SPORTING.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17938, 5 December 1923, Page 12

SPORTING.

Nominations for the Dunedin Jockey Club's Summer Meeting close on Friday.

c The dates of some of the Southland jnxtures set down for the early part of &924 have been altered. The Otautau fearing Club lias been granted permission to change the date of its Annual jMeeting from January 23rd to April fend, and the Gore Racing Chft ha 3 since received approval for fixing its Rummer Meeting a week earlier than Avas originally proposed, the dates now ihosen being January 22 nd and 23rd instead of January 29th : :.■! 30th. ! Sporting enthusiasts . i the Hurunui Jdistrict are taking a keener interest khan usual in the Annual Meeting of Khe Hurunui Turf Club, and a large ijnumobr of gallopers and trotters are ]being regularly worked in the district iwitlrthis object in view. The newlySelected Domain Board is making many 1 improvements to the grounds which Should be appreciated by visitors on Day. f Mr D. U. Seaton, whose colours were jjcairied into second place by Baldwin -'in. the Flemmgton Stakes, owns the of Bitalli and two sisters to the 'Melbourne Cup winner. Two years ago | Miss Phillina (the dam of Bitalli) Icame up for sale in Sydney. She had |a foal at foot by October, and was in |foal to the same horse. Mr Seaton acI quired the lot for 42£ guineas. How |a beautifully-bred mare came to change jfhands at such a low figure is hard to lunderstand, says an exchange. She is tbj Ruenalf from Parapet, by Lochiel |from Paraphrase, by Chester from Philjlina (imp.). Mr Seaton took a fancy to Miss Phillina becauso of her oldfashioned pedigree, which contains a double strain of Yattendon. The increased value of the maro and her proeeny may somewhat compensate Mr eaton for being deprived of a big win over Rivoli in the Melbourne Cup. The "Weekly Press and Referee" will be oa sale in Christchurch to-day, and the many readers of this popular journal would be well advised to secure a copy as early as possible, for at this season of the. year especially the demand for the paper is very keen. The fullest details of all race meetings, handicaps, acceptances, and nominations are contained within its pages, and make it a form of reference that no racing or trotting enthusiast can afford to be 'without. Antisthenes-, Wayfarer, The Rook, and Spectator each contribute columns of reading matter of vital importance to every sportsman, and correspondents from all parts of New Zealand relate items of news from their respective districts. Comments on the racing at Forbury Park last week invest the trotting pages with more than the usual amount of interest, while In Things Seen, Searchlight contributea many items ci interest. A special statis!ician supplies all the performances of horse 3 that have raced in New Zealand during the season, while trotting statistics indicate the success attained by riders, drivers, and trainers since August Ist last.

■ KAIKOURA R.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING.

The following nominations have been received:— ' MAIDEN PLATE, of 12 bovs; 6f—Glencree, Brightchild, Blackthorn, Pepper, Caper, Miss Betty, Merry Eye, Mis# Florence. MAIDEN TROT (in saddle), of 12 son; 11m—Ricardo, Audubon's Child. Kinthorpe, Glenmore, Dreamy Chi'd, Fareari, Effi© Thorpe, Girlie Chimes," Pink Hose, Tommy Thorpe, Quinora, Netty Logan, Peggy Thorpe. v COUNTY HACK. HANDICAP of 12 sovs; 6f—Glencree, Milidi, Brightchild, Blackthorn, P«pper, Cap ex, Misa Betty. KAIKOURA CUP, of 25 «ovn; lim—Fabisco, Achillides, All Stirene, Singlefile, Tyr.e, Shandy, Miss Florence, \ . TRADESMEN'S TROT (in saddle), of 15 sovs; lm—Ricardo, Kinthorpe, Ravenslad, \ Princewood, Glenmore, Lord Althorpe, Far- \ sari, Effie Thorpe, Girlio Chimes, Gold Drift, \ Panchito, Royal Belle, Tommy Thorpe, ' Netty Logon, Peggy Thorpe, jfifieneral Brent. TOPUBLICANS' HANDICAP, of 20 eovs j Cf inflF*bisco, Achilledes, All Serene, Singlefile, Shandy, Misa Betty, iMisa Florence. boIiPRESIDENT'S TROT (in harness), of 23 BfuJ® > 14 m —Ricardo, Audubon's Child, Kitlgine Ravenslad, Glenmore, Girlie Chimes, aSi Drift, Panchito, General ExentJ Royal V Quinora. PLATE, oI 17 «ovs; 7f—FaAohiiledea, Peppeur, AllvSerene, Singloieav^yno) Merry Eye, Mies Florence.

