THE RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 70, 21 March 1908, Page 7

THE RACING WORLD.

(By WHALEBONE.) RACING FIZTUEES. March 21 — Thames J.C. Autumn March 25 and 26 — Taranaki J.C. Autumn March 25 — Waipawa County R.C. Autumn March 25 and 26 — Soutn Canterbury J.C. Autumn March 25 and 26 — Taranaki J.C. Autumn March 26 and 27 — Masterton B.C. Autumn March 27 and 28 — Sooth Auckland R.C. Annual April 1 and 2 — Nelson J.C. Annual April 4, S, 11 — A.T.C. Autumn April 7 and 8 — Manawatn R.C. Autumn April 8 and 9 — Southland R.C. Autumn April 10 and 11 — Reef ton J.C. Autumn Aprp 18, 20, 21 — A.R.C. Autumn April IS and 20 — Wairarapa R.C. Autumn April is, 20, and 21 — Auckland K.C. Autumn April IS, 20, 22, and 25 — Australia* Jockey Club Autumn April 20 and 21 — Riverton R.C. Easter April 20 and 21 — Kumara B.C. Autumn April 20 and 21 — C.J.C. Autumn April 20 and 21 — Feilding J.C. Autumn April 29 and May 2 — Wellington B.C. Autumn April 29, May 2 — Arondale J.C. Autumn May 6 and 7 — Hawke's Bay J.C. Autumn May 6 and 7 — Marlborough. R.C. Autumn May 13 and 14 — Ashburton County B.C. Autumn May 23 and 25 — North Otago J.C. Winter May 23, 25 — Takapuna J.C. Winter May 30 June 3, 6 — A.R.C. Winter

The gelding Henry Havelock Is now an Inmate of F. Hill's stable at Ellerslie.

The Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase is decided on Friday next, the 27th inst.

An Australian writer says that the St. Leger gelding Putty can now be numbered amongst the '"has beens."

The weights for the Easter Handicap, Brighton Hurflles, and. Autumn Steeplechase are due on Monday next, the 23rd inst.

The Australian critics are coming to the conclusion, after seeing her race, that Munjeet is better at a mile than six furlongs.

M. Ryan and B. Deeley leave for Taranaki by the Rarawa on Sunday to fulfil riding engagements at the Taranaki Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting.

The weights for the Great Easter Handicap and Great Autumn Handicap, run at the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting axe not due until Friday. March 27th.

The Soult—Sprite colt purchased at the Cambria Park sale of 1907, by Mr Matthews, of Waitara, has had the name of Somersault claimed for him

Word from the South states that Mr E. J. Watt has decided to dispose of the Longlands Stud, and Lhe lot r.re to be soid without reserve, at public auction.

The latest aspirants for jumping honours are Philosoper and Flint Island, both inmates of W. Townsend's stable, and the pair shape satisfactorily for beginners.

Provided the weather is favourable, the St. Leger gelding Scotty is to be shipped to Taranaki to-morrow (Sunday) to fulfil his engagement in the Taranaki Cnp.

R. McMiken leaves for New Plymouth by the Karawa on Sunday, with Le Beaa and Explosive, both of which claim engagements at the Taranaki Jockey Club's autumn meeting.

Nominations for the Avondale Handicap, Autumn Handicap, Railway Handicap, and Steeplechase Handicap, to be run for at the Avonaale J.C. Autumn Meeting, close on Friday, April 3rd, at 0 p.m.

Munjeet was not mounted till she reached the starting post in the >'ewmarket Handicap. She walked up to the start carrying an expensive white rug, which, according to a Melbourne exchange, suggested the idea of an equine ghost.

The Bogey case is now finally settled, the appeal lodged being dismissed, and the acricn of the Otahuhu Trotting Club stewards upheld. Dividends on Miss Huon and Plaintiff, which are now placed second and third respectively, will be paid out on Tuesday next, the 24th inst.

Acecpfances for the first day's racing at the South Auckland Racing Club's Annual Meeting close un Monday next, the 23rd Inst., at 9 p.m. Acceptances can be made either with the Secretary (Mr I.W. Conradi). Hamilton, or with Mr H. B Massey Auckland.

The annual race meeting of the South Auckland Racing Club commences at Claudelands on Friday next. The club are making a new departure this year in holding a two days' gathering, and it will be interesting to see whether it wiU be successful or not- On both days of the gathering excursion trains will % be run, particulars of which are advertised.

