Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 411, 20 July 1928, Page 6

Turf Notes

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EARLY BIRD

Related to Papatu Only three weeks ago Mr. W. Scholium made an addition to his stable inj a 20-months-old bay colt, by Gasbag from Gambode, hence a halfbrother to the disappointing Papatu. As yet the youngster ife very green, but nevertheless he displays plenty of quality, and liis connections are hopeful he will turn out a cut above the average galloper. Barometer Spelling On a yielding track Barometer, who hails from W. Townsend’s Pukekolie stable, is seen at his best, but opportunities are few and far between at this period of the season when the conditions are to his liking. It has been thought advisable to blister the, Thurnham gelding and put him aside for the time being. Still Green Undergoing the elementary stages of his education at the hands of \V. Townsend is a rising three-year-old brown colt by Quin Abbey from Bonvardia, and a full-brothe*r to Quinvardia, and a half-brother to his stable-companions, Micrometer and Barometer. It is only six weeks ago since he was running in the paddock, so it is too early yet to say how he will fare when it comes to racing. Big Price For Tea Miss

To a Wellington writer, A. D. Webster drops a line from Sydney, dated July 12: “Things are going well. I had a decent win through First Acre at Canterbury: got a good price his first start, but had to take short adds the second. He was favourite at Rosehiil, but got an awful run. My boy has made a good impression here, and had four rides at Rosehiil last Saturday. He rode The Lance in the Handicap, and ran second. I was on him at long odds. Tea Miss was sold for 750 guineas.” ** Winners in Australia

Little River (Martian —Blue Lake) was not long in winning a race in Vietorita, scoring in the Dingley Steeplechase from ten others at the Melbourne Hunt Club meeting on June 30. Little River started at double figures, and won nicely by a couple of lengths. Flicker (Paper Money (imp.)—lllume), continues in winning form, and at Kensington on June 27 won the 14.1 Handicap from seven others. At the same meeting Little Mart (Martian (imp.)— Mazabuka) scored in the 14.2 Handicap at a good figure. Great Jumper

Referring to the Winter Hurdles contest, “Vedette” says the race was a great triumph for Beau Cavalier. He soon established a useful lead of three or four lengths, to which he added another length or so at every fence, and was thus able to be given a breather occasionally. His brilliant jumping was the feature of the race, for he treated the occupants of the stewards’ stand to a real thrill at the flight opposite. He took off lengths too soon, but went over with plenty to spare. Many of the regulars were loudly prophesying his coming back to the field over the last half mile, but really he never looked like it, and finished full of running. His condition and his performances are a wonderful credit to his veteran trainer, S. Tooman, and S. Henderson was seen to advantage on him. Covent Garden’s First The first horse to be named after the monoplane. Southern Cross, had his first run on the pony tracks in Sydney on June 30, and the manner in which ho performed caused the stewards to hold an inquiry. After hearing the evidence, the stewards decided to take no action; but they severely warned the parties concerned. Southern Cross was a runner in the first division of the Flying Handicap, and is raced in the same interests as Tea Leaf. He is a New Zealand three-year-old bay gelding, by Absurd (imp.)—out of Cherry Mart. He is thus a half-brother to Mandane. Southern Cross is better known to New Zealanders as Covent Garden. Austrian Grand Prix The first Austrian Grand Prix, which was run on June 10, the last day of the Vienna International Festival week, was won by Baron Oppenheim’s four-year-old Oleander (Primus—Orchidee). Oleander won very easily by five lengths from his French contemporary Lark Story, a son oj! Lark Legend— La Lerive. Third place went to the three-year-old Link,, winner of the Austrian Derby. Donoghue’s mount Talpa, was eighth. - The time of the race was 2.34. Oleander, the winner of the Great Prize of Baden in 1927, was ridden by the Hungarian jockey, Varga, and is trained by G. Arnull. Steve Lonoghue, who was delighted with his reception in Vienna, also had the mount on Prince Esterhazy’s filly Pretty Girl in the last race, in which he was beaten only by a short head by Ivadet. Steve was saluted on returning to scale with much applause' and the crowd waited for him at the gates, numerous admirers asking for his autograph.

Youngsters Sprinted at Trentham Luring the progress of the Wellington Racing Club’s meeting this week, a special attraction w * provided, a number of rising mostly from Trentham stables, being allowed to run down the straight. Wednesday’s lot included two from J. McLaughlin’s stable. The first of them, Mr. W. Jorgensen’s colt, by Paper Money from Peronilla, is a very nice youngster while his stablemate, Dr. ” Gilmer’s Paladin War Lady filly, has not done a great deal. The quartet was completed by a Paper Money—Lady Violet colt, a half-brother to Ark Royal trained by H. B. Lorigan, ‘ and a Grandcourt—Table Talk filly from L McCaulay’s stable. Table Talk, by Finand—War Scare, is a sister to Estland, Finmark, and Highland, while War Scare is by Martian from Bobrikoff’s dam, so it is a good family. On Thursday nine youngsters were out for education. The most forward of the lot are Mr. E. L. Riddiford’s two, who were broken by J. Gage Williams several months ago. They are a gelding by Kilbroney from Zia, the dam of Scrip and Solzia, colt by Kilbroney from the Canterbury and Auckland Cup winner Mascot, by Martian, and a colt by Valkyrian from Whitianga, by Absurd from Black Watch. Mr. V. Riddiford had four out—a by Kilbroney from imported Anthem, by Royal Canopy: filly by Kilbroney from imported Merit, by Diadumenous; filly by Leighton from imported Glimpse, by Blink: and a gelding by Nightraid from Boutade, by Formosan. The three first-named are first foals, and they are likely to do credit to their English dams. J. W. Lowe’s Australian-bred colt by Biplane is a promising colt, who may stay, as his dam, Comedia, is by Comedy King from Burletta, the dam of Radnor (a good Australian winner over long journeys), and Tanadees. The youngsters seen on Thursday were completed by a colt by Royal Shot, a Royal Stag—Ahuapai horse from Arihia by Cyrus from Alma, and descendant of Coronal, all of whose stock could go fast.

