TURF NEWS AND NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 September 1939, Page 11

TURF NEWS AND NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE AND COURSE Horse Racing in England Is Being Menaced By Greyhounds NO CLASS DISTINCTIONS AT THE “DOGS” MASSES HAVE BEEN IGNORED FOR TOO LONG (BY “CARBINE.”) “The horse-racing interests of Britain contend that if greyhound racing continues to develop as it is doing, there will be no crowds left for The Sport of Kings,” states the Sydney Referee’s London correspondent, F. L. Mcllraith. “On August Bank Holiday the greyhound tracks of London were open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. There were double-meetings on each of nine tracks. At each track there'were packed gates. “The executive at Sandown Park cut the prices of admission by 30 per cent, but still the crowds did not Iturn up. They declare that greyhound racing is killing horse-racing.j

“The issue is not so clear as all that. The ordinary punter cannot get to Sandown Park from London under 10s. He can take a' threepenny to sixpenny ticket on a bus and reach any greyhound track. “On the racecourses of England there is marked class distinction. The work-ing-man visiting a racecourse is made aware that he is still a working-man, even in the. realm of sport. He must either stand or sit on concrete steps. He cannot enter the paddock or approach the horses in any way. He is just the man to pay his entrance money and be thankful of the privilege of doing so. “At the ‘dogs’.there is no such.class distinction. He roars and shouts and he is the main support of the game. It is his sport and he knows it. The promoters know this and cater to him. “It is no use the racecourse authorities trying to stop the development of greyhound racing. It is here to stay. The King Canute attitude of the racing authorities will not interfere with l “The trouble with racing authorities in England is their .refusal to accept the logic of events. “They could propose some kind of an arrangement, with, the greyhound authorities, but whoever heard of the cap on speaking terms with the silk hat. Imagine Mayfair debutantes and hostesses using a greyhound meeting for a fashion parade. It is not done!” SPORT OF KINGS PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. The Melbourne three-year-old Pure Gold, who attracted notice as a Derby candidate when winning a division of the Warriston Handicap' at Caulfield, is a full-brother to Hall Mark, being by Hproic from Herowinkie. He is being raced by Mr C. B. Kellow. The. Argentine-bred horse, Kayak 11, further added to his record at Inglewood (California), on July 22, when he accounted 1 for the Hollywood Gold Cup, which carried £12,500 added money. Starting at odds on, he won by five lengths from Cravat, and in running the mile 1 and a quarter in 2.2 3-5, made a fifth of a second faster time than Sea Biscuit recorded in the corresponding face last year. Kayak II started at 5 to 2 on, and he now rates as America’s middle-distance champion. He must be an exceptional horse, as, though rated a four-year-old in North America, since the commencement of January he,was not that age until August 1. Argentine horses, like those of Australia, take their age from that date. With War Admiral and Sea Biscuit out of action, Kayak II is now considered the best handicap horse in America.

The more winners Gordon Richards rides in England the more costly he becomes to those who follow him at a fixed stake. Up to July 18 he had ridden 91 winners this season, and £1 on each of his mounts would have entailed a loss of £lO5 12s. Of the prominent "joockeys, however, none had done so badly as the followers of E. Smith. Thanks to Blue Peter, and other winners of important races, he must ■ have fared wonderfully well financially this season, but it was not so with those who had supported him at £1 a time. Although the winner of 43 of the 414 races, in which he rode, he had cost his followers £207. In the past 27 years the Caulfield Cup has been won by only two mares —Wynette (6.11) and Maple (8.7). Rivette certainly appears to stand an excellent chance of adding to. the record of her sfex in that race. She has shown she can get a mile and a half, and it is not improbable Mr C. Hill would like the opportunity of rehandicapping her. It is fairly certain she would be asked to carry several more pounds. She may not be good enough to win, but on recent form she is now wonderfully well in with 6.13, and though winter winners do not, as a rule, shine in the spring handicaps, it is a long time since one has had the same chance of doing so as Rivette. Three-year-old Segati was the last filly or mare to gain a place in the Caulfield Cup. She ran second to Rogilla in 1932. Although six years old, Rivette has not done a great deal of racing, and that gives her a chance of continuing to improve at an age at which most mares have passed their best. ABOUT HORSES The four-year-old mare Valvern, by Vaals from Miss Alburn, who was formerly trained at Ellerslie by J. Garrett, has been sold to Mr H. E. Sutton, of Manaia, for 250 guineas.. Valvern, who raced unsuccessfully at the recent hunt meeting at New Plymouth, will in future be-under the care of H. Scally at Hawera. The former New Plymouth novice Sunfire (Illumination— Lady Iti) is now being trained at Hawera by R. Brough. He shaped well at the hunt meeting last week and should be susseptible to improvement. The dual Grand National winner Padishah is now running out on Mr J. A. Hennah’s farm at Hastings. His box is now occupied by the two-year-old Hugme, who is by Bulandshar from Fondle, a half-sister to Cuddle and Padishah. Hugme is reported to be an impressive mover, but is very much on the small size at present. Houhou Ra, who was nominated for the Combined Hunts’ meeting but did not run, is a three-year-old half-bro-ther by Resinous to Taitoru. Trained at Pihama by T. Tito, he is stated to-be a promising sort. Passaform and Toro-Koura both (good winners last season, are .due to reappear at the Ashburton County meeting. Although it is some time since they last raced both are well forward at this stage. RACING FIXTURES September 16, —Foxton Racing Club. ' 16.—Ashburton County Racing Club. September 16, 18.—Avondale Jockey Club. September 21, 23. —Geraldine Racing Club. September 23.—Marton Jockey Club. September 30.—Otaki-Maori Racing Club. September 30, October 2. —Ohinemuri Jockey Club. October 5, 7. —Dunedin Jockey Club. October 5, 7. —Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club. October 7.—Bay of Plenty Racing Club. October 9. —Rotorua and ' Bay of Plenty Hunt Club. October 12, 14. —Masferton Racing Club. October 14. —South Canterbury Jockey Club.

