F. E. Loomb’s Stable Shelters Big Team

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1066, 2 September 1930, Page 12

F. E. Loomb’s Stable Shelters Big Team

FULL OF POSSIBILITIES LIKELY JUVENILES Special to THEI SUN TE AWAMUTU, Monday. The season just closed has been fairly successful for the stable under the guidance of Mr. F. E. Loomb, at Te Awamutu. liis successes included 12 wins, 19 seconds and a similar number of thirds, with stakes aggregating £4,650. Mr. Loomb has not been enjoying the best of health for some time past, and therefore was unable to devote his usual supervision to his team. The team, which includes several promising juveniles, is in splendid condition, and, with ordinary luck, should account for a fair share of stake money this term. The Two-year-olds A nice two-year-old filly, Princess Bede, by Catmint, from Lady Bede, ' was one that attracted attention, being well developed, and bearing a racy appearance. In short sprints she has performed creditably, and if all goes well she should account for something better than a handicap event. Another of the same age is the brown iilly llluminelli, by Illumination from Finelli, both good ones that did well for the Loomb stable. This youngster is smaller than Princess Bede, but looks smart, being endowed with her dam’s powerful quarters. Son of Little England Of a different type is Kingsway, the two-year-old black gelding by Little England from Lady Ruth. He is a solid customer, well-grown, and seems likely to develop into a lirst-class handicapper, well up to any weight. The fact that he was second in his division of the juvenile parade at Te Awamutu a few weeks ago goes to prove that he has speed. Judging by looks the best of the youngsters is Baroscope, the bay colt by Weathervane from Tortrix, hence a half-brother to Page Boy. This fellow bids fair to act up to his breeding. Me moves with a grace and purpose that shows courage, and he will probably develop into a good stayer, with a finishing run that indicates grit. Me is owned by Mr. E. H. Cucksey, who purchased him at the Trentliam yearling sales for 350 guineas. Flying Prince, the four-year-old colt by Inlying King from Vanga (both Eng-lish-bred), looks a good deal better than last season, and his race at the recent Pakuranga Hunt meeting indicated that he is fairly well forward. That he can gallop fast has been demonstrated, and he is in good fettle for further racing. The Best-looker The best-looking horse in the stable is undoubtedly the three-year-old bay colt Biddy’s Boy, by Illumination from the Birkenhead mare Lady Biddy. Me did not win last year, but his third in the Foal Stakes at Ellerslie indicated his ability, and he gave further evidence by reaching the top of the handicaps for juveniles. Next on the list was the bonny mare Prodice (Catmint —I-Iyades), winner of over £2,000 in stakes last season. She looks even better this year, and should dispute honours with the Dominion’s best. Prodice has been nominated for the New Zealand Cup, and in all probability will be taken South. The four-year-old half-sister to Biddy’s Boy, Biddy Comet (by Day Comet), is not of commanding physique, but is decidedly useful, as her performances last season showed. She is rather light-fleshed, but no doubt will fill out as the season advances. Over the Obstacles Principal Boy, the four-year-old gelding by Day Comet from Principal Lady, was not raced much last season, but he has been schooling lately, and displays an aptitude that may result in him winning a hurdle race. Illuminagu, a three-year-old gelding from the Elysian mare Erinaga, is built on smaller lines, but has already shown he can gallop. Me is only just back from a spell, and his preparation will not be hurried. The speedy Awamutu, by that rare galloper King Lupin, looks well, and his race at the Pakuranga Hunt meeting proves that he is as fast as ever. His trainer expects him to stay better this year. An unconcerned customer is Desert Clow. Age does not seem to have had any effect yet, judging by his racing in the Jellicoe Handicap. It is probable that if the pace of opponents proves too great, he will take his place over the jumps, a department in which he has shown promise. Rather a light-fleshed filly is Valmarie, who is by Vallcyrian from Lady Marie, the latter going back to the same dam as The Hawk Valmarie has only just been brought in, so will not be racing for some time. However, on breeding lines alone she should be quite a good proposition. The ’Chaser Running in the paddock were Lovely Boy, looking none the worse for his recent steeplechasing at the Hunt meeting, and Air King, who has been idle with foot trouble. He is all right again, and probably will be developed as a hurdler. He has already been schooled. A three-year-old filly was identified as Tinker Belle, by King Nassau from the Maniapoto mare who produced Mangani. She is having an easy time at present. Also out just now is the chestnut filly Princippia, two years, by Illumination from Principal Lady. So highly was she thought of that Australian engagements were made for her, but an accident on the road, when a motor-vehicle crashed into her, settled all those prospects. Last of the lot in the paddock is a chestnut colt foal by Illumination from Erinagh, just weaned. _. In the matrons’ paddock are Finelli (due to foal in October to Diacquenod). Erinagh (due to Illumination), Nassau Lady, Lady Cynic, Miss Ivillarney), and Value. The four dry mares are to be sent on a visit to Illumination. STILL POPULAR BUT LITTLE MONEY RACING IN TARANAKI If one may judge by the support accorded the Taranaki Hunt Club by the public on Saturday, racing is going to be just as popular as ever during the new season, but the amount invested on the totalisator ts going to show a large decrease, records the Wanganui “Chronicle.” The conditions were all in favour of a successful fixture, for the fields carded were of good dimensions, the public attended in large numbers, and the weather was gloriously fine—a perfect spring day. Yet investments cn the machine showed a decline of £4,344 when compared with last year’s figures, the sum of £ 10,494 being handled, whereas twelve months ago £14,839 was handled. Apparently the extra totalisator-tax and the financial depression were jointly responsible.