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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18947, 11 March 1927, Page 14

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turf gossip. Nominations for the Ashburton County Racing Club's Autumn Meeting close on Tuesday next. Acceptances for the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn Meeting close today. The overnight rain on Wednesday wia very beneficial to the Riccarton tracks, but a good downpour is still desired to make the going in the condition desired by trainers. A l«i Zamount of fast work was executed on the inside grass yesterday morning, mostly confined to horses due to race at Wellington and Waimate n « xt Count Cavour and Chickwheat were failed to go away with his companion, who cut out the distance alone in 1.48. Chickwheat later followed, his time beine 143 1-5- A decision has not jet been reached as to Count Cavour s proSrifed trip to Australia, but it is protable that he may carry out engagements at the Wellington Meeting. Chickwheat has Wen accepted for in the Waimate Cup, and it will be interesting to see how he performs over the distance, ten furlongs. Nincompoop gave an attractive display over six furlongs at Riccarton Yesterday, Roval Tractor joining m over thJ last half-mile. Re former finished stroftgly in 1.16 1-5. He hto take his place in the field for the Thompson Handicap, carrying 7-12, and' will not be neglected on the machine. Centrepiece gave Green Cloth a start in a six furlong task at Riccarton yesterday, but beat her home in 1.16 2-5. Centrepiece is very well at present, and cannot be left out of calculations for the Thompson Handicap, as he has proved himself a formidable proposition over a mile journey. He will be ridden by P. 13. Jones. Front Rank has improved considerably during the past week and covered five furlongs on the track yester- - day in 1.4. She is to form one of the Chokebore team for the Wellington fixture. Footfall is to be accompanied by the two-year-old gelding Amor (Archery Wariove) to Trentham. Both were associated in a creditable gallop yesterday morning, the former covering a mile and a quarter in the good time ot 2.10 3-5, Amor assisting him over the concluding four furlongs. Raptor gave an inglorious display in - a tasTs allotted him at Riccarton yesterday. He and Brightling hopped off together frotn the seven furlong post, but after thrte furlongs had been covered Rapier fell back and eventually finished & hundred yards behind his companion, Who was clocked to do the journey in 1.29 4-6. Rapier showed a marked disinclination to tzaliop for his pilot, and his display was difficult to understand, as he has a 1 ways proved a great track worker. Countersign will jrobably be ridden in tW Thompson Handicap by A. &. Didham, who rode her to victory lft the Haaleti Memorial Plate. She showed A lot of pfioe in a four furlong task, beating Gold Brick, in 49 4-6. On her reefini form Countersign Will be a Worthy '< ' Riccarton representative in the big mite race at Trentham. ' t ' Bolero, the two-year-old gelding by Kilbroney frptn Mazurka, in R. EmerBohV ifcoble, is being'given plenty of f.jrtift to furnish. Ho is a.lean angular ■ youngster, but shows signs of gradually building up. He has exhibited a tutu of speed in Ms track essays, and -the opinion is expressed that he will develop into a useful galloper. He Will probably be given b race at the Ash- ■ ' ' ■ burton Meeting next month. F. Christmas has Nine of "Spaces ' in 1 stood order and the Mysian—'Wateo- ■ * 'se2vsagt&'»% be nest taeed at the Waimate ana * Oamarn Meetings and should run prominently itt tiß engagements. 1 Readefrß Of tht&e notes have already hoard of the promising youngster own-1 «d by Mf Rod MoKeime, for whom some time ago he was reported as hav- ' ine Wftused an offer of fifteen hundred guineas (says the <r \Vftflfianui Herald ). 1 - ; iWs is the brown colt by Absurd from Blaekftdai *nd a half-brother to the well-pdrfftrmed handioap horses Pni- ' * thair, Clarfnda, Novar, and Olandhu. ' Considerable interest was manifested in the ; first appearance of this wellbred youngster at Woodviile, and although far from ready yet he at once todk the eye. colt built to cattfy Weighti and' ft, good _ stridor. ', v Callanmore—that is the name he races under—had two outings on his home .7 - : Murse." and he showed enough pace to * carry Bim into fourth plap© each day, ; wid to further the coincidence he wa« *,, fourth favdurite each Jay, and number four iri the book. That by the way. Callanmore is down to contest the juvenile events at Trentham this month, and if his outings at Woodviile have brought him alpng as it would do to most Absurds, 1 - he may he found •■ren ffifen fitting:it out with the more teasoned youngsters. However, it i» more likely to be Easter before the «olt is nearly at ftis % best. It is said that he is {ping in ine wind. ■ '' 'f ■ ■ i •

