Turf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 878, 23 January 1930, Page 12

Turf Notes

CONDUCTED BY "EARLY BIRD"

Racing at Waipapakauri The annual race meeting of the Waipapakauri Placing Club is to be held at Waipapakauri on Saturday. This will be the first totalisator fixture to be held by the club. Reminders Takapuna J.C. first day acceptances close at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Nominations for the Rotorua J.C. meeting on February 15 and 17 close at 5 p.m. tomorrow with the secretary, Mr. E. La Trobe Hill, or with the secretary of the Avondale Jockey Club. Wanganui and Poverty Bay entries are due tomorrow night. War Officer Out Ellerslie trainer R. E. Brown met with a further stroke of misfortune yesterday when War Officer broke down. Although far from a good horse. War Officer shaped creditably by returning two seconds in his most recent efforts, and it looked very much like the Warplane gelding notching a. win at the Waipapakauri meeting on Saturday. Future Movement It is stated that Mr. T. H. Lowry is likely to pack up his racing colours for a while and to dispose of most of his horses in training. Mr. Lowry contemplates an extensive trip to the Old Country. His trainer, F. Davis, when questioned at Trentham on Saturday, said he had not yet arrived at a decision as to his future movements, but would probably have a team to control as soon as he completed his engagement with Mr. Lowry. Rehandicapping In yesterday’s racing notes* “Early Bird” commented upon the leniency of some handicappers in giving penalties upon horses winning after the weights have been declared, special reference being made to horses engaged at Takapuna that won at Trentham on Saturday and Monday. It is pleasing to see that Mr. J. E. Henrys is one of the exceptions. When Abbey Queen won the Siberia Handicap at Ashhurst yesterday, Mr. Henrys raised her 101 b, and she won again. As a result of this dual success, the same handicapper has put her up 151 b for her engagement at Pahiatua next Wednesday. The treatment measured out to Abbey Queen was not harsh, and it certainly appeals as being a fair summing-up of form from all points of view. Handsome Trophies The trophies for the placed horses in the Ladies’ Handicap at Waipukurau on Easter Monday will be slightly altered from that of last season, when tea and coffee services were allotted. For the coming fixture the first stake would be a solid silver teapot, cream jug, sugar basin and tray, valued at .£BS, second and third stakes to be cutlery canteens, valued at £4O and £25 respectively.

Takapuna Fixture The summer meeting of the Takapuna Jockey Club is to be held on Wednesday and Saturday of next week. For Gisborne The only Auckland horses entered for Gisborne meeting next month are Big Bertha, White Wings, Hakanoa, Squadron, Little Gift, Merry Lu and Nancy Lee. Prodice Well On the eve of her departure for Trentham to contest the Wellington Cup, Prodice went amiss, and the trip was cancelled. Trainer F. E. Loomb now advises that the mare is progressing favourably again, and she can be deemed a certain starter in the Takapuna Cup next week. The short respite is not expected to prove detrimental to the four-year-old’s prospects. Selling Out Included in the catalogue of Messrs. Paterson’s Takapuna stud sale on January 31 are about 30 thoroughbreds, ranging from this season’s crop of foals to horses four years old, and many brood mares. There are three foals and eight yearlings, all by Surveyor, and one foal by King Nassau. Alloy Sold J. Williamson was represented at the Bay of Islands meeting at luuwakawa last Saturday by Alloy and The Thorn, but both ran unplaced in their respective engagements and subsequently they were sold. Alloy was owned by the well-known Wanganui ownerbreeder, Mr. G. M. Currie, while The Thorn was a gift horse to J. Williamson from Mr. Currie. Back Shortly The colt, by Paper Money from Jolie Fille, under owner-trainer J. Kemp, is due back from his holiday, rendered necessary owing to a cold. His owner intends applying for the cognomen of The Boss, a name which Jolly Money’s brother will surely live up to, for he showed a nice turn of speed. early in his appearance at headquarters. Going North L. Manson, who scored two wins apiece through the agency of Partial Eclipse and Valquette at the Bay of Islands meeting, will again be aboard the pair at Waipapakauri on Saturday. R. McTavish also makes the trip, but is not certain of his engagements. Under the Hammer In addition' to the lots to go tip for auction at the sale of Messrs. J. and J. Paterson’s stock at Takapuna tomorrow (Friday) week, there will also be a dispersal of the horses attached to the estate; of the late PI. Friedlander. The bunch includes that good horse, The Lover, under J. Williamson’s charge, while others to be submitted are Cymon and Palmares, Trainer Honoured After the last race at Trentham; S. Reid, on behalf of the trainers and jockeys, presented F. Tilley, whose last meeting it was as a trainer, with a gold watch, suitably inscribed. Tilley leaves in. March for a trip to the Old Country, and L. G. Morris, will carry on as the trainer for his patrons. Over the week-end at Trentham some of F. Tilley’s personal friends in the racing game met him to present him with a travelling rug, the occasion being his retirement from the ranks of trainers. Tilley, in his official capacity, was making probably his last visit to Trentham. Very general regret was expressed by all that the veteran trainer was severing his connection with racing, but the hope was expressed that he would still take a keen interest in the game, and that his trip to the Old Country would bp an enjoyable one. Those associated in the presentation were Mrs. IT. Telford, M. Coutts, S. Reid. J. Fryer, J. Coyle, IT. Telford, F. D. Janes, W. Raynor, A. Toxward, J. Barry, B. H. Morris and L. G. Morris. Sprint Winner

