SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18668, 17 April 1926, Page 10

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. April 17—Wellington R.C. Autumn (second d»y). April 21, 22—Manawatu R.C. Autumn. April 22—Waipapakauri R.C. Annual. April 24 Wbangarei R.C. Autumn. April 28 and 20—South Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 30, May I—Hawke's Bay J.C. Autumn. May I—Nelson J.C. Autumn. May 1, 3—Wsikato R.C. Autumn. May 6—Waverley R.C. Winter. May 7, B—Marlborough R.C. Autumn. Mav B—Amberley R.C. Annual. May 13, 15—Egmont R.C. Winter. May 15—North Canterbury R.C. Autumn. May 20, 23—Wanganui J.C. Winter. June 1, 3, s—Dunedin J.C. Winter. June 3, s—Otaki-Maori R.C. June 3, 5, 7—Auckland R.C. Winter. TROTTING FIXTURES. April 17—Elleemere County T.C. Annual. April 17—Cambridge T.C. Annual. April 21—Ashburton T.C. Autumn. April 30, May I—Forbury Park T.C. Winter. May 22—Oamaru T.C. Winter. June 3, s—Canterbury Park T.C. Winter. June 12—Ashburton T.C. June 19, 23—Auckland T.C. TURF GOSSIP. The acceptances for to-day's races at Trentham are very satisfactory, and as the weather promises to be exceptionally fine, and the track is in firstclass order, another successful gathering is promised. Acceptances for the Ashburton T.C.'s Autumn Meeting close on Tuesday at 5 p.m. The Second High-weight Handicap has nine acceptors, and with Perle de Leon out of the _way, Ardfinnan, Sottana, and Asleep will be well supported. The last-named led the field into the straight on Wednesday, and as'the race'to-day is a quarter of a mile shorter, his chance looks favourable. Tommy Dodd will probably start favourite in the Hutt Handicap, while Siaosi, with a strong rider, will be well supported. Zaragoza, with Eastwood in the saddle, will find the ground to her liking. , Mr Knight's mare has been doing good work since the Riccarton Meeting. Perle de Leon will again have the services of Morris in the Muritai Handicap, and on Wednesday's performance should be prominent at the finish. Indian Sage had a bad passage in the Silverstre&m Handicap on the first • day, as did Othon. Both should be more in the fighting line to-day. Fifteen hare paid up for the Pacific Handicap. Limited, if at his best, will be hard to dispose of. Rascal had a bad passage on the. first, day, but finished strongly. Alyson is improving with every race, and on his creditable second ;to Grand Knight in the Challenge Stakes must have good pros--1 pects over six furlongs. Listening Post was hemmed in in the Thompson Handicap and never had a suitable opening at any part of the race. He is certain to show.up better to-day. . Favouritism should rest With him or lloyal Divorce or Baldpwa, but on Great Autumn'running at Riccarton the chances of listening Post look the most favourable. Civility will probably again go out first choice in the Suburban Handicap, with Motley and Shirley next in demand. Polyphemus, who has been doing good track; work, must be given a chance. " Benjora reads well in the Belmont Handicap. The imported Ballymoy II Receipt, and Great Day are also worthy of consideration* Grand Knight was not accepted for in. the Trentham GoH Cup, and five runners will contest the two mile event. Rapine, conceding Income 16 pounds at Auckland, ran him to a head, and with both carrying even weights tc-day, Mr Williams's gelding should reverse the positions. Gold Light has improved considerably since racitfe at Riccarton, and as she has won Handsomely over long distances, the public will give her solid support. Count flavour's great staying powers will stand to him, and as he is very well and has been finishing on