SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18684, 6 May 1926, Page 12

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. • ■ ■ ' Nominations for the Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting (minor events) close to-morrow. Acceptances for the Eginont Racing Club's Winter Meeting, and for the North Canterbury Racing Club's Autumn Meeting close to-day. Handicaps for the Oaniaru T.C.'s Winter Meeting will be declared by Mr H. Brinkman on Monday. Glentruin was a visitor to the Ificcarton track yesterday morning. She has just been clipped, and looks in great condition after her sojourn in the Xorth Island. The three-year-old, Card Trick, by The Ace from Counterfeit, has rejoined Sir G. Clifford's team at Chokeborc Lodge. F. D. Jones is at present handling at Riccarton, an attractive yearling gelding, by Paladin from Waterspray, half brother to Pilliewinkic. Riccarton trainers are finding some difficulty in securing stable assistants, and there is at present a scarcity of good strong lads and boys willing to become apprenticed. It is the intention of Mr T. 11. Lowry, the Hawkc's Bay owner, to dispose of all his horses at present in training, to make room for the large batch of yearlings he has in hand. The following rehandicaps have been declared for tho Eguiont Racing Club's Meeting:—Hurdles, Koauau .11.5; Telegraph Handicap, Partaga 7.10; Hack Steeples, Uncle Davo 10.1; Flying Handicap, Pouma 8.1; Mcltae Handicap, Euphonium 8 2; Tawluti Handicap, Eden Hall 9.2, Subjection 8.5.

Lord Stradbrokc, the former Governor of Victoria, has made a handsome gift tc George Young, the jockey who rodo The Night Patrol for him in the majority of his races. While in Sydney for the A.J.C. Autumn Meeting, the Governor presented Young with a silver match-box holder, suitably engraved,, including the Eoyal crest. - J. Muiiro ib having a -wonderfully successful season, aud is drawing fur- j tlier away from the other Sydney jockeys in the winning list. He has increased his total at Sydney and provincial meetings to 36A, and is 11* wins ahead of J. Toohey, who has not been riding with much luck during the past few weeks. Munro's bare winning foes on Windbag alone this season, have givo him about £llOO, buj> it is safe to say that something more than the amount provided by the rulos has accompanied each win on that horse. Then there has been Valicaro to assist in | substantially increasing Munro's earn- ■ ings. I Affirm, by Nassau from Brayton, and therefore brother to the Eiccarton trained Tarleton, won the Park Handicap, 1} miles, at the Sandown (N.S.W.) races on- April 24th, and followed thiß up by having a runaway victory in the Eight-hour Handicap, 1* miles, at Moonee Valley the next day, covering the distance' in 2min 32sec, breaking the record for that race by a second, and, equalling the course record. Affirm, now four years old, was bred by Mr G. L. Stead, and sold by • him to go to Australia. He was later disposed o£ to his present owner for 900gs at tho Allendale dispersal sale in 1924. A winner at the Bosehill (Sydney): races.on April 2Cth 'was Oho Cho Son, who easily accounted for the second division of the Maiden Nursery Handicap. Cho Cho San is a three-year-old filly by Absurd, from Madam Butterfly, and was bred by Mr G. M. Currie. She was sold as a yearling for 550 guineas to J. Kelso, who at present owns and trains her. Landbird was given his first schooling over the steeplechase fences this season, at Hastings on Saturday, but gave an indifferent display, and stopped at one of the obstacles. He is, howevor, a good jumper, and by the time ho is asked to sport silk, ho is oortaiu to justify the good opinions formed of him when he. finished in front, of the field in the Wanganui Steeplechase last year. Black Art has been one of tho regular workers on the Hastings track, with a view to competing in winter events, but he has developod the leg ailment which put him aside last year, and at present is on the retired list. Sturdee has been giving every satisfaction in his schooling essays on tho Hastings course, and provided everything goes well with the big Advaace gelding, he will be a serious proposition in cross country events during the winter; season. Merry Singer, in the same stable, has also been giving good displays over the big fences. < Comical, one of the most proficient candidates for jumping honours in the North Island, was not nominated for the Auckland or Wanganui Meetings, owing to recently receiving a knock to a leg, necessitating a let up, on his preparation. His -first public appearance will be at tho Hawke's Bay Wiutor Meeting, followed by a trip to Trentham and Eiccarton. Tho well-known trainer P. Riddle returned from Australia yesterday, with Dixie Fox and Deauwood. Logan Chief, who has been spelling for some time, will shortly resume work. Gleaming is making a slow recovery from the injuries he received at Ashburton, consequently it has been decided to givo tho son of Galindo a spell, and Tie will not race again until next season. The effort to train the Americanbred trotter Brigand has not proved successful, owing to unsoundness, and ho has been placed out of commission. The Porbury Park Trotting Club has received good support for its 1927 New Zealand Trotting Stakes Nineteen sires aro represented. Amongst them are Petcreta (6), Loreno's Todd (4), Nelson Bingen (4), Great Audubon (2), Ballin (2), El Carbine (2), Bon Homme (2), and Bon Patch (2). Poterwah, who was heavily backed at Forbury Park, is having a few days' rest prior to being shipped to Gisborne.

