TURF NEWS AND NOTES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 October 1940, Page 3

TURF NEWS AND NOTES

CURRENT TOPICS FROM STABLE AND COURSE

“On the Bit” (BY “THE GRAFTER”) Prior to the Dunedin spring meeting all the talk about candidates for the McLean Stakes was the speed they had displayed when being tuned up for the race. Several were credited with breaking 38sec and better, and ‘invariably the gallops took place “on the bit.” It is wise to work a two-year-old without being fully extended in fast work, but the “on the bit” business can be overdone. The preparation of a two-year-old is a very careful and patient process without the youngsters being allowed to extend themselves until well forward in condition. Early demonstrations of speed are apt to mean early ruination of a horse. Still, a youngster, when fully conditioned to race, should be shaken up a couple of time at least to teach him to gather speed and move along without getting unbalanced when changing from “on the bit” to full extension. Youngsters doing all their work “on the bit” may get a bit bustled and unbalanced when asked to make an abrupt change. A smait and nippy two-year-old has/been known ( to tangle up a bigger'and better one through being better educated. Some of the youngsters credited with reeling, off three furlongs in 37sec or 37 ‘2-ssec, were not seen in the race. Perhaps they had been fully schooled to ‘jump off the mark or perhaps again the riders do not know how to ride a horse.off the mark.

Nightcalm. Nightcalm showed signs of soreness after his race at Wingatui on Saturday, and it appears as if trouble will be experienced in keeping him sound. He has been trained by A. E. Didham since the Geraldine meeting, and Mr F. C. Christie’s two-year-old Damascus has also been with Didham. Montessa, winner of last year’s New Zealand Oaks for Mr Christie, suffered a broken leg last year, and after being in a sling for a long time was saved for stud purposes. Unfortunately she fell into a creek recently and was drowned. Too Much Bulk. Royal Chief was produced at Wingatui in a bright and healthy appearance, clean in the wind, but with a rather aldermanic middle piece. He is a heavytopped horse and before he reaches top form will have to be subjected to two or three good sweating gallops in order to reduce his bulk. He ran a good race in the Army Handicap, but is too heavy in bulk at present to run a distance.

Don’t Forget. The Dunedin Guineas demonstrated the fact that, if a speedy and apparent non-stayer can set a slow pace, the opposition has a hard task to beat him home. Don’t Forget was travelling “on the bit” up to the home turn, and the start he obtained helped him to win the race.

Theory Exploded.

The Paper Money filly Silver Lily helps to explode the theory about horses with four white legs. She has four white legs up to and above the fetlocks, and sports some white on the forehead. She is a Ipngthy and lowishset bay. Silver Lily showed her merit in a” race and did not break watches on the track. In fact, some observers of training operations at Wingatui did not fancy her chance in the McLean Stakes.

New Zealand Cup Prospects. The Buzzer, a New Zealand Cup candidate, scored an impressive win in the principal race at Otaki on Saturday. He was being eased up over the last 50 yards. The Buzzer pulled up particularly well, and is in great, order for important races ahead, including the New Zealand Cup. Royal Chief’s finish in the principal event at Wingatui on Monday was a feature of the day’s racing. He drew near the rails, and although he hopped out smartly he was soon in the rear. He had a bunched field in front of him turning for home, and it was not until well into the run home that he was able to throw out a challenge. His final effort aroused much enthusiasm, and with a little further to go he would have lent more interest to the finish. On Monday’s form he is entitled to be one of the early favourites for the New Zealand Cup. Winning Rival appeared to have lightened up when paraded at Wingatui on Monday, and her form was again disappointing. In the meantime she can be dismissed as a likely New Zealand Cup candidate. Capricious was very disappointing and will have to improve a good deal to come into favour for next month’s big race.

Epsom Handicap. Seven of the last 11 contests for the Epsom Handicap (Australia) have been won by New Zealand horses: Nightmarch in 1929, Autopay in 1931, Silver Ring in 1934, Synagogue in 1935, Capris in 1936 (on an upheld protest), Gold Rod in 1937 and High Caste in 1940. Two Great Racers. Some months ago racegoers in Auckland saw two three-year-olds, Beau Vite and Beaulivre, in action. Beaulivre beat Beau Vite in the King's Plate., but Beau Vite won the Great Northern Derby and Clifford Plate. Since then, both have progressed in the racing world, but Beau Vite has emerged definitely the superior horse. Beaulivre was out of the money for the first time in his career when he failed in the Epsom Handicap at Randwick last Saturday. Many racing authorities claim that Beau Vite is the best horse bred in New Zealand since Phar Lap. It has been claimed on his behalf that he would have won the Melbourne Cup last year but for the intervention of rain, which spoiled the going. As it was, ,he ran a great race. Stonyhurst Stud Mares. Seven of the Stonyhurst stud mares have been sent away this season to outside sires, Babel, by The Ace from Scrimmage; Stout Heart, by Winning Hit from Equipment, and Robbie's Mistake, by Psychology from Lovelock, will be mated with Solicitor-General. High Rank, by Day Comet from Sailor's Hope and Winsome Hind, by The Ace from Wild Hind, have gone to Paper Slipper. FastTPassage. by The Ace from Sailor's Hope, will visit Phaleron Bay. and Good Sight, by Winning Hit from Equipment, will be mated with Broiefort. Saved for Trentham. Lady Tinkle is to concentrate on races at Trentham. as she has not even been nominated for the C.J.C. Stewards’ and other events at Riccarton.

