SPORTING.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18242, 28 November 1924, Page 12

SPORTING.

Xuniiiiatious for the Waipa Eacifig i I Club's Annual Meetiu<r close to-dav. i ° j Acceptances for the Taumarunui j Rating Club 's Annual Meeting are due to-day. Nominations for the Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting close at 5 p.m. to-day. The Auckland Trotting Cup is "worth 2000 sovs. There are four events of 1000 sovs each, and no race on the card is of less value than 300 sovs, the total stake money for the three days being 13,330 sova. Final payments for the Great Northern Trotting Derbv, 1024, and first acceptances for the Derby of 1923 must also be made to-day. Nominations for the New Brighton Trotting Club's New Zealand Derby, 1927. and payments of 1 sov each for the New Zealand Derby of 1923 ciose on Monday at noon. Acceptances for the Methvcn Kacing Club's Annual Meeting close at S p.m. on Monday. A Press Association cable _ message from Sydney says that J. King, who I had a fall while schooling a horse at j Kandwick, has died from his injuries, i Deceased was at one time employed at j Waimate, but later came to Biccarton and then went to Auckland. From Auckland he went to Sydney, where he had been living for the past year. The two English horses Grand Knight and Laekham were responsible for a smart half-mile at Trentham on Tuesday, doing the journey in 49 l-ssec, says a Wellington exchange. This is "only their second gallop. Grand Knight was doing a little botter than his companion at the post, but he had the inside running. Laekham put in a nice spurt home in the last furlong, i Grand Knight and Laekham aro owned ! bv Mr E. Riddi±'ord 3 and both are nomii na.td for events at the Wpodvillo j District Jockey Club's Spring Meeting. 1 The Feilding Jockey Club's Spring j Meeting and the Spring Meeting at i Takapuna will be opened to-morrow, j The Peilding Cup and the Nineteenth ! Feilding Stakes will bo the main at- ! tractions at the former meeting, while ' at Takapuna the Alison Oup and the Takapuna Plate are the mpst valuable events. The Takapuna Plate is a now race, and though carrying GOO in prizes it is a race run practically under hack conditions. A gold cup valued nt SO sovs is included in the value of the stake. Entries were taken on June 13th, and of the large number then nominated thirty-three still stand their ground. Deluge will probably bo ( a warm favourite for tiio Flying Handicap at Feilding to-morrow. The Absurd gelding beat a, good field at "Wangan.ui in his only start this season, and his easy victory is not likely to be already forgotten. Though the field for the Feilding Cup is not a high-class ojie it looks likely to provide a fine rjiee. Merry Pay, at the head of the - handicap, was unplaced in her last t\vo starts at Wellington, but is not meeting so good a field to-morrow, and she may show that she still retains the good form which placed her in the money in her first five starts this season. First Salute, Merry Singpr, Happy Days, Diamond JJing, Tanadeeg, Avola, Te Kuri and Gaze all have been prpininent in recent outings, and with fifteen probable starters tho rape should be a profitable one for the club. Tamatete won the Feildiiig Stakejs ■ last year, and with his sister Tukia provides a strong bracket in tomorrow's race. ' Recently it was mentioned th&fc a London paper, the "People," said Kichard March's resignation as trainer to King George was practically forced upon him by Major Featherstonhaugh, manager of the stable. Marsh denies this and other statements made by the "People" and characterises some'! as "outrageous." The remarkable ' part is that the "People" should have printed its allegations in a, fashion that suggested they must ha,ve come cjireetly from Marsh, who evidently kne\y nothing about them. Gold Treasure the dam of Amythas, has foaled a filly to the imported horse Tea Tray (The Tetrarch—Good and Gay) at Messrs Alison's stud, neay ; Auckland. < Among the valuable events raced for at JSeljnont Park (New Yprk) in I September was the Futurity Stakes, a two-year-old race, which carried 10,000 dollars added money, but the value of which was increased to 76,720 ' dollars per medium of owners' forfeits and sweepstakes. The winner's share of the stake w»s 63,730 dollars, approximately £14,600 at current rate of exchange, and that is a much greater sum than received by the owper of a winner in England or Aus- , tralia this year. As the nominator of the wipner received an additional £445, the value' pf the race was oyer £15,000. T}ie owner of the second ' horse received about £IOBS, and of the third £535. Against .such a big prize it must be added that the net value of many races run at Belmont was only £155. That brilliant mare Yfynotte, winner o£ the Caulfleld Cup a year ago, has been retired to the stud. Wynetto also won the Williamatown Cup aud the Adelaide Cup. - For the year ending July 31st last the unclaimed totalisator dividends at Bandwiek aggregated £lllO, find this amount was allocated to charitable institutions, says the Sydney "Referee." It is remarkable that po many people as represented by that amount should be forgetful, and it makes one wonder whether the books arc equally fortunate. The cliances are, though, that people who bet straight-out are not as forgetful as those who are betting on three chances in a race. A second or a third may be overlooked, but a winner very rarely, and it might be safe to bet that most of the unclaimed totalisator money was the result of int vostors' carelessness in connexiou with I minor placings.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. It- doss not appear that nniiy Biccartont rained horses trill race at the Auckland Summer Meeting, as the only horses being worked the reverse way are Limelight, Footfall, Starmist, Count Carour, and Money Order. Limelight is not taking kindly to galloping the reverse way. It took her lm 48 4-og to gallop a mile on the plough yesterday morning. Gloaming was let alrido along at a good strong pace yesterday morning. Nincompoop and Chignon were given short sprints. It w evidently intended to race this trio at the Auckland 9aminev Meeting. An attempt was made to get Liakanar to jump tho pony hurdles, but it was abandoned' after she had thrown her rider twice. W. Scobie wag on the course yesterday, looking bright and well. Tarleton v.-na allowed io fit ride along for five fm-Umgi, carrying a small boy. Top Score had Firestick ae a, companion in * strongly-run furlongs. Lytup was aprmted halt a. mile, being under » pull #ll tip way. GiantkiUer was given * working gallop over six furlongs. En Uoute sprinted furlongs, but was not asked for his best. Footfall and Starmist gulloped seven furlong* together the reverse way, but were not out to do their best. Sparklight w#s out doing walkmst exercise. Her trouble is m tue ofi foreleg. Deucalion i» having » spell. . It. Js reported that the Demosthenes gelding is lame in on* ol his shoulders.