Meadow Lark has been a consistent performer during the past twelve months, and J. Ross has had a profitable innings with him. He was selected as one of the early favourites for the Telegraph Handicap at Trentham on Saturday, and was expected to carry heavy support on the machine, but owing to a report that he had met with a mishap on the train between Christchurch and Lyttelton and that he may have been affected thereby, he was allowed to pay a surprising* price. The gelding, however, suffered only a few scratches, and his victory pi'oved that there was not much in the accident. Meadow Lark won this event last year with the minimum, but his win on this occasion with 8.8 proves he is one of the Dominion’s brilliant sprinters. *

Totalisator at the Derby There is a possibility of the nation having the greatest Derby “fluttsr” on record. The English. Betting Control Board is considering a proposal to use totalisators throughout the country for the backing of horses before the race, pooling the total receipts, which probably would amount to several million pounds. It is explained that the plan differs from sweepstakes, which are illegal in England, inasmuch as the backers would be able to buy tickets on the racecourses of their own choice. Gay Ballerina In commenting upon the win of the Has tings-bred filly. Gay Ballerina, in the Carrington Stakes, the general consensus of opinion of Australian turf authorities is that the daughter of Lord Quex and Lady Ball, although possessed of phenomenal pace, will always be at a disadvantage in competing when the fields are big. as they generally are in Australia, for she is only a pony, her height being 14.3. and she is not extra robust. The slightest interference in the way of a bump would certainly tell severely against her when compared with such a thing happening to equines who are constructed on more generous lines. Po.isy Laid Down Queensland breeders, owners and trainers, as a body, have declared their policy, which includes: (1) Total prohibition of unregistered racing; (2) more dates for registered racing: (3) discontinuance of racing at Albion Park, as it considers the track unsuitable; (4) a board of control with limited powers. Those powers to be —Hear appeals, grant registrations of clubs, and allot the number of race days to each club. (5) The prize money should be increased; (6) that no race track should be less than one mile in circumference; (7) the Government should resume Doomben racecourse, invest it in trustees, and lease it to a bona-fide race club. Duncan’s Progress W. Duncan, who received a dislocated neck when his mount, Quick Reward, fell in a. race in Victoria on November 23, has made a good recovery following an operation. He will leave the hospital for his home within the next few days, and will take a long rest. It will be some considerable time before Duncan is able to arrive at a decision whether he will return to the saddle.

