SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18507, 8 October 1925, Page 12

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. Here waß a good drying wind all day yesterday and no rain in Dnnedin, and the course for the Spring Meeting promises to be a little better than seemed likely after the very bad weekend experienced. The McLean Stakes, the first two-year-old classic of the season in tho South Island, has drawn a well-bred field, of which Assurance, Scrip, and Bank Noto represent Riecarton stables. All three mnsfc be considered possibles with preference for Assurance, whoso superior condition will bo an asset nndcr the prevailing conditions. Count Cavortr in the Mosgiel Handicap may not be so well at home in the mud as some of his lighter-weighted rivals, amongst whom Kilfano and Ravenna have shown themselves particularly partial to soft tracks; tho former especially so. Two others in the race that may also prove equal to extending Count Cavour at the weights are Rivalry and Bonena. ] Goldstep and Vesperus read best of the Riecarton division in the Trial Stakes. Coupon shows a lot of speed, but tohavo a chance he will have to behave a little more soberly than he does on the tracks when working at Riecarton. A good word has come from the south about Jack o' Lantern and Receipt, who arc numbered amongst the probable starters. Should tho course be really heavy by the time the Electric Handicap is run, speculators will probably pay more attention than usual to the light weights engaged. Circulation and Overdrawn both won two-year-old ciassics last season and with this pair Mr L. C. Haalett holds «, very strong hand. Another near' the minimum that must have a great chance is the Riccarton-trained filly, Starmist. She has been working particularly well and havine had a race recently must be preferred to many of ,her better performed rivals higher in the list. In the Taioma Handicap, Money Order will be favourite. If anything extends him it may 1)© Corn Money and Arpent. ■ Footfall is better than average welter class and though carrying 910 in the October Welter he will be one of the hardest to beat. Like the remainder of G. Murray-Aynsley's team, with the exception of-Tiff, he has been doing all that has been asked of him very well and he* will carry the confidence of all who have seen him working recently. If Happy Days is not started, then Heather Lad-, may be Footfall's strongest rival. It is only a fair field engaged in the Maungatua Handicap, but Tommy Dodd, Waterlow, and Kilris may show sufficient improvement on past form to have a say in the finish. There will bq racing at Whangarei and I>unedin t*>-day. Nothing definite has transpired as to tho price paid by Sir Samuel Hordern for Pilliewinkio, but previous to running in tho Rosehill Cup an offer of 2500 guineas was refused for the Winkio gelding. Though Pilliewinkie has changed ownership.-he will remain 'in the caro of B. W. King until after the Melbourne Cup, in which race he will be ridden by the New Zealand * horseman, G. Young. In just over four weeks' time the Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan Meeting ■will bo in progress at Riecarton, thcydates set down being Saturday, Monday, "Wednesday, and Saturday, November 7th, 9th, 11th, and 14th. Nominations for the big event of tho Meeting, the New, Zealand Cup, havo already been v taken; and nominations for the leading events will close at 8 p.m. to-morrow (Friday), the races thnfc will then call for attention