SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18369, 30 April 1925, Page 12

SPORTING.

Nominations for the Dunedin Jockey Club's Winter fleeting close at 5 p.m. to-morrow.

Acceptances for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Autumn Meeiing are due to-morrow.

Acceptances for the Forbury ParkTrotting Club's Winter Meeting closo at 5 p.m. to-morrow.

Nominations for the North Canterbury Racing Club's Autumn Meeting close with the secretary at Rangiora a> 8 p.m. to-morrow. Nominations for the Wangauui Jtx-key Club's Winter Meeting close onMondav.

In connexion with the South Canterbury Racing Club's Annual Meeting tomorrow and Saturday, a special train will leave Christ church each day at 7.00 a.m.. Rakaia 9.1-3 a.m.. Ashburton 9.o<j a.m.. and will arrive at Washdyke at, 11.2S a.m. The return train starts from Timaiti at 6.3-5 p.m. each day, and is duo back in Christchurch at 10.10 p.m.

j The three prints now being clistribuxjed by'W. I), and H. O. Wills, Ltd., ! makers of ''Three Castles" and "Cap- | stan'' cigarettes, are excellent examples I of equine portraiture, and aic excep- ! ticnally interesting in that ovw of the ! horses portrayed is the present champion Gloaming. It is doubtful if ever | a better picture has been obtained ot Mr O. D\ Greenwood's great borse, and further interest is added by the fact that his pilot for the past few seasons CG. Young) is in the saddle, and particulars of his breeding and stake-earn-ings are also set forth. The ether two portraits are of Desert Gold with •!• O'Shea, un. and Sasanof with H. Gray in the saddle, and they are nr'oduced on similar lines to that of Gloaming. Gloaming leaves for Hastings to-day and will be accompanied by Haze. The champion did a particularly good gallop over six furlongs at Riccarton yesterday and will be well forward to contest his two races at the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Meeting. Three yearlings have arrived from Tcviotdale nnd will shortly be broken iii by R. J. Mason. All are by Pluto's sire Sutala, and they comprise a colt from Egotism, by Demosthenes—Conceit, a colt from Greenstreet (imp.) by Ian —■ Vieella, and a fdly from Roden, by Danube—Remission IT. The last-men-tioned is, if anything, a trifle on the small side. T. Domiellan arrived at Riccarton onTuesday night with Goosestep, who will bo a competitor at Timaru.

W. G. Hobbs left for Timaru yesterday with Gay Juliet. The remainder oF the Riccarton horses and those from tho West Coast will go south to-day. Viewpoint has not since been troubled with the bleeding which overtook him early in the round of West Coast meetings, but the son of Autumnus is to be spelled until next season. He will therefore forfeit his immediate eiv gagements. Big Push is also on the easy list. J. Pine has taken up"the Tractor filly Windshield, and she will be pottered about for a month or two before going into regular work. _ ■G. Young will not be going to Hastings until" after tho South Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, ab winch he has several riding engagements.

The imported horse Arrowsmith. will arrive at Riccarton next week, when he will be in F. Holmes's care for the next stud season.

Mr J. O'Neill has unfortunately lost the rising two-year-old colt by Arrowsmith from the brilliant mare Gl&diole, dam of the speedy Orchid. There was a chance of this youngster coming to ;« Riccarton stable, and the trainer concerned said that lie was one of the finest yearlings he saw in a recent trip to the north.

The news that F. Gray had bvoSen down in health was confirmed by another letter which arrived this week. Gray is now an inmate of the Glenelg Private Hospital, Balwyn, Melbourne, and is likely to remain there for somo months. A cable message from London says that the Derby favourite- Picaroon, by Boppo— Giceronnetta, has: gone lame. He Avas freely entered for the classic events this season, and.would probably have to forego his engagement in the Two Thousand Guineas, which was to have been decided at Newmarket yesterday. Picaroon was unbeaten in his three races as a two-year-old. The One Thousand Guineas, the first of the three-year-old classics for fillies will be decided to-morrow. It is understood that Luke Wilson will .again take up his residence in Hawke's Bay, having accepted a position as private trainer to an owner in that province. The Auckland Racing Club has decided to bring a remit before the next annual conference of racing delegates providing for the padding of the top. panel in hurdles to prevent horses being injured by splinters.

