TURF NEWS & NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 April 1939, Page 9

TURF NEWS & NOTES

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AURORA’S STAR IMPROVING SORT

(By "The Cynic.”)

Aurora’s Star was not suited by the turning nature of the Feilding track’at Easter, but that racing has done her no harm and she may be seen to better advantage next month on her home course.

Aurora’s Star leaves the impression that the best has not yet been seen of her, and, as she is built on much more generous proportions than her dam or her solid half-sister, Aurora’s Love, she may go quite a long way in flat racing before her turn comes to take on hurdling.

Greatly Improved. , War Lap is a very hard horse to follow, and his Feilding form certainly did not suggest very bright prospects for the Stratford meeting. However, the Lapidary-Violetto gelding revealed his best form and won really well. War Lap has been turned out in good order recently by the Wanganui mentor, H. W. Johnston, and he may be coming more solid with age.

Felicitation. Felicitation is still under treatment for her ligament trouble, and hopes are entertained that she will come right again.

Premising. Peter Beckford has taken a long time to strike form this season, but the effort of the Hunting Song gelding at Waipukurau was sufficiently good enougn to hold out hopes for him. Peter Beckford should continue to improve, and he may yet come into his own again before the season is over. Good Race. Another good race went down to the credit of Vascones at Stratford, and she was not disgraced in failing by a head to concede 28 pounds to Veldette, who is bred from a half-sister to that former good class Awapuni galloper Crown Area. Vascones is standing up to her racing very well, and it is possible that she will race at Awapuni next month. • ; ; Spelling. Varimond, who showed really solid form at the autumn meetings, has gone out for her winter spell. This Ally is growing all the time and should be up to good class next season. She is an experiment in breeding, being by Limond, from Variable, who is by Pombal, a half-brother to Limond. Koatanui Stud does not often stray from the accepted precepts of breeding, but this experiment appears to have been a happy one. FoxlovePassaform beat Foxlove when in receipt of’ 1 lb in the Riverton Cup, and was handicapped to give the latter 31b in the Easter Handicap, in which Passaform again finished in front of the Gallant Fox gelding. Foxlove won over a mile on the third day at Riverton, but Passaform was not in the field, and in being asked to meet the latter, after two defeats, on worse terms in the Timaru Cup, reads harshly treated. Instead of giving Passaform 51b after getting 31b and a beating, it seems as if Foxlove should be getting weight. Beaupartir. Beaupartir has contested 13 races and has been only once unplaced. That was when he ran a very close fourth behind Smoke Screen, Stretto and Gay Son in the King’s Plate of one mile, at th’ Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting. On that occasion Smoke Screen had to establish a New Zealand record of lmin 35 3-ssec to win, and even though he was unplaced, Beaupartir registered a meritorious performance. With five wins and seven seconds to his credit, Beaupartir has earned £2805 ih stakes, besides a gold cup valued at £lOOO, and his latest form has been so good that he appears certain to achieve further successes soon.

Southland Jumpers for North. Present intentions are that Black Banner and Faculties will be raced in the North Island during the winter, the circuit including the Manawatu and Wanganui meetings, which lead up to the Great Northern Steeplechase meeting. Black Banner was none the worse for his three hard races' at Riverton, and the Balboa gelding should more than hold his own against the solid opposition he is likely to encounter in the North Island. His ability as a jumper and .a stayer, coupled with the fact that he is able to carry big burdens, should make him an interesting candidate on the circuit. Faculties has been in regular work in recent weeks, and has made a good recovery frorp the knee injury he received at the Winton meeting in February. Before the Riverton meetingFaculties was regularly worked at Riverton, and there appeared little amiss with him. At the top of his form Faculties' is not far short of Black Banner’s class, and as he has already been a winner this season he should not be long in reaching his best. If Faculties and Black Banner carry out the campaign at present proposed for them they will be under the care of the Heddon Bush trainer, F. J. Boyle. Death of Sunward. The steeplechaser Sunward, owned by Mr C. L. Orbell, was found dead in his box at F. Trilford’s stable on Wednesday apparently having expired without any semblance of struggle. When given the usual attention overnight, the Lord Quex —Sundust gelding seemed to be in excellent health, and to all outward appearances was in better condition than at any time during his career. His loss is a serious one, in view of the dearth of steeplechasers at the present time. Sunward was an unusual horse, with a special facility at Riccarton. Two years ago he won the Enfield Steeplechase and was second in the Hunt Cup, negotiating the big fences without a mistake. Next winter a succession of falls over small obstacles was recorded against him, and he gained’a reputation for clumsiness, but on returning to Riccarton he again fenced finely, and won the Enfield and was runner-up to Valpeen in the Beaufort. Prior to being raced over country, Sunward was a winner in hurdle races. The Timid Colt. The Beau Here —Timid colt for whom G. Price p’aid lOOgns at the Sydney sales is a brother to Beaucaire and a half-brother to Timorous and Quietly, who were bred at Westmere when their dam was located there. Timid is is an Eiglish mare by Kildare 11. from Ardesia, by Spearmint. This colt’s brother Beaucaire dead-heated in the A.J.C. Breeders’ Plate early this season. Another Start. Mr Alan Cooper, who raced Talking Mala, and others, re-entered the ranks of owners when he purchased the four-year-old 'Tippler horse Micawber fram the Randwick trainer B. Payten on the morning prior to the third day’s racing at the A.J.C. Autumn meeting. The horse was the subject of a plunge at a short quotation, but was beaten in a close finish by Mildura. Mr Cooper has since made further purchase at the yearling sales. RACING FIXTURES April 2.7. 29—South Canterbury. April 28, 29—Dannevirke (at Woodville). April 29, May I—Nelson.