BLIMP’S CUP SPRINT TO MOA BIRD AT ASHHURST ABBEY QUEEN’S DOUBLE Press Association PALMERSTON X.. Wednesday. After heavy rain overnight, the day broke fine for the Ash hurst- Poliangina Racing Club’s annual meeting, and a largo holiday crowd attended. The course was in good order, but slow. The totalisator handled £ 19,027, which was £1,037 more than at the 1929 meeting. Results were: Hack Hurdles, of £200; 1?. miles.—2 Aurora Borealis, 11.2. W. Bowden, 1; 3 Borsalene, 0.7, A. Robson. 2: 4 Four Aces, 0.0, M. Xicol, 3. Also: 5 Rakauponga, 9.8; 1 Airforce, 9.G; t» Wilmoreana, 0.4; 9 Fiery Comet, 0.0; 7 Jokeform, 0.0; 10 March, 9.0; S Good Acre, 9.0. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2.53 1-5. Maiden Stakes, of £150; <» furlongs: weight. 8.7.—1 Piako, C. Ooulsbro’, 1: 5 General Gas, Wilton, 2; S Spearform, W. Horne, 3. Also: 11 Kourgeoise, 12 Lucretia, 7 Elicit (car. 9.0), 4 Black Acre, 3 Lookout, 13 Pont D’Or, 8 A cress, 6 Our Nancy, 2 Potoaform, 10 lior tense. Won by a length. Time, 1.19 3-5. Pohangina Handicap, of £210; 6 furlongs.—4 Moa Bird, 7.0. A. Pick, 1; 1 Hopwood. 7.0, R. Drink water, 2; 5 Veronese, 7.2, R. Tudor. 3. Also: 3 Dobbin, 7.9; 2 Broad Acre, 7.2: 6 Birkie, 7.0. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.18 1-5. Siberia Hack Handicap, of £200; 5 furlongs.—3 Abbey Queen. 7.11, O. Goulsbro\ 1; 2 Joy Germ, 7.5, A. Dick, 2; 9 Tapestry, 7.0, G. Lamb. 3. Also: 1 Tea Taster, 8.3 ;4 Green Acre, S.l; 5 High Society, 8.1; 14 Lockham, 7.11; 7 Rule Britannia, 7.5; 8 Golden Shadow, 7.3: l> Acreline, 7.0; 10 Ladv Lucerne, 7.0; 13 The Parch, 7.0; 11 Roval Queen. 7.3; 12 Basaloma, 7.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.4 1-5. ASHHURST CUP Of £330; 1£ miles S—BLIMP, 8.1, W. H. Bell 1 2 AVRO, 7.11, D. Farrell 2 3 BILLIOX, 7.1, J. Gunn 3 Also: S Merry Damon, 9.0; 4 Otairi,

