Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 329, 14 April 1928, Page 6

Turf Notes

Conducted by

“EARLY BIRD"

Another Limerick? Synonym, a two-year-old gelding by • Orby’s Pride from Comely, who carries the Limerick colours, may be worth remembering for his tliree-year-old career. He has not been tried seriously at two years, and looks as if a patient policy will he well rewarded. Still Missing Eulali© failed badly at the finish of the C.J.C. Challenge Stakes. Her last three races have been run over seven furlongs, and in each of them she has shown a decided lack of stamina. All the Way From France For some months past the imported French colt Tidal has been confined to t!\e easiest of tasks, but he is now receiving more strenuous exercise. N. Cunningham has adopted a patient policy with the son of Sea Sick, and it now appears as if he is going to receive his just reward, for the colt moved very well in a gallop at Ellerslie yesterday morning. He is carrying more than his share of condition just now, so it is probable that some time will elapse before he is again seen among the runners. Adding to His Team At the conclusion of the Avondale fixture the Pukekohe trainer, W. Townsend, will turn his attention to educating a trio of youngsters. Probably the best of the youngsters will be a colt by Quin Abbey from Bouvardia, and thus is a half-brother to Barometer and Micrometer (inmates of the above stable). The other couple include a colt by Quin Abbey from Midget, and a filly by Romeo from Saedoloria. Few Ellerslie Winners During Christmas and Easter meetings at headquarters, local candidates were only successful on four occasions. Three of the victories were secured at the December fixture, and those to have their names inscribed in the register were Yaqui, Arichbald and Sir Archie, while at the recent autumn carnival Cynthia N. was the only one to triumph. There were, however, a number of place performances put to Ellerslie’s credit, those to secure minor stake-money being Glenotus, Sir Roseberry, Nassock, The Lover, Beau Cavalier, Speechless, Winsome Boy, Newbury and Princess Ronnie. Had His Chance Paitonu has been accepted for, and scratched, repeatedly, owing to the hardness of the tracks, it is said. He

had his chance at Feilding on Monday, but was not good enough. Holds a Monopoly Reremoana has now won practically all the middle-distance events of the Dominion that, occupy a prominent place in the racing calendar. Included in his victories are the Auckland Easter Handicap (twice). Thompson Handicap (twice). North Island Challenge Stakes, C.J.C. Great Easter Handicap. C.J.C Challenge Stakes, J. D. Ormond Memorial Gold Cup and Islington Plate. Great Autumn Form

Assurance assisted to set a strong pace in the Great Autumn Handicap and he stayed on to finish fifth in good style. It was easily the best performance he has registered this season. Thorndale was the early pacemaker in the Great Autumn Handicap, but after holding his position in front for nearly a mile and aquarter he dropped out very suddenly. Apparently, in spite of his good form this season, he is not up to the best company for a mile and a-half, even with a light weight.

Change of Stables Paid Winalot. who won both th© A.J.C. St. Leger and Sydney Cup, was bought by Mr. E. K. White a few months ago from the estate of the late IT. Chisholm for 2,100 guineas, so that he has proved a rare bargain. It was hard luck for ex-New Zealander G. Pric© that the sale of the colt brought about a transfer of trainers. When trained by ..Price in the spring Winalot ran Trivalve to a neck in the A.J.C. Derby. He is now trained by J. W. Cook. Rapier off Colour . When walking round the birdcage at Riccarton on Tuesday prior to the Great Autumn Handicap Rapier looked anything but his real self. He appeared tired and jaded, and it was surprising to see him backed so freely. In the race he lacked sting all the way, and quite failed to show any of h*s real dash, and Emerson wisely refrained from knocking him about. His trip to Awapuni has been cancelled, and he is to have a spell until it is time to get him ready for next spring. In and Out

The form of Crown Area at the Riccarton meeting was far from consistent. On the first day, in the Great Easter Handicap, li© was in a good position all the way, but after being one of the leaders to the straight, he collapsed very quickly. On Tuesday he was ridden behind the field and only mad© his run at the entrance to the straight. It was a brilliant effort, which placed the issue beyond doubt in half a furlong. Ridden in the same patient manner, he might have been very hard to beat in the Great Easter. Successful Riders

A. E. Ellis was the most successful jockey at th© Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting, with four wins, in addition to which he was twice second and once third. C. Emerson had two wins, three seconds and one third; J. Barry, two wins, two seconds arid a third; R. Henshaw, two wins and a third; and F. E. Jones, two wins. Riders who. had one win were R j Mackie, W. Brown, A. Eastwood and F. "V oight. Of those who failed to ride a winner, W. S. Bagby was twice second and twice third, while C. Eastwood was twice second and once third, J. Potter twice second and R Beale twice third.