being the Stewards' Handicap of 1500 sovs, six furlongs! Canterbury Cup, of 1000 sovs, two miles and a Quarter; Electric Plate "of 500 sovs, five furlongs; Metropolitan Handicap of 1200 sovs, one mile and a half; Criterion Handicap of 800 sovs, seven furlongß; Fendalton Handicap, of 800 sovs, one mile and a quarter; Stead Gold Cup of 1000 sovs, one mile and a quarter; Jockey Club Handicap of 1000 sovs, one mile; and Members' Handicap of 750 sovs, I seven furlongs. OAMARU J.C. ACCEPTANCES. (nusa iasocunow nuaaut.) OAMARtr, October 7. Th« following acceptances have been received:— SWUKO HURDLES HANDICAP of 150 sovs; 11m. Eonmark *, 11 13 Knars >.- 910 Red Kri»s>.« 10 5 Lisorne .. OS Uncle Bob " Tenterfleld M S 11. Blazes ..9 0 Xustlo .. 910 Kiloff .. 9' 0 NOVICE STAKES, of 110 sots. Special weights. sf. Boy Galaiy Red Heather Beaming His Majesty Solrose Bon Hope Larkaway strongbird Dioxide . Moratorium The Missioner Gay Jim Polly Flinders Windshield PRKSIDKKT'S HANDICAP of 225 sovs; Im. Red Wink .*. 9 13 Clontarf ..7 0 Terleton .. 8 13 The Cheat ..7 0 Happy Day» .. 8 6 Heather Lad.. 7 0 - Olareina .. 8 4 Bright Hark.. 7 o Malaga ..7 8 Oarpeniier ..7 0 Happy Warrior 7 3 Cornflower ..7 0 WAIKATJRA HANDICAP TROT (in harness), o( 135 sovs. lira. Beta Corena .. scr Kossolian .. ecr ■ Princess Ann ». scr Final McKinney 36 Omaka .. scr Nelson Fay .. 48 Marine* ». scr General Thorpe 64 Mammin .. scr Locanda Queen 84 FLYING HANDICAP of 175 sovs; 6f. Orchid .. 9 3 Corn Rigs .. 7 6 Songbird ■.. 9 2 Dancing Days 7 5 Los AmbDf .. 9 1 Fulmar .. 7 1 Moorland »-. 8 n Gun case 7 o Sonny Loch A 5 Prince Charleroi 7 0 Eaton Bells .. 7 7 GRANGE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; 6f. Gold Brick ..9 0 I'airy Tidings 7 5 Ztragoia ». 8 8 Sony ..7 4 XJlenborg >, 8 3 Sasette ..7 3 - Volant ' i.. 8 1 laoghie .. 7 1 Arpent .. 713 Miss Garanee 7 0 Cornflower *. 711 The Missioner 7 0 Rene Mavis .. 7 9 April Showers 7 0 Forgery ..7 7 Orange Bell ..7 0 Bora* Wink ..7 6 EVELINE HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), of 130 sovs. 11m. Bt Bridget ~ scr Wild Flight .. 12 Princes* Ann .. scr Stanley's Elect 24 Marines • • scr High Jinks . 48 Leith Chimes .. scr General Thorpe 48 Jean MeKirmey ecr Kato Thorpe .. 60 Dillon Blake .. scr Ivy Audubon .. 96 Cameo • • 12 BELPIELD WELTER HANDICAP of 135 eovs; 7f. Bonny Loch .. 10 5 Bonaki <_ 8 3 GUnOriller .. 9 4 Shandre -.8 1 Happy Waggjor 9 3 Mythology M 8 0 Hoaoxiie .. 9 1 Kilris ..SO The Cheat «. 9 1 Incursk> - ..SO Last Dart w 8 12 Brown Lady.. 8 0 Snare »< 8 6 'CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. A meeting of the committee of tho Canterbury Jockey Club was held on Tuesday. The following programmes wore approved:— Jlortb. Canterbury 8.C., Oetober 26th; Meth»en R.C, December sth; Hurwnri Turf Club, December 26th; Waiau R.C.. January Ist; Canterbury J.C, season 1925-26. Permission was granted the Methven Racing Club to hold its next meeting on the Riecarton racecourse, subject to the consent of the Racing Conference and Minister of Internal Affairs. Trainers' licenses were recommended to Stank Trilford and Jas. Wilson. Jockeys' licenses were granted to Aneel Lloyd and J. T. Humphris, the latter condi- ' iionally for three months. The following conditional licenses, granted for three months, were recommended for re•ewal;—Trainers: Jas. Malone. Jockeys: |b ». H. Burns, 0. V. Sinclair, W. Shore, and B W. M. W. Cotton. The transfer of Lady Desmond from (i. F. . Voore to T, Newman vm aaoraved.