WAVERLEY R.C. EUPHONIUM WINS PATEA CUP. (PEBS3 /SSOCUTIOK TELEGRAM.) "WANG AN UT, May 5. The Waverlev Racing Club's extra meeting was held to-dav in showery iveataer. Tho toing was fair at the start, but got heavy at the end of the day. Too totalisator j handled £11,992, compared with £12,013 last June. Results: HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 eovs; lira —3 KOAUAU W. J. 80-.vden 11 12 1; 2 Rehutai 9 G 2; 1 Kareao 10 5 3. 4 Euchre 10 9; 7 Gold Peak 10 7; 9 White Rangor 32; 6 Roman 9; 8 Rawhero 9; 10 Tarquin 9; 11 Silent Dick 9; 5 Strongholt 9; 12 Princess Fran 9 also started. Won by two lengths; length second and third. Time, 2.53 2-5. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 115 govs; 6f—2 PARTAGA R. Reed 8 1; 10 Erin-gc-Bragh 7 12 2; 1 Acred 8 3 3. -1 Midnight Camp 8 5; 3 Puawhato 7 13; 7 Tc Karere 7 13; 9 Tiger Lil 7 12; C Musket Vein 7 12; 15 Turkish Fire 7 12; 5 Wembley 7 12; 12 Airtight 7 12; 13 Glengarivo 7 12; 14 Paul Lucerne 7 12; 1G Cleverlea 7 12; 8 Captain Gazeley 7 12; 11 Punishment 712 also started. Won by half a length each way. Time, 1.18. WAIROA HANDICAP, of 190 soys; 6f--2 POUMA M. Gray 7 13 1; 5 Willow "Wai 7 7 2; Bonognc 7 13.3. 7 Papnponga 88; 4 Lady Bentinck 7 12; 3 Quilltiro 7 0; 6 Attractive 7 2 r.lso started. Won by two lengths; head second and third. Time, 1.16. HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovg; about 2m—2 UNCLE DAVE A. McDonald 9 7 1; 3 Frizzier 9 2 2; 4 Galgai 9 7 3. 1 Sansalino 9 12; 4 Velvet King 9 2 (lost rider); 7 Paul Moore. 9 (pulled up); 6 Objector 9 (pulled up); 9 Pouvi Hoiho 9 (fell); 8 Rayo 9 (ran off) also started. Won by three lengths; length and a, half second and third. PATEA COUNTY CUP, of 275 sow; second 40, third 20. IJf. 1. J. B. Gaisford's b g EUPHONIUM by Elvsian—Harmonious 4yrs 7 9 J. Potter 1 2. E. P. Christensen's b g Opa syrs 7 11 2 9. A. Grant's br g Sunshot syre 7 ..3 7 Youia 9; 3 Alaric 8 4; 4 Mnraahi 8; 6 Vaward. 8; 5 Glengarriff 7 7; 8 Crossfire 7; 10 Erie 7 also started. Won by a length and a half; length second and third. Time, 2.12 3-5. OTURI HACK, of 123 govs; Gf_€ SUBJECTION 8 5 G. lugram 1; 10 Rapid Fire 7 7 2; 6 Gold Collector 7 11 3. 2 Empire Camp 89; 4 Argue 8 5; 1 Merle 81; 7 Grand Lupin 7 12; 8 AHwind'7 11; 9 Otapaoa 7 7 also Btarted. Won by a head; half a head second and third. Time, 1.19. KOHI HACK, of 130 govs; 7f-l EDEN HALL M. McCartcn 9 1; 2 San Fera 8 6 2; 3 No Response 8 10 3. 5 Mountain Ore 7 13; 6 Hallownoon 7 11; 6 Lucernal 7 7; 4 Strongholt 7 2; 9 Anchor 7 2; 7 Take Take 7; 10 Dnylark 7 also started. Won by half a length; head second and third. Time, 1.33 4-5. PRESIDENT'S HACK, of 115 soys; 6f--5 PAITONU 7 11 1; 2 Partaga 7 3 car,'" 8 Oi 2; 4 Flying Shot 7 7 3. 1 Royal Elm 8 1; 3 Roburito 7 13 also started. Won by a length and a half; half a length second and, third. Time, 1.18 4-5.

