RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 11, 12 January 1918, Page 9

RACING WORLD.

fßy WHALEBONE.) FIXTURESj^ n IS—Northern Walroa R.C. Jan 17 —Wliaugarei It.C. Jan! lD'-lhd 22 —Wellington R.C. Summer. Jan. 26 and 29— Takapuna J.C. Summer. Jan." 31 —Pahiarua li.C. Annual. Feb' 3 —Taumaruuui R.C. pea' 0 and 7—Taranaki J.C. Autumn. Feb! 9—Te Kuiti K.C. Feb. 10—Hamilton R.C. Feb. -S and Mar-ch 2—Wanganul J.C. Summer. iiarch U—Te Aroha J.C. March 16—Ohinemuri J.C. March 30, April I—Auckland1 —Auckland R.C. Autumn. April It—Avoniiaie J.i". Autumn. April 20 —Otahuhu T.C. Autumu. Tire Walrarapa Racing Club has increased the stake for the Wairarapa Cup to Oulsjvs. The successful lightweight. H. Young, is to ride Mulriclpal in the Wellington Cup. The Otahuhu Trotting Club have fixed ob April -0 as Lha date for their autumu meeting. Word from Wellington stales that Menelaus is an unllkeiy starter in the Wellington Cup. W. Orange is now a regular attendant at Ellersii-?, his charges beiug l'cueatou and Marble. J. Williamson will only have Royal Irish to represent him at the Whangarel meeting next week. The two-year-old Egmont Park has been added to the lis:, and when next he races it will be as a gelding. A three-year-old filly by Marble Arch— Miss Pauline is the latest addition to F. Stenning's team. John Bunny and Gluepot were schooled over the big hurdles at r.ilerslie on Tburs- ; day morning, both fencing well. The weights for the Takapuna Cup and minor events to be decided on the openmg day of the Takapuna Jockey Club's Meeting, are due on Monday next. Those who saw Demos win the Juvenile Handicap at Marton ou New "fear's Day are predicting a good future for Mr Short's colt. It is understood, his owner refused 600gns for him as a yearling. The acceptances for the Wellington Cup are due ou Monday next, the 14th mst. No less than thirteen of those handicapped are engaged in other events run on the same day. There is very Uttle probability of the Messrs Alison being represented at the Wellington meeting, and Housewife and Co. will race at the Takapuna meeting instead. Soultane was offered for sale by- auction at Messrs A. Buckland and Sons' yards yesterday, but was passed in when the bidding stopped at oOgns, the reserve being A local sportsman had a commissioner acting for him at the recent dispersal sale of the Shipley Stnd. but so far has not received advice as to whether the lots selected were secured on his behalf or not. Mr J. C. Gleeson has lodged his appeal with the N.Z. Racing Conference in the Uncle Ned case, and it wUI probably be heard at Wellington during the Wellington Cup Meeting. E. Pope has returned Corinth to his owner, and the son of Demosthenes will probably be given a spell. Corinth was the biggest two-year-old in work at Ellerslie. and a rest should he very ieneficial. B. Deeley leaves for the South on Monday to fulfil riding engagements at the Wellington meeting. The Aucklander will have the mount on lied Ribbon in the W-elUngton Cup and Wrestler in the Telegraph Handicap. The yearling by General Latour—Alicia, knocked down at the yearling sales to Mr J. Chaaffe for oOgns. has ireeu operated on. The youngster is making a good recovery, and will be shortly taken in hand I to receive his early education. j The first meeting between Hymestra and I E6tLand this season -will probably be In the Wanganui Guineas, which Is run on the 6econd day of the Wanganui Summer Meeting on February 23. A meeting of the pair over a mile would be one of the big attractions of the gathering. Rock Diamond, formerly a member of the team under the charge of J. Lambess has gone into T. Kemp's stable. Rock Diamond gallops well enough on the tracks, but