WELLINGTON T.C. SPRING MEETING. (Tim ASSOCIATION TXLEaRAM.) WELLINGTON, October 7. The Wellington Trotting Club's Spring Meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. The track was in good order, and there was a large attendance. Results:—■ STONEWALL TRIAL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 123 sovs; 3.45 c!a?3: Um-SILK THREAD 36yd.=i 1; Go'dcn Morn -IS 2. Ajas 12 3. Van Ri<-h, Item, Coneertir-i scr; Clive Bell 12; Mary Brown ::fi; Realty -iS also started. Won by two lengths. Time, 'i;c 47 4-Ss. EASTBOURNE HANDICAP in harness:, of ISO sovs: for unhTpphd Ir'T.tors; 3.34 class: Iim—LADV FAN str ! ; Hardy Grattan scr 2: Fanli?ht scr .",. Nelson Boy, Frontier, Audo Child scr: Ri-'.v.»: Audubon 12; Nelson Ata 12: Molly Aud'foon ?'>: Dentistry 48 also startofl. Won by eijht lengths. Tirce, 3m 51 .i-os. SPRING HANDICAP, of 5m sov?: ?rcond 75, third 25. -1.3S class. 2-n. T. B. Louisson's h ? IMPRINT by Denver Huon—Prince Imperial man; •*vrs "R .. .. L. F. Berkett 1 Grant and Winter's b jr Black Admiral aged 12 .. .. ~ ..2 Armstrong and August's blk h Holly Boy jyrs for •.. .. .. 3 Rita Rye, Nelson Derbv, Van Cap tcr; Downcast 12; Roicoh 43 also started. Won by two lengths. Time, 4m 425. WAIWETU HANDICAP fin harness), cf 'SO sovs; 3.33 class: IJm BICOLOUR !•: I: Haroid Thorpe 12 2; Native Chief 12 3. Fileen Dillon. Avr-r.jrer. Calm Zolork per; Abundance I'2: Ecsta.=v 2-i: Harrin °( • Cora Tacks 24; Patlie Alto '6; the Fourth 36; Why Worry 48 also started. SHORT HANDICAP (in saddle:, of 15fl' sovs; 2.22 class; Im—TRANQUIL 24 1; Firpo 3f, 2; Sirnorella ..36 3. Plywood 12: Rebel 2! also started. Won by two lengths. TF. PUNI HANDICAP (in harness), of 2% sovs; for urdrppled trot.t^re; sni c)dss ; 2m—JUDGE HANCOCK 12 ): Q'.ieen Ida tO 2; R«al the Great f.O 3. Wildbme scr; f?race Grattan fifi: Lady Nan 180 also started. Won easily. PONEKE HANDICAP (in hsrnessl, of 2"io eovs; 4.4:? class: 2m—PADLOCK 48 1; Pearl Corcnado : r 2; Zolock Palm scr S 3. Sig-norella, Tranqi.i!, Wairua ecr also started. Won comfortably. FINAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 2Cfl eovs; 2.5.3 cUss: I}m—PRINCK LYONH 12 3; Royal Chance 36 2; Lincoln Huon scr -. Notes on the Eacing. Clive Bel', and Silk Thread monopolised the betting in the Sionewall Handicap, but Clivo Bell refused to atrikc a gait and despite a, mixed display of and galloping, Silk Thread scored decisively from Golden Morn, Ajax, and Concertina. The winner, Silk Thread, finished .second to Sungleam in tho Hutl Park Handicap on the first day, ajid judging by his display in both races, wi!l require to become more eolid to win hi the company he will race in in future. Golden Morn paced a good race into second place, as did Ajax, who finished third, but both horses tired over the last furlong. At the end of five furlongs Van Rich held a commanding lead, when he broke. Beatty stood on tho mark, and Mary Brown fell in the first thirty yards and lost her rider, who eocaped with a few bruises.