Lord Leslie (A. G. Campbell) in J. W. Jennings's fctable, jumped four hurdles yesterday At Riccarton in good style. He was accompahied OTer two fiiglits by Oriflamb (E. Shaw), who later was gicen a serviceable mile ta.ik with Fresco.

Merry Damon was withdrawn from all engagements at the Franklin Racing Club's Annual Meeting, at 2.50 p.m. yesterday.—Press Association. In connexion with the acceptances for the Ohineniuri Jockey Club s Annual Meeting, Pbaola and Papatu should be. included in the Cup and Prince Rufus in the Steeplechase. Berinthia was not accepted for in the' Komata Handicap, and Peter Rosa was not paid up for in the Steeplechase. Press Association. TROTTING NOTES. Acceptances for the Wyndham T.C.'s Annual Meeting close to-day. Concliffe, Eizear, and Direct Wood, members of W. J. Tomkinson's team, returned from the north yesterday after assisting at the Otahuhu and Waikato Meetings.

Sheik is a regular attendant at Addington, and is doing well for his owner-trainer, P. Riddle. Judge who went amiss a fe\v weeks ago, is sound again, and lias been recommissioned by G. Donald.

The pacing gelding Locanda Mac has gone into J. Messervy's stable, while Double Event will vacate G. S. Smith's stable after the New Brighton Meeting-

Numerous applications have been received by the New Brighton ting Club for reserved scats at Addiftgton on Tuesday, but the cotnmittee have decided not to adopt this course.

J. Henderson arrived from Oamaru yesterday with John Pointer and Brentloc: to assist at the New Brighton T.C.'s Autumn Meeting and is quartered at the Southern Cross stables. Other arrivals expected for whom accommodation has been booked at the same stables are L. Holland with Honour Bright and 0. E. Hooper with Trenand, Locanda Child, and Queen's Own. The Canterbury Owners' and Breeders' Association have acquired premises in the . Royal Exchange Building, and will shortly go into possession.

It is reported that all the races at the Kaikoura T.C.'s Annual Meeting were run over a longer journey than stipulated on the official programme, the pegs having been moved back from 24 to 48 yards, resulting in the times being mtich slower than have been recorded in the past. The New Brighton Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting, which opens at Addington to-morrow, promises to be a great success. Most of the visiting horses liaVe arrived at headquarters, and with the strong contingent of local horses engaged a first-class day s racing- looks assured. TARANAKI T.C. REHANDICAPS DECLARED. (PBESS 1830CUTI0H TELEGBAM.) AUCKLAND, Mnrch 10. On account of their successes at the Manawatu Trotting Club's Annual Meeting yesterday Mr G. Paul has, penalised the following Winners engaged at .the Taranaki Trotting Club's Annual Meeting on Saturday: •>-- Urenui Handicap—Loch Moigh, penalised 72yds, now ISOydB. Omata Handicap—Loch Moigh, penalised 48yds, now 48yds. , Inglewood Handicap—Raima, penalised 72yds, now 96yas. NO STEEPLECHASES IN SUMMER. VICTORIA TURF CLUB'S DECISION. (BT CAStB—MMB ASdocttttOK—OOPTIUOHT.) Uum&tlMt AMU U.S. OABUI ABSOCUTIO*.) (Received March 10th, 9.20 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Match 10. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club decided not to hold steeplechases during December, January, and February, as the ground is too dangerous for jockeys. Jockeys and trainers oppose the decision, declaring there is no undue danger in tlie summer months. TIMARU T.C. NOMINATIONS. (PBESS ABBOCIATION TILEOBiM.) TIMARU, March 10. Tka following ue the nominations {or the Timaru Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting:— KINGSDOWN HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; l|m—Gold Digger, Eed Peter, One Tree, Ben'Logan, Goldmark, Kitty Patch, Silu-