WAIKATO T.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. (PI?SS ASSOCIATION TILJCBAJt.) AUCKLAND, November 27. The following handicaps have been declared: — IXTRODI-'CTORY HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs: for unhopplcd tpottos: 3.56 class; ijm—Christabel, Solon Di.lon, Lena Ansel, Bryan Bingen, Gold Sio-n, Goid Lad, Gold Star. Alberiory, Mountain Boy, TTild Work Charles Blacs, Golden Down 3, Don Zolock. DebaHszac, Misa Gold, Wild 2s"eil Jun., Lady Slepney, Daviigbt scr; Canberra 21: Hooley Peter Macdona'.d 84: Florahne 84: Ansehne 96- Terc 120. Wirehana 120; Go.den Gate ICO; Peter Tracey 132; Audcs 132.

FRANKTON HANDICAP (in harness), o'150 sovs; 3.40 class; lim—Jean Beldon, Princes Audubon, Lucy Franz, "Wee The Swallow, Moko Pete, Quiu Zola, Salinbird, Maid of ilia Mountains, Wrigley. per. Oleda, Golden Park. Urs-alinc, Willie Mac, Black Prince, Katoio (late Grattan Thorpe scr; Blue Kinc 24; The Pointer 24; Bawldy I.ocanaa 24: Ribbonwood's Last 24; Mount Aibart- 36: Guinea 36: Manna 36: Sliannagoldeu SG: Why Worry 36; Haroto 48: La Sonnette 48; Wild Nut 60: Go!d Casi 72; SparklingPronto" 9G; Child Audubon 120. WAIKATO TROTTING CUP (in harness!, or" 560 govs; 4.40 class; 2m—Waitarsye, Kiw Perc, Lord Nepean, Reliance, Pani, Temple, Bronze Patch; Promenade, Lord Minto, Harold Junior, Wild Lad, Princo Lyons scr: Rosa Poin'.er 12; Lady Dunmoro 12; Cuto Lad 24; Stormy 24; Peter I)ean 24; Coal Light 24; Sal Pointer 24: Holly_ Boy 24: Goldman 3G; Delnvan Bill 36; lyin? Lear 3G; Kohara 36: Dreamalion GO; Florrie Bingen GO; All Bell CO; Piiaroa 84; A-huriri 84; Taraire 136.

