RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 143, 23 July 1914, Page 8

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

August 11, 13, 15—C.J.C. Grand National, August 29—Amberley Steeplechase Annual.

ACCEPTANCES. July 24—-C.J.C. Grand National. August 24—Amberley Steeplechase Annual. TROTTING FIXTURES. August 10, 12, and 14— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. Winter. „

ACCEPTANCES. August S—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. Winter.

TURF TOPICS.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES,

VISITING HORSES IN FORCE,

Favourable climatic conditions again prevailed for training, operations at Riccarton this morning. The tracks provided first-class going, arid with the assistance of a light north-west wind some attractive performances were registered. A fair sprinkling of spectators were present to watch proceedings, and although very little jumping was indulged in, some interesting work was accomplished. Amongst the onlookers were Messrs H. A. Knight, J. C. N. Grigg, G. L. Stead,, and W. F. M. Buckley.

A. McAulev was the first to start proceedings by sending Encore and Hops half a mile, which they cast behind in 50 3-ssec, the former having matters all his own way at the finish. It was a fair performance. Medallist and Slogan were companions in a half-inile sprint up the back on the sand, whieh they left behind in 52-Jsec, finishing together.

Tannliauser and Thrax were not extended while running four furlongs on the sand in lmin Bssec, both finishing well.

ChrysotLs had Skene Dhu well beaten at the end. of six furlongs, which took lmin 21-Jsee/ The former could have increased the pace had she been asked to do so. Carolus and Cortes dashed over five furlong's in lmin 6sec, finishing together. Gnome, alone, ran five furlongs on the sand in lmin 7 3-ssec. He was not extended. Eaglestone dashed over half a mile, and Golden Morn, striding freely, cast five furlongs behind in lmin ssecMadama arid So-So sprinted half a mile in 53sec, finishing well. Chorale, alone, got to the end of half a mile in 51 4-ssec.

Moddite, assisted by a two-year-old, moved freely over four furlongs in 52 l-ssec. -

Sea King covered a round on the sand at half-pace, sprinting down the straight. He is looking big and well at present. Ripston Pippin covered a couple of circles at from half to threequarter speed on the sand. Stevedore (Ludlow) and Troon (McDonald) registered an attractive performance by getting to the end of a mile on the sand in lmin 46 l-ssec. The former, who appeared to be going the better of the pair had matters all his own way at the finish, winning by about a length. It was a smart gallop. Kilmeny was not extended while galloping a mile on the sand, which he left behind in lmin Slisec, moving freely. Briar Patch was too good for' Forest Belle in a sprint over four furlongs, whioli was left behind in 50 2-sse&; a smart gallop. Twelfth Night and Bee were companions in a four furlong fliftter, which occupied s(Hsec, the pair finishing up their task together. It was a creditable performance. Mescal was not extended while' running five furlongs. His wind seems to be on the improve, as he blew very little this morning. True Blue (Coker) gave a capital display of jumping in a round over the steeplechase fences. Taking each fence alike, liis jumping was straight and clean throughout, and his effort was in every way a highly satisfactory one. Glenroy was much too good for Gregory- over seven furlongs run in t lmin 36sec. The former is a useful gal-* loper, and Kis effort this morning was a pleasing one. Irish Rose sprinted five furlongs in lmin lOsec. She is very backward.

Rejection (Levi), Martial (O'Connor), and Overton (Douglas), were companions in a task over five flights of schooling hurdles. The firstnamed gave* one of his best displays to date, but Martial was inclined to run down his fences. The trio finished up by giving a satisfactory dxsplay. Sunbeam and Andrea were given a couple of rounds on. the sand at a steady pace. The former is still a trifle on the tender side.

Silver Blaze (Emerson) and Farley Grove (Wormald) were companions in a scholing task over th.e steeplechase fences. Commencing down the straight the pair raced a round together, after which Silver Blaze, going ou alone, completed another circle. His jumping was quite up to his usual standard, leaving little to be desired. . Farley Grove, who is only a novice at the business, also gave a satisfactory display. Glenonglv did steady pace work on the sand. He is inclined to be a bit obstinate when performing his daily tasks, frequently refusing to go on to the track. He may not be raced at the meeting, but will probably be gelded. Grey King, who arrived yesterday, did a couple of rounds'oti the sand. He is looking on the light side and gives the impression of having done a full share ol : work.

