RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 180, 29 July 1916, Page 10

RACING NEWS.

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FIXTURES.

August 12. 16, IS—N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting Club. AugustOS, 17, IQ-r-Cantcrbnry Jockey Clnb. August 23—Dannevirke Racing Club. August 2±—North Taranaki Hunt Clnb. * " August 26— Pakuranga -Hunt- Club. A( gust 30—Mahawatu' Hunt Club. September 1, 2—Tapanul Racine Clnb. -September Jockey Club. ' "September 13—Pahiatun Racing Club. September 13, 16—Avo'ntlale .lorkev Club. September l-t—Woodlands Hunt Club. . "September 11, County Racing Club. ■ September 21. .23—Wanganui Jockey Club. — September 25—Amberlcv Steeplechase Club. --September- 25—Birchwood Hunt Club.' September 25, 26—Otaki Maori Racing , .Club. J jSeptembei"2S, 29—Geraldine Racing Clnb. " Racing Clnb. September 30—Napier I'ark Racing Club. • October Jockey Club. . - October?—Hawke's Bay Jockey Cluh. October 12, 13—Masterton Racing Club. i October 13, 14—Dunedin Jockey Clnb. ! - - 'October 14, Spring. ' October 21. 23—Wellington Racing Clnb. October Racing Clnb. October 23—Waipawa County Racing Clnb. October 23—North Canterbury and Oxford Jockey Clnb. October 23, 24—Gore Racing Club. October 26, 27—Poverty Bay Turf Club. October 28—Poverty Bay- Hunt Clnb. November' ■2 — Taratabi-Carterton Racing Club. November 4, 6, S. 11—Canterbury Jockey Clnb. November 4. S—Auckland Racing Club. November 15, 16—Winton Jockey Clnb. November IS. 22—Otalinun T.C. Spring. November' 22 — Ashurst-Pohangina Racing Club. November 23, 25—South Canterbury Jockey Clnb: - • November 25, 29—Takapnna Jockey Club. November 29. 30—Feildlng Jockey Club. On Thursday morning at Ellerslie C. Coleman L sent 'Westerly and Dancasto" over a round of the big 'hurdles, the pair fencing in good style.. Advices received in the south states that Mr J. B. Reid*s Derby colt Kilboy was landed in Sydney in,good condition. "Word from Australia states that after •winning a Tace at a- Sydney suburban meeting, Down was disposed of by Murray Hobbs, and in future will run at the Associated Clubs' courses. At' ElleTslie on Thursday morning Kaiwhakahaere, which has been qualified as a hunter, was schooled over a couple of fencing' well. An official notification states that the N.Z. Racing Conference have granted the South Auckland Racing Club permission to change the name to Hamilton Racing Club. _~...

The amount received in track fees by the Auckland Racing Clnb last year totalled £396. which would give an average of 132 horses working all the year round.

It ia reported .from Feilding. that Square Deal is in Tegular work and looks remarkably well. The son of Advance is to receive a special preparation for the New.Zealand "Cup." '.

During the past season the Auckland Racing Club paid to the Government in the shape of tax £25,28915/8, in addition to which their donations to the various patriotic..funds .since, the . war commenced total ..£5,02.0. 10/,....

.Theupkeep of-the Ellerslie course, including the gardens and various improvements, cost the Auckland Racing Club last year £5,581 0/4, a big percentage of which was distributed in wages.

The C.J.C- National Hurdles candidate Leonta is reported to be doing a solid preparation at Fordell. where the private tracks of F. Tilley, his trainer, are exceptionally good. It has been decided, not to race the Conqueror gelding on the opening day.

Mr M. M. MeCallum, who has been an elected steward of the Auckland Racing Club for the past two years, has this year been nominated for one of the vacancies on the committee. Mr McCallum devotes a lot of time to the sport, and should make an invaluable member.

