RACING WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 187, 7 August 1918, Page 7

RACING WORLD.

(By WHALEBONE.)

FIXTURES. Aug 14, 16N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting /' Club. Aug. 15, 17Canterbury Jockey Clnb. Sept. 4 —Marton Jockey Club. Sept. 11 —Oannevirke Racing Club. Sept. 19Egmont Racing Clnb. Sept 19, -o—Ashburton0 —Ashburton County Racing Clnb. Sept. 23Otaki Maori Racing Club. Sept. 26 Geraldlne Racing Club. Oct. 3 — Kurow Jockey Club. Oct. 11, 12Duncdin Jockey Club. Oct" 17, IS— Mas'erton Racing Clnb. Oct. — Auckland Trotting Club. Oct. 24, 25—Poverty Bay Turf Clnb. Oct. 26, 2S—Wellington Racing Club. Oct! 26, Gore Racing Club. Oct. 26Otahuhu Trotting Club. Oct. 28—North Canterbury and Oxford Jockey Club. Oct. 2S—Waverley-Waitotara Racing Club. Nov. 2, 6—Avondale Jockey Club. I Nov. 4, G, 9 —Canterbury Jockey Club. Nov. 5, 7. —Metropolitan Trotting Club. Nov. 9—Auckland Kacing Club. Nov. 13, 14— Winton Jockey Clnb. Nov. DOAshnrst J Pohangina Racing Club.. Nov. —South Canterbury Jockey Club. Nov. Tafcapunn Jockey Club. Nov. 30—Feilding Jockey Club. Dec. 4, Woodville District Jockey Clnb. Dec. s—Methven5 —Methven Racing Clnb. Dec' 7Bay of Plenty Jockey Club. Dec. 12—Wairarapa Racing Club. •Dec. 14—Waipa Racing. Clnb. Dec. —Taranaki Jockey Club. Dec. 26Dunedin Jockey Club. Dee. 26, 27—Keefton Jockey Club. Dec. 26, 27—Manawatu Racing Club. Dec. 26, 2S, Jan. I—Auckland Racing Club. Dec. 27. 30. Jan. Auckland Trotting Club.

After a short spell Loyal Arch has rejoined D. Moraghan's team at headquarters.

Notwithstanding his impost of 11.5. Volo ranks as one of the ruling favourites for the C.J.C. Winter Cup.

B. Deeley is to ride the Campfire gelding Warmth in his engagements at the C.J.C. National Meeting.

J. E. Thorpe left for the South last evening to superintend the final gallops of Fisher for the C.J.C. National Meeting.

John Barleycorn is coming into favour for the C.J.C. Winter Cup. In this cold weather John Barleycorn Is -well fancied in any cup.

A. Asprey has Duchess Eudorus. which was recently brought from Australia, regularly on the tracks at Ellerslie. another addition to his team being Brown Astor.

F. Stenning has a big team under his control at headquarters, included in It being the rising three-year-olds. Shining t,tgnt. Aircraft, Kilbeggan, and Arch Lassie.

Styrax. Stone Ginger, and les-by are surprise acceptors for the C.J.C. National Steeplechase. If the latter goes to the post the pace is sure to be solid.

Rosyth, which ran second in the Australian Hurdles on Satiiruay. is by Wallace from Cruciform, breeding good enough to win any race in the world.

All Talk was given a turn over the pony hnrdles at Ellerslie yesterday morning, giving a satisfactory display for a beginner.

S. Cunningham left for the South on Sunday evening to be present at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club fixture and the C.J.C. National Meeting.

Although Collector is stated to be still showing signs of soreness in his work at Riccarton, his trainer (J. Fryer) does not regard the trouble as serious.

The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club have reappointed Mr H. Coyle handicapper and Mr •W. H. Hartgill judge, but so far the position of starter has not been filled.

The teams presided over by K. Heaton and H. French, which . have been hacked about the roads during the worst of the 'winter, have made their reappearance on the tracks at Ellerslie.

D. Moraghan is still under treatment for rheumatism, and will not journey South for the C.J.C. National Meeting. The Aucklander has been a regular visitor to Riecarton for the fixture for many years past.

After writing off £2173 7/ for depreciation, the 'Hawke's Bay Jockey Club showed a net loss of £32 16/2 on the season's working. The club paid to the Government in connection with their meetings the sum of £7602 8/S.

It is interesting to note that Wishful, Jeannot. Don Francisco. Moddite, Ormsby, and Styrax. which figure among the acceptances for the big events on the opening day of the C.J.C. National Meeting, are also engaged in the minor events on the same day.

The well-known horseman I_ H. Hewitt is at present on a visit to Auckland, having come north to have X-ray photographs taken of the injuries to his neck. He is still under medical attention, the extent of the injury being very difficult to locate.

