SPORTING.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17807, 5 July 1923, Page 12

SPORTING.

Gladsome Lodge, the property of Mr J. F. Buchanan, was disposed of yesterday to Sir James Barr, by Messrs W. E. Simes and Co. The fifteen acceptors for the Wellington Steeplechase seem practically certain starters, and although there is the inevitable grumWe one expects at this season against the quality of the field, those carded should provide an excellent contest, and an interesting race. Oakleigh has been racing into form and although the obstacles at Trentham may not be formidable enough for him to be seen really at his best, even if he fails, the racing should be all that is required to land him a very fit hors© for the Grand National at Riccarton. Snake, looked susceptible to improvement when racing at Eilerslie, and is a wiry customer, but he seems to have none the best of ifc, meeting Sea De'il and Tigerland on even terms. Sea De'l was improving each day at the Great Northern Meeting, and on the concluding day was narrowly beaten by Mary Bruce for second place in the Winter Steeplechase won by Ornahu. Both Omahu and Mary Bruce are absent from the Wellington field, and of the 'chasers from Auckland Sea De'il makes the strongest appeal. Tigerland's effort will be watched with interest, and though it may be unwise to discard him altogether when weighing up the Trentham race, the general impression is that he, too, will bo more likely at his best at Riccarton next month. Ilanui has done everything that his been asked of him this season in jumping events. There were some diverse opinions expressed subsequent to his Napier Steeplechase victory, some critics alleging that he chances his fences, while others described him as a brilliant jumper. He has done little since his last race in public, but as ho is apparently of the type who do well on a light preparation, his admirers have no cause for concern on that score. His form suggests that he should 'be a Well supported candidate on Saturday. Northern, writers are of the opinion that Young Thurnham has all the weight to which he is entitled, but under the ground conditions which will prevail on Saturday, he should not disgrace himself. A"t Eilerslie ,he revelled in the mud, and in conformation he is the right type forjheavy going, and winter weights. .First Line is almost the veteran of the. field, and can be relied upon to get round safely bar accidents. Whether he will have pace enough for soma of his rivals is the doubtful point. Palencia will bo tht> hope of the far south, and if report speaks correctly, he will have many strong supporters from his own district. He has yet to prove himself in company of the calibre with which he races next Saturday, but it has been shown in the past that proved 'chasers from the south are always worthy of consideration. Seadown will be suited by the going, and if ho was sound enough to stand a real preparation, with 9et 131b one would not need to look further fbr the winner. Whipcord has a lenient impost if he is really good enough. He has always shown himself a good stayer, and providing the fences do not take too much out of him. he has as much pace aa anything in the field. On Eilerslie ? form Vociferate reads the 'best of the extreme light-weight division. He also will' >be the better for his earlier racing, and although not an easy horse to handle, should give a good of himself. Mr T. E. Whelch will bo interested in both Zeus and Red Cent, although the latter now races in the interests of Mr J. 8. Barrett. The recent public form of ZeUg ' eeems the better, but both, he and Red Red Cent, and also Maste Peter, ehould be held safe by those higher up in the handicap.

The Trentham Hurdles field is certainly of higher, comparative quality than that of the Steeplechase. The AucManders, Royal Abbey and Poamri ire sterling performers, with the snorter distance. favouring the top-weight. Oerherus will also be well suited fcy the distance, while tbo next five on the list represent quality and possibilities, Ttnohaua, Vagabond, Ifta Route, Militaire, and Peter Amans. The preference is for the last-named, who ia a very much improved young horse. Next comes the consistent Nwkumai, an apparently reformed Ma r drake, and a recent winner in Mia Bella. Alteration has eKoffn signs of coming hack to his form of two seasons ago,,while Penury Rose can bo expected to race better than he did at Ellershe. The form displayed should be of value for the "Winter Hurdles' decided on the concluding day.

Tlie two" open flat races on the opening day will attract big fields. In the Welcome Cup, Comical is a proved galloper in heavy going, Arch Salute has a decided likeness' for Trentljam at this time of year, and _ Blissfulness is a promioing light-weight. In the Stewards' Handioap v Passio less has recent winning form, and Avispado and Musketoon are a pair of promising horses. Two-year-Ids have a good record in the Trial Plate, and of those of that age Tawehi was a solid-looking; youngster ■when racing earlier in season. A large number of usefulhacks are down to take part in the Te Aro Handicap, including Doleful Ditty and the improving Tirohari. The minor jumping races should provide even as good contests as the more important ©vents. The Vittoria Hack Hurdles has a particularly pleasing acceptance, containing the names or recent winners in First Born and Moun-» tain Peer, and a promising newcomer in Blue Socks. Local stables will b*

represented s>y the improved Hereweare in the First Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase, while the well-bred Blue Hall has the minimum impost.

