SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18367, 28 April 1925, Page 12

SPORTING.

Nominations for the Dunedin Jockey Club's Winter Meeting close on Friday. Nominations for the North Canterbury Racing Club's Autumn Meeting close on Fridav.

Acceptances for the Hawkc's Bay Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting are due on Fridav.

Rapier and Chickwheat have been taken up again by H. Nurse. The former has been spelling for two months, but the latter has been out for several months. Both are useful sorts and should do their trainer good service during the winter racing period. Sartist, another member of Nurse's team, has been spelling for a fortnight, but with a sprint or two may be able to fulfil his engagements at Amberley. Mr F. Busch, -who died at Amberley oii Saturday, was closely identified with raciug in the South Island in the early days, and though having nothing to carry his colours during the past few seasons, always took a keen interest in the sport. He bred and raced a number of useful horses, among which were Farewell, Spec, Au Revoir, Marlborough, Foresight, Good-bye, Good Sight, and Speculate. Dutch Courage has returned to Eiccarton from the round of West Coast meetings, and looks none the worse for her exertions.

The cross-country horseman, C. McSeveny, has been "on the idle list for some time" through the effects of a fall from Advent at Hawera in February of last year. The injury was to ono of his knees, and the complications which set in seemod likely to cause his retirement from the saddle. Fortunately the injured limb has become amenable to treatment, and MeSoveny hopes to be in action again before the Grand National Meeting at Eiccarton in August.

A figure well-known to the racing fraternity. "Davey" Strachan, died at the Christ church Hospital yesterday. He was at different times in the employ of J?. J. Mason, S. Waddell, and H. "and A. Cutts. When F. D. Jones commenced his apprenticeship with Mason in 1899 Strachan was the first man from the stable with whom he came in contact, and curiously enough Jones was his last employer, and the deceased was with him for three or four years prior to his retirement from work. Strachan had been in ill-health: for a number of years, and his end was not unexpected. Tenterfield, who was purchased by Mr N. Butherford at Masterton on Wednesday last, has been nominated for events at the Amberley Racing Club's Annual Meeting. The Australian-bred gelding will probably go into a Biccarton stable, and wjth two races into him at the recent Wairarapa Mooting should be sufficiently forward to fulfil his engagements at the North Canterbury Meeting. The dual Derby winner Count Cavour, though having finished his racing as a three-year-old, is not to go out for a complete spell. He will be pottered about at Biccarton until it is time to commence his preparation for, next season 'a .engagements, W. G. Hobbs has made a start on four yearlings at Biccarton. They are a filly by Solferino—Elysium, a filly by Paper Money—Zia, a filly by Boniform—Mistime, and a gelding by Absurd from Procrastinate, the dam of Pluto. A yearling colt by Sarchedon—Primlight, 'who cost 1500gns at the recent sales in Sydney, will go into' J. T. Jamieson's stable at Auckland. Trimlight is from Twilight, a descendant of Nightmare, whose name appears in the pedigree of many noteworthy performers in Australia and New Zealand. Absurd's progeny have had a remarkable season in Australia this season, and with a month or two still to go before the season ends something in the vicinity of £20,000 stands to his credit.

A comparison of the list of nomina-j tioris for the Amberley Racing Club 's Annual Meeting in 1924 with those received for. the meeting to take place, .on ' May 9th is interesting. The figures are «s follows, those for 1924, being.given jn parentheses:—Brackenfleld Handicap 13 (8), Novice Stakes 17 (16), Amberley Cup 19- (6), Kowai Trot 18 (28), Seadown Handicap 10 (4), Glasnevin Sack, Handicap 14 (8), Broomfieltl Welter 20 (16), and Teviotdale Trot >l9 (34). It -will be noticed that although- the trotting events have shown a falling off of 25, there are still sufficient numbers to supply big fields, while in the six galloping events there is an increase of 35. With really good fields in'prospect the Amberley executive- can look forward-to one of the best meetings in its history. , ;v' The ancient Radial, probably the best horse, sired by the recently-defunct stallion All Bed, is a daily attendant at the Southland Eacing Club's tracks, following on a spell necessitated by lameness (says an exchange). At present he is sporting an enlarged knes, as the result of a disagreement with a stablemate, Woodrow, in regard to oat?, ... but the injury is not looked upon as serious. The handsome chestnut piled on condition during his spell of idleand it will be some time before B. McKay, can send him along again in ,\ earnest.' .

