METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 16054, 9 November 1917, Page 10

METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.

SPKING MEETING.

SECOND DAYS RACING

Tho weather was beautifully fine yesterday for the second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting, and the attendance at Addington, though not quite so largo as on the opening day, was still very good and representative, of all parts of the Dominion. The fields engaged were of good all-round quality, and the sport fully maintained tiio high standard that has been set at the club s fixtures. Tlic track, enough, soniewxiat austy, was otnunviae iu capital order, and the times registered uuiing mo day showed ixo»v lUiit it was. lu-v; management oi me Meeting was as emcient at> ever, ami one or two iiiaueis occupied tuts attention ot the siewaicis during tne uuy, tnere was oi reauy seiious moment, speculation OiisK, tue ngures lor tne day boing as against £3o,iUy lUs on the second day year. lne most iinpoitaut of the handicap events was the Courtenay Handicap, or two niiies, 4.ikS ciass, and ot the seventeen acceptors, Franaocia was the omy one witmlrawn. The held gave a little trouble at the post, and Antonio lost his chance at the start, while some of tho otners did not begin particularly well. Tamarisk, as usual, got smartly into his striue, but founa tho journey too far, and faded out at the finish. Lady Rothsoon was always in a good position, but in the final stages was unable to withstand the strong challenge thrown out by John Dillon, and inueed had very little to spare from Agatlios, who was running on very well under pressure. Evelyn, Steel Bell, and Jewel Chimes finished in that order behind the placed horses, but the others were badly strung out. John Dillon's performance suggested that he might have been hard to beat in the New Zealand Cup on Tuesday had he gone off well, for, in yesterday'.s race, he showed a fine turn of speed over the last mile, and his time was considerably faster than ho was handicapped to do. General Link fell in tho last lap, but his driver, J. B rank in, escaped with somo cuts on tho face, and was able to take part in the later events. Although there were only four starters in tho Frce-for-All, the event aroused the keenest interest. After one false st:Lrt the field was sent off, Adelaide Direct at once taking charge. The Cup winner hit out a very solid pace, and led until the straight was reached, but there Cathedral Chimes put in a brilliant run, with Author Dillon in hot pursuit. Well driven by his trainer, Cathedral Chimes won in good style from Author Dillon, with Adelaide Direct stopping at the finish. Admiral Wood began well, but he is by no means at his best, and was outpaced at the finish. The merit of Cathedral Chimes's performance was recognised by tho crowd, who applauded him heartily when he returned to tho enclosure. The other events on the card were all well contested, the Royal Handicap producing a very exciting finish. The following are details oi tho racing: —