ROTORUA MEETING

ACCEPTORS FOR SATURDAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) ROTORUA, October 16. Acceptances for the Rotorua-Bay of Plenty Hunt meeting at Arawa Park. Rotorua, next Saturday, are as follows: 12.0—Ladies’ Bracelet, gentleman riders, lm and 160yds: Calshot 12.3; Spearcourt 11.10; Taunu 11.6; Floodlight 11.1; Illimani 10.12; Son of the Soil 10.7; Sir Frank 10.7; Seaman 10.7; Leighton Buzzard 10.7; Pal 10.7; Imperial Prince 10.7; Waiteti 10.7. 12.45 — Innovation Handicap. 5Jf: Teacony 9.0; Money Spinner 8.12; Master Ace 8.7; Aberdovey 8.7; Princess Venus 8.7; Auburn Lu. 8.7; Sporting Ace 8.7; Burnside 8.7; Bevace 8.7; Vaalsmac 8.7; Aetolia 8.7; Snow White 8.7; Boomps-a-Daisy 8.7; Bournemouth 8.7; Rue de Paix 8.7; Captain Bell 8.7; Gay Leslie 8.7; Foxwood 8.7; Acquest 8.7; Pretty Model 8.7. 1.30 — Hack and Hunters’ Hurdles, about 11m: General Ruse 11.2; Gar Vaals 10.2; Cappy 10.2; Inness Lad 10.1; Air Commodore 9.8; Te Monatekapa 9.8; Gael 9.6; Etcetera 9.2; Archco 9.0; Creole 9.0; Dombey 9.0; Digger Jim 9.0; Seaman 9.0: Worthy King 9.0: Brandon Hall 9.0; Well Away 9.0. 2.15 — Tally-Ho Handicap, l.lm and 180yds: Young Paddon 8.13; Namara 8.10; Kena 8.6; Besiege 8.3; Greek Queen 8.1; Pocket Venus 8.0; The Cardinal 7.10; Esquire 7.6; Raceline 7.5; Rarotonga 7.3; Jayola 7.0; Hunting Bee 7.0; Baroscope 7.0; Town Section 7.0. 3.0 —Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Steeplechase, about 21m: Gar Vaals 10.13; Bells of Bow 10.11; Golden England 10.8: Floodlight 10.5; Dark Rose 9.2; Air Commodore 9.2; Etcetera 9.0; Conflagration 9.0; Imperial Prince 9.0; Leighton Buzzard 9.0; Honi 9.0; Seaman 9.0. 3.45 — Flying Handicap, 6f: Llangollen 10.0; Merry Vaals 8.4; Maxam 8.4; Miss Te Koura 8.1; Foxsen 7.13; Te Hai 7,7; Konneta 7.6; Dinky Di 7.1; Town Section 7.1; Heroic Maid 7.0; Sure Pay 7.0; Baroscope 7.0; Sir Robin 7.0. 4.30 — Haeremai Highweight Handicap, lm and 160yds: Raepata 10.2; Lord Waitangi 10.1; Palmint 9.9; Maxown 9.6; Gas Acre 9.6; Radiant Bay 9.3; Golden England 9.0; Son of the Soil 9.0; Marie's Choice 9.0; Aintree 9.0; General Riske 9.0. 5.15 — Master’s Handicap 6f: Merry Vaals 9.11; Duvach 9.2; Acreman 8.11; Gold Money Song 8.8; Trig Station 8.7; Hunter’s Rose 8.2; Kraal 7.13; Miss Valerie 7.13; Flying Eagle 7.12; Paymaster 7.10; Ngawiri 7.7; Golden Survey 7.7; General Riske 7.7; Money Spinner 7.7; Acquest 7.7; Barpn Margo 7.7. Jack Again. Carbine’s stable name among racegoers in Dunedin was Jack, and a two-'year-old racing in Melbourne has had the title of Jack Again bestowed on him, owing to a real or fancied resemblance to the champion of fifty years ago. ' Par AvionX Par Avion, who was a winner on the' final day at Hastings, was sent down to Trentham at the weekend to renew experience with the track prior to next week’s meeting. In his pace work yesterday he was very keen to’go and he certainly looks one with more than average speed. RACING FIXTURES Oct. 17, 19 —Masterton. Oct. 17, 19—South Canterbury. Oct. 19 —Rotorua and Bay of Plenty. Oct. 19—Stratford. Oct. 24, 26, 28—Wellington. Oct. 26—Poverty Bay. Oct. 26, 28 —Gore. Oct. 28 —Waikato. Oct. 28—Poverty Bay. Oct. 28—Waverley. Oct. 28 —North Canterbury. Nov. 1, 2 —Whangarei. Nov. 2 —Rangitikei. Nov. 2—Banks Peninsula. Nov. 2 —Poverty Bay Turf Club. Nov. 9 —Napier Park. Nov. 9, 11—Avondale. Nov. 9, 11, 13, 16—C.J.C. Nov. 16 —Napier Park. Nov. 16, 18 —Waikato. Nov. 23 —Levin. Nov. 23, 25—Auckland.