TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 March 1939, Page 9

TURF NEWS & NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE & COURSE

Views on Racing Facts and Fancies

PROMISING THREE-YEAR-OLD

(By

“The Cynic.”)

' One of the most promising horses seen out at the Te Aroha Jockey Club's meeting was the three-year-olcl Mintlaw, who ran second in the Waitoa Handicap, and scored easily in the Elstow Handicap. It was considered that Mintlaw was unlucky on the first day, and this idea was strengthened by the very decisive manner in which he silenced the opposition over the last furlong of the Elstow Handicap. The future appears bright for Mintlaw, who should soon win his way out of the hack class. Up to the present he has had only five starts, and in the > last three he has registered two wins and a second. Mintlaw was turned out in fine condition by Heaton, who also had his other representatives, Royal Abb and Glen Abb, in capital order for their engagements at Te Aroha. The Hampton Line. There does not appear to be much prospect of French, American or other cutside stayers overshadowing those of England while the Hampton line is kept going through Son-in-Law, Gains-' borough and their descendants. Son-in-Law has been at the stud for 21 years, and is still there at the age of 27. In 1.938 he was eleventh on the winning list. ..He was at the head of the list in 1924 and 1930. On nine occasions he has been among the first half-dozen sires on the winning list. Since he went to the stud in 1917 (he did not race after five years) his stock have won over 800 races, worth about £360,000. Gainsborough now 24 years old, has sired winners of over 400 races, worth about £330,000. He has been at the stud for 19 years. His son, Solario, has sired the winners of about £200,000. Solario was foaled in 1922. His sons in New Zealand include St. Boswells and Vermeer. Unfortunate Failing. At both Winton and Gore Ortyx refused to line up to the barrier, and on each occasion she was hopelessly left at the start. The Lord Warden filly displayed brilliant speed as a two-year-old, but her nervousness will be a handicap to her, although with time she may overcome this.

