SPORTING.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17940, 7 December 1923, Page 12

SPORTING.

Nominations for the Dane din Jockey Club's Summer Meeting close at .5 p.m. to-day. Nominations for the Waikouaiti Ruling Club's Annual Meeting close to-day. Nominations for the A\ estland Racing Club's Exhibition Meeting closo tonight at 9 o'clock. Nominations for the Hawke s Bay Jockey Club's Summer Meeting close *t 3 o'clock this evening. Nominations lor tho "Wyndham Racing Club's Annual Meet-ire close tomorrow. ft. W. King has l'ilh- n.-kie. Deucalion, and Many Kitth» • ■ gnged at tho Manawatu Racing Cluh'i summer Meeting, and J. McCombe may he a visitor to the Northern fixture with Bunnv Loch, who has been nominated in racesooth over short courses and a- distance. Tho Annual Meeting of tho Methven, Racing Club -will bo held to-morrow, when a special train will leave Christchurch for Methven_at / .40 «i m., arriving at 11.10 a.m.. and leaving on iU return journey to Christchurch at p.m. A special trnin conveying thehorses will depart from ,j.46 a.m., leaving Methven on its iojourney at 6.25 p.m. The passenger special will stop to pick vp or set down passengers where required. is not well represented, but the*:lul> ha-i been fortunate in obtaining good acceptances for ffiOEt of the events.

The humble band comprising th<3 Methven Cup field should provide tm interesting race, even though there is not one engaged with anything approaching good form so far this season. Dutch Ofook and Piccaninny have each won a race,earlier,- but not at the distance to be covered to-morrow, and fit and well tie two preceding them m the Handicap, Whipping Boy and Petunia, would both hold them fairly sate were they at thoir best. Cavotto is still maideu, and at 6st 71b trouble will found to find a boy ivho can manageher.

The Mount Harding Hurdle Handicap has drawn seven acceptors, of whom the head of the handicap, Likelihood, "Whipcord, and Lord Nagar, are likely to he supported in that order. Of the others, ' Frisco Mail has pleased track watchers with his displays, and is tho most likely to trpukle the three experienced jumpers mentioned above. Knocklvn raced well at the .South Canterbury Jockey Club's recent meeting, but Finora will have as big a following in the Electric Hack Handicap. Clarion ran two good races at Timaru, and should have derived some benefit by his experience there, and Gay Life will be remembered by visitors toßnneiora on Labour Day. _ Taken all through, there is material in this fiold for ai

spirited, contest. Tinihanga would make light work of '.he opposition in the Viewmount Welter enr&n with 9st 61b were she reliable.'bho is not, hbwem. tod the betting public will look round far something more likely to give them a run for their money, mit just what the field will b'j is hafd to say, so many of those paid up for haying other engagements during the day. , « The Reaver, who has been sold by F. 3>. Jones to Mr W. Parsons, will be well supported in the Mount Hutt Handicap, and with Bst 31b up should show improved fornj on his last two outings, tho weight allotted him allowing of a stronger horseman thari -he has had so far this season. The ancient Tliestinscan muster up a lot of speed up to six turlonga, its dm Finora and Bolferite, the last-filmed of whom won a race at the recent Timaru Meeting, and from any one of these The Heaver may meet his strongest opposition.

Tli-e following were omitted from the telegraphed list of handicaps for the Waipa R.C.'s Annual Meeting;:—Pateranjp Welter, Irene Bruce Bst, Tactician 3»tj Pirongia Hurdleo, ."Landbird 9sfc 51b, Mtthgaloira ; Orakau Hack Handicap, Iftitmllea 7st 71b. The following re-handicaps for the Dannevirke Meeting have been declared by Mr J- E. Henry:—Titatu Juvenile Handicap, Tanadees Bsfc 111b; Tamaki Hack Handicap, Mangawoho 9st Sib; Neagle Memorial, Crown Star 7st 81b; BuahinG W6\ter, Mangawhero lOsfc 01b, Empyrean 9st 41b; Otanga Handicap, Island 81b.

