SPORTING. RACING FIXTURES.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18921, 9 February 1927, Page 12

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

Fob la, i 2— Duncdin J.C. Autumn. Feb. 10, W—Taranaki J.C. Autumn. Feb. 10, Vl —Poverty Bay Turf Club Summer. Feb. 12, H-ltotorui R.C Annual. Feb. 15—Clifdea K.C. Annual Feb. 17, 19—Wanganui J.C. Autumn. Ftb. 17—Tolaga Bay J.C. Annual. Feb. 13-C.J.C. Midsummer. Feb.'2a, '.'t —Gore K.C. Summer. * Feb 23, 21, 2G-NelsoD J.C. Annual. I'cb, 24 —Waiapu K.C. Annual. Feb. 25, 26—Woodville District J.C. Autumn. Mir. 9, 3—Darin«virk» R.C. Autumn. March 3. s—Marlborough R.C. Summer. March s—Bants Peninsula H.C. March s—Matamata K.C. Annual. March o—Opotiki J.C. Annual. March 11, 12—Napier Park K.C. Autumn. March 12—Franklin R.C. Annual. March 17—Walmate H.C. Annual. March 17, 10—Ohinemuri J.C Annual. March 20 —B»y of ricnty J.C. Annual. April O—A.J.C. Warwick Farm. April 16, 18, 20, 23—Australian J.C. Autumn. April 23—Grcymouth J.C. Autumn. TROTTING FIXTURES. Feb. 12— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. Summer. Feb. 18—Clifden R.C. Annual (two ctcnts). Feb. 19. 23—Otahulm T.C. Summer. Feb. 2.1, 24 —Oore R.C. Summer (four events) Feb. 23, 24, 26—Nation J.C. Annual (six

oventi). Feb. 25—Kalkoiira T.C. Annual. Feb. HO, itch. 2—Wellington T.C. Autumn.. March 3, s—Marlboroutb K.C. Summer (four events). March 4—Marlberoufh TO. Annual. March o—Manawatu T.C. Annual. March 12, 13 —New Brighton T.C. Autumn. March 17—Waimats K.C. Annual (two cventa). March 26 Timaru T.C. Autumn. TURF GOSSIP. Nominations for tho Canterbury Jockoy Club's Summer Meeting cloue at 8 p.m. to-day. Nominations for the Woodvillo District Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting close on I'riday. Acceptances for the Wanganui and Tolaga Bay Summer Meetings closo on Friday,

Nominations for tho Danncvirko Kaciug Club's Autumn Meeting close on Monday next. .. R. Emerson will not bo present at the Duncdin Meeting, liis stable representative, Master Clurcnco, being in chargo of W. Scobio, who will rido En fioute in his jumping engagements. The "Weekly Press" and "Ikferce," which will be on sale to-day contains reviews of all tho race meetings held throughout tho week, nnd ti summary of tho prospects of the candidates engaged on tho first day at Wingatui. The hnlf-year's statistics are embodied in its pages, also much othe» news of interest to sportsmen. Tho trotting section is repleto with items which will appeal to light harness enthusiasts, and tnero are many good pages of general reading matter. Bdllachulisk, winner of tho Maninpoto Hack Handicap at To Kuiti on Monday, is a three-year-old gelding by Kilboy fr6m Mntatauc, a Merry Moment marc, who annexed the Grout Northern Oaks in 1920 for Mr H. M. Campbell, M.P. for Hawke'a Bay. Ballachulish, who derived his name from a Scottish village, a birthplaeo of one of Mr Campbell's ancestors, was bred by, and is raeed by, the Hawko's Bay sportsman, who also bred Llandudno, winner of the To Kumi Hack Handicap on tho first day of tho same Meeting. Llandudno races in the interests of Mrs H. M. Campbell, and both horses are trained by W, Btone, who is now stationed at To Awamutu, and at one timo had his headquarters in Hastings. At the salo of the Shipley stud some years ago, Mr T. Pearcc, the well-known owner, purchased the Now Zoaland-brcd mare Battler, in foal to Comedy King. Tho maro died in tho last tc\v months, at tho ago of 28 years. She proved a bargain to Mr Pcnrce, ns she gave him Comedy Star, a dual Ballarat Cup winner, and other horses. Thoughts of Battler ore revived by the appcaranco at Flemington of two of her later progeny—ono a gelding by Gold Brow, uamed Golden Buckle, and tho other » chestnut mare by Calais that will race ns Lady Calais. Both are being trained for Mr Pearco by H. Turner, and they nro useful sorts. Rattler, who was a sister to Seahorse (Nelson —Moonga), had made a reputation at the stud in New Zealand 'before coming to Victoria, says tho "Globe," through her wellperformed representatives, Vicc-Admiral and Nautiform.

