TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 23 November 1938, Page 9

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE

Views on Racing Facts and Fancies

LADY LEIGH WORTH WATCHING

(By “The Cynic.”)

The Paper Money—Arrowlet mare Lady Leigh was racing in “town hall” company at the New Zealand Cup meeting, and under a light-weight horseman was slow to begin in her races. In the Members’ Handicap at Riccarton sne was tailing the field when the course proper was entered, and then put in a fine run to finish close up fourth. This mare’s dam, Arrowlet, .is by Arrowsmith from Lady Minerva, by Martian from Lady Lilian, by Phaeton from Lady Zetland, by Perkin Warbeck 11. Unfortunately Lady Leigh suffers from a slight deformity in front, but it does not appear to. affect her speed. On courses when the sting is out of the going. Lady Leigh is worth keeping in mind. She is said to be training well just now. Willie Win. In the event of Willie Win running in the Auckland Cup he will have A. E. Ellis in the saddle. The American Way. i The Louisiana Jockey Club, which races at New Orleans, commences a continuous meeting of 113 days on November 24. The prize-money totals £150,00Q, and the most valuable race is me Louisiana Derby, of £3OOO. Foreign Horses in England. Since two French horses, Hellenigua and Khasnadar, finished first and second in the Cambridgeshire Handicap, owners in England have voiced their grievances against the present system of handicapping foreign horses. An English horse is not permitted to run in the French Derby. The Jockey Club, however, are prepared to accept the- entries of foreign horses, not only for the classics, but for all other events, believing that by throwing them open their value is increased. At the same time, it was felt that English interests should be protected, and two or three years ago, at the suggestion of Lord Rosebery, instructions to handicappers were laid down, indicating how visiting horses should be treated until they had run three times in this country. But these safeguards were not taken with respect to the chief handicaps, and in the circumstances entrants to such races as the Cambridgeshire and Cesarewitch are not subject to them. Word’s Records. The last meeting held at Lexington, Kentucky, was one of the most remarkable in trotting history, and was one which .brought about more changes in the table ’ of world’s records than any ever held. No fewer than 15

s records for a mile went by the board, " and four-heat race records were equal--3 led. The following is a list of the t record-breakers: — r Billy Direct, 4yrs, lmin 55sec; fastt est for pacers of all ages. 1 Greyhound, lmin 55.jsec, world’s , fastest trotter. i Her Ladyship, syrs, lmin 562 sec. , fastest for pacing mares. i Rosalind, syrs, lmin 57sec, fastest ' for trotting,mares. Chief Counsel, 3yrs, fastest for - three-year-old pacers. i Dean Hanover, 4yrs,. lmin 58|sec, > fastest for four-year-old trotting stali lion. ; Little Pat, syrs, fastest pacing geldi ing in a race. L Nate Hanover, 4yrs, lmin 59sec, 1 min 591 sec, 2min lsec, fastest four-year-old pacing gelding fastest threeheat race by a pacing gelding. ; Del Frisco, 3yrs, lmin 59|sec, fast- . est pacing three-year-old filly. Nibble Hanover, 2yrs, 2min 3.? sec, 2min 24sec, fastest for two-year-old trotting colt in a face. 1 Doping in America. At tne Saratoga meeting in New York State, just over two months ago 1 it was shown that • some horses had ! been doped with morphine pills to make them slow. The New York Racing Commission immediately announced a new method of inspecting horses i for the rest of the season. An inspec- • tion of all horses, as near post time as possible is now made under this ’ method, with a card similar to a hosi pital chart, on which all characteristics of appearance and temperament 1 are entered. These include carriage of head, action of legs, temperature, | pulse, respiration, and conditions of eyes and nose. The person in charge of each horse has to sign the card, and is directly responsible for the horse’s condition. Returning to Form. Judging by the effort made in the Hamilton Handicap, Dark Shadow is returning to form. Holiday Plans. It has been decided not to send Argentic to Ellerslie to contest his fourth Auckland Cup, and he will race at Awapuni and in Stratford during the holiday period. He will be accompanied by Rabble and Haughty Winner will also go north for the Manawatu and Wairarapa meetings. Dictate is also booked to go to Ellerslie, and on the way up may have a race at the Woodville meeting. j Mazir not ridden out. The rider of Mazir, W. J. Broughton, appeared before the judicial stewards of the Waikato Racing Club on a charge of failing to ride out his mount at the end of the Waikato Cup. Broughton admitted that he eased his mount towards the finish, as he did not see Parquet closing up to third place. The stewards imposed a fine of £5. The action of G. Cameron, rider of Odtaa, in interfering with Manawahoe (L. Dulieu) and Kingcraft (C. L. Goulsbro’) near the five-furlong barrier in the second division of the Trial Stakes, was the subject of another in- ■ quiry. Evidence was given that Cameron drew his mount across the field and forced Kingcraft on to Manawahoe, ■ who nearly fell. The stipendiary steward, Mr C. Gomer, said Cameron’s care- 1 lessness might easily have caused a bad i spill. Cameron was suspended for one month. I

A Convincing,'Win. Mazir won the Hamilton Handicap most convincingly. Dark Shadow was in front when they settled down, and he stayed there until Master Brierly made a sensational run from the rear to go from near the ruck-into the lead at the two and a half furlongs. However he was collared in the last furlong and relegated to third place at long place odds. Mazir was badly placed most of the way, but his finishing run in the hands of his old pilot was irresistible. Valamito ran another honest race, but the others failed rather badly. Royevrus, for a three-year-old, having his first outing at 10 furlongs, shaped creditably, and so did Du Maurier. Silvanus went a very fine race after being hopelessly left, and Sergia was again disappointing, but she will keep for holiday racing, for she was asked to cover a lot of ground.

