SPORTING.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16396, 16 December 1918, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING AND TROTTING

NOTES.

(BY "LOOKEB-ON.")

The first issue of the pocket edition of the

New Zealand "Turf Register" for the current

season is now published, and its appearance ; will be welcomed by all students of form, I'jwfco will find it epooially valuable in view \ of the tact that there has been no racing ! {for over a month. Reports axe given of all , Meetings from the opening of the season is | 'August to November 14th, when racing was t suspended for the time being. The performances of all the competitors are fully J jindexed in a manner that makes reference )'easy.'As the issue is limited, orders should [iVe sent in at onoo addressed to the Manager, -'.Christchurch Press Company, •• The oheatmzt filly by Markhope—Rhine VGpld, purchased by a patron of'J. Ayres'B • (table at the Chris tchurch yearling sales last month, was galloping round a paddock at Trentham'a few days ago, when she fell and .broke a leg, and hod to be destroyed.

Edenio, by Orcus (brother to Poseidon) from Eden (Stepniak—Faraway), and Iron Hfcsk (Sarto—- Mist), toother to Art, were among the winners at - the Tweed River (N.S.W.) Meeting recently. Tho conditions At Riccarton on Saturday morning were variable. The .outside of the No. G grass gallop was open "for fast work, hat A. McAulay was the only trainer to use it.

■\ Lkraakm, Onslaught, Heathercote, Happy ,■ Captain, and Macduff, who are engaged at ; Auckland, and were booked'to leave in the Vj .evoning, were all given strong pace work. |j R. J. Mason, who did not get away on 'pj'Friday evening, worked Gloaming and After- ;> glow before 5 a.m. fj) ' Gkndower was given two circuits on the y 'plough the reverse way, the first at half- : | pace, and the next at Btrong three-quarter ; ,P»oe. Killjoy was sprinted the reverse way : .from the three furlong- pes? to the eight, and ' .covered the distance in lmin 4 2-Saec, which "<• was smart. F. Christmas leaves with this ipair and Cynio for Auckland to-night. H Daytime, who has been sold to Mr A. j "Arthur, sprinted four furlongs on the grass j'iri oOsec, while Jingo followed over the same ( ■ground in 51eec.

I; Kilrush had no difficulty in holding Hiero -while running seven furlongs on the grass fin lmin 32sec. A. McAulay will leave for ; Auckland with Kilruah to-morrow evening. Margarine, with a lightweight up, was • ridden out over seven furlongs in lmin 29 ' 2-seec. Larissa picked her up over the last •five furlongs.

• Braid was not all out to run four fuAmge , in SO l-seeo, while Adjutant brought home ' "by Wild Night galloped nine furlongs in 3min 2 2-ssec. Tremens pleased over fivo furlongs in lmin 6 l-Ssec, and Hylans, brought home by ■ Starlike, got to the end of six furlongs comfortably in lmin 19 l-ssec. '; ' pernio was - always going better kthon * Majeatik?S over ten furlongs, run in Tlmin MIS 3-sseo. Spangle, assisted by iMatty over : .,tl» last seven furlongs, galloped nine in : 2mio 0 4-sth sec, on tho grass.

Pyjan*, who had a big advantage tn

'weight, was holding Bon Spec at the end of four furlongs up the back, run in £0 2-sseo. '/Punka found little difficulty in taking the outside running, giving some weight, and Winter Cherry over seven furlongs 'in lmin so 8-Seoo. • ■ . •;, Merlon was too good for Tip Up in a 'smartly run five furlongs, while Good Hope could not be pulled back to Kaminohe over the same distance. A number of two-year-olds belonging to Various stables were given sharp eprinte, and eevoral of them acquitted themselves in a very promising manner. . M. Hobbs went up to Amberley on Friday afternoon, and purchased Biplane for an , Australian racing man. The Comedy Song . hone, who was passed by a-veterinary-Bur-geon, will be workod'by Hobbs until suitable accommodation • can' be got in an Australian boat for him. The price has not transpired. A. MoAulay has leased Kilrush. with' a purchasing clause of £500. Kilrush will raoe in his new owner's colours in the Auckland Cyp. . Two three-year-old geldings by Kilbroney, from Divinia and Rathful respectively, won at country meetings in Australia .recently.

(Br "Searchlight.")

