SPORTING.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17608, 10 November 1922, Page 14

SPORTING.

Nominations for the Methven R.C.'s Annual Meeting close- on Monday. Acceptances for the "Winton J.C.'s Annual Meeting close to-day. , Hose Peters had the Whiteleigh Han- ! dicap, the opening event at Addington ! yesterday, won at the turn, but a bad I break cost her the race. Renown trotted steadily all the way and incidentally covered a great deal of extra ground. But for Rose Peters leaving her feet he would have had to be content with second place. Dillon S. trotted steadily, but was tiring badly over the last half-mile. Welcome Keta broke up badly five furlongs from home, which cost, her a great deal of ground, while Peter the First made quite a fair showing. Elite won the Railway Handicap fairly comfortably, although J. Messervey, Jr. elected te make the finish rather spectacular. Glen Mavis was always near the front and was actually first into the straight, tut could not withstand the challenge thrown out by the winner. Lear Dillon, after losing a [ great deal of his handicap, was showing up again at the turn for home, and was I a good third Imperial Fan was' a good 1-fourth after being first or second most of the way. Lens was always prominent though never really threatening danger, and Dillonwood paced a good race into sixth place. The good favourite Ben Ohau gave his supporters no run at all and his rider, J. McLennan, made little ] attempt to get his mount going even for a forlorn hope. Captain Stanley performed, as usual at the start, badly. Vilo made amends for her failure in the Trotting Cup by winning the Coui'tenay Handicap in good style. She did not give her numerous supporters any real cause for anxiety as she was always handily placed and going like a winner. General Link covered considerably less ground than Vilo, hut he was in a j pocket at the turn for home and it was ' too late when he- was extricated, just getting up to gam second money. Gold Boy again trotted unsteadily, but for which he would have extended the winner. Hal Junr. was in front to within less than a furlong from home, staying on better than was anticipated and finishing fourth. Jack Arrah paced a fair race, but faded out at the end, while Paul ; Dafault was a little disappointing. Whispering Willie did not make as good a showing as Gold Boy, although he trotted steadily. Sherwood made a forward move at the end of a mile, but did not sustain his effort. Bing Boy scored his second win at the meeting in the November Handicap. He was pacing strongly all the | way, and. taking the lead with three furlongs to go, won by a narrow margin. Oaknut wouid have troubled him but for leaving his feet five furlongs from the winning post, for until then he had paced steadily and when settled down again showed a good turn of speed, and was staying on well at the finish. Olive Huon Had every chance but failed to stay, while Lackiewood was also stopping badly in third place. The favourite, Dolly Dillon, was another that found the distance too far, but Rorke's Drift was travelling on fairly well. Prinzora showed a good | turn of speed in the early stages, but died out at the end. Lincoln Huon gave a styliah display in the Metropolitan Handicap, winning in & very smart manner.. Pinevale showed a good turn of speed, but was easily held by the winner at any part of the race. Prince i»yons wenct a patchy . race, showing good bursts of speed, and he should win a race shortly. Coil paced a'very solid race, showing up well at the turn for home, and finished up a very fair fourth. Leila Denver was again on her bad behaviour, stubbornly refusing to start, although she had previously stood'up to the barrier in the* quietest possible manner. Acron failed to- strike a gait until the field was well oil its way, yet he was in a bunch behind the two leaders as the field turned for home. His effort under the circumstances was an extraordinarily good one, though naturally, hia attempt to catch his field left him without a finishing run. Had he gone away correctly he could hardly hare lost. , The story of the Free-for-Al is aoofc told. Trix Pointer drew the rails, but she hardly commenced as smartly us Chid. She had the tatter's measure at the far turn, and ranging up outside the leader, forced Onyx, to make her run wide out. The latter was slow to get under way, covering more ground than anything else in the race. She gave a gocdj genuine display, but seams ' hardly brilliant enough to be seen to advantage over a mile. Tatsy Dillon also found the pace too fast in the earlv stages, but was running on again vreh. in the last furlong. Chid found the distance just too far. Trix Pointer was "somewhat lucky to win, for had Onyx commenced at all smartly she would have been very hard to dispose of. As on the opening day, the trotters' face, the Sockburn Handicap, was the most interesting of the afternoon. F.rst Fashion, although 1» scored in a very clever manner, had all the luck of the race. He was very confidently handled by J. J. Kennerley, who had his charge on the rails all the way. He secured a lucky opening at the critical moment in the straight and stalled off the fastfinishing Tradesman. Clonmel again j trotted unsteadily, but showed a good turn of speed, finishing a fair third. Marietta was showing up well in fourth place at the finish, going strongly over • .the second mile. Hnrold Child d'id not j go at all steadily, while Merry Bingen, after being prominent- for over threequarters of the journey, faded right out at the finish. The Royal Handicap provided an excellent race to conclude the day's sport. Emperor gradually improved hi 9 position until he led the field turning for home, and he was not troubled to win by three lengths. Albert Cling looked a much-improved horse for his race on the opening day. He had caught his field at the turn for home, and travelled down the straight with all his old brilliancy ; defeating all save the winner in a decisive manner. Moneymaker came through in the straight as if he might be troublesome, but Albert Cling he!<d him. Star Queen did not commence well, and was running on strongly in fourth p!ace. Loganwood looked a winner with two furlongs to go, but died awny again in a disappointing manner, finishing fifth. The race should improve him. Guynemer had every chance to score, but was quite, outclassed in the closing stages. With three of the four days' racing disposed of at Riccarton, the honours are easy.between the stables representing the North and South Island, each claiming twelve winners. Included in the North Island total are those horses trained bv S WaddeTl for Mr W. T. Hazlett,' Gold Light and Razzle Dazzle, who, though trained in the North Island, are owned in the South. The North

