Durf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 699, 26 June 1929, Page 14

Durf Notes

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“EARLY BIRD”

Two on Saturday J . There will be racing at Waverley and Ashburton on Saturday next. t A Quiet Spell j After next Saturday there will be no > racing until the following Wednesday < week, July 10. when the big- Welling- '< ton meeting opens. Wellington Acceptances Acceptances for all first day events j at the Wellington meeting next month , close at 9 p.m. on Monday night. Ac- l ceptance for the Winter Hurdles (third ] day) must be made at the same time, i Well Bred | The Ace, recently purchased by the Opotiki sportsman. Mr. T. Hennessey, through the agency of Mr. T. S. Roul- j ston, of Hastings, arrived in Auckland j a few days ago. The Ace was got by that most successful English sire, Bayardo (who gave the turf those il- j lustrious performers and sires, Gay s Crusader and Gainsborough), a son of ‘ Bay Ronald, from Usaa (Knight of , Malta —Night Walker). 1 Chelone Changes Hands : A price was recently asked to be put ■ on Chelone with a view to his pur- ! chase for racing in Australia. In the meantime the .Leighton gelding had been placed on the schooling list, and so the price believed to have been J quoted was only half of what the prospective purchaser was prepared to give. However, the “schooling list” put a stop to negotiations. Now Mr. G. L. Stead reports that he has sold Chelone to a well-known Auckland sportsman, and therefore it is expected that he will be seen out over the battens in the near future. Missed the Boat It was rather bad luck for A. D. Webster, that he missed the Maheno on Friday with his large team. There may be compensations, however, later on, and in addition the Maheno is reported to have had a very rough trip. Webster expects to get away next Friday. Hoylake Back T. Lloyd has the English horse Hoylake in easy work again at Riccarton, after a good spell, and though the imported fellow is not being asked to do anything of a serious nature, he looks remarkably well. He appears to have grown thicker since he last sported silk, and what is significant is that he is as sound as ever again. Hoylake can be included among the disappointments of the present racing season, but he was dogged by ill-luck on several occasions, and a great chance of winning a New Zealand Cup was thrown in the air. Minister Was Late The Hon. P. A. de la Perrelle must have been favourably impressed at the To Awamutu racecourse on Saturday, there being a large parade of racehorses and trotters, testifying to the importance of Te Awamutu as a training centre. This fact was stressed by the deputation which waited upon the Minister, urging his favourable consideration for an .extra racing permit. Among the horses present were such noted performers as Aussie, Supremacy, Desert Glow, Prodice, The Begum, Pegaway and Siaosi. Unfortuntely the Minister was delayed in his arrival at Te Awamutu, and several of the animals had to be returned to tlieir respective stables. Promising Performers Starfliglit and Chide, members of G. Murray-Aynsley’s team at Riccarton, are doing well in their spring preparations, without being seriously taxed (says the Christchurch “Sun”). Starflight has already given promise of I maturing into a good horse, and if he can overcome his leg troubles he may be a good winner. It would have been impossible not to have been impressed by his two last winning efforts. Chide was a most consistent runner this season, and so easily did he win most of his engagements that he led many to believe that he would have been more than a possibility for the St. Deger had he been trained for that event. The three-year-old son of Paladin is programing favourably at present, and when the spring begins in earnest he will make his presence felt in even the best handicaps. Hawera Track Notes Work at the Hawera track on Saturday was principally confined to strong pace work, and trainers availed themselves of working their charges on the sand, (says the “Star”). In places it was evident that wintry conditions had set in. Most of the local trainers would have liked to have seen the weather conditions 'a bit more congenial nearing the Waverley meeting. It does not help them when fast work is needed. J. Fryer was out with a strong team, which were ail given half-pace work. Bione, Animated, Golden Flower, and Iciogne all look in good buckle. Bright Glow worked on the lead. C. Jackson had Benzora and Partaga. The latter has resumed work after his let-up. and looks bright. R. Brough worked Coolmint, who ran three furlongs in 42sec, as also did his other pair. Grand Mariner and Silent. M. Conway worked Pikimai, Annoyer, and Glengariff. All did pace work. O. Cox’s team was also worked. His team principally consists of young- ; sters, and under his eye all are looking very well. J. Brown gave Bisox useful exercise only. He also has made a start on Silvermine, who is a greatly improved horse after his spell, j W. Pine exercised Denier and Ngawhine on the sand. On Wanganui Tracks As a result of the recent rains, the Wanganui tracks are rather dead, and even the hurdle track, which is usually responsible for some smart half-mile efforts being recorded, could not enable some of the Waverley candidates on Saturday morning to do any better than 1.5 for five furlongs (records the ••Chronicle'*). The weather was fine, E* and other conditions good, so it must be that the track got a greater soaking than was at first thought. Alloy and Gasform took a second longer over a similar distance, and e there was nothing between them at the - post. i- Auctioneer and Potoaform took 1.5 ? 3-5 for five furlongs, finishing together. ?, The last-named is looking well, e Whenuatonga was accompanied by r Valma, but they could not do better o than a tick over 1.7. Royal Acre, who is engaged in the r Patea County Cup next Saturday with II 9.0. took a tick under 1.5 for his five e furlongs, but he was not bustled. Seven steeplechase fences comprised i, the task set before Harrogate, who t cleared them all proficiently, but witht out any undue haste. He is in the - Waverley Hack Steeplechase next o Saturday, and as there is a large field ; ho will have to travel faster than he does in his schooling essays if he is ■- to be in the picture when the judge is - reached.