Boomerday is getting through useful tasks, and has brightened up a good deal lately. He is now without the guard over the eyo he had injured a couple of months ago, but tho sight has not returned, and it would appear that it will bo permanently impaired. It is not difficult to understand why owners of successful stallions in England rarely have any inclination to sell. Thirty or forty, thousand pounds may seem a lot for a stallion, but with some that is only n matter of three or four years' fees. For instance, it is authoritatively stated that Buchan's list is already full for 1927, 1928, nnd 1929 at a 400gns fco. Assuming 30 outsido mares nro taken each year, that means £38,300 in three years Tho statistics published show that Buchan had 33 living foals in 1925, and tho records of tho sale of yearlings that year show that 12 of his progony sold under the hammer brought tho fino avcrago of 2811gns.

I Avant-Courior, for whom Mr E. M. Pcarec gave JOOOgns as u yearling, lias been entered for the Williamstown Summer Meeting next Saturday. The colt has had only one start in public, and Melbourne racegoers have yet to see him in action. Only those who were privileged to visit Randwick on the second day of the A.J.C. Spring Meeting saw Avant-Courier race in the Breeders' Plate, won by Beckwith (says "The Globe"). In that race the record-priced youngster finished seventh, but did not get the best of the start. Avant-Courier is trained away from Melbourne, so it is hard to say whether he is ready to race at Willinmstown or not. If "started, his presence in the field will add interest to the race. Charles Maidment, the one-time famous jockey, died at Newmarket last December, at the ngc of S2. The death of Maidment severs another link with the past, for he was riding at the same period as those great horsemen, Johnny Osborne, George Fordham, Fred Archer, distance, and Tom Cuunon. During his active career in the saddle he won practically every big race of note. Ho was twice successful in the Derby, riding Mr Savillc's Crcmonip in 1872 and Mr A. Bnltazzi'B Kisbcr in 1870. In 1871 he won the One Thousand Guineas, the Oaks, and the .St. Legcr for the late Baron Meyer do Rothschild on Hannah. In the St. J.cger of JS7-' Maidment was again successful on the late Lord Wilton's Wenlock. In 1871 he won the "Woodcotc" on Cremorne, and twelve months later he won the Derby on the samo colt. Maidment was always very popular with his fellow-jockeys, and he appeared to have a penchant for Lincoln. Ho won tho Lincolnhirc Handicap on four occaions: On Indigestion in 1868, Royal Rake in 1870, Guy Dayrcll in 1872, and Vestminster in 1873.

TROTTING NOTES. Acceptances for the Metropolitan T.C'.'s Summer Meeting close to-day at noon. Nominations for the Wellington T.C.'s Summer Meeting closo today at 8 p.m. with the secretary, Mr R. W. Short, at Pctone. It. B, Berry will leave for Auckland on Tuesday with Sen Pearl, who is engaged at the Otahuhu T.C.'s Summer Meeting. F. Holmes's team to race at Otahuhu is likely to include Talaro, Rcy Logan, and Bonny Logan, and they arc booked to go north on Monday. It. PollocJc is keeping Harry Audubon up to the collar, and tho ton of Clreat Audubon is looking in first-class fettle. P. Itiddlo has Parkwood and Deanwood in solid work, anil both horses aro likely to represent his stable at Otahuhu next week. After a short spell Sheik is again in work at headquarters, and ho looks in nice condition to go into strong work. F. Holmes was a visitor at Addington yesterday with Talaro and Bonny Logan, and both pacers worked pleasingly over a milo and a quarter. T. G. Fox is not allowing Nelson Boy, Queen Ida, nor Garbnrdino to be idle, and tho trio are likely to assist at Kaikouru.

The much-discussed Australian-bred paeer Concliff claims three engagements on tho opening day at Otaliuhu, and in view of his great reputation his display will bo watched with interest. Inglo Bingen, who won tho Crescent Handicap at Forbury Park last month in 4.42 4-5, is nicely placed on 4.42 in tho President's Handicap at Otahuhu, nnd a strong invitation has been held out to her connexions to make tho trip.

