TURF NEWS AND NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 June 1939, Page 9

TURF NEWS AND NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE AND COURSE

BAY OF PLENTY RACES

How Many Prominent English Races Were Named

THE STORY OF SURVOY

“FROM OBSCURITY TO* ENDURING FAME”

(By “CARBINE.”)

Do you know how many prominent races run under Jockey Club rules came to be named? The English writer “Mankato” is always_mte - esting not only on the matter of breeding but m matters associa ed with racing in the “long ago.” In the London “Sunday Times when discussing the why and wherefore of some English races, he wro e.

“'The reasons for the naming of most of the prominent races run under Jockey Club rules are usually fairly obvious, or call for but little research. Thus the St. Leger Stakes, dating from 1776, was named after the proposer of the stake, Mr Anthony, afterwards Colonel St. Leger, of Park Hill, Doncaster. “The Oaks Stakes for three-year-old fillies, was proposed by the Countess of Derby, and named after the 12th Earl’s residence on Banstead Downs. The Derby Stakes (1780), a year younger than the Oaks, is named after that great sportsman. “The Champagne Stakes at Doncaster, and the Port and Claret Stakes at Newmarket, were associated with gifts of wine by the owner of the winner. “The Middle Park Stakes, Dewhurst Stakes, and formerly the Underley Stakes, were founded by the respective owners of the studs so named to help advertise their yearlings sold at auction. The Payne Stakes was named after Mr George Payne, and the name of his friend, Admiral Rous, the great Turf reformer, is associated with several events.

“The reason for naming the Column Produce Stakes is more obscure, and it has, I gather, puzzled not a few who have attended Newmarket regularly for many years. “The event dates from 1830. The name is not derived from the Nelson or any other monumental column. Closing in 1826, it was a combination of a general produce stakes and a series of matches, the conditions for which matches fell in three columns. “The conditions regarding the stakes were: The Column Stakes, of 50 sovs. each, half forfeit, for the produce of mares covered in 1826; to run Rowley Mile, colts carrying 8.7, fillies 8.4. Those got by untried stallions or out of untried mares, allowed 31b., if both 51b. No produce no forfeit. The produce or failure to be declared in the July meeting, 1827. Fifty-six mares were entered, and produce was declared for 46. Each of these was numbered. Those numbered 2,3, 10, 14, 15, 23, 26, and 34 were also engaged as against each other only for the further stake or sum of £5O. half forfeit, to be void unless one of the above-numbered nominations proved the winner. “In the second column were the numbers 7 and 19, which were also engaged as against each other only for the further sum of £lOO, half forfeit, to be void unless one of the two won the Column Stakes. In the third column were the numbers 8, 18, 24, 32, 33, and 34 also engaged as against each other only for the further sum of £l5O, half forfeit, to be void unless one of-these last-mentioned nominations (in column three) won the Column Stakes. “The winner of the first Column Stakes, run at the Craven meeting of 1830 was William Chifney’s Priam, a son of Emilius and Cressida, bred by Sir John Shelley, and specially matched in the second column or list against Mr George Payne’s filly by Tramp, dam by Haphazard, for a further £lOO, half forfeit. The filly died. Hence, in addition to Column Stakes Priam’s owner received £5O special forfeit from Mr Payne. Priam cost the Chifney brothers 1000 guineas as a yearling at auction at Newmarket. As a three-year-old he won eight races, including the Derby, but was beaten in the St. Leger by Birmingham. “After winning the Port Stakes and the Craven Stakes as a four-year-old he was sold to Lord Chesterfield for 3000 guineas, and in his colours won the Goodwood Cup. Next year he was retired to the stud at Bretby Park. In October, 1836, he was purchased by Mr Tattersail for 3500 guineas, and sent to U.S.A. In 1837 and 1838 his daughters, Miss Letty and Industry, won the Oaks. Crucifix, another daughter, won the Two Thousand Guineas, One Thousand Guineas, and Oaks in 1840. “The eccentric matching of colts and fillies engaged in the Column was abandoned in 1833, but the name has been retained.”

