TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 23 January 1939, Page 9

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE

Views on Racing Facts and Fancies

TOP RANK LOOKS FIT

(By “

“The Cynic.”)

Top Rank boars a very fit appearance at present, and he looks ready to run well when required. The brush hurdle race at Riccarton next month will be his next. Looks Are No Bar. Tomcat, who earned three placings in as many starts over the Riccarton country at the Grand National meeting, has been in light but useful exercise for some time past, and he will be ready early in the jumping -season. Tomcat, being of such a heavy and “early” type, belies his looks when it comes to jumping, and can be likened more to his namesake as there is no doubting his agility, although such a cumbersome looking animal. Not Himself. Paper Slipper did not show any dash at all in the Telegraph Handicap at Trentham on Thursday, and, as he indicated by his track gallops before leaving Riccarton, he is suffering from temporary loss of form. A Close Call. The success of Haughty Winner on the first day was well' received in racing circles; but he had little to spare. A declaration of a dead-heat between him and Amigo would not have been surprising. Good Credentials. Defaulter’s yearling half-sister by Foxlight elicited fairly keen competition at Wednesday’s sale, and was bought by Mr W. J. Smith, of Sydney, who intends to race her before putting her to the stud. Mr H. D. Greenwood was an interested spectator only when the filly was put up. From Successful Dam. The Hunting Song colt purchased by Mr C. N. Draper, of Dunedin, on Wednesday, is a well-grown youngster, and at 250 guineas appeared to be good buying. His dam, Kinetic, is by Penway from Gladys Soult by Soult. She was never raced; but has produced five winners, including Adalene. an Auckland Railway Handicap winner. The colt will join F. D. Jones’s stable this week. Wellington Gold Cup. The Gold cup that accompanied the stake in this year’s Wellington Cup was known as the Gilmer Memorial Cup. It was presented to the club by Mrs F. E. Herbert and Mr Sam Gilmer, sister and brother of the late Dr H. A. H. Gilmer. Tiderace. Tideracc, sire of the My Own colt which topped the market at Trentham at 1450gns, was imported by Mr T. H. Lowry. He is by Fairway (Phalaris — Scapa Flow) from Panic (Hurry OnVolcanic). The. success of the Hurry On line, through Hunting Song, Pink Coat, Lord Warden and Defoe, in New Zealand, no doubt helped the market.

A Hawke’s Bay Winner. Dainty Dell, a winner' in Hawke’s Bay during the holidays, has possibilities in her pedigree. She is by Defoe from Bonnie Vale (Lackham —Dale Ogden). Dale Ogden is by Kilbroney from Ukraine (Dam of Sasanof), a sister to All Red and Munjeet.

Telegraph Handicap Records. Blazer, who won in 1902 with 10.4 claims the distinction of being the most highly-weighted winner of the Wellington Telegraph Handicap. The Dunedin sprinter had been successful in the two previous years with 9.12 and 9.8. The time record for the race (and for Trentham), is held by Silver Ring Imin 9Jsec.

No Racing. Pink Lad, who was raced three times as a two-year-old last season, has not been required to race this season. This seems a good plan because he has grown into a very big horse and it would have been retarding him had he been raced. Pink Lad is now trained at Riccarton by D. E. Cotton, but he is still owned by Mr T. J. Lister, of Timaru.

A Likely One. Moorsotis had been working in most satisfactory style leading up to the Trentham meeting, but F. D. Jones decided not to take the colt when Royal Chiefs trip had to be cancelled on account of a foot injury. The Myosotis colt has grown and furnished a good deal since he raced at the New Zealand Cup meeting, and he may show some form at Riccarton next month.

Improved. Montcssa looks an improved filly for her racing at Wingatui, and has settled down well as the result of her travelling and her two public appearances. C. Emerson has had an exasperating" run with his team lately, as two or three of them arc laid aside at present on account of lameness, but Montcssa should help to keep the ball rolling during the absence of Nightcalm. Miss Otis and company. Looks Good. West Wind, the Posterity—Lady Zephyr filly, has come on a good deal deal lately and now looks in the order which should see her racing with prominence in the autumn. D. J. O'Connor has the two-year-old looking very well. Winning Rival. Winning PJval is gradually getting over the trouble she experienced just before Christmas, and is much freer in action in the paddock. Cutts Bros, are unlucky in losing the services of

