Durf Notes

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 879, 24 January 1930, Page 12

Durf Notes

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Off to Sydney Aboard the Ulimaroa this morning was the Ellerslie-trained Tea Time, who goes to Sydney to do his racing &t the suburban meetings there. He will remain under the charge of H. Hoyle. Tea Time was placed on the schooling list recently. Passed In At the Trentham sales on Tuesday, the Leighton—Star Lady filly was passed in at 125 guineas, as was also the Leighton—Catalini gelding at 150 guineas. On account of Mr. S. J. Gibbons, Marton. the Hunting Song—Oratress colt was sold to Mr. Ft. J. Murphy for 2,400 guineas, but Mr. Gibbons would not part with the Nigger Minstrel—Equitas colt, which was passed at 425 guineas. A high bid that was not accepted by the breeder was the 1.300 guineas offered for the Arausio — Gold Light colt from Mr. W. T. Flazlett’s establishment. The Limond— Hyades colt failed to find a purchaser at 450 guineas. Furore’s Chance Speed plays an essential part on a round course such as Waipapakauri, and horses with brilliance in the early stages of a race will take a power of beating. The Whangarei- trained Furore is noted for his early speed, but he lacks stamina, and with this asset there is no doubt he would have won many a race. Fie is opposed to a poor lot in the Maiden Plate tomorrow, and on facts, figures and credentials he looks all over a winner. Siaosi Coming In The Te Awamutu trainer, FT. L. Russell, will soon recommission Siaosi, who has been spelling for some considerable time. The gelding, which lias shown promise as a hurdler, is in excellent fettle to begin a preparation for winter racing, and if he makes the progress expected of him in the meantime he may be found competing at the C.J.C. Grand National meeting in August. Early in his career Siaosi proved himself a brilliant galloper, and included among his successes was the C.J.C. Great Easter Handicap, in which he defeated his then stablemate, Civility. Trial Plate Winner The winner of the Trial Plate at Trentham on Monday, Waterline, who was making his first appearance in a race, is a three-year-old half-brother by The Ace to Quarterdeck. He is a useful galloper, and more will be heard of him. Throughout the race he shaped like an old hand, and added one more to the rather lengthy list of big dividends returned by horses from Sir George Clifford’s stable this season. At Ashhurst Although the turnover on the totalisator at Ashhurst was more than £ 1,000 higher than the amount put through at the Anniversary Hay fixture of 1929, it was still below £20,000. Some good judges express the opinion that, considering the stakes given at this fixture, the committee cannot find it a very profitable gathering. However, it would be safe to assert that Foxton would like to have a turnover each day as big as that at Ashhurst. Winning Trainers H. B. Lorigan’s Trentham stable was the most successful at the Wellington meeting with three winners, and E. J. Murtagh, also of Trentham, trained two winners. J. Fryer (Hawera) was the cnly other trainer with two wins. The following each trained one winner: F. P. Claridge (Riccarton), W. H. Moroney (Tauherenikau), W. C. Griffith (Flastings), L. Wilson (Hastings). J. M. Camerpn (Hastings), J. Ross (Oaraaru), J. T. Jamieson (Takanini), W. McKinnon (Greenmeadows), H. and A. Cutts (Riccarton), F. Havis (Woodpile), A. Tinker (Te Rapa), W. G. Hobbs (Riccarton), A. M. Wright (Foxton), J. P. Coyle (Awapuni), G. A. Feilding (Wingatui), F. J. McKav (Invercargill), and Mrs. A. McDonald (Awapuni). Stoutly Bred In his day and generation in England Kilbroney was classed as a first-class stayer and it is not surprising therefore to find that he has to be credited with a son called Concentrate, capable of winning the Auckland and Wellington Cups within a few weeks of each other, and it has also to be noted that the winner’s dam is bred stoutly and descends on the female side from one of Maoriland’s oldest and best families, writes “Sir Modred.” Concentrate is by Kilbroney from Oratress, by Demosthenes (imp.)