TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 June 1938, Page 5

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE

Views on Racing Facts and Fancies

SPARKLE IN GREAT HEART

(By “The Cynic.”)

Sparkle, who is in great heart at present, is beginning to take on much more solid shape and her tasks in future will be of more serious nature. The Colonel Cygnus three-year-old showed such impressive winning form at her last start, over nine furlongs at Riccarton at Easter, that she looks like developing really good form next season. She is to re-appear at the Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting next month and with the benefit of a race there, she should be well forward for engagements at the Grand National meeting.

Soho created a good impression when at his first start over hurdles at Hastings on Saturday he defeated Iddo when receiving a stone. Soho, who stays well and has plenty of size, is a clever jumper.-He should be a good advertisement for his sire, Defoe, who builds most of his progeny on generous lines.

Lazybones, who has won at his last three starts and by doing so has attracted attention as a likely Winter Cup contender, will most likely do his next racing at Trentham, where he will be accompanied by Rebel Mate, a solid and consistent galloper up to seven furlongs, at least.

It is interesting to note that Studley Royal has run some of his worst races with thoroughly experienced riders in the saddle, and some of his best when a comparative novice has had the mount.

The Campbell Hurdle winner Kilberis is an aged gelding by Kilbroney —Llanberis, by Marble Arch—Recoup, by Hierarch—Agatha, by Nelson.

E. Redmond, who trains Second Innings and Lork Hawke, was once a well-known rider over jumps and he also handled a few light harness horses.

The two-year-old colt Perillus, who made the top price of 200 guineas at the Auckland bloodstock sales; was got by Brazen—Vioweela, by Heroic— Weela, by The Welkin—Talitha, by Martian—Hebrew Maid.

It is stated that the price paid for Moneyless was 150 guineas. Moneyless is a six-year-old gelding by Paper i Money —Impediment, by Demosthenes —Kautuku, by Gold Reef —Como, by Vasco di Gamo—Virginia Water, by Traducer.

Since Royal Limond won the Grand National Steeplechase pearly two years ago his only placing in over 20 starts has been third in the Beaufort Steeplechase at Riccarton last August. The Limond gelding has run off in most of his races, and, as he is rising 12, it seems hopeless to expect him to reform.

Lady Montana has been a great proposition for her owner and trainer, B. Burgess, this season. She had won three times prior to achieving a double at the recent Wanganui meeting and she followed this up by winning on both days at Otaki. As a two-year-old she showed no form, but her three-year-old racing so far has produced seven successes, three seconds, and six thirds in 26 starts.

John Charles is credited with giving a most pleasing exhibition over the steeplechase course at Napier Park, and good judges select him as being one of the coming cross country horses this winter. Last year he was an outstanding performer over hurdles. _

Small Boy’s appearance as a hurdler had been eagerly awaited by Hawke’s Bay racegoers and when he went out for the Waiohiki Hurdles on Monday he was a pronounced favourite. The expectations of speculators were realised handsomely, and it is evident Small ■Boy will,be heard of again this winter.

One of the several surprises at Wingatui on Saturday was Valmarch’s good run in the Empire Handicap. By those who have seen this horse's track work and recent racing it was thought that the cold and damp atmosphere would be all against him, but he scored one of the- easiest wins during the afternoon, and his success was all the more meritorious because he was last to leave the harried. In most of his races he is first out and leads all the way.

The Cockpit gelding Scrap, who won over hurdles at Wingatui, may achieve greater honours when acting with the benefit of more experience. He is a six-year-old from Enmity, by Cape, Horn —Enned, by Demosthenes —Kilworth, by Gold Reef—Kilmorey, by Kilwarlin, and on breeding has a great deal to recommend him.

Settlement cost 160 guineas as a yearling, and, as he shows indications of developing into a stayer, reads a bargain at the price. He won by staying on in heavy going at Wingatui. Settlement is a three-year-old colt by Night Raid from Receipt, by Paper Money—Satisfaction, by Benzonian — Satisfaire, by Birkenhead.

On her form in the Winter Handicap, third to Araboa and Nightwings, and fourth in the Members’ Handicap, Peony Rose was entitled to a good chance in the Empire Handicap, run over six furlongs, a distance probably more in her favour than seven furlongs. She could not, however, handle the going, and had to be content with a moderate third. Peony Rose is only a three-year-old, and should again prove more than useful next season. Her dam, Paigle, was got by Night Raid—Rose Lady, by Rose NobleRed Charm, by Charlemagne ll—Red Peony, by St. Clair—Red Ensign, by St. George—Red Rose, by Traducer— Moss Rose. This family has produced some good winners in the past, the most notable being Black Rose, Blazer, Otto. Chancellor, Roseal and Star Rose, who were good winners. Otto, Black Rose, and Roseal won the New Zealand Derby, and Star Rose the New Zealand Cup. Blazer was one of the fastest horses ever bred in New Zealand.

Royal Mimic went a good race until he fell at the last fence in the Winter Steeplechase. He was a tired horse at the time, but his display was good enough to give him a chance over half a mile shorter if he is taken to Tauranga on Saturday.

Little has been seen of Airam recently, but she was racing in improved style at Late autumn meetings. She is engaged in the chief flat race at Tauranga where she will have the advantage of coming up fresh against a lot of horses who have done much racing of late.

