RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 71, 24 March 1915, Page 9

RACING WORLD.

(By WHALEBONE.) RACING FIXTTJUBS. April 3 and 5—A-R-C. Autumn. April 7 and 10—Anckland T.C Autumn. April 14 and 17—Avoodaie 3.C. Autumn. June 3. 5, and T—A_B.c!. Winter. ANSWEBSTO COBRESPONDENTS. CARBINE.—(I) At the A.B.C. Spring Meeting Arran, 8.5, won the Welcome Stakes, , five furlongs, with Analogue, 8.5, 2, and Lady Paula, 8.0, 3. Time, L 3. (2) On the second day in the Musket Stakes, four fnrlongs, Arran, 8.10, was first. Loyal Arch. 7.7, 2, and Glissando, 7.3, 3. Time. 49 2-ss. (3) Arran ran unplaced In the Great Northern Foal Stakes at the A.B.C. Summer Meeting, and 7 also in the Uoyal Stakes, the placings in each case being Desert Gold 1, Sutala 2. and Wishful 3.'. (4) In the Criterion Handicap, six furlongs, at the same meeting Arran. 8.7, was first, Loyal Arch, 9.2, 2. and Housewife. 8.4, 3. Time, I_L5. (5) Arran and Loyal Arch have only met on two occasions, on both of which Arran defeated tbe filly, conceding ber lTlbs tbe first time, while he was in receipt of 91hs the second time, a puzzle in handicapping. (6) Personally my vote would go to Arran.

A. Julian has been engaged to ride Tragedy King .in the A.R.C. Brighton Hurdles.

The Wanganui Jockey Clnb is increasing the prize" money for the winter meeting by £330.

It' has not yet been definitely decided whether J. Conquest will ride Bedford or Allegation in the A.B.C. Easter Handicap.

Five boxes have been engaged at tbe •Harp of Erin for the Hon. J. D. Ormond's team, and S. Waddell is expected to put in. an appearance on Saturday next.

After a short epell .the Obllgado mare Tripoli has resumed work again at KUerslie under W. G. Irwin's charge.

Accommodation has be?n secured at Green Lane for Powder Fox, which claims engagements at the forthcoming A.B.C. Autumn 'Meeting.

According to a report from the South. F. D. Jones, who recently resigned ibis position as private trainer to Mr W. E. Bidwill. has received an appointment as trainer to a prominent Canterbury owner.

• The ••Highflen" crack Expect is reported to be standing up to his work Is good style at Awapuni, and if nothing unforeseen occurs will be a sure starter at Biccarton next month.

The much boomed Taranaki colt l/>rd lilultifld made his first appearance in Australia recently. Starting in the Second Division Handicap at iMcntone. he finished out of a place, not being mentioned In the betting or the description of the race.

According to Mark Ryan, who returned from Sydney on -Sunday, Decorate is a bit of a champion on the unregistered courses, and the parties connected with the son of Gluten have thrown in for one or two good wins over his successes.

Training operations at Ellerslle have been somewhat hampered by the bad spell, which has had the effect of closing up the grass tracks. A few days fine weather would put things right again, and the outside of the course proper would be available for fast work.

Chortle aad Belasco are the only pair with engagements at Auckland and Christchurch. It looks as if the first named was sure to go South, but the final acceptances on Friday, for the Auckland event, should decide the question.

B. Deeley left for the sonth by the midday express yesterday to fulfil riding engagements at the Bangklkei meeting. The Auoklandcr will not be seen in the saddle at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, his services being required by those who have him retained at the Christchnrch fixture.

The veteran horseman Mark Byan returned from a visit to Australia on Sunday by the tMaheno. The veteran states that outside racing and boxing, which were booming, things were a bit on the dull side in Sydney. The statement thai he had been riding, at the pony meeting ie incorrect, for he had not even ridden work, let alone a race. The last mall from Australia brought | news of the death of Soult King, by Soult —Erry Boe. He was found dead in a paddock on his Qwner's property In Queensland, laving evidently been struck by lightning. cSoult King, which was a brother to Merry Boe. was purchased as a yearling 1n Auckland for 300 guineas toy Mr G. D. Greenwood, who -was acting for a Queensland friend. 'He raced twice as a three-year-old -without success, and was then retired to the stud. He has sired some promising stock, and an offer of 1000 guineas was recently refused for, him.

According to a Southern writer, the list of winning trotting horsemen to date for Maoriland is headed by A. Prlngle with 13 successes, {hen come H. Gaskeil 14, J. Bryce 11, A. Butterfield, E. MeDermott, and the invercargtll Telnsman, W. Grant, 8 wins each. The well known Christchurch sportsman. Mr F. G. Fox, is offering a gold-.mounted whip to be given to the jockey securing the most wins <riding or driving) for the ensuing season, and the competition for the trophy is creating a considerable amount of interest in light harness circles.