Thcro was no scratching in the Eastbourne Handicap, and after giving a pleasing display of trotting, Lady Fan won comfortably from Hardy Grattan, Fairlight, and Nelson Ata. The winner, Lady Fan, is a six-year-old mare by Great Audubon from Lady Irving. Sho is owned by Mrs F. C. Allington and lookf. liko developing into a useful performer. Hardy Grattan, who finished" second, is a, five-year-old gelding by Hardy Wilkes from Grattan Qhimee. H» is a nice trotter and very much resembles his sire. Fairlight, an aged gelding by Woodchild from a Wildwood Junior mar*, made a bold showing for a green trotter, and when more seasoned will win races. The favouirte, Nelt'on Ata, did not show muoh opced in the early stages of the race but was staying on. at th© finish. Audo Child and Frontier broko in the first furlong, and Neleon Boy, Royal Audubon, Molly Audubori, and Dentistry raced a long way below. expectations. Imprint followed up his success on thft opening day by winning 'the Spring Handicap from seven others. From start to finish, the eon of Denver Huon paced a solid race, and he is a horso with great possibilities. Black Admiral and Holly Boy were always well placed, and in a good finish, the. former outstayed Holly Boy and gained second money. Rita Rye paced a better race than on the first day and finished close up behind the placed horses. Nelson Derby showed more speed than anything else in tho ncc, but failed to 6t*y. The journey troubled Downcast, while after being in a good place with a round to go, Roicole faded out of the race. Van Cap stumbled at tho start and dielodged his driver from the sulky. All started in the Waiwetu Handicap, and tho three-year-old Native Chief, who was a warm favourite, waa beaten into third place by Bicolour and Harold Thorpe. The scratch horses, Avenger, Calm Zo'ock, and Eileen DillcC-i, were elow in getting into their stride, and assisted, by a good passage, Bicolour was eoon in charge, and opening up a big gap from/the rest of the field, won easily by three lengths, and gave her pilot his first winner in a race. Bibolonr is a quality-looking rnaro by Mambrino Derby from Iporis, and races in the interest* of tho Palmerston North sportsman, Mr J. A. Mitchell, who owns Lady Nan, Billy Sca ; Padlock, and Nita Cole. Harold Thorpe was aflways amongst tho leaders and beat all but tho winner. Native Chief did not begin well. Ho was interfered with at tho turn going out of tho straight and loet -ground- in the back through breaking. These mistakes cost him fully a hundred yards, -.iof once he settled down he paced a brilliant race and wa3 unlucky to loso. Of tho others, Eostacy made the best showing and finished fourth in front of a etrung-out field. S. M. August scored his fourth win at the meeting on Tranquil in the Short Handicap. Tho daughter of Wildmoor and Casling was in charge passing the etand and won casing up by a couple of lengths from Firpo, who was ridden a peculiar race, and judging by the late run ho made in tho etraight, it was only a question of him being mads more use of in the early stages to havo reversed positions with tho winner. Signorel'.a ran liko a non-stayer and was beaten into third place. Plywood paced a bad ■ race and Rebel again stood at the post and took no part- in the race. Judge Hancoak waa installed >favouiSto in the To Funi Handicap, and the confidence placed in the American-bred trotter was fully justified as ho went a fine race and had the result in safe keeping a long way from home. In a good finish for second place, Queen Ida defeated Real tho Great by a narrow margin with Wildbine close tip fourth. Grace Grattan and Tim Wood.both broke when extended and Lady Nan performed indifferently. The Poneko Handicap was one of the beet races ©f the day. The six competitors raced in oloso company for three parts of the journey, where Padlock and Pearl Coronado drew clear from the rest of the field, and in a good finish, Padlock won nicely from Pearl Coronado, and gave R. C. Alexander his second win for the day. Padlock was in front at the end of four furlongs, and easily outstayed Pearl Coronado at tho finish. After losing ground at the start, Zalodk Palm finished third, (followed by Wairua, Tranquil, and Pignorella.