Cainbric, a hunter by Formby— Gauze, was heralded last season as a 'chaser of; promise,' but unfortunately ho btoke down at tho Marton Spring. Meeting. He has made a good recovory, but will not be seen out again for another year, his owner, Mr W. H. Gaisford, having decided to give him a further rest.

'' To Monanui, after being well-backed in tho early stages of his race at the recent Avondale Meeting, finished on remarkably well and attracted a lot of attention;in view of engagements at meetings immediately ahead. Te Monanui is a bay colt by Potoa frfom Unity, by Lupin—Modesty, by Tasman. • Black Cruiser, formerly trained by 11. Rayner. at Waverleyj is now in P. Loomb's stable at Te Awamutu. The three-year-old bay filly, Wj»V ngawa, purchased by Mr T. I) wan, is intended for the pony ranks at Sydney. Lilyveil, the aire of this year's Sydney Cup winner Lilypond, won tho race in 1914 with 8 8, or 61b less than his son carried on Easter Monday. Mr T. Foy, the owner of Lilypond, haili from Western Australia, whero he is better known as the owner and driver of the champion pacer Kola Girl, a maro who practically held her own with Great llopo and company in tho recent trotting championship in Perth. Jockeys who will be attending tho South Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting on Friday an<i Saturday can obtain their tickets for that meeting from Mr P. D. McNab at the Riccarton racecourse.

RACING DATES.

ALLOTTED UNDER PROTEST

CONFERENCE PRESIDENT'S

ACTION

'■ Contrary to the recommendations of the Dates" Committee of the New Zealand Eacing Conference, the Minister Of Internal Affairs recently granted totalisator licenses for one-day . meetings to the Waipa Racing Club and the Taumarunui Eacing Subsequent to the Minister's action, Sir George Clifford, President of the New Zealand Eacing Conference, sctit the following telegram to the president of the Taumarunui Eacing Club and to the secretary of the YTaipa Eacing Club:— "You arc .doubtless aware, that to hold a race meeting under an allotment bv the Minister of Internal Affairs and without the approval of the Racing Conferenpe or its representative would be contrary to the Rules of Eacing, and would subject your club to such penalty as the Conference might elect to inflict. I have already protested .as strongly as possible against the independent, autocratic action of the Minister in taking action over-riding the laws and customs regulating the sport of racing. If your club should desire it, I will, nevertheless, and under protest, give a formal approval to this license. This I would do only for the following special reasons:—Firstly, the illness of the Prime Minister, which so gravely concerns the country, the Cabinet, and ourselves, deprives us of our natural appeal from an usurpation of Ministerial authority. Secondly, the Eacing Conference is itself nearingthe end of its authority, its successor being now in process of election. Thirdly, it is fitting that this grave questiou of the government of the Turf should be dealt with dispassionately by the new Conference, which will meet in July.— George Clifford, President, Eacing Conference."

The following replies were received: —

From the president, Taumarunui Racing Club:—"l have to thank you for your night telegram, and note contents. My club is very anxious to have an extra day owing to its financial position, and I would esteem it' a favour if you will approve of license and grant ray club a date to race, say, 23rd or 27th May. Please advise —W. Waekrow."

