Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 559, 11 January 1929, Page 10

Turf Notes

To-day’s Events ! Nominations for the Takapuna Jockey Club’s summer meeting on January 26 and 29, also final payment for the Wynyard (second day) close at 5 p.m. to-day with the secretary, Mr. | F. D. McVay. i Matamata's annual meeting (fixed for | February 2) entries are due at 5 p.m. to-day with the secretary at Matamata, or with Messrs. Blomfield and Company, Auckland. Acceptances for the Ngaruawaliia non-totalisator fixture on January 19 close with the secretary at Ngaruawaliia at 5 o’clock this afternoon. Over Again Paterere won the event at Te Awamutu run under maiden conditions last month, but he was regarded as a bit lucky to score. Roman Pearl ran Patere very close, after being nearly knocked over as soon as the field had straightened up. There was 51b between them that day, and in the Puriri Hack at Thames to-morrow Roman Pear! comes in on 41b better terms. Both these hacks are liable to have made considerable improvement in the intervening four weeks, and it is just this that may make all the difference this week-end so far as this pair are concerned. Ramblin’ In? Did you know that Rumblin’ Kid won a double at Pirongia on Boxing Day as a preliminary to winning the hurdle race on the lost day of the Auckland meeting last week? He took the Cup and a seven-furlong race that day, and now he figures in the High-weight events at Thames. He has only a pound over the minimum to-morrow, and that should not stop him if he Is good enough in a field of moderates. So Ramblin’ Kid has won his last four races, and he may now make it five very shortly. With But a Single Thought Think of the Goldfields Cup and then think of Flying Juliet. That at least will be the view of the majority of those who will be making it their business to study the financial barometer at Thames to-morrow. And there is no doubt that on recant running the daughter of Romeo stands right out in this event. She piloted the field in the Grandstand Handicap (11 miles) into the straight at Ellerslie last Wednesday week, and then finished fourth, less than *u couple of lengths behind Concentrate, Vertigern (who deadheated) and Oratrix. There appears to be just a doubt that Flying Juliet may not start in the Goldfields Cup. but if she goes near the post she will be in strong demand. A Cup Possibility On actual form, and results, the horse that lias reason to be made one of the favourites in the Goldfields Cup tomorrow is Wenday. The chestnut is in nicely with 7.6, and as she won the principal event on the concluding day at Stratford with 7.8, the figures have something to say in her favour. May Glitter Much in the boom in the spring, was Leitrim, and after he had run a fair third to The Lover and Gold Money in the Takapuna Plate six weeks ago it could not be said that he had been over-rated.- Now Leitrim is in the hack events at Thames, and in to-mor-row’s contest for the Parawai Hack, it is quite possible that he will show some of that form that caused him to spring into the limelight at Cambridge and Te Rapa. Two Engagements A filly claiming a couple of engagements at Thames to-morrow is the Te Aroha-trained Lucy Rose, a fair sort, too. when she can be caught right. Mention of this filly recalls her fine finishing effort in a similar race at Te Awamutu a month ago. She was the leader into the straight, and then a I'OO yards from home she commenced to roll a lot and wander off the course. A. Tinker was in the saddle, and ho quickly got her together, and although very tired the filly displayed rare gameness to keep going to score a win. A repetition of that courage will make her hard to head off in all of her races at Thames this week-end. May be Three -A horse figuring in three races at Thames to-morrow is Good Boy. Still a maiden, he is not likely to long remain in that class. On the concluding day at Ellerslie he showed a lot of speed in the middle stages of a seven-

furlong race, and finally hung on to get second, beaten a neck by that good one. Eager Rose. That form was almost good enough to let Good Boy outclass the Tapu Handicap field to-morrow. It is intended to start Good Boy twice to-morrow, and it will be interesting to see if he has a chance of emulating the performance of Mervette at Te Kuiti last month and win three events at the meeting. There are • more unlikely things to happen than that, make no mistake. Smart Sprinter Billikins will not lack friends when the position comes to be summed up in the sprint at Thames to-morrow, and also on Monday. She is very fast for five furlongs, and of late she has been sticking on a bit further, as her second to Nancy Lee on the second day at Ellerslie showed. Billikins is just the type for a race of this description, and one or more successes for her would not surprise. Liaison’s Form Failure to get away with her fields has been the cause of recent defeats of Liaison, stable companion of Supremacy. At least that was the contributory causes responsible at Te Awamutu and at Ellerslie last week. There is no doubt that Liaison is possessed of I more than the average speed, and j those sprints at Thames may show her ! up to be as good as thought. Short Way Home At Te Awamutu last month Cynthia X. made no race of the seven-furlong open event, leading practically throughout, and sticking on well when tackled jby a goojj. one in King Lu. The Eng-jlish-bred mare is down to compete in i the last race at Thames to-morrow, [and if she can repeat her Waipa form i then she is going to take a lot of I catching. Flying Juliet and Ohinemuri may be a class above Cynthia X.. but they are engaged in the big race, which reads more up to their standard.