A successful day's racing conoludcd with the Final Handicap, in which Prince Lyons was 6cen in a favourable light. At tho top of tho straight Peter King, Lincoln Huon, Jjß Todd, Prince Lyons, and Royal Chanco were all handy. Peter King and Lincoln Huon were the first to tire, and then Le Todd gave way to Royal Chance, who got a good run on the rails but failed to withstand a strong challenge from fie fastfinishing Prince Lyons, who won by a head from Royal Chance, who was followed by Lincoln Huon, Peter King, and Lc Todd.

TROTTING ENQUIRY. J. N. CLARKE SUSPENDED. (rBESS ASSOCIATION TKLSGBAJJ.) WELLINGTON, October 7. An enquiry into the interference in the Bollard Handicap on the first day of the Wellington Trotting Club's Meeting was concluded last evening. For wilful interference with Imprint, J. N. Clarke, driver of Peter Bingen, was disqualified for rix months tinder Rule 286. R. Humphreys, driver of Wharepiasa, on a similar charge, was fined £2O. Rule 286 of ihe Now Zealand Rules of Trotting is as follows: — Although the leading horse is entitled to any part of the,track he shall not (a) Change from the light to tho left or from tho left to the right during any part of tho race unless he is two clear lengths ahead of the horse in front of which he is crossing; or (b) Unlawfully cross, jostle, or swerve, or do any other thing that impedes the progress of another horse other than by lawfully jfccattinA atfrfad of 1 tuft^,

AJ.C. SPRING MEETENG. WINDBAG BEATS PILLIEWINKIE. (bt cAEi.r.—rnjtss association —copttught.) (Australia?; and n.z. cable association.) iKcccivcd October 71h, ".'2O p.m.) SYDNEY. October 7. The Australian Jockey Club's Spring Meeting was continued to-day in fine but coo! weather, lefore an attendance of 30,000 people. The going vras good. Interest centred in Windbag's prospects oi registering his sixth consecutive win. The Hawk wss considered Windbag's moat serious rival, but the latter at no tt-age caused his supporters an - .' anxieiT. PavidFo.-., -.lie. rider nf Mis.' Soit, who fell in the Members' Handier!;-*, sustained an injured rieht arm. pnd ( 'rackr.el:.. nder of Sum Kinr, ahrssions to the hip. Following Ere the results:SECOND HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 2 sovs each with 730 added. A':>cu! 2m "f. Mrs A. H.iil's i. g PIRATIC by PiastreLad v Skopos ,»:cd li .. 1 Dr. C. C. Mi:rp!iv's b m Cherry Ripe bv Chenifcini Cvrs 10 1 .. ..2 W. J. McDcnaWs 5T 7 Ore- Knight by Lord Filzroy.-GIH Eye aged 10 11 .*. 3 There *.'.-ere ei»ht ?tarters. Kainja at onre went to the front and led ea3'iv to the n:i':e r,o?f. Piratic took the held to the leader nnd led into the straight, and Cherry Ripe challenged at ihe half distp.Hce iMratie wsn comfortably Ly .Ive lenaths. Time, 4m 2IJs. CRAVEN PLATE, a ?v.-copst,ikes of 15 bovs each Wiih 3000 sot; aadtd. Weight-for-a?e. I'm. R. e WINDBAG by Ma;-pie— CbarlevUln (yrn .. .. Aiunro 1 Sir S. Hordern s Lr <• Pilliewinkie by AVinkie- Woicrspray I'.yr* G. A'oursj 2 J. i'l. Brim's h h Pantheon (.imp.) by Trarerv—Scoicli 5-,-cs Cre.ckncll 3 Th,. Hawk and Polycleian" also started. Pantheon Kf.?umed cemmand early with Pi'licwmkie, whj got a lad start, last. The same order wa.3 maintained till rounding the bend to the straight, where Wiridba;? moved to the frcrit. The Hawk, who waa in th' - : cintre m" the :ie'd. Pantheon, and disputed thf rontest to 1110 halfdiutanee. Then "\Vindba<r forced ahead and won by three-quail'r? oi a length from Pilliewinki", who