8.13; 1 The Swell, 8.4;'7 High Court, 8.1; 6 Discourse, 7.0. Won by a head, two lengths separating second and third. Merry Damon was fourth. Time, 2.16 1-5. Manawatu Gorge Hack Cup, of £210; about 1 mile.—2 Briar Root, 9.0, A. Hobson, 1; 8 Ivilorell, 7.10; C. Goulsbro,’, 2; 1 Democratic, 8.2, C. Broughton, 3. Also: 3 Gold Bag, 8.4; 1 Disrank, 8.1 (coupled with Democratic); 4 Warzone, 7.8; 6 Birkbeck, 7.13; 7 Plane, 7.13; 5 Mothplane, 7.2; 9 Rakauponga, 7.10; 10 Daylass, 7.2; 11 Hatteras, 7.13; 12 Callamart, 7.7. Won by a length and a-half, three lengths separating second and third. Warzone was fourth. Time, 1.50 2-5. Birkbeck and Daylass fell. Kamako Hack Handicap, £>f £200; G furlongs.—2 Abbey Queen, 7.10, inc. 101 b penalty), G. Drink water, 1; 1 Green Acre, 7.12, C. Prance, 2; 5 Royal Opera, 7.6, C. Gerrand, 3. Also: 4 High Society, 7.5; 6 Rule Britannia, 7.2; 3 Miss Quex, 7.2. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.18 1-5. Raumai Handicap, of £210; about 1 mile.—3 Cerf, 7.13, C. Goulsbro*, 1; 4 Second Thought, 7.9, A. G. Murray. 2; 2 Bonogne, 8.10, G. Rudgway, 3. Also: 1 Thrift, 7.13; 5 Moepai, 7.10; 6 Captain Gazeley, 7.10. Won by a short length, two lengths separating second and third. Time, 1.50. GISBORNE FIXTURE THE NOMINATIONS ; Nominations, for the Gisborne Racing Club’s summer meeting, on February 6 and 8, closed last Friday. The nominations are as under: First Day Te Hapara Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs. —Keen, ch f Autumn—Kady Puttee, King Manu, Merry Lu, Squadron, Master Cyme Abbey Dale, Atapai, Ardri, PriS l **- Bola front. Bay D’Or, Dimmer, CUiemove, lago, Otene, Rapiata, Royal Whakaari, Toboggan, ManiFlying Handicap, 6 furlongs. Big Bertha, Plain Sailing, Startle, Nancy Lee, King Wanga, Plimmerton, Good Sport. Tea Lady, White Wings. Maiden Scurry, 5 furlongs.—Running Over, Pair Autumn, ch f Autumn-Lady Puttee, Princess Elizabeth, Cyrex, Rich Crop, Climatic, Golden Pennant, Tama Waiata, Lady Waikohu, St. Ames, Waitoki, Abbey Dale, Sunglare, Primax, Agile, Collrieia, Erin’s Boy, Whakaari, Veloca, Huntingdon. Carroll Memorial Handicap, 1 mile.— Singleton, Tall Timber, Valsier, High Court, White Wings, Plimmerton, Hakanoa, Outfit, Kinsel. Hack Gold Cup, 1 mile.—Rich Harvest, Big Bertha, Princess Elizabeth, Nahi, San Quex, Russett Moor, Polydorus, Te Awha, Atapai, Tino Tama, Sunglare, Primax, Rakaroa, Autumina, Malahat, Claremore, Outfit, Otene, Tamworth. First' High-weight Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Tall Timber, Essential, Abisogne, Rongo, Eeruff, High Heather. Scarlet Runner, Superb King, Glazer, Good Sport, Grand National. Park Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Sandburr, Princess Elizabeth, Nahi, Rich Crop, Polydorus, Te Awha, Little Gift, Tino Tama, Bold Front, Rakaroa, Autumina, Manifest, Coonardoo, lago-, Valsier, Lady Horton, Otene. Second Day Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs. Running Over, Fair Autumn, Cyrex, Nightbloom, Climatic, Golden Pennant, Te Awha, Million, Agile, Huntingdon, Toboggan. Taruheru Hack Handicap, 1 mile.—Rich Harvest, Big Bertha, Princess Elizabeth, Nahi, San Quex, Russett Moor, Polydorus, Malahat, Bold Front, Rakaroa, Autumina, Manifest, Coonardoo, lago, Otene, Tamworth, Lady Horton. Trial Handicap. 6 furlongs. Bob In, ch f Autumn-Lady Puttee, Merry Lu, Princess Elizabeth, Feruff, Russett Moor, Rich Crop, Scarlet Runner, Squadron, Tama, Waiata, Queer Card, Little Gift, Waitoki, Abbey Dale. Tino Tama, Sunglare, Primax, Bay D’Or, Collrieia, Whakaari, Veloca. Gisborne Gold Cup Handicap. I 4 miles. —Singleton, Rich Harvest, Tall Timber, Startle, Valsier, Polydorus, High Court, Te Awha, White Wings, Superb King, Plimmerton, Hakanoa, Malahat, Good Sport, Outfit, Kinsel. Second High-weight Handicap, 1 mile. —Tall Timber, Essential, Abisogne. Rongo, Feruff, High Heather, Scarlet Runner, Superb King, Glazer, Grand National. Awapuni Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Keen, King Manu, Merry Lu, Princess Elizabeth, Nahi, Rich Crop, Squadron, Master Cynic, St. Ames, Waitoki, Atapai, Tino Tama, Ardri, Primax, Bold Front, Cheramy, Manifest, Dimmer, Cynette, Claremore, lago, Otene, Rapiata, Royal Songster, Whakaari. Toboggan. Bright Memorial Handicap, 7 furlongs. —Big Bertha, Sandburr, Startle, Valsier, Nancy Lee, King Wanga, Tea Lady, White Wings, Rakaroa, Autumina, Plimmerton, Hakanoa, Good Sport, Kinsel.