TURF NEWS AND NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 August 1939, Page 11

TURF NEWS AND NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE AND COURSE

“He was foaled on September 20, is a brother to Pakeha and a half-broth-er to Haka, a good winner irj. South Africa. Beau Vite is by Beau Pere (3) out of Dominant by Martian out of imported Lovelorn by the Derby and Leger winner, Melton, a sire of the highest value. “The dam of Lovelorn was Hebrew Maid by Orion, a son of Bend Or and the Derby winner, Shotover, by Hermit out of Strayshot by Toxophilite, sire of Musket.

“Melton was by Master Kildare (3) out of Violet Melrose by the Ascot Cup winner, Scottish Chief (12) out of Violet by Thormanby, winner of the Derby and Ascot Cup, and sire of the dam of Bend Or.

“Master Kildare was by Lord Ronald (son of Stockwell, whose line produced Bend Or and Martian) and Scottish Chief was by Lord of the Isles (4), a son of Touchstone, ancestor of Musket.

“Thormanby was the sire of Atlantic (3) ( sire of Le Sancy, grandsire of Roi Herode, who established the great grey line in England, Thormanby was by Windhound (3) out of the famous mare Alice Hawthorn.

“Dominant, we see, goes back to the best classic lines. She is a sister to the best classic lines. She is a sister to Nones, Menelaus, and Lovematch, dam of Motere. Lovelorn was the dam of Left (a sister to Dominant), dam Wotan (winner of the Melbourne Cup in record time), Gaine Carrington, and Peter Jackson, all cup winners in Australia.

“Nones was a good performer and ran second to Desert Gold in the New Zealand Derby, Menelaus won the Dunedin Cup and other races over a distance. Motere won the Auckland Cup. Peter Jackson won both St Legers in New Zealand and the Moonee Valley Cup in Australia. Gaine Carrington beat many of the best horses in Australia. He won the Chelmsford Stakes, V.R.C. M. Lloyd Stakes, the Caulfield Cup, and was second in the Victoria Derby. “He dead-heated for third in the Melbourne Cup won by Hall Mark, carrying 41b over weight-for-age. “Martian (sire of Dominant), was the sire of the dams of many noted horses, including Strephon (Victoria Derby, second Melbourne Cup), Nightmarch, Estland, Laughing Prince, Motere, Wotan, Dalston, and Cuddle. His halfbrother, Boniform, was the sire of Formaliter, second dam of Peter Pan. “Beau Vite gets equally stout blood through his sire. Beau Pere comes of the illustrious No 3 family, which pro- | duced Blandford. It is interesting to [ recall that In the pedigree of John o' Gaunt (grandsire of Blandford) there are. in the fifth remove, no fewer than nine horses of the No 3 family. “Beau Pere is by Son-in-Law (one of the greatest sires of stamina —the horse is 28-year-old, and is still at the stud), out of the One Thousand Guineas winner, Cinna, by Polymelus out of Baroness le Fleche, by the Derby winner, Ladas, out of La Fleche, by St Simon. “Ladas was the sire of Teppo, who proved of such great value at the stud in Australia. He was by Hampton (from whose line came Beau Pere) out of Illuminata, dam of Chelandry, the outstanding brood mare of the century.

"Baroness La Fleche was the dam of imported Spearhead, sire of Spearfelt, and other good stayers.”

ABILITY OF TRAINERS

COMMENTS BY AMERICAN SCRIBE Commenting on the ability of some American trainers, “Roamer” writes as follows in “The Thoroughbred Record.":— “I trust I shall be pardoned when I scoff at the number of so-called trainers holding trainer’s licences and gainfully employed who are not fit to rub horses in some stables. "Admittedly, it is none of my business, but the fact that many new owners remain in racing for a relatively few years is due to the fact they were on their way out from the moment they employed their trainer —some found it out sooner than others, in the end the result was the same.” America has no monopoly of the trainers of the class to which "Roamer” refers. "Carbine" can assure "Roamer” that there are plenty of such individuals in Now Zealand and according to all accounts in Australia as well. It is purely and simply a matter of "guessing” with some of them. Of course, now and again they strike a horse that can almost train itself, with the result that for a time the trainer is brought into prominence. In time, however, the real lack of knowledge tells against him. as luck cannot hold good for ever and he drops back to where he started. Some men are far better novelists than trainers, although they are licensed for the latter position. Some of the tales they tell to help to get a living arc positively amazing as there are still many people who believe that a tip from a trainer will put them on the road to success and wealth. Unfortunately they overlook the fact that this individual’s inability as a trainer forces him to “tell a tale” in order to make ends meet.