in his recent races, he will be a serious proposition. Mask has shown that he can see out a distance by beating Star Stranger over a mile and three-quarters at Auckland., He will not be neglected on the machine. Summed up, the race for the Gold '' Cup is very open, and the final stages should furnish one of the most exent- , ing contests between high-class horses seen at Trentham for many years. Centrepiece ran a good race in'the Railway Handicap on Wednesday, and was seen to make a forward move on the rails halfway down the straight, but was unable to get through the bunched horses in front. Should he have a dear ran to-day his prospeots must be considered with 7 3 to carry. Liinerick has cot through satisfactory work on the Trentham tracks since leaving Riccarton, and should be at his host for Palmerston ' engagements next week. 'ln all probability he will be ridden by McCarten. W. J. Tomkinson has not yet given ' up the idea of-sending Minton Derby against the mile. record and there is every likelihood that he will make the j attempt at the Forbury Park T.C.'s Winter Meeting. The annual fixture of the Ellesmere Trotting Club will be held to-day at Leeston. The club is one of the few that now race in the province without a totalisator permit, but there is always a gOod attendance of followers of the sport, and the racing is usually keen and exciting. For to-day's racing, the crab has secured a capital acceptance, and provided the weather is good, there will be some excellent sport, with a large number of promising pacers and trotters contesting the Various events, ' i WAIPAPAKAURI R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (AtESS JSSOCUttOH TILBQRUr.) WBANGABEI, April IS. The following acceptances have been received for the Waipapakauri Racing Club's Annul Meeting, to be held on the Whangarei racecourse:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 100 sovs; sf—-Ad-Juater 8; Bliarro 8; Delightment 8; Landslip 8 j Master Arch 8; Papain 8; St. Lucas 8; guile 8; Seotfree 8; Schorr 8; Thursby 8; Cherry Girl 7 19. AWANTJI HACK HANDICAP, of 13S sots; 6f—Attrumavis 9 8; D»ve 9 8; RaraStf 8 13; tttaaeu 8 3; IHingnr 8 2; Kilkte 7 12; Major Abbey. 7 12; PitOn 7 6; Winsome Boy 14; King MulUfid 7 3; Sera** 7 2; Tekoroke 7 1; Comtt King 7 1; Crias Abbey 7; Dress Circle 7; Norms Talmsdge 7; Queen Comet 7;' Thurnroaae 7. ■ ■wArtAPAKATrai OtTP, of 300 sovs; lm an* Bt<—Spoony 8 10; Joy Bide 8 8; Pasfioaate 8 6; Charlady 7 13; Auruwarls T IS; Sir Boseberry 7 12; Bight and Left 7 8; TJralla 7 8; Danao 7; Trasilliau 7. &UTAIA HDBDLBS, of 200 sovs; l|m— Archibald 11 8; Peter Beta 10 8; Kendal 10; Arwne Lupin 9 8; Maniehera 9 1; Ardath 9; Miss June 9; Marble Crag 9; Mangahswa 9; Ben Comet 9. k WAIHABEBA HANDICAP, of 3SO sots; 6f ■ r-HoJuHri 8 10; Chairman 8 S; Sleepy Sol 8 | 8; Letter of Credit 8 3; Exactly 7 6; Quin--1 *Ue 7 4. M . ABtPABA HACK WELTER, of 135 sots: A TMH*"" 9j HaveeUsh 8 13; lllingar 8 ■L Ht XJlbte » aVWeaday 88; AMhetio 82;

Judge's Box 8 2; Merry Ann 8 I; Alonsoa 8; Bizarro 8; Comet Kinc 8; Dress Circle 8; Gold«n Krish 8; King Multiftd 8; Thursbr 8; Wild Arch 8. MANGOXUI HANDICAP, of 120 sots; 6f —Aurumavis 11 1-; l>sdy Patience 11 6; Srr*p o' Paper 10 13; Lady Lois 10 10; Just Quietly 10 8; Multifid 9 12; Criss Abbey 9 3; Bowman 9; Clockwork 9; Sussex 8 13; Thurnrosae 8 7: Mill Lucnllus 7 9; Adjuster 7; Delighfrnent 7; Fleetoua 7; Lady Arch 7; Lucy Trench 7; Jfa Boughal 7; Waning Light HOUHOKA WELTKR HANDICAP, of 150 iot.i; lm —Joy Ride 9 12: Passionate 9 10; Aurumavis 9 .": Nippy 8 13; Hisht and Left S 13: Lady Patience 8 11; Just Quietly 8; LighDwood 6; Nocturne 8.