their best two-year-olds, Winning Rival and Great Swoop, at such an important part of the season. Resumed Work. The good performer Erndale and his half-brother, Phildale, have resumed work at Avondale after enjoying a rest. Erndale shines when the ground is soft and it may be the same with Phildale, who has done little racing, but has shown sufficient pace to indicate that he is well worth persevering with. Good Form. Although he had little to spare when he won at his last start, Bachelor King revealed good form and there should be more success ahead of him, as he is still handily placed in the weights. It is worth remembering where Bachelor King is concerned that he revels in soft going. A. Tinker has him in great heart at present. Golden Sheila. Following her third among the open sprinters on the third day at Ellerslie. Golden Sheila ran fourth at her next attempt when she contested the Nathans’ Memorial Handicap, one mile and a quarter. Doubt exists whether she is ever likely to recover her former brilliance, but her latest showings suggest that further success will not be beyond her. May Win Soon. Whirling did not do as well as expected in his races at the summer carnival at Ellerslie, but he was third on the final day to Bachelor King and Llangollen. An easing of the ground would probably assist Whirling, but his turn may not be far away. Useful Material. While R. S. Bagby is absent in Australia, his team at Ellerslie is under the control of K. Heaton, who won races last season with Sir Abb. Heaton has some useful material to handle and he will have a busy time at the meetings on the Auckland circuit in the next few months. MEETING AT THAMES BLACK MUSK WINS CUP. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) THAMES, January 21. The Thames Jockey Club’s annual meeting opened today in fine weather. There was a record attendance. The track was in excellent order. The totalise tor handled £27,006, an increase of £3863 compared with the corresponding day last year. Results: — Trial Handicap; 6f: 2/2 Town Section, 8.7 (Winder) 1: 3/3 Orally. 8.3 2; 9/8 Games. 8.3 3. Also started: 1/1 Pocket Venus; 5/5 Cintrace; 8/6 Lulcen; 10/13 Solitary; 4/4 Orient Dawn; 15/14 Bulward; 6/7 Empire Action; 18/17 Forlorn; 17/16 Kingcraft; 11/9 Kotahi Acre: 14/15 Little Idea: 20/20 Queen Spear; 7/11 Rival; 16/18 Royal Fawkes; 21/21 Strathearn; 12/12 Tahiti; 19/19 Tririri; 13/10 Waltzing Lila; 13/10 Wild Acre. A length and a quarter; a length. Time, 1.15 4-5. Maramarua Hurdles; Im and sf: 11/7 Queen Lu, 9.7 (Craddock) 1; 1/1 Airam, 10.6 2; 4/4 Sinking Fund, 9.5 3. Also started: 6/10 Mia Acrea; 8/9 Mungacre; 5/6 Calcutta; 3/3 Gascyne; 9/8 Siwell; 2/2 Ngakaru; 10/11 Chief Lap; 13/13 Strathire; 12/12 Kittle; 7/5 Manawahe; 15/15 Forest Lake; 16/16 King Stroud; 17/17 King Spear; 14/14 Love in Idleness. Three-quarters of a length; half a head. Time, 2.58 4-5. Flying Handicap; 6f: 6/6 Mon Acre, 7.6 (Long) 1; 3/2 Rulette, 7.9 *2; 5/5 Tooley Street, 7.9 3. Also started; IZI1 Z 1 Llangollen; 9/9 Gay Seton; 2/3 Golden Sheila; 8/8 Tosh; 4/4 Galilee; 11/11 Sir Tommy; 7/7 Valimeen; 10/10 Cappy. Head; same. Time, 1.13 1-5. Thames Hack Cup; Im: 9/6 Aynho, 7.7 (Tremain) 1; 3/3 Master Appellant, 8.3 2; 11/11 Mio Fratollo, 7.8 3. Also started: 1/4 Melvanui; 4/2 Eastern Heir; 8/9 Gay Sister; 7/7 Raceline; 2/1 Royal Abb; 6/10 Long Span; 12/12 Abbey Lass; 12/13 Maereana; 9/8 Lady Defoe; 5/5 Bonstar; 14/14 Rothoon. Three lengths; length and a half. Time, 1.41.