WHITELEIGH HANDICAP (in saddle). o! 225 sova; eecond 45 sovs, and third 22 sovs from stake. For unhoppled trotters only. 4.5S or better. Two miles. 11. J. Smith's b g Winn All, by Winn Alto—Florabel. 6yrs, lOseo (S. August) 1 12. Wickhajn Sisters' b m Albertoria, aged, 13eco .. .. (H. Gaskill) 2 4. W. J. Moir's blk m Lady Patricia, Cy.a, 9oec .. .. (A. Fleming) 3 5 Imperial Crown Usee, 6 Gemma 4sec, 8 Sol Gsec, 13 Havana 7sec, 0 Mushroom 7sec, 10 Mokau 9sec, 3 Kaikanui lOsec, l Red Bell 13sec, 2 Parkfield 13sec, and 1 Fairy Whispers 13sec also started. Albertoria began beat of the limit divieion, and at tho ■ end . of half a mile, was showing tho way to Fairy Whispers and Red Bell. Going along the back Lady Patricia ran into third placo and with' a lap to go Albertoria was etill leading, while Fairy Wliispera broke and lost her placo, and Ladv Patricia and Winn All were second and third. In the back stretch Lady Patricia ran to the front, but broke at the tanks, and Winn All took from Albertoria. Lady Patricia was got going again, but broke in, the straight-, and Winn All won by four lengths from Albertoria, who was two lengths in front of Lady Patrioia. Red Bell was an indifferent fourth, Fairy Whispers fifth, and 'Sol sixth. Time, 4min 47 2-sth sec. NOVEMBER HANDICAP (in saddle), of 250 sovs; eecond 50 sovs, and third 25 boys from stake. 4.48 or better. Two miles. 3. J. F. Grant's b h Harold' Direct, by Harold Rothschild—King Harold mare, aged, 6sec .. .. (W. Jones) 1 4. R. Logan's blk g Captain Stanley, 6yrs, 6seo .. .. (A. Pringlo) 2 2. R. J. Munro's oh g Rorko's Drift, syra, 9seo .. .. (A. Butterfield) 3 1. J. Bryce's br m Zara, syrs, lOsco (J. Bryoc, jun.) disq. 7 Pasiaoc, 8 St.' Michael ssec, 0 Lindotta Bsec, 5 Goldstreom lOsec, and 6 Blackford lOsco also started. Zara lost ground at the start, and Blackford led for a couple of furlongs, but at the end of half a mile had (riven placo to Harold Direct, with. Rorke's Drift and Captain Stanley next. . Going along tho back Zara put in a etrong run and closed on the loading division and with a lap to go Harold Direct was just dear of Captain Stanley and Zara, who were almost on terms. Tho effort told on Zara, and over the last half-mile Captain Stanley drew away from her, but he could not head Harold Direct, who won comfortably by six lengths. Zara was eight lengths away third, with Rorke's Drift fourth, and the rest a long way back, Time, 4min 37 3-sth eec. Zara'a rider failed to weigh in and she was disqualified. Rorke's Drift was placed third. COURTENAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 600 eovs; second 120 eove, and third 60 sovs from stake. 4.33 or better. Two miles. 2. G. Edgar's b h John Dillon, by Harold ' Dillon, 6yrs 2seo .. (B. Jarden) 1 7. Stevenson and McMath's b m Lady Rothsoon 6yra, fiaoo .. (A. Prtngle) 2 2. C. Chaining's b g Agathos, 6yrs, scr , _ _ . (A. Hendrkkeen) 3 10 T. Roes gr m Steel Bell, aged, leec (J. Lynch) 0 6. R. McDonnell's b m Evelyn, aged, lsec . „ (Owner) 0 4. Alien and Fleming's b h Hardy Wilkes, aged, 3eec .. .. (A. Fleming) 0 1. A. R. Farrell'a b m Cora Dillon, 6yrs, 3eco .. .. (J. Bryce) 0 4. J. D. Piper a b li Jewel Chimes, aged, , t. ■; " (H - McNae) 0 1. Mrs E. Blair sb h Childsdale, aged, „ *^ c _, •• .. (A. Butterfield) 0 o. m. Edwards s rn h Reggie Huon of?"-, 4sec , , •• •• (Owner) 0 o* . o. unamberss ch 133 Succeed, a^ed f 36 ?, •• •• (W. R. Thomas) 0 9. J. Farrells b h. St. Kevin, aged, 4sec „ T _ . . . (E. McDermott) 0 o. J. Brankin sb g .General Link, aged, ~ •• (Owner) 0 11. J. AL Thompson's b m Brown Bell _fpd, 4sec •• .. (F. Holmes) 0 1«. Air© A. M. Seymours b h Antonio, aged. sseo .. .. (J. H. Wilson) 0 12. A. W. Morse's blk h Tamarisk, syis, oscc .. .. (J. Henderson) 0 (Agathos and John Dillon, Hardy "Wilkes and Jewel Chimes, and Cora Dillon and Childsdale were bracketed). Antonio would not leave tke mark, and when the field settled down Tamarisk had taken charge, being followed at the end of half a mile, was showing the way to Lady Rothsoon, Succeed, Jewel Chimes, and Gen-1 era! Link. Going along the back Cora Dillon ! moved up, and Evelyn also out in a gpod ; run. Entering the last lap Lady Rothsoon . was leading- from Tamarisk. John Dillon, I and Cora Dillon. Roundine the turn out of the. straight Succeed broke, and General Link' collided with her and fall. Running along the back stretch John Dillon took charge from Lady Rothsoon, while Agathos was going well just behind them. John Dillon was first into tho ttraight, and holding . his advantage won by three length® from Lady Rothsoon, who had to be driven out to beat the fast finishing Agathos by a neck. Evelyn was five lengths away fourth, and Steel Bell fifth, tho rest easing up. Time, 4min 29 4-sth eec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; eecond 50 sova, and third: 25 sovs from stake. 3.17 or better. One mile and five furlongs. 7. J. Gem moll's b g Specification, Junr., by Specification, aged, 4eec ■ ■ (J. Messervey) 1 2. W. H. Norton's b f Tris Pointer, 4yr<?, 4&ec .. .. • .. IF. Holmes) • 2 u. J. T. Frederick's b m Bundnra, syrs, 4eec .... ... j., IR. Allan) 3

1 JoEv Girl 2ecc and Joan of Arc 3scc (bracketed>, 6 Huia Gray 3sec, 4 Dillon Eddy 3sec, 9 Prince Akwood Ssec, 8 Huon Drift Ssoc, and 3 Pitaroa 4sec also started.