MANAWATU R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (PSESB ASSOCIATION TELEOEAM.) PALMERSTON NORTH, April 16. The following acceptances have been received for the Manawatu Racing Club's first day:— , , : '

WELLINGTON R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (rBEJS 1SSOCIATION TF.LEGHAM.) WELLINGTON, April 16. SECOND HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP of 300 sovj. l}m. Sottano .. 10 JO Ardfinnan 9 6 Lady Gay .. 10 5 Moutoa Lady 9 0 Pantagruel ..10 1 Master Peter 9 0 Eonmark .. 9 ti Matu 9 0 Asleep ..96 HUTT HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. 1 m. Tommy Dodd 9 6 Father The Thorn . . 9 2 O'FIynn 8 3 Degage .. 8 13 Archeen 7 13 Tresham .. 8 10 Santonio 7 13 Siaosi .. 8 8 Modern 7 12 Gaze .. 8 5 1'rintemps 7 11 Pool's Paradise 8 5 Star Area 7 10 Good Sport .•. 8 4 Zaragoza 7 9 Tiega ..8 3 Clandhn 7 7 TRENTHAM GOLD CUP. of 1000 30 vs. W.F.A. 2m. Rapine ..9 4 Count Cavour 9 0 Income .. 9 4 Mask 8 2 Gold Light ..9 2 MURITAI HANDICAP, o£ 300 sovs. lm. Perle. de Leoa 0 3 Anklet 7 10 De Luxe .. 8 11 Bon Marcha 7 9 Indian Sage 8 10 Salamis 7 7 Star Shell .. 8 4 Kilmiss 7 7 Sarty .. 7 13 Phantasy 7 2 Othon .. 7 12 Tannadice 7 0 PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. 6f. Limited .! 9 7 Beth 7 0 lea Boll .. 9 4 Bronstell 7 0 Sea Town .. 9 2 Eloquent 7 0 Kiosk .. 8 2 Direction 7 0 Elthein .. 3 2 Hymgreat 7 0 Alyson .. 8 0 Miss Flighty 7 0 Hynanna .. 7 10 Miss Pat 7 0 Vertigern .. 7 4 Keonui 7 0 Rascal .. 7 4 Theodolite . . 7 0 Battlement .. 7 0 Comedic 7 0 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 800 sots, lm 3f. Royal Divorce 9 2 Hipo 7 5 Listening Post 8 13 Tiuthair 7 2 Baldowa .. 8 6 Phoenix Park 7 0 Merry Day .. 8 6 Opa 7 0 Star Stranger 8 1 Rivalry 7 0 Novar .. 7 9 Mount Maita 7 0 SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. 6f. Inferno .. 9 0 Los Ambus .. 7 7 Tukia .. 8 13 Lucius 7 6 Civility .. 8 10 Merry Jest 7 6 Lady Ridicule 8 10 Polyphemus 7 5 Motley .. 8 10 Nadarino 7 5 Shirley .. 8 8 Kaiti 7 4 Set Sail .. 8 0 Centrepiece 7 3 Tanadees .. 7 13 First Aero .. 7 1 Lo' Choucas .. 7 8 Misgovern 7 0 BELMONT HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. 6f. Ballymoy II. 9 2 Ringbroney 7 11 Benzora .. 9 1 Berinthia .. 7 2 Receipt .. 8 7 Gardenia 7 ' ,0 Newbury King; 8 7 Thomond 7 0 Micotus .. 8 4 Black Mint .. 7 o Bonideer ..80 Motion 7 0 Dobbin ..80 Mountain Jean 7 0 Great Day .. 8 0 Joyeuse 7 0 .. 7 13