Mr H. C. Miller, ftn English racing enthusiast, takes « keen interest in racing and tbf6edina in Australia, and it is his intention of establishing his horse Hunting Song as a sire in that country (says the London "Sporting Life"). The son df Hurry On —Pasta is euch a grand specimen of a thoroughbred thab he is certain to do well as a stallion

"Dawn tinder," and thotftth the colt has hitherto been regarded merely as * a sprinter, he proved himself capable of getting a mile well when galloping nis rivals out of the Ifon-Stayers' Plate at I4ngfield Park recently. Hunting Song has won four races this season, *nd in eleven attempts has only twice tailed to roaofe the first three. WOODVILLE DISTRICT J.C, SUMMER MEETING. (MUSSS ABBOCUTIOIT TKiJtOBA*.) WOODVILLE, December 6. The Woodville District Jookey Club's Summer Meeting was concluded to-day, in glorious weather. The track was ia splendid order, and the attendance large, while the totalisa* tor' investment# amounted to £29.309, as against £27,884 on the second day last year. Results:— PAPATAtTA HACK HURDLES, of 120 eors; lfnwCaptain Sarto 10 & Johnson 1; Slirtg Carhp 10 X 2; Toa Taua 10 13 3. Santiago 10 4 { Probate 10 1; Diamond Nap 9; »nd' Antler 0 aljso started. Won by three lengths. Time, 2m 48a. sTewauds' Sack handicap, of 100 sovg; Bf—lmperial Spark 6 13 J. Dombroski 1; Bugle Note 8 63; Ihapotoa 8 6 3. Misgovern 8 10; Atapo 8 6; Debate 7 13; Red Chsrry 7 7; Ponelophon 7 4; Lady Waiinangu 6 12; and Waetea 6. 10 also startedWott by a head. Time, lin 14 3-se. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 150 sots; 6f IslaJnd € 9 Robinson 1; Birkio 7 10 2; Sunart 8 11 3. Civilform 9 6; Chimera 8 I*2; Diamond Ring 78; March On 67; Matareka 6 7; Crown Jet 6 7; and Mangawhero 6 7 a-lao started. Won by two lengths; length second and third. Time, lnj 13 o-ss. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 100 soys; for two-year-olds; s{—King's Folly 8 6 F. Waddell 1; Lady Isinglass 8 8 2; BoAideer 7 5 B. Lady Joyc® 8 11; Paula 8 1; Tutankhanwa 7 IS; Bright Sol 7 9; Royal Diadem 7 D; Peradeniya 7 7; Dark Roialeen 7; TVink 7; and Pout Etre 6 13 »!eo started. Won easily by a. leßgth. lime, im la. GOTHA&D MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 225 «ot»; second 35, third 15. lm 'and * distance. il. Consa's b g Mangawhero by Marble Arch—Pationoo aged 6 7 L. A. Pino 1 H. Hickey's eh g Admiral Codrington ~ « 8 . •* " C " 2> C. 1. Yall«nce« br g Little River 6yra 7 7 ... C, Stowa u' Counter Attack 7 13; Cold Steel 7 12Crown (star 7 13; Zircon 7 8; Bagdad 6 9Mountain Crag 7 5; Kahikatea 7 1: Beloved 7; *nd Merrimaa 6 7 also started Won easily; length second and third. J-iiae, lm 59b. rafSGIUfK HANDICAP, of 100 soys; i Si—Civility 9 6 P. Rayner 1; Kilooo 6 12 3; Stymie 7 6 3. Trfadweil 7 11 ■ Awanfra/wanga 7 11; Puketoi 7 7; Merry Imn ! ]i 4 0lrin ° 6 18 ' C 18 also started. Won easily by a length. Itiae, lxzi lsec, RUAWHATA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 eovs; 7f—Royal Divorce 7 10 R. Heed 1Sleeting 8 92; Hallmark 8 7 3. Empvrean 8 8 ; Swallow-flight 85; Good Mark 82; Senv J°'n 6tre » m , 7 f; Kulaka-ua 78; •Miaaohseter 7 1; Laay Waiffiangu 6 12- Ari- « 0; Tatrina. 6 9; Deborah 6 9; Pndeaux 6 9; and Fire Briea9ily by two | OORGB HANDICAP, of 130 boys • i™ O'Shoa 1; Happy , ■■S! ! Va2r2& Sil %n £ 3 - Hall r-