Goldfields Cup; l.Jm: 5/5 Black Musk, 7.3 (Smith) 1; 2/2 Te Hai, 7.11 2; 9/9 King Theo, 7.3 3. Also started: 1/1 Hot Box; 6/8 Scotland; 3/3 Day Wind; 8/7 Glen Abb; 4/4 Miss Appellant; 7/6 Very Glad. Length; same. Time, 2.4 1-5. Puriri Handicap; two and three-year-olds; sf: 2/2 Maxam, 9.5 (McTavish) 1; 1/1 Sir Robin. 8.5 2; 11/10 Veritable, 7.11 3. Also started: 5/3 Valdene: 3/4 Kakarere; 7/6 Flying Eagle; 6/7 Star Vaals; 9/8 Sir Lysander; 8/16 Miss Tidal; 16/15 Gay Bell; 9/9 Pantheist: 12/11 Brazen Bold; 4/3 Foxtoon; 13/12 Karatoki; 5/3 Clipper; 14/13 Marchby; 15/14 Acquest. Three-quarters of a length; neck. Time, 1.1 2-5. Borough Handicap; 7f: 3/5 Grand City. 7.10 (Evans) 1; 9/9 Triune. 8.2 2; 1/1 Jack Tar, 8,6 3. Also started: 10/10 Paso Robles; 2/4 Tosh; 4/2 Dutch Girl: 8/8 Oriental Bay; 7/9 Poland; 5/6 Little Artist; 6/3 Mai De Mer. Half a length; half a head. Time, 1.27 2-5.

' Tapu Hack Handicap; 6f: High Delight, 7.8 1; Kenneth Robert, 7.10 2; Omaha, 8.4 3. Also started; Pirate King: Spearford; Romani; Silver Eagle; British Banner; Advance Acre; Senacre: Ngawiri: Clooneen; Tralee Rose; Friskland. RACING FIXTURES January 19, 21, 23—Wellington. January 21 —Wairio. January 21, 23—Thames. January 23—Ashhurst-Pohangina. January 27, 28 —Pahiatua.

: WELLINGTON RACES CHIEF EVENT TO LADY MONTANA. BIG VOLUME OF BETTING. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. Keen racing was witnessed jjn the second day of the Wellington Racing Club's summer meeting at Trentham on Saturday and there were several close finishes. The feature of the day was the volume of betting, there being one of the most substantial increases shown by any club in recent years. The totalisator handled £81,938. compared with £44.905 on the second day las! year, an increase of £37,033. The total for the two days is £139.222. against £91,268, an increase of £47.954. The second day last year was a Thursday, but even making allowance for that the volume of betting this year is phenomenal. Last year’s third day was the Saturday and also the Anniversary Day holiday when £83.004 was put through the machines. Results: —

Mungaroa Highweight Handicap; lj: 5/5 Bumble, 9.0 (A. McDonald) 1; 1/2 Golden Ridge, 10.6 (W. E. Pine) 2; 3/3 Nereus, 10.6 (P. Burgess) 3. Also started: 6/6 Sunee; 7/8 Pladie; 2/1 Patches; 9/7 Southern Blood; 10/10 Dancing Flame; 11/11 Great Quex; 4/4 Lustral; 8/9 Otaki. Two lengths; one length. Lustral was fourth. Time, 2.7 J, Trial Plate; 7f: 1/1 Old Bifl, 8.0 (G. R. Tattersail) 1; 5/5 Drachma, 8.0 (H. N. Wiggins) 2; 3/4 Waka, 8.5 (M. Caddy) 3. Also started: 1/1 Kurrawong; 6/7 Sir Rabbi; 11/11 Floral Robe; 7/6 Little Dorrit; 4/3 Night Eruption; 2/2 Prime Quality; 9/10 Telamon; 8/8 Tidal Gift; 12/9 Ycd Prior. Three-quarters of a length; short head. Night Eruption was fourth. Time. 1.271.

January Handicap; Im: 5/4 Mea Mea, 7.12 (P. Atkins) 1; 8/7 Michna, 7.11 (A. Messervy) 2; 7/8 Dungarvan, 8.13 (A. E. Ellis) 3. Also started: 1/1 Trench Fight; 4/5 Top Row; 2/2 The Bigot; 3/3 Rabble; 6/6 Clessamor; 10/11 Flammarion; 12/12 Good Sun; 11/10 Rustem: 9/9 Silver River. Three-quarters of a length; half a length. Rustem was fourth. Time, 1.39.

Camp Handicap; 6f: 7/6 Density, 7.10 (C. T. Wilson) 1; 3/3 Kathbella, 9.4 (P. Atkins) 2; 2/2 Stern Chase. 8.9 (B. H. Morris) 3. Also started: 9/9 Gay Parade; 1/1 Wild Talk: 5/4 Teak; 8/7 Mother-in-Law; 10/10 Acrobat; 6/5 Golden Flame; 4/8 Improvident. Three lengths; head. Teak was fourth. Time, 1.111.

