ANSWERS TO CORESPONDENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 190, 12 August 1922, Page 12

ANSWERS TO CORESPONDENTS.

J - L - —The placed horses were:—Depredation 1. King Lupin 2, Bedford 3. It is against the law to publish dividends. MAX.—Yes, Sea De'il was nominated for both events. The Totoa—Tripoli gelding-owned hv the Messrs. D. J. and M. J. Lynch, has' had the uaiuie of Sentinella claimed for him. It is reported that R. Reed is to remain in Australia nnd do the riding on Mr. W. G. Stead's horses. The ex-New Zealander F. W. .McCabe, who lias been resident in England for some time, has returned to India. The gelding Some Fashion. Is to remain at Ellerslie, and is to be prepared for his J future engagements by Mr. A. Cugunings. Ra Aroha is the name under which the filly by Day Comet—Onelua is to race. The youngster is under the charge of Mr. H. Eva at Ellerslie. Mr. T. 11. Lowry's filly Paradise Duck tr not showing very good form In England, and so far has run tbre times unplaced She is now well down In the handicaps. It is in»h>sting to note that First Line, which ran third In the C..1.C. National Steeplechase on Tuesday, filled a similar position in the race last year. The gelding Otara. which has been off the-scene for some time, has resumed work again at Ellerslie under the direction of his owner. A well-known horseman, whose licence has been refused by the Licensing Com • mittee of the Conference, has lodged an appeal against the decision. The very fast pace set by the lightweights in the C.J.C. National Steeplechase effectively settled any chance of success Coalition may'hare had under other conditions. Too Late, a filly by Thurnham—Biddy Curran, Is the latest addition to the ranks of the regulars at Ellerslie, where she is working under the supervision of her owner. The gelding by Lucullus from Necktie, which is to carry the colours of Messrs. P.' Stennlng and F. Browning during the coming season, Is to race under the name of Niblick. • The Hastings trainer. Mr. V. Collelo, who has been au inmate of a private hospital for some time past, is about again and able to superintend the working of his team.. Private Information received In Auckland' states tbat the ex-New Zealand colt. The Cypher, has been solidly supported by his, connections to wiu tbe double. Caulfleld and Melbourne Cups. Fife and Drum was schooled over the pony 'hurdles at Ellerslie on Thursday morning, Gladwin giving her a lead. Fifte and . Drum shaped satisfactorily for a beginner. •So far Omabu bas been distinctly disappointing as a steeplechaser, and at present Is too mucb of a tearaway to be a success over the big fences, when a journey has to 'be covered. A little more experience may sober him down. The list of horses working at Ellerslie daring the present, month is a fairly big one, and just on a hundred and fifty names are on the books. Last year the average number through tbe season was about one hundred and thirty. The position of committeeman of the Auckland Racing Club Is not tbe sinecure some people imaelne. Durln? the season just closed several members attended about 50 -meetings, "tills including the general and sub-committee work. Tbe recent running of Ore.Ore did not Rnarozt his being __ C.J C. National Hurdles proposition. - hut evidently the son nf Sienor is a lot better than most people Imagined. Miss 'Floss'ls the name claimed for the filly by Spalneen—Sieno ln Mr. M. Ryan's charge at Ellerslie. The trainer mentioned recently received an addition to his team in a filly by Campfire from lona. The two-year-old full brother to Boomerday in Mr. It. E Brown's charge at Filerslle Is to race under the name of Gain Day. . A partnership has. been registered in the youngster as between Messrs. "W. H Mackrow and-N. S. Sarab. The exceptionally dry winter experienced in Auckland has given trainers a good opportunity to get plenty of work Into their charges, and as v consequence the opening of tlie season should see the lor-al horses miich more forward than Is usually tbe case. ■Narrow Neck was schooled over the brush hurdles at Ellerslie ou Thursday mornine. He ju nmed the first three all right, tint nt. the fourth, came to grief, his rider fl Tinker, getting, off' with a light shaking.' The horse then made for the gan ct the crosslne of the two-year-old track, crashing into the fence and cutting the rail aud post rlirht out. He had some skin and hair knocked off, but walked away alright. •Mr. F. Karl's three-year-old Steel l~ar was allowed to stride alone with Dovelet as a oonvnnnion. over n round of the No. .2 grass at Ellerslie on Thursday morning, moving Ini-lensirrcr fashion throughout. .Steel -Bar has l»een given every opportunity to develop and so far has not been asked to carry «llk He claims an engage-ient in the Avondale Guineas, but is not likely to contest that event. ■ ■ Mr. W. E. Bidwell. who. tncrcther with Mr. F. Earl, was appointed by the N 7. Racmsr Conference to inonire Into'certain matters In connection with tbe Avondale and Takanuna Jockey Clnhs. has decide* to come fo Auckland to discuss the nnestion with the authorities of the clubs mentioned and is expected here some time next week. The is no dotibt that the New Zealand Racing Conference secretary. Mr.-. H. R. Sellars, pays very strict attention to detail work, and the latest official communication? from his offlce give the rat-in? dates as passed and the whole of the amendments to tbe rules passed by the- Racing Conference. The last-named publication is very valuable to those whose dntv It is to keep In touch, witb the alterations made from time to time. Mrs. M. A. Perry has sent no less than ten of ber best mares north, to be mated with the Hon. E. W. Alison's stallions Romeo, and Tea Tray. Tbe lots arejr—Gold Treasure (dam of Amythas). Gold ! Foil. Gold Thread. Gold Hound "Miss, Girons, Formality, Piraeus, Bloqueiffe,. Hula-Girl, and' Lady Celia. (the dam of .Gasbag).;. The mnres are an exceptionally well-bred lot. and It Is not often that two. slres'have got such an opportunity In a.new country. Tlie time recorded by Gludful in winning the C.J.C. National Hurdle Race. 4 41C4-5 Is a fresh record since.- the distance of the event was altered to about two and a-half miles in 1916. The best time for the Great Northern Hurdles, is 4.51, put up by Bon Reve -in 191S, but whereas, the distance of the latter event is the full two mile's and a-half, the Bicca_rton- course is .about two miles recognised' tb'bs a bii_ tt-art of 'i_eActualdistance. * .