AUTUMN RACING RANGITIKEI CLUB’S MEETING. PEERLESS WINS THE CUP. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) BULLS, March 4. The weather was fine and hot and the track hard for the Rangitikei Racing Club's meeting today. The going caused several withdrawals. There was a large attendance and a well-run meeting ended in a totalisator increase of £1999, the - total for the day being £14,736. Results: — Trial Plate, 6f.: 1 Ruling Star (W. J. Broughton) 1; 3 Snigger, 2; 5 Prinihia, car. 8.9 (P. Burgess) 3. Also started: 8 Bridegroom, 4 Cuddler, 7 Kio, 6 Renascor, 2 Travail. Neck; head. Cuddler was fourth. Time, 1.15 2-5. Pukehou Handicap Hurdles, ljm.: 3 Hanover, 10.4 (W. J. McDowell) 1; 2 Entheos, 10.12, 2; 1 Lady Stella, 10.5, 3. Also started: 2 Princess Isabel, bracketed with Entheos, 4 Taumau, 5 Doctor Defoe. Doctor Defoe fell and Princess Isabel dislodged her rider. Length; five lengths. Taumau was fourth. . Time, 2.48 4-5. Ngaio Hack Handicap, 6f.: 5 Trebor, 8.9 (G. R. Tattersail) 1; 6 Copy Cat, 7.10, 2; 4 Deficit, 8.0, 3. Also started: 1 Red Cat, 2 Filetto, 3 Huntino, 9 Aurora’s Star, 8 Le Marquis, 7 Gold Band, 10 Brazil. Two lengths; one length. Filetto was fourth. Time, 1.14 2-5. Rangitikei Cup, 11m,: 1 Peerless, 8.3 (G. R. Tattersall) 1; 2 Dainty Sue, car. 7.21, 2; 5 Galteemore, car. 7.1 (S. T. Edwards) 3. Also started: 3 Brazen King, 4 Golden Ridge, 6 Royal Choice. Length; head. Golden Ridge was fourth. Time, 2.6 —a race record. Greatford Hack Handicap, Im. and a dist.: 2 Mataroa, 8.13 (W. J. Broughton) 1; 1 Sudan, 8.5, 2; 6 Yed Prior, 7.7, car. 7.0, 3. Also started: 3 Te Huia, 4 Amatory, 5 Karerenui. Head; two lengths. Amatory was fourth. Time, 1.55 2-5. Bailey Memorial Handicap, 7f.: 4 Taitoru, car. 7.12 (O. Evans) 1; 1 Taurangi, 8.11. 2; 2 Lady Ina, 8.8, 3. Also started: 3 Mittie, 6 Wildflower, 5 Ruling Spi. Length; head. Ruling Spi was fourth. Time, 1.26 3-5. Santoft Hack Handicap, 7f.: 3 Drachma (W. J. Broughton) 1; 2 Earl Colossus, 8.12 (P. Williams) and 4 Thrasos, 8.0 (S. Anderson) dead-heat for second place. Also started: 1 Rarotonga, 5 Vadanoe, 6 Haile Selassie. Length and a quarter. Vadanoe was fourth. Time, 1.28 2-5. FRANKLIN GALILEE WINS CUP IN COURSE RECORD. PUKEKOHE HANDICAP TO ERNDALE. PUKEKOHE, March 4. The Franklin Racing Club’s summer meeting was held in fine weather, there being a record attendance. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £52,296 , compared with £39,855 10s last year. Results: — Waiuku Hack Handicap, 7f and 22 yds: 2/5 Noitaro, 9.0 (Gouisbro) 1; 10/10 Miss Clipper, 7.7 2; 5/6 Silver Eagle, 8.13 3. Also started: 6/3 Ohmaha; 9'7 Mia Fratollo: 7/9 Bronwen; 4/4 Bronze Wing; 3/2 Pocket Venus: 8/3 Senacre; 11/11 Ventre a Terre: 1/1 Veritable: 12/12 Wild Acre. Length; head. Time, 1,29 2-5. Puni Hurdles; sm, sf: 2/1 ElectricSpear, 10.0 (Ritchie) 1; 4/4 Airam. 11.2 '■'2; 1/2 Windcress, 9.7 3. Also started: 5/9 Full of Scotch; 3/5 Innes Lad; 12/12 Lap Up; 6/8 Manawahe: 7/7 Tutor; 8/7 Baldric; Siwell; 2/1 Jolie Dance (bracketed with winner); 10/11 Brilliant Acre; 11/10 Gascyne. Five lengths; one. Time. 2.57. Bombay Handicap, 6f: 3/3 Summary, 8.2 (Jenkins) 1; 4/4 Royal Message. 8.9 2; 9/9 Son of the Soil, 8.12 3. Also started: 2/1 Solitary: 13/14 Red Ledger; 8/7 Kittle; 6/6 Telamon; 1/2 Empire Action; 15/15 Bronze Emerald: 20/19 Salva; 20/21 Rackle; 12/10 Gay Poto; 18/17 Star Bright; 14/13 Knightsbridge; 17/18 Rothoon; 7/8 Norse Lady; 11/12 Mareheke; 10/11 Royal Fawkes; (, 19/19 Valley Maid; 5/5 Little Idea;

16/16 Wildore. Two lengths: head. Time, 1.14. J. Winder, rider of Son of the Soil. was suspended for two months for careless riding. He was allowed, however, to ride in the Tuakau Stakes.

Franklin Cup; ljm: 8/8 Galilee, 7.64 (Horne) 1; 2/1 Glen Abb, 7.41 2; 6/6 Gay Rebel, 7.0 3. Also started: 4/4 Master Brierly; 1/2 De Friend; 3/3 Dark Shadow; 5/5 Knight of Australia; 14/15 Dutch Girl; 10/10 Bonstar; 15/14 Poland; 9/7 Miss Appellant; 11/11 High Sea; 12/12 Grand City; 7/9 High Tea; 13/13 Ivy Willonyx. Half a length; length. Time, 2.5 4-5, a course record. Tuakau Stakes; sf: 6/5 Sir Lysander, 8.0 (Parsons) 1; 4/4 Gold Wings, 7.11 2; 8/8 Nithmount, 8.7 3. Also started: 2/'2 Bronze Moth; 3/3 Royal Ace; 10/10 Phildale; 12/11 Popeye; 9/9 British Talent; 10/1 Hunter’s Rose; 5/7 Elise; 13/15 Red Falcon; 16/16 Trig Station; 11/12 Constant Star; 14/14 Hunting Cape; 15/13 Little Star; 7/5 Lysis. Four lengths; one. Time, 1.1 3-5. Dynes Fulton Memorial Handicap; 9f: 4/5 Valdene, 7.13 (Clifford) 1; 1/1 Royal Abb, 8.8 2; 9/10 Eastern Heir, 8.6 3. Also started: 2/3 Dauber; 7/7 Raceline; 10/8 Ohmaha; . 5/4 Master Appellant; 3/2 Trevace; 8/9 Spinning Wheel; 13/14 Silver Glow; 12/11 Gay Opal; 6/6 General Riske; 11/12 Mia Acre; 14/13 Lady Kew. Two lengths; half. Time, 1.54 4-5.