Mr G. Fulton informed a Christchurch writer last week that he was very disappointed with the way Art was shaping in his work, and that if the little fellow > d;d not show au improvement before tbe meeting he would nor. be a starter in the . C.J.C. National Hurdles.

rhe appreciative remarks of the Hon. E. Mitrbclson at the annual meeting of the Auckland Racing Clun in referring to Mr A. Hill, who is in charge at Ellerslie, were received with applause by the members. It is pleasing to note that the committee have recognised his services in a substantial manner, and it is to be hoped he -will long be spared to enjoy their confidence.

fcome little time ago (says the Christcnurcu "Press") a rumour -was circulated J? .1 , , Br^" ve was prepared to race tathedral Chimes against any horse in the Tv. oo r_ r two miles la conversation with the Oakhampton Jxidge mentor, he stated tnat he had never been approached or challenged to go against time or horse, and the report had no foundation whatever.

The book programme of the Avindale h-nT a s b .„ or the coming seaton has been issued, the amount to be given away over the three - days totalling* 6_4osoVs r ,SL-.- °?£ ale T,, Cup has been to 800sovs the Plumpton Handicap on the second day of the Spring Meeting is worth 4oosovs., and the Avondale Handicap, the big event the Autumn Meeting. 500sovs. The Avondale Stakes carries oOOsovs. stakemoney, and the Guineas -lOOsovs. ='••""= ;

in framing his handicaps for the Summer Handicap to be decided at the C.J.C. Meeting. Mr. Henrys made King of the Valley pay the full penalty for his win at Trentham. The Auckland horse ran unplaced on the first day when in receipt of 71b from Primato, which ran second On the concluding day King of the Valley won ! Primato being an absentee. King "of the Valley goes up a stone for the victory and Primate 41b for his second, so that, ttr* Auckland horse meets his conqueror on 31b I worse terms. THE C.J.C. NATIONALS. C-wing to interruption iv the telegraph service, acceptances Tor the C.J.C. National Hurdles and Steeplechase were postponed from Friday evening to Saturday at noon. After the Wellington meeting it did not look as if the steeplechase would draw a big acceptance, but the event has filled beyond expectations, no less than 15 having made the first payment, a similar number also appearing in the hurdle race. Nothing has transpired to oust (Master Strowan from the position of favourite, and he promises to start a very short priced one. Walnut!. Crib. Collector, -Coalition, and St. Elmn all *av_ plenty of friends, but probably Yellow and Black will be the next fancy to Master Strowan. The best has certainly vet to be seen of the son of All Brack, and although he has been set a severe task for a comparative beginner, still he has great pace and Is a fine bold jumper. The Aucklander Moddite, (Sylva, and Merry Lad look tb be the only others to be taken seriously; but, despite Master Strowan's apparent pull in the weights, the race looks certain to provide a spirited contest. The hurdle race looks an entirely different proposition to the steeplechase, and there is really no pronounced favourite Art, Sir Fisher, Gang Awa'. Gluetanus' Fisher. Thrace,' Kauri King, and Gladfnl 01 _ _S_ _? short Prices, and the event is a decidedly open one.

The annual meeting of the Auckland -lacing Club passed off very quietly, and evidently the committee have the confidence of the members, for there was no discussion of any sort. The proposal mentioned by the president in his speech, which was only referred to at the finish, that of admitting members of twenty-five years' standing as life members, is one that should be carefully . considered,,. Life membership of a clnb is a very high honour, and usually only granted to those whose services to toe sport have been of such a character that they are deserving of recognition. To ma _ i , every ™ember who has paid his subscription, often unfortunately from the commercial sense, for twenty-five years a life member is going the whole nog with a vengeance.

MELBOURNE AND CAULFIELD CUPS NEW ZEALANDERS ENGAGED. MELBOURNE, August C. The first acceptances for the CaulfieW Cup Include Desert Gold. Biplane, Estland, Bunting, Bee, Immortel, Kilfllnn, Killowen, ■Kllhope. Killem, Perform, and Kilmaine. For the Melbourne Cup the first acceptances include Desert Gold, Estland, Bunting, Red Pennant. Bee, Finmark, Immortel. Arch Marclla, Kilflinn, Kill-em, Killeen Kilhope, First Rain, and Kilmaine. There are 15 final acceptors for the Australian Steeplechase, but no New Zealand horses are included.— and N.Z. Cdble.) THE IBEX CASE. FIVE YEARS' DISQUALIFICATION. (By Telegraph.— Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH. Tuesday. The New Zealand Racing Conference has received advice that the Judicial Commit tee of the Manawatu Racing Club, aftw further investigation of the Ibex case, has disqualified A. Hall, trainer, for a period of five years. Under part S3, rule 2 of the Rules of Racing, all horses known to be owner by A. Hall at the time the alleged offence was committed, are also disqualified. It would therefore appear that the horses lurangapito and Ibex are also disqualified as a result of this decision.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