RACING CLUB. . • a ooinmitte* of th* Aahburton Racing) imet on Monday. Present—Mesera JA. » (acting-chairman), T. K. Upton, I/, prdon, it. Kennedy, H. C. Oibell, J. Iy and J. Grigg. 1 Ashbuiton Amateur Cycling and fio Club asked permission, to use the I on December l£th for the purposed WW race. It was stated , desired to have ■ the raceoousse aa freeziL { utoBOm&i application waa granted, subject to men rPP the trustees. '6 Racing Conferenoe wrote asking for w6®n J of the oourae, ehowing tha distances, to tlvidth. At the starting points. The aocrer- _jwaa asked to supply the information. l ,%«putation was received from the TrothttVirijClttb asking for an extension of its jourri onmg to the heavy expense the each.{tad been put; to in renewing the fenothati existt WM T<s ®°^' that the application bo jled, subject to the approval of the- . ..r%aur«e trustees. f deputation also asked the ctlub to go for 1l the matter of obtaining' a more perwherent water supply. read? *« deoided that the secretary obtain hail/•otimato of the cost, cos

NEW BRIGHTON T.C.»S SUMMER MEETING.

GREYMOUTH T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING.

(SPICIAL TO "THE T5.Z33.") GREYMOUTH, December 4. The following nominations have beea received:—

GUINNESS HANDICAP (harness), of 110 bovs; 3.47 class; ljrd—lvy Viking, Alpha Plus, Annerley, Trezza, Hwanda, Silveretta, Logan Coronado, Lady's Mill, Locanda Maid, Rapier, Brent Junior, de Oro Maid, Totreta, Erua, Redereta, Jean Vue, Oriole, Pippin; Our Jim, King Abdullah, Mias Denver, Dillon Way, Lottie Advance, Wirey, PoJo Jim, Velocity, Norwood, Lady Zora, Axtel, Iteta Poole, Kiarite, Bill Heathcote, Locanda. [Bell.

SUMMER HANDICAU (in saddle), of 120 80VS. For unhoppled trotters; 6.15 class; 2m—lngle Bingen, L.R., Peter'a Pet, Peter Bellman, Little Logan, Never Whisper, Jack Audubon, Emerald Green, Stella Ashley, Red Peter, Rapid Wind, Tim Wood, Gay Child, Te Repa, Don Massey, Huison, Plum Tree, Hassan, Molly Audubon, Welcome Whispers, Pacific Audubon, Forest Hanger. HANDICAP (in harness) of 800 eovs; 3.34 class; ljm—Cole Drift, Harewood, Malachy, Dandy Rose, Miss Locanda Hutnariki, Lord Lytton, Koniniwood, Golden Devon, Delta', Ruth Hall, Betty Blue, Dolly Doyle, Mabene, Vera'® Doll Wicklow Boy, Sir Logan, Kiarite, Belle Logan, Harbour Light.

UNHOPPLED HANDICAP (in harness), of 145 t eovs; for unhoppled horses; 3.52 ciasa; IJm—Lady Esina, Evolution, Wild •bird, Mushroom, Harina, L.R., Peter' Bellman, Little Logan, Ingle Bingen, Taipoiti, Tidewater, Rose Tracey, Wild Bine, Peter [Boaz, Zelicia, Nelson Guest, Rapid Wind Tim Wpod, Napland, Audomimon, Laurier' Lonesome, Locanda Bell, Esmeralda, Glide*

Molly Audubon, Bon Sonty, Wcodlass, Weicome Whispers.