Pukekohe Handicap; 6f: 5/6 Erndale, t 7.9 (Clifford) 1; 2/1 Tosh, 8.0 2; 7/8 ; Little Artist, 7.6 3. Also started: 3/4 ) Gay Chou; 4/3 Orate; 8/7 Lornacre: ; 12/11 Tybalt; 12/12 Mai de Mer; 1/2 Te , Poto; 11/13 Land Girl; 9/10 Aero King; t 10/9 Oriental Bay; 6/5 Royal Vaals. . Head; head. Time, 1.13 1-5. Buckland Hack Handicap; 6f:, 2/3 Orwere, 9.2 (McHoughlin) 1; 4/4 Corato, 9.8 2; 6/2 Huntingmore, 8.4 3. Also started: 9/9 Dragon Moth; 5/6 Romani; ■ 1/1 Bright Wings; 7/7 Royal Ace; 8/8 1 Bronze Step: 3/4 Orally. Neck; one - length and a half. Time, 1.13 2-5. NAPIER PARK IVAR SECURES THE CUP. SPRINT TO KATHBELLA. HASTINGS, March 4. The Napier Park autumn meeting was held in brilliantly fine weather. The track was hard and fast. There was a very large attendance. The totalisator handled £9783 10s, compared with £BlB4 on the Saturday of Ihst year, when a two-day meeting was held, the increase being £1599 10s. Results: — Omarunui Highweight Handicap, 11m: 2 Misurina, 9.11 (A. E. Lord) 1; 1 Red Rufus, 10.8 2; 3 Umpire, 10.3 3. Also started: 4 Rapa Waiata. Head; three lengths. Time, 2.12 3-5. Maiden Scurry, sf: 1 Screen Lord, 8.0 (J. Forsyth) 1; 2 Gold Chase, 8.0 2; 4 Colin, 8.5 3. Also started: 6 Defray; 7 Penny Farthing; 3 Galika; 8 Bryda; 10 Misty Bay; 9 Arctic Queen; 5 Laughing Song. Length; head. Defray was fourth. Time, 1.2. Sapling Stakes; sf: 1 Gayest Son, 8.1 (R. Marsh) 1; 2 Dainty Dell, 7.12 2; 4 Charing Cross. 7.0 3. Also started: 1 Tableau and Sunola (bracketed with winner); 3' Kobi; 5 Regale; 7 Charles Edward; 6 Romano. • Three lengths; same. Sunola was fourth. Time, 1.1 1-5. Napier Park Cup; l.',m: 3 Ivar 7.2 (J. Campbell) 1; 4 Granvale, 7.0 2: 2 Tiger Gain, 7.13 3. Also started: 1 Big Dook. Half a length: half a neck. Time, 2.5 1-5. Esk Hack Handicap; 6f: 3 Halley, 7.4 (J. Campbell) 1; 2 Gay Mimic, 8.1 2; 6 Greenore, 7.104 3. Also started: 1 Red Witch; 4 Royal Spade; 5 Quilp; 7 Tycoon. Head; two lengths. Red Witch was fourth. Time, 1.14 3-5. Autumn Handicap; 6f: 1 Kathbella 7.4 (J. Campbell) 1; 3 Gay Son 9.5 2; 2 Felicitation, 7.10 3. Also started: 4 Fossicker; 5 Omarere. Three-quarters of a length. Fossicker was fourth. Time, 1.13 1-5. Redcliffe Hack Handicap, Im: 1 Gay Mimic, 7.11 <L. Cullen) 1; 6 Imogen, 7.0 2; 2 Classical. 7.9 3. Also started: 3 Granvale; 5 Parry; 4 Opoho. Half a head; two lengths. Granvale was fourth. Time, 1.42 2-5.