Just before the last mail left Melbourne, Ashley Reed won the principal handicap at Mentone on Graball, bred and owned by Mr A. T. Creswick.

At a meeting of Hunt Club considerable discussion took place on a recommendation from the Racing Conference that the Hunt Club should [ amalgamate with the Manawatu Racing Club so far as its steeplechase meeting is concerned. It was eventually decided to carry out the recommendation if suitable arrangements can be made with the Racing Club. The Kilbronev three-year-old Rouex, half-brother to Roueu. will in future be traiued by J. H. Prosser at Porirua, whore Amythas is now working.. According to Auckland reports Royal Blood, Ruapapa, and Sandstar may be taken to Australia shortly ti race. At their best they should do well iu the Commonwealth. E. Warner, who. was injured when Peter Amans fell with him in the Autumn, Steeplechase at Ellerslie, has recovered sufficiently to be able to leave hospital.

Frisco Mail's entry for the Greab Northern Steeplechase points to the "half-brother to Royal Star being tried out in a new sphere this winter. Tho San Francisco gelding has been a success over small timber, and ho may go even better over country.

Carawoek gave an impressive display when being schooled over five fences at Trentham on Saturday, and ho should mere than'' pay his way during tho jumping season. * v

Bonetter, who failed to change hands when submitted at auction in Masterton last week, will probably be lelegaced to the stud nest season. Master Peter has shown remarkable ability over hurdles at Treutham recently, and will be seen out in this department at the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting.

Kubio on several occasions has shown that he is partial to soft tracks. H« is doing well just now at Trentham, and may be worth keeping in mind for the Winter round.

INVERCARGILL T.C.'S INAUGURAL MEETING. (rSK33 ASSOCIATION TELKGRAM.) INVERCARGILL, April 23. The Invercargill Trotting Club's inaugural Meeting was concluded to-day in good wea--Iher. The totalisator receipts were £14,380 10s, making a total for the meeting of .£27,035 Ms. The racing was good and tbe meetingwell conducted. Results: TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), of SO sovs; 3.4G class: ljm—l JOLLY PET Bcr F. J. Perriaru 1: 10 Din? Don? Bell scr 2: S St. Thomas 12 8. 13 Colehijl scr: 2 Morning Chimes scr and Ten Beils scr coupled; 9 Chiming Thorpe scr; 3 Atholwood scr; 14 Deepstream scr: G Queen Betty 12; 4 Kaihika 24: 12 Baliin Lad 24: 3 Ecus 24: 'i Dolly Houi 21; 11 Darkstream ZS also started. Won by three lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 3m 43 l-ss.

MURIHIKU HANDICAP fin saddled, or SO fovs; 3.55 class: lim—7 BITCK 'UP 10S I). R. Mclntvre 1: 2 Zineiter 72 2: 1 Kssio Wilkes 12 3. 5 Don Wallace, S Creditslip, 12 Wild Spec, 4 L.-.dv Russell. 6 Guihv. 10 Ma Cherc fcr: 1 Lsdv Wild 3G: U Juanita Bell 48: 9 Roger Wilkes 72; 2 Blue Thorpe 108 also -started. Won by three lengths: ha'if a length between second and third. Time, 3m 47 l-3s.

TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (in harne.Fs), of 185 sovs; second 25, third ISJ. 4.50 class. 2iu. G. Jolly Bros.' cli p- JOLLY CHIMES by Four Chimes—Jolly Girl syrs 36 F. J. Perriam 1 4. M. Quirk's br f Mirella 4yrs scr ~ 2 7. J. Murray's b m Homer ovrs 24 .. 3 0 Catrion:), IC< Rollicking Bells. 3 First Glance. S Quickruafch scr; 2 Dusky Pointer 12: 1 Lucky HtuoM 48; 5 Lenamhor 84 also staited.