—Equitas, by Advance (a great son of Vanguard) from Muriwai. by Torpedo (son of Musket) from Mystery Girl, by Peter Flat—Sybil, by Riddles worth from a mare of unknown but claimed first-class breeding. Concentrate has always shaped like a stayer and his deeds of the past few weeks have placed him in this category beyond a doubt. A further proof of the success of this family as producing stayers is the fact that Concentrate’s sister, Oratrix, has also to be recognised as a winner of the New Zealand Cup. Both stout racers named are owned by Mr. R. J. Murphy, of Wellington, and have been prepared for their striking performances by H. B. Lorigan, of Trentham, a trainer who has made good after first gaining fame on the turf as a crack jockey. Young Fielder’s Good Win A prominent Austi'alian Jockey Club bookmaker, one of the leviathans of the registered ring, paid one of his rare visits to a pony meeting at Rosebery. Sydney, last week, for the purpose of backing Saltpan in the first division of the Trial Stakes. Fie is reported to have invested £I,OOO on the gelding, which had the effect of causing him to go out a short-priced favourite in a splendid betting race. But Saltpan, as on previous occasions, proved a disappointment and took no part in the finish. By a strange coincidence the biggest winner on the race was also an A.J.C. fielder, one of the younger brigade, who was identified with tlie sensational last-minute plunge on Cliuquisca at Warwick Farm recently. He was entrusted with the commission, amounting to more than £3OO, for Vaincre, and he also backed the gelding for himself. He cleared up a tidy parcel on the race. Interference was responsible for Vaincre being beaten into third place at Ascot the i3revious week, and his connections regarded him as a certainty for this race. His rider, the ex-Victorian E. Cariss, took no 'risks of a similar happening. He sent his mount to the front when the field had gone two furlongs. and Vaincre. galloping boldly, went on to easy victory. Vaincre is a four-year-old gelding by the defunct Valais, from Ruby Agnes, an imported mare who scored in sprint races on registered tracks a few years ago. Last week’s win was accomplished in fine style, and he seems certain to score again in better cornpan j*. Disqualified It was a flag day. and the Aberdonian’s springs of generosity were opened because one of the collectors was an exceedingly pretty nurse. He put a shilling in the box, at the same time remarking: “Well, my lassie, I only hope if ever I’m ill thev’ll send me to your “Well,” .?aid the girl doubtfully. *T don’t know about that. You see it’s a maternity hospital.”

To at Takapuna The committee of the Takapuna Jockey Club yesterday received a letter from Mr. C. O’Connor stating that he would be unable to act as starter at the forthcoming summer meeting of the club, owing to having to undergo an eye operation. Mr. A. Vincent has been appointed to fill the position Ready Made Gallopers An excellent opportunity of securing racehorses in active work is presented by the sale of Messrs. Paterson’s Takapuna stud next Friday. Included among them are the promising On Top, Section and Full Measure (all with engagements at the forthcoming Takapuna meeting), Pellette (one of the greatest hacks in commission), Land Measure. Town Planner, Traced (an unbroken sister to Theodolite), and an unbroken three-year-old filly by Surveyor from Daymost (Foremost —Hate). Tlie brood mares catalogued are the following: Daymost (Foremost —Hate), Thuranna (Thurnham —Juanna), Philetus (Thurnham —Mon Amie). Thurcnce (Thurnham —Cadence), Te Moti (Motiti —Anadyomene), dam of On Top, Lady Form (Monoform —Elf), Katharina (Eudorus —Wasa), Pellet (Thurnham —Pell), Uralla (Piedmont —Persianello), and Juanna (Achilles —Shepherdess, the ancestress of Windbag and Loquacious). Apprentice Injured W. Williamson, an A.R.C. apprentice, was badly injured when Poldara hit the rails and turned a somersault at Kensington (Sydney) last week. Poldara was trotting on the cinders track when he became frightened and swung on to the rails. Williamson’s foot hit the fence hard, and as Poldara went on the jockey was dragged off and pulled along the track for a few yards He was covered with cinders, and after being treated at the track by the caretaker was taken to hospital suffering from concussion and a probable fracture of the left foot. He regained consciousness 20 minutes later. When free of his rider, Poldara trotted round the track, and was easily caught. The