so far has not repeated her private efforts in public. The alteration of the holiday date from January 23 to January 28 means an altera- ; tion in the days on which the Takapuna Jocke.. Club will race, and the meeting will now take place on Jactinrv 2t> and ' ,l < instead of the 36tii and 20th as formerly arranged. * The ex-New Zealander The Toff was backed down to a very short price in the Qneenstown stakes, the welght-for-age race at the recent Port Adelaide meeting The Toff was doina- good track work but ran like a horse absolutely tired of racing and was one of the last to finish. •mc injuries sustained !iy Tnt'mi during the junning of the Grafton Hurdle Race at Ellersile on Boxing Day were more serious than at first anticipated, and it was impossible to ship the son of Multlnd i hack to Gisoorne after the meeting. H e is at present running in a paddock at One Tree Hili. Juanna, which has been under W Sharp's «arge for some time, is buck again In her old quarters at W. Mobberlev's Tbe latter trainer ha.-; another addition to his team «\ the five-year-old Kegel mare Koval •which is a bit of an outlaw. Royal* is engaged at the Whangarel meetin-" next "week. Pearl d' Mont, which has yet to earn a "visaing bracket, was given a turn over the Pony hurdles at Ellersile on Thursday fflorning. shaping really well for a norice J oe daughter of Den-o-sthen-es will not be sllglole to race in hurdle races until next ffionth. Another of W. Sharp's charges, in Pukeatua. has also been schooled of late and gives promise. Particulars of the mishap to Hymestra "0 not indlc.--.-e that the injuries are of a cry aenous character, and it is to be hoped Mat the colt will be able to fulfil his engagements at tne Wellington meeting. It -»ould be a thousand pities If any complicanoas set In, for the son of Hymettus has « m of vaiuahic engagements before him, wmch besides -.hose at Wellington, include «ie Wanganui Jackson .stakes, Wanganui '-.uineas. North Island Challenge Stakes ?oo N.Z. St. Leger. which, however, may iiave to b,. abandoned by the Wellington Kacin; Club, Manawatu Stakes (In which yesert Gold is also engagedi, liawke's Bay wf' t " J ' C ' Ch --l-enge Stakes, and Great _S h f nl _ st - Le ser, so that it will be seen hlni ,, fi=fi a '"'S programme in front of tho 'tt " n;r " t: " :l ' s uut. engaged in either c Stakes or Taranaki Stakes. fun n tin " °" lhp -""OWledße that one o! the ami,,- was about to return home from B»Ly ar ia ' Unre to !,sslst a* -° l ' al holiday "irctmL-s. ~ sporting household of the "f.tiTii District set about fitting the sol:H S favourite light-harness horse for «« equine fray. There ivas a happy re>uuon or relatives ami friends (says an "Uercargili writer) when the war-worn •Port .-it,., well-known Rugby footballer turned up. and n happy and expectant party was nattered together to visit the "C'-s. The soldier and some of his comrades from Europe and all friends and relatives were on to a man. and when the *™*c vvon royally, stepping to a speedy SSi tber " was joy In the land. Few »oidie.- sportsmen have experienced a welcome more to their liking than the footojuer rpferred to. and the uninitiated who woiiderwl in the beartlneis of the cheerliig vaen the t-iain; too); conmiand early and Weed home nlntip. will new wish they had oeen In the senot. The divldcuil extended J-fards in close proximity to double

