TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 July 1938, Page 9

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE Views on Racing Facts and Fancies ALL IRISH WILL STAY IN GRAND NATIONAL.

(By

“The Cynic.”)

The fact that every fence in the Grand National course must be jumped always gives really proved fencers a chance, and so far this winter no better exhibitions have been given than those by All Irish. But a number of good judges who have seen him discount his chance in next month's big cross-country event on the grounds that he is not a true stayer. He has won hurdles up to a mile and three-quarters in fast time, and when he won the July Steeplechase, three miles, on the concluding day of the Wellington Winter meeting the holding state of the going was a good test for stamina. On that occasion he" carried 10.9,' 31b less than he has in the Grand National Steeplechase. He is an effortless jumper, and this will materially assist him to see out the extra half-mile. By Illumination, an Australian-bred sire by Limelight from the imported mare Fleet Street, his dam, Kiki, comes from a family noted for stamina. She is by Winkie from Kilrea, by Kilbroney from Arai-te-Uru, by Birkenhead from Fair Nell, by Apremont from the imported mare Idalia. On his breeding All Irish should stay, and he has already proved himself a good weight carrier. It is reported that a severe loss has been suffered by the Invercargill breeders, the Messrs Price Bros., in the death of the yearling colt Kaffir Chief. By the English sire Paladin, who has made a name for himself as a sire of stayers, the New Zealand Cup winner of 1933, Palantua, being one of the best of his stock, the defunct colt was out of the well-bred mare Grand Eclat, by Martian from Lady Lucy (winner of the New ZeaTand Cup in 1909), by Seaton Delaval from Helda, by Musket (imp., sire of Carbine), from Ouida, by Gattendon. Grand Eclat is a mare of exceptional breeding, and it is unfortunate that her progeny have been singularly unfortunate in the paddock before their racing qualities could be ascertained. Alms, a filly by British Empire, is the only one of Grand Eclat’s produce to race so far. ' Windsor Lad was an entrant for the Ascot Gold Cup as a four-year-old, •J but when he became the "property of j Mr Benson that owner withdrew him from the race, and the sporting writer of The Times (London) commended him for his action, stating that the race, which is over a distance of two miles and a-half, was too severe for a horse which was expected to become a successful sire. To this form of reasoning several sportsmen, including Lord Hamilton, and the Duke of Portland, took strong exception, and instanced the great horses of the past which had won the Ascot Cup and subsequently become highly-successful sires. So in the case of Nearco Mr Benson maybe persuaded to permit his lategt purchase taking his place in the longest weight-for-age race in England next year. But even if he does the same as with Windsor Lad, a breeder who is prepared to pay £llO,OOO for two potential sires deserves to be rewarded with success. ' Signor Federico Tesio, the millionaire sportsman, who sold Nearco, winner of the Grand Prix de Paris, to a British buyer for £60,000, has sold El Greco, a four-year-old, for £15,000 to Signori Crespi, proprietors of a Milan newspaper, on the understanding that he will not be exported. Signor Tesio refused an offer of £30,000 from an Australian. El Greco is. by Pharos from Gay Gamp, and is a chestnut. Gay Gamp is a daughter of Gay Crusader, so the horse is entirely English in blood. As a two-year-old he was rated half a kilo below the champion Donatello 11., who was bought by M. E. Esmond at Newmarket for £45,000. El Greco won the Grand Premio . del Fascio, the Italian St Leger, at Milan. Last Post is closely related to Reonui, which showed good form in Australia, where he was taken by F. D. Jones; also to Culverden, now a useful steeplechase prospect at Riccarton. While Hunting Chorus found the company at the recent Trentham meeting a bit above him, he is reported to have improved by his showings and can be expected to race more prominently the first time the company is not so select. At Riccarton on Friday morning Nocturnus and Jolly Beggar were again associated in a spectacular schooling task over the inside steeplechase fences. As previously, Nocturnus went off about a furlong in front, and after jumping five fences in a brilliant manner, and without having given a semblance of a mistake, was eased off, and Jolly Beggar continued for three more. The latter gave a most attractive display. He does not show the brilliance of Nocturnus, but skims each fence with a minimum of effort, and there is every reason to suggest that the big Riccarton obstacles will be similarly treated by him. F. McHugh states that Brigadore will be making the trip to Christchurch

