SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19103, 12 September 1927, Page 12

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. Nominations for the Geraldine Racing Club's Spring Meeting close at & p.m. to-day. Nominations for the Kurow Jockey Club's Spring Meeting close 011 Wednesday. Although the prospects of Limerick again proving the victor of Commendation were considered favourably by southern race followers, the news of his easy win in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick on Saturday would, nevertheless, come as a surprise. From the cable news, it is gleaned that Commendation never threatened danger at any part of the race, and the _ only horse to make a race with Mr Knight s gelding was the" Hawke's Bay-trained Merry Mint, who was responsible for a good trial in view of his Derby engagement. The result of Saturday s race will assuredly enhance the support already accorded Limerick and Merry Mint for Metropolitan and Derby respectively, while 011 the other hand. Commendation's stock will recede for the Caplfield Cup. Limerick is at present a staunch favourite for the Metropolitan, extending over a mile and a half, his imnost beinrr 9-5, as against 94, with which he cantered home in the Chelmsford. Catkin, winner of the Moutoa Hack Handicap at Wanganui on Saturday, is a three-year-old by Catmint from -Hukapapa, and was bred by Dr. L. j H. B. Milsom, of Auckland, who races tho gelding in partnership with Mr A. J. Toxward. Catkin gave promise m his two starts last season and was offered a nomination in the Melbourne Cup. The victory registered by Laughing Prince in the Ificlipse Stakes at \V angaliui 011 Saturday will serve to bring the Australian-bred colt into prominence for Derby honours this season. Mr i. A. Duncan purchased Laughing Prince curing the progress of the W jdhngton Autumn Meeting, m March last, for 1000 guineas, and the colt won for his new owner the day following. Saturday's was his second effort for Mr Duncan, who can now be considered to have made a profitable investment. Laughing -Prince ise by Quantock from Martian Princess and was bought, as a yearling in Australia by his previous owner, Mr W. J. Jorgensen. The receipt of J. J. Miller's Spotting Annual for 1927 is acknowledged from the J. J. Miller Printing Co., Pty., Ltd., Melbourne Tho book contains performances of horses engaged m all the important forthcoming events at Sydney and Melbourne, and altogether is a very compact and useful production. In answer to a correspondent, "D.P." (Grevmouth): Elevation was unplaced in Frisco's New Zealand Cup in 1907. Tarleton (R. McSeveny) and Bandolero (W. Bush) were sent round over the hnrdle3 at Riccarton on Saturday. The former gave a faultless exhibition and outclassed his companion. Projector (I. Tilson) was sent out to jump, two fences at Biccarton on Saturday, but after a fair attempt over the. first he shirked the second obstacle. Little notice need be taken of his exhibition, however, as he has always ■ show® a dislike for schooling, and has very seldom done any jumping on the track prior to competing in a hurdlo race. The Formby gelding, who is now in his'tenth year, is in great buckle at present, and should figure in hurdlo events during tho season. A good gallop was witnessed at Riccarton on Saturday between Hoylako, Assurance and Master Clarence, the trio covering seven _ furlongs 011 tho trial grass in .fast time. There was them nt the finish,Jtße English ccAt having -a slight advan/tage over the other pair, who crossed the line together. , , Margaret Birii'ey and' Chickwheat !Were in a gallop over a mile journey at, Riccarton on Saturday, nnishmg pfa terms. The time register- # wa V2ood,,and both should run well torwajrtj yj coming events. had half a length's adWntage over Cornstalk at the conclusion of a six furlong gallop at Riccarton on Saturday. It was a good performance on the part of the Derby candidate, as Cornstalk is a recognised outstanding track galloper. Precious, who looks in splendid order after her enforced, idleness, was sent' <rvu Cr i four furlongs with Arrowmir. The latter showed a lot of speed, and strode over the distance in fast tfme. Precious was unable to run with the 5E 6 ? Arrowsmith gelding, but nevertheless she gave a promising display. made a good v impression by running a mile on the grass. He was picked up over the second half bv his stable-mate, Lancer, and galloping resolutely, completed the journey in an attractive manner. Present plans are to race the Greyspear horse at Ashburton next week

