Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 362, 24 May 1928, Page 6

Turf Notes

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Still Growing H. Nurse’s big string has been strengthened by a three-year-old gelding by Arrowsmith from Ania, a sister to Rapier. He is the property of a Southern owner, but will probably be leased and raced by Nurse. Going at Ellerslie There is every indication that the course at Ellerslie will be soft when the winter meeting opens on Saturday week. Therefore owners of horses unable to handle heavy ground will know what to do when the acceptances close to-morrow. Unless heavy rain falls next week, however, the going will not be so bad as it has been at this time of the year. Great Northern Hurdles Three of the greatly fancied candidates for the Great Northern Hurdles are Aberfeldy, Wedding March and Beau Cavalier. There are others also being discussed, but it would not be surprising if these three were to be found righting out the finish. A Likely Hunter Ballyfarnon, who finished fourth in the Hack Hurdles at Wanganui on Saturday, Is a qualified hunter, and is in the Hunt Club Hurdles at Ellerslie, in which he should go well. He is a good-looking five-year-old by Cynic from Maybloom, by Heather Mixture fro mthe Australian-bred mare Edna May 11. who threw Autumn to Autumnus. First Schooling Abbot’s Delight, the five-year-old gelding by Quin Abbey from Crissy, made his debut over a number of hurdles on Thursday and was responsible for a very satisfactory showing. This fine upstanding chestnut has form in Australia to recommend him, so probably H. Hastedt has a payable proposition attached to his stable. One For Wingatui Black Mint was unable to handle the turns on the Wanganui course, but his two races there last week were sufficiently encouraging to Mr. Ballinger to decide to send him to Wingatui for the Birthday Handicap, writes “The Watcher.” As A. Goodman will have

the bulk of his team engaged at Otaki Black Mint will go South in charge of the head lad, A Scrimshaw. C. Emerson has applied for the ride, and in all probability he will get the mount. Black Mint should do well on the trip, as he is just striking form again, and he runs well on a heavy track. Rafa Still Wild A thorough course of hunting has not done much to cure Rafa, who is still fractious at the barrier, says the “Dominion.” However, he is greatly improved on what he was. On the other hand, he has lost all form, and made a very poor showing in the race, after which he was blowing like a whale. Well Named The appronriately-named five-year-old gelding Geyserland, who forms one of Miss G. Maher's team now at Elleralie, is a son of Mountain Knight from a Wonderland mare. He is owned by Mr. P. Armstrong, of Hawke’s Bay, and is claimed to be a proficient jumper if somewhat lacking in pace. Better at Ellerslie , . Maunga did not win at Wanganui, ■ but he created a favourable impression ■ so far as his Auckland prospects are ■ concerned. I know one owner of a ■ Promising great Northern candidate ■ SS?i nn Vf nts a Wellington writer), who ■ Saturday s race remarked that ■ "'° uld be the hardest horse to ■ heat at Ellerslie.