both for the Hunt Qlub and the Grand National meetings. Brigadore was very sore after his fall in the Wellington Steeplechase, mainly through being hit by Bryce Street, who crashed into him while he was on the ground, but he has made a good recovery. Last year Brigadore did not race over Riccarton country prior to the Grand National, in which he fell. The experience he gained and a race in the Hobemy Steeplechase on July 30 should see him a better horse this time. After repeated failures, Limond Lad won the main race at Port Pirie (South Australia) a fortnight ago for Mr T. H. McKay, but in doing, so he was all out to defeat a country mare in Curly Top (by Colonel Aides). Limond Lad is the most expensive horse imported to South Australia, and for a colt who cost 2100 gns as a yearling he has been a comparative failure. He was given a season at the stud, and in a few weeks’ time there should be several foals by him at Kadina. Liane and Rockingham will probably be the only two Trentham horses making the trip south for the Grand National dress rehearsal at the Christchurch Hunt Meeting. The Homeby Steeplechase at the Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting has drawn 17 entries, and all but one, Redolent, are Grand National candidates. With two exceptions, Surge and Top Rank, the 10 entrants in the Longbeach Hurdles are also in the Grand National Hurdles, and Winter Cup horses figure largely in the Brabazon Handicap. Santoft, who is one of the early favourites for the Grand National Steeplechase, has never been over the Riccarton country, and he is to have his first experience of the course on the occasion of the Christchurch Hunt meeting.

The Ellerslie trainer R. E. Manson took back from Trentham two horses who were purchased at the sale there on behalf of an Auckland sportsman who has newly entered the racing field. One is a rising two-year-old filly Morning Mist, who is by Irish Lancer from Flying Mist, a sister to Caress, the dam of Cuddle. Although on the small side,- this filly looks one who will come to hand readily. The other is the six-year-old gelding Baldric, .-who is a three-quarter-brother to the good performer Martara. Baldric has done little racing and should be susceptible tn imnrnvpmpnt

Winter Cup company may be a bit above Silver Slipper, but this four-year-old mare will be worth keeping in mind at the National meeting. Pink Coat, her sire, was a brilliant horse and he has passed on his speed to Silver Slipper which is a much-improved mare, judged on Dunedin running. Trained at Orari by P. Stock, for her owner-breeder, Mr J. J. Earl, she raced solidly for two wins in her three starts and she has not been seen out since; Her dam, Saxette, was by Saxby and was bred by Mr W. Angrove in 1921. Both Potent and Second Innings also look out of place in the Winter Cup, but despite Trentham failures they may show up at Riccarton. A. McMullan must be given credit for working a big improvement in Potent, which may never be more than useful, but under winter conditions he should pay his way well. Second Innings won his two races at Dunedin in convincing style, and though he was not good enough under the conditions existing at Trentham, should do better on firmer ground at Riccarton. Wagner is in solid condition following his races at Trentham, and while he does not look a Winter Cup horse, should not be long in getting on the winning list. A J. Martin' has yet to win a race with this Siegfried gelding, but the horse has never looked in better shape since he has been at Riccarton. Riptide is another Riccarton horse engaged which has yet to succeed in making a “come-back.” He is by Shambles and was the last of the progeny of his dam, Anitea. Verintia, dam of Rebel Chief, and Rapier, a fine stayer, were also from Anitea, a St. Ambrose mare. Riptide showed useful form earlier in his career, and though he is only eight years old, his chances of doing much now are not bright. Some of the northerners engaged also look well out of place, but it should not take long before the field has been thinned down to reasonable proportions.

MATAMATA RACES

WIN FOR KING ARCHER. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) HAMILTON, July 24. The weather was dull and there was a good attendance for the Matamata Racing Club’s meeting today. The track was holding. The totalisator handled £27,954. There was no corresponding meeting last year. One of the noisiest and most prolonged demonstrations witnessed on an Auckland racecourse for some years followed the hoisting of the placings of the judge, Mr C. H. Washer, after the Te Poi Handicap. The finish was close and the official hoisted No. 10 (Raceline) first, No. 1 (Du Maurier) second, No. 6 (Philemup) third, and No. 8 (Long Span) fourth. The crowd immediately began to demonstrate noisily and call for No. 3. The judge quickly withdrew Du Maurier’s num-

