Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 877, 22 January 1930, Page 12

Turf Notes

CONDUCTED BY "EARLY BIRD"

Rem i nders Takapuna J.C. first day acceptances \ | close at 5 p.m. next Friday. The meeting is to be• held on Wednesday and : Saturday of next week. | Nominations for the Rotorua J.C. j I meeting on February 15 and 17 close j | at 5 p.m. on Friday with the secre- ! i tary, Mr. E. La Trobe Mill, or with i i the secretary of the Avondale Jockey j j Club. Wanganui and Poverty Bay entries i are due on Friday night. Going Easy | Sir Archie won the last Whangarei j Gold Cup in such impressive style as i to lead one to expect, him to embellish ! his record considerably during the ensuing months, but misfortune has dogged the footsteps of F. Stenning’s representative, and the chestnut has only had one chance since—and then he ricked himself in the race. That was in the High-weight at the Takapuna meeting last November, and it is only recently that the Archiestown gelding made a return to the tracks, lie is not doing anything better than serviceable tasks for the time being, j Growing Ellerslie trainer \\\ Gall is again j busy with the three members of his j team, viz.. Lusoma, Grand Spirit, and | a Peach Brandy colt, and all are doing [ well. The first-named pair carved out ! half a mile attractively yesterday morning, and Grand Spirit especially pleased. She showed an abundance of speed in her training in the early spring, but failed to race up to expec- ! tations, and. subsequently contracting j a cold, which was shared by the other ! Pair, was forced to remain idle in her ! box. She is a nice big filly, and this, in conjunction with her speed, should eventually ensure happy results. She is more robust now than at any previous stage of her juvenile career. Rehandicappi ng The Takapuna handicaps were framed before the Wellington meeting opened. Green Linnet and Havaspot each ran a first and second on the first two days at Trentham, and they have been penalised 91b and 121 b respectively. Had these horses won prior to the appearance of the Takapuna weights, it is pretty safe to assume that they would have got more I like 161 b extra apiece, and the comparative leniency accorded them will not bo appreciated by owners of other horses likely to oppose them. There is a tendency to be too light on winners when it comes to rehandicapping, as witness this latest example. Such leniency is not only misplaced, but is decidedly unfair to other owners. The rehandicapping system is sound in principle, but the manner of its application occasionally lends to the view that it is worse than fixed penalties. I

Uralla The winner of the last Great Northern Steplechase, Uralla, visited Sur--1 veyor this season. When looked over at ! Takapuna last week this fine ’chaser j looked in the best of condition. She is | among the lots from the Takapuna j stud to be sold on Friday of next week. His First Sprint The maiden galloper attached to K. Heaton’s stable, Operatic, was accorded his first sprint for some months when he ran over five furlongs at Ellerslie yesterday. tie is endowed with a bit more than average speed, and, approaching the end of the season. a line may be gained on his ability. A Difference The mild 91b penalty inflicted on the Taranaki two-year-old Green Linnet brings her weight to 5.3 in the Calliope Handicap at Takapuna next Wednesday. Hampton Park, with one win and one unplaced performance, j is now asked to receive lib from the filly, whose record is one win. two seconds, and a third: Green Linnet j (7.5) finished third to Gesture and | Chief Tank at Trentham on Labour i Day, and was second to Awaken at J IJawera last month. The Tonbridge I filly was second with 7.10 to Jenny j Diver on Saturday, won on Monday I under 7.9, and was weighted for today j at Trentham at 5.5. Brampton's Chance I Steady and continual progress is j being made by Brampton in his train- ; ing, and at the present rate it may j not be long before he is in the lime- ; light among first-class hack company. He was a winner at Thames recently against moderates, and on the second day of the meeting was at the other end of the field, although of course the very heavy track on that occasion brought about f his downfall. He has not been a bargain to trainer J. M. Buchanan, having won only two races during his career, but his future prospects can be deemed bright. The class at Takapuqa on Anniversary Day may see him well to the fare. Full of Quality A particularly fine colt foal is, to be seen running at Messrs. Paterson’s stud farm at Takapuna. This is a chestnut by Surveyor from Katharina, and a beautifully formed and wellgrown young aristocrat he is. There should be keen competition for this mare and her foal when they go under the hammer with the remainder of the thoroughbreds from the Takapuna stud on January 31. Katharina (obviously in foal to Surveyor), who is by Eudorus from Wasa, will be represented at the sale also by a yearling filly and a two-year-old colt, both by Surveyor. Another yearling, it fine wellgrown colt, to be included in the catalogue, is the half-brother to the speedy j Pelham (by Thurnliam). j At His Best