GREY VALLEY.HANDICAP (in saddle), of 145 bovb; 3.3 class. lim.—Golden hocanda, Harewood, Hold 'On, Bombardier, Lord Lytton, Dilemma, Bower Dillon, Brent J un., Ruth Hall, de Oro Maid. Oco, Busu King 1 , Bonnie Thorpe, Rita Rye, Bennie Dillon, Galindo Rose, Bright Bell. Braml-ev, Huon Lad, Bon Sonty, Wicklo/r Boy, Norwood. EXPRESS HANDICAP (in harness), o: 150 soys. F>r unhcppled trotters. ".36 class. lm —Lady Esma, Silver King, Osier, Taipoiti, Bingen Jean, Tidewater, Rosa Tracer, Eruption, Jack Audubon, Peter Boaz," Zelicia, Miss Chancellor, Ne '® c °, 3 Guest, Red Peter, Lady Lena. Gay CiUid, Te Repa, Napland, Major Domo, Don aS " eev. Huison, Loncsffliie, Esmeralda, -" e^ a Mac, Ivy Bineen, Welcome Whispers, Rothino, Forest Ranges, Pacific Audubon.

DASH HANDICAP (in harness), of 167 bovb. 2.22 class, lm —Cole Drift, Malachy, Dandy Rose, Humariki, Gladeye, Mavis oingen, Lord Lytton, Koniniwood. Golden Devon, Never Will, Dilemma. Delta, Betty Blue, Hydaspcs, Dolly Doyle, Mahene, "V era s Doll, Blue Drift, Belle Logan. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle), of 120 oovs. 2.28 class. lm —Golden Locar.da, Evolution, Hold On, Locanda Maid, Eombadier, General Pershing, Trixie Adair, Matchwood, Bower Dillon, de Oro Maid. Totreta, Jean Vue, Bush King, Miss Denver, Bonnie Thorpe. Moryle Pointer, Carry Oik Polo Jim, Nell is Bramlcy, Hucn Lad, Wicrflow Boy, Axtel. WESTLAND HANDICAP (in of 110 sovs. 2.31 class. lm—Trezza, Harma, Hold On, Locanda Maid, Macanda, Marion Jun. Foxglove, Mabon's Day, General Per-sh-'n^4 Rapier, Matchwood, Brent. Jun. ; _ do Oro Maid, Totreta, Redercta, Bush King, Miss Denver, Bonnie Thorpe, Ynys Jov. - Uur Jim, Mctryle Pointer, King Abdullah, Wirey, Polo Jim, Locanda Bell. Rita Pojle, jjiu Heathcote, liuon Ii&tl, !N"ellio Bramlcy. RAILWAY HANDICAP (in .£ f 150 sovs. 3m class. lim —Cole ■^ Dandy Rose, Bombadier, Mavis Bingen, Dilemma, Betty Blue, Oeo, Dolly Doyle Mahene, Wicklow Boy, Kiaritc, Belle Logan, Lady Zora. DUNOLLIE -HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 eovs; 3.17 class. For unhoppled trotters. liin—Silver King, L.R., Peter's Pet, Ingle Bingen, Tiapoiti, Tidewater, Eruption, Jack Audubon, Peter Boaz, Zelicia, liiss Chancellor, Nelson's Guest, Red Peter, Rapid Wind, Lady Lena, Guy Child, To Repa, Napland, Major Domo, Huison, Lonesome, Esmeraldo, Molly Auduoon, Ivy Bingen, Don Massey, Rothino, Pacific Audubon, Forest. Ranger.

GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB CUP HANDICAP (in liarnos), of 400 boys; 4.48 class; 2m—Harev.'ood, Malachy, Dandy Rose, Miss Locanda, Humariki, Lord Lytton, Golden Devon, Delta, Ruth Hall, Betty B*ue, Vera's Doll, Bon Sonty.Wiclilow Boy, Sir Logan. VICTORIA PARK HANDICAP (in hnjness), of 150 aovs. For unhoppled horses; 3.49 class; ljm—Lady Eama., Alpha Pius, "Wild Bird, Mushroom, Osier, Peter Bellman, Little Logan, Bingen Jean, Tidewater, Rose Tracey, Wild Bine, Peter Boaz, La.urier, Lonesome, Locanda Bell, Esmeralda, Glide, Woodlass.

