SPORTING GOSSIP.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 100, 29 April 1924, Page 9

SPORTING GOSSIP.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. THE AUTUMN MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY'S RACING. ZIRCON WINS THE BIG EVENT. The Autumn Meeting of the Avondale Jo-key Club was concluded yesterday. The tveal.ipr was tine, with ihe exception of a and the racing must interesting throughout. H. Rosen complained that his mount, .Master L>oon, had been Interfered, with by "Nancy Lee, ridden by K. Tuohey in the iMirsery Handicap. It was alleged that Nancy Lee catue in too quickly just after the start. Tne judicial committee, after liejrins the evidence, decided to caution Xnohey. The committee also inquired into some bumping that took place In the Autumn. Handicap as tne Held left the straight. .Uier Bearing A. Tinker, rider of Alrort, EKeying, who was on Tactful, and A. Keed, rider o£ Murihaupo, no action was taken. The Hurdles. Explorer, Miss Melva, K.ii.kor:i and TiYelconic Rain were the seratehings for the "Waikuinete Hurdles, with which the proopened, general Rose, owned V It. ilannon. was first choice, about £150 bettor supported than Peter Aiming, with Ditto, the bracket Tinokaha and Sycorax. Youuß Thurnhain and King Pellicule next in request. The race proved a good thins for King Pellicule, who got away well and led throughout. Along the back tne last lime he was -.veil out in front -of Peter Amans, Mimiwhungata, Narrow Xei'K, General Rose and Ditto. From this out Kins Pellicule was never troubled, winning by ■Mlmiwhangata four lengths further back. Then came Narrow Neck. Ditto, General 'Kcse, Tinokaha, and Young Thurnham. A Second Favourite Scores. All carded for the Dominion Handicap went to the post. Steel Bar. on his second on the opening day, was entrusted with iiOo more than Tresillion, with Tactician. Bar Dighton and Qiicen of the Kartn selected in that order. Larrikin and ilerrie Bee were left when the tapes lifted, and Queen of tte Earth and Tactician went to the front from Steel Bar, Bay Dighton, ■Allegiance, Totara Jack and Knighthood. Tactician toot charge along the back, with Ijueen of the Earth. Totara Jack. Bay Dighton and Steel Bar next. Tactician led across the top and into the straight, attended by Queen of the Earth Knighthood, Steel Bar and Tresillion. Once in a line lor the judge Tresillion came through ana got up in time to Oeat Tactician by a neck, with ateel Bar a similar distance away, third. Bay Dighton was fourth, followed. By Knighthood and Queen of the Earth. The Sprint. Royal Blood and Jovial were the seratcninge for the Mount Eden Handicap. Hipo, ridden by Gray, was a warm favourite carrying over £000 more than Martian } i .S" Nocturne, King Cheops ana Loch Abbey fancied in that order. Martian Miss was first out. bnt was steadied,-and Lady Lois and Loch Abbey took command, leading across the top from King Cheops, Sjpo and Martian Miss. Loch Abbey led OJ°, th * stl!Li Sht with Lady -U>l S , Martian QJiss Hipo and King Cheops next, but aiartian Miss tnen took charge and won by Tien^n 1 A^ be J by a leD S tQ and a-halt. Lady Lois S che0 P s ' Nocturne and The Juveniles Bank Lld Q T k<?St begto ' Wi * TOTO OnTntrt. IT 1 Master Doon next. yuinette had taken charge before the fai bend was reached, and piloted the field pwSi ,0 " 5 !,* 0 ? from ***** Lee Phoenix Park, Town Bank and Mastei γ^t' I ™?