That luck and racing go hand in hand was well instanced when ownertrainer IT. Rama acquired the brood maro Country Picnic from Mr. J. Goodson. Subsequently the pi are foaled to Antagonist, the union giving to the turf that one-time good performer Hoariri, and now the Ellerslie mentor looks like repeating the dose with the improving Taneriri, a full-brother to Hoariri. Taneriri has won well in each of his three recent starts, and there is every prospect of him improving his record, for he has trained on consistently well, and his smart halfmile gallop at headquarters yesterday was an indication that he has not yet reached the zenith of his powers. A mile is probably his pet distance, but his win in the Thames Cup shows he is capable of getting a good mile and a-quarter, and, with an absence of good middle-distance performers at the present, there appears to be good money in the offing for Rama’s candidate. Taneriri is among those engaged in the Taranaki Cup, but he is also in the sprint at Takapuna next Wednesday. Visiting Night Raid

Spionella and Red Shank, who are booked to visit imported Night Raid this season on account of Mr. E. M. Pearce (Mollison’s owner), left Melbourne for Lyttelton recently. They will first enjoy a spell at Hororata. The mares were accompanied by the imported mare Sweet Charity (dam of Knightlike), who was purchased at the Kinlock, Little River, New Zealand, dispersal sale .in 1928 by Mr. A. B. Williams, and was sent to Australia to be mated with imported Gothic.

Phar Lap ET. R. Telford’s champion, Phar Lap, continues to make good progress in his autumn preparation at Caulfield. In his recent tasks Phar Lap has been striding over distances up to two miles, and he shows plenty of relish for the work. Phar Lap should soon be at his top. Respite the fact, that he will meet stronger opposition in the St. Legers than in the Derbies, he looks like winning both races comfortably. Strephon’s Condition

Writing to Mr. Sol Green, from London, under date of December 12, Mr. Andrew Robertson, said he had a letter from S. IT. Darling, Strephon’s new trainer, to the effect that the horse is fresh and welj. “He does not put on quite as much flesh as I would like, but, at the same time, I am also careful not to let him get fat,” the trainer added. Sydney Sales More than 800 yearlings will be offered at the Sydney sales this Easter. William Inglis and. Son have catalogued 524 youngsters, wmch is a record for the firm, and the greatest number that has been offered by a.ny one firm in Australia. Messrs. 11. Chisholm and Co. consider their 301 very satisfactory, as the firm has suffered through the dispersal of studs. Until a few years ago their catalogues included many New Zealand-bred thoroughbreds, which are now offered in the DominPunters’ Paradise

If there is any punter in Sydney who sticks hard and fast to favourites but finds following them unprofitable, he had better go to the northern rivers. C. Russell, who pays periodical visits to the metropolis with horses, and generally remains here for about six months, is back again. “On the rivers is the place to bet,” said Russell. "During the last month 42 races have been decided there, and 37 were won by favourites. Many of then started at odds on, but it was just a case of money for nothing.” Dead-Heated Twice

The Warwick Turf Club’s (Queensland) carnival meeting was marked by very unusual incidents, two horses— Nuthatch and Greynest—dead-heating in two different races. The pair finished together in the Lady's Bracelet, and next day, with the same conditions and the same riders, the same difference in weights, and over the same distance, the two horses dead-heated in the Warwick Cup. the principal event of the meeting. Greynest started favourite. The pair were on terms entering the straight. They fought out a stirring finish, the judge being unable to separate them.

A Gala Day In The Far North WAIPAPAKAURFS FIRST “TOTE” FIXTURE SET FOR SATURDAY Saturday will see something in the nature of a gala day in the Far North, the occasion being lite holding at the Waipa.pakauri racecourse of the first to Ui lisa tor meeting by the Waipapakauri Racing Club. The course has undergone a good deal of improvement since the last non-totalisator fixture was held there two years ago. To make the forthcoming meeting worthy of the occasion, the Waipapakauri Racing Club has drawn up a most ambitious programme, the seven r/ices being endowed with £750. Of this, £250 is attached to the Waipapakauri Cup, the winner of which secures the coveted gold cup shown here.

