Perle de Leon and King’s Jest

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1003, 20 June 1930, Page 15

Perle de Leon and King’s Jest

HAWKE’S BAY HURDLES TOMORROW AT HASTINGS In the days that are gone the Hawke’s Bay Hurdles contests were of considerably greater importance. However, tomorrow's race at Hastings promises to be quite interesting, especially if King’s Jest goes to the post. The opposition to the Great Northern Hurdles winner is rather poor, as the following list of entrants goes to indicate;— Hawke's Bay Hurdles Handicap, of £250; about one mile and threequarters.—Panorama, King’s Jest, Bulford, Bongo, Nucleus. Perle de Leon, Jen, Democratic, Nukumai, Wharncliffe, Conjurer 11. It will be seen that King’s Jest has a royal chance of winning if it is decided to start him. Of course, in such a modest field he will get a stiff impost, for he won at Ellerslie with 9.8 and finished third among the hacks two days later with 12.5. A Big Weight It is expected that King’s Jest will be asked to carry something round about list tomorrow, although, of course, a good deal depends on just what scale the handicapper decides 'to frame his weights. Probably it will be fairly high. At least one of those entered for the Hawke’s Bay Hurdles will be missing tomorrow, and that is Democratic. There are only 11 engaged in the event, and there may not be more than half a dozen starters. Wi,tl Suit Two Such a small field will, of course, suit King’s Jest, but no less 'will it also assist Perle de Leon. The latter’s two outings at Wanganui were impressive. The first day he was second to Aurora Borealis in the Century Hurdles, and on the second day he defeated all but Prince Lu. As it is five weeks since Perle de Leon had those two outings, it is but reasonable to assume that he should be nearly a stone better horse tomorrow. In that case King’s Jest will have to look to his laurels. It is probable that King’s Jest will be called upon to concede the best part of a stone to Perle de Leon, but at tli© difference, whatever it is, it is quite on the cards that Perle de Leon will beat the Great Northern winner.

Outside this pair, Nucleus and Jen may be tho only ones considered, for the majority of the other entrants may scarcely bo forward enough, unless Nukumai has done a lot of work, as has been stated. The Australian contestant, Conjurer 11., has also got through a solid preparation. By the way, this fellow is a full brother to the doughty Poitrcl. DID NOT PRICE HIM A THOUGHT FOR BLENHEIM When Mr. Clive Inglis, of the firm of bloodstock salesmen, was in England last year he was most impressed by Blenheim, who won the English Derby. Mo saw the Blandford colt win the Speedy Plate at Windsor. This race was only of minor importance and the Sydney-sider immediately thought: “Here is a colt it may be possible to secure for Australia.” But Mr. Inglis quickly dismissed this idea when he discovered that Blenheim was owned by H. H. the Aga Khan, who had given 4,100 guineas for the colt as a yearling. Mr. Inglis arrived at the conclusion that Press Gang was the likely Derby proposition, but Press Gang was not nominated for the Blue Riband because it was believed something was wrong with him when entries for the Derby were due. But he quickly shook off his disabilfty and by bis defeat of Blenheim in the* Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket it would appear as if there is something in the idea that Press Gang might have won the Derby had he been eligible. A TRIAL FLATE SMART MAIDENS ENGAGED RACE AT HASTINGS An interesting entrant for the Trial Plate, five furlongs, which is to be decided on the second day (tomorrow) of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club's meeting at Hastings, is Paleta’s two-year-old full-brother, Vandyke, who is trained in private at Ngatarawa by J. FI. Jefferd. Vandyke is reputed to be a good galloper. If Vandyke is anything like as good as Paleta, whose career has been affected by unsoundness ancl other troubles since he won the Great Northern Guineas, his prospects at Hastings should be excellent in spite of his lack of racing experience.

Rigolett.o is going along all serene in his rehearsals. It is intended to start him at Hastings next week. He is a younger full-brother to King's Jest and Company. He has not raced since he was a two-year-old, in the 1926-27 season, and during that term only faced the starter in a couple of events, when also started was noted regarding his essays. Like his well performed brother he was bred and is owned by Air. J. D. Ormond. Rigoletto is also in the Trial. Tahoma and Nea Lap (sister to Phar Lap) are others engaged. The following is the list of entries for tomorrow’s Trial Plate, of 110 sovs. Five furlongs and a-half.—Ganpat, Arrowzone, Honowai, Kim bo, Queen Abbey—Brownhill g., Lady Lucerne, Vandyke, Hystride, Rigoletto, Pewa, Nea Lap, Krofiite, Royal Songster, Comedic, Nightmare, Sunglare, Tahoma, Arrowhead, Blacksmith, Lordlike, Psycho Lady Spy, King Mann, Imperial Coin. Magic Land, Golden Shadow, Sum Up, Okopua, Acmil, Valpine. A GOOD STAKE Tlie owner of the winner (Grosvenor) of the Australian Jockey Club Hurdle Race last week, received a cheque for £1,265 10s. The race is actually worth £1,405 to the winner, but from this amount the jockey’s fee of £139 10s had to be deducted. Tin* ■ second prize w£s@ £SOO, and the third prize £250.