In view of the resumption of trotting next week, students of form will bo glad to know that the first issue of the pocket edition of the New Zealand "Turf Register" for the current season is now published. iThe results of all trotting events at totalisator gatherings, bom the opening of the season in 'August, are given, with the performances of the competitors fully indexed, so tmit the season's -form can be easily folio wed. The issue is limited, and those anxious to secure copies should send their orders promptly. Returned nnnea and soldiers of the N-Z.E. F. desiring to attend the Ashburton Trotting Club's Meeting on Boxing Day, shou.d apply to-the Citizens' Defenoo Corps for tickets ot admission. A third payment for the Ashburton Trotting Club's New Zealand Sapling Stakes is das on Wednesday. " Nominations close at noon on TOednesday for the Canterbury Park Trotting Clubs ' Summer .Meeting. . Acceptances are due to-day for-the Annual Meeting of the Westport Trotting Club. Little work of importance is being done at New Brighton. On Saturday M.. J. Mcooervey, W. Warren, and K. H. Smith were the only trainers .to give their charges fob work. The track was not in good

order, and. the strong wind made matters very unpleasant.

Peony and Sympathy were companions in a useful work-out over a mile, the latter having the advantage at the finish.

Lord Rose, assisted by a galloper, paced a solid mile in 'harness. _He is a. much improved horse since sporting silk at Fozbury Park last May. The three-year-old Mykot, accompanied by Vice-Admiral, showed ft fine turn of speed whilo covering a couple of halves. Provided he' can Btay, the son of O.Y.M. should run well at Auckland this month.

Beeswing trotted freely over short courses., M. Edwards has the Southern-owned maro very well at present. J. Messervey sent Miss Havoo a mil© with the straps on. She hit out freely, and made no mistakes.

Two miles was allotted to Nancy Stair, which she covered in a satisfactory manner. Irvar did strong three-quarter work without the hopples. AfteT being on the easy list for eight months, the five-year-old gelding Some iioy. in J. Bryoe's stable, is again in work, and will form one of Bryoe's team to raco at Greyznouth. Match light and High Admiral mil go North on Wednesday, in charge of K. -Pollock, to fulfil their engagements at the Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting. The three-year-old geldin* Locanda Dillon goes North today to compote in the Auckland Trotting Club'e Great Northern Derby. The Canterbury Owners' and Breeders' Association has been advised that a special horso train will leave Christchurch on December 26th, at 6.30 a.m., and amve at Ashburton at 9.40 a.m., returning at 6.18 p.m., ana arrive in Christchurch at 8.40 p.m. It will atop where required.

HURUNUI TURF CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING.

The following handicaps have been >I*clared: — . MAIDEN STAKES, of 6 govs; tax. furlongs; weight lCflt—Sunny Days, Lloyd George, Black Manero, Downsteeppe, Glen

A OPEN HANDICAP TROT of 10 sovs; weieht list; orto mile and a h-alf—Ancona 40a- Edelweiss 40s; Dillonora 40s; Mayo 2£; Btadle 40s; Molly. Dillon 28s; Bkckwich 153; Imperial Fan 10s; Honest Injin Gentleman Wood 7s; Koaary se; jionoywood 7s; Underscrub 8s; Waihine Pia o_. Wnoddarift ecr; DaJta scr. lIURUNUI CUP HANDICAP, of 15 sova; minimum weight 97; one mile and a quarter 9 10; Sentence 9'7; Hurua 9 9 7; Wariorm 11 7; Con ths S MEDBURY I HACK RACE, of 6 sovs; four turlonge— Sunny Days 10ll;Llayd George 10 11" Black Manaro 10 11; Neko 10 11. AJ&IE3 HANDICAP TROT, of li wvs; weight 11; two miiee—An ooaa 6s; Dillonora 60sf Molly Dillon 40s; (General Bobs 60 ? , vTn„rooiWL 50s; Blackwich 2Ca; Imperial Fan 15s; Geatleman Wood 10s; Waihine Pw & £UBLICANS* HACK RACE, of 9 aovs; minimum weight list; five furlongs—Downsteeppe 12 5; " Lloyd George 11 6; Sunny Days 11; Black STAKES HANDICAP, of '0 eovs; minimum weight 9 7; oaerr le Wajform 11 10; Fraagranui 9 12; Sentence 9 7 • nunjo 9 7; Lilybrook 9 7. DISTRICT HAN DICAt* TROT 6j£vb; -eight 11; one mile and a dis^ce— kdelweiss 325; Ditlonoia 323; Mayo 33a, Braile •2s; Ancona 28s; Molly Dillon rooma 255; Blackmch 4s; -Lmpenul Fan -s, aoneywood ecr; Gentleman Wood ecr, Ko»axy «r.