* , , , ™ 8 first into stralghl from Town Bank, Nancy Lee and Mastei Doon. Town Bank ivas in front at the distance, and going on won by three lengths from Master Doon, which beat Auramavls by two lengths. Exactly was fourth, with Kancy Lee. Quinette, Ladj Kewa, Day Guard and Phoenix Park next The Big Race. With the exception of Pompey all -wento the post for the Autumn Handicap Murihaupo was installed about £80 be-tte favourite than Kinsem, with Loyal Irish Tactful, Landslide, Alfort, Tinohoro an< Zircon backed as named. Murihaupo lei past the stand from Tactful, Kinsem, Mis Egypt, Tinohoro, Alfort, Landslide and Zii con. Murihaupo was still the pilot alon ■the back, with Alfort, Cupidon, Tactfu Miss Egypt, Landslide and Zircon follow ing. Crossing the top Landslide had ru up fourth, with Loyal Irish and Zirco handy. Cnpidon was first to turn for horn from Murihaupo, Zircon, Alfort and Loys Irish. At the distance Cupidon had draw dear, but was immediately joined by Zi: con, and in a good finish Zircon won by head from Cupidon. Te Kara finished fa! and got third, three lengths away. Lqyi Irish was fourth, and then followed Tun iioro, Murihaupo, Landslide and Kinsem. Jovial Scores. Jovial was favourite for the Waitaker, Handicap, with Prince Abbey, Prettymai Gold Bain and Daylight nest sought afte Prince Abbey and Gold Ham were first 1 show out, und Prince Abbey led along tt back from Daylight, Quaestor, Finnoi Jovial and Gold Rain. Crossing the top, tt order was Prince Abbey, Quaestor, Dayligh Jovial, Finnote, Gold Rain and Urall: Prince Abbey was first into the straign but then Daylight came through, only to I challenged by Jovial and Gold Rain, Jovi: Itain, which beat Daylight by tnree-quarte: of a length. Uralla was fourth, with Ft note, Prince Abbey and Quaestor next. A Good Dividend. All started for the Rosklll Hack Handle with the exception of Steel Bar. Lapidai was favourite, with Zaragozaz, Desert Glm Dorinda and John Dix most fancied of tl others. Passing the stand, Desert Glo and White Comet were the leaders fro Dancing Doll and Gala Day, but Zarago: was in charge along the back from Dese Glow Gala Day, White Comet, Dancli Doll, Lapidary, Peter Bosa and Sleepy S( ■White Comet then ran to the front and li across the top from Potoanui, Lapidar Zaraeoza and Barometer, with Tintoret coming fast. White Comet was first turn for home from Potoamu, Tintorett Lapidary and Barometer. In the run the post Tintoretto won by half a leng Irom Barometer, which beat White Comet 1 a neck. Nightraider was fourth, follow byXapiaary, Potoanui, Far North and Jo] The Programme Concludes. Tlnokahn, Quaestor and Dancing D( were the scratchings for the Mornlngsi Welter. Pompey was favourite, with Aei fortis. Some Fashion, Illumination and Gc Jacket backed as named. Some Fashi and Esthonia were first out. followed Pompey: Jolly Gay then took charge a lea across the top from Pompey Arra Some Fashion, and Glemd Pompey was first to turn for home, bnt the distance Aerofortis came fast onn outside and won by half a length In Pornoey wnlch beat Shebang by a length a Pompey, *£Kn oe Elsie Aro] GoldJaeketfind Prince Charleroi and Sol Fashion. The Totalisator. Tho sum of £39,010 10/ was put throu the totaUsator, against £40.064 10/ for t corresponding day last yeur-a *«§•«• £1054. This made a total of \ g? of £3677 10/. Later results are : — AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 600SOVS. One mile and one furlong. •7iT?rnx eh " syrs. by Merry Moment— Z Hope blSnond y (Mr. H. M. Campbell), '<&>' (ft O. ft Green-(MV.-M- -TimsK 9.6 —McFlinn * Egypt 6.7 (cax. 6.13J), Perfect Day 'a bead, three lengths betw, secLd and third. Time 1.57. Murxha, was favourite. WAITAKEBEI HANDICAP, of 200sovs Seven furlongs. GOLD h IiAfN; V c.' Vyrs" (Mr.'w."M-' TayD i < Y r LiG 7 H , T7b' i c ßS 3yrs- (Mr: B. CaseyV. 7.O—W. Bapby Mso started: Prince Abbey S.B, Fret man 8.3, UraUa 7.0. Finnote. '•- «9W*es la,

