CHRISTMAS RACING

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 26, 28 December 1932, Page 8

CHRISTMAS RACING

AUCKLAND MEETING. SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. AGA KHAN WINS. LA MODERNS’S KING'S PLATE. PILLOW FIGHT BEATEN. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, _ Dee. 28. For the second day’s racing of the Auckland Club's summer meeting tliero is fine, cool weather. The track is good and the attendance large. Results: — FERGUSSON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Cine milo. 3 Aga Khan. 7.11 i 5 Dolrain, 8.5 , 7 Lordly Knight 9.1 ... ••■.A Also started: Thespis 8.12. Carfex 8.10, Holly Lu 7.13. Ruling King 7.5, Sammy 7.0. Ono length and a quarter; half a length. Timo, 1.38. THE KING’S PLATE, of 350 sovs. One milo. 5 La Modern, 8.2 * 2 Pillow Fight, 8.2 ? 4 Tea Trader, 8.2 ••• “ Cadland, 9.2 „ Golden Wings, 9.0 “ Silver Ring, 8.2 • • 0 Three lengths; four lengths, lime, 1.47. PONSONBY HURDLES, of 350 sovs. Two miles. 5 Imperial Prince, 9.0 J 4 Arcade, 9.6 “ 8 High Pitch, 10.1 ••• 3 ■Uso started: Captain’s Gift 11.4, Jayson 10.8, Blacksmith 10.3, Billy Boy 10.1, Sub-Editor 9.0. Three-quarters of a length: four lengths. Time, 3.43. WESTLAND MEETING. FAVOURITE WINS FIRST EVENT. Per Press Association. HOKITIKA, Dec. 28. Tho weather is fine for tho Westland Racing Club's second day. Tho course is in good order, but the attendance is poor. Results : WOODSTOCK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Vorden, 8.9 I 2 Arrowmid, 7.11 2 4 Dawn of Day 3 Also started: Eaton Hall 8.2, Gold Arrow 7.11, Marfish Fcllucc, Knockany 7.8. A length: head. Time, 1.17 2-5. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, of £5 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Giggleswick, 8.7 1 5 Buoyant. 7.10 2 3 Miss Mercia, 8.4 3 Also started: Ravine 9.6, Pakitere 8.13. Length; half length. Time. 1.51 3-5. NOVICE HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Scarlet Pimpernel, 8.5 1 6 Mor.ipere, 7.5 2 4 Cinder, 9.0 3 Also started: Rcdspray 9.0, Reserve Fund 5.5. Hull a length: a length. Time, 1.2 S 2-5. MANAWATU RACES. ACCEPTANCES FOR THIRD DAY. INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR. While there is a sharp decrease in the number of acceptors for the third and final day of the Manawatu Racing Club’s summer meeting at Awapuni tomorrow, when compared wall the preceding days, the aggregate is six more than what was forthcoming for the final day last year. Tho comparative figures are: 1931. 1932.

THE PROSPECTS. (By •'Binocular.") There is every indication that the weather will hold for to-morrow and. with the track fast, the form of the earlier days should oo reproduced. Tho following horses can be anticipated to again run well: — Tiritea Highweight.—Brambletorn. Tcnecre. Easterly. Apprentices’ Handicap.—Chief Savage. Tahoma. Beaeonsneld. Juvenile Handicap.—Porotiti, Lady Nan, Arena. Liverpool Handicap.—Arrow Lad, Gay Court. Chopin. Westbury Handicap.—Navaho, Good Hunting, Nebulae. Clanaeboye Handicap.—Richfield, Habit Arajean. Christmas Handicap.—Drumfire, Minstrel Lad. Senegal. Kawau Handicap.—Souchong. Consent, ililadi. THCROVGHBRED SALE. A DULL MARKET. LOW TRICES RULING. Although there was a good . bench of interested onlookers, there were ccyn.varatively few actual bidders at the dispersal srde'of blood stock conducted by Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Coy.. Ltd., of Wellington," in conjunction with Messrs Abra ham and Williams, Ltd., of Pamiorston North, at the Showgrounds this morning. Eleven lots were offered on behalf of Mr D Buick, of Clover!ea. seven of the number being disposed of. while on account of other vendors seven horses were sent mto the ring, but a two-year-old fil.v was the P n!v one to find a new owner. Included among the animals offered were several that

