TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 July 1938, Page 13

TURF NEWS & NOTES

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PALMINT SHAPING WELL

(By

“The Cynic.”)

Although he missed a place when he contested the Turanga-o-Moana Handicap at Matamata on Saturday, Palmint shaped well for a novice, especially as he was competing in open company. The way he ran on at the finish indicated that he stays fairly well and he should be a good prospect for a middle-distance hack event in the new season. It is evident that he is becoming more solid, and it would be pleasing to see him win for J. Grayden, who has been out of luck lately.

Palmint is a four-year-old gelding by Paladin from Mint Moselle, by Catmint from Demoiselle, by Demosthenes from Golden Ball, by Gold Reef. Oh the score of breeding he has a good deal to recommend him and he may yet make amends for his early failures.

The. handling of Eurotas, a Pantheon gelding, who ran fourth in the Maiden Race at Marton on Saturday, was inquired into by the stipendiary steward. Mr B. N. Sandilands, who expressed satisfaction with the explanation offered. Eurotas was scarcely ready for a hard race, but he disclosed signs of better, class than the rest of the field.

Flying Acre, who ran twice at Marton on Saturday for a third and a win, upset calculations when he beat Shining Hours, who was expected to secure her fifth successive victory. The horse who broke the sequence is a three-year-old gelding by Acre from Pink Page, by Romeo from Persis. He is raced by Mr T. Jones and trained at Levin by E. J. Neilson. Royal Minstrel is standing up to his work in a most satisfactory manner. He is a good horse when fit. The lease of Nocturnus to the Hon G. R. Hunter has been extended for another 12 months until next July. Makpoub, meaning “I have spoken,” is the name to be claimed for the rising two-year-old halfrsister by Defoe to Miss Waitarere. ' The team of the Onehunga ownertrainer R. Lewis, consisting of Shy, Trackman and an unnamed gelding by The Ace from Precision, have made their reappearance at Ellerslie. At present they are being allotted light work. On going firmer than he had experienced in recent races, Entheos secured a very easy win in the Rosebank Hurdles at the Rangitikei Hunt meeting. Paul Robeson opened up a big gap early, but Entheos had no difficulty in running past the pacemaker at the half-mile, and from that point he was not off the won easing up. He went very kindly for J. Chaplin, who has been schooling the Gainscourt gelding at Awapuni. This result, in view of the known ability and the breeding of Entheos, is not likely to be passed over casually by racing enthusiasts, and if he can be induced to race as well in future, Entheos should repay his followers handsomely.

In his first season as a public trainer at Riccarton, F. A. Roberts has reached the head of the list with 11 winners of 29 races worth £5333 10s. Roberts was lucky in that he took over a solid team from his former employer, Mr J. S. Shaw, when the latter took a position as stipendiary steward to the Trotting Conference, but he has proved his ability by the number of races won.

The winners were: —Defaulter, eight wins worth £2470; Waitaka, £lOl4 10s for six wins; Mungatoon, £665 for four wins; Glenacre, £236 for three wins; Moonraker, £225 for two wins; Garonne, £lBO for two wins; and Shirred Ribbon £2OO, Heloise £l3O, Mercenary £lO5, and Lady Athena £9B, one sue-, cess each.

Round Up joined the active workers at Takinini last week, and he looks exceptionally well. One of the best of northern handicappers last season, he promises to be a force to be reckoned with in big events in the spring, and despite the fact that he has now climbed up in the weights, he should have no trouble in extending his record if all goes well.

The rising three-year-olds Hot Box and Arvakur are now being sent along in their work at Takanini. With particularly good form to their credit last season they are confidently expected to play a prominent part in the decision of early spring classics, and their progress from now on will be watched with interest. Both are very big youngsters who have developed considerably since they last raced, and their future is regarded hopefully, although in the case of Arvakur much will depend on his ability to overcome his wind affliction.

Latest reports from Awapuni state that Florence Mills is galloping attractively at that centre and gives the impression that she will be an improved filly next season. She has developed into a fine-looking sort and should be ready to show her best at the spring meetings.

In ten starts this season Rebel Mate has been in the money eight times, including three wins; and has earned £llOO in stakes. Top Row’s earnings for the season total £1465, as the result of six wins and seven placed performances.

Solomon’s earnings for the season were advanced to £125 by his third in the Taihoa Handicap at Matamata on Saturday. Prior to Saturday his sole success during the term was his victory at Tauranga, which was worth £llO.

Philemup shaped well in the holding going at Matamata on Saturday in finishing practically in line third with Raceline and Silver Glow and he pleased by sticking on in a punishing finish. It was his best performance for some time.