Hurdlers Reviewed Red Fuchsia, more seasoned, and probably handled to greater advantage, was too good for Perle de Leon (writes “Vedette,” commenting on the Century Hurdles). The latter ran a fine race, however, and if he does not win one of the big hurdle races this winter it will be surprising. Pouri improved a good deal on the first day's display, but was outclassed. Braeman was sticking on and he will be a payable horse this winter. Aberfeldy looked a trifle big and he ran like it, and there is not much doubt he will be a fitter horse at Ellerslie. Jockey Out of Hospital A. EL Ellis was discharged from the Ashburton Hospital on Saturday, and is now in his own home at Riccarton. He is still suffering from an injury to his back and is likely to be confined to his bed for some days, which will mean his absence from the saddle for a few weeks yet. Although the hospital authorities early last week considered his condition dangerous, Ellis made a quicker recovery than anticipated, and no serious effects from his unfortunate accident are anticipated. Promising Youngsters At Hastings, says the “Tribune,” T. F. Quinlivan’s two colts have done extra well. Both are a wee bit wayward in their daily tasks, showing plenty of life, a fact appreciated by many in youngsters. The half-brother to Solferite by Paper Money, who will race as Silent Friend, impresses as a fast galloper. The Lord Quex —Lady Delaval colt shows a deal of quality and acts very well at the pace as yet tried at. When first broken in this colt’s fore legs, from a front view, appeared irregular, but they are now growing as they should be. The biggest of them all is Kahu Ariki’s halfbrother, by Chief Ruler. He does not impress as an early two-year-old, but about the autumn may be the daddy of them all. Sprinter Doing Well Royal Tea has been indulged in short sprints of late, and without recording outstanding time it must be said that his efforts have pleased. The Tea Tray gelding is set down to contest the Members’ Handicap at the coming Auckland meeting, and although his form at Avondale several weeks ago was good, he is rated within 21b. of the consistent Nancy Lee, and there are few sprinters in commission at the present time who can beat the daughter of Lucullus and Flagship at anywhere near level weights. Still, Royal Tea has performed with credit on a number of occasions, and perhaps he will be responsible for a good effort. A Prophecy A West Australian scribe in ironic mood pens the following: Present-day racegoers who are fortunate enough (or unfortunate enough—some may have tired of life) to be on deck in 1950, doubtless may read something like this in the sporting columns of the daily papers: The well-known jockey J. Smith arrived from Adelaide in his airplane yesterday morning, accompanied by his wife. At noon he was tendered a civic reception. Smith has been engaged by the Mayor, Mr. Isaacs, and will pilot Rapid Rise in the Cup. Yesterday the honorary stewards (stipendiary stewards evidently have been abolished) held an inquiry into the running of Dutiful in the chief event run at the W.A.T.C. meeting on Saturday last, and decided to disqualify the owner, trainer and jockey for five years, for, in their opinion, not trying to win the event. The parties do not intend to appeal to the committee. At the meeting of the W.A.T.C. committee on Monday, Mr. T. A. Ellis’s appointment as optician to the honorary stewards was renewed for 12 months. There has not been a Police Court prosecution for street betting during the last six months. The last offender was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. Since Prohibition has been in force Press representatives at the race meetings have been able to do their work without interference.

Roseneath Retires The four-year-old, Roseneath, a full sister to The Thorn, bred and raced in New Zealand by Mr. G. M. Currie, who was pir based by the KLingfield, New South Wales, studmasters, Messrs. J. E. and C. H. Brien, for 450 guineas, at auction in January, has been retired frc . the turf and she will be sent to the owner’s stud on the Hunter River. Consolidation Urged The 'Wellington Racing Club has made an alteration in the dates of its winter fixture that will appeal to visitors who do not wish to be too long away from home and the meeting will now take place on July 11, 12 and 14 (Saturday), as compared with July 10, 12 and 14. Commenting upon this, “Sir Modred’ declares that there are other clubs in New Zealand who would find it to their advantage to consolidate their racing days fn this fashion. Pouri’s Programme Pouri was not disgraced by his Wanganui efforts, and is worth remembering in his immediate engage-

