SPORTING.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17740, 17 April 1923, Page 12

SPORTING.

Nominations for the Marlborough Racing Club's autumn meeting close tomorrow. Tb? big Sydney autumn double event, tho Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup, was evidently this year more than usually tinged with sensation. The Epicure, the Doncaster winne*', had run 60 badly the previous Saturday at Rosehill that he drifted out in the bet-ting to a forlorn price, and his early backers were unable to unload any of their bets. From tlio description of t-he race The Epicure was fortunate to win, for, only for \\ bittier coming out from the rails in the last half-furlong md letting him "through, he could nc,ver have reached the leaders. There are numerous stories current of fortunate backers who were forced to stick to The Epicuro to their ultimate gain. David's success in tlio Sydney Cup was not so much a lucky matter as his actual appearance in tlio field. -V wool: before the race his owner, Air Otway Falkiner, ordered his trainer, W. Booth, to scratch the horse, _as he considered that with 9st 7lb David had no chaijce of success. Booth disobeyod orders,' and prevailed on the owner to start the horse, who was galloping great guns in his work. A. Wood. the rider of David, amazed the onlookers bv sending him along in tho early stages, with the result that he was not at any stage further back than fourth, and fairly outstayed the opposition at the finish.

The Sydney writer "Iroquois" pens the following concerning David: —Da<vid has been the hardest-worked horse wo have seen for many years. But be can't be knocked out. At two Tears ho had 21 races—as many as most good horses have in two seasons. At three he contested 24 races, at four 17, ant! this season, at five years, 17. In the 79 races he has traversed 97 miles 2, furlongs, and has taken part yi many vigorous contests. It- is believed that on one occasion ho was given a spell. For a few weeks, instead of visiting the tracks each morning, ho was allowed to take walking exercise on the roads at Rosehilll Compared with Australasia's best stayers, Carbine and Poitrd, David has been much harder worked. Carbine, in his racing career, covered 66' miles 5 furlongs, and Poitrel 54 miles 3 furlongs. David is one case in favour of two-year-olds racing, for ait that nee in bis 21 races be covered 14£ miles, nonius); Carbine's 3 miles 5 furlongs, and Poitrel's 2i miles.

The Monk's ivictory in the A.J.G. Sires' Produce Stakes surprised Sydney racegoers by the manner in which it was gained. Even The Monk's etaunchest admirers considered that speed rather than stamina was his forte, but in the Sires' Produce Stakes he won his race in the last half furlong, and it was conceded a high-grade performance to give a big start.to Call Bell, and then defeat her by three-quarters of a length. His ability to stay out seven furlongs so well suggests him as a possibility for the Derbies, although the Absurds are not noted for staying powers. The Mnnlr cost his owner, Mr G-eor ge_ Tye, 1200 guineas as a yearling, and including the Sires' Produce Stakes has now won 7963 60vs in prizemoney, and a good ruth in wagers, for bis owner is a big bettor. At Lingfield on February 10th special interest attached to the meeting at level weights—lOst 7'b each—of Groomsport and Gasper, the best two year-old hurdlers seen out in England during the recent jumping season. There were only three runners, the third being; Groomsport's stable companion, Ulster Division, who was there to see the pace was solid. Slight odds were laid on Gasper, and Groomsport was at even money. For a good portion of the trip Ulster Division and Gasper raced together, about twelve lengths ahead of Groomsport. A couple of hurdles from home Wootton took the latter up to the leaders, and eventually won by five lencrths from Ulster Division, who beat Gasper a length and a half. Tbe time for the two miles was 4m 4s, which was excellent, considering the weather was wet, and the going very heavy.

Although weight in the North Island Challenge Stakes was published officially at lOst, he carried only 9st slb in that race, an error having been made in giving him the full penalty instead of slb. The innovations at Trentham were favourably commented upon by Wellington writers. Despite a number of closo finishes, the judge, from his new position on tlie_ official stand, was able to give iiis decisions promptly, and to general _ satisfaction. The numbers were hoisted on the jockeys' semaphore, with which the judge was in direct communication by telephone. Concerning the false rail at the entrance to the straight, one writer states that it is not very popular with the jockeys. Their contention is that it comes out too abruptly, and ends too soon. They think it may be better when they have had a little more experience, but consider it should be extended to be quite parallel with the true rail before it ends. -As it is, the horses are still turning when they leave the rail. It was noticeable that several horses ran very wide, but there was also an absence of crowding and jostling along the rail leading to the winning post.

A Press Association telegram from Pohnerston North states that White Comet has been scratched for the Sires' Produce Stakes and Manawatu Stakes at the'Manawatu Racing Club's meeting.