A. J. McFlinn rode Forest Gold in the C.J.C. Winter Cup, J. O'Shea having the nious. on Counter Attack. Ngata put up a good showing ln tbe C.J.C. National Hnrdle Race -under his 11.9. only falling In the last furlong. The Trotting Conference levies for stipendiary stewards apd detectives cost the Auckland Trotting Club last season £423. Gladful and LEberator have each won the C.J.C. National Hurdle race two years la succession, and are tbe only horses to win both that event and the Great Northern Hurdles. Oakieigh's snecess ln the C.J.C. National ■Steeplechase gave the Messrs. Peach £1470 In stakes, and a sliver cup of the value of oOsovs. There are over seventy horses in the stable presided over by 'Mr. O. Bell, and to which the New Zealand apprentice Voight is to lie attached. It Is a nonJbettlng stable, so that Voight will get plenty chances. The Australian-bred pacer Box Seat, which has a two-mile record of 4.27, hns 'been purchased by a couple of Christchurch sportsmen and is to join tbe stable of Mr. J. 'Bryce. 'Box Seat is eligible for the N.Z. Trotting Cup. Mr. J. Paterson's Australian-tored filly by Piedmont—Persianello figures in the Avondale Stakes under the name of Uralla. The filly is about the most forward of the youngsters at Ellerslie. The Auckland Trotting Club's contribution to the Government In tax, ou last season's operations, amounted to the large sum of £30,140 0/7. Ip, addition £800 was paid in local rates and taxes. The many friends of Mr. A. G. Wnrnock. the owner of the pacer Woodvale, will regret to learn that he Is at present lying seriously 111 in Hula Private Hospital, having recently undergone an operation. J. Camp.bell, wbo was to ride Golden Bubble in the C.J.C. Winter Cup. got off the Auckland gelding to ride Some Kid. which ran second. M. D. O'Shea rode Golden Bubble In the Cup. Since the race for the Avondale Stakes was Instituted in 1800, it has been run over a four furlong course, but this year tbe youngsters will be required to travel a furlong further, the distance under a newrule of the Conference having to be altered to five furlongs. Writing on July 2, H. Gray states that be had ridden nineteen winners to tbat date, seven being for Sir Ounliffe Owen, including two £1000 handicaps. One of the races wou by the ex-New Zealander was a two-year-old event, which attracted tbe enormous field of fifty-four runners. The mishap at Rlccarton on Thursday, which necessitated tbe destruction of Thrace. saw the end of a one-time good performer. When racing ln Mr. E. W. Alison, jun.'s colours Thrarc wou a number <if good races, and after being sold to Mr. G. Green w s also a winner? Of late, however, his jumping has been anything but good, and liis failure to jump lhe Hlccarton hurdles did not come as any surprise. The Napier writer "The Squire" recently inspected the team presided over by 'Mr. L. Wilson, and which will race in the interests of the Douglas estate this season. The Hawk, which ricked himself slightly a short time back. Is all right again and is well forward. Mountain T.lon is. all gol-g well, to contest the Avondale Guineas, and Caress the (laughter of 'Martian aud Trichns the Avondale Stakes. Toa Tana and T.ibumata are to be tried at the Jumping game, while of the others. The Linnet, Vlyella, Tlnlbanga aud Talparu are ail going on nicely In their preparation, and proalse to be at their best at an early date. OTAHUHU TROTTING CLUB. Tbe annual general meeting of members of the Otahuhu Trotting' Club will be held in the club's offices. Gleeson's Buildings, High Street, on Friday, the 25th inst., at 3 p.m. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. The annual meeting of the members of the Takapuna Jockey Club will be held in the club : s offices, Shortland Street, on Wclnesday, thc-23rd,Inst., at 2.30 p.m. ..Nominations for three committeemen' in place of those retiring must be lodged, with the secretary. Mr. R. Wyhyard, by 12 noon on Wednesday next, the 16th inst.. >.* AVOXDAIE JOCKEY CLUBi. ■'„* Nominations for the Avondale Cup, Flying Slakes -end Plumjkon Handicap. Uv. be< de* elded at the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring Msatlifg,.ou September. 