BANKS PENINSULA CHIEF EVENT TO RABBLE. A WIN FOR TORO-KOURA. CHRISTCHURCH, March 4. The Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s autumn meeting was held at Motukarara this afternoon in fine weather before a large attendance. The track was in good order. The totalisator investments were £19,447 10s, compared with £18,198 on the corresponding day last year. Results: — Motukarara Juvenile Stakes; 6f: 2/1 Improvident, 8.7 (A. E. Ellis) and 3,'3 Rex Maitland, 8.7 (J. W. Jennings) dead heat 1; 1/2 Scold, 7.11 3. Also started: 8/10 Avenal; 5/5 Ferriby; 7/4 Shanghai Lily; 9/8 Swingtime; 6/7 Grey Night; 13/13 Hunting Bee; 11/12 Iceland Spar; 4/6 Nightshift; 11/11 Pink Dress; 10/9 Lass. Dead-heat; three lengths. Time. 1.14. Terawera Highweight Handicap; Im: 4/5 Rebel Queen, 9.5 (A.'Stove) 1; 6/71 Jewish Lad, 9.0 2; 1/1 Plumage, 9.3 3.1 Also started: 2/2 Teak; 5/6 Comus; 8/8 Elegy; 3/3 Screamer; 7/4 Bright Prospect. 10/10 Black Fox; 9/9 Dranoel. Two lengths; length. Time, 1.42 1-5. Wairewa Trot; 1.1 m; 4/4 Black Art. scr (J. Davidson) 1; 9/12 Straight, scr 2; 2/2 Beck Direct, scr 3. Two lengths: five lengths. Time, 2.49 2-5. Peninsula Cup. l.Jm: 5/5 Rabble 7.0 (A. Messervy) 1; 4/4 Parquet, 7.4 2; 1/1 Wild Career, 7.7 3. Also started: 2/2 Top Row; 6/6 Argentic; 8/7 Studley Royal; 373 Wine Card; 9/9 Rebel Chief; 7/8 Night Dress. Three lengths; neck. Time, 2.5 1-5. Forsyth Hack Handicap; 7f: 3/3 Settlement, 8.11 (W. Fox) 1; 5/6 Steer Clear, 7.7 2; 2/2 Spartan, 8.8 3. Also started: 4/4 Garonne; 1/1 Rebellion; 6/5 Maroha. Length; four lengths. Time, 1.27. Kinloch Handicap. 7f: 3/1 ToroKoura, 8.6 (P. Spratt). 1; 5/6 Dictate, 8.7 2; 2/2 Phalanx, 7.1 3. Also started: 4/4 Haughty Winner; 3/1 Cocksure (bracketed with winner); 6/5 Fidelis; 1/3 Kilrobe; 7/7 Golden Chest. Length;) length. Time, 1.26 2-5.