Gold Mint developed a swelling in One of his legs on Friday night, and veterinary assistance had to be sought. It is hoped that the trouble will not turn, out to be serious, as J. Beale had the gelding in top-hole order, and an early success for the young trainer was confidently anticipated. Jericho is to be given every chance to make good as u sire, as liis owner intends to send Scrip, Couleur de Hose, and en untried two-year-old by Clarenceux from Wink to him. Mr G. Gould has a yearling half-brother by Kilbroney to Jericho at his stud, and the youngster, who trill race as Juniper, is stated to show a lot of quality, and to resemble his relative in many ways. Palestrina, Jericho's half-sister, is due ehortlv to fool to the Englishbred horse, Shambles. AJloway, who raced prominently at the Wanganui Meeting, was priced on ' behalf of an Australian buyer on Thursday, but no salo was effected. The Awapuni apprentice, T. Green, who has been associated with J. T. Jamieson's stable since the opening of the season, has n«tt as yet chauged the luck of that stable, nor has he ' been able to score a winning bracket himself.

Knigfatlifce, who prevailed in the ■fifat two-year-old race of the season, the Debutante Stakes at Wanganui on Saturday, is a bay colt by Paladin from the TCnglish maie, Sweet Charity, and was bred at Kin loch by the lato Mr J. P. Buchanan, who imported both sire and dam from Home. When submitted at the Trcntham January Bales, he elicited keen-competition, and Mr A. B. Williams had to go to 900 .guineas to secure him. His success at the first time of asking will help to bring Paladin more into the limelight. Chit, the second place setter, was bred by her owner, Mr V. Riddiford, and is on® of S. J. Reid's team. She is by Paper Money from Minona and showed a lot of pace in her track efforts before the Meeting. Shot' Silk, who occupied third berth, did not figure in the telegraphed acceptance list. H© 33 a brown gelding by Leigh ton from Blended, bred by Mr W. G. (Stead, and is -trained at Trentham by Captain _J. Gage Williams for Mr E. L. Riddiford, who paid the good price of 600 gutttew for the youngster at thb January sale®. The stable also shelters another Leighton two-year-old. ■Wet Paint, from .Mascot (winner of ..the Auckland Cup nnd sister to the , New Zealnnd Oup wirmpr. Ardenvhor). Mr Riddiford. has not had much fortune with his purrhnaPß in the last tean but he has the material in t\ o juveniles to enjoy a run of this season.

Tho Australian-bred La f u ;f''\° well for a good portion °f the j in his first race in New Zealan-I Wan-anni last week, but h'* *™? ltlon failed over the concluding stages*. A Sydney cablegram yesterday stated that the champion ' Valicare, has been dtfm>te*y reUrecl from the Turf and goes to the stud. Son o' Mine, who filled thirxl berth behind the two New ganders ,mth, Chelmsford Stakes in Sydney lirdav and was purchased in Lngiar by Mr S Groen! has ruled as one ol the Melbourne Gup some time. Writing of lus . prospect •"Pilot" states that his prominent position in the quotations is not quiit justified. He is a maiden and n* he will be ab-out the equivalent of a autumn three-year-old to . time when the Cup U run, ho is thrown in with Bst. Dannenrke Lacing olu 5 1 h «r p have been declared - Russell:—Glengarry Hui dies. - _ tiura 11-7. Presidents Handicap. SB' tand 7-TO;- « Handicap: Tresham, 0-1, lahoraite Handicap: Lady Faye 3 ; Buahine Handicap: Koyal Land, 8-1, ® e^ a dicaps for the Dannevirke Hunt Clu-> Meeting are: Akitio Ladies Biacelet. Lady Faye, 11-6; Oringi Hurdles: Ara--11.7. Dannevirke Hunt Club CupV-Maidos, KamahuK'ura Handicap: Rosebush. 7-8; Rakaitaia Handicap: Tresham, 8-13.

trotting notes. Nominations for the Geraldine Trot, c 11 miles, the Oran Trot, of li miles the Domain Trot, of H miles and 120 yards, and the Winchestei Trot of one mile and 120 yards, to ho decided at the Geraldine R.C. s Spring Sing, close today at 8 p.m. All the events are open classes and one excellent opportunities for owners to race their young horses early 111 tue season. Nominations for two oj-onts ab hot 1 the Oamam and Kurow J.O. s Sprn Meetings close on W edncsday.