MANAWATU R.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. The following nomination!; hare been received for the principal events: MANATVATI! CUP, of 1000_eoT3. lis*. Helen Ruins Deucalion N gala Kahikate* Mark Time Many ltilgonr Murqv.etcnr Pilhewinkie Kilbird Banest-sr Mernnswi Printemps Trespass Scotch MixUr» Admiral Mountain Craz B^ored Little River Megan Cold Steel Sunny Loch FITZHERBEKT HANDICAP, of 300 so-.-!. . &■ KaHkatea Still Se* SiAje Clessantii Ares ■passionless Askari Nation?.! Chimera, Good Sport Regent Sunny Loch Sjntcr.:& Ila.gina isrand Or»*a Delight Mn*iia.n Miss Backsheesh Ladyfingers a-.patu PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, o: 7-30 sova. JjlE. Helen Ihifw Cold Steel CrovraStar Kahikatea, Deucalion Many C!ra:-anta, Mark Time Piiiiewmki* Kilgour Marque: eur Aiario Kc-H-Tane Bor.cttei- ; leinmai Kilbird Trespass Scot on Mature 'Prir.tempa l.iitie River Bejored AdSiifai Sumy Loch Cairo Codrir.g+on AV'.'APCXI HANDICAP. of 400 so-.-3. Gf. joy Ride Regent B:YXia _ Cleasanta. Rational l'assicn.e'B Askari italjrina Chimera Gocd Sport Martian Mis-s Sunny Lock Santonio :-'oo' i - h Tslsnu Ora's Delight Lndynngers Crov.-r. Jet Backsheesh Orchid aipatu Still Sea LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 600 sov*. Of. Helen Runts Snatcher Cairo Kahikatea. Admiral Highway Counter Codringtoii Hallcv.~roz Attack Martini Mountain Graff Lady Par.tler Passionless Kotiripo Zircon Little Li'^er Cleasanta Cold Steel Sunny Loch ..... Askari Deucalion N'*ata Martulla. Regent Crown Star Hai>py Days Mark Time Crucel-e Koi Tane Marqueteur Many Kittle Santonio Trespass Pilliewinkie Ora'a Delight Martian Miss Alario Kilbird Bumptious Scotch Mistur* Printemp3 KATVAU HANDICAP, of 3GO sovs. iir. Atapo Ora'a Delight Passionless Joy Ride Backsheesh Peceus Last C'ruai Still Sea Geranial Lady Rational Island Kotiripo Halgina Crown let Cleasanta, Kiiris New J^oon Askari t/advfingera W.aipatu Good Sport Orchid -Civility Bar.toina Birkift Hytinus

TAUMARUNUI J.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. (press association tslegkam.) "WELLINGTON, December 6. The following acceptances have been received: — TRIAL PLATE, of 80 sovs; weight 8; 6f Dorinda. Finnote, Gaupuirs, Kawa, Multid, M-vjor Abbey", Ch-bit, QuintillLan, Ked Comet, Ring Potoa, Pomal, Bonus, Sir Douglas, Vncnination.

TARINGAMOTU HACK HANDICAP, of DO fiovs; 6f—Arizona Maid, Polini, No Mistake, Rippling, Tuipa, Kiarito, Vaccination, Knighton, Gidby, Silent Night, Libertas, Major Abbey. TAUMARUNUI CUP, of 230 sovs; Boomerday. Stork, Glenoairn, Regent, Tama a-roa, Gold Plane Yelociform Tinakaha, Irene Bruce, Master Rohan, Te Tahi, Pagoda, Arch Opal.

MATAPUNA HACK HANDICAP, of 90 &ova; sf—Lover One, Daylight, Peter Roaa, Winning Abbey, Kiarito, Vaccination, Rarangi, EllTe, Pirey Lad, Finlav, Multine, Major Abbey. MANUNUI HURDLES, of 110 sovs; ljm —Miss _Rostt, Lady Hill, No Mistake, Bay Boy, Silver Lode, Bright Light, St. Waipa, Proxyform, Ngahenepowu, Colonel Abbey, General Rose, M&piu, Laddolution, Gay Pfiri3. ' 1