between "second and third. Timu 1.31 2-5. Jovial was favourite. MT. ROSKILL HANDICAP, of 200sovs. One mile and one furlong. TINTORETTO, b s, 4yrs, by Kilboy— Gold Painting (Mr. C. MuuroeEmanuel), 7.o—Wiggins 11 BAROMETER, br g. 4yrs (Koulston | Bros.), 7.4—Keeaing 21 WHITE COMET, b c, liyrs (Mr. Geo. Seifert), S.3—Seifert 3 Also started : Golden Glass 9.10. Lapidary 9.5, Whetunui 9.2, Dancing Doll S.K, Desert Glow 5.6, Zaragoza S.O. l'otonnui K.O, Dorinda S.O, John Dix 7.12. Sleepy Sol 7.12, Peter Rosa 7.11, Far North 7.4, OaXa Day 7.4, Nightraider 7.2, Kosinnate 7.0, Dominant 7.0, Gay Comet 7.0. Won by half v length, « n.'ck between second and third. Time, 1.30 2-3. Lapidary was favourite. MORNING SIDE WELTER HANDICAP, of 200SOVS. Sevep furlongs. AEROFORTIS, b f, Syrs, by Aerofox— Tamilian (Mr. W. H. Evans), S. 6— J. O'Shca 1 POMPEY, b g, 3yrs (Mr. H. Friedlander), S.7 —Goldfinch 2 SHEBANG, eh f, 4yrs (Dr. E. H. B. MilEom), S.5—H. Gray 3 Also started : Esthonia 9.3, Some Fashion 9.2, Illumination t<.l2, Jolly Gay S.lO, Glenidle 8.5, Gold Kip 8.4, Prince Charleroi 5.4 (car. 8.5), Uncle Ned 8.1, Gold Jacket S.I, Arran 8.0, Elsie Aroha S.O. Won by half a length, a length and ahalf between second and third. Time, 1.31 2-3. Pompey was favourite. THE FLEET MEETING. HANDICAPS DECLARED. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The following handicaps have bt-eu declared by Mr. iH. Brinkman for the Fleet Trotting Meeting:— Delhi Handicap.--Prince Burlington, Oriole, Leading Lady, Silent Sign, Denver, Bessie Logan, Bob Dillon, Rosie Nut. llarewood, Rare Bell, Direct, Hush Hall, Trenand, Indian Child. King Dillon, limit; Kiot. 12yds behind: Thlxeudule, Becky Logan, Diamond fhiid. .JOyds behind: Florrie Bingen, 4syds behind. Dauntless Haudii-ap.—Olive Iluon. Pinevale, Royal Oak. Latona, Cainmie. Oaknut, limit; Lincoln Huou, Coldwater, Dalnahtne, Countryman. Fancy Boy, Dolly Dillon, Pukoti. 12yds behind; Pitaroa, Nellie Scott, Landlord, l'earlie Chimes. Prince Derby, Asturio, 24yds behind: Golden Devon, 38yds behind: Tnurekareka, Elite, Harbour 4Syds behind. Hood Handicap.—Logan Lou. Brutus, limit; Hypo. Ahuriri. Locanda Mac, Child Pointer. Whispering Willie. Waitakl Girl. Pnlil Dufnult. I.osan Chief. Albert Cling, 48yds behind; Realm, Snowshoe. 60yds behind; Alto Chimes. Vilo, Sheik, 72yds behind: Mnn-o'-War S4yds behind. 'Dragon Handicap.—Oriole. Prince Burlington, Minnie Yet, Barcelona, Peter "Dillon, Golden Snn, Dome. Harewood, RainSow, Bombadier. Nibbidard, Ruth Hall, Passionwood, Olive Logan, Nelson Tasker. limit: Indian Child. Trenade. St. Michael, Etilius, Macanda, Prince Atbol, Lord Bingen, 12yd6 Behind; King Dillon, Riot, 24yils; I Hnon Gratton, Oold Bnd, Grade Thorpe, 36yds; Cute Lad, Florrie Binien, 4Syds. Danae Handicap.— Wahinepai, 7>adv Irving, Peter Timmerman, Theseus, "limit; Tiny Moon, 12yds; Lackiewood, 14yds; Snnny Jim, Marion Style, Marieha, Bundaberg. Our Lady, 36yds; Speculator, Ooamel, Young Blake. Marion Junior, Nighborn, 4Syds; Peter McKinuey, Kean John, 60yds; ilangouta 72yds; Lee Norris. Slyds; Peter Swift, First Fashion, 96yde; Peter Dean lOSyds. Repulse Handicap.—Golden Devon, ViceAdmiral, scr; Fancy Boy, Hal Junior, Moneymaker, Elite, Chid. Child Pointer, 12yds bhd; Bonny Logan, 24yds; Albert Cling, Snowßhoe. 36yds; Great Hope, Realm. 4Syds: Don Wild, 72yds. : Dunedin Handicap.—lrish Eyes, Copa de ' Oro Junior, Friendship. Rex. Coronado. Versa, Logan, Lady, Embrace, Pearlie Chimes, Reta's Greeting, ecr.; Teneriffe. Olive Huon, Asturio, Idris, Antselm, Phil Smith, Dolly Dillon, Coil. Lady Swithin, Cammlp. 12yds bhd: Pitaroa. Nellie Scott, 1 Grand D-enver, Landlord. Ben Dillon, 24yds; Ben Ohau, 36yds; August Dillon, 48yds. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. GREAT NORTHERN MEETING. The following is the list of nominations received in connection with tne A.R.C. Winter Meeting:— Great Northern Hurdle Eace.—Active, Alteration, Archie, Black Art, Boomerday, Carawock, Cheer Up, Dick, Eerie, En Route, Eonmark, Explorer, First bum. General Advance, General Rose. Hyginas, Kaiamu. King Pellicule, Locbella, Lochson, Mabgo ■ loire, Mary Bruce, Mannga, Miss Melva. ' Mountain Peer, Ngata, Oaklelgh, Omahu ■ Pamplona, Passin' Through, Penury Rose ' Peter Amans, Pine Arch. Prince Rufus • Royal Abbey, Santiago, Savoury, Sea De'il [ i Silent King, Starland, The Curragh, Tino : . kaha, Vagabond, Waikaretu, Whanoko j Young Thurnham. 