Outstanding New Zealand Colt BEAU VITE’S IMPRESSIVE FAMILY LINES APPEARS TO BE WORTHY AUSTRALIAN DERBY CANDIDATE (BY “CARBINE.”) “New Zealanders appear to have a worthy Australian Derby candidate in Beau Vite,” states the Sydney “Referee.” “Beau Vite has demonstrated his class and his speed, and as he is bred to stay he should be one of the best stayers of his year over ai distance. He is a brown colt of the No 13 family, and is closely related to such stayers as Wotan, Gaine Carrington, Menelaus, and Motere.

SPORT OF KINGS OVERSEAS

PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. In a speech at the Budapest International Congress a few weeks ago, the Marquis Incisa della Rochetta, partner of the famous Italian sportsman Cav. Fred Tesio, pointed out that continuous importations of first-class brood mares had greatly benefited the breeding industry in Italy. Another reason for its flourishing state in Italy was that the most prominent breeders of bloodstock in that country annually sent 40 of their best mares to England to be covered by leading stallions. Results were thoroughly satisfactory.

x ln Scotland apprentice races at some meetings are restricted to lads who have not had more than three winning mounts, and. in reply to criticism on that score, Sir Loftus Bates, who is secretary for Hamilton Park, Thirsk. Catterick and Carlisle, replied as follows: —“My reason for the conditions which rule out apprentices who have ridden more than three winners is to encourage trainers to give opportunities to boys who never have ridden a winner. My view is that a boy who has ridden three winners is then fit to be put up in open races.”

Vergure, who won a division of the Park Stakes at Canterbury (Sydney) cost 610gns at auction in England, and was landed in Australia at a cost of slightly more than £BOO. Victories at Richmond and Canterbury at his only Australian starts have already enabled his owner, Captain Frauenfelder, to recoup the purchase price. Vergure won two five-furlong races in Ireland, where he was bred. He ceased racing there last September, and was bought by Captain Frauenfelder in December. He became a three-year-old only last January according to English time, but by Australian reckoning he will be four years of age from August 1. When he made his first appearance in Sydney the owner was told by a friend that “this was no place for circus ponies,” but the colt won.

When gifts are being bestowed after a win in an important race the rider generally comes off better than the trainer. The Newcastle Jockey Club intends giving a stake of £l,OOO in September, with £lOO going to the trainer. At the same meeting a £350 stake will give £5O to the trainer of the winner. Naturally, trainers will be keen to saddle up a horse in both races.

When Marcus Marsh, the racehorse trainer, of Delamere House, Lambourn, England, appeared for his public examination in bankruptcy at Newbury, he attributed his position to insufficient profit, overhead expenses, extravagence, and gambling transactions. His statement of affairs showed gross liabilities of £19,460. Marsh said that he had been training since he was 20, and had 19 years’ experience. In 1934 he set up on his own account. He began training with no capital, but was guaranteed £l,OOO from his bank. In 1934 he was fortunate in training the Derby winner, Windsor Lad, and he hoped that he would automatically obtain more horses to train. He had built his stable up to 34 horses in 1936. This went on for two years, and he then negotiated for the purchase of the Delamere stables for £3,500. When asked why he purchased Delamere House, he said that he hoped he would continue to have 35 horses, but he lost some after the purchase. Marsh said that the cause of his troubles was that at the end of 1936 16 horses belonging to the Maharajah of Rajpipla were removed. Almost half the number of horses in his care were taken away, and he had never been able to recover from this. His average number of horses since then had been only about 20. The Official Receiver said it seemed to him that Marsh must be charged with extravagance, for, although there had been a loss of income by the removal of the Maharajah's horses, he had spent £3,000 a year on household expenses. Altogether in his statement of affairs Marsh admitted losing £5.000 by gambling and by losses on the Stock Exchange.

PAKURANGA HUNT MEETING

ACCEPTORS FOR SATURDAY. (Ry Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND. August 11. The following acceptances have been received for the Pakuranga Hunt Club's meeting on August 19. The first race will bo run at 11.30 o'clock. The Sylvia Park Handicap will be divided, but the totalisator will open only once. Betting will be win and place. Greenmount Hunters’ Steeplechase, about 2Jm.: British Sovereign, 10.2; Gold Brocade. 9.0; Kittle, 9.0; Tupeotu. 9.0; Gay Cavalier, 9.0; "Ararata, 9.0; Battle Pomp. 9.0; Paddle, 9.0; Cockalarum, 9.0; Anagram. 9.0; Car Vaals. 9.0; British Lass, 9.0; Caurnic, 9.0; Pi-i cowhai, 9.0. Harris Memorial Hack and Hunters’ Hurdles, l : ;m.: Knight of Australia. 9.13: Gadget-. 9.10; King Musk. 9.10; Adsum, 9.10; London. 9.10; Royal Nation, 9.10; Little Briton, 9.7; Chikara, 9.7; Valueless, 9.2; Flash By, 9.1; Survalyon, 9.0; Prince Tractor. 9.0; Te Ronga, 9,0; Long Span, 9.0; Iskra, 9.0;