After the Wellington meeting Mr. E. W. Alison, jun., informed the writer that there was very little hope of Ngatoa being fit to contest the C.J.C. National Steeplechase, but evidently the son of Ngataroa is making a 'quicker recovery than expected, for he figures amongst the acceptances for the event.

Although word from the South stated that Crib was suffering from strangles, the connections of the son of St. Ilario are evidently hopeful of his being ready to take his place in the field for the C.J.C. National Hurdles, for he has <wen accepted for.

A'-feature of the Avondale Stakes and iGuineasy to be run in September, is in the number of outside ' horses engaged. There is still another payment to be made; and though a large number are cure to drop out, the fields promise to be much stronger than usual.

At the annual meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club Sir George McLean was re-elected president. Sir George McLean explained to tlu? Aeeting that he would like, on account of the cafes of increasing -age, to-be relieved of the position he had. occupied for 31 years continuously. It is hardly to be expected that at the age of 82 any-rhan should want to worry about such eiEflafatTng pastimes as torse-racing.

-There"have been some cheap bargains picked up-amongst-jumpers who have _übsequently won good races in the Dominion, says "Olencoe." Amongst the number may be mentioned the National Hurdles winnera Medallius and Paieano, ■which cost £10 and £20 respectively. "Winners of the big Riccarton Steeplechase were, .too,, often 6old for mere eongs. Amongst this class'are Captain Jingle, which once changed hands for £8. Ngatoa .was bought (for £17, Te Arai for "£2"f~ W/y and -Continuance for £63, while a-prospective National winner in Bransfield was bought by his present owner for £11.

A couple of months hack the West Australian Trb"£timg."A6sociati6n wrote suggesting a conference - of inter-Stata bodies. The New Zealand Association ■was willing to fall in "with the idea and appointed Mr. P. Selig (president), who was "about to visit' Sydney, to act on its ; behalf. New South Wale 3 nominated Mr. R. C. Hungerford, and it was expected that the conference would be held in Sydney.. Mr. Brennan (president of the West Australian Association) waa appointed, and started on tho journey. 9 fcut only got as far as Melbourne, being (prevented "by business from ■ getting to Sydney. Mr. Selig returned by this -week'-s boat, naturally disappointed that the proposed conference proved abortive, _.. ~ , _.....,' '■

rue Auckland uicrse Tararu Jack has arrived at Riccarton to fulfil his engagements at the C.J.C. National "Meeting. G. Price has a team of fourteen horses in work at Awapuni for "Mr. Higihden," including several rising two-year-olds.

The Tecord of Mr. Armstrong's filly Cherry Blossom this season has been remarkably consistent. In ten starts she has won once, been second six times, and third three times.

, A. J. McFlinn has been engaged to ride Kooya in the. C.J.C. National Hurdles. The daughter of Signalman ihas been, accepted for in the Winter Cup, -which is run on the opening day of the meeting.

Banian, which was picked out as one of the possibilities amongst tbe lightweights for the C.J.C. National Hurdle Race, is still giving his trainer an anxious time as the result of the injuries ho received in "Wellington.

At the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Co's yards yesterday the stallion SoultikorT was sold for 30gs. Mr Patterson being the purchaser. At the same yards Ngatiwerewere was offered, but was passed in when bidding stopped at 20gs, the reserve being 2~gs. *

