TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 June 1938, Page 5

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE

Views on Racing Facts and Fancies

COURTCRAFT NOW A HACK

(By

“The Cynic.”)

Few horses at Ellerslie are doing better than Professional, who has made marked -improvement during the short time he has been at headquarters. In his only start at the Great Northern meeting this gelding gave indications of making an early return to the winning list by finishing third to Full of Scotch and Innes Lad in the Orakei Hurdle Race on the final day. As Professional had had little previous experience as a jumper his form was encouraging, and more is likely to be heard of him in this department.

T. G. Bullock brought home a new recruit for his stable from Dunedin after the trip to Wingatui. The newcomer is San Marino, a three-year-old filly by Gustavo from Ravenna. She wasp reduced once as a two-year-old last season, and was then put aside. Her breeding makes her rather an object of interest, as both Gustavo and Ravenna were by Solferino. On her blood lines further back, on both sides, she has everything to recommend her. Ravenna, who was a great race mare herself, has already left two good ones in Ventrac and Travenna.

The brilliant three-year-old Courtcraft, who developed a leg prior to the Wellington meeting in March, and was subsequently blistered, is now being hacked out on his owner’s property at Oringi, preparatory to commencing another preparation.

In alluding to* the purchase of Myosotis the Sydney Morning Herald said that not one of Pharlaris’s sons already in Australia have been a failure. Pharalis got Sickle, a great sire in America, and also Pharos, Fairway, Manna and Colorado. Phalaris was got by Polymelus, who also sired Paladin, who has helped to keep up the family reputation in New Zealand.

The ex-New Zealander George Price has won 14 races this season with two-year-olds in his stable. His latest winner Petruchio, who recorded his third successive win. He won with 9.9 over seven furlongs at Randwick in Imin 24? sec in a field of 18. Petruchio was got by the Phalaris horse Bullhead from Love Box, by Redfern —Honey Guide, by Mountain King.

The two-year-old colt Ever True, the first of the progeny bred in Ireland by Mr Standfast, is a good colt, as advice has just been received by Mr Martin Tims that he carried 9.4 and won the Novice Stakes at The Curragh on May 26, beating a field of. 11 two-year-olds. This was Ever True’s second start. Chanak, 8.13, and What Next 8.4, had both won twice in succession and Chanak was an odds-on favourite.

The French-bred horse Genetout, who was got by Vatout (the sire of Bois Roussel, this year’s Derby winne) is back in work at Randwick.

Proclamation, a winner at Hastings, was got by Munting Song from Sabellion, by Threadneedle —Sabine, by Gazeley—La Sabine, by Sabretache — Aherlow, by Clanranald.

On the old theory about smoke and fire, the two-year-old filly Ate, who was well backed at Hastings, no doubt gave reason for the support. She was got by Lord Quex from Squeeze, a sister to Cuddle.

DANNEVIRKE RACES INTERLOCUTOR WINS STEEPLES. AN AMUSING RACE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) DANNEVIRKE, June 25. The Dannevirke Hunt Club’s annual race meeting held on the Dannevirke course on Saturday was the most successful the club has enjoyed for several years. There was an excellent attendance, >and the investments of £5560 represented an increase of £1334 on last year’s figures. The Dannevirke Hunt Club Cup provided much amusement There were only five starters and the field was reduced to four soon after crossing the fence, where Royal Toast made a bad jump and his rider broke a leather. Interlocutor, who was left in charge, ran off at the second of the stand double and Croydon and Hanover followed suit, while Mandant, who had then just reached the first of the double, balked. Interlocutor and Hanover were hurried back to jump the fence and these two then had the race to themselves. Results:—

Oringi Hack Hurdles, ljm.: 4, Aiguille, 9.4 (S. Wright), 1; 1, Master Hector, 2; 5, Laggard, 3. Also started: 3, Red Rufus; 2, Acron; 6, Coil; 8, Monteloo; 7, Greek Arma. Four lengths; two lengths. Acron was fourth. Time, 2.53.