Won by three -en?ths; half a length between second and •third. Time, 4m -53 4-os. COLDSTREAM HANDICAP (in harness), of 90 sovs; 3.42 clafs: Urn— l iJSHABYE 12 A. Maclennan 1; S St. Thomas scr 0; 3 Coldstream Guard scv ft. War Chimes scr; 9 Don Wallace 12; 4 Marvindale 24; 2 Spring Note 3G: G Lady Joffre 36; 7 Little Rnin 48 also started. Won by a le-Hli: four lengths between second and third. Time, 4m 445.

JELLICOE HANDICAP (in harness), of 110 sovs; 3.00 clars; lim—2 ERIN CHIMES 3G 1 ; 1 Nyallo 12 2; 5 First Glance 24 3. G Cardinal and Blue 21: 3 Northope 24; 4 Ada Bell 36; 7 Firelight 72 also started. Wen by a length; one and a half lengths between second and tbii3. Time, 3m 0 2-ss. VISITORS' HANDICAP (in saddle), of 90 sovs; 3.40 class; ljm—l MOOR CHIMES 72 J. Walsh 1; 4 Miss Adonis 24 2; 9 Dolly Houi scr 3. 7 Silbon, 3 Joy Chimes, 10 Freelanco, S Stella Maris scr: 2 Snow Cap 12; 5 Mentor 24; 11 South Star 24; G Ivy Viking 24 also started. Won by three lengths: ten lengths between second and third. Time, 3m 34 4-ss.

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in.harness), of 90 sovs; 5.8 class; 2m—l KERRWOOD BELL 24 J. Kirkwood 1; 9 Bluo Thorpe 72 2; 3 Underviewer 48 3. 13 Kia Ora, 11 Bon Fleur, 14 Rothampton, 15 Jock Bingen, 12 Ma Chore scr; 10 Juarnta Bell 12; 9 Secret Link 24; 2 Nelson McKinnev 36; 5 Buck Up 48; 1 Real Lady 48; 6 Lady Evelyn 108; 8 Wallace-town 108 also started. Won by a length; one and a, half lengths "between second and third. Time, 5m 13s. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (in saddle), of 120 soys; 2.24 class; lm—9 OAKLAND scr S. Todd 1; 6 Darkstream scr 2; 10 Northope 36 3. 2 Kenny Lou, 4 Jazolock scr and Lou Thorpe 24 coupled; 8 Great Count, 11 Silbon, 12 South ■ Star, •13 Rerrdia scr; G Lucky Harold 24; 5 Socialist 12; 3 Landlady 36; 1 Glen Wilkes 36; 7 Honest Ned 48 also started. Won by a length: two lengths between second and -third. Time, 2m 24 l-ss.

Notes on the Racing. The weather was a;ain fine for the second day of the trotting meeting, and the course firmer and faster than on Tuesday. The racing was very interesting, but again northern horses failed to handle the grass tmck well,- The meeting will result in a profit of over.£looo and place the young club in a very sound financial position. Jolly Pet was quickly installed a. good favourite for the Trial Handicap, and the half-brother to Jolly Chimes, by Coldstream Bells, was always in front, winning comfortably from Ding Dong Bell, who was driven by D. Withers, and went a much "better race than on Tuesday. , The saddle race for unhopv>led trotters proved a good thing for Tuesday's winner, Buck Up, who, in spito of being penalised 3sec for 'his first day's win, had the raoa in safety three furlongs from home, and returned his supporters nearly a doublefigure dividend. Zingiber and Essie Wilkes again rilled the places behind him, and they, too, went better than on tho opening day. i , . .

Lucky Harold occupied first place in the public's fancy in the Trotting Club Handicap, but again he was asked to cover a lot of unnecessary ground. liußky Pointer, the public's second chiice, was badly pocketed right through the first anile, and when he got olear was not able 1 to go with ths leaders. On Tuesday Jolly Chimes stopped three furlongs from he/ 116 . but to-day he went out in front at tho same place and nothing was able to reach him. Ho scored the easiest win of the meeting, and at the price he paid should now be a cheap horse for Messrs Fraser and McLcod, who recentlv purchased him. Mirella, who finished second, was on the rails, all the way, and stayed better than on Tuesday.

