TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 April 1938, Page 4

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE Views on Racing Facts and Fancies BALINAVAR PERFORMS WELL

(By

“The Cynic.”)

Balinavar ran two creditable races at the recent Auckland meeting, beating all but Mon Acre the first day and finishing a close third to Ivy Willonyx and Jack Tar on the Monday, after attempting to win from end to end. As his stamina improves the Te Awamutu representative should add further to his account. He possesses early brilliance and this assures him a good position in the running.

Scarf Dance was to have had her last racing at Feilding prior to retirement to the stud. She ran a good race on the first day to finish third in the distance hack race, but she was well beaten on the second day. The sister to Veilmond is still a maiden and it is probable that she would have done better at Feilding had the ground been dry. Few of the Limonds have ever distinguished themselves in wet ground.

Seldom in recent years has the Sockburn Handicap winner gone on to success in the Great Autumn Handicap, but the result of the big Canterbury race provided the Sockburn winner, Studley Royal, as runner-up On the first day he took over the lead from Rebel Lad within the distance, and beat him comfortably, while Galleon, finishing fast into third place, just beat Arctic King on the post. Willie Win was last. The race and the extra distance yesterday were to Arctic King’s advantage. This was first success since winning the Islington Handicap on the same course last August.

Sparkle’s performance in the concluding race at Riccarton was full of merit considering she had not raced for so long. She had to be ridden every inch of the journey and ' although apparently beaten when headed by Nightcalm she battled on . well and was only a head and half a head behind the winner. She should be useful later on.

Originally the Auckland Easter Handicap was run over a mile and three-quarters, and later over a mile and a-half. It was in 1898 that the distance was reduced to and stabilised at one mile. For the 40 years at this distance the fastest time has been 1 min 36 2-ssec made by Red Manfred three years ago. Nonette 9.1, Reremoana 9.11 (in Imin 37 3-ssec) and Golden Wings 9.9 (in lmin 37 2-ssec) have been the highest-weighted winners. Nonette was a three-year-old,

and another notable performance by a horse of that age was Advance’s win with 9.6.

The commendable third of Prince Acre in the Huia Handicap on the latter day of Auckland indicated a return to form of this member of the Winder establishment. In the event of a yielding track obtaining at Avondale this useful mudlark may reopen his winning account as he is bearing a healthy appearance and wlil be all the better for racing at Ellerslie.

Nine different owners have won the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Champagne Stakes during the last 10 years, but the honours have not always been evenly distributed, and there were periods when two or three owners monopolised the event. Mr G. G. Stead won the Champagne on 15 occasions, at one stage 10 years in succession. Sir George Clifford went one better with a score of 16, 11 of them in 14 years. Mr Stead claimed 10 victories in the Challenge Stakes, eight of them in successive seasons, and Sir George Clifford six. In this race Mr G. D. Greenwood met with unusual success, his colours being first past the judge nine times. Thus three owners between them accounted for the race 24 times.

Phalanx was a good thing beaten in the Papanui Handicap of seven furlongs at Riccarton on Monday. He was chopped out badly at the start and had to concede a generous advantage to the ultimate winner Nightcalm before very much of the journey had been covered. This was the best performance Phalanx has given in the South Island and confirmed his improved running at the Manawatu meeting.

Valmarch, who started the shortestpriced favourite at Riverton on Saturday, appeared to be unlucky in the running down the straight in the Aparima Handicap. He was going nicely, next the rails, when the straight was entered, but inside the distance met with a check when Dissemble dropped back, and before he could get clear Rodeur had closed on Viking and blocked Valmarch getting through. He was only a neck away third, and looked a “racecourse certainty” beaten.

Martara’s sister, Puroto, who is five years old, scored her initial win in the Onepuhi Handicap at Feilding on Saturday, and she beat the much-im-proved Conveyer.

Wotan’s Feilding Cup success was his first since his record-breaking Melbourne Cup victory of nearly 18 months ago, and he was apparently lucky to win. Oratory led to the home turn, where she retired in favour of Big Dook, who was just beaten by a nose after he had changed his ground a good deal in the run home. This checked Lady Kyra badly and also cost Big Dook the race.