-According to "Goodwood," C. Boyd, .who rode Dinizulu to victory in the Hurdle •Bace at Flemington, was lucky to win. After the race he tuld one of the stipendiary stewards ■that be was under the impression that the horses had another round to go, until, after crossing. the last hurdle, he saw all the jockeys in the race riding hard. He then came to the conclusion that it wag time he took a. band. Dinizulu answered very resolutely when asked to make his effort, and won by fcalf-a-ilength. Had not Widen hung out in the run home, and allowed Dinizulu to get up on the rails the result would donbtdess have been different.

That good three-year-old filly Carlita. winner of -the Champion (Stakes, has yon £{1623 in stakes tip to 'the present. Her winning record is as follows:— At two years: Second 'A.J.C. Glmcrack Stakes, £100; second V.E.C. Maribyraong Plate, £500; won V.E.C November Nursery, £452; second V.E.C. 'Mimosa Stakes, £100; second y.Bje. Champagne Stakes, £400; won A.J.C. Easter Stakes, £637; second AJ.C. Second Nursery. £100. At three years: Won RosehiH Guineas, £799; third AJ.C. Clibborn Stakes. £100; won AJ.C. Grantham Stakes, £700; won V.E.C. Derby, £2SS4; won V.B.C. Oaks, £530; third V.B.C. C. B. 'Fisher Stakes. £100; third V.B.C. .St. Leger. £100; third Loch Plate, £75; won Champion Stages. £1046. Total, £5623. Traquette's record stands:—lo wins, 1 second, 3 thirds, and a dead beat for £6033, so that between tbem the two fHHes -have won in stakes £14,656.

It is stated that an offer of 3,000gs was refused for Di Gama before the V.B.C. Autumn Meeting commenced.

It Is noteworthy that the whole of the acceptors for the A.E.C. Brighton Hurdles hail from the Auckland district.

The up-country horse Goldmonnt has arrived at'Ellerslle in. view, of the forthcoming A.11.C. Autumn Meeting.

Boxes have been engaged at the Harp of. Erin by M. Gardiner (2) and T. Lloyd (1), and they are expected to pat in. ait-appear-ance with their charges at an early date.

The pacer Mintson has been purchased by a patron of A. Julian's stable, and is now being worked under that trainer's supervision.

r. Jones sent Vestal (C Scott) over the big fences at Ellerslle a couple of times yesterday morning, the daughter of Spalpeen fencing in fine style.

Mr Ben Myers has decided to send Hockey sontb to contest the Hunt Cup at the Feilding meeting. F. Cress will ride the gelding in the event named.

J. Chaafc, jun.. returned home from the Paeroa meeting, but left Gloy behind in charge of A. Patton to fulfil his epgagement In the Hurdle race on Saturday.

X. Cunningham brought Blneform back from Paeroa. and It has not yet been definitely decided whether be will be taken up country again to race-on Saturday.

The Brighton Hurdles candidates Blacs Northern (A. J. McFllnn) and Tragedy King (A. Julian), were schooled over Aye hurdles at Ellerslie yesterday morning. The pair kept together throughout, and it was a good schooling gallop.

Spalflsh, which hurt himself while com: petlng in the New Year Hurdles at the A.R.C. Summer Meeting, has been taken in hand again by W. Sharpe. The son ot Spalpeen has been well, fed during his retirement, and has bnilt up splendidly.

Winners on the second day at Paeroa, if engaged, will have to carry a penalty of 51bs in the Tradesmen's iHandlcai), President's Handicap, Nelson Handicap, and Eden Handicap at the A.B.C. meeting. I

So far nothing definite has been decided as to who will ride Jack Delaval and Mulllngar in the Easter Handicap. Probably A. J. McFllnn will ride one of them, while It is understood that Tapp has been offered a mount.

It was reported, says a southern writer, that the stewards of the Masterton Racing Club refused to allow a horse to start at the meettng on the ground that he was owned by an ex-bookmaker, but when approached particulars could not be gleaned.

The two-year-old Arran has gone on the right way since the A.B.C. Summer Meeting, and strode along nicely In a workinggallop with Housewife over five £urlongs.-oa •the sand at Ellerslle yesterday morning, although the pair were not after time.