Trix Pointer went away smartly, and passing the stand was followed by Specification Junr., Pitaroa, and Bundura. ' Going along the back Pitarou took second place, and six furlongs from home the order was Trix Pointer, Pitaroa. Specification Junr., and Bundura. With haJf a. milo to go Huia. Gray closed on the leaders, while at tho far turn Dillon Eddy ran to the front, but. bTokc immediately and lest his placc. In tho run home Specification Junr. drew away and won by two lengths from Trix Pointer, who was a length in front of Bundura. Huia Gray was fourth, and Prince Akwood fifth. Time. 3tnin 48sec. FREE FOR ALL (in of 300 sovs; second 100 sovs. and third 50 sots from stake. One mile and a quarter. 2. J. Bryce's b h Cathedral Chimes, by Four Chimes—Jean. Armour, 6yrs (Owner) 1 1. J. Knight's b h Author Dillon, syrs (B. J ardent 2 3. M. Edwards's b m Adelaide Direct, aged (Owner) 3 4. Mrs A. 31. Seymour's b h Admiral Wood, aged . • (R. Dunn) 0 After one false start the four competitors were sent away, though Cathedral Chimes was a good length behind the others. Adelaide Direct, on the rails, at onco took the lead from Admiral Wood and Author Dillon, but before reaching the tanks the last-named dropped back, and passing the stand tho order was Adelaide Direct, Admiral Wood, Cathedral Chimes, and Author Dillon. Going along the back Cathedral Chimes moved up into second place, and rounding the turn to tho straight Author Dillon mado his run. Adelaide Direct was first into thd straight, but in the run home both Cathedral Chimes and Author Dillon cut her down. Cathedral Chimes, pacing brilliantly, won by a length from Author Dillon, who was four lengths in front of Adelaide Direct. Admira] Wood was some distance back. The first half-mile was run in lmin »1» 4rsth sec, the mile in 2min 10 l-sth sec, Vind tho full distance in 2min 42 3-sth sec. SOCKBURN HANDICAP (in harness), of 350 sovs; second 70 sovs, and third 3o govs from stake. For unhoppled trotters only. 4.47 or better. Two _mues. 3. Mrs J. Lawrence's b m Olive L., by Wallace L.—Cissie Wood, aged, 6soc (E. Berry) 1 2. R. and C. Tasker's br h Michael Galindo, aged, 4sec .• (J. Brankin) - 4. W. R. McNani's br s Red Heather, 6yrs, 3sec - • . • • 3 G Rummy ssec, 8 Trugawni osec, 1 Eruption Osec, 7 Norval King 6sec, and 5 Treasure Seeker 6sec also started. Eruption would not leave the mark properly, and Olive L. at one* took the lead, being followed at the end of half a mile by Norval King. Red Heather, and Michael Galindo. With a lap to go Olive L. was still in front, with Red Heather and Michael Galindo as her' nearest attendants. Going along the back Michael Galindo headed Red Heather, but ho could make no impression on Olive L. who won by four lengths. Red Heather was six lengths away third, followed by Treasure Seeker and .Truganini. Time, •lmin 46 3-sth 6ec. RAILWAY HANDICAP (m saddle), of 2ao sovs; second 50 sovs, and third 25 sovs from stake. 2.18 or better. One mile. L F. Johnston's blk s Beckom, by Peri Huon—Pearl, aged, 7sec (J. Bryce, jun.) 1 4. C. Bellingham's ch g Whixall, syrs, osec (R. Humphreys) 2 6. J J. Kavanagh's h h Disappeared, g 9 Master Park 3soi" 7 Ariadne 4sec, 3 Law Chimes 4sec, 2 Winston iL 7ee c , o Huou Drift 7eec, and 8 Miss Audrey iscc also B 'wins ton 11., Huon Drift, and_ Miss Audrey refused to begin, and. took no pap in the race. Beckom and Whixall were in front all the way, and in tho straight the former drew away and won easily by six lengths; Disappear was three lengths away third, followed by Ariadne and Law Chimes. Time 2min 16 2-sth see. . ROYAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs' second 60 sovs, ana third 30 sovs from stake. 2.17 or better. One mile. 9 J Parkinson's br b Sungod, by Harold Dillon—My Mistake, 6yrs, 2sec (F. Holmes) 1 1. A. Redcliffe'a br g Dunspey aged, 3sec (J. Mclennan) 2 10. Hall and Doherty's b g Frandocia, aged, lsec (B. Jarden) 3 3 Soda scr, 11 Glendalough lsec, 6 Frank Tracey lsec. 7 .Eccentric lsec, -1 Queens Drive 2sec, 2 Nancy Patch 3sec, 5 Mountain Rose 4sec, and 6 Rose Dillon 4sec also started. / __ Eccentric, Nancy Patch, Mountain Rose, and Rose Dillon would not strike a gait at tho start. Sungod wa3 in front when they passed the stand, with Dunspey, _ Frank Tracey, and Frandocia following m that order. These positions were not altered until they reached the turn towards the straight, where Frandocia ran into third Place. In tho straight Dunspey put m a strong challenge, but Sungod lasted long enough to win by half a length. Frandocia was ei»ht lengths away thud, with Fran* Traced* "fourth, and Soda fifth. Time, 2mm 13 2-5 th sec.