THE STORY OF SURVOY. “A horse sprung suddenly from obscurity to enduring fame,” such is the story of Survoy. In his first season s racing, as a four-year-old in the Auckland province, he failed to show any form. At five years, in 26 starts, he won three hack events at the Takapuna, Rotorua, and Whangarei meet-

ings respectively, but earlier in the season he ran third in the Greenmount Hunters’ Steeplechase at the Pakuranga Hunt meeting, and filled a similar position in the Grey Handicap, the last race of the Ellerslie summer carnival. Up to this stage Survey carried the colours of Mr R. H. Townsend, but about two years ago he was bought by Mr S. Findlay, Auckland, for £2OO and a contingency of £25, and transferred to the stable.of E. J. Ellis at Washdyke. Survoy, who was bred in 1931 by Messrs J. and J. Paterson, is by Surveyor from Pen Lu, who was the only produce of Pengwen, a mare by Lucullus from Lady Penury, by Penury from Lady Gwen, by Loelantus. Following are details of Survey’s record to date: — Stakes

Totals 9 1 7 44 £2,370 ABOUT HORSES. Lockit is due to make a reappearance after a long absence at Greymouth this week. This is a four-year-old brother to Miracle, and he figured as a winner last season. Unfortun-' ately he met trouble which necessitated him being put aside for several months. He has been in work under J. Tomkinson for some time past, and in* several recent sprints has shown speed. Like Miracle, Lockit is owned by Messrs A. T. Donnelly and D. E. Wanklyn, and races in the colours of the latter, who is at present on a trip to England. Ponty is expected to have his first race over hurdles at the Greymouth meeting. He may not have had enough schooling in company to be dangerous, but the race should assist in his preparation for more important events later in the winter. Charade, winner of the Great Northern Hurdlefe, has now been racing five seasons. She failed in four starts as a two-year-old, but has since won 12 races, been second in five, and third in three. Her total stake winnings now amount to £3,150. Travenna and Fireguard, who were first and second in the Gloucester Cup, filled the same positions in the Jumpers’ Flat at Riccarton in the spring. When Valmint finished second to Royal Appellant in the Cornwall Handicap at Ellerslie it marked his third second placing in succession in this race. Gold Wren, who has won £1,410 m stakes during the past year, is held on lease by MrR . Brown, of Invercargill, from Mr J. Welfare, of Winton, who bought him at auction for £B. Mr Brown’s lease expires at the end of August. Pandine suffered a deep cut on one of his hind legs during his successful run in the Wingatui Steeplechase, and the injury is likely to prevent him racing again for some time. Good steeplechasers are few and far between at present, and the defection of the Panmure gelding has further weakened the ranks.

ACCEPTORS FOR SATURDAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, June 12. Acceptances for the Bay of Plenty Racing Club's meeting on Saturday (win and place betting) are: 10.45— Novice Handicap, six furlongs.—Gazeful, Tea Gong, Little Idea, Miss Valerie, Maereana 8.9, Whinua, Tupuhi, Bronze Spear, Master Ace, Vertex. Valvern, Te Haka, Hai Mangu, True Measure, Master Vaals, Riff-Raff, Helga, Brown Ace 8.6. 11.30 —Stewards’ Hack Handicap, seven furlongs. —Ohmaha 9.7, Spearford 9.2, Midland 9.1, Susan 8.10, Little Ruse 8.7, Erlick 8.4, Vaalstar, Star Vaal, Master Appellant 8.2, Simla, Steadyfire, Advance Acre 8.0. 12.15—8ay of Plenty Steeples, about two miles and a half.—Biform 10.13, Lucidus 10.5, London 10.4. Mahala, Gadger 9.6, Count Roussillon 9.4, Rebel King, Chikara 9.0. I.o—Opotiki Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—King Rey 8.7, Gold Vaals 8.3, Gay Rose 7.9. De Friend, Airam, Jack Tar 7.6, Jayola 7.3, Black Musk. Philcourt 7.1. Du Maurier, Raana. Dutch Girl. Bright Idea 7.0. 1.45— Waioeka Hack Handicap, one mile.—Ruana 9.8. Spinning Wheel 8.7. Long Span 8.5, Raccline 8.3, Master Appellant, Star Vaal 8.1, Maereana, Steadyfire. Nordic Song, Hai Mangu 8.0.

2.30—K. S. Williams Memorial Handicap, one mile.—Silver Jubilee 9.2, Besiege 8.13, De Friend 8.11, Marie’s Acre, Black Musk 8.6, Eastern Heir, Barrister, Little Artist. Prince Colossus 8.0. 3 15 —Otara Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters.—Count Roussillon 9.12. Gadger 9.10. Jewelled Girdle 9.7, Chikara 9.2. Valueless. Nuipapa, Fat Boy, General Ruse, Royal Nation 9.0. 4.0 —Farewell Handicap, six furlongs. —Black Thread 10.8, Valimeen, Silver Jubilee 9.6. Gay Seton 9.0, Besiege 8.12, Marie's Acre 8.8. Armacourt 8.6. Little Artist, Ohmaha. Alyth. May Song, Midland, Spearford. Gazeful, Prince Colossus 8.0.

won Age 1st 2nd 3rd Unpl. £ 4jts. — — — 9 — 5yrs. 3 — 2 10 395 Gyrs. 2 1 5 10 320 7yrs. 4 — — 4 1.655