Wellington Racing Club Handicap; Im and 3f: 6/6 Lady Montana, 7.4 (A. Midwood) 1; 1/1 Gay Son, 8.5 (H. N. Wiggins) 2; 3/5 Wild Chase, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) 3. Also started: 2/2 Arctic King; 14/13 Argentic; 4/4 Amigo; 13/14 Queen of Song; 5/3 The Sandwich Man; 7/7 Aussie Ra; 11/12 Hunting Cat; 9/9 Siegmund; 12/11 Entail; 8/8 Night Dress; 10/10 Shy. Neck; three lengths. Amigo was fourth. Time, 2.171. Nursery Handicap; 6f: 1/1 Beaulivre, 9.7 (G. R. Tattersall) 1; 3/3 Gold Salute. 7.11 (L. J. Ellis) 2; 5/5 Beau Vite. 7.4 (H. N. Wiggins) 3. Also started: 2/2 Lutanist; 4/4 Serenata; 6/6 Pen; 13/13 Anita Foe; 8/7 Aranui; 14/14 Bronzshar; 10/10 Dynasty; 9/8 Millament; 7/9 Nanda: 12/12 Race Away; 11/11 Trench Law. Head; three lengths. Pen was fourth. Time, 1.1 lj. Metropolitan Handicap: 6f: 3/1 Lady Ina, 8.0 (W. Jenkins) 1; 1/2 Taurangi, 8.4 <W. J. Broughton) 2; 5/6 Counterblast, 7.7 (C. T. Wilson) 3. Also started: 6/4 Black Thread; 9/9 Mittie; 2/3 To Hero; 4/5 Rakahanga; 7/7 Alunga; 10/1.0 Race Call; 8/8 Far Land; 11/11 'Phalanx. Head: half a neck. Rakahanga was fourth. Time. 1.10:;.

Douro Cup; Im: 2/3 Ruling Spi, 8.2 (P. Burgess) 1; 11/11 Sigurd, 7.12 (G. R. Tattersail) 2; 3/2 Hinerawe, 8.2 (H. N. Wiggins) 3. Also started: 6/7 Red Cat; 15/14 Garonne; 8/8 Gold Glare; 1/1 Passaform; 4/4 Wardress; 5/5 Gold Ballad; 7/6 Centrepoise; 13/13 Seyfried; 9/9 Rarotonga; 12/12 Yours Truly; 10/10 Capricious; 16/16 Larwood; 14/15 Skyrena. Head; two lengths. Capricious was fourth. Time, 1.394. WAIRIO MEETING WIN FOR BOSWELL IN CUP. » (By Telegraoh—Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, January 21. The weathei' was fine and the track firm for the Wairio Jockey Club’s annual meeting. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £7874 10s, compared with £8165 10s last year, a decrease of £291. The single pool system operated. Results: — Birchwood Novice Handicap; 6f: 1 Kippen 8.2 (W. G. Horne) 1; 2 Sea Lady. 9.0 (J. Dooley) 2; 3 Gusto, 7.13 (J. L. Strathern) 3. Also started: 5 Ramana; 7 Gold Course; 4 Gold Robe; • Royal Vane; 6 Doolita; 8 Osprey. A length and a half; seven lengths. Gold Robe was fourth. Time, 1.18.

Nightcaps Harness Handicap; 3.43 class; 11m: 2 Dewey Bill, scr (R. Townley, jun) 1; 5 Harbinger, scr (W. Cosgrove) 2; 6 Kentucky Sun, scr (W. A. Thomas) 3. A length and a half; five lengths. Awatea was fourth. Time, 3.37. Woodlaw Handicap; 61f: 1 Fleet Street, 9.0 (J. Dooley) 1; 3 Cone Peak. 8.6 <O. Barclay) 2: 4 Forecast, 8.1 (J. W. Jennings) 3. Also started: 2 Brilliant Boa. A length and a half; the same. Time. 1.24.

Wairio Cup; l|m: 1 Boswell. 8.13 (R. E. Humphries) 1; 5 Turaki, 7.8 (G. Barclay) 2; 4 Bow Street, 7.13 <E. Baker) 3. Also started: 2 Straightdel; 3 Silkwood; 6 Baitruin. Three lengths: half a length. Silkwood was fourth. Time. 2.12.

