RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 137, 9 June 1917, Page 6

RACING NEWS.

(By WHALEBONE.) BiCING FIXTUttES. June 14 and 16-Glsborne B.C. Steeplechase. June 22 and 23—Napier Park R.C. Winter. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. SLEEPER.—Ardenvohr won the last NewZealand Cup. WAGER.— According to the riders concerned, no. The Auckland Racing Club have made a donation of £100 to the Red Cross Fund. J O'Shea is to ride Lady Penury in her engagements at the Gisborne meeting next week. The Government tax over the recent A.R.C. Winter Meeting amounted to £7,027 15/. An Auckland owner was after Flying Camp, but the deal fell through after being nearly completed. Stewart Waddell left for Helensville on Thursday, for a few days' hollda}, before returning home. W. G. Irwin has broken in a rising two-year-old lilly by Birkenhead— Lady Hune, which looks a likely sort.

The Aucklanders J. C. Lambess (trainer) and P. Tutchen (jockey) are in the lists of those drawn for active service. A. Reed went through the Otaki meeting without scoring a win, and the jockey championship now looks a certainty for J. O'Shea.

The Taranaki trainer P. Coffey appears among those drawn in the ballot from the Taranaki district, as does the jockey H. E. Goldfinch.

The victory of Parisian Diamond in the York Welter Handicap was well anticipated by his connections, who benefited accordingly.

Paddington Green was offered for sale by auction at Messrs. A. Buckland and Sons' yards yesterday, but bidding failed to reach the reserve, and he was passed in.

Messrs. H. T. Gorrie and A. E. Price have been appointed delegates to represent the Auckland Racing Club at the forthcoming New Zealand Racing Conference.

Marconi. Fionnuala, Cokelcy, Sir Ralph, and Ranza Mist were shipped South to-day to fulfil their engagements at the Giabornc Racing Club's Meeting next week-

Arran 6till continues to run disappointingly, and though he showed up prominently at one stage of the Members' Handicap last Saturday eventually finished out of a place.

When Czaronus fell during the running of the Winter Steeplechase on Wednesday he had a bone in his nose broken. The mishap is not expected to ke- p the son of Patronus idle.

From what can be gathered, Waimai and Tenacious will shortly be found racing in Australia, while Luperino may also carry silk on the other side if intended arrangements can be made.

Troublesome, Guiding Way, and Lady Penury were shipped to Gisborne to-day to fulfil their engagements at the Gisborne Racing Club's meeting next week. The trio went in charge of S. Morrow.

F. Loornb returned to Gisborne on Thursday with Cynic, Slipstitch and Carlysian. The Waikato-owned Happy Valley was sent South in charge of Loomb to compete at the Gisborne meeting.

Amongst those drawn in the ballot in the Wellington district is the crosscountry horseman L. Traill. The rider in question has already made two attempts to get into camp, but each time has been rejected.

Hopfield has proved pretty costly to punters since he arrived here from Australia, and is evidently not tho champion people imagined. In both his efforts at Ellerelie he had every chance to score, but failed to finish on.

After her running at Wanganui, the Rhowing of Nita in the Winter Steeplechase on Wednesday was distinctly disappointing, for the daughter of Bonibardo was not prominent at any stage.

The second day's racing of the Otaki meeting was responsible for several sensations, no less than four winnerß returning dividends ranging from just on a score to near the half-century. A second dividend also went near the twenty mark.

A. Robertson has been very patient with Pierrot, and the win of the All Black gelding in the Fitzroy Welter on Wednesday was well merited. Pierrot has been a long while striking form, but now he has made a start, may be useful next season.

A Southern writer points out that it was something of a coincidence that while Gladful was winning the Great Northern Hurdles at Ellerslie, at the other end of the Dominion his fullbrother was equal to winning the Otago Steeplechase at Wingatui.

Takinini, which won the Orakei Hurdle Race at Ellerslie on Wednesday, has not won a race since he accouuted for tho Kawau Hurdles at the Takapuna J.C. Spring Meeting of 1915. On that occasion he returned a dividend of over a score, a little more than half of what he paid en Wednesdaj*.

Blucstone's victory in the Farewell Handicap on Wednesday is the best performance the son of Bluelight has registered to date, and with the going soft the gelding is undoubtedly a bit above the ordinary. In Wednesday's event Bluelight had the steadier of 11.9 in the saddle, and was within lib. of Croesus, one of the best sprinters in NewZealand.

One of the most promising steeplechasers seen out at the recent A.R.C. Winter Meeting was Tiniroto, which won both the Hunt Club events, and then succeeded, with 11.1 in the saddle, in the Tamaki Steeplechase. Tiniroto is only a young horse, and unless something unforeseen occurs can be confidently expected to see a much better day. His owner, Mr. V. Holbeche, is at present serving his King and country.

The race Thrace had in the Great Northern Hurdles worked a big ™P ro ; e ; ment in the son of Poseidon, for he ran with much more confidence in the Orake Hurdles, and when a little ™ ora J e \ soned should be equal to winning a decent race over the small sticks.