MANAWATU T.C.'S . ANNUAL MEETING. PALMERSTON NORTH, December 15. IFBK3S ASSOCIATION TELEtfRAH.)

The following acceptances have been received: — ~ , MAIDEN HANDICAP (harness), of 85 ■ovs- class 8.5G; one mile and a balf— Richmond ecr; Peace Conscript

bct; Scottish Child 12yds bhd; Ta&orea 36yds bhd; Lyall Bay 86yds bhd. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (tarness), of 115 eovs; class 8.45; one mil® and a half—-Zeta scr; Warlock scr; Lady Burlington 12yda bhd; Elmo Junr. 12yds bhd; Kate Zolock 24yda bhd; Master Hal 36yds bhd. MANAWATU TROTTING CLUB CTp (harness), of 350 sovs; class 4.48; two miles —Hal Junr. ecr; Looanda Dillon 12yds bhd, King Capitalist 86yds bhd; Peter Mao 72yds bhd; Nancy Stair 84yds bhd. ... LINTON HANDICAP (saddle), of 100 govs; class 4.0; one mile and. a half Proud Boy ecr; Ned Dillon ecr; Tariki ecr; Speculator scr; Nancy Wilkes M r r ! Brachycombe 12yds bhd; Ladybird 12yds bhd; Bonny Lass 24yds bhd; Koraki 72yd6 bhd; Boby 8.. lOSyds bhd. „ LADIES' BRACELET (harness), of 100 sove; class 3.50; one mile and a half—LyaU Bay scr: Morning Light ecr > Albert Patch ecr: Plain Rose ecr; All Jet ecr; Koraki_scr, The Weaver 12ydB ,bhd; Jewel Wood 12yds bhd; Warlock 48yds bhd; Reindeer 48yds bhd; Lady Burlington 60yds bhdCHRISTMAS HANDICAP .(Mddle), of 125 cove; class 2.26; one mile-Hayseed ecr, Eaele Abbey scr; Gallantry scr; Lincoln Star 12yds bhd; Lovelock 24yds bhd; Linotype 36yds bhd; Waiteranui'B4y<& bhd. PALMERSTON NORTH HANDICAP (harness), of 125 oovs; class 5.7; two miles— Bonny Lass ecr; Koraki scr; .®{° scr; Wonderland scr; King Capitalist 216 yds HANDICAP (harneee), of 200 sots : clues 2.57; one mile and a J?".' tcr —Molly Chimcc scr; Bundong 24yds bhd, Peter Mac 24yds bhd; Nancy Staor 36yda bhd; Waiteranui 86yds bhd.