PAPAROA HANDICAP (in harness), of 170 eovs; 2.121 class; lm—Cole Drift, Harewood, Malachy, Miss Locanda, Gladeye, ■Lord Lytton, Golden Devon, Never Will, Delta, Betty Blue, Hydaspes, Dolly Doyle, Mahene, Yera's Doll. COUNTY HANDICAP (in harneso), of 200 eovs. For unhoppled trotters; 5.7 class; 2m—Lady Esma, Mushroom, Osier, Peter Bellman, Little Logan, Tidewater, Rose Tracey, Eruption, Wild Bine, Tim Wood, Audominion, Laurier, Huison, Don Massey, Lonesome, Esmeralda, Molly Audubon, Woodlass, Ingle Bingen, Rapid Wind.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in saddle), of 135 eovs; 2.23 class; lm—Harewood/ Young Ivy, Dandy Roße, Humariki, Glndeye, Mavis Bingen, Lord Lytton, Never Will, Dilemma, Bower Dillon, Ruth Hall, de Oro Ma-icl, Oeo. Hydaapos, Bennie Dillon, Bon Sonty, Wicklow Boy, Blue Drift.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. It was hot t£nd dusty yesterday, and there •was not a great deal doing. Parody and Goldtown were the first to work the reverse way, but they were not asked to do better than half pace; the rest of Mason's team were given similar tasks, Glcntruin was given steady pacing. She may not be accepted for in the Railway at Ellcrslie. Evidently F. D. Jones intends to Btart which ho considers the better of' Glentruin audi Murihaupo at the and that both will start is very doubtful.

Ballymena was galloped nine furlongs. Oricot carried him along for three furlongs, then Murihaupo joined in, and carried the Auckland Cup candidate alctng- itf-iho finish. Time, lin 57 8-ss. Palestrina and Wink were separately given working gallops' over six furlongs. Barn Owl and Viewpoint sprinted threa furlongs together in 87s. Barn Owl was eoia afterwards.

Limelight was the first to work the r®verao way, and she ran six furlongs in lm 17 * l-5s under a pull. This mar© will not go to Auckland. Footfall and Starmist sprinted half- a mile together, and Boyal Star, brought home by Moorland, galloped seven furlongs at a 6olid pace. Blue Socks beat Grim Joko and Lord Ashlea over six furlongs and Cumbrae had Rhondda ao a companion in a dash over three furlongs. T. H. Gillett has recommissioned those of his team that ware Spelling, and they were out doing easy pacing.

J. McGombe gave Prompter, Sunny Loch, The Cheat, and Geranial light work Warhuo and Kukume did steady vrork. "Warhue is troubled with his kidneys. J. Campbell, who trains Warhue and Kukume, ia about again after a sharp attack of gastritis. 1

Red Wink sprinted half a mile, but The Polymnian was an absentee, while Dutch Clock and Lucinette wefe, as usual, worked late lir-the day when the tracks were clear. Castellan was given a working gallop over six furlongs, ami Deucalion sprinted three furlongs.

Finora, with a featherweight up and ridden out, galloped' six furlongs in lm 16 l-ss. Tho first three furlongs were run in 3G 2-53, and although she had a strong wind behind her the Finland filly just broke 40s for the last three furlongs, with a stablemate to assist her home.

Te Anau Lad galloped a half-mile, while Antagone and Markie were well matched over five furlongs' in lm 5 2-ss. Tinihanga and Tho Reaver sprinted five furlongs in lm 4a. Tinihanga is to be turned out after racing at Methven. Likelihood, who gets excited when given much galloping, was given half-pace work, and Orange Blossom had Primeira as a companion in & similar task.