SOUTH CANTERBURY J.C.'S AUTUMN MEETING.

ELLESMERE COUNTY T.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING.

The following acceptances have been received : .

METHVEN T.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING.

TAMA-A-ROA. DISQUALIFICATION REMOVED. ' Jphess association telegu'ah.) ■WELLINGTON, April 16. In tlio matter of the appeal by P. A. Sweney, owner of the horse Tamora-roa, against the disqualification of t/]io horßß Tnma-a-roa under part 24, rule 4, of tlio Rules of Racing, consequent uponi tlio disqualification of Lea. Boles, the previous owner, by the Auckland District Committor, the judgment of the New Zealand Racing Club (given, by Messrs C. P. Skerrett, 0. S. Watkine and AVm. E. Bidwill) is ao .follows.— "This, is a case in which P. A. Sweeney M-ntes that he purchased tiho lioree lama-ti-ioa from Los Boles -in perfectly good faith -and without any knowledge whatever that a breach ot the Rules of Racing had been committed by Bolos prior to the date of the sale' of the horse. Boles, the previous owner of tile iiorse Tarna-»-roa, was tomj months niter the sale by iiim to P. A. Sweeney, disqualified by the Auckland Distriot Committee for the term of three years jt.o:n March 15th, 1923, for corrupt practices, committed by ihim on or about March, lith. ani 12th, 1921. Under part S!2, rule 4, of the Rules .of Racing it is provided that no horse of which a disqualified person is, or of which he was at the time the offence was committed the owner, shall be qualified to be entered or to start for any race. Provision is also made whereby any person owning or having any interest in a horse which by reason- of this rule has b.come subject to the disabilities therein specified ma/ appeal to the conference and the judge 3 appointed to hear the appeal. may confirm or remove the disabilities in whole or in part, or grant Buoh other relief to tho appellant or make such ordo# as to thenf may seem meet. We aro satisfied that P A. Sweeney purchased the horse Ta;ma-a-roa in good faith from Lea, Boles, and wo oider tho removal of disqualification of tho sail horso Tama-a-roa as from the date of j...vclmso frm P. A. Sweeney from Lea. Bo.es mvmoly, April Brd, 1922, Wo dirsot t : at, tho deposit be xofunded to the appellant." APPEAL DISMISSED. (phess association telegram.) WELLINGTON, Apjil 16. Messrs C. P. Skerrett, 0. S. Watkine, and W. J3. Biawell, who had been appointed by the president o£ the Racing Conference to adjudicate upon the appeal of Leslie Boles against the decision of tho Auckland District Committee in disqualifying him for a term of threo years from March 15th, 1928, for corrupt practises under tho Rules of Racing, find that the evidence was sufficient to justify the District Committee in coming to tho decision at which it arrived. They have therefore affirmed the decision and dismissed tho appeal with costs, £2O, against tho appellant. TROTTING NOTES. Nominations for four trotting erventß at the Marlborough R.C.'s Autumn. Meeting closo to-morrow. • Lady Joan, Bonny Logan, Rey do 'Oro, and Willio Lojan, members of F. Holmes's team, went North yesterday to fulfill their engagements at the Auckland T.C.'a Autumn Meeting. • Gakhampton Lodge will be. represented -at the coming Auckland fixture by Alto Chimes, Pakoti, Ratan-a and Tradesman, and the quartet left for the North by last night's ferry steamer. Tho Marlborough, owner-trjainer, F. xt. Berkett, left for Auckland yesterday with Pete Peter. Tho Petereta gelding raced consistently at New Brighton, and being on tho improve, should race well at Alexander Park. Pete Peter has -been penalised S6yds in th. Stewards' Handicap at the Auckland' .Trotting Cub's Autumn Meeting. : Progress, winner of the Pinal Handicap, has been told to tho New Brighton spoilsman, Mr R. T. Neale. A recent addition to D. Bennett's stable is the pacing mare Kotiro. Willie Lincoln and Wild Tfiyme have been treated to a dose of physic, and placed on tho easy list for a few days. A. G. Wilson is working Ballin with the straps on. The 60ii of Bingora and Ericai is shaping well, but will not be forward enough t-o race at For-bury Park. The Judicial Committee, of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Olub continued tho hearing yesterday of the complaint of the owners of Lady Joan and Event, who finished second and third to Acron in the Belfast Handicap on the opening day of tho Club's Easter Meeting a-gainst the latter receiving tho stakes, because or a breach of rule 200. The Club has disqualified Acron for the race and Lady Joan will receive first money, Event second, and Colenut third. Record . nominations have been received for the Methven Trotting Cup. Thirtyeight horses figure in the list, including Bos Seat, Sunny Jim, Ballin, Linden, Locanda, Mile, Happy Voyage, Taraire, Great Hope, Dixie Mac, "Star Queen and Tho Triumph.

