Turf Note

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 800, 22 October 1929, Page 12

Turf Note

CONDUCTED BY "EARLY BIRD"

Early Attractions The Wellington . spring meeting at Trentham on Saturday and Monday (Labour Day), and the Waikato Hunt fixture on the Monday, will be the next important racing fixtures to attract attention. Racing at Gisborne The spring meeting of the Poverty Bay Turf Club is to be held at Gisborne on Thursday and on Saturday. Waikato Spring Meeting Nominations for all events at the Waikato Racing Club spring meeting on November 16 and IS fall due at 5 p.m. next Friday with the secretary at Hamilton, or with Messrs. Blomfield and Co., Auckland. Trentham Riders The Auckland horseman, IT. Wiggins, is due for a busy day at Trentham on Saturday. He has already made the following engagements: Tcheka, Llyn Dhu, Gesture, Paddon, Juggle and Nimble. A. E. Ellis is to pilot King’s Jest, Prickles, Toxeuma and Watch Officer on the first day. Bred Right Pink Terrace, who won the New Zealand Oaks at Riccarton in 1926, has foaled a colt fqal to Paper Money. On the Scene The Invercargill trainer, F. J. McKay, with Mr. W. T. Hazlett’s horses—Latin - Quarter, Lucky Light and Speed Light—is already at Trentham in view of the impending racing there. Good Ride Satisfy will bo ridden in the Wellesley Stakes at Trentham on Saturday by C. Emerson, who piloted the filly in her successful effort in the McLean Stakes at Wingatui recently. Two years ago Emerson won both these races on Cliildsplay. Emerson does not pay many visits to Trentham, and if he goes to ride Satisfy he must consider the filly well worth while. Bright Future?

A hack whose itinerary will be watched with more interest than formerly is Gay Cockade, the Ellerslie representative which was runner-up to Refresher on the second day of the Ellerslie meeting three weeks ago. Gay Cockade has continued to do pleasingly, and is now reaching the height of his form, so that his next appearance may be a winning one. He is due for a train journey to Whangarei shortly, and on form should carry a lot of money in his outings. At the last Whangarei fixture trainer W. Hawkins secured two seconds with the son of Depredation, but it may be said in his favour that prospects appear decidedly better on this occasion. “Sit Down!”

There is an impression abroad that Australians are difficult to discipline, but in one respect this idea has to be given the direct lie. So far as the official stand is concerned at Randwick, even when it is packed with people, not one dares to rise in his seat even in the tightest of finishes. The patrons have disciplined themselves in this respect, and the newcomer who forgets himself does so only once. The vigorous and decided

“Sit down” which greets, his breach leaves a lasting impression of nasty consequences if he offends again. One wishes the same applied to New Zealand. Exit the W.F.A. Horses

News from the South that Rapier is under a cloud and will have to be spelled owing to unsoundness depletes still further the ranks of weight-for-age horses in New Zealand. Laughing Prince is reported in a similar condition, and, with Nightmarc-h in Australia, the weight-for-age races at Trentllam and Riccarton will be impoverished in class. News is not of the best about Gascony, and Silver Paper and Eaglet should dominate the position entirely now in the Harcourt Cup at Trentham. The Canterbury Cup at present looks a more open affair. Martarma’s First

The first of Martarma’s stock made his appearance at Mr. J. Porter’s property recently in the shape of a colt foal from Taraheka, by Paladin from Flower of the West. Scales Out

When J. C. Gilbert mounted the scales at Tailem Bend (South Australia) recently after winning the Novice race the machine showed him to be 51b short. An investigation disclosed that a piece of lead had been inserted in such a way as to throw the scales out of adjustment. On the removal of the lead the jockey drew the correct weight. Why Deal Fell Through

11. R. Telford, the leasee of Phar Lap, recently opened negotiations for the purchase of the Derby winner’s sister, a two-year-old, who has just been put into work. It is understood that the report of the veterinary surgeon influenced Telford, and for this reason negotiations collapsed. The filly was purchased for 60 guineas at the Trentham yearling sales. Whittier As a Sire Whittier was represented by the winner of the fillies’ division of the Maribyrnong Trial Stakes at FlemIngton a fortnight ago in Snow-land, owned like Whittier by Mr. B. Chaf£ey. As a youngster Mr. Chaffey had not a very exalted opinion of Whittier. When tin* youngster came into the ring at the dispersal sale of the Chatsworth Park Stud, when Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon dispersed that establishment, Whittier was then a yearling, and a small one. He, however, took the fancy of Mr. Chaffey. and turning to his old friend. Frank Lavender, remarked: “I think I’ll buy that little rabbit.” Frank Lavender told him not to be a fool, as it looked like throwing away good money, but Mr. Chaffey persisted, and Whittier fell to his bid of 250 guineas. lie was sent to McCalman at Bendigo, and Mr Chaffey suggested to the trainer he should geld the colt and forget about him for a while. McCalman, however, was greatly attracted by the youngster, and was not inclined to accept the suggestion. It was a good thing for all concerned that Whittier was allowed to remain entire, as otherwise a most promising sire would have been lost to Australia. How Whittier won the Victoria Derby, two Caulfield Cups, and Doncaster Handicap is known to most followers of racing. In his racing days Whittier was a contemporary of Heroic, and if asked most people would be emphatic in stating that Heroic beat Whittier more often than Whittier defeated him. They would get a shock if they turned to the records. Whittier was several races up on Heroic. They met seven times when Heroic was a four-year-old. and Whittier won three races and Heroic two. In other races in which neither won Whittier was ahead in the placings. From his tliree-year-old days 'Whittier was troubled by a badly-bowed tendon, and that was a great handicap to him, particularly in making turns. It said a great deal for his courage that* he fought on as he did in his races.