TROTTING NOTES. Nominations for the Asliburton T.C.'s Summer Meeting close to-m<jrrow, at 5 p.m. The programme is an attractive one, and for the eight races £2500 in stakes will be distributed. J. N. Clarke's team at New Brighton has been»strengthened by the inclusion of the Australian-bred pacer Silent Sign, who raced unsuccessfully at Forbury Park. The ex-West Coast owned stallion Charlie McKinney recently broke a leg and waa destroyed. The Auckland sportsman. Mr G. McMillan, owner of The Squire, has purchased the pacer Darknite from P. Riddle. Tha gelding will in future be trained bv J. Shaw. Trainers are busy preparing their horses for the holiday fixtures, but the work of late at Addington has not been very interesting, and only half to three-quarter exercise has been accomplished. Countryman has been turned out for a spell, and will not race again until the autumn. A. D. Chapman has left the employ of Mr G. W. Watkins, and is working a promising maiden pacer by Harold Dillon from Want, dam of Coronel. Chapman will attend the West Coast fixtures and will pilot Lady Lena &n<J Hardbell in theii - engagements. A. Pringle is working his four-vear-old colt Nelson Mac, by Nelson Bingen from Binoda, a,t the pacing gait, and most likely ho will race at Ashburton on Boxing Day. Snowshoe has made a good recovery from the accident which befell him in tho xsew Zealand Trotting Cup, and haa resumed work at Addington. Loganwood has been recommissioned by G. S. Smith, and "has brightened up as the result of his short spell H. Gaskill was a visitor at Addington yesterday with Marietta, Delta, Nelson's Guest, and Red Peter. They wejre given useful work, ana are in good condition for the. holiday meetings. The Australian-bred trotter Johnnie Bells recently injured himself in his work, and is now having a rest in the paddock. A. Fleming is keeping Don Wild up to tha collar in view of the Auckland Trotting Cup. Other members of his team—Double Event. Event, Megala, and a maiden pacer —are regular attendants at headquarters, and are doing well. Tho Bum of £5372 8o 8d was paid by the Forbury Park T.C. for its Spring Meeting, (Continued at foot of nest column.)

made up as follows Dividend tax, £3019 4s; totalisator tax- £1677 3s amusement tax, £l23v9s; receipts tax, 47 lis 6d; and tax on stakes, £505. A special horae train will leavo Christchurch on Saturday, December Bth. at 5.45 a.m., carrying horsea engaged at the Metliven Racing Club's Annual Meeting. All horses must be loaded by 5.1-5 a.m. The "WesLport Trotting Club has received satisfactory nominations for its Annual Midsummer Meeting. Amongst the horsea engaged are Coledrift, Euth Hall, Norwood, Axtcl, Harbour Light, Stella Ashley, Bed Peter, Peter Boaz, Eothbell, Ijottie Advance, Young Ivy, and Queen's Ferry. HUMPHREY OXENHAM DEAD. (Br CABLE—PEESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.) (AUSTEAIiAH AND K.I. CAQLB ASSOCIATION.) SYDNEY, December 4. The death, ia announced of Humphrey Oxenham, formerly a Turf leviathan. [During the last 60 year 3 Humphrey Oxenham has been one of the greatest figures associated with the Australian Turf. A3 a bookmaker ho hold a. premier place in ' 'th« ring" when, betting was conducted on a mammoth scale, and proSably did more 'heavy betting than any other member of his ca'lling in the Commonwealth, xla also figured prominently as an owner, among tho best known of his horses being Waterfail, who wen the Caulfield Cup in 1895, Phaon, winner of the Epsom. Handicap in 18S7, and Cerise and Blue, winner of the Sydney Cup in 1666."]