ber from the frame and inserted that of Silver Glow, No. 3, in second posi-

tion. Even this did not appease a section of the crowd and the demonstration continued for some minutes. From the Press stand it appeared as if Silver Glow had just won, but the judge was the only one in the direct line and able to decide. Results: — Peria Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, about two miles and a quarter. —8/8 Cordon, 9.10 (M. Stewart) 1; 2/2 Bells of Bow, 10.4 (T. Williams) 2; 6/7 Cromwell, 10.7 (F. Foster) 3. Also started: 4/4 Simint, 1/1 Floodlight, 5/5 Orenda, 7/6, Draghunt, 3/3 Te Monetakapa, 9/9 Wee Lady. Twelve lengths; fifteen. Time, 4.52 3-5. Pairere Hack Handicap, six furlongs. —First Division: 10/6 Very Glad, 8.0 (J. Day) 1; 2/3 Alyth, 9.5 (C. G. Goulsbro) 2; 9/8 General Riske, 8.0 (H. Long) 3. Also started: 3/2 Susan, 1/1 Advance Acre, 4/4 Galloping Acre, 12/12 Chief Lap, 5/5 Te Poto, 8/9 Spearford, 6/10 Kotahi Acre, 15/14 Forlorn, 14/13 Chikjira, 7/7 Broadway Bill, 11/11 Free Advice, 13/15 Miss Mestor. Head; head. Time, 1.18 1-5. Turanga-o-Moana Handicap, about one mile and a quarter.—l/2 King Rey 9.3 (N. R. McKenzie) 1; 5/3 Malagigi, 8.4 (C. L. Goulsbro) 2; 4/5 Enge, 8.11, car. 8.4 (O. Evans) 3. Also started: 6/6 Airam, 3/3 Gold Vaals, 7/7 General Ruse, 2/1 Gay Rebel, 8/8 Te Hai, 10/11 Kena, 11/10 Gay Sister, 9/9 Palmint. Neck; neck. Time, 2.13 1-5. Corbett Steeplechase, about three miles.—4/3 King’s Archer, 10.0 (F. E. Baker) 1; 6/6 En Tour, 9.3 (A. Amundsen) 2; 5/4 Lucidus, 9.13, car. 10.0 (J. H. Mcßae) 3. Also started: 1/1 Valpeen, 3/2 Riotous, 2/5 Royal Mimic, 7/7 Roxy. Two lengths; length and a half. Time, 6.15. Pairere Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Second Division: 8/6 Erlick, 8.0 (C. G. Goulsbro) 1; 7/8 Orwere,' 8.0 (J. McLaughlin) 2; 11/11 Frontonio, 8.0 (N. R. ’McKenzie) 3. Also started: 1/1 Ngawiri, 10/10 Valueless, 4/7 Penzance, 9/9 Poland, 2/2 Miss Clipper, 3/3 Tralee Rose, 5/4 Lady Defoe, 6/5 Devon. Length and ,a half; length. Time, 1.18. Okaiua Hurdles, about one, mile and three-quarters.—2/2 Lady England, 10.6 (F. E. Baker) 1; 5/5 Cappy, 9.0 (J. McLaughlin) 2; 4/4 London, 9.1 (F. Forster) 3. Also started: 1/1 Full of Scotch, 3/3 Mangukaha. Length; same. Time, 3.24 1-5. Te Poi Hack Handicap, nine furlongs.—B/7 Raceline, 8.0 (N. R. McKenzie) 1; 1/1 Silver Glow, 8.10 (L. Clifford) 2; 3/4 Philemup, 8.4 (J. Winder) 3. Also started: 5/5 Du Maurier, 7/6 Mio Fratollo/ 6/4 Long Span, 4/3 Siega, 9/8 Paunui, 10/9 Miss Mestor, 2/2 Manawahe. Head; neck. Time, I.

Taihoa Handicap, seven furlongs and a half. —6/6 Gay Seton, 9.2 (Horne) 1; 2/1 Young Paddon, 8.0 (H. Long) 2; 8/8 Solomon, 8.1 (J. Day) 3. Also started: 9/9 Impasto, 1/2 Erndale, 5/4 Tradesman, 10/10 Royal Dance, 4/5 Day Wind, 3/3 Maori Song, 7/7 Orac. Neck; half a length. Time, 1.35.