A payment of eight sovsl is due on. Thursday at noon for the New Zealand Trotting Cup Handicap. The Addington course was in good order on Saturday, but til© work accomplished was far from interesting, only a few trainers giving their horses fast work.

J S. Wilson drove Dusky Pointer a mile and a half. The pace was solid throughout and it was a s effort 011 the part of the Logan Pointer gelding. \ Fleming gave his Cup candidate, Locanda Mac, half pace exercise over a journey. The son of Brent Locanda looks well and promises to strip a nt liorse for the big November Handicap. E. Carlyon's three-year-old filly by Happy Voyage from Lady Tedduigton, and a maiden pacer by Harold Dillon in H. B. Hubbard's stable were companions in a work-out over a mde, and both horses made an excellent showing. Neither has been long in work and their efforts were most encouraging.

Peter Bingen strode freely over a mile and a quarter, while Logan Chief, Fight Ever, and Native Cluet were restricted to useful joggi*<S without hopples. Golden Dovon, who looks particularly well, did strong work without hopples. A. Cox also exercised a couple of maidens, but their task was light.' Homelight and Kyana, separately, negotiated a mil© and a quarter at a sound pace, the former appearing to the most advantage.

Stan Wilkes went a mile in saddle. In the early stages the Marvin Wilkes gelding showed a nice turn of speed, but failed to sustain his effort, and no was stopping somewhat at the finish. Vestas (W. J. Tomkinson) was not unduly hurried while covering a P' 1 ® and a half. The son of Matchlight looks ivell, and will race at .Wellington on Saturday.

The American-bred three-year-old Lou Lee paced evenly over eight furlongs She is steadily on the improve, but it will be some time yet before she is seen at her best.

Acre (B. Jarden) worked a im]o m good time. The Author Dillon golding has done well of late, and should soon reward his owner, with a stake. Bell Harold paced evenly over several circuits, as also did his stablemates Logan Park and Pageant. J. Davidson gave Bingenwood half to three-quarter pace exercise, oyer a journey, and the son of Nelson Bingen did his work satisfactorily. , Countryman, who for several seasons has been trained privately, has made his appearance at headquarters, and is now under the care of R. Marshall. The well-known sportsman, Mr O. Allington has disposed of his business at Pleasant Point, South Canterbury, and his two horses, Micky Audubon and Jacky Audubon, are now being trained by J. H. Wilson at headquarters. Stunt 1 Artist went sore after a work out at Addington early last week, the trouble being a splint, hence his nonacceptance at Wellington.

Shsik registered his second win n Australia, since he ■•eturned from New Zealand, at the Australian T.C. Meeting, N.S.W., on August 29th, when ho won the Flying Mile Handicap from 60yds in 2.10 3-5, which is only l-J outside the course record.

Delavan's Quest, who is well-known in the Dominion, was successful in winning the Australian Trotting Club Handicap of one mile and a half. The son of Delavan Chimes and May Highwood started off 72yds and registered 3.21.

At the same Meeting, G. Loosemore, owner, and F. Loosemore, trainer and driver, of Weary Wilkes, made such a poor showing in the Encourage Handicap that all three were disqualifies! by the stewards for sis months. F. Holmes has the American-bred stallions, Rey de.Oro and Drusus, in excellent condition to start the stud season. Rey de Oro already has several of his progeny raring with success, while the youngsters by Drusus are highly spoken of.

ENGLISH RACING. THE DONCASTER CUP. (BY CABLE— PRESS ASSOCIATION—COFYEIQHT). LONDON, September 9. The> following is the result of THE DONOASTER CUP, of 1000 so vs. 2Jm. Lord Derby's br f BYTHORNE by Swynford—Keystone 11. 3yrs .. _ .. 1 Sir G. Bullough's ch f Grand Vitesse by Hurry On—Lanessa 3jts .. 2 H. H. Apa Khan's b of br h Dark Japan by Dark Legend—Blouzeliuda 4yrs 3 Four started. Won by two lengths. BANKS PENINSULA RACING CLUB. A general meeting of tho members was held at Motuka.ara on Friday last for the purpose of filling the vacancies caused by tho deaths of Messrs J. P. Buchanan and S. R. Nutt. Mr W. F. Parkinson was elected president, Mr E. E. Nutt treasurer, and Mr H. A. Nutt to the committee.