Marie’s Acre is to have his first appearance in the new season at the Pakuranga Hunt meeting at Ellerslie next month. He is fairly well conditioned and should be forward enough to win a sprint or two at' the early spring meetings in the province. The halfbrother to Gay Blonde has won two races this season but was placed on half a dozen other occasions and his future is very bright. Anion is one of the latest to resume work- at Takanini after a spell, and the Chief Ruler gelding bears the appearance of having wintered well, being bright and healthy to recommence a preparation. His form fell away after a very impressive victory at Avondale in the spring, but later in the autumn he returned to his best, and was decidedly unlucky in not adding to his winning record. One of the type that always races well fresh, he will be watched in his early spring engagements. Kotaki Acre showed useful speed in her engagement at Matamata on Saturday and allowing for the improvement that outing should effect in her condition she may be seen to better advantage the next time she is produced. She was handily placed at the turn, but appeared to be boxed in when attempting a run in the straight. « Cappy gave a most encouraging performance in the Okauia Hurdles at Matamata and in view of the fact that this marked his initial appearance over the obstacles he should make good at the game in due course. Cappy had shown promise in his schooling at Te Rapa and as he should improve he will not lack a following the next time he is produced. Remembo, a half brother to Nightcalm and Paladino, trained by T. Hobbs, has a fair turn of speed; but so far he has failed to carry it very far. He was in front early in the hack six at Washdyke and while he responded solidly when required by L. J. Ellis he was easily beaten by Donadea. Astaire, who is to" race at Riccarton, ran only moderately in the hack sprint at Washdyke, but he had had only one race since he won a double on the same course in May. He looked as if he would be all the bettex - for the run. Although Asia, the rising two-year-old by Limond from Jewel of Asia, was not extended in the Juvenile Parade at Washdyke last Saturday she gave the impression that she will be a smart filly early. She is trained by E. J. Ellis for Mr J. E. P. Cameron, who bought hex’ at the last Trentharn Yearling Sales. Gold Wren has filled third place twice and second place twice in his last four starts, so is due for a win. While there is nothing brilliant about him his consistent record over the Dunedin, Waimate and Timaru meetings has to be taken notice of. Although his opportunities this season will now be few, Culverden shaped well enough at Washdyke last Saturday to suggest winning possibilities. He jumped well all the way, and although apparently beaten when he drifted back with six furlongs to go, he plodded on to get fourth in the South Canterbury Steeplechase, his second attempt over country. Considering Uncle Jim was supposed to dislike heavy going, there

was some merit in his Washdyke success. He stayed on much better than he did at Waimate and evidently is improving with racing. A big upstanding gelding, he is a pretty safe jumper and in his class at the Hunt Club and National meetings he may again be seen to advantage. Hunting Lore, the three-year-old colt by Hunting Song from Martulla, owed his success in the Glenmore Maiden Race at Marton in great part to the riding of B. H. Morris, who had the colt doing his best to beat the two-year-old Regicide. The lattex' was forced over extra ground, otherwise he may have won. Prior to her first win at Trentham this month, Bluffer had been very disappointing and hopes that she would retain her winning form at the Rangitikei Hunt Meeting were dashed. She was made favourite for the Closeburn Handicap and was prominent for three furlongs, but then drifted and finished a bad last. Although she did not get a place, the honours of the Closeburn Handicap at the Rangitikei Hunt meeting were with Barley Almond. The mare got. away very badly, and at the finish was running over everything else, to finish fourth to Rotoma, Tidewaiter and Flying Acre, all being separated by the narrowest margins.

CHRISTCHURCH HUNT

ACCEPTORS FOR SATURDAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association). CHRISTCHURCH, July 27. Acceptances for the Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting to be held on Saturday are: — 11.52— Christchurch Hunt Cup Steeplechase, two miles. —Macalpein 11.12, Harkaway 11.10, Tom Cat 11.4, Golden Glow 11.3, Red Sceptre 11.2, El Caballo, Guapo 11.0. 12.27 —Lawford Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, about two miles and a half—Arctic Star 10.13, Bally Brit 10.10, Uncle Jim 9.6, Snowy Dawn, Chile 9.3, Gold Wren, Conception, Bright Red, Gayfire, Culverden 9.0. 1.12 — Maiden Stakes, six furlongs.— Black Coat, Chanteur, Merry March, Bon Vellum, Pipuwhauroa, Glenco, Remembo, Papernilla, Master Dingle, Dividend, Synthetic, Bit o’ Blue 8.11, Rebel Rank, Rex Maitland, Keen Sight, Wild Tack, Grey Coat, Rebellion, Lady Rosette, Colonel Rouge 8.0. 1.52 — Homeby Steeplechase, about two miles and a half. —Clarion Call 11.9, Nocturnus, Bonnie Rollox 11.5, Valpeen 10.11, Flashlight 11.4, Black Banner 10.2, Bryce Street 9.11, Dunmure 9.10, Brigadore 9.7, High Speed 9.5, Redolent 9.2. 2.32— Camla Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Lady Leigh 9.4, Astaire 9.1, Nightdress 8.12, Potent 8.11, Strip, Draculat 8.9, Rockingham 8.5, Orange. Bud 8.4, Half and Half 8.1, Merry March, Aset, Derive, Comus 8.0. 3.12— Longbeach Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters.—Court Yard 11.5, Padishah 10.11, Fireguard 10.3, Kilberis, Corban 9.8, Silver Sight 9.7, Lone Raider 9.6, Surge 9.0. 3.52— Brabazon Handicap, seven furlongs.—Paper Slipper 9.2, Ponty 9.1, Alma 8.13, Cerne Abbas 8.11, Queen of Song 8.10, Araboa, Sovereign Lady, Top Row 8.9, Dictate 8.8, Wine Card 8.4, Waitaka, Liane 7.12, Great Hope 7.11, Hunting Blood 7.10, Riptide, Swordstick, Roy Bun, Petersham 7.9, Supreme Court, Cocksure 7.8, Gabo 7.7. 4.32 — Kennels Hack Handicap, one mile. —Wagner 9.8, Happy Night 9.4, Windward 9.0, Recollection 8.13, Erination 8.11, Drinkup 8.8, Glenacre 8.6, Gold Boy 8.6, Maroha 8,3, Mob Rule, Aymon, Stealamarch, Patuma 8.0.

MANAWATU HUNT CLUB

MEETING ON SATURDAY. Good sport should be witnessed at the special meeting to be held on Saturday next by the Manawatu Hunt Club at the Awapuni racecourse. The first race will start at 12 o’clock, while at 11.30 a.m. there will be an attractive parade of juveniles. Good fields have been carded and keen contests should be the order of the day.