It now transpires that Duart was prevented from starting at the recent Ohinetnuri meeting through meeting with an accident. It appears that the lad in charge of Duart was in the act of mounting the horse after he had been landed from the steamer at the Thames, when the son of Soult started off. and getting dear, bolted up the wharf. He was caught before he had gone far, but on being pulled up, he knuckled over on his joints, cutting himself, badly, and to fulfil his engagements.

A question crops up In connection with the steeplechase on the second day of the Ouinemuri Jockey Club"s annual meeting, as to the amount of money Loch Fyne (the winner) is entitled to. It will be remembered that the first time Loch Fyne and KJrama started, but the race was declared no race, and ordered to be re-run later in the day. On the second occasion only Loch Fyne went to the post, and he walked over for the race. The question that now arises is "Whether, when Khima and Loch Fyne went out on the first occasion, they were In the starter's hands for the event, or whether the fact that the race, being declared no race, and having to be re-run, nullified this, and that as Loch. Fyne was the only one to come out on the second occasion he was the only starter, and therefore only entitled to half the amount of the stake, as provided in tie rules for vraUcovers?"

"Sir Modred," in the "Southland News," gives expression to the following:—"A recent visit to several of the principal centres of the Dominion has convinced the writer that starting price betting is again coming extensively into vogue, and the reason for this is not far to seek, apart from the natural desire of stay-at-home punters to support their fancies. This illegal system of investment Is undoubtedly being brought again into prominence by reason of the high license fees charged for the right to wager on most racecourses, without consideration as to the class of business transacted by the lesser lights of the bookmaking profession. Fees of £20 per day, for instance, are beyond the reach of many men who ply their calling with the outside public, and thus they are practically prevented from betting, with the result that many of them have decided to eschew the course and are already working up connections in the cities. The granting of a lesal status to the bootmaker does not coincide with the views of most of those responsible for the government of the turf, but it is the law of the land, and as such should be respected, and thus a lower scale of license fees is called for to prevent an undue tax on backers and a danger of consistent betting away from the tracks, to say nothing of the rights of the bookmaker who cannot afford to spend a fortune in procuring registration."

Mr J. E. Henrys, the well known handieapper, recently returned to Wellington from Australia, where he witnessed the first three days of the V.B.C. autumn meeting, and in conversation with "Advance" of the "New Zealand Times." Mr Henrys said his trip was made enjoyable by the treatment received at the hands of the Victoria Racing Club Committee, who were most attentive to the Intercolonial visitors. He was struck with the quality of the English horses that competed at Flemington. particularly Antonio, who was absolutely the best. Of the Australian horses, the one that impressed Mr Henrys most was

