TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 April 1939, Page 11

TURF NEWS & NOTES

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CHARADE WORTH WATCHING

(By “The Cynic,")

e Charade was in prize-ring condition - when she raced at Waipukurau, hav- - ing not long come in from her owner’s - farm, and it was not surprising that • she should stop to a walk after making 1 the pace to the straight for the Waipukurau Cup, to be won in course record time. Charade, 1 who is a six-year-old sister to the Auckland winner, Charing Cross, is by that remarkably versatile sire Lord Quex from Charlady, a smart mare by Absurd from Lady D, an imported mare who was second dam of High Comedy and Start Artist, and the’ dam of Chignon. Charlady won a number of good races up to a mile at Ellerslie and at meetings in the Auckland district and all her progeny—Cleaner, Charade, Father’s Choice and Charing Cross have been winners. Charade is a briHiant jumper and carried 111 l to victory from Pyrenees and Mio Lume (winner of the Brighton Hurdles) at Ellerslie last Christmas, and she should be a good winner over the battens this winter. Red Chief. Red Chief opened his winning account at Feilding and Harold Batten’s three-year-old did the job so nicely in the Waiata Stakes that there is sure to be a following for him if he goes to Waverley. This full-broth-er to Colincamps has always been running on ar the end of his races and the extra furlong and a quarter at that meeting should not be beyond him. One to Watch. Diamond Cutter is a greatly improved horse, and his second to Notium at Feilding is well worth considering for tne coming meetings. He had to make all the running in that event, but he looks more solid now than in the early part of his career, and he may pick up some ' good races. ' Nearing Top Form. Old Surrey’s fourth the first day at Feilding was accomplished after anything but a good run and so his improvement to finish second in the big race on Monday to Wildflower came as no surprise. This Hunting Song gelding should be seen to better advantage when the tracks become easier and there should be a good winter ahead of him. A Hard Task. It is stated that Royal Chief received a rough passage in the Great ; Autumn Handicap. Another thing, that might have contributed to his de- , feat was the race in the Sockburn ■ Handicap, and then in mid-afterdoon : the following day being subjected to a still harder task. Off or On. i After the good fights Beau Vite put 1 up with Beaulivre in." the North Island,’ ' the former’s failures at Riccarton sug- • gests the possibility of having trained off, or,, on the contrary, Beaulivre has trained on. ; Siegmund. Siegmund, the winner of the Great Autumn Handicap, was got by Sieg- , fried from Lilimond, by Limond — Farce, by San Fran or- Absurd. Siegfried will be at the services of Southland breeders next season. Milford. A well-deserved win was scored by Milford at Riverton. With 9.4 he finished close to the placed lot in the Riverton Cup, won the Easter Handicap with 9.0 and ran second with 9.9 in the Fiord Handicap. '

i Black Banner. Black Banner landed three of the 5 cross-country events at Riverton, and t was well handled by T. J. Boyle. The J way was, however, made easy for - Black Banner by his most formidable j opponents failing to get round the country without mistakes. ; Recruits Required. ; The ranks of cross-country horses t .are badly in need of recruits. Some , of those seen out at Riverton were ! more or less unsound, and a bit too ancient to hold out much hope for the future. The stakes on offer should encourage owners to educate young hor- . ses for racing over fences. Fractious Horses. A lamentable and unpardonable weakness continues to be displayed in connection with fractious horses who get far more consideration than those that are well-behaved at the barrier. In fact, it appears as if more anxiety is displayed to get a fractious horse away than the majority of a field. Lord Nuffield. Lord Nuffield was made a good favourite for the Farewell Handicap cup at Riverton, but after showing the way for the bulk of the journey, was stopping at the finish, probably because he is not a little boy’s horse. At Oamaru Lord Nuffield carried 9.7 and won in Irhin 26 3-ssec, but on faster going than what existed on the final day at Riverton. Still there is a vast difference between 7.3 and 9.7. Spanish Lad. Spanish Lad was on the boom prior to the Riverton meeting, but found his level after racing on each day. In fact, his chance of success in the future depends on how the handicappers treat his defeats at the meeting. This opinion is rather different from one crediting him with being able to win at Riverton and then go north and capture the Great' Easter. Spanish Lad was placed in each of his races at the meeting, but found others a bit too good at the weights. Tripe Cone. The Rosenor gelding, Triple Cone, who won at Riverton, may train on to better form. His dam, Silver Peak, produced Silver Paper, one of the best of his day up to a middle distance. Slayer. The Valkyrian gelding Slayer was about the only young horse racing over fences at Riverton that will train on to win more important events. He is only a novice at the game, but a natural jumper and a good stayer. Likes the Track. Dainty Sue ran a long way below expectations at Feilding, but it must be said for her that she did not appear to be handled to the best advantage. As well, she never seemed, to be properly balanced. The Hawke’s Bay Cup 'winner is a good class mare and the Anniversary Handicap at Stratford today should present her with an excellent chance of making amends. She scored her first success in open company when she won the Malone Memorial at Stratford at New Year, after she had been the best' of good things beaten the first day, and there is no doubt she likes the roomy track and the long, up-hill straight. The best has not been seen of this Australian-bred mare and, z on her Hawke’s Bay form, she would appear tq have the big race today in safe keeping. Disappointing Colt. The big Colt, Baran, was frankly disappointing in both his starts at Ellerslie. Whether the fact that he is still growing is chiefly responsible or not, for his lack of public form, he ran much below expectations and the time factor may have to be considered in his case. WHANGAREI MEETING FIRST DAYS ACCEPTORS.