W. Ryan has been out of luck for some time, and it was pleasing him on a winner again. He had^ the mount on Pierrot in the Fitzroy though the son of All Black did not begm too well, he got him in a nice poswon at the home turn, and, riding a vigor ous finish, landed him a winner by three parts of a length.

Although El Gallo was defeated inJ*e Winter Steeplechase, the son of Spalpeen ran a great race, with the going ii.j the state it was, under his steadier of 12.10. Ho finished on like a racehorse, and the merit of the performance wiU readily be recognised when the fact is considered that he was conceding no less than 4-lb to his conqueror St. Eknn.

Czaronus was going so well when he piloted the field up the hill the last tune in the Winter Steeplechase on Wednesday that bis victory was loudly proclaimed. The next fence, however, saw his chance extinguished, for he came down when it looked a certainty that he would run first or second. When properly seasoned Czaronus will win a good race over the big country.

Overheard in a tramcar going to the races last Wednesday. Old lady, who to somewhat upset owing to the rush for seats, to one of the racegoers: This U disgraceful. Racing ought to be stopped while the war is on." The race-goer (a bit of a wag): "Don't you think, madam, it would be more sensible, to stop the war, so that everybody could go to the races?" The discussion ended.

The final meeting of the season of the Auckland District Committee was held yesterday afternoon, when a jockeys license, was issued to W. C. Standen. Considerable time was spent in receiving the report of the delegate to the recent conference in Wellington, which discussed the question of the reduction of racing permits. As is usual with this sort ol business, those in authority do not allow their deliberations made public.

With rain, and nothing but rain, falling to within a few days of the Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting, the Ellerslie caretaker (Mr. A. Hill) was a much worried man. Horses had to be galloped, and tracks had to be found for them, and it speaks volumes for the resourcefulness of Mr. Hill that both visiting and local trainers were thoroughly satisfied with the arrangements made for the working of their charges. The club are certainly lucky in their caretaker.

•The victory of St. Elmn in the Winter Steeplechase "was well deserved, for the son of St. Ambrose was decidedly unlucky in having to put up with second honours in the Great Northern Hurdle Race and third in the Steeplechase. St. Elran is only coming on, and it was real misfortune for his connections that they were unable to get nioro racing into him before the Auckland meeting opened. A couple of races would have made all the* difference, and St. Elton would have probably had his name enrolled along with that of Liberator and El Gallo as the winner of the Ellerslie double.

It is really wonderful the support accorded various horses in the different races they compete in during a three or four-day meeting. At Ellerslie, when ridden by Stan Reid in the Members' Handicap, five furlongs, Hushman was only entrusted with £223, finishing out of a place. On the second day, in the Prince of Wales' Handicap, of seven furlongs, his owner had the mount, when the son of Husbandman carried £191 10/-, again running unplaced after being one of the leaders in the early stages. In the Farewell Handicap on the concluding day Stan Reid again had the mount, and £1,244 10/- was invested on him, but once more he failed to get into the first three. Hoplield in both his rages carried the most money, but failed to make any return. El Gallo was favourite in both the steeplechases he contested, giving his supporters a slight return for their investments on the second day, while Bluestone, after being favourite when he won the Members' Handicap on the opening day, was allowed to go out at a good price on the second and third days, and the price he returned when he won the Farewell Handicap was one of the surprises of the meeting. Sir Solo and Te Onga. which started first and second favourites in the Great Northern Hurdles, were other examples, for in tho minor events the dividends they returned were surprising, and altogether it is very hard to understand the ways of punters, who go on and off a horse in a most un. accountable manner.

THE DISTRICT COMMITTEE. Although the election of delegates from the various district committees was held several days ago, owing to the conservative methods adopted by tbe New Zealand Racing Conference one has to wait for the publication of the official calendar before the results can be obtained. It is really time some alteration was, made, but under the conditions at present prevailing this is too much to hope for. A lot of interest was taken in the election of the Auckland committee, and big efforts were made by some of the new aspirants for offioe, but, with the exception that Mr. W. T. Carr replaces Mr. J. T. Inglis, the delegates are the same as last year. Those elected are: Messrs. E. W. Alison, W. T. Carr, M. Foley, H. H. Hayr, and R. Wynyard. The Hon. W. H. Herries and Mr. E. W. Alison have been re-elected as the representatives of the Auckland country clubs on tho New Zealand Raoing Conference.