Mountain Ktncr who Js certainly a phenomenal colt. Some Australian Judges consider him the best horse of .Ms age they have ever seen. Without the slightest dimity he defeated Peru in the St. Leger, ft ;T e latter afterwards won the Austrai?? p** S OO4 st y!e, also the Champion states. In the Australian Cap the sew Zealand horses Apologue and Delaware finished immediately behind the placed horses. It is somewhat singular that two Aew Zealand horses (Munjeet and Dusky Morn) also finished fourth and fifth in the Newmarket Handicap. Apologue has improved out of all knowledge since leaving JNew Zealand. The best of our two-year-olds would hold their own with the juveniles seen out at Fleming-ton. Mr Henrys was greatly impressed with Mr Godfrey Watsons starting which was a revelation, ■notwithstanding- the big fields there were practically no delays at the post. ■AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETESG. THE NOMINATIONS. THE NOMINATIONS. The folowing- nominations have been received in. connection with the Auckland Trotting Club's autumn meeting, which takes place at Alexandra Part on April 4, 8, and 11:— FIEST DAY. Maiden Trot Handicap of 25sovs, one mile and a half.—Victorine, Hena, Elba, Jungle, Castaway, Rita W., Maud G-, Cora Bell, st Patrick, Norrington, Victor Boyal, Maungapo, Mark Scott, Dolly G-, Inaha, Lady Park, Orakei, John Harold, Minnie B. Trotting Handicap, of SOsove, one mile and a half.—Stranger, Cleveland's Pride, Le Rosier, Fibre, Major Election, Bert, Miss Tola, Craigaruskey, Cavalier, Inaha, Janitor, Daydawn, Seacole, Rosebud. Stewards' Handicap of 60sovs, two miles. —Maplewood, Kohine, Stranger, Special Ught, Lady Love, All Night, Little Paul, Happy, Agnes 8., Huon Leal, Craigaruskey, Duke C Viscount, Rosebud. Middle-class Handicap of 40sovs, oue mile and a half.—Hena, Nat Gould, Special Light. Pukerimu, Little Dick, Major Election, Bogey, Bert, Harold Huon, Miss Vola, Cavalier, Janitor, Macquarrie, Orakei, John Harold, Royal Alhert Cornwall Handicap Trot of 40sovs, one mile.—Specialist, Eureka, Robex, V.S., Austrey, Susie Hue, Maplewood, Rosebud, Princess Ena. Electric Trot Handicap of 40sovs, one mile.—Waitekauri, lago, Taihoa, Le Rosier, Wilhelmina, Bert, Black Rose, Colenso, j Happy, Macquarrie, Daydawn, Rosebud, ; Royal Albert. Autumn Handicap of 40sovs, six furlongs and a half.—Neoktie, Hughie, Cyrona, Octoroon, Yv'aihou, Glenora, Lady Ferris. Flying Handicap of 30sovs, five furlongs. —Necktie, Glenora, Hopscotch, Hughie, , Paul Beaver, Quadroon, Imprimus, Wailiou, Lady Ferris, Elenote. SECOND DAT. Novel Trot Handicap, of 25sovs, one mile.—Victorine, Poraugi, Elba, Jungle, Woodlark, ClipDer, Castaway, Princess j(llai:-.n, Rita W-, Cora. Bell, Maud G-, St. Patrick, Victor Royal, Mark Scott, Maungapo. iuaha, Orakei, John Harold. Hill Trot Handicap, of 30sovs, one mile. —Snanger, Cleveland's Pride, Pukerimu, Little Dick, Fibre, Little Paul, Major Election, Agnes 8., Bert, Miss Vola, Cavalier, Inaha, Colenso, Janitor, Macquarrie, Daydawn, Minnie B. Manukau Handicap Trot of 6Osovs, two miles.—Kohine, Stranger, Special Light, Lady Love, Ail Night, Happy, Bogey, Huon Leal, Duke C, Craigaruskey, Viscount, Rosebud. Autumn Trot Handicap of 40sovs, one mile and a-half.—Nat Gould, Special Light, Lady Love, Le Rosier, Wilheinaina, Little Paul, Major Election, Agnes 8., Bert, Harold Huon, Craigaruskey, Black Rose, Macquarrie, Royal Albert. Class Trot Handicap of oOsovs, one mile. —Specialist, Eureka, Waitekauri, Maplewood, V.S., Robes, Austrey, Susie Hue, Rosebud, Princess Ena. April Handicap of 40sovs, six furlongs and a-half.—Necktie, Hughie, Cyrona, Octoroon, Waihou, Glenora, Lady Ferris. Shorts Handicap of 30sovs, about four furlongs and a-half.—Necktie, Galvanic, Gleaora, Hopscotch, Hughie, Paul Beaver, Quadroon, Imprimus, Waihoa, Lady Ferris, Eleaore. THIRD DAY. Trial Trot Handicap of 2oscvs, one mile and a-half.—Victorine, Elba, Jungle, Casta- . way, Little Dick, Rita W-, Maud G., Cora Bell, St. Patrick, Norrington, Maungapu, Mark Scott, Dolly G., Lady Park, Orakei, John Harold, Minnie 8., Nelson (late Rewi). Campbell Handicap of SOsovs, two miles. —Eureka, Kohine, Stranger, Lady Love, Le Rosier, Happy, Huon Leal, Duke C. Viscount, Rosebud. Innovation Handicap Trot of 40sovs, one mile and a-half.—Hena, Nat Gouid Stranger, Special Light, Cleveland's Pride, Pukerimu, Little Dick, Fibre, Little Paul, Major Election, Bogey, Agnes B. Victor Royal, Bert, Harold Huon, Miss Vola Cavalier, Sosie Hue, Inaha, Janitor, Macquarrie Daydawn, Orakei, John Harold, Seacole' Royal Albert Cedar. High-class Troc Handicap of 60sovs, one mile.—Specialist, Eureka, Waitekauri, Maplewood, Anstrey, Rosebud, Princess Farewell Handicap, of 40sovs, one mile— Hena, lago, Special Light, Taihoa, Cleveland s Pnde, Pukerimu, V.S., WUhelmina Bert, Miss Vola, Austrey, Black Rose S° Ha P py - Macquarrie, Daydawn,' Rosebud, Princess Ena, Seacole, Royal Albert. ,j atk . ° an, £ ca P of SfeoTS. six furlongs and a-half.—Necktie, Hnghie, Cyrona, Octoroon, Impnmns, Waihou, Lady Ferris Glenora. ' Barn Handicap of SOsovs, five furlongs — c,^ c, t> G ? I T > anic . Glenora, Hopscotch,