1 Great Northern Steeplechase. — Younj l Thurnham, Waikaretu, Tuki, Totara Jack - I Tinokaha. Thigantbu, Starland, Sir Rose i ' bery, Silverton, Sea De'il. Royal Abbey ' Active, Alteration, Black Art, Brown Heatb 1 , Carawock, Dick. Ditto, Esplanade, Explorei " First Born, First Line, General Advance General Rose, Guanaco, King Pellicule Lochella. Lochson, Mary Bruce, Maste Peter. Maud Wilson, Mise Melva, Neve ■1 Despair, Ngata, Oakleigh, Omahu, Pan; . plona, Passin' Through, Pittsworth, Priet '• Glenotus. 0 Winter Steeplechase.—Alteration, Blrker ella, Brown Heath, Carawock, Dick, Dittc „ Esplanade, Explorer, First Born, First Lini General Advance, General Rose, Glenotui ■' Guanaco, Hokemai, King Pellicule, Lar : ' Hall, Loehella. Lochson, Mary Bruci c Master Peter. Maud "Wilson. Miss Mclvi 1 Never Despair, Ngata, Oakleigh. Omahi d Pamplona, Passin' Through. Peneton, Pitti s worth. Price. Royal Abbey. Sea De'il. Silve: i- ton, Sir Rosebery. Starland. Te Toa, Tine kaha. Totara Jack, Tuki, Vociferate, ffa kareta, Whanoko. Cornwall Handicap.—Aerofortis, Alarii p Alfort. Boomerday, Cold Steel. Comlca y ' Diamond Ring, Esthonia, Finnote, Glej * I cairn Glencanny, Gold Jacket, Golde c Glass, Illumination, Income, Kilbird, Lam Tl I slide. Lapidary, Loyal Irish, Miss Egyp n i Musketoon. Musical, Ngata, Nocturn a I Omahu, Pelham, Perfect Day, Pompe; t Royal Present, Sir Burnett, Santonii S 'iSpoony, Tactful. Te Kara, Tinohoro, Tresi '■ ' lian. Trespass, Zircon. I King George Handicap. — Aeroforti "r. Alaric, Alfort, Arran, Avonlea. Blac „ ! Cruiser. Bright Day, Charlady, Cold Stee , : Comical Diamond Ring, Doleful Ditt; A : E-sthonia, Gala Day. Glencairn. Glencann: h ! Gold Bud. Gold Jacket, Gold Rain, Golde ,v Glass, Ihapatoa. Illumination, Income, X: d bird King Qain, Landslide. Loyal Iris n ' "Martian Miss, Miss Egypt. Namntere, No turne. Pavo, Pelham, Prettyma Prince Abbey, Prince Charleroi, Prince Ngata Royal Present. Santonio, Sir Bn v nett Sleepy Sol, Smoke Concert. Solifon ,c ' Spoony, Tactful, Te Kara, Tinohoro, Tresr P: lian, Uralla. York Handicap.—Aerofortis. Alaric. Alfoi '„ Arran, Black Cruiser, Bright Day, Charted \a Cold Steel, Comical. Daylight, Diamoi n i Ring, Esthonia, Finnote. Glencairn. Gle c ■ canny. Gold Jacket. Golden Glass. Ihapato it niuininatioa. Income, Kilbird. Kine Qui ie I Landslide, Lapidary, Loyal Irish, M^artii m I Miss. Miss Egypt. Musketoon. Musici id i Ngata. Nocturne, Passionate. Pelham, Poi a, ' pey, Prettyman. Prince Charleroi. Roy ie- Present. Santonio. Sir Burnett, Smoke Co cert. Some Fashion. Spooney. Steel Br Tactful, Tactician, Te Kara. Tinohoro, Ti toretto. Trespass, TJralla, Zircon. H HA'WKE'S BAY MEETING. of or 5/ NO CHANGE OF DATE. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.* HASTINGS, this day. No alteration of date is to be made holding the Hawke's Bay Jockey Clul autumn meeting, on account of the Btril it being found that postponement won conflict with other race meeting dates. , RAPINE'S SUCCESS. 3 A BRILLIANT HORSE. 11, SYDNEY, this day. T l~ Commenting on Rapine's win, t i " Herald" says Rapine's third decisi 1 . 5 2 welght-for-age win stamps him as one the best stayers seen at Rand wick for sol time. He is not only a stayer, bnt 1 01 brilliance enables him to come along at a po sta"e and smother his opponents. He h won £5184.—(A. and N.Z. Cable.) BOXING. - ---1 (By Telegraph.—Prees Association > GREYMOCTH, Monday. 2 1 The Parker-Allford fight on Batnrd „ proved a disappointing • contest, the Ai ° trallnn being outclassed throughout, ana_ ty- tiring at the end of the seventh roui ;or Neither of the men-displayed much eloll I aggression.