MATIERE HACK , HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; 6f—Black Crmser, Polini, Daylight, ; Rippling, TnipT, Kiarito, Vaccination, Gidgille, Cheval, Red Comet, Libertas. IIANGAROA FLYING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; 6£—Boomtirday, Regent, Hipo, Infanta, Worno Fashion, Tifiokaha, (Black Cruiser, Polini, Finnote. OWHANGO HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; 7f— Smote, Bright Light, Irene Bruce Arizona. Maid, Axch Opal, Peter Rosa, Knighton, St. Waipa, Dorinda, Raiangi, Miss Rosa, Mapin, Te Tahi. I ASHBURTON T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. The following' nominations hare been lc'•.eeired:— ADVANCE HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 60v9; lAin—Annerley, Jimmy Bingen, Erie's Royal, Direct Tod, Haunui, Logan Maid, Colonel Mac, Hustler, Beau Nash, Waiiioni, Sprig of Heather, Searchlight Lad, Rapier, Big Bill, King Sandy, "Winnie Dillon, Verey Light, Paradox, Kebel, Boit, Talent, Kelman, Herd Laddie, Danebury, Ella Locanda, Meddler, Golden Peter, Mo- I Gala, Erua, Imperial Pointer, Besßie Logan, Lyonwood, Betty's Boy, Logic, Homestead, Admiral Pointer, Lady Minto, Inch Bonny, Wairau, Audacious, Billy Bells, Bill Ri-ch, Tjfcg&rorood, Queen's Ferry, Lee Bell, Lady Brenda, Olive Logan, Wyndham, Nelson Mac, Miss Dorothy, Nagol Pointer, Medallion Boy, Bruce, Kate Tltorpe. MIT CHAM HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 eova. .For unhoprpled trotters; lAm— Roae Peters, Judge Hancock, General Grant, Effort, Lucy Patch, Cheats rtiliild, Peter tt Pet, To-night, James Madison Evandale, Cabin Girl, Patard, Marvin Drift, Snowstorm, Wonder Why, Greywood, Merry Petfii, L<>rd Tracey, Leano, Gold-digger, Corwar, Rockland, Eairton, Grand Dillon, Freeman, Randolph, Dillon S., Gloyd. ASHBURTON CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of 750 sovs; 4-36 class; 2m —Princess Zoe, Sympathy, Emperor, Coldw&ter, Coil', Landlord, Hayseed, Earl Derby, Dalneifaine, Flora Golding, Child Pointer, Star Queen, Realm, Linden, Event, Locanda Mac, ABfcurio, Logan Chief, Willie Logan, Lady Joan, Gleaming, Vilo, Teneriffe, Vice Admiral, Dixie Mac, Wild Thyme, Elite. MoLEAN HANDICAP (in saddle), cf 225 sovs; 2.57 class; lim —Crusader, Erin's Logiin, Diamond Child, Glenaray, Irish Eyes, Waita&i Girl, Grandee, Prince Swithin, Rex Coronado, Locanda Jack, Lady Embrace, Royal Chance, Prospect, Friendship, Beta's Greeting, Energetio, War Bond, Swift Pointer. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP (in harness), of 275 eovs; 3.33 cl&ss; l}m —Transport, Waitoki Girl, Dialnond Child, Leading l Lady, Mahfcliy, John Pointer, Royal Chance, Waalewood, Colchester, Prospect, Plywood, Prince Athol, Olivo Huon, Cor>a, de Ora Jun., Harold fiurwood, Dolly Doyle, Swift Pointer, Fernmoor. BOXING DAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 33-0 sovs; 2.50 claea; lim—Princess /.oe. Emperor, Coil, Landlord, Hayseed, Guynejner, Earl Derby, Cammie, Latona, Albert Cling, Star Queen, Ben Oban, Linden, Locanda Mac, Rorke's Drift, Astufio, Lady Joan, Betrayer, Nancy Stair, Fincy Boy, Teneriffe, Idrie. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of i'oO sovs*. for unhoppled trotters; 5m cln-ss; 2tn—Roie Peters, Echo, Bon Sonty, Woodlasa, Diameter, Brigand, Effort, Lottie Direct, Lucy Patch, Nelson Bell, James Maddison, Evandale, Wire, Patard, Marvin Drift, Kean John, Snowatorm, Wonder Why, Le Todd, Wild Hebe, Llano, Arcadian, Kelman, Fsirton, Bay Boy, Freeman, Okuti. FINAL HANDICAP (in saddle) of 250 eovs; 2.19 class:. Im—Lackiewood, Dainahine, Dusky. Dillon, Irish Eyes, Cammie, Glen Boy, Flora Golding, Rex Coronado, Ben Ohau, Prospect, Reta's Greeting, Logan Lou, Enorgetic, C'opa ce Ora Jun., Betrayer, War Bond, Lady Mauritius.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.

