RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 258, 4 December 1914, Page 3

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTURES. December s—Hororata5 —Hororata R.C. Annual. December 9 and 10 —Woodville J.C. Summer. December 12 —Rakaia R.C. Annual. ACCEPTANCES. December 4—Auckland Cup and Railway Handicap. December B—Rakaia8 —Rakaia R.C. Annual. TROTTING FIXTURES. December 16 and 19 —New Brighton T.C. Summer. December 26—Asbburton T.C. Summer. ACCEPTANCES. December 11—New Brighton T.C Summer. December 23—Asbburton T.C. Summer.

TURF TOPICS. Canterbury racegoers will be asked to lend their patronage to-morrow to the annual meeting of the Hororata Racing Club, always one of the most pleasant country fixtures held in the province. That they will be rewarded with an excellent afternoon's sport admits of no doubt, for the fields in each of the eight events are large, and of more than average merit. A special train will leave Christchurch at 9 a.m., returning from Coalgate at 6.30 p.m.

Several of those figuring in the Farmers ' Plate claim engagements later in the afternoon, so the field is sure to be reduced by Moddite's credentials are so superior to the poor lot opposed to him that if started in this event in preference to the Haldon Stakes, he is sure to take beating. Zimmer is another that can muster up a fair turn of speed, and he is by no means overweighted. Most of the 17 acceptors for the Bangor Handicap are practically unknown quantities. Derby Day, the top weight, is reported to be amiss, and Lady Veles, the English-bred daughter of Veles and Lady Redcar, is hardly forward enough to show to best advantage. Of the known performers, Andrea and Moneymaker seem to have the best credentials.

Though it is by no means a high-class field that remains in the Hororata Cup, the issue is decidedly open. Troon, who shares the top-weight honours with Briar Patch, has been galloping so well lately as to bring.Jier into favour, and she is sure to be particularly hard to beat. The distance is likely to trouble Briar Patch, who has yet to show winning form over such a journey. .Gold Coin has none the better of it with Troon on Geraldine form, but Flower of the West is in such great heart just at present as to suggest her pldying a prominent part in the decision of the race.* A repetition of her Fendalton. Handicap form, in which she finished a creditable sixth, would assure her being well up a*t the business end. The Pole can be relied upon to see the journey out, but he lacks brilliancy, while of those lower down the list Sir Hamilton reads best.; , -

Running in the Bangor Hack Handicap should throw considerable light on the Brackenfield Plate, for quite a number of horses claim engagements in both races. Waitara, the three-year-old son of Martian and Bravewater, can gallop fast, as .also can Moneymaker and Chorale. There is sure to be a spirited contest in .the Coalgate Welter, for vrhich Trilby, on tA-MIGHT'S MEETINGS. » Mr 11. F. Toogood (Christchurch North), at corner Hewitt's Road and Andover Street (7.:i0), and corner Bristol Street and Clare Road (8.0O). Mr L. M. Isitt (Christchurch North) at corner Bealey Street and Edgeware Road (7.P.0), Dean and Manchester Streets (8.15), and Durham and Salisbury Streets (9). Mr D. G. Maefarlane (Christchurch East), at Levden Street Kindergarten. Mr F. Bl Hughes (Christchurch South), at corner Norwood and Fisher Streets (7.15), and at corner Montrose and King.Streets (S). Mr H. G., Ell (Christchurch South), corner Burke Street and Windmill Road (7), corner Elgin and Colombo Streets (S). Mr H. D. Acdand (Avon), at Nursery Road and Cross Street (7 p.m.), and Stanmore Road and North Avon Road (8.15). Mr B. Bunn (Riccarton), at comer Selwyn and Garden Roads (7), and at Fendalton Schoolroom (8.15). Mr Geo. Witty (Riccarton), at Halkett. ■■.* ~

•Mr M. J. Miller (Lyt-tclton), at Port Levy.

Mr J. McCombs (Lyt-tclton), at Okain's Bav (afternoon) and Pigeon Bay (8). * " Hon. E. Heaton Rhodes (Ellesmcre), at Spreydon Coronation Hall, Mill Road (8 p.m.). Mr W. A. Banks (Ilurumii), at Stonvhurst.

•Mr Geo. Sheat (Seiwyn), at Coalgate. • ' Mr Joseph Hamlet (Selwvn), at Barr Hill (6.30), and Meade Settlement (8). Mr D. G. Sullivan (Avon), Canterbury boat sheds (7.15), corner Armagh and James Streets (8.15). Mr G. W. Russell (for Mr Buddo), at Marshlands Hall, 7 p.m., Kaiapoi Oddfellows Hall, 8.15 p.m.

Mr H. Hunter, at Cordery's Cycle shop, Lower High Street, 8 p.m.

