TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 October 1938, Page 11

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE

Views on Racing Facts and Fancies

A THOUSAND GUINEA WINNER (By “The Cynic.”)

The 1000-guinea Australian purchase Colfort stepped out to win the Puhi Maiden Plate at Otaki at his first start as a three-year-old. As a juvenile last season he was troubled with soreness, and he was not in the money in five appearances. His connections quietly fancied him on Saturday, but he nevertheless paid over a quarter of a century.

Colfort, now three years old, is a bay colt by Melfort, a son of the Phalaris horse Colorado, and his dam is the English-bred Spearmint —Colonia mare Columbia, who previously left the useful New Zealand performers British Columbia and Barbac.an, and the V.R.C. Oaks winner Barbette and the A.J.C. Gimcrack Stakes winner Record. The first crop of the Melforts brought high prices at Sydney the Easter before last, and Mr W. Devon, “Lucky Devon,” as he has become known, paid one of the highest prices ever given at a yearling sales in Australia for Colfort.

At the Right End. Rustem, improving on his fourth at Marton the previous week, finished all over his opposition in the Katihiku Hack Handicap at Otaki. He was six or seven places back till the straight, but W. J. Broughton then brought him along, and he ran in full of dash to score by a couple of lengths from the better-fancied Trebor. Rustem does not win out of his turn, as his only success last season was at Marton in July, but there have been times when he has shown ability that should take him further. He is a six-year-old chestnut half-brother by Colossus to those useful performers Maui and Arikira, and he also carries the same colours, those of his breedertrainer, Mr V. E. Bryant, of Foxton. Trebor filled the role of runner-up for the second time in two starts this season, so his return to the winners’ list should not be long delayed. He began well from the inner, but lost his position in the middle stages, and had to shift out on the track in the straight. However, no other excuse is possible for him, as the winner came from behind him. A Treble. Gau Chou completed a treble at Otaki for Mr-“ Lucky” Devon when he led practically from barrier-rise in the Hema Te Ao Handicap. Mr Devon had four horses at the meeting, Colfort, Lucullus Lad, Gay Chou and Nereus, and the first three were his winners, if was an unusual performance on a provincial track in the North Island. Gay Chou, an aged son of the Gay Crusador horse Gay Lothario, was bought in Australia during the winter by Mr Devon for 425 guineas, and he was a winner in Sydney first up in his new colours. He was a class performer before his sale, his successes including the Doomben Newmarket Handicap, and it was surprising to find New Zealand handicappers starting him off at 9.0 at his first appearance here, then dropping him lib. after each of his two starts prior to Saturday, though he had run third in both of them. The only horse who ever really looked like menacing Gay Chou on Saturday was the three-year-old Surmount, who went with him a couple of lengths out clear of the rest. In the straight, however, better seasoning, as well as a nice handicap, stood to the older horse. Surmount stripped well and the race should do him a power of good.

Slowing-up Tactics. Amatory succeeded in slowing up the field almost from the start of the Merna Champion Hack Handicap at Otaki, and when the others attempted to pull him back from the top of the straight they found that he had too much in reserve to be caught. He had failed with the same tactics at Marton, but that race in him enabled him to carry the gamble through on Saturday. _ Amatory won a couple of middledistance races last season, but on each occasion the time was relatively slow. A four-year-old chestnut gelding, he is a son of the Tea Tray horse Kiosk, who is now a premier stallion, and he is out of the G 1 enullin —Lady Obligado mare Gold Peak, who descends from the Woodstock taproot. He has done all his racing in the colours of Messrs E. A. and L. McD. Carveil, who do their own training at Wanganui. Bad Names. Many New Zealand owners distinguish themselves for the appropriate names which they bestow on theor horses. Unfortunately there are still some who are too careless to spend a little time in thought or research. Recent registrations with the Racing Conference contain two poor examples of naming—Gold Money Song for a colt by Hunting Song from Gold Money, and Lucullination for a gelding by Illumination from a Lucullus mare. Hunting Song, Gold Money and Illumination should provide a host of ideas for suitable mares. It is surprising that such names receive official sanction. Windsor Lad. Windsor Lad, winner of the 1934 Derby apd St. Leger, insured for £50,000, was operated on early in September, and has since been fighting for his life. Several months ago it was known at Newmarket that Mr M. H. Benson’s stallion, whose stud fee is £4OO, was suffering from a form of catarrh in the head. The trouble became worse. The horse was removed from his sumptuous box, specially constructed for him, at Mr Benson’s stud at Cheveley to Newmarket. The complicated operation, rarely attempted, Was performed, and the veterinary surgeon said that it is not yet possible to know whether the operation will prove successful. Mr Marcus Marsh, the Lambourn trainer, who prepared Windsor Lad for his series of triumphs,