Hushabye was made a good favourite for •the Coldstream Handicap, and it was only by a brilliant, run from the home turn that lie was able to leach St. Thomas, wbjO, with Co.ldstroam Guard, led into the Btraight, and win by a narrow margin. The Jelhcoe Handicap provided spirited belting: between Nyallo and Erin Chimes, who was again driven by Tomkinson. Mr McKenzie's filly wns out in front on tho mils all the way, and led Erin Chimes by three lengths into tho straight. Tomkinson then drove the Clip winner down tho. straight under punishment, and directly he collared the filly opposite the grind stand eho compounded, and Erin Chimes won by over two lengths. The winner's condition and seasoning won him the race, and he certainly looked the fittest horse on the course.

Moor Chimes put up r,n attractive performance in winning the Visitors' Handicap. He was fully twenty yards behind the 72yds mark when tho flag was dropped, and Miss Adotm and Dolly Houi made tho pace very solid in the enrly stages. Ridden patiently by Walsh, Mj»or Chimes caught Miss Adonis inside the distance post and won by three lengths. He was a good favourite and the win was a very popular one. Kenwood Bell, who was badly interfered with at. the start on the previous day, asd Nelson McKinney carried more than half the money invested on the Progressive Handicap, and tho former, leading all the way, won by a short margin from Bine Thorps, who galloped over the la3t fifty yards. Uelspn McKinney's performance was veiy poor. He was slow to get away at tho start arid gradually lost ground for a mile. In the second milo he trotted attractively, but was too far back to have any chance. Undcrviewer went another good race, but skipped a quarter of a mile from home,, or he might havo beaten tho winner.

Oakland had been a very disappointing horse prior to this meeting, but put up a really good performance by winning tho Au Revoir Handicap. He was always in front and over the last half-mile had Darkstream, who was coupled with Lucky Harold, .pacing with him. Over the final bit Oakland outstayed Darkstream, and returned the best dividend of the meeting. Glen Wilkes, who was favourite, had a bad passage until reaching the home turn and finished third. Kenny Lou, second favourite, broke soon after the start.

After starting tho last race. Mr Korman received word that his mother, who had been dangerously ill for some time, had just died.

HAMILTON R.C.'S AUTUMN MEETING. ' (PEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) HAMILTON, April 29. The following acceptances have been reqeived:— RAGLAN HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sors; Vim— Tinokaha Id 4; West Abbey 9 13; Snake 9 9; King Abbey 9 9; Starland 9 3: Irish Jig '9 '2; ,No Mistake 9 2; Te Tahi 9. HUNTLY HANDICAP, of 150 sore; 7fRing Potoa 8 i; Monday 8 3: Kiki 8 2; Fair Abbey 8; Hokioi 8; Pendens 7 13; Orma 7 12; EaJiepoto 7 12; Own 7 12; Wedding March 7 12; Quinsillq, 7 12; Snow Smock 7 12; Barupikau 7 12; Apollyon 7 12; Waabi 7 12; Lord Thuraham 7 9; Red Comet 7 9; Grace Abbey 7 9. EUREKA HANDICAP, .of 150 «ovs; 6f Le Choucis & 3; Letter of Credit 7 6; Billikina 7 6; Cherry Girl tt 11; Aberfeldy 6 10; Wiltshire 6 7; Glen Bay 6 7; Luxurious 6 7; Qhinemuri 6 7. XGARUAWAHIA HANDICAP, of 350 sots; Ixn—Siaoai 6 9; Ruapaps, 8 7; Gala Day 8 i; Bright D*y 7 10; Barometer 7 9; Treaillion 7 6; M»at«r O'Rorke 7: Clarindn, 6 11; Matinee- 6 11; Cherry Ripo G 9; York Abbey G 0; Petor Maxwell 6 9; Desert Olow (1 9; Arch Amio G 9; Archeen G 0; Muacari 0 9; Cureaform 6 9; Yu 6 9. TIS JWR.K IIACK HANDICAP, of 150 aova; ljh-Peter Itoaa 8 3; Star of the Ka«t 8 1; a»na Gone 7 13; Trill 7; Grace Abbey 7; Bain 7,

iriGH.WETOHT TTANDICAP, of 150 eovs; Im—KatliuiUA il 13; Po»sionate 9 3; I'olo'inui 9 1; ItMil and T.rft 9 1; Ihapotea, U; Black Cruiect 6 U; DolcM Ditty 8 9;