(l'EES3 ASSOrliTIOX TELEGHAM.) TIMARU, April 16. The followin g acceptances hare been rcceived: — TEKAPO II L'RDLES HANDICAP, of 160 so v s. l£m. Glensliine 10 12 Lomag-undi 9 5 Palaiiicm li) lioreweare 9 5 Mima 9 13 CJrango Bitters 9 4 Meteorite 9 12 Apex 9 0 Mandrake y 0 lied Pal y o GLADSTONE HACK WELTER HANDICAP of 150 tuvs. liu. Ki'.kuine h 3.3 Ciuv Life Contempt 8 12 Brown Willie - v-Adjut-or b 11 Caretto Linhopo . s 8 Frisco Mail .. 7 13 .! H: Piccaninny , 6 4 SUvish' .. Carmine 8 -1 Guncaao 7 11 First Aid 8 u Lcchinga 7 11 SllIT'HFIELD HANDICAP, of 225 sovs e-:. Battle Scena . f) 0 Petunia 7 9 Bon Spec 8 1! Laughing Eyea 7 9 Limelight . 8 0 Tho Htavcr 7 7 Mantua 8 n Bo3ker Boy .. 7 3 Talau Talau 8 3 T1MAKU CUP HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. ljin. Some Kid . 8 10 Whipping Boy 7 3 Trcssaj-r 8 10 Twinkle G 10 Loughrea . H 9 Roniforru 6 7 rtoadicea 8 5 Nunrant (J 7 Angclo 8 1 Miss Castellan 7 9 Camouflage .. fi 7 OTIPUA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 2u 0 sovs. About 2Jm. Paweiewere . 10 8 Rockhampton . 9 11 Ruddy Gold . 10 8 Calm a 9 9 Indus . 10 5 Sir Medallist .. 9 3 Palcncia .10 >1 Fabianus 9 0 Malincourt 9 12 ELECTRIC STAKES, of 130 sovs; If. Aguola , 8 5 Ki'.fane 8 3 . 8 S Kilo£f S 5 Bonnie Olive . 8 o Reality 8 5 Brown Lady . , 8 5 Rigs o' Barley 8 5 Consuta , 8 5 War isymph. .. 8 5 Denizot . 8 5 Distant Shot .. 8 5 Courtly Rose . 8 5 Full Swing 8 0 Daiicin.fr Days . 8 .5 Shandxe 8 0 Happy Y/arrior 8—5 Antagony 7 0 Heraldry . 8 S ROSEWILL HACK HANDICAP, of 110 bovs ; 7f. Piccaninny . 8 5 Mons. Boutade 7 3 Gay Life . 8 i Marmont 6 12 Linmark . 8 1 Markby 6 12 Solferymple . . 7 4 Lochinga (i 12 DONCASTER WELTER HANDICAP 250 sovs; 7f. of Mythology Rorke's Driit . 9 11 Incursio 7 11 ..9 9 Marching Order 7 11 Ardour , 8 13 Gossard 7 11 Warhavea 8 12 Osterman 7 11 Avispado . 8 9 Bonny Mao .. 7- 11 Fabrinade .. 8 8 Sharp -Burst .. 7 11 AiniJiiar . 8 5 Kilbarry 7 11 Twinkle • . 8 3 First Aid 7 11