[ Island horses have made practically a | clean sweep of the important events, having accounted for tne New Zealand j Cup, the Welcome Stakes, Derbv, Metropolitan, Canterburv Cup, Jockey | Club Handicap, and the Oaks, the Stewards' Handicap only falling to a representative of the south. After the concluding event at Addington yesterday, an enquiry was held into the alleged interference by Emperor with Loganwood in the Roval Handicap. After hearing the evidence no further action was taken. J. J. Kennerley is having a successful meeting at Addington, having so far steered four winners, two on each day, namely Homeleigh Dick and Pedro Pronto, and First Fashion and Lincoln Huon. After the Railway Handicap at Addington yesterday, an enquiry was held by the Judicial Committee regarding alleged interference by Ben Lomond irith G!en Mavis. Alter hearing the evidence, it was decided that no action should be taken, but that a warning be given to the owner of Ben Lomond that the nomination of that horse would be refused if it behaved in a similar manner in future. B. Jarden, driver of Acron, was fined £5 for an undue display of the whip in the Metropolitan Handicap. Anothei fine inflicted yesterday was £2 on J. Messervey, jun., driver of Paul J>afault, for disobedience at the post in the Courtenay Handicap. On Tuesday J. Bryce, jun., rider of Bing Boy, was fined £2 for a similar offence prior to the start of the Empire Handicap. Mr W. E. Simes's mare Mystio has foaled a,bay filly to El Carbine (imp.) and visits Rey de Oro (imp.). ' During an interval between the races at Addington yesterday, there was a pleasant gathering in the stewards' room, when the officials of the club and a number of other guests, including prominent sportsmen from various parts of the Dominion met at the invitation of Mr C. Channing, to celebrate the victory of Agathos in the New Zealand Trotting Cup. The Hon. Charles Louisson, president of the club, congratulated Mr Channing on his success with Agathos, who nad registered so many good performances during his racing career. Mr channing, in reply, said that he was very proud of having won the Trotting Cup, and especially 60 because of the trophy that went with that race. Except for the trophy secured at the Lewisham meeting, the Trotting Cup was the first trophy Agathos had won, and he thought all owners would be glad to have trophies or cups, no matter how small, to retain as souvenirs of races won. New Zealand-bred horses played quite a prominent part at the Victoria Racing Club's Spring Meeting at Flemington yesterday, as they were in the places in four out of the six races on the card. Kildennis, who secured the Hurdle Race on a protest, was bred by Mi- J. B. Reid at the Eld-erslie Stud. The Monk, who was third in the Mimosa Stakes, is a brother to Rational, and. wa3 bred by Mr G-. M. Currie, being sold for 12C0 guineas as a yearling. Fingon, who was secand in the Carnival Handicap, is a brother to Highland, Finmark, and Estland, and was bred by Mr T. H. Lowry. Truthful, who filled third place in the Veteran Stakes, was bred by Mr W. Q. Stead.