WOODHET HACK HANDICAP, of '200 BOBZOT* k .1 8 10 5f." Rapata 7 0 Qulllflre 8 9 Grand National 7 0 Bonideer .. 8 0 Mountain Jean 7 0 Dobbin 8 O Mister Gamp 7 0 Minstrel Boy. 7 .9 Otaura 7 0 Salami* 7 9 Eurella 7 0 Vivo . 7 2Eclipse 7 0 Windy N/ght 7 O KAHERB HURDLES HANDICAP! oi ! 250 sovs. ljm. Nukumai %. 12 11 Sottano r.. 9 12* Sir "Fanciful 11 3 Matu 9 0 Konmark 10 18 First Line .. 9 0 Puwhero 10 12 Waimoreana 9 0 Dubious 10 11 Slump 9 0 Comedy Prince 10 9 Moutoa , Lady 9 0 Aslcari 10 8 Blood. Red .. 9 0 PRINCE OB" WALES HANDICAP, of 400 Ngata . 9 8 Kilfaire i.. 7 7 Royal Divorce 9 8 Los Ambus .. 7 6 Olenross 9 6 Archeen 7 6 DegBge 8 9 Modern 7 5 The Thorn .. 8 8 Diogenes 7 3 Imperial Spark 8 3 De Luxe 7 3 Hip<* 8 1 Allmarimba .; 7 1 Novar 7 13 Vaward 7 0 Piuthair 7 10 Zaragoza 7 0 Good Sport .. 7 9 Cross Fire .. 7 0 Gaze 7 9 Star Area 7 0 Phoenix Park 7 9 Royal Diadem 7 0 Tiega 7 9 TE MATAI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. lm and HOyards. Perle de Leon 9 5 Olosefire >. 7 4 Othon . .. 8 8 Asleep .. 7 3 Bang! Sarto .. 8 5 Benannee .. 7 3 Dubious 8 -3 Phantasy 7 0 Serenade 7 11 Fanart 7 0 Kilmtss ,... 7 9 Capitulation .. ,7 0 Koouau 7 7 Singer Boy .. 7 0 18th MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES. of (100 son. For two-year-old*. 7f. J. F. Buchanan b g ] Battlement, Martian— Polymnla. / Sir George Clifford's br f Front Rank, Wart plane—Discipline. Q. M. Gurrle'a b o Lyaander, -PenW. Duncan'* b g Limited, Abturd—Holyrood. W. A. Fuller'* br X Alyson, Kilbroney— Rebekah. J. Fredr'io'a ch g Seatown, —Seasprite. W. H. Galsford's b c Commendation, Limond —Eulogy. W, R. KembaU'j eh e Hynanna, Hymestra— Misnanna. W. R.-Kemball's ch c Hymgreat, Hymestra —Merrie Gain. H> A. Knight' s br or blk g Limerick, Limond—Medley. T. H. Lowry'a br g Magna Gharta, King John—Landrail. i TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 300 sovs i. 6f. Peneus ., 9 6 Father O'Flynn 8 0 Inferno ..'. 9 5 Archeen 7.13 Rational. „ „ 9 2 Killocra 7 9 Civility 8 12 Kaiti i... 7 9 Merry- Jeit .. 8 5 Santonio »«. 7 7 Oration .. 8 3 Misgovern »« Quillfire ». 7 0 Fool's 7 0 Paradise 8 2 Standard 7 0 Beaumont 8 1 Gold Box .. 7 0 Lot Ambus .. 8 0 Miss Hupana 7 0 AWAPUNI GOLD ODP, of 520 sovs. Weight-for-age. ltm. Grand Knight 9 2 Count Cavonr 9 0 Reremoana .. 9 2 Gold Light .. 9 0 Rapine' .. 9 2 Mask •>. 8 6 LINTON HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. It. Indian Sage .. 9 a Joyeuse a x Brigadier Bill 8 13 Lady Isinglass 7 13 Anklet » * 8 13 Lin Arlington 7 11 Serenade • • 8 8 Phantasy 7 11 Salamis ■« 8 8 Moon Face .. 7 11 Red Fuchsia 8 4 Superb King 7 11 Eden Hall .. 8 3 Windy Night 7 11 Great Day .. 8 2 Imperial Purse 7 11