RANGITIKEI HUNT RACES

HANOVER WINS STEEPLES. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) MARTON, July 25. An exceptionally fine, mild day favoured the annual race meeting of the Rangitikei Hunt Club at Marton on Saturday and a large crowd was attracted. The totalisator handled £lO,440, an increase of £1246 10s on the meeting last year. Results: — Glenmore Maiden Race, five furlongs.—l Hunting Lore, 8.10 (B. H. Morris) 1; 4 Regicide, 8.7 (W. N. Taylor) 2; 2 Tom Tom, 8.10 (S. Wilson) 3. Also started: 7 Lady Whetu, 12 Mawai, 10 Fine Gold, 9 Strolling, 5 Sir Rabbi, 8 Taitoa, 3 Informer, 13 Bronze King, 6 Selkirk, 15 Lord Vegas, 16 Travail, 14 Eurotas, 11 Ruling Lady. Length; half a length. Eurotas was fourth. Rosebank Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half. —3 Entheos, 9.6 (J. Chaplin) 1; 2 Tail Light, 10.6 (W. J. McDowell) 2; 4 Black Man, 9.10 (P. Jarvis) 3. Also started: 5 Taumau, 1 Southern Blood, 7 Lapel, 9 Aiguille, 6 Paul Robeson, 8 Otaki, 10 Greekarma. Three lengths; length. Paul Robeson was fourth. Time, 3.1 1-5. Closeburn Hack Flying, seven furlongs.—2 Rotoma, 9.7 (A. Jenkins) 1; 4 Tidewaiter, 8.3 (G. R. Tattersail) 2; 3 Flying Acre, 8.6 (J. Chaplin) 3. Also started: 9 Earl Colossus, 1 Bluffer, 5 Barley Almond, 8 Lady Hoariri, 7 War Lap, 11 Lindy, 10 Cuisinier, 6 Haile Selassie. Head; half a head. Barley Almond was fourth. Time, 1.36 1-5.

Rangitikei Hunt Cup Steeplechase, about two miles and a half.—3 Hanover, 9.4 (W. J. McDowell) 1; 4 Lady Callaghan, 9.3 J (C. Carroll) 2; 2 Manawatu, 11.2 (A. McDonald) 3. Also started: 1 Airshot, 4 Interlocutor, 7 Park Acre, 6 Barry’s Bay. Four lengths; ten lengths. Barry’s Bay was fourth. Time, 4.30 2-5.

Riddiford Handicap, seven furlongs.—4 Winsome Lu, 8.1 (S. R. Farland) 1; 1 Play On, 8.3 (S. Wilson) 2; 3 Pukeko, 8.8 (A. Jenkins) 3. Also started: 5 Pakanui, 2 Mittie, 6 Dorado, 7 Red Sand. Two lengths; threequarters of a length. Dorado was fourth. Time, 1.35 4-5.

Otairi Ladies’ Bracelet, one mile and a quarter.—4 Kohika, 11.0 (Mr H. Blunden) 1; 1 Tres Sec, 12.10 (Mr G. G. Beatson) 2; 2 Brioni, 11.0 (W. Duncan) 3. Also started: 3 Gladium, 6 Adventus, 8 Sangay, 5 Night Hero, 9 Rover’s Joy, 7 Hymgreat. Three lengths; length. Gladium was fourth. Time, 2.27 2-5.

Springrove Farewell Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—6 Flying Acre, 8.5 (J. Stewart) 1; 1 Shining Hours, 9.7 (J. Lewis) 2; 2 Sporting Gift, 8.11 (B. H. Morris) 3. Also started: 4