Xo less than six A.R.C. Easter Handicap j candidates Hioklslzc. Lady Penury, Royal Irish. Red Book. .AchlHedes. and Selection) claim engagements in the Tradesmen's! ..Handicap, run on the same day., while' Ventura, Bon Revo. Belsaco, Beldame, j Tact, Munster, Sir Moscloy, Tete-a-tete, and Salvta arc also ln other races.

Word from the south states that tbe Hawera-owncd Sir Moselcy died on Sunday last from inflammation of the bowels. Tbe son of King's Guest was purchased by Mr A. W. Gillies for SOOgs about twelve months ago, but has been anything but a profitable speculation. Sir Moscley was engaged in the A.R.C. Easter* Handicap and other events at the autumn meeting.

It comes as some surprise to see Jolie FUlc amongst the acceptors for a non-tote meeting to be held at Coromandel. After the Te Aroha meeting Mr Kemp announced his Intentton of giving her a spell, and according to report she was taken to his farm at Awhitn. The daughter of Soult was not nominated for the A.B.C. Autumn Meeting, and It will be Interesting to note If she is started at the Coromandel fixture.

The Stepniak pony now known as Step Out, Which was sent across to Sydney a few months ago by Mr W. Byan, was given her first run last week, when she was sent out to contest the .Maiden Handicap, four furlongs, at the Victoria Park meeting. Step Ont had 8.4 in the saddle, but though she ran a good race, had to put up with second honours, the winner turning up in (Scotch Mist,. 7.9, which ran the half-mile in -50s.

Numbers of horses have been taken from New Zealand to race in 'Australia., but very rarely has- tie-reverse been the case, and, Australian horses brought across to carry silk in the Dominion. According to the

"Australasian," however, Benvitar and Clonteft have left CaulSeld for New Zealand ln anticipation of the Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National meeting in August. If this Is correct it.mesne that their owner will miss the V.B.C. Grand National and the V.A.T.C. National meetings in order\ to race at Riccarton.

3. Rae's trio of steeplechasers Capt Jack, Lady Sabretache and Capt. Pine gave the onlookers at Ellerslle on Saturday morning a bit of amusement. They were companions over a round of the big country. At the top of tbe hill the two last-named stopped, and Capt. Jhck went on alone. He had a big lead coming to the water, bat there took, it into his h?ad to have a rest, and let his rider go on without him. Lady Sabretache and her companion- were got going, but at the water the former again stopped, leaving Adolph to go ou by himself, and he got tangled up In the brush, having to be pulled out. Altogether the display was an amusing one.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. Nominations for all events to be decided at the .AncJdaDd Trotting Club's Autumn. Meeting close with the secretary (Mr C. F. Mark) on Friday next, the 26th inst, by 0 p.m. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. Acceptances for the Tradesmen's Handicap, President's Handicap, Onslow 'Stakes, Nelson 'Handicap, and Eden •' Handicap, together -with final payments for"UieEaster 'Handicap. Great Northern- Champagne .■Stakes, and Great .Northern Oaks, close ■with the secretary <Mr J. P. Hartland)- on Friday next, the :26th inst:, by fr.-p-.in. WELLINGTON RACING CLTjB. •Nominations tor all the handicap events ■to be decided at the Wellington jlacing Clnb's Autumn Meeting, together. >wiUi. first forfeits lor the N.Z. St. Leger and second forfeits for' the North Island Challenge [Stakes, close with the secretary <Mr A. E. Whyte) on Friday next, the 26th inst., by 9 p.m. The weigfcts for the first day's racing are doe on April 1,. j