It was a beautiful morjiing for fast work yesterday, and the plough was in great order, but there was little work doing and it -Was of a dull, uninteresting nature. R J. Mason's team was the first Gtripped, and they 'worked the reverse way, but none of them did fast work. Tinihanga and Murih«upo were comnanions in a sprint over five furlongs that took lm 4 1-53. Many Kittld galloped ten furlongs at threequarter pace. Fiiliewinkio got through a similar task, and Deucalion did steady pacing. "Winning Hit and Wiid Hind covered six furlongs comfortably in lm 18s. Palestrina, who had Wink for a, companion, covered the same ground in lm 17 2-ss. Barn Owl and Viewpoint were Separately given steady pacing twice round. Ballymena W»s let bowl alo&g at a good half pace. Ho was the last, i© work the revarse way. Glcntruin was given a working gallop over five furlongs and did it in lm 7s. She (Continued at foot of next column.)

ia a doubtful otarter in the Railway Handicap. Hex connexions consider that ehu is so high up in the weights now that her prospects of winning .handicaps «we not good, and thoy are thinking of reserving, htir for w.f.a. events. The matter ia not definitely settled, but the chances are that ftlentruin. will not be seen under silk until the Wellington Cup meeting, where she will race in classic races only. Limelight galloped a mile in 1m 47 1-33. Boyal Star, with Lucinette, ran the same eoufse ia lm -47 2-i>a. ' I 1 ootf«ll and Stttrmist sjptrinted five furlongs in lm S 2-ss; Castellan was given a working; gallop over a mile. Carctte galloped a mile' ou thd sand. Enaie beat Marauder over half a mile. Owlscombe Md Gamebag as a companion in a working gallop ovelr six furlongs. Rhdndda arid Cuin&rae spfintcd half a mile in SO 2-6s. Kukume beat Heraldry over the aame ground in 525. Warhue rras given steady pacing. Giantkiller beat Lord Najjar over half a mile in 63 2-5. Thorndale sprinted three furlongs in 37 2-ss. Likelihood, who was carrying a light boy, was running on at the end of six furlongs, which took lm 18s. Solferite had a slight advantage of The Reaver at the end of five furlongs, run in Ira 3 2-5», both geldings being undtc pressure. Solferite, who was carrying about '£'6t 9ib to Tile leaver's Bst 91b, had the inside runhiitg, atid also got about two lengths start in the break away, but they wore together at the end of two furlongs, run in 24 4-ss. From there to the winning post, Solferite always had a elight advantage oi his Opponent. M. McCarten will be at Methven to ride F. D. Jones's horses. Prompter and Winkle left for Wingatiii on Wednesday in C. Ware's charge. Ware will train Winkle, and Prompter ha 3 goc.o into F. Shaw's stable.

Fincra, who was carrying a feather-weight was doing her best at the end of four furlongs, run in 50 2-"os. The first furlongwas' left behind ill 12 4-se.

Petunia and Gay Lifts galloped six furlongs together in lm 18 4-ss, and did it comfortably. Martis sprinted throe furlongs with b fltablemate.

Yot:st and ifrisco Mail schooled "over four flights of hurdles together. They jumped fairly well but were not going at any pace.

If it does not rain before Saturday, Likelihood will not run in the Hurdle Race at Methven, and neither Whipping nor Heraldry will start at the meeting.

At present R. J. Mason, H. and A. Cutts, and F. D. Jones are the only Riccarton trainers certain to take teams to the Auckland Cup Meeting, but J. B. Pearson and R. W. King may go there. T. H. Gillett and S. Trilford will have teams racing on the West Coast and both will be represented at the Dunedin Summer Meeting. Trilford will probably go on to Wyndham and Invercargill. Other trainers who have horses engaged at Dunedin, Wyndham, and Invercargili are W. Hobb3 and R. Emerson, while G. Muirray-Ayasley will race one or two horses at Dunedin.