Takapau Novice Stakes, weight 8.7; 5f.: 2, Brilliant Acre (P. Atkins), 1; 1, Morning Flight, 2; 3, Sir Rabbi, 3. Also started: 5, Lindy; 7, The Treble; 4, Selkirk; 8, Cordon Blue; 6, Mystery Boy. Two lengths and a half; three lengths. The Treble was fourth. Time, 1.3. Dannevirke Hunt Cup Steeplechase, about 2Jm.: 4, Interlocutor, 9.5 (I. Rohloff), 1; 1, Croydon, 2; 3, Hanover, 3. Also started: 2, Royal Toast; 5, Mandant. Three lengths; 200 yards. Time, 5.5 2-5. Rakaiatai Hack Handicap, 6f.: 1, Shining Hours, 8.6 (J. L. Lewis), 1; 2, Joe Louis, 2; 4, Gladium, 3. Also started: 5, Screen Star; 3, Gay Molly; 8, Marjory Daw; 6, Colleen Gain; 7, Ruenz.ori; 9, Cuisinier. Two lengths each way. Screen Star was fourth. Time, 1.17 3-5. Kaitoke Handicap, IJm.: 5, Slippery, 8.12 (R. Marsh), 1; 1, Dorado, 2; 3, Buster Brown, 3. Also started: 2, Passion Fruit; 4, Umpire. Three-quarters of a length; half a neck. Passion Fruit was fourth. Time, 2.12 3-5. Akitio Ladies’ Bracelet, ljm.: 1, Tres Sec, 11.12 (Mr G. G. Beatson), 1; 3, Misurina, 2; 4, Princess Isabel, 3. Also started: 2, Kohika; 5, Hint; 6, Tigreterre. Three lengths; two lengths. Kohika was fourth. Time, 2.15 2-5. Greenhills Hack Handicap, 7f.: 1, Royal Tinge, 8.0 (P. Atkins), 1; 4, Gladium, 2; 7. Mitigation, 3. Also started: 3, Hamarin; 2, Golden Enterprise; 9, Colenso; 5, Waterproof; 6, The Areble; 8, Greek Arma. Three lengths; length and a half. Waterproof .was fourth. Time, 1.31 2-5. WAIPA MEETING WIN FOR ALL IRISH. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) HAMILTON, June 26. The Waipa Racing Club’s winter meeting was held at Te Rapa in bright weather before a large attendance. The track was dead and was cutting out after the rains. The totalisator handled £41,058 10s for eight races, compared with £21,298 for seven at Te Awamutu last year. Results: — Andrew Kay Steeplechase, 2jm.: 2/3, Bells of Bow, 9.8 (N. Watson), 1; 7/7, Electric Flash, 2; 9/9, Etcetera, 3. Also started: 1/1, London; 4/5, Cynical Kid; 8/8, King Mester; 3/3, Floodlight; 5/6, Aramis; 6/4, Windsor Lass. Three lengths; 20 lengths. Time, 4.37 4-5. Arapuni Handicap, 6f.; First Division: 1/1, Alyth, 8.10 (C. G. Goulsbro), 1; 8/7, Hessketoon, 2; 6/8, Du Maurier, 3. Also started: 5/4, Forest Acre; 2/2, Superior Guard; 3/3, Ngawiri; 4/5, Te Poto; 12/13, Chikara; 7/6, Sing Lee; 11/12, Miss Mestor; 14/14, Kia Ora; 15/15, Te Poura; 13/11, The Trimmer; 16/16, Huntsman’s Chorus; 9/10, Orwere; 10/9. Spearford. Half a length; short head. Time, 1.19. Woodstock Stakes, 11m.: 2/2, Enge, 8.0 (N. R. McKenzie), 1; 10/8, Airam. 2; 4/4, Gay Rebel, 3. Also started: 9/11, Master Brierly; 5/5, Gay Rose; 3/3, Malagigi; 6/7, Gold Vaals; 1/1. Valmint; 11/10, Da£ Wind; 13/14, Light Comedy; 15/15, Kena; 7/6, General Ruse; 12/12, Melvanui; 14/13, Requiem; 8/9, Barrister; 16/16, Palmint. Five lengths; length and a half. Time, 2.12. W. G. Park Steeplechase, about 2Jm.: 3/3, All Irish, 11.5 (J. H. Mcßae), 1; 1/1, Bryce Street, 2; 7/7, Valpeen, 3. Also started: 4/4, Windsor Lad; 5/6, Lucidus; 2/2, Inness Lad; 6/5, London. Long neck; eight lengths. Time, 5.5 2-5.