Cost Him the Race Chide was going well in the Autumn Nursery Handicap at Riccarton on Tuesday when well on to the course proper. Then he stumbled and had a narrow escape from falling-. The mishap settled What looked like an excellent prospect. It is probable that he will make liis .' next appearance at the South Canterbury meeting at the end of this month. Now Coming Good Golden Armour won the Papanui Handicap at Riccarton on Monday through . her brilliant speed. She had a long lead when the straight was reached, but she only struggled

home by the barest of margins. Though gifted With brilliancy sljc leaves the impression that she' Is not partial to a bitter struggle. Good Place Money The Trentham trainer, IT. B. Lorigan, was not fortunate enough to lead In a winner at the Riccarton meeting, but his three representatives, ' Cimabue, Oratrix and Concentrate, collected place money for their owners to the amount of £420. Doings at Riccarton The Great Autumn Handicap was not devoid of rough-riding, probably quite accidental, and there was an informal inquiry, for the winner, Tlynanna, was in most ;®f- tile early trouble, writes “Vedette.’’’ He scored in great style, however, and no doubt he is a class horse. The North Island provided all three place-fillers. Reremoana won the Challenge :Stakes for the North, so that this island Won three out of the four main races, Great Easter . and Great Autumn Handicaps, and Challenge Stakes. After the Taldhurst Handicap an inquiry was held, by the judicial stewards concerning the running of Sir Roy, as compared with that of the first day. It was decided, that the difference in the weights was so great that the stewards would not be justified in upholding a charge: of inconsistent running. Mason’s Team

Eulalie having .gone off since she won the Stewards’ Handicap and Goblin Market dethroned, the Greenwood stable is at present below its usual strength. No doubt If Agrion comes back sound and the colt by Eimond from Homage turns out all right it will once again prove formidable. 'The Limond colt is the one which fetched the highest price, 2,300 guineas, at the last Trentham sales. As his sister Episode hajs proved the best youngster of the present season, Mr. Greenwood must be regarding the prospects with equanimity. His team, by the way, is now wholly controlled by P. V. Mason. ~R. J. Mason now seldom visits the track. He is keeping well, but is not able to get about so actively - as of old. .

Wh'en It Pays Th'h Peild-mg track gets very heavy alongside the rails after a little rain, and practically every winner on Monday won on the middle or outer of the course. Yet it was wonderful to see the inexperienced horsemen dashing for the rails at the home turn, with the result that their mounts were going up and down In the same place at the finish. Mention of this ' fact ■reminds one of a happening in 1919, when Acre defeated Croesus, Hymestra and other good ones in the Oroua Stakes on the same course. Rain had fallen between the first and second day’s racing, and the track was cut up on the inner. Trainer Fred Tilley and the stable horseman, Charlie Price, walked down the course prior to the race, and carefully surveyed the track. This astute ' pair sized-up the situation, and, when the field swung Into the straight, Price took Acre out wide. Croesus and Hymestra both looked like beating the Linaere horse, but the going stopped them, and Acre got home by a head. Waipa Want Winter Date

The committee of the Waipa Racing Club decided to apply for Saturday, December 15, for .its next race meeting, and-also to make application for a second totalisator permit, such to be used on Saturday, May 3, 1929. Several improvements to the course and appointments were reported upon, and these will be carried out. The secretary, Mr. J. G. Wynyard, was appointed to attend the annual meeting of the Auckland Country Clubs’ Association at Auckland. The meeting was presided over by Mr. P. Quin, president, ' and there .were also present, Messrs. A. H. Storey, A. Bond, C. P. Storey; S. A. Empson, A. S. Wallace, W. Alexander. T. G. Martin, J. P: O’Sullivan and. H. Weal. REMINDERS Nominations for the winter meeting of the Egmont Racing Club, to be held on May 10 and 12, will close with the secretary, Mr. E. P. Cox, P.O. Box 51, Hawera, at 5.30 p.m., on Friday, April -f. Handicaps will be declared on Monday. April 30.

It is hard for his connections to know what to make of him. as he has done good track work. The tendency now, of course, is to take the view that he has been over rated, but that judgment might prove rather hasty. Vertigern duly won the Easter Handicap at the Wairarapa meeting, and his next appearance might be at the Manawatu meeting, where he has an engagement each day. He had little to beat at the Wairarapa meeting, but he can be regarded as a steadilv improving horse. To Race at Trentham Spearnliss did riot take long to win for her new. owner, B. Burgess, who also trains her. Neither did she take long to show that her Masterton form was wrong. She is expected to race at Trentham this month, when the Marlborough meeting will be h/J there, and she will not be neglected for any of her engagements, as she is very fit at present. Vesperus is not coming on as quickly as he was expected to, and he was beaten into second place, when well backed at the Wairarapa meeting. However, he might be found doing better soon, when the tracks become softer. He is the sort that can do with the sting out of the ground. Eilperon is pretty well just now and might pick up a stake soon. The Wellington-owned gelding ran a good race at Feilding, according to reports, and was not altogether lucky in the running. He is a useful sort and when at his best can handle the winter going well.