horse was not hurt. Winning Owners The wins of Concentrate and Gesture placed the Wellington owner, Mr. R. J. Murphy, an easy first on the list of winning owners at the Wellington Racing Club’s meeting. He and Mr. H. Cleland, the owner of Bright Glow, were the only two to reach four figures. The list is as follows: R. J. Murphy, £1,380 (including £IOO gold cup); IT. Cleland, £1,000; C. E. Elgar, £720; J. Lindsay, £700: J. Carter, £525; J. Fraser Smith, £520; T. FI. Lowry. £520; W. T. Hazlett,. £520; C. Boyle, £490: If. Murphy, £470: J. Fryer, £420: J. M. Cameron, £390; .T. S. McLeod, £335; Sir George Clifford, £320; McMillan and Trevor, £310; A. Alexander, £300; W. Patterson, £275; G. H. Greenwood. £240; J. T. Jamieson, £240; IF. McManaway, £220; A. A. Small, £220; J. D. Ormond, £220; R. McMullian, £220; George Gould, £220; J. Faulks, £210; W. Parsons, £200; C. F. Vallance,’ £200; A. S. George, £180: A. B. Williams, £150; F. Earl, *£lls; F. D. Jones, £100; Ft. Johnson, £100; J. Donald, £100; H. T. Hume, £80; B. Burgess, £6O; J. Asher, £SO; H. Wilson, £4O; 5. Gibbons, £4O; J. FI. Cliesire, £4O; A. T. Gatrell, £3O; C. A. Shiels, £3O. Paper Money’s Winnings Though Paper Money easily headed the sires’ list in New Zealand last season, with 79 wins, 232 placings, and stakes totalling £22,067, it is not generally known that his progeny racing in Australia placed him eleventh on the Australian list, with 25 winners of 41 races, worth £12,053. His total for New Zealand rand Australia war £34,120, giving him second place to Magpie. Glentruin Injured It is reported that the imported mare Glentruin-was the victim of an accident recently which resulted in painful head injuries, states the Southland “Times”. It is thought that she must have collided with a tree when galloping in her enclosure. The hurt is now yielding to treatment, but the mishap was an unfortunate one, as she is understood to be with foal to imported Woodend. Glentruin’s first contribution to the turf will probably be taken in hand by the local trainer, J. A. Rowland, next month in company with another filly of similar age from Sabor, an imported grand-daughter of Carbine. The fillies will represent the first of the progeny of the Lemberg sire, Woodend, to enter a training stable and their appearance on the S.R.C.’s tracks will be eagerlyawaited, particularly .as both are described as excellent advertisements for their English parents. Victorian Riders Melbourne jockey A. Wilson is moving forward on the winning jockey’s list. His latest successes brought him into second place, equal with W. Scanlon. Wilson’s total now is ll?j wins, 12£ seconds, and thirds, from 89 mounts. With ordinary luck Wilson should head the winning list this season. Fie is now 19£ wins behind W. Duncan, who will not be able to ride for some time. Wilson is a natural horseman, and is not likely to be troubled much by increasing weight. He rode two Melbourne Cup winners, King Ingoda and Bitalii, which scored in successive years. He captured the Australian Cup on the Sydney-owned Prince Cox, and scored on Altimeter in the Adelaide Cup. T. Lewis, who has gained nine wins this season, promises to be Wilson’s chief opponent, in the contest for the premiership. Wilson will do a share of riding for J. Flolt’s stable at the autumn meetings. Taking a Hand One of the bridge four was unable to keep his engagement, so the host suggested that his manservant, who was a useful player, might be called upon. “My only stipulation,” said the host, “is that I play against the beggar so that I have a chance of winning next month’s wages from him.” That reminds one of the employer who said to his new valet: “You play bridge, I presume, Perkins?” “Yes, sir,” replied .the surprised man. “How did you guess, sir?” “By the way.” said his employer, “you make a grand slam on every door in the house.” RACING FIXTURES JANUARY 25—Wairio J.C. 25—Waipapakauri J.C. 28, 30—Wairoa R.C. 29, 30—Pahlatua R.C. 29. Feb. I—Takapuna J.C. FEBRUARY s—Tapanui R.C. 6. B—Gisborne8 —Gisborne R.C. 6, B—Taranaki J.C. B—Matamata R.C. 13, 15—Dunedin J.C. 13, 15—Poverty Bay Turf C. 13. 15—Wanganui J.C. 15, 17—Rotorua R C. 19— Clifden R.C. 19, 20—Woodville Dist. J.C. 20— Tologa Bay J.C. 22. 24—DargavilJe R.C. 26. 27—Gore R.C. 26. 27—Dannevirke R.C. 27—Waiapu R.C. 28, March I—Marlborough R.C.