Rider for Maunga The Auckland jockey, R. Olive, who rode Kawini when he scored in the July Steeples at Trentham, has been engaged to pilot Maunga in the Grand National Steeplechase at Riccarton. Olive will also be riding at the Gisborne fixture on July 26 and 2S £IOO,OOO Refused For Felstead The London “Laiiy Express” says it understands that Sir Hugh CunliffeOwen has refused an offer from America of £IOO,OOO for the Lerby winner Felstead, which he has decided shall run in the St. Leger in September. Alexandra Inquiry

At the request of the Auckland District Committee, an inquiry was held at Pirongia by the Alexandra Racing Club into the running of the hurdle race at the Pirongia meeting last Boxing Lay. This was caused through allegations during the Auckland District Committee’s hearing of appeals in connection with what is known as the

“Dress Circle” disqualifications. A large amount of evidence was taken by the Alexandra Judicial Committee, and this will be forwarded to the Auckland committee. The evidence was taken in committee.

For the Winter Cup J. Brown has returned to Haw era with the Parliamentary Handicap winner Bisox, but all going well she will be taken to Riccarton next month for the Winter Cup and other engagements.

Not a Great One The writer (“Sir Modred” of the Southland “Times”) was taken to task last August fo suggesting that Beau Cavalier was not too solid when challenged at his fences, and also remarking that he had yet to prove that he was one of the “great ones.” He is not yet in the Mutiny—Record Reign class. Mixes It

Beau Cavalier is remaining at Trentlian for a few days and will then be shipped South to run in the Grand Nationals at Riccarton. Beau Cavalier is an outstanding example of a horse who can successfully mix steeplechas,ing and hurdling. Spelling Again

Perle de Leon is to be treated to another spell, and will not assist at Riccarton next month. I-lis stablemate Gaze will go South, and his owner hopes to have him back to his best for the Grand National Hurdle Race. If Nukumai is not produced in this race, Gaze will be ridden by W. J. Bowden.

Twice in Five Weeks It was at first thought that I. Tilson, rider of Aberfeldy, was badly hurt when the gelding fell in the Winter Hurdles at Trentham, but after treatment he was able to be about again during the afternoon. On Saturday night a medical examination revealed another broken collarbone for the unlucky Riccarton horseman.

Urged to Keep Going The motion of the Taranaki Jockey Club that jockeys and apprentices be allowed to be represented by counsel when charged with a breach of the rules provoked a lot of discussion at the recent meeting of the Racing Conference, and was only defeated by a narrow margin. The present position is ridiculous and unjust (comments a Taranaki writer). A very big percentage of the riders are not fitted temperamentally or educationally to make a proper defence, and as the racecourse detective conducts the case against them they start at a serious disadvantage, and under what is very often an unfair cross-examination get muddled and make foolish statements. Their very living is at stake, and it is only fair that they should be allowed every facility for establishing their innocence, if they are innocent, because even jockeys are not guilty of everything of which* they are accused. It is to be hoped that the Taranaki club will bring its remit up just like Mr. Sidey’s Daylight Saving Bill until it is passed. Not that the writer has any brief for foul riding, readying of races, etc., but he is firmly of the opinion that when a man’s living is at stake he should have every opportunity to defend himself. A Unique Record

Kawini registered a. good win over country when he led the field home in the July Steeplechase at Trentham on Saturday. Previous to this he had been second and third in the Great Northern Steeplechase, second in the Grand National Steeplechase, second in two Wellington ste'eplecliases, and second to Tuki in the Winter Steeplechase at Ellerslie twelve months ago. Kawini was not nominated for the Grand National Steeplechase this year. Saturday’s success was not his first over country, as many writers have stated, for Kawini won the Onehun~-a Steeplechase (£600) at Ellerslie over 18 months ago.

A Promising Hand i capper In the capacity of private trainer to Messrs. Roulston Bros., W. Townsend has several useful performers under his charge, probably the most promising being Royal Doulton, who is likely to gain further distinction in leading events during the approaching season. Townsend was rather unfortunate in having the daughter of Romeo go amiss just at the time when she looked like making her presence felt in the handicap class. Her leg ailment has continued to improve, and veterinary opinion is that it will give no more trouble. Royal Doulton has not been bustled in her preparation, but nevertheless she is well forward, and there should be nothing wrong with her when she is again seen with the colours up. It is intended to race Royal Doulton in the sprints at the Avondale meeting on September 22 and 24.