ASHBURTON T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. The following handicaps have boen declared:— TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 125 sovs; class 8.57; one mile and a half—Silver Heir scr; Wee Bell ecr; Ritawood scr; Warfare ecr; Embracer ecr; Merry Thorpo scr; Bearman Bride ecr; Sallywood 12yds bhd; Wastowood 12yds bhd; Wakanui 12yds bhd; Coalfiold 12yda bhd; Winnie B. 12yds bhd; Outstep 12yds bhd; Eiley Wood 12yds bhd; Moon Drift 12yds bhd; Sun Ted 12yde bhd, Walter Raleigh 12yds bhd; ChildWod 12yds I bhd; Marie Tempoet 12yds bhd First Car- ' bine 12yds bhd; Major Wilkes 12yds bha» ; Emperor 21yds bhd; Fernmoor 31yds bhd; i Peter Dillon 36yds bhd; Pleasant Mount i 36yds bhd; Leewodd 60yds bhd. MITCHAM HANDICAP (in saddle), of 12a : sovs; for unhoppled trotters only; one mile • and a half —Horopo scr; Grand Dillon acr; | Dooderall scr; Panama ecr; Rita Rose 12yds I bhd; Ruffy 12yds bhd; Elley 12yds bhd* | Silence 12yds bhd; Jean Dillon 24yds bhd; i Arcadian 48yds bhd; Mies Lorna 48yds bhd; ! Winiat® 48yda bhd; Belgian Lad 48yds bhd; ' Hostage 84yds bhd; James Madison 84yds bhd; Te Kuiti 84vds bhd; Bow Bell 108 yds bhd; Mushroom 168 yds bhd; Commander Bell 192 yds bhd. ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; class 4.40: two ( milea—Rorke's Drift scr; Lord Roanchildscr; Sympathy ecr; Stockade ecr; .Sir 12yda bhd; Tamarisk 12yda bhd; Nancy Stair 12yds bhd; Albert Cling 12yds bhd; Huon Patch 24yds bhd; Colenut 24yds bhd; Wallace Wood 36yda bhd; Minteon 46yds bhd; Erin's Queen 48yds bhd; Stanley's Obild 48yds bhd; Evelyn 60yds bhd; Trix Pointer 60yda bhd; Lord MSnto 60yds bhd; Moneymaker 72yds bhd; Admiral Wood 132 yds bhd. - AMATEUR HANDICAP (in harneM), oi 125 sovs; one mile and a half—Bob Dillon scr; Gerlefan scr; Wee Bell scr; Hoymotta scr; Thornage acr; Warfare ecr; Ritawood ecr; Bella Veeta ecr; Sally Dillon scr; Minelight ecr; Erin'i Isle ecr; Wastewood 12yds bhd; Malion 12yds bhd; Major Wilkee 12yds bhd; Lady Succeed 12yds bhd; Coalfield I 12yds bhd; Blackdrift 12yds bhd; Winnie.B. j 12ys bhd; Kiltess 12yds bhd; Zambuk 12yds 'bhd; Ravens Girl 12yds bhd; Outstep 12yds bhd; Moon Drift 12yds bhd; Monavale 12yds ' bhd; Sunred 12yds bhd; Walter Raleigh 12yda bhd; Douglas Wilkes 12yda bhd; , Euliuo 12yds bhd; Chfldhood 12yds bhd; Irish Eyes 12ya bhid; Sea Nymph 12yds bhd; <

First Carbine 12yds bhd; Sallywood 12yds bhd; Ivy Mao 13yds bhd; Rodgewood 24ydfl bhd; Emperor 24yds bhd; Femmoor 24yd» bhd; Peter Dillon 36yds bhd; Pleasant Mount SGyds bhd. McLEAN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs; claee 3min; one mile and a quarter— Guynemer scr; Drum Major scr; Branston scr; Lady Rattoo 12yds bhd; Leo Bell 12yds bhd; Rearguard 12yde bhd; Xavier 24yds bhd; Great Britain 24yds bhd; Hannah M. 36yds bhd; Dillon Dircct 86yds bhd; Blackford 86yds bhd; Koaheni SCyds bhd; Lady Wayward 36yds bhd; Lady Theckla 48yds bhd; Tho Linnet COyds bhd; Bird wood 60yds bhd.

BOXING DAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; class 2.52; ono milo, and a quarter—Retreat scr; Silver Quick ecr; Frank Tracey scr; Bundura scr; Albert Cling scr; s£ice-Admiral 12yds bhd; Irvar 12yda bhd; Tamarisk 12yds bhd; Evelyn 24yds bhd; Admiral Hal 24yds bhd; Sir Fulham 24yds bhd; Huon Patch SGyds bhd: Stanley's Child 48yds bhd; Lord Minto 60yds bhd. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 175 aovs; for. unhoppled trotters only; class 5.5; two miles —Sunrise scr; Idol ear; Belgian Lad scr; Miss Lorna scr; Happy Jack 12yds bhd; Marietta 12yds bhd; Mangoutu 24yds bhd; Te Kuiti 48yds bhd; Bon Patch 48yds bhd; Beewood 48yds bhd; Succory 72yds bhd; Miss Rye 84yds bhd; Marvin Junior 96yds bhd; Beeswing 144 yds bhd; Kelso 156 yds bhd; Commander 801 l 102ydfl bhd.

■FINAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 eovs; class 2.23; one mile—Lady Rattoo scr; Leo 801 l ecr; Glen Mavia scr; Rearguard scr; Sir Elmo 12yds bhd;- Inwood 12yds bhd; Great Britain 12yds bhd; Dillon Direct 24yds bhd; Koaheni 24yds 'bhd;' Chaos 24yds bhd; Lady Wayward 24yds bhd; Sympathy 36yda bhd; Elvino 36yds bhd; Joyful 36yds bhd; Gladeye 36yds bhd; Legacy 30yds bhd; The Linnet 48yds bhd; Proud Spring 48yds bhd; Agnae Chief 48yds bhd.