SPORTING.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17316, 30 November 1921, Page 11

SPORTING.

With twelve starts in the first, four months of the season, the three-year-old colt Songbird, has had his fair share of racing. His record is 110 mean one, for ho has been first past the. post on four occasions, second twice, and third three times. Big fields are again the rule at Takapuna to-day, the numbers ranging from twelve to twenty-six, the latter being too large a field to make for good racing. The liandicapper has not been unduly =erere ou Dovclet, who has gone tip only 01b tor her dav Pave having had his impost increased from Bst 81b to Ost for running second, and Intantc '< st 4lb to ist >-lU for being third. On account of Sitebang s two seconds at Ellerslie to -Mountain Lion and Uefinemcr.t, tho Nassau filly may well have been expected to run prominently at Takapuna. it 1i ( nele Ned and Hefineir.ent both up in the weights to-day, Shebang may atone for her failure on Saturday. "Horses for courses" applies particularly to tracks like Jakaptiiia. .Horses with engagements to-day that were winners last year are Crowhuist, Queen sTJp, Scrap o' Paper, and Tenacious. The interest of local sportsmen in the Spring Meeting of the Feilding Jockey Club which opens to-day will be centred chiefly on the tot tune of Gloaming *in tho JhViiding intakes. It can be safely assumed that, if 'J'lie Welkin gelding faces tho .skirler, his trainer is satisfied th-'t Gloaming has recovered from the malady which aflected him in Austral ii. Eat'onal looks to be Gloaming's most formidable opponent, and the distance being only five furlongs, the race should prove a "pipe-opener" if nothing else. Ore Or© on his form at Riccarton appears to dominate the position in the Waituna Hurdles, in which the consistent but unlucky Kipling has the handy weight of lOst lib. The nptly-nanied Cochineal (All Red —Peroneal) figures in the Trial Plate at Feilding. Cochineal ran Rugby to a head at Horowhenua in the Maiden Hack Race. Although the acceptors in the St. Andrew's Handicap at 1 eliding to-day number only ten, the race looks particulai'ly open. AV itli tho exception of Paoanui and Matatua, the remainder have raced prominently in lirst-class company of late, and i'luto in particular will be able to demonstrate whether or not his victory in the Fendalton Jiaildicnp at Xiifccarton was the lucky cne it is alleged to have been. Subsequent to tho V.R.C. meeting Furious had a return of the ailment which troubled her on the eive of the V.R.C. Oaks, but on this second occasion. in a much, more severe form. At one stage th e veterinary surgeon was in attendance all through the night, and doubts were entertained whether the filly would live. However, advices now state that she is on the mend and improving every day. Horses owned by His Majesty have raced unluckily in England this season. Hp lo September £29 the King's horses had only won three races, but) had run second m eleven and third in five. A buying commission appointed by the German Racecourse Committee, purchased five yearling tillies at the Dor.caster (England) sale for 20b5gns., tho highest price being 1200gns. for a daughter or Stornoway and Conclusion. In Melb'-trno recently a newsvendor was linid £lO for selling a newspaper m the .-trcets on tin Sunday subsequent to the running of the Victoria Derby. For the defence, it was contended that tho paper contained the latest news about tho Melbourne Cup,- and that came under ti.e section of the Act which permitted the publication on Suziday of matters of great national importance. In Australia" there is certainly nothing of greater importance to thousands of people than the Melbourne Cup on tho Sunday prior to its decision; but 'the Magistrate would not accept the plea. It was a great stroke of luck that led to the ..rquirement of Eurythmic by the West Australian sportsman, Mr E. Leo Sttere (remarks a Sydney paper). He had picked out a couple of yearlings at th e sale of 1918 for purchase, but the bidding went too hign, and finally he found himself without a youngster, and compelled to return to Melbourne before' the end of tho sales. He decided to place a discretionary commission in tho hands of Mr .P. A. Connolly, another West Australian sportsman, and it was he who selected and bought Eurythmic for 310gns after Mr Lee Steere had left Sydney. The sum captured in stakes by Eurythmic amounts to £28.597. The day Eurythmic was knocked down to the commissioner acting for the West Australian sportsman at 3logns was indeed a day fitted to be marked in letter of gold. Complete train arrangements have been made for the Methven Racing Club's annual meeting to be held on Saturday. A special passenger train will leave Christchurch at 7.40 a.m. arriving at ATethven at 11.15 a.m., and leaving Methven on the return journey pt 6 10 p.m. and reaching Christchurch at 9.1? p.nt A special horse train wilj leave Christchurch for Methven at 5.45 a.m; Nominations for the Taranaki Jockey Hub's Christmas Meeting close on Friday. General entries for the Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting close on Friday, and at the same time first forfeits for the Great Northern Derby. Great Northern Foal Stakes and Royal Stakes Jail due. Acceptances for the Woodvilie District Jockey Club's Summer Meeting close on Friday. Clicquot, 9st, was omitted from the Mount Harding Hurdles in the list of acceptances for the Methven R.C.'s Annual Meeting published on Monday.