The following handicaps have teen declared by Mr H. Brinkman:— TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 BOV8. S.io class. IJm. Th c-da ecr Peter Bell ecr Weo Aigy . scr Peter Bellman .. ecr Rousabout ecr yds biid My Boy . ecr Folrton ij Judge Hanoock . . bct Kelman 12 Quean Ida . ecr Lottie Direct .. 21 Nerval Queen . eci- Audalie 24 24 Engagement . ecr Nelson Boll Laurier . scr Master Audo eo Miss Carbine . ecr Brigand GO 60 60 GO Duke Bingen . scr Mushroom Audominion . scr Okuti Lo Tod . scr Roso Peters ).• Marvin Queen. . ecr Earl Derby 90 108 103 Sister Beatrice scr Merry Peter To-nigltt Wire, . ecr Lady Irving ' scr Kean John IMPROVERS' HANDICAP (in harness) of 150 so^a. 3.38 class. Ijm. St. Miliiel . scr yds bfc<i Wild Pointer . scr Trenand la Downfall . ecr Olwyn 24 Rebel . per Sir Logan Riot * . ecr Dusky Locanda 24 Minnie Yet ecr Annie's Dream 24 24 P.ainbow Erua . scr Wyoming scr Mis3 O^Neill 24 Gracie Thorpe . ecr Rosie Nut 24 Sparklight Haunui . scr Dandy Roso . scr Harevrood 36 36 Mary Galindo . ecr Leading Lady .. 36 Mi S 3 Babs . scr The Freak _ .. 36 Stunt Artist . ecr Diamond Child 48 de Oro Maid . . ecr Plywood 43 Dilemma , scr Harbour Light .. 49 G-Iaucus . scr la Fayette 48 Tarzan . ecr Becky Logan 60 "Wild Sunset . ecr Belle Liojjan 60 Priscilla Dean . ecr ZtfcdalKus 60 Albert Logan . scr Bine Star 60 Eliza Dalton . ecr Colchester 60 Ilaokthorno . ecr Euliuo 60 Lord Bingen ecr Eric Rothschild 84 George Grafton . . Bcr MACE MEMORIAL HANDICAP (in harness), ox 500 sovs. 4.37 olas3. 2m. Royal Oak . scr yds bhd Dalnahine . scr Star Queen 30 Y&3 bhd Dixie Mac 36 Coldwater . 12 Lady Joan 86 48 Lincoln Huon . . 1-2 Nancy Stair Event . 12 Vice Admiral .. 48 Landlord 12 Wild Thyme .. 60 Syrojxithy 12 Adair 1 60 Flora Golding . 12 Whispering Willie 72 Willie Ix>gan . 24 Pedro Pronto .. 84 Sir Henry . 21 Onvx 103 Asturio . 21 Vilo 108 Indra 24 Realm 103 Elite 24 Taraire 120 ■Childe Pointer 24 BOWHILL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 SOVS. 4.48 class. 2m. Nibbidard . . ecr yd3 bhd Awa Moa . Ecr Medalhus 36 Black Cloud . scr Wandering Peter the First . . scr Willie 43 Miss O'Neill . scr Lackiewood 43 yds bhd Waitaki Girl 48 Leading Lady . 12 The Rook 48 Wicklovr Boy 12 Prince Arran Lad 24 Burlington 48 Locanda JaJt . .• 24 Two Bells 48 Jim Logan 24 Johnnie Bella .. 60 Sir Wildmoor . 24 Wallroon 60 Quiver 24 Oaknut 72 Transport 24 Plrospect 86 84 Crusader SEA VIEW HANDICAP (in hairness), of 200 sovs. 4.50 class. 2m. Mushroom • scr vds bhd ~rigancf scr Theseus 48 our Lady scr Worthy Bingen . 72 yds Joyful bhd Sunny Jim .. 72 12 St. Anthony . 72 The Toff 12 Young Blake 93 Merry Peter . 12 Wilkes .. 93 Pioter Mairietta 08 Timmerman 24 Pete Peter 108 Wild Hebe 24 Mangouta 120 Tiny Moon 48 Native King 188 DASH HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 6078. 2.18 olass. lm. Harold Burwood scr yds bhd Energetio . ecr Betrayer 12 Irvar i „ . ecr Olive Huon 13 Localism scr Lady Mauritius 12 Tauhinu . scr Vera Logan 36 Tiranna Idris S3 Tenneriffe aae WAINONI HANDICAP (in harass), of 200 sovs. 2.50 clasa. lim. Royal Oak ecr Tfisbhd Prinzora scr Hayseed 24 Rorke's Drift ecr Grand Denver ... 36 Col enut, . scr Fancy Boy 36 yds bhd midair 48 Aetano 12 Emperor , 48 Latona 12 Gleaming 48 Trooper Dillon . 121 Sir Henry 43 Guynemer ,, 12 Taraire 72 Lincoln Huon . 12 Realm " 84/ ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle), of 175 SOTS. 2.18 class, lm. Tauhinu • sor yds bhd Wandering' Willie scr Pleasant Mount 13 Henry Tracey . scr Beta's Greeting 1 12 Energetic . scr Vora Golding .. 24, Irish Byes . scr Phil Smith 38 yds bhd Progress 86 Copa de Oro Ben Dillon 36 Jim, 12 Ben Ohau " 48 48 Dalnahine . 12 Tobprmary Brutus 12 Tommy Direct . 48 Ben M»o . 12 Xavier 60