CANTEEBUBT J.C.'S METROPOLITAN MEETING. The following- acceptances have been received:—

SUBURBAN HURDLES HANDICAP, of

V.E.C. SPRING MEETING. (By Cable—Press .association—Copyright.) lAUfitrauan ana >.i6. Caoie Association.; (Received November 9th, 8.10 pjn.) MKLBuURjSK, November 9. The weather was tine though cloudy at times for third day of the Victoria Racing Club's Spring Meeting at Fiemingtoh. There was a satisfactory attendance, and the going was good after the recent rains. Gulyam'a time in the Hurdle Race was a record, but a protest against him for boring in the straight was upheld, there being no .appeal. Black Scott, on the rails, led all the way in the Mimosa Stakes. A. Orrel) rode the winner, who cost 3'io guineas as a yearling. Violoncello won the Linlithgow Stakes easily, his time being a quarter of a eecond slower than Biplane's race record. Violoncello has won three rich races during tiie last twelve days. He is owned by Sir Samuel Hoxdern, of Sydney. The Epicure was the fourth successive Sydney trained winner. His time equalled Cape Sky's race" record. Scarlet won the Oaks easily, the first prize amounting to £llß7. The last four furlongs were covere din 43isec. In the Linlithgow Stakes, the first four furlongs were done in sQsec, the last four in 48? Ec, and six furlongs in lm 12is. The following are details of the racing:— NOVEMBER HURDLE RACE, a. sweepstakes of 750 sova; eecond 150, third 75. 3m. J. Wren's b g Kildennis by Kilbroney— Rouge 6yrs 9 2 .. .. ..1 T. J. Hayes's b g Gulyani by Eituajist— Hazeline 6yrs 9 .. ..2 T. Ccyle's ch g Innscular by Innemoa— Oracular Syrs 9 1.. .. ..3 Nine started. Gnlyarri won by a neck from Kildennis, the third horse, being four lengths away. A protest for boring was upheld, the stewards awarding the race to Kildennis, and placing Gulyarri second. Time, 5m 42Js. MIMOSA STAKES, a with 750 sovs added; second 150, third 75. For two-year-olds. Coiia 8 10 geldings 8 7, fillies 8 6. 6f. J. Campbell Wood's blk c Black Scott by Kenilworth—Blackacre 8 10 i Walter Brunton's b c Sidonia by Linacre —Nyora. 8 10 .. a G. Tye's br c The Monk by Absurd— Cowl 8 3.. ~ .. .. g Eleven started. Won by two lengths; three-quarter* of a length between second and third. Time lm l£)a.

UKLrrHGC-W. STAKES, 10 *ov ß with 1500 sow* »dded; second sw, third 150. Weight-forage- , lm -.. ._ Sir Samuel Hordern's ch h VwlonoeUo VT Valens-Catgut aged- » «,.i;-4rf Miss Una "Cliffs and S. G. Clift« T« * >Gilray by Lfnacre—Sirabia syrs g W. Marias ch g EasingwohTby Eton Lad-Babloo 4yrs 8 11 .. E. BowdMi 3