The following are tHe weights to bo carried in the Trial Plate at Trentham on Saturday:—-Carnwock 9st 131b, Elothenes 9st 131b. Marmont Sst 131b, First Aid 9st 181b, Lord Usk Sst 13'b, Mountin Crag 9st 131b, Brigadier Bill 9st 111b. Ma Boughal 9st 111b, Proclaim 9st lllb, Stream 9st 111b, Tione 9st lllb, Mountain Sisnal Dst lllb, Hall Mark 9st, Rene Mavis 9st, .Black Rod 9st, Dubious 9st, SW Ranger 9st, Kamehameha Sst, Enthuse Ssl. Tawehi 9st.

It transpires that the much-discussed Boriiform—Dearest youngster Bonito, will not after all be lost to'the Dominion, for the well-known owner-trainer, Mr Murray Hobbs, forestalled the Australian buyer, and purchased Bonito from Mr E. S. Luttreil. The handsome juvenile will thus remain in W. Hobbs's care at Riccarton.

"When talking to Mr Otway Falkiner recently," writes "Headlingley" in the "Sydney Sun" "he showed me an interesting calculation that he had worked out with respect to the stake money David had earned, and the distance he had travelled in doing so. David has won'in stakes £22,000 ; and has galloped 100 miles to do this, so that he has earned at the rate of £220 a mile for his various owners.

As was generally expected, ctatea an Australian writer, the bidding for the horses submitted to auction on account of Mr G. D. Greenwood by Messrs Chisholm and Co. did not result m any sales. All these horses are among the after-fcreakfast workers at Randwick, but so far they have been allotted steady work only. Gloaming looks as jaunty aa ever, and in the course of a week or two he will be ready for fast work. In the ordinary course of events, his first appearance will be in the Chelmsford Stakes at Tattersall's meeting, 'but as a couple of Warwick Farm meetings are to be held at Randwick in the spring, the A.J.C. might possibly include a w,f.a. race on one of the programmes to attract all the cracks.

J. H. Jefferd.ha3 booked accommodation for six horses at Messrs W. Ingles and' Son's stables at South Randwick. The nominations received by the South Canterbury Hunt Clrib for its Steeplechase Meeting augur well for a successful fixture. The. entry for the South Canterbury Steeplechase, includes some high-class 'chasers in Omahu, Pamplona, Red Cent, and Manawaponga, while it is especially gratifying to find such a good response from owners for the remaining jumpera' events. "The 1 flat races nave not by any means been overlooKed, and although class may not be high, the material is there for good contest. A Wellington Press Association telegram states: A well-known racehorse trainer, ; Percy Robert Edwards, was arrested at Waikanao on a charge oi issuing a valueless cheque for £b. At tho Magistrate's Court his counsel said that he wa9 of previous good, character and his employora were anxious to retain . his services. The accused pleaded guilty and was admitted to' probation for twelve monthß, restitution of tho money to bo made.

The annual meetincc of tho Canterbury Park Trotting Club will be held toKLay at 2.30 p.m.

Excellent nominations have been received for the Washdyke Trot Handicap at the South Canterbury Hunt Club's <mnual fixture. The list totals thirty-three horses, and includes Bing Boy. Pinevale, Chiubra, Tickletce, George Grafton, Bon Lou Princei Swithin, Taraan, and Jtrent Junior.

The following horses were taken to Wellington by the b.s. Mararoa last night:—Tione, Orange Bitters, Matatua, Staff Officer, LinmarK, Bon Spec, Cerberus, and Tatau Tateu.

BANGITIKEI HUNT CLUB'S / STEEPLECHASE MEETING. (jBBBB ASSOCIATIOS TBUiOJUK.) MARTON, July i.