WAVERLEY RACES DEAD HEAT IN PRINCIPAL RACE. STEEPLE TO SPORTING SONG. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WAVERLEY, April 22. So far the decision to hold an autumn meeting at Waverley has met with success. Last year the club made a handy profit and this year it should further strengthen its position. The weather was fine for Saturday’s gathering and the attendance large. The course, benefited by rain during the week, was in excellent condition. The totalisator turnover was £11,743. The £739 less betting was largely because of the field for the chief event being reduced to four. Results: —

Westholm Hurdles, 11m.: 4, Princess Isabel, 9.0 (T. Tito), 1; 1, Strolling, 9.5 (I. Rohloff), 2; 6, Booklaw, 9.0 (R. W. Savage), 3. Also started: 2, Chat; 5, Professional; 3, Ruadina. Eight lengths; three. Chat was fourth. Time, 2.471. Wairoa Handicap, 61’.: 2, Lifeguard, 7.10 (W. Broughton), 1; 5, Jan Ridd, 7.0 (R. W. Shaw), 2; 3, Taitoru, 8.0 (R. S. Coupe), 3. Also started: 1. Race Call; 4, Te Huia. Length; two. Race Call was fourth. Time, 1.15 4-5.

Symes Memorial Maiden Race, 6f., weight, 3.0: 2, Chief Lord, (G. Tattersail), 1; 6, Young Charles (G. P. Dowrick), 2; 8, Carmody (H. Callahan), 3. Also started: 1, Gitana Lass; 4, Dynasty; 12. Miss Paulmond; 11. Peach Blossom; 3, Prinihia; 13, Mazy; 10, Darthura; 7, March Easy; 9, Hokumai. Three-quarters of a length; three lengths. Gitana Lass was fourth. Time, 1.17.

Kohi Highweight Hack Handicap, 7f.: 6, Red Chief, 8.5 (H. Callahan), 1; 2, Guiding Light, 8.9 (G. R. Tattersail), 2; 8, Karerenui; 8.3 (O. Evans), 3. Also started: 7, Amatory; 5, Te Morehu; 11, Mischel; 3, Silver Gift: 1, Hunting Lore; 9, Lady Boden; 10, Kernel Mint. Nose; head. Hunting Lore was fourth. Time. I>9 4-5.

Patea County Handicap, 11m.: 3, Mataroa, 7.9 (W. Broughton) and 1, Silvanus, 7.21 (H. Stewart), dead-heat, 1; 3, Hunting Cat, 8.4 (H. Callahan), 3. Also started: 4. Student Prince.. Deadheat: neck. Time, 2.10 2-5.

Waverley Steeplechase, about 2m.: 4, Sporting Song, 9.13 (T. Tito), 1; 3, Lactose, 9.3 (A. Lord), 2; 1, Don Erma, 10.12 (L. Albrey), 3. Also started: 2, Lady Callaghan; 6, Platter; 7, Highball; 5, Booklaw. Three lengths; four. Platter was fourth. Time, 3.52.

Ngutuwera Hack Cup, lm. and 55 yds.: 6, Windsor Chief, 7.9 J (G. P. Dowrick), 1; 2, Dark Eagle, 8.2 (W. Broughton), 2; 1. Fiancee, 8.7 (G. Tattersail), 3. Also started: 5, Amatory; 3, Disturbed; 4, Eurotas. Half a length; same. Eurotas was fourth. Time, 1.46 3-5. . :