which netted more than £36,000 in stake money, said Windsor Lad showed no symptoms of the trouble when in training. Mi’ Martin Benson bought the colt for £50,000 from H.H. the Maharajah of Rajpipla after he had been beaten in the 1934 Eclipse Stakes. For his new owner he won the St. Leger, the Coronation Cup, the Eclipse Stakes and other races worth in all £22,844 in stakes. During the three seasons he has been at the stud he has earned £30,000. Jottings. The two-year-old brother to Haerepo, by Nightmarch from Azalea, has been shaping attractively in his work at Riccarton and the youngster should do good service later on. Lady Chat, who went amiss last season just when she was expected to develop good form, is back in work under the care of J. H. Jefferd. She is stated to be working well and will make her next appearance at Hastings. Areas, who cost 800 guineas at the yearling sales, is to make his first appearance at Hastings. He is closely related to Te Hero and Gallio, being by Hunting Song from Callisto, a daughter of Prodice, who produced the firstnamed pair. An Easy Win. Petersham wajs patiently handled in the Kurow Handicap, and after Pink Robe and Dunstan made the early running the Shambles gelding drew up and scored a comfortable win. Dunstan was probably suffering from a bruised foot, and Pink Robe was beaten a little over a furlong from home.

HAWKE’S BAY RACES

ACCEPTANCES FOR FRIDAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) HASTINGS, October 4. Acceptances for the first day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s spring meeting on Friday are:— Hollycombe Hurdles, l|m.: Soho, 11.7; Red Rufus, 9.13; Lovelilt, 9.11; Laggard, 9.2; Coil, 9.0; Thrasher, 9.0; Agog, 9.0; Boat Song, 9.0; Royal Record, 9.0; Glenvane, 9.0. Imperial Plate, 51f.: Gay Laura, 8.7; Carrington Hall, 8.0; Penny Farthing, 8.0; Hillside, 8.0; Classical, 8.0; Centrepoise, 8.0; Stern Chase, 8.0; Night Attack, 8.0; Titter, 8.0; Arabic, 8.0; Chequers, 8.0; Hunting Moments, 8.0; Royal Ace, 8.0; Elettra, 8.0; Hagen, 8.0. Empire Nursery Handicap, 4f.: Sunola, 8.5; Trench Law, 8.5; Katebridge, 8.5; Sleeveless, 8.0; Myology, 8.0; Serenata, 8.0; Madonna, 8.0; Nora Gregor, 8.0; Silver Bat, 8.0. Hastings Spring Handicap, ljm.: Master Cyklon, 9.3;- Tiger Gain,- 8.11; Wotan, 8.10; Hunting Cat, 8.1; Curie, 7.11; Slippery, 7.10; Tres Sec, 7.4; Buster Brown, 7.0. Epsom Handicap, l.jm.: Tail Light, 12.4; Trailer, 12.1; Umpire, 11.11; Hamarin, 11.9; Misurina, 11.5; Master Hector, 10.11; Patches, 10.9; Lady Stella, 10.7; Coil, 10.7; Colenso, 10.7. Otane Hack Handicap, 6f.: Thala, 9.0; Le Toquet, 8.11; Lucullus Boy, 8.8; Lady Chat, 8.5; Shani, 8.5; Hinepit, 8.5; Dainty ’Sue, 8.4; Diana Tetrix, 8.3; Lindrum, 8.3; Bold Step, 8.2; Gaiwind, 7.13; Morning Flight, 7.11; Wilful Lady, 7.11. Homewood Flying Handicap, 6f.: Peter Beckford, 9.2; Joviality, 8.6; Jazz Boy, 8.1: Pakanui, 8.0; Brunhild, 7.12; The Bigot, 7.10; Royal Minstrel, 7.10; Rakahanga, 7.8; First Chapter, 7.4; Padishah, 7.0; Pladic, 7.0; Fossicker, 7.0; Speed, 7.0; Cullus, 7.0.

AUCKLAND MEETING

DIVISION IN GORDON HANDICAP. (By Telegraph —Press Association.) AUCKLAND, October 4. Owing to the number of acceptors in the Gordon Handicap, to be decided on the first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting at Ellerslie next Saturday the race will have to be divided. As there are eight events already on the programme the division will be treated as one race. The divisions are:—First division: Sly Fox, Balinavar, Dragon Moth, Prival, Noitar, Ohmaha, Bright Wings, Advance Acre, Fleetwind, British Nation, Milanion, Inquisitor, Norse Lady, Master Vaals. Sir Robin, Bonnybell, Summary, Poland, Bronze Emerald, Electric Spear, Pocket Venus. All the others are in the second division.