Ivy Willonyx gave her best performance to date when she made up for past disappointments by winning the Nelson Handicap on the second day of the Auckland meeting. She was fairly well back in the middle stages and after lying sixth at the turn finished on in solid style to outstay Jack Tar in the run home. Her winning margin was but a narrow one but she thoroughly deserved her success.

Machine Gun, who retains the distinction of carrying the highest impost (10.4) to victory in a Great Easter, was one of the most remarkable weight-carriers that ever raced in any country, and he retained his ability in that direction even after he became affected in the wind. As a three-year-old he won the Stewards with 8.9, and at four won the Great Easter under 10.4. When he established an Australasian record of 58sec for five furlongs he had 11.5 on his back, and he was loaded with some extraordinary burdens after going to Australia.

Only three times has the Great Eas-ter-Autumn double been won by the same horse, but that is not specially surprising in view of the difference in the distances of the two races. It is, however, a coincidence that two of the three were Lady Zetland and her daughter Lady Lillian. The third was Grand Knight, and it is 12 years since the English horse turned the trick. Obviously the odds were long against it being done this year.

The partiality of Gay Rose for yielding going was a contributory factor in sending the Te Aroha mare out a well-supported proposition on either day at Ellerslie, but she failed to produce her fine form of Matamata and flattered the hopes of her supporters at no stage either in the President’s Handicap or H. O. Nolan Handicap on Monday. She is an unreliable customer on occasions.

Raphis, the three-year-old sister to Phar Lap, who was sent to Man’s Pal last season but who did not prove to be in foal, is being hacked about at present and she may shortly rejoin J. Timkinson’s team to be given another trial. Allspice, in the same ownership, that of Mr F. Armstrong, is progressing well again after an operation to a foot which she underwent two weeks ago and hopes are entertained that she will be saved at least for a brood mare. Until recently it was thought that she might have to be destroyed.

The time record for the Champagne Stakes is Eulalie’s Imin lOsec, the next best being Imin 10 2-ssec by Royal Chief last year. The fastest seven furlongs in the Challenge Stakes is Imin 24 l-ssec by Silver Ring. Both times constitute New Zealand records by two-year-olds. Lisnacree went lame in a gallop in preparation for the Easter meeting at Riccarton and she has now been placed aside until next season. Lisnacree is raced by Miss M. C. Wilson, of Reefton, and her place in C. C. McCarthy’s stable may now be taken by the Roydon-Helen Gold colt purchased at the last yearling sales by Miss Wilson. YEARLING SALES COLT BRINGS 2800 GUINEAS. By Telegraph.—Press Association, Copyright. SYDNEY, April 21. At the yearling sales today, F. Dalton paid 2800 guineas for a Melfort colt from the Tressady mare Lalaguli. A. G. Papworth paid 1000 guineas for another Melfort. Seven of Melfort’s progeny realised 6300 guineas. Six Chatham colts made to 650 guineas and aggregated 2335 guineas, Wright Stephenson and Co., New Zealand, securing a Chatham—Gunhild colt for 120 guineas. Colts by Winooka fetched to 225 guineas. The Buzzard’s stock went to 850 guineas, the New Zealander, W. Gaisford, paying 650 guineas, and H. Bailey, Wanganui, 325 guineas for Buzzard colts. Mr Gaisford also paid 750 guineas for a colt by Constant Son. The New Zealander, M. Moodabe paid 450 guineas for another Constant Son, whose stock ranged from 220 to 800 guineas. The New Zealander A. G. Pottet bought a Dark Fox colt for 70 guineas. The Elderslie stud, New Zealand, submitted an Iliad bay colt which was bought by T. Lewis, Victoria, for 325 guineas. A. Night Raid chestnut colt was bought by J. T. Jamieson for 500 guineas. .