President’s Hack Handicap, 5f.: 2, Pretty Lass, 8.2 (S. T. Edwards), 1; 4, Vadonoe, 8.4 (W. Broughton), 2; 6, Gold Petal, 7.9). (G. P. Dowrick), 3. Also started: 3, Deficit; 5, Rehearsal; 1, Ramleh;.7, Dawn Star; 8, Kokako. Half a head; length and a half. Dawn Star was fourth. Time, 1.2. WHANGAREI MEETING AUTUMN HANDICAP TO VERY GLAD. BRAZILIAN WINS FLYING. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WHANGAREI, April 22. The second day of the Whangarei ,Racing Club’s meeting was held in heavy rain and the track was fairly soft. There was a large attendance and the totalisator handled - £13,943 10s, against £17,029 on the second day last year, making the total for the meeting £30,306, compared with £29,522 last year, an increase of £784. Results:— Onerahi Hack Handicap, 6f.: 2/2, Ohmaha, 8.8 (Fergus), 1;' 1/1, Royal Ace, 7.10 (C. G. Goulsbro), 2; 4/4, Rival, 7.13 (L. Dulieu), 3. Also started: 3/3,' Spearford; 5/5, Raceline; 7/7, Orally; 8/8, Wild Acre; 6/6, Noisy Night. Two lengths and a half; half. Time. 1.18. Junior Maiden Handicap, 5f.: 3/3, Chandlery, 7:9 (Gilchrist), 1; 2/2, Solitary, 9.0 (C. G. Goulsbro), 2; 4/4, White Foam, 8.6 (N. McKenzie), 3. Also started: 5/5, Valvern; 6/6, Land Court; 1/1, Bronzeshar; 7/7, Bonny Gaze. Three lengths; Three-quarters. Time. 1.4 4-5. Autumn Handicap, Im.: 9/9, VeryGlad, 7.0 (Thompson), 1; 4/4, Sergia, 8.12 (Day), 2; 8/6. Te Hai, 9.2. 3. Also started: 2/2, Tooley Street; 1/1, Jack Tar; 10/11, Valmint; 5/8. High Sea; 3/3, Gay Rebel; 6/5,. Tybalt; 11/10. High Tea; 7/7, Valdene. Two lengths; short head. Time, 1.46 2-5. Parua Bay Hurdles Hanodicap, and 282yds.: 3/5. Airam, 12.7 (Foster). 1; 4/4, Gadger, 9.2 (Aukett), 2; 6/6, Clooncen, 9.0 'Bernie), 3. Also started: 9/8, Adsum; 1/2, British Sovereign; 5/1, Chief Lap; 8/9, Brilliant Acre; 7/7, King Musk; 10/10. Thrust; 2/3, King’s Lancer. Three-quarters of a length; 10 lengths. Time, 3.14 1-5. Flying Handicap, 6f.: 1/17 Brazilian, 8.3 (Messervy). 1; 3/2, Aero King, 7.7 (Gilchrist), 2; 5/5, Triune, 8.1 (McInally), 3. Also started: 2/3, Gay Seton; 6/6, Trilliarch: 4/4, Ohmaha. Two lengths; length and a half. Time, 1.17 2-5.

. Ruatangata Stakes Handicap, 6f.: 2/2. Royal Message, 8.6 (Wiggins), 1; 1/1, Miss Valerie. 8.4 (C. G. Goulsbro), 2; 6/7, Gay Bell, 7.11 (Messervy), 3. Also started: 3/3, Orient Dawn; 5/5, Silver Lance; 4/4, Strathearn; 8/8, King Song; 7/6, Imperator. Neck; length and a half. Time, 1.20.

Northern Hack Cup Handicap, lm.: 4/3, Eastern Heir, 9.2 (Mclnally), 1; 1/1, Hessketoon,B. 2 (C. G. Goulsbro), 2; 5/5, Spinning Wheel, 8.4 (Murray), 3. Also started: 2/2, Kaspian; 3/4, Silver Cloud; 6/8. Master Appellant;- 7/6. Prival: 9/9, Race Camp; 8/7, Gay Sister. Length; two. Time, 1.471. Kia Ora Handicap, lm.: 12/12, Grand City, 8.7 (Bernie), 1; 1/1, Silver Eagle, 8.0 (Wiggins), 2; 4/4, Prince Rangi, 8.4 (Dulieu),3 . Also started: 7/8, Day Wind: 9/11, Glen Abb: 10/8, High Tea; 8/7, Miss Appellant; 5/5, Valspear; 2/2, Silver Quex; 6/6, Mai de Mer; 13/13, Land Girl; 3/3, Oriental Bay; 11/10, Ivy Willonyx. Neck; head. Time, 1.50 2-5. REEFTON RACES CHIEF EVENT WON BY RABBLE. SHANGRI-LA SCORES. ißy Telegraph—Press Association.) GREYMOUTH. April 23. The Reefton Jockey Club’s meeting was held yesterday in glorious weather and before a large attendance. The track was fast. Totalisator investments were £6758, against £5432 10s on last year's second day. Results: — Flying Hack Handicap, 5f.: 1, Miss Tasta, 8.7 (H. Hibberd), 1; 2, Improvident, 3.0 (C. Wilson), 2; 4, Papernilla, 7.8 <A. Stokes', 3. Two lengths; neck. Time, 1.1 2-5. Progress Trot, 2.27 class, lm.: 4, True Pronto, scr. (F. Lynch). 1; 1, Chameleon, 24yds. behind (J. P. McNeil), 2; 2. John Worthy, 12yds. behind (F. Scott Junr.). 3. Neck; length and a half. Time, 2.18.