CLAUDELANDS HANDICAP (in harness),'of 140 sovs; 3.15 class; lira—Beau Bell, Tranquil, Two Step, Direct Chimes, White Baven, Victor Wood, Jean Beldon, Nut Hint-on, Wee Nutty. The Swallow, Q.uin Zola, Admiral Lock, Satinbird. Maid of tl»: Mountains, Wrigley, Jasper, Oleda, Alsaoi*. James Conway, Bon Bon, G rattan Thorpa scr; Puduma 36; Lottie Audubon 30, Manna 72; La Sonnette Si: Stanmore 120.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 240 sovs: 2.20 class; lm—Urauline, Waitcrcre, Darknite, Guinea, Nelson Taster, President Wilson, Haricot, Conscript, Brenco scr; Grey Peter 12; Le Mericl 12; Huon Grattan 12; Temple 12; Cole Drift 12; La Fayette 12; Signoi'el'.ft 12; Profiteer 2t Rua Pore 24; Lord Nenean 24; Gold Sound 24; Goldman 36; Cute Lad 3G; Coal Light 38: liose Pointer 30; Mulwarec 36; Homeleieh Dick 36; Blair Audubon 3G; Delavan Biil CG; Pani 36; Lady Dunmoro 36; Lord Minto 3G; Her Ladyship 43; Promenade 60.

PIIESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 2Gtl sovs; 3.36 class; lim—Golden Par.'c, James Conway, Willie Mac, Baw'dy Locanda, Puduma, Tlio Pointer, Blue Kins?. Zolock Palm scr; Shannagoldan 12; Unc|e Bert 12; Ararawa 12; Haroto 12; Hughic "Wallace 12; Why Worry 12 L Doctor Dillon 12; Li), Tasker p<s; Gojd Cast 48: Buz Buz 43: Grey Peter 48; Blaiy Audubon 72; Child Audubon 96.

HANDICAP (in harness), of 240 sovs; for unhoppjed trottei'3; <.:B class; 2in—Wild Work, Gold Star, Ar.seline, Wivehana, Lady Stepney, Elsa Nore, Bon Bop, Tore scr; Katolo (l#tc Prince), 12; Golden Gate 24; Amberite .24; Peter 2t; Chessey 36; Aud ex 86; Tiki 48; Lord Roberts 48; Spirit Bell 48; "?!oi Alto 4S-. Stylo 48; Battery Bell 60; Wild Nut ICS; Rose Bingen 132. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 160 sovs; 2.56 class; l^pi—Silvery Moon, Jainea Conway, Black Pearl, Ararawa., Flip, Uncle Bert, Zolock Palm, The Pointer, Lucetta, Why Worry scr; Darknite 10; Inclement 12; Go'den Hcpo 12; Stanmoor 24; Le Merlel 34; Rothqlif! ?4; Cole Drift, 21; Grey Peter 24; Profiteer 36; Uua Pore 3G; Stormy 36; Gold Sound 36; Mulwarce 48; Delavan Bill 48; Lord Minto 48; Bronze Patch 48.

FORBURY PARK T.C.'S SPRING MEETING. (SPECIAL TO PJtESS.") DUNEDIN, November 27.

The Spring Meeting: of the Forburj' Park Trotting Club will bo opened to-morrow, and tlio prospects of a, successful day'a lacing look bright- The weather is fine and settled. and the track is in firstKilass order, while the acceptances include some of the best horses in commission. Eleven wellnerforraed pa-cera are engaged in the principal '}ace, the president's Handicap, but only ten sua likely to face tho starter, as Adair did. not make the journey south. J. Bvyce's pair, Taurekareka and Great Hope, will probably find mast favour with the public. The firatnamed is reported to be the stablo elect,, and along with Delavtin Quest and Dollv Dillon should race prominently. A large number of horses workocj on the track to-do<yi j rid amongst those thj-t acoiiitted themselves well wpro Thistlewopd, Nelson McKinney, j-farley .Dillon, Nelson Mac, Peter Bingen, Binacarth, Men«mber, Woodlass, Lord Bingen, Bell Harold, and Irish Whispers. The £rft race starts si 12.30 P-ni.