Prom the secretary, Waipa Racing Club:—"My club regards the action taken by you as a protest against the Minister's action in over-riding the rules and custom regulating racing, and has no reference to this club's position in the matter. We do not wish to take advantage of special circumstances mentioned by you, but in view of our financial position would appreciate your approval, provided.it does not prejudice Waipa's standing with the Conference.—Wynyard.'' In • answer to these telegrams, Sir George Clifford sent the following message to both clubs:—"For reasons assigned in my telegram of 23rd instant, and under, protest stated therein, I give formal approval under Part 3, Eule 14, Rules of Bacing, for your club to hold a one-day totaUsator meeting.—George Clifford, President, Bacing Conference." The date allotted for the Taumarunui Club's Meeting ia May 23rd, and for the Waipa Club's Meeting May 27th. '

A TROTTING DISQUALIFICATION.

THE TAKAPO CASE. (PBBSS ASSOCIATION TZIAjBAM.) NEW PLYMOUTH, April 27. As briefly telegraphed yesterday, disqualifications of three years in eacn case have been imposed on Harry Daniel, of "Waverley, and upon the black gelding, Sweet Prince, by the Judicial Committee of the Taranaii Trotting Club. This step is a sequel to the incident at the Taranaki Trotting Club's Annual Meeting at New Plymouth on Saturday, April 18th, when M r T. H. Davey, the chief stipendiary steward, questioned the identity of the horse entered as Takapo, which was saddled up for the Moturoa Handicap. An ei- v . quiry was held and adjourned, but) the horse was not allowed 1 to start, being held by the committee. In reporting its finding, the Judicial Committee of the club states:—

After deliberation it was resolved unanimously (1), that Harry, Daniel, of Waverley, be disqualified for three years for nominating the black gelding Sweet Prince (Sweet Patch—Princess Ena) as Takapo (Brooklyn—Nancy) for two events to be decided at the Taranaki Trotting Club's meeting on April 18th, 1925. The finding also alleges false statements by Daniel; (2), that the black gelding, Sweet Prince, entered as Takapo be disqualified for three years; (3) the committee would point out that from evidence, and information supplied by the Trotting Association it would appear that Kerrisk, of Ohangai, was the registered owner of Sweet Prince in 1918. Kerrisk sold the horse to J. F. Bourke, of Alton, but the transfer was not registered with the Association as required by rule 153. Bourke passed the horse to Arahie Cataero.T (since deceased), of Eltham, but no transfer registration followed in the late A. Cameron's name. Sweet Prince ran unplaced in the Stratford Handicap at the Waimate Plains Meeting on Easter Monday 1921. Then the horse was sold to Ghas. Richards, of Kakaramea, Richards sold to H. Morrison, of Waverley, and then Daniel, of Waverley, bought the horse from Morrison. No attempt was made by either of these individuals to effect registration with the Association. There is not the doubt that this horse was the on© nominated by Daniel as Takano. From authentic informatiolT 'supplied by the Trotting Association, Takapo was Durcha&ed from Scott, of Kai Iwi, and taken to Queensland by Ireland, in 1914, and there is no information that the horse returned to the Dominion. ■ ',

TROTTING NOTES. Acceptances for the Fc-rtmty Park T.C.'s Winter Meeting close on Friday," at 5 p.m. A. Hendnksen leave* for Auckland todny -with' Billy S*a, Real Guy, and Pete P«t«.

J. Bryce goes XortU to-night with Whetu and the three-year-old colt Kflhara to fulfil engagements at- the Auckland Trotting Ohib's Autumn Meeting. "WV J. Tomldhson left for the South yesterday • with Bcalm. Bell Harold, Kwi John, and Napland, who are freely engaged «t the Forbury Part Trotting Club's Winter Meeting. „ P. Gregg is due to leave to-morrow for TMmnmia with Snorter, Emulate. Huia Lad, and two -young horses. Good acceptances h*re teen receircd % the Auckland Trotting Club for its Autumn Meeting. The Ist include* Man o' Wax, Loeanda Mac, Dean Dillon, Billy Sea,, Double Event, Pete P«t«, Cute Lad, Florria Bingen, Comedy Chief. Promenade, Nitaj Bell, Hue Coronado, First "Carbine, Pete? Bean, Aerial Bingen, Homeleigh Dick, Kcstrevor, and Kelson Derby.