WAVERLEY Horses in form for the Waverley Racing Club’s meeting tomorrow include:— Westholm Hurdles: Booklaw, Brigadore. Wairoa Handicap: Raceboy, Lickem. Morton. Maiden: Golden Pam, Fafner. Kohi Highweight: Glenthawn, Malibu. Patea County Cup: Naughty Marietta, Lady Kyra. Waverley Steeplechase: Forest Glow, Platter. Hack Cup: Ramleh, Shangri La. President’s Handicap: Rhodesian, Amorosa. AVONDALE The following horses may do well at the Avondale Jockey Club’s meeting tomorrow: — Rosebank Handicap: Superior Guard, Lady Defoe. Avondale Hurdles: Kilberis, Celtic Lad. Chevalier Handicap: Highland Queen, Forest Acre. Foley Memorial: Francis Drake, Round-Up. Oakley Handicap: Pocket Venus, Notaro. Railway Handicap: Racecall, Merial. Whau Handicap: Jack Tar, Lady Meath. Titirangi Handicap: Valaminto, Sinking Fund. GREYMOUTH ACCEPTANCES (By Telegraph —Press Association.) GREYMOUTH, April 21. The following are acceptances for the Greymouth Jockey Club’s second meeting, to be held .on Saturday, when the single pool system of betting will be in operation:— Trial Handicap, 6f.: Love Affair, 9.0; Polistina, 8.9; Gold Coat, 8.6; Queen Linda, 8.2; Necessary, 8.0; Fayo, 8.0; Patuma, 8.0.

Dobson Trot, 2.27 class; Im.: Atarau Queen, scr.; Colonel Wrack, scr.; Kay Francis, scr.“ Lady Marigold, scr.; Peggy Petrova, scr.; Prince Travis, scr.; Renew, scr.; Wild Deer, scr.; Azure, 12yds.; Free Author, 24; Harvest Gift, 36; Kate Bingen, 48; Nahlin, GO. Railway Hack Handicap, 6j-f.: Drinkup, 8.13; Gilford, 8.4; Rotokino, 8.3; Great Memory, 8.3; Glenacre, 8.3; Owls Gleam, 8.0; Gayspear, 7.8; Patuma, 7.0; Princess Margaret, 7.0.

President’s Handicap, 11m.: Rebel Chief, 9.4; Potent, 8.2; Roy Bun, 8.0; Monipere, 8.0; Windward, 7.10; Contract, 7.0; Gasmask, 7.0; The Sandwichman, 7.0. Runanga Hack Handicap, 5Jf.: Amount, 9.9; Paper Note, 8.10; Pelmet, 8.7; Arrowrose, 8.3; Delium, 7.13; Acceptable, 7.12; The Sandwichman, 7.12; Copyist, 7.12; Rebel Star, 7.10; Silverlark, 7.0. Omoto Trot, 3.2 class; l-jm.: Atarau Queen, scr.; Azure, scr.; Colonel Wrack, scr.; Kay Francis, scr.; Lady Marigold, scr.; Peggy Petrova, scr.; Renew, scr.; Wild Deer, scr.; Prince Travis, scr.; Harvest Gift, 12yds.; Kate Bingen, 24; Big Nelson, 48; Nahlin, 48; Superb, 48. Ahaura Hack Handicap, Im.: Windward, 9.6; Potent, 9.1; Drink Up, 9.0; Maroha, 8.13; Contract, 8.0; Owls Gleam, 7.13; Glenacre, 7.11; Gasmask, 7.11; Clubman, 7.10; Gold Boy, 7.8; Gold Coat, 7.0. Farewell Handicap, 6jf.: Rebel Chief, 9.8; Wine Card, 9.4; Pelmet, 8.9; Arrowrose, 8.5; Metal Bird, 8.3; Potent, 8.2; Drinkup, 8.1; Acceptable, 8.0; Monipere, 8.0; Great Memory, 7.9; Courtyard, 7.3; Silver Lark, 7.0. ACCEPTORS FOR RANDWICK By Telegraph.—Press Association. Copyright. SYDNEY, April 21. Acceptors for Randwick on Saturday are:— C. W. Cropper Plate: Ajax, 9.2; Mohican, 9.0; King’s Head, 9.0; Gold Rod, 9.0; Pandava, 7.4. A.J.C. Plate: Allunga, 9.4; El Senorita, 9.2; After Six, 9.1; Tapestry, 9.1; Aitchengee, 9.1; Northwind, 9.1; Billy Boy, 9.0; Old Rowley, 8.11; Apollo, 8.11.