Mask. OrPmony. Thaw. Pomp. Drasque, and Maranga all did useful work.

The Grand Nationals Entries for the principal events at the C.J.C. Grand National fixture at Riccarton on August 13, 15 and 17, these including the Grand National Steeplechase and Winter Cup (first day) and the Grand National Hurdles, are <3ue next Friday at 8 p.m. Not of Age In making reference one day last week to Belltopper, the fine Moabite — Marriage Bell colt owned by Messrs. J. C. and P. S. Gleeson, the point was for the time overlooked that he is at present a baby, and will not rank as a yearling until August 1. Royal Picture for Wairarapa Mr. T. S. Roulston, of Hastings, reports having sold the grey horse Royal Picture at a satisfactory figure, on behalf of the Hawke’s Bay sportsman, Mr. J. McCartin. Mr. G. Booth, of Martinborough, is the purchaser of the horse. Royal Picture, who is only a six-year-old, was got by Polygnotus (a son of that great sire, Polymelus, from Ornamental), from King’s Picture (Roi Herode —Glass Picture). Royal Picture is to stand next season in the Wairarapa district, and the services of this fine type of thoroughbred should be in keen demand by breeders in search of the richest blood. At present the greys are in the boom in England, where they have done particularly well. Mr. Jinks won the Two Thousand Guineas, and another grey, Taj Mali, walked away with the One Thousand Guineas, both these rich classics being decided last month. Then, of course, there was that wonderful grey, The Tetrarch (by Roi Herode), the “rocking horse,” socalled by reason of his spotted coat. Mr. Booth appears to have got hold of a most suitable sire to commence operations with. Grandson of Musket The purchase of the English-bred horse Priory Park for exportation to Japan revives recollections of purchases of horses made in Australia many years ago for exportation to the same quarter. Among the horses brought was Courage, a grandson of Musket, but nothing was ever heard of Courage after he left the shores of Australia. Rapier in Good Fettle

At Riccarton, H. Nurse has Rapier in great hea.rt, notwithstanding that the Greyspear horse has not raced for some time. The Riccarton trainer has learned from past experience that Rapier, like most stallions, is susceptible to grossness, and probably it was this that prompted him to keep the horse in easy work through the winter months. Rapier’s record is a phenomenal one. He has annexed most K>f the biggest handicaps in the Dominion, and, provided that he is not crushed in the spring events, he will again'be a force to be reckoned with. A Good Thing