The .weather wan cold and showery for tho Rangitikei Hunt Club's Meeting.. The attendance was fair, and included the Gover-nor-General, Viscount Jellicoe, and the iton. Luoy Jellicoe and suite Tho going was heavy. The totalisator investments amounted to £15,728, 08 against £18,692 at tho meeting held in 1921. Following; were the results:—

HUNTERS' HURDLES, of 90 sov3; liraUncle Bob 10 W. D. Young 1; Tarquin 10 9 2; Scotch Noll 10 3. Un Fils 10; Miss Boomerang 10; To Opai 10; Salvedore 10, and Buckeye 10 also etarted. Won by four lengths. Time, tm. 54 2-Ss. MAKABAKA TRIAL HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; 6f—Night 9 W. Xoung 1; Panim 2; Brigadier Bill 8. Mildeuhall, Mountain Crag, Peep o' Day, Pocket Edition,' Lady Passenger, Importer, Little Dick, Bonny Marion and Master Felix also started. Won by eight langth*. Timo, lxa 13 2-ss. HUNT OUP STEEPLECHASB, of M 5 eova; about 3m—Rosemount 10 D. R. Jackeon 1; Bingi 11 7 2; Onepoto 11 10 3. Uncle Bob 10; Mao 10, and Briton 10 also ataxted. Won by 4 head, fifteen lengths between second and third. Timo, 7m 20s. HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; '-. ' « J. Hurley's br g Demoa by Demosthenes —Jeanne d'Aro aged 10 5

A. J. MoFlinn 1 L. H. Collinson'B b g Bonibrook Syrc 9 8 2 A. J. Burchell's b g Amber Tips aged 10 a 3 Hallowroz 9 10; Silver San; 9 8; Martulla 9 6; Triboulet 9 6; Detroit 9 .8; Red Bob 9 3; Black Cruiser 9 2; Festive 9, and Ruddy 9 also started.

Won by three lengths; five lengths between flecond and third. Time, 1m 465.

HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 120 sova; 2m—Adrienne 9 car. 9 8J P. MoGuire 1; San Forte 9 7 2; Ringi 10 2 3. Whizz Bang 10 and Oneroa 9 also

started. Tho unplaced horses both fell. Won by thirty yards; four lengths between second and third. Tin*, 5m 63a. IiADIES* BBACBLET, ol 80 sovb; l|m— Tarn in 10 9 Mr A. Yardley X; Advent 10 7 2; Buckeye 10 7 3. Larkspur 11 2; Aotearoa 10 9; Ayrinkors. 10 7, and Bonny Bill 10 7 also started. 'Won by a length and a-half; two lengths between second and third. Time, 3m 4Sa.

"WAIHOHA HACK. HANDICAP, oi 100 sots; 7f—Eiraette 9 8 It. Hatch 1; Bogard 95 2; First Bom Sll 3. Moonstruck 9 6; Mangawltero 9 5; Tempo 9 6; Velociform 9 S: Hsllowvonia 9 a: HMf Sed 9 5. and Empyrean 9 also started.. "Won by four "lengths; length between oecond and third. Time, 1m 525.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB I , MONTHLY MEETING. Tka monthly meeting of the committeo of thr Canterbury Jockey Club was held on Tuesday. Applications for licenses for tho 1928-34 season wero considered. A trainer's licenco was recommended for D. C. McDonald, and a jockey's license for F..E. Jonca. The application of G. G. King for a jockey's licenea w«b not recommended.

Gentlemen riders' certificates were issued to the following-:—Messrs S. Birr, "W. G. Gerard, G. H. Grigg, J. H. Grigg, C. C.Holmes, A. G Macdonald, C. L. Orbell. G. J. H. Heid, and G. H. Paul The Ifarth Canterbury and Oxford J.C.'s application for an extra day's racing Tras recommended.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. The tracks -were very heavy yesterday, and tha only horses that went fast were those who are engaged at the. Wellington "Winter Meeting. They were galloped on tho No. 1 grass, which was very soft and greasy. Tatau Tatau, with a vory light weight up, daahed over half a mile up the hack in 515.. She handles soft going- well. Fabrinade, who was carrying about Sst, sprinted half a mile in 51 4-ss, and was all cut to" do it. Distant Shot, doing her teat, covered tho eame ground ia the same- time. Urgency and Tinihanga could have imiproved upon the 53 2-5 a they took to run half a milo with light boys up. Hereweare was given a schooling gallop OTtr sis of the steeplechase fencco and on© hurdle. The double was out out for somo unknown reason. Ho gav« a really good showing. Paul Pry w»3 not asked to go fast whilo schooling over four flights, of hurdles. Ho showed himself to be a clever jumper. Tatau Tatau, Cerberus and Bon ~Speo left for "Wellington last nitrht. Tinihanea, Urgency, 'Frisco Mail, Frenchman, Red Cent, Heroweare. Fabrinade, and Distant Shot go North tc-night. Red Gown wM .leavo for Trentham on Monday.