t -,-*- s ,. t .he result of ncr accident at Wingatul the Kilbroney filly Kilrea is to be retired to the stud. The Auckland-owned colt. President Wilson, figures in the N.Z. Metropolitan Club's Champion .Stakes, which is run at Addington at Easter time. It has been practically decided that cynic will not be taken south for the Wellington Cup, but vviil remain In Auckland lur tbe 'fakapuua meeting. At the Daudenong (X.S.W.) meeting on boxing L) U y _-j_ s Eileen Kitzslmnions rode Darkle to victory lv the Hunters' tsteeplecliuse, defeating several professional horsemen. From what can be gathered Uncle Ned will be a non-acceptor for the Wellington Cup, which was the oniv event the sou of Marble Arch vvas engaged iv at the Wellington lt.c. Summer Meeting. _. Tlle . Auckland-trained horses Waverley, .tnrold. Juu., Grattau Abbey, and Shanghai Jl'yetir in the list of nominations for the I-oroury ipark Trotting club's Meeting, ivhicfi takes place at the end ot this moutn. Biplane is reported to be doing steady work at Riecarton, and on Wednesday morning was given three rounds or the Plough at half-pace. He pulled hard all tlie way. but uid not show any signs ot waywardness. Before breakfast at Ellerslie this morning, faramahone was schooled over a couple pi hurdles. After breakfast War Time ana J'akanini were sent over the big hurdles, both negotiating the obstacles- without ii..shap. Although Sweet Corn, in winning the Welter Handicap at Rand wick under D.13, equalled the course record of 1.26 tor tne distance, she is reported to nave run about a lot at the finish, and just managed to stall off a stroiia, challenge from Promised Uud. TE KCITI RACING CLUB. Nominations for all events to be decided at the Te Kuiti Racing Chili's annual meeting on February il close on Friday next, the lSth lust., either with the secretary, Mr. J. ii. Trtnuenr, Te Kuiti, or Messrs. W. Blorufield & Co., Auckland. The secretary of the Whangarel Racing Club will also receive uoniinatious at Whangarel. HAMILTON RACING CLTJB. The Hamilton Racing Club, which now ranks as the premier one-day club in the Dominion, holds its annual meeting on February 16. when the large amount of 2,000 soys. will be given away lv stakes. ■Nominations for all events close on Friday, the 25th Inst., at 9 p.m., either with the secretary, Mr *R. J. Gwyune, Hamilton, or Mr F. D. Yonge, Auckland. WMAXGAREI RACING CLUB. The Whangarel Racing Club's annual race meeting takes place next Thursday, and, judging from the character of the acceptances, the gathering should tie the ■best in the history of the club. With the exception of the hurdle race, the various events have filled remarkably well, and the racing promises to be of a most interesting character. Aucklanders can leave for Whangarel by the Manala on Wednesday eveuing. and there Is sure to be a large number make the trip. A HORSE KILLED. While being schooled at Ellerslie this morqlng over the small hurdles In company with White Sox, the gelding Taj Mahal ran down the obstacle, und striking the wing, turned a couple of somersaults, betas killed instantaneously. His rider, L. Jililngs, escaped injury. Taj Mahal, which was over five year old. was by Marble Arch — Castle Blaney, was owned by Messrs. Dawson and Waller, and was one of F. Slcnning's- team. The only victory to his credit. was as a two-year-old, when he won the Victoria Handicap at the A.H.C. Autumn 'Meeting, defeating a hot favourite In Hyginas, and paying a good two-figure dividend. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB. CHAMPION" STAKES. The following nominations have been received for the CHAMPION STAKES (in harness), of 500 soys. For three-year-olds, one mile and five furlongs. Mr J. Farrell's b c Guynemer, by Brent Locanda—Ferns. Mr H. W. Kitchingham"s b f Golden Pippin, by Jingle—Atalauta. Mr N. Green's br g Albert Cling, by Young McKinney—Embrace. Mr Remington's b c President Wilson, by Wildwood Junior—Wattle. Mr E. McCann's b g Lunsdale, by Brent Locanda —Alice Maud. M-- A. Fleming's b g Gallantry, by Galindo —Marie Corelli. Mr J. Burkes eh c Cole Nut, by King Cole —CocoanutMr W. J. Carter's blk c Man o' War. by •Perl Huon. Mr J. R. Cardigan's b f Queen Chimes, by Coldstream Bells —Vanquish. Mrs. E. Blair - 9 blk c Norwood, Dy WUdwood Junior—Sylvie. Mr W. R. Anderson's br c Prince Coronado, by Van Coronado —Willowwood mare. Messrs. Knight and Jardens b c Leewood, by Wildwood Junior—Gertie. Mr J. Reynolds' eh g Golden Peter, by Fetereta —Golden Belle. Mr E. L. McKeon's b f Bungebah, by Harold Dillon—Tui. TAUMARUNUI RACING CLUB. The following nomtuatious have been received for the Taumaruuui Racing Club's Meeting on February 2: — Maiden Handicap.—Miss Leslie, All Talk, Pukeatuu. Escapement, Monatour. Oakland, Tartan. Major Weston, l'otaerau. Gladly, Goldsign. Lad. Waereng.i. Tonukoke. Lady Olwyn. Jean Delayal, Starrell, Revenue, Miss" Larus. Matapuna Handicap.—Malaya, Juana, Silver Pine, Pink Tie, Klriwiuuiug, Pukeatua. Monatour, Flying Gowrie, seaweed. Positive, Dandy Breeze. Bezuiar, Hopana, Knrra, Scrutineer, Jean Delaval. Taumarunui Handicap.—Analogue, Sleepy Jack. Gold Fran, Marble Star. Pre-eminent, Major Weston, Wild Lupin. Glenopai. Owhaugo Handicap.—Slyvlaroa, Sle°.py Jack. Step, Billy Wiggs. sea Dell, Escapement, Pre-eminent, Tartan, l'otaerau, Waerenea, Welshman, Royal Rain, Starfell, Revenue, Charlcrose. Tarinzamotu Handicap. —Malaya, Juanna, ■Silver Pine, Pink Tie. Kiriwitining. Fukeatun. Flvlnn Gowrie, Goldslgn. l'osltive, Dandy BreJV, Tonukoke, Hupana. Scrutineer.' Lady Olwyn, Jeau Delaval. Miss i Lams. Welter Handicap.—Analogue, Soultane, Gold Fran Marble Star, sea -De'il, Monatour, Wild' Lupin. Matiere Hack. —Sylvisrca, Miss Leslie, Silver Pine, Sleepy Jack. All Talk. Step, Kirlwlnulng, Billy Wlggs, Pre-eminent, Oakland, Gladly, Seaweed, Welshman, Bezmar, Koyal Bain, Scrutineer, Revenue. Charlerose. Mamiuui Flying.-—Soultane, rink Tie, Pukeatua, All Talk, Hupana, Glenopai. WEBTLAND RACES. HOKITIKA, January 11. The Westland Races were concluded today m steady rain, which cleared in the ufternoou. There vvas a line attendance, and a good course, though somewhat j heavy. The totalisator handled £7044, j making a total of £iU,2i-l for the meeting, as against £22,1150 last year tthe Jubilee i meeting}, and £15.G4u and £21,uU4 respectively for the yean previous. Results:— Woodstock Handicap, of DOsovs; live rurlougs.—Divorce, :).a, j; Tyson, 0.4, 2; Merlon, 10.0, 3. Also started: Lady Phyllis 7.1 d, Jingo 7.1U, iCrivvorm 7.7. Skedaddle 7 0 ' \\ ou by half a length. Time, 1.14. Uoldiielus Handicap, of (kisovs; seven furlongs.—Kiltess, 1u.2, l: Carald Diieas, 7 1 2; Arihia, 7.U, .",. Also started: A.-nil-ledes 'a.3, Kllrush 5.7, Tyue v.o, Miraculous 7 0 Fine race; vvon by a ueCK, with half a' length between second and third. Time, County Trot, of 60sovs; one mile.—Trojan, 10s 1; Marveh Rose, lis. 2; Little Hose, ys'' 3 ' Also started: Energy, 2, Flossie iii'llon Us. Sweet Coie 7s, Love bird os. Buck's Head Ss, Wee Tat lis, Grand Drift 14s and Allta liis (bracketed with Marven I'ose) Prince Huou 12s, Generous 10s, Won by six lengths, with half a leugtn between second and third. Time, 2.26 1-5. i Westland Haudicnp. of 130sors: one mile. jXantbos. 7.0, U Daytime. 8.11. 2; Achil- ' W |« B'> 3. Also started: Jeannot 0.2, I Rose Pink 0.1. Lady Middlcton 5.6, Brada'mante 7.0, Lady Phyllis 7.0. Won easily. i- 1 nfi'n-u'rv" Trot, of IOOsovs; one mile.— Tops" Wallace, 28s, 1: Dannie Black 235, ! .7. ?-„-nl<- l.'N 3. Also started: Flossie 7,'tiioM ins Pegasus 12s. RewanUl 17s, ln--1 liV-lvi -'Os Belgian 235. Thorn 235. Pei <l"islti-« -Os btig ala not leavfi m , gastih w».i« „v two lengths, half a. length rparatmg°sec^d W and third.' Time, 5.17.