A BUN OP BAD LUCK. i The Ohinemuri Jockey Club is having a run ot bad luck, and yesterday there was some-doubt as to when the concluding day's racing of their annual meeting -would, oe "got oft. The bad weather that* set' in when the gathering opened necessitated-a postponement of the second day to the Saturday, bnt. when tbe.. day rolled round the state'of the weather was, if. anything, worse, and after a .lot of conaWeratipn a postponement of a week was; fleddedjon.: In- .coining.-to this decision, the; committee "were fully aware of tie expense and-incon-venience to wblca-they/were putting horseowners and others, but in order to minimise this as much as possible 'generously agreed to pay the extra expense Incurred by those with horses engaged at the gathering. This met with general' approval, and everything was in readiness for tbe gathering to be concluded ou*"Saturday next; An'unexpected obstacle," however, cropped up in the' shape of an objection from the Coromandel Club, and the Metropolitan Committee at a I meeting yesterday had no other coarse left but to refuse the application for permission to race on Saturday, it Is, however, satia- | factory now to learn that Mr Hartland has received a wire stating that the Coromandel Clnb have withdrawn their, objection,' and therefore the Ohinemuri Club will be able to race as intended. The fields for the various events at Paeto'a promise to' be exceptionally good, and as a special train Is to run. from. Auckland there Is sure to be a; large attendance, from the city. TCBF TAIiK. ZFBOM THE SOUTH. CANTEBBUBX.. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star."). CHBIBTCHUBCH, Tuesday. We have been treated to a cold snap down-here, with Jots of, rain,, and consequent interruption of operations at Bicearton. On Monday morning- the" plough was impossible, the tan was undergoing repairs, ao there was nothing for it but to use the sand track, which fortunately, provided, fair going. The rain will Improve 'the "tracks, and if tbe trainers can.use the grass, gallops, no complaints.' are,likely- In ', any case." On. Monday morning most ot the work was of the dead slow-order.. • Mason - -gave ZhU charges strong half-pace-wprk. Maltegarde; anc), Emperadur were allowed to run along at' a slightly better speed. _>* Nones .and' Xanthos are uot-,asked to carry' lads now,* except when .t.n;.thc.track."i ; At 'all jother times they are led. •■'.-, .. ,•: •" ■ Cntta''. team.'. wa§i ,tc>: stead y Worki Antomnus and -j Nightwatch — being giveu r<^fiS£ra6EOx^£*3ES^!WO&e,a^ half-mile being run at a good half-pace. Tbcy both pulled up sound. Tho rest of the team did serviceable work, and are all right. „...,..,..

Ou Monday a few horses left for Invercarglll to race at-the-.Southland Club-'s Autumn Meeting. Ladrone. Marsa and Stroller were of the party, the last-named being, engaged in the stfieplechasos.- •

Yesterday the grass track was open at Riecarton for fast work, and plenty of- It I was done. Rattle Eve and Flying.. Start ) were first out. but the gallop, which was to have been In company over 'six- furlongs', was spoilt by the Martian colt breaking away before the mark was reached. He was cased up over the first furlong to allow his companion.to:get on_.terms. butthe:last: five were cut out at a merry clip. The full distance took 1.21.

Emperador, Noues and Xantbos finished In that order at the end of five, furlongs lv 1.5 4-5. Mason has the. last-named.in,' good, form, and ber track work has been earning her a good deal of admiration.

Autumnus In a run over a mile left the last seven furlongs behind ln 1.34.

Gowanbrae and San Sebastian, casing up over the last furlong, ran half a mile up tho back In 52 2-ss.

Somnambulist aud Adjutant were together af the end of five fnrlongs run in 1.6.

Nightnatch, alone, was responsible for an excellent mile, covering the distance resolutely In 1.45 2-5.

Don Francisco was not extended, his task being a working gallop over eight furlongs.

Rcval and Charmllla were together at theend of a mile run ln 1.41 2-5. On pulling up the son of Finland was lame In the near foreleg, and is unlikely to figure as a starter next month.

Banksia (Clark) was ridden out in a spin over seven furlongs, aud tbe Achilles filly got through her work well In 1.30 3-iis.

Ardlnyhor and Blitz covered five furlongs ln a leisurely manner.

Warstep had 'Chrysotis asa companion ln a Journey ot seven furlongs. The former went easily throughout, and finished in front of her companion in 1.32 2-5.

First Glance gave one of the best performances of the morning over seven furlongs, running the distance in 1.31, being assisted over the last half by Metchikoff. She may be started in both the Great Easter and Great Autumn.

The cause of ' Snnb's lameness Is a wrenched hock', canscd most likely from playing in the .paddock... It is not anticipated that it is anything serious, but tbe cqlt will be given a few days' spell before resuming work. All going, he will accompany Warstep to Wellington. Owhetoro has been blistered and turned ont for a'good spelL Chorale, In the same stable.. which broke down at the Hotormta meeting, has been blistered apd turned, ont. He is still lame. ■ , .. • . . • Salathlel has been tnrned ont for a year's spell, and Momiira has been sold', to a Methven purchaser. ', Since the declaration of acceptances, for the Great Easter and Great Autumn Hand!-, caps there has been plenty of support-forth-, coming for Croesus, Chortle and Emperador. iv the former event, while Warstep, and Ladoga are in most demand for the mile and a-lialf race. ■ ■'I J ' Horses are beginning to "arrive for the Metropolitan Trotting-Club's meeting.. By. the bye, the club has decided to give aU tote profits to the Belgian Fuud, a move in the right direction. The Southland pacer Yarraville, raced so brilliantly at the Forbury--Park-Trotting Club's, meeting, arrived from the south on Saturday-toY for his races at the Easter, meeting at Addington.:: The Southland-owned Annie ,K. accompanied .Yarraville. ' v '