Six started. . ;_ Violoncello ran into fourth pi"* «"V ™ the race. He led into the straieht and ™» bv four lengths; Easingwold lire* 'eag™" awav third and Salatis fourth. Time, i«n 3Ss. CARNIVAL HANDICAP, a » we< * sU^ e " 1 m 5 sovs with 500 sovg added; second xw, third 50. lim. _. J. O. Peterson's b g The- Epicure by la 9 Svbarite—Dn Da sjts 7 11 •• •- G. Tye's br h Fingon by Finland—Warscare svr3 7 13 -• •• /' Stuart Brunton's br g The Tyrant °r Polycratea—Averse 4yrs 8 5.. •" . Thirteen started. » "Won by a head; the same between seconc and third. Tim«, 2m sjs. OAKS STAKES, a sweepstakes of 20 savys with ICOO sivs added; second M 0 'W 100. For three-year-oia fillies. Weigfl* 8 10. IJni. J. I. "Wintcr-IrvingX br f Scarlet by Bright Steal—Rec? Ink .. A. "Wood * G. Tantrum's b f Steel and Gold by Bright-Steel—Lys d'Or .. H. Cairns 2 Stuart Brunton's ch f Ursina by The Welkin—Polaire .. J. Toohey 3 Eight started. Ursina led in the early part of the race, but Scar.'et went to the front below the distance and won by two lengths and a half; five lengths between second and third. Time, lm 39Js. VETERAN STAKES, a sweepstakes of 5 govs with 500 sovs added; second 100, third 50. Ijm. Capt. E. J. L. Hildyard's br h Sinbad the Sailor by Bernard—Simmerbelle 6yrs 6 11 .. .. .. •• ! H. Masterton's "blk g King of the Sea by S?a Prince—Mernda 711 .. .2 C. Mezers's br m Truthful by Demosthenes—Lilywhite syrs 7 9 .. •• 3 Six started. Won by a length: two lengths between second and third. Time, 2m 38is.

HOKOWHENTTA.iB.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. (KRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAM.) LEVIN, November 9 The following acceptances have been received:— v MANUKAU HANDICAP HURDLES, of 120 sovs; l|m—Ruddy 11 6; Kail 11 3; Whizz BaJig 10 8; Waimatao 9 12; ..Noble 9 9; Malingerer 9 8; Pacific Slope 9 8; Island 9 3; Adrienne 9 3; Lady Faa 9; Big Gun 9; Circulate 9; Ignition 9; Naughty 9. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 1' bovs; 7f—Yankee Dan 9 3; Snatcher 8 6; Militairo 85; Merry Queen 84; Pleasure 8: At." Beauiorte 7 13; Slave Mart 1 12; Admiratiir. 7 12; Empyrean 7 12; Zero Hour 7 9; Deborah 7 7; Password 7 7; Merrimas 7 7. MAIDEN HACK RACE, of 100 sovs; weight 8 7; 6f—Bonny Louisa, Expedite, Good Mark, Panache, G-lengarive, Big Gun, Salvadore, Cairn, Beliebe, Elixir, Bravato, San Franette, TreadweU, Rose de Tal, Waiputa, Bonifant, Happy Days. LEVIN HACK HANDICAP, of 120 ec-vs; 6f—Helen Rums 9; Flying Nell 8 13; Cochineal 8 10; Miss Rene 8 9; Snatcher 8 3; Vindictive 8; Miss Beauforte 7 11; Vitella 7 10; Magistrate 7 10; Will Prosper 7; Jolly Bruce 7. HOROWHENTJA CUP, of 250 aovs; ljm— Amythaa 10 13; Printemps 8 13; Dissertation 8; Merry Day 7 9; Makere 7 7; Halifax 7 6; Beloved 6 9; Satin 6 7. * LAKE HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sova; lm and a distance—Flying Nell 9; All Cerise 8 12; Basso 8 5; Fera 7 10; Pleasure 7 9; Slave Mart 7 6; Zero Hour 7 6; Wapping 7 5; Satin 7 3; Naughty 7; Expedite 7; Deborah 7; Merrimas 7; Rimutaka. 7. Mcdonald memorial weltkr HANDICAP, of 175 eovs; 7f—Astinome 9 6; Blackmail £, 5; Ruddy 9 1; Makere 9; Princess Pat 8 13; Kuia 8 9; Waimatao 8 9; Probate. 8 7; Helen Rufus 8 2; Flying Nell 8: Bestir 8; Gold Problem 8; Beloved 8; Haliowroz 8; Kiitiri'B; Waipatua 8. HOKIO HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; Sf— Cochineal 8 12; Miss Bene 8 11; Snatcher 8 6; Eomnark 8 S; Loyal Maid 8 5; Otapo 8; Benecto 7 11; Magistrate 7 11; Good Mark 7 6; Beliejce 7 2; Bonny Louisa 7 2; Bonny Gold 7 2; Cairn 7 2; Bonifant 7 2; Golden Vi 7; Lefeu 7; San Franette 7; Will Prosper 7; Fran 7; The Bolter 7.