ROTORUA R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (rSZSS ASSOCIATIOH TELEGRAM.) ROTORUA, February 8. The following nro the acceptance! (or the Rotorua Racing Club's Annual Meeting:— POIIUTU HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of

WINGATUI TRACK WORK. (MESS ASSOCIATIOH TILEORAV.) DUNEDIN, Fobruary 8. Tfia course at Wingatui this morning was in good order. The outside of tho courao proper was availablo for fast work. Pink Note and Vaward went nine furlongs, Uking 1.47 2-5. Pink Note carried several pounds above Cup weight and finished well. Crossbow beat San Salvador over six furlongs in I.IKJ. Silver Coot, Don Jose, and Stringbow sprinted rive, furlongs in 1.6. Great Spear went under to Blue Dragoon over seven furlongs in 1.35. Tholoruon and Overland went five furlongs in 1.5, the fastest gallop of the morning. Ark noyal beat Credit easily over five furlongs in 1.7. Cartoon had the best of Adjutor, who jumped badly over two rounds o: tho schooling hurdles. Guncase jumped badlv while schooling once round with Coastguard. King Sol heat Martis over seven furlongs in 1.34. Corn _ Money moved very crirmped over a circuit, eprinting homo the last fivo in 1.16. Arpent ran half a ini'e in 54 4-5. Father O'Flynn, looking well, was given strong work over nino furlongs.

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB. (8T CABLI—PMSS ASSCCIATIOK—corTBiorrr.) (ACSTJtAUAK .AKD K.s. CABLB ASSOCUTIOH.) MELBOURNE, February 8. The following are the final acceptances for the OAKLEIGH PLATE, of 2COO sov»; sjf_ Fuji San, AVaranton, Tbrecasta, Calmest, Tarquin. Bravado, Lady Thrill. Phonic. Tillliuj, Chrystal, Triangle, Grrenic, Adjong, Solus, Limestone, Master Trillion, Stage Saint, Winning Ticket, Barringhup, Whitia, THIKTIETH CAULFIELD FUTURITY STAKES, of 3500 sovs; 7f—Heroic, Manfred, Topgallant, Valicare, Fuji San. Waranton, Rampion, Preposterer, Phonic, Calmest, Tarquin, Bicolotir, Simla. These are subject to inter-State scratchings.

125 govs; lni. Kamelinmclm 10 0 Rangitalii . 9 12 Ngarnrn . 10 U Day lifts* . :) 0 Hrnnson . 10 0 Red Comet .. . •J 0 ilangawcrs .. , 10 3

GEiSKR HACK HANDICAP, of 125 ; Jiord Guy .. H 13 Ktar Comet . Hangawora .. 8 12 Day linns AlotiKon ■ .. 8 6 Red Comet . Air Queen .. 8 5 Rnngiawhlo . Daytaro .. 8 0 iovs. Int. . 8 0 . 8 0 . 8 0 . 8 0 HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP, nf 100 soys. Alonaon .. 8 0 Te Waka .. 7 Iiiat Watch 8 4 Captain Of. U

Daytaro Abbey Day ... Lady Cintrn '.. Ballachullah Waka Kin; .. 7 12 Cobhnra , 7 12 Gharitalno .. 7 8 Queen ltewa 7 6 Velraa Day .. 7 0 Glad Abbey .. 7 7 7 7 7 G IS 3 a 3 WAIMANOU Davo HelRler Dobbin llllngar Princa Abbey HANDICAP, of 125 sots, i 9 0 Valno .. 7 8 12 Some Lady .. 7 8 6 High Rose .. 7 7 10 Ulna Maungu 7 7 10 Miss Spbinx 7 3f. 5 0 0 0 0 ARAWA PARK HANDICAP, of 150 sots. and about 80yds. . Tork Abbey -0 o Miss Vera .. 7 Pelham .. 8 12 Tall Timber .. 7 Scat ..8 0 Nucleus ..7 Ring the Bell 8 0 Gold Fern .. 7 Miss Kgypt ..8 2 Hairlri .. 7 New Moon .. 7 12 C'larus .. 7 71 8 0 1 0 0 0 ROTORUA CUP HANDICAP, of 300 son and silver cup vnlued SO sots. 11m. Day Guard .. 8 0 New Moon .. 7 2 Spoony ..8 5 Royal Form 7 1 Charlady .. 7 8 Wenday .. 7 0 Ring the Bell 7 8 Thursby ..70 Lord Star ..7 4 Kamehameha 7 0 Miss Vera .. 7 2 Hangawera .. 7 0 TOURIST HANDICAP, of 125 sots. 6f.

Dave ..8 0 Tlnolt! Serans .. 8 2 Qutnetta Archecn ..8 0 Brljht Comet Iting Poto» .. 7 9 MOKOIA HANDICAP, of 125 iots. about 80yds. .. 8 10 Urnlla Arcliccn ..8 7 Cold Fern Miaa Egypt 8 3 Tinoiti The Author .. 8 2 Clarui 7 0 7 0 7 0 7f and 7 6 7 1 7 1 7 0