King Abbey 8 7: White Comet 8 7; Miss Vera- 8 5; Drawbridge 8 4; Curcaform 8; Amiform 8. TE RAPA HANDICAP, cf 250 aoxs: 6f Broadwood 9 }0; Ctivijly , 9 G; Dan Quin S 32; Finelii 8 5: Golden Bubble 7 13: Dav Guard 7 4.: York, Abbey 7 4: Loch Abbev 7: Quinette G 10; Poter Maxwell G 10; Archeon G 10; Kins Cheops G 10; King Pot 6 10: Zanna, 6 10. CONSOLATION HACK HANDICAP, ot 150 eovs; 7f—General Prvde 9 G: Gay Comet s 13: King Pot S 9: Miss Vera 8 6; Hish Flown 8 3: King Smock 7 13; Nazza 7 12; Rarsniri 7 S: Tcpcing 7 7: Arch Opal 7 5; Bir-»]-Abd 7 4; Quinooma 7 3; Multirti 7: Bowman 7; Lady Varco 7: Lord Thurnham 7. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.

The final gallops for horses competing at the South Canterbury Racing Club's Meeting to-morrow, were carried cut at Riocartor. yes'oxday under summer-like conditions. The No. G grass and the plough were open, the gi'ass track being the more fieelv used.

On the plough Baun Owl ar.d Rich Prize maintained an even pace, «nd cfmishe.il abreast, at the end of seven furlongs in lm 3-2 2-ss. Retrospect alone finished well nt the end of a similar piece of work in lm 31 1-53. It was a good gallop. Ferino alone covered half a mile on the grass in 51 3-fe. Winkle's Rebel, who worked on Tuesday, rattled over threo furlongs on the grass.

Gloaming and Haze set out together on tho grass at tho six furlong peg, and after covering the first three furlong 3 at a. sound clip, Gloaming commenced to move away from Haze, and going on, finished the jonrl'.ey in the fine time of lm 14 4-ss. Gloaming waa carrying a light-weight, and nt (he finish was three seconds ahead of Haze, who was ridden by G. \oung. Passing Hour and Armchair left half a mile behind on tho plough in 50s. Charlatan and Petunia got through strong work on the plough. T.arlelon had a slight advantage over Prompter when finishing tip a six furlong ta»k on the grf.ss which took lm 16' 2-os. Red Kries and So'fcllo. were allotted pace work on the plough. There was liltle batwecn Lord Leslie and Prince Cbfirleroi over half a mile on the nlc-ugh in 51s. " Kilm "and Dutch Courage finished abreast after doing five furlongs on the plough in lm 4s. . / Enare. with the inside position, was doing his work iust r.-i wel} as Sunny Loch, and thev finished abreast at the end of soven furlones on the grass in lm 31 2-ss. Hidden Mystery had it-n advantage over His Majesty at. the end of three furlongs or. the grass in. 36 3-ss. - Goldspinner sprinted half a mile on the grass in 51 2-5«. .Bonnywood following over tlv> same, ground. Lava was well in front of ■& companion at the end of six furlongs on the grass which occnoied lm 18 l-ss.

Lord Ashlea Oil. Kirwan) jumped two hurdles pleasingly, and pave the impression that big country would not be beyond his compass at a later date.

AMBERLEY RACING CLUB. A meeting of the committee of the Amfcerley Racing Club was held, on Monday. Present: Messrs G-. N. McLean (in th<s chair), N. D. Campbell, G. D. Greenwood, A. S. George, M. Bethell, W. A. Kelcher, S. Frew, F. H. Courage, John Munro, P. P. Coloman, A. R. Turnbull, G. Fulton, and H. Acton Adams.