West Australian horses have won five of the last 18 Sydney Cups, and provided one second, a remarkable record for the most distant State from New South Wales, and the least populated except Tasmania,

SOUTH CANTERBURY J.C.'S AUTUMN MEETING.

(FBZ93 ASSOCUTIOX TIt,F.GEAV.) TIMARU, April 27. The following acceptances have been receiTed: —

TEKAPO HURDLES, of 150 soys, ljm. Penury Rose .. 10 0 Paddy's Hope 9 0 Red Krise .. 10 8 Lord Ashlea* ..9 0 Royal Star ..10 S Grim Joke ..9 0 San Salvador ..9 9 Calibration ..9 0 Petunia .. 9 8 Chinatown .. 9 0 GLADSTONE HACK HANDICAP, of 150

Enare .. 9 9 Rockfellow .. 3 2 Rich Prize 9 6 Shandre .. 7IS Mountain Rose Sll Solway .. 712 Cochv-v-Bondhu 8 9 Cornflower .. 712 Ophir ..8 6 Brilliant Hope 711 All Gold .. 8 4 Bebeform .. 711 Le Fort ..8 4 TVinkie's Rebel 711 Ferino S 4 ELECTPaC STAKES, of 130 sorg. 3f. Bonnyweod .. SO Laughie .. SO Bon Hope ..8 0 Yolant . ..8 0 Fairy Herald ..8 0 Loch "Weir ..8 0 Fairy Tidings 8 0 Solfeilo ..SO Ploramye ..8 0 Some Abbev .. 8 0 Gold Brick ..8 0 Strongbird ..8 0 Boltoe ..8 0 Vouie ..8 0 Hidden Mystery 6 0 Waikaia ..8 0 Olympia ..8 0 Passing Hour 8 0 TIMARU CUP, of 400 soys. lja. Mountain Lion 9 0 Sunny Loch .. 8 6 Tarlefon .. 8 13 Ravenna ..8 1 Kilfane ..8 9 Dancing Days 6 7 SMITHFIELD HANDICAP, of 200 govs. 6f. Eonjrbird .. 9 0 Clontarf .. 7 8 Los Ambus .. 8 0 Ayrbnrn .. 7 -(>

Sun Up -.8 6 Lava .. 7 ." Gay Juliet ..8 1 Brown LadT .. 6 7 The Hart) .. 7 S Corinthic ..6 7 OTIPUA STEEPLECHASE, of 250 «ors, About 2Jm. Palenci* .. 11 9 Met€« Drift .. 10 1 Charlatan ..11 S Tokornairim .. 9 0 "Whipcord ..11 1 Golden Prince 9 2 Kipling ..10 8 Greenstone ..-9 0 ROSEWILL HACK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. 7f.

Goosostep Kilris

9 0 Lord Leslie .. 7 9 8 6 Rigel ..7 5

Retrospect .. 8 5 Captain Sarto 7 4 Obligio ..8 3 Prompter .. 7 3 Mountain Rose 7 12 Solway .. 612 Goldspinr.er .. 711 Gay Life .. 612 DONCASTER .WELTER HANDICAP, of

250 eovs. 7f, Happy Days .. 9 12 Kuia.

Bam Oirl ..9 8 Castellan ..8 6 Kilbarry ■• 8 10 Prince Charlcroi 8 1 Dutch Courage 8 9 Quality .. 712 Enare ..8 9 Bella Lake .. 711

Warbaven ..8 9 Hurdy Gurdy 711 Uleaborg ... 8 6 fiarttolite ...7 11

AUCKLAND R.C.'S WINTER MEETING.