Schooled at Ellerslie The Avondale trainer, 11. Weston, brought Bob Amans and W. Wood’s ; representative Orchus, across to Ellerslie this morning in order to school the pair over hurdles, the facilities at the latter training grounds apparently providing a much better lino on future prospects than those offering at the suburban course. Eventually only Bob Amans was schooled, and with IT. Dulieu in the saddle he was sent over two fences. There was not much pace on, and the St. Amans gelding jumped, a bit slovenly. ITe is reported to be a good fencer, however, and not a great deal of notice may be taken of his effort. Bob Amans is to make his debut over battens at the Whangarei meeting shortly. Melbourne Cup The race for the Melbourne Cup is to bo run at Flemington today fortnight. Wellington Acceptances Wellington newspapers to hand show that Seatown and Toma are accepted for the Wellington Handicap only, and not in the Wainui Handicap as well. They also indicate that l’omp has been taken out of the two-year-old classic. Riders for Cambridge Riding engagements made for the Waikato Hunt meeting on Monday (Labour Day) are: L. Manson, High Pitch and Fraser; J. Cammick, Valroe, Gold Rain and Sir Russell: K. Gill, Hakanoa and Belle Star; and R. Olive, Star of the East. For the Handicap At Ellerslie this morning, Lady’s Boy ran the last seven furlongs of a round on the course proper in 1.43 2-5, the trestles being well out. All his work lately has been accomplished over a distance, pointing to him taking on the principal flat handicap at the Waikato Hunt meeting on Monday. Golden Wedding was travelling very easily at the end of six furlongs on the course proper in 1.26 3-5, the first two in 29 2-5. Ellerslie Training

Number two grass track was available for galloping at Ellerslie this morning, but nothing of an outstanding nature was recorded. Rain overnight made the going a trifle greasy, but it did not interfere with the gallops frojn a time point of view. Perhaps the best effort was that of Good Boy, who covered six furlongs in fairly goyd time —1.18 4-5, the first three furlongs in 38 2-5. Sleepy Sol and Lusoma covered six furlongs in 1.22 4-5, and for a furlong less Brampton and Patutahi registered 1.7 4-5, there being nothing between them. Diamond Queen accounted for six furlongs in 1.25, and for the last round of 10 furlongs Sea Comet took 1.54. Borobarder and Gemlight disposed of five furlongs in 1.5, and for a similar distance Luxurious beat Onewhero in 1.6 4-5. Corinax had Palmares to assist him once round, and the former appeared to hold plenty in reserve at the end, taking 1.36 1-5 for the last seven furlongs, le Kuiti's Annual Entries for the annual race meeting on November 23 and 25 of the Te Kuiti Racing Club close on Friday week, November 1.

New Zealand Cup The next payment in connection with the New Zealand Cup is due on Friday night. Entries for minor events close at the same time. Better Now

Marita appears better now than he has been for some time, and he is one of the light-weights in the Waikato Hunt Cup who must be given a chance. Little fault could be found with his jumping in a schooling task on Saturday, and the vigour he put into his efforts demonstrated that he is very well. ITis usual pilot, J. Burgess, will ride him at Cambridge on Labour Day. Paquito’s Fluked Chance As events have turned out, Paquito was certain to prove a good galloper, but it was the exigency of the stable at a certain time that led to his having the opportunity as early as he (lid. commented a Sydney writer last week. Results achieved have shown that for the most part the stock of Thurnham (imp.), who died about four years ago, were of no value at two years, were little if any better at three years, began to show their pace at four years, and then the best of them was seen in succeeding - seasons. In ordinary circumstances Paquito would have been another season in the paddocks before a serious attempt was made with him. He was broken in as a two-year-old, but was such a frightful hack at three years that he was allowed to roam the paddocks unmolested. Then the stable found itself without a galloping partner for Limerick, and the owner, Mr. PI. A. Knight, ordered that Paquito should do something to earn his keep. It was then found that the gelding as a four-year-old was very much better than was anticipated, but although he won a small race he did not show himself in his true light until he came to Sydney with Limerick, llis trainer was quite satisfied with the way he finished in the Metropolitan, and favours his chances more at a mile and a-half. Mr. Knight is hopeful of a brother to Paquito—a year younger—who so far lias not been asked to gallop. In looks he seems just as good, but his temperament is different, for while Paquito was an easygoing fellow, fond ol* his play as ‘ a youngster, the brother is of a more nervous disposition.

RICCARTON SPRINT ' WEIGHTS FOR STEWARDS’ HANDICAP Press Association WELLINGTON, Monday. Handicaps for the principal sprint handicap to be run at the Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting have been declared by Mr. J. E. Henrys, as follow: STEWARDS’ HANDICA P Of £1,200; 6 furlongs.

Paganelli . . . st ft lb 11 Merry Mint . lb 8 He re moan a . ft 4 Gouf Tinge". 1 S 8 Cimabue . Silvermine ft 4 Speed Ligli t Night Lad : . S 5 Commendation l SVibdivisi< m Red Heckle Ktiplct 8 n Waving Coi n First Money . Arrow Lad . s Hu toll Money Aspiring . . Consent . 8 3 Franco!in . . Goblin 'Market Havering . . "White Fang 1 I Caterpillar Stanehibn . . Hunting Cry 8 0 Sunkissed Gold Cure . . 7 10 Arch Arrow Royal Saxon 7 10 Juggle .... Auda .... Coon Song . . Nastori . . Pin Tin Tin 7 in Royal Duke . 7 s Mount Boa ’