TRENTHAM TRAINING NOTES. (PRSBB ASSOCIATIOIT CTLBOaiIE.) WELLINGTON, July i.< The track work at Treiitham was hampered this aiorniiifr owing to the heavy rain throughout tho night, •which had made tho tracks eloppy Auckland, Enthuse, and ran tho k*t three of four furlongs in 453 Rinvutaka, Pink Rose and Stream took £9a to cover half a- mile. Kyoto jumped three hurdles safely. Vociferate jumped three of tha fohoolinjj fences inside ,tha course. R. Harmon's team and Whipcord, and other racent nrrirala nere worked.

N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.' ANNUAL MEETING. Th» annual meeting of members of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club waa held yesterday afternoon. Noither the presidont, tho Hon. Chaa. Louisaon, nor tho vico-prosident, Mr J. H. Williams, was able to attend, and tho chair -pras taken by Mr F. E. Graham, honorary "trosumrer. There was only a small attendance of members. Kaport and Balance-sheet. The report and balance-sheet have already been puDiianeii, and Jn moving tjjoir tiou, wo cnauuina eaaa tueiu whs not iuuuu tliHi/ called, tor comment. As lueiubkrs wouia tee, tcoy 'nad had a very- good y«ar, and they had disposed of their property. il'uo mouon lor the adoption ol the report and balance-shoe* was seconded by. Air (J. H. Piper,

Mr A. Brown said that tho information contained in the balance-flheet was ratuor meagre, and he wouid iiko lniormation regarding ona or two matters. There wan an item of £7OO Trotting Conference levies, which he wou.d like explained. Tho booths werf> shown aa. returning £1253 11a 6d, and he*' thought, considering tho prices that were chaiged, they should brint; more; so a.so with Vacecaids £3531 18s. Tho price for luncheon was now 3s 6d, and for afternoon tea 2s, while they were charged la for a nip of whisky in a very email glass, and for about two spoonfuls of beer. Another paint he wished to' bring under the notice oi tho committee was the reserving of Beats ' in tho grandstand for elderly members. At i one time there was a man on duty to eeo that, these Beats were not taken by the public, but lattorly there had ;been no one to look after them, end. snembors found the seats occupied by people who had no right there. They had no information at al. about the new course, except that tho property had been purchased, but they were not tcid whether any work was being done there. —' •' ■*

The ohairmari said that the levy of £7OO J wa3 for the stipendiary stewards. The committee considered that the amount shown in tho balance-sheet from tho booths waa a very good return, and it was more than the Canterbury Jockey Club received. They had had the question of charges under consideration, but were satisfied that under present conditions with high costs in every line, the charges were not unreasonable. The amount shown from racecards was not profit, and a very handsome return for the club. The plans for tho how course had only recently been approved by tho committee; and work wou.'d ba commenced a.most immediately. It had boon impossible tq make a start with th» work until the tenants' leaoea had been cancelled. The work might take from two to three to , complete. As to tho reserved seato for elderly members, the committeo had had a man in charge of them during- the time that returned soldiers who were - hospital patients, were permitted to occupy, them, but since then it had been thought the notioe posted up was sufficient. Another member endorsed Mr Brown'e complaint in reference to the elderly membtsra seats. He said he had oeen Indians and Chinamen eitting in them. Tho chairman said if it was the desire of members, tho committee would havo a man placed in charge of tho reserved seats for members.

The report and balance-sheet were then adopted. / Election of .Officers.

There were no contested elections; and tho following oracera were (declared elected:— Pivwidont, Hon. V. Lowsson; vice-presi-dent, Mr J. H. Williams; hon. treasurer, Mr F. E. Graham; committee, Messrs J. C. Clarkson, A. S. Duncan, E. Fos, W. H. Norton, W. Hayward, W. H. Hollisa, C. M. Ollivier, G. W. C. bmithaon, and J. Weeterman; stewards, Messrs J. C. C.arkson, E. Fox, W. Hayward, W. H. Holliss, W. H. Norton, C. M. G. Wi C. Smithspn, A. Smith, J. Westerman, and J. Wood. Mr G. E. Way was elected auditor. Regulations Adopted. 1 On the motion of the chairman, the necessary regulations under the Gaming Act, for the exclusion of undesirables, wore adopted. Mr E, Clarkson said ho had been naked to bring up the matter of the hoisting of tbo names of riders and drivers. The names on the board in tho centra were difficult to read. At the last meeting~.th.ey been posted in the old place, but they should be made p.ainer. He suggested that the names Mid positions should be shown near the totalisator, as was done at Riccarton. The chairman said that with their fields marshalled in lines it would be difficult to show the positions in a manner that -would not be confusing to the pnblic. The Ground Committee' would sea -what could bo done in th-j way of making the names more easily read. • This concluded the business.