TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 May 1938, Page 5

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE

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“COME BACK” BY SILVER RING

(By “The Cynic.”)

Silver Ring, at one time a champion among the best, returned to the winning list after a period of eighteen months, with a sprint victory on the first day of the Reefton Jockey Club’s meeting. Most of his former glory has gone, however, and it is doubtful whether he -will ever hold his own in decent company again.

In the Au Revoir Handicap run over seven furlongs, he had no difficulty in carrying his 10.2 and beating Windward by two lengths in Imin. 31 4-5 secs, on a soft track.

Corban, by Balboa, is to be tried over fences, and has been transferred to H. Morton’s stable at Winton for schooling lessons.

The Chokebore Lodge stables are usually strong in two-year-olds, but this season has been an exception, and H. and A. Cutts have failed to win a race for two-year-olds this season. They have two —Scuffle and Every Port —engaged at Amberley tomorrow, one of the last chances this season.

It is estimated that 07,000 persons saw Hamurah win the Doncaster Handicap on Easter Saturday as compared with an attendance of 49,600 on the corresponding day last year. When Beauford and Gloaming met on this course a few years ago more than. 90,000 were present.

The Woodville owner-trainer, H. E. Russell, intends leaving for Sydney on May 12. His team will consist of Golden Flame, Sports Coat and Brown Oak. Golden Flame, a two-year-old full-sister to Golden Wings, displayed a good deal of promise when in Sydney in the spring, but she met with a mishap which prevented her from racing early. Sports Coat is a goodlooking colt by Pink Coat from Jarretiere and he had his first race at Woodville last week. He is still a little backward at present but looks the makings of a good three-year-old next season. Brown Oak (Lackham — Bon Marche) has done little racing, but he filled minor .places twice in Sydney last autumn. He has been in work for some time at Woodville and has shown enough, ability to suggest that he will not be hard to place.

Steer Clear, who won the maiden race at Waimate, has raced only four times and her improving record reads a third, a second and a win and an unplaced run. She had her first race at Washdyke last October, her second at the recent Oamaru meeting, her third at Waimate, and her most recent at Canterbury Easter meeting. Trained by E. J. Ellis, Steer Clear is a three-year-old filly by Lord Warden from Sea Raid who was by Night Raid from Sea Maid by Martian from Clymene by Phaeton from Burlesque, by Cadogan from Nonsense. She comes 'from the same branch of the No. 18 family which produced among

other good performers, Euroclydon, fhe Derby winners Oudeis and Disowned who were full-brothers to Nonsense; Lady Rosslyn, Lady Primrose and, more recently, Stretto.

Although the Dannevirke Racing Club showed a decrease in its totalisator turnover at the annual meeting at Woodville last week, a cheque for £1428 14s will be paid in taxation on the fixture.

Lady Golightly is the name that has been bestowed on the mare by Lord Warden from Quality, the dam of Vintage. She is being schooled by her owner at Dunsandel, and is reported to be a very efficient jumper. If she inherits the family pace she should do well in cross-courtfry races.

The highest price refused on the final day of the Sydney yearling sales was GOOgns. for the Iliad —Quadrilateral filly from the Elderslie Stud.

Shining Hours, who is a full-sister to that former good performer Karl, was a little on her toes prior to the start of the Tiratu Maiden Plate at Woodville and was fortunate in being on the move when the tapes were lifted. However, she should come right with racing experience.

Inability to begin smartly enough counted against Tom Tom in her races at the Dannevirke Meeting, but she finished very solidly each day. In view of the fact that she is a halfsister to Catalogue, she may be expected to make good in the game. Although he will probably never reach the heights of the family to which he belongs, the Tea Tray—Rada gelding Padnos should win races over the battens and bigger fences. He was finishing on each day at Woodville.

Jolly Beggar, Arctic Star, Waitaka, Grey Honour and Rebel Lad may be raced at the coming North Island meetings.

El Cacique, the sire of El Senorita, who won the City Tattersall’s Cup, run at Randwick, was bred in the Argentine. He was got by Tracery from Indiecita. by Vai d’Or, a son of Flying Fox. Obligado, who got several good winners, was also bred in Argentina and bought as a yearling in England by the late Mr G. G. Stead.

This year’s Sydney Cup was a triumph for 18-year-old 6.9 Archibald Harvey, a formerly Adelaide news vendor. He it was who, astride L’Aiglon, rode desperately,, yet coolly, to beat off Apollo’s challenge. That was the crowning piece of an exhibition of jockey ship that had been as astute as any seen in a Sydney two miles race for many a day. Yet (says a Sydney paper), even in his moment of great success young Harvey was as calm as if the race had been a humble maiden handicap at a mid-week meeting. About three years ago Harvey sold newspapers outside the South Australian Jockey Club’s office in Adelaide, and there became acquainted with many trainers. One of them, noting his diminutive build and love for racing, had him apprenticed. A few months later Harvey’s indentures were transferred to another trainer, Norman Turnbull, who, realising the boy’s promise, decided to give him greater opportunities in Sydney. Turnbull and Harvey arrived here last year, and the boy quickly established a reputation. L’Aiglon was the 28th winner he had ridden.