Miss Lu was not started at Ellerslie on account of the heavy going. F. Foster’s charge is in good order and if the track is drier will be in some demand at Tauranga. a course on which she has more than once raced successfully.

Aurora’s Love has been freshened up since the Wanganui meeting and her next outing will be at the Wellington Steeplechase fixture in July. She ran very gamely in hurdle events at Wanganui and Manawatu, but struck a good novice in Lone Raider at both meetings.

Screamer has resumed work with C. C. McCarthy’s team and will be prepared for spring raicng. He has had a spell of several months. Backlead, another who has been absent for a long time, has rejoined the Riccarton ranks.

Amongst the hurdlers, Corban attracted most attention by his two wins: He was a failure on the flat, but appears to be in for a useful career as a jumper. He is another of the Balboa breed, and is also on the small side, but is one likely to improve with racing, and may be a bidder for honours in the minor hurdle races at Riccarton.

Wild Irishman, who was just beaten by Carban on the second day, created a big impression. He is the first of Gustavo’s productions to be put over battens, and there is no doubt about his brilliance in spite of hisTimited racing to date. His effort on the third day was being eagerly awaited, but he was sent home before the day, with Signaller, who was very lame after his earlier races. Wild Irishman is only a three-year-old, and it is not intended to ask too much of him, but if everything goes well with him, he may easily develop into a high-class hurdler next season.

Black Duke had three races at the Dunedin meeting, and did not suffer any ill-effects. He raced prominently for a while on the first day, but in his later engagements he did not display any of his old dash at any stage. It is interesting to note that Saturday’s race was Black Duke’s 251st appearance in public. His retirement has been announced several times, but although his owner-trainer is not keeping him going with the hope of winning races with him, he considers the veteran is better off in training. In the first place Black Duke would give trouble in being enclosed in a paddock unless a special high fence was erected around it, and in the second place, his peculiarities when being handled are such that anybody outside his usual attendants would be liable to suffer injury, especially in strange surroundings. It is therefore likely that the old public idol will be kept in active work until he is unable to stand up to it, and as he is yet to suffer from any leg troubles this possibility may be a long way off.

Trebleack has been re-commissioned and is back in R. E. McLellan’s stable looking big and well after his holiday. Milford and Paladino will rejoin the stable at the end of the month and it is hoped to have the trio ready for early spring racing. Waitoru has been turned out for thg rest of the season. The half-brother to Trebleak did not win a race at the Dunedip meeting but he was not disgraced and with another year on to his age he should* be a good proposition next season.

GREYMOUTH ACCEPTANCES (By Telegraph—Press Association. ) GREYMOUTH, June 16. The following are the Greymouth Jockey Club acceptances for Saturday (single pool): — 12.35 —Kaimata Hack Handicap, six furlongs and a half. —Great Memory 9.6, Gillie 8.13, Lady Middleham 8.10, Gold Boy 8.9, Bright Prospect, Gayspear 8.7, Gilford 8.6, The Sandwich Man 8.5. Queen Linda 8.2, Mazzini, Bit o’ Blue 8.0. I.s—June Handicap Trot (harness), 2.27 class; one mile. —Colonel Wrack, Loyalette, Prince Travis, Stamboul, Taiki, Tru Beau, Wicklow Lady scr., Cream Harvester 12, Juliana, Temeraire 24, Orby Lad, Radiant Prince, Silver Letitia 36, Kate Bingen, Lady Ann 48. 1.40 —Brush Hurdle Handicap, one mile and a half. —Contract, Chaste 9.4, Haulbowline 9.3, Conception, Gas Mask, Guilder, Culverden, Sir Rosenor 9.0. 2.ls—Grandstand Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Silver Ring 10.1, Alby 8.10, Linguist 8.3, Potent 7.13, Supreme Court 7.11, Swordstock, Maroha 7.5, The Sandwich Man 7.0. 2.50 —Flying Handicap, five furlongs and a half. —Land Raid 9.9. Financiere 8.13, Acceptable 8.12, Bon Tray, Arrowrose 8.10. Golden Dart, Copyist, Potent 8.9, Metal Bird 8.4. Queen Linda, Polistina 8.0. 3.25 —Winter Hack Handicap, one mile. —Great Memory 9.1, Emmeline Girl 8.12, Maroha 8.10, Chaste, Gillie 8.8, Contract 8.7, Lady Middleham 8.5, Gold Boy 8.4, Bright Prospect 8.2, Gilford 8.1, The Sandwich Man 8.0. 3.55 —Kaiata Handicap Trot, 3.2 class; one mile and a quarter.—Colonel Wrack, Cream Harvester, Juliana, Loyalette, Prince Travis, Temeraire, Tru Beau. Wicklow Lady scr, Green Tanger, Radiant Prince, Orby Lad, Silver Letitia 12, Kate Bingen, Lady Ann 36. 4.30 —Final Handicap, six furlongs and a half. —Silver Ring 10.6, Land Raid 9.9, Alby 9.1, Financiere 8.13, Acceptable 8.12, Arrowrose 8.10, Golden Dart, Potent 8.9, Supreme Court, Swordstick 8.5, Metal Bird 8.4, Polistina. The Sandwich Man 8.0.