Welter Handicap, of SOsovs; six furlongs and a-half.—Bradamaute, ts.O (bracketed and Amity, S.Bj, 1; Clavernouse, 8.0, 2; Winning Number, 8.0, 3. Also started: Red Book 1U.7, Gallupin 0.7, War Tax S.IU, Glenowl 8.0. Fine race; won by half a length, a neck separating second and third. Time, 1.2S 2-5. Final Handicap, of 60sovs; five furlongs. Merton, 10.8, 1; Tyson, 8.4, 2; Uymettius, 7.1, 3; Also started: Cbudic 8.8. A great finish. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.7 1-3. i WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. THE HANDICAPS. (By Telegraph.— Press Association.) CHRIST-CHURCH, Friday. Tbe following handicaps have been declared tor the Wellington Trotting Club's meeting:— iiutt Trial Haudicap (Harness) of 70sovs, one mile uud. a-half.---Dandy Jack scratch, 'lit bits scratch, l'uvvhcuua Is, -Upon Maid is, Aristos :;s. Prince Coronado 2s, utaruuia 2s, Doreeu Dillon 2s, Merry Soul _-~ Lady Foster 2s, Aumlral Dewey 2s, w'ildrali 2s, Cllunim-, 2s, Messines 2a, Belgian King 2b. Kublue Ls, Lya.il bay Us, Windlass 2s. Higkv, uud 3s, Hal. Junior us, liejuiee 10, 'Plunder is, ifeaiheote Chimes 4s. borough Handicap tin saddle) of iOOsovs, one mile autl a-iuut.—Lady Moth scratch, Kleltus 2s. Xavier 2s, Orangeman 2s, Cupid's Vi nispers 4s, Doily Spanker 3s, Jessie DUlon Us, d'uwheuua us, Molly Cliimes 7s, Gallantry 7s, Maud Wilkes 7s, Cole Bess 7s, Amiie Black 7s, Guess 7s, General Hal 7s, Relief 7s, ileathcote Chimes 7s. New Zealand Trotting Gold Cup (Harness) of 3oOsovs, two miles. — Ueggie Huon scratch, Whispering Willie is. Korke's Driit 4s, Trix Pointer ss, bird wood 7s, ited Heuther 7s, Ailmirul Hal as, Znia Ss, Cntton 9s, Erin's Queeu 10s, Harold Devon 10s, Nora Creua lis, Lovelock lis, Waitarauul lis. Sympathy lis. Will o' the Wisp lis, banknote 12s. Tegasus 12s, Miss Havoc 12s, Gieat Britain 12s, stockade 12s, Albert Wallace 12s, uundong 12s, st. Leo 12s, Full Cry 12s. President's Handicap (in harness) of 130 soys, two miles.— Louie Drift scratch. Osier Bs, Dewhy 13s, Lovebird 13s, berry ma ne 15s, Wouderlaud 17s, Keta Peter 17s, Idol 17s, I'lundcr ISs, Walwera 18s, Kublcau 18s. Arauul lbs, frauz Hanlou l&s. Lady's Bracelet Handicap (in saddlel of 70sovh, two miles.—Link scratch, Lady Moth 17s, Cupid's Whispers 225, Ribbon Maid 265, Hayseed 275, Skybolo 275. War Lord 275, cole boss 275, Puwhenua 275, Black and White 275. Admiral Dewey 275, Eagle Jewel 275, Lady Foster 275. Belgian King 275, Rejoice 2lls, Ileathcote Chimes 295, Hal Junior 295, Lone 295. Stewards' Handicap (In harness) of 85 soys, one mile.—Calmly scratch, Xavier Is, Expedite Is, Elmo Junior Is, Orangeman Is, Cupid's Whispers 2s, Dolly Spanker 3s, Tit Bits 4s, Jessie Dillon -is. Dandy Jack 4s. Dureen Dillon ss, Prince Coronado ss, Admiral Dewey ss, Maud WUkes ss, Annie Black ss. I'etoue Handicap (in saddle) of lOOsovs, one mile and a-half.—Osier scratch. Lovebird 3s. Cottage Bell (is, Idol Os. Gunpowder 7s, Welcome Boy 7s, Walwera lis, Otaraina 10s, Belgian Lad 10s, Lone 10s, Belief 10s. Electric Handicap (in harness) of lOOsovs, one mile.—Whispering Willie scralch. Birdwood Is, Rorke's Drift Is, Mahiuga Is, Admiral Hal 2s, Will o' the Wisp 2s, Zara 2s, Erin's Queen 4s. Waiteranul 4s. Trooper Dillon ss. Young Dillon ss, Cammille ss, St. Leo ss, Albert Wallace ss, Bundong Ds, Neigh ss, VermiUlon ss.