal trouble. She made a mick response to treatment but she lost condi tion. Fortunately she is buildina up again, and Mrs J Campbell is hopeful that she will have the Lord Warden mare fit for racing at the Riccarton November carnival. She has an engagement in the New Zealand Cup, but she will be handicapped, so far as that event is concerned unless she is able to get some preliminary racing. She is doing only light exercise at present, but it Is probable she will slart soon on more serious tasks. The Sandwichman was taken in nand a tew weeks ago after a spell. Unfortunately he did not do well, so G. A. Withers turned him out again. He will be allowed to rest until early r.ext year, when he will resume work, probably to be tried for jumping races hext winter The Sandwichman has shown ability over hurdles, and It is a matter for regret that there should be a doubt about him standing a preparation GERALDINE ACCEPTANCES <Peb United Press Association) TIMARU, Sept. 16. Following are the Geraldine Racing Club’s acceptances for Thursday:— First Hurdle Handicap, ot £l4O. One mile and five furlongs.—Recollection 11.2, Courtyard 10.13, Top Rank 10.10, Jewish Lad 10.9, Master Dingle 10.0, Land Raid 9.10, Waka 9.3, Aggravate, Arlta, Crack o’ Dawn, Donadea 9.0. Ohapi Hack Handicap, of £l3O. Six furlongs.—Richelieu Pearl, All Night 8.13, Wild Coon 8.10, Cesarlna, Camphor, Foxette, Green Gables, Platform, Rose Warden, Safelight, Tissue. Urge 8.8, Lelghnor 8,0. Geraldine Cup, of £2lO. One mile and a-quarter.—Passaform 8.7, Swordstick, The Wrecker 8.3, Roy Bun 0.0, Combat, Nightdress 7.8, Petershan 7.7. Glenora Boy 7.6 Dunstan, Night Hawk 7.0.

Geraldine Trot Handicap, of £l3O, Class 3,43. One mile and three furlongs.— Auries Star, Ben Travis. Black Label, Canister, Castlebar, Clonard, Diviner. Bright Lass, Hamarfast, Happy Man, Haughty. Joan Potts, Lady Denise, Lady Truman, Marco Polo, Niglau, Paddy Pointer, Passing By, Rorqual, Turret, Waikari Chief, Wee Truman scr. Boreas 12yds bhd. Lorene Val 36

Raukapuka Hack Handicap, of £l3O. Seven furlongs.—Raceaway 8.11, Cymric 8.8, Dinah Dhu 8.4, Taxpayer 8.3, The Vulture 7.11, Muscatine 7.9, Airline, Lady Magellan, Blue Abbey, Halt, Kilcato, Royal Refrain 7.8.

Squatters’ Handicap, of £l3O. Six furlongs.—Toro Koura 8.9, Kilrobe 8.4, Skyrena 8.1. Rebel Star 7.6, Gay Parade 7.4, Hearth 7.1, King Gustavo 7.0. Orarl Trot Handicap, of £134, Class 3.2. One mile and a-quarter.—Captain Potts, Great Waitaki, Happy Man, Haughty. Joan Potts, Lorene Val, Passing By, Sliver Grattan, Irish Dusk scr, Blue Diamond, Erin’s Lad, Karu, Manawai, Oasis, Pursuit. Swift Lady. Titus 12yds bhd Clive Brook 36.

Belfield Hack Handicap, of £l3O. Nine furlongs.—lceland Spar 9.0, Great Night 8.9, Dranoel 8.2. Grey Silk 7.12, Ferriby 7.10, Airline, Blazealong, Link Bird, Whiphand 7.7. HUTT PARK ACCEPTANCES (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Sept. 16. Following are the acceptances for the Wellington Trotting Club’s spring meeting on September 21;— Nal Nat Handicap, of £225. Ohe mile and a-half. —Black Native, Hatrack, Tonee, Vain Lad scr. Allworthy, Paddy’s Harvest 12yds bhd, Premier 24, Amonos 36 Biworthy 48, Franz Derby 84. Sharpe Handicap, of £175. One mile and a-quart’er.—All Gallant. Ardglass, Dublin, Durato, Native Loch, Neutrality, Ngarimu, Prince McElwyn. Rama Direct scr, Press Gang 12yds bhd, Don Walla. Stepson 48. Wilford Memorial Handicap, ot £350. Two miles.—Acuity. Cruiser scr. Accountant, Mongolian, Ringtrue 12yds bhd, Parauri 24, Lady Milne 48, Ferry Post, Horsepower 60. Wellington Stakes, of £6OO. One mile and a-half.—Walter Moore, Village Maid, Malapert, My Lady Luck, Salisbury, Festivity, Special Force, Ronaki. Gold Chief, Shadow Maid, Surprise Potts, Mickey Rooney. Stewards’ Handicap, ot £250. Two miles.—Black Native, Hatrack, Vain Lad scr, Tonee 12yds bhd, Allworthy 24, Paddy’s Harvest 36, Premier 48. Amonos 60, Biworthy 84. Trial Handicap, of £175. One mile and a-half.—All Gallant, Ardglass, Dublin, Durato, Gold Chief, Gold Flight, Native Loch, Neutrality, Ngarimu, Prince McElwyn, Rama Direct scr, Press Gang 12yds bhd, Stepson 48. Don Walla 60 Railway Handicap, of £225. One mile and a-half. —Bronze Eagle, Evora, Gold Bar, Kewpie’s Jewel. Scenic Gem, Siege Gun scr. Toceetie 12yds bhd. Special Force 24. Wellington Handicap, of £275. One mile and a-quarter.—Cruiser. Nawton Parrish, Ringtrue. Southern Smile scr. Accountant, Lady Milne, Mongolian. Parauri 12yds bhd. Ferry Post 24.