Chatmos, another recent arrival, did a couple of rounds at from half to three-quarter pace. He is looking big and Avell.

The Spaniard covered a round at a steady pace. He looks in excellent trim.

Bercola, who is looking in fine fettle, was restricted to useful pacing.

Morning was treated to a light task. Julian and Kimbombi covered a couple of rounds, sprinting down the straight. Both horses strode along freely, the former having a great style of galloping. Golden Water was restricted to useful pacing. ' Sam Pan did not w#rk., He has a big leg, having fallen between the railing track and siding when being loaded at Wellington. He is not lame, and it may not prove seriou^.*'

M. Edmojid' Blanc, who gave £3-9,,>75 for Plying Fox at auction in England some years ago, is credited with recently offering 50,000 for the French horse Nimbus. It is statecPthat several other would-be buyers have made offers for Nimbus, who has not yet finished his racing career. After racing: at Trentham Gerberga was shipped home to New Plymouth by R. Barlow, and she, will not fulfil her Winter Cup engagements.

Admiral Soult did not 'return to Auckland With the rest of Coleman's charges, but is still at Trentham 4 whertf

he will remain until his trainer returns to bring him south. For some time past a number of the sporting friends of the late Chas. Kerr have been engaged collecting subscriptions to purchase some lasting tribute to the memory of the popular reinsman. Thanks to a very liberal response some £2OO is now in hand, and it has been decided to spend the greater part of this in erecting a suitable monument over the late Mr Kerr's remains in the Lin : wood Cemetery. It is understood that C. Jenkins has again taken service with J. H. Prosser, the Porirua trainer. During the whole of his career the well-known horseman has only been associated with two racing stables, J. Prosser's and W. Homes's.

Amongst the winners at the Sandown Park Meeting on Saturday last was th&< two-year-old Redfern, who annexed the valuable National Breeders' Produce Stakes for Lord Cadogan. Redfern is by St. Denis from a- mare by Ladas out of Redwing by G-allinule. He is consequently almost a full brother in blood to one of the mares recently imported from England by Mr W. H. E. Wanklyn, which forms one of the batch to be submitted to auction during National Week.

An unusually large number of North Island-owned horses figure amongst' the entrants for the August Meeting of the Metropolitan Trotting Club, the Auckland district being particularly well represented. Three Winter Cup candidates in Chortle, Multiply, and Raupani are on their way south, and should arrive &t Riccarton on Saturday morning. General /-entries and acceptances for the Grand National Meeting-close with the secretary of the Canterbury Jockey Club to-morrow evening. Several probable New Zealand Trotting Cup candidates figure amongst the horses engaged in the chief events at the August Meeting. There 4 are others also such as Win Soon and Jewel Chimes nominated whose especial mission will be to try and qualify for the big November race.

Three late arrivals at Riccarton from Wellington yesterday were Grey King, Chatmos, and The Stroller. This brought yesterday's total of visitors up to sixteen.

Peter was withdrawn from the Winter Cup at 2.45 p.m. yesterday. The abundance of high-class trotting horses *at present in commission is reflected by the-entries received last evening for the Metropolitan Trotting Club's August Meeting. Representatives are included from almost every trotting centre of the Dominion, and never has such a choice collection of horses been engaged at this particular fixture.

At the Hurst Park (Eng.) races on June 2, R. Wootton had a good innings, winning two ra<!es with his own horses, Courteous Lad and the Golden Measure —Cheque filly, and, one with Green Falcon, owneci by Mr E. Hulton.

In connection with the recent meeting at Trentham a rumour was circulated on the night of the first day's races to the effect that some individualhad been found in Waiwetu's box, antl had administered a dope. On account of the gelding's poor showing in the First Hack arid Hunters' Steeplechase the owner procured the services' of a veterinary surgeon, but the finding of the vet., says an exchange, has not-been disclosed. As Mr fiarnett, the owner of the gelding, greatly fancied his chance, and accordingly supported him heavily, it was a most unfortunate affair, and that gentleman appears to have-, had -good ground the matter, as Waiwetu ran a totally different race on Saturday, and - with more luck might have reversed positions with the winner. / • TEMPLAR.