TEABLTNG SALES. There was a good attendance at Pjn», Goutd, Guinness, uva.B saw of thorougnuxea yea-r-uags yesterday, borne very una- youngsters were crfcrea, but the blading inougn. lainy spirited did not reach the standard that flucn a hoe lot ahouid hav« done, except in the case of two Maruan colts. The colt by Martian—Polymnia, brother to The {Jypher, wno ran eecond in the Melbourne v> up last Tuesday, was purchased on behalf of. Mr Darcy Eccies, owner of The Cypher, for 2000gns, alter a spirited contest with the Eldersue studmaster, Mr J. B. Reid (who was buying for a friend), and the Martian—Lady Lucy colt was bought for the well' known Australian sportsman, Mr Eric Connolly, for o2sgns- Both, colts will be shipped t> Australia immediately. Sales were as follows: On account R. J. Fleming, Christchurch: Gns. B f (2), by -Winkie-Jeanerette—B. JoIL. Hawera .. .. .. ..60 On account Jas. Bell, Ashborton: B I (3), by Boniform—Bebe.—No offer. On account G. Fulton, Amberley: B c (11), by Greyspear (imp.)—Samisen. —Not sold. \ On account C. Brannigan, Ashborton: Ch c \,&), by Solferino—Bon Bprd.— Passed. .. .. .. 100 On account J. F. Reid, Burneide: Br c (24), by Solferino—Rose Bed.—E. Biddiford, Wellington .. .. 800 Br c (2), by Solferino—Grey Linnet.— J. H. Jefferd, Hawke's3ay B c (3), by Solferino—Angeje.—Patterson 160 Ch c (3), by Solferino—Elysian.—M. Carney, Christchuroh .. .."»160 B c (5), by Solferino—Hah'na.—C. Elgar, Featherstone .. .. .. 280 B c (24), by Solferino—Raid.—W. B. KsmbaJl, Masterton \.'. ..235 B c (3), by Solferino—ACsa.—W. McLaughlin, Christchurch .. ..65 B f (5), by Solferino—Tango.—A. Bell, Ashburton .. .. .. 60 On'account Wm. Deans, Sand own: B f (H), by Clarenceux— Vanna.—J. H. Jefferd, Hawke's Bay (as a»ent) .. 120 B f (23), by Clarenceux —Novoe Vremya, —J. F. Buchanan, Kinloch .. 60 B f (8), 2yra, by ClaTenceux—CharmUls. —G. Gerard, Christchurch .. ..110 On account Alf. G. Hill, Dunedin:

Ch f (2), by Boniform—Merry Margaret. —R. Bidwell, Featherstone .. . .. 60 On account I. G. Duncan, Waikanae: Br f (2), by Boniform—Peace.—H. Nathan, Wellinjton .. ■• •• 200 Br f (5), by Kilbroney—SkirL-rJ. Murphy, Timaru .. ■• •• 100 B c (2), by Boniform—Restful.—P. Delargey, Loeston •. •• 100 B c (3), by Boniform—Peirene.—G. Gerard, Christchurch .. ..120 Br I (13); bv Boniform— Phjlomela^W. R. Kemball, Masterton .. -.60 Ch f (2), by Boniform—Lady Stewart.— W. Deans, Sandown .. -• B0 Ch f (7), h Bcniform—Historiette.—J. B. Fox, Christchurch .. .. (50 B f (8), by Kilbroney—Thames.—R. Rathbone, Hawke's Bay •• 70 B f (8), by Boniform—Rosalita.—R, Rathbone, Hawke's Bay .. ..40 Br f M. by Kilbroney—-Somniform.— No bid. On account S. J. Gibbons, Marton: B f, by Martian—EaTntas.—W. Mc- . Lennan, Marton .. •• ■• 840 On account W. A. NichoUe, Belfast: B c (1), by Greyspear—Sunglow^-F. Tilley, Fordell 310 B e (I>, by Greyspear—Addra.—Passed 100 Ch c (5), by Gay Lad—St. Helen.—J. White. Drmedin .. •• -.60 B c (14), by Gay Lad—Avarice.—No bid. On account J. F. Buchanan, Kinloch: Br f (17), b7 Martian—Eoa,—G. D. Greenwood, Christchurch .. .. 800 B f (5), bv Martian—Mazabuka.—H. 3. OrbeU," Palmerston 3 •• ..200 B c by Martian— Lady Lucy.—Purchased on behalf of E. Connolly, Australia, by H. Nathan .. ..525 B c (O, by Martian—Torquato.—J. H. Jefferd, Hawke's Bay (as agent) .. 675 B c f4), by Martian— Polymnia.—Purchased on behalf of Darcy Eccles, Australia, by Sid Reid .. .. 2000 On account John Grigg. Longbeach: B c (2), by Gay Lad—Honesty.—W. Stone, Invyrcargiu" ..9) Bo (12) by Clarenceux—Flower of the West.—G. Gerard, Christchurch .. 100 Ch c (7), by Gay Lad—Trebelli 11. H. H. Fisher, Dunedin .. ..lot) Br f (13), tv Gay Lad—Gargaron^-M. Carney, Christchurch .. ..119 B c (5), bv Gav Lad—Coronata.—C. , Ware. Dunedin - ; _;•,..•• l 7° On account M. r*Upp, Wellington: B f. by Gay Lad—Arch Lassie.—J. White. Dunedin .. *.

