Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 707, 5 July 1929, Page 12

Turf Notes

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"EARLY BIRD"

Gisborne Meeting .Entries for the winter fixture of the Gisborne Racing Club on July 25 and 27 are due tonight. Extra Day The abandoned second day of the South Canterbury J.C. winter meeting is set down in the official fixture list for Thursday. July 25. Advancing The Labour Day date question is advancing to its climax. The Waikato Hunt Club has officially lodged an objection to the Waikato Racing Club racing on October 26 and 28 (Labour Day). Both clubs should know where they stand by the end of next week. The Grand Nationals First acceptance for the two Grand Nationals and Winter Cup are due to • day fortnight, July 19. General entries are due at the same time. Handicaps for the three big events named are to be announced by Mr. J. E Henrys on Tuesday, August 16. Back Again Glengariff, a very promising hurdler, who was injured at Wanganui, has been doing well since he has been recommissioned, and is to take his place in the leading hurdle contests at the Wellington meeting. Given a Chance

There is a doubt about Sir Moment being seen at his best on the opening day of the Wellington meeting, as he has been under treatment for a fos>t injury. He made a promising start as a steeplechaser at Hastings, and. with his ability in soft going, might win one during the winter. Askari’s Form

A candidate for the First Hack Steeplachase, to be run at Trentham next Wednesday, was seen in action at Waverley on Saturday. This was Askari, who had not raced since last October. He was rather big in condition, but looked more built up than ho used to, and appeared to be an improved horse. He ran a fair race, and jumped well, and generally his performance pointed to his having a say in the decision of a hack cross-country event in the very near future. Out of the Boom

Tresham, who a while ago was being sorted out as a probable early winner of a hack hurdle race, has gone right out of favour owing to his suffering from frequent attacks of bleeding. He had a recurrence after working at Trentham on Tuesday morning, but apart from that liis workout was satisfactory. If Tresham adds his name to the list of bleeders who have Avon races by winning the Vittoria Hurdles next Wednesday, he will pay a very much longer price than he would have done had the race been run a few weeks ago.

Put In, But Failed Word has been received from Sydney by cablegram that Oratrix, Concentrate and the other members of the team which H. Lorigan took across from Trentham are in excellent condition. all having made a good recovery from the very rough passage over the Tasman. The team has started rather unluckily, as when Royal Duke finished fourth in heavy going on Saturday last he carried the confidence of the stable. Arikiwai’s Prospects Though it is fully realised in wellinformed Southern circles that there is a doubt about Arikiwai standing a preparation, he is one of the favourites in Wellington for the Stewards’ Handicap on Wednesday. The field is not very strong, and Arikiwai has a good opportunity if all goes well with him. No Fireworks Next week is a big one in Wellington, but it is understood that the meeting of the Racing Conference will not provide much in the way of public interest, as most of the business to be done is of a machinery nature. For the Trial Some surprise has been expressed at Hopwood not being an acceptor on the first day of the Wellington meeting. as he is a promising sort well up to winter weights, and showed by the ease with which he won his race at Waverley last Saturday that he is in excellent form at present. It Is understood, however, he may race on the second day, his engagement then being the Trial Plate. Asked a Question Mr. Jesse Brown, for whom the exAustralian, E. Carslake, trains, was before the stewards of the English Jockey Club last month. The running of a filly named Icy Lass was questioned, and the stewards, being of opinion that the explanation of Mr. Brown and Carslake conflicted with the jockey’s statement, cautioned Mr. Brown as to the future running of his horses. Relative News Value A month ago the English Derby was run at the famous Epsom course, and it may be estimated that a stiff sixfigure sum would have been required to purchase all the horses that lined up at the starting barrier. For one alone, the favourite, Cfagadour, over 10,000 guineas was paid after the race, while others in the field could not be purchased for five times that sum. World-wide interest was shown in the event, yet the cablegrams concerning the event were meagre in the extreme and offered few details about the race or the starters. On the other hand, the Schmelling - Uzcudun boxing match at New York last week was considered sufficiently important for about 500 words to be sent, with a detailed description of each round. It’s a pity that the cableman in London is not more enterprising. Marton Notes The rough and boisterous weather experienced during the past two or three weeks has not affected the Marton training tracks to any great extent, owing to the tracks being so well drained (there being a tile drain every half chain). The grass training tracks can be classed as the best in the Dominion, writes the Marton correspondent of the Wanganui “Chronicle.” Trainer Ehrliorn lias commissioned Nucleus and Marica again and both look well after their sojourn in the paddock. They should be on hand when the spring meetings come round. F. McKay has his team in good fettle and Royal Damon will in all probability be a starter at Wellington. Royal Damon made a very creditable showing for the first time out over the obstacles at the recent Hawke’s Bay meeting and promises to make good at this department of the game. Mandate has been put in active work again after a short let-up. J. Morris has a team of five in work and all going well lie will take Red Lane and Brigadier Bill to the Wellington meeting. Owner Gatrell has Acora and Risk looking in tine order. The latter ran quite a good race at Waverley and when more seasoned should reward his owner with a stake. Local riding engagements for the Wellington meeting are: B. H. Morris, Vesperus arid Roi de Val; F. Corlett, Brigadier Bill and Tresham. L. Jarvis, who has been riding McKay’s jumpers during the past IS months, has given up the game and was married to Miss I. Hall, daughter of the well-known trainer. Mr. A. UalJ. Their future home will be in the Waikato. Blow To Backers Having finished second to Toper at Randwick. Dalston. who was then much above himself in condition, was regarded as the best investment at Moorefieid on Saturday (says a Sydney writer under date June 24). Opening at a sho*t price for the second division of the Juvenile Handicap, Dalston was befriended consistency until his price hardened to odds-on. the only horses backed seriously against him being Credence and Cabaret Girl. Dalston was slow to find his legs, and Bartle had to ride him hard to get him into a good position for the run home. When well in the straight Dalton forged ahead, but just as Bartle applied the whip the colt appeared to stumble slightly. He. however, finished strongly, but was beaten on the post by the outsider. .Air Parade, who must* have surprised his party with his determined finish. At Gosford on Tuesday Air Parade was beaten into second place in a Maiden Juvenile Stakes by a 20 to 1 chance, and he was not taken into consideration by a majority of racegoers for Saturday’s race. Cabaret Girl also made a good run in the straight. It seems that the best way lor a horse to escape prominence so far as suburban middle-distance events

aro concerned is to lead all the way. further comments the same critic. Jeyporo is a strong case in point. The horse has won at three out of his last four starts, and each time a good price has been procurable about him. In the Moorefieid Handicap he was allotted but 7st Sib and having the services of his customary rider, J. Goldstone. carried only 7st lib. The New Zealander Stormy was always favourite. and 7 to 1 bar him was offered Jeypore went to the front at the out-

set. and there he remained. Stormy made an effort nearing the straight entrance. but tired shortly afterwards, and when the field swung round the turn it could be seen that Jeypore had them beaten. He came on to win comfortably from Spftechmaker and Lord Romeo, who dead-heated for second. Lord Romeo found the distance beyond him. but Speeehmaker made up ground over the last three furlongs Hinchinbrook again refused to leave the barrier with the others, and so fast a pace was set early by Jeypore that when passing the stand the first time the horses were practically in Indian file. Jeypore is trained by K. Duggan for Mr. “Brendan Grantley.” who has the horse on lease until December, 1931.