Rustem, 3 Advance Plane, 8 Cuisinier, 7 Marjory Daw, 5 Brilliant Acre. Two lengths; length and a half. Cuisinier was fourth. Time, 1.20 1-5. SOUTH CANTERBURY HUNT CHIEF EVENT TO NIGHTBOUND. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) TIMARU, July 23. The South Canterbury Hunt meeting was held in fine weather before a large attendance. The totalisator put through £12,281 10s, against £11,153 last year, an increase of £ll2B 10s. The track was soft. Results: — , Hadlow Hack and Hunters’ Hurdles, one mile and a half. —7/7 McHeath, 9.9 (Anderton) 1; 2/3 Tautau Maid, 9.3 (V. Langford) 2; 1/1 Wild Irishman, 9.5 (Boyle) 3. Also started: 8/8 Travenna, 3/2 Corban, 4/4 Chaste, 9/9 Ballad, 5/5 Proscenium, 6/6 Guilder. Three lengths; four. Proscenium was fourth. Time, 2.56. Pareora Steeplechase Handicap, about two miles. —3/3 Macalpein, 11.3 (Mr C. P. Goulding) 1; 5/4 Golden Glow, 11.0 (Mr B. Thomas) 2; 4/5 Red Sceptre, 11.3 (Mr J. Lysaght) 3. Also started: 2/2 Harkaway, 1/1 El Caballo. Six lengths; four. Time, 4.41 2-5. South Canterbury Steeplechase Handicap, about two miles and a half. —5/4 Nightbound, 9.0, car. 9.1 (Murfitt) 1; 2/2 Monastic, 10.3 (Beale) 2; 1/1 Black Banner, 10.7 (Boyle) 3. Also started: 3/3 Nocturnus, 9/9 Bonnie Rollox, 4/6 Dunmure, 7/7 High Speed, 8/5 Chile, 6/8 Sunward, 10/10 Culverden. Four lengths; eight lengths. Time, 5.47. Levels Hack Handicap, six furlongs. —3/3 Donadea, 8.4 (Caddy) 1; 1/1 Remembo, 8.0 (L. J. Ellis) 2; 4/4 Half and Half, 8.0 (Spratt) 3. Also started: 7/8 Nightdress, 5/5 The Sandwich Man, 6/6 Countervane, 8/7 Mazzini, 10/10 Derive, 9/9 Royal Refrain. Two lengths; neck. Countervane was fourth. Time, 1.19 4-5. Washdyke Trot Handicap, 3.43 class; one mile and a half. —7/5 Battlevale, 48 yds bhd (Brosnan) 1; 9/10 Drumcree, scr (Lynskey) 2; 12/14 Myrna Loy, 48 yds bhd (R. Townley) 3. Also started: 13/15 Audo Girl, 3/2 Balaclava, 4/4 Palomar and Silver Grattan (bracketed), 15/12 Joan Grattan, 8/8 Parishioner and Cerebus (bracketed), 5/6 Mongolian, 11/11 Coleridge, 2/1 Marfax, 6/7 Tinker, 13/13 Wee Truman, 10/9 Macgregor, 1/3 Loyalette, 15/16 Sylvie’s Best. Half a length; two lengths. Tinker was fourth. Times: 3.40 4-5, 3.45, 3.41 2-5.

Teschemaker Memorial Hunt Cup Steeplechase Handicap, about two miles and a half.—6/6 Uncle Jim, 9.4 (Pratt) 1; 3/2 Gold Wren, 9.0, car. 9.1 (Murfitt) 2; 5/5 Tomcat, 9.0 (Richards) 3. Also started: 1/1 Bally Brit, 2/3 Snowy Dawn, 4/4 Last Post, 8/8 Bonny Buff, 7/7 Vantoon. Three lengths; six lengths. Bonny Buff was fourth. Time, 5.48.

Pentlow Hack Handicap, one mile and 35 yards.—7/7 Windward, 8.10 (Caddy) 1; 4/3 Robant, 8.3 (Hibberd) 2; 1/1 The Wrecker, 8.12 (L. J. Ellis) 3. Also started: 5/5 Rose of Tralee, 3/4 Drinkup, 2/2 Glenacre, 6/6 \Countervane, 8/8 Auster. Length; same. Glenacre was fourth. Time, 1.52 2-5.

Claremont Handicap, one mile and 35 yards.—l/1 Valantua, 7.7 (L. J. Ellis) 1; 3/2 Silver Slipper, 7.7, car. 7.10 (Humphries) 2; 5/3 Last Refrain, 8.13 (Wilson) 3. Also started: 2/4 Araboa, 7/6 Royal Gallant, 4/4 Mount Vai, 8/9 Petersham, 6/7 Balmenter, 10/10 The Surgeon, 9/8 Pink Robe. Length; same. Araboa was fourth.