350 eot3. Once round and a distance. Cerberus • • *U 5 Headlong 9 9 Biack Art - U ° Grange 9 7 Sir Bosebeiy .. 11 0 Olynthua Sir Fanciful .. 11 0 Strayshot 9 3 9 0 Bomanoo •• 10 11 All Serena 9 0 Londonderry .. 9 13 Lord Usk 9 0 Mazama .. 9 11 CHESSY WELTER HANDICAP, of 500 6 07S. 6f. Mustard Pot .. 10 9 Martian Miss .. 9 3 Listening Post 10 9 Prosperity 8 32 Palestrina ..10 6 Moorland 8 4 Little River .. 9 12 Bed Kriss 8 2 Passionless ..9 11 'i'hestius 8 e Battle Scene ..9 7 Etta 8 0 Ked Hind ..9 7 SEYMOUR HANDICAP, of 350 sots. 7f. Banger Zone .. 8 11 Pantler 7 8 Uleaborg ..8 8 Bosker Boy .. 7 7 Boadioea, ..8 7 Kahikatea, 7 7 Taipairu .. S 6 Quarreisome .. Dame Straitlaoe 8 5 Petunia .. 7 7 7 7 Santiago -.8 8 Happy Warrior 7 4 Valdamo ..8 3 BaJehre 7 0 Lovesign .., 8 1 K?™lf™ Boninrook .. 7 18 IreveUa 7 0 7 0 Kao Tane ... 7 11 Fitch Dark .. 7 0 Horatius - 7 11 MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 1000 eo78 . 7f. The Hawk ..9 9 Deucalion 7 9 Anoma:y ..9 4 Economist .. Grotesque .. 9 * *?<* 19 7 7 Songbird - 8 10 Scrimmage .. Vespucci ... « 9 Limelight EoyllMao .. 7 12 Tatau Tatau .. 7 6 7 3 612 Sunny Loch .. 7 12 Mantua 6 7 Chimera .. 7 11 PIONEER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. For two-year-olds. 5f. Razzle Dazzle 9, 6 Owlscombe 7 12 Top Score .. 8j 7 Parody 7 2 Avonlea ■■ 7'13 G G. STEAD MEMORIAL GOLD CUP, of 1000 ears and cup valued at 200 bovs. "Weight for age. IJm. ; Gasbag- ..9 a Many Kittle 7 12 Marqueteur ..9 3 Tressayr Trespass ..9 3 Zouave .. The Hawk ..9 0 Gold Light .. 7 12 7 12 7 7 Winning' Hit ..9 0 JUVENILE PLATE, of SCO sort, for two and three-year-olds. 6f. Epitaph ..8 2 £?£* , •• 7 6 Quality ..7 9 Wild Hind -.. 6 6 Veil ..7 9 FENDALTON HANDICAP, of 1000 ljm. Marqueteur ..9 7 Pxintemps BOVS. 7 13 Cupidon .. 9 2 An^io 7 12 Bonetter .. 8 13 Enthusiasm 7 12 Maioha .. 8 12 King Trumpeter 7 10 Bonnie Heather 8 6 Silent King .. 7 7 Deucalion ..8 6 Many Kittle .. 7 7 Sunny Loch' ..8 5 Kilgour 7 6