23 and 25, .close with, tlie' secretary, Mr. H.H. ffayr on-Friday" next, the ISth Inst., at 5 p.m. A MARTON J.C. SPRING MEETING. ; Owners ~ and' trainers are reminded that nominations for ■ all'events at the abave meeting, on September 0. close with the secretary at Marton on Friday. August 18, at !) p.m. The full programme Is advertised in tbe "Weekly Press" and "Sporting and Dramatic Review." MARTON JOCKEY CLUB. * Nominations for all events to be decided at the. Marton Jockey Club's Spring Meeting on September ft, close with the Secretary, Mr a..™*"'™ F / 1 .?" y next - ,Ile 18th '-St., at J.J. .'i .. e "'" Programme appears In tl c nMtkltevic"" - nd " S P° rtln * W »™' AUCKLAND TROTTING •CLUB. The annual general meeting of the members of the Auckland Trottllg Club takes place on Monday, tbe 2lst p m The balance sheet, which made Its appVa?: »?.? 'ii 18 »T eK ' <" SCI °s<.s a very healthy n-.»i,.£ att S- lT " fln » n elaH.v, and desplt* the prevailing depression. ,the profit ami loss account shows a profit, of £4G27 12 3 on the season s working. ' The eliid'n assets are very gound, and altogether. members have «™ r - T Te S aon Jo be blgbly pleased with the fig-res placed before them which are striking evidence to excellent management. \n election for. committee'will be necessary, e'ght nominations having been received for the six vacant seats.. GLADFUL'S victory. «,%•» success' of" Gladful In ; the C.J.C. National Hurdle, Race On -Thursday made hlg second win In succession In the event tor he won last year, carrying: exactly tbe wine weight, 11,2, as ihe scored with on this occasion. Since he won last season, gladful has run somewhat disappointingly, ror in his eleven starts afterwards, nine were unplaced performances, the only times » ./," i nto tne '"ou'-v being third" iv tne _. V,. ? en,u « ra Hurdles, and third in tne We ington Winter Hurdles, bis showing lv Hie last named event being such as to ofji' S « a i.E"i mo 5 r soM Judgea. to pick him ouv as likely to win at 'Hlccarton. Oladful. abllill ra ha * '"I'.W Bhow n ureal, staying ?? w h ?s. to be bracketed with c'^ ato T a! L-.. uc Only borses to.win the big thnnL ti Hb 7?rron "two-' years running, though when Liberator won. the race wis r n r£,t°^ r .',*'* m i !es ' G!a ' ,f « l "as also a dit IIurdl ?« victory to bis en-7 tain, £ i- f nS ? now twelve years old, rewii? _.?fe f hT", ln a ., won derful manner. The wuh of fl^ d ,; l "st c a r^ e,l Mr - w -*' Ken,l,a " NBXT SEASON'S STAKES. REDUCTION AT ELLEHSLIE. . G l ". comm,tte e meeting of the Anokn ß!, t o lns , au & was "i el<! af °er. report on «E „ fi a h -committee: B SV .. ° c st »kes to be raced for nt wl^n 1 ' 6 , Dest s « a9sn - : As forecasted on l ea £ c ? d :l y ' a eduction bas been decided on. but the cut has not been as7ron«une»d as expected and tbe large sum of jETO 550 SSi be « n . »»otted fpr th four meetings a, follows the figures' for last rear "e°£_ ?W parentheses): - Spring. 12 200 fvi««!i. committee, have ifot reduced i, \ ™c minor events, and the lowest pfT ze to be ofterd remains at £300. while all of the events formerly of £030 bave only T>een reduced _£T.O, leaving them a± feno -rf,__ Auckland Cuo has bien out down >mo l»Z, Is now A . £JOOO- stake, wbirtl iSm leTve? It as.the most-important race ln the n»„i_i__ Handicap haVbeen oufdown from 2000TOVS to llOOsovs. and the <"?™? Northern Hurdles from 'JoOOsovs to 2fK»sovs As against the decreases the Great Sorthera •Guineas has 'been raised to lsoosovs the Great Northern Champagne st_ik« ,„ 1500 soys., and the Great Northern Derby to 2aOosovs. .wblch makes it the most able classic event in New Zealand. A ftw alterations have been made In some of the conditions; and the Ferguson Handicap rorrcerly a back race, is vow for two nnd three-year-olds . only.. The AntTnn Steeplechase, which last season was confined to backs, has been reinstated as an open event. ,A pleasln? feature* fro-n. the owners* point of view, is the reduction or the acceptance fees' for the jumping events, which are how only half that of flat events t__-B._Bten'-.'b_E—iff taken in view of the fact that owners of. jumping horses do not get anything like the opportunities for winning as do'the" others. -Altogether the programmes issued,are of the. very attractive order, andl aire*9ore._to-_be--_i_;l__r--appreciated by_alli concerned. ' • 'J