have already raced, and tho five-year-old hurdler Henry of Navarre went to llOgns only to bo passed in, while tho three-year-old filly. Chief Marionette, was passed in at 55gns, as was the two-year-old Hugo at 40gns.A very nice typo of two-year-old chestnut gelding by Colossus from Miss Quarantine, with plenty of bone and claiming three strains of Musket blood in his veins, offered on behalf of Mr Buick, went to 45gns, but the vendor declined to sell at that figure. The most spirited bidding, brief 1 hough it was, camo for a compact named trotting gelding by Native King from Plain Rose, and a Hamilton light harness sportsman seemed him for llgn.'. ANIMALS DISPOSED OF. The following animals were quitted on account of Mr D. Buick: Brood mare Cheval, by Advanco from Seagull.—Mr P. A. Mench, Pongaroa, sgns. Ihice-year-old baj gelding by Rangitin —Cheval. —Mr I‘. H. Mummery, 1 aimers z-m North. Two-year-old chestnut filly by Colossus from Choral —Mr A. C. Brown, Hawke s Bay, I2gns. , . Yearling chestnut filly by Rangitiro from Haereinoana.—Mr F. A. Meach, 4gns. Brood mare Rangiana. by Rangitiro from Cheval. —Mr F. A. Meach. 4agns. Yearling bay filly by Sky Blue from Rangiana.—Mr E. W. Collins, Newbury, 4Jgn>. . „ An unnamed full-sister to Rangiajia. Mr F. A. Meach, 3£gns. Chestnut trotting gelding by Native King from Plain Rose, by Harold Dillon, being thus a full-brother to Baron Derby. Mr J. L. Low, Hamilton, llgns. On account of Messrs L. H. Collinson and J. Walker: Two-year-old brown filly by Arausio from Martulla, by Martian. —Mr W. O. Shannon, 12gns. PASSED IN.

Tho following lots failed to change hands:— . , On account of Mr Buick. —Brood mare Miss Quarantine, by Quarantine from Miss Detonation; three-year-old liliy by Ivangitiro from Miss Quarantine. On account ot Messrs Collinson and Walker: —Three-year-old gelding Battleground, by Acre —Martulla, by Martian Trotulla; two-year-old filly by Arausio Snowshoe, by Jvilbroney. On account of other clients: Five-year-old gelding Henry of Navarre, by Arausio—Matty (sister to Marsa, the dam ot Nightniarch): two-year-old chestnut colt Hugo, by Nigger Minstrel —Pleasure (dam of Playground), by Merry Moment; three-vear-old iillv Chief Marionette, by Chief Ruler—Dolly Fisher, by Maniapoto; six-year-old gelding Statuary, by Leighton Statuette.

AUCKLAND CUP WINNER.

FAST PASSAGE'S CAREER.

FROM FRAILTY TO FAME.

The luck of rucing has seldom had a clearer illustration than is provided by the career of this year’s Auckland Cup winner, Fast Passage. M inner already this season of the \\ inter Cup and the New Zealand Cup at Riecarton, Fast Passage was very lame after her notable triumph on Monday and she may never race again. The trouble is in the suspensory ligament. ‘‘Fast Passage will not bo able to appear again at the meeting and I very much fear that she has run her last jace, said Mr A. Cutts, trainer for Sir Hilaries Clifford. “All along it was just touch-and-go. merely a toss of the coin, whether we would be' able to get her to the post iu the cup at all.’’ The fact that Fast Passage won brilliantly in record time for the race is a. striking tribute to the skill was exercised in turning her out as tit as hands could possibly make her. It also demonstrated once again her exceptiona. merit as a racehorse. Slid is the firstmare that has won the Auckland Lup since Karo scored in 1919. ONCE ORDERED TO BE SHOT. The present trouble is not the only one that Fast Passage has experienced. She developed lameness early last season and after running second to Korokio in tne New- Zealand Oaks she appeared to be a hopeless cripple. Sir diaries Clifford said he did not wish her to suffer any more pain and ordered that she should be shot. 3lr Cutts and Mr J. Stafford, veterinary surgeon, pleaded with him in order that a theory they hnd found might Ih> given a trial, and eventually Sir Charles agreed. As a start, Mr Stafford had the filly's blood tested. He found that it was abnormal, showing parasitic infection, and from previous experience and post mortems he realised that this infection was impeding the blood supply. Mr Stafford then commenced a course of treatment by injection, with satisfactory results. The filly made good progress and at Easter she started in tho Great Northern Oaks at Ellerslie, but the cure was not complete. while she sprung a curb, which neoessitatfd another rest. In Mav Fast Passage was ready for another trial, but as a preliminary her blood was tested agnin and found to be normal. After that she did everything right. She won at Ashburton and South Canterbury in Mav. twice at Dunedin in June, was twice second at Trentham in July, won the Winter Cup at Riecarton in August, scored a second and a first at Trentham in October, and won tho New Zealand Cup at Riecarton last month. RIDER'S MIXED LUCK.

