TURF NEWS AND NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 June 1939, Page 11

TURF NEWS AND NOTES

—o CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE AND COURSE Racing Rules Will Be Reviewed Next Month SOME IMPORTANT REMITS TO BE DISCUSSED HAWKE’S BAY HAS INTERESTING PROPOSAL (By “CARBINE.”) Amendments to the Rules of Racing will be considered by delegates at the New Zealand Racing Conference which is to be held in Wellington on Friday July 7. Many of the amendments . have cropped up in previous years. The Southland District Clubs will bring forward a rem.t seeking to amend the method of electing representatives to the conference. At present a vote is given for each meeting, but it is proposed to alter this to a vote for each day of racing. This seems the best method of stabilising the position, in view of the tendency on the part of some clubs to solit their racing up into one-day meetings.

The executive committee has in mind a widening of the powers of the stewards of a club holding a race meeting. in the following new clause: “In the event of any horse being so injured on a racecourse that the destruction of such horse, in the opinion of the stewards, is advisable, in order to save unnecessary suffering, the stewards may order such horse to bevdestroyed at the hands of a veterinary surgeon.’or. in his absence, a police officer, or. in his absence, such other person as the stewards consider suitable.” This new rule should not arouse opposition. A proposal brought forward by the Hawke’s Bay District Committee, on the other hand, should come in for strong criticism. The Rules of Racing at present, provide that each day’s programme shall include a hurdle race, a steeplechase, or a flat race in which only recognised jumping jockeys shall be permitted to ride. This is a desirable rule, in the interests of the jumping riders, who get very few chances to ride in races. The Hawke's Bay remit proposes an alternative to the races open to clubs, "or a handicap flat race of not less than one mile and a quarter, in which only gentlemen riders shall be eligible to ride.” Delegates are not likely to interfere with the rights of the jumping jockeys. It is pleasing to see that steps are being taken to increase the opportunities of apprentice jockeys to ride in races. At present there is an obliga ■ tion on clubs holding three race meetings in a season to provide one race in the season for apprentices. The executive committee proposes that at every meeting there shall be one race restricted to apprentice riders. The Wanganui District Clubs also have a remit to give the apprentices additional opportunities, with a race to themselves at each meeting of more than one day. This does not go as far as the proposal of the executive committee, and for that reason it is not so acceptable. Racing in New Zealand will benefit by a substantial increase in the number of races for apprentice riders. One on each day's programme would be even better than the proposal of the executive committee, whose remit, however, is a decided step in the desired direction. The executive committee proposes that at every meeting between September 1 and May 31 there shall be at least one weight-for-age race or a race at fixed weights, according to age. This is a move to encourage the best type of racing, b.'.t it is certain to meet opposition from delegates whose clubs give primary consideration to totalisator revenue. The Canterbury Jockey Club has a remit as follows:—"Scratchings and declarations of forfeit shall be final, and under no circumstances shall a horse that has been scratched, or in respect of which forfeit has been declared by the owner ot’ his authorised agent, be reinstated in any. race." This is a proposal to which no exception can be taken, as it does no more than emphasise a principle that is generally recognised. In the rules as at present in force, the minimum weight for the two principal races each day, at meetings between September 1 and May 31, "shall' be seven stone. The Manawatu Racing Club proposes to substitute "may” for "shall." and though there may be some opposition, good grounds can be found for the alteration.

MR KEN AUSTIN'S NEW STUD. SOLICITOR-GENERAL IS FROM GREAT FAMILY.. Mr Ken Austin, who has for some years been managing director of the Elderslie Stud in New Zealand, has become the owner of imported Solicit tor-General. The horse was offered for sale in Australia, but was not sold. He was sent back to New Zealand, and is to be used at Mr Austin's new stud. His owner is a great admirer of the Blandford family. Solicitor-General should do well at the stud. He was bred in England in 1931, and comes of the No 1 family. He is descended from a sister to Cicero, sire of Valais and of Eulogy, one of the most valuable of New Zealand brood mares in recent years. He has abundance of stout blood. His dam is Dail by Land League out of Discourse, by Beppo (Son of Marco and Pitti) by St Frusquin out of Rhetoric by Cyleene out of Gas by Ayrshire out of Illuminata by Rosicrucian. 4 Land League (winner of the Cambridgeshire and Chesterfield Cup, and three-quarter brother in-blood to Farasi. sire of the clam of Trigo. Harinero, and Primero) is by Desmond, sire of Limond. out of Combine by Carbine. Combine was the third dam of the Derby winner. Felstead. sire of Rockfel and Early School, brother to Double Remove, now at the Kia Ora stud. Early School was the best colt of his year, but went amiss before the Derby was run. and had to be retired to the stud. Rockfel is the best mare in England. Solicitor General has distinguished bloodlines all through, and he proved his class on the turf. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENT Subscriber: £1 19s, £5 17s 6d and £2 12s t’d.

RACING FIXTURES June 24—Ashburton. June 24 —Waipa. June 24—Otaki Maori. July I—Oamaru. July I—Dannevirke Hunt. July 4. 6, B—Wellington. July 15 —-Waimatc District Hunt. July 15—Hawke's Bay Hunt. July 22—Rangitikei Hunt. ' July 22—South Canterbury Hunt. July 29 —Christchurch Hunt. July 29—-Manawatu Hunt.

