TURF TOPICS.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 457, 15 June 1937, Page 7

TURF TOPICS.

Forthcoming Fixtures June 17, 19—Hawke’s Bay, J.C. June 19 —Greymouth J.C. June 19—Opotiki J.C. June 26—Ashburton County R C. June 30—Dannevirke Hunt Club. July 3—Manawatu R.C. July 3—Oanraru J.C. July '6, 8, 10—Wellington RC. July 17 —Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club. July 17 —Waimate Hunt Club. July 24—'Rangitikei Hunt Club. July 24 —South Canterbury Hunt Club July 29, 31—Poverty Bay T.C. July 31—Christchurch Hunt Club.

HERE AND THERE. The Sydney jockey, D. Munro, is understood to have rejected a live offer to ride in India and on the Continent J. E. Pike’s horse Timurkhan has been sold to an Indian er.

At the request of the police, although i(t was not backed by any statutory authority, hotelkeepers in Newcastle and the coalfields district generally have ageed to remove all wireless sets and result boards from their premises. This was seriously checked the sr.aiGing price betting, and the plan is expected to be ex_ tended to the metropolis.

A new horse arrived at Randwick last week from J'Tance. He is a three year-old to Australian Time, his tire being the successful Athelstan, from Point de Viu. He is owned by Mr. P. H. Osborne, is in B. Payton's stable, and has been named The Frenchman. The other French horse in ’training at Randwick is Gene Tout, who is trained by F. Williams.

NEWS OF KEITH VOITRE. According Ito an Australian paper, one of the most interesting figures at the broadcasting stations’ golf tournament was jockey Keith Vo.tre. who acted in an advisory- capacity to Fred Tupper. Keith still limps very badly as a result of his fall from Valient Chief at Moonee Valley several month ago, buit presented a cheerful countenance, and thoroughly enjoyed his tour of the links. In -the course of conversation, he said that he hoped 'to ride again soon, and, to strengthen his leg, walks six miles a day on it. In every way, Keith i= a credit to his profession, and evoryciie who knows him, or has seen him ride, will re Joice when he is fit enough to return to the saddle. It if reported that several punters aie s.i’ing up for the happy occasion.

BRILLIANT FORM AS A SPRINTER It is probable Pompoon Started favourite for the Kentucky Derby in which he was beaten by War Admiral. Less than a month prior to the Derby h-e had his first run of the season in the Paumonk Handicap, six furlongs, at Jamaica (New York). In carrying 8.4, and defeating nine older opponents, he cut out the six furlongs in 1.11, which was general iy regarded! 'as a very sakisfacllory trial for the mile and -a quarter of 'he Derby. The race Pompoon won was worth £1450, and brought his earnings up to £lB,OOO. Added money for the Kenltucky Derby was £lO,OOO, but, though beaten, £l6OO for second! place was a nice consolation stake for Pompoon’s owner.

HORSES FOR AUSTRALIA. Among horses scheduled for Aus tralia is Geitel, who is being returned fry H. B. Lorigan ito her owner Mr. A. Sluise, of Sydney, from whom Lirogan had her leased. Th'e Randwick trainer G. Price’s lot are tiaut. Monde, Mr. T. H. Low ry’s Limond— .Anklet colt, and Mr. e"1 I. Watt’s top-priced Beau Pere Helen coit, The ’Squire. Consigned Ito Melbourne is Crojick, a colt by Siegfrid—Topflier, owned by Mr. F. J. Nathan and to be raced in’ Victoria. Bound for Adelaide is the brood mare, Chief Salute, and her colt foal, who are being shipped to Mr. K. Angas’; and taking a, longer trip are Time and Tide (a yearling gelding by Tidal—Sylvanum) and a yearling gelding by Lord Quex —Nix, consigned to Mr. J. p, O’Hara at Perth.