This trophy was designed by Messrs. Walker and Hall, who are presenting a gold-mounted whip to the .rider of the cup winner. Another such whip, presented by Mr. H. G. Dean, is to be presented to the jockey who pilots the winner of the first race. A splendid list of acceptances was received on Monday, averaging over a dozen runners a race, so that matters are shaping most promisingly in this connection. A large number of horses was shipped yesterday from Kawakawa (Where they had raced on Saturday) for Waipapakauri. . The following list of horses likely to run well in their engagements is submitted: Maiden Plate.—Mineral, Archanui, Tressor, and Furore. Awanui Hack.—Valquette, Exalted, Froth blower. War Officer, and Michael. Waipapakauri Cup.—TJ aka no a, Partial Eclipse, GJena Bay, Michael, Alloy, and War Officer. Kaitaia Handicap.—British King, Sunny Morn, Waning Light, Furore, and Tressor. Flying Handicap.—Hakanoa, Partial Eclipse, Macro om, British King, and Ned Kelly. Beach High-weight Handicap.— Glena Bay, Right and Left, Valquette. War Officer, and Exalted. Evans Memorial Handicap.—Hakanoa, Partial Eclipse, Mac.room. ©\yairuka, British King, and Ned Kelly. The acceptances for Saturday are as follow (these include several horses left out of the lists published yesterday):— MAIDEN PLATE Of £65; two-year-olds, 7.10: others, S.O; no allowances; 5 furlongs. Mi n e ra 1 A rehan u i Trumps Brandy Kelso Treso'v Te Kone Furore Screwbolt North Boy Indian Maid AWANUI HACK HANDICAP Of £65; 7 furlongs.

Valquette . 0 3 Welcome Exalted . . . 9 0 8 Frothblowei 9 0 Lightwood 10 \V ar Officer S 13 Michael . . . Fiery Lad . .86 Royal Day . 7 0 Waning- Light S 3 Pipiwharauro; a 7 0 WAIPAPAKAURI CUP Of £250; li miles. Hakanoa . . .95 Valquette . . 7 0 Partial Michael . . . 7 0 . Eclipse . . S 0 Right and Glena Bay . 7 10 Left . . . 7 0 Macroom . . 7 10 Alloy . . . . 0 Owairaka . . 7 6 0 Ned Kelly . . 7 0 Royal Day . . 7 0 The Tliorn . 7 0 Palmares . . . 7 0 KAITAIA HANDICAP Of £ 6«! >; 6 fur. British Kir lg 10 7 Kelso 7 0 Sunny Mori l . S 9 Te Kone . . . 7 0 Waning PipiwhaLight . . . S 6 7 0 Lig;htwood . . S 0 Screw bolt . . 0 Poanui . . . S 0 Indian Maid. 7 0 Furore . . . . 7 2 North boy . . 7 0 Tlessor . . . ,.72 Brandy . . . . 7 0 Mineral. . . 7 0 Doctor .... 0 Arehanui . . . 7 0 FLYING HANDICAP Of £12< J; 6 fur. Hakanoa . . 9 13 Ned Kelly . . 8 0 Partial \ alquette . . 7 7 Eclipse . . S 12 Frothblower. 7 0 Macroom . . . S 9 Alloy . . , . 7 0 British King S 5 Kelso V 0 BEACH HIGH-WI SIGHT HANDICAP Of £S5; i 1 mile. Glena Bay . 12 n Michael . . . ,, 9 Right and Poanui . .. . 9 Left . . . 11 0 Lightwood . . \akiuette . . 11 0 Royal Day . 9 0 War Officer 10 10 North Boy 0 Exalted . 10 10 Kelso . . . 0 Fiery Lad . . 10 0 Te Kone . . . 1* 0 EVANS MEMORIAL HANDICAP or £100; 6 furlongs Itakanoa . . . 9 13 Glena Bay . . 7 12 Partial The Thorn . 7 Eclipse . . .'822 \ alquette . . . Macroom . . . S 9 Trumps .... 7 0 Owairaka . . 8 5 Lightwood 7 n British King . S 5 Frothblower . 70 Ned Kelly . S 0