The return of committee attendances of the Auckland Racing Club for the _>ear arc: Full committee meetings held 15; including 3 special. P. Bradley 10, Richd. W. Dudcr 5. Fred. Earl 5. H. T. Gorrie 14. Hon. E. Mitchelson 13. Murdoch McLean 10, X. Alfred Nathan 11, Oliver Nicholson 11. H. 0. Nolan 10. G. "V. S. Patterson lonjeave of absence) 3, E. A. Price 13. Win. C. Somers 13. PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB. ' , Nominations for all events to be decided at the Palcuranga Hunt Club's Meeting on August 26 close with the secretary (Mr. F. D. Vongc) on Friday next, August 4. at 9 p.m. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. The following special regulations in connection with admission to the Ellorslie Racecourse are to be submitted to the members at the annual meeting of the club: —In pursuance and exercise of the: powers in that behalf contained in section 33 of the Gaming Act. 190 S. and of all other powers and authorities it enabling in that behalf and with the approval of the Governor, the Auckland rßaeing Club, a racing club within the meaning of the said Act (hereinafter rc|ferred to as "the said club"), doth hereby make the following regulations controlling the admission of persons to that part of the club's property situate in the city of Auckland and the town I district of Ellerslie. and, known as the I Ellerslie Racecourse, while the said racecourse is used or occupied by the said l club for race meetings. 1. In these regula- I tions the words "bookmaker." "rac-in? cluby' and "race meeting*' shall have the j meanings ascribed to those terms by section 2of the Gaming Act, IIIOS. 2. The following persons shall be and are hereby excluded from the racecourse above doscribed while the same is used or occupied by tihe said club for a race meeting, namely (a) Bookmakers, (b) All persons under disqualification inflicted by any racing club in the Dominion of New Zealand, tho Commonwealth of Australia, or elsewhere if affiliated to the said club, (c) Common prostitutes and persons who habitually consort with thieves or with persons who have no lawful visible means of support. THE CHRISTCHURCH NATIONALS. The acceptances for the Ghristchurch Nationals, which closed last night, are exceptionally good. Twenty-three remain in the Steeplechase, and the same number in the Hurdle Race. In the Steeplechase it is worthy of note that of those handicapped above 10.0 only two, El Progresso. which is in Australia, and Daylight Bill, which is amiss, have dropped out. Of the other defections Immensity and Marton arc in queer street, and of the 0.7 division the eight that have not been paid up for were really flattered by ever being entered. Braeburn, the topweight, still stands his ground, and although there are tXsquietening rumours about his soundness, his trainer-owner must he satisfied with his condition, or he would not have paid up. YVaimai. the Auckland hope, is a greatly improved horse since he competed at the A.R.C. Winter Meeting, and can be depended on for a good race. The acceptance for Xgatoa is somewhat of a surprise, and it will be interesting to see if he makes the trip South. The Hon. J. D. Ormond has left both Vascular and Idealism in, and the best of the pair is entitled to respect. Taking the field as a whole it is a stfong one in every respect, and a fine race should result". In the Hurdle Race the defection of Rorkc's Drift leaves Crib at the head of affairs, and here again ttie one In the post of honour is under a cloud. Between the 10.0 and 11.0 mark there are ten exceptionally good performers engaged, while the lightweight division is fairly strong. As with the Steeplechase, the event should be productive of a great struggle. c C.J.C, WINTER MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR PRINCIPAL EVENTS, (By Telegraph.—Press Association.! CHRISTCHrROH. Friday. The following acceptances have been received for the principal events In connection with the C.J.C. Winter Meeting:— GRAND NATIONAL STEErLECHA&E. About three miles and a half. _ . st - lb. _t. lb. Braeburn 11 11 Naupata 11 n Walmal 11 8 Merry Lad fi s N_atoa 10 13 ICaptain Mackay I) s Fagot 10 11 Queen's Post.. II 7 Torero 10 11 Black Sea !» 7 Vascular 10 11 Nita 0 7 Wlrikino 10 11 The Brewer ..0 7 xßransflcld 10 S iLady Bibbero. 0 7 Xew York 10 3 Heatherlea ... 0 7 Bravest 10 2 Darby Paul ... 9 7 G-lenmore Oil Kecharge 9 7 Idealism 0 11 WINTER CUP. One mile. Rorke's Drift.. 11 9 Cherry Blossom 9 1 Kooya 11.3 Jeannot 9 o Multlfual 11 1 Speedometer .. 9 0 iFlylng Start.. 10 12 Black Lupin ..on Scadown 10 11 San Sebastian. 9 0 iGeorge 10 6 Aurore 9 0 Goldenlyte ... 10 4 (Heeltap 9 0 •Meltchikoff ... 10" 4 Sir Tarla .... 9 0 Hlngform ,10 2 Twelfth Night 0 0 Glenroy 10 1 Gnome ... 9 0 Gold Soirlt ..: 10 0 Multum 0 0 Sedd-el-Babr .. 013 Uean 9 0 Awahou ~:..'. '9 13 Roumaula .... 9 0 Fftbrikbff 9 5 Grand'ldea.... 0 0 Ogler 9 3 Icllma 0 0 gir Asnes .- ..92 GRAND NATIONAL lIUBDLB RACE. Two miles and a-half. Crib 11 2 Art » 10 Styrax 10 13 Kilmeny 9 8 tPiirseflller .... 10 11 Tenacious 9 5 Kooya 10 0 Sir Solo 9 5 To OJiga ~..,10.8 Banian ......... 9- 3 ILeonta .10-7 IRongahere ..-. .02 Harbour Light 10 7 iGohJen JVlareh. 0 2 Master Kegel.. 10 6 St. Elmn 9 2 i ■Marconi 10 li Multielpal ..,, 9 2 (Crown Pearl ~ 10 3 Czaronus 0 0 Tararu Jack ~ 10 3 Sleight of Hand -Q _> I'Gladlia•„,„„, 0U f

