TURF NEWS AND NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 October 1939, Page 11

TURF NEWS AND NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE AND COURSE Better Class Performers in Full Preparation For Engagements NUMBER WILL BE SEEN IN ACTION AT TRENTHAM CLARION CALL IS NOT BACKWARD IN CONDITION (BY “CARBINE.”) The majority of the better class performers are now in full preparation for engagements ahead, and a number of them will c°™P ete at Trentham next week. Peerless has returned from Sydney aj» d h a® bee " entered for the Wellington meeting. Last year she was the best filly and a qoodhandicap mare, so should soon bring herself under notice. One of the best and most brilliant jumpers in the Dominion, Clarion Call, may be seen among the hurdlers at Trentham. Clarion Call has had a race on the flat this spring and has been schooling over the sticks. The Grand National winner is not backward in condition. It is expected that the New Zealand Cup horse, Beaupartir will be seen in action at Trentham. Reports state that he ' s do,n 9 we!Pat Awapuni and will be one of the most interesting competitors at the meeting. There is no doubt that Beaupartir is a first class horse ; but J' 1 ' be nearer his best when he races at Riccarton than he will be at Trentham.

Coming on very nicely is Arctic King, last year’s New Zealapd Cup winner. A little more racing will fit him to reproduce his best. Lady Furst is not much below her best. It should not be long now before Disdain reaches her peak. She has had a couple of races, shaping splendidly. ’ Other Awapuni sprinters who are advancing in racing condition are Laughing Lass and Florence Mills. There will be ample material at Trentham for the horses mentioned to be tested against. A strong field will contest the open mile, in which Beaupartir and Arctic King appear, among them the sprinter Majority, who has been a head-liner among the six furlong horses. Opinions may differ as to Majority’s ability at a mile, and this race may settle the argument. As a mile is Haughty Winner's best distance, and as the free-galloping Lucullus Lad relishes a journey of this length, both should run prominently. Lady Montana, Dictate, Homily, and others like the distance too, and the sprinter Kathbella, who finishes on strongly in short races, may trouble these proved milers. Kathbella’s recent Hastings form was attractive. The improvers who will race over longer journeys at Trentham will meet strong opposition from horses who have raced prominently this spring. Sly Fox has won on the course and will be favoured if the going happens to be soft, and is a very fit horse. Centrepoise is making excellent progress, and so is Yours Truly. Centrepoise won decisively at Hastings and Yours Truly should have won at Otaki. Fields for the spring events should be strong, and the racing most interesting. FIXTURES. October 14, 16—Auckland R.C. October 19, 21. 23.—Wellington R.C. October 21, 23. —Gore R.C. October 23.—Poverty Bay H.C. October 23—North Canterbury R.C. October 23.—Waverley R.C. October 23—Waikato H.C. October 28,— Banks Peninsula R.C. October 28— Rangitikei R.C. November 3, 4—Whangarei R.C. November 4. —Napier Park R.C. November 4. —Stratford R.C, November 4,6, 8, 11. —Canterbury J.C.

WAIKATO HUNT MEETING

LIST OF ACCEPTORS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, October 13. Acceptances for the Waikato Hunt Club’s meeting, to be held on October 23, are as follows. Betting will be win and place: — Farmers’ Steeplechase, about 2im.: Promenade, 11.7; Makoi, 11.7; Pinto. 11.5; Gold Brocade, 11.5; Herewith, 11.2; Fast Wind, 11.2; Seneta, 11.1; Black Alac, 11.0; Abbey Boy, 11.0; Hußa Kinki, 11.0; British Lass, 11.0; Little Captain, 11.0; Gar Vaals, 11.0; Anagram. 11.0; Arack, 11.0; Daventry, 11.0; Suburb, 11.0; Peggy Malone, 11.0. Hunters’ Hurdles, about IJm.: Gadger, 10.13; Blue Steel, 10.7; Royal Nation, 9.10; British Sovereign, 9.10; Gaine's Choice, 9.10; Air Commodore, 9.1; Pikowhai, 9.0; Prince Tractor, 9.0; Rothoon, 9.0; Libra, 9.0; Lapidarian, 9.0.