Tea Chat. 9.0; Harbour Bridge. 9.0: Dark Rose. 9.0. Sylvia Park Handicap, 6L: Vai Lu 9.7; Inquisitor, 9.7; The Trimmer, 9.3; Spearford, 9.1; High Delight, 9.0; Sebrof, 9.0; Kenneth Robert, 8.13; Erlick, 8.12; Brazen Bold, 8.8; Our Jean, 8.5; Gamos, 8.5; Odtaa, 8.5; Romani, 8.5; Royal Tray. 8.2; Glen Connell, 8.0; Wyndora, 3.0; Bronze Emerald, 8.0; Beverley, 8.0; Hunto, 8.0; Rajanya, 8.0; Loyal Grant, 8.0; Royal Message, 8.0; Princess Vai, 8.0; Hunter’s Night, 8.0; Noisy Night, 8.0; Biddy Girl, 8.0; Elise, 8.0; Pertinax, 8.0; Chief Scout, 8.0; Tellsom, 8.0; Gazeful, 8.0; Bideawee. 8.0; Innovation, 8.0; Te Kawhiti, 8.0; Dick Turpin, 8.0; Crestman, 8.0; Myola. 8.0; Clipper, 8.0; Gay Movie. 8.0; Bonny Belle, 8.0; British Talent, 8.0; Milanion. j 8.0; Bisquit, 8.0; Summary, 8,0; Fleetwind, 8.0; Waitarma, 8.0; Backblock. 8.0; Imperator, 8.0; Royal Fawkes, 8.0. Jellicoe Handicap, Im.: Maori Song. 8.10; Orate, 8.6; Valmint. 8.3; Royal Bachelor. 8.3; Jack Tar. 8.3; Besiege. 7.12; Marie’s Acre, 7.9; Erndale, 7.6; Airam, 7.4; Jayola, 7.4; Black Musk. 7.1; Very Glad, 7.0; Philcourt, 7.0; Armacourt, 7.0; Bright Idea, 7.0; Ivy Willonyx, 7.0; Vaalso, 7.0; Tip Toes, 7.0. Pakuranga Hunt Cup Steeplechase, about 3m.: Biform, 10.8; En Tour, 10.5; Saint Musk, 10.4; Bridegroom, 10.1: London. 9.10; Gadger, 9.7; Mahala, 9.7; Wykemist. 9.7; Royal Nation, 9.7; Smilin’ Thru. 9.1; Roxy, 9.0; British Sovereign. 9.0; Electric Flash. 9.0; Little Briton, 9.0; Tea Chat. 9.0; Bells of Bow. 9.0.

Auckland Handicap. Im.: Saccone 9.3; Palmint, 9.0; High Delight. 9.0; Erlick, 8.13; Melvanui, 8.13; The Cardinal. 8.13; Valdene, 8.10; Long Span. 8.7; PrivaL 8.5; Silver Glow. 8.0; Right Royal 8.0; The Dozer. 8.0; Hackenschmidt, 8.0; Aero Queen. 8.0; Wild Acre, 8.0; Buccaneer, 8.0; Little Idea. 8.0; Gazeful. 8.0. Ladies’ Bracelet, l.'m.: Gladium. 11.11: General Riske. 11.1; Lapidarian 10.8; Siwell, 10.7; Rothoon, 10.7: Prince Tractor. 10.7: Tupeotu. 10.7; Picowhai. 10.7; Wildorc. 10.7; Gaine’s Choice, 10.7; Harbour Bridge, 10.7; Roy Lu. 10.7; Whenua. 10.7; Feldberg, 10.7. Admiralty Handicap, 6f.: Francis Drake, 10.2: Silver Jubilee, 9.12; Orate. 9.10; Whirling. 9.7; Prince Acre, 8.6: Young Paddon, 8.13; Gay Seton. 8.12; Birthday Boy. 8.7; Erndale, 8.7; Bachelor King, 8.5; Te Monowai. 8.0; Land Girl. 8.0; Namara, 8.0; Valspear, 8.0; Te Polo, 8.0; Dutch Girl, 8.0: Calorie 8.0; Bronwen. 8.0: Trilliarch, 8.0.

RACING FIXTURES

August 19 —Pakuranga Hunt. August 31 —Egmont-Wanganui Hunt. September 2 —Taranaki Hunt. September 2—Otago Hunt. September 7, 9 —Wanganui Jockev Club. September 16—Foxton Racing Club.