Birkwind lias been re-handicapped at Dst 31b in the Maiden Hurdles at the Bay of Plenty Meeting. TAL'MAROJTI R.C.'S AX.YUAL MEETING. (press association tzixgkau.) TALMEHSTOX IvORTH, November 29. The followiug handicaps have been dec!a red: TARIXGAMOTI" HACK HANDICAP, of f\j snvs: 6:—Lady Glifsas 9 1; Hortland S 13: Kiiwaniv 5 S: PhyUona 6 8; Dactyius K S; PoUni 7 7; Miss Me.va 6 12; Kuranul l> 7. TAUMARt'XL't OTP. of 250 sots; ljm—- . Tama-a-rca 9 3; Forest Gold S 13; Esthonia H 7 ; Demagogue S 6; Pcnoni 8 5; Rocktield 7- 11; Tolerance 7 10; Sunray 7 7; Lovelight 7 J; Boomerdav 7 1; Lord Bruce 7 1; Ni£iU Time 7; -N'utirant 7; finldplane 6 7; Mirniwhangat.i 6 7; CJ/rncaini 6 7; Sa'.vaiees 6 7; Approach 6 7; Glenleckio 6 7; Miss Rang! G 7. MATAPUXA HACK HANDICAP, of Po' povs ; ot—Golden Abbey H 11; Awareka 8 9; Polini 8 Exchequer 7 7; Princes 3 CharmK ; Battleplane 7 9; Exchequer 7 9; Giagi 7 7; IMiicess Charming 7 7; Te Ranga 7 7; King Peliicv.le 7 4; Disappointment 7 4; Win-guard 7; Bcttv Bruce 6 12; Equinoint G li: I'takura (i i'2 ! MAXIWUI HACK HURDLES, of 110 soys; ljm—War Loan 11 o: Dead Sweet 30 4; SignoreUa 10 2; Approach 9 11; Ring l Lupin 9 9; Toddy 9 7; Reretoa 9 .i; Smut 9 4: Silver Strido 9 4: Miss Melva. 9 4: Gnideii Nut 9 : Birkwind 9 Flaregun 9 Flagstaff 9 3; Fortlet 9 3; Whiritoa 9; K'.iranui 9. MATIEKE HACK HANDICAP, of 85 eoi-s; Gf —Kilwann 9 4; Phyllona 8 11; Polini S 3; Exchequer 7 7; Princess Charming 7 3; Commission 7 3; Gidgi 7 3; War Guard P> 12; Arizoha Maid 6 12; War Ribbon 6 12; Flagstaff fi 12. RANGAROA FLYING HANDICAP, of 129 sovs; 6f—Tama-a-roa, 9 9; Esthonia 9 1; Infante 8 9; Demagogue 8 8; Penona 8 6; Rocktield 8 4; Golden Abbey 7 13; 2?ight Time 7 10; Lady Glissas 7 10; Lovelight 7 9; Shortland 7 8; Boomerday 7 7; Hepta 7 7; Lord Bruce 7 7; M'imhvhangata 6 13; Dar.tylis 6 7; Pengwen 6 7; Lock Abbey 6 7; Battleplane fi 7; Gidgi 6 7; SignoreUa, 6 7; Salvaless 6 7. OWHANGO HACK HANDICAP, of 9ft mvs; 7f—Boomerday 9 9; Phyllona 8 9; Dactvlis S 2; Polini 8 1; Glencairn 7 11; War Loan 7 9; Reretoa 7 7; Commission 7 1; Toddy 6 12; Golden. Nut 6 12; Miss Rangi 6 12; Election 6 7; Kursmui 6 7. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. Tho plough was in general use at Riccarton, yesterday morning. Horses that are engaged at tiie Auckland Summer Meeting were worked the reverse way, but they were not set severe tasks. Farceur and Coniston were sprinted four furlongs together. Both moved well, but they were not out to make time. Farceur is building up nicely. Egotism and Citpidon were separately worked over two circuits at from Aialf to threequarter pace. Royal Star bowled along in splendid style. He is very well. ' Winning Hit ran five the bit. Ho was never better. Mis* M'imic went boldly vhiln dninjy a working gallop over a .mile. whipping Boy and Purple Spur wero out doing gentle pacing. These four horses urn booked for Auckland. Amythas was out doing steady pacing. He is getting over his mußcle soreness, Humboldt, Malaga, Mustard Pot, and Amythas will be F. D. Jones's team for Auckland. Royal Mac, who looks bright and well, was given steady pacing. Petunia beat Da-me Fortune easily over five furlongs. High Heels ran a solid six furlongs. Benefit has been sold to a, country sportsman. and has left Riccarton. The jumper Malincourt arrived from the North Island yesterday, and joined T. ii. Gillett's string. He has