Correspondence wa3 received from the New Zealand Racing Conference regarding registration of colour's, tho annual meeting of' tho Conference at Wellington on July Bth, safety numbers and division of fields, Correspondence was also received from the Conference referring to disqualified persons being allowed on race tracks to view tho work; also ad\ising that the president ha'l assented to the date of the annual race meeting being altered from March Bth to May 9th. A letter was received from the Canterbury District Committee drawing attention to faulty etarting barriers and arrangements for ambulance services.

The New Zealand Trotting Association wrote advising that the two trotting events on the programme had been approved. The Department of Internal Affairs wrote cnclflsing the tbtalisator permit. The tender of Burke and Co. for the booth rights for the year was accepted, Details of the race meeting were discussed, and final arrangements made. The'following judicial stewards -were elected: —Messrs G. N. McLean, W. A. Kelcher, G. Fulton, G-. L. Eutherfgord, and F. H. Courage. The following new members were elected : Mossrs E. P. Shier, D. MoPhee Kowai, J. McLean (Amberley), G. J. H. Reed (Rotherham), and. Murti Kennedy (Leithfield). A vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the late Mr F. Buscli, one of the oldest members'-of the club. The motion was carried in silence, rail present standing.

TROTTING NOTES. Acceptances for tho Forbury Park T.C.'a Winter Meeting closo to-morrow at 5 p.m. Nominations for the Oamaru T.C.'fl Autumn Meeting close on Monday, at 8 p.m.

The Auckland Trotting Cup winner, Minion Derby, recently paced a milo in 2m 8 2-5s at Sydney, which" is 4-5s faster than Globe Derby's time, which was the previous record.""

After several weeks' spell C. Davey has recommissioned Merry The Petereta gelding is in good fettle to start work. Mr J. Fleming has sold the four-year-old colt by Our Thorpe from Grace Darlington, dam of Gracio Thorpe, to an Australian buyer, and the youngster will bo shipped to his new home early next month. In tho Flying Mila at Eichmond, Vic-' loria, early in the month, Happy Voyage, on 42yds, finished third to Slipalong and Grand Voyage. The winner's time- was " The pacing gelding Admiral Pointer has been leased by Mr M. Barclay, a patron of E. Berry's stable. . _ At Richmond, Victoria, on April 6th, tho pacing gelding Snowshoo won a two mile race in 4m 375. Snowshoe- was at one time trained by W. J. Tomkinson at Addington, and while under his care proved that ho was a verv fast pacer. • There will be a special horse train to Dunedin on Tuesday, May sth, at 7.51 a.m. for horses engaged at the l'orbury Park T.C.'s Winter Meeting. The well-known trotter Clonmel will be submitted at auction during the iorbury Park T.C.'s Winter Meeting. Tho result of tho Sydney Thousand run at Victoria - Park, Sydney on April ltth was as follows:-Lee, Ribbons 12yds 1; Spring Bells 36yds 2; Virginia Rose 3Gyds 3? Harold Pronto 36yds 4. Time, 3m 2&is. Tho winner is an aged pacer by Ribbonwood from Gipsy Queen, and it was his best effort to date. Spring Bells, who finished .second', was trained last season by A. Hendriksen, and won the at the Canterbury Park . 1.0. s wiuier M Tho U dual success of Erin's Chimes at Inve'cargill has placed W. J. Tomkinson well in the lead of the present .season's list of riderfand drivers. The ex-Sydney reinsSan has been associated with winners and a dead heat. D. Wi hers and S. M Au-uat are next with 17 wins each.

\n important manuscript has been added to Mr J. P. Morgan's collection of manuscripts and drawings by English authors. It is that of Bobert Brownine's "Asolando," which Mr Morgan recently acquired. There is more than, ordinary sentimental in this manuscript, because it is that of the last poem which Browning ever published It came out in 1889, and apparenth- was written in that year. It was published in London on the very day on which Browninj; died in Venice, J