Sir Rosa and Fisher -were schooled over the hurdles at Ellerslie this morning, the pair fencing well. Despite.all "reassuring" statements, it is certain that "Danny" Maher is in a very bad way, says an English writer. He has migrated from the Maidenhead area to the neighbourhood of Newmarket for the summer, and Mrs. Maher has often to spend many anxious days and nights. Maher should make a point of wintering abroad —and riding a tougher finish. INSPECTOR KILLED. While schooling at Ellerslie this morning, in company with Waimai, the gelding Inspector struck the stone wall, and, falling heavily, broke his shoulder, and was destroyed. NEXT SEASON'S LICENSES. Mr. J. F. Hartland. secretary of the Auckland District Committee, notifies gentlemen riders, trainers, and jockeys that those wishing to obtain licenses for August must apply for the isame not later than Saturday next. August 5. Gentlemen riders, 'in particular, who wish to take part in the Pakuranga Hunt Club Meeting on August 2(i must apply, for there will be no meeting of the committee to consider licenses after the dale mentioned. TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. CANTERBURY. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") CHRISTCHURCH. Friday. Heavy rain during the last few days: has left the Uicrartmi tracks very soft, aud, as a result, there has been practically no fust work. —hlle even the jumping ground lias been too slippery to suit the tastes of tome of the trainers. On Wednesday Recharge and Dcbonaire set out for a circuit of" the bis feu,-es. They started over the brush ill front of the stand, hut Uebonaire baulked at tbe first of tho double, aud could not be induced tn go ou. Recharge continued alone, and gave a safe exhibition of jumping.

Trireme was schooled on Wednesday over four hurdles. Owing to the stale of the ground he found it difficult to set a footin?, aud rapped all the obstacles, but sut round without serious mishap.

Multoe has been taken in hand again after being on the easy list for a couple of months.

■jluepot. Darby Paul, and Tararu Jartj arc recent arrivals nl Riccarton for the (Jraud National Jleetlns. A couple of maidens by Hymcttr.s arc due at F. D. Jones' stable from tbe lion. J. D. Onnond's Woodvilie Kstatc 10-djv. One is the property of Mr. 11. A. Knight' Tho Knglhih lilly. Week-end. which has been spelling in North Canterbury fulsome time, has rejoined F. D. Jones' team. Fields were small in the jumping events at the Rrackonilchi Hunt Meeting yesterday. Trireme followed up his win at Tluiaru by annexing the Hurdle Race, while Mnvson and Kliigswnv won the steeplechases. Sam l'nu rail badly, and looks unsound. Wnlparnparu was second to Mawson, and is a likely sort for hunters'