Bardowie Handicap, 6Jf.: Sunola, 9.0; The Dozer, 9.0; Royal Message, 8.8; Starbright, 8.5; Wildore, 8.4; Noisy Night. 8.4; Surmise, 8.2; Lady Fox, 8.1; Yed Prior, 8.1; Merry Vaals, 8.1; Flying Eagle, 8.0; Captain Bell, 8.0; Karatoki, 7.11; Stokowski, 7.11; Trig Station, 7.11; Bronze Fire, 7.11; Australian Star, 7.11; Bayamo, 7.11; Surtoy, 7.11; Hunter’s Night, 7.11; Maneroo, 7.11; True Measure, 7.11; Valrue, 7.11; Commemoration, 7.11; Hutuwai, 7.11; Kilcash, 7.11; Gay Bell, 7.11; Vertex, 7.11. Members’ Memorial Handicap, Im.: Cheval de Volee, 9.2; Royevrus, 8.6; Royal Bachelor, 8.0; Te Hai, 8.4; Black Musk, 8.1; Philcourt, 8.0; Fils de Vaals, 7.12; Respectful 7.7; Very Glad. 7.2; Barrister, 7.0; Requiem, 7.0; Bonstar. 7.0; Forest Acre. 7.0; Miss Te Koura, 7.0; Eka Pai. 7.0; Vaalso. 7.0. Waikato Hunt Cup, about 3m.: Bi; form, 11.7; En Tour, 11.5; Bridegroom, 11.1; Saint Musk, 11.0; Lucidus, 10.11; Glenvane, 10.5; Pyrenees, 10.4; Wasp, 10.4; Little Briton, 9.13; Mahala, 9.11; Lady Jim, 9.11; Tupeotu, 9.5; Bells of Bow, 9.0; Air Compnodore, 9.0; Caurnie, 9.0; Promenade, 9.0; Cordon, 9.0. Bruntwood Hack Handicap, 6gf.: Classic, 9.0; Spearford, 8.10; Ora King, 8.10; Sir Lysander, 8.9; Te Takina, 8.8; Midland, 8.8; Race Camp, 8.6; Erlick, 8.6; British Nation, 8.4; Gamos, 8.4; Devon, 8.3; Hunto, 7.11; Ngawiri, 7.10; Wynardo, 7.7; Bronze Step, 7.7; Town Section, 7.7; Runanga, 7.7; Gay Opal, 7.7; Mandalay, 7.7; Valrue, 7.7. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, Ijm.: Gaine’s Choice, 11.12; Calchot, 11.10; Dauber, 11.9; Bridegroom. 11.5; Royal Nation, 11.2; Lady Jim, 11.0; Hokomai, 10.11; Bass, 10.11; Tupeotu, 10.10; British Sovereign, 10.10; Baron Bold, 10.10; Wild Ore, 10.8; Aintree, 10.7; Libra, 10.7; Herewith, 10.7; Little Scotch, 10.7; Pikowhai, 10.7; Selwyn, 10.7; Pinto, 10.7; Gar Vaals. 10.7; Te Puroa, 10.7; Rothoon, 10.7; Eackblock, 10.7; Fat Boy, 10.7; Lapidarian. 10.7; Lionheart, 10.7. Bollard Memorial Handicap, 61f.: Orate, 9.2; Cheval de Volee, 8.10; Young Paddon, 8.5; Royal Bachelor, 8.5; Corato, 8.5: Brazen Bold, 7.12; Gay Seton, 7.12; Our Jean, 7.10; Hunting Blood, 7.5; Bachelor King, 7.5; Valerian, 7.2; Orwere, 7.1; La Vie, 7.0; Little Artist, 7.0; Erlick. 7.0; Flying Vixen. 7.0.

NOTABLE CHARACTER

LATE ROBERT SIEVER. The late Robert Siever, whose death is reported, was at one period the most notable character in racing in England. After service in the Army in the ’seventies, during which he fought in three South African wars, and a stage career, he turned his attention to horse racing and won races in England, Africa, India and Australia. He came right into the limelight when he paid IO.OOOgns. for Sceptre, by Persimmon from Ornament. This was, at that time, the highest price ever paid for a yearling. and by winning four (Two Thousand Guineas, One Thousand- Guineas, Oaks, and St. Leger Stakes in 1902) of the five classics proved her worth. He trained Sceptre himself, and holds the record of being the only owner-trainer to ever head the list of winning owners in England. The late Mr Siever paid s,ooogns. for a colt named Duke of Westminster, which he sold as an unbeaten two-year-old for 22.000gn5., and then beat him with Sceptre the first time he raced for his new owner. Mr Siever won most of the principal races on the turf, and retired from training his own horses in 1904, when he founded and edited a sporting journal named ‘'Winning Post,” which was a success from its first publication. He was a good all-round sportsman, and in 1883 issued a challenge to any amateur in Australia to play him in any of nine different games.