j-ian, Freeman, Wee Patch, Kenmuir, i Chairman, Lord Tracey, Tohe Roa, Peter Felix, Robert Tod, Peter the First, Grand Nature, Bonwood, Mickey Audubon, Llano, Galinoa, Brook, Lassiter, Avalanche, Nelson's Guest. TEIAL HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; ljm— Dick Logan, Panto, Trilby Huon, Our Jim, Great Night, Electric Huon, Vic&ti, Jimmy I Chimes, First Imperial, Veoto, Frills, Marlindo, Henry Tracey, Dumas, Bankhead, Scottish Maid, Mac Dillon, Nan Brent, Brentwood, Fair Dillon, Ladly Way, Direct W&ye, Bell Somerton, Bononeld, Mac de Oro, Sylvia Logan, Logan Brae. TIMARU CUP, of 460 eova! 2m—Menernber,' Machine Gun, Linden, Trenand, Succession, Macaranda, Bessie Logan, Pan Yan, Honour Bright, Dalnahine, Alto Chimes, Man o' War, Nimble Direct, Prinoe Lyons, Obft M. Wilkes, Stunt Huanui, Tommy Direct, Whispering Willie, Shine Soon, Dalmeny, High Jinks, William the Great, Talent, Silk Thread, Charles Dixie, Harbour Light, Bonny Logan, Torreixcn Dillon. SEADOWN HANDICAP, of 150 aovs; !Jm —Lady Cio, Actor, Patsy Phegan, Wild Pigeon, Vican, Auto, Notabean, Surfboard, Waste wood, Evelyn Locanda, Gibraltar, Planet, Miri Dillon, Stan Wilkes, La Sonnctte, Jaoky Audubon, Logan Lad, Lochree, Storm Bell, Helen, Fail, Colene Pointer, Erin'B Lynn, Amazon, Free Lance, Meddler. TEMUKA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 2m Ben Logan, Nourmahal, Silurian, Tamerlano, Freeman, Merry Peter, Wee Olgn, Drifting Spec, Tom Marvin, Katute, Burnie, Peter the First, Little Johnnie, Gralld Nature, Bonwood, Bon Elect, Sarsaparilla, Avalanche, Sea Queen, Commander Blngen, Trtmpfast. WABHDYKE HANDICAP, of -200 sovs; IJni —Albert Logan, Bold Bill, Lord Bingen, Locanda Child, Author Jinke, Loganholme, Bf-ta, Bessie Logan, Pah Yan, Honour Bright, Nimble Direct, Rufine, Nantwich, Prince Lyone, Daisy Pointer, Avenger, Desborotigh, Hftunui, Tommy Direct, Thaa, Harold Thorpe, Arfan Chief, William the Great, Rosio Nut, Rey Logan, icrrence Dillon, Event, Mncanda. FAIRLIE HANDICAP, of 175 bovb; 2m Randolph, Dusky Pointer, Hoon Hay Icarus, Author Jinks, Glen Farg, First Imperial. Kelnian, Auto, Homer, Great Event, Ayr, Jolly Roger, Pluto, Great Actress, Dillon Gold, Denver Wood, First Water, Anki, Sandown, Ripier, Erin's Royal, Ww Gus, Kibiringi. Logan Park, Glenaray, Thraneen, Okoura, Dusky Pointer, Patsy Phegan. Free Lance, Wairua. WAMTI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs-,lm Albert Logan, Drone, Margalong, Harloy Dillon. Wild ifigeon Blue Thorpe, Ftw Poihter, Reta, Ben Mac, Hydaspes, Edith Locanda, Waitewood, Rockcretia, Nepia, Stall Wilkes, Dillon Gold, Queen's General, Logan Lad, Zolock Palm. Storm Bell, Rosie Nut, Nipper, LUcky Dillon, Macanda.