Alexander Hack Handicap, Im.: 1, Shangri-La, 8.4 (M. Caddy), 1; 5, Gay Spear, 7.2 (A. Stokes), 2; 2, Comus, 8.4 (Lee), 3. Two lengths and a half; one. Time, 1.44.

Irving Memorial Handicap, l}m.: 1, Rabble, 8.10 (C. T. Wilson), 1; 2, Land Raid, 9.4 (A. E. Ellis), 2; 5, Pladie, 8.6 (M. Caddy), 3. Also started: 3, Rebel Chief: 4, Real Lady; 6, Windward. Lengtr; two. Real Lady was fourth. Time, 2.10. • , Stewards’ Hack Handicap, 61L: 2. Aggravate, 9.13 (A. E. Ellis), 1; 1, Miss Tasta, 8.2 (Hibberd), 2; 5, Card Player, 7.13 (Lee), 3. Three-quarters of a length; four. Time, 1.22. Reefton Trot, 3.39 class. 11m.: 2. Baron Silk, 48yds. behind (T. L. Bennett), 1; 4, Chameleon, scr. (McNeill), 2; 5, Balaclava, scr. (Woodcock), 3. Two lengths; three. Time, 3.27 1-5. Highweight Handicap, 7f.; 3, Meta) Bird, 8.0 (C. T. Wilson), 1; 1, ShangriLa, 8.13 (A. E. Ellis), 2; 2, Potent, 8.11 (J. Jennings), 3. Three lengths; two. Time, 1.29. Farewell Handicap. 7f.: 2, Pladie, 9.7 (A. E. Ellis', 1; 1, Fidelis, 9.0 (G. Watson), 2; 2, Papernilla, 7.7 (A. Stokes), 3. Two lengths; head. Time, 1.29. CLIFDEN MEETING TWO DOUBLE WINNERS. FLEET STREET AND TRIPLE CONE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) INVERCARGILL. April 23. The weather was fine for the Clifden Racing Club’s annual meeting and the track firm. There was a fair attendance. The totalisator handled £1676 10s against £1690 10s last year. Results: — Lilburn Handicap. 6f.: 1, Ramana, 8.7 (A. Robertson), 1; 2. Gay Feather, 8.9 (C. G. Humphries), 2; 3, Royal Vane, 8.4 (W. F. Ellis), 3. The only starters. Five lengths: three. Time. 1.16. Tuatapere Handicap Trot, 3.5 class, 1.1 m.: 1, Harbinger, scr. (W. Cosgrove), 1,2, Ebb Tide. scr. (F. Langford), 2; 2, Abel, 24yds. behind (J. Maconnell), 3, Two lengths each way. Time, 2.58 1-5. Belmont Hack Handicap, 5f.: 1, Fleet Street, 9.10 (E. Baker), 1; 2, Moonraider, 7.3 (W. F. Ellis), 2; 4, Pink Bond, 7.4 (L. J. Clutterbuck), 3. Half a length; one length and a half. Time. 1.3 3-5. Fowle Memorial • Handicap. I|m.: 2, Triple Cone. 7.11 (P. J. Boyle),. 1; 3, Turaki, 7.6 (,W. F. Ellis). 2; 1. Bow Street, 9.0 (,G. Barclay), 3. The only

starters. Length and a half; 10 lengths. Time, 2.11. Orawia Steeplechase, about 2m.: 1, Pandine, 9.4 (C. F. Low), 1; 4, La Boca, 9.11 (G. Dempster), 2; 3, Master Balboa, 9.8 (H. Stuck). 3. One hundred yards; Master Balboa fell and then completed the course for third. Time, 4.2. Waiau Hack Handicap, 6f.: 1, Triple Cone, 8.8 (P. J. Boyle), 1; 2, Pink Bond, 7.9 (G. Barclay), 2; 4, Ortyx, 8.3 (P. Spratt), 3. Half a length; length and a half. Time, 1.16 1-5. Alton Trot Handicap, 3.43 class. 11m.: 4, Gayola, scr, (P. W. Creegan) and 1. Pontoon, scr. (J. W. Maconnell), deadheat, 1; 3, Harbinger, 24yds. behind (W. Cosgrove), 3. Third three lengths away. Time. 3.36 4-5. Farewell Handicap, Im.: 1. Fleet Street, 9.9 (E. Baker). 1; 2. Turaki, 7.4 (W. F. Ellis), 2; 1. Bow Street, 8.12, 3. The only starters. Three-quarters of a length; 10 lengths. Time, 1.44.