Waihora Park Trot; 14m: 5/5 Pamelus, scr (W. R. Butt) 1; 9/10 Boreas, scr 2; 6/8 Eddystone, scr 3. Head; three lengths. Time, 3.26 2-5. Ahuriri Hack Handicap; 6f: 1/1 Great Flight, 9.0 (C. Wilson) 1; 12/12 Nolana. ; 7.7 2; 4/2 Aggravate, 7.12 3. Also start- • ed: 11/7 Double Gift; 5/5 Waka; 2/3 Asset; 7/9 Skyrena; 8/10 Real Lady; 3/4 Plumage; 6/6 Passenger; 9/11 Miss Bluff; 14/14 Daymist; 10/8 The Duel; 13/13 Princess Margaret. Half a length; two lengths. Time, 1.14 1-5. CARTERTON MEETING REHANDICAPS ANNOUNCED. WELLINGTON. March 4. The following rehandicaps for events 1 to be run at Carterton next Saturday ' have been made by Mr A. V. O'Brien: Carterton Hack Handicap: Trebor, 41b to 9.4. Taratahi Hack Handicap: Trebor, 51b to 8.12; Drachma, 51b to 8.8. AUSTRALIAN RACING V.R.C. MEETING OPENS. KING’S CUP TO MARAUDER. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright. MELBOURNE, March 5. High Caste proved himself one of the best colts of the present decade by his effortless victory in the Sires’ Produce Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. Zonda ran a game race and Aurania finished well but Wilson was disappointing. The winner’s share of the stake was £2555. El Golea was always prominent and registered a brilliant win in the Newmarket Handicap. Aurie’s Star gave an excellent performance under his big weight and Kanuri surprised by his forward finishing. The placed horses finished alongside the inside rail. El Golea, who finished third in the Newmarket last year, was purchased early in the spring by the Hon. A. Crofts for 1000 guineas, and is proving a rare bargain. Mr; Crofts also purchased several horses at the New Zealand yearling sales. Amigble made a good effort to finish fourth. The Trump was never 1

dangerous. The Adelaide-owned and trained Celtic King outclassed his rivals in the Pines Hurdle Race, and shaped like a National possibility. Firewood had a comfortable win in the Victoria Steeplechase in which the former New Zealander, Midacre, broke down. Wakerife fell. In an exciting run to the post Marauder finished brilliantly to win the King’s Cup. O’Sullivan was originally engaged to ride Marauder, but asked to be relieved the previous day in order to ride Respirator, who ran a good race. Pageant finished well. Bourbon went a good race. Spear Chief had a poor run and nearly fell a furlong from the post. Marauder is owned by the bookmaker, Mr. Wallace Mitchell. ■ The West Australian-owned and trained Tetreen gave a smart performance to lead throughout in the Brunswick Stakes. Tempest finished well, but just failed. Micawber ran a good third. Tetreen is trained by J. Kelly, who claims seven Perth Cup winners. The weather was warm and there was an excellent attendance. Results: —

PINES HURDLE RACE; 2m. CELTIC KING, 9.12 (S. Green) . 1 THIRD STAR, 9.0 2 JOLLY BOY, 11.4 3 Eight started. Three lengths and a half; one length and three-quarters. Imitari was fourth. Time, 3.40. SIRES PRODUCE STAKES; 7f. HIGH CASTE, 8.10 (E. Bartie) 1 ZONDA, 8.7 ....'. 2 AURANIA, 8.10 3 Eight started. Two lengths and a half; two lengths. Lusson was fourth, Time, 1.26.?. NEWMARKET HANDICAP; 6f. EL GOLEA, 8.12 (N. Creighton) 1 AURIE’S STAR, 9.13 2 KANURI, 7.10 3 Fifteen started. Disdain, Stretto and Early Bird were scratched. Neck; one length and a half. Amiable was fourth. Time, 1.11.?. VICTORIA STEEPLECHASE; about 2 miles and 110 yards. FIREWOOD, 9.12 (E. Douglas) 1 GASKILL, 9.10 2 WILDWOOD, 9.7 3 Twelve started. Two lengths and a half; half a head. Grey Abbot was last. Time, 4.0:?. THE KING’S CUP; Um. MARAUDER, 8.2 .: (A. Reed) 1 RESPIRATOR, 7.8 2 PAGEANT, 7.4 , 3 Twelve started. Three-quarters of a length; two lengths. Bourbon and Young Crusader dead-heated for fourth. Time, 2.31 J. BRUNSWICK STAKES; lm. TETREEN, 8.1 (R. Parsons) 1 TEMPEST, 8.4 2 MICAWBER, 8.2 3 Ten started.. Head; two lengths and a half. Plymouth Hoe was fourth. Time. 1.38?.

RACING FIXTURES March 9, 11.-—Taranaki J.C. March 10, 11—Cromwell J.C. March 11. —Carterton R.C. March 17, 18— Wellington R.C. March 17, 18. —Ohinemuri J.C. March 18.—Waimate R.C. March 23, 25.—Oamaru J.C. March 24, 25.- —Manawatu R.C. March 25. —Birchwood H.C. March 25, 27. —Bay of Plenty R.C.