AUCKLAND RACES

DIVISION AND WEIGHTS. ' (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, November 22. If' the number of starters for the Melrose Maiden Handicap at the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday exceed the safety limit, the race will be run in two divisions. The prize money will be increased to £350 and dividends will be paid in the proportion of 50 per cent B on the first horse in each division. The divisions are:—

Melrose Maiden Handicap, 6f: Kenneth Robert, Rajanya 8.4; Pocket Venus 8.3; Cintrace 8.2; Pleuron, Hackenschmidt, Blonde Princess, Ventre a Terre, Knightsbridge, Imperial Eagle, Paxeno, Miss Appellant, Venture, Mintlaw, Maioro, Hot Shot, Rey Lu 7.13. Second Division: Pasture, Broadway Bill 8.4, Nithmount 8.3; Odtaa, Gamos, Estro, Bronwen, Lexden, Kingcraft, Royal Message, Tahiti, Loch Mara, Gay Opal, Norse Lady, Bronze Moth, Boy Lu 7.13.

Brackets will be Knightsbridge and Lexden, Imperial Eagle and Kingcraft, Paxeno and Royal Message, Miss Appellant and Tahiti, Venture and Loch Mara, Mintlaw and Gay Opal, Maioro and Norse Lady, Hot Shot and Bronze Moth, Rey Lu and Boy Lu. Takapuna Plate, 7f: Balinavar, Valspear 8.12; Maxam 8.7, Penzance, Advance Acre, Senacre 8.5; Brazilian, Oriental Bay 8.0, Poker Dice 7.9; Bronze Emerald, Imperial Eagle, Miss Brierly, Vaal Star 7.7.

Pupuke Plate, lm: Balinavar, Philemup, Ringshot 8.12; Doyevrus 8.7, Melvanue, Paint 8.5, Hot Shot 7.9; First Gold Money, Miss Brierly, Vaal Star 7.7.

ASHBURTON MEETING

ACCEPTORS FOR SATURDAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) TIMARU, November 22. Acceptances for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s meeting, to be held on Saturday, are: — 12.20— Apprentices’ Hack Handicap, 7f: Ilithyia 0.0; Gold Boy 8.7; Elmarch, Dropped Catch 8.4; Maroha 8.3; Sheeny 7.13; Dividend 7.10; Happy Memory, Amoretta, Bastile, Bouillon, 'La Plata 7.9. I.o—Lagmhor Plate, special weights, sf: Sportsman, Pol Roger, Rora Hiko, Real Lady, Chateau Briand, Chanteur 8.7; Spartan, Alcatraz, Improvident, Miss Tasta, Great Baby, Blazealong, Keen Sight, Nigella, Escort, Neptune, Shanghai Lily, Leaderette, Avenal 8.4; Shepherd, King Gustavo 7.7. 1.40— Melrose Trot Handicap, 3.43 class, IJm: Acuity, Braw Lass, Charles Russell, Diamond Cluster, Girl Pat, Lady Vasclyne, Marque, Mirage, Palomar, Peter Bee, Poker Face, Queen’s County, Sure Potts, True Glow, William Potts, Wraquill scr; Wainoni Girl 12; MacGregor 24. 2.20— Tinwald Handicap, IJm: Argentic 9.1; Dictate 8.10; Last Refrain 8.9; Roy Bun 7.4; Gironde, The Sandwichman 7.0. 3.0 —Winchmore Hack Handicap, 6f: Toro Koura 9.0; Gay Parade 8.11; Phalanx, Ilithyia 8.7; Elmarch 7.10; Passenger 7.8; Scuffle, Miss Bluff, The Duel, Avenal, Roro Hika 7.7. 3.40— Highweight Hack Handicap. Im: Dracula 10.2; Manetho 10.0; Miracle 9.8; Lofty, Gold Boy, Superex 9.7; Teak 9.5; Flashlight 9.4; Aggravate 9.3; Bahama Maid, Bit o’ Blue 9.0. 4.20— Wakanui Handicap, 7f: Ponty 9.0; Rabble 8.7; Cocksure, Rebel Chief 8.5; Lady Leigh 8.0; Golden Chest 7.6. s.o—Mayfield Trot Handicap, 3.1 class. l.]m: Amywin, Chieftainess, Devotion, Four Square, Kilrea, Lady Slipper, MacGregor, Palomar, Silk King, Sustenance, Tonioro, Waikari Jack scr; Gentleman Joe, Nelson Eddy 12; Llewellyn’s Pet 24.

RACING FIXTURES

November 26 —Ashburton County. November 26, 28 —Auckland. November 26, 28 —Feilding. December 3 —Otaki Maori. December 10 —Hororata. December 10, 12 —Woodville. December 17—Waipa. December 24, 26, 27 —Manawatu. December 26 —Waipukurau. December 26, 27 —Dunedin. December 26, 27 —Taranaki. December 26, 28 —Auckland. December 28 —Westland. December 31 —Wairarapa. December 31 —Greymouth. December 31 —Hawke’s Bay. 1939. January 2, 3 —Auckland. January 2 —Wairarapa. January 2 —Greymouth. January 2 —Hawke’s Bay. January 2 —Waikouaiti. January 2 —Wyndham. January 2, 3 —Stratford. January 2, 3 —Marton. January 3 —Oamaru. January 3, 4—Southland. January 4, 7 —Reefton. January 13, 14 —Vincent. January 14 —Clifden. January 19, 21, 23 —Wellington. January 21 —Wairio. January 21, 23 —Thames. January 23 —Ashhurst-Pohangina. January 27, 28 —Pahiatua.