The two-year-old Royal Pageant, who won at the Dannevirke meeting, was not produced until the Hawke’s Bay meeting held in Match. He is a chestnut gelding by Lord Quex from Merry Court, by Grandcourt —Merry Dale, by Downshire —Ha'ppy Land, by Wallace —Faraway, by Bill o’ Portland —Happy Land by Musket.

Great Legion, who created somewhat of a surprise by scoring in the two-year-old race at Woodville, on the opening day of the meeting, is owned and trained by the Palmerston North educator, G. New. He is an Australian-bred son of Fernkloof and Cool Courage. He is endowed with a heap of speed and determination and is very evenly balanced in his movements.

It was intended that Coronation, Mr W. H. Gaisford’s two-year-old colt by Limond —Jewel of Asia, would be a runner at the Dannevirke Meeting last week, but the heavy state of the track precluded his being stripped for business. It is stated that he has shown excellent form in his rehearsals, but it is not likely that he will be seen out in action during the present term.

There has been no schooling over the chasing obstacles at Napier Park during the last week, but advantage has been taken of the opportunity to school John Charles, Charade, Begorrah, Rapa Waiata, Tractile and Boat Song over the hurdles, the bunch all getting through their tasks in a very attractive fashion.

When Airam won the main event at Avondale it was her twenty-eighth start for the season, but was her first success. However, she had been five times second, and third on four occasions. Although only a three-year-old, she has started no fewer than 53 times, which must be a record since the day of Whakawatea.

It was thought that Platter might develop into a good type of ’chaser, but this aspirant for jumping honours broke down prior to the Waverley meeting. He is in the partnership of Messrs H. Dulieu and H. Nodder. The lessees intend to send him back to the owner.

On his showings at Waipukurau Small Boy is a long way below his best. The racing may improve him a great deal for he appeared above himself. .

Nuffield will be the favourite for the next A.J.C. Derby, according to “Pilot,” in the Sydney “Referee.” Results of the two principal two-year-old races at Randwick generally have considerable bearing on what starts' favourite for the A.J.C. Derby. In the last three years the winners of the A.J.C. Sires’ Produce Stakes— Young Idea, Gold Rod, and Ajax—headed the Derby quotations, and though each was beaten, probabilities at present favour Nuffield being the popular choice for the next Derby. In each of his starts at seven furlongs he has been successful, and it seems certain that in the weights for the next Melbourne Cup he will be placed on top of others of his age.

After a lapse of form Palustre showed up well in open sprint company at Avondale. A daughter of Tea Tray she apparently relished the easier going. Palustre will not need to improve a lot to have a chance at Pukekohe on Saturday.

EGMONT RACES STEEPLE TO CLARION CALL. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) HAWERA, May 5. The winter meeting of the Egmont Racing Club opened at Hawera today in overcast and misty weather, but the skies soon cleared and most of the racing was decided under bright and mild conditions. The track, however,

was very heavy and cut up badly, some horses being totally unable to run to their form in the ground. On the other hand, the majority of the winners revelled in it. There was a fair attendance and totalisator investments amounted to £11,769 10s. Last year the first day was Coronation Day. when £17,590 10s went through the machine. Results: —

Tongahoe Hurdles, 11m.: 1. Iddo. 10.5 (C. A. Jenkins), 1; 2, Silk Sox, 10.4 (L. Dulieu), 2; 3, Artful Dodger, 9.7 (C. Thomson), 3. Also started: 6. Donegal; 9, Beau Gallante; 8. Taumau; 4, Booklaw; 7, Lady England; 11, Lucrece; 5, In Command; 10, Brioni. Five lengths; three lengths. Lady England was fourth. Time, 2.58 2-5.

Telegraph Hack Handicap. 6f.: 4. Hutana. 8.9 (R. E. Horne), 1; 9. Golden Orchid, 7.2 (A. E. Bennet), 2; 1. Requiem, 8.4 (P. Fearn), 3. Also started: 8, Ohanga; 6, High Test; 7, Gold Glare; 3, Daisy Chain; 2, Ramleh; 10. Raceline; 5, Aymon. Three lengths; half a length. Daisy Chain was fourth. Time, 1.21 2-5. Hawera Handicap, 7f.: 4, Alunga, 7.13 (W. J. Broughton), 1; 1, Majority, 7.10 (S. Wilson), 2; 7, Johnny Walls, 7.4 (N. Vaughan), 3. Also started: 6, Clessamor; 3, Mittie; 5, Slippery: 2. Sui-ella; 8, Reifiar; 9, Gay Seton; 10, Race Boy; 11, Dancing Lady. Half a head; three lengths. Reipar was fourth. Time, 1.34.