(SfICIAL TO "ME PMSS.") AUCKLAND, April 27. The following nominations have been received:— GREAT NORTHERX HURDLE RACE, of

2000 eova. 2Jm. Highway . Prince Rufus Jxarrowneck Good Mark Savory Tinokaha Gaze Young' Curcaforni Comical Thurnkam Snake Omahu ' Sea De'il King Abbey Brigadier Mahgoloire Mia Bella Bill Marble Glass Glen "Canny Sirßoseberry Boomerday Gold PeakComedy Lucullent Dick Prince Dubious Mary Bruce Alario Landbird Glcnotus 0 Maunga. Lochson Active Frieco Mail Vagabond Irish Jig Carawock Karamu Peter Amans Bla,ck Art Te Kawa Peter Maxwell Paasin' Buckeye "White Through Jfever Despair Ranger Awake GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, of 2250 sovs. About 3Jm. Highway Young No Surrender San Fort© Thurnham Snake Oruahu Sea De'il King Abbey Brigadier Master Peter Dick Bill Landbird Mavy Bruce Sirßoseberry Lochson Glonotus Frisco Mail Erie Vociferate Carawock Buckeye Active Black Art Never Irish Jig Passin' Despair Charlatan Through Tuki Peter Amans Prince Rufus Tinokaha Oakleigk Bavory Pittsworth ->' WINTER STEEPLECHASE, of 1000 sovs.

About 3m. Highway Lucullent Snako San Forte Master Peter King Abbey Omahu Landbird Llewellyn Brigadier Lochson . Esplanade Bill . Blue Hall Dick " Sir Roseberey Erie Mary Bruce Carawock Buckeye Glenotus Black Art Never Vociferate Passin' Despair .. Charlatan Through Totara Jack Peter Amaus v Prince Ruf lie Tuki Oakleigk' - Savory Tinokaha Panehito Young Pittsworth Indemnity Thurnham No Surrender Explorer Sea De'il CORNWALL HANDICAP, of 900 sovs. ljtn. Gaze Martian Miss Kilbird Afcheen Gold Rain Far North Tame Fox Transformer Cold Stee! Zircon Cherry Ripe Ton* Bank Doleful Ditty Valencia £ r ?f I r L 1 . iaJ i Alaric Charlady Tall Timber Bright Dav Muscari Musketoon White Oomet Whetunui Ruapnya Roya-lform Atcli Amie Sandstar Uralla Block Infante Gala Dny Cruiser Income Boomerday Illumination Barometer Marble Bell Glen Canny Steel Bar Regent Gold Jacket Drolatique Master Doon Right and Left Matiueo KING GEORGE HANDICAP, of 800 sot*. If. t Archeen . Gala Day Archibald . Miss K°ypt ■ Broad Wood Alfort Genoral Regent King Merv Pryde • Master Doon Muscari Tamo Fox Strategy Whetunui Doleful Ditty Martian Miss Arch Opa.l Alaric Gold Rain York Abbey King Smock Trannformcr Maater Bright Day King Cheopa O Rorke White Comet Sleepy Sol Arch Amie Attractive • Valencia Black Royalform Yoma Cruiser Dav Guard Charlady Illumination Uriilla Pompcy Gold Jacket Jov Ride Exactly Ivilbird Ladv Ridicule Jolly Princess Income Far North Tall Timber Barometer Smoke Concert Mountain Bell Steel Bar Monday Miss Vera Drolatique Town Bank Safidstar Bright Sol Bute Sound Ihapotoa Matinee YORK HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; lm. Gaze Cherrv Ripe Lady Ridicule Uiw Egypt Sleepy Sol Far North Tame Fox Valencia Smoke Concert Zircon Yoma Monday Eolcful Ditty Charlady Cold Steel Alaric Pompey Town Bank Kin" Smock Ardubald TresiUian Bright Day "Whizbro "Bute Sound White Comet Alfort Tall Timber Attractive King Merv Mueketoon Day Gucrd Muaoari Mountain Bell Royal Form "Whetunui Misa Vera Uralla York Abbey Ruapapa Joy Ride piaster O'Rorke Infante Gala i>.y A-rch Amis Star of Isro»dwood B'-ack Cruiser the East V«*mi*. Illumination Steel Bar Master Poon Glen Canny Ineomo Strjitogy Jacket Drolatioue Martian Miss Iviirht and Left Bright Sol Gold Rain- Kilbird Matinee Transformer "