(By Telegraph—Special to "Stir.") CHRISTOHUROH, Tuesday. There was some Interesting Jumping at -Kieearton on .Saturday. Sir Solo, Sleight ,of Hand and Reformation were companions |in a spin over four hurdles. The pace was | -olid all the way, and they gave a brilliant exhibition up to the last hurdle, where Reformation fell. 'Hylans followed over j four hurdles by himself, going round -even a trifle faster than the other trio, and performing in brilliant style. ■Sir Fisher, Gladful", and Wishful were schooled over five hurdles. Wishful lost some ground at the second obstacle, and continued to drop back, but the other pair kept close company all the wav, their display being very attractive. Art and Thrace jumped four hurdles together, shaping attractively, though not at such a sound pace as shown in the earlier schooling efforts of the morning. Prenez Garde, Captain Lock, and Transfer started out for a round over the his , fences. Prenez Garde gave a smart exhibition, clearing right away from Captain Lock, while Transfer toiled hopelessly in. the rear all the way. -Kta. Yellow and Black, Bore, Collector, and St. Ehnn provided an interesting hit of work in a school over a round of the fences. Yellow and Black got off in front of the others, and he was always going well. Bore soon Joined the leader, and remained near the front to the end, fencing very smartly. Collector gave a good exhibition, and he was going on very strongly at the conclusion of the round. St. Klmn blundered at the second fence, and he seemed to be making hard work of his task. Nita was outpaced, and she had to be ridden hard to hold her position, though she jumped safely. The Southland pair. Zarkoma and Sylva, went twice round the fences, maintaining a solid pace all the way, and giving a fine exhibition of jumping. It was Zarkoma's third schooling effort of the week. Jeannot. which has been amiss lately, was on the course, but was restricted to walking exercise. There was a light frost overnight, but it cleared off early, and the conditions were very favourable for training operations this morning. The outside of the course proper provided first-class going for fast work. Disdainful opened proceedings by running five furlongs iv 1.3 2-5, moving freely all the way. Omahu and Sardinia were companions In a six furlong spin, w_i_i occupied 1.19 ]-". Hylans finished in front of Art at the end of five furlongs, run in 2.1 4-.">. Thrace and Fisher covered six furlongs in 1.19 3-5. Thrace having a slight advantage at the finish. Bore did a working gallop over a mile, finishing over the last half mile Ip 52 2-ss. Bedford was a little better than Warmth after running six furlongs in 1.151 4-n. I Derby Day registered an attractive performance by springting five furlong in 1.2 4-5. B-rambletve occupied 1.21 4-."i over six fnrlongs, and Cardrona easily beat a companion over seven furlongs in 1.35 1-5. Hydras, Good Hope, and Kimbolton finished in that order over seven furlongs, the going occupying 1.33 1-5. Charley just beat Silver and Block over six furlongs ruu " 1.19 4-5. and Majestikoff covered seven Fleetham and .Wajestikcft covered seven furlongs in 1.33, with Fleetham slightly the better of the pair. Jeannot sprinted half a mile in 535. Trenez Garde did a working gallop over seven furlongs. Gamecock was going better than Adjutant at the end of seven furlongs, which they covered in 1.33 1-5. Form Up, All Over, and Volo finished in that order, after running six furlongs in 1.10. It was a smart gallop, and Volo , looked as if he could have been a little 1 nearer the front. Sir Agnes and Tip Up ran six furlongs in 122 2-5 without being fully extended. Sir Solo just beat Seville, with Yellow and Black a couple of lengths away, after running nine furlongs in 2.5 3-5. Pyjama had a slight advantage ove" Belair in a half-mile sprint. Ascaluphus -ran six furlongs in 1.19 4-5. Phil May joining in over the last half mile, and being an easy winner. Glendower and Jingo were well matched in a spin over five furlongs, which occupied 1.3 3-5. King Star was too good for Missouri after running five furlongs in 1.5. St. Elmn did a ' working callop over a mile. Reformation and Nita following over six ftrrionge In 1.24. Sir Fisher easily beat The Sapper over seven furlongs covered in 1.35 2-5. Collector did steady pacing once round the sand. Coalition and Waimai set out for a school over eight fences. Coalition soon drew away from his companion, and held a good lead throughout, giving a fine exhibition of jumping. Waimai jumped well, but Tan down all his fences very badly. Don Francisco and Vascovia jumped two hurdles up tbe back in smart style. Captain Lock and Moddita went once round the fences, shaping fairly well. Sleight of Hand, Kauri King, and Gluetanus were schooled over four hurdles. Gluetanus went off in front, but gradually lost his position, finishing several lengths behind the other pair, which were together at the last hurdle. It was a good bit of work. Wishful and Gladful jumped four hurdles, both going really well. Wishful afterwards did strong work on the sand. Sylva and Zarkoma went twice round the fences. They kept together all the way, and gave a first-class exhibition of jumping, with the pace solid from the start to finish. Turehaua jumped fonr hurdles, giving a creditable display.