Arapuni Handicap, 6f.; Second Division: 6/6, Susan, 8.0 (J. Winder), 1; 3/3, Pirate King, 2; 4/4, Midland, 3. Also started: 5/5, Professional; 2/2. Fleetwind: 1/1, Senacre; 13/13, Libra; 10/11, Rackle; 11/10, Te Monatekapa; 14/14, Iskra; 8/8, Tralee Rose; 9/9. Paunui; 12/12, Manawahe; 7/7, Devon. Four lengths; short head. Time, 1.20.

| Orakau Hurdles, 13m.: 2/1, Lady England, 10.1 (F. E. Baker), 1; 1/3. Inness Lad, 2; 3'2, Kilberis, 3. Also started: 4/4, Killadar; 10/10, King Mestor; 5/6, Mia Acrea; 8/8, Sinking Fund; 6/7, Solomon; 7/5, Hopalong; 11/11, Mana; 9/9, Golden Spahi. Five lengths: same. Time, 3.28. Seddon Handicap, 7f.: 11/11, Orate, 8.8 (A. G. Murray), 1; 5/8, Gay Seton. 2; 3/3, Erndale, 3. Also started: 6/5. Prince Acre; 1/1, Maori Song; 2/2, Te Monowai and Besiege (coupled); 10/9, Horowhenua; 7/6, Mungakaha; 9/10. Sweet Rose; 12/12, Salesman; 8/7. Cappy; 4/4, Young Paddon. Half a length; three-quarters of a length. Time, 1.32 3-5. Hairini Handicap, Im.: 1/2, El Meynell, 8.0 (C. G. Goulsbro), 1; 2/1, Silver Glow, 2; 5/5, Loombination, 3. Also started: 7/6, Gay Sister: 8/8, Mio Fratollo; 4/7, Aero Queen; 10/10, Raceline; 9/9, Hempton; 11/11, Miss Clipper; 12/12, Lady Kew; 5/3, Hessketoon; 3/4, Arawa Rose. RACES AT ASHBURTON MAYFIELD TO VALMARCH. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) ASHBURTON, June 25. The weather was fine for the Ashburton County Club races and there was a large attendance. The track was heavy toward the finish. The totalisator handled £14,070, against £13,362 last year. When Survoy fell in the steeples, N. Dwyer received painful injuries to the chest. An X-ray examination at the hospital showed a dislocation of the collarbone. E. J. Jennings, rider of Culverden, received nasty cuts on the left side of the face. Results: — Hinds Hurdles, one mile and a half and 100 yards.—4/3 The Surgeon, 10.11 (Dwyer) 1; 1/1 Last Link, 10.9 (Shone) 2; 3/2 Silver Sight, 10.11 (Ridgway) 3. Also started: 6/5 Travenna, 2/4 Sunny Comet, 7/6 Chaste, 5/7 Top Rank, 9/8 Gas Mask, 8/9 Acceptable. 2.57 2-5. Maiden Stakes, six furlongs.—4/2 Garonne, 8.10 (L. J. Ellis) 1; 7/13 Master Dingle, 8.10 (Mtfrfitt) 2; 3/3 Merrymaker, 41.10 (Parsons) 3. Also started: 10/11 Royal Refrain, 1/1 The Wrecker, 16/15 Chanteur, 5/5 Stealamarch, 14/10 Birch Boy, 17/16 Bahama, 8/7 Patuma, 6/8 Synthetic, 11/6 Mazamarch, 2/4 Papernilla, 14/14 Our Pal, 9/9 Miss Bluff, 13/15 Phenomenal, 12/12 Rex Maitland. Length; same. Time, 1.16 3-5.

Lyndhurst Trot Handicap, 3.43 class; one mile and a half. —1/1 Regal, scr (Townley) 1; 7/6 Quest, scr (McDermott) 2; 10/13 Stamboul, scr (Cranston) 3. Also started: 12/16 Rerekohua, 6/2 Devotion, 4/8 Silk King, 7/7 Tinker, 11/10 Grand Slam, 3/5 Glen Home, 15/15-Garment, 12/12 Marque, 9/11 Super Jack, 5/2 Fragment, 16/14 Poker Face, 8/9 Plymouth, 14/17 Marfax, 2/4 Peter Bee. Two lengths; three lengths. Time, 3.30.

Mayfield Handicap, one mile and a quarter—2/2 Valantua, 7.12 (L. J. Ellis) 1; 1/1 Settlement, 8.7 (Wilson) 2; 3/3 Wagner, 9.6 (A. E. Ellis) 3. Also started: 4/4 Palmyra, 10/7 Nocturnus, 6/5 Moonraker, 5/6 Sheeny, 9/10 Aymon, 7/8 The Sandwichman, 8/9 Gay Lyric. Four lengths; one. Time, 2.11 2-5.