DOYLESTON HANDICAP (in harness), of SO bo vs. 4m class. For unhoppled trotters. lim. .. bcS yds bhd Canowie Freeman . sell Marcelli .. 64 Tcfddy Wiliea sou El Bslette .. 120 Llano .. scr Okuti .. 120i Gloyd .. sen Bon Elect .. HI Bonnie Ann .. scr Dragoon Jun. .. 180 Franzie Bell . scr BRACELET HANDICAP (in harness), of 18 sovs. ljm. Searchlight Lad scr Wirey .. scr Miss Dillon .. acr Logan Rose .. scr Wyndham n sex Lady Ascot .. scr Wdlter Logan scr Huia Son .. scr Bill Heathcoto scr yds blid Quinona .. scr Locanda Bell .. 72. Peter White .. 6cr Dragoon Jun. .. 120 EtLLESMERE COUNTY HANDICAP (in harness), of 70 sovs. 3.42 class, l$m. Drifting Speo . bct yds bliclj Bill Rich .. scr Moondrift .. 24 Percy Dillon .. scr Irish Eyes .. 60 Nellie Bromley scr Kola Bell .. 72 ydsbhd Leila Denver .. 81 Houdini . 12 Macushla mc< 48 Wild Pointer . 19 pen. .. !>6 Coalition . 12) Dixie Mao inc. 12 Brent Jun. . M pen u 132 Sir Logan 24i SOUTHBRIDGE HANDICAP (in harness), of 30 sovs. 4m class, lim. Canowie .. scr Lady Ascot .. scr Medallion Jack scr Huia Son ■ .. scr Freeman .. scr ydsbhdi Todidy Wilkes .. ecr Marcelli .. 84 Bonnie Ann .. scr El Beletta .. 120 Franzie Bell .. scr Dragoon Jun. .. 180 KILLINCHY HANDICAP (in harness), of 30 aovs. 3.55 class, ljm. Miss Dillon .. acr Logan Maid. .. bct Wyndham .. scr Erin's Royal .. sor Rita Poole .. scr ydubhd Bill Heathoo^a ecr Locanda Bell .. 90 Brent Boy .. scr BLACKWATER HANDICAP (in harness), of 40 sovs. 2.30 class. Of. Searchlight Lad scr yds ohd Rita. Poole . scr Houdini . .. 24> Medallion Jack scr Wild Pointer .. 24 Percy Dillon .. scr Nellie Bradnley S4 1 Peter Tod .. scr Coalition .. 24) Glisten .. scr Moondrift .. 36 Haunui .. scr MacusUla ino. 36 pen. .. 84 LEESTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 40 sovs. 5.12 claBS. For unhoppled trotters.' 2m. Canowie .. scr ydablid Toddie Wilkes .. scr Okuti .. 109 Gloyd .. scr Bon Elect .. 133 Llano .. ecr Dragoon Jun. .. 180 Kola Bell 4. !540

The following nominations : have been received:— ROSEHILL STAKES (in saddle), of 40 sovs. For unhoppled trotters only. IJm. General Derby Lady Ascot Bay Boy N ative King Boldrepark Miss ChudWaimairi Grand Dillon leigh Grey wood Vigorous Eavensworth . Ituon Lad Okuti Lamieri Bushranger LADIES' BRACELET (in harness), of 40 bovs, ljm. DanceT Ketidy Logan Chimes Grandee Reckoner Noiseless Locanda Bell Kanieri Itirrenmir Nellie Inchbonny Barcelona. Bramley Searchlight Stunt Artist Copra Lad Great Form Annerley Bill He&thBig Bill Ngaio cote

METHVEN CUP (in harness), of 105 eora. 5.5 class. 2in. Harris Paioti Sunny JimLinden Osier Beauty Dixie Mac Prospect Happy Voyage Houdim General Grant Fernnicor "Wild Pointer Wonder Why Leila. Denver Star Queen Jimmy Chimes Tarairo BroaaSeld' Lccanda Mac Box Seat Vera's Doll Arcauian Johnnie Bells George IV. Lady Freda "Wickloiv Boy Leading Lady Silver Drift Great Hope The Triumph Lady Minto Little- Logan Canowie Fireman AVarbond Dancer Sir Logan Ballin EIVFRBANK HANDICAP ("in saddle), of ■ 40 sovs. Hit. t The Monkey Gold Digger Locanda Child Grandee Mistress Broadfield Brent Boy Charms Pcol Llcuvia Rcady Placid Do Ora Reckoner DRAYTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 45 sovs. For imhoppled trotters only. 5.-0 -o 11 1 s 3. 2m AVaimsiri Grand Dillon Laurier Wonder AVhy Vigorous ' Red Heather G reyv.ood Ok'.ni Huon Lad Tc Ropa. Bay Boy Audominioc Bushranger Miss Chudleigh General Derby Diameter MOUNT HARDING HANDICAP (in harness), cf 50 sovs. 3.5 class, l^m. Harris Dolly Doyle Ron Pointer Linden Ivy Mae, Gala Pointer Prospect George IV. Logic LlouviaLady Freda .Double Event De Ora Ng-uio Ile3 r wood The Monkey Betrayer Houdini Moor.drifi Fireman AVarbond Nellie Vvaipero Leila Denver Bramley MT. HUTT HANDICAP (in harness), of 85 sovs. 2.fi'2 class. 1m. Denser Brown Echo Gala Pointer Jirn.my Bingen Locanda Bell Aniicrlcy Glanci'3 . Copra Keta Pool Dolly Doylo Ivy Hac Barcelona Llouvia Vpe Sam AVild Pointer De Ora Chestnut c by Rebel Pvarulee Brent Jimmy Chimes Locanda (2yt