been purchased by Mr G. Duncan. Hylana and Clicquot were schooled together, Both jumped well, hut Hylana had too milch, pace for nis companion. Foo Chow was out doing steady pacing. R. Longiey is breaking in a big mare by Nassau—Gwondolina. Sho is in poor condition, but ia a good sort. TROTTING NOTES. Nominations for the New Brighton T.C.'a 1921 New Zealand Derby Stakes, and a payment of 1 sov for the 1922 New Zealand Derby .Stakes are due to-morrow at noon. Nominations for the Auckland T.C.'a Summer Meeting close on Eriday. T , The Canterbury Park Trotting Club has issued a'verv attractive programme for its Summer Meeting, to be held on January 2nd and 3rd, the stakes for the two day® totalling 6600 sovs. The chief features of the 1 programme are the Champion Handicap of 1500 sovs, Park Handicap of 1000 sovS, Selwyn handicap of 500 sovs, and Hornby Hani dicap of 450 sovs. Nominations close on December 20th. The Forfcury Park Trotting Club has arranged for a special passenger and horse train to leave Dnnedin for Christchurch on Saturday at 9.5 p.m., the concluding day of its Spring Meeting. The track is in good order at New Brighton, and is being freely used at the present time. Amongst the trainers that have Tiowee working thereon are A. G. Wilson, J. IT. Clarke, J. Lorgelly, L. Davidson, H. Frost, R. Pollock, M. B. Edwards, G. F. Robinson, J. Messervey, W. WaTren, and W. Smith. Reta. Peter was on the traok yesterday, and did stea'dy exercise. She pulled up sound, and lodks like standing up to her work. • G. F. Robinson is putting in ft lot of time with Our Goldie and Master Hal. The first-named is looking very well at present. The promising l maiden, Ivy Irvington, in his stable is amiss. Colennt has been purchased by a patron of J. Armstrong's stable, and iB doing solid work at the. seaside. J. Armstrong is working Marvin Junr., Pleasant Mount, and Betty Wild. Marvin Junr. has lightened Up with the racing he did at Addington, but Pleasant Mbunt is in nice condition for the holiday fixtures. The three-year-old filly. Ma Cushla, is now being worked by her owner Mr A. J. Higga, who intends racing the daughter of Nelson Bingen and Ma Belle at Methven on Saturday. J. N. Clarke ia handling a large team, including Olive L., Willie Lincoln, Gentleman Wood, Marvolo, and Gold Queen, who are freely engaged at the New Brighton T.C.'s Summer Meeting. The promising young pacer, Bingen. Wilkes, has been turned out for a spell. Gold Queen is a recent addition to J. N. Clarke's team. Onyx has lightened up since her successful trip to Otahuhu, but she looks bright and well, and should be back to her best form by Christmas.. H. Frost's team has been strengthened by the inclusion of Lady Teddington and Olive Huon. Asturio is beinjf kept in strong work by J. Lorgelly, in view of New Brighton and Canterbury Park. Other members of his team, St. Quintin, Soprano, and Arran Lad, are being kept up to the collar. St, Qui:, tin is under orders for the West Coast, white the other pair will be raced at the comingi local fixtures. ! The Tai Taptt sportsman, Mr S. Humphreys, has purchased from Mr C. Craw, ot Linton, the Brooklyn Lodge stables, built

many years ago by the late Mr H. Mace. Mr Humphreys is a staunch supporter ot the light harness sport, for besides aavinff, several horses in training- under M. B. Echvards'e oare, he also pays a good deal of attention to breeding.