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ments. J. F. Tutchen had not decided at Wanganui whether Pouri was to go to Dunedin or Ellerslie. Yoma’s Form It will not take much to have Yoma at his best for winter racing. He is very forward. He is in the Cornwall Handicap. Nukumai is burly at present and will not be at his best befor© next month. He is the picture of health. Town Bank was a trifle on the pretty side at Hawera, otherwise he looked well, but he was not good enough as he had every chance and finished third. Blimp should win a race during the winter, perhaps very soon. He had not raced for some when he contested the chief flat races at Hawera and he finished fourth on the first day and third on the second day. He was narrowly beaten on Thursday again, this time by Horomea. Melissa is due to win a sprint race at any time now. She is a smart filly, and with ordinary luck would have won one before now. Bisox gallops well in private and is the sort of mare that should win a mile hack race before very long. None of the hacks about stay on better than Kawahakina, who is one of the Kilbroney tribe and has the family ability to see a job through. Freeze Out ran fair races at Hawera, but was not good enough for the company he met. It was much better than that he defeated at Nelson. Te Monanui, who is in regular work again, is expected to race at the Wellington winter meeting. He is a good horse in soft ground, but probably will be at his best by th© time the Canterbury winter fixture comes on. C.J.C. Annual Review The annual meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be held on Thursday afternoon of next week. The annual report is as follows: While regretting that a policy of prudent finance has required a reduction in stakes, the committee is pleased to report that the liabilities of the club have diminished by some £6,000 during the year. The profit and loss account, after writing off £4,236 0s Id for depreciation on buildings, etc., shows a profit of £1,891 17s 7d. Had it not been for bad weather at the autumn meeting, th© profits would have been considerably greater. Members will join with the committee in deploring the death of Mr. J. F. Buchanan, who becam© a member of the club in 1896, served as a com- : mitteeman for 23 years, and as a | steward for nine years. Five other members have also passed away dur- ■ ing the year, in Mrs. G. Murray Aynsj ley. Messrs. P. Acton-Adams, L. V. j Comerford, 11. Fleming and S. A. j Staples. No other nomination than I Mr. Gould being received for the office of honorary treasurer, ho is duly elected. The requisite number having been nominated for stewards, no election is necessary. Fifteen gentlemen having been nominated for the committee, ballot papers for the election of 13 have been issued, and must be returned, duly completed, not later than noon on Thursday, May 24. Canterbury J.C. Finance

The statement of receipts and expenditure as shown in the balance sheet of the Canterbury Jockey Club states that the receipts included totalisator £41,440 10s lOd, stands and gates £15,207 10s sd, nominations £6,761 16s, privileges £3,821 6s Bd, subscriptions £2,691 3s, training fees £338 2s, railway £156 6s 6d. The chief items of expenditure were stakes £36,000, Government taxes (totalisuto.r £11,209 10s 9d, dividends £20,179 2s, stakes £1,783 15s, privileges £341 Bs, amusements £1,534 5s 9d, land tax £ll 13s lOd, income tax £5 6s 9d. less recovered from owners and dividends £21,962 17s), £13,102 5s Id, wages £3,707 10s Bd, salaries £2,210 9s 9d, attendance at meetings £3,638 0s 7d, sundry creditors paid £2,000, rates, taxes and insurance £1,525 6s Id, interest £1,877 17s 6d, racecourse maintenance £1,012 0s 7d, advertising and printing £779 18s Bd, donations £421. The year opened , with a debit balance of £23,821 5s 7d, and closed with a debit of £20,154 14s sd. The assets of the club are set down at £117,547 13s Bd, made up of grand stands £95,475 12s 3d, automatic totalisator £11,265 12s 4d, property account £5,439 12s 9d, furniture and plant account £3,375 2s 4d, railway land £5Ol 14s, new land account £857, water supply £460 16s, sundry debtors £172 4s. The liabilities include balance due to bank £20,154 14s sd, stand subscribers £8,900, sundry creditors £5,364 5s lid, leaving a balance to credit of capital account of £83,120 13s 4d. RACING FIXTURES May 26.—Amberley Racing Club. June 2, 4. —Otaki-Maorl Racing Club. June 2, 4. 6.—Dunedin Jockey Club. June 2. 4, 6. —Auckland Racing Club. June 16.—Napier Park Racing Club. June 20.—Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club. June 22, 23.—Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club. July 7.—Ashburton County Racing Club. July 10, 12, 14.—Wellington Racing Club. July 19.—Waimate District Hunt Club. July 21.—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 28.—Christchurch Hunt Club. July 26, 28.—Gisborne Racing Club.