WAIPA RACES LIST OF ACCEPTORS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND. June 16. Acceptances have been received for the Waipa Racing Club's meeting at Te Awamutu on June 24, when betting will be win and place. The Arapuni Hack Handicap, with 33 acceptors, will be divided and the stake doubled, making eight races. Andrew Kay Memorial Hack and Hunters’ Steeples, about 2.1 m.: High Quality. II.5; Lucidus, 11.0; Celtic Lad, 10.2; Wasp, 10.2; Mahala. 10.1; Gadger, 10.1; Count Roussillon, 9.13: Bells of Bow, 9.7; Gascyne, 9.7; Little Briton. 9.7; Chikara, 9.2; Kittle, 9.2; British Sovereign, 9.0; Tutor, 9,0; Nuipapa, 9.0; Rebel King. 9.0; Royal Nation, 9.0; CaiLeaf, 9.0; Dark Rose, 9.0. Arapuni Hack Handicap, 6Jf.: Ora King, .9.8; Forest Acre, 9.8: Spearford. 9.2; Midland, 9.1; Ngawiri, 8.11;-Bronze Moth, 8.9; Little Ruse, 8.7; Hutana, 8.6; British Nation. 8.6; Erlick, 8.5; Star Vaals, 8.2; Vaalsstar, 8.2; Captain Treville, 8.1; Phildale, 8.0; Tea Gong, 8.0; Little Idea, 8.0; Advance Acre, 8.0; True Measure. 8.0; Mio Generale, 8.0; Sieglinde, 8.0; Riff-Rail', 8.0; Ugly Duckling. 8.0; Master Vaals, 8.0: White Foam. 8.0; Rigltt Royal, 8.0; Every Port, 8.0; Valvern, 8.0; Milanion, 8.0; Nordic Song, 8.0; Princess Lu, 8.0; Vertex, 8.0; Miss Valerie, 8.0; Noisy Night. 8.0. Woodstock Stakes,. 1:1m.: King Rey, 9.0; Balinavar, 8.12; Cheval de Volee, 8.11; Gold Vaals, 8.10; Galilee, 8.9; Master Brierly, 8.6; Maori Song, 8.4; Gay! Rose. 8.2; Sergia, 7.13; Airam, 7.1.3; Jack Tar, 7.13; Beseige, 7.10; Very Glad, 7.8; Philcourt, 7.8; Gay Rebel, 7.7; Du Maurier, 7.7; Jewelled Girdle, 7.6; Pocket Venus, 7.5; Day Wind, 7.0; Requiem, 7.0; Prince Colossus, 7.0; Prince Rangi, 7.0; Mon Acre, 7.0; Kaspian, 7.0. W. G. Park Steeplechase, 21m.: Erination, 11.13; AU Irish, 11.11; En Tour, 10.6; Biform, 10.6; Lucidus, 9.12; Simint, 9.11; London, 9.11; Pyrenees, 9.10; St. Musk, 9.7; Smilin’ Thru, 9.3; Roxy, 9.3; Mahala, 9.0; Ureklaw, 9.0; Electric Flash. 9.0; Little Briton, 9.0; Car Leah 9.0. Orakau Hurdles, l a m.: Inness Lad. 10.10; Mia Acrea, 10.7; Gadger, 9.10; Lady England. 9.9; King Musk, 9.7; High Tea, 9.7; Jewelled Girdle, 9.7; Cappy, 9.3; Chikara. 9.2; Torch. 9.0: General Ruse, 9.0; Green Label, 9.0; Valueless, 9.0; Rothoon. 9.0; Siwell, 9.0. Paterangj Handicap, 7f.: Orpte, 9.11; Whirling. 9.9; Silver Jubilee, 9.5; Roycvrus, 9.5; Young Paddon. 9.0; Gay Seton, 9.0; Brazilian, 8.12; Sergia, 8.12; Besiege, 8.11; Bachelor King, 8.10; Marie’s Acre, ,8.7; Very Glad, 8.2; Te’ Monowai, B.l;.Eastern Heir, 8.0; Lady Meath, 8.0; Requiem, 8.0; Prince Colossus, 8.0; May Song, 8.0; Eka Pai, 8.0; Little Artist, 8.0; Alyth, 8.0; Land Girl, 8.0; Tip Toes, 8.0. Hairini Hack Handicap. 9f.: Ora King, 9.7: Forest Acre, 9.7; Hessketoon, 9.4; Loombination, 9.0; Racecamp, 9.0; Spinning Wheel, 8.7; Prival, 8.5; Long Span, 8.5; Erlick, 8.4; Raceline, 8.3; Right Royal, 8.0; Silver Glow, 8.0; Wild Acre, 8.0; Survalyon, 8.0; Nuipapa, 8.0; Diversity, 8.0; Simla. 8.0; Maereana, 8.0; General Riske, 8.0. Whyte Handicap. The following nominations have been received by the Wellington Racing Club for the Whyte Handicap, Im.: Ned Cuttie, Mishna, Lowenberg, Vai Mint, Alma, Trench Fight, Amigo, Deficit, Royal Appellant, Maori Song, Debham. Armacourt, Quadroon, Mataroa, Silvanus, Meamea, Tidewaiter, Rollicker, Whirling. Monipere, Cricket, Lazybones, Flaughty Winner, Du Maurier, Jack Tar, War Lap, Corroboree, Le Toquet, Arctic King, Wildflower, Reipar. Rustem, Waitaka, Mungatoon, S|<y Way, Flammarion, Winsome Lu, Yours Truly. The Crooner, Lady Montana, Sly Fox, Kena, Skyrena, Master Cyklon. Gay Rebel. Diamond Cutter, Lord Moutoa, Dungarvan, Might, Eastern Heir. Wellington Steeplechase. The following are the entries for the Wellington Steeplechase, about 3.' ; m.: Gold Wren, Slayer, Court Yard. Mio Lume, Smilin’ Thru, Glenvane, Chile. Padishah, Black Banner, Little Briton, Wexford Bridge, All Irish, Riotous. Iddo, Power Chief. John Charles. Lord Hereford. Royal Nation. Wykemist, En Tour, Survoy.