Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 124, 16 August 1927, Page 10

Turf Notes

By

"EARLY BIRD"

Wanganui Entries Nominations for the spring fixture of the Wanganui Jockey Club are due next Monday night. Entries for the two-year-old parade, to be held on the opening day, after the third race, close on acceptance night, September Cheap Horses Rangitahi was sold immediately afte,r the Grand National Hurdles by Mr. A. Miller to Mr. C. L. Or bell, of Timaru, and he will race in his new colours on Saturday. The price was £250. At auction Mr. Miller also disposed of Rangiawhio, who went cheaply at 65 ginLieas to Mr. Dam pier C.rossley, who races Ophir and Spearman. Not Very Much Auckland horses won £1,660 in stakes at the Grand National meeting last week. Seeing that £1,120 of this amount was gained by Beau Cavalier in the Grand National Steeplechase, our other representatives did not secure prolific results. Nevertheless one win, three seconds and two thirds was £ood going for a small team. Reduced Classic Prizes The programme of the Avondale Jockey Club, just to hand, shows that a drastic reduction has been made in the stakes for the two classics and one weight-for-age events, the entries for which close next year. Hitherto these races were each £I,OOO, but they are to be brought down to £750. The classics affected are the Avondale Stakes, 1928, Avondale Guineas, 1929, and the weight-for-age race, the AllAged Stakes, 1929. The First Classic The Wanganui Guineas is the first of the season’s classics to come up for decision, and this is to be run on September 8. Those likely to figure- in the field for the mile event are Thaw or '-Covent Garden, Silvermine, Ruanui, Melissa, Gascony, Talisker, and one or two others. Paleta was a smart youngster, but unfortunately the colt was not entered for the event. The Wanganui Guineas is one of the very few events left that provides for a sweepstake for starters, 10 sovs. being the contribution for each starter. Actor for the Turf Best known as the leading equine star in “Carbine’s Heritage," the four-year-old son of Lucullus and Capable. Maori Boy, will officially make his debut on the turf this season. In the picture Maori Boy brought money and success in love to the hero of the story, and he will now endeavour to bring in some stake money for his owner. The horse was broken in by Mr Tom Patten, who was associated with Maori Boy in the picture. The dam of Maori Boy, Capable, was got by Robert the Bruce from Mistress Jack. No’ Confidence Last year Bi.rkenose was being hailed as a real good one in the hunters’ class with the big fences to be negotiated, and he finished third in the Pakuranga Hunt Cup 12 months ago, Beau Cavalier and Stonewall being ahead of him. Imagine any hunternow chasing Beau Cavalier? Birkenose was entered for the same race this month, but he has not been doing much good in the field chasing the hounds, so he was not paid up for next Saturday. The Birkenhead gelding crashed at a fence at a recent meet of the Rangitikei Hounds. Riccarton Casualties W. J. Bowden, who was bruised when Perle de Leon fell with him on Thursday in the Grand National Hurdles and was admitted to hospital, lius recovered and he returned home. A. E. Ellis sustained a bad shaking when The Babe fell with him in the second race on Saturday. He subsequently rode Wharncliffe in the next event, but not until he had been ordered back to the stewards’ stand from the starting post to undergo a medical examination. He was allowed to ride Wharncliffe, but he was compelled to cancel his remaining engagements. In addition to a shaking, Ellis strained the muscles of his right shoulder. None of the other riders concerned in Saturday’s numerous falls was seriously hurt. Fluky Win Tuki’s win was a great fluke. He had no possible chance except that of a jumper, and through Kapuna, Charlatan and Passin’ Through falling he only had to stand up to win,” comments the “Dominion.” Passin Through had the race won a long way from home, but he slipped into the last fence, made a bad landing, and threw his jockey. li. Burt made a wonderful effort to retain his seat, and had one of the bystanders been alert enough to assist him back in the saddle he would even then have won. so far in front was he. The greasy ground also brought about a similar state of affairs in the Hack Steeplechase, when Jovial lost his rider at a stage when he had the race well in hand. H. McSweeny. who rode Tuki in the Lincoln Steeplechase, received a great reception from the crowd when he returned to scale. Canterbury Two-Year-Olds Immediately after the Grand National Hurdle Race was decided two-year-old parade was held. Some promising youngsters were seen out but perhaps the most taking juvenile was Goblin Market. He is a big commanding fellow, by Absurd—Cherr> Mart, therefore a half-brother to Mandane. However, he is very green as far as his galloping capabilities are concerned, which was evident in his sprint down the straight. He finished second in his division, and when he learns to gallop he will make his presence felt. Half way down the straight he appeared to flounder, but the going may have been against him, and on a dry track he may have easily beaten his opponents. Other youngsters that commended plenty of attention were the Paper Money—Tortrix filly, owned by Lady Fuller: the Paladin—Bonaria filly in YV. G. Hobbs’s stable; Silver Paper, by Paper Money—Silver Peak; Toawai, a full-brother to Arikiwai; Silver Arc. Capercailzie, Full Feather and Louise. Capercailzie hit out particularly well, and she may come to hand very quickly. She is owned by Sir George Clifford, and trained by H. and A. Cutts.