When the Taranaki farmers were on tour in Otago they were invited to attend the races at Wingatui one day. An amusing story was told about one of the party who was attending his first race meeting, though it appears to have a familiar flavour. With a friend, he watched the horses do their preliminary, and then walked away toward the totalisatoix “What do we do now?” asked the novice. “You see that window there?” said his friend; “well, just give the fellow on the inside £l, and ask for a ticket on No. •2.” After the race the novice repeated the question, “And now what do we do?” “Well, you go to that window and present your ticket, and they will give you something.” No. 2 had won, and when the punter returned, handling a good few notes, his surprised query was: “By jove, how long has this been going on?” Mixed Programmes It is very interesting to learn that during the past season the racing clubs of Southland led the way in New Zealand in stakes distributed for trotting events at galloping meets with £3,766, and also topped the list with totalisator investments on light harness races at galloping fixtures with £44,274 10s. The Dunedin J.C. district came next, with £2,765 in stakes, and £30,879 for investments, while Canterbury Province was in third place, with stakes at £2,480, and investments £36,716. The posiiton occupied by the home province will demonstrate to northern galloping people how Southern racegoers mix their equine sport, and to some extent explain why so many first class light harness performers are produced in this part of Maoriland. There are people attached to the galloping pastime in the North who would have the racing clubs of Southland abandon the light harness game, but they must realise that trotting materially assists racing clubs here, and under the circumstances why should a change be sought? It is better to have trotting encourage the galloping sport than risk a curtailment of stakes for flat races and junipers, for this would be inevitable under other conditions. MARTON CLUB SPRING MEETING PROGRAMME ( Specia l t o TH E S UN) MARTON, Tuesday. During the present racing year the Marton Jockey Club experimented in the way of dividing its four racing days into three meetings instead of two, holding only a one-day fixture in September, the usual two-day meeting in January and a one-day’s outing in May. To some extent success crowned the effort but nevertheless the club lias decided to revert to the original policy, and during the coming year the spring meeting will extend over two days, the dates fixed being Wednesday and Thursday, September 4 and The committee has drawn up a very attractive programme, which will as usual, include the Marton Handicap and Hunt Cup Steeplechase as the star attractions on the first day and the Heaton Park Handicap as the big event on the second day. The programme is as follows: First Day Trial Plate, of £100; six furlongs. First Hack Hurdles, of £130; 15 miles. Spring Hack Hurdles, of £125; one j mile and 137 yards. Marton Handicap (open), of £200; about 1£ miles. Hunt Cup Steeplechase, of £l2O (inj eluding silver cup of £20); 2% miles. ITutaenui Hack Handicap, of £120; seven furlongs. Railway Handicap (open), of £165; six furlongs. Electric Hack Handicap, of £120; six furlongs. Second Day Novice Stakes, of £100: six furj longs. Second Hack Hurdles, of £125; | 15 miles. Wairoma Hack Handicap, of j £115: six furlongs. Two-year-old | Parade. Heaton Park Handicap, of j £170: one mile and 137 yards. Hack 'Steeplechase, of £130: two miles. ■Ladies’ Bracelet, of £IOO, (including | trophy valued at £10: 1 mile and 137 I yards. Telegraph Handicap (open). lof £140: six furlongs. Farewell Hack [Handicap, of £lls, five furlongs.

ASHBURTON RACES ACCEPTORS FOR SATURDAY Press Association ASHBURTON, Tuesday. Acceptances for the Ashburton meet ing on Saturday are: MORETOX HACK HANDICAP

A STRONG TEAM INVASION OF N.S.W. BY GOOD N.Z. HORSES Australian lament over the alleged poorness of Australian racehorses at present may have the effect of attracting a large New Zealand invasion for the spring, says a writer in the Sydney “Guardian.” Already ten horses of varying ability have arrived, and they will be followed by quite as many more. As the expected visitors will undoubtedly include Limerick, Honour, Prince Humphrey, Aussie and Paquito, their presence will mean much to the A.J.C. meeting. It will not be the greatest New Zealand invasion of all time, but the team is so inclusive that it will surprise greatly if they do not win many of the bigger prizes. New Zealand horses seem to thrive on the Sydney climate. On performances, some of the visitors each year would be better at home, yet they so far improve on anything they had ever shown that they can outpace some really good Sydney horses, and seldom fail to pay their way. / Paquito was a fitting example in the autumn, and so some of the littleknown horses who will come to Australia this year might follow in his footsteps. What of Honour? Despite the presence oi! Limerick, the centres of attraction this spring will undoubtedly be Honour and Prince Humphrey. Reports of Honour indicate that he will be a greatly-improved horse when next he runs, and remembering his Sires' Produce win, Sydney racegoers will surely wonder at such a statement. His appearance indicated the possession of stamina, and though Comanche was catching him at the end of seven furlongs at Randwick, it does not follow that the second horse will prove the better stayer. No trainer knows more of the art of preparing a Derby horse than R. J. Mason, and though his son Percy is likely to bring the colt to Sydney, ho will have all the benefit of his father’s knowledge instilled into him. May Stay Well The possibility of Prince Humphrey developing into a first-class weight-for-age horse is interesting. He did not improve with racing after his brilliant A.J.C. Derby win, but the spell since the V.R.C. meeting will have done him good. Subsequent form showed that in the Derby he was opposed to no really good stayer, but he finished so determinedly that this spring he may prove himself the really good horse his connections maintain. Limerick’s conqueror, Aussie, is said to be a certain visitor, and a second meeting between the pair has alread\ been discussed. But even if Aussie can again beat Limerick his task is still a severe one to win a decent race in Australia. Will Meet Molfison Undoubtedly he will be kept for.the shorter w.f.a. races, but as he will meet Mollison he will have to prove himself an even better horse than his record shows to win. The possibility of Paquito improving into a first-class middle-distance horse, and the presence of the dual St. Leger winner, Concentrate, Bright Glow, a good performer who has won at last two starts, Oratrix, Cimabue, Catkin, Oral, and Joy Bird will mean that New Zealand will have stronger representation in Sydney than for a long time.

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