FUTURE MEETINGS. Mr Bertram Buna: Saturday, at S. Farquhar's, Ji-J-i North Road, Papanui, ;7 p.m.; fSt. Paul's Schoolroom, Papanui, 8.1.1. Monday, Lower Riecartou Town Hall, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Upper Riecarton [Oddfellows' JIaJl, 8 p.m. I Mr 11. F. Toogood: Saturday, corner j Bishop Street and Canon Street, 7.:>0; Cranmer Square, 8.:;(). Mr M.'J. Miller, Saturday, Charteris Bay School. Monday, Pigeon Bay School. Mr J. C. Free: Saturday, Rollcston Schoolroom, 8.:'»0 p.m. Mr G. Sheat: Saturday, Kissclton.' Lake Coleridge, noon; Fyvie, Baukside, 8 p.m.. Monday, Rakaia Oddfellows' 'Hall, S p.m. 'Allenton, Tuesday. Ifororata, "Wednesday. Mr W. A. Banks: Saturday, Amberley. * Mr F. B. Hughes: Saturday, corner Barrington and Sqnierlield Streets, 7 p.m. Monday, corner Battersea and Durham Streets, 7 p.m.; corner Strickland Street and Redruth Avenue, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Addington Workshops, midday. Wednesday, C Goods Shed, Carlyle Street, midday. Mr 11. Hunter: Saturday, corner Kingsley and Madras Streets, 8 p.m. Monday, corner of Peterborough' and Madras Streets, 8 p.m. Tuesday, corner of Beresford and Osborne Streets, Linwood, 8 p.m. Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes: Saturday, Puaha Schoolroom, 2 pan.; Little River Town Hall, 8 p.m. Monday, Tai Tapu Hall, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Akaroa Oddfellows' Hall, 8 p.m. -Wednesday, Leeston Town Hall, 8 p.m.

accouut of her improved track work, is sure to be in keeu demand. Bon and Eaglestone are another pair that cannot complain on the score of treatment. Most of those figuring in the Haldon Stakes claim prior engagements, so there is sure to be a weeding-out when the starters a're displayed. On his Riccarton form Findhorn is sure to keep the opposition extremely busy. According to latest advices there is a big probability of Reputation contesting both the Auckland Gup and Great Northern Derby.

Though Mr J. Buchanan's pair, Thrax and Martigucs, are. not to be sent to Auckland, it is quite probable that they will sport silk at the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting. A recent addition to W. McDonald's team is a two-year-old eolt by Golden Knight from Ilarita, who is as yet decidedly in the rough. Quite a number of racing clubs in various parts of the Dominion take entries for their approaching meetings to-night. They include the Auckland Racing Club, Manawatu Racing Club, Hawkc's Bay Jockey Club, and Dunedin Jockey Club. The appeals lodged by J. J. Morrell, owner of Pretty Jane, and YV. Robinson (jockey) against the decision of the Tapanui Jockey Club in disqualifying them for three months were heard by the Dunedin District Committee last evening. It was resolved to uphold both appeals, and the committee - y expressed the opinion that the inquiry had been very irregularly conducted. According to a Press Association message, Lady Laddo has been scratched for all engagements at the Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting.

The famous stallion Watercress died recently in America, at the age of 25 years. He was English-bred, being by Springfield from Wharf dale, by Hermit. Mr J. B. Haggin secured the horse in England for a nominal sum, and, although a syndicate of German breeders were willing to give more than three times the amount Mr Haggin paid for him, their offer was refused, and the horse was shipped to America and sent to the Rancho del Paso stud in California. At the dispersal sale held at the latter stud in December, 1905, Mr H. P. Whitney bid up to 70,000 dollars for jVa'tef cress, but Mr Haggin retained him at 71,000 dollars. At the stud Watercress proved a conspicuous sucr cess. His many good winners in America included Headwater (who won no fewer than o9 events), Hesian, Waterside, Teacress, Adare, and Watertight. At a recent meeting of the West Australian Trotting Association, Charming Bells only had one ticket taken out on his chance when he won the Second Division Handicap, and that was held by a young lady. The New Brighton course has been greatly improved by the recent' rain, and i 8 at present in excellent order. Quite a number of trainers work on it, all of whom speak in the higest praise of the manuer in which it is kept in order.

A large number of horses, are being worked at the Addington track at present, but the majority of them are restricted to the easiest of tasks.

. Though Michael Galindo has been engaged at the Brighton meeting, the lameness that has been- troubling him of late may prevent his starting.

Most of the Canterbury trainers who had teams engaged at the Forbury Park meeting returned yesterday. They brought a large share of the prizemoney back with them, and all speak well of the management of the fixture. A number of minor improvements have been effected at the New Brighton track since last autumn, which are sure to be appreciated by visitors at the forthcoming meeting. For the first time an electric tram service will convey the club's patrons direct to the course. Judging by the rapid progress beingmade with the new stewards' stand at Addington, it is practically certain the structure will be completed in time for the Metropolitan Club's February ingTEMPLAR.