Smart Last Season An interesting nomination for the j sprints at Thames' is the three-year- ; old filly Katarina, by King Lupin from j Madam Rose, a mare whose progeny to date lias been not above the ordinary. Last season Katarina showed a lot of pace in her races, and won one in the spring at Takapuna, but subsequently appeared to lose all form. If the filly lias got back her speed she may make a good sprinter before the season closes. The Incoming Tide? It will be remembered that Black Maire absolutely donkey-licked High Tido in the Maiden event at Marton last week, but it was noted that the latter just as easily beat those behind him. The latter is in the Tapu Hack to-morrow, first division, and as the field is not a big one he should be able to make a brave showing. At IVlarton High Tide was having his first race for some time, and lie may be all the j better for that run. He would not j require to be a Gloaming to win a race j at the Thames. Tow For Trentham L. Knapp has two representatives j entered for Trentham in I-lome Made j and Wyeford, the former being a pros- | pective runner in the Douro Cup, and the latter in the Kaitoke Handicap On the opening day at Marton, Home Made was an aspirant for Cup honours, and, while beaten out of the money, his fourth after being last into the straight was a highly promising effort. Wyeford was unlucky enough to come within range of Mon Mint’s heels .on the first day at Marton, and ho developed a big blister on bis shoulder, which has now fortunately disappeared. Circus Tricks C. Robinson, the hijirdle rider, summed up an awkward situation in a wonderful manner when riding a Manchincel youngster at Awapuni on Tuesday morning. A highly-strung sort, the gelding commenced his antics prior to leaving the vicinity of the

stables, but his rider withstood all attempts to unship him, and, under the urging of the whip, the horse got as far as the tracks. After some efforts, which necessitated a stock whip being brought into play, the youngster proceeded on his way, but on route swung across from the plough and over the schooling track to the rails. Finding himself right up against the latter, Robinson lifted his mount at the last moment, and, from practically a standing jump, the youngster scrambled over—an early indication that he comes from a jumping family. Smart Beginners With such big fields figuring in the two divisions of the Tapu Handicap at Thames to-morrow, barrier positions will play an important part in their settlement. Smart beginners will have undeniable chances, and for this reason backers will place plenty of faith in Good Boy, High Tide, Fiying Tresses, Josie Melville, Footpad, and Justify. If At His Best Lo Clioucas shaped disappointly at the recent meeting at Ellerslie, but he will have every chance to ►make amends at Thames. With 7.13 in the Goldfields Cup, and up against a numerically and moderately weak field, lie will only require to be somewhere near his best to take a power of beating. Certain Cure A Scottish commercial traveller frequently made the trip between London and Paris. He was such a. wretched sailor that even on the calmest of days he felt very ill. At last he went to the skipper of one of the Channel boats, and after explaining his plight, said: “You must know of a cure for seasickness.” “Sure,” said the skipper; “I’ll cure you.” And he did. He made the Scottie hold a shilling between his teeth. Overproof An English army general visiting America was to be entertained to dinner. Prior to the function it was explained to him that, owing to the prohibition laws, lie would have to be prepared to drink doubtful liquor. The general said: “Well, I’m very careful of my health; I shall want a sample of the whisky beforehand, so that I can have it analysed.” A sample was sent to him, and he instantly forf.arded it to it firm of analysts. While the general was dressing for dinner, the report was delivered to him. It said: “Sir, — we have analysed the sample you sent us, and are instructing one of our employees to come and attend to .your drains at once.” Leighton Filly Scores At the Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s meeting at Caulfield on New Year’s Day, the New Zealand-bred filly Lady Seaborn (by Leighton—Cheloma) brought off a surprise victory in the Criterion Handicap (five furlongs), in which race she carried 8.2 and beat a field of 16. The ex-New Zealander, Ashley Reed, steered the winner. Auckland District Committee A meeting of the Auckland district committee was held yesterday, Sir Edwin Mitchelson presiding. Several applications for licences were considered and reported on to the licensing committee. Reports on the Waipa Racing Club and Auckland Racing Club’s meetings were considered and approved. The suspension of A. Tinker’s jockey’s licence by the Auckland Racing Club stewards for one month was endorsed. The programmes of the following clubs were approved: Te Aroha Jockey Club, February 16 and 18 (with amended distances); Thames Jockey Club (additional prizemoney for division race); Franklin Racing Club, March 9; Ohinemuri Jockey Club, March 16 and 18; Avondale Jockey Club, amended programme for autumn meeting. A programme submitted from Iverepeehi for a race meeting was not passed as the club is not yet registered under the Rules of Racing.

able time. He bears a more racy appearance, and looks absolutely healthy and bright. It will be interesting to see whether he races accordingly during the next month or so. Track Trials Thursday’s track work was more convincing than usual. The near approach of the Thames fixture was the reason for more horses being spun out, and the number of onlookers on the occasion showed a strong local interest in the doings of the horses. Lucy Rose and Black Maire started the ball rolling with a five furlongs’ sprint, the latter scoring by a length in 1.4 4-5. He showed plenty of dash, and beat the Lucullus mare comfortably. Ruffles went once round, and sprinted two furlongs in 26. Glenstar, ridden by die light-weight. J. Chandler, had Indolent for a companion over five furlongs, which took I. 3-5. Glenstar finished in front, and showed conclusively that he is holding his condition admirably. In a halfmile sprint Lady Mestor had too much pace for Queen Arch in 52 2-5. The latter, however, finished fast, and galloped attractively. Crown Arch and Orchus were associated in a spin over five furlongs, the Marble Arch gelding finishing half a length to the good in 1.4 4-5. Dainty Arch, carrying well over 9, ran five furlongs alone in 1.5. and Love Call cantered twice round. Every Day put in a strong working gallop over two rounds, and Tanetoa was anxious to increase the speed in a good threequarter pace gallop. Whitiora and Ah Wera were sent Dver five furlongs in 1.5. The Some Boy 11. representative put another dash into his task, and finished full of running with on advantage of nearly a length.