The Ambrrley ronrsc h:is been considerably improved lately, the Inside rail having been continued nil the way round. Further improvements are In liand. and at the Amberley Racing Club's Meeting in September new starting-places will be used for races over five furlongs, six furlongs, one mile, ant! one mite ami a quarter, giving the competitors a good straight run before they have to negotiate a bend. In the Hack Hurdle Handicap, nt the Braekenfield Hunt Meeting. Cast Iron and Trireme cleared right nwuy from the other two competitors. Trireme did not lump well, but he was still going well at the S£ mc . I J lrn vrhfn Cnn Ir "» crossed him. Ihe judicial committee was satisfied that a cross took pluce. but. acting under power given by the Rules of Racing, tacy placed cast Iron second, awarding the race to Trireme. It was alleged that Cast Iron slipped at the last hurdle, and that this was responsible for the cross. After au examination of the ground, the committee fined E. Redmond, the rider of Cast Iron £o lor careless riding. The South Canterbury gelding Yes won a double at the Braekenfield Hunt Meeting. He was successful a week ago at the South Canterbury Hunt fixture, and about two months ago won a race at Oainaru. so that he has four victories on end to his credit He is a greatly-improved gelding, and Is likely to win iv much better company next season.

The yicory gained by Klngsway in the Hack steeplechase at th- Braekenfield Hunt Meeting was extremely popular. He has been a consistent performer on the Amberley course for several years past, but on this occasion his owner. Mr. G. N McLean ivas not present to witness the success'of Fv^?> UrltC ' a S. he I s at the front ""'tn the fcxpeditionary Forces.

While the'horses were doing ihelr prellP ?,° r t0 ''"■ st:lrt of th <* Waipara Hack Handicap, at the Braekenfield Hunt S'"L : W iar A rn "!. ,lp " nith »«""•" »h« i» . . v dPr aDcl Snipped round to toe hack of the course. On being caught, he was found to be uninjured, and he fulfilled his engagement, though his ride" (F Holmes) was cur about the face. Melford In the collision, and he returned to thZl™"; t ? kl ?", no P art iD race Hi s backers Inst their money, the horse helnc Racing y a StßrtCr Mder thp R«IM of

WAIRABAPA XOTES. ' (By Telegraph. -Special to "Star.") MASTERTON, this day. tlri°ln aD t a h' 'v 5 di ?, lrlPt ' s °"'y representative in the New Zealand Cup. has been taken up again, and he is in fine heaßhv condition for a sound preparation for the big two-mik- event in November Kno? 6 !^ 1 *?!' rormcrI * head lad for R. fh™ ™ ,^ pa •*'• a,HI " b0 some LiLm"*?*. ,J,n Z dangerously ill m the Masterton Hospital. R. Knox. .7. .1. Gravestock. and W Garrett, with Sir Agnes, liransifield. aud Sir Solo respectively, will leave here next week for Christchureh. where their charges claim engagements for the National meeting. Mania Park (Maniapoto—Sllvcrv Park) gave a sorry exhibition in the Hunters' Race on the concluding day at Trcnthani Although he completed I he course and jumped every fence, he finished a furlong behind the other horses. Man'a Fark is n stable mate of Bransfleld. winner of the big steeplechase at the same meeting. Sir 8010 will be ridden in the Grand National Hurdlco by Stan Ueid. The Masterton Racing Clnb will expend £.1.000 in stakes during the coming season, which works out at £1,000 a day for the three days' racing. Sir Agnes has gone on 'the right way since his double win at Trentham, and will be a starter at. the National meeting. W. Price, who rode him at Wellington, will have the mount at Riccarton. At 'he annual meeting of the Masterton Racing Club on Wednesday Mr. A. G. Tlliner suggested that v race for apprentice riders should be placed on the programme. He said some owners did not give apprentices a fair share of riding in races. Mr. rilmer said that Bransfleld, winner of the Wellington Steeplechase, \*as ridden by au apprentice, nnd the lad was engaged by Mr. C. F. Variance, president ■of the local club. The matter is to have the attention of the stewards.