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. The meeting will be concludcd to-day, and tho acceptances received for the various events give promise of another day of mgnclass sport. There arc twelve horses engaged in the Chrifftchurch Handicap, which Sfor horses that have done 4min 3Gsec or been handicapped on that tune for two miles, and with Admiral Wood, Aufchor Dillon Evelyn. Steel Bell, Oinako. Soda, Moneymaker£d Reggie Huon included, the ra*e should produce a vary fin© contest. Tho Dominion Trotting Handicap » the most valuable evdnt of the year for unhoppled trotters, and the ten horses it has drawn, including Hardy Wilkes, Whispering Willie, and Redchild, represent the beet free-legged horees now in commission. Tho railo events will bo contested by some very speedy sprinteis, and with fine weather some fact times should bo registered. The first race will start at noon, and the day's card is as follows': — GOVERNOR'S HANDICAP (in saddle), of 225 sovs; 4.56 or better. Two miles. Gay Wilkes .. scr King William 4seo The Sprinter' .. scr Gemma •• 4sec Win All •• lscc Sol, .. .. 6sec Truganini .. lscc Albert oria .. Bsec Treasure Fairy Whispers Usee Seeker .. 3sec LYTTELTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 eovs; -1.42 or better. Two miles. Karyrie .. 2sec Huia Gray .. sseo Willie Lincoln Sseo Bundura .. Cseo Lady Haldane 4«ec Pax .. — Gsec Huon Drift .. 4i-ec Pitaroa .. 6sec Dillon Maid .. 4sec Bridgewood .. Gsec Dillon Eddy .. 4sec CHRISTCHURCH HANDICAP (in harness) of 750 eovs; 4.2G or better. Two miles. Admiral Wood scr Soda .. Ssec Author Dillon 2seo Moneymaker .. 9sec Evelyn .. Succeed •• ll6eo Steel Bell .. Sseo Reggie Huon .. llseo Oinako. •• Ssec General Link Usee Sherwood .. 9seo Brown Bell .. llseo AUSTRALASIAN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 300 bov3; 4.44 or bolter. Two miles. Cora Dillon scr Huia Gray .. Ssec 1 St. Ursula .. 2sec Ked Mac .. fcec Bellflower .. Ssec Pax — 6eec Master Park .. 2seo Bridgewood .. 7eec Harold Direct 2sec Commander Bell 7sec Jolly Girl .. 4seo St. Michael .. 7eeo Captain Stanley 4eec Rorko'a Drift .. Bsec DOMINION TROTTING HANDICAP (in harness), of 600 sov3; 4.45 or better. Two miles. Hardy Wilkes bct Paul Huon .. Oecc Whispering Red Heather lOseo Willie .. 6seo Olive L. .. lOoec Red Child •. 7sec TreasureLord Roanchild 3eec Seeker _ .. llseo Commander Bell Ssec Lady Patricia Usee HORNBY HANDICAP (in harness), of 230 eovs; 2.53 or better. One mile and a quarter. Denver Hnon ecr Rose Dillon .. 3sec Antonio •• 2seo Irvar .. 3eec Willie Lincoln 2seo Sir Fulham .. Sseo Beckom .. 2sec Captain Stanley 46ec Queen's Drive 2s ec > ENFIELD HANDICAP (in saddle), of 300 sovs; 2.16 or better. One mile. Mmtson .. scr Ariadne _ .. 4sec St Kevin .. scr Harold Direct 4eec General Wilke3 2seo Dunspey .. 4seo Soda .. 2sec Huia Gray .. sseo St. Ursula .. Ssec Nancy Patch sseo Frandocia -. 3seo Tamarisk .. osec Master Park .. Ssec Whixall .. Ssec Law Chimes .. 4eec RECOVERY HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; 2.15 or better. One mile. Admiral Wood scr Glondalough .. 4sec Adelaide Direct ecr Frank Trace- 4sec John Dillon lsec Jewel Chimes 4sec General Wilkes 3sec Eccentric .. 4seo Steel Bell .. 3«eo Disappear .. Ssec Sungod — Sseo Dunspey ssec Shenvood ~ lscc Qneen'i Drive Sane BALLOT EXPLANATIONS. "We are informed that Walter Jas. Turner, grocer's assistant, c.o. W. Gaisford, 86 North Avon road, Christchurch, and John Henry Johnson, clerk, of 150 £*>elwyn street, Spreydon, who were called up in the last ballot, had both enlisted previously. J. R. Miller, who was included in tho recent ballot of the First Division, left New Zealand with the Twenty-first Reinforcements. - Barraclough's Nervine stops Toothache. 23