Dromore Steeplechase, about two miles.—l/1 Flashlight, 10.1 (Register) 1; 6/6 Monastic, 10.6 (Stove) 2; 4/2 Sunward, 9.13 (Salt) 3. Also started: 7/7 Chile, 2/3 Survey, 5/5 Nightbound, 3/4 Uncle/ Jim, 9/8 Culverden, 8/9 Guapo. Five lengths; seven. Time, 4.30 4-5.

Moreton Handicap, six furlongs.— 2/2 Cocksure, 9.9 (L. J. Ellis) 1; 1/1 Strip, 8.5 (Didham) 2; 6/6 Glenacre, 8.3 (Candy) 3. Also started: 3/3 Financiere, 7/7 Rose of Tralee, 9/4 Lady Middleham, 11/11 Mazzini, 10/8 Robant, 4/5 Countervane, 5/9 Elbanor, 7/10 Maori Maid, 12/12 Nautipol. Head; two lengths. Time, 1.16. Maronan Handicap, seven furlongs.— 1/1 Valmarch, 8.9 (Mackie) 1; 5/5 Royal Gallant, 8.3 (Spratt) 2; 6/6 Metal Bird, 8.0 (Humphreys) 3. Also started: 3/3 Last Refrain, 4/4 Moneyless, 2/2 Swordstick, 8/7 Greek Gold, 10/10 Courtyard, 9/7 Supreme Court, 7/9 The Masquerader. Length; half a length. Time, 1.29 3-5. Winchmore Trot, 3.39 class; one mile and a half. —2/2 Guncase, scr (Teahen) 1; 6/7 Precious Metal, 36yds bhd (McTigue) 2; 7/6 Llewellyn’s Pet, 48yds bhd (McLaughlin) 3. Also started: 12/12 Trinidad, 5/4 Wax Vestas, 2/1 Wee Potts, 8/9 Pink, 4/5 Privateer, 9/8 Lady Slipper, 1/2 Attain, 11/10 Karoro, 9/11 Purveyor. Three lengths, five. Times, 3.25 1-5, 3.23, 3.23 2-5. AUSTRALIAN RACING DOOMBEN MEETING. HAMURAH WINS SPRINT. By Telegraph.—Press Association, Copyright. BRISBANE, June 25. Unusual interest was aroused at Doomben today in the Newmarket Handicap, of £3OOO, in which the best sprint horses of four States were engaged. The result was as follows: — NEWMARKET HANDICAP, six furlongs. Hamurah, 8.12 (Heath) 1 Bahwing, 7.12 (Carmont) 2 Spear Chief, 8.12 (Booshand) 3 All started. Aurie’s Star tried to win all the way, but the Doncaster Handicap winner Hamurah came on with a brilliant run in the straight and won stylishly. Two lengths; neck. Time, 1.14,1. The course was heavy. The Carnival Handicap was won by Coonranga, from Sculptor, Silkfelt, and nine others, including Mananui. Acceptors for the Doomben Cup, to be held on July 2. are as follow: — Spear Chief 9.1, Mala 8.13. Brown I

Force 8.6, Mananui 8.5, Spinifex 8.4, Millie’s Hope. Spearbleau 8.0. Spear Prince 7.11, Silkfelt 7.0, Autoland 7.8, Jocular 7.7, Sculptor 7.5, Dutiful 7.4, Biancoul, Bunwind 7.2, Brown Lance. Cooranga. Love From Maggie, Tooloombia, Vivat Rex, Cid, Highborn 7.0. MEETING AT WILLIAMSTOWN. KOKE KING SCORES. MELBOURNE, June 25. At Williamstown races today the Adelaide hurdler, Koke King, upset Grand National calculations by winning. The result was: PORT PHILLIP HURDLES, Two Miles. Koke King, 10.3 (Smith) 1 Turf Boy, 11.7 (Fullarton) 2 Whernside, 9.5 (Mcßae) ; 3 Time, 3.3?. Two lengths; three lengths. Fourteen started, including Pooley Bridge, Tritelia, Dornford, Dakwood, African, Jolly Boy. The Chief Ruler gelding Flying Chief, finished third in the Esplanade Welter Handicap, won by Fancifort. CANTERBURY RACES. GAMBLER SALUTES JUDGE. SYDNEY, June 25. At the Canterbury meeting today the Veilmond colt Gambler won the first division of the Juvenile Handicap. Tapestry won the Canterbury Handicap from Bachelor King and Fountain, with Limoux unplaced. Fantan was third in the first division of the Park Stakes. The Palmist and Rebel Chief ran unplaced in the Canterbury Ladies’ Bracelet for amateur riders.