Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 394, 30 June 1928, Page 6

Turf Notes

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EARLY BIRD

Racing on Monday The Te Kuiti meeting opened at Ellerslie to-day, and will be concluded on Monday. Wellington Fixture Acceptances for all first day events, as well as the Winter Hurdles, close on Tuesday night. A Lear? Period Outside of Monday’s bill of fare at Ellerslie, there will be a spell until the opening of the Wellington winter meeting at Trentham on Wednesday week. Unavailing Search The Wingatui trainer, C. Christie, has been on a visit to the North Island, trying to secure a horse for his patron. Mr. Acton Adams, but so far he has failed in his quest. Well-bred Maiden The Kilbroney gelding Bacliet may make liis debut at Ashburton. He was in training at Wingatui as a two-year-old, but met with an accident which has so far prevented him from racing. Sachet is from Pot Pound by BezonianCrimson Rose, by Royal Fusilier, from Rose Madder, a sister to All Red.

Change of Name Those who may be interested in following the Australian record of the Absurd—Cherry Mart gelding known to us here as Covent Garden, and now owned across the water, should note that he has been rechristened Southern Cross. That he is not aspiring at quite such high things as the aerial conveyance from which he takes his name is shown by the fact that he is to do his racing on the “unregistered’’ courses round Sydney. Kaikahu Pleases Ivaikahu (Peart), Aberfeldy (Tilson) and Cynelli (.Shaw) were companions in a bout over a round of the schooling hurdles at Ripcarton on Tuesday, Kaikahu outjumped his companions at each obstacle and gave an excellent display. On the other hand, Aberfeldy improved considerably on his showing on Saturday, and is regaining his confidence. Cynelli went with Kaikaliu in the early stages, but at the second to last hurdle she jumped badly and was well behind at the end. About Mixed Heather Mixed Heather at Hastings looked a hundred per cent, better horse than he did at Wanganui, and he may not prove out of his place by any means in the Wellington Steeplechase. He gave a good display of jumping, bar at one fence, and according to his rider, W. Bowden, Maunga would not 'have caught him even if the mishap had not intervened. Mixed Heather pulled very hard and Bo\Vden’s hands were benumbed after the race, so that he could with difficulty unfasten the girth. Mixed Heather’s ability has yet to be tested against good-class horses, but the things he will not lack at Trentham are fitness, jumping ability and horsemanship. At present, however, Mixed Heather is under a cloud. Carrying on the Line Many New Zealanders .have pleasant recollections of Mr. W. E. BidwilPs Martian colt Reputation, winner of the Hawke’s Bay Guineas of 1914, among quite a number of other races, who has sired several winners of good races in Australia, though of nothing big enough to bring him prominently into the limelight. But few will remember Reputation’s half-brother, Determination, by All Black, who also found a new home in the Commonwealth. He has, however, come into notice as the sire of a gelding named Gritall, who, coming out as a five-year-old, sprang a big surprise on the ring at one of the suburban courses, and the following week repeated the dose, though at much shorter odds. It is predicted of Gritall that he should prove capable of winning in metropolitan company. Story with a Moral

Racing is seriously hampered by heavy taxation, and a good story is in circulation about the of people who enrich the Government coffers by their participation in the sport. For the purpose of the story, the Prime Minister has to call on his Satanic Majesty, who shows the distinguished guest over the infernal regions. In their perambulations, they come across a large crowd of diminutive people, whom the Prime Minister discovered, m answer to a question, were jockeys. ‘‘What are you going to do with them?” asked the Prime Minister. “Burn ’em!” replied his Satanic Majesty. Another large group of people, were seen. “Who are they?” met with the response that they were horse-trainers. “What are you going to do with them?” “Burn ’em!” replied the cloven-footed cicerone. Another large crowd then came into view. “Who are they?” asked the Prime Minister, and the reply came that they were horse-owners. “What aro you going to do with them?” met with- the same reply, “Burn ’em!” Then came a vast multitude, and the visitor was informed that they were all punters. “Are you going to burn them also?” asked the Prime Minister. “No,” came an annoyed reply, “they are too so-and-so green to burn.”

Science to the Rescue Australian files contain further references to the wonderful recovery of health and winning form which followed on the application of violet ray treatment to his Majesty’s Hurry On filly Scuttle, winner of the One Thousand Guineas race. The story of her recovery is an illustration of how the most modern science is used even in Britons’ national sport. During the winter it. was found that Scuttle was not doing well. What food she ate seemed to do her no good, and. notwithstanding the greatest care and attention by her trainer, W. Jarvis, her condition became worse. It was then decided after consultation to try the effect of ultra-violet rays on her, and it was arranged that she should spend three weeks under the personal supervision of a well-known veterinary surgeon, Mr. Pryde Jones, who had made a close study of the treatment and its immense possibilities. The treatnjent worked a miracle. According to Mr. Pryde Jones, Scuttle was actually suffering from debility when she came under his charge, but almost immediately there was a reaction. She began to eat and enjoy her food. What is more, she at once regained lost muscle, and when the three weeks’ treatment had ended she was not only the old Scuttle, but undoubtedly an improved one. The delightful sequel was her Guineas success, following on a firstclass win early in the flat racing sea-

Aucklanders at Riccarton Beau Cavalier, Glendowie, Pouri and Wiltshire are Auckland horses entered for the C.J.C. Grand National Steeplechane. In the Grand National Hurdles are Beau Cavalier, Pouri, Glendowie and Mia Bella, while in the Winter Cup entries are King Lu, Master Doon, Ballymoy 11. and Cynthia N - . tuki. For the Classics The Solferino rising three-year-old, Great Star, has built into one of the ©lost attractive youngsters at present in commission at Tticcarton, and his prospects for next season’s racing look very favourable. Thorndaie for Sydney There is a possibility that Mr. A. J. Tutton may send Thorndaie to Sydney for the spring meetings, and if so the gelding will go to a Kandwick stable, as his trainer, P. P. Claridge, who has a large team in commission at present, would be unable to make the trip.

7* err i~ “rc't 1“ i~ .~rtr'i—i .^rn-. AUCKLAND LEADS STATISTICS published by the New Zealand Racing Conference show totalisator investments for the past season to have reached £5,152,941, on galloping events, plus £142,879 10s on trotting races held at galloping meetings. The Auckland Racing Club, as usual, leads the way with £911,605 10s, and the Auckland district put through £1,979,931 10s, or just under 40 per cent, of the whole sum. The Wellington district comes next with a turnover of £702,735 10s, of which the Wellington Racing Club contributed £399,567 10s. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s turnover was £448,381 10s. Auckland had 11 days’ racing and 85 races against 10 days and 80 races for Trentham and Riccarton respectively.

Perle de Leon It is just possible that Perle de Leon will not make the trip to Trentham next month, says a Napier writer, tie is fast approaching- the enjoyment of his usual good health, but he may not be quite forward enough for the strenuous exertions at the Wellington meeting. Severely Injured WJiile schooling Flying Master at Omoto on Sunday, Ezra Brown, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown, of the Recreation Hotel, Greymouth, Avas thrown at the seventh flight of hurdles and suffered injuries to the spine, tie was taken to the Grey Hospital, where an X-ray examination will be made to determine the extent of his injuries. He was reported on Tuesday to be showing improvement.