AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

Shannon News, 31 May 1929, Page 3

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

The Auckland Racing Club's winter meeting is scheduled to open tomorrow also a;;d, so far us racing in the Dominion is concerned, this fixture is the more interesting. Good acceptances have hi en received by the Club and froii: point- ot viow of .class, they are quite in ku.-piirr with the importance of the fixture. Principal interest will be centred round the jumping events and the chief one of those set down for to-morrow is the Great Northern Hurdles. The <:i.N. Steeples will be the .Main attraction on Monday, the middle day of the meeting. Jervois Handicap (First Division). The Jervois ■Handicap will be run in divisions as two teparnfed races, the •first division being the opening event, There is good deai of form among the runners but the racing at the recent Waikato meeting will probably jprovide the best guide. At that fixture Maori Boy ran two thirds, Archileen a first, Brilliant Light two/ seconds, Prince of Orange a third and fourth. Kawainga was a good winner at Avondale where Brampton and Justify also ran solid races. The distance may trouble a few of the runners and the reliable pair appear to be Kawainga and Maori Boy.

Greenlane Steeples. The quality of this field is nothing to enthuse about but is probably a point in favour of Vexatious. The Thurnham mare won a steeple at Wanganui, but making allowances for the fact that it was not a meritorious win, she should have a good folloAving to-morrow as she U improving and is partial to the course. Kapuna and Maidos are a pair . that deserve con-, rideration and the latter in particular has proved himself. Mountain Crag has cost his admirers a penny or two but whether he is worth sticking to is a doubtful point. TJralla looks a likely sort for this event and he will probably be well supported. Boomer-j day and Potonui are others that have claims. The best pair may prove to be Uralla and Vexatious. Jcr/ois Handicap (Second Division). The second division of the Jervois Handicap promir.es to be an interesting race. Stake wii ners at Avcndale and Waikato were Arihana (2 firsts), Good Boy (second and fourth), Indolent (second and first) To Money (third), Parfait Amour (third) and Standfast ('third). On the form shown the best pair are undoubtedly Ts Money and Indolent. Penrose Hurdles.

A number of inexperienced jumpers are down to make their appearance in this event and as the class of the others is not outstanding, it will cause no surprise to see the winner coming from that section. Sleepy Sol is one wh'o, it is reported, is likely to make good at the game, while Prince Lu should be capable of a race or two shortly. Star Comet proved consistent in his last two outings, finishing second to Wiltshire and third to Cybele and Kawini >at Waikato. That form reads well enough to give him a chance to-morrow. Wanganui did not hand out any stake money to Cybele but the mare was close behind the placed horses in each start. Lady Spalpeen and Golden 'Wedding arc good enough to deserve some consideration and Horomea may find a following. On their latest form Star Comet and Cybele read best.

Great Northern Hurdles. An important event of the winter .season's sport, the G.N. Hurdles is set down for decision to-morrow, and with, few exceptions, the field comprises the best hurdlers the Dominion tan produce. Red Fuschia is.claimed bv the handicapper to be the best, jso the All Red gelding having been allotted 10.13. He is now in good order, and showed at Wanganui he is a power that will have to be reckoned with. Comical is a fine juniper and his display at the River City meeting is suggestive of better things ahead. Last year's winner, Beau Cavalier is on the same mark as Comical. Last season's performances left the impression that Beau Cavalier wn.s much superior as a hurler than a- 'chaser and' on that account, he is likely to carry a good deal of money to-morrow. Unfortunately, the public in general havjno recent' form to guide them when it comes to speculating over his chances. Wili'shire is tho right sort and reads to possess excellent prospects while there is every season to believe that he will be given preference in the big race on Monday. Kawini appeals more in a cross country event but at the same time, he manages the hurdles well. Pouri, it is understood, is not to contest this event. Mangani is a good "leppcr" who should take a haul in some of the big events this season. He is consistent and finds it no trouble to .see out three miles. Wanganui form suggests Mister Gamp as a possibility and he will make most appeal i of the others Clockwork is an improver, while Kamehamaha won the Greenlane Steeples at this meeting last year and Maunga with 9.3 finished third in this event. Summed up, it appears a very difficult race and relying on recent form, it is left to Mangani, Wiltshire and Red Fuschia.

Cornwall Handicap. With twenty-two runners accepted for the principal flat event, the task of the speculators is not to be an easy one. Last year's winner Queen Arch and the runner-up King Emerald, are again due to face the starter and are in at t'he same weight, 8.0 The latter is showing-a return of form, having fun fourth to Royal Doultou, High Pitch and Thursby at Franklin. Undoubtedly the most consistent runner of the field is Corinax and no one would begrudge him a win in this

event. Others who have recent form are Hyde Park, Mosque, Lucy Rose and Le Choucas. Bisox-is one that is likery'to show an improvement on Wanganui running, but performances favour Corinax, Lucy Rose and Thursby

Hunt Club Steeples. The acceptors for this event are not what could be termed a good class field and Pikimai is considered best by nearly, a stone. There is very little public form to work on and the best is perhaps that of Odin. His performances seem to overshadow that of the others, with Pikimai next best..

Members Handicap. The concluding event at Auckland has no legs than twenty-seven acceptors and at its present stage does not look comforting for those seeking a recovery. As the result of his successes at Avondale, the Lucullus horse King Lu will probaibly be elected to carry the majority of money to-mor-row but while he is a good performer at this distance, he would be preferred over a mile course. Keddar has reason to claim some support and Vallar, if at all well, deserves consideration. Kingfield last yea'r's winner has also a fairly recent success and is the hope of ■many bufc if Black Duke draws anything like a good marble and gets away well, will prove very hard to beat. He finished very fast behind the winners at Wangalnui after being badly left Awarere and Lady's Boy are good performers and are fancied" a good deal in some quarters. Billikins generally pays a good price and it-may be his turn but Value is one that is given preference. Though unsuccessful at Wanganui she ran solid races and looked a trifle unlucky. Chelone struck form at this time last year and if he should win this event there would not be anything to grumble about over the price. Even the best runner will need all the luck there i 3 going to score from this field and "morals" are out of the question. Black Duke, Awarere and Value may justify' support.

\ RIDERS FOR ELLERSLIE. •Some of the riding engagements for the Auckland meeting have been an : nounced as follow: — E. Stanway. —Beau Cavalier, Sea Comet and Highfiown. . H. Wiggins. —Arihana and Paddon. T. Green. —Seatown and Gold Money. W. Jones.—Value and Just Nell. A. MeCormac. —Te Money, and Schorr. H. Jones.—Bayly Damon, Salamander, Master Clements and Automnc (second day). J. Burgess. —Clockwork, Red Comet and Te Horea. L. Watson. —Harbour View and King Emerald. R. E. MeTavish.—Corinax, Vallar, Palmares and Dave. L. Dulieu. —Roman Abbey, Wedding March, King's Guard, Takutama, Ripon Abbey and Tinokoa. A. Hobson. —Kilburn, Son o'Mine. A. E. Ellis. —Mister Gamp. G. Holland. —Odin, Master Arch, Kingsland, Kingsfieid. L. Manson. —King Lu ; Queen Arch. E. Ludlow.—Eager Rose, Welkne. R. Reed. —Bisox, Keddar. 0. Mclnally.—The Lover. E. Manson.—Maori Boy, Otrantc, King Willonyx.