Egmont Steeplechase, about 2Jm.: 2, Clarion Call, 10.12 (A. Jenkins), 1; 4, Royal Fire, 9.0 (C. Cole), 2; 3, Huskie, 9.11 (Muir), 3. Also started: 1, Riotous; 5, Golden England. Two lengths and a half each way. Riotous was fourth. Time, 5.33 1-5. Hack Scurry Handicap, 5f.: 10. Fafner, 7.6 (N. Vaughan), 1; 3, Advance

Plane, 7.7 (S. Wilson). 2; 5, Vivacious, 7.9. j (W. J. Broughton). 3. Also started: 4, Te Huia; 1. Huntino; 8. Race Camp; 6. Amoroso; 7. Gay Hunting; 2, Clooneen; 11. Glenthawn; 15, Reo Ra; 13. Lady Whetu; 12, Jakara; 9. Gold Band: 14. Ripple. Length and a half; length. Te Huia was fourth. Time. 1.7. Mcßae Handicap. Ijrn.: 3. Ned Cuttie. 7.71 (S. Wilson). I: 1, Boomerang, 7.10 (W. J. Broughton). 2; 6. Dutch Girl, 7.7 (R. E. Horne), 3. Also started: 2, Catalogue: 4, Wotan; 5, Lady Kyra; 8, Horowhenua; 2. Tahurangi; 9. Windsoreen. Two lengths each way. Horowhenua was fourth. Time, 2.16.

Tawhiti Hack Handicap, 7f.: 8. Joe Louis, 7.12 (C. G. Goulsbro), 1; 3. Kena, 9.3 (L. H. Clifford). 2; 7. Thala. 8.1 (P. Atkins). 3. Also started: 1, Student Prince; 2. Galtcemore; 6, Chat; 11. Bonny Glow: 5. Cometarium; 10. Gay Sister: 9, Hunting Mint; 4, Maahanui: 12. Love Parade. Two lengths: three lengths. Chat was fourth.. Time. 1.35 1-5.

FORBURY ACCEPTORS (By Telegraph--Press Association.) DUNEDIN, May 5. Acceptances for the first day of the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting, to be held on May 12 and 14. are:— Bayfield Handicap, for unhoppled trotters. 3.44 class; one mile and a half. —Co-director. Great Mountain, Jock McGrath, Kilmorick, Moerangi, Native Kowhai, Shadeland, Swift Guy, Thor, Traveltone, scr; Kilbirnie Dan 12, Bon Chance, Chudleigh, Premier 24. Gaynor, Jenny’s Guy 36. Blue Logan 48, Nalinga 48. Axiom 60, Native Huon, Orphan Bingen 72. Domain Handicap, 3.38 class; one

mile and a half—Cyrano, Donor, Mohican, Oasis, Seascape, Shandon Chimes scr, All Kings 12, Gay Avon, Gold Valley, Jackaranda, Master Potts, Rollalong 24, Ghandi 36.

Beach Hanctrcap. 2.18 class; one mile. —Agility. Snowy D’Oro, Brigadier, Civic, Credit Funds, Dark Hazard, Doubt, Eastern Prince, Embark. Grand Finale. Great Divide, Harold Wrack, Ivy Peterson, Lord Wrack. Marlene, Monty Chimes, Roan Duke, Three Bells, Whitstone scr.. Red Pigeon, Voloma 12.

Ritchie Memorial Handicap, 4.30 class: two miles. —Carver Doone, Ginger Jack. Southern Smile scr., Morello. Renown’s Best 24. Rocks Ahead 33, Cloudy Range 60. Victory Handicap, 3.16 class; one mile and thi ! ee furlongs.—Adverse, Bayard. Bill B, Debenture. Directly, Eddie Tolan. Glen Guy. Guywin, Jesse Owens, King Drusus, Rewai, Royal Grattan, Tritoma, War Betty scr. Norham Lady 12.

St Clair Handicap, unhoppled trotters; 3.56 class; 1 mile and 5 furlongs.—• Axiom, Blue Logan. Bosun, Grade Fields, Jenny’s Guy. Kilmorick, Nalinga, Native Huon, Princess Beverley, Sagamore, Sonoma King, Sphinx scr, Golden Bingen, Parrish Chimes 12, Silk Coat 12.

Renown Handicap, 4.46 class; two miles. —College Boy, Diversion, Fine Art, Gold Salute, Loyal Sun, Philario scr, Aqua Bond, Golden Moness, Ivy Peterson, NelL Grattan 12, Coherto, ’.Molly Direct 24, Vologda 72. Flying Handicap, 2.46 class; one mile and a quarter.—lraq, Navy Blue, Recess, Southern Smile scr, Agile, Frisco Lady, Worthy King 12, Morello 24, Renown’s Best 36.