A SUPERLATIVE HORSE

PRAISE FOR ROYAL CHIEF. By Telegraph—Press Association. Copyright. SYDNEY, October 4. Commenting on the result of the Metropolitan Handicap the “Sydney Morning Herald” says: Buzalong would have won yesterday’s race nine times out of ten, and only a superlative horse such as Royal Chief is could have run him down. Royal Chief gave the definite impression a furlong from the winning post that he would beat Buzalong so well was he galloping. His real gameness was shown when he responded to Bartle’s call and sprinted after passing Buzalong to make doubly sure of his win. Royal Chief’s win in the Colin Stephen Stakes on Saturday and his performance yesterday were comparable with the performances of any of the champions of recent years. Even with Ajax as an opponent in the next season or two his future in Australia would be bright. Trainer Jones intends waiting until Royal Chief’s penalty for the Caulfield and Melbourne cups is announced before making plans for a campaign in Melbourne.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTS

SATURDAY’S ACCEPTORS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, October 4. The following acceptances have been received for the New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday:— Innovation Handicap, unhoppled trotters, 3.43 class, 11m.: Burlesque, Frances Worthy, Gentleman Joe, Hamel Bey, Paying Guest, Swift Guy, Tiny Guy, Tommy Guy, scr.; Gaynor, Harvest Dillon, 12yds.; Bon Chance, Lee Boy, Ohinemutu, Premier, Shadeland, 24; Axiom, Gerfalcon, Princess Beverley, Sphinx, 36; Timworthy, 48; Blue Logan, 60; Gay Crusader, 72; Header, 84. Shirley Handicap, 3.34 class, l|m.: Colonel Axworthy, Cruiser, Diversion, Eddie Tolan, Hidden Charm, Janeworthy, Llewellyn’s Pet, Purveyor. Quest, Royal Grattan, scr.; Ace High. Evora, Purina, 12yds. Walter Thompson Handicap, 4.36 class. 2m.: Bing Crosby, Donor, Ferry Post, Golden Cross, Nell Grattan, Zincali, scr.; Colonel Grattan, Harlequin. 12yds.; Casanova, 36; Guy Junior, 48; Horsepower, 60. New Brighton Challenge Stakes, for three-year-olds, L’m.: Millimetre, Shadowson, Coquette, Special Edition, Taiki, Axspear, Virginia Girl, Repose, Revision, Zingarrie. Wainoni Girl. Avon Handicap, 2.55 class, l|m.: Ace High, Aqua Bond, Bayard, Bill B, Eastern Prince, Evora, Icevus, Intrigue, Gallinford, Ivy Peterson, Jackaranda, Labourman, scr.; Credit Funds, Full Hand, Old Faithful, Olive King, Loyal Pat, 12yds.; Starwyn, 48. New Brighton Handicap, 3.30 class, l|m.: Guy Hugo, Parrish Guide, Pilot Peter, scr.; Ganton, 24yds.; Aristotle, Discord, First Wrack, Great Admiral, Helen’s Bay, Lament, 36; Wahnooka, 60; Sea Gift, 108. Beach Handicap, 3.20 class, Um.: Blair Athol, Carver Doone, Gallant Knight, Iraq, ’ Llewellyn’s Pride, scr.; Ginger Jack, Rongomai, 12yds.; Big Author, Renown’s Best, Rey Spec, 24; Evicus, Plutus, Village Guy, War Buoy, 36; Grand Mogul, Pot Luck, 60; Lucky Jack, 72; Indianapolis, 96. Farewell Handicap (saddle), 2.12 class, Im.: Doubt, Reno, Sage King, Sky Wink, Slippery Sam, scr.; Cavan Chief, Racketeer, Heather Queen, Shrewdy, Treasure Bond, 12yds.; Waitaki Power, 24. RACING FIXTURES. October 6, 8— Dunedin Jockey Club. October 7, B—Auckland Racing Club. October 8, 10.—Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club. October 12 and 13.—Masterton Racing Club. October 15.—South Canterbury Jockey Club. October 24.—Waikato Hunt Club. October 20, 22, 24—Wellington R.C. October 22, 24.—Gore Racing Club. October 24.—North Canterbury J.C. October 24—Waverley R.C.