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) WHANGAREI, April 14. The follov/ing acceptances have been received for the first day of the Wharigarei Racing Club’s autumn meeting on April 21 and 22: — Portland Hack Handicap, 6f.: Ohmaha, 9.3; British Banner, 9.2; Huntingmore, 9.0; Prival, 9.0; Blonde Princess, 8.12; Enlightenment, 8.11; Midland, 8.9; Trevace, 8.9; Aero Queen, 8.8; Odtaa, 8.7; Summary, 8.7; Orally, 8.7; Bronze Wing, 8.7; Senacre, 8.7; Bronze Step, 8.7; Hunter’s Rose, 8.6; Royal Message, 8.5; Windcress, 8.3; Silver Cloud, 8.0; Docility, 8.0; Noisy Night, 8.0; Gay Belle, 8.0; White Foam, 8.0. Trial Stakes, 5f.: Venture, 8.8; Meadow Rose, 8.8; Little Idea, 8.8; Land Court, 8.8; Rival, 8.8; Imperation, 8.8; Hunting Squire, 8.8; Waltzing Lila, 8.8; True Measure, 8.8; Solitary, 8.8; Vaalstar, 8.8; Strathearn, 8.8; Valvern, 8.8; Gay Bell, 8.8; White Foam, 8.8; Bonny Gaze, 7.11; Jewel Tray, 7.11; Bronzeshar, 7.11; Chandlery, 7.11; Gay Movie,7.11; Clipper, 7.11. Mclnnes Memorial Handicap, Ijm.: Te Hai, 9.0; Tooley Street, 9.0; Sergia, 8.7; High Sea, 8.2; Glen Abb, 8.1; Gay Rebel. 8.1: Tybalt, 7.13; King Theo, 7.13; High Tea, 7.13; Anion, 7.5; Chief Lap. 7.1; Valdene, 7.1. Northland Hack Hurdles, 11m. and 282yds.: Airam, 11.9; Adsum, 10.1; Agog. 9.8; Centaurus. 9.4; Clooneen, 9.0; General Riske,' 9.0; Brilliant Acre, 9.0; King’s Lancer, 9.0; King Musk, 9.0; Trust, 9.0; Scot Abbey, 9.0; British Sovereign. 9.0; Chief Lap, 9.0;. Tnpeotu, 9.0. Stewards’ Handicap, 6f.: Tosh, 9.6; Gay Seton, 8.3: Triune, 8.3; Gay Wind, 8.0; Corato, 7.6; Tepoto, 7.3; Silver Eagle, 7.3; Trilliarch, 7.3; Brazilian, 7.3; Aero King, 7.3; Miss Appellant, 7.0; Summary, 7.0. Settlers’ Plate, 6f.: Royal Ace, 8.0; General Riske, 8.0; Orient Dawn, 8.0; King Song, 8.0; Casual, 8.0; Valpos, 7.9; Royal Message, 7.9; Meadow Rose, 7.9; Northern Queen, 7.9; Miss Valerie, 7.9; White Foam, 7.9; Gay Bell, 7.9. Maungatapere Hack Handicap, 71f.: Spearford, 9.0; Valdene, 8.11; Eastern Heir, 8.8; Spinning Wheel, 8.6; Royal Abb, 8.6; British Banner, 8,5; Raceline,

8.5; Beeswing, 8.5; Gamos, 8.3; Master Appellant, 8.2; Ringshot, 8.1; Race Camp. 7.13; Midland, 7.12; Trevace, 7.12; Gay Sister,' 7.11; ,Vaalso, 7.11; Bronze Step, 7.10; Philemup, 7.10; Gadger, 7.10; Jean Quex. 7.7; Tea Gong. 7.7; Wild Acre, 7.7; Hessketoon, 7.7. Waipu Handicap, Im.: Vahnint, 9.5; Day Wind, 9.1; Triune, 9.0; Glen Abb. 9,0; Jack Tar, 8.11; Paso Robles, 8.11; Grand City, 8.11; Gay Rebel. 8.11; High Sea, 8.11; High Tea, B.9;’Miss Appellant, 8.7; Prince Rangi, 8.7; Very Glad, 8.0; High Delight, 8.0; Land Girl, 8.0; Valspear, 8.0; Mai de Mer, 8.0; Silver Quex. 8.0; Ringshot, 8.0; Oriental Bay. 8.0; Bright Idea, 8.0; Hessketoon, 8.0; Ivy Willonyx, 8.0; Inver, 8.0; Valdene. 8.0. RACING FIXTURES April 15—Stratford. April 15—Greymouth. April 15, 17 —Avondale. April 19, 20 —Manawatu. April 21, 22 —Whangarei. April 22 —Clifden. April 22 —Reefton. April 22—Waverley. April 27, 29 —South Canterbury. April 28, 29—Dannevirke (at Woodville). April 29, May I—Nelson.1 —Nelson.