Ford Steeplechase; about 2m: 1 Faculties. 10.7 (T. J. Boyle) .I; 5 Rifle Range. 9.0 (W. Cooper) 2; 4 Western Song, 9.12 (C. Low) 3. Also started: 7 Possum; 2 Vitaphone; 3 Poniard; 8 Sir Admiral; 6 Glenboa. Four lengths; eight lengths. Time, 4.16. Wairaki Handicap; 7m: 1 Foxlove. 7.7 (W. F. Ellis) 1; 2 Amelita 7.9 (C. A. Ward) 2; 6 Ashaway, 7.1 (H. Phillips) 3. Also started: 4 Ardchoille; 3 Viking: 5 Wall Street; 7 All Humbug. Neck; three-quarters of a length. Viking was fourth. Time. 1.31. Ohai Trotting Handicap; Ifm: 2 Gentleman Jim. scr (W. Cosgrove) 1; 1 Equerry, scr <W. Todd) 2; 4 Drumoak. scr CD. M. Kerr) 3. Three lengths; ten lengths. Country Lady was fourth. Times, 2.55 3-5. Bates Handicap; Im: 5 Lochie River,

8.0 (C. A. Ward) 1; 1 Fleet Street. 8.5 (J. Dooley) 2; 5 Jedburgh, 7.0 (R. E. Humphries) 3. Also started: 1 Bow Street, coupled with Fleet Street; 4 Silkwood; 2 Astral Flash; 3 Turaki. Three-quarters of a length; a head. Silkwood was fourth. Time, 1.45. As a result of an inquiry into jostling in the Wairio Cup. E. Baker was suspended for a month for interfering with Straightdel. PAHIATUA AIEETING FIRST DAY ACCEPTORS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) PALMERSTON N„ January 21. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Pahiatua Racing Club’s annual meeting on January 27: — 12.20 —Maiden Race; 6f and 55yds: Screen Lord, Titter, Erin’s Mist. Daregain, Coronado, Rose Mimetic. Mon Ace, Floral Robe, Richelieu Pearl, Big Wave, Cuisinier, White Rajah. Wakarara, The Stag, Kurrawong, all 8.5. 1.0 —Konini Hack Handicap; 7f: Colfort 9.0; Sigurd, Earl Colossus 8.10; War Lap, Mother-in-Law 8.0; Thrasos 7.12; Morning Flight, Larwood 7.10; Sir Rabbi 7.9; Rowana, Diamond Cutter, Kio, Red Chief, Sunbeam 7.7. I.4o—Ballance Highweight Handicap: Im and 110yds: Sir Nigel 10.4: Parry 9.8; Youssipof 9.6; Lustral 9.4; Warehi 9.3; Gladium. Revival 9.2; Ebb and Flow, Great Quex. Happy Heels. Mataroa, Twilight Song, Dancing Flame 9.0. 2.25 — Pahiatua Cup; Ijm: Master Cyklon 9.0: Lucullus Lad. Hunting Cat 8.8: Play On, Lady Montana 8.4; Winsome Lu 7.8; Linguist 7.4; Flammarion. Helen Ford 7.3, Buster Brown. Hincrawe, Royal Choice. Rustem. 3.5 —Nursery Handicap; sf: Endorsement 8.10; Deflation, Timothy, Colossal Chief, Social Credit, Counter, Gothic. Race Away 7.10; Allez.. Arachne, Bronzeshar, Katesbridge. Kehua. Moradabad. Newbury Queen. Tidal Lass, Wave Length 7.7. 3.4s—Hamua Hack Handicap; Im and 110yds: Earl Colossus 9.0; Centrepoise I 8.12, Seyfried 8.11, Rarotonga 8.6: War Lap 8.4; Larwood 7.12; Gladium 7.9: Coronation. Happy Heels Drachma 7.7. 4.25 — Makuri Hack Handicap; 6 furlongs and 55yds: Jeanne. Sigurd 8.11: Sudan, Hunting Mint 8.8; Saki 8.4: Copycat 7.11; Rowana, Aurora’s Star. Acrobat, Dainty Sheila 7.9: Golden Enterprise, Gay Hunting 7.7. 5.10 —Eketahuna Handicap; 6f and 55 | yds: Gay Chou 9.6; Export 8.2: Brun-| hild 7.9; Flammarion 7.8; Royal Ceres 7.6; Alyth 7.2; Mister Quex 7.0.