WINNING TRAINERS AND RIDERS. D. Morriss was the most successful trainer at the A.R.C. Winter Meeting, winning three races with Tiniroto; P. Jones was successful with Penniless and Bedford, J. Thorpe with Bluestone twice, P. Coffey with Flying Camp twice, K. Heaton (The Channel), S. Waddell (Gladful), W. Garrett (Red Ribbon), F. Loomb (Slipstitch), E. J. Rae (Luperino), W. H. Windsor (Gllicpot), D. Moraghan (Glutanus), J. J. Preston (Takanini), W. Kirk (Parisian Diamond), .1. Cameron (St. Elmn), Herbert Barr (Te Onga), and A. Robertson (Pierrot). J. Roach headed the list of winning horsemen, being successful on Tiniroto in his three wins and on Luperino; Stan Reed (Glutaneus and Flying Camp) R Tapp (Parisian Diamond and Bedford), and J. O'Shea (Bluestone twice) each rode two winners; and R. Wood (The Channel), E. R. Reid (Penniless) w Bush (Gradful),P. Brady (Red Ribbon)' L H. Hewitt (Slipstitch), S. Henderson (Gluepot), Clout (Flying Camp), L Coleman (Takanini), F. Tutchen (St* Elmn), A. McDonald (Te Onga), and w" Ryan (PUrrotl, " '

THE WINNING SIRES. The winning sires at the recent A.R.C Winter Meeting were Glengowrie (Tiniroto 3), Campfire (Flying Camp 2), Bluelight (Bluestone 2). Gluten (Gtuepot and Gluetanus), Capt. Webb (The Channel), Penury (Penniless), Birkenhead (Gladful), Elevation (Red Ribbon), Henry the First (Slipstitch), Lupin (Luperino), Bunyan (Bedford), Pukaki (TakaniniL, Charlemagne (Parisian Diamond), St. Ambrose (St. Elmn), Regel (Te Onga), and All Black (Pierrot). TOTALISATOR EMPLOYEES SOLDIERS' RELIEF FUND. The first annual meeting of the Auckland Employees Soldiers' Relief Fund was held in the Amateur Sports Club last evening, Mr. A. Nicholson presiding over about 50 members of the totalisator. The report stated that the year had been a very successful one, the sum of £245 standing to the credit of the fund. Ths working expenses had been very low, and, considering the fund started from thft Auckland Totalisator Recreation Club, with the finances nil, wras now in & good position. One application for assistance had been received during the year, but, on the advice of the examining committee, it was deemed advisable to hold the application over at present. The following officers were elected: Mr. H. H. Hayr, president (re-elected); Mt. T. C. Urquhart, vice-president; Mr. H. C. Whyman, secretary (re-elected); Mr. R. L. Absolum, hon. treasurer; committee, Messrs. H. Newton, W. Harper, N. C. Culpan, H. Whistance, A. Nicholson, &. Chatfield, J. Reid, E. Roberts, W. Adams (re-elected), H. J. Hayr, A. Ramsey,, G. Hunt. GISBORNE. ACCEPTANCES. GISBORNE, Frlaty. The acceptances for the Glsborne Racing Winter Meeting are:— Park Hurdles. — Marconi 11.0, Guiding Way 10.10. Municipal 10.7, Montana 10.7, Master Tlml 9.13. Spalperlon 0.12, KoUlnahlna 0.4, Gluetanus 0.0. Maiden Hack, weight o.o.—lmpediment, Sabine, Kalpo, Tauhinu, Queen of the North, Aymer, Multlve, Malaya, Juanna, Leadlight, Bombardoss, Multiplane, Paokahu. Mysterious Prince, lied Cloud, Miss Alnslle, MHmany, Black Lace, AH Stunned, Happy Valley. > Flying Handicap.—Gazlque 11.10, Mnltifual 11.9. BJorneborg 10.8, Do«rnbam 10.5, Carlyslan 10.3, Kauri King 10.2, Zeus 9.12, Rewanga 9.7, Otara 9.5, Pearl Marie 0.5, Splendldus 0.3, Lord Alnslle 9.2, Coionade 0.0, Con 9.0, Flash Lady 9.0. Glsborne Steeplechase. — Troublesome 11.7. Eanza Mist 10.11, Fagot 10.6, Sandy Paul 10.3, Dlavolo 10.0, Sabrenul 9.7, Daln 9.7. Hack Flat.—Raumanuwhlri 10.5. Grand Idea 10.3, Lord Alnslle 10.1, Slipstitch 9.12, Hythread 9.0, Woodrow 0.5, Kohlnahlna 0.3, Gluclan 9.2, Sano 9.0. Eralf 9.0, Bloomine 9.0, All Grey 9.0, Whanoko 9.0, Panlkan 9.0. Tramway Hack Steeples. — Spalperlom 10.10. The Chef 10.3. Bodenham 10.3, Sabrenul 10.0. Cokely 9.13, Glourla 9.9. Kalwhakahaere 9.9, Gluterlno 9.7, Hul 9.7. Winter Oats.—Multlfual 12.3, Kpova 11.4, BJorneborg 10.12. Lady Penury 10.7, Municipal 0.12, Flonnuala 9.8, Toki 9.6, The Summit 9.4. Montana 0.4. Hexton 0.3, Despatch Carrier 9.2, Sir Ralph 9.2, Cynic 9.0, Walaka 0.0.