AMBERLEY R.C. ANNUAL. ACCEPTANCES RECEIVED. Tlie following' acceptances have- been received : BRACKENFIELD WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 bovs. Im. Gay Queen ..10 7 Lord Leslie .. 9 It Mythology ..10 5 All Gold .. 911 Kilris ..10 4 Gay Lifo .. !) 9 Bonomel .. 10 3 Clare Crag ..9 2 Sayanora • .. 913 Bands] ero .. 9 0 Bonatic - .. 9 13 NOVICE STAKES, of 90 sova. Special weights. 6f. Sold Silk .. 8 7 Eeonui .. 8 0 Solfello .. 8 7 Malcolm ..8 0 Oriflamb .. 8 7 Ma Mia ..80 Precious .. 8 7 • Zarisee .. 8 0 Violet 11. .. 8 7 Kilbox ..80 Kai Arahi .. 8 7 Lancer ..80. Cultivation .. 8 7 The Atom .. 8 0 Serotina ..87 AMBERLEY CUP HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Hm. Deucalion .. 9 4 Prince Ferouz 7 1 Fresco ..; 8 11 Corinthic .. 7 0 Tarleton ..8 1 Lady The Harp .. 8 0. Clarcnceux 7 0 Zaragoza .. 712 KOWAITROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sots. 3.54 class. Im' sf. Kibiringi .. scr Lady Cio .. scr Dillon Gold .. scr Pegasus .. scr Ariki .. scr Polo Jim .. 12 Axtel .. scr Sparkling Chimes 12 Nepin .'. scr Yen .. 24 Exclusive .. scr Springnote .'. 24 Kentucky Direct scr Inchbonnia ..' 24 Airman .. scr Lord Clan .. 36 Great Form .. Bcr Queen Ida .. 36 Winsome Melody scr" Dusky Pointer 36 Soarchlight Lad scr Satin Princess 86 Okoura .. scr Waitarero .. 48 Logan Maid .. scr Wairua ... 48 Jingal .. scr Diamond Child 72 His Pal .. scr SEADOWN HANDICAP, of 120 sots. 6f. Carnot .. 8 13 .Will Oakland 7 9 Ohickwheat .. 7 13 Retrospect .. 7 8 Booster .. 7 12 Gold Brick .. 7 2 Olareino .. 7 9 Ferino .. 7 0 GLABNEVIN HACK HANDICAP, of 90 aovs. Cf. Gay Queen ..90 Lytup ..73 Serotina .. 8 5 Calcite .. 7 S Bon Skirl ..7 9 Tam Glen .. 7 0 Heraldry .. 7 4 BROOMFIELD WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 7f. Sprinkler ..9 9 Jubilant .. 718 Chickwheat .„ 8 9 Corinthic .. 7 12 Pars • ■ ..88 Gold Brick .. 711 Ropier .. 8 4 Bonomel .. 7 7 Will Oakland 8 3 Kuia ..7 7 Ophir ..713 TEVIOTDALE TROT HANDICAP (in I saddle), of 100 sots. 2.24 class: I'm. Axtel .. scr Bagpipes .. scr i Kentucky Direct scr Polo Jim .. 12 His Majesty .. scr Bon Pang .. 12 Jim Dillon .. scr Springnote .. 24 Imshi .. sor Lord Clan •. 24 Ynys -Joy .. scr Direct Tod .. 24 Surfboard .. scr Mary Galindo .. 24 Searchlight Lad scr Prince Athol .. 24 Okoura .. Bcr Biddy Logan .. 36 Frank Dillon .. scr Winter Audubon 30 Miss Chancellor scr Patty Alto .. 36 His Pol . • scr Honry Tracey 36 Electric Huon .. scr Albert Logan .. 36 Nngol Pointer .. scr Royal Step .. 48 Betty's Bov .. scr Whakuku .. 48

DISTRICT COMMITTEE. The Canterbury District Committee met on Tuesday, Mr G. Gould presiding. The following programmes were approved: May 27th, June Canterbury .Hunt Club, point to point. July 24tb— South Canterbury Hunt Club race meeting. July Slsfr—Christchurch Hunt Club. A gentleman rider's certificate who recommended to J. G. M. Ba-yley. Jockeys' licenses were recommended to H. G. Coker (conditionally), "W. Scobio (conditionally), and G. H. Salt. The application of E. E. McSeveney was not recommended. An apprentice jockey's license was recommended to Hex Beale. . The following dates for race meetings for the Canterbury district, 1926-27, were approved:— Canterbury Jockey Club, August 10th, 12th, and 14th; Ashburton County Racing Club, September 17th and 18th; Geraldine Racing Club, September 30th and October Ist; North Canterbury Racing Club, October 25th; Banks Peninsula Racing Club, October 30th (Brackenfield permit); Canterbury Jockey Club, November 6th, Bth, 10th, and 13th; Methven Racing Club, December 4th; South Canterbury Jockey Club, December 10th and Hth; Ashburton County Racing Club (autumn meeting to be selected), Canterbury Jockey Club, February 19th; Banks Peninsula Racing Club, March sth; Wairuate Racing Club, March 17th; Hororata Racing Club, April 9th; Canterbury Jockey Club, April 18th and 19th; South Canterbury Jockey Club, April 28th and 30th; Amberley Racing Club, May 7th; Waimate District Hunt, July 21st; South Canterbury Hunt, Julv 23rd; Christchurch Hunt, July 30th. The following recommendation of the Programme Committee was adopted:—That the 'stakes and conditions for tho racing at the Grand National Meeting and the New Zealand Cup Handicap remain the same, as last year, except that the minimum weight in the Longbeach High-weight Handicap be reduced from 10 13 to 10 7.