ASHBURTON RACES ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) ASHBURTON, September 8. Acceptances for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s meeting on September 16 when betting will be win and place, are: — 12.15— COUNTY HURDLES. One mile and a half and 100 yards.

SELMA TROT HANDICAP; class 3.43. One mile and a half. Brown Tap .. .. scr Latest Edition scr Club King .. .. scr Mackscotscr Diamond Mahoe scr Cluster scr Marque scr Diviner scr Nationalist .. .. scr Ferrymeade .. scr Passing By .. .. scr Gallinaceous scr Rerekbhua .. .. scr Happy Man .. .. scr Star Acescr Imperial Jade scr Taimaiti scr Inquisition .. .. scr Undaunted .. .. scr Jacose .. scr Misdeal 36 Kohua scr Prince de Oro 48 2.15— ASHBURTON HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter. Studley Royal 9 0 Gay Rebel .... 8 7 Night Dress .. 8 13 Mount Vai .. 8 5 ParquetB 12 The Wrecker 8 4 Wine Card .. 8 8 Silver -Slipper 8 2 2,55 JOHN GRIGG STAKES, 1939. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Wild Fox Sunny Queen Gold Flight Tatting ch. f. by Iliad — b. c. by RingPrinces Doreen master—Anklet Shikari ch. c. by Myosotis Noko • —Skyrest 3.35—

4.50—' RAKAIA TROT HANDICAP: 3.38 class. One mile and a half. Allen Wrack .. scr Shadow Queen scr Axspear scr Siege Gun .. .. scr Bed Rock scr Accountant .. .. 12 Black Rock .. .. scr Taruna 12 Cynic scr True Glow .... 12 Erin’s Lad .. .. scr Otaua 24 Glenholme .. .. scr Smile Again .. 24 Great Blaze .. scr

Court Yard 11 1 Colonel Jewish Lad 9 3 French 9 9 Metal Bird .. 9 13 Comus 9 0 Bit o’ Blue .. 9 0 Full Back .. .. 9 0 NOVICE STAKES. Six furlongs. Arita .. 8 4 Cymric 8 0 Trasimene .. .. 8 4 Blue Coat .. .. 8 0 Jericho Jane .. 8 4 Lord Midas .. .. 8 0 Almira .. 8 4 Guspini 8 0 Ngaitama .. .. 8 4 Dinah Dhu .. 8 0 Boloyna .. .. .. 8 4 Slumber 8 0 Muriet .. 8 4 Complexion .. 8 0 Great Night .. 8 4 Dark Agnes .. 8 0 St Cloud .. .. ... 8 4 John Emby .. .. 8 0 Phil .. 8 4 Palo Alto 8 0 Mataunga .. .. .. 8 0 Turncoat 8 0 Scold .. 8 0 Lady Don .. .. 8 0 King’s Toast .. 8 0 Astronomer .. 8 0 1.40—

PENSCROFT HACK HANDICAP. One mile. Wardress .. .. 9 9 Great Memory 7 13 Great Swoop 8 11 Lockit 7 8 Walla 8 6 Shanghai Lily 7 8 Captain Bruce g 3 King' Gustavo 7 8 Merry March 8 - 1 Knight Asia 8 , 1 Commander 7 ■ 7 Screamer .. .. 8 0 Benevolent .. 7 7 Prudent Sunnyland .. 7 7 Prince 7 13 4.15— SPRING HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Sovereign Passaform .. 8 3 Lady 9 0 Rabble 8 >3 Dictate 8 13 Lady Leigh .. 8 0 Silver Streak 8 12 Strip .. .. 7 12 Second Inn’gs 8 8 Kilrobe 7 5 Winning Glenogil 7 1 Rival 8 6 Spartan 7 0 Paper Note .. 8 5 Gay Parade 7 .0