linished fapt. three lengths ahead i,[ Pa-iitiifion. Time, -m Hs. GJMCRACK STAKES, a sweepstakes of 17i sovs each with 2000 sovs added. For two-year-old fillies. Weight 8. sf. R. Miller's b f KANOOKA by Tho V.Vlkin--Wilsa ■• 1 J. If. S. Hernes's b f I'erfcct Night byAll Black—Midilli -.2 E. K. D. Clarke's b f Trcisicmc by The Welkin—Tepoo .. .. ..3 There were nineteen starters. Biflvon led at the ptart from a bunched field, but Kanooka and Perfect Night fought out a desperate finish, the former winning bv half a head. Time, lm OJs. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, a sweepstakes oi 10 sovs each with 1000 sovs added, lm. D. U. Seaton'a br c BALDWLN by Westcourt— M'idden Lass -lyrs 812 .. 1 W. B. Foote's eh g Samoan by Lilyveil— \ Sa-moa svrs 7 2 ' .. .. .. 2 C. H. J. Schmidt's blk h Royal Dighton hv Sir Dighton—Pl-cmyal syra 8 5.. 3 Tliore were twelve starters. Roval Dighton and B--onala '■ were at tho head'of the'field till the top of the straight, where Baldwin swept by in a few strides and won easily by three and a half lengths. Time, lm 375. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 5 eovs each with 1000 sovs added. For three-yoar-olds. ljm. P. B. Byrne's ch g GOUNOD by Berrigan—Fastine 8 .. •• .. 1 Mrs V. S. Hordern's b g Boomeralli by October—lx.ma.li 7 •• •• 2 L. K. S. McKinnon's Eridanna by King John—Stajglow 8 ..~\ .. •• 3 There were eleven starters. Miss Solt fell and Sum King stumbled over her. Boomeralli led the field practically the -whole way, but in a stubborn finish Gounod won by a, neck. Time, 2m 6J«. SYDNEY HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. with. 1000 sovs added, lm 3f aoid 210 yds. J. S. Taylors blk p TAR.NEY by Kenilworth—Bronze Hook Syrs 6 7 .. 1 P H. Osborne's ch h. Virgin Gold (imp.) by Bay d'Or—Virginia 6yrs 710 ..2 J. C. M. Forsyth's br g Gadamin by Gadabout— Minju aged 6 7 ..3 There were twelve starters. Approaching the post Varney flashed across the field as though his rider had lost control and won by a, length. Time, 2m 32». A protest cnterted against tho •winner was dismissed. V.A.T.C. MEETING. (Received October 7th. 10.25 p.m.) MELBOURNE, October 7. A. Wilson rides Our Prince in the Caulneld Cup, and E. Ramage will ride Pinto. Honan arrives in Melbourne to-morrow in view of the Caulfield Cup. Windbag, The Hawk, Pilliewinkie, Baldwin, Bard of Avon, and Royal Roue will arrive on Tuesday from Sy SoTway hs been scratched for all Caulfield stated to-day that Heroic's brother Thracian is ineligible to run in the Debutante Stakes owing to his not be.n C registered in time. EURYTHMIC DEAD. (BT CABLE-PRESS ASSOCIATION-COrrMGITT.) (ArjSTBALIAJT AND K-Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) MELBOURNE, October 7. The death is announced of the racehorse %7ur h y?hmie was bred in 1016 by Mr Noel Thompson, of New South Wales, and proved 'himse f one of the greatest horses ever raced in Australia. He was by Eudorous—Bob CheKv by Bobadil—Ardea, by Wallace, a son of Carbine. He won many of the prmcipal races in Australia, amongst them being tho Caulfield Cup, Caulfield Futurity States, Sydney Cup, and a largo number o£ weignt-for-aee races. ... ~ . , Ho had the distinction of being the first horse to top Carbine's total winnings, •£2!).636, a record that has since been beaten by Gloam--111 During his racing career, Eurythmie started 47 times, for 30 wins and a dead-heat; he was second six times and third four times, winning in all a total of £0C,891.