Past Passage’s rider, A. E. Ellis, has likewise had more than his share ot mistortune. He was severely injured at the Grand National meeting last year, but recot ered and rode Supremacy to victory in the Railway Handiap at Ellerslie last December. Again at Riecarton in August he was very badly hurt when Snowfall fell in a steeplechase event and the Cup yesterday was only tho third race in which he had ridden in four months. Even now he is not able to raise his right hand high enough to assist in tying his tie. fast Passage is the tirsr Auckland Cup winner that Ellis lias ridden. He won the Great Northern Hurdles on Mister Gamp in 1929, the Grand National Hurdles on Per.urv Rose in 1925 and Wharncliffe in 1927, and the Grand National Steeplechase on Snowfall in 1951. He has also won the Winter Cup three times. Fast Passage was his only mount on Monday and the gross riding fee was £4O.

TROTTING. AUCKLAND "ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND. Dee. 2S. Following are the acceptances for the second day'of the Auckland Trotting Club s meeting: — , Oak Handicap, of 110 sovs; trotters only; 5 4S clas.s One mile and a half.—Autumn Lu Drusem. Grand Triumph. Katalo. Ko’rewah. La Triumph. Otara. Stardown, Nelson Pirate 36yds bhd. Margaret Parrish, Summertime. Wiriwhata 43. Mattie Herbilwvn, Smooter. Win Hucn (2. Tramway Handicap, of 110_ sovs: 0.42 class. One mile and a half.—Adjutant, Cimarron. Free Gift, Fisher. Lisloa, May Chenoult. Min Bells, Nellota. Our Summer, Rev Direct, Roylette. leela. \\ orthy Chicf scr. Bingen Chief, Raider. St. Felix l2vds bhd. Stormy Jack 36, Lady Amanda 43. , , Milford Handicap, of ISO sovs: 2.-.0 class. One mile and a quarter.—Brentlight. Baron Bingen, Cyone, Great Parrisli, Harvest Child. Kewpie's Guy. Kewpie's Triumph, Little Guy, Pageant, Tewahia. Wilma Dillon scr." First 'Flight, Nelson’s Victory, Peter Pirate 12yds bhd. Mountain Dell 24, Glenrossie 36. , Dominion Handicap, of 120 sovs; 3.27 class. One mile and a half.—Ladv \vonno. Modern Light. Master Huia scr. Chenaway. Dad'* Hope. Glandore. Oliver Thorpe. Our Peter 12yds bhd. Dan Direct 43, Baron Bingen 60. _ Epsom Handicap, of l/o sovs. Trotters onlv: 3.57 class. One mile and a half.— Bessie Parrish. Blue and Gold. El Merit. Hardv Grattan ser, Billy Carbine i2yos bhd. Gamer. Moko Girl Parrish Belle. 24. Dark McKinney 36. Carl Mack 4s, Windchat 60. Explosion 84. Ranfurlv Handicap, of 140 sovs: -.-.5 class. One mile and n-quarter.—Countrv King Purser scr, Arabond. Cnrnui. t>rand Canvon. Harvest Cliild, Mountain Ore 12 vds "bhd. Brent Zolock. Dan Direct Kewpie’s Guv. Kewpie’s Triumph. Ne.son Tasker 24. First Flight 36. Innovation Handicap, ot ISO sovs; -.55 class. One mile and a quarter.—Great Fame. Nathaniel, Rev de Quest. Rolte Audubon, Sandy Pointer, Winslow scr,

Bell Dial, Homeward, Native Berry 12yds bhd, Ilohoro, Realty 24, Pegaway, W hippet Flying Cloud 36. Great Northern Derby, of 600 sovs. Ono and a half miles (for threo-yoar-olds). Taxpayer, Golden Direct, Indianapolis.

CANTERBURY PARK ACCEPTANCES.

Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 28. Acceptances for tho first day tho Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s New \ear meeting are ns follow: Introductory Handicap, of 125 sovs; 3.38 class. Ono milo and a-half. —Fairyland, Nelson Prince scr, Molly Mollov 12yds bhd, Edith Voyage, Todd Bingen. Deceitful, King Oscar 36, Bello Lorrimer 48, King s Voyage, Stanley Bingen, Mount Royal 60, Groat Burton 72. Templeton Handicap, of 130 sovs; 3.32 class. Ono mile and a-half.—Real rluon, Plain Silk, Craganour, Ulm per, Donna Guvallis, Cloudy Range, Molly Dosborough. Lord ' Matchlight 12, Silver Bingen, Bonn}' Drift, Special Sun 24, Pearl Logan 48. Canterbury Handicap, of 400 sovs? 4.28 class. Two miles. —Colorado, Arethusa, King Pointer, Auto Machine scr, Gold Country, Regal Voyage, Lindbergh 24, Hollo. Free Advice 36, Terence Dillon 48, Roi l'Or 66. Lyttelton Handicap, of 150 sovs; 4.40 class. Two miles. —Lily Harold, 12yds bhd, Travis, Wild Guy 24,* Nimbus 36, Tempest 48, Ngingongmgi 72, Arikitoa 108. Stewards’ Handicap, of 170 sovs.; 4.43 class. Two miles. —Louis Bingen, Merco Bingen scr, St. Petrox 12vds bhd, Dolores, Gemlight, Rose Audo, New Metford 48, Mountain Mist 60, Quickfiro 72, Biddy Parish 96.

Islington Handicap, of 175 sovs.; 2.47 clai?6. One mile and a quarter.—Mac Dillon, Royal Comrade, Sunny Morn. Gold Tinge, Silver de Oro, Steel All, Eureka Boy, Some Guy, Olive Nelson, Tactless, Ngingongingo, Morning Sun, W raekler scr, Major Lind, Athlone, Sodium. Nimble Direct 12vds bhd, Dillon Logan, Muriel de Oro, Sir* Guy 24.

Railway Handicap (saddle), of 150 sovs.; 2.17 clnss. One mile.—Pearl Logan, Peter Loeanda, Willie Derby, Nelson’s Boy, Oxford Queen. Aristotle." Admiral Bingen scr. Lily Harold. John Jinks, Author Franz 12 yds bhd. Sister Ro?o 24. An Revoir Handicap, of 170 sovs.; 2.16 class. One mile. —Belle Lorrimer. John Jinks. Ouch la d’Or. Wrecker. Rokona, Automatic scr, Travis. Pageant d Or, W ild Guy, Roicole, Pronto Bingen 12vds bhd. Kelp, Bracken 24, Roddy 36.

Tiritea 7 8 Apprentices 15 12 Juvenile 14 10 Liverpool 8 11 Westbury 8 6 Clandebove 6 13 Christmas 12 11 Kawau 4 7 72 73 TIRITEA HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter Tenarre 10 13 Okapua 9 2 Holly Holm 10 5 Tranquillity 9 0 Bramblctorn 10 4 Invictus 9 0 Easterly 9 11 Lancet 9 0 APPRENTICES HANDICAP (Hack), of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Talioma 9 2 Date Jest 7 10 Chief Savage 8 4 White Squall 7 6 Beaconsfield 8 2 Chile 7 6 Wasteland 7'11 Golden Horn 7 0 Purse 7 10 Rannina 7 0 Morrath 7 10 Mercian Prince 7 0 JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. Atena 8 11 Collosian 7 0 Meritor 7 9 Silent Flight 7 0 Porotiti 7 7 Rust 7 0 Quietly 7 0 Beltwsycoed 7 0 Lady Nan 7 0 Royal Jest 7 0 LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and one furlong. Arrow Lad 8 9 Gay Court 7 S Cluny S 6 Arikira 7 s Paganelli 8 6 La Poupeo 7 1 Ciiopin 7 13 Eminent 7 0 Rtianui 7 11 Joie do Yal 7 0 Richfield 7 10 WESTBURY HANDICAP (Hack), of 100 SOI •5. Six furlongs. Good Hunting S 8 Lady Court 7 2 Nava ho S 7 Nebulae 7 2 Acron 7 8 White Squall 7 0 CLANDEBOYE HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. One mile and 110 y ards. Richfield 3 11 Tahoma 7 5 Habit S 11 Holly Holm 7 5 Juggle 7 10 Saltpot 7 5 Knollmcro 7 9 Joyspear 7 5 Lyrical 7 8 Flower 7 5 A raj can 7 S Capetown 7 5 CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (Hack), of ICO soys. Seven furlongs. Minstrel Lad 8 15 Bonnie Yale 7 8 Drumfire S 11 Gclden Shadow 7 7 Aiguille S 11 King Thomond 7 7 Senegal 8 10 Cape of Late Jest 7 S Good Hope 7 7 Clangor 7 8 Shootist 7 7 KAWAU HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Six furlongs. Consent 9 1 Farmer 7 8 Souchong 9 1 Sir Pembal 7 3 Midinette S S Trojan Melodv 7 0 Miladi 7 S